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

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7-Ire i'lZofznef's rnesf VOLUME VI Published by the Students of the WILSON MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL F ishersville, Virginia 1952-1953 D3 1221! 2'-Elly ' M1425 Q I.-ie ?-5 5? S Z P- f E- ll H ii' Te? Gonfenls 1. Administration 2. Faculty 3. Classes of 1953 1954 1955 1956 4. Clubs, Organizations 61 Activities 5. Sports 6. Literary 7. Features 8. Our Friends and Advertisers 3

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5 , , HE RY' HI T ORY AT WIL 0 MEMORIAL HIGH CHOOL Birthdays being happy occasions the annual and newspaper staffs are most happy to congratulate Henry, the Hornet, on his 4th anniversary. Four years ago, the Art Editors of the HCJIQNIETIS Nnsr designed Henry to be a guide through out the pages of our yearbook. llenry being quite the man about town, is not only a sports fan and participant, but he plays in the band, is an active member of several clubs, cooperates with outside civic organiza- tions, and he stands for all the ideals of Democracy. Although Henry is graduating this year and there are many events of importance taking place, he feels that a brief review of his younger days would help you to understand his accomplishments or failures, which ever the case may be. To begin with Henry, the Freshman, was a confused lad, and was lost in a world of new faces. He'had little knowledge of high school ways, and it seemed that everything went exactly backwards. However, after a few months the school system was running smoothly and Henry had lost his downcast expression, for now he had learned to run down the cor- ridors, run to lunch and he was able to make it to class by bell time. Henry really belong- ed! Before he knew it his Freshman year was history. He had passed those horrible exams and had qualified for the title of Sophisticated Sophomore. Henry, the Sophomore, did not have all that warehouse of fears to haunt him for he knew that he was a vital part of VVilson. As a Sophomore he concentrated on parties, better grades, pleasing his favorite teacher and he even began to give a little thought to his life's work. Time llew and Henry became a junior before he hardly had time to adjust himself to Sophomore activities. '- .Iunior Henry had not only become larger and more handsome, but his ideas and plans were constantly being changed. He even changed girl friends several times during the year. He enjoyed the vigorous athletic program but he also took time out to think about his future and how he could best serve his school and mankind. Henry enjoyed a trip to Williamslmurg with his fellow studentsg a time when lots of happy memories were stored up. He helped sponsor a lovely junior-Senior Prom for his older brothers and sisters, the Seniors, one of which he became in September of 1952. A picture of Henry today shows him a likable, earnest dignified Senior. Henry whose ambition is to obtain a diploma in june is the busiest, happiest, most anxious lad of which we know. He feels he has learned just about all there is to know and yet each day fhe finds he can add to his store of knowledge. Henry has been a good average student. His ideals were directed into the right channels by facility members and the administrators who were honestly interested in him as an individual. Never did Henry find teachers too busy to talk or work with him. Henry has about decided on his life's work which he looks forward to as that period of time beginning after june and graduation. We heartily congratulate Henry on all that he has done and we wish him the most suc- cessful future possible in whatever field of work he chooses. Good luck and Good-bye from Henry the Hornet. Z

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' .i1i'ii-Carle ' . - ..'5..f' Q GL ix 0 ER THE YE R Q . SEPTEMBER 2-School opened. Oh, happy day! 13-Greenhornets opened footfall season by downing Lov- ingston, 21-0. 19-Wilson lost to Handley. 27-Buena Vista's squad met VVilson for the big battle' 29-TB x-rays were the fad of the day. OCTOBER l-2-We had a wonderful two days soliciting ads for 'THE HORNETIS NEsT in Staunton and Waynesboro. Met lots of nice people. Seniors ordered their class rings. 3-Our hopes dimmed as Wilson lost their third football game to Front Royal. 10-Again we lost to Vlfaynesboro. Good hard fought game. 17--Hornets lost another to Lexington. 24-Students had a glorious holiday but Wilson went down to defeat at the hands of Natural Bridge. 27-31-Everybody was in a dither getting primped to have his picture taken. NOVEMBER 1-Wilson again defeated, by Harrisonburg. 4-Government classes hold mock election. lke was the choice by a huge majority. 6-Pep Club sponsored Pep Rally before the Lee Hi game. 7-Vlgiggig came alive and downed Staunton to the tune o - -. 20-'13-l'fe second issue of the Wilson Erho brought us up to date on the news. 21-Sadie Hawkins Dance. 26-Report cards and the end of the second six weeks. 27-28-Thanksgiving Holidays. DECEMBER Z-Beta Club holds Induction Service. 5-Hornets open basketball season by taking a pair of wins from james Wood. 9-Varsity boys and girls take two more from Front Royal. 12-Varsity boys take their third straight win from Lex- ington. 16-Harrisonburg proves a thorn and hands VVilson its first defeat. 18-Record stands 5 wins 1 loss as Wilson overwhelms Lee Hi. 19-Christmas assembly and homeroom parties. 19-5-Christmas holidays during which time Miss House became Mrs. Watson. The Geis' had a new son come to live with them. JANUARY 5-Back to school and old lessons. 9-Girls won but the boys lost in a close contest. 13--Varsity boys lost another to Handley. 15-Ellilson loses their third straight game to Clifton orge. 20-Z1-22-Exams! Horrors on top of horrors! 23-Holiday between semesters. Wilson also took a pair of wins from blames Wood. 27-Hornets sting Lexington for two more games. FEBRUARY 1-Rest of pictures taken for the annual. 3--JVs win and Varsity loses to Waynesboro. 5-We close the March of Dimes Drive with well over S600 collected. Paul Desper wins Honorable Mention in National Talent Search. 6-Wilson takes two from Natural Bridge. Boy Scouts attend meeting with Gov. Battle. Wilson sent six hand members to attend the All-State Hand workshop at Harrisonburg. 9-Vannoy's baby arrives at King's Daughters' Hospital. 12-Hornets try to revenge Vilaynesboro. 14-St. Valentine's Day. 17-Wilson journeyed to Handley. 20-Girl and boy Hornets go to Natural Bridge. Montevideo was our Waterloo. 27-28-Two big games at Wilson with Lee Hi and the Harrisonburg Blue Streaks. MARCH 3-6-District V basketball tournament. We were merely rooting spectators. Baseball and track are in our daily diets. 9-Choral Depts. Hobo Party. 16-Faye Reid selected 1954 HtDliNE'l'!S NEST Editor. 20-Shirley Wright crowned Queen at Y dance. Mrs. Gilliam's last day--off to Puerto Rico. Mrs. Kathleen Mcfhesney takes over. 24-Beta Club Ends plenty of talent for their show. 28-District V Music Festival at Danville. APRIL April Fool's Day. 3-OM-Faster Holidays. 8--Echo and l'l0RNE'l'IS Nicsr Staffs banquet at Hazel's Restaurant. 10-ll-SIPA Convention at Lexington. 17-18-Beta Convention in Richmond. Sleepy eyed bunch returned. Open House. 24-25-Senior play. Some of these actors will certainly end up on Broadway. junior Academy of Science Convention in Lexington. Seniors tio to see the Washington sights. MAY l-Z-Apple Blossom Festival at Winchester. Athletic Picnic. Annuals arrive. Autographs and more autographs. The teachers nearly go crazy but we like it. Intermural Track Meet. Jr.-Sr. Prom a big success. Beautiful girls and won- flerful music. State Track Meet. 27-Z8-29-Senior Exams. JUNE 5-Class Night and Report Cards. 7-Baccalaureate Service 8-Commencement. Good-bye from the Seniors of 1953.