Wilson Memorial High School - Hornets Nest Yearbook (Fishersville, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 192 of the 1949 volume:

Me a . , a0 we. iat of ey ORM EX LIBRIS BECKCY -S PITZER Editor DON CHAFIN ADA ANN BLACKWELL Associate Editors WILSON MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL PISHER SV LEE Bsa. ONWARD WILSON! It’s onward, Wilson! It’s onward, Wilson! Hold high your banner, green and white! Keep fighting, Wilson; keep fighting, Wilson! We sing our song for you tonight! (Rah! Rah!) We're all behind you, we’re rootin for you; Your loyal team will surely try! Their best is for you; they’ll carry you through! So, onward, Wilson, Wilson High! We've got the spirit, the real school spirit— We’re all for one and one for all. We'll stick together, no matter whether The skies are blue or raindrops fall. A thousand voices give out in chorus Your dear name echoes through the sky— We'll keep it ringing, we'll keep on singing So, onward, Wilson, Wilson High NED VOLUME Il I948 - |lo49 ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY CLASSES CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES SPORTS LITERARY FEATURE ADVERTISEMENTS ENTRANCE TO WOODROW WILSON EDUCATIONAL CENTER NR AMC. GILKESON He is not too wise to talk with us— He is not too great to walk with us— He will never be too old to be our friend. These words describe the gray-haired man who greets you in the corridor or on the street with a warm, friendly smile. Mr. Gilkeson received his education at William and Mary and V. P. I. Since 1919 he has been in educational work in Augusta County. In that time, he has served as Clerk of the County Board of Supervisors, Superintendent of Augusta County School, and now is the Director of Transportation of the County Schools. This transportation system is the second largest in the nation. During the fourteen years he served as Superintendent in Augusta County, he achieved many things, but what we students consider his greatest is the ac- quiring and establishing of the Wilson Memorial High School. It was only through his foresight and untiring efforts that the State of Virginia acquired Woodrow Wilson General Hospital, making room for the consolidation of four County High Schools. Therefore, to Mr. A. C. Gilkeson, who was so vitally a part of the past, and is sO definitely a part of the present, we the yearbook staff dedicate this 1949 edition of “The Hornet’s Nest” Wilson Memorial High School Calendar September 7-8 September 17 September 24 October 8 October 15 October 20 October 27 October 28 October 29 November 3-4 November 5 November 11-12-13 November 18 November 19 November 25-26 December 1 December 3 December 11 December 14 December 20 December 22 January 3 January 19-20-21 January 28 February 25 March 5 April 5 April 21 April 22 April 29 May 6 May June 1948-1949 Registration and enrollment. Back at the same old grind. First football game. We beat Madison 6-2. Well, we can’t always win. Handley beat us. We almost beat Warren County on a muddy field. Score 6-0. Buddy Furr made first Wilson TD. against Waynesboro. Wilson lost 32-7. The first edition of The Wilson Echo came from the press. Goblins visited the Seniors at their party in the Social Center. First Pep Rally—What a wonderful time. The Pep Rally really helped. We beat Strasburg 20-0. THE Hornet's NEst staff solicited for ads. MORE FUN (Even if we did get wet and didn’t look pretty). Wilson bows to Harrisonburg 46-0. HORRORS HOW AWFUL. PICTURES—PICTURES—PICTURES. Pictures were taken for the annual. The camera was broken several times. Another grand Pep Rally. Last 1948 football game. We played Lee Hi on a MUDDY field and lost 6-2. Thanksgiving Holidays. Among other things, we’re thankful for the vacation. Junior Class Party. What fun. Sophomore Class Party. The old Social Center really shook. The annual P. T. A. Party at the Gym. Even if the music did get lost everyone had a grand time. First Basketball game with Lexington. The Girls are still tops. Christmas assembly in the Gym. Everybody got the Christmas spirit listening to the lovely music. The a cappella choir sang over stations WTON and WAYB. Homeroom Christmas parties. Christmas vacation began at 12. Back to school. Oh, well, it was fun while it lasted. Looking forward and being haunted by the thought of exams. BLACK GLOOMY DAYS—EXAMS, HEADACHES AND HEARTBREAKS. March of Dimes Dance. Wilson and Lee Hi played the last scheduled basketball game. It was a glorious season with its thrills and chills. Basketball Playday. Shenandoah Chorus. They sounded like angel voices. The Wilson Echo and Hornet’s Nest staffs have a party to cele- brate a hard years work. Sophomore Picnic. SENIOR PLAY. Hollywood here we come. JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM. No words in the dictionary could describe the beauty of the occasion and the fun everybody had. THE HORNETS NEST DELIVERED: COMMENCEMENT. VR WGA eK GAS SHAR: MR. 8S. GORDON STEWART Superintendent Supervisor of Instruction of im Augusta County Schools Augusta County ADMINISTRATION MR. R.A. McCHESNEY MR. CLAUDE E. DeHAVEN Principal Assistant Principal Wilson Memorial High School Wilson Memorial High School EDWARD H. ALLEN English IVorld History 1G Yale Be COVENT Phys. Ed. LILLIAN EISENBERG Math JAMES S. FARROW Band English 1 ANG, Why Ne CLAREN H, BATSON MISS FRANCES CLINE Ind. Arts Gen. Science Biology NIRS a Ose San Ohi eee ASV ES Civics English-Civics Math Guidance ANNA FEF, FLORY Commercial NH, CHORBES MAYGL? CEINE Commercial DORO TENE: DRUMHELLER English Civics JOSEPHINE GARBER General Science mvs (CL LOP IE Ib NE Ne Ce GUiVIN H. A. HAWKINS MRS. THELMA B. G. HEATWOLE Agriculture Agriculture HEATWOLE French Chemistry English MRS. TIMOTHY GILBERT R. KINZIE MRS. VIRGINIA HERING Agriculture LAYMAN Biology English Math Am. Government EVELINA HUPMAN IRIE ABN AR, IOMIAB Librarian Music MRS, THERESA LUTZ RUTH McBRYDE MRS. J. M. McCRARY Latin English Phy. Ed. U. S. History ome Ae es telowe Ls WAZ GEORGE McCOMB Am. Government Phy, Ed. ip PAN (G10) J, tk ye BETTY MEADE [ee See NIE SON KATHLEEN RHEA HERLERY Ms POOLE English Piya dr. Home Economics Social Problems Civics English JESSE RIDGEWAY HELEN SHERMAN MIEDREDeS SUB EERIE Physics Home Economics Art Biology Journalism MRS. EARL ROWLAND JESSIE R. SHOMO Social Studies Home Economics GEORGE W. SWARTZ SARAH E. UTZ JANET WICK Ind. Arts Dist. Ed. Home Economics MRS. LEOLA THOMAS ANN WILLIS English-Soc. Studies Spanish English OUR BELOVED FACULTY 1, Who’s the man 2. Young Bob 3. Mathmatical Eisenberg 4. Snowed under 5. All three janitors, 6. Oh, that pepsodent smile! 7. Bashful, McCrary 8. Having fun 9 Pal§ 10. Mutt and Jeff! 11. Sweet Kathleen 12. Starting young? 13. What brought this on?? 14. Senorita Anita 15. Studying? of all things! 16. Going to work? 17. Where’s that dignity? 18. Son of The Soil 19. Ra, Rah, Team! 20. Dignified “Batty”! 21. Little Rhea 22, Push him in! 23. Another one 24. Horse and Buggy Days 235. Knee deep in snow, 26. A friend to all 27. Sweet Virginia 28. Industrious, I reckon! 29. That Wilson coach! 30. Having trouble, no doubt 31. Open the door, Thelma! 32. Oops !!! 33. Which faculty member is this? 34. Professor Lutz 35. Is he really that dangerous, Barbara? 36. Lovely Senorita! 37. What a life of ease our Principal has?? 38, Pos- ing?? 39. Smile and the world smiles with you. 40. Who tickled your “funny”? 41. Don’t take that fatal leap, Miss Flory 42. “Those Endearing Young Charms”. et, NS. « 4 SENIOR CLASS HISTORY After seven hard years of studying we finally worked our way into high school, the big department of the school. At last we could choose the subjects we wanted to take, During our freshman year we did only what we had to, as we were “big stuff.” Along with the other things we couldn’t get out of was giving the sophomores a party. The summer vacation soon was gone and we were back in school as sophomores, a step higher in our high school education. As the custom was, we were given a party by the freshman. Near the end of the year the big talk was about consolidating our former high schools, Fishersville, New Hope, Beverley Manor, and Stuarts Draft, into one big school at Wood- row Wilson General Hospital. Now what were we to do! Stop school, after all these years. No, we couldn’t do that. All we can do is to try to work our way through the last two years. September was here before we were ready for it and according to the letter we each had received from Mr. McChesney, juniors started to Wilson Memorial on September 12th, Almost 200 of us reported to the Social Center for instructions and to find out in whose home room we would be. After this we were taken on a tour of the school. Such cor- ridors! Why we would get lost and never get to our classes on time! After a couple of weeks at school, we began to like it, and by the end of October, we liked it better than our former schools, Our officers, Henry McCray, president; Rebecca Spitzer, vice president; Fred Shuey, secretary; Dwight Bowles; treasurer; and Marvin Fretwell, reporter, gave us good stu- dent leadership along with our fine faculty advisors. We had a number of socials during the year, the main one the dance we gave the seniors. Time marches on, and now we are seniors on the top step of the stepping stone of high school. Seniors; and still we feel the same as if we were freshman. We always thought that seniors felt like big shots. Anyway, all of us are proud to be a member of the gradu- ating class of Wilson Memorial High School. OFFICERS David Meyerhoffer President Freda Gay Paynter Vice-President Fred L. Shuey Treasurer Leonard Heatwole Secretary SE NAL Oy ES FAIRFAX FULTON ALDHIZER “Shorty” MARIAN LEE ALMARODE “Marian” The deepest truths are the simplest and most common, Glee Club, F. H. A. JAMES ANDREW AMBLER “ANG Be All his faults were such that one loves him still the better for them. Student Council, Varsity Football, Pep Club JAMES THEODORE AREHART a Lee The greatest thinkers say the least. Glee Club VIVIAN ARNDT “Vivian” A friend to all who know her. WALLACE LEE ARNOLD “Wallace” Self command is the main elegance. BF oA. GRACE BABER “Gracie” She speaks only when her soul is stirred. Student Council, Beta Club WANDA JUNE BAILEY “Butch” With mirth and laughter let sorrow vanish. Glee Club, F. H. A. VIVIAN MARIE BAKER “V-Rea” An ideal girl in every way, The kind not found every day, Chemistry Club DONALD LEE BALLEW “Donnie” Definite in his desires. SEEN OsRES SAM LEWIS BATTON “Sammy” Silence is more golden than words. JAMES THOMAS BEAHM “Fatso”’ Good humor is one of the best articles of clothing one can wear in society. Varsity Football WILBUR C. BEDALL Sal lee Our own heart forms our true honor. Band, Safety Club, Varsity Football, Track CARL LINWOOD BORDEN ma Garnlig Hang sorrow Care will kill a cat. F. F. A., Reporter, Treasurer Safety Club DWIGHT BOWLES “Dwight” Happy am I, from care I’m free— Why can’t all be content like me? Varsity Basketball Chemistry Club, Varsity Football ADA ANN BRADLEY “Ada” She smiled and the shadows departed. Glee Club, F. H. A. CHARLES BROWN “Charles” Ideals are like beards, Men don’t have them until they grow up. VIOLET BRUMBAUGH “Dimples” Take all the swift advantages of the hours. WILLIS ORLANDO BRUMBAUGH “Willis” The future is purchased by the present. Wilson Echo Staff BARBARA LEE BRYDGE “Bobby” Laugh and the world laughs with you. Glee Club, Dramatic Club SB WE IO ES NAOMI GENEVIEVE BRYDGE “Oma” The only way to have a friend is to be one. F, H. A., Glee Club WILDA MAE BRYDGE “Shorty” She’s all my fancy painted her. Glee Club, Dramatic Club THOMAS N. CAIN “Tommy” The fruit derived from labor is the sweetest of all pleasures. Dae Clap JOSEPHINE CALHOUN “Sphine” It’s a friendly heart that has plenty friends. Dramatic Club, F. T. A., Beta Club WILLIAM THOMAS CAMPBELL “Tommy” He had no malice in his mind. Band, Orchestra SHIRLEY CONSTANCE CARROLL “Connie” Sow good services; sweet remembrances will grow from them. D, E. Club JEAN CARTER “Tean” Her actions are modest and her words discreet. Glee Club, Bo HsA: JOYCE CARTER “Toy” A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds. Glee Club, Beta Club LAWRENCE CHAPLIN “Lawrence” Laugh if you are wise, JOHN STEWART CLATTERBAUGH, JR. “Johnny” What more than earth would mortals have? Chemistry Club, Safety Club Homeroom President, Science Club rey de INE IECOp da SS CHARLES ROBERT CLINE “Bobby” To be doing good is man’s most glorious task. Language Club QUENTIN CLINE “Willie” He lends support to all good things. HFA aretye Club DEWEY COFFEY “Red” No sooner said than done— So acts this man of worth. Dy We, lets, MADELINE MARY COFFEY “Mae” Still water runs deep. Glee Club, F. H. A. MARY LOUISE COHRON “Mary” Forgive thyself little, others much. Glee Club JAMES WILLIAM COINER “pian” Happy are they that hear their abstractions and can put them to mending. Mac pee ANNA MAE COLLINS “Annie” A laugh is worth a fortune, DE. Glab BETTY ANN CONNER “Betty Ann” She knew it not but she was fair. Glee Club, F. H. A. JAMES COOK “James” Each present joy or sorrow seems the chief, Chemistry Club FRIEDA MAE CORBETT “Corky; I never could explain why I love anybody or anything. Bus. Mgr. Hornet’s Nest, Varsity Basketball 47-48 Wilson Echo Staff, Band, Science Club 1947 Homeroom President SLE IN (OS) JAMES A. CORBIN Efren The soul of man is indefinite in what it covers. BONNIE MAE CRAFT “Bonnie” If you believe in fate, believe in it at least for your good. Dramatics Club DORIS EVONNE CRAIG “Shortie” Blessed is the woman that has found her work. Glee Club BARBARA ANN CROSBY “Babs” Nothing is rarer than real goodness. F. H. A. Reporter, V, Pres. Chemistry Club Beta Club, Language Club, Student Council BETTY JANE CUSTARD “Betty” She is a daughter of the game. HeeLioeAwe Dramatics Club, seen be L.A: Reporter Chemistry Club, Varsity Basketball DONALD STEWART DAVIDSON “Donald” Success is sure to be to one so faithful as he. JUANITA M. DAVIS “Nita” The May of life blooms only once. Language Club JOHNNY DeCAMILLIS “Johnny” If the elevator isn’t running I'll take the stairs. Safety Club ARLISS FAYE DEDRICK “Arliss” Pardon others often, thyself never. CHARLENE DIEHL SP egy, An honest person nearly always thinks justly. Safety Club, D, E. Club ae Dece NelC@ shes CLAUDE SELLERS DIEHL sClaude” Make not thy friends too cheap for thee, nor thyself to thy friend. CLYDE LEE DIEHL “Clyde” Interesting, jovial and reliable. THELMA ESTELLE DOYLE “E'stie” No thoroughly occupied person was ever yet — very miserable. SHELDON CLINTON EYE “Shelly” One cannot always be a hero but one can always be a man. LENARD FAINTER “Len” Wit makes its own welcome and levels all distinctions. Band, Varsity Basketball, Varsity Baseball GEORGE RUFUS FITZGERALD “George” Civility costs nothing but brings everything. NEWTON FITZGERALD “Newt” As grand a person as the fastest runner could find on the longest day. CLARA ANNA FORSYTH “Tootie” How well he is read to reason against reading. Science Club, Glee Club MARY PHYLLIS FOSTER “Mary” To be happy is not the purpose of our being, but to deserve happiness. Beta Club MARVIN LEWIS FRETWELL “Bud” His tongue is on a pivot— It wags at both ends. Sports Editor Hornert’s NEst Circulation Mer. Wilson Echo Varsity Baseball, Class Reporter 1947-8 SE WU OP RRS ERNEST LEE FURR “Ghost” There is no genius in life like the genius of energy and activity. Band, Science Club, Varsity Football Varsity Track ELEANOR GILBERT “Rp Paradise is open to all kind hearts. Chemistry-Science Clubs, Dramatic Club Language Club, D. E. Club EDITH VIRGINIA GLENN “Edie” Ability and necessity dwell near each other. Glee Club, Beta Club ROBERT GOSNELL “Bobby” Rare compound of quality, noble and true, With plenty of sense and good humor too, Safety Club DELBERT BOYD GRANT “Delbert” I’ve made it a practice to put all my worries in the bottom of my heart n’ sit on the lid n‘ smile. Chemistry Club, Dramatic Club LONNIE GRIFFIN “Lonnie” A good man does good merely by living. EUGENE GROVE “Gene” All work is as seed sown; it grows and spreads and sows itself anew. Pres. Science Club, Chemistry Club Varsity Track LUCY LEE GROVE Sleucvm A page digested is better than a volume hurriedly read. Earienage Club, Beta ‘Club, FY H. Al, F. TyaAs Chemistry Club CHARLES WELLER HALL cols (za He make solitude and calls it peace. JUNE JUSTINE HALL “Yellow” She lightens every burden with friendship. Chemistry Club Sy 1 INP UO) Ant fs HARRY H. HAMMER “Helpful Harry” What I can’t see I neve r will believe. D. E. Club CIIARLOTTE MAE HANGER PIE NS és dhe not to lead events but to follow Dramatics Club, Glee Club, F. H. A. We are them. HOWARD HANSON “Howard” The highest graces of music flow from the feelings of the heart. Glee Club, Dramatics Club, Language Club Dance Orchestra CHARLES HARRIS | Ghanriies Worry and I have never met. DOROTHY VIRGINIA HARRIS Dot Art Editor THe Hornet’s Nest Art Editor The Wilson Echo IRZjoyopedere dexeiel, (Clin), JF, lel ONe. In, Abo WA. Varsity Basketball, Chemistry Club PEGGY ANN HARRIS mieten What sweet delight a quiet life affords. Berane ROBERT HARRIS “Bob” The terrible burden of having nothing to do. Safety Club MARGARET LOUISE HARTMAN “Shorty” Ambition is like love, impatient both of delays and rivals, Club Editor THr Hornet’s NEst Studen: Council LEONARD HEATWOLE “Leonard” He wishes therefore he tries— He is persistent therefore he wins. Student Council, Beta Club, Sec. F. F. A. Assist. Bus. Mer. THE Hornet’s NEST RUBY HEATWOLE “Ruby” Grace is but glory begun, and glory is but grace reflected. Pres. Beta Club, Varsity Basketball Sec, [HE HORNEDS NES? Sec? by Le Ae eros V. Pres, Chemistry Club; V. Pres, Latin Club Dramatic Club DeceN el ORs JOHN PARIS HENDERSON, JR. “Henpeck”’ Sec. V. Pres. 1947-48 F. F. A., Chemistry Club Varsity Football ROBERTA HENSLEY “Dynamite” Small in stature but great in other respects. HATTIE H. HERRON “Hattie” Modesty is the conscience of the body. FeciveaS CLAY EDWARD HEWITT Oey” This is a man, Sec, Vive res, be HA. Safety Club MADELINE HITE “Madeline” The grass stoops not, she treads so light on it. Chemistry Club, Glee Club RUTH IRENE HITE Sica My lady here is fond of fun. Language Club, Spanish Club NORMA JEAN HOUFF “Norma” The happiest women like the happiest nations have no history. Bo Hawn: PAULINE HOWDYSHELL sLollye The great art of learning is but to understand a little at a time. Da Bee Clip ERNEST A. HUGHES “Ernie” He always thinks who never talks. Glee Club BETTY MARIE HULL aD ettyas It is not because I don’t like work, but because | am not in sympathy with it, F. H. A., 1948-9 Homeroom Pres. DE NOs hes ROBERT WILLIAM HULL “Bobby” The ladies—Heaven bless them. Zand, Varsity Football, Varsity Track WARD N. HULVEY “Possie” The reward of a thing well done is to have done it. LLOYD HUMPHREYS “Ump’ Things are going to happen—Why worry? Everything comes to him who waits—Why hurry? Science Club, Glee Club, Varsity Football RAMON HUNTLEY “Ray” There is courage in his eye. OWEN HUTCHENS “Sharkie” Just being happy is a fine thing to do. Varsity Football FRED JAMES “Fuddie” Deing easily what others find difficult is easy. Treas. Homeroom 1948-49 BETTY FLOYD JOHNSON “Bets” Born with a gift of laughter and a sense that the world is mad. Language Club, Chemistry Club, Glee Club GLORIA MARGARETTE JOHNSON “Johnnie” As merry as the day is long. Chemistry Club, Language Club, F. H. A. Glee Club FRANCES JONES “Frannie” You may have to live in a crowd but you don’t have to live like it. F, H. A., Reporter Fi T. A., Beta Club Dramatic Club, Chemistry Club NANCY LEE JOSEPH “Shortie” A reputation for good judgment, fair dealing, truth and rectitude is itself a fortune. V. Pres. F. H. A. 1947-8, Pres. F, H. A. 1948-9 Feature Editor THE Hornet’s Nest Varsity Basketball 1947-8 sy 1 IN IDLO) gt IS BETTY JANE KELSEY “Bets” Leave her to get along; She knows how. Science Club, Language Club, Band LEWIS LOWERY “Lewis” The end must justify the means. MARY RUTH MACE “Mac” Moderate in everything she does. Science Club, Language Club JOAN LEIGH MACKEY “Joe” A light heart lives long. County V. Pres. F. H. A. 1947, Science Club Pep Club, Cheerleader LOUISE VIRGINIA MASSEY Kip Life is a long lesson in humility. Glee Club, Band, Student Council 1947-8 CHARLES McCAULEY “Charlie” Consider the postage stamp Always sticking around, DALE ALDEN McCAULEY Dalen As true as the needle to a compass. ID), deh, Laie: ROBERT EUGENE McCUNE “Bobby” The best of all medicine is rest. F. F. A., Safety Club, Homeroom Pres. 1948-49 COLLIS TAYLOR MEEKS “Jackie” The true art of memory is the art of attention. Band, Orchestra HAZEL PAULINE MEEKS “Teeny” Good natured and dependable. Typing Editor THe Hornet’s NEst Science Club DENG Onnas GARLAND MELTON “Garland” Neat not gaudy. D. E. Club DAVID CLYDE MEYERHOEFFER “David” Things don’t turn up in this world until some- body turns them up. Student Council, Pres. Senior Class 1949 Safety Club, Pres. F, F. A. GERALDINE ANN MILLER “Jerry” Thee mildest manner, the gayest heart. Assist. Art Editor THe Horner’s NEst KATHERINE LEE MILLER Sei Our deeds follow us and what we have been makes us what we are. Assist. Art Editor THE Hornet’s NEST GANELLE LORRAINE MOORE “Monk” We never live; we are always in the expectation of living. F. H. A., Glee Club POLLY ANNA MOORE “P. Moore” A true and happy comrade. Varsity Basketball 1947-8, F. H. A. DAVID MONROE pilD avicdn Great objects form great minds. RUBY MONROE “Ruby” I wear not my dagger in my mouth. Chemistry Club, Science Club GAYNOR MORAN “Gaynor” She has always a cheerful face, 1B), de, (Catne’ ARLENE SHIRLEY NUCKOLES “Arlene” ’Tis well to be merry and wise. Dramatics Club, Glee Club, Language Club Assist. Editor The Wilson Echo Seo Nel Oakes HAZEL VIRGINIA NUCKOLES Srazele Sweet as the primrose that peeped beneath the storm. hie ies PHYLLIS LUCILLE NUCKOLES SIENA? A graceful and pleasing figure is a perpetual letter of recommendation. GleerCigh, Be. bE. A: EILEEN MARIE O’BRIEN “Eileen” Precious things come in small packages. Language Club. KATHLEEN M. O’BRIEN “Katie” Whether it is Katie or whether it isn’t— That is the question. Language Club MARILEE YVONNE PAGE “Page” Beauty of style and grace and good rhythm depend on simplicity. Chemistry Club, Pres, French Club 1947-8 Language Club, Glee Club PEGGY LEE PAINTER “Peggy Lee” She hath always a cheerful face; An excellent thing in this world. Glee Club JEAN PARRISH “Jeanie” Our best thoughts come from others. F. H. A., Glee Club, Varsity Basketball KATHRYN MAE PATTERSON “Kathryn” Good-natured and dependable. Glee Club, Dramatics Club, F. T. A. SHIRLEY MAE PATTERSON “Shirley” Climb tho’ the rocks be rugged. lel, leak Ne FREDA GAY PAYNTER “Cheeta Gay” There’s so much wit and mirth and fun about her— There’s no living with her or without her. Picture Editor THe Hornet’s Nest Student Council, Beta Club, F. H. A, Social Editor Iilson Echo V. Pres. Senior Class 1948-9 Basketball Manager 1948-9, Sec. Pep Club SEN eOshens WILLIAM ALLYN PHILLIPS “Willie” He will do what he says he will do. Science Club, Dramatics Club, Sports Editor Hilson Echo, Varsity Football 1948 MARGARET LOUISE PLECKER “Margaret” For my heart is true as steel. Glee Club, F. H. A. BETTY LOU PRICE “Shorty” Win hearts and you have all men’s hearts and purses. Band, Glee Club, D. E. Club VIVIAN LEA QUICK “Quickie” Leave silence to saints; I am but human. Glee Club, Band, Language Club CHESTER RANKIN “Check” Such a friend we like to have, Happy, good-natured and never dull. HENRY STAHLI REDARD pons What we learn with pleasure we never forget. BETTY JANE REED “Betty” She has a kind word for everyone, Language Club RUTH ELLEN REED “Rufus” People say that life is the thing but I prefer reading. Latin Club, Language Club, Beta Club Dramatics Club, Chemistry Club, Glee Club MARIAN CAMPBELL REESE “Red” Without labor nothing prospers. Science Club, Language Club BONNIE JEAN REEVES “Jeanie” Quiet, reserved dependent and demure A friend of whom you're always sure. Glee Club S15 MEO) 1 CHARLES A. REXRODE “Charlie” Everything is handsome about him. Pres) Dak. Club GEORGIE JUANITA ROADCAP “Georgie” A smile is a whisper of a laugh. 18, Wal, Ne We lees, ID), 18, (his ISABELLE ROBERTSON “Tsabelle” Eat, drink and be merry for tomorrow we diet. MARY ELIZABETH ROBERTSON “Mary” The kind refresher of the summer heats. D. E. Club, Glee Club THOMAS WINFRED ROBERTSON “Winnie” Lazy, s'ow and unconcerned He went to class and sometimes learned. WALTER ROBERTSON “Walt? I never found the companion that was as companionable as solitude. THERON RICE ROLSTON BD OGH Thou hast been a generous giver. Band, Language Club, Glee Club GLENN ROPER “Glenn” Be useful and be happy. MARIETTA FRANCES ROSS “Little John” Live this day as if it were the last. F. H. A., Glee Club DOROTHY LEE ROWE “Dot’’ The best part of beauty is that which no picture can express. Science Club, Language Club ata NGL eran ALMA ONEA SERRETT SAAN All the world loves a lover. 3eta Club, Glee Club RUSSELL M. SHANK, JR. “Russ” What satisfies others satisfies me. Science Club, Safety Club Assist. Typing Editor THe Hornet’s Nest V. Pres. Homeroom 1948-9 MARY JOSEPHINE SHILLING AA ose Study is her recreation. Literary Editor THe Hornet’s Nest, Beta+Club F. H. A., Language Club, Homeroom Pres. 1947-8 CHARLES SHOMO “Charlie” The fact is, nothing comes; at least nothing good; all has to be fetched. Chemistry Club, F. F.A. FRED L. SHUEY eR redvLe- Who loved only one and stuck to her. Senior Class Treasurer, Safety Club, Glee Club Be Fe Aa RAYMOND SHULL Se Gti tla Either praise me or oppose me, for I can’t stand to be overlooked. Glee Club, Science Club, Varsity Football Varsity Basketball BLANCHE MAXINE SMALLWOOD “Blanche” The heart has reasons that reason does not understand. Glee Club, Dramatics Club, F, H. A. MILDRED MAE SMITH “Smitty” The more honesty a man has, the less he affects the air of a saint. ANNA LORENE SNIDER “Annie” Why worry? Things are bound to happen anyway. Asst. Sport Editor THe Hornet’s NEsT Sec. F. H. A., Student Sponsor Jr. Red Cross, Varsity Basketball ANNA MARGARET SNYDER “Margaret” Care to our coffin adds a nail no doubt; And every grin so merry draws one out. DE. Club SLE INE IL OLS NANCY ELEANOR SPECK “Speck” A mind of cleverness and wit. Beta Club, Dramatics Club Reporter Chemistry Club, Pres. Latin Club Co-Pres. Language Club, Glee Club LOLA REBECCA SPITZER “Becky” The world’s no better if we worry— Life’s no longer if we hurry. Editor THE Hornet’s Nest Pres. Chemistry Club ’47-’48, Cheerleader Pep Club, Language Club, Beta Club lineasso) GC.wA. 1948-49 Sec) Dista 5 S.C. A. RICHARD SWINK ADI KY Weariness comes from hard study— Why should I be weary? Dramatics Club, Science Club, Band OTIS TROXELL BOUuSe Sober but not serious; Quiet but not idle. Bus. Mer. Wilson Echo RUBY MAE VIA “Mazie” Principle is a passion for truth and right. Glee Club CLARA LETITIA VIEL cali Slade Ever in smiles, never dreary. Glee Club, Band, Pep Club, F. H. A., Cheerleader Science Club, Dramatic Club WALTER ADDISON WHITE Sokeeter: It is much better to have your goal in your heart than in your hand. Glee Club, Band CLAUDE WHITESIDE “Wihitey” Politeness is good nature regulated by good sense. Chemistry Club, Varsity Basketball CONRAD LEONARD WILLIS “Willis” Life is a game that must be played. Pres. Chemistry Club 1948-9, Glee Club Dramatics Club BETTY LOU WINE “Betsy” Character development is the great if not the sole aim of education. Sec. Beta Club 1948-9, Sec. Homeroom 1948-9 Asst. Typing Editor THe Hornet’s Nest Peele ee LiaeAe ss ®ratmaticss.©lup Sy de ANE UR OD ES WILLIAM OSCAR WISE, JR. “Billy” The world belongs to the energetic and not to me. Language Club, Science Club, Chemistry Club Varsity Football KENNY THOMAS WISEMAN “Kenny” The strength of mind is exercise not resting. GRACIE LOUISE WOOD “Gracie” She is small, she is wise; She’s a corker for her size. Safety Club, Glee Club, D. E. Club MARION LUCILLE WRIGHT “Marion” Here’s a girl with a heart and a smile That makes the bubble of life worth while. Reporter Chemistry Club, Student Council 1947-8 Pep Club, F. H. A., Spanish Club Dramatics Club SALLY ZIMMERMAN eSallya Principles, like troops of the line, are undisturbed and stand fast. B ETTY BROWN Post Graduate JOHN EDWIN FURR Post Graduate ARLENE FERNE HALTERMAN Post Graduate DORIS LEE GORDON Post Graduate JEAN ANN GROVE Post Graduate GLENN LEWIS SENSABAUGH Post Graduate JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY Juniors, Can you believe it? It seems only yesterday that we were Freshmen scurrying to and from classes. At the end of our Freshman year it was definite that we were going to start at Wilson, although the name had not been acquired at the time. As Sophomores we had to get adjusted all over again because things were run a little differently at Wilson. During our Sophomore year we had wonderful assemblies and several parties which were thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. Now we have finally attained that much desired goal. So far this year we have had excellent assemblies. elected; at our second we had group singing, at our third we had a most inspiring talk by Dr. Maria Leonard; and at our Christmas assembly we had carols by the Glee Club At our first one our officers were and slides on “Christmas Blessings”. Our: first party was held on December second. With graduation in the offing we are looking forward to a successful Senior year. g s g It was a galavattain tor all: JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS i : | $ President Don Chafin Secretary Preston Arehart Vice-President Melvin Fitzgerald Treasurer Jean Hodge Charles Acree Jackie Arehart Maxine Bailey Harry Beard Jack Blacka CLASS OF 1949-1950 Derothy Adams Jimmy Arehart Tommy Bartley Ruby Benson Rosalie Blacka Betty Alford Preston Arehart Sidney Bayzerea Ruth Benson Beverley Bolling Mary Jane Ashby Virginia Arehart Ray Beach Nancy Berry Betty Botkin Vaughn Ashby John Beard Esther Beard Francis Bishop Fleeta Bowers James Brown Ray Campbell Anna Lee Clark Junior Critzer Bobby Darrah CLASS OF 1949-1950 Leonard Brydge Phyllis Cannon Helen Clayton Francis Crowe Bessie Daughtery Vernon Buchan Herrick Caroll Charles Coiner Martha Crute Claudine Davis Phyllis Burford Don Chafin 3etty Cook Spencer Crute Helen Davis Jen Caldwell Joyce Chandler Billy Conyers Calvin Dameron Louise Davis | Gan iia Doris Dedrick Barbara Engleman Marvin Davis -atrick Dudley Bessie Fisher Willard Fitzgerald Gene Garber CLASS OF 1949-1950 Lester Fisher Clarence Fletcher John Garber Ellen Dixon Fondalee Eubank 3etty Fitzgerald Mae Foster Henry Gibson Lois Driver Virginia Eustler Hazel Fitzgeral Winton Funk Elwood Gilbert James Drumheller Margaret Estes Melvin Fitzgerald Joseph Furr Bobby Green CLASS OF 1949-1950 Jane Grim Caroll Grove Betty Guffey Betty Gulley Betty Hammer Earl Hammer Nancy Sue Hardy Evelyn Harlow Betty Lou Harner Dorothy Harman Joan Harner Bobby Harper Shirley Harper Coleman Harris Joseph Harris Kathleen Harris John Harvey John Hensley Betty Lou Hevener John Higgs Norma Hite Reid Hite Jean Hodge Page Holloway Eugene Howell CLASS OF 1949-1950 Charles Huff Owen Hofman Hansford Humphries Kitty Humphreys Betty Lou Keith silly Kelsey Clarence Kirby Wanda Kirby Margil Lam Harold Landes Bobby Hughes Melvin Humphreys Harvey Kelsey Paul Kirtz Billy Leach 3eryl Humphreys Billy Hunt Margaret Kennedy Nancy Kiser Anna Jane Link Jilly Humphreys Dolores Jenkins Joann Kiracofe Patsy Koontz Ellen Link Buddy Livick Betty Lou Ludwick Carl Martin Sylvia Meeks Ernest Miller CLASS OF 1949-1950 Nancy Lockridge John Mader Dorothy Martin Mildred Meyerhoeffer Marshall Miller Betty Lou Lotts Betty Marks Grady Martin r Loretta Michael Betty Montgomery Wilbur Lovegrove Charles Marks Anna Lee Mays Betty Miller Larry Monroe Nada Lowry + Virginia Marshall Madeline Me eks Donald Miller Gladys Moomau Peggy Moore Charles Nelson Claudine Painter John Pilson Lewis Rusmiselle CLASS OF 1949-1950 Ethel Moore Nathalie Nuckoles David Painter John Pirkey Jetty Roberts Melvin Morris Elizabeth Nutty Mickey Parrish Mary Plummer Dorothy Roberts Ralph Moses Lola Orebaugh Phyllis Perry 3uddy Ramsey Mary Rogers Donald McLear Raymond Page Mary Alice Phillips Helen Reeves Ruby Ruebush CLASS OF 1949-1950 Lewis Rusmuselle Leona Rusmiselle Margaret Shaner Jackie Sheets Jo Ann Sheffer Nellie Sheffer Catherine Shifflet Cora Lee Shoulder Mary Bell Simantel Janet Sipe Charlotte Smith Mildred Smith Ruby Smith Wilma Smith Franklin Spitler Jean Sprouse Jane Staples Cornelis Thomas Kenneth Townsend Ruth Van Fossen Juanita Varner Paul Via Jayne Viel Kuth Wade Mary Warren CLASS OF 1949-1950 Frances Weaver Kathleen Weaver Jenny Wenger Carl Wilkerson Frank Wilkerson Eileen Willet Peggy Williams Anna Lee Williams Bill Wilson Sylvia Wine Jetty Wiseman Lynwood Wiseman SENIORS WHEN THEY 1. Peggy Painter, 2. Betty Custard 3. Elieen Katy O’Brien 4. Ernest Hughes 5. Nancy Speck 6. Mar- garet Plecker 7. Peggy Harris 8. June Hall 9. Char- lotte Hanger 10. Evelyn Brunbaugh 11. Mary Ruth Mace 12. Charles Harris 13. Jean Parris 14. Marietta Ross 15. Ruby Via 16. Billy Wise 17. Nancy Joseph 18. Bob, Betty Rudy Hull 19. Clara Ann Forsyth 20. Betty Ann Comner 21. Richard Swink 22. Juanita Davis 23. Bonnie Craft 24. Billy Phillips 25. Len, Bill Ken Fainter 26. Frances Jones 27. Barbara Crosby 28. Jackie Meeks 29. Freda Gay Paynter 30. Mary Jo Shilling 31. Vivian Arndt 32. Dot Rowe 33. Katherine Miller 34. Wanda Bailey 35. Betty Reed 36, Anna Snider 37, Alma Serrett 38, Yvonne Page WERE BABIES 39. Bobby Cline 40. Ganelle Moore 41, Mary Louise Cohorn 42. Charles Hall 43. Frieda Corbett 44. Charles Rexrode 45. Grace Baber 46. Russell Shank 47. Josephine Calhoun 48. Ward Hulvey 49. Edith Glenn 50. Eugene Grove 51. Hazel Meeks 52. Claude Whiteside 53. Becky Spitzer 54. Charlene Diehl 55. Ramon Huntley 56. Sammy Batton 57. John Hender- son 58. Vivian Baker 59. Betty Lou Wine 60. Quen- tin Cline 61. Louise Massie 62. Shirley Patterson 63. Marian Reeves 64, Margaret Snyder 65. James Are- hart 66. Gloria Johnson 67. Norma J. Houft 68. Conrad Willis, Barbara, Wilda Brydge 69. Robert Harris 70, Joan Mackey 71, “Dot” Harris 72. John Clatterbaugh SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS Ada Ann Blackwell, President; Henderson Hevener, Treasurer; Teddy McCray, Vice- President; Joe Harmon, Reporter; Patsy Wampler, Secretary. SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY Back again for a bigger and better year, are the sophomores of Wilson Memorial High School. Not quite as green as we were as freshman, we soon settled into our old routine. Besides meeting new faces there were also many old ones to welcome us. The whole school has been greatly enthused over athletics and Pep Rally’s this year in which the sophomore class was well represented and many of us have participated. We are all very proud of you, sophomores. Not only have we been active in athletics but also in clubs and organizations such as the Annual Staff and Student Council. Some of us are officers in these organizations. Returning to the old faithful, the social center, the sophomores held their first assembly on September 15, to elect their year’s officers. Along with all the hard work of starting off another year, we have had much pleasure. On December 3; seventy-five sophomores gathered for a dance and party. All through the year, we have attended the social get-to-gethers in the school and have had a wonderful time. Our one aim is to graduate from Wilson Memorial, the school of advantages and opportunities. SOPHS Johnny Agner Phyllis Allison Willie Almarode Sara Frances Ambler Gay Arehart Wallace Arehart William Argenbright Doris Baber Eugene Baber Joan Back Ola Mae Bales Henry Barker Betty Batton Jerdena Beahm Grace Bedall Margaret Berry Ada Ann Blackwell Thelma Blackwell Clyde Blosser Mary Bell Bolser Sylvia Bosserman Avanelle Botkin Lois Bowman Betty Boyers Elwood Brydge Andred Brookman Joyce Brown Jean Brownlee Charles Bryant Bobby Bulle Tommy Burford Lewis Burns Lewis Cale Betty Jane Campbell Davis Campbell SOPHS Frank Campbell John Campbell Warren Cane Edward Carter Lucille Cash Glenn Clark 3obby Cline Paul Cline Ruth Cline Doris Clinedinst Janet Coffey James Cohron Leonard Coiner Bonnie Conner Clyde Conner Finley Conner Edith Cook George Cook Janis Cook Peggy Cook Donald Cole Gloria Coleman James Collins Charlene Coursey Peggy Craig Kay Crute Henry Curd Harold Curry Jimmie Custard Mildred Daughtery Betty Davis Carthon Davis Evelyn Davis Helen Davis Charlotte Desper SOPHS Joan Desper Margaret De Jarnette Eugene Diehl Fay Dixon Ruby Jane Dodd John Dowel Helen Doyle Joan Doyle Bertie Drumheller Shirley Dunaway Marcella Eubank Ruby Eutsler Bill Fainter Ken Fainter Douglas Fitzgerald Earnest Fitzgerald Freda Fitzgerald Lottie Fitzgerald Shirley Fitzgerald Russell Flesher Harold Forbus Franklin Fcster Erskine Fravel Glenn Fulwider Francis Funk Billy Furr Mary Gabbert Pat Garber Audrey Garrett Nancy Gilliam 3eulah Gilmer George Gilmer Robert Glover Billy Graham Marie Grant SOPHS Donia Grove Frankie Gum Robert Hall Francis Halterman Iris Hamilton Margaret Hanger Harold Harlow Joe Harmon Mary Ann Harmon John Harper Norma Harper Ann Harris George Harris Hannah Harris Carey Harvey James Hayes Raymond Hayes Betty Henderson Dolly Herron Henderson Hevener Eloise Hewitt James Hewitt Marain Hewitt Edith Higgs Harvey Hite Cleta May Howdyshell Ella Howdyshell Glenn Hoy Aline Hudlow John Huffer Rudy Hull Jo Annis Humbert Betty Jane Jackson Mary Johnson Betty Kelley SOPHS Virginia Kelley Charlsie Kerby Mac Kester Jean Kowal Joan Kowal Gene Lambert Julian Landram Margaret Laing Madeline Lanning Lucille Lawhorne Josephine Lesley Betty Lou Link John Losh Rodger Losh Peggy Lloyd Hunter Mabry Tommy Mace Audrey Maddox Ellen Morrison Phyllis Marshall Ann Masincupp Carmelita McLear Ellen McCormick Archie McCray Teddy McCray Betty Lou McCune - Mary Meadows Emily Meeks Betty Michael Alice Jean Miller Coleen Miller Martha Miller Shirley Miller Wayne Moore Betty Morris SOPHS Harold Morris Jo Ann Morris Dorothy Mullenax Catherine Nuckoles John Nuckoles Peggy O’Baugh Anne O’Brien Constance O’Brien Genevieve Painter Grace Painter Jean Painter Lucille Painter Phyllis Painter Joe Palmer Sherewood Pannell Danny Parrish Guy Patterson Harry Patterson Jo Ann Patterson Margaret Patterson Lester Pence Ellen Persinger Roy Pilson Graham Pitsenberger Homer Plecker Sarah Price Charles Quick Lew Ramsey Mary Ellen Rankin Frank Reese David Reeves Melvin Rexrode Mack Reynolds Ruby Riley silly Robertson SOPHS R Margaret Tyree Melvin Twitchell Harry Robertson Marion Robertson Peggy Ross Hazel Rudin Guy Rowzie Maxine Ruckman Betty Sanger Ann Shickel Gladys Shipe Frances Shipe Donald Shirley Norine Shuey Antha Mae Simmons Billy Simmons Richard Simmons Anna Sipe Charles Smallwood Mervin Smallwood Edgar Smith Gene Snow Arthur Snyder Joan Spitler Jean Staples Jetty Stover Louis Strickler Bobby Sweet Erman Sweet James Swisher Mary Snyder Treva Snyder Leroy Thomas Gene Thurber Betty Townsend SOPHS Louise Via Harry Wagner Patsy Waite Patsy Wampler William Warren Audrey Weaver James Weaver Hazel White Clifton Williams Winfred Wingfield Marvin Wiseman Tommy Womble Odell Wood Ruth Wood Phyllis Wright FRESHMAN CLASS OFFFICERS Marvin Dickerson, President; Joseph Whitesell, Vice-President; Charles Coffman, Treasurer; Edith McCray, Secretary FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY On September 8, 302 bewildered students from Beverley Manor, Stuarts Draft, New Hope, Greenville and Crimora started their new life at Wilson Memorial High School as Freshmen. We were all shy and scared the first day, but Mr. McChesney, the faculty and upper classmen soon made us feel at home. It didn’t seem possible that all 302 of us could be crowded into nine Freshmen home- rooms, but finally our teachers had us settled and on the road to higher knowledge. We were very proud to find that we had some very outstanding sportsmen such as Sara Clatterbaugh, guard and Betty Jo Conyers, forward, both on the Varsity basketball team. Also on the Varsity Football team were Buddy Gruver, Donald Perry and Mac Wilson. On December 16 we Freshmen had a good chance to become acquainted with each other at our Christmas party held in the Social Center. This party was a big success with all Freshmen teachers, many parents and other faculty members present. We think, though, that our spring social was an even greater success. We the Freshmen of 1948-49 wish to thank our faculty for this most enjoyable year and we all hope to be at Wilson Memorial next year. FROSH Paul Almarode Pauline Almarode Hilda Alexander John Ambler Peggy Anderson Mary Arehart Frankie Almarode Gary Armentrout Elsie Armstrong Betty Ann Arthur Jane Arnold Carolyn Ashby Lois Baber Mason Barr Kathleen Bowers Shirley Bartley Patsy Bashlor James Beach John Beard Dale Beaty Lee Beckner Mary Lee Bell Nora Lee Benson Sara Ellen Blackwell Sylvia Blosser Ray Bosserman Jackie Bowers Margie Bradley Melvin Bradley Rose Marie Bradley Elizabeth Bryant Iris Brookman Donald Brown Evelyn Brumbaugh Constance Bryan FROSH Peggy Burford Harry Burns Ruby Burns Lawrence Byers Faye Lee Campbell Harry Campbell Janice Campbell Jewell Campbell Peggy Campbell Shirley Campbell James Carey Doris Cash Peggy Cason Phil Chafin Mary Ellen Chaney Bobby Childress Buddy Clark Juanita Clark Pauline Clark Madeline Clatterbaugh Sara Frances Clatterbaugh Billy Clem Harry Cobb Hazel Coffey Lois Coffey Reba Coffey Wilson Coffey Peggy Coiner Betty Jo Conyers Betty Cook Lucy Cook Thomas Cook 3etty Lou Corbin Mary Jane Cox Freda Coyner FROSH Hunter Critzer Anna Lee Crummett Carol Davis Betty Deaver Nancy De Jarnette Earl Desper Marvin Dickerson Linda Diehl Lynwood Drumheller Mildred Drumheller Claude Downs Betty Doyle Carl Doyle Virginia Dudley Edna Duff Everitt Dulin Virginia Eckard Peggy Ann Engleman Roscoe Epperley Clara Eutsler es une 42 Co Lucy Everitt 3etty Fawley Inez Farley Jack Fields Christine Fisher Alvin Fitgerald Gloria Fitzgerald Margie Fitzgerald Roy Fitzgerald Barbara Floyd Jenny Mae Forbes 3onnie Fravel Pat Frenger Kathryn Fretwell Marion Fry FROSH Robert Funk Bobby Garrett Lewis Gibson Charlotte Gilbert essie Gwin Walter Glenn Jack Graham Jimmie Grant Pauline Grant Willis Gregory Buddy Gruver Carlos Hale Jean Hall Margil Hall Howard Holloway Julian Halterman Anna Lee Hamilton Barbara Harlow Earl Harris Pauline Harris Joyce Hartman Bobby Hatter Mark Hayes Charlotte Helmick Ralph Helmick Pauline Hemp Grace Henderson Gwendolyn Hiner Stuart Hite Clarence Hoffman Betty Holbert Annabelle Hoover Mickey Hopkins Nancy Howdyshell Bobby Hoy FROSH Mary Lou Huff Christine Hulvey Doris Humphries Loraine Humphries Shirley Hunter Kathryn Huntley Lewis Ingram Jackie Johnson Peggy Jones Paul Joseph Charles Kauffman Julian Keith James Kelley Lois Kennedy Glenna Kesterson Opal Kincaid Emmett Kirby John Kiser Peggy Kite Carroll Knighting Don Knott Joyce Knott Jean Lafferty Lewis Landes Margaret Laing Frances Louise _ Lawhorne Junior Lilley Connie Livesay Louise Lloyd Balernia Losh Billy Lovelace Philip Lowe Edna Mae Lucas Buddy Ludwick Larry Lyons FROSH Patsy Lyons Joyce Mackey Kitty Marcus John Marks Robert Marshall Harold Massie Lawrence Massie James Massey Francis Mawyer Mack Mays Earl McCray Edith McCray Christine McKay Carl Lee Meadows John Meek Nancy Mantiply June Meyerhoeffer 3obby Miller Jane Miller Dolly Mock Charles Moran Franklin Moomau Carey Morris Loretta Morris Mary Jane Morris Bobby Nichols Billy Noble Joyce Noble Raymond Nuckoles Carol O’Baugh Nancy Pack Douglas Painter Henry Painter Minnie Patterson Ray Ponton FROSH Jimmy Pence Donald Perry Catherine Petry Wilma Phillips Hubert Puckett Treva Randolph Bessie Rankin Isabel Redard Mary Alice Rexrode Joyce Reynolds James Riffo Ernest Riley Peachy Riley Garnett Roadcap Ina Mae Rohr Dot Robinson Betty Ross David Ruebush Sonny Samples Richard Shields Franklin Shilling Joyce Shiffle‘te Joe Shomo Shirley Showalter Billy Shuey bare a i Ry. Mildred Shull Violet Shull Judy Shoemaker Bobby Simmons Leonard Sipe Kathryn Simmons Joyce Shigh Peggy Smiley Albert Smith Charles Smith mr sy Sad Garr] FROSH Dorothy Smith Joann Smith Mary Ann Smith Edward Snow Kathryn Snyder hm) Pete Spitzer Joan Sprouse Martha Stanley Connie Stivers Buddy Stone Shirley Supple Billy Surrett Darrell Sutton Glenn Sweet Marie Sweet Harry Swortzel Helen Taylor Clarence Tinsley Ann Thacker Raydell Thomas Bobby Thompson Billy Thurber Wallace Van Fossen George Varner Sarah Frances Varner Thomas Varner Curtis Via Virginia Wade ' Shirley Watkins 30bby Benson Betty Lou Weatherholtz Jo Ann Wells Gertrude “Wilkerson Mary Williams Mac Wilson FROSH Vallie Wilson Joseph Wimer Tommy Wimer Bill Wine Carroll Wine Naomi Wiseman Virginia Wiseman Eugene Whitesell Joe Whitesell Virginia Womble Hiram Wood Yvonne Wood Betty Wright Eleanor Wright Suzanne Young Jackie Zimbro Virginia Zimbro Elwood Zimmerman Mabel Dutton —— SZ LS Morr gs == WILSON MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL OFFICE The office with its busy secretary, adequate files, ringing telephone, and huge clock is the hub of the wheel of life at Wilson. Whether you happen to be a stranger seeking directions, a troubled student needing sympathetic understanding and worthy advice, or an unfortunate little girl who has lost her billfold somewhere on this vast compound, you inevitably turn to the office in your time of need. ven people other than our students and their families, and the faculty, bene- fit from the information they obtain at our high school office. Employers call seeking references for students. These can be readily supplied, as the individual —cumulative records filed there give an accurate account of the student character, ability, and program. All the money collected by clubs is kept in the office. Miss Vivian Zimbro, the secretary, has charge of all of it and keeps records of all ; that is made and spent. As you can imagine, this is an important job, but Miss Zimbro is cap- able of doing it and is always ready to furnish a club treasurer with any information he needs to know. She is also accommodating when a student wishes to recover a lost item. If you have suf- fered this misfortune, you probably have seen her search through a desk drawer filled with unidenti- fied bill-folds, key-chains, pearls, fountain pens and even lead pencils, for the object you are seek- ing. The private offices are occupied by Mr. Me- Chesney, the principal, and Mr. De Haven, as- sistant principal. There is also a waiting room, separated from the main office by French doors, and a conference office. All the teachers are grateful for the mimeo- graph machine found in the first room on the left as you enter from C corridor. I might add that the students also, share their gratitude, for this little machine has saved them countless pages of written work on tests and other work. This second year of Wilson’s existence some- thing new has been added—the new communica- tion system, which makes it possible for some- one at the office to contact any classroom, and for someone in the classroom to answer. Although it was extremely expensive and complicated, it is definitely another big step toward making Wil- son Memorial an even better high school. In short, a school without an office would, be no school at all. Therefore, let us take this opportunity to say: from all of us, the students of Wilson Memorial, to all of you, Mr. Mc- Chesney, Mr. De Haven, Miss Zimbro, and all the students who help out in the office during the day, thank-you for the splendid job you have done, making Wilson Memorial run smoothly. MISS VIVIAN ZIMBRO AETIVITIES Betky, opitzettes ics uaa cement th Editor Katherine’ Millers. .4, eens Assist. Won’ Chatinerwaes...s eee ee Assist. Editor Janet’ Sipe scernnttk. te teeo e tee Assist. Aida nn Bilackwellieeeaesire: Assist. Editor Maron. Pretwellv, anno, nee Sports Editor Firedame@orbette meiner ten Business Manager Gbeakahie INNAGiCgs oo ucesbA h Oommen a Assist. Tommy Bartley ....Assist. Business Mor. Anna® Snider vice ten aoe ete eee Assist Rabon? MaWeehnolKe 5 ouedoune bobo 0 bos Secre ary Kreda Gay) Payntenmeee see Picture Editor Matra netancl ait cree ee eee Club Editor Mary riciser st 22 yeaa te on tetaee Assist. Kony” Walehomole coageabauedbucnowao’ Assist. Rosalcew: blacka marines tere eerie Assist. Phil RGha hin see ee ee eee ree Assist. INAni Gye OSeDaneeee tree Feature Editor Mary Jo Shilling ......... Literary Editor J ean Od ge tates. ate etre eae neve Assist. Granvewaren Pie Eran Shit ll cane eres ee a Assist. Aran Pee Se ay ate att eee pee aie ElazeleViceks ae eer rier Typing Editor Mary Alice Phillips ..............44 Assist. Betty Lou, Wine o's; mes Assist. DottHarristee eure sea Se drt Editor Russell Shanlkwiecss. a) sect ein creer 2 Assist. Che Ftornet’s Nest Staff We, of the annual staff, feel that we’ve had a successful year. Our one purpose was to make the 49 HORNETS NEST even better than the previous one. It isn’t an easy job by any means, as you probably know, if you happen to hear us grumble a bit when it seems impossible to get it off to the press on time, but all of us enjoyed it. Our advertisers were particularly kind to us this year ; therefore soliciting ads was a real pleasure. We were able to get off to an early start this year because the staff was organized last spring, with the exception of two positions left vacant for incom- ing Freshmen. Editors positions are held again this year by Seniors as they were last year, and all editors were last years’ assistants. Therefore most of our staff has had at least one year’s experience. We hope that you will enjoy this issue of THE HORNET’S NEST. We wish to thank both students and faculty members for their cooperation because without it, together with the faithful work of our staff and the assistance and leadership of our sponsor Mrs, Sublette, the publication of this book would have been impossible, Che Wikon Echo Staff The Journalism Class, a newly organized group, was given the responsibility of editing the school newspaper. Of the thirty students who signed up for the class, only twenty-four quali- fied because of the ruling that students be approved by former English teachers. At our first meeting we began the immediate job of selecting the members of the staff. This was done with great care and consideration keeping in mind the abilities and qualifications of each individual. Next on our list of problems was selecting a name for the paper. Possibili- ties were submitted by staff members and then narrowed down to three. These three names were voted on by the student body at large and “THE WILSON ECHO” won by a large vote. Our first issue, after some delay, was received by the students with ap- proval. However the staff realized that the paper was far from perfect and the aim of the group has been to make each issue better than the one before. We had hoped that during the second semester we would be able to pub- lish two papers a month but because of the lack of experience and time the plan of publishing one paper a month was carried on as it was the first semester. We owe much of the success to Mrs. Sublette, our faculty adviser, and to Schmid’s Printing Company who have both been most patient and helpful dur- ing this learning period. MMmkesae IalAlierineit oooogonancoadoe Editor Prieda Cosbetteer usvas-: Editorial Editor INTL ETIGH IN TICKOLES senna teeter Assist, Editor Ineiblony, ING SI. 3 ceoccsanneauades Assist. Oise eroxel We ween ence Business Moar. laylike 1Pdnmtlbios 5a55050caaence Sports Editor Ines IBIS 5 a6 moins our Assist. Bus. Mgr. Helin? ISIBVNaTMP sc oooecccaueacenae Assist. Marvin Fretwell ...... Circulation Mgr. Paces | JONES, tes vec Literary Editor Jon eeiaiterDaueh mec. mateo Assist. M arvihast Crutesbocy act eae aie: Assist. PredasGay, Paynter a5 a6. Social Editor Willis Brumbaugh...) a. Feature Editor IBYigigt? TER OIER toy ke 1g Ae eee ie tee Assist, lineal, SN. oho Sana eoeloneae News Editor Dyer Wsleweeis os cose Art Make Up Editor BéssiesWaurhertyorsrs fon ecient n Assist. HEAMUI NOV Cala otideat. = ahi cas weins ve Sat Assist, Beverley aDoO uti in core asta 5 sels xe Assist. INionaay- Iae Wilewale 3 kao bosuauenesee Assist. WkaKahiteral SShaahyilal 6 4.5.5 50 choco eoombo nore Assist. High School Student Couucil The first meeting of the Wilson Memorial S. C. A. was held in October. Purpose of this meeting was to elect new officers to serve for 1948-49. Officers elected were as follows: Buddy Furr, President ; Don Chafin, lst Vice President ; Melvin Fitzgerald, 2nd Vice President; Teddy McCray, Secretary; Rebecca spitzer, [reasitrer; Bob Mullin eporter, Members of the Wilson Memorial S. C. A. having the honor of attending the 25th annual S. C. A. convention held on Friday and Saturday November 5 and 6 at the John Marshall High School in Richmond, Va., were Rebecca Spitzer, Don Chafin, Teddy McCray, Margaret Hartman, Barbara Ann Crosby, and Freda Gay Paynter. Last year the S. C. A. drew up the Constitution for the Student Council. This was followed this year when the election was held. Some of the problems dis- cussed this year were: 1. The possibilities of having an honor system. 2. Better order in the halls when classes are changing. 3. Cheating, 4. Monitor and point system. Each Tuesday the Student Council meets to discuss problems which arise around school. These problems are brought to our attention by the student rep- resentatives or our faculty sponsors, Mr. McChesney, Mr. Swartz, Miss Meade, and Mrs. Hering. Nixed Glee Club For the students of Wilson Memorial High School, the Mixed Glee Club offers an opportunity for the development of musical talent in the realm of vocal work. Here, both boys and girls participate in group singing, which serves a means of socializing any group for the development of cooperation and school spirit, as well as developing musical talents and interests in the field of music. Che Girls’ Glee CHHub The girls at Wilson Memorial High School, who are interested 1n music find in this group, that they can express themselves in a musical way through the channel of singing. Not only is vocal training, itself, stressed, but a study of music appreciation is injected along with the voice study. Gi uture Thomemakers of (America Gla The Future Homemakers of America is an organization for high school girls dD dD enrolled in home economics. Membership in this organization is entirely voluntary. Our chapter, which is affliated with the county, state and national F. H. A. organizations is headed by the following officers: president, Nancy Joseph; vice-president, Laurada Keister; secretary, Anna Snider; treasurer, Sara Frances Ambler; reporter, Barbara Crosby; historian, Betty Wiseman. The purposes of our organization are: 1. To promote a growing appreciation of the joys and satisfactions of home- making. 2. To emphasize the importance of worthy home membership. 3. To encourage democracy in home and community life. 4. To work for good home and family life for all. 5. To promote international good will. 6. To foster the development of creative leadership in home and community life. 7. To provide wholesome individual and group recreation. S. To further interest in home economics. MOTTO Toward New Horizons FLOWER Red Rose Ge Gti Cara of America COLORS National Blue and Corn Gold MOTTO Learning to do Doing to learn Earning to live Living to serve OFFICERS Wavicd@eVlevenh Oe cime ene trnT Tee ery trac tLe tier thes htarauced coeds oc os he President eae Ove me Gent er Terie, fom a itn. GO ier |. dasa saa Palsis Ws a. of w os Vice-President le Graicalae la CaswiO | Came a neenr Ts i MPEP Ne TIA e ee ol seer ii eS t e Bare 2 Secretary Cee alate ealera e655 pucunes this cromn sac euchcosa c OS Ces Pie ee a a Treasurer BOF elem Ad ica re ew eoem enn oe a eee ee oe Wl) arava dha shoe eters cos decd nase m s equcts 2 neice Reporter evel nagon SRG ribet Se aca acter a hae Ak it el IRE gt oR I RR A a Sentinel NL, NCS AG aeisatil rhe cs Yin BIR hairy gedit ek cere mr oa ORD ORR, ERR a NE 4 dviser ROS pe LIT. Se nO Retien sy Mae cas de oe SE Rot a Re ee EE ns ce ease nhs Mee Adviser ee Ae ELA kh oe en oe eee pie eee ee WR EN Arawak ee Nl Adviser The Future Farmers of America exists today because of cooperative spirit and a desire on the part of farm boys, 14 to about 21 years of age, preparing for farming through vocational agriculture, to have a national organization of their own in which they may secure practical business experience, act as their own instructors, and enjoy the fellowship of one another. It is organized voca- tional education on a farm youth level. Improve agriculture, better local com- munities, a more satisfying farm home life, and more efficient farmer citizens are emerging as a result of the boys’ experiences. Che Lanquage Hub OFFICERS Mildred Meéyerhoefier fun.c4. se cles Oe ee ee eee nee ee Presiding Officer Nancy “Kiser ASs.cos al die Re ek aoe rete Cte area ole Teco a ocala ete cha ae ee Secretary Naticy: Specheni cc as siecccflet ne resbelte tke tr Groistomae tetas ohana be caval Scie etre mies Business Manager Mrs) ThéresatLutz) lsatinsteacher wa--41. oh ae re eee ae eee eer re Sponsor Miss Ann Wills’ “Spanish teach erat eicace acme ie ei ere eieint Renee aca tera Sponsor MreB: Go Heatwole. Brenctt teacheries. 14.042 see eich Ciel cnet eis eee een Sponsor Composed of boys and girls from the second year French, Latin and Spanish classes and those who have completed 2 years of any language, the Wilson Lan- guage Club has its round table meetings once every month. The programs each month are presented alternately by the French, Latin and Spanish classes which make up the club. The Language Club’s objective may be defined as an effort to unite the various interests and work of the three language classes. We hope to gain a clearer understanding of our own civilization and that of the peoples of other nationalities. Che High nO chetra The band is composed of 65 members. Of these, two classes are beginners while there are about 25 people in the advanced group. Every Monday and Wednesday the Activity Band mee‘s for practice. This group is composed of members of the classes plus those who take Band only as an activity. Tues- day and Thursday the orchestra, composed of 3 trumpe's, 2 saxes, 2 clarinets, 3 trombones, drums and piano, practice in the Band room. There are both beginning and advanced c'asses of Band music scheduled throughout the day. This year a new group, the string orcestra, has been fitted into the schedule and found to be very popular. Officers for the present year are: President, Charles Huff, Vice-President, Dorothy Roberts, Reporter, Arlene Halterman, and Sergeant at Arms, Wilbur Bedall, and Mr. James S. Farrow, Instructor. Mr. Farrow said that if the objective of the group to buy uniforms was reached this year he would take the Band to Winchester to participate in the Apple Blossom Festival. Science and Chemistry Hubs The Science and Chemistry Clubs, sponsored by Mrs. B. G. Heatwole, meet once a week and have a total membership of about 200. They are affiliated with the Science Clubs of America and the Va. Junior Academy of Science, and have received their membership cards and charters from these organizations. Officers of the Science Club are: Eugene Grove, President; Ann Masincupp, Vice President; Doris Baber, Secretary; and Margaret Berry, Treasurer. Officers of the Chemistry Club are: Presidents, Edwin Furr,, Conrad Willis ; Vice Presidents, Barbara Crosby, Ruby Heatwole; Secretaries, Vivian Baker, Yvonne Page; Treasurers, Newton Fitzgerald and Tommy Bartley. The Club meetings are devoted chiefly to business and planned programs, which have included lectures by guest speakers, movies and demonstrations. Individual projects being done include developing, printing, enlarging and toning of pictures, setting up of home dark rooms, the printing of Christmas cards in the dark room; the making of electric timers, printers and dryers ; making of electric motors; making of tadios; finger printing; collections for science hob- bies; atomic structure and electronics transfer diagrams; first aid; making of jet propelled midget racers; making of cosmetics; and the making of household waxes, cleaners and other products for use in the home. The Club last year won the E. C. L. Miller cash award presented by the Va. Academy of Science for the club having the most outstanding program of ac- tivities in the state of Va. With the award the Clubs have purchased a Federal 450 enlarger and an electric ventilator for the darkroom. The Club this year plans to enter exhibits at the Regional Open House for Science Clubs and to send delegates to the meetings of the Va. Junior Academy of Science. Che Safety Aub Each Thursday at staggered periods during the day the Safety Club, composed of bus drivers, meet with Mr. C. E. DeHaven in the conference room. Only boys who have been chosen and approved by Mr. Gilkerson, Mr, DeHaven, and the agriculture teachers are allowed to operate busses transporting studen:s to and from Wilson and these boys make up the greater number of the Safety Club members. The purpose of the meetings is to discuss policies of safe and efficient bus operation. Due to bad roads, light busses and great numbers of children to be transported our job as bus drivers carries wiih it a great deal of responsibility. Every effort is made to impress upon the mind of the driver his duty and responsibility. There are 21 busses transporting approximately nine hundred seventy-five students to and from points in the County as far as Swoope, Greenville, Sherando and Harriston. A written report is made each morning by the driver on the service and repairs re- quired fer his bus. This report is left in the bus and picked up by Mr. Kirby, our bus attendant at Wilson. Any service required which he cannot render is referred to the Augusta County Schools garage. This method of reporting service and repairs needed helps to keep our busses mechanically safe. In addition, it prevents the loss of school time for the bus driver. This year there was posted in each bus a list of the students who ride that particular bus. This is to prevent the overloading of certain busses. There is also a time schedule in each bus stating the time the bus arrives at each stop. This schedule is followed as closely as possible by the driver so the students will know what time to expect the bus. In addition to our duty as a bus driver, we have given our services in patrolling the grounds at the football and basketball games. Several of the Club members were on hand to do a splendid job of parking cars at the District G Teachers’ Meeting held at our school in the fall, The officers of the Club who were elected by the Club members are: CES CHE Mem atts ie Pa ys Ey pen Ae eR ww 0. Oe DERE 38% S ....Quentine Cline LRCERI EV CSUG CH LRN ee Ogee aR Cache Coen ap ee eee ion ake Dillet de coattails David Meyerhoeffer EL CRPCLOTY. ae sicjes ao raey Mais Lieto eb ep SO ONO Ot. AC OS DUA OA Hn ack arc emeiene Preston Arehart LETC TEMA” a bc Mend rd a 8 eRe TN Eee Ege OT IGE A ART Er ee eee Ben Caldwell ISRCENOY AUTO + ents hWnd OLAS OA Cee CORO Oa eo CLONING OT OS rac ee ee eee Fred Shuey Beta Club The Beta Club of Wilson Memorial High School was a continuation of last year’s club which met and reorganized, electing the following officers : President, Ruby Heatwole; Vice-president, Tommy Bartley; Secretary-Treasurer, Betty Lou Wine; First Reporter, Dot Harris; Second Reporter, Grady Martin. There are forty-five members this year and one post-graduate. Mrs. C. R. Lutz is sponsor and Mr. Joel Davis, co-sponsor. Membership is determined by high scholarship, good character, creditable achievement and commendable attitude. The purpose of the Beta Club in this high school is to develop a high type honorary scholastic organization which leads to the improvement of all other organizations in the school. It also encourages students to continue education beyond high school by giving aid in the financing of a college education of former Betas after high school graduation. Pap Club If you’re looking for the gang who keeps the school on it’s “toes”, don’t look further. Because here we are—The Pep Club of Wilson High. Since our main purpose is to develop better school spirit, our biggest improvement is toward that end. The sponsoring of Pep Rallies, which were something new to most of us, was really a big success. Now, just let anyone mention a Pep Rally and every body perks up his ears because he knows that “fun’s abrewin’.” While the Pep Rallies are big things, they aren’t by any means, all of our work! Betty Stover and her loyal ‘Poster Committee” can often be seen sticking up posters around the corridors. They make sure that everybody knows when and where our games are held. More of our projects this year are the School Store and “Lost and Found” depart- ment. Articles which are turned into the office are taken to the social center. and placed in the store. When you come to claim your lost article all you have to do 1s sign your name and presto!—the lost is found. And of course we have to mention that wonderful party that we give every year for our athletes. Wow! Is it fun! These are just a few of our many jobs—all done with just one idea in mind: To make our wonderful school, an even more wonderful and happy place for everybody. None of our work could be done without the excellent leadership of ‘Joe’ Mackey, our president, and the other officers. And Mrs. McCrary is right with us ready to shove a little bit when we get slowed down. ; With our cheerleaders yelling for all get out and everybody backing every good thing one hundred per cent, we're “all out” to work for our dear “green and white”! Guture ‘Ceachers of America MOTTO We strive with the power of our knowledge to learn, to teach, and serve others. COLORS Purple and White FLOWER Dogwood The Future Teachers’ Club has approximately twenty members. Mrs. Vir- ginia Layman and Miss Herley Poole are co-sponsors. The officers are: Lucy Grove, President; Betty Conyers, Vice-President; 3etty Custard, Secretary; Gwendolyn Hiner, Treasurer and Frances Jones, Re- porter. Our objectives for the year are: 1. Radio Program 2. Consider topics on Education Week through the Social Studies classes. 3. To become members of the National F. T. A. organizations 4. Get some college to sponsor a program and a queen of the F. T. A. to be chosen cm Actual classroom experience. Our main thought for the year is to arouse more interest in the teaching profession. High Saal Football Ceam 1940 Front Row: Billy Phillips, James Ambler, John Henderson, Bill Bedall, Dwight Bowles, Raymond Shull, Buddy Furr, Lloyd Humphreys, Bobby Hull, Tommy Campbell, Owen Hutchens, James Beahm and Billy Wise. Second Row: Mickey Parrish, Robert Darrah, Frankie Spitler, Jay Fletcher, Coleman Harris, Charles Acree, Everett Miller, Preston Arehart, Nickey Hammer, Billy Graham, Rudy Hull, Billy Kelsey. Third Row: Coach, Andy Nelson, Bobby Green, Ray Beach, Joe Harman, Harry Beard, Buddy Gruver, Henderson Hevener, Jimmy Weaver, Don Perry, Jimmy Pence, Mac Wilson, Jimmy Collins, and Lester Pence SCHEDULE We They oC Ssetye (G2 INT EIGISCT Ug a le a eR 6 2 cee UIGHESLCT! co. ce ee os Solna aWey So sae eae ess 0 48 Oct. 1—Buena Vista ..... er MGS rei Se Ree ie Sgn 0 Zl re cememmen RE CLIEOUNT Vm mae e end Sg oe Sos be te wo 0 6 Gan ME SDOLOI © MeMeAI es aon yicue « alPage fi Fos oe oe 3 bons fh 33 (NL SEE at Sh oA G) oN NO Ore Sie i a5) Gy, AEP ey mela rhger oh yaaa fo i ea eo ee 20 0 me LL ADSL OU Te wre ctee we hia Thine tees Wa fl sne,hcin hes 0 46 Nov. 19—Staunton ....... ReMi he, ee ee en eae ee 6 Home Games Vari ty Crack Ceam Members of the track team include: Buddy Furr Ray Campbell Forest Arehart Bobby Green Frank Coursey Bobby Hull Wilbur Bedall Joseph Arbaugh Eugene Grove Charles Mock Joe Wood Winfred Robertson Kenneth Cash COACH EA iN IZSON Last year’s track team lost its first meet to North River by one point. Then a journey was made to Craigsville; they tasted victory for the first time. Craigsville then came down to the home ground where Wilson again proved to be superior. Handley High of Winchester had an invitational meet which Wilson entered and gained fifth place. A week later the District Track meet was held and again Winchester was the selected location. In this particular meet Buddy Furr took first place in the 220 yd. dash and Bill Bedall took second place in the broad jump. The team then went to the Class 2 meet at the University of Va. The last meet of the season was held at Wilson with North River as guest. Wilson won this dual meet. It was considered a very successful season for the first track season, High School Baseball Ceam 1940 Front Row: Junior Cash, Charles Baker, Ray Howard, Harry Crummett, Glen Sensabaugh, Kenneth Conner, Sam Harris and Curtis Conner. Second Row: Tommy Burford, Leonard Fainter, George Cook, James Hewitt, Claude Whiteside, Joe Harman, Marvin Fretwell, Vaughn Ashby, Jack Blacka, Bobby Hughes, Johnny Garber, and Coach, Claude DeHaven. SCHEDULE We They ea il eee SETUTILOLIAM Ee ELE Gabuscte ce cues dient hes 4 SEE. 4.0 a BS Wee EN Tor ime Uleals UCT AMY, ISLA pmipnmn este le PP crcnall te R's ve cee oes ie he ess nce 4 5 9 BA pileZ a= eXINO LON weirs ces ia: sata, SC setae ERE ae Le 14 ANON RT ESC CUR AV SG C050 ork edge ita eg eee ge a eae ae a 4 5 pe Dim WA VILCSDOL Om assis cia oe pi cd gs oe ele eae ne thoes a 7 3 Vice AU OLE EAR a eel eae As ao ets e y See 55 1 11 iave == leexinoton tae alae) he ae MAR APL sar ho eritee fk 10 Yi, ON eo VRS stato) AWE Ee 5 careers Ae I neers air tc ae ines 2 15 Sarak te OV ISL ON meer hist een Si hes, arias @caas gute etees 2 ji Mere Los NVAVIICSDOT Ort fe oR WW eas cunshctere Ars scores wc 8 Gow eut 8 1s Home Games Dec. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. ey ate Feb. etic: Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. High School Basketball ‘Ceam, 1940-49 GUARDS Betty J. Custard Jean Parrish Charlotte Hanger Ruby Heatwole FORWARDS Anna Snider Jane Staples Dorothy Harris Setty Jo Conyer Barbara Crosby Wanda Kirby Wanda Bailey s Jayne Viel 3onnie Craft Charlene Coursey Mildred Meyerhoeffer Patsy Garber 14—Lexington .. 4—Harrisonburg 6—Clifton Forge 11—Front Royal 14—Strasburg ... 18—Covington .. 25—Lexington .. 28—Front Royal 1—Madison .... 8—Clifton Forge 11—Strasburg .. 14— Harrisonburg 18—Covington .. 22—Madison ... TLome Games Sara Clatterbaugh Freda Gay Paynter, Manager Miss Lucy Coyner, Coach SCHEDULE We They A I i Cote nk ac 22 Ihe Nn: SR Ra ERAS! SA, Saree ater (Cancelled) SaaS ee | eee ier ahi ye ary 29 9 sult Sib cantt Nacsa RB seks ers ena akte Sit thee es 24 19 én Se ae er ee atts Pan ens oe tea 51 on Se eee to ee SP a ee os 13 1 vee Poach ae AMOU. iS Ml gem eecumee coment 20 28 Er Som sash nye Rapeen Sty SRE ain, @ a nee eee ie hee ea greue 20 8 PM Sri ge Re I rar ea ein Lay 32 30 MOA: ic, say dCi EME Ie RE Bremer ae EG 41 g Su imac 8, 3s A a ot Aaa nae Sete 35 15 Pens ere ee Te Lk, a 21 13 eS Ue TSE eT ee ea ge Ee ig 28 15 ee ee AE Se nan ha Be: Lys Yi br 25 24 Girls’ Physical Cducation The girls began their gym class with high hopes of going swimming for a few week's but the weather failed us and we ended up ‘playing SOCCer meas ter getting used to this game we began to play speed ball. It proved very interesting and fast leaving its mark with sprained toes and bruised shins—but we loved it! The weather was on our side and we were able to stay outside and play soccer until a very late date in the fall. We were all glad when Thanksgiving came and we were able to handle a basketball once more. Again, Miss Coyner sponsored her campaign to buy those green gym suits and all of us ended up buying a bloomer suit—but they really do look nice. This winter we share the gym with the boys rotating each day and on F riday the boys and girls get together for dancing and group games. The boys, as a whole, are rather bashful but this will soon disappear, we think. Our instructors, Miss Lucy Coyner and Mrs. J. McCrary, do a swell job in keeping our bones supple and we wish to thank them very much, Boys ; Physical Education The boys’ physical education groups are divided into four sections, just as they were last year. In the fall and spring, the boys participate in outdoor sports such as football, softball, volleyball, soccer, baseball and handball. During the winter they play indoor games such as basketball, volleyball, and dodge ball. Different activities are going on at the same time. While one section plays basketball, another section is playing football, or are enjoying themselves on paralled and horizontal bars. Fridays are dance days. Both boys and girls go to B-609 where they spend an enjoyable physical education period dancing and playing games. Mr. George McComb and Mr. Andy Nelson are the directors, Che Ftealth Program al Wikon The students at Wilson Memorial are receiving this year, for the first time, a broader and richer course in health and physical education. Here-to-fore at Wilson the program has consisted largely of physical activity with little regard for health education. We are aware that the chief purpose of a health education program for high school students is to help them acquire and maintain a high standard of personal health. Thus, we believe that an effective health education program should consist of classroom instruction, the discovery and correction of remediable physical defects, and a healthful school environment. Due to the lack of instructors and instructional material, only the freshmen could pe given classroom instruction in health this year. Every freshman class had two periods of health instruction each week. During that time, these students were busy study- ing such topics as personal health habits, nutrition, and prevention and control of disease. Next year new interest will be found by these students in the study of mental health and safety and first-aid. The physical defects such as bad teeth, diseased tonsils and defective eyes are brought to our attention during the physical inspections which are given by the health and physical education instructors. These inspections are made at the beginning of the school year, at mid- term and again at the end of the school year. Upon the discovery of a remediable physical defect, we are encouraged by our teachers to have this defect corrected as soon as possible. We are taught that failure to have these defects corrected may mar our personal appearance, retard us in our scholastic work or lower our resistance to contagious diseases. In order to expedite an early correction our parents are notified, through the health and physical edu- cation card, that the defect exists. Thus, due to the combined effort of teacher and parent a high percentage of corrections has been attained. The health education program at Wilson is greatly enriched by the existance of a health- ful school environment. We are fortunate in having large classrooms in which light and ventilation are easily controlled. Our restroom facilities are kept clean and sanitary by the constant effort on the part of the janitors and students. The teacher-pupil relationship at Wilson aids greatly in promoting a school envircnment conducive to the best school work. With more emphasis placed upon the health phase of the health and physical education program, the majority of the students have become health conscious and expect more from the program than mere physical activity. We, the students, are grateful to those who have made it possible for us to have such a pleasant and worthwhile experience in our health and physical education program. Wilson Boys’ Basketball 1940-49 Members of the team are: Raymond Shull Claude Whiteside Bobby Green Lenard Fainter 3illy Conyers Jimmy Brown Billy Humphries Wilson a ere Wilsons Wetter ate taraaa te een Wis 010) i o). gee ee ee Sr eae Wilson: ty acta Soe ap seman eee WilSori sete 0 As cs ee eet re net Wilson Agente on mats beeen nee Wilson ke cera ee lee Wilson 2 say ie ce ohare oar ie es Wilson: seh-85 peer ie eas Wilsons fc eee eee alee eee Wilson: i413. 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Faces That Will Be Lost to the Greenhornets ‘Lloyd Humphreys Buddy Furr Jahn Henderson's Back to Sag 28 cn Bat son Andy Nelson — Geerse MEComb LITERARY SUN The sun comes climbing o’er the hill; It drives away the morning chill; It warms the earth and makes things grow And keeps us a till the glow Of evening says farewell. —Bettry WISEMAN A DAY AT WILSON MEMORIAL It is eight o’clock, and in fifteen minutes I’ll be on the school bus heading to- ward Wilson Memorial. I must hurry! Oh, where are my books? Looking at my watch I find it is time for the bus, and there it is on top of the hill now. After much scrabbling and tumult, I am finally on my way. There is laughter on the bus, girls grouped together singing; and others silent. The bus suddenly stops; I look up to see why. While in deep thought about the coming hours, I hadn’t realized that I was already at Wilson. ] hastene d to my homeroom, for it was almost time for the bell, and every- one should be in the homeroom at nine o’clock. Fifteen minutes later the activities bell rings. At 9:45 the day’s classes start. I am tired already. Will I ever make it through those corridors by three o'clock? I have just made my way out of the crowd at the corner of “A” and “M” corridors. Who was that? He surely was in a hurry. I must hurry too or I will be late for English. It is the last class and everyone is restless. Th e teacher has just announced that a composition must be written in three days. What will I write about? I don’t even have an idea. Oh well, maybe I’ll think of something this evening. The bell has rung, and classes are over. Everyone is telling his friends good-by until tomorrow, when another school day is started. —lLois DRIVER SCHOOL School is a place I hate to go because The days seem all too slow. Four big walls and a lot of noise Is very tough on girls and boys. In spite of all this dreary dream School’s not as bad as it might seem. —CHARLES E. ACREE woop H. GILBERT IT COULD HAPPEN! BEWARE! It was a cool Halloween night on the campus of Wilson Memorial High Everything seemed to be quiet except for a car creeping up to the gymnasium. It stopped and three boys jumped out laden down with bulging bags and empty boxes. Something mysterious was going on! One of them: fished out a skelton key and into B corridor they went, softly closing the door. What pranks are they up to? Here they come out the door several hours later with empty bags and bulging boxes. The contents of the box are a ghostly white. Then they are in the car a- gain and are gone. Now it’s another school day and the buses come creeping in with half asleep students. Everyone seems to have had a big night for Halloween. What was it that teacher was talking about in such loud tones? Seemed like the world was coming to an end. Well, I declare! Maybe it is! There is straw in all the drinking fountains, no chalk to be found anywhere, and the teachers are cringing with the pain that comes from sitting on thumb tacks! —Nawncy KISsER A REMARKABLE REUNION It felt wonderful to be back in a domestic atmosphere, a warm home, plenty to eat and best of all, a kind understanding mistress. All these thoughts and more crowded into my mind when the cock, Judge”, woke me with his loud crowing, the second week after my arrival in my new home. Before I relate my adventures, first let me tell you who I am. I, Freckles Brown, am a small brown hen with a few feathers on my legs and a little elaborate top-knot. It was in early May when I first met Jenny Brown. I was an only egg under an old hen, and the morning I hatched out, there was Jenny waiting expectantly for me. She was a small eirl with dark eyes and brown hair, and I eer her a lot. We had heaps of fun playing in ‘our’ playhouse and she often carried me with her when she went on her daily walks. But the bad must come with the good, for in September Mr. Brown received an urgent call to another branch of his company. This meant the family must moce immediately to New York, and since a chicken could not be kept in a city apartment, Jenny began to make plans for my new home. She decided John, the boy across the road would be the ideal master. On the next day John came over for me and after Jenny had told me good-bye I was on my way to my new home with my heart beating slowly and tears in my eyes. John carried me by my legs and didn’t seem to care if my head hit the ground or if sticks and gravels got in my eyes. Searcely had we turned into the driveway of his home, than a hugh bear-like dog came barking and bounding toward us. His jaws flopped over his mouth, his overgrown ears jogged aimlessly about when he ran and his beady black eyes stared at me. T knew at once here was one character T must avoid. That night John put me under a bushel basket in the back yard. The next morning it was raining. My feathers were wet and I was cold, for it so happened that ake basket was sitting in a puddle of water. I was hungry and the tears started to flow; but no, that w euldne do, for Jenny had taught me to be brave, so I started to sing a song in hopes that someone would hear ‘and come to my aid. At long last John came to turn me out. He did not pick me up and pet and feed me out of his hand as Jenny had. Instead, he shoved me out among a large flock of chickens. They weren’t friendly and tried in every way to shun me, but worse than this, John threw rocks at me. However, the day finally drew to a close. That night I slept in the chicken house on the floor, and after thinking over my day’s experience, the thought of running away slipped into my mind. At once [ began to make plans. The next morning was warm and sunny, an excellent day for my departure. I left as soon as the dew had vanished for I didn’t want to get myself wet. The first day passed as a fleeting dream, for I found plenty to eat and a quiet peace, unbroken by pestering sounds. That night I slept in a big bushy tree. The next morning I was awakened by a strange barking. I peered down from my perch and looked directly into a pair of black beady eyes. At first I thought it was a dog, maybe a brother of John’s dog; but after looking him over, I con- cluded that those eyes belonged to a fox. I was nearly frightened to death. The cunning animal ran in rings arcund the botiom of my tree, jumping and making queer noises. But luck was with me, for just then a man came walking along whistling. The fox heard him and made a rapid getaway. The man did not see me and scon disappeared from sight, much to my relief. After this experience | decided to leave the woods. Next I found myself in a wide meadow and after roaming around tor a while, | came to a road. The road was warm and since I was wet I thought I’d sit down and rest for a while. Hard- ly had I done so than I heard a loud roaring. It seemed to be coming closer and closer. All at once a gigantic red monster was coming toward me. Hastily I scrambled to the side of the road and just in time too, for the colossus sped by and on out of sight. My heart was in my mouth and I was shaking all over. This wandering a- bout was proving to be too much for me. | almost wished I had remained at John’s home, but it was too late now, so I walked a little piece father. I felt very sorry for myself and could not resist the tears any longer. Finally I must have cried myself to sleep, for all at once I felt gentle hands picking me up. I looked up and never before and never again will I ever see a kinder face. It was an old white haired lady. She carried me very carefully into a cozy room in a little white house near by and gave me something to eat. Later she fixed a box with some straw in it, set it behind the stove and put me in it. The old lady, while continuing with her work, began to talk to herself : “Law me, I must hurry. She will be here any minute now. You know some- thing “Henny”, I bet you ‘and my little granddaughter can have lots of fun to- gether. Just a week or so ago she and her family moved to New York. Now she is sick and her doctor said she must spend every two or three weeks in the country, so her parents are sending her out here for awhile. Oh, here they are now !” A big commotion was heard and there stood the granddaughter in the door- way; none other than Jenny. I gasped for my breath while Jenny ran to me, picked me up and pressed me to her cheek once more. —JANE GRIM THE HELPING HAND Louise walked slowly out of the small stone church toward the old man and woman. Her parents had been killed in the recent hurricane trying to save their home, and their daughter, Louise, was to go live with her father’s parents, whom she had never seen. Her father’s parents didn’t want him to marry her mother, so they left him out of everything, or cast him off. Now since Louise’s parents had died, her grandparents had decided to take her. “Hello, my dear. Have you got your things ready to move? We are your grandparents. : “Hello, yes, almost everything is ready to move. I know you are my grand- parents, because my father iooked just like you, Grandfather.” “We would rather you wouldn’t talk about your parents to us, Louise.” SL ein not to bother you very much, since you have given me a home, Grandmother.’ “I am going to spend the night over here, and try to fix up some minor de- tails. You will go across the river to our home and come for me again tomorrow afternoon.” On the way across the river that afternoon, Louise was very quiet. Her grandfather tried to entertain her, but she didn’t pay much attention to him. She spent her time looking out over the river. When they reached the shore she looked about here at the small town and said nothing. Mr. Morrison told her to follow him. They walked down a small street to a store and went in. He told Louise to pick out any toy she would like to have. She bought a doll and suitcase to put its clothes in. Later, when they reached the house, Louise was beginning to be brighter-look- ing and take an interest in things. Mr. Morrison took her to her room which was on the second floor. It was a small room, but cozy. There was a bed, dresser, table, and a chair. In one corner there were built in shelves, and a closet. After supper she played around awhile and then went to bed. The next afternon on the way across the river she took interest in everything, and wanted everything explained to her. She even helpd him row a little. Mr. Morrison explained to her that he only used the motor sometimes. After supper that night she went to bed early. That morning she helped her giandmother to make cookies and clean the small cottage. That afternoon her grandmother took her to visit a small girl about her age . They played while Mrs. Morrison went shopping. Meanwhile Mr. and Mrs. Morrison were not as harsh and angry and sad looking as they had been because Louise had made them happy with her child- like ways. People were beginning to talk about the way the Morrisons were acting. About a month after Louise had come there to live, Mrs. Morrison fluffed her hair about her face instead of taking it straight back and pulling it into a knot. Mr. Morrison started laughing and joking as he hadn’t done for ten years. Louise herself seemed to be happy and contented. She hardly ever mentioned her parents until one day just after her eighth birthday. “Grandmother, why don’t you forgive my father for marrying my mother? They were very happy and never quarreled. My father loved my mother just as you love grandfather.” “Well, Louise, I think your grandfather and I will forgive them because with- out them we wouldn’t have you to live with us and make us happy in our old days.” —Napva Lowry FORESTS Over in the forest, beyond the golden rod, Lies the glory of nature and the glory of God. Down through the forest where streams run gay; Down on the banks where the wild creatures play. Deep in the forest are the birds. And the bees Store wild honey in the tall hollow trees. Barking are the squirrels, waving husky tails. Waving at the deer going down shady trails. There are many, many things in a forest one shculd know. But to get acquainted, to the forest you must go. —HENRY GIBSON SUNSET I watched the sun set in the West, With eyes of wonderous love, Which color could I love the best? Each was made by God above. The last rays of the setting sun, Fell on these colors then, Thus, all of them together made, A brilliant and a lovely blend. Finally the sun dropped from my gaze, Behind a mountain bin, The colors slowly vanished away, To let the twilight in. ELEANOR WRIGHT THE MYSTERY THAT WAS NEVER A MYSTERY The Mardi Gras! All New Orleans was swinging into the gay celebration. The opening ball was attended only by the choice members of society. Even now the gay dancers were twirling like dizzy tops around the huge ball room. How- ever, things were in quite a different mood on the wide veranda. Two silhouettes were visible on the end of the long porch and they were not, evidently, there to enjoy the view. Angry words were being thrust back and forth and then sudden- ly the girl turned and stalked off. Then, almost at once, another girl joined the and they entered the ballroom. Suzanne de Le Grand, a popular society debutante, was threading her way a- mong the dancers, in search of the powder room. Her eyes were two black de- fant stars and they were quickly filling with tears. Two salty drops were rolling slowly down her cheeks when a voice startling her asked, “Miss Le Grand! Is something wrong? May I help?” Suzanne whirled around to look directly into the green eyes of David O’- Rouke. “Wh...why, Mr. O’Rourke. You startled me. No, I don’t believe there is anything you can do.” “Do you have the next dance taken?” “N ... no,” stammered Suzanne, and before she knew it, Suzanne found her- self in the arms of David O’Rourke, stepping out onto the polished floor. Oh, why did she have to quarrel with Stephen, her fiance. ..no her ex-fiance, now that she had given him back his ring. The voice of David brought her back to the present, and she immediately for- got Stephen. “Suzanne—would you like to go up the river tonight on the excursion boat? Some other couples are going and perhaps we could have a party.” Thinking again of Stephen, she hesitated, but anger gleamed in her dark eyes and she answered, “Yes, I would love to go.” Later Suzanne and David were strolling along the upper deck of the boat. The faint strains of music could be heard from the distant ballroom. “Isn’t it a lovely night?” asked David. “Yes, it is beautiful,” replied Suzanne as she leaned against the railing. “Oh! my purse. I dropped it,” cried Suzanne and in a vain attempt to catch it she tumbled overboard. “Suzanne ... Suzanne,” yelled David, “Where are your” “Splash,” answered the solemn old river. “Help! help! man, I mean woman overboard!’ People came running from all directions while David jumped around in a frantic frenzy. Searchlights danced about on the river, but Suzane could not be found. At length the search ended, and the litle boat headed its way down the river carrying a weary group of passengers. Sometime later, a wet and bedraggled Suzanne, climbed out of the dirty river. Mud and snails were entangled in her lovely black hair. Exhausted after her long swim, Suzanne decided she could not go a step further, so she lay down at the foot of a willow tree and was soon fast asleep. Suzanne awoke the next morning, still damp and muddy. She discovered that high heels and long skirts were not made for walking. Discarding her shoes and a tier off her once lovely dress, she started back for New Orleans. Luckily, her sense of direction was good and she finally entered the outskirts of New Orleans. She didn’t attract much attention, people thinking she had been a left over from some wild party. Suzanne was walking down a back street when a news-stand caught her at- tention. She stared in disbelief at the headlines. ‘Le Grand Heiress Drowned, Body Still Being Sought.” Suzanne, astounded at the headlines, could not gather her wits about her. At ‘ast, when she finally came to a conclusion she said to herself, “I think that I will play a trick on someone, who will be very surprised. I can trust Scragg and Rose, I believe.” With that she entered the drugstore on the corner and called her home, wait- ing impatiently for the butler to answer. “Hello—Hello, Scragg? This is Miss Suzanne.” “Miss Suzanne!” “Lower your voice, Scragg. Pick me up at the corner of Third and Slate Street and make it ina hurry. Don’t tell anyone that you have talked to me.” At last, Scragg skidded to a stop at the curb and Suzanne hopped into the car. “Miss Suzanne—why ain’t you daid? I swan Marse David ‘bout worry him- self to death. Whe’ yo’all ben?” “Scragg, Ill explain everything, but you mustn’t breathe it to a soul.” “Rose, ... Rose! Hurry with my bath!” called Suzanne as she stepped from her bed. She had sworn the maid to secrecy and now she was going to lay out her costume for the Grand Ball which was to be held that night and where she would put her scheme to work. Suzanne was to be Athena, the Greek goddess of beauty. And her gown was of filmy white chiffon, but in the classic lines of Greek simpli- city. Stephen Renolt stared gloomily at the walls of his room. Suzanne’s abrupt de- parture had left him completely unnerved. Why did she have to run away from him like that ? “Oh, well,” thought Stephen, “I'll never understand women.” Stephen’s thought’s were interrupted by the ringing of the telephone. He rose rather dejectedly from his chair and went to answer it. “Hello-hello, yes, this is he, Mrs. de Le Grand, what’s that?” replied Stephen to the other party. “Drowned, she couldn’t be, I just saw her last night. Yes, yes-I see-’Il call you back later.”’ Stephen replaced the receiver with a slam and said aloud, “I simply must go to the ball tonight. Why couldn’t she wait and get drowned tomorrow or some other time-anyway after the ball. Oh, well, I'll ask Johnnie Lou to go with me. Her parents have more money than Suzanne’s parents anyway. I'll give the gossips a choice bit to talk about.” David, weary and tired, sat resting after his long, exhausting search. Why did the girl he had for so long admired and grown to love, have to be taken from him on their first date together. It had taken him a long time to get up the courage to ask her for that one and just look where it had put him. “T wonder if they have found her yet,” thought David, “I suppose I will stroll down and see how the parade is going on. I really don’t feel in the mood for such frivolity.” With trumpets blaring and drums booming, the parade wound its way from street to street. David thought that the main street would be the best place to watch the parade. While David was observing the passing spectacle a supple figure was weaving in and out among the spectators in search of David’s familiar face. All at once she saw a figure which resembled some one who was once very dear to her. Her judging was correct, for it was Stephen. But when Suzanne looked a second time she saw a very slim and attractive girl beside him. And seeing this she ran from the crowd crying. How could any man do such a thing? When she had only broken their engagement the night before. Oh well, what did she care. The tears had blinded Suzanne so that she could not see where she was going and she ran di- rectly into David. When David realized who had bumped into him he exclaimed, “Wh-why Suzanne dear, I th-thought you—.” “Oh, I beg your pardon,” stammered Suzanne and with that she ran off into the crowd. The dancers whirled, pirouetted, circling the grand ball room. All society had been shocked at Stephen Renalt’s turning out with another girl just after the tragic death of his fiancee. Of course it was rumored that their engagement was broken. Suddenly all eyes were focused on a shimmering figure floating gracefully down the curved stairway. Then attention turned to Stephen Renalt as his teeth clattered to the polished floor. “Why that girl looks exactly like Suzanne,” thought a very much embarrassed Stephen. Then he gayly retrieved his uppers and whirled his partner off into the crowd as the music again reigned forth. But all attempts to retain her composure were thrown to the winds when Suzanne saw Stephen lose his teeth. Her merry laughter rang out over the huge room and eyes were drawn again to the figure in white. A commotion was heard in the rear of the room and David O’Rourke was seen to be struggling through the crowd of dancers. “At last, my dear Suzanne,” exclaimed David, “I have caught up with you.” A murmur ran over the assembled audience as they saw Suzanne rush into David’s arms. Could this be Suzanne de Le Grand? they wondered. Questions were hurled at the beautiful girl in white but she wasn’t answer- ing them. “Just read tomorrow’s papers!” she said with black eyes glinting with happi- nes wo And with that she and David sauntered out the door. A clatter was heard-and Stephen Renalt’s teeth had hit the polished marble floor for a second time that night. —English III, Fifth Period A CHANGE OF MOOD When I am gay My heart takes wing and flits among the butterflies Along the way Grow sunflowers, tall and brilliant, reaching toward the skies. The river sings A merry song, as its rolls onward, on its way; And all these things Take place when love is young, and I am gay. But there’s a day When hearts don’t long to wander high among the clouds The skies are gray ; The lilies seem like spectres, in their snowy shrouds. The river sighs— Forgets its song and moans, for why should it be glad? My spirit dies On days when love has flown, and I am sad. —Mary Jo SHILLING LOVE Love is like all of the seasons, Ever changing for various reasons. In spring it blossoms like a flower In shady land and clustered bower. Summer comes and its’ still around; Everywhere will it be found. It almost leaves us in the fall, But still we hear its distant call. Fall is gone but love remains ; Spring will soon be here again. —Prccy Moore MYSTERY NOTES Today had been one of those nerve—wracking days for Wanda Stephenson, public health nurse of the east side of town. All Mrs. Higgs’ five small children had bad colds; little Sonny Kingly’s broken leg wasn’t healing too well; Mrs. Purdy’s rheumatism was very painful; and worst of all, measles had broken out among three families, which meant an epidemic unless she worked diligently. Wanda came home more tired than usual. She didn’t know what to think of that expectant feeling that had been pestering her all day. What was it, and what did it mean? She sat down in her tiny, but neat apartment too exhausted to pre- pare her dinner. Wanda was a gentle, obliging nurse, loved by all the east side people. Her big, hazel eyes were made just for the purpose of showing that sincere sympathy and encouragement which gave many an old woman or small child the power to grab a hold on life and hang on. Most people wouldn’t see anything outstanding in Wanda, but an artist who had studied her, might consider her beautiful. As Wanda was resting, her thoughts wandered back to where they had been all day. “Wasn’t everything all right? Well then, why have this anxious feeling ?” she inquired of herself. A conclusion jumped to her mind. “Could it be those notes I have been find- ing in my path every morning? Those mystery notes ?” The answer came to her mind. “Why yes, of course, but who sent them ?” On her way to work every morning, Wanda had been finding notes addressed to “Miss Nurse” in broad, uneven handwriting. The remainder of the notes, she had been unable to read. Were they a warning to her, or was someone in trouble and needed her help? She couldn’t decide. She viewed each of her patients for a possibility as to who the writer of the notes could be. Her thoughts brought to mind the words of Mrs. Purdy this same day, “That lazy son of mine, Tom, makes me sicker than | ordinarily would be.” Wanda didn’t know Tom except for what she had heard from his mother, which wasn’t too good. She had seen him at a distance. He did seem strange even then. He was tall and gangly. His eyes were almost hidden by his mop of heavy, uneven, brown hair. On nights when Wanda had to make special calls on her patients, she would see his tall, slumped figure hiding in the dark shadows of old buildings. “What in the world made me get off on Tom Purdy? He certainly wouldn't be the writer of the notes, or would he?” Maybe there was something troubling the youngster and he was writing, asking her help. Wanda decided abruptly that she would have a talk with Tom very soon. This inspiration brought satisfaction to her agitated mind. The next morning Wanda walked cheerfully to the work that she loved, her eyes open for a glimpse of Tom. ‘‘There he is now.” She saw him dodging a- round the corner. Wanda’s step quickened. She wanted to talk to this young man who, had somehow gotten a wrong impression of life. Wanda walked briskly un- til she fell in step with Tom. “Hello, Tom”, she greeted in her sweetest tone of voice. Tom’s eyes lighted up at first, but they soon retained their empty expression. “Hullo”, he replied in his habitual monotone. “What’re you wantin’.” “JT just want to talk to you.” “What fer?” “Just about you. Hadn’t you been wanting to see me?” Tom’s face reddened slightly. “Why?” he asked. “Well I have been finding some notes addressed to Miss Nurse. I thought maybe you wrote them, asking me for some help in something. Did you?” “Yeh, I guess I did, but don’t pay any attention to them. I didn’t really mean them. How did you know I wrote ’em?” “T just thought maybe you did. What did you want to know? I would like to help you.” “Well it’s like this, Mom says I’m lazy and that I'm no good. I guess she’s right. I’ve been stealin’ things. | can’t help it sometimes. I would get a job too, but who would have me? Everyone down here on east side knows me.” Wanda listened attentively, then she said, “I’m glad you told me about your- self, Tom. I want you to try to get a job. I know you can do it. If you can’t then I'll see if I can help you.” “T’ll do it, Miss Nurse,” he declared. With this he straightened his tall frame and walked down the street with a lively step of assurance. It had been a week since Wanda had talked to Tom, and a very busy one at that. An epidemic of measles had broken out. She wondered if Tom had gotten a job. “Well,” she told herself, “I guess I shall soon know. I’m supposed to call on Mrs. Purdy today.” Wanda walked up the old half-broken down steps. Mrs. Purdy greeted her at the door. “Oh, Miss Nurse, the ain’t no use in comin’ to see me. My rheumatism is just fine. But come in and chat awhile. Tom has gotten himself a job. Now he is so good to me. | knew that boy would amount to something. I just knew it! I want you to meet him sometime.” Wanda assured her that she would do just that. That evening, Wanda walked home with a smile on her lips and a song in her heart. She had the epidemic of measles under control, her other patients were better, and the Purdy family had gotten straightened out. “What’s this? another note?’ She stooped down, picked up a piece of crumpled paper, similar to the others she had found. She opened it and read: “Miss Nurse, I got a job. Thank you.” She smiled to herself. She was happy indeed! —MARGARET SHANER SENIOR SNAPS 1, Where does the rock stop and John start? 2. That’s a Pepsodent smile! 3. Dot and the bushes. 4. Sitting pretty 5. Legs, legs, legs! 6. It’s my lazy day 7. Don’t break the fence down 8. Swing that racket 9. When was that taken, Frieda? 10. We’re hungry, too! 11. Here’s David, girls! 12. Katherine and the curlers! 13. Nice catch, Nancy! ! 14. Frances and Leonard in their younger days 15. Straight as a ramrod 16. Bathing beauty, and we do mean Beauty! 17. Legless Alma 18. Going flying, Marietta? 19. Why so sad, Edith? 20, Going dancing, Bonnie? 21. Leaning tower of Pisa 22. You're not really gcing to study? ? 23. Where’s the football uniform, “Hump” 24. Interesting, Joan? 25. Ooo-la-la! ! 26. At least one Senior is studious 27. Short and sweet! 28. Pin-up 29. Are you stumped, Margaret? 30. Tall and dignified! 31. Loaded bus! 32. Words could never tell! 33. Clowns! 34. Mary and the breeze! 35, That’s a load of hay! 36. Don’t drop the tree Hazel! 37. Two pretty and sweet sisters 38. Is that a rosebush, Betty? SENIOR SNAPS 1. That’s a Pepsodent smile! 2. Looks just plain lazy to me! 3. Taking a sun bath, Otis 4. Lose your last friend? 5. Anna is gettin’ up in this world 6. Are you really cold, Joy? 7. Three musketeers 8. How did they get in here? 9. Who is taking whose picture? 10. He’s dressed this time 11. Alma in the breeze 12. Not him again? ? 13. Going places 14. She’s sittin’ pretty 15. Three of a kind 16. “My Bonnie”! ! !! 17, Whose hand is that, Frieda? 18. Everybody duck! ! 19. Tch, tch 20. Not hot, is it, girls? ? 21. Swimming or sunning, Norma? ? 22. Wrap- ped in deep thought 23. Jailbird Hall 24. Could she be the jailer? 25. What's he serving time for? 26. Jailbird Wright 27. Cellmate Conner 28. Any more room in that towel 29. How did he get on this page? 30. Day-dreaming 31. Love is so terrific 32. One “deer” to another 33. Beautiful scenery! ! 23, Holding up the column, Betty Ann? 35. We know that’s not your car, Len 36. David, from behind 37. Well! ! ! 38. Don’t get run over, Alma 39. How did this happen??? ? WILL OF THE SENIORS OF 1949 The following Seniors of Wilson Memorial High School bequeath to those mentioned the precious personal qualifications and gifts listed below: I, Fulton Aldhizer, will my height to Pete Spitzer. I, Marian Almarode, will my curly hair to Gloria Fitzgerald. I, James Arehart, will my ability to sing to my brother, Jackie. I, Virginia Arehart, will my shortness to Alvin Fitzgerald. I, Vivian Arndt, bestow my ability to get along with boys upon Betty Hammer. Good luck Betty. I, Wallace Arnold, bequeath my quietness to Claudine Painter. Put it to good use, Claudine. I, Grace Baber, bestow my ability to talk in class and get by with it to any- one who isn’t afraid of Miss Mae Cline. I, Wanda Bailey, will my black sweater back to the annual staff. I, Vivian Baker, will my love for Lee High to Mickey Daugherty. I, Donald Ballew, bestow my ability to drive a bus to Bobby Harper. I, Sam Batton, will my ability in English to Paul Via, hoping he can use it. I, James Beahm, bestow all of my meaness upon Ray Campbell. I, Carl Borden, will my bus route to Charles Marks. I, Dwight Bowles, bestow my title as the most handsome boy and the best athlete, which was so graciously bestowed upon me by Hampton McCray to Mickey Parrish, to keep it in the family. I, Ada Badley, bequeath my red hair to my sister Margie. Make the most of it! I, Violet Brumbaugh, bequeth my curls to someone less fortunate than I. I, Willis Brumbaugh, bestow my ability to find my way upon anyone who doesn’t know the country roads. Good luck, fellows. I, Barbara Brydge, will my love for black Chevrolets to Anna Lee Willis. I, Naomi Brydge, will my height to Christie Hulvey. I, Wilda Brydge, bestow my love for my gym suit to anyone who can’t find anything else to wear. I, Thomas Cain, will my ability to slide by to Kenneth Townsend. I, Josephine Calhoun, bestow my love for Junior English days upon anyone who was so unlucky as to get another teacher other than Miss Jones. I, Johnnie DeCamillis, bestow my love for Oak Hill upon Carl Doyle. I, Tommy Campbell, bequeath my ability to play a solo trombone upon Melvin Twitchell. I, Shirley Carroll, will my huge gym suit to Martha Crute. Make good use of it Marthy! I, Jean Carter, will my quite ways to Charlene Coursey. How about it, Charlene?? I, Joyce Carter, will my love for driving the car to school to anyone who is lucky enough to have a car. I, Laurence Chaplin, will my love to talk in Government class to anyone who can get by with it. I, John Clatterbaugh, will my Ford truck to anyone who can keep it together. 1, Charles Cline, will my studious ways to some wild-minded Junior. I, Quentin Cline, will my cute ways to Nickie Hammer. I, Bobby Cline, will my mathematical mind, obtained from Elmer Back, to John Pilson, Think hard, John!! I, Dewey Coffey, will my ability to drive cars fast to Ben Caldwell. Better be careful, Ben. I, Madeline Coffey, will my shorthand seat to some other SUCKER. I, Mary Cohron, will my shyness to Betty McCune. What’s this, Betty??? I, James Coiner, will my height to Frankie Gum. I, Anna Collins, will my position of taking up lunch money to some Junior with a mathematical mind, I, Betty Conner, will my ambitious ways to Hunter Mabry. I, James Cook, will my big mouth to Phyllis Perry. I, Freda Corbett, will my ability to cheer at the games to whoever has a big enough mouth. I, James Corbin, will my good looks to Charles Coiner to keep them in the school. I, Bonnie Craft, will my position as guard on the basketball team to any- one who can fill my place. I, Doris Craig, will my seat in Engiish class to any junior who is unlucky enough to get it. I, Barbara Crosby, will my love for Wilson to any Freshman who can ap- preciate it. I, Betty Custard, will my ability to be late for class and not being called down to anyone who is as lucky as I. Good luck!! I, Juanita Davis, will my love for all boys to Betty Harner—watch out, Betty !!!! I, Donald Davidson, will my wheel chair to Henry Curd. I, Arliss Dedrick, will my blonde hair to Hannah Harris. I, Charlene Diehl, will my love for Stuarts Draft boys to Alice Jean Miller. Take it easy, Alice. I, Claude Diehl, will my height to Charles Coiner. I, Clyde Diehl, will my government book to Melvin Morris, hoping he will use it more than I have. I, Thelma Doyle, will my black hair to Sylvia Wine. I, Sheldon Eye, will my love for Choral Class to Robert Harper. I, Leonard Fainter, will my love for blondes to Tommy Womble. , George Fitzgerald, will my car to anyone who has enough nerve to get into it. , Newton Fitzgerald, will my pipe to Carl Doyle. I, Clara Forsythe, will my love for a certain Ford and its owner to Ellen Dixon. I, Mary Foster, will my slim figure to Nancy Berry. I, Ernest Furr, will my glamorous smile to Carroll Grove. — nl I, Eleanor Gilbert, will my love for Rollerland to anyone who can get along without pillows. I, Edith Glenn, will my height to Connie O’Brien. I, Robert Gosnell, will my love for the Navy to Sonny Samples. I, Delbert Grant, will my love for basketball to Harold Harlow. I, Eugene Grove, will my love for Mrs. Sublette’s room to Joe Shomo. I, Lucy Lee Grove, will my abundant black hair to Dorothy Adams. I, Lonnie Griffin, will my weight to John Dowell. I, Charles Hall, will my ability to be quiet, at least once in a while to Joe Furr. I, June Hall, bestow upon Miss Lucy Coyner my ability to wear my beauti- ful green gym suit. I, Harry Hammer, will my faithful “line” to anyone who will try it. I, Charlotte Hanger, bequeath my basketball suit to anyone who can wear it. I, Howard Hanson, bestow upon Patsy Waite my ladylike ways, but I will take the manly ways, given me last year by Betty Hall, with me. I, Charles Harris, bequeath my ability to get to Consumer Class on time to Joe Koogler, you'll need it next year, Joe. I, Dorothy Harris, will my love for basketball and my artistic ability to anyone who can make the combination. I, Peggy Harris, will my dignity to Rose Marie Bradley. I, Robert Harris, bestow my love for Wilson, especially the girls, upon Raymond Page. I, Margaret Hartman, bestow my ability to be cute, but not conceited, at all times to Betty Wiseman. I, Leonard Heatwole, will my position as the most studious senior boy to Billy Wood. Don’t overdo it, Fellow. I, Ruby Heawole, will my love for basketball and my ability to play to any- one who is capable of taking my place. I, John Henderson, bequeath my love for football to Donald Perry. I, Roberta Hensley, will my ability to sleep in History and not get caught to Ellen Persinger. I, Hattie Herron, bequeath to Patsy Waite my modesty. I, Clay Hewitt, will my resistance to feminine attention to anyone who can keep it up. I, Irene Hite, bestow upon Janet DePriest my love for a certain alumnus. I, Madeline Hite, will my ability to yell at football games to Betty Mont- gomery. I, Norma Houff, will my love for Senior English to anyone who can stand up under the strain of Shakespeare. I, Pauline Howdyshell, bestow my quiet ways upon Betty Keith. I, Betty Hull, will my ability to “get along” with all people to Phyllis Perry. I, Bobby Hull, will my fickle ways to Preston Arehart. I, Ward Hulvey, will my excess weight to Peggy Williams. I, Lloyd Humphreys, will my two front teeth to anyone who can find them on the football field. I, Ramon Huntley, bequeath my motor scooter to Charles Quick. I, Owen Hutchens, will my blonde hair to Johnny Nuckoles. I, Fred James, will my love for Frances to Reid Hite. I, Betty Floyd Johnson, will my ability to get a man to Eileen Willet. I, Frances Jones, bestow my liking for boys who don’t like me to anyone who is luckier than I was. Be careful, tho’, I, Gloria Johnson, will my “Lovely Green Gym Suit” to anyone big enough to wear it. I, Nancy Lee Joseph, will my place at the typewriter to my brother, Paul Joseph, Jr. Don’t say I didn’t warn you, Paul! I, Betty Kelsey, will my ability to play wrong notes on my clarinet to Bonnie Fravel, providing she won’t get too good at it. I, Lewis Lowery, will my desire to join the Air Force to John Harper. I, Mary Ruth Mace, bequeath the use of my Government book to Claude Downs, hoping he will use it more than I did. I, Joan Mackey, will my big blue specks to Monk Miller. I, Louise Massie, bequeath my admiration of the Air Corps to anyone who loves flying. (And fliers.) I, Charles McCauley, will my big mouth to Shirley Supple. Hope it doesn’t get you in trouble. I, Robert McCune, will my pesky ways to anyone who is mean enough to use them. I think Lewis Gibson fills the bill. I, Collis Meeks, will my laziness to Johnny Beard. I, Hazel Meeks, will my driving ability to anyone who is reckless. I, David Meyerhoeffer, will my office as president of the Senior Class to anyone who wants it. I, Garland Melton, will my double period under Mrs. Layman to Henry Curd. I, Katherine Miller, bestow my love for Mercury cars upon Dorothy Robert- son. I, Geraldine Miller, bequeath my love for University boys to anyone who is lucky enough to meet them. I, David Monroe, bestow my brown wavy hair upon Carl Breeden. Use water sparingly. I, Ruby Monroe, will my love for tall, dark and handsome men (Better luck next time Wanda) to Wanda Kirby. I, Ganelle Moore, bequeath my ability to bet to Everett Dulin. I, Polly Moore, bestow my long curly hair upon Peggy Moore. Keep it pretty, Peg. I, Gaynor Moran, bequeath my ability to primp to Ellen Link. I, Arlene Nuckoles, will my love for physical education to Odelle Wood. I, Hazel Nuckoles, bestow my love for working in Reid’s store upon [Frieda Fitzgerald. I, Phyllis Nuckoles, bequeath my love for working in Higgs and Young’s Orchard to Junior Nuckoles. Watch those ladders, Jr. I, Eileen O’Brien, will my seat in geometry to anybody that is foolish to take it. I, Kathleen O’Brien, bestow my love for Latin to Graham Pitsenberger. I hope he makes better grades than I have. I, Marilee Yvonne Page, bequeath my interest in boys, all but one, to any- one who wishes to have it. I, Peggy Painter, will my silence to Phyllis Shoemaker. Don’t go too far, Phyllis. I, Jean Parrish, bequeath my love for Mr. Forbe’s cubbyhole to anyone lucky enough to use it. I, Kathryn Patterson, will my specks and blonde hair to Tommy Bartley. I, Shirley Patterson, bequeath my slim figure upon Ruby Mae Smith. Want my diet, Ruby? I, Freda Gay Paynter, bestow my ability to talk and make a lot of noise upon Mary Gabbert. I, Billy Phillips, will my job as sports-editor to Betty Hammer, Work hard, girl. I, Margaret Plecker, bestow my love for playing the piano upon Betty Lud- wick. Use it with your singing, Betty. I, Betty Price, bequeath my love for any and all boys to my sister Sarah. I, Vivian Quick, will my frankness to any insitcere person. I, Chester Rankin, will my ability to worry the coaches to Greenlee Martin. I, Stahli Redard, will my bus to Raymond Hayes. I, Marian Reese, will my love for the Navy to Doris Rexrode. Make good use of it! I, Betty Reed, will my typewriter to Mary Jane Ashby, hoping she can make better use of it than I. I, Ruth Reed, will my swift pace and self-confidence to anyone who needs them. I, Bonnie Reeves, will my love for Rollerland to Peggy Cason, provided she can survive the blows. ‘ I, Charles Rexrode, will my love for the D. E. bus to Elwood Gilbert. I, Georgia Rhodecap, will to Margie Lam my ability (7) to get to class on time. I, Isabelle Robertson, will my mysterious voice on the phone to Mildred Meyerhoeffer. I, Mary Robertson, will my ambition to work to Kitty Humphreys. I, Walter Robertson, will my curly hair to Frank Wilkerson. 1, Winfred Robertson, will my seat in Miss Flory’s room to Jimmy Brown, hoping he will use it to his best ability. I, Theron Rolston, will my place in the Senior Class to any Junior who wants it. I, Glenn Roper, will my love for parties to Robert Hall. I, Marietta Ross, will my love for the Air Corps to my sister Betty. I, Dorothy Rowe, will my seat in Typing to anyone with the ability to take it. I, Alma Serrett, bestow upon Claudine Painter, my quiet ways, hoping she will use them. I, Russell Shank, will my ability to “get along’’ with Miss May Cline to any- one who needs it. I, Mary Jo Shilling, bequeath my pen, paper, and ideas to my brother, Frank. Come on Sonny! Make the most of it. I, Charles Shomo, will my ability to be good in English class to some full- fledged Junior who is ready to settle down. I, Fred Shuey, will my faithfulness to one, to Phil Chafin, Why not turn over a new leaf, Phil? I, Raymond Shull, will my “walk” to Lester Fisher. Make it good Lester! I, Blanche Smallwood, bequeath my senior dignity to Betty Lou Hevener. Spread it on thick! I, Mildred Smith, will my desk in English Class to Mildred Smith (junior). What could they do without a Mildred Smith in Senior English? I, Anna Snider, bestow my basketball suit to anyone who can fill it. I don't mean size either! I, Margaret Snyder, will my love for parties and ball games, which I in- herited from Twila Grogg to Kathleen Weaver. Let’s keep it going Kahtleen! I, Nancy Speck, bequeath my big feet to Margaret Shaner and Jane Grim. Keep them clean. I, Becky Spitzer, will my ability to get into a mess to anyone who can come through with as little damage as I. I, Richard Swink, will my parking place on the hill to someone else who has a car that won’t start. I, Otis Troxell, will my ability to be late for bookkeeping to anyone who can live up to the standard. I, Ruby, Via, will my typing ability to any junior who can make good use of it. I, Letitia Viel, will my nickname, “Miss Coyner,” in physical education to anyone daring enough to take the responsibility. I, Walter White, will my love for the library to anyone who can spare tke time. I, Claude Whiteside, will my love for basketball to Teddy McCray. I, Conrad Willis, will my ability to get Physics and Chemistry confused to anyone who can get themselves untangled. I, Betty Lou Wine, will my ability to run at lunchtime and not get caught to anyone who needs it. I, Billy Wise, will my old football uniform to Donald Cole. Try to fill it up, Don. I, Kennie Wiseman, will my curly red hair to Harold Morris. I, Gracie Wood, will my love for Chevrolet cars to Francis Weaver because I like Fords better now. I, Marion Wright, will my Spanish name and “EI Camino Real IT” to any- one who'll cherish (7?) them as I do. I, Sally Zimmerman, will my quietness to Bessie Lee Fisher. SENIOR HALL OF FAME MOST DIGNIFIED Vivian Arndt Fred Shuey MOST POLITE Betty Ann Conner Claude Whiteside John Clatterbaugh BEST ALL AROUND _ Dot Harris | David Meyerhoeftfer MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Dot Harris Leonard Heatwole MOST STUDIOUS Mary Jo Shilling Leonard Heatwole MOST CONCEITED Becky Spitzer Charles Shomo NEATEST Jean Parrish Charles Rexrode MOST POPULAR Freda Paynter David Meyerhoeffer SENIOR HALL OF FAME WITTIEST Betty Floyd Johnson James Cook BIGGEST PESTS Peggy Painter James Beahm LAZIEST Betty Hull Raymond Shull BEST ATHLETES Anna Snider Buddy Furr BEST LOOKING Dorothy Rowe Ouse [Troxell CUTEST Freda Gay Paynter Dwight Bowles FRIENDLIEST Freda Gay Paynter David Meyerhoette BIGGEST FLIRTS Frieda Corbett Bobby Hull TUNE MAD The Senior Class of Wilson Memorial High School presented “June Mad,” a comedy by Florence Ryerson and Colin Clements, in the auditorium on May 14, 1948 to a very large and appreciative audience. The play was under the direciion of Mrs. B. G. Heatwole assisted by C. R. Lutz, Miss Jean Jones, and Doris Powers. The cast was se'ected from about ninety seniors who tried-out for the parts. The part of Penny Wood, a young girl just emerging from adolescence, was played very under- standingly by Inez Baber. Her pal and the boy next door, Chuck Harris, was played by Hamp- ton McCray. The paris of the wise and sympathetic parents of Penny were played by Betty Sheffer and Rudy Wine. The odd job man, Elmer Tuttle, taken by Billy Green, and the maid, Effie, played by Nell Cline supplied the comedy for the evening. Others in the cast were Mildred Hartman as Milly Lou, Richard Clatterbaugh as G. Mervin Roberts, Hansford Greaver as Roger Van Vlick, Forest Arehart as Mr, Harris, Betty Roberts as Shirley Wentworth, Elwcod Tutwiler as Ralph Wentworth and Lenora Hoffman as Julie Haris. The action of the play took place in the living room of the Wood’s house in Lynbrook, a small town in the Middle West. The plot was concerned with the trials and tribulations of Penny, as she made the transition from adolescence in to young womanhood. The cast was ably assisted by committees composed of students, with each committee having a faculty advisor. DRAMATIC CLUB PLAYS THE SKYS THE LIMIT CAST Wkogderton IRN Gaoodoouce Louise Hayes WE ES, IB ATO) 0. 5 heron baoobac. Patsy Koontz (Rola e Aieneen toes tioccke Josephine Calhoun Vip Brad] Cie awn mines a Conrad Willis FELEVO Var are eee nen oe silly Phillips Bil ape eee spat holes ous. sie epee Wilbur Bedall BUG TORRE oad are ae wae Richard Swink A comedy in one act which was centered around a mischievious prank of Herbie who turned up the scales throwing his cousin Marcia, into a strict diet. Marcia’s boy friend Bill, gave her a 5 pound box of candy, which she refused to eat and gave to Herbie. The tables turned on Herbie when he had to lose 15 pounds in three days. THE WHITE PHANTOM CAST IEA ISHN ACS BO cieske toe Ea ENO Marion Wright Mariomw, BIGRe wae... o% Fonda Lee Eubank HOGEED. INNO ES nerd oto e 0 BR oe silly Graham Eleven Moore) .4.2s+.9+5: Martha Crute Curtis Prager o...5.+. Newton Fitzgerald VEitieme NOLO Um ne) yet tlt Pate Cook Aynie Frazer ..33....-.-. Charlotte Smith A humorous one-act comedy, involving a fortune hunting ghost, a hauty society matron, colored maid, dumb policeman and a light romance provided by the son and daughter of two rivaling society matrons. Coaches: Miss Jean Jones and Miss Herley Poole SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY eologis T John Chath bah se ttt se f f Ge, ae 4 fel Oe) JUNIOR SNAPS 1. Sleeping Beauty. 2. Janet see the birdie. 3. Mother Nature, 4. Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Mo. 5. Be- ware the wolf. 6. You don’t say. 7. Hold your nose! 8. Sweet smile for someone? 9. Patsy in her younger days. 10. Is that a halo, Mary Belle? 11. An apple for the teacher. 12. Lets go for a ride. 13. Cold, icy fingers. 14. Chums. 15. Do-re-me-fo, 16. Peeping through. 17. Soaking up the sun? ? 18. Age of in- nocence. 19. What have you got behind you? 20. We've got him now. 21. Green, the life-saver? 22. Ah-Ah-Ah! No. snow balling! 23. Push hard, Laurada! 24. Aw, who cares? 25. Turn around so we can see your face. 26, Looking to the future, Juniors? 27. Hard work for such a little girl. 28. Hey, don’t snap that picture. 29. Pals for a lifetime. 3G. Don’t fall Rosie! 31. Gee, he must be good look- ing. JUNIOR SNAPS 1. Thinking about a Latin test? 2. Lonesome? 3. “The Three Musketeers” 4. Look what Billy has! 5. Hiding behind the bushes. 6. Smile! 7, Great day! 8 Hubba! Hubba! 9. Don’t wrinkle your nose! LOM Domtanallebackwards. Il Beta (Club Blacka’. 12. Feeling bad? 13. Look at that sweet smile! 14. How about putting on some clothes? 15. Is that you, Claudine? 16. 9 A blue jean girl. 17. Forward! March! 18. . “Polly Pigtails” 19, Wind blowing, Margil? 20. Don’t look so sour! 21. Don’t fall off! 22. Let’s go for a ride—in the car! 23. Sweet Bessie! 24. Planning to go to Mexico? 25. Alright, let’s smile! 26. Charlotte, pull down your dress! 27. Snow covered, chicken? 28. Sad sack! 29. Don’t fence me in! 30. Locked outside? 31. Don’t knock the post over, Tommy! 32. Well, look who’s here. 33. Stranded? ? 34. Look at those boys smile! 35. Oh, how we hate to go inside! 36. Hubba, look at Ruby! 37. Friendly Mary Belle. 38. I’m cranking— the car! LIBRARY “Get quiet please.’ This is a familiar statement heard from Miss Lina Hupman, our librarian, who is kept quite busy in taking care of the many requests which come to her. Our library is made up of approximately ten thousand books which may be used by our students and adults for home use. The reference collection does not only include general reference but also material in specialized fields such as music, sociology, art, and biography. We owe a lot of credit to our librarian, Miss Lina Hupman and to her assis- tants who have worked faithfully, making our library what it now is. Coming currently to our library are many magazines and papers which keep us up to date on the world news. COs te QO ao ios — RR OSS: — CO SN? OC’ On io 2U. iw) _ Ro DW WWD Lo NID AR WWWwWWNNY pdr te a OO SONGS POPULAR AT WILSON “T’m Strickly On The Corny Side”—James Cook Jealousy” —Bessie Daughtery “tover’—Bobby McCune “In My Arms’’—Preston Arehart “My Hero’—Lloyd Humphries “Hankering” —Pat Garber “Mickey’—Mickey Parrish “Heartaches” —Dwight Bowles “After Graduation Day’—Jean Parrish “Beautiful Dreamer’—Dot Rowe “Made For Each Other’”—Otis Troxcll—Yvoi:ne Page “Nea r You”—Margaret Hartman “Beg Your Pardon’—Paul Joseph “Il Dance At Your Wedding’”—Wilbur Bedall “Star Dust”—Newton [Fitzgerald “Sweetheart Of All My Dreams’ “T Love You”—Charles Shomo “Buttons and Bows’—Jane Staples “Until ’—Ganelle Moore “A Fella With An Umbrella”—Walter White “Slow Boat To China’—Bonnie Reeves “Baby Face’”—Sarah Varner “They Say That Falling In Love Is Wonderful”—Nancy Lee Joseph “Let’s Be Sweethearts Again’’—Juanita Davis “T Love You Truly’—Johnnie DeCamillis “Because’—Betty Lou Harner “You Two Timed Me One Time Too Often’”—Bobby Hull “You Can’t Be True Dear’—Freida Corbett “T Kiss Your Hand Madam’’—Joe Shomo “Love Somebody’’—Mickey Daughtery “That Certain Party Of Mine’—Freda Paynter “Sweet Kentucky Babe’—Mary Ellen Chaney “Lost In A Memory’—Louise Davis “For Every Man There’s A Woman’’—Bobby Cline “What’s The Use Of Dreaming’”—John Henderson “Time Waits For No One’—Raymond Shull “Who ?”—Jo Ann Kiracofe “Missouri Waltz’”—Howard Hanson “Dickey Bird’—Richard Swink “Ill String Along With You’’—Becky Spitzer “K-K-K-Katie’”—Katie O’Brien “My Bonnie Lies Over The Ocean’”—Bonnie Craft “Woody Woodpecker”—Henry Curd “T’m Always Chasing Rainbows’—Betty Kelsey “Maybe You'll Be There’—Barbara Crosby “Make Believe’”—Kitty Humphries “T’ll Be Seeing You”—Hazel Meeks and Eugene Grove “Sweet Georgia Brown’”—Georgia Roadcap “We Did it Before and We Can Do it Again”—Basketball Team “Life Get’s Tedious” —Winifred Robertson Fred Shuey OUR LUNCHROOM If you happen to see students madly rushing down the corridor at 11:35 and 12:30 they are most likely on their way to the lunchroom. That is the most popular place at that time. The people here furnish the food that keeps us full of pep. Thanks. That is from all of us to all the ladies and men of the lunchroom. Let’s not forget the boys and girls of the special Home Economics Class who work in the lunchroom. The ladies and men who prepare and serve our meals are: Mrs. E. L. Kiblinger Mrs hate Erintz Mrs. Evans Cook Vernon Salisbury Mrs. Helen Stevens Mrs. Virginia Carey Mrs. .W. H. Coyner Miss Anna Collins, cashier Mrs. Meda Harvey Herbert Salisbury, chief cook OUR MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT Have you ever thought of the many people who keep things so clean and neat here at school? Day and night these men mop, sweep and wax the floors and pick up paper we have so carelessly dropped. They really keep things in working order and looking in tip top shape. These men supervise the crews of workers: Mi aes ook Mr Paul Harris Mr. Kenneth Varner THE DISTRIBUTORS’ CLUB HOW DO YOU LOOK f : seis GIR BOTS ee : a HAT HAIR NEAT HOUR WELICGROOMED | : PROPER MAKEUP HUSINESS PRESS FINGERNAILS CLEA! Se TMEKES Pon CLOVES POCKRPROL HOSE STRAIGHT SHORS SHIXED The Distributors’ Club is composed of members of the Retail Training Class. The purpose of this club, in co-ordination with the class, is to bring together in various activities, students who are interested in learn- ing more about retailing. The high school club is affiliated with both the State and National organizations. The members take an active part in the organization as a whole and one student is selected to attend the State Convention each year. On the second Friday of each month the Distributors’ Club holds its meeting in the classroom. The ofhicers are as follows: President, Charles Rexrode; Vice- President, Georgia Roadcap; Sec.-Treas., Charlene Diehl; Parliamentarian, Shirley Carroll; Promotional Editor, Bobby Hull. Miss Utz is the sponsor. One of our many club projects is to operate the sore in the Social Center for the pleasure of the students and teachers. It’s the Social Center for many students after they eat lunch for there they can not only get a candy bar or ice cream in the store (which has Bobby Hull as manager and also voluntary workers to help) but they can also dance and talk to friends. Our lunch period is short but for a gay time, the student meet at the Social Center. SCHOOL YELLS AND CHEERS The team is in the huddle and the captain bowed his head. They all got together and this is what they said. You’ve got to f-i-g-h-t You've got to f-i-g-h-t You've got to fight, team, fight We’re gon’na snap our fingers, We're gon’na clap our hands, We're gon’na stomp our feet, Cause we’ve got a team that can’t be beat, We're all rite. Rip, rip, rap, rap, team, team, clap, clap, Rip, rip, rap, rap, team, team, clap, clap, Rip, rip, rap, rap, team, team, clap, clap, Ray, rah, team. Come on green, come on white, come on team. Fight, fight, fight. Jump on the Grandstand, Beat on the tin can, Who can? Wecan! Nobody else can. Zip, boom, zip boom ball, Wilson, Wilson, faleraneialt. Everybody happy? Well yes. Anybody down hearted? Well no. Then lets take the locomotive and take it slow. W-1i-l-s-o-n, W-i-l-s-o-n, W-1i-l-s-o-n Wilson, Wilson, Wilson Tight green, fight white, fight team fight, fight. Fight green, fight white, fight team fight, fight. Fight green, fight white fight team fight, fight Fight team, fight. Hubba, hubba, hubba, ding, ding, ding Wilson Memorial High has got everything We've got the pep, we’ve got the steam We've got the fight, we’ve got the team Fight team, fight team, fight, fight, fight, Mets give’ em avyell) leveo rive, em asyell, let’s give ’em a good substanual yell. 5 s Ray team, rah team, Ray rah team. Ricklety, Rackiety, Shacklty town Who can get old Wilson down. Nobody, nobody yea, nobody, nobody yea When you’re up, you’re up. When you're down, you’re down. But when you’re up against Wilson you’re up side down. Ray, rah, Wilson. Bottle of pop, big banana We’re from Bufflo Indiana Dhats2a lie sthat seaeplatt We're from Wilson, we’re hot stuff. With at, with an e, with a loud a-m With at, with an e, with a loud a-m With a big T-E and a loud A-M T-E-A-M- yea——TEAM. Extra, extra read all about it. We've got a team and there’s no doubt about it. We can shoot them high or we can shoot them low. Come on team let’s go. End, tackle, center, guard. Grab your man and hit him hard. Hit him high, him him low. Come on, team, let’s go. A basket, a basket, a basket boys. You make the basket, we’ll make the noise. Rah) tahyran, habe nan, Rah, rah; ran! trah)rah, raherabe tae ran tales Wale ane teak I Wilson, Wilson hear our call Wilson, Wilson get that ball Wilson, Wilson raise that score Ray, Wilson, we want more. Rah, rahyrah, rah, rah, rah, ‘rah, rab eral Taletah, tab. ral rales Ray, rah, team. PeReeNNee Ane eee eee saxeeane gies “SIGH ass ie FARMING AS AN OCCUPATION I think farming is a very good occupation. Before taking up farming you should know something about different kinds of fertilizers and other things necessary for good farming. A farmer should have at least a high school educa- tion. This is necessary for keeping accounts and records. I think the best farmers would be the ones who grew up farmers. Taking 4-H and F. F. A. while going to school are a help in knowing more about a farm. The boy who expects to be a farmer should ask himself these questions: Have I a genuine love for the outdoors, for animals, and for the somewhat sol- itary life which even modern farming embodies? Can I cooperate successfully with other people? Sha'l I be satisfied with a modest income? Am I fond of home and family life? It is necessary for some people to farm to grow food for those busy with other occupations. Farming is healthful because most of the time you are working in the fresh air and sunshine. There’s one thing certain you will seldom get hungry on a farm. Here are two poems. One is about a boy who left the farm and the other one is about another boy who didn’t. The authors are unknown. Roscoe Epperley WEY ONE BOY -LERT SDE B A Ral I left my dad, his farm, his plow Because my calf became his cow I left my Dad-twas wrong, of course Because my colt becarre his horse I left my Dad to sow and reap Because my lamb became his sheep I dropped my hoe and stuck my fork Because my pig became his pork. WHY ANOTHERSBONSDIDN With dad and me it’s half and half The cow I own was once his calf No city for me, I will not bolt Because my horse was once his colt I’m going to stick right where I am Because my sheep was once his lamb I'll stay with Dad—he gets my vote Because my hog was once his shoat It’s fifty-fifty with Dad and me A profit sharing company. ANONYMOUS. BEST SPORTS Louise Davis Teddy McCray MOST POLITE 3etty Cook Don Chafin MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Mary Alice Phillips Grady Martin BIGGEST CLOWNS Patsy Waite silly Graham FRIENDLIEST Mildred Meyerhoeffer Rudy Hull LAZIEST Ruby Ruebush Joe Harmon BIGGEST PESTS Barbara Harlow Henry Curd NEATEST Bessie Daugherty Preston Arehart CUTEST Patsy Wampler Mickey Parrish BEST LOOKING 3etty Hammer Billy Wilson BEST ATHLETES Edith McCray Henderson Hevener MOST POPULAR Jo Ann Karicofe Don Chafin GREENEST FRESHMEN Linda Lou Deihl Lewis Gibson SOPHISTICATED SOPH. Kay Crute Joe Harmon SILLIEST Betty Lou Keith Rudy Hull JOLLIEST JUNIORS Kitty Humphreys Joe Furr EVERY CLOUD HAS A SILVER LINING It’s strange to see how much difference there is in children. Some just live on easy street. They live in big, fine houses, have everything that they could possibly ask for. They never do any work and h ave people waiting on them all the time. Others have to work all the time and still have scarcely enough to get along on. I am in the lower class of course. I am the oldest of six children. I am suppose to graduate this year but I had to stop school when I was in the sixth grade. My father died then and I had to make all the living for the family. I had to get odds and ends anywhere because I was not old enough to get a steady job. I finally got a right good job as a deliverly boy in a drugstore. Then my next to the oldest sister got scarlet fever. My mother and sister worked with her day and night until finally the doctor sent my mother to bed. Then my sister had it all by herself. I then had to stay home several days to help her. Naturally the boss didn’t like this and told me he wouldn’t need me anymore. Then about a week after I lost my job, the doctor told us that he didn’t think that my sister would live through the night, but if she did there would be no more danger; that she would soon recover. That was about the most horrible night of my life. No one was able to say a word or do anything. The doctor finally succeeded in getting my sister and me to bed about two o’clock. That morning we were afraid to get up and go to her. But when we did we found her sleeping. She pulled through all right but she has been sick and very weak ever since. She can’t help do any work or anything. I had a terrible time finding another job. I cut grass for people and trimmed hedge until I finally got a job as a telegraph boy. I wasn’t making nearly enough money for the family to go on so mother had to go to work. Tha t left my oldest sister with all of the work to do and she wasn’t nearly old enough to tackle such a job. Mother got a right good job in a factory. She was making right good money but her health was failing her. She kept at it and we raked and scraped for a year. Then it happened! Mother was looking worse every day and we had noticed that several times she had gone to town for no reason at all that we knew. Then one day mother called us all together and this is what she told us. “Children, you have all helped me in anyway that you could since father died. No mother could have any better children. I have been working very hard in that factory and I finally had to see a doctor. I didn’t want to but I just had to. He told me that I just had to stop the work that I was doing. You all know how I felt when he told me that. I knew that then there would be no money coming in except Jim’s. But I told the boss what the doctor said. I almost knew that he would tell me that this was my last week, but instead, children, guess what he said. He said a foreman in another section was quitting and that I could have that job. I will only have a little work to do and that section of the plant will agree with me better, and of course I will make much money. I think now, that with Jim and I working, we will be able to live as well as anyone, and I think we will appreciate it more than if we didn’t have to work for it.” —Frances BrsHop —English II SCHOOL SPIRIT To me, school spirit means a lot of things. It means getting out and cheer- ing at our football and basketball games, even though the team may be far behind. School spirit means not only boosting our athletic teams, but it also means something more-such things as obeying our rules and respecting our teachers, knowing and believing and trying to convince others in all we do and say that our school is the best anywhere. We must take pride in our school and do all that we possibly can to improve and better our school. We must all remember that we are only the first of many thousands of stu- dents who will follow us here in the years to come. Let’s all work together to found a tradition of pride in Wilson Memorial High School, so as to give those students who follow us something to be proud of and to look up to. —BILLy GRAHAM GRANDMA'S GARDEN Out in Grandma’s flower garden, Wonderous beauties lie, Roses, petunias, and ferns so tall, Under a sunlit sky. Back in the depths of a willow bush, A bird’s nest gently swayed, The mother robin chirped and sang, In the cool and pleasant shade. No one could see old Grandaddy frog, In the center of a pansy bed, It was of happy things he liked to tell Or s o my Grandma said. A rippling brook ran down a hill, Just beneath a snowball bush, This picture was prettier than any I’d seen, In all my picture books. Of all the flowers in Grandma’s garden, The ones that I like best, Are the roses in the summertime, While in blossoms they are dressed. ELEANOR WRIGHT PARODY ON THE SOLILOQUY FROM HAMLET To teach, or not to teach, that is the question, Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer The spitballs and wisecracks of students, Or to take a paddle against the SEAT of troubles And by dusting end them. To die; to sleep; No more: And by sleep To say we end the headaches caused by the recitations and checking Of papers which teachers are heir to. ‘Tis a consummation devoutly to be wished. To die: to Sleep: to sleep perchance to dream Aye! there’s the rub. For in that sleep of death What pupils may come to recite Hamlet’s Soliloquy Must give us pause. There’s the cause for a shortage of teachers. For who would bear the whips and scorns of untimely sneezes The pupils’ jokes, the twanging of a bobby pin, The zooming of an unknown missile The bored boy, the amen corner and the slams of Books that patient merit of the poor teacher takes When he himself might his quietus make With a mere resignation? Who would chalk dust swallow To grunt and sweat under a load of exam papers, 3ut that the dread of something after death, The undiscovered schoolhouse from which no teacher returns, Daunts the courage and makes us rather bear the brats We have than fly to those we know not of? Thus conscious does make cowards of us all And thus the resolution to become a teacher Is sicklied o’er by one look at our former instructors And young persons with the intention to enter this profession With this warning turn awry, And loose the name of schoolteachers. —ARLENE NUCKOLES The Sell Chem sTay Cheb Play Ria AUTOGRAPHS COMMUNITY MOTOR CORPORATION STAUNTON, VIRGINIA Chevrolet... Oldsmobile... Cadillac Sales and Service FERGUSON TRACTOR . and FERGUSON SYSTEM IMPLEMENTS ECONOMY MOTORS Hudson Sales and Service R. M. McCormick, Owner o00O00 ©CO0O00 Sun Oil Products c0000 cO000o0 108 W. 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Wright Printing Company PRINTING—ENGRAVING 00000 25 North Augusta Street Staunton, Virginia Phone 255 COMPLIMENTS COMPLIMENTS OF OF S. T. Pool JOSEPH HANNA McCORMICK - DEERING 40 South Augusta FARM EQUIPMENT Staunton, Va. Phone 199 Waynesboro, Va. OE See Come To BROOKS HANEY’'S PHARMACY CLEANERS DYERS For Your DRUG NEEDS Complete Cleaning Service “We fill any Doctor's Phones20 Prescription” 412 Main St. Waynesboro, Va. Fe hE TS EE a Keep Your Baby Socially “The Home of Better Values” Acceptable by Shopping 314—Ist Street Waynesboro, Virginia at the HLASKE) SU TOT'N TEEN SHOP 325 W. Main St. Waynesboro, Va. Phone 105 Gifts Wrapped Free of Charge DEPTS TORE Waynesboro, Virginia JOHNSON ELECTRIC COMPANY 331 N. Central Ave., Staunton, Va. BROWN’S CUT RATE “Friends Meet Here” Medicines—Cosmetics—Gifts Paints, Appliances, Refreshments Wholesale : Aas aie ; Greenville, Virginia Electrical Mill Supplies Phone 751-W-4 Phone 1157 AST HARDWARE Co., INC. PAINTS POWER TOOLS BUILDING MATERIAL 000 102 West Beverley Street Staunton, Virginia COMPLIMENTS OF THE SHOE MART Featuring Nationally Advertised American Girl Shoes for American Girls Deeley Lay Tee 25 West Beverley St. Staunton, Va. FRANK GRIM SONS FINE CEMETERY MEMORIALS Phone 1640 820 North Augusta St. Staunton, Va. “In the Beginning God Created the Heavens and the Earth” We Sell the Best Earth on Earth Best Bargains General Insurance Best Service Come to See Us Early and Often “Study to Show Thyself Approved Unto God” Yours for Success A. LEE KINZLEY G. KNOWLES Staunton, Virginia When Think of Furniture Think of STAUNTON FURNITURE CoO., INC. Phone 144 9-11 South Augusta St. Staunton, Va. R. L. SOUDER CO. Ready-to-W ear and Accessories Decorative Linens, Curtains and Blankets 12 East Beverley Street Staunton, Va. COMPLIMENTS OF STAUNTON WHITE WAY LAUNDRY CORP. White Way is the Right Way! COMPLIMENTS OF DODD'S DRUG STORE Staunton, Virginia “Best of Luck’ MILES MUSIC CO. Staunton, Virginia BROWN MacDIARMID Remington Typewriters School Supplies Metal Furniture Duplicator Supplies Machine Repairs 13-15 N. Augusta St. Staunton, Va. PALAIS ROYAL “The House of Fashion” Furs, Ready-to-Wear, Millinery “Opposite City Hall” 126 E. Beverley Staunton, Virginia THE STEGMAN SHOP Upholstering — Slip Covers and Draperies — Decorative Fabrics Antiques — Gifts 1032 West Main Street Waynesboro, Va. Telephone 974 COMPLIMENTS OF THE MAN'S SHOP Waynesboro, Va. DAYLIGHT LAUNDRY Complete Laundry Service For Every Home Waynesboro, Virginia MOWRY SC, “We Move Anything Anywhere” SERVICE STATION Complete Amoco Service Waynesboro, Va. Phone 303 COMPLIMENTS OF SOUTHERN INDUSTRIAL LOAN aes COMPLIMENTS OF HAZEL’S RESTAURANT Phone 256-J-2—Verona, Va. Dine — Dance — or Arrange for Your Next Party or Business Dinner Meeting LYNDHAVEN FLORIST 319 W. Main St. Waynesboro, Virginia Phone 940 — Greenhouse 1114-M Better Flowers at All Hours “We Move Anything Anywhere” GUSS DULL'S TRANSFER CO. INC. Local and Long Distance Wheat Pac ihe: -— Storage Pickup Service 32 W. Johnson St. Staunton, Va. Phone Residence 1755 Crating DIXIE CLEANERS Tops In Dry Cleaning Service Alterations —- Repairs Pickup Delivery Phone 993 Sales—FORD—Service Car—Trucks—Traciors—implements 00000 We Specialize in Motor Rebuilding, Body and Fender Straightening Expert Auto Painting—Genuine Ford Parts Augusta Motor Sales, Inc. 108 South New Street Phone 1184 Staunton, Va. COMPLIMENTS OF Timberlake DRY GOODS CO. (Staunton’s Greatest Store” ) Ready-to-Wear, Millinery, Household Linens co000o 7 East Beverley St. Staunton, Va. Phone 211 WJ PERRY The only kind of insurance we sell is the kind that pays off when a loss occurs. We believe you'll agree with us that that is the kind to buy. 00000 Telephone 666 Masonic Bldg. c0000 Staunton, Virginia Lemley Studios Stephens City, Virginia oc0000 Pictures in This Annual Taken By The LEMLEY STUDIOS HARRIS ESSO STATION Complete Lubrication Tire Repair South Greenville Ave. Staunton, Va, Phone 964-W COMPLIMENTS OF WOODLEE MARKET THE DOG HOUSE [eT @ 12) We Specialize in All Kinds of Sandwiches (FOOT LONG HOT-DOGS) en 0. L. HOCKMAN Dealer in General Merchandise and Fresh Meats Stuarts Draft, Virginia TRIANGLE TEA ROOM Will Always Welcome Wilson High ENGLEMAN HARDWARE Co. General Hardware Coal, Paints, Varnishes, Lumber and Building Supplies Phone 909-W-4 Stuarts Draft, Va. CLOUTIER'S Since 1922 Waynesboro’s Oldest and Finest Jewelry Store 517 West Main St. Waynesboro, Virginia FARMERS SERVICE STORE Seeds — Feeds Fertilizer Poultry—Supplies and Remedies 118 Wayne Ave. Waynesboro, Va. Frank Kerby Sons, Inc. ©c0000 SHEET METAL WORK ©0000 Arch Street Waynesboro, Virginia READ THE EVENING LEADER THE NEWS-LEADER (Morning) OF STAUNTON— Full news coverage of Augusta County and Staunton. Full Associated Press Reports of State, National and World News Informed Editorial Discussion of the Significance of the News. Special Reports of General Assembly and Congress, City Council and the County Board of Supervisors, School Boards, ete. Special Articles by Authoritative Writers in their Fields. Clean Comics and Other Entertaining Features. Advertising Which Makes Shopping Easier and Cheaper “THE PUBLIC INTEREST FIRST” The Wayne and Cavalier Theatres Waynesboro, Virginia “Shenandoah Valley's Finest” Excellent programs every day in the week for the entertainment of the people of Waynesboro and neighboring communities. Every picture produced each year may be seen in Waynesboro’s theatres in surroundings which are attractive, comfortable, and wolesome. For special arrangements for theatre parties, or advance purchase of the- atre tickets for bridge prizes, birthday or other special holiday gifts, con- tact the managers of The Wayne (telephone Waynesboro 9) and the Cavalier (telephone Waynesboro 131). Continuous Shows Daily | P. M. to 11 P. M. CAVALIER BOWLING ALLEYS Open Daily except Sundays—Noon to 11:00 P. M.—Phone 45 Healthy, invigorating recreation and worlds of fun... . organize your own bowling parties... family groups, Church groups, Scouts, clubs, and school groups... all are learning that It's Smart to Bowl FOR REFRESHMENTS, VISIT OUR SNACK SHOP NUMBER 9 Bowling Alley Bldg. Waynes Theatre Bldg. CAVALIER LUNCHEONETITE (Cavalier Theatre Bldg. ) ... you will enjoy our piping hot popcorn—sandwiches and coffee—soda and ice cream bars—candies—tobacco—novelties. Owned and Operated By THE WAYNESBORO THEATRES CORPORATION General Offices: Cavalier Theatre Building—Phone 541 J. Roy ele eee T, Baldwin QUICK-LIVICK, INC. GAS and OILS Pure Gasoline—Yale Tires BALDWIN BROTHERS AUTO SERVICE Contract Passenger Bus Service Phone Staunton 323-W-12 Phone 1280-J Truck Car Repairs Parts Accessories 254 N. Central Avenue Electric Acetylene Welding : : e Staunton, Va. Fishersville, Va. 7 ‘4 H. F. GARBER SON HOLTS General Merchandise China, Gifts, Housewares Groceries and Fresh Meats Phone 11-F-21 Staunton, Virginia New Hope, Va. COMPLIMENTS FISHBURN’S i DRUG STORE WAYNESBORO Waynesboro, Virginia COLD STORAGE CORP. H. S. Meeteer, Manager Phone 38 AUGUSTA FURNITURE COMPANY The Store of Largest Assortments CRUTCHFIELD'S Wholesale Retail Carpets, Stoves, FURNITURE and House Furnishing Goods Waynesboro, Virginia 22 South Augusta Street Staunton, Va, Compliments of Southern Electric Corporation of Staunton Staunton Sport Shop Q. F. Hester, Proprietor “The Oldest Valley Sport Siore” Staunton, Virginia OMES Hanmer AS ’EM F.C. HAMER CO. Real Estate and Insurance 25 North Augusta Street Staunton, Virginia DIXIE BOTTLE GAS CORP. Bottle Gas Appliances For Home Commercial Use Metered Service Phone 2405—-Staunton, Va. Phone 1115—Lexineton, Va, SIMMONS Wholesale Auto Parts — Supplies Garage Equipment RN) ft, wht, ste Ke 119-123 South Augusta Street Staunton, Virginia Phone 937 COMPLIMENTS OF WRIGHT'S REPAIR SERVICE And WRIGHT'S AMOCO SERVICE STATION Staunton, Va. COMPLIMENTS OF POWELL'S TEXACO STATION C. J. (Woodie) Woods, Prop. oOo Phone 944 000 One Stop Service Senter Waynesboro, Va. COMPLIMENTS OF AUGUSTA CLEANERS TAILORS 5934 West Main St. Waynesboro, Va. 000 “Waynesboro’s Most Modern Certified Cold Fur Storage Vault” East Main St. COMPLIMENTS OF MIZE SUPPLY Co. Waynesboro, Virginia When You Think of Fashions You Naturally Think of MARTHA LAURENCE The Valley's Most Beautiful Store Waynesboro, Va. Augco Feeds, Inc. USE ROCCO FEEDS For Bigger Profits nies Telenhoneas. Bee 404 Ohio Street Waynesboro, Virginia Farley Motors Chrysler - Plymouth Sales and Service 00000 23 South New Street Staunton, Va. ELLIS MOTOR SALES BUICK SALES and SERVICE All Types of Repair Work West Main Street Waynesboro, Va, Phone 377 THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK “The Bank that Service Built” Every Banking Facility Full Time Powers Protect Your Future—Open A Bank Account o00Q Buy U.S. Savings Bonds— 000 Safe Deposit Boxes— Member F.D.I.C. Federal Reserve Phone 68 Staunton, Va. COMPLIMENTS OF THE BEAUTY NOOK Phone 268 Waynesboro, Virginia HOLSINGER LUMBER CoO. INC. oOo Quality Building Materials Lumber Millwork oOo 136-144 Greenville Ave. Phone 390 Staunton, Va. LIVESTOCK AUCTION Every Friday e0000 “Orders and Direct Buyers For All Kinds Livestock” 00000 STAUNTON UNION STOCK YARDS, Inc. New Hope Road Staunton, Va. KINSER’'S ESSO STATION East Main Commerce Sts. Waynesboro, Va. LAMBERT MANUFACTURING INC. All Kinds Of Building Materials Waynesboro, Va. Phone 15 ESSO CABIN COURT SERVICE Station Chas. T. Houff, J. R. Henkel, Jr., Props. 1307 West Main St. Waynesboro, Va. Phone 711 Gas — Oil — Tires — Tubes COMPLIMENTS OF GAY CLOTHING Co. 8 South Augusta St. Staunton, Va. COMPLIMENTS OF FAIRFAX HALL JUNIOR COLLEGE Park Station Waynesboro, Virginia WAYNESBORO FLORIST Flowers — Cards — Gifts Waynesboro, Va. WHITE STAR MILLS Manufacturer of HIGH GRADE FLOUR Staunton, Virginia WAYNE MUSIC STORE 123 North Wayne Ave, Waynesboro, Va. oOo Phone 587 THE CUPBOARD 12 E. Frederick St. Staunton, Va. 000 Gifts — Decorative Accessories GROSSMAN'S Waynesboro, Virginia Distinctive, Women’s Apparel COMPLIMENTS OF PAXTON'S SERVICE STATION J. R. Paxton, Manager New Hope, Va. COMPLIMENTS OF ROSE'S 5-10 25c STORE Waynesboro, Va. MODERN FURNITURE “The Friendly Store” 000 Waynesboro, Virginia COMPLIMENTS OF PIEDMONT STORES INC. 514 W. Main St. Waynesboro, Va. Phone 56 “Get More For Less Try Quick’s For Best” QUICKS’ ICE CREAM STORE Staunton, Virginia D L GARAGE T. H. Almarode, Prop. General Auto Repair and Welding Box 71, Greenville, Va. SIMPLY SERVICE Staunton Steam Laundry Quality Laundering Odorless Dry Cleaning DYEING AND GENERAL REPAIR WORK ©0000 Phones Staunton 495 Waynesboro 69 Compliments of Imperial Ice Cream 00000 Staunton, Virginia COMPLIMENTS HENSLEY TIRE AND BATTERY CO. No. 8 Baldwin Street OF BUCHANAN 'S, INC. Dependable Jewelers Between Augusta Central Ave. Diamonds - Watches - Jewelry 3 : : Staunton, Virginia Silverware - Gifts © oOo Expert Watch and Jewelry Large Parking Lot For Repairing Expert Tire - Battery - EASY TERMS Wheel Balancing - Vulcanizing Phone 655 Recapping Service 122 5S. Wayne Ave. Phone 209 Waynesboro, Virginia HODGES JEWELRY C. D. DAVIS STORE R. V. Cooley, Prop. SERVICE STATION Esso Motor Fuel Jewelers o00o0 ooo Watches, Diamonds, Silverware, Soft Drinks — Groceries Pens, Pencils, Jewelry and ; J y Tobacco Chinaware “Service ts Our Motto” 508 West Main Street Greenville, Va. Waynesboro, Va. MARTIN’S Quality Painis and Linoleum 115 N. Augusta St. Phone 1749-J—Staunton, Va. 327 W. Main St. Phone 110—Waynesboro,, Va. A Complete line of Quality Paints, Enamels, and Varnishes Nationally Advertised Rugs, Inlaid Linoleum Asphalt Tile Phone Us For Free Estimate on Installing Inlaid Linoleum and Asphalt Tile Staunton Paint and Wall Paper Co. INCORPORATED Paints Varnishes c0000 Wallpaper ©0000 Appliances Telephone 2384—463 Staunton, Virginia MACE'S High Grade Shoes MARY BALDWIN Staunton, Virginia Repairing GENeNewasirert Founded in 1842 2 doors above Dodd’s Drug Store For Information Staunton, Virginia Address Registor COMPLIMENTS “Meet Your Friends” OF at STOVER'S ELECTRIC CONNER'S DRUG SHOP STORE E. F. Stover, Prop. 129 North Wayne Avenue Telephone 118 Box 257 Phone 53 Waynesboro, Va. Waynesboro, Va. NEW HOPE GARAGE COMPLIMENTS Ford Dealer S. E. TROTT INC. General Repair Work ; Staunton, Va. Gasoline, Oil, and Batteries Don’t Rest Until You Buy at Chevy Chase and Get HYMAN’S The Smartest and Latest in Style and Best in Quality DEPARTMENT STORE CHEVY CHASE Ready-to-Wear, Furs, Accessories For the Smart Girl Phone 172 24 E. Beverley St. Staunton, Va. Waynesboro, Va. “When Ii's Time to Move” Call J. C. Boward’s Truck Line Local Long Distance Moving Storage, Crating, Packing cOO00o Phone 596 c000o Staunton, Va. NATURAL GAS Cocking—Water Heating—Refrigerating House Heating c00O00 Virginia Gas Distribution Corp. Staunton, Virginia COMPLIMENTS OF BARKSDALE FURNITURE CORP. feleye) Phone 41 COO Waynesboro, Virginia “Dedicated To Better Homes’ WHITE HOUSE COTTAGES ESSO SERVICE Verona, Virginia Phone—Station—763-W-2 Cottages—763-J-2 33 ROOMS—BATHS Tires, Accessories, Washing Lubrication L. R. Stover, Mer. DRIVERS SALES SERVICE Only Dodge Builds ‘Job-rated” Trucks— Dodge, Plymouth Cars— oOo Phone 150 000 212-214 Main St. Waynesboro, Va. COMPLIMENTS OF SOUTHERN RESTAURANT “The Place To Eat’ oOo Waynesboro, Virginia Augusta Dairies, Inc. 765 Middlebrook Avenue ©0000 Your Local Market for G. A. Milk - Mig. Milk - Sweet Sour Cream COMPLIMENTS OF Planters Bank Trust Co. Staunton, Virginia o000o0 Across Augusta Street From The Court House NS Warner Bros. DIXIE AND STRAND Theatres wt wh wh NS COTTRELL LEONARD Furnish Caps and Gowns To Wilson Memorial High School 1 NS EAVERS BROS. SUPPLY Stuarts Draft. Va. 000 Dealers In Hay . Feed Fertilizer and Coal Graine- Lime Spreading oOo Custom Threshing Truck For Hire Phone 982-J-1 COFFMAN LUMBER SUPPLY Lumber Building Supplies Phone 43-F-2 P. O. Box 94 New Hope, Va. VALLEY CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. 206-207 Industrial Loan Bldg. Staunton, Va. E. E. Twiggs, Jr., President Office Phone 2217 Warehouse Phone 2666 Complete Building Service, Residential, Commercial Custom Building RCA Victor Columbia - Capitol - Decea LANDRAM CLEANERS Records Music Accessories DRY CLEANERS Sheet Music Volland Greeting Cards 7 West Frederick Street THE RECORD SHOP Staunton, Virginia Opposite City Hall 118 E. Beverley St. Phone 477 Staunton, Va. COMPLIMENTS COMPLIMENTS OF OF KAUFFMAN'S GOSNELL Staunton, Virginia RENDEZVOUS Phone 1101-F Waynesboro COMPLIMENTS CLEES PLACE Home Cooking OF Chicken and Steak Dinners Virginia Ham PETER PAN CLEANERS | Mrs. Cleo Coursey, Prop. Fishersville, Va. We Serve You Good Food Ice Cold Beverages and Treat You Right 18 North New St. Phone 138 Staunton, Va. SENELL’S QUICK LUNCH A. M. ARNOLD'S TAXI Where Friends Meet o-7 Passenger Cars E. Frederick St. Staunton, Va. 24. Hour Service WHITE'S The Shopping Center for Sixty-One Years c0000 Waynesboro, Va. E. W. Barger Company DEPENDABLE INSURANCE OF ALL KINDS Fire - Life - Burglary - Windstorm - Accident Liability - Automobile Insurance is Important LET US CHECK YOUR NEEDS Callsi3s Waynesboro Virginia Fine Class Rings Announcements Awards JOSTEN’S Since 1897 c0000 Representative: BILL DAY ©0000 669 Maple Ave. Waynesboro, Va. COMPLIMENTS OF BLUE RIDGE GROCERY Wholesale Groceries Waynesboro, Va. COMPLIMENTS OF JONES’ MOTOR Co. Your Lincoln-Mercury Dealer Complete Automobile Service On All Makes of Cars All W ork Guaranteed CALLISON COMPANY Incorporated o0o INSURANCE REAL ESTATE LOANS, BONDS LIFE INSURANCE Phone 1128 oOo Echols Building Staunton, Virginia THOMAS HOGSHEAD, INC. Quality Cut Rate Drugs at Lowest Prices Try Hogshead’s First oOo Staunton, Virginia Crawford - Wilberger General Merchandise New Hope, Va. COMPLIMENTS OF T. A. PARMER Jeweler : Litas ts Verona, Virginia AUGUSTA COUNTY’S MOST MODERN HABERDASHERY Hart, Schaffner and Marx Clothes THE MEN‘S STORE 27 E. Beverley Street Staunton, Va. COMPLIMENTS OF THE FOTO CENTRE Waynesboro, Va. “Everything Photographic” BANK OF NEW HOPE, INC. ARNOLD STUDIO First Nat'l. Bank Bldg. Waynesboro, Va. Phone 293 Waynesboro Publishing a Corporation 544 W.. Main St. Waynesboro, Va. Publishers of the Waynesboro News- Virginian Afternoons Except Sunday Printers of “GO? = Hall) Chatterv= SVircinia Reel: “Bayonet” “B: C. Bee’ and Other School Papers Operators of Alwood Studios Commercial and Portrait Photography MAIN STREET SERVICE STATION Main and Arch Waynesboro, Va. Phone No. 1 W. D. QUESENBERY WAYNE WELDING CO. Waynesboro, Va. Own Your Home Whether You Desire to Buy or Sell We Always Appreciate Your Business If It's a Farm or Home We Have It SEE Virgil S. Gore Co., Realtors Crowle Building Staunton, Virginia Snyder’s Jewel Box Jewelers STAUNTON’S LARGEST CREDIT JEWELERS For Your Graduate 00000 A Gift of Jewelry The Everlasting Gift Use Your Credit 18 W. Beverley St. Staunton COMPLIMENTS OF STAUNTON NATIONAL BANK Member of Federal Reserve and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation “We Specialize in Moving Furniture’ THREE WAY TRUCKING COMPANY Contract Hauling Staunton, Virginia Phones Waynesboro—855 Staunton—1856 COMPLIMENTS OF BAILEY'S PROFESSIONAL PHARMACY Staunton, Virginia COMPLIMENTS OF VALLEY MOTOR SALES Your Studebaker Dealer FINKEL FURNITURE 32-34 N, Augusta Street Staunton, Va. 21 N. New St. Phone 915 RANDOL TAXI and TRANSFER SERVICE Special Prices on School Trade C O Baggage Transfer Staunton, Va. KLOTZ BROTHERS Scrap lron—Hides Wool and Furs Corner Lewis St. and Middlebrook Ave. Phone 638 — Staunton, Va. CAMPFIELDS 16 North Central Ave. Phone 1169 Staunton, Va. oOo Norge — Rusco GAYHART'S 110 South Lewis Street Phone 739 Box 55 Staunton, Virginia Johns-Manville Approved Roofer Leunor Furnaces — Heating and Air Conditioning Authorized Dealer H. L. LANG CO., INC. Phone 638 Staunton, Va. Jewelers and Opticians For Over Fifty Years Phone 632 11 West Beverley Street Staunton, Virginia WAYNE AVE. SERVICE STATION 142 North Wayne Phone 102 Waynesboro, Va. COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND COMPLIMENTS YOUR FRIENDLY CANDY MEN King and Roberts Wholesale Confectioners Charlottesville, Va. Nationally Known and Advertised Candies Only Wise Potato Chips - Delrich Oleomargarine - Dow Cheese - Mayonnaise - Pickles - Nabs - Salted Peanuts, ete. College Inn Soups, ete. “The House That Quality and Service Built” COMPLIMENTS WAYNESBORO PAINT a THE CITIZENS- WAYNESBORO BANK oe AND TRUST CO. STORE DuPONT PAINTS Waynesboro, Virginia 000 WALLPAPER Branch Office — Park Station Member F.D.I.C, Federal ag Reserve System 134bWarneiaye. Resources Over Four and Half Million Dollars Phone 282 “There’s No Substitute for a Saving Account” i ee COMPLIMENTS OF STAUNTON CREAMERY, INC. Dalasi tsorn: Virginia WOODWARD'S Master Workmanship With The Desire to Serve Offering The Most Complete Service In The Staunton-Augusta County Area 10 Market St. Phone 929 Staunton, Va. 000 Member National Institute Cleaning and Dyeing Edmond H. Tarkington Frank C. Tarkington FARLEY'S DRY CLEANING SERVICE “For People Who Care” oOo Phone 246 Staunton, Virginia For Good Clothing Shoes and Haberdashery Come to BARTH, WEINBERG CO. Staunton’s Oldest and Leading Men’s Store For Over Half a Century EEE HAMRICK COMPANY VERONA FOOD Florists MARKET Flowers For All Occasions LOCKER PLANT Telephone 710 000 ve VE Len wallirederickast The House Of Plenty Staunton, Va. In 000 Verona, Virginia We Telegraph Flowers Telephone 966-J-3 CITY GAS SERVICE It's Not A Home Until for It’s Planted Couniry Homes Sales Pryrofax Gas Service MYERS NURSERY Call Staunton 137 A complete automatic gas service beyond the city mains for cooking, aoe : y ; 8 Fruits, Ornamental and water heating, refrigeration and Shade Trees room heating, Safe Economical wh oft XS XS Dependale Staunton, Va. COUNTRY GAS CO. OF VA. Route 3 409 W. Beverley St. _ sSssennesssnassesssesece SWIMMING - PICNICKING - DANCING 900,000 Gallons Pure Clean Water Passes Through Lake Daily Shenandoah Acres Just East of Stuarts Draft Off Route 12 SHENANDOAH VALLEY’S FAVORITE SUMMER RESORT ROOF GARDEN (rive erans Free Picnic Grounds eres COTTAGES ©0000 Acres of Fun At SHENANDOAH ACRES The East’s Finest Inland Beach Resort Sereumes it is the nature of a craft to create an unbreakable tie between itself and the worker in that field, a heart attachment equal to lifetime devotion. 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