Watson High School - Watsonian Yearbook (Covington, VA)

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CLASS HISTORY It l3 now June, the month of graduation and we must part from this wonderful spot, Watson High School, which we all love so well. Before parting, let us teike a last, yet pride ful look back four years ago. Imagine that we are traveling on the road to Higher Education. In the beginning of the fall of 1955» forty-four desirous Fresh- men crowded into a guided mlssle propelled by Mr. W. C. Walker, our homeroom teacher, who led us through the stages of General Science. He was assisted by Mrs. Susie Thompson, who aided us through English I. Mrs. Sherman White taught us the fundamentals of how to fit in a society, under the subject Civics. Mrs. Alma Wilson improved our etiquette by touring with us in Home Economics I. At the fifth stage of our rocket Mr. George D. Hill, Jr., acquainted us with the impor- tance of Mathematics. Mr. James McCormick, our music director, accompanied us to Wythville, Virginia, to participate in the annual district music festival. Our class officers were: Rosa Mack, Presi- dent; Maralyn Straughter, Vice-President; Robert Humbles, Secretary; Betty Bolden, Treasurer. In 1956, we climbed the rocket to orbit number two, we had lost twelve class members and gained one new one. Mrs. Susie Thompson was our homeroom teacher and she continued to guide us through English Hall II. She also took us through the thrilling hall of World History. Mrs. Wilson continued to brush up our etiquette through Home Economics. This year she taught cookery and clothing. The fashion chow was a sensational event. Mr. Hill taught us the fundamentals of Algebra, while Mr. Walker toured with us through the testing grounds of Biology. Other activities in which members of the class participated were: Tri-Hl-Y, Dramatics, Glee CluD, Science and Math Club, and Band. Our officers were Robert Humbles, Presi- dent; Arthur Ligglns, Vice-President; Theda Stewart, Secretary; Marva Smith, Treasurer. Now came 1957 w® lost five more class members. Our homeroom teacher, Mrs. Sherman White, taught the fundamentals of American History. Mr. Hill guided us safely through Algebra II and Mr. McCormick took us on a tour of English III. He also led us through the thrilling hall of French I. There was cause for much excitement this year because there were two new subjects, shorthand and typewriting, taught by a new teacher Mr. J. 0. Malone. Mrs. Wilson led us through the stage of Family Life, a abject field from which we learned many important facts about life and living. The Junior Department of Home Economics held its annual Buffet Dinner. The Home Economics Department sponsored Girls and Boys Day, With Miss Joyce Wallace, speaker for the girls, and Dr. W. W. Johnson, J speaks lor the boys. The fashion show which is an annual affair was a bright success. Most of us were thrilled with our first prom. The homecoming and Daisy Dae and Lil Abner dances were successful. The class picnic at the Industrial Rayon was a gay event enjoyed by all. Our class officers were Theda Stewart, President; Jeanne Scott, Vice-President; Ida Goff, Secretary; William Harris, Treasurer; Arthur Llggins, Business Manager. At last we reacned the fourth and final stage of our orbit, which bora the sign SENIORS.” Mr, George Hill, Jr.; an old friend opened tne gate auid let us in. This was our last year on the journey. We were in the midst of the Land of Education I Once in-

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CLASS COLORS CLASS FLOWER Royal Blue and White Moonlight Rose side we propelled the rocket and got a flying start with Mr. Hill behind the wheel. We went to Chemlstryville where we met another old friend, Mr. W. C. Walker. Mrs. Wilson toured with some of us through Home Economics Hall IV. The Seniors were special guest of the Annual Buffet Dinner sponsored by the Junior Homeraaklng Department, This year ' s theme was the Mardi Gras. This year a new business course was added. General Business, taught by an old friend, Mr. J. 0. Malone. Some of us met with him again in Short- hand II and Typing II. Mr. C. G. Brown led us through English IV and French II, These were thrilling subjects. Mrs. Susie Thompson toured with us the basic facts of getting a living through the Hall of Sociology. Last we toured with our driver, Mr, G, D. Hill, Jr., in American Government. Some of us went to Addison High School in Roanoke to attend College day. The Seniors had Freshmen week to greet the new Freshmen, The seniors were special guest at the Junior-Senior Prom, sponsored by the Junior Class. The Senior Play was entitled WHICH SHALL HE MARRY under the direction of Messurs. George D. Hill, Jr., and Caleb G, Bwown, All our activities were successes. We are now striving for- ward to reach our goal, SUCCESS, suid when we have attained this standard we shall always remember and thank — PARENTS, TEACHERS, CHURCHES, and the COMMUNITY. Robert Nathaniel Humbles, Jr, FAREWELL WATSON Oh ever faithfuil Watson High Joy marks our parting time Every hour will be remembered Everyone has certainly been fine. We ' ve spent those Joyful years here And we ' re ready for our life ' s way We ' ll use the things we ' ve learned here We ' ll remember you every day. The troubles will be our reminder Our good deeds will be our staff Otir love will be oiir many cares As progress is marked on our graph. We ' re setting out in this old world We ' re at the beginning of a strange road So we hope the things we ' ve achieved here Will help us bare this heavy load Farewell, Farewell dear old Watson High As ' 58 marks our parting year We really loved every moment irith you And we ' ll meet this world without fear. By William Revely, Jr VALEDICTORIAN SALUTATORIAN HONORS Jeannie Scott Robert Humbles Cassandra Mack Arthur Liggins Willia Revely CLASS MOTTO: The Mggest Room In The World Is The Room For Improvement