Tazewell High School - Peak Yearbook (Tazewell, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 70 of the 1947 volume:

VIRGINIA INDICATION Miss Annella Greever Miss Nancy Ward Miss Ann Harman Miss Sammy Scott Miss Rachel Royall For loyalty to their profession, devotion to a trust and a cause; and for the sympathy, understanding, and inspiration to the youth of Tazewell High School, the Staff wishes to dedicate this volume of the PEAK to our teachers. When the history and glory of our great country unfolds, we may rightfully look to the loyal and devoted teachers of our schools and give praise and glory where they are due. To all good teachers—thanks! To this group who have been fully proved in our school, w ' e give sincerest gratitude. Mr. J. L. Walthall Principal A j y Mr. Ted Alexander Mr. William Bundy Mr. J. P. Buchanan Miss Annella Greever Miss Alice George Mrs. Rufus Hagy Miss Ann Harman Miss Rachel Royall Mrs. J. B. Hurt Miss Marguerite Mullin Miss Sammy Scott TUE u n rfl LU Miss Helen Thompson Miss Nancy Ward THE ELEMENTARY. FACULTY Miss Mary Jane Starkey, Mrs. Stella Ireson, Mrs. Billie DeBord, Mrs. Nancy Carter, Mrs. Lena Witten, Miss Mary Bane, Miss Mabel Davis, Mrs. Mildred Fuller, Miss Marie Stowers. Miss Berniece Robinette, Miss Emmy Jean Keister, Miss Mary Alice McConnell, Miss Ella Bryant Dickenson. Illllllllllllllflllllllll Editor-in-Chief _ Associate Editors _ Business Manager _ Ass’t. Business Managers Art Editor _ Ass’t. Art Editor _ Advertising Manager _ Ass’t. Advertising Editor Photographer _ -John Yost _Carrine Williams, Tiffany Kiser _ Jack Peery Marvin Watkins, May Henry Sadler, Sarah Jo Greever _Virginia Lovern _Mary June Wall _Calvin Kitts _Warren McCall _ Peggy Peery Assisted by the Journalism Class n n PRESIDENT Claude Frazier Stevenson “ Handsome” Ambition: To be a friend to everyone. Vice-President of Junior class; Letterman — Football and basketball; Served on Student Council. Athletic; friendly, cooper¬ ative. WILLIAM BAYLOR ADAMS “Red Ambition: Farmer. Basketball manager; Member of Student Council and Latin Club. Red-headed, teasing, out-spoken. VICE-PRESIDENT Glenn Wayne Buchanan “Frog” Ambition: Civil Engineer. Treasurer of F.F.A. Original, cultured, intelli¬ gent. TREASURER Velma Berniece Meek “Bernie” Voted most courteous and most bashful. Blonde, petite, courteous. no hue SECRETARY Frankie Morrow Rogers “Rodrigues” Ambition: To make the best out of life. Member of Boy’s Choir. Steady, smiling, kind. BILLIE RUTH AKERS “Cute Eyes Ambition: Nurse. Member of Home Ec. and Glee Clubs. Demure, pleasant, dreamy-eyed. HARRY ELWOOD ATKINSON “Bungy” Ambition. To get along with people. Letterman — Football; Served in Marine Corp.; Voted most handsome, biggest flirt, and best dressed. Intelligent, self-con¬ fident, a leader. j RAY WILLIAM BAILEY “Baby Ray’’ Ambition: Minister. “When you see an old brown hat. Never say, ' Now who is that?’ Ray’ll greet you with a friendly smile And most likely stop and talk awhile.” HARRY STUART BARRETT “Dick” Ambition: Golf pro¬ fessional. Served in U. S. Navy. Studious, interesting, loyal. RUTH BELLE BARRETT “ Ruthie” Ambition: Stenogra¬ pher. Studious, quiet, shy. SARAH FRENCH BEAVERS “Cassie” Ambition: Acting. Voted best dressed: Member of Home Ec. and Latin Clubs: Took part in Junior play. Trustworthy, friendly, active. SARAH JANE BILLIPS “Sarah” Ambition: Stenogra¬ pher. Reserved, shy, con¬ scientious. OLLIE FRANCES BREWSTER “Ollie” Ambition: Pass Eng¬ lish. Took part in Junior play and Christmas page¬ ant. Humorous, likeable, talkative. FRANCES LOUISE BROWN “Weezy” Ambition: Go to Hawaii. President of Glee Club: Vice President of Junior class; Took part in Junior plays; Cheer Lead¬ er; Member of Home Ec. Club; Voted best rug” cutter. Laziest and most popu¬ lar girl. EDDIE BANE GREGORY “Greg” Ambition: Electrical Engineer. Treasurer and Vice President of F. F. A. Obliging, humorous, dignified. GENE GRINDSTAFF “Doc” Ambition: Be success¬ ful. Witty, exhuberant, kind. ELEANOR HAGERMAN O’Bell Ambition: Pass Eng¬ lish. Member of the Glee Club and Home Ec. Club. Humorous, quiet, friendly. MARY ANN HAGY “Hagy” Ambition: Nurse. Secretary of Home Ec. Club. Pretty, thought f ul, smart. JOHN DAVID HALL “J. D.” Ambition: Go to Busi¬ ness College. Member of F. F. A. Club. Quiet, dependable, con¬ siderate. VIRGINIA LOUISE HERALD “Jenny” Ambition: To sing. Princess in May Day Program: Member of Glee Club: Participated in Chapel Programs. Sweet, delightful, dainty. BETTY LEE HERNDON “Betty” Ambition: Undecided. May Day Princess: Took Part in Jr. Play: Public Speaking Play, and Christmas Pageant: Mem¬ ber of Home Ec. and Glee Clubs. Cute, witty, lively. BETHA LEE HOOPS “Hoopsie” Ambition: Bible teacher. Member of Home Ec. and Savings Clubs: Vice President of Library Club: Author of Play, Cindy Learns a Lesson”. Lively, attractive, fas¬ cinating. RUTH CATH ERINE. HOOPS “Bangs’ Ambition: Stenogra¬ pher. Capable, efficient, con¬ fident. NELL ELIZABETH HOWERY “Bright Eyes’’ Ambition: Secretary. Member of the Home Ec. Club. Lovely gifts come in small packages. ADA LEE JESSIE “Shorty” Ambition: Secretary. Letterman — Basket¬ ball : Member of Glee Club. Shy, naive, sweet. CHARLES TIFFANY KISER “Tiff” Ambition: Coach. King of the Carnival: Captain of football and basketball teams; Editor of Bulldog , and Asso¬ ciate Editor of The Peak.” Tiff is a true sports¬ man and a real friend. CALVIN DELMAS KITTS “Mr. Kitts” Ambition: Electronics. Member of Bulldog Staff; Pres, of Library and Veterans Clubs: Member of Student Council; Voted Most Sensible; Served in the Navy for 2 years. Willing, st udious, achieving. BONNIE BLUE LAMBERT “Sister” Ambition: Secretary. Member of Home Ec. and Business Savings Clubs. Courteous, determined, confident. ELIZABETH ANNE LANKFORD “Lib” Ambition: Nurse. Member of Home Ec. Club; Treasurer of Glee Club; Voted Most Talented. Determined, witty, sophisticated. JAMES EDWARD LAWSON “Stripe” Ambition; Pharmacist. A Veteran, Served in the Marine Corps. MARTHA ANN LAWSON “Squirt” Ambition: Telephone Operator. Member of Home Ec. and Savings Clubs, also Peak and Bulldog Staff; Participated in Play, Cindy Learns a Lesson. Carefree, friendly, witty. GLENN FRANKLIN LESTER “Relief” Ambition; Be Happy. Fun-loving, good-na¬ tured, co-operative. LILLIAN VIRGINIA LOCKHART “Jenny” Ambition: Beautician. Member of Savings and Home Ec. Clubs; Partcipated in Savings Club Play; Took Part in May Day Program. Attractive, admirable, winning personality. V ANN FOSTER LYNCH Frosty” Ambition: Go to Col¬ lege. Member of Monogram Club: Capt. of Basket¬ ball Team; Voted Best Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, All- around and Most Bash¬ ful. Athletic, animated, af¬ fable. THOMAS WARREN MCCALL Mack” Ambition: Theater Operator. Member of Bulldog” Staff and Library Club; Took park in Christmas Pageant. Alert, willing, talkat¬ ive. NORMA FRANCES MCCONNELL “Norma Jean” Ambition: Nurse. Member of Home Ec. and Latin Clubs. Natural. companion¬ able, determined. LORRAINE ELIZABETH MCGUIRE “Lo” Ambition: Telephone Operator. Member of Home Ec. Club. Cooperative, friendly, courteous. RUTH BEULAH MITCHELL Shorty Ambition: Win That Certain Guy. Participated in May Day Festival, Bible Class Program, and Christmas Pageant. Intelligent, attractive, friendly. MARY CATHERINE MITCHELL Mitch Member of Latin Club Congenial, efficient, pleasant. CLAUDINE VIRGINIA MIZE Dimples Ambition: Be happy. Member of Monogram Club; Secretary of Home Ec. Club. Blonde, bashful, good sport. CARL CLIFFORD MORRISON Morrison Ambition: Coach. Member of Monograrr Club: Took Part ir Christmas Pageant. Fun-loving, prankster quiet. CURTIS DORMAN MURRAY Slim” Ambition : Electrical Engineer. Quick to think, slow to act.” JOSEPHINE MURRAY Jo Ambition: Pass Eng¬ lish. A sudden smile and a fling of blonde hair in¬ troduces you to a merry lass whose friendly per¬ sonality makes her loved by all. WILLIAM JOSEPH MURRAY Bill Ambition: Business¬ man. Surprising, fun, extra- vert. NANCY ANNETTE NASH Annie Ambition: Lab-Tech¬ nician. A Member of The Peak” Staff. Reliable, chic, feminine LONA LOUISE ORREN “Dill Pickles” Ambition: Designer. Library Club; Savings Club: Took Part in Play, “Cindy Learns A Les¬ son. F unloving, generous, pleasant. ARNOLD LAFAYETTE OSBORNE “Slim” Ambition: Civil En¬ gineer. Member of Veterans’ Club and Savings Club: Served in Navy 1 9 Months. Quiet, reserved, am¬ bitious. MARCIA ZOE OSBORNE ”P. D.” Ambition: Interior Decorator. Elizabethton’s contri¬ bution to T. H. S. Friendly, courteous, smiling. MELVIN EUGENE PATTERSON Pat” Ambition: Lawyer. Home Room Repre¬ sentative; Took Part in Public Speaking Play; In May Day Program. Humorous, polite, am¬ bitious. 1 JACK KISER PEERY Ambition: Engineer. Vice-Pres. of Freshman Class; Secretary-Treasurer of Sophomore and Junior Classes; Took Part in Junior Play; Vice-Pres. of Student Body. Dependable, capable, sparkling personality. MARGARET MAE PEERY Sis” Ambition: Beautician. Member of Student Council; Cheer Leader. Quiet, dainty, pretty. PEGGY AILEENE PEERY “Peg” Ambition: To Be Suc¬ cessful. Vice-Pres. of Sopho¬ more Class; Sec.-Treas. of Student Body and Latin Club: Honor Key Member; Photographer for The Peak ; Home Room Representative. Her wit never ceases to baffle you. but you al¬ ways come back for more. PAUL PEERY “Pistol” Cheer Leader Two Years; President of Junior Class; Took Part in Junior Play: Savings Club; Best School Spirit in 44-45. Serious leader, loyal friend, dependable. GEORGIA PAULINE PETERS Mickey” Ambition: Nurse. Treasurer of Home Ec Club; Participated in May Day Festival. Calm, considerate, prim. HEDLEY PETERS “Hap Ambition: To Gradu¬ ate. Member of Student Council; Voted Most Humorous and Most Talented. A practical joker, good singer, kind. REECE DAVID PUCKETT “ Puckett ” Ambition: Go to Busi¬ ness College. Served in U. S. Navy. Agreeable, frank, con¬ fident. RUSSELL MAX RICHARDS “Slim’ Ambition: Be happy. Member of F. F. A. Club; Main Character in the Play, Cindy Learns a Lesson,.; Also Partici¬ pated in F. F. A. Plav Alert, clever, likeable. BOWEN SHEETS “Bailie Ambition: Undecided. Letterman —Football, Bashful, athletic, like¬ able. PAULA BROWN SPENCE Pauley” Ambition: Secretary. Participated in May Day Festival. Studious, precise, faith¬ ful. ROBERT FRANK SPENCE “Spider” Ambition: Engineer. Unchanging, deliberate, congenial. VIRGINIA RUTH SPENCE “ Ruthie” Ambition: Secretary. Participated in May Day Festival. Good-natured, pleas¬ ant, likeable. MARY LOUISE STEVENSON “ Blondie” Ambition: Teacher. Member of Home Ec. Club and the Savings Club. Admirable, faithful, willing. MARGARET EILEEN STEVENSON Steve” Member of Latin Club. Independent, lovable, quiet. LAWRENCE ROBERT THOMPSON Cob” Ambition: Engineer. Member of the Boy ' s Choir. Shy, quiet, alert. WILLIAM WESLEY WALDRON Bill” Ambition: Go to col¬ lege. Voted Best All Around; Capt. of Foot¬ ball Team-; Vice-Pres. of Veterans Club; Captain of Second All-Area Team ; Member of Basketball Team. Athletic, light-hearted, a veteran. EARL STANLEY WALLACE, JR. Sonny” Ambition: Successful Businessman in Florida. Won Varsity Letter Two Years in Football; Took Part in Junior Play. Likeable, reliable, witty. ELIZABETH CARNEFIX WARD Liz” Ambition: To Live a Long Happy Life. Member of the Book Club and the Latin Club. Amiable, alert, full of good will. GERALDINE LOUISE WARNER Gerry” Ambition: To Be a Cowgirl. Member of Home Ec. Club and Savings • Club; Took Part in the Play, Cindy Learns a Lesson” Talented, interesting, enthusiastic. MARVIN STUART WATKINS “Lolly” Ambition: Go to Col¬ lege. Letterman— Football; Member of Latin Club. Fat, fun, hilarious. BEVERLY LOUISE WHITE “Lou” Ambition: Be Well Educated. Member of Latin Club: Participated in Junior Play. Good-natured, polite, intelligent. KATHLEEN ELLEN WHITE “Kitten” Ambition: Traveling. Cheer Leader. Neatly-dressed, deter¬ mined, agreeable. JO ANNE WITTEN “Jo” Ambition : Go to Alaska. Member of Student Council, and Latin Club: Pres, of Home Ec. Club: District Pres, of Home Ec. Club: Honor Key Member: Associate Editor of Bulldog”. Vivacious, neat, witty. RALPH EDWARD WITTEN “Sonny” Ambition: Go to Ari¬ zona. Member of F. F. A. Club: Took Part in F. F.A. play. Pleasing ' , considerate, practical. BETTY PAULINE YATES “Polly” Ambition: Teacher. Determined, sincere, faithful. JOHN WILLIAM YOST “Sonny” Ambition: Physician. President o£ Freshman, Sophomore Classes and Latin Club: Chairman of Clinch Valley District of S.C.A.; Honor Key Mem¬ ber: Editor of The Peak.” Blonde, capable, de¬ pendable. JOSEPH DANIEL YOST “Joltie Joe’ Ambition: Engineer. Captain of Basketball Team; Star of Football Team; Made All - Area Team; Voted Most Ath¬ letic and Most Popular. A veteran, athletic, in¬ dependent. JUANITA MAE YOST “Nita” Ambition: Be a Suc¬ cessful Housewife. Member of Book Club Quiet, dreamy, con¬ tented. n u u CLASS First row: Della Adkins, Jean Altizer, Carroll Altizer, Jack Bandy, J. C. Barrett, Bernard Beavers. Second row: Sam Jack Beavers, Mildred Blessing, Bill Boggess, Naomi Boothe, Eliza¬ beth Bowman, Cynthia Bradley. Third row: Beulah Brewster, Martha Bundy, Nancye Brown, Bob Bryant, Bonnie Carr, Emma Lou Cassell. u First row: Glen Cochran. Dudley Cowan. Mary Alice Cunningham, Bert Downs, Ralph Dye, Martha Ann Edwards. Second row: Marion Gilliam, Eva Green, Jeanette Jessee, Peggy Gregory, Carolyn Gre y, James Grubb. Third riw: Martha Grubb, Nancy Hagy, Way vie Hagy, Ida Mae Hall, Lula Mae Hankins, Betty Harman. Fourth row: Betty Lou Harman, David Harman, Joshua Harman, Lenore Harman, Isabel Harrison, Betty Zane Helmandollar. Fifth row: Raymond Herald, J. B. Hilmon, Lorraine Honaker, J. D. Hudson, Margaret Hubble, Bob Hunt. Sixth row: Jack Ireson, Johnny Lambert, Thelma Lambert, Lettie Lawson, Betty Leece, Virginia Lovern. First row: Ruby Lowe, Ann May, Sheffie Massie, Rozella McCray, Ray McElraff, Della McGrothlin. Second row: Edward Morrison, Randall Morrison, Billie Moore, June Archer Moore, Rebecca Moore, Don Morrow. Third row: Hannah Mitchell, Ma ry Mundy, Tommy Myers, Fanny Myers, Winifred Neel, Howard Niswander. Fourth row: Velva Oliver, Henry Patrick, Louise Patrick, Wilma Peters, Jack Porter, Alice Puckett. Fifth row: Jack Puckett, Bill Rasnick, Leonard Rasnick, Carl Rhudy, Leonard Rutherford, Harriet Rutherford. Sixth row: Ruby Riddle, Connie Rudisill, May Henry Sadler, Jack Shell, Mary Tyler, Shawver, Pauline Shelley. u First row: Maxine Stout, Villa June Sparks, Betty Smith, Kermit Smart, Bobby Shutt, Wilbur Sluss. Second row: Billy Shrewsbury, Ruth Sheets, Doris Thompson, Janice Waddell, Don Walk, Josephine Walk. Third row: June Warf, Carrine Williams, D. W. Williams, Louise Williams, Ralph Webb, Bill Whitt. Fourth row: Norman Wh itt, Bob Whittaker, Margaret Wynn. Edgar Yates, Hallie Mae Yost, Sarah Yost. Fifth row: Martha Young, Mary Young, Louella Adams, Pansy Asbury, Catherine Bandy, Clarence Bowman. Sixth row: Bill Carter, Jack Crabtree, Bob Christian. VJ JEFF CRABTREE Vice-President RUTH COCHRAN President PUCK KISER Secretary-Treasurer First row: Alma Adkins. Oeda Aldridge. William Akers, Frazier Baker, Frances Bandy, Lorraine Bandy. Second row: Cledis Beavers, Ross Beavers, Carlos BUlips, Carroll Bennett, Evelyn Benson. Beulah Billips. Third row: Earl Billips, Margaret Billips. Raymond Boothe, Marie Bowman, Bill Bowling, Berniece Buffalow. Fourth row: Janice Bundy, Harry Buston, Billie Mae Bradley, Barbara Ann Brown. Bobbie Brown. Joan Brown. Fifth row: Robert Cassell. Jimmy Collins, Patty Cowan, Sedwyn Crockett. Vernon Crockett. Edward Crouse. Sixth row: Ilena Cruise. Ikey Dailey, Clara Denny, Evelyn Deskins, Edward Dickerson, Alma Dills. SOPHOMORES First row: Mary Fields, George Dye, Jessie Dillow, Phyllis Fanning, Ollie Kate Dillow, Jack Fritz. Second row: James Gallagher, Esther Gibson, Dennis Gillespie, Jack Hagerman, Patsy Hagy, Robert Hall. Third row: Ralph Hankins, Charlotte Harman, Frances Harman, Carrie Harris, Eula Harris, Bobby Heldreth. Fourth row: Gay Herald, Peggy Hill, Robert Hoback, Libby Hoops, Donald Jennings, Alberta Jessee. Fifth row: Betty Jessee, Mona Jessee, Allen Johnson, Dorothy Johnson, Donald Jones. Sixth row: Junior Jones, Kenneth Jones, Walter Jones, Billie Ruth Justice, Marie Justice, Phyllis Keister. Seventh row: Carter Kinder, J. N. Kinder, James Kinser, Louise Kiser, Dorothy Kitts, Marie Kitts. mmm First row: Gaynelle LaForce, Yvonne Langford, Jackie Lambert, Harry Lester, Josephine Lester, Helen Lewis. Second row: Joan Lindsay, Melvin Linkous, John Lockhart, Evelyn Lovett, Martha Maynard, Berniece Meade. Third row: Geneva Meade, Louise Meade, Doris McAmis, Melvin McBride, Marvin McBride, Clarence McCall. Fourth row: Berniece McCann. Ellis McGuire, Mona McMeans. Vivian Meek, Betty Mills, Guy Mutter. Fifth row: Alberta Morrison, Macie Jean Murray, Wilma Murray, Arnold Mitchem, Frank Mize, Marlene Nunley. Sixth row: Macie Peery, Alberta Phillips, Rose Puckett, Virginia Puckett, Billy Proffitt, Joe Pruett. Sixth row: Anna Pruett, Carolyn Reed, Nancy Reed, Margaret Repass, Joanne Rey¬ nolds, Eva Robinson. SOPHOMORES First row: Margaret Pruett, Marianna Rowlett, Grace Rutherford, Lorraine Sargent, Dona Ray Sayers. Betty Jo Sawyers. Second row: Donald Scott, Dorothy Shutt. Betty Jane Shrader, Irene Shrader, Zelma Sluss, Deloyce Smart. Third row: Peggy Smith, Roba Smith, Dorothy Sparks, Romia Sparks, Rufus Spence, Joan Sprinkle. Fourth row: Bobby Steel, Jane Stevenson, Helen Stinnett, Dwight Strong, Dennie Taylor, Donnie Taylor. Fifth row: Elizabeth Trail, Bobby Tweedy, Lois Van Dyke, Rhea Watkins, Mary June Wall, Rae Westmoreland. Sixth row: Martha Ward, Lois Whited, David Wood, Walter Peery, Harry Stevenson, Jerry Scyphers. Seventh row: Allie Jones, Eugene White, Beulah Peery, Edgar Crockett, Juanita Brooks, Ernest Remines. Not Pictured: Virginia Neel, Ella Mae Buchanan, Raynelle Weaver, Rose Whitt. CARL GILLESPIE Vice-President First row, left to right: J. D. Adkins, Jackie Akers, Beulah Altizer. Second row: Blake Altizer. Sam Angles, Nancy Yost, Alice Asbury, Fannie Asbury, Jess Bandy. Third row: Laura Ellen Yost. Sidney Barrett, Carl Beavers, Jack Beavers, Phyllis Belcher, Gentry Blackwell, Harold Blankenship, Jean Bourne. Fourth row: Gladys Bowling, Roy Bowling, Clarence Bowman, Ann Brewster, Marie Brown, Lethan Brown, W. T. Buchanan, Eugene Burks. First row: Garl Yost, Lucy Buston, Glen Cassell, Jo Anne Canipe, Robert Chapman, Cecil Clark. Dorothy Clark, Norris Clifton, Claude Colley, J. O. Corell. Second row: Nell Cor- dill, Mamie Cornwell, Gene Crabtree, Ralph Crockett, Betty Crockett, Earline Crouse, Harry Keen, Shirley Crouse, Jack Cox, Mary Alice Cruise. Third row: Curtis Dalton, Lucy Davidson, Earl Day, Vernie Dickens, Douglas Doss, Marie Earls, Robert Edwards, Howard Eldreth, Carl Elswick, Jr. Elswick. Fourth row: John Fisher, Joe Fritz, Irene Garey, Macie Gibson, Juanita Brooks, Bill Gillespie, Joe Gillespie, Jack Gillespie, Mary Jane Gillespie, Ellen Van Dyke. Fifth row: Ella Mae Gillespie, Hope Gillespie, Nancy Gillespie, Billy Golding, Geraldine Golding, Altha Graham, Rachel Green, Jerry Gregory, Nancy Grubb, Elbert Grubb. Sixth row: Robert Hall, Walter Hall, Ruth Hall, Beulah Hall, Betty Hall, Jean Hankins, Mary Hankins, John Harman, Phyllis Hart, Gene Hart, Seventh row: Jack Hawks, Janet Hensley, Frances Helmandollar, Bill Herndon, Hubert Herold, Jack Hess, Marvin Hilman, Eugene Honaker Juan Honaker, Jimmy Hughes. Eighth row: Dorothy Hubble, Glen Jackson, Char¬ lotte Johnson, Jolene Johnson. Anna Jones, Edna Mae Justice, Walter Herald, Earl Keene, Doris Keene, Gene Kimbel. Ninth row: Earlene Kinder, Elizabeth Kitts, Gay Kitts, Martha Lambert, Raymond Lambert, Jo Ann Lankford, Frances Laney, Frank Lawson, Herbert Lester, Fred Lilly. Not Pictured: John Crouse. First row: Aline Lockhart, Frances Long, Edna Laney, Betty McFarland, Doris McCray, Betty Meadwell, Jimmy Minton, Lonnie Minton, Betty Ruth Mitchell, Henry Mitchell. Second row: Gilmer Monk, Vernon Morris, Ann Morrow, Victor Murray, Ray Murray, Mary Joel Newman, Howard Neeley, Robert Nichols, Rose Witt, Anne Osborne. Third row: Connie Osborne, Ronald Payne, Nancy Phillips, Martin Peery, Beulah Peery, Herman Peery, Pauline Presnell, Jack Proffet, Betty Jo Pruett, Billy Jo Pruett. Fourth row: James Pruett, Mary Sue Puckett, Fred Puckett, Sam Rasnick, Donald Rasnick, Mildred Ray, Frances Reed, Stanley Ringstaff, Joyce Ringstaff, Roger Ritter. Fifth row: Mike Rogers, Josephine Rudd, Paul Sayers, Elizabeth Sene, Ossie Sh eets, Betty Sheets, Agnes Sheets, Margaret Shrader, Betty Ann Shrader, Gay Shepperd. Sixth row: Mary Sluss, Juanita Shutt, Delbert Smith, Jane Smith, Sam Spense, O. K. Spurgeon. Bill Stevenson. Harry Stevenson, James Stevenson, Hazel Steven¬ son. Seventh row: Norma Stillwell, Jimmy Sizemore, Walter Sword, Kenneth Surber, Jack Surface, Dolly Spencer. Nancy Tabor, Betty Taylor, Albert Thompson. Eighth row: Juanita Thompson, Joanne Turner, Betty Waddell, Isabelle Waldron, Alice Ann Warf, Jimmy Whit¬ taker, June White, Douglas White, Thomas White, Douglas Whitt. Ninth row: Edna Whisnant. Charlie Williams, Huston Williams, Shirley Neel, Loretta Wilson, Peggy Wynn, Louise Wynn. Grat Wynn, Woodrow Yates. Not Pictured: Billy Yost, Marlene Nunley, Dorothy Sparks. Jack Surface Rhea Watkins Margaret Peery Virginia Mae Van Dyke Kathleen White YOST Miff PRACTICE B 1 ' Hot am r Tazewell 7_Princeton 19 gp Tazewell 24 _ Clintwood 0 Tazewell 6_Abingdon 0 Tazewell 3 3_Pocahontas 6 Tazewell 38 _Graham 6 Tazewell 7 Richlands 12 JUNIOR VARSITY KISER Tazewell 19_Bristol Tazewell 20_Wytheville Tazewell 26_,_Grundy Tazewell 33_Coeburn Half State Championship Game Tazewell 6_Covington 18 6 7 0 19 m Va. High Won 43-29 Lebanon Won 48-31 Big Creek Won 43-23 Pocahontas Won 30-29 Graham Won 51-34 Cleveland Won 35-21 Cleveland Won 45-22 Big Creek Won 46-39 Richlands Won 48-28 Bramwell Won 55-41 McComas Won 35-29 Pocahontas Won 49-29 Matoaka Won 78-43 Princeton Lost 47-67 Graham Won 49-33 Bramwell Won 63-48 Va. High Lost 49-47 Richlands Won 40-35 Lebanon Won 56-35 Time Is Short, Seniors, Well Done — Varsity and Junior Varsity “Chick” Davis, Ralph Dye, Tiff Kiser, Bill Gillespie, Don Walk, Carl Morrison, Leonard Rasnick, Claude Stevenson, Bill Waldron, Joe Yost, Jeff Crabtree, “Puck” Kiser, Bert Downs, William Akers, Carrol Altizer, Don Jennings, Carl Gillespie, Jack Crabtree, Jack Hawk, Albert McCall, Glen Cochran, Allen Johnson. Managers—Joe Gillespie, Bill Adams, R. O. VanDyke. We’re Proud of You! “Chick” Davis, Claude Stevenson, Bill Gillespie, Tiff Kiser, Bill Waldron, Joe Yost, Carl Morrison. COUNTY TOURNAMENT Pocahontas 31 THS 46 Graham 27 THS 71 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT Wm. King 23 THS 46 Grundy 30 THS 50 Coach Va. High 40 THS 44 Mr. Conley Snidow December 17___._Lebanon (Away)—Lost 26-16 January 7_.._Pocahontas (Away)—Lost 22-20 January 10-_Graham (Home)—Lost 23-20 January 14--—_Cleveland (Away)—Lost 44-26 January 17_•,___Cleveland (Home)—Lost 28-26 ; Richlands (Away)—Won 25-16 , ! i ' S ;. ' ;v■ ' ’ -Pocahontas (Home)—Won 26-19 - SfCfe’— Gr3bam (Away)—]Lost 32-23 — Richlands (Home)—Won 27-20 Lebanon (Home)—Lost 29-24 -Graham—Lost 28-25 January 24 January 31 February 7 - February 14 February 18 February 21 MIZE LYNCH HONAKER BOWMAN CAMPBELL ASBURY BUNDY BROWN MR. ALEXANDER VAN DYKE Coach PHILLIPS ir BEST ALL-ROUND Ann Lynch Bill Waldron Berniece Meek Graham Buchanan BIGGEST flirt Harry Atkina Betty J- Campbell SUPEfllATIVEE Of 1016-4 MOST CAREFREE Wimpy Jones Alberta Phillips BEST DRESSED GRUESOME TWOSOME Cassie Beavers Martha Ward Jack Crabtree Sheffey Massie MOST DEPENDABLE Carrine Williams Graham Buchanan MOST STUDIOUS John Yost Carrine Williams J. MOST TALENTED Chick” Davis Lib’’ Lankford BEST SCHOOL SPIRIT Rhea Watkins Virginia Mae Van Dyke Jack Porter MAMS OF 1946-47 MOST INDEPENDENT MOST POPULAR 4t k’Mk % � m 1.3mm l i | tf, l f m MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Carrine Williams John Yost Lorraine Honaker Tiff Kiser Louise Brown Joe Yost BEST SENIORS Bill Waldron Ann Lynch MOST ROMANTIC Martha Ward Sheffey Massie P °USH Bl MOST BASHFUL Berniece Meek Sammy Angles BEST SOPHOMORES Jeff Crabtree Joan Lindsay BEST JUNIORS Lorraine Honaker Randall Morrison BEST FRESHMEN Betty Taylor Bill Barrett MOST HANDSOME and BEAUTIFUL Harry Atkinson Ann Lynch Sponsor STUDENT COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION President KllteSS! MISS ANNELLA . GREEVER Vice-President l GRAHAM BUCHANAN JACK PEERY Secretary -Treasurer CARRINE WILLIAMS CLASS PRESIDENTS Senior Claude Stevenson Junior Virginia Mae Van Dyke Sophomore Ruth Cockran Freshman Bill Barret JACK IRESON_j_ _President of the F. F. A. HARRIET RUTHERFORD__President of the Future Homemakers Club JO ANNE WITTEN _District Chairman of the Future Homemakers JOHN YOST __District Chairman of the S. C. A. Sammy Angles Bill Adams Janice Bundy Earl Day Clara Denny HOME ROOM REPRESENTATIVES Joseph Gillespie Marion Gilliam Lorraine Honaker Alberta Jessee Peggy Keister Earline Kinder Calvin Kitts Peggy Peery Margaret Peery Kermit Smart Albert Thompson Sponsor_Nancy Leslie Treasurer_Donald Walk President_Carrine Williams Bill Boggess, May H. Sadler, Carolyn Grey, June A. Moore, Cassie Beavers, Mildred Blessing, Marvin Watkins, Ralph Webb, Albert McCall, Rozella McCray, Mary T. Shawver, Ann May, Mary Young, Virginia Mae VanDyke, Betty Harman, Betty Leece, Marion Gilliam, John Gillespie, (Not pictured: Bill Carter.) GLEE CLUfi Bobby Brown, Janice Bundy, Clara Denny, Geraldine Golding, Altha Graham, Mary Jane Gillespie, Joan Lankford, Harriet Rutherford, Connie Rudisill, Lorraine Sargent, June White, Kathleen White, Betty Herndon, Betty Jane Campbell, Oeda Aldridge, Louise Brown, Patty Cowan, Mary Fields, Eleanor Hagerman, Isabel Harrison, Lorraine Honaker, Ruth Hoops, Eliza¬ beth Lankford, Ann Morrow, Doris McCray, Grace Rutherford, Elizabeth Trail, Beulah Altizer, Martha Bundy, Betty Crockett, Marie Earls, Alberta Jessee, Ada Jessee, Jolene Johnson, Margaret Pruett, DoMy Spencer, Lois Whited, Martha Young, Ray Bailey, Douglas Doss, Jack Ireson, Randall Morrison, Hedley Peters, D. W. Williams. TAZEWELL RHYTHM MAKERS Director-—Miss Ella Bryant Dickenson {MAKERS First row: Officers—G. Peters, C. Mize, Miss George, D. McAmis, H. Rutherford, M. Pcery. Second row: B. Herndon, H. Stinnett, L. Kiser, I. Harrison, J. Altizer, E. Hagerman, J. Brown. J. Dillow, B. Lambert, B. Campbell, B. Akers, S. Yost, B. Moore, R. Riddle, E. Green. Third row: E. Gibson. M. Stout, J. Murray, M. Young, R. Cochran, J. Witten, J. Reynolds, P. Shelley, J. Bundy, N. Howery, V. Lockhart, P. Fanning, P. Bundy, N. Tabor, W. Neel. Fourth row: V. Meek, Y. Lankford, M. Fields, J. Brooks, M. Rowlett, C. Beavers, M. Wall. E. Trail. G. Warner. R. Mitchell, M. Hagy, L. Hankins, J. Myers, P. Gregory, L. Harmon, C. Harman, O. Dillow, M. Young, B. Hoops, J. Bandy, C. Harris. Fifth row: A. Pruett, R. Westmoreland, M. Wynn. Sixth row: M. Repass, M. Mundy, N. Hagy, E. Harris, R. McCray, B. Brown. M. Ward, M. Pruett, B. Mills, M. Osborne, T. Lambert. Not pictured: N. McConnell, E. Lankford. President _JACK IRESON Treasurer _BOB HUNT Vice President _DUDLEY COWAN Reporter _EDWARD MORRISON Secretary _CARL RHUDY Watch Dog _DAVID HARMAN Carrol Altizer. J. C. Barrett, Jack Bandy, Cletis Beavers, Earl Billips, Bill Bowling, Jack Crabtree, Jeff Crabtree, Curtis Dalton, Jack Fritz, Eugene Gates, Jack Hagerman, Raymond Herald. J. D. Hudson, Junior Jones, James Kinser, Melvin Linkous, Tommy Myers, James Mills, Bill Murray, Melvin McBride, Marvin McBride, Clarence McCall, Ellis McGuire, Frank Mize, Bill Proffitt, R. D. Puckett, Leonard Rasnick, Rufus Spence, Bowen Sheets, Roba Smith, Dennie Taylor, Donnie Taylor, Eugene White, D. W. Williams. Frances Bandy Phyllis Belcher Jean Bourne Mary Fields Dennis Gillespie Gene Grindstaff Phyllis Hart Elizabeth Kitts Warren McCall Mary Newman Anna Lee Osborne Anna Pruett Betty Jo Pruett Alice Puckett Elizabeth Sene Villa June Sparks Betty Taylor Elizabeth Ward OFFICERS LIMY CLUfi President _CALVIN KITTS Vice-President _BETHA LEE HOOPS Secretary-Treasurer _MACIE MURRAY Sponsor _MISS NANCY WARD VETS CLUB MEMBERS Harry Atkinson, Harry Barrett, Jack Crabtree, Ray Crouse, David Harman, Harold Kinder, Calvin Kitts, Jim Lawson, Arnold Osborne, Henry Patrick, R. D. Puckett, Leonard Rutherford, Kermit Smart, Bill Waldron, Joe Yost. OFFICERS Calvin Kitts _ President BILL Waldron __ Vice-President HARRY Atkinson _ Secretary-Treasurer SAVINGS CLUD SAVINGS CLUB MEMBERS Paul Peery, Maxine Stout, Betha Lee Hoops, Bonnie Lambert, Vir¬ ginia Lockhart, Martha Ann Law- son, Gerry Warner, Louise Orren, Mary Stevenson, Arnold Osborne, Bill Gillespie, Howard Brown, Pauline Shelley, Tiff Kiser, Hedley Peters, Dormon Murray, Russell Richards. SPONSOR Miss Catherine Lynch m AND MONOGRAM CLOD KEY AND MONOGRAM CLUB MEMBERS Joe Gillespie, Marvin Watkins, Claude Stevenson, Carl Morrison, Lorraine Honaker, Ann Lynch, Claudine Mize, Betty Jane Camp¬ bell, David Wood, Ray Crouse, Bill Adams, Tiff Kiser, Warren McCall, Betty Leece, “Chick Davis, Peg Peery, JoAnne Witten, Rhea Watkins, Ann May, Carrine Williams. Jeff Crabtree, Sheffey Massie, Jim Lawson, Bill Gillespie, John Yost, Harry Atkinson, Stan¬ ley Wallace, Jack Crabtree, Joe Yost, Bill Waldron. SPONSOR , Mr. Conley Snidow GAftTY PAID SAFETY PATROL MEMBERS Eugene Downs, Albert Hagy, Thamo Cruise, Roger Hagy, Carter Coates, Jimmy Alexander, Jack Gillespie, Beverly Litz, Jimmy Wilson, Bill Harman, Buster Brewer, Sam Hagy, J. V. Taylor, Carl Deskins, Dewey Wilson, Joseph Burkett, Sammy Yost. SPONSOR Mrs. Billie DeBord Editor-in-Chiei _ Associate Editors _ Business Manager _ Ass’t Business Managers __ Art Editor _ Ass’t. Art Editor _ Sports Editor _ Ass’t. Sports Editor _ Advertising Editor _ Ass’t. Advertising Editor _ Circulation Manager _ Ass’t. Circulation Manager _Tiffany Kiser _Jo Anne Witten, Betty Leece _ Jack Peery Marvin Watkins, May Henry Sadler Sara Jo Greever _Virginia Lovern _Bob Whitaker _Claude Stevenson _Bill Adams _Calvin Kitts _Warren McCall _Harry Atkinson _Joe Yost Assisted by Journalism Class With an unusual share of memories, the class of 1947 bids farewell to the Green and White. In September, 1936, many of us started out in the Tazewell Elementary School, under the care of Miss Mamie Morris. Composing this illustrious list are: Glen Lester, Bowen Sheets, Betty Bundy, Jack Peery, Ann Lynch, Ralph Witten, John Yost, Juanita Yost, Glenn Buchanan, Ruth Hoops, Ber- niece Meek, Stanley Wallace, Norma McConnell, Sara Jo Greever, Elizabeth Ward, Lorraine Gibson, Mary Gillespie, Peg Peery, Sue Carter, and Nell Howery. By the time we had descended on T. H. S., we had added to our ranks Jo Anne Witten, Mary Stevenson, Irene Chapman, Eileen Stevenson, Virginia Lockhart, Claude Stevenson, Gerry Warner, and Louise White. Our first year in high school found us to be the usual scared freshmen, though we were ably led by our class President, John Yost, and our Vice President, Jack Peery, and our Secretary-Treasurer, George Jennings. Those who joined us at the beginning of the freshman year were: Warren McCall, Margaret Peery, Kathlene White, Carl Morrison, Billie Akers, James Mills, Pauline Yates, Charlotte Burnette, Howard Brown, Josephine Murray, Juanita Mitchell, Betha Lee Hoops, Paula Spence, Louise Orren, Betty Lee Herndon, Ruth Barrett, Betty Jane Campbell, Martha Ann Lawson, Cassie Beavers, Mary Ann Hagy, Russell Richards, Sara Jane Billips, Graham Buchanan, Ruth Mitchell, Frankie Rogers, Clarence Bowman, Lorraine McGuire, Eugene Patterson, Georgia Peters, Dormon Murray, Annette Nash, and Robert Dickenson. That year made memories for us: Miss Cassie Harman’s science class and that electric shock, the dance we gave when only half of us knew how to dance; the two old T. H. S. items which were revived—the “Bull Dog’’ and the carnival. Our sophomore year saw the inauguration of new things, too: the annual, the school seal, the active Constitution, the Student Cooperative Association and the Point System. That year we welcomed our new principal, Mr. Walthall, whose quiet understanding and willing aid have upheld and inspired us through these important years. We were joined that year by Claudine Mize, Johnny Gillespie, Marvin Watkins, Elizabeth Lankford, and Bill Adams. Peg Peery was our new Vice-President and Jack Peery was Secretary-Treasurer. An event occuring in our second year will never leave our memories; we gazed sadly at the flag which flew at half-mast in cognizance of President Roosevelt’s death. In our hilarious junior year, we received Eddie Bane Gregory, Lawrence Thompson, Paul Peery, Juanita Rose, Ada Lee Jessee, Bill Gillespie, Hedley Peters, Ray Bailey, Virginia Herald, Ollie Brew¬ ster, and Gene Grindstaff. Our class officers were Paul Peery, Claude Stevenson, and Jack Peery. From this year we remember many things: what a beautiful girl Stanley Wallace made in the junior plays, the hours of work to decorate the gym for the Junior-Senior Prom, the Bond Auction. Bill Gillespie, Claude Stevenson, and Carl Morrison helped our basketball team to victory. A tragedy struck our hearts with the death, on April 2, 1946, of Marvin Wimmer, a beloved class¬ mate, an excellent scholar, and a friend whom we shall forever miss. At the top of the ladder, the senior year, we added to our number Tiffany Kiser, Bill Murray, Louise Brown, Peggy Bundy, Marcia Osborne from Tennessee, and Charles Davis from Louisiana. Veterans, two of whom are married, reentered high school, and became members of our class. They are: Calvin Kitts, Harold Kinder, Joe Yost, Bill Waldron, Arnold Osborne, Jim Lawson, Harry At¬ kinson, R. D. Puckett, Ray Crouse, and Harry Barrrett. Our class officers were Claude Stevenson (President), Glen Buchanan (Vice-President), Frankie Rogers (Secretary) and Bernice Meek (Treas ; urer). We welcomed back Coach Snidow, who helped us become the Football Regional Champs this year, and led our basketball team to greater heights. We helped in the revival of baseball as a high school sport. The senior class provided the basketball stars of this year: Betty Jane Campbell, Ann Lynch, Claudine Mize, Louise Brown, Ada Lee Jessee, Peggy Bundy, Bill Gillespie, Carl Morrison, Claude Stevenson, “Chick’’ Davis, Tiffany Kiser, Joe Yost, and Bill Waldron. Tiffany Kiser, Bowen Sheets, Carl Morrison, Claude Stevenson, Bill Adams, Marvin Watkins, Graham Buchanan, Stanley Wallace, “Chick’’ Davis, Joe Yost, Bill Waldron, Jim Lawson, Harry Atkinson, Ray Crouse were outstanding football players. Never shall we forget the fun of the senior plays, the ecstacy of the Prom in our honor, the feel of that diploma placed finally in our hands; never, either, the friendships that gladdened our way through T. H. S. HISTORIAN: ENGLISH IV. A Tazewell, Virginia May 30, 1957 n Dear Annette, Thank you for your telegram of congratulations upon iny recent ele rtitjm. I have been pleased to hear of your great success as an author. Your book, The Ghost in the Mirror , ha| b en on tlj6 list of best sellers for six months. I arrived at home on a visit for the first t|me in ten years, and I find many changes in the old town. When I arrived at the Tazewell airport, Mayor Graham Buchanan was there t| meet me with a police esedrt directed by Robert Spence, the chief of police. Do you remember Bill Murray? Hs is fhe Jtnayor’s ch%4ffeur. hi we neared town, 1 passed the Adams plan¬ tation. Bill finally married Mary Gillespie and I noticed several childreh playing on the lawn, I asked Graham about them. He said that J. D. Hall was employed as the farm supervisor, and Howard Brown as caretaker or the cows. I observed on the outskirts of town a huge building under construction, It was said to )fe the Tazewell Memorial Hos¬ pital. Doctor Harry Atkinson, the famous heart specialist, is to be in charge, ind the dietmartyjvill be Bil ig Akers; head nurse, Mary Ann Hagy; laboratory technician, Charlotte Burnette. Other nurses are Virginia J.ockhart. Rutfk B rrett, Martha Ann Lawson, and Georgia Peters. When we stopped for refreshments, I saw an old friend, Stanley Wallace. He 6wjfs the Squjft Bottling Co. of South¬ west Virginia. As managers, he employs Bill Gillespie, and Betty Bundy; and as his secretary, Sajtih s Billips. WVtaMced of old times and he told me that Anne Lynch owned .a model agency in New York. Margaret Peery Snd Kathleen White are very popular models. Ir ene Chapman established a beauty salon of the latest type in the city of Tire well. Ada ' Lee Jessee is her most efficient helper. t When I arrived in town, I saw the exquisite handiwork of Eddie Gregory, Jack Peery. James Millsf and Glen Buchanan. They drew the plans for the Ritz-Plaza Hotel. Mr. R. D. Puckett is proprietor, and Mary Stevenson ts ifotel hostess ,- ' ' ' I went to the desk to reserve a room and whom did I meet but Charles Davis, who had arrived in town for a yfsit. He is professor of English at the University of Louisiana. He told me about Joe Yost, whose team had won every gi me of the season at his school. He had seen Bill Waldron, star of gangster movies, and Gene Grindstaff, matinee idol, wlro has replaced Van Johnson in the hearts of millions of bobby soxers. Marvin Watkins acts as their publicity agent. When at last I got to my room, entirely exhausted, I turned on the radio only to hear Eugene Patterson announcing the latest news. Then to my amazement Gerry Warner advertised Aunt Jenny’s Pancake Makeup. After she went off, Hedley Peters and Virginia Herald sang Clinch Valley Cleo.” This popular song hit was written by Elizabeth Lankford. Finally, Louise Orren advertised Super Smile tooth paste. The next morning I was awakened by an incessant ringing of the phone. I sleepily answered and heard the voice at the end of the line say Hello, this is Lorraine Gibson. I was asked to invite you to a wedding tonight of Berniece Meek and Jim Lawson. It will be at the Presbyterian Church. I told her I would be there. It was an exciting affair. John Yost, Governor of Virginia, was there. He gave the bride in marriage; Bowen Sheets was best man. Soon I went to see how the town had changed. I found my way to the school. The bell was ringing and I went in the door. I thought the woman standing at the door of the principal’s office looked familiar. She turned around and it was Peggy Peery. She recognized me and came over to talk about the school. Being the principal, she knew who the teachers were. Some of them were in our class. Tiff” Kiser was the coach; Sara Greever taught Bible; Jo Anne Witten and Norma McConnell were in charge of the home economics department; Lorraine McGuire directed the band and glee club, and Frankie Rogers was the professor of history. As dramatics teacher, Peggy Bundy had won state-wide fame. Ralph Witten was teach¬ ing mathematics, and Betty Jane Campbell was instructor of swimming. Having been informed of the conditions of T. H. S., I proceeded down Main Street. I ran into Glen Lester directing traffic in front of the grade school. I went to the post office and saw Ray Bailey as postmaster, and Lawrence Thompson as mail carrier. Harry Barrett was head of the Unknown Persons Bureau. I met Bonnie Lambert on the street and we had lunch together. Miss Lambert, as county health nurse, knew much news. She said that Cassie French owns a dairy on Dry Fork. She has a new breed of cows that give chocolate milk. Ollie Brewster and Eleanor Hagerman own a large department store in Dix Creek. Ruth and Paula Spence are managers of the store which is the largest and most complete of its kind in the U. S. Marcia Osborne and Arnold Osborne have completed a church on Dry Fork and are now conducting a revival. She also told me that Louise White was publishing a book on How to Grow Small. Louise Brown was in Hawaii teaching hula dancing. She said, Ray Crouse had procured a position in the Berwind Mines. We were eating in what used to be Haley’s Drugstore, now under supervision of Ruth Hoops, when to my amazement, Sue Carter walked in. She had just been voted best dressed woman in South America, where she has recently made her home. We had a brief conversation, and from her I learned that Betha Lee Hoops was in California publishing a mazazine, which included hints to the housewife. Nell Howery taught ballet dancing there too. Warren McCall was the chief auctioneer at the Tazewell Stock Market. After the tour through the metropolis of Tazewell, we decided to go to the Opera House. Claudine Mize, who is a famous opera star, was rehearsing. She was taught voice by Claude Stevenson, who owns and manages a Conservatory of Music in this city. Bob Dickenson is his close associate, and teaches the little angels how to play the harp. My return to the hotel was disturbed by Elizabeth Ward, who was home on vacation from the Belgian Congo. She is trying to civilize the cannibals. She told me of several incredible experiences. On her return Betty Lee Herndon will ac¬ company her. Paul Peery, Calvin Kitts, and Carl Morrison are traveling tobacco salesmen for the Clinch Valley Smoke and Chew Co. Juanita Yost is the owner of the company. All were dinner guests of the socialite, Ruth Mitchell. I was asked to speak to the Stitch and Chatter Club. It is made up of housewives. The leading members are Josephine Murray, Lorraine McGuire, Juanita Mitchell, Eileen Stevenson, and Pauline Yates. From the participants of this club, I learned that Dorman Murray and Russell Richards, who own the famous Sky Blue Stables at Horsepen, had won national prizes for raising the finest breed of horses. It shall soon be time for my plane, and my vacation will come to a close. If you are ever in Washington, look me up. Sincerely yours, JOHNNY GILLESPIE Written by: J. Gillespie A. NASH We, the class of 1947 of Tazewell High School, Tazewell, Virginia, being of sound mind and dis¬ posing memory (we hope), and mindful of the fact that our life as a class must end when we graduate, do hereby make, publish, and declare this to be our last will and testament, hereby revoking any and all other wills at any time previously made. First, to Mr. Walthall, our principal, we leave our appreciation and bratitude for his guidance through our high school years. t in, to sdoth the I heat aspirie itle t t the squad of47. lIows headaches we have given and may they make To the faculty, we gladly leave a dozen boxe: them. The football squad leaves its regional champtpn it a state championship team. We, the Senior Class, dispose of our possessions ' Bill Adams and Mary Gillesme leave their melting love-filled looks to (E5c i Walk a d Isabel Harrison. Billie Akers and Kathleen White ' T ve their curly hair to Edna Laney afid Gay Kitts. Cassie Beavers leaves fj£r title as be)t dressed to Betty Harm Ruth BaltHt and Sara J«ne Billips leave their humorous booRv reports to XU ert McCall. Howard BrtyfrnNand Bill Murray leave their mis¬ chievous ways awd ctKf sayings to Sam Jack Beavers and larion Gillian Ollk Brewster and Sara Jo Greever leave their shining ol ck hair to Dolly Spencer and Billie Bradley. Louise ' Br Vn and Paula Spence leave their quick humor to Carolyn Grey. ilen Buchanan and Georgia Peters leave their ss to Dennie and Donnie Taylor, zaham Buchanan and Charlotte Burnette leave their intelligence to Carrine Williams. Eileen Stevenson and Betty Bundy will their en¬ gagement rings to Martha Ward and Margaret Wynn. Peggy Bundy and Lorraine McGuire leave their giggles to Virginia Lovern and Mildred Blessing. Ray Bailey leaves his ambition to be a preacher to Carrol Altizer. Ray Crouse leaves his coal mining job to his brother, Edward. Sue Carter leaves her true blonde hair to Phyllis Hart. Irene Chapman leaves her sandy hair to Alberta Phillips. Betty Jane Campbell and Claudine Mize leave their athletic ability to Martha Edwards and Nancy Brown. Chick Davis and Lolly Watkins leave their love for arguing to Virginia Mae VanDyke and Bill Boggess. Bob Dickenson leaves his mathematical genius to his brother, Ed. Lorraine Gibson leaves her height to Macie Peery. Jo Anne Witten leaves her frankness to Betty Leece. Bill Gillespie leaves all his points in basket¬ ball to Don Walk. Johnny Gillespie leaves his feminine voice to Josh Harman. Eddie Bane Gregory and Bonnie Lambert leave their cheery dispositions to Jack Schell and Doris Thompson. Wolves Beware! Gene GrindstafF leaves Geneva Meade, but not for long. J. D. Hall and Eleanor Hagerman leave their quiet friendly manners to Wimpy Jones and Louella Adams. Mary Ann Hagy leaves her dark brown eyes to Ann May. Betty Lee Herndon and Virginia Lockhart, being fond of their glamour, do not wish to will it. Virginia Herald leaves her volume in voice to her sister. Gay. Betha Lee Hoops and Pauline Yates leave their sweet ways to May Henry Sadler and Rozella McCray. Ruth Hoops leaves her perfect posture to Ruby Riddle. Nell Howery and Margaret Peery leave their trim figures to Betty Ruth Mitchell and Elizabeth Kitts. Tiff Kiser leaves his athletic ability to Jeff Crab¬ tree. Calvin Kitts and John Yost leave their leadership ability to Sheffey Massie and Jack Ireson. In testimony whereof we hereunto fix our class name, duly sealed by our authorized officers— attest: President Secretary CLAUDE STEVENSON Frankie Rogers Ada Lee Jessee leaves her swiftness to Lucy Buston. Lib Lankford leaves her title as most talented to Betty Lou Harman. Martha Ann Lawson leaves her weak voice to Clarence McCall. Ann Lynch leaves her position as captain of the basketball team to Lorraine Honaker. Jim Lawson leaves all the girls— Glen Lester and Stanley Wallace leave their wit to Rhea Watkins and Jack Surface. Warren McCall and Carl Morrison leaye their brothers to carry on— Jimmy Mills leaves his hair cuts to Tommy Myers. Harry Atkinson leaves his way with the girls to Bill Carter. Harry Barrett leaves his golf clubs to Bert Downs. Ruth Spence leaves her domestic ability to Ber- niece McCann. Mary Stevenson leaves her blue eyes to Harriet Rutherford. Bowen Sheets leaves his fullback position to Jack Hawks. Robert Spence and Bill Waldron leave their curly hair to Kenneth Jones and Bill Barrett. Claude Stevenson leaves Joan Lindsey to “Puck” Kiser. Lawrence Thompson leaves his stocky build to J. P. Barrett. Elizabeth Ward leaves her date book to Uena Cruise. Louise White leaves her love for riding horses to Mary Young. Gerry Warner leaves for the North. Ruth Mitchell and Norma McConnell leave their quietness to Romia Sparks and Emma Lou Cassell. Berniece Meek leaves her meek ways to June Archer Moore. Juanita Mitchell leaves her handwriting to Frances Harman. Annette Nash leaves her artistic ability to Mary June Wall. Louise Orren leaves her pocketbooks to anyone that has enough stuff to put in them. Marcia Osborne and Ralph Witten leave their interesting government reports to Lenore Harman and Hallie Mae Yost. Peg Peery leaves her ability to talk herself out of trouble to Joan Brown. Eugene Patterson leaves his school spirit to Donald Jones. Paul Peery leaves his stature to Bob Steele. Jack Peery and Hedley Peters leave their ad libs” to Ralph Webb. R. D. Puckett leaves his love for school to Carl Rhudy. Russell Richards and Frankie Rogers leave their “cat who ate the canary” grins to Joe Pruett. Juanita Yost leaves her desk in the library to Elizabeth Trail. Arnold Osborne leaves his manly ways to Donald Hoback. Dorman Murray leaves his farming job to Bobby Heldreth. Josephine Murray leaves her friendliness to Ollie Kate Dillow. Joe Yost, last but not least, leaves his position as right tackle to any two guys who can fill it. Compliments of DENNISONS CLEANERS TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA ® Phones: 81-L and 81 -J Sept. 2, 1946—Teachers meet and plan their campaign. Sept. 3, 1946—We begin to find what campaign is about. POBST’S JEWELRY STORE IS HAPPY TO SERVE YOU You’ll be glad we did Gifts China Silverware Flowers TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA So many Tazewell graduates have come to us over the past eight years that we want to take this means of showing our sincere appreciation. Tazewell ranks third in the number of students represented at McLains and we are proud of everyone of them. Only two high schools, Beaver and Graham, outnumber the Tazewell graduates up to date. McCLAINS is EXCLUSIVE In— 1. Class of students 2. Type of training 3. Better positions 4. Choice of employment Accredited by The American Association of Commercial Colleges (The Exclusive Business School) President 6th 7th Floors — Coal Coke Building (Elevator Service) BLUEFIELD, WEST VIRGINIA “We Prepare for the Better Positions” (Just Ask Anybody Who Knows) CLINCH VALLEY PHARMACY “Your Doctor ' s Ally” Courteous Attention Pleasant Surroundings TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA Phones: Day 25 — Night 67-J Sept. 13, 1946—We meet Dickenson Memorial and take first game of season. Sept. 20, 1946—We take Abingdon to tune of 6-0. THE Jeff Ward’s CLINCH VALLEY NEWS THE Printers B I G STORE Publishes All The News of TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA Tazewell County Phone 19 TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA Compliments NEIGHBORHOOD MARKET of Main Street PEERY 0 ST. CLAIR TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA Phone 33-A Pick and Pay The TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA Neighborhood Way Sept. 27, 1946—Pocahontas feels Tazewell’s might 33-6. Oct. 4, 1946—Graham falls before Green and White 38-6. YOUR CREGAR BROTHERS SAFE PRESCRIPTION Pontiac DRUG STORE G. M. C. Trucks Whitman’s Candy Eastman Kodaks Winkler Stokers Yardley and Elmo Cosmetics Stoker Service JACKSON DRUG CO. TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA Call 144 Phone 1 1 Walker Chevrolet Sales, Inc. For Economical Transportation SALES Standard Oil Products Kelvinator Electrical Appliances Bendix Washers, Dryers, Ironers Motorola Radios TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA Noel M. Walker, President Telephone 123 Oct. 1 1, 1946—We travel to Richlands—Win—Ricblands 12, THS 7. Oct. 14, 1946—The First Reporting Period Arrives — Many Tears. YOUR C. T. PEERY 8 SONS FIRESTONE STORE Groceries — Meat Market Electrical Appliances Frosted Foods Sales and Service TAZEWELL. VIRGINIA TAZEWELL HOME AND AUTO SUPPLY, INC. Phone No. 1 TAZEWELL OIL COMPANY Distributors Goodyear and Shell Products TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA GRUNDY, VIRGINIA (COOO lfEA®) JWES. Oct. 18, 1946—We win a Toughy over Bristol 19-18. Oct. 22, 1946—A Capella Choir favors us with heavenly music. STRAS, HARMAN THE and COMPANY, Inc. SHAMROCK GRILL Dine With Us Wholesale Dining Room Table Service Private Dining Room Grocers Fountain Service TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA NORTH TAZEWELL, VA. W. W. MAC COMPANY W. W. McClellan, President 5 4 to $1.00 Store TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA Nov. 8, 1946—Football Schedule closes with Coeburn to give us District Championship Nov. 28. 1946—Thanksgiving . . . Yum! Yum! PAINTER MOTOR SAYER BROS. AND DEPARTMENT STORE MACHINERY CO. Dry Goods AUTOMOBILES t and Dodge — Plymouth — Packard Notions International Sales and Service Peters Shoes For The Entire Family Phone 103 TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA Compliments of T. D. FIELDS, Owner CLINCH VALLEY THEATRES ‘ Home of Good Pictures” TAZEWELL and NORTH TAZEWELL Nov. 29, 1946— Bulldogs” go back into action at Covington and lose half- state Championship with honor. J. W. WHITLEY « SON Ladies Apparel Education is worth much. But of far greater Everything To Eat importance — Is character in making a success WE DELIVER of Life Home of Swansdown and Jaunty Jr. Suits TAZEWELL FARM BUREAU J. W. WHITLEY 0 SON Incorporated CLINCH VALLEY LUMBER Compliments of AND SUPPLY COMPANY YOUNGS CAB CO. Floor Sanding For Courteous and Kitchen Cabinets and Safe Service Sinks, Brooders — Truck Beds DuPont Paints Call Tazewell 324 and all kinds of Shop Work Lumber and Building Supplies Bird Roofing NORTH TAZEWELL, VA. Day or Night W. Ward Young, Manager Dec. 6, 1946—Annual Carnival! Superlatives, noise, much whoopee! Dec. 20, 1946—Christmas Pageant—Beautiful. Virginia Smokeless Coal Co., Inc. Exclusive Sales Agents for Jewel Ridge Coal Corporation Miners and Shippers of Jewell Pocahontas Coal TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA TAZEWELL SUPPLY CO. PIGGLY WIGGLY Everything for The Farm and Home Complete Line of Groceries Meats and Vegetables “Since 1 887’’ Phone No. 4 Self Service — Low Prices NORTH TAZEWELL. VA. NORTH TAZEWELL, VA. Jan. 2 8 3, 1947—Snow prevents opening of school after Xmas holidays. Jan. 6, 1947 —We get underway again. CLARA’S BEAUTY SHOP RIVER JACK RESTAURANT Specializing in Machine, Machine Less and Cold Waves “Famous in Southwest Virginia for Southern Hospitality” Proprietor — CLARA LEWIS NORTH TAZEWELL, VA Phone 243 Phone 9003 BLUE GRASS OILS, INC. GREEN MOTOR CO. Distributors of Kaiser-Frazier Mobilgas, Mobiloil, Mobile Tires Batteries and Accessories Sales and Service P. O. Box 426 Telephone 316 NORTH TAZEWELL, VA NORTH TAZEWELL, VA. Phone 323 Eldreth Service Station Phone 31 1-J — 6130 Specializing in Electrical, Carburetor, Electric Welding, Steering, Brake Service W. W. PEERY 0 SON General Merchants NORTH TAZEWELL, VA R. BOWEN ROYALL—’34 TAZEWELL INSURANCE AGENCY, Inc. General Insurance Real Estate Fire, Casualty, and Automobile Insurance TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA Tazewell, Virginia Phone 153 VISIT KITTY LEE BEAUTY BOX Vance and Helmandollar Just East of Tazewell Owned and Operated by Fruits and Vegetables Freshest in Town Francis Kitts and Fay Lee Blue Grass Service Station JONES MOTORS North Tazewell, Va. Phone 317 Washing, Polishing, Lubrication Studebaker Sales and Service A complete line of Accessories Mobil Products Stop At A Friendly Sign Repair to all makes of cars. Jan. 16, 17, 1947 —Exams—We were all good boys and girls. Jan. 28, 1947 — 12 Basketball games and not a loss. Compliments of A. R. Beavers Son G R E) E PASTEURIZED DAIRY PRODUCTS North Tazewell, Virginia Be Sure With Pure Compliments Drive in and get the of Bumper to Bumper Service At Your Nearest PURE OIL DEALER BLUEFIELD HARDWARE AT MIKE’S BLUEFIELD, WEST VIRGINIA NORTH TAZEWELL, VA Feb. 1 5, 1947—Deadline. “The Peak’’ is in . . . Hoo Rah! 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Sold In Bottles Only The Sun Rise Bottling Company TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA Stanley Wallace Martha Bundy Bernice Meek Nell Howery Lorraine Gibson Ann Lynch Jack Peery Glen Lester Sara Jo Greever Ruth Hoops Norma McConnell Mary Gillespie Betty Bundy Bowen Sheets Elizabeth Ward Peggy Peery Sue Carter John Yost J—ittle 14 L a tew BLUEFIELD SUPPLY CO. BLUE HILL FARMS Wholesale Distributors of Hardware — Mine and Mill Supplies — Home of Major Appliances—Plumbing and Heating Pure Guernsey Milk Supplies — Auto Accessories. electrical Supplies and Contractor’s Equipment. We bottle GrA a e Milk From Our Own Herd (fG THE FIRST )] Phone 5504 We are grateful for the business given us TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA on down the years by the people of the Tazewell area. March 1, 1947—District Tournament. March 6, 1947—Everybody is asking questions—The Quiz Program. FEDERATED STORES Ready-To-Wear Dry Goods, Notions, Shoes Florsheim Shoes Mallory Hats For Men TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA For Specialists In AUCTION SALES and PRIVATE SALES of FARM AND CITY PROPERTY See GRAT M. BOWEN Real Estate Broker Phone 318-J TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA April—Junior Plays and Senior Plays. April—The Junior-Senior Prom—Beauty, grace, and more beauty. KILGORE MOTOR SALES HARMAN STUDIO All Branches of Sales Service 23 Main Street Telephone 17 TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA Ford Tractors with Ferguson System Photographic Work TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA BRITTS RESTAURANT Telephone 295-L Delicious Home Cooked Food Mrs. Paul Britts, Owner HOWAftB-BUCKRTT Printers and Lithographers of Quality Year Books KINGSPORT TENNESSEE I ' �