William Byrd High School - Black Swan Yearbook (Vinton, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1948 volume:

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Lf L J 1 I, r 4 Q1 4, 1' r 1' 'V I 4' Af s I ' I k I .' f I ,I ,yu J I , 1 -' ' , ff 4? - V 0' 1 ,' nf 1 ,fb Pa, ' ,f 1 g ! 2 f iv 4 -ff 1 U 'illihz ,Szninr Glass nf william Bgrd High Srhunl DWSBIIIS 'wiht uns lark ,Swan nrzmurd The 1948 BLACK SWAN is published with the sincere hope that it will serve as one of the greatest factors toward the preservation of memories of life at Byrd. We, of the graduating class have witnessed a tremendous growth not only in the size of Byrd, but also a growth in spirit that is truly memorable. We are justly proud of these forward strides. The students who have helped to Write this book have not done it alone, for there have been present the guiding hands of our faculty and inspiring faith of our parents and friends. Now let us turn the pages back a few years, fifteen to be exact. Let us compare the past with the present, to see the changes the years have brought. In order to do this the BLACK SWAN Staff has chosen as its theme The Fifteenth Anniversary. In the following pages we have tried to show the inter- esting past and the everyday present life at Byrd. The BLACK SWAN first appeared at William Byrd in 1934. This is the fifteenth BLACK SWAN, and it is our hope that it will rank well with those which have pre- ceded it. Now, our little friend, the swan himself, is waiting on the next page to take us through the Anniversary Issue. JEAN PEDIGO, Editor-in-Chief JOANN BLAKE, Bufinefx Manager Gnntrnts Come on, all you boys and girls, let's follow our little friend, the swan, as we see him in everyday life. On this page we find a young, eager swan looking to the future and the coming attractions. DEDICATION VIEWS 4 ADMINISTRATION CLASSES ORGANIZATIONS AND FEATURES ATHLETICS I, 4 ADVERTISEMENTS Zi.J! V VIII E H M524 M X5 ,H J, f,,.,,-,gfff L, 7 Yyv, ,,i' I b I ' buf LL ,Jfffa 4 fr M44 Me, A A SAM ,'-'J- Lcahirlrcygn. it ,Q ,Qfff Lffc'7' W, '. X, K f 1 75, 4. v Z , -ffffcf f ' ' V f CSCI! E3 x zditatinn School days are best remembered by those things that are pleasant and those people who have helped to imake them so. Ours has been made so by one whose wise counsel and sympathetic understanding Will forever endear her to those of us whose faltering steps she made more pleasant and profitable. Now, as our paths separate we pay tribute to one who since 1944 has been not only an excellent administrator and teacher but much more-A Genuine Friend. With thankful and sincere hearts we dedicate this Fifteenth Volume of the BLACK SWAN to Mrs. Virginia Green. Blank Swan ,,,,...-- ffffgfrui '- w.....s-.. jFifreentiJ flEl1itiun Gather around all you lucky Byrd students as you hear one ofthe greatest stories of history ever revealed. No, it's not about Columbus nor Napoleon-itls a human interest story about your brothers, sisters, cousins and friends. It's about your school, This year is an anniversary for the BLAUQ SXYAN Annual. The volume that you hold in your hands is the fifteenth edition of Life at Byrd. The picture that you see before you is one showing the covers of fourteen of our well-planned books. The members of the annual staff spent many toilsome hours planning this edition. We have tried to prepare something that you will enjoy now and treasure in the days to come when you are old and ffrav U C' I ' Now find a nice easy chair and relax. joy, we hope, is in store for you. 'Xs all great stories begin, Once upon a time in 1934, our annual was changed from the Roamvfn to the Black Swan. This was done when the name of the school was changed from Vinton High School to William Byrd High School. This was a fitting name for our year book as YVillia1n Byrd, for whom the school wasinamed,was always immaculately dressed, usually in black. His friends frequently called him The Black Swan. .iFortp:QEigbt im ' if Rell pfriod, but tim: of the day Wintzr Wondrrland '15lHtk Shit!!! Tllfffllgfl Ilmrf pnrlnlx NN XHN K. Byrd all in f1fZ'ff1'z'.ff jforrpfwiigbt A xii 2IDur Qtntnn Can you ffm! Byrd? Tha Brmzzfway Qf l'l'IIf0ll Roulmlsr' IVFIIYHVIIH iW1'U Park How many times have you been aslcc'd,gWVl1ere is Yinton? g Whatisit? To most people it is just a wide place in the road, but to the people who live and work here it is just a bit of Heaven set in the middle of the Blue Ridge Mountains. 'l5lHtk S1080 if O x ...K - - , iv -, - f Zldministratinn Look at the little fellow now, he really looks tired from years of toil. NYouldn't you look tired if you were :1 teacher? And just think some of them have be llfteen years! eu here This year we are remembering the past by looking back through the years, to bring into the present the history of our school during the last fifteen years. In 1934, Mr. Herman L. Horn was principal and there were twenty-one teachers. The school had just moved into its new building on the hill. A new name was selected to christen our building. A committee of citizens, headed by Dr. R. H. Garthright, selected the name William Byrd and our Annual became the MBLACK SWAN,,, the popular name of William Byrd. 1 K MR. PAUL E. AHALT In 1940, Mr. Paul E. Aha1t,who had served our school as Director of Athletics, became our principal. He met the prob- lems of the war years with courage and fortitude. In this year, we can be proud of fifteen years of achievement. 9 10 In 1938, after years of discussion, the school adopted the Activity Ticket Program, so designed that every student in our school could participate in the extra-curricular activities. The program has had practically IOOtZg membership every year, and in this year of high costs, the price of the ticket has not increased. In 1939, the County School Board made William Byrd into a Five-Year High School so that our students would be older and better prepared to enter into the life and work of our community. MR. HERMAN L. HORN Black Swan william 'l5prn ibigb Ssbunl ,faculty MRS. JOSEPHINE SCOTT BROXVN Englixh, Hixtory MISS Gw1cNIIOI.YN BVSSICY M unc MR. O. VV. DII.X!'lJR1'lI Band MRS. DOROTHY H. GARBPZR llifiory, Englirh, Phyyical Education MR. F. A. GOBLE Englifh MRS. MARY CLARE GOBLE Mathenzaticf, Englixh XIRS. XTIRGINIA GREEN Iliftory, Economic Cfography MR. LEONARD :HALE I'hy.f1'cal Educafion MR. ICSTI-LL IfIIaNS1.IpY l,llj'.VI.lA!1T Ezlucalfun, llI'.flur'y MRS. EXIARGUERITE IIORN NIR. O. R. LAYMAN Scitncf, fllallzemallhr, Audl'0'V1.,fWHT Education Chairman MISS VIRGINIA LAIIBLRT Englifh INIISS AIARY JANE KELLY Sciencr, Ilomr Economirf Miss SYBIL IXIARSHALL Affiftarzt Principal and Guidant! Chairman, Hiftory NIRS. MARY ANN AICIDOVVELL Spanifh, Hiftory, Englifh MRS. IRMA T. IYIOSELIEY Librarian MR. JOHN NOFTSINGER Shop RIRS. :XNXTA PARRI-:R Slmr'tn11na', Typing, BZl.Vl'7If.f.f Ifnglf.-h MRS. COLETTE PITZER MRS. AIARTIIA SAIINDI-1RS Sf'r'rrl11I'y MRS. NANk'W' SHAW' 1'n,v,I im! EdIm1ffnn MRS. l'1vEI,YN SIll'II.'l4UN Typing, BO0A'L'l'I'f1I'7IQ MRS. AIANIE SIRI-'ORII Afflfllflllllllhlif, Bibff, Latin Senior fiuidllllff MRS. LILLIAN SINK Typing, Cfnrral Rz1.fI'nf.f.f MR. ATACHENRY L. STII-'F Scifnze MR. ALLEN 'THOMAS Shop, AIIIfhl'1Il!If1.l'.f MRS. :XIARlNlCl.l.l'L WILLIAAIS llornr lfmnonzzcf M ISS KA1'lIlCRINE WOOIJ .'ilal1Ifnzat1'f-I English fllallziwnalicf, Englifh NOT PICTURED MRS. ALICE CRANW'FORIJ MISS JANE HANCOCK MRS. LOIS HENSLEY MR. H. WILEY RALPH MHfhfWlHfI'f,l' Hiftory, Eriglifh Gfnrral Buxineu, Bookknpirzg Englixh, Malhrmaucy jFurtp:QEigiJt T111 P' 4, 1 ,A ' 1,,'4.i, ' 1 . . 'ff'--' ' .' .f,, 1 ' J s 4. .f A--. f I 1 ,I J I-.','ff !f uf' william '1J5prU junior Tpigb Scblhhl GW william 15pm Zluniur Bgigb Swcbunl faculty MRS. ANNIE B. STIFF Principal MISS RUTH HAWKINS Seventh Grade MRS. GENE Kms Seventh Grade MRS. SYLVIA LASSHLR Seventh Grade Mlss KIARGARET IXIARSIIALL Seventh Grade l121 MRS. RosA KXIENEFEL Sixth Grade Miss HILDA STH-'F Seventh Grade lX1lSSIJORRAlNliW1GGlNb Sixth Grade MRS. JOSEPHINE Woov Sixth Grade 'Black Swan www .wf af' Glassw Lord Senior is the swan now. The wistful-eyed little freshman looks on and thinks, Some day, maybe I'll be in his place. Senior Glass iiDtticers ALLEN '1'11URM,xN ..,. . . . . .Prfsident HAROLD HARBOUR. .. . . . Vicz Prexident ALICE CHISOM .... . . .Secretary BETTY SCHUERMANN .... . . . . . Tremurfr MRS. MANIE SIFFORD 1 MRS.MARGUERITE HORN f ' ' ' ' ' 'SPOMOH MOTTO: Conferimuf Inciperen CLASS FLUWER: Xlvnfrimn Beauty R056 COLORS: Blue and White E141 W Seniors CHARLES IRVIN AGNER General Life grows not by the shirking of responsibilities but by the acceptance of them GLADYS Louise A1.coRN Commercial Friendship is the highest degree of perfection in societyl' EDNA JOSEPHINE BASHAM General A'The victory of success is half won when one gains the habit of work LARRY DONALD ARTHUR General They that govern the most make the least noise' HARoLD JOHN BARBOUR 1 General ,'fGood ,actions ennoble us, and we are the sons of Z Q our own deeds ANNE SCOTT BISHOP V I Commercial Maj, -Mtfome, follow me, and leave the world to its 17 babblingsu Lois JOANN BLAKE Commercial The wise in heart shall be called prudent ROY CALVIN BAs1-IAM Academic To act is easyg to think is hard BOYD lhlELVIN Buck Academic Men are led by trifles f BETTY WYNNE BONSACK Academic I would rather be sick than idle Seniors lVlILTON LUTHER BUCK Commercial sr 11 Do a good turn to anyone who does you a bad one LUCILLE IMo BooTII Commereial K'Shc was born to love and not to hate DAWNE GWENDOLYN BURTON Commercial Blessed are the joymakcrsn BRUCE ELMER CLARKE General It may make a difference to all eternity whether we do right or wrong today EARL BENTON CLIFTON Academie The only way to have a friend is to be one ELIZABETH BOWERS BIISII Aeademie 4'lVIaIIners are the happy way of doing thingsl' DORIS LORRAINE CAIJD Commercial 'The less people speak of their greatness the more we think of it WILLIAM MARVIN COMER Aeademie What is excellent, as God lives, is permanent WILLIAM GUY CRIGGER General What we are is God's gift to usg what we become - is our gift to God ALICE MARIE CI-IISOM Commercial Fill us with a gallant and undaunted spirit, that we may be diffusers of life, invigorating all we meet Seniors GLENN SHERMAN CRONK Commercial Like the bee, we should make our industry our amusement JEAN JOYCE CLARK Commercial Laugh and be well JOSEPHINE K11oNEs CLINEBELL Commercial One loving spirit sets another on fire JAMES LEON CRoss, JR. Academic Leisure is a beautiful garment, but it will not do for constant wear XVALTER XVASHINGTON DAMEWOOD Academic ul shall try to correct errors when shown to be errors, and I shall adapt new views as fast as they shall appear to be true views BETTY JANE CONNER Commercial Modcsty has more charm than beauty RUTH SHELDON CRINER General It matters not how long we live, but how well ELMER HOWARD Donn Commercial The fewer words the better prayer JAEE SHOVVALTER FERGUSON General Ah, why should life all labor be? FRANCES MYRTLE CROWDER Commercial Be ashamed to die until you have won some victory for humanityn Seninrs JULIAN RICHARD FERGUSON Gznzral Now, as always, is the time for mirth MARY ANN CROWDER Gmeral it She who is firm in will moulds the world to herself PAULINE CUNDIFF Central Hlivcry noble work is at first impossible fl GUY VINCEN FUNK General A keen and ever-present sense of humor LEWIS EDWARD GIBSON General 'lFew things are impossible to diligence and skill HATTIE BELLE DEBUSK General A maid she was of artless grace, gentle in form and fair of facen JUANITA CATHERINE DORAN Commercial Of soul sincereg in actions faithful, in honor clear JOHN HUNTER HANNABASS Arademic When men cease to wonder, God's secrets remain unrevealed U BOBBY RAY HILER General The day is always his who works in it with sin- cerity and great calm MELBA GRAY Downv Commercial Those who try to do something and fail are infinitely better than those who try to do nothing ' and succeed Seniots WILLIAM HOWVARD :HOGAN General Greater love hath no man than this, that a lay down his life for his friendsn DOROTHY LEE EARLY General A smile for all, a greeting glad, an amiable, h way she hacl', OLA GAY FERGUSON Commercial Knowledge comes but wisdom lingers NORMAN -IAM ES HUBBARD General 'LI am sure care is an enemy to life WILLIAM EUGENE Hvrr General For whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he reap BETTY jo GRAY Commerrial She is the very flower of youthl' CATHERINE PARR HICKS Commercial Littlest said is soonest mended WALLER STAPLES HUNT, JR. Aeademie :AF or as he thinkest in his heart so is hen VERNoN BOONE JAMISON, AIR. Commereial In all things showing thy wisdom MARGARET IRENE HILL General Freely ye have received, freely give man 3PPY also Seniors ROBERT LEE KELLY Cenfral Common sense is not a common thing . 0 ' CHRISTEEN REBECCA HUNLEY Commercial All that is great and good is done by patient trying BERTIIA GAY KEITH Commzrcial Be not slothful in business JAMES W. KRAusE Acadzmir lWusic is GERALD GRAY MAXEY General The noblest mind the best contentment WILLIE ELIZABETH lX4ILLs Amdfmic indness lives by something outward exp something inward L n l,,I:cI1.I.E CELENA lNIUsI-1 Commzrfial The will of true wit is truth itselfn I.oYD EDWARD NICHOLS Gfneral Merry as the day is longv LESTER DAVID PATSEL Genzral His good nature carries a magnetic char HAZEL VAUNICE OLD Commercial You can never have a greater or a less do than that over yourself well said to be the speech of angels has rcssing m minion .f-' Seniors LEWIS PATSEL Grnfral Life is but a tliouglitn f as HEI,EN l.hlARIE Pmuusn Cfneral S doeth little kindnesscs which most leave U3 undone QXNQ a Lois PATSEL Crnfral To err is humang to forgive divine DONAl.IJ Km: ENE Pow li 1.1, Academic I find the great thing in this world is not so much where we stand as in what direction we are moving JACK DOUGLAS PROCTER xifademic' 4'Be silcnt and safe, silence never betrays you IRVIN HALE RA'I'CLlFk'E General That man is richest whose pleasures are cheapest , , . Z 1 J, F, it .P Nh v ' , ,J of' E BANKS REED . , , I V . NAU ,V or JN General I Y l I ' .n KA Q I l K lfYProve alrnlnhlngsg hold fast that which is good .1 I' I . LVTXLA I I .J . L ' v Ng. JEAN AIAYRE PEDIGO L' ' Covrzmfrfial .A w c sccret of life is not to do what you like, but to like what you do EDITH Pnocron General K'Sl1ow yourself in all respects a model of sound speech that cannot be censored FRED BURTON REYNOLDS Commfrfial A good disposition is more valuable than gold Seniors GEORGE WILLIAM SANDRIDGE Academic For wisdom is better than richesv JEAN LEE ROBERTSON General Hard work her pastime, success her goal BETTY ARLENE SCI-IUERMANN Arademic It is when you give Of yourself that you truly give CLINTON SWANSON SCIHIILLING General Wise men lay up knowledge SYLVESTER REED SINK, JR. Academic In truth, hard study is bad for the brain CHARLIE MILTON SMITH General He is well paid that is well satisfied WILLIAM ANDREW SNYDER General Be the best Of whatever you are LILLIE JEAN SCOTT Commercial Jolly and carefree, always a merry companion JEAN FRANCES SEXTON General To know her is to like her EUGENE CARL STIEE, JR. General His patience conquers many a problem it Seniors DAN WASHINGTON STOVER General A good heart is better than all the heads Doms AILEEN SHEPHERD Commercial Let her own work praise her lYlARlORIE SILCOX 0 9 Commerrial Everyone a friend, every day a joy EDWIN TERRIS SUTPHIN Arademic Wise and good men are, in my opinion, the strength of a state, far more so than riches and arms EDWARD ALLAN THOMAS Commercial He who is rich in friends is poor in nothing JAMES LEON 'l'HoMI'soN General People do not lack strengthg they lack will NIIKE ELTON 'THOMPSON Commerrial By many hands the work of God is done KATRINA VERONICA SLOAN Commercial In everything she does, she gives her all NIYRTLE JUNE STATES Commercial A quiet, calm beauty is hers WILLIAM ALLEN TI-IURMAN, jk. Amdemic His example is complete, and it will teach wisdom and virtue to all meng his steadfast earnestness and sterling honesty are priceless treasures The worst Seniors BILLY ELDRIDGE TURNER Genzral sorrows in life are not in its losses but its fears MARGIE MARIE STATON C ommzrcial Fair be all their hopes RosIE LEE STOVALL Commercial With a jest on her tongue and a smile on her lips, she's bubbling with fun to her finger tips ELMER RICHARD VAUGHT Genzral Enthusiasm is the life of the soul ROBERT LEE WATKINS Commzrcial Let your light so shine before men, that they may It Th see your good works HILLARY BRIAN WnEEI.En General is a friendly heart that has plenty of friends DOUGLAS KIRK WIRT General Nothing is impossible to a willing heart CORNELIA THoMPsoN TIIACKER C ommcrcial e secret of success is constancy of purpose VIRGINIA ELAINE Woon Commercial Joy is the grace we give to God RAYMOND LEO Woon Cmfral Doubt whom you will, but never yourself 7 Senior Dimturp, 'Buys CHARLES IRVIN AGNER . I nskippy.. Debating and Public Speaking. LARRY DoNALD ARTHUR Science. HAROLD JOHN BARBOUR Pele S. C. A. Member. Handicraft, -Science. Treasurer of Home Economics, Vice President of Junior Class, Vice President of Senior Class. RoY CALVIN BASI-TAM. J R. Tank Basketball, Track, Football, Monogram, Hi-Y Treasurer. MELvIN BOYD BUCK Piggy Football, Hi-Y. MILTON LUTHER BUCK Peanut Hi-Y, Motion Picture, Science, Public Speaking, BLACK SWAN, Vice President of Motion Picture. ELMER BRUCE CLARKE Basketball, Boys' Handicraft. EARL BENTON CLIFTON ' ' Ecus Basketball, Hi-Y Secretary. WILLIAM MARVIN CoMER Cowie Football, Basketball, Baseball, Track, Monogram, Hi-Y, Debating, President of S. C. A., President of Sophomore Class. Vice President of Freshman Class, President of HI-Y. Co-Captain of Football. Debate Team. WILLIAM GUY CRIGCER Grinder Bill Science, Home Economics, Boys' Handicraft, Motion Picture. GLENN SHERMAN CRoNK Public Speaking and Debating, Treasurer of Choir, President of Choir. JAMES LEoN CRosS, JR. Jimmie Football. BLACK SWAN. Dramatic, Boys' Handicraft, Science, Motion Picture, Photo Editor of BLACK SWAN. WALTER WASHINGTON DAMEWOOD Football, Baseball. Basketball, I-Ii-Y. Public Speaking and Debating. Science, Band, Vice President of HI-Y. ELMER HOWARD Donn Football, Boys' Handicraft. JABE Sl-l0WAl1'l:hEiR EERGUSON. JR. r. Baseball, Football, Summer School Graduate J ULIAN RICHARD FERousoN .. D001 ty.. Baseball, Football, Basketball, Summer School Graduate GUY VINCEN FUNK Broadney Public Speaking, Dramatic. Summer School Graduate. LEWIS EDWARD GIBSON ..Gib.. Summer School Graduate. Joi-IN HUNTIEIZIITANNABASS Track. Dramatic, Science, Motion Picture, Byrd Echo, Boys' Handicraft. Boaav RAY HILER .. Bob.. Football, Track, Football Manager. Basketball Manager. Monogram Club. WILLIAM HowARD HOGAN Wim, Football Mana er, Track Manager, Monogram, Home Eco- nomics, Vice Presizfent of Eighth Grade, Vice President of Home Economics. ' NORMAN IIAMES HUBBARD ' Snake Football, Baseball, Basketball. Manager of Football, Mono- gram, Vice President of Choir, President of Choir, Reporter of Ninth Grade. WILLIAM EUGENE HUFF Willie Motion Picture. WALLER STAPLES HUNT, JR. Junior . Public Speaking and Debating. Science. VERNON BOONE J AMISON, gin. I Public Speakin and Debating, S. C. A. ember, President of Choir, President og J unior Class. RoaERr LEE KELLY Butch Football. Baseball. Track, Monogram Club. Science, Dramatic. 25 JAMES W. KRAUSE U-In WIN an-,akeu Football Manager, Basketball Manager, Lunior Varsity Basket- ball, Art, Public peaking and Debating, ramatic, Byrd Echo, BLACK SWAN. Reporter of Public Speaking, Reporter of Choir, Debate Team. GERALD GRAY MAXEY ..Max.. Summer School Graduate. LOYD EDYYEIQD' NICHOLS Dramatic, Summer School Graduate. LESTER DAVID PATSEL Football, Basketball, Summer School Graduate. LEWIS PATSEI. DONALD EUGENE POWELI Duck Football Manager. Science, Public Speaking and Debating . Dramatic. Home Economics. JACK DOUGLAS PRoCToR ' ' Ea gle-Eye Football Manager, Basketball Manager. Baseball Manager. Hi-Y, Public Speaking and Debating. Science. IRVIN HALE RATELIFFE Boys' Handicraft. EARI. BANKS REED Football, Track, Motion Picture Projection, Science. FRED BURTON REYNOLDS njnp.. Hi-Y. . 'GEORGE WILLIAM SANDRIDGE 1 Science. Motion Picture, Assistant Secretary of Science. CLINTON SWANSON SCI-IILLING ..B dd .. 14 3' Dramatic Club. Byrd Echo. Cheerleader, Music Club, 10th Grade Treasurer. A Cappella Choir Accompanist. - SYLvEsrEIr'15gl1-TD SINK. JR. ' Football, Hi-Y, Motion Picture, Science, Treasurer of Hi-Y. Band. CHARLIE MILTON SMITH Skeet Hi-Y. WILLIAM ANDREW SNYDER Ban Football, Baseball. Track. EUGENE CARL STIFF, JR. name.. DAN WASHINGTON STovER Danny Manager of Football, Manager of Basketball, Hi-Y. Monogram. EDWIN TERRIS SUTPI-IIN ' ' Eddie gunior Varsity Football, Public Speaking and Debating, S. . A. Member, Senior Class Prophet, Debate Team. EDWARD ALLAN THOMAS ' ' Monk Football, Track, Baseball, Basketball, Co-Captain of Football. JAMES LEoN THOMPSON Science, Motion Picture. MIKE ELTON THOMPSON WILLIAM ALLEN THURMAN, JR. .. Proxy.. Football. Hi.Y, Dramatic. Orchestra. Science. Public Speaking and Debating. S. C. A. Member, BLACK SWAN, President o Freshman Class, President of Senior Class. Secretary-Rgporter of Science Club. Vice President of Public Speaking and ebati . President of Public Speaking and Debating. Debate Team, Baiig. Advertising Stai. BILLY ELDRIDGE TURNER ..Bm.. ELMER RICHARD VAUGHT .. Rocky.. Football, Hi-Y, Dramatic, Motion Picture, Byrd Echo. ROBERT LEE WATRINS ..Bobby.. Public Speaking and Debating, Bryd Echo Staff. Librarian of Choir. HILLARY BRIAN WHEELER Hub President of Dramatic Club, Public Speaking and Debating. DOUGLAS KIRK WIRT .. Doug.. Football, Track, Monogram Club. RAYMOND LEO Wooo nshu .. P Basketball, Manager of Track. Science, Home Economics. FCS . :dent of Home Economics Senior Dirrrtnrp, Qoirls N, GLAnYs LouIsE AI.CoRN Chicken Glee Club, BLACK SwAN. EDNA IOSEPHINE BAsnA1vI Pele Library Club, Music, Reporter. ANNE SCOTT BISHOP Boots Home Economics, Girl Reserves, BLACK SWAN, Byrd Echo. Lois JoANN BLAKE HIM.. Girls' Handicraft. Home Economics Club. S. C..A.. Dramatic Club, Byrd Echo, BLACK SWAN, Girl Reserves, Business Manager of BLACK SWAN, Exchange Editor of Byrd Echo. BETTY WYNNE BONSACK .. Bd.. Dramatic, Y-Teens. LUCILLE IMo BooTH Home Economics, S. C. A. Member, BLACK SWAN, Byrd Echo Staff, Public Speaking, Y-Teens. DAWNE GwENnoI.YN BURTON Shorty A l Home Economics, BLACK SWAN, Girls' Handicraft, Dramatic, Histoiian of Senior Class. ELIZABETH BowERs BUSH aus.. Y-Teens. Dramatic. BLACK SWAN, S. C. A. Member, Secretary of Y-Teens. Assistant Editor of BLACK SWAN. DORIS LORRAINE CADD A b Fuzz . Dramatic, Vice President of Dramatic. ALICE MARIE Cmsom Basketball. S. C. A. Member, Byrd Echo, Secretary of Senior Class. Feature Editor of Byrd Echo. JEAN JOYCE CLARK Bones JOSEPHINE KHoNEs CLINEBELL AIO.. Junior Y-Teens. Senior Y-Teens, Home Economics, BLACK SwAN. Booster Club, Treasurer of Booster Club. . BETTY JAiIeE CONNER N .. I.. Library Club, Byrd Echo. RUTH SI-IEI.noN CRINER Pinkiz junior Varsity Basketball, Home Economics. FRANCES MYRTLE CRowDER . ..Fmn.. Cheerleader, Dramatic, Byrd Echo, Booster Club, S. C. A. Member, Home Economics, Treasurer of Home Economics, Business Manager of Byrd Echo. MARY ANN CROWDER Blackie Senior Girl Reserves. HATTIE BELLE DEBUSK Shania H . Girl Reserves, Home Economics President. ' ' JUANITA CATHERINE DoRAN Summer School Graduate. MELBAlQA5A?f'D0WDY junior Y-Teens, Girls' Handicraft. Home Economics, Byrd Echo Stn.E. DOROTHYDLEE EARLY .. ot.. Y-Teens President, S. C. A. Member. GAY QlEiaEERGUS0N Dramatic Club, Art Club, S. CieA. Member. Editor-in-Chief of Byrd Echo. BETTY Jo GRAY J abc Cheerleader. B d Echo, Monogram Club. BLACK SWAN, S. C. A. Member, I-xibme Economics, Girl Reserves. Eighth Grade Reporter, Vice President of Monogram Club, Assistant Basketball Manager, Basketball Manager, Vice President Choir, Secretary of Choir. CATHERINE PARR HICKS Cats Junior Varsity Basketball, Public Speaking, Home Economics, Dramatic, Vice President of the Eighth Grade. MARGARET IRENE HILL Tcel Basketball, Captain of Basketball. Band. CI-IIusTEEN ITQEBECCA HUNLEY erm? Basketball, Dramatic Club, Byrd Echo. Art, Vice President of Art Club. BERTHA GAY KETTI-I Blondie I . Dramatic Club. Art Club. Girls' Handicraft. Home Economics. Byrd Echo, Reporter of Home Economies. WILLIE ELiZwETH MILLS .. i y.. Dramatic Club. Public Speaking and Debating, Reporter and Secretary, S. C. A. Member. LUCILLE CELENA MUSE ' ' Goosse Y-Teens, Byrd Echo, Art, S. C. A. Member. HAZEL VAUNICE OLD Byrd Echo. HELEN MARIE PARRISI-I Hindu Dramatic. Debating and Public Speaking. LUIS PATsEL JEAN MAYRE PEDIGO Pedigo ' ' Basketball, Home Economics, Girl Reserves, Dramatic, Monogram, S. C. A. Representative. Byrd Echo, BLACK SwAN, Editor-in-Chief of BLACK SwAN, Assistant Secretary of S. C. A., Treasurer of Monogram Club. EDITH PRoCToR Basketball, Girl Reserves, Byrd Echo. JEAN LEE RQBERTSON Jeanie Dramatic Club. BETTY ARLENE SCHUERMANN Assistant Manager of Basketball, Manager of Basketball. Girls' Handicraft. Library. LILLIE JEAN SCOTT . gunior Varsity Basketball, Cheerleader. Dramatic. Y-Teens. S. . A. Member, Booster, Byrd Echo, Secretary of Cheerleaders. Captain of Cheerleaders, Reporter of Dramatic, Program Chairman. Vice President of Dramatic, Secretary of Sophomore Class. Secre- tary of Junior Class. Secretary of S. C. A. JEAN FRANCES SEXTON Jeanie Dramatic. Junior Girl Reserves. DORIS AILEEN SHEPHERD .. Red .. Senior Y-Teens, Byrd Echo StaE. MARIORIE SILCox .. MMU.. I Cheerleader. Home Economics, Girl Reserves, Byrd Echo. BLACK SWAN Staff, Public Speaking and DebatIng,.S. C. A.. Mem- ber, Secretary and Treasurer of Public Speaking, ICC President of Dramatic Club, Managing Editor of Byrd Echo, Secretary of Freshman Class. KATRl?lA XQERONICA SLoAN .. -n .. Dramatic, Byrd Echo StaR!:lS. C. A. Member. Feature Editor of Byrd Echo MYRTLE JUNE STATES Girls' Handicraft. Byrd Echo Stalf. MARCIE MARIE STAToN I 4 5 I I Y-Teens, Girls' Handicraft. Dramatic Club. ROSIE LEE STOVALL ..Rossk.. ' Basketball. Cheerleader, Booster Club President. Monogram. Dramatic, Byrd Echo. Girl Reserves, S. C.. A. Member, Vice President of Dramatic Club, Managing Editor of Byrd Echo, Secretary of Freshman Class. CORNELIA THOMPSON TI-IACKER ' ' Chick Newspaper Stali. BLACK SWAN Staff. VIRGINIA ELAINE Woon. Home Economics, BLACK SWAN Staff, Senior Y-Teens. 1-Have a bits. 2-Glenn. 3-Here, Cindy! 4- fo. 5YFrirna'J. 6AWhy the Jeriouf look? 7-What, again? 8-Big what!!! 9-Trig Clan. IO-Ili, Bob. II-Ten Top Seniorf. I2-Hunlzr and fimmie. 13-Betty. 14-Senior Day. 15-Palf. I6-Bntha. I7-Ilattie. 18-Betty jo. IQ-SlillSt71f0f Day. zofllow about a fmilz? U71 fx x A Senior Qlllass Ibistnrp E , 9 1 4 P H The time has finally come! Yes, the time which seemed as though it would never arrive, is here. All of us have watched the seniors in the past with eager eyes and wished that we were they. Now that we are seniors it seems more wonderful than ever before. Let us look back overithese past few years and see why we are so enthused over graduating. In the fall of 1943, 187 boys and girls began their career at William Byrd High School. For our sponsor that year, we had Miss Moomaw, and as our leaders Francis Martin, Evelyn Scott, William Hogan, Lucille Booth and Betty Jo Gray. Then in 1944 we were no longer looked down upon as merely 8th graders for we were now Freshmen. Yes, we had passed the test, the changeover,' from the grade school to high school. That year our sponsor was Mrs. Sink, and our Officers were Allen Thurman, William Comer, Rosie Stovall and Harold Barbour. The next year, being Sophomores, we began to be recognized by the upper classmen as a vital part of William Byrd. All in all, this seemed to be a very eventful year with our highest dignity being summoned when we gave the annual Sophomore-Senior Breakfast after which we entertained them with a movie. Our officers were William Comer, Jean Scott, Swanson Schilling and Jack St. Clair with Mrs. Boyes as our sponsor. The term 1946-1947 brought us to Byrd as the Junior Class. Oh, but we were proud, proud to be co-workers and buddies with the Seniors! We started off the year with a bang by giving our Junior Class play, Midnight, a mystery which held the audience on edge until the final shot. Then in the springwetookour partin thecap and gown ceremony with all the grace and pomp due the seniors. Soon afterwards, we had our annual Junior- r 28 J 'Blank Swan Senior Glass ipistnrp Senior Prom, and oh, how we remember the laborious hours spent in preparation for it. At the commencement and baccalaureate programs the Juniors also took their part, eager to be in the shoes of those lucky seniors. Our officers for this year were Vernon Jamison, Harold Barbour and jean Scott. Mrs. Goble and Mrs. McDowell were our sponsors. P This year, being Seniors, of course, the class started off the year as though we were in Utopia. First of all we elected our ofiicers with Allen Thurman as President, Harold Barbour as Vice President, Alice Chisom as Secretary and Betty Schuermann, Treasurer. Our sponsors, always ready and willing to help us, were Mrs. Sifford and Mrs. Horn. After completing our organization, we began to make plans for our senior trip. The seniors sponsored an enthusiastic magazine campaign that resulted in our setting a new sales record of SI,900. Then came Senior Day, the day when we were officially recognized as seniors, the day when we were really looked upon as angels. , In December, we had our Ring Party at which time we received the symbol of a senior, the high school ring. Then for the next few months, the seniors turned to their studies with a desire to learn instilled by the invigorating thought of graduating in June. During the latter part of April and the earlier days of May, we worked together as a team promoting our senior play that was given with a superb degree of success on May 13th, and 14th. Then two weeks later on the 28th of May, having welcomed the Juniors into our fold, we held our cap and gown ceremony. We were, in turn, feted with a very enjoyable evening when we were entertained by the Juniors with the annual prom. Next we turned to a day of relaxation, with the entire class taking part in a carefree day, picnicking, swimming, and playing together at Lakeside. Then we became serious long enough to be instilled with a fine message to carry us through life at the Baccalaureate sermon on June 6th. Then, on June8th, we received our diplomas and the good wishes of Mr. Ahalt and members of the faculty, which were heartily returned by everyone. Now having passed through this year of triumph, we seniors, with a greater respect for William Byrd than ever before, are looking forward to our trip to New York. 1 DAWNE BURTON, Historian I 29 l jFnrtpfQEigbt Moet Likely to Succeed Senior Qjirrur Cuteft Couple 6- Moft Athletic LIZ, HPROXYH HBETTY JO, NNIONKN TEET,,, NCOOTIEN Bert School Spirit Beit Perfonality Mort Dignijied PED1GO,,' HSNAKE,, MJEANJ, ALBERT,' uLIBBY,7, MBOONE Biggext Chatterbox No Brains But Boy and Girl Shy HFRAN,,, PEANUT DOT, W1LL1E,' NPETE,,, NLARRY Quietext Wittieft Biggeyt Flirt P1NK1E, EAGLE hYE,' MSH0RTY,,, HSNAKEN BETTY,', MALBERTH Beft All Around Neatest HROSSIE HCOOTIEN 'KLUOILLE H BOONE 7 ! l30l 'Black Swan CARLTON RYAN. . .................. Prffidfnt GORDON SIMMONS. ..., Virf Prefidfnt ANNIE AICDANIEL. . . , ..... Sffffldfy CHARLOTTE XNATSON .,,.. ...... .... Y ' rmfurfr MRS. JOSEPHINE S. BROWN L .,,AA'-A Sponmr, MRS. lXlARY ANN MCDOWI-31.1. I Zluninr Qllass ilbtticers Zllltlillt QIIH55 Ibisturp After three years of apprenticeship, the inevitable has happened-we are juniors with all that it stands for. Upperclassmen and the faculty did not recognize our unusual qualities back in the fall of 1944 for we were like all the other eighth graders, eager but ignorant. As soon as the strangeness had worn off, we elected our leaders for the year! Harry Plunkett, Margaret Scott, and Louise Thompson. During the year, we carried the many problems of rats to our very patient sponsor, Miss Wood. NVith a year's experience behind us we began to become an important part in the workings of lVilliam Byrd. lylrs. Florence Leake was our sponsor and our officers were Carlton Ryan, Barbara Williamson, Jeanette McDowell, and Peggy Hopper. As sophomores our green appearance was somewhat altered. Harry Plunkett, Carlton Ryan, Mary Ellen Rogers, and Doris Scott were our oflicers. Mrs. Shropshire, our very capable sponsor, assisted us untiringly. This was the year we began to believe that we were old hands down at Byrd. Now in I948, we are Juniors. At the first of the school year we enjoyed practicing for our play Here Comes Charlien which was very successful due to the able coaching of our sponsors, Mrs. Brown and Mrs. McDowell. Our oflicers are Carlton Ryan, Gordon Simmons, Annie McDaniel, and Charlotte VVatson. After giving the seniors a wonderful send-ofl' at the Junior-Senior reception, we are looking forward toward our senior year with eager anticipation. i 31 1 jFurtpfQEigbt FIU! Row DONALD ADKINS KATHLEEN AKERS BARBARA ASIIBY RUEUS ALIEE MARY IIEE BASIIAM EUNLCE BISIIOI- GLENWOOD ALTIS CORNELIA BROWN Szwnd Row SUE BUSSEY JESSIE BOWLING ANNIE CHITTUM HASSELTINE CONNE 'TEDDY BURTON LOUISE CRAFT PAULINE DOGAN GERALD CLARK R ' uninrs T11 ini Row HAL COUNTS XIINNIE DORAN POLLY EDMUNDSON RALPH CRAIG PEGGY FLOYD NIARY FORBES RICHARD CSOLLEHON LOUISE GARNAND Fourth Row NANCY GISII JAMI-:s GEARIIEART ANN GREEN ELIZABETH HARRIS ALBERT GOODMAN BETTY HEATH VIOLA HOCRETTE BOBBY CSRIFFITII T321 Fzftfz R mc' RICHARD HILER BERNICE HOGAN ,IUANITA HOGAN BILLY HOGAN GIiRAI.DIN11I HOGAN PEGGY HOPPER EDWIN HIJRT' BARBARA HLFBBARIJ Sixth Row PHYLLIS JOHNSON WILLARD INIAXI-:Y xlARY VIRGINIA KIDIJ BETTY LEVINE BEVERLY RJCCARTY CLAUDINE MANNINI AIOANNE AIANNING MILTON NICIIEOD 'Blank Swan IIIIIIIL 'F gg 'uf K F W 'Q ' ' T Fin! Row DAVID XIULLINS DORIS KIARTIN RUBY NICCLEARY ALBERT PAYNE ANNIE BICDANIEI. -I EANETTE XICDOII' ELI. CHARLES PENNICR NORIIIA XIITCHELL Sermzzl Row BERNICI-1 MOOCR PIARRY PLIINRETT OLA BIYERS BETTY jo NEIGIIBORS CARLTON RYAN BETTY NICHOLS DORIS PATTESON GORDON SIMMONS ,ffortpfdiight uniurs Third Roca NEIL SMITH BETTY PAXTON CLAUDINE PEARMAN RIIssEL SMITII YVONNE RADEORD ENA SUE RATCL1P'P'li ROY TIIOIIPSON EVELYN REDBIAN Fourfh Row XIILDRED RICIIARDSON BOBBY VISOMLISON NORMA JEAN SETTLI-I BETTY SCOTT AUBREY VAUGIIN XIARGARET SCOTT RIEANETTE SIIUMATE RONALD WHITE T331 R N 1-.A Fxfth R ow DONALD WITT CLAIIDINE ST. CLAIR DEssIE 'FABOR BETTY JO TIIXERRY LOUISE VFHOMPSON ROSEMARY WvALI,AC'li CIIARLOTTIC WATSON HAYIDEN XYOUNG S 1',x'tfI Ruiz' RAINEY BNI-IAVICR BARBARA WlLI.lAhISON AIANE WOOD DOROTHY XVRIGIIT W -ii W . A f : Q H I X Jazz: H ml I .,.. dr . 41 A ,E 5- ' . , fm 5 95 A 1 ' as W' Rf f., I I fh in : ..' ii , , iz' wx: QS. ' Q ' ' , I 'L , ---Q- . ' 1 Q f ' ,..:, I .:-V- L 54556 ' , A J I - I ' A I X i E 'S it - A y t . K, U .--,, - K I , H . I ' ,. , A ' X g Q 'Q . 1 5 J' V '.'. :,,. if ': K B I . .f I . , ' V 5 1. J 4 K, L, ...1.. ,,, I I .,,:: V ' +A I A ,.4: I A Iv ,Ag A M t. I A 5 - I gg 2-' pe- 1 I V ', , . I -':' - ,RQ ' Snpbomnres OFFICERS RICHARD KIDD .... ....... P resident BILL CONNER. . . . . .Secretary-Treafurer GEORGE BELL. . . .... Vice Prefident RAY ABSHER. . . .......... Reporter MRS. SHELTON .... .............. S pomor Firft Row Third Row F ifth Row JANlCE ADAMS GLORIA EI-PERLY ERLENE HOLSTON RAY ARSHER SYLVIA FERGUSON ANN HUFF JANE AGNER GEORGE BELL EDRA BLANRENSHIP EDDIE BUCK FAYE CAWLEY GERALD CAMPBELL CHARLOTTE CHEEK Second Row ALTON CHISOM BETTY COMES BILL CONNER LENNY CROWDER JO ANNA Cox ANGIE DILLON ALLEN CREGER ELSIE DALTON CHARLES FERGUSON MILDRED FRANKLIN RICHARD FIREBAUGH WANDA GARNAND DAVID FITZGERALD LENORA GEARHART COLLEEN GILMER DOROTHY GOLLEHON Fourth Row DONALD FOUTz CONNIE GOODMAN ROBERT GEARHEART NIARY LOIS GORDON PEGGY GRAY NANCY GREEN BILLY GILMER INEZ HARPER LETCHER GRAHAM I34CI JOYCE JESSIE WOODY GREEN BETTE JOHNSON LACY HODGES NORMA JEAN JONES EVELYN KESSLER GERALDINE LLOYD Sixth Row BILLY HORN BERNICE LOVE PERRY JONES EVA MARTIN RICHARD KIDD FRANCES MARTIN JAMES MANNXNG NAOMI MARTIN BOBBY MARTIN Black Swan Fir!! Row BETTY MCBRIDE HUBERT MARTIN JEAN MCDONALD RICHARD MITCHELI. THELMA MCGRATH DoNALD SAVILLE PEGGY PAGE JOHN SEIBEL NoRMA JEAN PATTISON Second Row DONALD SMITH DOROTHY PARKER HERBERT SNYDER SUE PLUNRETT SAMMY SRANGLER SARAH RENOLDS RUssELL STIEE PHYLLIS RIDINGER JoE TRENT Jfurtpfdiight Snpbnmurzs Third Row MOLLY ROBERTS JOAN ROBINSON EVELYN Roo? RAYMOND TRENT RACHEL ScoTT GEORGE TRIBBETT DORIS SELL BARBARA SINR IRENE SMITH Fourth Row EUGENE WEBB IDA SPRADLIN KENNETH WHEELER LORRAINE STATES MADELINE SUMMERS HELEN THOMAS LEE WOOD RITA THOMPSON HAROLD WRAY i351 Fifth Row DoRoTI-IY TURNER BETTY UNDERwooD CARLTON YOUNG FLORENCE WAGNER DOROTHY WATxINs JANE WHEELER Not Pictured JULIAN COOPER WARREN SCOTT WALTER ST. CLAIR LoUIsE TATE ,V freshmen OFFICERS BILLY SCHUERMANN. . . ...... Prexident VIRGINIA SCOTT. . . . . .Secretary BILLY JONES ....... ...... If ice Prexiderzt BARBARA GOGGIN. . . . . .Reporter MR. THOMAS ..... .............. S poruor Firft Row Third Row Fifth Row BARBARA ALCORN DoN ABBOTT BARBARA ALTICE CHARLIE AKERS JEANE BASHAM DONALD BASHAM JUNE BASHAM FLOYD BELCHER BARBARA BOLLING Second Row PAUL BELCHER CLAUDINE BROWN CHARLES BENNETT NANCY BRYANT JERYL BooTH VIRGINIA CAMPBELL LYNBELL BRYANT LO-RETTA CARR WAYNE CARROLL HELEN CLEMMER CLARENCE CHITTUM BEATRKCE CHISOM HELEN CHISOM JOYCE CHITTUM BETTY COMER SALLY CONDUFF MARVIN CLAYTOR VIRGINIA COOPER Fourth Row GLENN CLINGENPEEL VIRGINIA CRAFT MARIE CREGER GEORGE COBLER BETTY CROWDER CHARLES COMER ODESSA CUNBIFF MARY DAVIS JAMES CONNER i361 LoUIsE DOOLEY CHARLES COOK ANN ETEN MAUREEN GARTHRIGHT BARBARA GOGGIN JOYCE GUILLIAMS NIILDRED HALL BILLY CUNDIFF JOANN HARRIS Sixth Row EUGENE DARNELL SARAH HARRIS KENNETH DOGAN JUNE HICKS BOBBY EANES CI-IARLQTTE HILER DONALD ENGLISH FRANCES HOLDREN CARLTON ESTES '15Iatk Swan X- 68 4 .J km ,Z PM ,.,3.,,,5W:,,.,3A I-S I as-wi - X Wifi A IA SR siiwivlif ' 4-:NK Firft Rou- JOYCE HORNE LEWYN GARDNER FLORENCE HOWELL RALPH GREEN PATSY HUCKS WILLARD HAMITT RUBY HUTCHENS JOSEPH HAWLEY VIRGINIA HUTCHENS Fourth Row RICHARD LITTLE BETTY MCDANIEL JUNE N1CGEE JOHN MARTIN EDITH MCLEIIIORE RALPH NICALLISTER EFFIE MILTON PATRICIA NIYERS CARLOS RICNEIL ,1'r'urtp:QEigbt freshmen Sfcond Row ALVIS HOPPER ERCELL JENKINS FRANK HOGAN LORETTA JETER BILL JONES GRACE JOHNSTON BOBBY KESSLER NIARLENE JONES JOHN KREIDER Fzfth Row GURLINE ORANGE PAUL NELSON JOSEPHINE OVERSTR JEAN PATSEL X4ARY PAYNE GARNETT PETERS NADINE PETERS NIELVIN NEXN'LIAN BARBARA POWVELL i371 EET Third Row DORCAS KARNES DOUGLAS LAUGHLIN NORMA JEAN KIRK CLAUDINE LAWHORN NORMA LAWHORN MARY LAWRENCE BETTY NIARTIN DONALD LEECH VIRGINIA MARTIN S ixllz Row JACK OLD BETTY RATCLIEEE WARREN OVERSTREET GERALDINE SAUNDERS CORBIN PARKS MARGARET SAUNDI-IRS ROY PAITSEL BARBARA SCOTT KENNETH PROCTOR I Fin! Row VIRGINIA SCOTT ROY RANSOM MARTHA SEIBEL BILLY SCIIUERMANN BERTHA SHELTON RICHARD SECRIST VERLIE SINR BILLY SETTLES BETTY SMITH Fourth Row ELMO WATSON JEAN THOMPSON LEO WELCH JOAN THOMPSON EMMA THOMAS IRIS THURMAN BOBBY WEST BETTY TINGLER HERBERT XVIRT fm 4- JTITBSDIIIZI1 Second Row EUGENE SHORT BTARGIE SMITH DOLOR SLOAN SALLY SMITH EDWARD STATES DOROTHY E. SPRADLIN GEORGE STII-'E DOROTHY M. SPRADLIN SHERWOOD TAYLOR F1fth Row NIARIE TRIDEETT EDGAR WOOD BARBARA WATKINS CLAUDINE WEAVER LAWRENCE WORLEY BETTY WHITE BETTY WHXTXVORTH JACK WRAY JUANITA XVILSON i381 Third R ow FRANCES SPRADLIN LEWIS TOLLEY JULIA SPRINKLE BILLY TRIBBETT PHYLLIS ST. CLAIR CLAUDE VAUGHAN BARBARA SUTTLES RANDOLPH VAUGHAN REBECCA VFESH Sixth Row NORMA JEAN WISEMAN GERALD WRIGHT BETTY WITT RIARVIN WRIGHT EMILY WOOD DONALD YOUNG 'Black Sivan v'Rl, -,2 H ,C .R 'I .KAY Firft Row XKIOLA ALTIZER FRANK ADAMS PATRICIA ANDERSON ROY ADAMS MARGARET ARGABRIGIIT ARNOLD ASHBY BARBARA ARTHUR GEORGE ATHAN NIARY BAKER DAVID BECKNER Serond Row ROY BLEVENS BARBARA ANN BARBOUR DONALD BOXVLES DOROTIIY BENNETT GLENN BROWVN PATSY BIRD JAMES BROWN REGINA BOGGESS jFnrtp:QEigiJt Eighth EBRD? M, OFFICERS HENRY PLUNKETT ............... Prfxident ELMER THIXCKER. . ...... Vicf Prfxidrnt , GLADYS CRAFT. . . . .Secretary-Treafurer FAYE HAIRFIELD. . ........... Reporter XX WALTER CARR JEAN CHISOM Singth Row SARAH BOITNOTT Third Row DORIS BOWLING LAWRENCE CLARK SHIRLEY BOWLING CARLYLE COMER BARBARA BROWN SILAS COOPER ELIZABETH BRYANT OTTO COUNTS IROSEMARY CALDNVELL RICHARD COURTNEY Fourth Row FRANK CREGGER NORENE CARR PVILFRED DE LANCEY GERMAINE CLINEBELL PAUL DICRERSON BARBARA COMES NIABLE CONNER GEORGE DORAN GLADYS CRAFT Fzlfth Row VIRGINIA DELINE GENEVA DOGAN JO ANN DOOLEY GENE EASTNVOOD BETTY DOSS .JANET DOVVDY BARBARA FERGERSON RALPH EVERSOLE FRANCES FIREBAUGH DLIANE FISHER X391 WARREN FLAHERTY FRANCES FITZGERALD ROBERT FLOYD JOANNE FLOYD ATWELL FREESE BETSY FORBES KENNETH FRITH ISABEL FRANKIV . RALPH FULLER JEAN GARRETT ! Swfnlh Row JAMES FUNK FAYE HAIRI-'IELD EUGENE GRAY BARBARA HAMM CHARLES HELMS RUBY HARRISON THOMAS HELMS BETTY HODGES 4 frv V -S X4 N J XA D nf! ,jf NS A 'N I 1 M' -uw- Firft Row CLEO HODGES EUGENE HICKS NANCY HOUSMAN EDWARD HOWELL MILDRED HUTCHINS JAMES JENKINS AUDREY HUGHES WILLIAM JENKINS DOROTHY HURT BOBBY JONES Sammi Row JASPER JONES BETTY JAMES BILLY KESSLER ESTER JACKSON RALPH KIRK DORIS KASEY DONALD LEI-'I-'EL Eighth Qbruue PHYLLIS KESSLER GARY LEONARD ANNIS KINGERY Third Row MARY KINGERY EUGENE MARTIN JEAN KRAUS CARY MCDANIEL SHIRLEY LEE EARL MCDOWELL BARBARA LESLIE BOBBY MCLEOD JOYCE MARTIN BARRY MILLER Fourth Row LEON MILLER LEONA MARTIN RAY MILLER JEAN IVICCLEARY MARY ALMA MEADOR KELLY NIINTON LOWANDA MCGUIRE SARAH MINTON LEON NEWMAN SUE IVIITCHELI. Fzfth Row SUE MCLEMORE GARNETT OVERSTREET BARBARA MOORE GILES PARRISH DOROTHY MATHERLY KENNETH PEARMAN BARBARA MUSE GRAYDON PETERS WILMA MUSSELMAN HENRY PLUNRETT E401 Sixth Row NEVIN PRATT NANCY NICHOLS AUBURN PUGH MARIE NIMMO FRANKLIN RADFORD FAYE PARKER JOYCE PENTECOST HAROLD RAMSUER YVONNE PLYMALE GLENN REED Seventh Row BARBARA POFF JOHN RICHARDS DORIS POWERS DAVID ROBERTSON HELEN POWERS DANIEL ROBINSON SUE PROCTOR CHARLES ROWLAND Black Swan JSR Firft Row DOROTHY PUGH THOMAS RYAN DOROTHY RATCLII-'I-'E ROBERT SCHUERMANN FRANCES RENOLDS LEO SCOTT CLARA RICHARDS GEORGE SEIBEL JOYCE RICHARDSON IVAN SHAVER Sfcond Row KENNETH SHAVER DARLENE RIDGEWAY JAMES SILCOX XXIARY LEE ROACH GRANARD SIMMONS IVIARTHA RODGERS JFUIIPIQHBDI QCW. V Qiiabtb Qbrane BOBBY SMITH GAYLAN SAUNDERS DAVID SNYDER PEGGY SELL Third Row NORMA JEAN SHEPHERD WAYNE SPRADLIN FLORENCE SHORT CARL ST. CLAIR JEAN SHORT GEORGE STEVENS DARLENE SIMMONS ELMER THACKER DOROTHY SIMPSON GENE THOMAS Fourth Row EARL THOMPSON HELEN SINER N11 RICHARD TOMLINSON EVELYN SMITH HATTIE SPENCER JERRY TRIBBETT AUDREY ST. CLAIR BETTY ST. CLAIR CHARLES VAUGHN JOSEPHINE ST. CLAIR Fifth Row NANCY ST. CLAIR GAYNELLE SWISHER SUE THOMAS BILLY WADE CORINE THOMPSON EUNICE THURMAN LUCY TRENT RALPH WALLACE HELEN UNDERWOOD KEITH WEEKS Sixth Row BILLY LEE WILLIAMS CAROLEE WALDRON MARY WEDDLE BILLY WILLIAMS PRISCILLA WHITLOCR PATSY WILRERSON ROY WORLEY BETTY WILEY BARBARA WILLIAINIS JEAN WILLIAMS Seventh Row CECIL WRIGHT CARLENE WILLS CURTIS WRIGHT VIRGINIA WILSON THOMAS WRIGHT ORA MAE WOOLDRIDG HILTON YOUNG RHUNELLE WOOLFOI.K E f U jj 'U MISS HANVKINS RONNIE ALTIS CORBIN BAILEY BUFORD DOWELL RICHARD FORRESTER GEORGE GEARHE.ART HERBERT GROSS ERRY HAYDEN LOYD HOWELL RICHARD LEFTYVICH PAUL MARTIN MARVIN REYNOLDS EDVVARD RIBBLE LEO ST. CLAIR OHN SPRADLIN TEVVARD WINGFIELD TESS BROWN DORIS BURGER JOANNE CALDWELL BARBARA COLEMAN MARY ANN COMER MERELE GILLISPIE MARY HARTMAN PEARL HELMS DORA HODGES SHIRLEY HOLSTON JO ANN MEADOYV JUNE SELL GERALDINE SILVER CLARA TRENT MRS. KING TROY ARNOLD MELVIN BRYANT ROY CALDWELL Seventh Gmane DON DARNELL DOUGLAS DOOLEY KERSEY HARPER MAURICE JETER BERLIN JONES EVERETTE JONES RICHARD MARTIN STAFFORD MEADOR GLEEN MILLER KENNETH MORRISON DAI.EY REESE BOBBY RICHARDSON MORRIS SAUNDERS LOOMIS WIRT CARLTON SPROUSE MARLENE ALTICE EVELYN BOWLING PEARL DAVIS RACHEL DREWRY NANCY DURHAM CHARLEEN EANES NORMA JEAN HALL PEGGY HARTMAN ANNA LUCADO NORMA EAN MARTIN ANIS ILLER ARBARA SAUNDERS EAN TAYLOR EGEANA WALLACE MRS. LASSITER GORDON BRYANT GLENVVOOD HICKS PAUL HOUSMAN JOHN JACKSON 42 WILMORE LEFFEL ARCI-IIE MARTIN WINSTON MARTIN ROBERT MAXEY MARVIN MCCARTY WALTER POYVERS JOHN SANDRIDGE CALVIN SEXTON OTIS SLEDD FRED SPANGLER DONALD WHEEl.ER NORMA BOHON SHIRLEY BRONVN SYLVIA BUSHNELL NINA COLEMAN PATRICA COVINGTON BARBARA DOGAN NINA KREIDER SHIRLEY HEDGE MAE LEE OVERSTREIET BETTY PEDIGO MARY RICHARDS GERALDINE SMITH FLORA Jo YORK MILDRED WITT MISS MARSHALL JACK ATKINSON ROBERT FITZGERALD DOUGLAS FORBES BOBBY HANDY KENNETH OVERSTRIEICT IMMIE PATTESON ILLY PERDUE PERCEY PUGH J LEWIS ST. CLAIR HUBERT SINER EDWARD UNDERIVOOD JAMES WEAVER CLAUDE WILLIAMS DONALD WILLIAMS JUNE ALTICE BARBARA BELCHER EDNA CAMPBELL EDITH FORBES DORIS GILMER JANE GREEN LOUISE KESSLER JOYCE LITTLE ADRIAN LYNCH REBECCA MCMANATVAT NDRMA EAN M1'IXZ JANICE ULLINS NORMA JEAN ST. CLAIR BARBARA SPRADLIN MARY LOU STOVALL GERALDINE WHEELER MRS. WOOD ACK BASHAM AROLD BOWLING JAMES KEELER DONALD TINGLER MAX TINGLER SYLVIA BRAGG BARBARA FRALIN MARTHA GOBLE FRANCIS MARTIN MADELINE SIMMONS CAROLEE SILCOX DARLENE SLONE lack Swan Lu MRS. MENEFEE BIIEIIY BAREUVR BILLY BLAKIAL JAAIE5 BRYAN: XV.Al.fl'IR CAMI-EELL M IAILYIN CHII IIN RIHIA RD CuNIwI'IfIf JIIHN Cum: EITIYA RID GQIRIIIIN JIMMY HIIGAN I'Al'I. HQLLINS BVEIIRIJ HIJXX'I4Ll,I. I'AI'I. IY1L'Al.I,lSTl'.R MILIIIN POWERS EVGENIE REKNKINS CLYDE RUAKH JERRY SAI1NnERs CHARLICS ST. CLAIR RICHARD UNIJERIYUUII ACKLEY ANIQIQKS IWAI.COI,Nl YVISICMAN RosE NIARY ALIIVIQ BARBARA BELL ANN DtJflI.IiX' NANCY HARRIS LORICTTA LARGEN jFDffQfQEigiJf Sixth Qbraue SYLVIA SINER EYA Tllomxfsux MISS STIFF EIIIIII ARTIIVR DIINALII AENER HAL BAKER PRIQE BRYANI wvII.l,IAM CHOCKLILI I KARL DINGI.EmNI-3 JAIVIICS FARMER CHARLES GoLnsIIY CARLTON GRIFP'I1'H LEo HALL MALLORY HQLLINS FRANK I'IUDDl,ESTON JAMES JOHNSON HliI.EN K.ASl41X' RICHARD KRfXl'S JACK LAWIIURN Plcczczx' Mt'CAR'l'X' DAVID MK'Gll.I. BARBARA OYERSIREET ROBERT PEIJIGQ HIENRX' ROXVLANIJ CAIA IN SAIIIII JAEKIE SAIIIII JI-:AN SI. CLAIR BARIIARA xVliDDl,l'I LERIIY AVILLS XVAYNIL YVINGIVIIALIJJ MISS WIGGINS HA RIILII ANDREWS IRYIN BIQLCHIUR H.-KRfbLD COMICR CONXVAY EEIIANK YVll,l.lAlK'l FRAzIER YWICLVIN GRICGIJRX' fTARRIiTT HVIIGINS ED KELLY NELSON MARTIN Amos MASON SYICPHEN Ml'ImImAN FREIQIJY NICLPZOD SIEBICR1' OYERSIREI-3 r BVI-'ORD SAUNIIERS PHILIP STANLEY OBIIZR STUNYICRS ALBERT XNITT JUY1'l'. Llzli BAR I IIN l,ENuRA Bl'RKQl'.R CHARLII I' I li DRI-:WERY MAREIN KRI4IlIlI'2R BAREARA Mm'AI.I.IsIER 1X1Iil,l!A luIl.I.liR SYLYIA SIII-'LL Juvrl-2 SI-RYIILIN i,nRI-,NI-. XVILLIAMS MRS. WUOIJ JAIWICS BAKER GILBERT BI'RI'oN IRYIN CARR FRANK Kl4Il.I.X' Rrw LAI'czIII.IN KPORDON SI-ANIQLER JAMES 'I'IIo:x1I-suN JuYc'E AHICLI. RERA BI'I I'ERwuR SHIRLEY CRAFIIIN SHELBY HALE SHIRLEY LAYYHQRN Ill September October November December January February March April May June 8 II 18 19 25 3 16 23 25 30 2 3 6 I3 20 26 2 I2 19 20 23 24 8 9 I5 16 I4 20 26 4 8 II 18 I9 5 1 8 I2 IS 21 23 29 6 7 I3 28 7 dtbe Black Swan Qlalennar of Guents . . . . . . .Opening of School. . . . . . . .Pep Assembly. . . . . . . .Ben Ferrier, Alaskan Explorer. . . . . . . .Byrd vs. Jefferson-Football, . . . . . . .Report from Boys State and Girls State. . . . . . . .Byrd vs. Andrew Lewis-Football. .......Movie. . . . . . . .Senior Day. . . . . . . .Homecoming Game and Dance. . . . . . . .Skits from the Dramatic Club Play. .. . . . . .The Choir Presented a Program of Music Baptist Church. . . . . . . .Dramatic Club Play- Double Date. . . . . . . .Tenth Grade Movie. . . . . . . .Annual Staff Assembly. . . . . . . .Ninth Grade Assembly. . . . . . . .Thanksgiving Program. . . . . . . .Ethel Hundley Marionettes Assembly. . . . . . . .Junior Class Play- Here Comes Charlie. . . . . . . .Christmas Program. . . . . . . .Senior Ring Party. . . . . . . .Choir Broadcast-WDBJ. . . . . . . .Choir Broadcast-WROV. . . . . . . .Beginning of New Year with Pre-Enrollment. . . . . . . .Byrd vs. Radford-Basketball. at The First .......Movie. . . . . . . .Williamsburg Trip. . . . . . . .Byrd vs. Jelferson-Basketball. . . . . . . .Addison Choir Assembly. 20 22 26-30 ..... Exam Week. 6 . . . . . . .Byrd vs. Radford--Basketball. . . . . . . .Y-Teens and Hi-Y Valentine Party. . . . . . . .Byrd vs. Fleming-Basketball . . . . . . . .Dramatic Club Presented The Unprepared Test. .......Movie. . . . . . . .Duke Montague, Magician-Assembly. . . . . . . . .One-Act Play-Dramatic Club. 19, 20. .Lions Club Minstrel. . . . . . . .Dramatic Club Play- Winter Dust. District Tournament. . . . . . . .Easter Program. .......Movie. . . . . . . .District Literary Meet. . . . . . . .Danny O'Day, Ventriloquist-Assembly. I6 ..... Operetta- Gypsy Troubadourf, . . . . . . .S. C. A. District Meeting. . . . . . . .Senior Talent Assembly. . . . . . . .Senior Y-Teen Assembly. . . . . . . .Music Week. .......MayDay. , I4 ..... Senior Play. . . . . . . .Cap and Gown Assembly. 2, 3, 4. .... Exams. 6 7 8 IO . . . . . . .Commencement Sermon. . . . . . . .Commencement Exercise. . . . . . . .Final Award Assembly and Installation of S. C. A. Officers. . . . . . . .Seniors Depart for New York. 1 441 'Blank Swan Sli? l vl'i'iMl N W vw n X x ' .. X 5 J K A ll Q - t - - TA. rganizatinns Our friend the swan digs into his trunk every Tuesday. Of course it's club day and a very busy one. It's a chance for thc swan to learn new things, make friends and to develop a strong feeling of fellowship. l ... .K , l FRONT Row, LEFT TO RIGHT: jinimie Gearhart, Rliunelle Woolfolle, Betty jantef, june Barham, Inez Ilarper, jean Srott, William Comer, Ilarry Plunkett, Betty jo Thierry, Geraldine Saunderf, Corrine Thompron, joyee Ilorne, Carlyle Corner, Mrr. Green SECOND Row: Henry Plunkett, Carlton Ryan, Lueille Muse, Betty Sfhuerrnann, Norma jean Mitchell, Alice Chifom, june Hielef, Dorothy Early, Rorie Stovall, Cay Ferguson, Wilma Munelman, Gloria Epperly, Barry llliller, Bobby Grijith THIRD Row: Ray Abrher, Billy jonef, Polly Edrnundron, joann Blake, Katrina Sloan, Eddie Sutphin, Marjorie Sileox, Elizabeth Burh, Lucille Booth, Allen Thurman, jane Wood, Mary Forber, jean Pedigo, Richard Kidd, Harold Barbour. NOT PICTURED: Skippy Agnor, Betty jo Gray, Claudine Manning, Norma Pattiron, Brian Wheeler Stunent Qtunperatine Qissnciatiun The Student Cooperative Association at William Byrd is an organization which began in I936 to give the students, through their elected representatives, an opportunity to actively participate in the develop- ment of school morale and the improvement of school conditions. Officers and members of the S. C. A. formulate objectives for the school, arrange for assembly programs, serve as ushers at public functions, handle activity tickets, conduct clean-up campaigns, promote better conduct, and assist the P. T. A. and the faculty whenever called upon. The new activities this year have been the formulation of a code of ethics for the school and the securing of an extra drink box for the cafeteria. William Byrd was host for the S. C. A. District Convention for Class B Schools on April 2I, with William Comer presiding. Woodrow McIlwain was the first president of our S. C. A. His successors have been Douglas Brown, Harry Lacy, james Reynolds, Norris Brown, Johnson Blake, Maynard Turk, Aleene Powell, Oscar Henley, Richard Poole, Sherrill Dudley, and Burrell Whitlow. Through the years the students of Byrd have upheld the responsibility of self-government by much hard work to overcome the many trials and tribulations that they have encountered. The students at Byrd have grown to respect this organization as a very worth-while venture and also have realized the benefits one receives from his experiences as a government officer. OFFICERS WILLIAM Corian ........ Prefident HARRY PLUNKI-LTT. . Vice Prerident JEAN ScoTT ,,........,. Secretary BETTY jo THIERRY Arrirtant Seeretary tm Black Swan W P W 'Blank Swan Stuff xl 1-.AN l'i-1nn,o .......,.,., lfdifnr xloANN l5I,AKI'1, . I1'i1,i1'uf,i,i illlllltlgfl' The annual was known as the Roarovirz up until 1934, at which time the school's name was changed from Vinton High School to William Byrd High School. Since VVilliam Byrd was nicknann d the Black Swan the name of the annual was changed from the Roamvin to the BLACK SWAN so as to correspond with the school name. Herbert Taylor served as the BLACK SWANlS first liditor and William Marshall as thc first Busint ss hlanager. Xlr. H. li. Horn found time to sponsor the first Bi.ArK SNVAN along with his many other activities, Since that llIl1k', each suceeesliiig yn-zu' has seen tht B1.AL'K SWAN Staff 4'llLlC'llYUlilIlj,I to iinprove the annual. The assembling of the contents of this annual, the organization of material, and the com- pilation of the book is done hy the lfditorial Staff and the Business Staff. 'l'hese students on the stall this year have but one thought and that is to offer as good a book as possible. 'lll1Cl5LACK SYVAN Staff, though not thc largest organization at VVilliam Byrd, is certainly thc hardest working group, the BLACK SWAN could not be what it is today without the sponsorship of Mrs. J. H. Moseley. With the many headaches and numcrous problems involved in such an undertaking, the staff makes a frantic effort to complete the Ucopyn in time, and breathes a sigh of relief when it finally goes to press. C For the past two years the BLACK SWAN has won Distinguished Rating in the Virginia Literary ontest. FRONT Row, LEFT T0 RIGHT! Patriria Myfrfg Loretta jelfrg Marlha Seibelg Milton But-kg Cladyx Alcorng Cornflia Tlzarlcfn' Bffly fo Cray, A.f,ri5tant BMI!-llfif Manager,' Elizabfth BuJh, f4.f,ri,vla11t Edifllff Betty SC1Z'llt'7'IH!lll7I,' jo.wphir1.r C!z'nfbfll,' Sue Burffyg fanzff Crafty IV. Kraui S'1'ANu1N1:: Mfr. film-flfy, Sponxog' zlnuf Bi,rliup,' julia Sprinklrg Sarah llarr'i.f,'Nam'yG1'fl1,'flllfn 1'lLurn1ar1g lflainf lVa0d,' Dawm' l?u1'Im1,' Sully S'7IIIfllI,' funf 1l1fCff,' lllr. Stfj, Sfl07I.VOl'.' lfftfy llmlli Noi' PlC'l'URl'IDZ ,7lla1jrn'1'f Silfox L 47 J jtnrtprrlliigbt GAY FERGUSON .... ..... E ditor FRANCES CRGWIJER ..., Bu.rIrIe,r5 IW 7.51217 U QEIZDD Staff William Byrd High School had its first newspaper in I934. This paper, called The Maroon and Orange, was sponsored by hir. john L. Thompson, with Doris Brown as its Editor and Ruth lyloseley as Business lWanager. The small group worked with untiring efforts and during that hrst year set an outstanding example by which the paper stalf has been measured in succeeding years. During the years the paper has changed naInes, being known as The Swan and The Byrd Iligh Flyer. In 1939, the name of the paper was changed to The Byrd Echo and has continued to be published under that name. This year Gay Ferguson has served as Editor ofthe paper and Frances Crowder as Business Mana- ger. The large staff has cooperated with Nlrs. Sink and lNTrs. Pitzer sponsors, and a newspaper with a large circulation has been produced this year. ,st s saw Mawawwwm FIRST Row, LEFT TO RIGHT! Cornelia Thacker, Bertha Keith, Mr.r. Parker, Mrr. Sink, Mrf. Pitzer, fean Scott, Rorie Stovall, Harold Poole, joyce Chittum, Francef Crowder. SECOND Row, LEFT T0 RIGHTZ Aileen Shepherd, Barbara Hubbard, Cay Fergiuon, Chriftine Hunley, Martha Goble, Hazel Old, Betty Conner, func Staley, Melba Dowdy, jean Pedigo, Barbara Watkinf. TITIRD Row, LEFT T0 RIGHT: Gene Thomay, Billy Horn, Jeanette McDowell, Eunice Bixhop, Margaret Scott, Alice Chiyom, Lucille Mare, Katrina Sloan, Anne Birhop. ' H81 'Black Swan FRONT Row: Kelly Minton, Marvin Wright, Melvin Newman SECOND Row: jean Kraure, june Altice, Norma jean Bohon, Dori: Burger, Marlene Altice, Gerald Wright, Richard Kraure, Roxemary Altice, Dorix Gilmer, Clarence Ghittum, Glen Ilickf, Gilbert Burton, Richard Forrerter, Gile: Parrifh, Ralph Fuller, Glenwood Altice, Billy Gilmer THIRD Row: Eddie Buck, johnny Sandridge, Harold Wray, George Stij, Bobby Martin, Barbara elltice, Mary Loi: Gordon, Catherine Hicler, W. Kraufe FOURTH Row: Norma jean Kirk, foe Hawley, Mr. 0. W. Dilworth CDirectorJ, Sarah Harrir, Curtir Wright, foxephine Overrtreet Qtbe Banu In 1932, Vinton High School organized its first uniformed band, of fifteen boys, directed by Pro- fessor W. H. Burt. The uniforms consisted of white trousers and dark coats. Because of the depression, Vinton did not have a band in 1933. Mr. Boyd Powell became the director in 1934, and led the band for three years. It was during his first year as director, that uniforms of maroon and orange were purchased for the band: The band entered into parades in both Richmond and Lynchburg. Ann Muse was drum major. For the next three years, Mr. L. Christensen directed the band. In the Spring of 1939, the band entered in the State Music Festival at Radford. The band, during the three years that Mr. J. Alton Hampton was director, went to the Apple Blossom Festival at Winchester, the Dogwood Festival at Bristol, and the Tobacco Festival at South Boston. The membership had increased until there were 43 in the band, including color bearers, drum major and majorettes. In the fall of 1941, at the Home-Coming Celebration, votes were sold to choose the popularity Queen of Vinton, and the money was used to help purchase new uniforms for the band. The William Byrd P. T. A. also contributed to the fund for these uniforms, which consisted of gray trousers, maroon jackets with gold braid, black leather belts and maroon caps. Miss Gwendolyn Bussey directed the band from X943 through 1945. During those three years the drum majors were Dan Wilkerson, Joe Jeter, and Ed Heptinstall, and the majorettes were Roberta Silcox, Hazel Hicks, Peggy Page, Carolee Silcox, Irene Baldwin, Betty Carner and Dorothy Lucas. The band played at the Academy of Music for General Vandergrift, head of the U. S. Marine Corps, who was the guest speaker over the national broadcast. Mr. O. W. Dilworth took the band over in 1946. That year they went to Jefferson High School in Roanoke to enter into the State Musical Festival. The major was Gene Dooley and the majorettes were Mary Elizabeth Epperly and Marie Roberts. In 1947, Mr. Bernard Whitman was director. The major was Margaret Hill and majorettes were Corinne Campbell and Mary Elizabeth Epperly. J. W. Kraus tried out and made the All-State Band as trombonist. This year, 1948, the band is again under the direction of Mr. O. W. Dilworth. They went to Danville in April for the District Music Festival. The major of '48 is Sarah Harris, and the majorettes are Faye Hairheld, Sarah Minton, Josephine Overstreet, and Norma J. Kirk. J. W. Kraus was again successful in making the All-State Band. 1 49 1 jFnrtp:QEigbt Si Qlappella Qlbuir Qbirls' Qlbnir I SU I 1Black Sivan H Qlappella Qllbnit FIRST Row, LEFT T0 RIGHT! Mir: Bu.r.rey, Betty Combi, Betty jo Gray, Gloria Epperly, Sue Plunkett, Connie Goodman, Anne Bishop, Barbara Hubbard, Dori: Patteron, Betty Sehuermann, Elizabeth M ill.r, Dawne Burton, Lenny Crowder, Betty Underwood, Mary Ann Crowder SECOND Row: jean MacDonald, Phyllis Ridinger, Norma jean Patterron, Barbara Sink, Aileen Shepherd, Sue Burrey, Claudine St. Clair, Betty Srott, june Stater, France: Martin, Margaret Hill, jeanette MacDowell, Madeline Summer: THIRD Row: Norman Hubbard, Vernon jamiron, Glenn Cronk, Dougla: Wirt, Hal Countx, W. Kraus, Bobby Watkinr, Billy Gilmer, Aubrey Vaughn, Bill Conner, Bud Chisom Fouxyrxrbilow: Billy Cundzltf, Kenneth Doran, Bill Schuermann, Rufu: AIU, Bobby Grifith, George Cobbler, Billy ri ett As one nears the music room during third period, the blending of fifty-tive voices in song is heard. The A Cappella Choir is at work preparing programs for the school and community. Listening in on the choir rehearsals during the year, one will hear the beautiful Christmas music prepared for the candle-lighted auditorium. I Got Rhythm and Country Style ring out during the minstrel rehearsals, and yet at the times one will hear the beautiful strains of God's Mountains as the choir practices for the con- certs to be presented at the District Music Festival at Danville and for their broadcasts over WDBJ and WROV. Miss Dorothy Miller joined our faculty in 1936 and acquainted the William Byrd students with music. She organized a girls' glee club that met during activity period. This group with the aid of other students entertained Vintonites with several operettas and musical programs. In the year 1940 Mr. J. Alton Hampton became music director and organized the A Cappella Choir. This proved to be one of the most popular organizations at William Byrd. Material was bought and made into robes. The choir participated in the State Music Festival in Richmond, winning excellent ratings. ln the fall of 1942 Miss Gwendolyn Bussey came to Byrd as the music instructor. From the generous hearts of Roanoke Weaving Company, satin robes were acquired in 1946. Many splendid programs have been given, especially the operettas each spring. How quickly the tempo changes for it's spring and gypsy tunes ring through the halls, for the operatte, The Gypsy Troubadour, is ready for presentation. Towards the end of the season one hears the choir at its final rehearsal, for the commencement time. So the members will don their satin robes for the last time, and assist the seniors of 1948 in their final program. , cms' chair x ', ,. FIRST Row, LEFT 'ro RIGHT: julia Sprinkle, Ann Eten, Virginia Hutrhinr, joan Thompron, Dorothy Spradlin, Barbara Coggin, juanita Hogan, Norma jean Kirk, Barbara Powell, joyce Chittum SECOND Row: M if: Busfey, Claudine Lawhorn, Betty Crowder, Nadine Peterx, j anice Adams, N aney Bryant, Beatrice Chirom, Grace j ohnston, Barbara Altire, Betty Smith, Norma Lawhorn, Oderra Cundif, Betty M eDaniel BACK Row: Sally Smith, Betty Witt, Peggy Gray, Margie Smith, june Hitler, Emily Wood, Gurline Orange, Sarah Harrir, Barbara Watkinr, Betty Tingler, Virginia Craft, Mary Ann Davir, Norma Wireman ' Such a large number of students became interested in music that a girls' choir was organized in 1945 under the direction of Miss Bussey. During the year 1945-46 it gave several performances for P. T. A. meetings, and assemblies. The choir sang for the Youth for Christ meeting at Lee Junior and gave a variety program at the Lee Theatre. They were included in a school Sunday concert and sang for the S. C. A. district meeting held at this school. They helped in making the operetta a success and also sang for the commencement program. On March 23 they rated superior in the District Music Festival held in Roanoke. They also went to the State Music Festival and won a rating of Excellent Plus. l 51 I j'r'0ttpfQEigbt Qbirls' ipunnirraft Qllluh 'ZBUIQS' IDHI'lUflZl'Hfl' Qlflllfl I 52 I R 'Black Quran Girls' ipannirraft Qliluh FmsT Row, LEFT T0 RIGHT: joan Thompson, Lenny Crowder, Garnette Peterf, Betty White, Verlie Sink, Louixe Dooley, Sally Cundif, Barbara Coggin, Mr. N oftxinger SEcoNn Row: Iri: Thurman, Gerry Saunderx, Dorothy Spradlin, Charlotte Hiler, Florenre Howell, Eva Martin, Patxy Huckx, Ruby Hutehenf, Virginia Hutchen: OFFICERS BETTY WHITE ...... ............ ...... P r exident GARNETTE PETERS .... . . . V ice President VERLIE SINK ...... ..... S ecretary LENNY CnowoEn .... .... T reasurer LoU1sE DooLEY ....... .... R eporter Mn. JOHN NOFTSINGER .... . ........ ............. ........ .... S p o nsor Colleen Blankenship was president of the Hrst Girls' Handicraft Club, started in I94O by Miss Dorothy Miller. Girls have shown a great interest in working in the shop and making things that they can take home and say, I made this. 'Buys' Il9EltIUit!Rft Qllllh F noN'r Row, LEFT T0 Rial-rr: Randolph Vaughn, Sammy Spangler, Kenneth Dogan, Billy Tribbett, Donald Smith, Eddie Buck, Billy Cundij, Clarence Chittum, Marvin Wright, Perry foner, Frank Hogan, Charlie Aleerf, Harold Wray, Ralph Craig, Skippy Clark, Melvin Newman, Kenneth Frith, Donald Young, james Conner, Gerald Wright SECOND Row: Mr. Noftsinger, Edgar Wood, fame: Cron, Alton Chixom, Rufur Alzf, joe Hawley, George Stif, Billy Crigger, Billy Iddingr, Hayden Young, C. E. McLeod, Leon Miller, Roy Ranforn, john Kreider, Bobby fone.r, Loui: Talley, Curtif Wright, Leo Welrh Mr. Nelson Coe sponsored the first Handicraft Club in 1941 for the students who did not take shop but liked to work in the shop. During the war years the club had a rather irregular existence. In 1947, when Mr. Noftsinger became the sponsor of the club the shop was again filled during Activity Period with the boys one week, and the girls the next week, busily making things with their hands. r sa 1 jfurtpfiliigbt lpuhlic Speaking ann Dzhatiug Qlluh Dramatic Qlluh I-541 Blank Swan 1L9uhlit Speaking ann Debating Qlluh SEATED LEFT 'ro RIoI-IT: Harry Plunkett, Eddie Sutphin, Skippy Agnef, Allen Thurman, Mr. Goble, Elizabeth M ill.r, Bobby Grifth SECOND Row, STANDING: Teddy Burton, Glenwood Altice, Betty fo Thierry, jane Wood, Lucille Booth, Catherine Hickr, Nadine Peterr, Helen Parrish, Betty N ickolr, julia Sprinkle THIRD Row: Hal Counts, Billy Schuermann, William Comer, Milton Buck, Waller Hunt, Brian Wheeler, Don Powell, jimmy Gearhart STANDING AT THE SPEAKER,S STAND: j. W. Kraure OFFICERS: ALLEN TI-IURMAN ...... ........ P rerident ELIZABETH MILLS ...... ..... S ecretary-Treanerer MARJORIE SILCOX ................. Vice Prerident Mn. E. A. GOBLE ........ ............... S ponror In 1934 the Public Speaking and Debating Club was organized, with Mr. H. L. Horn, Mr. J. L. Thompson and Mrs. J. H. Moseley as sponsors. 4 Nineteen thirty-eight was an unusually good year for Byrd in the literary field. During this year, Fred Bostick won the Class B Championship in speaking, Robert Pedigo and Shelby Spradlin won the Class B Cham- pionship in debating. During the war years of 1943 and I944 the Public Speaking and Debating Club ceased to function. But in 1945, with the leadership of E. A. Goble, the Public Speaking and Debating Club began functioning once again. Nineteen forty-six was another fine year for literary achievements at Byrd. The efforts of the club were rewarded with the following Class B Championships: Iona Green in poetry reading, Dorothy Wood in girls' prose reading, and J. W. Krause in public speaking. This year the students are looking forward with great anticipation to the District meet and even to the meet at Charlottesville. Dramatic Qtluh LEFT T0 RIGI-IT: Maureen Garthright, Sue Plunkett, Mrx. Pitzer, Gloria Epperly, Brian Wheeler, Rorie Stovall, jean Scott, Nancy Bryant, joyce Horn, 0de.r.ra Cundw, France: Crowder SECOND Row: Gurline Orange, Nadine Peters, Norma jean Kirk, jorephine Overrtreet, Connie Goodman, joyce Chitturn, Barbara Alcorn, Betty Crowder, Virginia Scott, Betty Underwood, Betty Combx, Jeannette Schumate Betty Sue Tingler THIRD Row: Barbara Settles, Dorothy Gollehon, Barbara Sink, Helen Thomar, fo Anna Cox, Phylli: Ridinger, F rance: Martin, Peggy Page, Norman jean fonef, jean McDonald, Phyllis St. Clair, Helen Parrirh, Dorothy Spradlin, Norma fean Pattifon FOURTH Row: Betty McDaniel, Catherine Hickr, Katrina Sloan, Mildred Hall, Ann Huj, Charlotte Cheek, Elrie Dalton, Madeleine Summers, Geraldine Lloyd FIFTH Row: George Cobbler, Don Powell, Hunter Hannabarr, Edward N icholr, J. W. Krause, Elmer V aught, Guy Funk NOT PICTURED: David Mullinr, Bobby Grifith, john Kreider, jean Sexton, Nancy St. Clair, Gene Thoma: OFFICERS BRIAN WHEELER ,... ......... P resident SUE PLUNKETT .... ............. R eporter RosIE STOVALL .... .... V ice Prerident JEAN Sco'rT ..... .... P rogram Chairman GLORIA EPPERLY. ....... .......... . . . .Secretary MRS. PITZER .......................... Sponror The Dramatic Club of 1934, under the leadership of Mrs. Mary B. Snider, was one of the most active organi- zations of the school. Hubert Sisler served as president. During the years it has been the purpose of the club to acquaint students with past and present stage classics and successes and to train them in stage craft and technique. Numerous one-act plays, assembly programs, and short skits within the club, have been presented, giving valuable experience and training to the members. Each year the ambition of the Dramatic Club is to win the On:--Act play contest in district six and then to win the highest honor-the State One-Act Play contest in Charlottesville in May. This goal was reached in i938 when Tom Silcox was president and Mrs. Annie B. Stiff was Dramatic coach. Since then district honors have been won by the club several times. This year the Dramatic Club has presentcd one three-act play, Double Date, and two one-act plays, The Unprepared Test, which was given in assembly, and Winter Dust, which was the choice for the District Tournament. In addition to these presentations, the club has heard numerous readings, selections, and other one- act plays during the regular club periods. , I as 1 jFnrtpfQEigiJt Senior iii dteens Junior LH Greens I 561 1!5Iaek Swan D Senior LJ Greens OFFICERS DOROTHY EARLY .... ......... P rerident BARBARA WILLIAMSON ........, Program Chairman PEGGY Hormsx ..,.... .... V ice Prerident JANE Woou ......... . . . .... Social Chairman POLLY EDMUNDSON .... ....... S eeretary Mns. E. A. GOBLE ..... ........ . .Sponror JOANNE MANNING ..... .... T rearurer FIRST Row, LEFT T0 RIGHT: Betty jo Thierry, Connie Manning, Barbara Williamron, Peggy Hopper, Dorothy Early, Polly Edmundron, Betty jo Neighbors, Viola Hackett, Betty Heath SECOND Row: Barbara Hubbard, Dorothy Wright, Aileen Shepherd, Norma Mitchell, Louire Thompron, Lucille Booth, jane Wood, Betty Bonsack, Dorir Patteron, Margaret Scott, M rr. Goble THIRD Row: Claudine St. Clair, Denie Tabor, Peggy Floyd, Louire Garnand, Cornelia Brown, Annie McDaniel, Yvonne Radford, Eunice Birhop, jane Wheeler, jeanette McDowell When this club was first organized by Mrs. Vinyard and Miss Zimmerman at William Byrd in I9 0, it was called the Girl Reserve Club. The girls met twice a month for social and religious activities with die super- vision and help of the Y. W. C. A. In I946, due to tremendous growth, the club was divided into a Junior and Senior Girl Reserve, with girls from the 9th and Ioth grades in the junior group and girls from the Ilrh and Izth grades in the Senior Girl Re- serves. These girls worked hand in hand to better their school and also to encourage better living. In 1947, because of a nation-wide change the club changed its name to the Y-Teens. But regardless of the name, there will always be a certain glow about any member of the Y-Teens, that means fellowship and friendship. Zluniur LB Oltzens i OFFICERS GLORIA EPPERLEY ..... ....... P rerident JEAN MCDONALD. . . ........ . . Trearurer HELEN THOMAS ......... .... V ice Prerident SUE PLUNIQETT ..,. .... P rogram Chairman NoI1MA JEAN PA1'rrsoN. . . . ....... Secretary Mns. SHAW ..... .... . ....... S ponror FIRST Row: Mr.r. Shaw, Sue Plunkett, june McGee, jean McDonald, Helen Thomar, Gloria Epperley, Norma jean Pattiron, Sally Smith, Verlie Sink, Barbara Coggin, Louise Dooley SECOND Row: jane Agner, Connie Goodman, Edra Blankenship, Betty Combr, june Barham, Ann Eten, Martha Seibel, Pat Myerr, Virginia Scott, joan Thompron, Mildred Franklin, Barbara Powell, jean Barham THIRD Row: Betty Sue Tingler, jean Thompron, Loretta jeter, Sally Cundif, Barbara Alcorn, Betty Crowder, Betty Witt, Peggy Page, F rance: Martin, Garnett Peter.r, Maureen Garthright, josephine Overrtreet, Claudine Brown FOURTH Row: Virginia Craft, joanne Harrir, Emily Wood, joyce jerrie, Gurline Orange, Sarah Harrie, Phyllir Ridinger, Barbara Sink, Dorothy Gollehon, juanita W ilron FIFTH Row: joyce Guilliamr, Grace johnfton, Norma jean Kirk, Dori: Sell, Patsy Huckx, Betty McDaniel, Norma jean joner, Margie Smith, Geraldine Saunderr, France: Holdren, june Hickr, jo Anna Cox NoT PICTURED! Marlene jane: In 1943 the first Girl Reserve Club was- organized with Virginia Gill Watson as president. In I945 with Miss Josephine Scott as sponsor the club's name was changed to Junior Y-Teens. This club started the year with the annual Recognition Service held at che Methodist Church in Vinton. These girls participated in community work when called upon. Also the girls had much fun during the year with their socials. At the end ofthe year, we elected our new oflicers and when the new school year started in I946 we found our club had grown much larger. Prior to I946 the girls from the entire student body met in one group, but because of the increase in enroll- ment, those girls of the ninth and tenth grades formed their own club called the Junior Y-Teens and the girls from the eleventh and twelfth grades formed their club called the Senior Y-Teens. I sv 1 jfnrtpfdiigbt TOPWBOOIIET Club CENTER-Hi-Y Club BOTTOLI'MuIiC Club Booster Qlluh FIRST Row: joanne Harris, jean Scott, Frances Crowder, julia Sprinkle, Gloria Epperly, Sue Plunkett, Jean Pedigo, Rosie Stovall, josephine Clinebell, Geraldine Sanders, Gene Eastwood, joan Thompson, Rhunell ool- folk, jeanette McDowell, Peggy Hopper, jane Wood. SECOND Row: Norma jean Pattison, Barbara Williamson, Virginia Scott, Margaret Hill, june Phyllis McGee, Pat Anderson, Regina Boggess, Sara Minton, Corrine Thompson, Beatrice F irebaugh, Barbara Moore, Gaynelle Swisher, Isabell Franklin, Emily Wood, june Hicks, Charlotte Cheek, Doris Sell, Lucille Booth. THIRD Row: jean Thompson, Gary Leonard, Mabel Conner, Barbara Powell, josephine Overstreet, Nadine Peters, Gurline Orange, Charlotte Hiler, Dorothy Gollehon, Pat Myers, Martha Seibel, juanita Wilson, Patsy Wilker- son, Claudine Pearman, Betty jo Neighbors, Doris Patteson, Mary Baker, Norma Kirk, Sarah Harris, Loretta jeter, Claudine Brown, Frances Holdren, joanne Floyd, Barbara Poff, Dorothy Wright, Miss Kelly. ' OFFICERS RosIE STOVALL ..., . . . ......... President JOSEPHINE CLINEEELL. . . . . . . . Treasurer GENE EASTWOOD ........ ..... V ice President Miss KELLY .........., .... S ponsor GERALDINE SAUNDERS ................ . .Secretary W'ho is that cheerful group of high school students that you always see at football games, basketball games and every other sport that needs the support of the school? Why, of course, it's the Booster Club! This very active club was iirst organized in 1935 under the direction of Miss Ellen Keister, only to be dis- banded in 1936. In 1937, the Boosters became a very necessary part of this school. The club carried on a very full and important job until 1943, when the war came and the club was put aside to do a bigger job, winning the war. In 1947, it was an entirely new group but the same wonderful spirit. They have been at every game to cheer our teams on and they have sponsored socials and dances for all the students. IDM? Qlllllh F RONE Row, SEATED, LEI-'T TO RIGHT: Mr. Mac Stif, Donald F outz, Herbert W irt, George Bell, Earl Clifton, Mr. ill Allison SECOND Row: Gerald Wright, Kenneth F 1 ith, Eddie Buck, james Gearhart, Wayne Carroll, Sylvester Sink, Kenneth Pearman, Melvin Newman THIRD Row: Marvin Wright, Billy jones, Boyd Buck, David Fitzgerald, Roy Ransom, Bill Horn, Bobby jones, Clarence Chittum OFFICERS GEORGE BELL ..,.... ......... P resident SYLvEs'rER SINK .... .... T reasurer HERBERT WIRT .... ..... I f' ice President MR. MAC STIFF .... ....... ,...... S p onsor EARL CLIFTON ..... . .... ....... . ....... S ecretary The Hi-Y Club was organized in 1945 by Mr. Bill Judy. During the next year Mr. Krause helped the club and Don Gross served as president. Through the past four years it has continued to create a strong interest for the boys here at Byrd. It offers to each young boy fellowship, leadership, and good Christian living. The club has done much this year with social activities and get-togethers at the Y.M.C.A. l Tlzecrpiotto of the club, is, To create, maintain and extend through our school and community higher stand- ards o ristian living. wllfit Qllllh LEFT T0 RIGHT: Miss Bussey, Doris Patteson, joann Manning, Barbara Williamson, Sue Bussey, Peggy Hopper, Connie Manning SECOND Row: Coleen Gilmer, janice Adams, Mary Basham, Florence Wagner, Claudine St. Clair, Betty jo Neigh- bors, Beatrice Chisom, Polly Dogan, Edna Basham THIRD Row: Lois Patsel, George Cobbler, Billy Gilmer, Cornelia Brown, Aubry Vaughn, Buddy Schilling, Ann Green OFFICERS SUE BUSSEY ...... ..... ......... P r esident PEGGY HOPPER ..... ..... R eporter BARBARA WILLIAMSON .... , ...... V ice President Miss BUssEv ............ .............. S ponsor CONNIE MANNING .......... . .Secretary- Treasurer The students of William Byrd, have always had a very keen interest in music. Until 1945 we had a glee club which was organized in 1934 by Mrs. H. L. Horn, with Harold McDaniel as the first president. This gave every student who could carry a tune a chance to participate. Miss Dorothy Miller sponsored the club in 1938 and it was very active until the war years when most of the clubs at Byrd were discontinued. This year the Music Club was organized at Byrd. It provides fun and relaxation to students with some music ability and some training in choir work. x ,ff 'lA0l'f-Molxmz lJfL'llH'r' l'mjm.timz Club CIGNTER-N Fulun' 11UI7IF7IlIlA'l'f.f uf .flrfzzrzhl BOTTOM-4-H Club 'x wbffmi wffflllt li91f0f2CffUl1 Qllllh FRONT Row, LE1-'T 'ro RIGHT: Donald Witt, Mr. 0. R. Layman fSponsorl, Henry Plunkett, Albert Goodman, Perry jones SECOND Row, LEFT TO RIGHT: Donald Young, Skippy Clark, Ralph Craig, Lindell Byrant, Charley Akers, Bobby jones, Bobby Martin, Leon Thompson, Carlton Young, joe Hawley, Gerald Campbell, William Crigger Mr. Layman organized this club in 1945 to train students in the use of the movie projectors. The boys then operate the machine for the teachers and assist Mr. Layman with movies in the auditorium. Our school has six projectors: two sound, two silent, one film strip, and one opaque. We have begun a school library of films which we add to from year to year. Profits from our movies are used to purchase new equipment. jillfllfl IDUIIIBIIIHIKZIZS of SUIBUCH LE1-'T T0 RIG!-IT: Marie Tribbett, Edith MeLemore, Bertha Keith, Ruth Criner, Mrs. Williams, Hattie DeBusk, Marie Gregger, Mary Virginia Kidd, juanita Hogan SI-:ATI-:Dr Phyllis johnson OFFICERS HATTIE DEBUSK ,..,... ........ P resident JUANITA HOGAN .............. Secretary-Treasurer MARY VIRGINIA KIDD .... . . . Vire President Mus. MARINELLE WILLIAMS ............. Sponsor In 1937 the Home Economics Club was organized by Miss Elizabeth Ridout, so students could learn new ideas about cooking and could also put a few of their own ideas to work. The club was discontinued in I939 and 1940. In I94l the club was reorganized and was known as the cooking club. In 1943 and 1944, because of the war, the club was discontinued again until 1945. This year the club changed its name to the Future Homemakers of America. The standards of the club were also changed, only those students who have had at least one year of Home Economics can join. The purpose of the club is: Learning to live better today in order that our lives and those of our families may be better tomorrow. 4119 Qllllh FRONT Row, LEFT T0 RIGHT: jimmy Hogan, james johnson, Rosemary Caldwell, Betty james, George Seibel f GJ, Dorothy Simpson, Mr. Allan Thomas, Mr. David Brower, Mr. Peyton Douglas, Bill jones, Barbara Williams, Prisrilla W hitloek, Barbara jean Overstfeet, Peggy McCarty, Donald Tingler SECOND Row, LEFT 'ro RIGHT: Bucky Gearhart, David McGill, james Farmer, Leroy Wills, jack Basham, john Seibel C j. GJ, Paul'MrAllister, Gladys Craft, Frances Renolds, Gaylen Saunders, Clyde Roarh, Henry Roland, Richard Underwood, Max Tingler, Colbin Bailey, Billy Chorklett, Hal Baker OFFICERS BILLY JONES .... . . . ........ President BARBARA WILLIAMS .... .... T reasurer HERBERT SNYDEI1 .... .... I 'ice President Ma. THOMAS ........ .... S ponsor DOROTHY SIMPSON, .... ...... S ecretary In 1934 a small stout-hearted group of students known as the William Byrd 4-H Club set as their aims, To Make the Best Better. This club was sponsored by Miss Elizabeth Trout. From 1935 to 1940 the club continued with great progress. In 1940 and 1941, Miss Margaret Flory sponsored one of the most active 4-H Clubs. Barbara Pedigo served as president. In 1941 and 1942 the club was divided into a boys' and girls' 4-H Club. Then came the war years and the club was disorganized. But again in 1947 the club was reorganized and each member has made this pledge: I pledge my head to clearer thinking, my heart to greater loyalty, my hands to larger service, my health to better living for my club, my community and my country. Qifteentb Qinnual ibnmecnming The most gala occasion of the year at NVillia1n Byrd was the Annual Home-Cmning Day. Un that day, former graduates and friends of thc school gathered from far and near to enjoy the tlay's festivities, which included a parade, a football game and an alumni dance in the evening. The Vinton Lions Club for the past fifteen years has sponsored the annual celebration. CENTER PICTURE, LEFT TO RIGHT: Betty jo Cray, foam: Blakf, Dm lfnrly, arffmlfmirq jnm Srort, Quern. I 62 I 'l5ltlEk 3111811 wap Q82 Rosli: S'l'OVAl.l,, . . . , .Mf13' Quffrz l'o1.1.Y lhnuuxnsox. . . .M111'd of llonor Un May seventh the students of Wlilliztrn Byrd gathered on the green to witness the crowning of Rosie Stovall as Queen of the May. Polly lfd- nlundson was her maid of honor. The Queen and her court were entertained with singing by charac- ters from the l,and of lfnchantxnent. The twenty-two girls, who were chosen by popular vote of the student body, were lovely to hehold in their dresses of tztlletu in pastel shades. The hundreds of students and their friends who were present were truly in the land of Make lie- lieve as they listened to the costumed singers as they danced around the hlaypoles. lX'liss Hussey, Miss Kelly and Mrs. Sham trained the boys and girls for the occasion. l en,- Hmap Day Qlnurr RIQHT 'ro l,t-ZFT: Belly fa Cray, Bftly ju 7'l1llKl'Vj', l,t1ui,rf Y'f1ur11p,fmz, fran l'ffiz'gw, lkggy llffppfr, llrlfn ljdfflfll, jean Sexmfz, jmzrm Blah, ,Hire Clzifom, Sur' Bzuuy, Lllflifff Rrmrfz, Cfmiyi .flfffflh jam' lllmtl, .Uary Forbrx, Ifriitfz Proftn, fran Srotl, Cmmfr Gfmdvzzm, Gloria Epperfwv. I till I jFurtp:QEigbt fllr. Coblff Senior Engliffz 5. They Cut and Szw Sixth Pfriod Slmrllmnd 6. NIU. Wr2f1d',f Bullvtin Board Exfzillil fwociff-lliftory Cl1z,r,r 7. Sfrwnih Grader! at llfork Lfarrzing the Valuf of X 64 'Black Swan .. 5 Qlthlatirs Thcrc are numerous sports offered at Byrd but reg a rdless of how h Swan drticipates in the same thing is true today as it many t c ' p' , h hows the same flghting spirit and sports- was fifteen years ago- e s manship. 9317552 IFUDIDHII FRONT Row, LEFT TO RIGHT: john Nqftxinger, Norman Hubbard, George Bfll, Walter Damewood, David Mullirzf, Gordon Sirnrnonf, lVilliarn Corner, .flllan Thornax, Richard Hiler, Bobby Thomlinfon, llerbfrt Wirf, Harold Poolf SECOND Row: Lfonard Half, .lubrfy faughn, Milton McLeod, Billy formr, 1-llton Chixom, famrf Croix, Carlton Ryan, Carlton Eftff, fulian Fergufon, Bill Connfr, Carfon Shaver VIIHIRD Row: Krnrzflh llfhfflfr, for Trfrzt, Rayrnorld Trent, Wagvnf Carroll, Ray Abxher, Bfwrly ML'- Carty, Rifhard Gollfhon, .lllfn Thurman, Sylwftrr Sink, Duble Eanef FOURTH Row: faah Proftfr, Hnbfrt ll'lartir1, Rifhard Firfbaugh, Rifhard Kidd, facle Syndrr, john Sibul, Rudolph lllillfr, Carlton Sproufa, Dan. Stoofr Football CUHIILKJ LEONARD 'l'URK', HALE JOHN HDEACONH NOFTSINGER H361 Black Swan 'lRabbit'l Blarkxburg M. Vinton Bill Conner C0-Captainf LcC00f1.F,, and Allan Peafirburg Intwdrx Vinton fllakf Il Tafklr-'AC00ti: and Carxmz I9Hl?5itp JFDDHJHII About a decade and a half ago, the first call came for the VVilliam Byrd boys to don football togs and carry the colors of the Terriers on the gridiron. During this time the Orange and Maroon has risen to the dazzling heights of championship and, at other times, has held only an average standing when the final scores were counted. After several changes in coaches during the war years, Mr. Leonard Hale, our coach, and Mr. John Noftsinger, his assistant, have built up a winning machine. L ev 1 ,ifnrtpfdliigbt ,football Season The Terriers traveled to Wytheville and were defeated by a score of I2 to 0. The Wytheville Maroons, winning scores came in the third and fourth periods, when Roy Meredith, 150-pound tailback, tossed two touchdown passes to Worden, a Wytheville end. We came back and really started to work out, for our next game was with 'fleffersonlv September I9 .................. jefferson 33- Byrd o These touchdowns came in every quarter except the third, when Byrd really dug in the line and made several goal-line stands. We put up a great fight but to no avail. September 26 .... ..... C hristiansburg 6-Byrd 42 Our third game was with Christiansburg. Paced by Bill Conner, we Terriers had things going our way, except when one of their men passed across the goal line in the third period. Co-Captain Comer and the team showed up well in this real game. October 3 ........................ Salem 0-Byrd 7 Playing inspired football, the Terriers were able to put the ball over the goal line in the Hrst quarter, due to the skillful plays called by Co-Captain Thomas and the nice, long, 75-yard run by Richard Hiler. Then George Bell came in and made a perfect place kick. And we held Salem for three more quarters at 7 to 0. I 68 1 'Blacks Swan jfunthall Seaman October IO .................. Pearisburg o-Byrd I4 The Pearisburg Red Devils played outstanding ball throughout the whole game, holding us 0 to 0 at the half. But the Terriers just couldn't be stopped, on a handoff, Richard Hiler found a hole in the line and with good blocking down the field, raced 69 yards on a muddy field for a touchdown. Bill Conner made the other score on an intercepted pass and George Bell made both place- ments good. October I8 ............ ......... B edford 7-Byrd 20 After playing on a muddy field at home and having most practices inside, the Terriers hit the road for Bedford. There we found another muddy field, but what was mud to hinder the Terriers, for we scored in every quarter but the second. Hiler, Conner and Carroll scored our touchdowns and Bell put over two of the kicks. October 25 ........ .... R adford 7-Byrd 6 Before one of the largest home-coming crowds at our school, the Terriers lost to the Bobcat team 7 to 6. The game was one of interest all the way through. We were able to inch a touchdown over in the second quarter but were unable to make the extra point. The score remained 6 to 0 at the half. But the Bobcats were not to be outdone, when they came back in the second half, they soon tossed a series of passes which soon added up to 6 points. The extra-point proposition made taut nerves for both the home team as well as for the visitors, but the ball went straight through the bars. For the rest of the game neither side seemed to make any headway, so the score remained 7 to 6. Several fumbles on our part proved to be serious. ' '5 'AJT' I 691 JFnrtp24Eigbt r 6Dit'l5' 7.BH5k2thHll IVIRS. SHAW ..... .... C oafh MARGARET HILL ...,.. Captain Down through the years there has been a certain incentive for young high school girls at Byrd to carry on the tradition of good sportsmanship regardless of the score. In 1934, the team was coached by Miss Catherine Anderson and the team racked up IO wins of the I5 games played. In 1936, the Byrd girls came out in the lead with I3 wins and one loss. That year, Pauline Patsel and Selma Berry were placed on the All-County team. In 1943, Miss Geraldine Montgomery, a former student and excellent basketball player, was coach. She and her girls worked hard and in 1944 the team lost a heart-breaking game to Shawsville by one point, thereby losing the Gold Medal Tournament. The next year these fighting girls came back with the determination to win the title and with a hard game they came out victorious. December 16+VVe opened our season of games by playing the Alumni and winning by a score of 32-17. IVIcDoWell and Chisom tied for top scorer with nine points each. January QZWC traveled to Radford for our second game. We lost to them in points, but we maintained good sportsmanship. The final score was 24-23 with Chisom making I2 points. ' January I6-The girls met Christiansburg for the first time on our home floor taking an easy victory with a 35-15 score. Alice Chisom was high scorer with I7 points added to her credit on the books. E701 'Bltltk Swan QDitl5' 75H5k2thHll l R FIRST Row, LEFT T0 RIGHT: Pzggy Hopper, Alive Chisom, Dorothy Gollchon, joanna Cox, Edith Proctor, Margaret Hill Ulaptainj, Roxie Stovall, jearzrtte MrDoweIl, fran Pedigo, fum' Phyllix McGff, Bernire Moock, Mary Forbe: BACK ROW: Mrf. Shaw, Norma jean fonff, Betty Schurrmann, Mrx. Garber January I9-Byrd defeated a hard-driving team from Bent Mountain. The game was nip and tuck from beginning to end but the final whistle found the Byrd girls with a leading score of 21-20. Moock led the scoring with 9 points. january 23-One of the most important games of the season was Byrd visiting the Fleming quint on Fleming's home floor. Byrd started out with the lead, but at the half the score was I7-I7. In the last few minutes of the game, Byrd made a foul shot which ended the scoring with 30-29, Byrd's victory. Moock led the scoring with IO points. February 6-Byrd girls greeted Radford on their home HOOP. Radford led the scoring from beginning to end, winning 28-13. Moock led the scoring with 5 points. February I3-WC journeyed to Christiansburg for the next game. It was a hard game all the way through. Byrd led the scoring at the half, 9-7. But at the final whistle the . score was I7-17. Moock led the scoring with six points. February 20-Byrd played host to Fleming. Fleming led the scoring all the way to the end of the third quarter, then the Byrd girls took the lead in the fourth quarter, winning the game, 26-23. Chisom held the title for top scorer with 18 points. I 71 J jfnrtpfdliigbt COACH Date December January January January january january January January February February February February February February February February March March LEONARD HALE Tram I6-Alumni .... 9-Radford ....... I3-Rocky Mount. ,. I6-Christiansburg. . 20-jefferson ........ UBDQS' 'IBHSRZIDHII WILLIAM COMER . . . . . . Captain BOBBY HILER DAN STOVER 1947-48 BASKETBALL RESULTS 23-William Fleming .... 30-Martinsville ..... 31-Jefferson .... 3-Andrew Lewis .... 6-Radford, . . . . I0'M8ftiHSVillC ..... I3-Christiansburg. . 17-Andrew Lewis, . . zo-William Fleming .... 24-Blacksburg ..... 27-ROCky Mount ..... 1-Blacksburg ................. 4-Fieldale QTOURNAMENTJ .. .. E721 . . . . Managerf Wt Thfy 25 43 34 39 32 28 41 29 31 37 41 55 31 41 25 55 41 59 35 21 29 39 35 16 25 43 40 42 45 24 49 38 35 30 30 37' 7-BIHEIK QUJHII 'IBIJQS' UEHSIIBIDHU -. 1 .b SEATED ON FLOOR, LEFT T0 RIGI-IT: Milton McLeod, Lefter Patxel, Aubrey Vaughan, Roy Barham, George Bell SEATED ON BENCH, LEFT TO RIGI-IT: Norman Hubbard, Canon Shaver, Kenneth Wheeler STANDING, LEFT T0 RIGI-IT: Dan Stover, Manager, jaek Snyder, Manager, William Comer, julian Fergufon, Richard Hiler, Coach Hale With the opening of the 1948 Basketball season all eyes were on Coach Leonard Hale's Terriers to see if the team would be able to follow in the pace set by the ,47 squad. As the scores were compiled after the games, the summary showed seven wins against ten losses. Bad Weather on nights the games were played had kept the attendance from reaching the record crowds of the previous year. From Comer, Ferguson, Patsel, Wheeler, Hiler and Shaver the usual starting line-up was drawn. On March 4th, the Group Two High Schools' Sixth District Tournament was opened. In its opening assignment, the Terriers were pitted against Fieldale. At the end of the game the score was tied at 24 all. After an extra period of play the score was still tied. In the second period Fieldale dumped a two-pointer in the basket that ended the game-Fieldale 32-Byrd 30. 'Twas a heartbreaker to lose, but it was a hard-fought game to the last whistle. I 73 l j'r'ortpf4Eight .1 , .U .Lf N' . SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Lindell Bryant, Rufur Alijf, Earl Reed, Roy Barham, Bill Conner, Harold Poole, Herbert Wirt, Hubert Martin. STANDING! Coach Leonard Hale, Hunter Hannabaff, Beverly McCarty, Bobby Earter, Richard Gollehon, Raymond Wood, Richard Hiler, Robert Kelly, Manager Dan Stover. Qlitack Qteam Track had its beginning in this school in the spring of IQ3I when a small group of interested students were coached by Nlr. Herman L. Horn, then principal ofthe school. 1933 was probably the most outstanding year for track in the history of the school. The track team, composed of hve boys, cap- tured the State Meet for our class of schools and set a record for the 880-yard relay that has not yet been equaled. The outstanding members on this team were: Duane Berry, James Beard, jesse Kaylor and James Stinnctt. Our school has not won the State lX'Ieet again but we have had a number of outstanding per- formers to participate in track. Worthy of mention are: Kenneth Moore in the weight events and high jumpg Robert Hill in the javelin, and Francis Holdren in the middle distance runs. In 1942, Holdren won both the 440 and 880 runs, a feat unusual in State Track Meets. During the war the State Track Meets were discontinued and interest in track died out. Our school revived track last year and we are looking forward to an excellent team this year. Experienced track members who reported to Coach Hale are: Richard Hiler, Earl Reed, Harold Poole, Roy Basham, Beverly McCarty, Bill Conner, Hunter Hannabass and Richard Gollehon. The team traveled to Blacksburg, Thursday, April 23d, and took first place in the Sixth District Track Meet. The Terriers copped three first places and came through with enough points in other positions for a winning margin. The total points accumulated was 35. FIRST PLACE WINNERS! 440-Yard daxh: Barharng Relay Race: Poole, Eaner, Barham and Ililerg Shot Put: Eaney. , SECOND PLACE WINNERS! 220-Yard darh: Hilerg 100-Yard darh: Hilerg Shot Put: Conner. E741 Black Swan NP' I n LEFT 'ro RIGHT: Peggy lloppfr, Virginia Scott, Norma jean Pattiforz, Frantz: Crowder, feanfttz MrDowrll, fran Scott, Dori: Sell, jun: Hitler, Barbara W illiamfon, Charlotte Cheek. NOT PICTURED: Marjorie' Silfox. Qlbeerleauers Once upon a time, in 1934, when the Terriers were feelin' mighty low, a group of students decided to boost the school's morale. Thus were formed the cheer- leaders, by their leader, Miss Ellen Keister. How glad we are to have cheerleaders in our school! They have had a great influence with their duties increasing through the years. Their spirit and smiles have led the school in the peppiest yells. The pep assemblies have kept the school in good spirits for many days. They have given the school and alumni wonderful Home-Coming dances. When they traveled to other schools, they shared along with the teams the good sportsmanship and kept the honor of the school. So to the cheerleaders the school yells: I yell, you yell, everybody scream, fifteen rahs for the Byrd Cheerleaders. I 75 1 jl D!IP:QEiKbf ,M ,Jai All' 5 xi h FRONT ROW, LEFT T0 RIGHT: Annie Chittum, Peggy Hopper, Betty fo Gray, jean Pedigo, jean Scott, Edna Barham, Betty Ileath, Betty jo Thierry, Hafxeltine Conner SECOND ROW: Aliee Chixom, Ruby McCleary, Anne Bixhop, Margaret Stott, Dorothy Wright, Dorff Pattefon, Eunice Birhop, Connie Manning, jean Sexton, fofephine Clinebell THIRD Row: Buddy Schilling, foann Blake, Elizabeth Bufh, Elaine Wood, Lucille Booth, Betty Bonxaek, fane Wood, Aileen Shepherd, Gladyf Alcorn, famef Croff FOURTH Row: W. Kraufe, fanette MeDowell, Margaret Hill, Rorie Stovall, Elizabeth Harrix, Cornelia Brown, Sue Buffey, Milton Buele NOT PICTURED: Raymond Wood, Hunter Hannabaff, Nancy Gifh, Sylverter Sink, Bobby Hiler, jack Proctor Qltmertising Staff 'PHE BLACK SWAN is financed partly with the aid of our friends, the advertisers. The group pictured above is composed of those who solicited ads. In order to give this valuable experience to as many students as possible, an open invitation was given as in previous years to all seniors and juniors to attend a coaching class taught by Mr. Ahalt. They were given specific instructions on how to approach the business men, how to sell ads and how to Fill out ad contracts. Teams of two each were then assigned certain places and were allowed to go during school hours. All who attended the coaching class went at least once. Members of the BLACK SWAN Staff then carried thc work to completion. i76'l '1BIHtk Sivan Slcknnwlzhgmznts Well, this is it! The end ofthe book and the end of our 1947-48 year at Byrd. It is hoped this volume will serve as the history book of Byrd and of the good old days filled with fun and laughter for everyone. The publication ofT111s BLACK SWAN could have never been fully realized without the aid of a number of individuals and groups. For their time, helpfulness and cooperation, we gratefully acknowledge the services of the following: To Mr. Kohn from the Merin Studio of Philadelphia, for his splendid work. To Mr. Gerald W. Cannaday, of The Stone Printing and Manufacturing Company of Roanoke, who offered us so many suggestions. To all the people who so kindly gave us ads. To Mr. James Gibson, of Roanoke, for doing so much of our art work. To Mr. Ahalt, Mrs. Moseley and Mr. Stiff of the faculty, for all of their time and patience. And finally to the student body of William Byrd High School, for their help and efforts in making possible this year's annual. Adams 8: Tate, 91 Airheart-Kirk, 84 Allen's Beauty Salon, 98 Army 8: Navy Sales Co., IO6 Barr Bros., 85 Barnes, Inc., H. C., 103 Ben's Service Station, 104 Bibee's Super Market, 96 Blue Ridge Stone Corp., 84 Booth, C. L., 78 Boswell Realty Co., 94 Bova, C. C. 8: Co., 79 Bowman's Bakery, 79 Brotherhood Mer., 96 Bush-Flora Shoe Co., 82 Caldwell-Sites Co., 81 Campbell Printing Co., 82 Central Typewriter, 8 5 Chesapeake 8: Potomac, 107 Clover Creamery, 91 Cornett, Ruth, 94 Cunningham-Lewis, 95 De Luxe Laundry, 96 Doc's Filling Station, IO4 Dodies, 104 Dr. Pepper, 92 Easter Supply Co., 82 Electric Service Corp., IOS Elmwood Cleaners 8: Dyers, Fallon Florist, IOS Ferguson Transfer Co., 96 Fink's, 102 Fitzpatrick, J. E., 85 First Federal Savings, 81 Floyd Ward, 106 Forman Sons, B., 106 FoxfHunt-Loyd, 94 Garst Bros., 84 Giles Brothers, IO2 Glenn-Minnick's, 92 G00de's Dept., 95 Goode's 5 8: 10, 95 Grants, W. T., 105 Hannabass, A. V., Groc., 85 Harris Hardwood, 98 Harris 8: Huddleston, 85 Harrison jewelry, 96 n Heironimus, S. H., 93 Henebry's jewelry, 103 Hitch, Geo. T., 82 Hoiheimers, Inc., 102 Holdren Refr's., 106 Horner, jack, Shop, IO2 Home's, 96 Hotel Association, 80 105 Innes nf Qlnuzrtiszrs Huddleston, W. W., 104 Huff, W. W., Awning, 78 Humphries 8: Webber, Inc., 98 Jefferson Electric Co., I06 Jefferson Recreation, 92 Johnston-Vest Electric Corp., 82 Ilghnson Cleaners 8: Dyers, IO4 ane Furniture Store, 103 Kay's Ice Cream, 79 Kenny, C. D., IO2 Kenrose Mfg. Co., 81 Kimmerling Bros, Inc., IOS KingoH's, 103 Kress, S. H., 94 Lazarus, 81 Lee, Alex Y., 104 Lee Theatre, IO5 Lighthouse Restaurant, 96 Lindsey-Robinson 8: Co.,'81 Little Tree Nursery, 87 Lotz Funeral Home, IO6 Magic City Laundry, 94 Master Service Station, IO4 Maxey, H. L., 89 Merin Studios, 88 Metropolitan Cafe 8: Soda Grill, 81 McClanahan 8: Co., Inc., W. S., IO4 Michael's Bakery, 100 Mitchell Clothing, 102 Miller Maytag Co., 78 McLellan Stores Co., 81 Moore Milling Co., 100 Morgan-Eubank Corp., 82 Mountain Trust Bank, 97 Myers 8: McDonald, Inc., IOS National Business College, 101 Nehi Bottling Company, 93 Nelson Hardware Co., 88 Neuhoff, Inc., 100 Norman, John, 85 Oakey Funeral, 82 Overstreet, B. N., 104 Parrish, J. C., Furn. Co., 96 Parsell's Pie Sho s, 81 Patterson Drug Co., IO5 Pedigo, E. B., 87 Peters Funeral Home, Q2 Phelps 8: Armistead, 103 Ponce de Leon Coliee Shop, 103 P0well's Confectionery, 104 Presto Cafe, IO6 Propst-Childress Shoe Co., 106 Purity Market, IO4 Rainbow Bread, 94 l77l Reid 8: Cutshall, 106 Reynolds, QXIW., 102 Reynolds, . V., 79 Roanoke Auto Association, 90 Roanoke Auto Glass Co., 90 Roanoke City Mills, 95 Roanoke Nehi Bottlin Corp., 93 Roanoke Railway 8: Electric Co., QI Roanoke Scrap Iron 8: Metal Co., 106 Roanoke Steel 8: Supply Co., 105 Roanoke Weaving Company, 98 Roanoke Weiner Stand, IOS Salem Hardward Co., IOS Salem Publishing Co., 105 Sam's, 106 Samuel Spigel, IOS Scott Grocery, 8 5 Scott's Variety Store, 78 Sears Roebuck 8: Co., 88 Seibel, John, 102 Setzler's jewelers, 104 Sidney's, 101 Skyline Lumber Co., 94 Southern Varnish Corp., IOI Spigel, Jos., 92 Spigel, Jos., Shoe Dept., 92 Stone Printing, 97 Sunnyside Awning, 92 Swan Luncheonette, 78 Taylor Flour 8: Feed, 78 Teel, R. S., Grocery, IO6 Thomas, E. J., Market, IO6 Thurman 8: Boone Co., 92 Times-World, 80 Trout, G. E. 8: Sons, 106 Victory Specialty Co., 82 Vinton Flour 8: Feed, 85 Vinton Fuel Co., 98 Vinton Furniture 8: Elec. Co., IO4 Vinton Hardware Co., 87 Vinton Milling Co., 85 Vinton Motor Co., IO4 Virginia Paper 8: Chemical Co., 91 Vinton Coal 8: Supply, IO4 Walker Foundry, 83 Webber, Roy L., Florist, 106 White Front, 78 Williamson Road Photo Shop, 105 Wilson Electric Co., 94 Woolworth-Campbell Ave., 101 Woolworth-Jefferson St., 95 Worth's, 1051 Wri ht, H. ., 104 wsfs, 106 Young Bros. Grocery, IO4 Compliment: o SCO'I'I S VARIETY STORE PHONE 3-6495 VINTON, VA. W. W. HUF F AWN ING CO. M anufacturer: Awnings-Tents-Tarpaulins DIAL ROANOKE 2-3836 304 S. POLLAIID STREET VINTON, VIRGINIA TAYLOR F LOUR AND FEED COMPANY FEEDS-SEEDS-FERTILIZERS VINTON, VIRGINIA DIAL 2-7742 WHITE FRONT PHARMACY High School Headquarter: MILLER MAYTAG CO. SALES AND SERVICE Only Genuine Maytag Part: U:ed 123 S. Pollard St. Dial 3-6391 VINTON, VIRGINIA Compliment: of C. L. BOOTH Swan Luncheonette I'll Swan It's the Best Hamburger in Town DELICIOUS HOME-Cooxzn MEALS4SOFT DRINKS-'STEAKS AND Cuors 78 2,270.46 Zlldaim-15 A! H42 CD C. C. BOVA Sc CO. Specializing Year Around Apples, Oranges, Grapefruit, Celery, Lettuce, Tomatoes SERVING ROANOKE AREA SINCE 1921 4.04 FIRST STREET, S. E. PHONE 3-2425 ROANOKE, VIRGINIA W. V. REYNOLDS, INC. Phone 2-3481 301 Randolph Street ROANOKE, VIRGINIA AUBREY'S RED A FEEDS FLOUR AND MILL FEEDS Metropolitan, Sunny Land and Gambi11's Best Flour REACH FOR SUNBEAM BREAD BREAD AT ITS BEST BOWMAN'S BAKERY Compliments of fifzfs lee Cream Taste the Dijerence I79l Compliment: of THE HOTEL ASSOCIATION OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA HOTEL ROANOKE HOTEL PATRICK HENRY 365 RooMs 3oo ROOMS A Modern Air-Conditioned Version of an RUSSELL SEAY Old English Inn Manager KENNETH R. HYDE GEORGE L. DENISON flxxociatz Manager: HOTEL PONCE DE LEON HOTEL BIG LICK 200 ROOMS IOS ROOMS GARLAND W. MILLER RAY A. CHAMBER M anagzr M anagzr 5 v7 ,CV BOTH ENJOYED . . In Roanoke and Southwest Virginia THE ROANOKE TIMES w' Morning and Sunday U-fV 9 LmwAf A4420 67 , Uhr Rnannkr mntlh-Nvina Evening COMPLETE NEWS COVERAGE ISO Q. f.rrl'VJif7f.fp' ' I W ,M we vb- Mj A LINDSEY-ROBINSON Sc COMPANY, INC. GRAIN PRODUCTS ROANOKE, VIRGINIA For Quality DEPEND ON LAZARUS ROANOKE, VIRGINIA PARSELIXS I PIE SHOPS 1414 WILLIAMSON ROAD METROPOLITAN CAFE AND SODA GRILL UR0AN0KE,S FOREMOST EATING PLACEN 309 HENRY STREET AIR-CONDITIONED , Good Food if Good Health Cakes, Pzef and Doughnutf SIO S. JEFFERSON ST. ROANOKE, VA. Try M :Lzllanlr F int MCLELLAN STORES COMPANY IQ West Campbell Avenue ROANOKE, VIRGINIA KENROSE MFG. CO., ING. Manufacturer of K enrofe W afh Drexsef ROANOKE, VIRGINIA FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION CALDWELL-SITES CO. OF OfHce Equipment Ofiice Supplies R OANOKE Stationery Gifts 34 West Church Avenue Mimeographs ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 81 BEST WISHES FROM GEORGE T. HITCH jeweler 118 W. Campbell Avenue ROANOKE, VIRGINIA EASTER SUPPLY COMPANY BANK AND OFFICE EQUIPMENT School Supplies Dial 6274 or 6275 120 West Campbell Avenue ROANOKE, VIRGINIA JOHNSTON-VEST ELECTRIC CORP. We Eleetrify Your Home 315 West Campbell Avenue DIAL 3-4407 ROANOKE, VA. E. L. Busx-I, Prexident A. L. Busi-I, Vice President E. R. HALL, Secretary and Trearurer BUSH-FLORA SHOE CO. 39 Year: Serving You SHOES OF DISTINCTION 130 Campbell Avenue, West DIAL 2-1955 ROANOKE 4, VIRGINIA Morgan-Eubank Furniture Corporation Always 4 Gwa Pzm lo Trade I4 East Campbell Ave. ROANOKE, VA. Established 1866 We should like to suggest to the new families here that, should they need a member of our profession, our eighty- one year old reputation is a good recommendation indeed OAKEY Funeral Service Costs No More THE CAMPBELL PRINTING COMPANY E. GRADY CAMPBELL, Manager Commercial Printing I 5 North College Avenue SALEM, VIRGINIA PHONE 244 VICTORY SPECIALTY CO. INCORPORATED Wholesale CANDIES AND CIGARS G3 P. O. Box 521 305 RANDOLPH STREET PHONE 6209 ROANOKE, VA. 82 I THE WALKER MACHINE AND FOUNDRY: CORPORfTION Ulf- if Q W-T A X X 1 MJ efww M W -V Q 1 2 MACHINE AND FOUNDRY WORK O DIAL 5556 ROANOKE, VA. I J gif ffffffffr ,JWM7 WZJWW Qualify Walgm vw NOKE'S MOST MODERN DAIRY MEN'S CLOTHING AIIQIIIARP KIRK Gau4!1ecf fwwilane' Blue Ridge Stone Corporation Boxley Building Roanoke, Virginia L 1 . I1 , I C A. V. ABASS Compliments of ' Stapl a d ancy Gkiffifi E, FITZPATRICK U X Fresh ats, its an etables Prescription Druggist 2-7538 ' 25 Lee A Hue 1910 1947 V1NT0Nv V GINIA PI-IONE 2-7631 VINTON, VIRGINIA SCOTT GROCERY Fancy Groceries and Fresh Meats FROZEN FOODS PHONE 2-8014 VINTON, VIRGINIA VINTON F LOUR Sc FEED MILLS, INC. Merchant and Custom Millers MANUFACTURERS OF Virginia Belle Flour-White House Meal High Grade Flour, Meal and Mill Feeds TELEPHONE 2-6626 VINTON, VIRGINIA Harris GL Huddleston FANCY GROCERIES, Mans, PRODUCE lt Please: Us to Pleas: You 123 S. Pollard St. Vinton, Va. CENTRAL TYPEWRITER EXCHANGE F. G. ECCLEFIELD Smith-Corona Dealer SALES-SERVICE-SUPPLIES-RENTALS 123 WEST KIRK AVENUE PHONE 2-8410 Diamonds - W atehes - Silverware BARR BROTHERS FRIENDLY JEWELERS 4 EAST CAMPBELL- just of jejerson DIAL 2-O953 ROANOKE, VIRGINIA JEROME BARR, Manager JOHN NORMAN Incorporated Step in to Style l85l N Nice couple. Mry. Stiffr boyf. jump, Coot1'e .' Get it, Byrd! That V. Team. What ya :ee,fe1Iow? Krauf trio. They look like twinf i861 I'll tell you wha!! Step it up, girlff They feed uf. Library affiftmzls Q7 !M'l'jLj, M iff! VINTON HARDWARE co. ll!! Come to us for advice concernipg wkq See Us for Your Needs where when and how to flat to -secure . ' in Hardware the effect you want, and for that d assur successful gro th. ff. ' an ' 4109-Cf JW Home Furnishings - 'I1iE'S Rasmus - S-1-inseam - .l.allnnHNc Specializing in ' ' . Westinghouse Appliances and B0 f Philco Radios LII ILE - NILISSERY RQUTE NO, ,- DIAL 2-6678 VINTON, Vmc1Nm 110114. OQAQM Dmx. 9-A654 -Rasmussen! Vnzcmm A GOOD CREED FOR GRADUATING STUDENTS I will show my faith in the worthiness of my vocation by industrious application to the end that I may merit a reputation for quality of service. I will seek success and demand the renumeration or profit that is my just due, but I will accept no profit or success at the price of my own self respect, lost because of unfair advantages taken of another. I will remember that in building up my business it is not necessary to tear down another'sg to be loyal to my clients and customers and true to myself. I will, whenever a doubt arises as to the right or ethics of my position or action toward my fellowman, resolve such doubt against myself. I will hold friendship as an end and not a means, remembering that true friend- ship demands nothing but accepts service in the spirit in which it is given. I will bear in mind my obligations to my nation, my state and my community and will give them freely of my time, labor and means. I will aid my fellowman by giving my sympathy to those in distress, my aid to the the weak and substance to the needy. I will be careful with my criticisms and liberal with my praiseg I will build up and not destroy. Contributed fwilh the Compliment: of Eugene B. Pedigo C From Lions Club Code of' Ethicsl l87l jj . 'N A - I J' , vi' , , I 1,4 , A l 5' 'SP' SEARS EXTENDS -I A9 I TO THE WILLIAM BYRD GRADUATES OF 48 SEARS ROEBUCK 81 CO. I2 AND I9 E. CHURCH AVENUE ROANOKE, VIRGINIA QUALITY EQUIPMENT Fon ALL SPORTS Photography for O The Sporting Good: Dept. NELSUNHARDWARECU. I7-I9 E. Campbell Avenue DIAL 3-2482 ROANOKE, VA. Southwest Virginia's Largest and Most Modern Sports Store The Black Swan MERIN STUDIOS Iolo CHESTNUT ST. PHILADELPHIA 7, PA. S8 Houses Remodeled M0dCfHiStiC W0rk C513 Designed and Built by H. L. Maxey for S. G. Oakey H. L. MAXEY Defigner and Builder of Sulutantial Home: 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE STORE FIXTURES, SCREENS AND MILL WORK WILLIAMSON ROAD DIAL 2-7102 ROANOKE, VIRGINIA E891 lx R3 I QQ Ekgil A GOOD DRIVER'S YARDSTICK The Golden Rule ROANOKE AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION URGES YoU TO BE SENSIBLE - MAKE DEATH WAIT IN '48 Drive Carefully A COMPLIMENTS AND BEST WISHES To my old School, Schoolmates and Faculty ' LITTLE BILLH PEDIGO, Owner ROANOKE AUTO GLASS SHOP 313 West Campbell Avenue Dial 6174 M ost Efficient Glass Service in Town ein, JI UZ :g Compliments ADAMS AND TATE CONSTRUCTION CO. ASPHALT DRIVEWAYS-ASPHALT SURFACING TELEPHONE 3-2409 ROANOKE, VIRGINIA Compliments ROANOKE RAILWAY AND ELECTRIC COMPANY Safe, Economical and Convenient Transportation BUILD YOUR BODIES FOR ALL-AMERICANS Academically and Athletically fwith DAIRY PRODUCTS v-P' MILK - ICE CREAM - BUTTER CLOVER CREAMERY COMPANY, INC. Compliments oj VIRGINIA PAPER AND CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC. DISTRIBUTORS OF Nationally Advertised Supplies and Equipment 133 SALEM AVENUE, WEST DIAL 4341 I91I TH E GREATE R nminnicns t young A-In mddlmmia-Smzfauvlg Clothefforthf Younger YoungMan HIGH SCHOOL SHOP THIRD FLOOR ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 'l' Modern Funeral Home ' Professional Compefence 4: Personal Service ' Experienced Direciion Loweu. LPETEFS noone out Moa wuu sou an-mmoxnvn I I x II ALLEYS DIAL 2-9382 l' J Air-Camiuiomd Xl, -X JEFFERSON RECREATION X fx PARLORS I 30995 SOUTH JEFFERSON STREET J Ovsn THE SPORTSMANU ROANOKE, VIRGINIA ll I' 94 gr V -, ' 9 J Y C-intl c es fl lf ' '- F SUNNYSIDE AWNING X Sc TENT CO. X Awnings, Tents, Canvas Products, Venetian Blinds, Window Shades ii N ei XVINDOW SHADES CLEAN ED VENETIAN BLINDS RENOVATED 621 FIRST STREET, S. W. PHONE 3-36OI I fm QI? -. A N 2 1? f 9 r-'ffhlf K i A l Q viii in K C IFHURMAN 8: BOONE O., INC Compliments oj SHOE DEPARTMENT JOSEPH SPIGEL,S JOSEPH SPIGEL, INC. IO3 Campbell Ave. School Girlx' Favorite' Shop I92J CONGRATULATIONS Graduate to Fashion in our College Shop Next Fall fffwwvfm COMPLIMENTS OF ROANOKE NEI-II BOTTLING CORP O O O R. C. COLA PAR-T-PAK and NEHI I l V X Jvffwlwee .MW . Www ' 240.440 II. I I Mft BOSWELL REALTY CO. INCORPORATED RAIN B0 Qinnun CORNETT SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Individual Attention to Each Studenfs Progress SWW EWS? BUILDING MATERIALS MILL WORK I7 FRANKLIN ROAD DIAL 2-6401 ROANOKE, XXIRGINIA DIAL 8I88 r , , QI, X -I I Compliments W' , ,. '- of El iis. IIB. :r::.'.'.' 5- H- KRESS 302 First Street, S. W. MAGIC CITY WILSON ELECTRIC LAUNDERERS AND COMPANY, INC. CLEANERS INCORPORATED HOME DIAL 2-0845 BUsINEss DIAL 3-8116 goo THIRTEENTII STREET, S. W. IOO4 Tenth Street, N- W- ROANOKE, VIRGINIA DIAL 8111 SALEM I -ooo E941 Aj, of ffm KVWW Cunningham-Lewis Corporation INSULATION-ROOFING Carey Rock Wool Blown Blanket Form, There is a Great Difference 631 SHENANDOAH AVENUE, N. W. DIAL 3-OSII ROANOKE 17, VA. USE METROPOLITAN AND LIGHT WHITE FLOURS Best and Most Satisfactory for All Baking Purposes Your Grocer Sells Them ROANOKE CITY MILLS BEST WISHES TO ALL WILLIAM BYRD STUDENTS AND FACULTY GOODE'S IN VINTON We Feature Quality Merchandise At a Price You Can Afford to Pay Shop at GOO DE'S 5 61 10c Store F . W. WOOLWORTH JEFFERSON STREET I95I W A IMQJADAW I liment: o 4 EE' , Iffmjfw owvzfs bv ' outh Jeffgrso Street . ' .FJ alfonro VIRG NIA W I ' I J I-I RR so ' I E Y Cf BROTHERHOOD K j MERCANTILE CO. J I inte I I Better Clothing for Men, Young Men, M, 5 JV . 307 S' Jefferson St' IO7 S. JEFFERSTJ,IIi5'I'Td:MsR0AN0KE, VA. jxb ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 3 1 I DE UXE LAUNDRY ANWDRY CLEANERS ' mson RO I. 2-3133 NOKE, VA. J. C. PARRISH FURNITURE CO., INC. 124-126-128 E. Campbell Avenue ROANOKE, VA. DIAL 7496 My 4 FERGUSON TRANSFER OO. Air-Conditioned No Beer or Wine Yo'u'll Enjoy Eating at the 'Local and Long Distance Moving LIGHTHOUSE STORAGETPACKINGQSHIPPING RESTAURANT is AGENT FOR GREYVAN LINES, INC. Fine Foods From Land and Sea II3 E. Church Avenue J SANDWICHES-FOUNTAIN SERVICE DIAL 2-7468 ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 511 So. JEFFERSON STREET ROANOKE, VA. I 96 T . Riagg SME, oosavc MMM M f PM M oJfl'Klf?x!5N TRUST BANK VINTON BRANCH VINTON, VIRGINIA CAPITAL AND SURPLUS - SI,IO0,000.00 H3 ffifiabw Member of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and Federal l System zwfwff ,dwvii-J I! N2 For two generations the STONE imprint on college yearbooks has carried with it the assurance of high-quality printing and on-time delivery. We handle the entire production job, with careful super- vision from beginning to end. Working in close cooperation with the editors and staff members of college annuals, our skilled artists plan the layout. Half-tone illustrations are made under the direc- tion of engraving experts. The utmost care in printing and binding produces a finished iob of which any school may well be proud. -1 The Stone Printing and Manufacturing Company Dial 6688 'I16-132 North Jefferson Street Roanoke, Va. PRINTERS OF YOUR ANNUAL l97l 70 Me Qwcfualea-6' ! vGood luck and godspeed on all tasks which will be yours in this and all the years to comejjll 0 WWWM ROANOKE WEAVING CO. VINTON, VIRGINIA WHEN YOU BUILD, SPECIFY HARRIS BRAND OAK FLOORS Sold by All Retail Lumber Dealers HARRIS HARDWOOD CO., Inc. Manufacturer! ROANOKE, VIRGINIA HUMPHRIES 8c WEBBER, IN ALLEN'S BEAUTY SALON , Market Square Drug Store' H air Styling of Distinetion Ponce De Leon Hotel VINTON FUEL CO. COAL AND FUEL OIL DIAL 3-4414 223 jackson Ave. PHONE 2-2563 ROANOKE, VA. I98I ! IO8 E. CAMPBELL AVE. ROANOKE, VIRGINI ,Je 5 . . . N X K xx X N P A FX xx Mri. Goble with long hair. How funnyf Theatre' party. Tarhley, grulrzlf, andy, and all Some twifting, right? Give me a hug. Mac. Illilk for health. Don't intfrferz. Sufpzruf. 991 q 7 fwcgjww lo f,zJML W of if COMPLIMENTS A OF rms, Nj NEUHOFF, Inc. WE RECOMMEND . . . SUNNYLAND THE SOUTH'S FINEST FLQUR MOORE MILLING COMPANY Salem, Virginia FOR ENERGY AND VITALITY EAT gaeacf ' PHONE 7726 3 7 FIRST STREET, S. E. RoA V I J f f If J I I 'S flu? 0 5 107 7 'wJ --f ' Compliments of SOUTHERN VARNISH CORPORATION ROANOKE, VIRGINIA . . . PRODUCERS . . SPECIALIZED . . PRODUCTION . . . FINISHES Originators of Synthetone l. Compliments of F. W. WOOLWORTH 26 West Campbell Avenue ROANOKE, VIRGINIA R X Rx RI :XI NN S gl? wa X U nz 88 mmmmas-Lv 'Ye-vf 5 Me- 'A vpw , ' Fw- ' ..:.' E-:Ea ., ' i5Ei:.E'E1f1:,.-, agen ..1...-a:..-z. - .s-W . Q ' .1 ' -. --,, :-I,-:gf I-If 14, P-ei' N. ' ' .. , 'ffv-.-A.. , X iff? , ' Q eg. ,fl :,5Q5g::K,. iss.-,fs '-fl'5x-1-'iv-bang ' an - vm .i1rzf:3'5 A. fw?-'ms ,-A+: , , Kiw i. SE asf' Q..:,N1vX -:asa ' fi Ie:-3 .E ' ' Q',- 1: e- A?.,,-M5-1135-em 4 -1 S? W M' fi -- --W. V ,N ' Wag S 1f-.- . ,. -I M.: -- if fb: I . J ..,.. .V I., ,, ,,. 4- 4. ,-,,.,....., .. .J 1 w..,,,A . U, ., h , ix ' 9-i .. gk A . - My . fl x.'-v.1'r::-w:2:.. .e -, . - 11:4 A. ' -- Write foli Catalogue NATIONAL BUSINESS COLLEGE The Saulh',r Larger! Commercial College ROANOKE, VIRGINIA ,jl Youthful Ready-to-Wear 5? CHARGE ACCOUNTS INVITED f101fI , A 1 X i IM ff I 'Le-M4 , Ss J! 5 jan -o I .7 'gi - Q56 X HJ C241 3 iQ' -X , GILES BROTHERS R f 'nce I ' Q H sl mga 40 Co iments X 6 Furn z of J. W. REY 0 s I ' '33 IX V!! wg ,' W X I6-I8 EAST CHU c v OANOK , VIRGINIA 'X CI Dggygzfaseefww' , coN CE s 552, Ilya! , Z7 e Addre 5 n K C ' reet and H Highland Avenue, S. E. ' ' S Jefferson Street TELEPHONE 2-3166 ROANOKE, VIRGINIA ' Q Because Style Comes First , Compliment! MIA :ov Of MITCHELL JOHN G. SEIBEL M c1.o ING A My Junior Miss Clothes that are Smartly Designed for Sports HOFHEIMERS, INC. and Dress S H O E S AT For All the Family 305 South Jefferson Street I 1 4 g 1, , rv . 'gd I' W' ff-rf ?'Szff':-f 7z '7 .sz ZW WE 64425 rLMAj ff Jew ' ' , Jfzda, J 2 ' 1 4fV!'Yf ZLLPQ CQ-Li n ComZ7liment: fl 4 fl! 0' j! E ,L ' of ,I 'I I 4 ' Cf 'AQMA4 W f - 5 K J NCE DE LEON COFFEE SHOP 11 5, jj 0 IQ H. C. BARNES, INC. He Put: up Prescriptions REGISTERED GRADUATE PHARMACISTS ESTABLISHED 1891 2 JEFFERSON STREET DIAL 5585 PHELPS sf ARMISTEAD Gm from Kingojk 111 CAMPBELL AVENUE, WEST Are at Best FURNITURE AND APPLIANCES 0 1 f P J JEWE,LER'S ' OFTICIANS KANE FURNITURE STORE The South's Leading Jewelers Cor. Jefferson and Church J 'f Ei gig Um Q5 -S5 il fa, TEC! 'A 5jg'fiZJi9SW iff CV l Compliment: of H, L, WRIGHT YO G BROTHERS CONTRACTOR GRQCERY VINTON, VIRGINIA vl f, I 7 r C 'PH fS ' SE Z ER,S, ewelers of , Pa i ' enry tel Building B' N' OVERSTREET X IA 173 - OANOKE, VIRGINIA J , . V My , X JOHNS VH 33,2 M Furnituqdcflillec. CO. A E ' d A li , j'iAlw,fzy,y104od Buys 305 POLL DST. INTON, M ' S l,f .7T51AL 2-5589 ' MASTER SERVICE I A ION V C,,mp1i,,,,,,,, of ' N TExAco GAS AN IL N VN Q N Tir: and Battzry Sml' ywher: l. P0WELL'S X 'E l gg JN X Dial 2-7 CONFECTIONERY J , Cl! I QM I Complfmmff of VINTON COAL 8c SUP Y IE - VINTON MOTOR CO. ALEX Y. EEE Q II is EE Ai lg C 'P 'M of DOC' FILLING STA X l DODIES P E 2 2 I I I VINTON, VIRGINIA H - 99 ' ix 0 ll XX . N E 'X Compliments of N'S SE TACFIO , 8 X W. W. HUDDLESTON 'V Gas, Oil, re oceries K K I I . ' I E W. S. McClanahan n . UR ' R ET General Insuran M ATS PRODUCEA 23 Campbell Aven , eat If ST CA P951-QAVENUE Dial 6161 Oanok Va. 9875 ROANOKE, VIRGINIA N R 104 Y x X S lf!! I new 4 4 .N. H ff ff I 3 T '- f , gf , 3. 1 , ,ff X ef I f f E- RH! 'f' 4 Q ,f gi If- A CC Lf 'X -L h Qi ld 3 I I 'Q X .C Mu M . .omplimmts Fine Flowerf for Every Oceeuion - A I A I A 4 4 X . L T , TR FALLON FLORIST, INC. ' . I i 23 Church Ave., S. W. ROANOKE, VIRGINIA X X jx! THE S P OF R E PHONE 7709 . lj! lmvi ' d ers Sc Dyers T' : L ff QDFWQ y and Smit, KIMMERLING BROS., INC. A 1 ' f DIAL 401 ROANOKE, VIRGINIA F1716 Flvwerf X - CX PLANT CASII AND CARRY OEI-'ICE Dial 7315 25 Franklin Road, S, XV, ' 8:2 Third St., S. E. 516 S. jefferson Street R . , SALEM PUBLISHING CO. Publifherf of The Timex Regifter ' IS South College Avenue SALEM, VIRGINIA IVe Sell to Sell Again SALEM HARDWARE CO. GENERAL ELECTRIC APPLIANCES Next to Post Ofiice-Telephones 89 and 789 , SUITS, DRESSES WORTH'S Il South efferson Street portfwear Style Pluf l'alue', Preferiptionixtx PATTERSON DRUG CO. HENRY STREET AND CHURCH AVENUE ROANOKE, VIRGINIA J l3l ROANOKE, VIRGINIA Compliments of ROANOKE STEEL Sc SUPPLY CO., INC. 202 E. Campbell Ave. PHONE 3-1543 ROANOKE, VIRGINIA SAMUEL SPIGEL Your F aoorite F urrier MYERS 8c MCDONALD, INC. F eedy-Seed:-F ertilizer: PHONE 8922 ROANOKE, VIRGINIA Compliments of WILLIAMSON ROAD PHOTO SHOP ELECTRIC S ERVICE CORP. The Home of General Electric 28 CIIURCI-I AVENUE, WEST DIAL 2-7730 ROANOKE, VIRGINIA ROANOKE WEINER STAND Hot Dog King Compliment! of Il05I If E Ei .Iii fi? x A x Q R fi l, 3 iff If X will Y i3 S Si a S I3 I iii U I - . AAO NV A W - WJ ,iyaei of We 'MZVAX i l I! If 9 G. E. TROUT Sc SONS E- :THOMAS MARKET u cenes, Notions, Fr h Meats, Fe Contractor: and Builder: GUS On i 418 Boxley Building Tinker Creek BEIAL nd iynchburg Road PHONE 6003 ROANOKE II, VIR IN1 A , UALITY S GHER THAN PRICE al l l F HOLDREN REFRIG RAIQIO VIC E FLQYD WARD Hx 209 RAN oAn I , Frigi Ire Mayta A School of Dancing El t Appl.a ces N f A 27M KIRK AVENUE DIAL 2-303 7 ll 7 I munity from JEFFERSON ELECTRI Co. S . We have :frog you Eclectrirall r over ll udftff fntuf The Shenandoah Life Stationsn 21 FRANKLIN RoAn IAL SI ' Complim tr ARMY 8t NAVY SALES 48 S A Bgftgr Work Clgphgg- Clothe: and Shoe: for e Entire Family ' - 6 N l S no E. CAMPBELL AVE. R oIcE . , Qzrivicglrrolllx e son treebmli 2-7300 Compliment: of here Only Goo Food if Ordered 'g East Campbell Avenue 430 Church Avenue, S. W. C0'mPl1:'m6 l'Ll5 of F s For All Occasions N R s TEEL 7 Y ' W H ' K ' ' 0 'I 2 PHONE 2-3996 BONSACK, VIRGINIA 27 IV IAL 3-246 I I PROPST-CHILDRESS SHOE Co. ROAN S AP v- 85MB 0 FINE SHOES AND HOSIERY hu BRE U Wm, ,Q Visit our Village Shop X X, ' ESTABLISHED 1915 H ' 9 ' e 1 ' DIAL 9269 RGANOKE, VIRGINIA 215-13 E- R ' ' - ' VC- 0aH0ke1 V3 REID AND CUT L FUR ITUR B. ORMA ONS 09 Cam ell A nu W I 106 J Q ' 1,5 , W N N zfvf H p x 'T' I- -Af J' If I lj. JU' f VG'C'-f gay woUd' M 5:11. f 1 I W 1-1, , . 1 if X411 NXJ X! XM 1 if What 'Io do A an jfblfff oafiocwo ' MN I s.f9g,,-8, '4 '4' JJ! .J :rv- . if no -, -- gm after graduation! XL 70 Choosing the right career to follow after high school days are over is a problem faced sooner or later by sfdvg! V f x fr Q' .f' L . . . 5 K' X every girl in the senior class cj A! . fo, For many past graduates, telephone Y!! 1, I work has offered most of the things X: f a girl looks for when seeking a 91.4 place in the world: pleasant . A associates . . . clean, wholesome JAI Q V l' surroundings . . . high pay . . . W fi ' regular increases and opportunities for advancement . . . paid vacations KE ,. I . . . the knowledge that the work Nw 'X itself is important and interesting. QQ There are opportunities in xi telephone work after graduation. ' ' The telephone company is XX V+ a friendly place to work. 95 D n , I' L , if JJ The Chesapeake 81 Potomac g -f Telephone Company X ik eyg oi Virginia ' I I 'X 1 h . , n ,I I UN- ' 'VN N :fi 1 f eq , if t T r p w I f I If V ' ,. ,Atv .W we Q a ' +1741 ' T9 EJ wg? M 317' ir. Mrff+7Z LQ, , R' T 6 ' ' ' V' fbfemff T ff s X lan! 'fn-V X Q ' 55, f- 2 ' 9 54, p gr? , R 1 ' . Hbur yearbook . 1 H In completing this yearbook much has been done, ' The Annual Staj worked for a goal to be won. . E With the help of our sponsors kind ad :ice S T 1 N T l . . . . . . A 4 T ' , This book is as beautiful as it is nice. Q S Q 'I j I xx 1-gif ' N There was a vast amount of hard work to do, 1 ' 4 Q ? 1 The whole staf pitched in, and did a good job toopxxk, 2 if This yearbook is nothing less than the best, A V Thanks for waiting for it to come of the press. b E - 5, ffgp if I - ' 4 QQ?--1 j '-WILLIAM CRIGGER X ' Q 72 -1 it . ' A , T A T9 ' 1 5' X , a ..,.:A, X A u ' . f ' J n 1 441 :Q . . of 3 T fff ,dye zz . m 4 3 XFX , Qi- 1 p -7 , K1-47 f ' ' 'A- 4 l'. ' . 1 X ' 3 gk i 4 www! .., - ,X Mft- 1. A 5,3 V, ,Ak, -hnsifsitflx ' Ill-:Ml f-5 -V, I V . E? . ev? HQ! 'ff' ' -1 ' 2 ' I ,Ht ' Q- 1' 9 .','--:,-'TY' 'J' 'g:r.1g. ' .gy fl., I -: ' '-j . N5-ff f' -,ga - 'vsswfhlvhzq'w'if'y1LL:1-q,j553vRgf1' TF K X X W Ti - Z xv ' A ' 1315? .... 0 :W , x , I L- w.,Mf,:,n,f! f K . 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