Woodrow Wilson High School - President Yearbook (Portsmouth, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 216 of the 1955 volume:

last year, at the old wlodrow WdTJn «art of the fall term rh ° With the new, ultra-modern Woodrow wS H hlchoof Year has been ,ust that in many respeas. Outstanding achieve ments include a state championship in football and the Eastern Distria basketball championship, with the state play-offs just around the corner as this goes to press. We have, on our cfivider pages, tried to pay tribute to some of those who helped make Wilson what it is. If space had permitted, we would have included the names of every gr uate, since it is really they that represent the true spirit of Wilson. So, dear reader, turn the page and see what this, our last year at the old Woodrow Wilson, was like. El- Editor Jacquie Bonney Business Manager Sue Holland Adviser A. E. Landis — 1 — Woodrow Wilson High School Portsmouth, Virginia PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC LIBRARY PORTSMOUTH. VIO ' -’ .- We, the members of the 1955 graduating class, dedicate this annual to the memory of Mr. J. Leon Codd. To us, Mr. Codd is a legend; a symbol of truth and devotion; a man of high principles and understanding. We regret that we did not know him, but we will never forget the things he did to make Woodrow Wilson the wonderful school it is. Mr. Codd was Portsmouth born. He was educated at the old Academy, and went to William and Mary College. He returned to Portsmouth High School where he taught and later became prin- cipal. It was an old classic school with a very small faculty and only a few students. English, Latin, science and history were the main subjects, and only one extracurricular activity, The Student Club, was in existence in the early days. At this time Portsmouth was growing so rapidly that, to meet the demands, a new high school was built, and it was nam d Woodrow Wilson. Mr. Codd left behind at Portsmouth High School many of the old customs and set out to build Wilson into a more modern school. It was his task to organize the teachers and students from the city proper os well as those from newly annexed territories. He encouraged new clubs and expanded sports, which were a part of the school ' s activities. During this time the Student came into being, and in 1924, the first annual was published. Many clubs were organized, and the whole curriculum was expanded. Subjects like art and manual train- ing were introduced to the Wilson student. These were formative years, for Woodrow Wilson was being shaped and molded by the expert hands of Mr. Codd. We are leaving Wilson. Those who remain will go on to the new high school. We do not know what the future will hold, but as we think of the post, we sense the spirit of a man walking along the halls, glancing contentedly at the fruits of his efforts. a The real foundation of Wilson was not laid by contractors, foundation of truth and wisdom that binds true Wilsonites in a It was laid by Mr. Codd, and is union that no one can destroy. I J 4 . Administration Seniors Organizations Features Classes In addition to the untiring efforts of J. Leon Codd, Wilson’s first principal, we cannot overlook the contributions of many other people, chief among these being that of former Superin- tendent of Schools Harry A. Hunt. Working along with Mr. Hunt were the following members of the 1917 Portsmouth School Board; F. T. Briggs, President; R. S. Marshall, W. F. Robertson, Harry Cuthriell, B. L. Shepherd, W. R. McGehee, S. E. Long, E. R. Brinkly, Albert Lassiter, John F. Wilson, clerk; H. L. Hudgins, treasurer. Mr. Robert L. Sweeney, first assistant principal of Woodrow Wilson, and present principal, continues enriching the lives of many. Through his guidance, patience, and understanding it is obvious that many Wilson students have been affected. Wilson ' s second assistant principal, Mr. Alfred J. Mapp, Senior, has risen to higher ranks as present Superintendent of Portsmouth Public Schools. When Mr. Mapp was elevated to the position of Superintendent, Mr. Robert W. Allen became assistant principal. As the school grew, so did the administration, and when the need for two assistant principals arose, Mr. Thomas W. Gray was appointed. The management of the office can be attributed to Miss Ann Calvert, Mrs. Lemuel Mayo, nee Christine Foot, and Mrs. Margaret Clayton, in that order. Miss Anna S. Johnston, Wilson ' s first English department head, and Miss Hilda Devilbiss are two of the most outstanding English faculty members. Miss Devilbiss was also the first dean of girls. Her expert knowledge and helpful advice have successfully guided many girls. The history department has traveled the long road to the present under the capable leader- ship of the late Miss Zadie Smith, and Miss Katherine Timberlake. Both have done their utmost to make our history department the best. Praise should be accredited to Miss Mildred James, one of the most prominent mathematics department heads, for her unselfish efforts to better the mathematics department. Though Miss James is no longer teaching here at Wilson, her memory will always remain. In recalling past faces we cannot overlook Miss Mary B. Brittingham, past head of the foreign language department, and Latin teacher, and Miss Martha Porter, to whom the Home Economics department owes much. Professor Arthur Lancaster developed fully the musical program at Wilson, and we must certainly agree that his continuing contributions are worthy of note. Mr. Paul Brown, our first band director, can well be proud of the fine musicians he has trained. Wilson’s cafeteria has been under the management of its first supervisor. Miss Nanny Butt, until her death in 1954, and her loss has been keenly felt by all who came within the scope of her personality. The effectiveness and well-rounded program in the commercial department may be credited to the originator of office praaice, Mr. E. D. Heyler. This program started in 1952, and has greatly aided students participating in the commercial course. The physical fitness of our students is the result of a well balanced and stimulating physical education program. This department was for a number of years under the direction of Mr. Lester E. Kibler, and has come a long way in promoting physical fitness. Our past and present champion- ship teams are proof of this. Mr. Ernest Wild, our beloved Coach,” and Athletic Director, has done much in making our school tops. He originated the practice of Homecoming” in 1948, and the combination of his hard work and excellent ideas have made every Homecoming” very successful. Drivers’ Training was also started by Mr. Wild in 1948. His patience with driving students has proven very helpful. Two of rhe school’s most important rooms cannot be overlooked; they are the Infirmary, which was added in 1946 under the leadership of Mrs. Jean Mayo, and the vast source of knowledge in our library can be accredited to Miss Mary B. Ames, our librarian. Two of the most educational and useful courses we have in our school are Distributive Education, which was started in 1938, and Diversified Occupations, which begun in 1937 under the supervision of Mr. Arthur S. Owens. These courses are very helpful to those engaged in this part-time work plan. Wilson has been first in many things, one of them being the Athletic Association, which was one of the first in Virginia. We were also one of the first schools along the East Coast to have filmed a movie written and produced by students including sound. This came about by the excellent audio-visual education under the instruction of Mr. L. C. Padden. He has done much to instruCT boys in this work. Woodrow Wilson High School has come a long way since its beginning in 1917. With modern methods of teaching, our school in 1953 began to emphasize counseling by adding rooms for this, with various teachers acting as counselors. iln giving praise to those who contributed to making our school successful, we should mention George T. McLean who has really supported our athletic program. Another contributor is Norman Hamilton, owner of the Portsmouth Star, who has promoted editorially all the activities of the school. Many prominent men and women in Portsmouth are past graduates of Woodrow Wilson High School, including local ministers, lawyers, doctors, and businessmen. Much of their success goes back to the wise guidance and knowledge they received from all the wonderful principals and faculty members of Woodrow Wilson High School. ;4«td Mr. Robert L. Sweeney Principal Seated: Mrs. Clara Porter, clerk; Mrs. W. B. Spong, Mrs. C. L. Crowder, Mrs. C. C. Wright. Standing: Mr. Harry Harcnm, Mr. C. Bradford Russell, Mr. A. J. Mapp, Mr. Joseph Tusing, Mr. Harold Tiffany. (Absent from picture: Mr. M. E. Goldman, Mr. M. H. Rapport). Mr. Roherl W. Allen Assistant [Principal Mr. T. Woodrow Gray Assistant [Principal Miss f’rances Keel Mrs. Marf aret Clayton M rs. Margaret Redd Office Clerks Mr. Robert L. Sweeney Principal John Ackley Vocal and Music Cincinnati Cons, of Music Miss Mary B. Ames Librarian William and Mary Mrs. Gertrude Foster Anderson Biology and Guidance Radford, V. P. I. Woman’s Division Thomas Anderton Science Florida State University John V. Akeney Diversified Occupation West Virginia Tech Cornell University Miss Irene E. Ashley Science and Mathematics Madison College Miss Charlotte Avery Commercial Longwood College Mrs. Mable Baird Biology Wake Forest Mrs. Ida C. Beaton Science Madison College Mrs. Brumfield, Miss Perkins Hold Forth at Open House Miss Barbara Bidgood English Madison College Mrs. Berry Blanford Home Economics Madison College University of Tennessee Mrs. Mary Jo Brady English Indiana University Miss Helen Brent French William and Mary Paul Brown Band New England Conservatory University of Illinois James W. Burgess Machine Shop Industry, Oswego Normal, V. P. I. Mrs. Frances Burk Biology, General Science Glenvilla State College West Virginia University Mrs. Cathrine Chalk English William and Mary, Longwood Miss Betty J. Chapman Commercial, English Madison College Steven Chipok Mathematics, Coach William and Mary Miss Diehl and Homemaking Class Miss Marjorie Ccdd History, Government Longwood College Miss Joyce Cook How Many Cups of Flour, Mrs. Blanford? History Woman’s College University of North Carolina Miss Elizabeth Culpepper Mathematics Randolph Macon Women ' s College Mrs. Emily Curlee Home Economics Cawtawba College Miss Lelia Deans English William and Mary Mrs. Dorothy Darden Mathematics Mary Washington College Miss Dorothy Diehl Home Economics Longwood Columbia University Miss Eleanor Dashiell Mathematics Longwood Columbia University M.A., University of Pa. John Dragseth DireCTor Vocational Education The Stout Institute Miss Emily Dashiell Latin Randolph Macon Women ' s College O. B. Dyer Cabinet Shop Western Kentucky State Teachers College Miss Ellen Farmer Only One Cup to a Customer, Mrs. Curlee!” Art Women ' s College University of North Carolina Mrs. Beatrice Fordham Science Mary Washington College Waker T. Galliford, Jr. History, Track, Football Coach University of North Carolina Mrs. Mona M. Harris English University of Mississippi Mrs. Dorothy Gallop Commercial Madison College Mrs. Mildrel L. Johnson English William and Mary Miss Kathryn Garver Physical Education Winithrop College Miss Mary Kneece History Winthrop University of South Carolina University of North Carolina C. H. Gutzler Industrial Arts William and Mary Andrew E. Landis English, Journalism Oberlin College Miss Ellen Lash English William and Mary Columbia University Miss Ruth Lee Commercial Department Head Office Practice Coordinator Indiana University Carlos L. Pete ’ Mills Physical Education, Coach Appalachian State Teachers College Mrs. Mildred Newcome English, History West Virginia University Perry Lewis Math., Coach William and Mary Mrs. Wilda Oakley History Westhampton College Miss Louise Mays English Meredith College Mrs. Barbara Oliver History Wiliam and Mary Lylse C. Padden Mechanical Drawing Oswego Normal College Miss Nannie Perkins Commercial Bowling Green College You Better Pay Attention to Coach, Ann!” of Commerce Mrs. Jean B. Piland Mrs. W. A. Rhyne Miss Mary Erances Rice Mrs. Nell B. Richardson Physical Education History Mathematics, Physical Education Mathematics Appalachian State Teachers Longwood College Longwood Randolph Macon Women’s Colleiie Miss Doris Ross University of Virginia College Mrs. Elise G. Ritsch Distributive Education Peter Sachon Miss Avis Shumaker Mathematics Beaver College Mathematics, Eootball Coach English Randolph Macon Women’s College William and Mary Catholic University William and Mary William and Mary Miss Carrie Newsome Spradlin History Mrs. Anne Stewart Columbia English University of Virginia University of Maryland University of North Carolina Coaches Mills, Sachon, Chipok on the Bun Circuit Longwood College Mrs. Margaret Sykes English Flora McDonald College Columbia University Mrs. Mayo and Home Nursing Class Wilbur P. Thompson Physical Education Coach Eastern Carolina College Miss Katherine Timberlake History Longwood College Ernest A. Wild Athletic Director Driver Training Adrian College Miss Audrey Vincent Latin, English Randolph Macon Women’s College University of Virginia Miss Georgiana C. Woodhouse Commercial, Dramatics Mary Washington College Mrs. Gertrude Waldron History University of Cincinnati University of Richmond Miss Katherine Woodward Spanish Vanderbilt University Stanford University Harry W. White Science William and Mary Mrs. Jean B. Mayo Home Nursing, School Nurse Butterworth Hospital Grand Rapids, Mich. Mrs. Margaret Clayton Office Clerk Miss Frances Keel Office Clerk Miss Woodhouse Supervises Make-up Miss Margaret Redd Office Clerk Familiar Scene at Any Faculty Tea Mrs. Novella Howell Library Clerk Mrs. Frances B. Butt Cafeteria You’re Always Kidding, Coach!” Mrs. Catherine Trant Cafeteria Scacofi Miss Doris Ross adviser Richard Weinstein president Seated: Miss Eleanor Dashiell, Faye Knight, Frank Wickers, Joe White, Mary Hattaway. George Ralph Antonucci (Nuchie) Football, track, Carl A. Esleeck Hi-Y, Honor So- ciety, 8-B Representa- tive, Monogram Club, Publ ic Service Assistant. • 20 — Norma Jean Bailey (Jeanie) Honor Society, Mixed Chorus, Glee Club, Tri- angle Tri-Hi-Y. Thomas Mort Bailey (Alley Cat) Football, Track, J. V. Basketball, Baseball Manager, Esleeck Hi-Y, Monogram Club, Sci- ence Club, Traffic As- sistant, Honor Society. Charles Alfred Baines, Jr. (E. O. Baines) Traffic Director, Honor Society, Activ- ities Association. Paul Irving Baines (Dope) Senior Science Club. Thomas Oliver Bowers, Jr. (Butch) Stage Crew. Durwood Paul Britton (Big Sid) Gloria Hope Brown (Sweetie Pie) Girls’ Glee Club, Art Club, Honor Society. William Truston Bunting (Bill) Student Council, Woodrow Wilson Hi-Y, Intramural Basketball. Roger Eugene Capps Band, D. O., Art Club. Peggy Lou Carson (Peggy) Pan-American League, History Club. Ann Albin Davis (Texas) Jr. Officials Club, Girls’ Monogram Club, Home Economics Club, Bible Club, Art Club. Will iam V incent Denmark (Bill) Football. Woodrow Wilson Hi-Y, Honor Society, Monogram Club. l ew is I iilm i(l c [ ' l (T..I) Miir( liint ' B.iihI. IX C). C lul). Honor So i ‘l . [■. cl IfMii I riodmiiti I -N’man Will iam Fntrell. Jr. ( Lemon ) Wood row Wilson Hi-Y, Public Serv- ice A ssistant. Honor Society, Activi- ties Association, Intramural Sports. James Morris Gardner (Hoppy) Honor Society, Band, Orchestra, Mixed Chorus, Edward Jay Goodman (Eddie) Marching Band, Concert Band, All- State Band. Robert Clifford Harmison (P. o.) Traffic Assistant, Lunchroom Assist- ant, Intramural Basketball, Honor So- ciety, Annual Business Staff. Shirley Anne Harris Presnoir Tri-Hi-Y, Junior Officials Club. Honor Society, Public Service Assistant, Reporter, Girls Monogram and Officials Club, Triangle Tri-Hi-Y, Intramural Sports, 4-B Homeroom President. Mary Lee Hattaway (Bony) Lunchroom Assistant, Intramural Sports, Junior Officials’ Club, Secre- tary. Girls’ Monogram Club, Triangle Tri-Hi-Y, Secretary Senior Class, Honor Society. Erancis Brady Hayslett (Slim) Honor Society, Pan-American League, Intramural Sports, Activities. Boxing. James Leigh Howard (Rocky Lee) — 22 — Kathryn Faye Knight (Kathy) Honor Society, 4-B Girls’ Treasurer. Lunchroom Assistant, Mixed Chorus, Glee Club, Triangle Tri-Hi-Y, Vice- President of Girls Glee Club, Pep Club. John Byron Kilpatrick (Butch) Homeroom President, Varsity Foot- ball, Intramural Basketball, Boys’ Monogram Club, Student Staff, An- nual Literary Staff. Victor Herbert Lawson, Jr. (Vic) Honor Society, Latin Club, French Club, Esleeck Hi-Y, Band, Activities Association, Allstate Band — 1933-’54. Jack Garrison Male (Shakey) Football, Baseball, Basketball, Motion Picture Council. Student Staff, Public Service Assistant, Monogram Club. Nancy Margaret Mers (Nancy) Triangle Tri-Hi-Y, Pan-American League, Honor Society, Girls’ Glee Club, Mixed Chorus, Student Staff. Martin Leavitt Morgan (Marty) Football Mgr., Baseball Mgr., Mono- gram Club. Science Club, Public Service Assistant, Lunchroom Assist- ant, Intramural Sports, Activities As- sociation, Honor Society. Sarah Thomas Murdaugh Forum, Honor Society, Concert Band, History Club, French Club, Student Staff, Intramural Sports. Kathryn Newton Wilsonite Tri-Hi-Y, D.E. Club, Honor Society, Intramural Basketball. Charles Ray Paine (Punchy) Honor Society, Activities Association. Nancy Lee Payne (L. B.) Latin Club, Pan-American League, Activities Association, Honor Society, Presnoir Tri-Hi-Y, D.O. Club. — 23 — Peggy Ann Pearce (Peg and Butch) President Business Staff, Treasurer Prexie Tri-Hi-Y, Traffic Assistant, Public Service Assistant, French Club, Latin Club, Honor Society, Junior Varsity Cheerleader, Presnoir Tri- Hi-Y. William Vernon Piland, Jr. (Willie) Honor Society, Traffic Assistant. Alvin Morris Powell (A1 Pal) Woodrow Wilson Hi-Y, Bible Club, Honor Society, Homeroom President. Harold Abbitt Prince (Poocbie Dog) Football, Track, Carl A. Esleeck Hi-Y, Student Staff, Honor Society, Activ- ities Association, Intramural Sports, Homeroom, President Annual Literary Staff. Harvey Lutrell Sawyer (Harvey) Honor Society, Traffic Assistant. Band. Tbora Erleine Sawyer (Nora) Evelyn Rose Seebo (Seebo) Aqua Tri-Hi-Y, Girls’ Glee Club, Mixed Chorus, Photography Club. Anna Theresa Silva (Anna) Pan-American Club, Honor Society, Girls’ Monogram Club. Eric Carlton Smith (Bud) J. V. Basketball, Varsity Basketball, Honor Society, Boys’ Treasurer, Senior Class, Monogram Club, Homeroom Officer. Peggy Ann Smith (Stinky) Reporter Triangle Tri-Hi-Y, Public Service Assistant, Lunchroom Assist- ant, Treasurer Monogram and Of- ficials’ Club, Honor Society, Intra- mural Sports. Lorraine Virginia Spindler (Lori) Triangle Tri-Hi-Y, Intramural Sports, Honor Society, Lunchroom Assistant, D.O. Club. Ernest Clifton Staples Band. Earl Arthur Thorton (Applebum) D.O. Club. Phillip Johnson Wells (Jonesie) Joseph Elton White, Jr. (Jose) President 4-B Class, Co-Captain State Championship Football Team, Treas- urer Pan-American League, Student Council, Representative to Boys’ State, Homeroom President, Woodrow Wil- son Hi-Y. William Lloyd Whitebead (Bill) Intramural Sports, Honor Society. Frank Clinton Wickers (Whisk ers) Vice-President Junior and Senior Class, Football, Esleeck Hi-Y. Joanne Bright .Wilkinson (Joanne) Girls’ Glee Club, President Mixed Chorus, Treasurer Presnoir Tri-Hi-Y, Secretary Home Ec. Club, Pan-Ameri- can League, Dramatic Club, Student Business Staff, President’s Tri-Hi-Y, Honor Society, Public Service Assist- ant, Representative Student Council, Delegate to ’55 Tri-Hi-Y Convention, Traffic Assistant. Sandra Fay Wilkinson (Santa Fe) President Presnoir Tri-Hi-Y, Vice- President Mixed Chorus, Vice-Pres- ident Future Homemakers of America, Secretary Junior Class, Vice-President President’s Tri- Hi-Y, Sextette, Student Business Staff, French Club, Glee Club, Lunchroom Assistant, Public Service Assistant, Honor Society, Delegate to Tri-Hi-Y, Pep Club, Ac- tivities Association. Dorothy Ann Willis (Dot) Honor Society. — 25 — FEBRUARY CLASS HISTORY What ' s lower than a rat? You guessed it! Eighth-graders. Remember that sick feel- ing you had on that first day in dear old Wilson? Even though George Burns, then president of the student body, warmly wel- comed us to Wilson High, we still got some low looks from upper classmen. It was great to be in high school, but oh how miserable you felt when you were late for your classes because you couldn t find them. School days as eighth-graders were a mixture of joys and sorrows. You would never think that being a rat would make someone happy, but gee, it was wonderful when we became Fresh- men. Oh! The joy of being a full-fledged rat. ’ We were truly a part of Wilson that year, and we joined every club and went to every activity from bake sales ” to football games. Golly! Do you remember that mock con- vention? Flags fluttered everywhere. Even though we were much too ’ immature to take part, we had a fine time leaning over the balcony rail and watching all the excite- ment. Our Sophomore year came upon us quickly. We were practically grown and watching the eighth-graders and Freshmen. We worried about the fate of the younger generation. In our Sophomore year something new was inaugurated. Officially, it was called an 8 o clock class, but better known as the Saga of the Sleepy Student. Then in February, 1Q53, the great day came. We had finally made it. Our days of being pushed around were over. At last, we were upper classmen. Oh! We were busy little bees that year. We were recognized classmen, boasting individual pictures in the annual. We were really jaunty juniors. February, 1954, everything began to happen. Our class rings came, and we put them on and took them off so much we bruised our knuckles. Wasn’t it a wonderful feeling to be sophisticated seniors at last? Then came baby day when we put our sophistication aside and let down our hair. The boys looked cute in their short pants, and the girls looked darling in their ruffles, even though they were slightly wet from the water guns of the baby boys. Then we bagn to plan for the most im- portant night of the year. Thousands of feet of silver and blue crepe paper were cut, rolled, frilled, stapled together and finally put into place. Our Evening in Paris ” was wonderful, and I m sure no one on the clean-up committee will ever forget the morning after. September rolled around, and we came back from vacation as mighty 4B s. We started making plans almost immediately for graduation. We voted on class colors, posed for pictures and voted on class statistics. Everyone got busy and ordered extra an- nouncements, calling cards and caps and gowns. (T o be continued) — 26 — CLASS PROPHECY FEB. ”55 7 hose real gone kids of the Class of 55, Are still very nervous and quite alive. In a world of tomorrow we find these crazy cats, Filling their ambitions and wearing space hats. A gli mpse through the current newspaper, The Moon and Stars,” Shows us these kids are doing quite well on Mars. As a pianist Nancy Mers is making good, Pla ying a piano made of blue wood. Sandra Wilkinson, a keen teacher. Space cadets are her main feature, hrank Wickers is quite a success. First president of this new metropolis. Joe WAi e, who is practicing law. Keeps all legal business up to par. Bob hlarmison, still quite a joker. Plays a mean hand of Inter-Planetory poker. Sh irley Harris, still a brain. Was the first to discover dry rain. George Antonucci keeps his muscles in tune. By a daily run around the moon. Eric Smith, standout basketball player. Has a strong lead in his run for mayor. Poger Capps, heavenly artist. Paints scenery on clouds for big parties. Harold Prince, still looking for dough. Has gone to explore the rainbow. Butch Kilpatrick is quite the rage. With h is baby blue rocketship, he makes the front page. Editor of the newspaper, is Jack Male, He’s on the ball, so it should not fail. In charge of the comics, is Nemon Piland, Just for inspiration he lives on a planet island. Bill Whitehead, it seems, is quite a dreamer. He s working on a new idea, a rocket steamer. Martin Morgan models in a clothing store. His latest, a space suit to wear at ten, two and four. Dorothy Willis is doing dandy. She works the Milky Way, selling candy. Eeature writer of the woman’s page, Nancy Payne writes gossip for any age. Earl Thornton is in charge of guided missiles, As a sideline he manufactures toy whistles. Hostess on a main rocketship, Joanne Wilkinson has gone to Venus on a one way trip. Evelyn Seebo draws money like magnets Selling her economical food tablets. Pp99y Smith keeps her work lighter By using the new wonder machine, the atom writer. Morris Gardner, with his jet scooter, is makina News, He seems to get traffic tickets by two’s. Looking at a W ' ani Ad, we now see, Harvey Sawyer sells convertors for your old TV. Norma Jean Bailey found a promising career Testing ultra-violet lipstick — non-smear. Tommy Bailey, a famous disc tosser. Plans a trip to Earth on a flying saucer. Anne Davis almost shocked the world off its axis When she stated that the moon wasn’t as large as Texas. Bill Denmark, whom all the kids adore. Plays Santa Claus in a department store. Known for her touring is Faye Knight, She’s off again on another pleasure flight. Capt ain of the Space Cadets is Paul Baines, There is never any confusion in the air lanes. The book, “Spaceship Back to Earth,” is quite renown, The author of which is Gloria Brown. As witty as ever, is Kenny Leary, He keeps the sun polished so earth days aren’t dreary. Thora Sawyer is right up with the age. She writes news columns for the society page. Francis Hayslette, armed with a ray gun. Spends his time shooting stars just for fun. Sarah Murdaugh keeps quite dizzy, Drives around Mars in her space rocket named Lizzie. Laying his old trombone aside, Victor Lawson, has become an outer space parson. Peggy Pearce, who is always so serene. Has cut her hair space style, and dyed it green. Philip Vdells, so it is told. Had discovered a way to never grow old. When you have a toothache, the best thing to do Js to let Lorraine Spindler fix it for you. Anna Silva teaches girls’ gym. She does a good job in keeping them trim. Eva Jean Eriedman, who was always gay. Has the leading role in Alvin Powell s latest play. Billy Bunting will have published soon. The second series of the “Man in the Moon. Edward Goodwin finally made the rank. Has his own safe deposit box in the Inter-Plane- tory Bank. Katherine Newton has space clothes galore. She models for a leading clothing store. Durwood Britton lives in a maze. He smokes without tobacco these days. A chief botanist is Tommy Bowers, His latest experiment was growing moon flowers. Working day and night as a planet spy, “Just getting all the facts,” says Talmadge Ely. On our planet lives Charles Paine, As weather man he predicts rain. James Howard has quite a job As he guards the hoosegow mob. A glittering job has Charles Baines, V ashing the windows of jet planes. Lyman Eutrell, who is quite a tease. Spends his spare time reading tea leaves. So ends the prophecy of these mixed up cats and nervous kiddies In all the settings of space and planet cities. Imagining their futures as apart from today, we respectfully submit — Peggy Carson and Mary Lee Haltaway —27 LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT — 28 — We. the February Graduating Class of 1955, being of sound mind and body, do bequeath and devise our worldly goods to-wit : I. Eric Smith, do leave to Coach Bitsy” Lewis the best of lucL in defeating Coach ' Hammer McClurg s Norview Pilots and to go on to be the State Champs. I. Lyman Futrell. leave to Miss Woodward a bottle of nerve medicine to take when she re- ceives another 8B registration. 1. Harold Abbitt Prince, better known as Poochie.’ leave my position as cub reporter and copy boy on the Student to Bill Smith. I. Peggy Carson, leave to Shirley Myers my ability to pick easy teachers in my Senior year. 1. A1 Powell, leave to Mrs. Brumfield and all future victims of trig., my contributions to the trig, notebook worked up by the mad mathema- ticians in 103. 1. Shirley Harris, leave to Shirley Myers my ability to giggle (at 4 o clock in the morning). Jack Shakey Male leaves to the Student ” the great qualities of his articles, and ability to put out a decent sports page. 1. John B. Kilpatrick, leave my graduating ability to Joan Ray Garthright. and to Mama Mays the memories of the Feb. Class of 55. ” 1. Gloria Brown, leave to all my teachers and Mr. Sweeney and Mr. Allen the good times that I have had since 1 have been at Wilson High. I. Earl Thornton, leave my brilliant mathe- matical and chemical abilities to Ann and Loretta. I. Evelyn Seebo. leave an old noodle to whip unruly teachers. 1. Peggy Pearce, leave to Sandra Stephens my ability to get Miss Deans for English. 1. Ann Silva, leave to Ruth Peregory a new chemistry book with easier chemical equations. I. Martin Morgan, leave to anyone who can ' t act my ability not to learn those Cotton Pickin’ ’’ lines for the class play. J. Ann (Texas) Davis, leave to all Texans the ability to intrude in and out of state t erritory, and to Willard King and Mr. Padden. my thanks for your patience in Mechanical Drawing. 1. Francis B. Harry Hayslett. leave to Mr. O. B. Dyer and Mrs. Brumfield some brilliant scholars to take my honored positions in their re- spective classes. 1. Nancy Mers. leave to my sister. Anna. the ability to get Coach Landis for English. 1. Frank Wickers, being of sound mind and body, leave my formula-filled trig, book to anyone crazy enough to want it. 1. Katherine Newton, leave to my brother. Clarence, the ability to get the best senior Eng- lish teacher at Wilson. Coach Landis. 1. Durwood Britton, in the sight of future events, do at this time of my high school career, leave to some unfortunate eighth-grader my sec- ond period tobacco bark. I. Norma Jean Bailey, do hereby leave Our Mama Mays in the gentle hands of the forth- coming graduating class. 1. Roger Capps, leave all locker dust to SBs and all D.O. scrap book designing to Mr. Ank- eney. 1. Dot Willis, leave my place at Murden’s to Nancy Felton hoping she will use it wisely. 1. Bob Harmison. leave to some lucky eighth grader my chair in 112 and my ability to get along with Mama Mays. 1. Thora Sawyer, leave to Silene Caskey, all the wonderful friendships and good times I had in the Band. I. Tommy Bailey, wis h Miss Mays a lot of luck and happiness for being a successful Mama ’ to Reg. 1 12. 1. Thomas Bowers, do hereby leave to all fu- ture students of English literature, our beloved English teacher. Miss Deans. 1. Edward Goodman, leave to Sidney Jacob- son the words. Right Flank, march! I. Billy Bunting, leave to any fortunate fresh- man my seat in Mama Mays’ registration, and to Ken Leary my ability to attend school. I. Connie Wynn, being of sound mind. leave to some eighth grader, my ability to get some of the best teachers in school, and still not pass. I. Talmage. being a mental wreck, leave to Aulsa and Charlotte Fly with great joy. Mrs. Johnson and Miss Deans whom they can chal- lenge in English. So be it. 1. Sarah Murdaugh. leave to Beverly Harris a successful year as the new editor of our Student. ” and the honor of being in the first class to grad- uate from the new Wilson High School. I. Mary Lee Hattaway. leave my American Government book and seat in Miss Codd’s his- tory class to Nancy Skundberg. I. Eva Jean Friedman, leave to my sister. Betty, my ability to miss nine out of every 10 days from school and still graduate. 1. Faye Knight, do hereby bequeath to June Chapman my most precious seat in Miss Deans’ English 8 class. 1. Joe White, leave my best wishes for success to the co-captains of the 1955 football team, who- ever they may be. I. Clifton Staples, leave my ability of running to school in the morning to anyone who has as much trouble getting up as I do and. especially to Jerry Blevins and Gene Staples. 1. Nancy Payne, leave to Ann Brown my abil- ity to say the right things to the right people at the wrong time. I. Phillip Wells, do hereby leave all my wor- ries and space to the eighth graders as well as to Richard Williamson. Reg. 11. who is trying so hard to overcome his ability to fail. I. Paul Jrving Baines, being of sound mind and body, do hereby leave my trig, notebook to Mrs. M. G. Brumfield for the benefit of future students struggling with trig. 1. Morris Gardner, being of dumb mind and weak body, leave my ability. I. Charles A. (E. O.) Baines, hereby leave to some fortunate freshman the many enjoyable hours 1 have experienced in O. B. Dyer’s wood- shop. 1, Lorraine Spindler, hereby leave my seat in front of Coach Thompson’s desk to Shirley Slade. I. Peggy Ann Smith, leave to Julie Webb the ability to get Miss Deans for English 6. 7 and 8. I, Harvey L. Sawyer, leave to the lucky stu- dents behind me the ability to get Miss Deans for English 6, 7 and 8. I. Charles A. Carter, Jr., alias Sonny, ” do hereby leave all my History books and all the headaches and worries that go with them to every History teacher, especially Miss Codd. 1, Bill Whitehead, leave to some lucky eighth grader my ability to loaf in Mechanical Drawing. 1. Ralph Antonucci. being of sound mind, hereby make my last will. To my brother, sisters and all the rest of the Nuchies to follow, 1 leave my ability to graduate from a championship school. 1. Billy Denmark, leave to any boy or girl the ability to end their high school education in five and a half years. 1. Joanne Wilkinson, hereby leave to Arnold Rubin my part in the senior class play, and the fun we had during rehearsals. 1, James Howard, leave to Mrs. Baird, my ability to attract attention in her fifth-period class. Signed, sealed and attested this twenty-eighth day of January, nineteen hundred and fifty-five. Signed: The Senior Class FEBRUARY GRADS PRESE T . . ' ' Professor! How Could YouT by Anne Coulter Martens CAST OF CHARACTERS By An ne Coulter Martens Professor Keats Perry Martin Morgan Vicki Randolph, a Co-ed . Joanne Wilkinson Grandpa Perry Butch Kilpatrick Grandma Perry Norma Jean Bailey Valerie Whittman Peggy Carson Oh, Honey Lamb ' .’ Tootsie Bean John Appleby Priscilla Morley - - Boggins, the butler Butcher Bey Bean Director . .. Student Shirley Harris Joe White Sandra Wilkinson Harold Prince Eric Smith Miss Doris E. Ross jaeguie Bonney Don’t you remember your own wife, Lulu?” Let ' s pool our ideas to find a wife for Professor.” Isn’t that pie delicious, Keatsie?” The children are so happy to see Daddy. •You ' U marry my sister or else. Please forgive me, professor!” Be� t P« ° vilUmson licst Lookinfj Eric Sniitli, Joanne Wilkinson c; Mos( er Best a Rill Bunting. SmitP — 31 — JUNE Betty Jean Abernathy Triangle Tri-Hi-Y, D.E. Club, Secretary of D.E. Club, Honor Society. Kathryn Lou Ambrosino Kitty Biology Club, Wilsonite Tri- Hi-Y, History Club, Ecrivons Society, Business Staff Annual, Secretary Woodrow Wilson Tri-Hi-Y, Typist Student Council, Co-Captain J.V. Cheerleaders, Lunchroom As- sistant, Honor Society, Dra- matic Club, National Thespian Society Troupe 12 tS, Student Staff. Shirley Arnette Pan-American League, Pres- noir Tri-Hi-Y, Triangle Tri- Hi-Y, President Home Room. Honor Society. Camilla Askew D.E. Club. Carol Anne Atkins Powder Puff D.E. Club, Vice President Tri- angle Tri-Hi-Y, Dramatic Club, French Club, Honor So- ciety. 1955 Gail Patricia Allen Kadiva” French Club, Presidents ' Tri- Hi-Y, Wilsonite Tri-Hi-Y Stu- dent Staff, President Home Room, Lunchroom Assistant, Honor Society. David Randolph Ames Mr. T. D.” Presidents’ Hi-Y, Esleek Hi-Y, J.V. Basketball, Varsity Base- ball, Varsity Football. Shirley Ann Ashcroft D.O. Club, Alta Tri-Hi-Y, Honor Society, Home Ec. Club. Millie Aspray Bombshell” Honor Society. Allen Bailey D.E. Club. Edith Ann Baines Aquo Tri-Hi-Y, Dramatic Club, Home Ec. Club, Honor Society, A. A. Irene Rose Becker Business Staff Student,” Le Cercle Francais, Honor So- ciety, History Club, Intramural Sports, Biology Club, Forum, F.T.A., Dramatic Club, Glee Club. Patricia Anne Blackwell Pat” Quill and Scroll, Literary and Business Staff Student,” Lit- erary Staff Annual, Forum, Pan-American League, Home Ec. Club, History Club, Biology Club, Ecrivons So- ciety, Woodrow Wilson Tri- Hi-Y, Honor Society, Jr. Of- ficials’ Club. Jacquelyn Ann Bonney Jacquie” Editor-in-Chief The Presi- dent,” Literary Staff The Stu- dent,” Treasurer Ecrivons So- ciety, Secretary Dramatic Club and National Thespian So- ciety Troupe 1238, Presnoir Tri-Hi-Y, Presidents’ Tri- Hi-Y, Intramural Sports, Biol- ogy Club, Activities Board, Honor Society, Take Care of My Little Girl.” Roberta Jean Bowden Varsity Cheerleader, Wilsonite Tri-Hi-Y, Chaplain Presidents’ Tri-Hi-Y, Pan-American League, Dramatic Club, Liter- ary Staff Annual, Honor So- ciety. Joseph R. Batchelor, Jr. J. R.” Presidents’ Hi-Y. Ronald Paul Bence Ronnie” Pan-American League Treas- urer, Stage Crew, Honor So- ciety, Biology Club, Public Assistant, Intramural Sports, Motion Picture Council, Sci- ence Club. David Bloom Parliamentarian Forum Club, State Latin Tournament, Or- chestra, All-State Orchestra, Spelling Tournament, Biology Club, History Club, Honor Society, State Debating Con- test, Eastern Districr Cham- pion. Verna Rae Boush Bushes” Wilsonite Tri-Hi-Y, Home Ec. Club, Triangle Tri-Hi-Y, D.E. Club, Honor Society, In- tramural Sports, Public Serv- ice Assistant. Jean Boyles Charles Lee Bridges Buddy D.O. Club. Fred Brinkley Benjamin Franklin Bullock, Jr. ' Frank” Football, Track, Honor So- ciety, Home Room Officer, Monogram Club. Patricia Calderazzi Little Muggins” Honor Society. Bettye Jo Caples Home Ec. Club, Aquo Tri- Hi-Y, Prexie Tri-Hi-Y, Honor Society. Louise Marshall Bridgets Wilsonite Tri-Hi-Y, Presi- dents’ Tri-Hi-Y, Honor So- ciety, Home Ec. Club. Boleyn Brownlee Bo” Pan - American League, Ecrivons Society, Aaivities Board, Woodrow Wilson Tr i- Hi-Y, Honor Society, Feature Staff Student,” Literary Staff of President.” Sonny Carter Helen Ruth Campbell Prexie Tri-Hi-Y, Home Ec. Club, Honor Society, A. A. Mary Carolyn Carmichael Jr. Science Club, Sr. Science Club, Honor Society, History Club, D.O. Club. Joyce Mildred Carto Carto” Student Staff, Annual Staff, Ecrivons Society, Honor So- ciety, Wilsonite Tri-Hi-Y, Presidents’ Tri-Hi-Y, Dra- matic Club. Dale Charneco Dramatic Club, Honor So- ciety. Barbara Anne Cobb Honor Society, Biology Club, Jr. Officials’ Club, Prexie Tri- Hi-Y, D.O. Club. Silene Marie Caskey ”Sy Marching Band, Concert Band, Treasurer Band, Presnoir Tri- Hi-Y, Triangle Tri-Hi-Y, His- tory Club, Public Service As- sistant. Mendel Lee Chovitz Dramatic Club, French Club, Forum Club, Honor Society, Biology Club, Math Club, Or- chestra, History Club. Gail Kathleen Cole Presidents’ Tri-Hi-Y, Ecrivons Society, Quill and Scroll, Traffic Assistant, Feature Edi- tor President,” Pictures Edi- tor Student,” Feature Writer Student,” Sports Editor Stu- dent,” Vice President Pan- American League, Honor So- ciety, Intramural Sports, 1954 School Spelling Champion. John Hardy Collier D.E. Club, Honor Society, Pan-American League. George Halsey Cook ’’Butch” Presidents’ Hi-Y, Track, Golf, Honor Society, Student Staff, Intramural Sports. Bonnie Gail Coleman Varsity Cheerleader, J.V. Cheerleader, Dramatic Club, French Club, Intramural Sports, Lunchroom Assistant, Secretary Wilsonite Tri-Hi-Y, Woodrow Wilson Tri-Hi-Y, Honor Society, Girls’ Treas- urer Junior Class, One Foot In Heaven.” Marjorie Alma Crews Margie ” Girls ' Monogram and Offi- cials’ Club, Student Pan- American League, Prexie Tri- Hi-Y, Alta tri-Hi-Y, Vice- President Jr. Officials’ Club, Captain Basketball Team, In- tramural Sports. Allene Cross J.V. Cheerleader, Varsity Cheerleader, President Wil- sonite Tri-Hi-Y, President Woodrow Wilson Tri-Hi-Y, Home Room President, Lunchroom Assistant, Dra- matic Club, National Thespian Society Troop 1238, Typist Student,” President Tri-Hi-Y Cabinet, Mr. Vincent,” One Foot In Heaven.” Phyllis Davis Phyil” Editor - in - Chief Student,” One Foot In Heaven,” Woodrow Wilson Tri-Hi-Y, Wilsonite Tri-Hi-Y,- Forum, Quill and Scroll, Ecrivons Scciety, Dramatic Club, Na- t i o n a 1 Thespian Society Troupe 1238, Honor Society, Homeroom President, Busi- ness Staff President.” Franklin Ralph Drake Frankie” Dr a m a t i c Club, Football Team, Track Team, Honor Society. Barbara Edwards Lunchroom Assistant, Public Service Assistant, Public Serv- ice Director, J.V. Cheerleader, Varsity Cheerleader, Presnoir Tri-Hi-Y, Woodrow Wilson Tri-Hi-Y, Student Council Representative. Rex Lanier Edwards Ed” Esleeck Hi-Y, Wilson Band, Knights Dance Band, Presi- dent Home Room, Honor So- ciety. Ada Aliene Culpepper Junior Officials Club, Girls’ Monogram Club, Publicity Manager, Girls’ Monogram Club, Basketball Manager, Girls’ Intramural Sports, Hcncr Society, Lunchroom As- sistant. Robert Lee Deal President Homeroom, Concert Band, Marching Band, Esleeck Hi-Y, Latin Club, Honor So- ciety. John B. Edmondson Honor Society, Public Service Dept. George Lee Edwards Liberace” Concert Band, Marching Band, French Club, Honor So- c.ety. Presidents’ Hi-Y, Chap- lain Esleeck Hi-Y. Mary Spotswood Eggleston Home Ec. Club, Honor So- ciety, Alta Tri-Hi-Y. Philip L. Einhorn Long John” Forum Club, French Club Honor Society. Joyce Loretta Ellis Triangle Tri-Hi-Y, Honor So- ciety, Girls’ Monogram Club, D.O. Club, Girls’ Glee Club, Intramural Sports, Biology Club, Jr. Officials Club, Sci- ence Club. Barbara E. Engram Bobbie” President Girls’ ' Monogram Club, President Jr. Officials’ Club, President Latin Club, Vice-President F.T.A., Secre- tary Activities Board, Ser- geant-at-arms Presnoir Tri- Hi-Y, Public Service Assistant, Dramatic Club, Honor So- ciety, Intramuarl Sports, Vice- President String Orchestra. Mrs. Margaret Ann Fairhurst Peggy” Charles W. Farmer Buggs” Marching Band, Concert Band, Band Staff, Honor So- ciety. Reba Janice Ellen Home Room President, Dra- matic Club, National Thespian Society Troop 1238, Business Staff President,” Literary Staff Student,” Presnoir Tri- Hi-Y, Woodrow Wilson Tri- Hi-Y, Pan-American League, Jr. Officials’ Club, Girls’ Monogram Club, Take Care of My Little Girl,” Ecrivons Society. Leon Elson Elsarelli Flash” Honor Society, Mixed Chorus, Baseball Manager, Boys’ Mon- ogram Club, Woodrow Wil- son Hi-Y, Varsity Track, Var- sity Football. Barbara Lee Epstein Girls’ Public Speaker, Busi- ness Staff Student,” Business Staff President,” Intramural Spcrts, Public Service As- sistant, Wilsoriite Tri-Hi-Y, Biology Club, Secretary Forum, Ecrivons Society, Dra- matic Club, Honor Society. Nancy Lee Farleigh Pee- Wee” Home Ec. Club, D.E. Club, Wilsonite Tri-Hi-Y, Triangle Tri-Hi-Y, Woodrow Wilson Tri-Hi-Y, Student, Annual, Honor Society, Intramural Sports, Lunchroom Assistant. Betty Lou Faulkner President Alta Tri-Hi-Y, D.O. Club, F.T.A., History Club, Biology Club, Student Staff, Honor Society. —- 37 - Nancy Felton Frances Fink Honor Society, Pan-American League, D.O. Club, Aquo Tri- Hi-Y. Emitt Cecil Fuller Keith” Beverly Anne Garner Bev” Pan-American League, Honor Society, Triangle Tri-Hi-Y. Joan Rae Garthright Horse” Biology Club, Home Ec. Club, Business Staff Student,” Lit- erary Staff President,” Pres- noir Tri-Hi-Y, Sergeant-at- arms Triangle Tri-Hi-Y, In- tramural Sports, Public Serv- ice Assistant, Honor Society. Harvey Thomas Grennell, Jr. Fenly” Baseball, Honor Society, Pan- American League, Basketball Manager, Presidents’ Hi-Y, Homeroom President, Sr. Sci- ence Club, Jr. Representative to Student Council. Myra Jean Friedman President Quill and Scroll, Business Manager Stiident,” Biology Club, Fiench Club, Honor Society, Forum Club, History Club, Dramatic Club, Intramural Sports, Business Staff President.” Helen Marie Gaffos Goofus” Presnoir Tri-Hi-Y, President Tri-Hi-Y, Lunchroom Assist- ant, Vice-President Home Room, Public Service Assist- ant, Honor Society. Iverson R. Garrison, Jr. Pan-American League, Honor Society, Football Manager. Don Courtney Gilpin Marching Band, Concert Band, Track. Dorothy Gizara Dottie” Triangle Tri-Hi-Y, D.E. Club, Honor Society, Intramural Sports. Eleanor Ann Gurganus Doodles” Marching Band, Concert Band, Band Secretary, Pressnoir Tri- Hi-Y, T r ia n g 1 e Tri-Hi-Y, Honor Society, Latin Club, Pan-American League, Intra- mural Sports. Patty Jean Hall Bubbles” Secretary Aqo Tri-Hi-Y, Lunchroom Assistant, Mixed Chorus, D.E. Club, Prexie Tri- Hi-Y, Glee Club, Honor So- ciety. Diane Hartman Redhead” Glee Club, Mixed Chorus, Honor Society, Intramural Sports, Traffic Assistant, Robe Assistant of Mixed Chorus, Wilsonite Tri-Hi-Y, Vice- President Triangle Tri-Hi-Y, Business Staff Student,” Busi- ness Staff Annual,” Treasurer Mixed Chorus. Barbara Merle Harvell Monogram Club, Junior Offi- cials, Triangle Tri-Hi-Y, Dra- matic Club, D.E. Club, Honor Society. Roslyn Gladstone Rozzie” Honor Society, F.T.A., Dra- matic Club, National Thespian Society Troupe 1238, Take Care of My Little Girl,” One Foot In Heaven,” Vice-Presi- dent Biology Club, Business Staff Student,” Literary Staff Student,” Debating Team, Vice-President Forum, Vice- President French Club, Secre- tary History Club. Hugh Merle Hagood Huggie” Marching Band, Concert Band, Pan-American League. Beverley Dee Hardison Bev” Associate Editor Student,” Parliamentarian Quill and Scroll, Secretary French Club, Secretary Ecrivons Society, Sec- retary F.T.A., Vice-President Prexie Tri-Hi-Y, Forum, Dra- matic Club, Reporter Ecrivons Society, Literary Editor Stu- dent,” Homeroom President, Traffic Assistant. George B. Hartsell, Jr. D.O. Club. William Delano Harvey Bill” Anntoinette Virginia Heafner Anne” Home Ec. Club, Presidents’ Tri-Hi-Y, Presnoir Tri-Hi-Y, Honor Society, Pan-American Club. Darlene Hill Earl Holberg Sue Holland Business Manager President,” Secretary Mixed Chorus, Vice- President Quill and Scroll, News Editor Student,” Stu- dent Staff, Prexie Tri-Hi-Y, Ecrivons Society, Mixed Chorus, Home Ec. Club, Hon- or Society . Philip Howell Phil” Honor Society. Betty Carolyn Hedgepeth Carol” President and Secretary F.T.A., President Presidents’ Tri-Hi-Y, Business Staff Student,” Dra- matic Club, National Thespian Society Troupe 1238, French Club, Vice-President and Treasurer Latin Club, Business and Literary Staff President,” Wilsonrte ’Tri-Hi-Y, Quill and Scroll, Honor Society. Ruby Hobbs Wilsonite Tri-Hi-Y, Vice- President D.O. Club, State Secretary D.O. Club, Presi- dents’ Tri-Hi-Y. Barbara Ann Holland Polly” Pep Club, Intramural Sports, History Club, Majorette, Band Officer, Triangle Tri-Hi-Y. Lynn Hopewell Hoppy” Varsity Football, Homeroom President, Stage Manager, Ac- tivities Board, Senior Class B o y s’ Treasurer, Dramatic Club, National Thespian Society Troupe 1238, Motion Picture Council. Woodrow Wilson Hi-Y, Student Staff, Annual Staff, Honor Society. James Hurst Band. Robert Hyde Varsity Basketball. Larry J. Jacobson Jake” Pan-American League, Forum, Student, Dramatic Club, Hon- or Society. Bettie Sue Jones Latin Club, Biology Club, Wilsonite Tri-Hi-Y, D.E. Club, Honor Society, Lunch- room Assistant. Carolyn Fay Hutcheson Pan-American League, Traffic Assistant, Co-Captain J.V. Cheerleaders, Wilsonite Tri- Hi-Y, Vice-President Presi- dents’ Tri-Hi-Y, Vice-Presi- dent Dramatic Club, National Thespian Troupe Society 1238, One Foot In Heave n,” Ecrivons Society, Honor So- ciety. Arthur Jackson, Jr. Jack” Honor Society. Rodney Jefferies John Paul Jones J. P.” Marching Band, Concert Band. Marilyn Kahan Pan-American Club, Honor Society, Student Staff, Biology Club, D.E. Club, History Club. Sandra Kaplan Sandy” French Club, Biology Club, History Club, Intramural Sports, Business and Circula- tion Staff Student,” Honor Society, Quill and Scroll, Ecrivons Society, Business and Literary Staff President,” Forum, Dramatic Qub. William Llewellyn Keefer Billy” Honor Society, Lunchroom Assistant. Joan Catherine Kelly Tootsie” Marching Band, Concert Band, Band Officer, Intra- mural Sports, Sec’y Presnoir Tri - Hi - Y, Triangle Hi-Y, Honor Society, A. A. Martha Janet King Marty” Girls’ Treasurer Senior Class, C rculation Manager Stu- dent,” Typist Student,” Busi- ness Staff President,” Wood- row Wilson Tri-Hi-Y, Chap- 1 a i n Wilsonite, Tri - Hi-Y, F.T.A., Lunchroom Assistant, Public Service, Honor Society, Quill and Scroll. Carole Lassiter Presidents’ Tri-Hi-Y, Sec’y Latin Club, Ecrivons Society, Honor Society, Intramural Sports. Robert Carl Kaufman French Club. Camilla Jean Kegley D.O. Club, Triangle Tri- Hi-Y. Timothy Otis Kenney Tim” French Club, Esleeck Hi-Y, Lunchroom Assistant, Mono- gram Club, Literary and Business Staff Annual,” Var- sity Football. Elder Lash Vice-President of Presidents’ Hi-Y, Honor Society. Robert Vernon Lawrence Honor Society, Treasurer Pres- idents’ Hi-Y, President Pres- idents’ Hi-Y. Kenneth Eugene Leary Sleeper” Woodrow Wilson Hi-Y, Bible Club, Intramural Sports. Kay Linda Longmane Kay” Pan-American League, French Club, Business Staff Stu- dent,” Honor Society. Randy Maloney Lynn McDade Public Service Assistant, Wil- sonite Tri-Hi-Y, Woodrow Wilson Tri-Hi-Y, Assistant Music Editor Student,” Dra- matic Club, Thespian Troupe 1238, President and Vice- President Ecrivons Society, French Club, Forum Club, Girls’ Monogram Club, Honor Society, Annual Literary Staff, Biology Club. Hunter Ray McKenney Hugo” Varsity Basketball, Football, Baseball, J.V. Basketball, Woodrow Wilson Hi-Y, Boys’ Monogram Club, Public Serv- ice Assistant, Lunchroom As- sistant, Honor Society, Traffic Assistant. Patricia Ann Lippard Patsy Ann” J.V. Cheerleader, Varsity Cheerleader, Biology Club, Woodrow Wilson Tri-Hi-Y, Wilsonite Tri-Hi-Y, History Club, Pan-American League, Dramatic Club, Honor Society, Mixed Chorus, General Sci- ence Club. Patricia Ann Lyons Pat” President French Club, Quill and Scroll, News, Feature and Literary Editor Student,” Vice-President, Chaplain, and Treasurer F.T.A., Fiomeroom President, Forum Club, Aaiv- ities Board, Wilsonite and Presidents’ Tri-Hi-Y, Dramatic Club, Traffic and Public Serv- ice Assistant, Ecrivons So- ciety, Honor Society. John Willard Mathews Johnny” Baseball, Esleeck Hi-Y, Public Service Assistant, Presidents’ Hi-Y, Honor Society. Reba Ann McEntire Tootsie” French Club, Woodrow Wil- son Sextet, Future Teachers’ Club, Aquo Tri-Hi-Y. David McNair, Jr. D.O. Club, Honor Society. Elizabeth Anne Mewborn Anne” Honor Society, Pan-American League, Aquo Tri-Hi-Y, In- tramural Sports. Mary Lou Morrill Foster Wray Morse Frosty” Marching Band, Concert Band, Presidents’ Hi-Y, Hon- or Society, Pan-American League. Audrey Murden, Jr. D.O. Club. Nancy Outten Honor Society, Presnoir Tri- Hi-Y, Triangle Tri - Hi-Y, D.O. Club. Barbara Monroe D.O. Club, Triangle Tri-Hi-Y, Honor Society, Activities As- sociation. Patricia Morris Pat” French Club, Honor Society, Alta Tri-Hi-Y, D.E. Club. Christopher L. Morse Kit” President Student Body, Boys’ Prose Reader, Latin Tourna- ment, Forum Club, Ecrivons Society, Editorial Writer Student,” Woodrow Wilson Hi-Y, Honor Society, Quiz- Em On the Air. Arlene Olson Walkie-Talkie” Varsity Cheerleader, Business Manager Dramatic Club and Thespian Troupe 1238, Girls’ Sports Editor Student,” Busi- ness Staff President,” Chap- lain Woodrow Wilson Tri- Hi-Y, Ecrivons Society, French Club, Quill and Scroll, Pan- American League, Home Eco- nomics Club, Girls ' Mono- gram Club. Ralph E. Owens D.E. Club, Honor Society. 44 Otis Parker, Jr. J.V. Basketball, Woodrow Wilson Hi-Y, Varsity Base- ball. Rhona Esther Peck Business Staff Student,” Traf- fic Assistant, Biology Club, Honor Society, Ferum, Ecri- vons Society. Elaine Pettengill Laine” Marching and Concert Band, Music Editor Student,” Woodrow Wilson Tri-Hi-Y, Presnoir Tri-Hi-Y, Dramatic Club, Thespian Troupe 1238, Ecrivons Society treasurer and reporter. Treasurer F.H.A., F.T.A., Latin Club, French Club, Senior Science Club. Joseph Alton Pond, Jr. Pusseyfoot” J.V. Football, Varsity Foot- ball, Varsity Track, Science Club, Boys ' Monogram Club, Lunchroom Assistant, Pan- American League, Honor So- ciety, Treasurer Woodrow Wilson Hi-Y. Kenneth Burt Preddy Burt” Football, Honor Society, Traf- fic Assistant, Track. Barry David Peck Dave” President Forum, Eastern Dis- trict Debating Championship, State Debate Contest, Art Edi- tor Student,” French Club, Woodrow Wilson Hi-Y. John Peters Publicity Director, Jr. Science Club, IDramatic Club, Pan- American League, Mixed Chorus. Eugene Pettijohn Lunchroom Assistant, Pan- American League, French Club, Biology Club, Ecrivons Society, Marching Band, Con- cert Band, D.O. Club, Honor Society. Robert Pratt Esleeck Hi-Y, Varsity Foot- ball, Honor Society. William David Pryor Slowpoke” Honor Society, D.O. Club, Literary Staff Emblem.” Sandra Lee Quarles Sandy” President Dramatic Club and National Thespian Society Troupe 1238, Woodrow Wil- son Tri-Hi-Y, Honor Society, Pan-American League, J.V. Cheerleader. Meredith C. Rawles, Jr. Strcker” Honor Society, Boys’ Mono- gram Club, J.V. and Varsity Football, Track, D.E. Club. Robert Edward Reynolds Bob” Boys’ Monogram Club, Honor Society, Baseball. Bruce Rothenberg Forum Club, French Club. Nancy Elizabeth Rudicil Liz” Marvin Eldridge Raby Honor Society, Sr. Science Club. Johnny Redd Johnny” Marching Band, Concert Band. David L. Richards President D.E. Club, President D.E. Clubs of Virginia, Vice President D.E. Clubs of America, Vice President Senior Class, Honor Society. Arnold Rubin Rube” Quill and Scroll Society Eorum, Dramatic Club, Na- tional Thespian Society Troupe 1238, Literary Staff President,” Vice President Ecrivons Society, Editor The Emblem,” Home Room Pres- ident, Public Service Assistant, Ah, Sweet Mystery,” One Foot In Heaven.” Betty Lou Ryals Booboo” Honor Society, Alta Tri-Hi-Y. Marcia Sachs Marsh” Ecrivons Society, Honor So- ciety, Biology Club, History Club, Forum, Dramatic Club, Lunchroom ,Assistant, Business Staff Student,” Typist Stu- dent,” Pan-American League. Marilyn Sallinger Intramural Sports, Honor So- ciety. Murray Lynn Sallinger Murray” French Club, Honor Society. Frances Sawyer Intramural Sports Student,” Assistant News Editor, Math Club, Science Club, Honor Society, Pan-American League, Home Ec. Club, History Club. Bobby Severn Feet” J.V. Basketball, Varsity Bas- ketball, Varsity Football, Var- sity Baseball, Public Service Assistant, Tariff Assistant, Woodrow Wilson Hi-Y, Monogram Club, Dramatic Club. James Herbert Sharrett Herb” Dramatic Club, Secretary Esleeck Hi-Y, Traffic Assist- ant, Director of Traffic, Dele- gate to Boys’ State, Honor Society, Campaign for Two.” Nancy Kay Saunders Casey” Dramatic Club, National Thespian Society Troups 1238, Home Ec. Club, Girls’ Mono- gram Club, Jr. Officials’ Club, Organization Editor The President,” Aquo Tri-Hi-Y, Sergeant - at - arms Woodrow Wilson Tri-Hi-Y, Lunchroom Assistant, Honor Society, Take Care of My Little Girl,” Intramural Sports. Norman Theodore Schramm, Jr. Otto Ted” Homeroom President, Traffic Assistant, Dramatic Club, Na- tional Thespian Society Troupe 1238, Pan-American l-eague, Aaivity Board, Re- porter Student,” Student Council, Varsity Baseball, Var- sity Foptball, Woodrow Hil- son Hi-Y, Boys’ Monogram Club. Naomi Katherine Sharp Kay” French Club, Presnoir Tri- Hi-C, J.V. Cheerleader, Honor Society. Vincent Shea Woodrow Wilson Hi-Y, Pub- lic Service Assistant, Honor Society, Sr. Science Club, Dra- matic Club, Forum, One Foot In Heaven.” — 47 — Nancy Elaine Skundberg Latin Club, Honor Society, In- tramural Sports, Jr. Officials’ Club, Girls’ Monogram Club, French Club, Alta Tri-Hi-Y, President’s Tri-Hi-Y, D.O. Club. Barbara Ann Smith Triangle Tri-Hi-Y, Intramural Sports, Honor Society. Lynette Smith Nett” Triangle Tri-Hi-Y, Wilsonite Tri-Hi-Y, Latin Club, Honor Society. Barbara Leigh Snyder Barb” Intramural Sports, Honor So- ciety, Biological Club, Forum, President and Secretary Ecrivons Society, Wilsonite Tri-Hi-Y, Business Staff Stu- dent, Business Staff Presi- dent,” Ping-pong Champion, Typist Student,” French Club. Roberta Lynne Stewart Bobbie” Ecrivons Society, Alta Tri-Hi- Y, History Club, Intramural Sports, Honor Society. Shirley Ann Slade President Homeroom, Secre- tary D.O. Club. Betty Jane Smith B. J.” History Club, Honor Society, Dramatic Club, Literary Staff Student,” Intramural Sports, Jr. Officials’ Club, Woodrow Wilson Tri-Hi-Y. Worley T. Smith, Jr. Co-Captain Football Team, President Boys’ Monogram Club, President Homeroom, Vice President Esleeck Hi-Y, Sports Editor The President,” Pan-American League, Dra- matic Club, Honor Society, Boys’ State Representative, Sports Writer Student.” Robert E. Stevens Bob” Homeroom President, Traffic Assistant, Pan-American League, Football Team, Base- ball ’Team, Esleeck Hi-Y, Monogram Club, Honor So- ciety. Windol H. Stone •’Windy” D.E. Club, Honor Society. Suzanne S. Storey Sue” Dramatic Club, Girls’ Mono- gram and Officials ' Club, In- tramural Sports. Leslie Gladwin Suggs Les” Treasurer D.E. Club, Secre- tary and Sergeant-at-arms Presidents Hi-Y, History Club, Biology Club, Pan-American League, Honor Society, Home- room President, Traffic As- sistant. Mary Lou Sweat Shu-Shu” Pan-American Club, Dramatic Club, Student Staff, Treasurer Student,” Wilsonite Tri-Hi- Y, President Staff, President’s Tri-Hi-Y, Honor Society, His- tory Club, Biology Club. Nick Taraborrelli, Jr. Wop” D.E. Club, Honor Society. Nancy Lee Thompson Tommy” Pan-American League, F.H.A. David Stroupe D.E. Club, Honor Society. Harvey Lee Sutton Honor Society. Virginius Swimme D.O. Club, Honor Society. Anthony Joseph Taraborrelli Wop” D.E. Club, Honor Society. Barbara Thornton Ziggy” D.E. Club, Prexie Tri-Hi-Y. Frederick Jordan Turner Fred” Marching Band, Concert Band, Honor Society, Ecrivons So- ciety, Presidents Hi-Y, Foot- dsall. Boys ' Monogram Club, Dramatic Club. Charles Ullum Honor Society, D.O. Club. Lucille Vick Lucy” Intramural Sports, Honor So- ciety, Triangle Tri-Hi-Y, Jr. Officials Club, Girls’ Mono- gram Club. Dora Norma Tyson Normie” Presnoir Tri-Hi-Y, Triangle Tri-Hi-Y, History Club, Home Ec. Club, Honor Society. Lu Faye Vaughan Lulie” Student Council, Secretary Student Council, Marching Band, Concert Band, Vice President Presnoir’ Tri-Hi-Y, President Triangle Tri-Hi-Y, Honor Society, Band Staff. Miriam Lucille Vick Intramural Sports, French Club, Aquo Tri-Hi-Y, Honor Society, Business Staff, Stu- dent.” Donald Wainwright Golf Team, Football Man- ager, Secretary Presidents Hi-Y, Woodrow Wilson Hi-Y, Sr. Science Club, Dra- matic Club, President Home- room, Traffic Assistant, Hon- or Society, Boys’ Monogram Club, One Foot In Heaven.” Helen Warren Head Cheerleader ’55, Cheer- leader ’52-’55, Lunchroom Di- rector, Student Council, Rep- resentative to Girls’ State, Vice President Woodrow Wil- son Tri-Hi-Y, Vice President Wilsonite Tri-Hi-Y, Girls’ Prose Reader, F.T.A., Home Ec. Club, Intramural Sports. — 50 — Diana Kipp Waldron Di” President Latin Club, French Club, Secretary Quill and Scroll, Wilsonite Tri-Hi-Y, Woodrow Wilson Hi-Y, Forum, Dramatic Club, Na- tional Thespian Society, Troupe 1238, Literary and Business Staff President,” Lit- erary Staff, Student,” Traffic Assistant. Tola Warren Treasurer Wilsonite Tri-Hi-Y, Treasurer Woodrow Wilsop Tri-Hi-Y, French Club, Ex- changes Student, ' Honor Society. George Edward Watkins George Eddie” Marching Band, Concert Band, Track Team, Intramural Sports, 4 Pan-American League, Presidents Hi-Y, Lunchroom Assistant, Band Staff, Biology Club, Science Club, Honor Society. Richard Weinstein President Junior Class, Presi- dent Senior Class, Vice Pres- ident Biology Club, Treasurer French Club, Forum, Ecrivons Society, Honor Society, Wood- row Wilson Hi-Y, J.V. Bas- ketball, Varsity Basketball. Eugene White Band, Pan-American League, Biology Club. Virginia Imogene Wilkins Jean” Alta Tri-Hi-Y, Girls’ Intra- mural Sports, Honor Society, Biology Club. Loretta Louise Watson Retta” Honor Society, Intramural Sports, D.E. Club. Joanna Wellons Art Club, Home Ec. Club, Biology Club, Alta Tri-Hi-Y, Business Staff Student.” Chrystal Wilkins Biology Club, Junior Officials Club, Honor Society, Pan- American League, Girls’ Mon- ogram Club, Alta Tri-Hi-Y, President and Corresponding Secretary, D.O. Club Chap- lain, Secretary of Senior Class. Libby Willett Pan-American League, Honor Society. Joe Williams Esleeck Hi-Y, Marching and Concert Band, Knights Band. Pauline Marie Wood Polly” Lunchroom Assistant, Dra- matic Club, Presinor Tri-Hi-Y, Honor Society, Treasurer Tri- angle Tri-Hi-Y, Intramural Spcrts, Business Staff, Stu- d e n t,” Business Staff Presi- dent,” Biology Club. — 51 — June Alberta Wcxxlyard Home Ec. Club, Triangle Tri-Hi-Y, D. E. Club, Honor Society. Ray Wyatt D.E. Club, Football, Base- ball. Edward Hilary Yeatts Eddy” Literary and Business Staff — President”, Literary Staff — Student”, Dramatic Club, Band. Allen Wright J. V. Football, Varsity Foot- ball, Track, Woodrow Wilson Hi-Y, Student Council Repre- sentative. Constance L. Wynn Connie” Honor Society, Pan Ameri- can League, Wilsonite Tri-Hi- Y, Intramural Sports. Emma Maxine Zickafoose Mackie” Honor Society, Dramatic Club, Girls’ Chorus. Front: Martha King, Girls’ Treas.; Richard Weinstein, Pres.; Chrystal Wilkins, Sec’y. Back: Helen Warren, Representative; Lynn Hopewell, Boys’ Treas., David Richards, Vice-Pres.; Miss Doris Ross, Adviser. REGISTRATION D. Britton B. Bunting A. Davis N. Felton J. Friedman M. Gardner E. Goodman B. Harmison M. Hattaway J. Howard J. Kilpatrick F. Knight K. Leary J. Male S. Murdaugh T. Sawyer E. Smith C. Staples P. Wells J. White B. Whitehead F. Wickers D. Willis REGISTRATION 12 Jean Bowden Frank Bullock Mendel Chovitz John Collier Frankie Drake Janice Ellen Barbara Engram -4 Martha Janet King Arlene Olson Rhona Peck i, Iverson Garrison Randy Maloney John Peters Reba McEntire Marvin Raby Carolyn Hedgepeth Bruce Rothenberg REGISTRATION 213 Joyce Carlo Ada Culpepper George Edwards Joyce Ellis Leon Elsarelli Tommy Fennell Myra Friedman Helen Gaffos Joan Garthright Roslyne Gladstone f I Wendol Stone Earl Holberg Leslie Suggs f Mary Lou Sweat Ralph Owens Helen Warren Robert Kaufman David Richards Norma Tyson Mrs. Elsie Ritscb JUNE CLASS HISTORY Do you remember February I, 1951? That was one o f the b iggest events in most of our lives. It was the first day we spent as rats, ” or in other words. Eighth Graders. We all gathered in the auditorium to be greeted by our true and faithful friend, Mr. Robert L. Sweeney, principal, and Mr. Robert W. Allen, assistant principal. Do you remember bow we sighed when we found our nearest friends being placed in di ffer- ent registrations? We were all horrified by the thought of having to take our first exam, but we pulled through with flying colors. George Burns, president of the student body, led us through our first year at Wilson. Our freshman year was a busy one, with mixed classes and the privilege given us of belonging to different clubs. For the boys this meant they could try out for the different sports at Wilson. Boy, we were really big shots. At the height of our Sophomore year most of us were getting ready for the big Student Council election. Joe Helms was elected president. I’m sure we won’t forget George Gould who was president of the student body in our Junior year. When our Junior year was upon us, it brought with it Junior class meetings and election of of- ficers. We elected to serve as president, Richard Weinstein: vice-president, Frank Wickers; Boys treasurer, Renny Underwood: Girls’ -treasurer, Bonnie Coleman: secretary, Sandra Wilkinson. We asked the very likeable and capable Miss Doris Ross to serve as our adviser. Remember the nights we couldn t afford to go out after paying our junior class dues so we (ould attend the talked about Junior and Senior Prom . ' ' 1 m sure we all remember those nights we spent cutting blue and silver crepe paper. Finally, came the big night when we received our long- awaited class rings, and the thrill of being in the ring dance. 1 know none of us will ever forget that Evening in Paris. ” When we were high and mighty seniors and supposedly sophisticated, it was hard to realize that we had reached the height of our high school career. It was again time to elect our class officers. They were: President, Richard Weinstein: vice- president, David Richards: Boys’ treasurer, Lynn Hopewell: Girls’ treasurer, Martha Janet King; secretary. Crystal Wilkins. Again we asked for the leadership of Miss Ross. Kit Morse, a member of our senior class, was president of the student body. Many of our classmates helped make up the State Championship Team. The crown was placed on our heads in Roanoke on November 20, 1954. This hel ped carry out our theme, “Victory Year.’’ We were all broke once again after paying our class dues, ordering our annuals, visiting Mr. Hugh Tribble for our class pictures, and ordering our calling cards and announcements. Then came the time when we relieved our childhood days on Baby Day. Such big babies — carrying our battles and water guns. Could you ever forget? Do you remember everyone running around with play books in his hands? Our class play try-outs were approaching. Our last Junior and Senior Prom was a memorable occasion. All the girl s were dressed in their fluffy white gowns, and the boys, looking very neat, in their white dinner jackets. The grand march, led by Richard Weinstein, was the stand- out of the evening. How about that Senior Class Banquet . . . we really lived that ni ght! June 12 was drawing nearer. That was when we would walk down the aisle for that cherished piece of paper tied with orange and blue ribbons. Finally, the time came! After singing our class song and our Alma Mater, we marched from the auditorium to be remembered as the June Graduates of Woodrow Wilson High School, Class of 1955! Jast Wi{( and Testament I, James Hurst, leave to David Bond the pit at the new High School to use as he sees fit. 1. Buck Jordan, being of sound mind and frail body, do hereby leave my ability to graduate to Ned Nance. 1, Mike Wright, do leave one hard, well-worn bench in the Portsmouth Stadium and all the ecjuipment (tweeyus, cushions, etc.) which 1 re- ceived from Serg. I. Bob Stevens. leave to the unfortunate lower (lassmen, two more years (and probably more) of tail-tales from the B.S.K., John Randall. I. Antonio Joseph Taraborrelli, do leave to D. E. Cl ub members, my dancing and checking abilities with the young lad ies of our school. I, Phil Howell, leave to Pee Wee Mathews my ability to pass all my subjects with a B plus average without carrying a single book home. 1, John Paul, leave to the ambitious with good- sound lips, waist 29, length 50, coat 59, my band uniform. May they wear it wi th respect for the school it stands for. 1, Hugh Hagood. leave to Tommy Hall all the memories of the good times we had on the Band trips. 1, Ray Wyatt, leave Beef Darden three wicked years at Wilson, and I have to leave him my ability to graduate in order for him to graduate. I, Prank J homson, leave to Billy Buell my shiny Tuba and polish, and my mouthpiece for better playing in the Band for 56. I, Jane Woodyard, leave to all the eighth- graders the privilege of having an 8 o’clock class. I, Tim Kenny, leave to Bobby Sher my ability to be a triple threat player. (Stumble, fumble and fall). 1, Richard Weinstein, leave to next year’s bas- ketball team my ability to make foul shots, and to collect a fan club. I, David Peck, leave only the pleasant mem- ories of our “Old Wi Ison” to Miss Lois Williams and Mrs. Brumfield s infinitesimal education to Mrs. Oliver’s little pest, Aaron. 1, Allen Bailey, leave to the oncoming Di strib- utive Education boys my power to wow the girls at D.E. conventions. 1, Ronald Bence, leave to my beloved Home Room Teacher, Mrs. Anderson, my Report Cards and troubles, and to John Paul Jones my Trig book. To Mr. White I leave the rats and mice in Mi ' -s Woodyard s closet. I, William Pryor, leave to some lucky 157- pound boy the ability to last .28 seconds against a State 0.0. V. Champ. I. Bill Ha rvey, leave my seat in Reg. I 19 for some fortunate eighth-grader, who by Mrs. An- derson w ' ill be taken off his high horse and set on the straight and narrow path by the time he leaves “dear ole Wilson. ” I, Larry Jacobson, leave my ability to do three years of Spanish to any student who is willing to stick through this course. 1, Murray Lynn Sallinger, leave to any student the fate of not studying when taking math, and the good fortune you receive when you do studv. 1, Worl ey Smith, leave to Jughead and Bo ’ Skeeter and others the thrill of being Co- Capt. of a State Championship football team: also the honor of having Gertrude Anderson as Reg. Teacher. I, M iriam Vick, leave to Judy Fombell the ability to maintain an A average in bookkeep- ing without studying. I, Betty Abernathy, leave to the pew secretary of the D.E. Club, my beat-up notebook of club meetings. 1, Helen Campbell, leave my ability to open my mouth at the wrong time and get into some impossible situation, to Beverly Baker. ), Bettye Jo Caples, leave to Bobbie Caples and Pat Flynn the ability to survive an 8 o clock English class without ’’cracking up. ’ 1, Sue Holland, leave to any student in Jour- nalism the thrill of interviewing and meeting new friends. 1, Beverly Hardison, leave to Marko Majette my experiments in the chemistry lab, and my nevc ' r-met deadlines for ’The Student. I, Bettie Sue Jones, leave to Anne Brown my ability to go through my 4B term taking only two subjects. 1, Pat Lyons, leave to Marko Majette the abil- ity to graduate, and to all “Student” editors, I leave the ability to get along with your superiors. I, Frances Sawyer, hereby leave my charming ability to crack gum to anyone who can do better. 1, Barbara Ann Smith, leave to Mary Frances my ability to graduate in four years. I, Roberta Stewail, leave to Patsy Thompson, M iss Cook s History 8 class, so she can laugh as long and as loud as she wishes. I, Loretta Watson, leave to anyone who is willing to take History 8, my seat in Miss Codd’s room. 1 would also like to leave the honor and pleasure of having M rs. Gertrude Anderson as a home room teacher. I, Joanna Wellons, hereby leave my forget- fulness to whoever wants it. I. Marilyn Sallinger, leave to Mrs. Newcome’s 8 o clock class the privilege of being with her. 1, Beverly Anne Garner, leave to Miriam Gal- lagher my ability to go steady with two boys at the same time. I, Diane Hartman, leave to Mr. Ackley and the new High School, the ’tweet-tweet voice of Carol Rutherford. Heaven help them both! 1, Kit Morse, leave my good times as President of the student body to the next lucky successor. .i, Elaine Pettengill, leave my ability to almost fail Latin to the underclassmen who need it. 1, Fay Hutcheson, leave my wonderful times at the ’Terrible Ten ” pajama parties to continue through the ones left, and also I leave Diana Reed the ability to fall out of a crowded car dur- ing a hurricane. I, Diana Waldron, leave to my sister, Thelma, all of the joys and good times of four years at Wilson. I, Sandy Quarles, leave to Charlotte Freeman the ability to always trust and get along with her “ball and chain,” and to one of the remaining “Terrible Ten members, the choice seat in a crew car. 1, Betty Lou Ryals, leave my ability to grad- uate to Roberta Stewart. 1 also leave my ability to be quiet in class to my sister, Bobby. I, Phyllis Davis, do hereby leave the head- ache of putting out a wonderful paper with a wonderful staff to Beverly Harris. 1, Boleyn Brownlee, leave to Joyce Frieman the Pan-American League and Miss Woodard, and to Beverly Harris 1 bequeath my long locker. I, Carole Lassiter, leave to the undergraduates of Wilson my ability to amuse myself with an intellectual game of tit-tat-toe in study hall. I, David Bloom, leave to Mrs. Brady and fu- ture debaters, a slightly worn but invaluable de- bate file. I. Lynne McDade, leave to the future new W.W.H.S. students the rare pleasure of eating lunch in the new cafe, and having not to fight a battle for a chair. I, Jean Boyles, leave the no-writing typewriters in Room 107 to next victims. I, Marjorie Crews, leave to Butchie Crews the ability to ’goof off ” and still graduate in four years. I, Lynn Hopewell, leave the glories of being Stage Manager, if he can find any, to H. C. Jones, and to some freshman end, Coach C� alli ford s in- spiring remarks! I, Patty Hall, do will my seat in the D.E. class to my sister and hope that she has as good a time as 1 have had. I, Barbara I dwards, do hereby leave to Miss Chapman a Coach Catcher. ” 1, Marcia Sacks, bequeath to Harriet Gold- blatt a wonderful senior year at Wilson, and the ability to enjoy it as much as I have enjoyed mine, providing her mail comes through. I, Virginia Swimme, leave to Clarence New- ton the ability to give Mr. John V. Ankeney a hard time, in hopes he will use it to the best of his ability. I, David McNair, leave to the future poor D.O. students the Mr. John V. Ankeney. I, Bill Jackson, hereby leave the D.O. students of V.W.H.S. the ability to follow Shirley Slade out of school at 11 : 07 . 1, Shirley Slade, leave to the rest of the poor D.O. students my ability to leave school at 1 1 : 07 . I, Shirley Ashcroft, leave to all the future D.O. Nurses my dressing room in the first floor basement. I, Nancy Outten, leave my skill as a quick artist to any future D.O. nursing student. I, Charles Ullom, leave to all future D.O. stu- dents Mr. John V. Ankeney’s seating arrange- ment. I, Barbara Cobb, hereby leave my ability to check D.O. study guides in 8 o clock classes to some poor unfortunate D.O. student. I, Mary Carolyn Carmichael, leave to Phyll is and Doris Pittman the honor of receiving an 8 o’clock class, and the ability to get there on time. I, Freddie Brinkley, leave my seat in front of Miss Dean’s desk. I, Charles Farmer, leave to Earnestine, the ' red headed woodpecker,” a desk in Reg. 12 to peck on, and to Joyce “Bubbles’ some new balloons. I, Joe Pond, leave to any freshman all the good times 1 had at Wilson. I, Philip L. Einhorn, ' hereby leave an old worn out seat in Erench Room 215 to Edward Rountree if he has the nerve to take it. I, Louise Bridgers, leave to my sister, Sandra, the ability to graduate within the next five years. Also, to Bettie Porter, 1 leave the ability to grad- uate, period. I, Barbara Monroe, being of sound mind and body, bequeath to Charles Whittington my abil- ity to find answers to Chemistry problems. I, Ceorge Hartsell, am leaving and not leaving a thing. I, Johnny Mathews, leave my ability to get A s on my report card to Bob Ainsworth. I, Prances Pink, hereby leave the Home Nurs- ing class and the D.O. Club to some fortunate girl. I, Charles Bridgers, leave to Richard Hall my locker with the hopes that someday within the next six years it will be passed on to another un- fortunate human being. I, Aubrey Murden, do hereby leave my jeep to Mr. Ankeney so he can have transportation with- out having to depend on his D.O. boys. I. Betty Eaulkner, leave to the Latin students my ability to make the highest failing marks in the subject. 1. Camilla Jean Kegley, being of sound pnind, hereby do leave my red hair to the future bald- headed D.O. boys of my class who think they would rather be bald-headed than red-headed. I, Butch Cook, being of sound body and (mind?) do hereby bequeath to Coach Andrew Land is one pack of Chaims which 1 didn’t have time to finish in fourth period Journalism. Also to Ceorge Parrish and Billy Pitzgerald 1 leave the ability to date all the girls I didn’t get around to. I, Chrystal Wilkins, leave to my brother. Dale, the thrill of being a Senior; study hard little boy and you’ll make it. I, Barbara Harvell, bequeath to Lloyd Peele the ability to start his own potato chip industry. I, Barbara Thornton, leave my books to those people who have been stealing them all along. I, Robert Reynolds, leave my baseball uniform to some freshman. j, Meredith Rawles, will leave the worries and happiness of graduation to Sandra Cerman. I, Lucille Vick, bequeath to Hank Beale the ability to graduate from the new Wilson Hi with the normal amount of credits without too much exertion. I, Carol Atk ins, leave to Clarence Newton the thrill of graduating in the new high school, along with the hope that he eventually will. 1, Cail Pfitricia Allen, alias Lady Codiva, leave my white horse to any remaining member of the Terrible Ten who is stupid enough to ride it, and to any lucky girl, I leave my man- age:s, Carol Creecy and Puggie. I, Arnold Rubin, do hereby leave to Miss Ceorgianna Woodhouse one 5-foot stack of well- worn college catalogs, applications, pamphlets, etc., and to Cap n Harry, one E-Z Method gl ass- blowing kit and one Oak Ridge type atomic re- actor, to use as he sees fit. I, Barbara Holland, leave to all future band members the fun I ve had on band trips, and to Christine Blosser the honor of being head major- ette. I, Cail Cole, leave to Cloria Mercer all “’my boys’ and my ability to manage them, and to Sue Sharpe my southern accent — or what is left of it. I, Mary Eggleston, leave to my sister, Judith, the thrill of graduating from the new high school. I, Bobby L eroy “Peet ’ Severn, would like to leave to Joe “ Pussyfoot Pond my skill in grad- uating in five years. 1, Edith Baines, leave to mv sister, Nancy, the thrill of graduating from the new high school. 1, Suzanne Storey, leave Bootsie Engram my ability to ride in “ Pete s Heap ” without having it break down. 1, Shirley Arnett, leave to the class of ’56 the thrill of being the first to graduate from the new high school. Also to the many teachers who had to put up with me during my high school years, I leave my best wishes and hope that their future students wi II be a little better. I, Lanier Edwards, on my departure wish the best of luck to my fellow graduates. I leave my most cherished possession, who registers in Room 10, under the watchful eye of my friends in the band. Also I offer my ability to play the trombone to a very needy fellow, Mr. Poy K. Vaughan. I, Margaret Pairhurst, leave to the juniors the thrill of the senior year and of graduation. I, Herbert Sharrett, leave to any unfortunate soul the privilege of working in the second-hand bookroom. and to Carrol Creecy and Charles Sears the ability to get along with girls. Ha! Ha! I, Donald Franklin Wainwright, leave to “Goat Creecy my ability to get by with carrying only 16 people to the Dixie every day. I, Millie Aspray, wish to leave my ability to get to class on time to Beverly Wilkins, who is always late. I, Maxine Zicafoose, leave my seat beside Con- nie Wells in Mrs. Curlee’s cooking class to Jerry Lilley. I, Bonnie Coleman, leave to any lucky fresh- man girl the honor and wonderful times I had on the cheering squad for the past three years. I, Eleanor Gurganus, do will to the French Horn section of the band a section free from females. b Eddy Yeatts, leave my playwriting ability to anyone who has the t alent, and also my ability to lose textbooks to anyone as unfortunate as 1 am . I, Lu Faye Vaughan, leave my clarinet and marching feet to anyone strong enough to march the five miles in the Oyster Bowl Parade. 1, Mary Lou Morrill, hereby leave and be- queath all my headaches as band secretary to Gary Mae Rampey. Good luck, band of 56. I, Joan C. Kelly, leave my three fantastic but wonderful years in the band, plus my clarinet, to anyone who is not bashful and has a preserved nervous system. To Randy and Danny — keep playing, and good luck! I, Silene Gaskey, leave to Judy Williams my chair in the saxophone section, and also the won- derful times I ve had during my three years in the band. 1, Betty Jane Smith, being of sound mind and body, leave to my brother, Dickie, all the Algebra classes. I hope you will have as wonderful a time here at Wilson as I have had. I, Charles A. Carter, Jr., alias Sonny, do here- by leave all of my History books,- accopipanied with their headaches and worries, to every future Wilsonite. I, Allene Cross, leave to my sister, Carolyn, the ability to get a better grade in Latin during her Sophomore year. I, Robert Deal, leave to Noah Deal, Jr., the wonderful times and trips (?) that 1 have made with the band — especially New York trip. I, Barbara Epstein, being of sound mind and body, bequeath to my sisters, Alice and Doris, and brother, Edwin, four happy years at Wilson and the hope they have as “FINE” a time as I have had. 1, Patricia Calderazzi, leave to Miriam Gal- lagher. the ability to catch a man as sweet and loving as “My little Muggins.” I, Barb ara Snyder, leave my disposition for not vvorrying to Shelly Glasner. J, Lynette Smith, leave my many good times here at Wilson to my sister, Sandra, and as a Senior to Dot Lee. I, Nancy Felton, leave my seat in History 10 to Ann Brown, and hope she has a good time as I have had. I, Pat Morris, leave to any girl who wants them, my long locker, including the mirror and my four math credits. I, Norma Tyson, leave to some fortunate girl the fun of keeping minutes as Secretary of Tri- angle Tri-Hi-Y for two years. I, Marilyn Kahn, leave a freckle for every new eighth-grader. I, Helen Gaffos, leave Carolyn Sappenfield my medical degree to take care of Woody. I, Robert Kaufmann, leave a closet filled with French travel posters to Miss Brent. 1, Myra Friedman, leave the hope that future business managers will be able to get ads. I, Sandra Kaplan, being of sound body and mind, do hereby bequeath to some fortunate junior my ability to have third-period class on the third fl oor and be the first person in the lunch- room each day. I, Anne Heafner, leave to Joan Turner and Mary Woodard my old battered recipes from ad- vanced cooking, and also leave all of my good times. I, Helen Warren, do hereby bequeath to the new squad of cheerleaders the fun and thrills of being drug up” by “Mama” Garver, with the help of “Auntie” Chapman. I, David Richards, leave to future D.E. stu- dents the honor of being President of the Honor Club for two years, and the fun and headaches of the national convention. I, Mary Lou Sweat, leave my position as Coach Gray s secretary to anyone who gets it. 1, George Edwards, leave to a trusting scout the job of keeping an eye on Kay Gousins. I, J. R. Batchelor, leave Ames Schroeder a year s supply o f flash bulbs. I, Tommy Fennell, leave my position in the first aid room to Van Parker. 1, James Hussey, leave to the students of Woodrow Wilson High School my ability to win $5 from Miss Lash. I, Pat Lippard, leave to the “crew” and the remaining three of the “Terrible Ten” my ability to snitch apples from McLane s peach farm. To Ray Thrift, I, Leslie Suggs, leave my 8 o clock class sleeping tablets in event that he needs them in 35. I, Tola Warren, leave to Bobby Bray, my out- standing mathematical ability. I, Joyce Carto, leave to Diana Reed my keys, a road map to the pit, and a tow truck, just in case. 1, Hunter McKenny, leave my calories to Shelby West and Earl Sweet. Earl Holbery leaves Captain Harry s formula (MA) (HM) = (AD) to Bobbie Engram. I, Bob I -awrence, leave Cap’n Harry a rusty vennier cabjser and a larger budget. I, Nancy Kay Saunders, alias “Casey,” leave the thrill of being cl ubs editor of the annual to any fortunate Junior, and to Ann Carolyn the ability to do my part in cheering Cradock on to victory! I, Joan Rae Garthright, leave to Helen Anne Hofler, my lost week-end in Roanoke, and my key to Room 607 in the Patrick Henry Hotel; and to tKe remaining Terrible Ten 1 leave the real gone p. j. parties. I. Kitty Ambrosino, being one of the Senior Class’ peanuts, leave my needless inches to Bev Vaughan who can use them to best advantage. I, David Ames, leave to Billy Skeeter the honor of sleeping with Jugbead Browning on the road trips. I, Leon Elsarelli, leave Jerry Kenney my fresh fish and fruit stand. My eighth grade fan club 1 leave to “Feet ’ Severn. 1, Mendel Chovitz, leave to the faculty the wonderful teaching conditions that rest in this school. I, Robert Hyde, leave for good. 1, Bruce Rothenberg, leave to Woodrow Wil- son everything ,1 can t take with me. I, Pauline Wood, leave to Big Judy my shortness in the hope she will use it, and to Mrs. Oakley, some capable freshman to take my place at being a funny little girl. 1, Bobbie Engram, leave to Earl Holherg a shocking pink shirt and a pair of black slacks pegged to a 7 ’ a. 1, Iverson Oarrison, leave Mr. White and his physics class to anyone who wants them. I, Martha Janet King, leave to Majorie Ann Foreman a good-luck charm, hoping it will help her with Bill Jarrett next year. I, Carolyn Hedgepeth, leave to Marjorie Ann Foreman my roll of tape for B. J. s class ring. I, Rhona Peck, leave to all future Seniors the slightly dazed expression and glassey-eyed stares we wear as we go into the home-stretch. I, Kay L. Longman, leave to dear ole Wil son all hard studying and exams. j, Dottie Ciizara, leave to David, Raymond and Rose Marie the ability to graduate as soon as pos- sible. I, John Collier, leave to my brother, Larry, my cherished seat in Reg. 12. I, Marvin Rahy, leave to the students of Woodrow Wilson High School the ability to study anything they will. 1, hrankie Drake, leave a certain E.S.W. a way to regain her $15.50, and a carton of cigar- ettes to all of the freeloaders in Murdens. 1, Verna Rae Boush, leave to Sonny Putman the ability to “hustle to class on time. I, Reba McEntire, leave to Mary Frances Wiggins all the high A s in the sextet music. 1, Camilla Askew, leave all the good times at Wil son for Joanne. 1, John Edmondson, would honestly like to leave M rs. Stewart a condensed hook of spell ing words. 1, Janice Ellen, leave my ability to break test lubes and the remains of my desk after the ex- plosion to anyone brave enough to take chem- istry. Billy Kee.Tr, in an unsound and unstable frame of mind, do leave Woodrow Wilson High School. 1. Randy Maloney, leave to Miss Deans a wild hunch of howling 8A’s. 1, Harvey Sutton, being of unsound mind, leave three paint cacti for Mrs. Brumfield to en- large her jungle. 1, Joe Will iams, leave “Tall Paul ’ and my place in the “trunk ” of the car to Roland “Dick Dodson. 1, David Stroupe, leave to Buck Lawrence the expensive habit of hi eaking his glasses in gym each semester. 1, Frank Bullock, being of sound mind and body, leave to all the future history nine and ten classes the advice of thinking before they speak. I, Keith Fuller, leave to Mr. Dyer all the eighth-graders, and 1 leave the rest of the school to whoever wants it. 1, Jean Bowden, leave to some lucky Jr. or Sr. my place on the cheerleader squad. 1, Foster Morse, leave to the fellow hand mem- bers Foy Vaughan and his marvelous trombone playing. I , Vincent Shea, leave to Bill Collier the privilege of taking home a carload of beautiful girls every day. I, Arlene Olson, leave the ability to any cheerleader of rushing home on Friday afternoon, getting dressed, grabbing something to eat and getting back to school in time to leave for an away game. 1, Fred Turner, leave to Miss Dashiell a newer and finer statue of our beloved Caeser. I, Don Gilpin, graciously leave to any poor person the experience of running the 880 on the track squad. 1, Ralph Owens, leave to Marilyn Miller the ability to catch and keep (for an indefinite length of time) her man. 1, George Watkins, leave the 16-pound shot put and the pushups to all potential track team. 1, Windol Stone, leave one badly worn meat cleaver to some unexpecting D.E. student, for whom Miss Ross gets a job in the meat depart- ment of any Colonial store. I, Joyce Ellis, leave to “Tiny ” Jernigan my 16 credits with which to graduate, and all the good times I had in high school to all future students. 1, Kay Sharp, leave my dancing shoes to any poor student who can fill them. 1 . Ada Culpepper, leave to Grace Antonucci my ability to get four hundred and fifty points in intramural sports her first two years for a letter. 1, Irene Becker, leave to Sally and Roberta the hutterfl ies 1 had in Puhl ic Speaking. 1, Roslyn Gladstone, bequeath to my friend and arch rival, Barbara Lavine, my soul so that she can get along better wi th certain people. I, Ruby Hobbs, leave to Diane Crutcher my hahy-hih, hanging in the cafeteria. also be- queath my seat in Miss Codd s History class to some sweet little 8A. Last, but far from being least, I leave Wil son High School. PROPHECY JU E CLASS, 1955 November 13, 1070 I ear iary : With liifib sp irils vve boarded the train in Norfo Ik Virginia, at 6:13 a. m. Our first destination — Roanoke. Virginia, to attend tbe annual business convention. We were greeted by tbe conductor and old friend, Keith Fuller. Ffe told us vve bad a little time before our train left, so vve decided to mosey around tbe station. As vve approached tbe magazine stand, vve saw a familiar, smiling face. Ouess who? Eugene Pettijobn, selling Esquire maga- zines. We decided to buy a few to lighten our trip. One glance a t tbe clock remi nded us that our trip was soon to start. We found seats about mid-way the train, and made ourselves comfortable. The train pulled out and everything was settled, so vve went ex- loring. As vve walked up the aisle, who should vve see but Kathryn Ambrasino, traveling with her famous husband, who was recently elected Coach of the Year. While we were talking to Kathryn, we were disturbed by loud voices. As vve turned around vve saw Leslie Suggs and Roslyn Gladstone arguing over a law suit. It seemed that Butch Cook’s famous horse, Pat, had thrown him through the window of Pat Lyon s Dress Shop, causing great damage. ]t was an amusing conversation, and as vve moved on vve could still hear angry voices in the distance. On our way to the dining car, vve passed David Peck, who by this time had developed a stiff neck from sketching landscapes. We were greeted at the door of the dining car by Johnny Mathews who. we must admit, was a very handsome host. Fie escorted us to our table, and beckoned the waitress, Barbara Smith, to take our order. Sitting a few tables away we saw Marcia Sacks and Kay Longman. They were on their way to join their husbands. After lunch we went back to our seats and began thumbing through the magazines we had bought. We were proud to discover that Phyllis Davis, our school chum, was now editor of Life Magazine. ’ Like that of most women, o.ur interest made us turn to fashions. On the first page we saw a Nancy Farleigh creation modeled by Verna Rae Boush, a famous Conover model. On the next page we saw hair styles created by Fay Hutchinson. The train came to a halt, and it was announced that we were now in Petersburg, where, due to a mix-up in train schedules, we would have a two-hour delay. As we crossed the street going toward town, we saw a Model A Ford, driven by Bettie Sue Jones, pull to the curb and none other than David Richards gave her a ticket for kicking wheels. On our way up town we passed a neat dress shop and decided to go in. We were greeted by the owner. Bettie Abernathy. As vve wandered around the shop we met sev- eral old friends: Norma Tyson, now a secre- tary and housewife; Patricia Morris, a suc- cessful teacher, and Ada Culpepper, a gym teacher, were all buying new outfits for Silene Caskey s engagement party. We left the dress shop and went next door to a small book store owned by David Bloom. While searching the shelves we came across a book entitled. How to Be a Successful President in Ten Easy Steps, by Kit Morse. On the next shelf we found a biography written by Robert Reynolds, a famous outfielder for the New York Yan- kees. While vve were looking over the books, whom should we meet but Bobby Stevens and Meredith Rawls, professional ball play- ers, still talking about that championship game of 1934. On our way back to the station we passed a majorette school owned by Bar- bara Holland. We saw a huge poster adver- tising Kay Sharpes debut as a prima donna of the New York City Ballet Com- pany. We hurried back to the train and took our seats. Who should come through, selling papers, but Tony Taraborelli, so we bought one. We turned to the sports page, and there, big as life, was this headline: Hunter Ray McKenny Breaks World High Jumping Record. ’ He must have gone on that diet written by that famous dietician, Joyce Carto, who now weighs only 96 pounds. Looking over the train we saw Bobbie Ingram, famous swimming champion, who had just conquered Scotts Creek. Seated in front of us w ' ere J. R. Batchelor and Ralph Owens, famous engineers, who were discuss- ing plans for windshield wipers for foggy glasses. In the next car, Lanier Edwards, Robert Deal, Charles Farmer, Foster Morse. Don Gilpin. Hugh Haywood, James Hurst. John Paul Jones, Johnny Redd, Frank Thompson, Eugene White and Joe Wil- liams, al members of a famous jazz band, were playing their composition of the ' Ghost Theme — I Ain’t Got Nobody. ” Pretty goodl Flash biilbs were popping as we saw Wen- dell Stone taking pictures of that famous actress, Helen Gaffos, who was on her way to Reno to get a divorce from her sev- enteenth husband. The train pulled into Roanoke, and we took a taxi to the Patrick Henry Hotel. Much to our surprise our driver was Vincent Shay, owner of a chain of cabs. The bell hop. Fred Turner, took our luggage and directed us to the desk. Leon Elsarelli checked us in and gave us the key to Room 605. We got on the elevator, and Harry Sutton, quite a hot-rod with an elevator, took us to the sixth floor. As we were getting off the elevator we met Mendel Chavitz. Frank Bullock and John Collier, successful business men, who tol us they were up for the convention and would see us at some of the meetings. We went directly to our room and began cuipac king. When we called room service to order a refreshing drink. Robert Kauf- mann brought our order. We still can’t figure what happened to the cello. Because we were tired we decided to take a nap before dinner. As we dozed off, loud voices came from the next room. We jumped up and knocked on the door, and there we found Pat Lippard and Gail Allen, famous dress designers who were spending the night in Roanoke. We reminisced a long time about our first trip to Roanoke in 1934. and what fun we had then. That night the convention was called to order by Chairman Earl Holberg. We saw many of our schoolmates. Among them were Robert Hyde, manager of Grant’s; Billy Kiefer, president of Piggy Bank; Rudolph —61 Malone, business manager of the Spaulding Company: Robert Pratt, owner of , dams Hat Company, and Fred Brinkley, meas- urer for the Even Flo Bottle Company. We bad many interesting speakers, Frankie Drake spoke on Save our Money, Honey, It s Cheaper to Walk. At the close of the business meeting. Arlene Olson, well-known critic, gave her views on The Modern Busi ness Woman.’ We were entertained by that renowned pianist, David Ames, who over a jjeriod of I j years had collected nine pianos and all of Liberace s old songs. It looked as though he had traded scholarships for chop- sticks. Robert ' . Lawrence closed the meet- ing with a solo. So Low He Couldn t Hear It. He went back to our rooms to get a good night s rest for we had a busy day ahead. November 16, 1970 W ' e woke U|) to a knocking at the door. It was Llelen Campbell, the hostess, an- nouncing that breakfast was being served. We decided to eat in a coffe shop a block from the hotel. Tin re we were greeted by Oeorge Watkins, the owner. During break- fast we witnessed a terrible argument. Nlr. W’atkins was refirimanding his waitress, . ' ' laxine Zicafoose, for her continuous eating. We got f|uite a kick out of it. Wdiile we were in the coffee shop we saw Timmy Kenny, well known business exer utive, hav- ing breakfast with that attractive blonde, or shall we say brownrtte. wife o f his. W ' e d e( ided to w a Ik back to the hot ol and sit in tbe lobby. Tliore we met Dale Cbar- ne( () and Suzanne Stor discussing plans for tl le future. Down the steps tripped, and we mean TRIf PD. loe Pond, better known as Pussyfoot, famous contractor working on a slow boat to C hina. He told US that Pat fklack well, famous woman optometrist, now drives a brand new green Plymouth. (Juite a switch from the old days! In one corner of the hotel we saw Betty Joe C aples. typist for a large business firm. She was talking to .Janet Crawson. buyer for Sears, Roebuck and Compain. W’e were happy to see our old friend and faithful worker. Sue Holland, who is now i ' ditor of her own newspaper, and doing c|uite well. Seated in the middle of the lobby was Beverly Hardison, now Dean of Men at ’.M.I. W ' e walketl to the phone booth and saw I.arry Dettmer, that intelligent analyst, tak- ing the telephone apart. WV decider! to go to the circus, owned by W ' illiam Pryor and Murray Salinger. Taking in the side shows, we discovered that famous weight lifter. Richard W ' einstien. One of the feature at- tractions was lioleyn lirownlee. the snake charmer, with her musical flute. The air was fill ed with the cries of the barker. Elder l.ash. Th ■re was an imported ballet from Paris featuring Pat Calderazzi, Patty Hall. Margie Crews, Frances Sawyer, Mariam ' ir k, Beverly Cartier and Barbara Thorn- ton. W ' hat a show! W ' e took our seats under the Big Top. and high above the sawdust we wait hed Jean Bowden anti Rodney .Jeffries do their breath-taking trapeze act. Into the midtlle of the I ion s den went that fearless lion tamer. Barbara Edwartls, anti on the outside of the ring. Allen Bailey stood ready with his Flowtiy Dootly space gun. Above the cries o f the crowd we coidtl hear Bowie J aw, J onald Fh nce anti Fiilly F larvey petidling their ummy-yummy pop ttirn b.dls, . fler the show we returnetl tt) the hotel for the last meeting of the convention wFiich was followed by a [larty in the ballroom of the hotel, F3 ianne Hartman sang the F.ord s F rayer as the t losing hv inn of the conven- tion. and it was adjourned by Phillip Ein- horn, vice-chairman. November 17. 1070 WV decidetl to go on to RichmontI for a few of the days left in our vacation. W ' e arose Fjright and early to catcFi our train to the capital city of irginia. Our contluctor on this trip was Otis Parker. W ' e met Bobbie ? lonroe w ho is now taking Minnie Pearl s place on The Cirand Ole Opry. F ler liusi- ness manager, Fiarbara Cobb, was also along. W ' e met a number of people who attribute their success to Fdear Old W ' ilson. and J.X ' .A. They included Oeorge Harlsell. famous engineer, and Buddy Firidges, owner of the Ford Company, where Fbll Jackson and Charles L ' llom take the cars apart and forget wFiere they put the parts. W ' e ' ran into Donnie Wainwrighl and Herbert Shar- rett, famous scientists, still searching in vain for the missing link. F ' -ddy Yeatts was seated across the aisle from us, and is now the un- flerstudy for ? larlan Firando, W ' e saw Shir- ley Arnett, now using her talents as a hall guide in F.u Ray Caverns. In the I ounge car we watched television and saw Bonnie Coleman knitting socks for a certain ex-football star from Western Ken- tucky. Right there on the T screen was Sandy (Juarles featured in Bob s Other Wife. We swilcbecl stations and saw C ail Cole giving a speech about Her Boys. Later, we meandered along to the Pow der Room to freshen up. Between cars we ran into James Hussey. the ( ar stew ard, w ho told us we would arrive in Ric hmond in 10 minutes. Just as we left the train we had a c|uic k glimpse of ,- rnold Ridiin. renowned arc hitc’ct. w ho is working on plans for an addition to the W ' hile I louse. F Fe w as rush ing to catch the train. CJetting on the next car was Joan Kelly, one of the present writers of best sellers in Am (‘ri( a. luddled togellu ' r in a grou|) nearby were Lvnn Mc- Dade. Tola W ' arren. Jmogenc- W ' atkins and Fllaine F’ettengill arguing over whose hus- band is the best I oohing and most success- ful. . s we walked toward our hotel we noticed a commotion in front of the door. A |)rett bride was getting out of a car. and ou won I believe it was our ow n loan Rae (Lirlhright and her good-looking husband. WJiic h one did she fiiialL dec ide on? C )r) ( hec king into the hotel we were a bit sur|)rised to learn that it was owned b a former classmate . Tommy Fennel. After we ate wc decided to look the town over. At one of Ric hmonci s fine niglit c lulls we saw FFelen Warren, with her blue mink stole slung over her shoidclers. h-aving with one of her many admirers. Our waiter was . larvin Rally. Carol Lassiter sauntered to- ward our talile. asking if we wanted any cigarettes. You sliocdd have seen how cute she Inoked in that cigarette-girl outfit. The evening s entertainment was tops. Irene Becker, outstanding popidar singer, w as featured. , bit worn out from our day ' s adventures, we returned to our hotel and immediately went to sleep. November IK. 1970 w r awoke Ic) llw sound of the telephone ringing. Tl le sw ilchl )oard operator reminded Ms l rea kfasi was being s er ed. Her voice sounded familiar, and wc askc ' cl if we didn’t know licr. She lold us lier name was Atine Heafner. anollier of our lormer ( lassmntes. She has also made a name for lierself as a musi teacher. In the elevator Coing down we spotterl C leorge [ ' ..dwards. a famous sci- entist who was disrussing a new type of homi) with Larry .huohson, prominent mathematir ian. After hrea kfast we wont into tlio liotel hoaiily shop niul were t ree!ec! hy Flleonor ( nirtiimus, the owner. She .ailed Margaret Lairhurst, one ol the operators, to fix our hair. Leasing the heauty shop all dolled up. we strolled along liroatl Street taking in the sights. We stopped Lucille ' i( k as she rushed hy, and learned that she is president of one ol the famous husiness S. hools in Delaware. She said several people we knew were enrolled there, in. luding C ' rystal W ' ilkins. Ldith Bains, Dorothy ( lizara an. I Marjorie WMiit.-. Leaving her. we . ' iitered Miller and Rhodes w h. ' re we dis- . over. ' d another s. hoolmate now at the in- formation h.)oth. Barbara llarvell. At the .osmeti. .ounter we passe.l other memhers of our li) ) ) .lass. Martha Janet King, popu- lar w.rman pediatri. ian, was having diffi- . ultv sele. ling a p. rfume. Carol Atkins was tr ing h. r hest to sell her a $30 hotth ' . Mov- ing on. we he. ame w itnesses to a disturhing s. en.-. Pauline Wood, wife of America s lea. ling plasti. surgeon, was trying to return a rlr. ' ss she l)ou[;ht six months before and hail seen yest. ' rday on one of her best friends. I he salesgirl. Reba , nn Mcflntir.x was very embarrasse.l and called the manager, f hillip f lowell. Sine. ' we were . I.rse to th. ' railroad sta- tion. we walked ov.-r t.) in.|uire ahout res ervations h.r home. Bu. k Iordan. ticket agent, informed us that we woul.l have t.) remain in t.)wn aimther night an. I tak. ' the -I; 13 a. m. next trmrning. Der iding t.) walk s.)ine mor. ' , w. ' I.).)ked through some dress shops, (.lancing at some of the names, we saw a little shop called J he Paris and f.)und it w as ow ne.l by that famous I ren.h m.xl.l. Kay Saunders. She was selling a new jump. ' r to Nancy Outt. ' n. the .1 ean .)f nurses at Medina I Col- lege .)l irginia. lust ..utside the store we ran into J e.l S. hramm w ho is now a travel- ing salesman. In th. ' next block we met Dianna W aldron and Betty lane Smith, famous hu yers for Sears. Roebu. k iind Com- pany. ...ming out of an infant shop. They were buying a gift for t.u Faye X aughn s baby sbower. Then we bumped into Mary L.)u Sw.at, f’ine C.rove Dairy heiress, who is now marri. ' d to a famous senator from Nr.rth Car.)lina. Bark in our hotel a little later we swit.hed on the radio and heard Barbara Snv .I. ' r s voic. ' in the part of Madam Sheriff Dav is and her Hillbilly f lit Parade. Chang- ing stations, we heard Louise Bridges sing- ing th. ' top hit tune of the week. ' Where Is My Lover? We learned she is Eddie Cantors latest discovery. We decided on an early dinner and, hav- ing a taste for Chinese food, found a quaint Chinese place. We saw Mary Eggleston. Nan.y Rudicil. Mill ie Aspray anti l.orelta Watson entering tlie restaurant with their liushantls to attend a dinner parly given hy Mr. and M rs. David Stroupe in honor .)f their son s gra.Iuation from grammar school. We also saw Rhona Peck, the wel- fare agent in Richmond. Wh. ' ., we bought an evening paper we read .)n the front page that Bobhy Severn, Am. ri. a s amhassador to ( .. rmany. was t.) r. ' turn Imme in two weeks. 1 here was also a news story ab.xit W.rrl. ' y Smith. Demo . rati, m.inine. ' for g.)vern.)r of X ' irginia. and his .ampaign manager, Aid.r. ' y Murden. ( ming ha. k to our rot.m. we . rossed the path .)f more former . lassmat. ' s. Joyce Ellis. Marv ( armi. hael, Shirley Ashcroft and Rl lo.la Barn. ' s were leaving th. ' hotel to at- t. ' iid th. ' premier. ' .)f l avid M. Nair ' s new play, I he L.iul of II, starring sensational la. .p.ie Bonney, w ith Nick Taraborrelli as h. r l. ' ading man. The y were to b. ' joined at th. ' theat. ' r hy Rob. ' rta St. ' wart. Ann Nevv- h.rrn, Betty Lou Ryals. lean lioyle atul l.ranna WVIhms. all memb. ' rs of the cast, w e vv. ' iit t.) h. ' d early so we could catch the v. ' rv . ' arly train next morning. N.)v. ' mher IQ, 1070 . ' fter dressing and having an early breakfast, we b.rarded .)ur train, and at once r. ' . ' .rgniz ed many ol.l friends. Marilyn Sal liriger, Shirley Slader. Cam. ' llia Kegley and Lran.es Fink vv. ' re returning fr.rm a Regis- tered Nurse’s meeting in Washington. Betty L.)u Faulkner and her armv gen. ral husband vv. ' re on th. ' way t. LI.rri.la f.)r their va. ' a- li.m. Ruby Hobbs an. I h. ' r . ut. ' litlh ' boy were s. aled near us. J h. ' v were .)ii the way to visit her moth. r. H. ' r husban.l was a fa mous manufacturer up North. With h.r hearl [juri. ' d in a h.r.rk, Nan.y Skundhurg. I ortsrnouth s head lihrarian, was sitting next to X ' irginius Sw imm. ' . owner ol .l. ' vv. ' Ls Jewelry Store. De. i.ling to go into the .lining car for a . up of .off. ' . ' , vve vver. ' m. ' t bv th. ' charming hostess, hiiii.. ' flllen. and s. ' .it. ' .l at a table near Inn. ' XX oodyard, s. ' . retarv for the F ortsmouth s. hool board. J h. ' vv,iil ress. I.ynette Smith, took our order. XX ' .- noticed Camilla . ' Xskevv seat..! at the tahl. ' ill front of us. She is th. ' ))roud w ife .if New ork City s mayor, and on her way t.i visit her parents. XVe saw Lynn Hopewell, fa- mous bassoon play. r of the New York Sym- phony Orchestra, on his way to Portsmouth for a visit. Then we saw Allen. ' Cross who had been buying her trousseau in Ri. hmond. and ext. nded our sincere good wishes. Leaving the train in Norfolk, vv. ' recog- nized Barbara L-pstein standing at the tick. ' t booth iiK|uiring about a train that woul.l bring the other half of Portsmouth ' s first husband and wife law firm home from a business trip. .Xnolher famil iar face bel.ing. ' .l to Myra I riedman who was making ar rangem. ' nts with the shipping .Jerk to send stuff. ' d animals to Ma. ' V ' s D. ' partm. ' nt st.ir. ' in New X .irk. In front of th. ' station a loud barking was hear.l. Rea. hing the dog in dis tress, we were sh.i. ke.l to see Br.i. e R.ithen berg, city dog cat. h. ' r, .arting the dog away to the pound. We decid. ' d to tak. ' the ferry to Ports mouth. On the ferry we met Sandra Kap an s mother who told us Sandra and her husband, owner of the National Printing Company, would arrive here with thi ' ir thr. ' e (hildr.n for a week’s va.ation n. ' xl w. ' ek. She also said that the famous hub millionaire, Marilyn Kahn, who is working on making her third million by inventing freckle vanishing cream, was in tow n. XXMiil. ' leaving the ferry we spott.d a poster on th. ' billboard announ. ing that Iv. rson ( ' .arris. m. f.amous magi. ian, will perform at th. ' Sta- dium next Saturday. ' X ' e must se. ' this show. And so en.led our trip where vve m. ' t all our old . lassrnates of IQ33 at Wilson. I ' or weeks aft. ' rvvard vve l.iok. ' d ha. k .in the pleasant trip w hi. h brought ha. k . ' V. ' ii mor. ' d. ' lightfid mem.iries .if high s. h.iol .lays .if many years ago. ( ' -AIL COLE SANDRA KAI I.AN JOAN RAE ( ' -ARTHRK ' .HT lOYCE CAR ' I ' O MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Phyllis Davis, Kit Morse MOST POPULAR Helen Warren, Richard Weinstein MOST ATHLETIC ram irosino, Robert Deal BEST ALL AROUND Allene Cross, Hunter McKenney MOST ORIGINAL Beverly Hardison, David Peck SENIOR tSetty Jane Smith, Butch Cook WACKIEST Joyce Carto, James Hussey FRIENDLIEST Shirley Slade, Tommy Fennell STATISTICS BEST LOOKING Marcia Sachs, David Richards BEST PERSONALITY Martha Janet King, Herbert Sharrett MOST STUDIOUS Barbara Epstein, David Bloom Chief among the organizations at Wilson is the Student Council which was founded in 1925 to foster friendliness, co-operation, school spirit, responsibility, leadership, and good citizen- ship. This is the organization which has so energetically promoted Victoty Year, established the Honor Council and revised the point system. For students interested in foreign languages we have the Pan-American League, the Latin Club, and the French Club. The Pan-American League, as it has become known after many changes from the original Sociedad Espanola, endeavors to increase interest in the Pan-American countries and the study of Spanish. For several years it has been one of the largest in the United States. The Latin Club began in 1924 for the purpose of studying Roman civilization and to promote and extend an interest in the study of Latin in the high school. The French Club, originally La Societe Francaise, works to promote an appreciation of the history and culture of France. For two years it won first place fcr its float in the homecoming parade. As a reward for outstanding high school journalistic work, students are invited to join the Quill and Scroll, founded in 1941. It has turned out such outstanding journalists as Alfred J. Mapp, Jr., first president of the club, and now Portsmouth editor of the Norfolk Virginian Pilot. Newest of the clubs for writers is the Ecrivons Society. It was founded in 1953 for those interested in creative writing, and to give them a chance to learn more about their interest. All future writers are recruited for the school paper. The Student, and the annual. The President. Our musical organizations include the Band, Girls’ Glee Club, Mixed Chorus, Girls’ Sextet, and the String Orchestra. Each of these groups play an important part in providing many hours of entertainment for students and various civic and church groups around town. The Boys’ and Girls’ Monogram Clubs are open to all smdents receiving letters for school sports and intramurals. In 1935 the Activities Board was organized to get the students interested in more aniv- ities, and many ' years ago the Forum began to create an interest in public speaking and current affairs. The Jr. Science Club and the Biology Club give the students who are interested in science an opportunity to learn more about these fields. The Bible Club, organized in 1951, aims to meet the spiritual needs of our Christian students. The Future Homemakers of America was organized in 1946 to promote a growing appreciation of the joys and satisfaaions of homemaking. This club was the first to win the prize for a homecoming float. The Future Teachers of America was organized in 1951 to interest the best young men and women possible in education as a lifelong career. Among its many activities have been visits to William and Mary College in Williamsburg and Maury High School in Norfolk. The Dramatic Club was organized to create an interest and appreciation in all phases of the Dramatic Arts. In 1952, Thespian Troope 1238 was established at Wilson. It was primarily organized for the purpose of advancing the standards of the Dramatic Arts at the secondary school level. The purpose of the Diversified Oc cupations Club is to develop leadership, citizenship, character, and responsibility among its members; to promote good employee-employer and com- munity relations; to inform other smdents of the opportunities offered through the D. O. program; and to provide social and educational aaivities for its members. One of its outstanding events is the Employee-Employer Banquet held annually. Our Tri-Hi-Y’s and Hi-Y’s have been working for many years with the purpose of cre- ating, maintaining and extending throughout the home, school, and community, high standards of Christian character. Whatever the interests of the individual, he is given every opportunity for self expression through the diversified set-up of clubs and organizations which are active in the school. Kit Morse Student Conned President Director of Service — Barbara Edwards Director of Traffic — Herbert Sharrett Director of Lunchroom — Barbara Bunn DIRECTORS OF STUDENT COUNCIE Front: Miss Avis Shumaker, Allen Wright, Billy Bunting, Barbara Bunn, Barbara Edwards, Kit Morse, Dennis McMurran, Herbert Sharrett, Helen Warren, Miss Eleanor Dashiell. Back: Dickie Smith, Sammie Pope, Judy Miller, Annette Seward, Worley Smith, Joe White, Ted Schramm, Tim Kinney, Edgar Smith, Beverly Harris, Joan Turner, Kitty Ambrosino. — 70 — Row I: Mrs. Brady, Wickers, Bloom, Gladstone, Peck, Epstien, Jones, Becker, Davis, Kaplan. Row 2: Lyons, Blackwell, 01 son, Harris, Murdaiigh, B. Jones, N. Jones, Waldron, McDade, Freidman, Lavin. Row 5: Peck, Hudgins, Orenduff, B1 acLman, Rubin, Audet, Hardison, Sachs, Pilzer, Snyder. Row 4: Jacobson, Verman, Cbovitz, Morse, Weinstein, Einborn, Frank, Shea, Davis. FORUM Seated ; Gladstone, 2nd Vice-Pres. Peck, President Epstein, Secretary Standing : Bloom, Pari. Bloom. Parliamentarian Wickers, Treasurer Jones. I st ice-Pres. LIBRARY . . . always a conductive to study. — 71 — Front: Mr. Ernie Wild, Mr. L. C. Padden, Miss Charlotte Avery, Mr. Paul Brown, Mrs. Catherine Chalk, Mr. John Ackley. Back; Pat Lyons, Jacquie Bonney, Ted Schramm, Lynn Hopewell, Boleyn Brownlee. - - - To Be a Member Means to Save These students recognize a bargain when they see one. Largest saving comes during football and bas- ketball season. — 72 — FRENCH CLUB Row 1: Journee, Caplan, Davis, Hardison, Lyons, Gladstone, Waldron, Pilzer, Glasner, Block. Row 2 : Harcum, Hedgepeth, Nemeroff, Coleman, Curling, Kirby, Stein, Drat- ler, Rothenberg, Sappenfield, Flex. Row 3: Ricks, T. Kenney, Casper, Pappas, Berman, Chovitz, Kaufmann, Van- derford, Bray, Campbell. Row 4: Haynes, Clontz, Spangler. LE CERCLE ERANCAIS B. Davis, Treas.; Waldron, Re- porter; P. Lyons, President; R. Gladstone, Vice-President; B. Hardison, Secretary. FRENCH CLUB Row 1: Rowe, Becker, Davis, Hardison, Lyons, Gladstone, Waldron, Homes, Olson, McCoy. Row 2; Jacobs, Johnson, Howard, Olson, Skundberg, Hill, Warren, Pearce, Coleman, N. Jones, Galoskov. Row 3: Harris, Angel, Hudgins, Longman, M. J. Friedman, Jones, M. S. Friedman, Reshefsky, Miller, Mullins, Caravas. Row 4: French, Vaughn, Jennings, DeLaine, Nunn, Lavine. Abrams, Boone, Copeland. Row 5: Morris, Raab, Breier, Caples, Kaplan, Land, Frank, Bain. DRAMATICS CLUB Row 1 : Schramm, Waldron, Miss Georgiana Woodhouse, Quarles, Hutcheson, Bonney, A. Olson, Saunders, Davis, Hopewell. Row 2: Ambrosino, Hedgepeth, B. Coleman, Pettengill, Wilkinson, Cross, Gladstone, Mc- Dade, Ellen, Sloan, Rubin. Row 3 : Kaplan, Wood, Sweat, Davis, Roe, Reed, Busby, Journee, Harvell, Lyons. Row 4: Sachs, Epstein, Friedman, Lavine, Jones, Gilbert, Laughon, Hudgins, Way, Baines, C. Coleman. DRAMATIC CLUB Lynne McDade, Frankie Drake 1st: Blackman, Hutcheson, Sloan, Smith, Wilkinson, Ambrosino. 2nd: Wainwright, Quarles, Rubin, Davis, Schramm. 3rd: Coleman, Blick, Shepherd, Drake, Cross, Shea, Gladstone. — 74 — Arlene Olson, Arnold Rubin Sandy Quarles, Bonnie Coleman Row 1 : Lippard, Schramm, Miss Georgiana Woodhouse, Quarles, Hutcheson, Bonney, A. Olson, Hopewell, Blosser, Holmes. Row 2: Kaplan, Harris, Miller, Turner, Bowden, Hardison, B. Olson, Becker, S. Sharpe, Vadnais, Storey. Row 3: Blick, Carto, Lawrence, Caravas, Lindauer, Snyder, Howard, Beck, French, Boone. Row 4; Blachman, W. C. Smith, Wainwright, Drake, Turner, Severn, W. T. Smith, Sharrett, Charneco, Creecy, Yeatts. Row 5 : Allen, Shea, Chovitz, Jacobson, Laskin, Jones. Rehearsals Ambrosino, Cross, Hedgepeth, Rubin. Honorary Members Miss Diehl, Mrs. Brady, Miss Vin- cent, Mr. Sweeney. Make-Up Time Waldron, Sloan, Coleman. THESPIAN TROUPE 1238 Our Charter Saunders, Pettingill Best Aaress Davis, Hopewell, Olson. Making Plans Hutcheson, Miss Woodhouse, Bonney, Quarles. QUILL AND SCROLL Mrs. Barbara Oliver Adviser Beverly Hardison Parliamentarian Myra Friedman President Front ; Peck 1st: King, Kaplan, Hedgepeth, Blackwell, Lyons, Olson. 2nd: Morse, Holland, Friedman, Waldron, Hardison, Rubin. Row 1 : Miss Dashiell, Boyd, Jackson, Laugon, Henry, Hooks, Bean, Law- rence, Stephens, Umphlett. Row 2: DeFries, Lassiter, West, Pearcy, Savelle, Hyde, K. Smith, Hunter, Porter, Tonkin, Peterson. Row 3: Duncan, Brown, Beck, Markert, Russell, Putman, Vadnais, Cornell, Webb, Mayo. Row 4 : Holler, McDaniel, Blachman, Self, Cornell, Fuller, Smith, Bryant, Audet, White. LATI CLUB FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA Front: Henry, Vice-President Laughon, President Back : Hooks, Secretary Bean, Treasurer Row 1 : Lyons, Block, Jacobs, Becker, Snowden, Hooks, Faw, Johnson, Davis, Mrs. Chalk. Row 2: Hedgepeth, King, Sharpe, Pettengill, Laughon, Davis, Hardi- son, Seward, Keel, McEntire, Miller. Row 3: Engram, Gladstone, Rector, Bowen, Vadnais, Raby. Row 1 : Williams, Doleman, Cousins, McCoy, Olson, Jacobs, Laugbon, Henry, Sappenfield, DelRosario. Row 2: Caravas, Marshall, Lewis, N. Jones, Hill, Blackwell, B. Jones, Bean, Breier, Keel, Audet. Row 3: Fuller, Daniels, Weinstein, Howard. BIOLOGY CLUB JUNIOR SCIENCE CLUB Front: Ricks, President Markert, Vice-President Back: Jackson, Secretary Clontz, Treasurer Row 1 : Strickland, Lawerence, Brown, Jackson, Markert, Clontz, Ricks, Faust, Branton, King. Row 2: Bowers, Leavitt, Sheehan, Tripp, Einhorn, Jennings, Brady, Dillon, Faulkner, Vincent, Worrell. Row 3; Redd, Self, Godwin, Shepher, Russell, McDaniel, Taylor. What caused that light to flash? MOTION PICTURE COUNCIL Lynn Hopewell Ames Schroeder Jack Bunting H. C. Jones Mr. L. C. Padden, Adviser Jeff Warren — 79 — Row 1 : Mrs. Stewart, Ambrosino, Snyder, Sachs, Bonney, Hutcheson, Blackwell, Hard- ison, Kaplan, Lyons.- Row 2; Lassiter, Epstein, Peck, Davis, Brownlee, Olson, Ellen, McDade, Gladstone, Stewart, Pettengill. Row 3: Rubin, Jones, Morse, Turner, Pettijohn, Faw. ECRIVONS SOCIETY OFFICERS: Front: Arnold Rubin, Vice-Presi- dent. 1st: Lynne McDade, President; Barbara Snyder, Secretary; Elaine Pettingill, Treasurer; Beverly Hardison, Reporter. ' For sooth, Sire, There is a strange fowl! ' The Picnic,” by Arnold Rubin rae.H- Front : Creecy, Secretary Raby, Vice-President Seward, Treasurer Back: Bunting, President Baker, Reporter Mrs. Blanford, Adviser HOME EC. CLUB Row 1 : Boyd, Reynolds, Mathias, St. Clair, Garrenton, Greecy, Campbell, Gur- kin, Peterson, Mrs. Betty Blandford, adviser. Row 2: Caplan, Hedge, Hill, Boothe, Breier, Faulkner, Holland, Polland, Robison, Joy, Burgess, Ji5ne Bur- gess. Row 5: Collins, Bunting, Smitbwick, Seward, Blan, Foote, Jennings, Ward, Nunn, Mayo. Row 4 : Raby, Allen, Baker, Foster, Johnson, McCoy. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA The Future Homemakers of America Club of Wilson is the Portsmouth Chapter, affiliated with the State and National Future Homemakers of America. Toward New Horizons, the club motto, expresses the purpose of the organization — learning to live better today in order that our lives and our families may he better tomorrow. The local chapter is trying very hard to follow the plans set up by the National Chapter with the help and leadership of its advisors, Mrs. David Blandford, Jr., and Mrs. ' ayne Curlee. The Creed We are the Future Homemakers of America. We face the future wi th warm courage and high hope . . . For we have the clear con- sciousness of seeking old and prec- ious values . . . For we are the build- ers of homes . . . Homes for Ameri- ca s future . . . Homes where living will be the expression of everything that’ is good and fair . . . Homes where truth and love and security and faith wi 11 be realities, not dreams — We are the Future Flome- makers of America.” THE PURPOSES 1. To promote a growing apprecia- tion of the joys and satisfaction of homemaking. 2. To emphasize the importance of worthy home membership. 3. To encourage democracy in the home and community life. 4 . To work for a good home and family life for all. 5. To promote international good will. 6. To foster the development of creative leadership in the home and community life. 7. To prov ide wholesome individual group recreation. 8. To further interest in home eco- nomics. —81 _ I n. Row 1: Wilson, Raines, Hogge, Rutherford, Martin, Holland, Eppling, Keel, Ausley, Gilbert, Justice, Carr, Thompson, Sweeny, Wright, Kenny Boone, Accompanist. Row 2: Hofler, Nunn, Bpyd, Wilkins, Ritter, Hodges, Woodyard, Howard, Butler, Jernigan, White- hurst, S. Davis. Row 3: McEntire, Wiggins, Bunting, Baines, Bernard, Lawrence, Miller, Davis, Keel, Griffin, Osborne, Willis, Mers, Haynes. Row 4: Pitts, Walton, Knox, Hinton, Rhodes, Mathena, French, Seebo, Russ, Eavey, Whittington, McMurran, Elsarelli, Gardner. THESE MUSICAL GROUPS - - - Row 1 : Row 2; Row 3; Row 4: — 82 — S. Williams, D. Cohen, Barber, Allen, R. Williams, Miller, Morton, Parker, Turner, Lawrence, M. Cohen, Dawson, Lester, Gartman, Shriner, Hart, Tureman. Flywn, Jernigan, Hunter, Currie, Boyd, M. Scott, Boone, Furman, Morrison, Slade, R. Williams, Wright, Martin, Skundberg, J. Scott, Revere. Burgess, Marshall, Martin, Savalle, Bridges, Bost, Griffin, Hayes, Mayo, Jennings, Einhorn, Russell, Farleigh. Way, Snowden, Mullins, P. Oakley, Eure, Williford. Row 1: Saarela, Passink, Watkins, Ridgway, Dodson, J. Williams, Angel, White. Row 2: Baker, Felton, Frazier, Epstein, S. Putnam, A. Putnam, Umphlette, Sawyer, Kelly, Gilpin, Rampey, Yancey, Porter, Burnell, Applewhite, Vaughan, Bond. Row 3 : Ewers, Blosser, McDaniel, Osborn, Broughton, Harvey, Kirby, B. Edwards, Moorefield, Wayland, Haynes, Capps, Caskey, Payne, Archer, Fulcher, Williams, Morrill, Parrish, Campbell, Cherry, Holland. Row 4: Vick, Williams, Bender, Leighton, Self, Fly, Rutherford, Smack, Hall, Polston, Hinton, Bunting, Jones, Bowen, Womble, White, Bond, Hayslett. Row 5; Gurganus, Archer, Reynolds, Bartlett, Hadnot, Stuck, Vanderford, Lawson, R. Deal, Morris, L. Edwards, Vaughan, Hylton. Row 6: Tonkin, Mathews, Clontz, Louthian, Farmer, Buell, Thomson, Gardner, Hoover, Hurst, Cherry, Rigsby, Morris, Thompson. - - - PROVIDE ENTERTAINMENT GIRLS SEXTETTE Left to Right: Professor Lancaster, Dickie Barnes, Helen Bunting, Reba Mc- Entire, Nancy Eppling, Ruth Snowden, Kathern Williams, and Mar- jorie Sweeney. STRING ORCHESTRA Left to Righ; Austin, Hedge, Theising, Dixon, Gimbert, Branton, Bloom, Barnes, Doleman, Long, Hatchell, Engram, McEwen, Freeman, Mr. Laguta, Horton, Harward, Gardner, Parkinson, Futrell, Bowers, Long, Garland. Second Violins Bass, Cello, Violas Row 1 : Putnam, Hall, Farleigh, Harvell, Kahan, Wynn, Crawson, Parker, As- kew, Morgan. Row 2: Boush, Cortle, Perkins, Gizara, Thornton, Watson, Henry, Morris, Abernathy, Kinnin, Askew. Row 3; Marriener, Ellis, Sallinger, Walker, Stone, Suggo, Woodyard, Ask- burn, T. Taraborrelli, Beale. Row 4: N. Taraborrelli, Williams, Rhodes, Wyatt, Peele, Brett, Millard, Tread- way, Creekmore. Row 5 : Britton, Rawles, Owens, Collier, Stroupe. DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATION OFFICERS David Richards — Wilson D. E. Club President; President D. E. Clubs of Virginia; Vice-President in Charge of Convention of Distributive Education Clubs of America Suggs, Treas.; Morgan, V-Pres.; Morris, Prog. Chair.; D. E. Ross, Adv.; Aber- nathy, Secy.; Richards, Pres.; Bailey, Pub. Dir. The Distributive Education Club is composed of the students who ‘‘earn while they learn — the juniors and seniors in the cooperative work-training program who study jobs and careers in the field of dis- tribution. Occupations vary from the theatre usher to the hardware salesman ; from the stock clerk to the assistant buyer trainee in ready- to-wear. The second year, they study advanced techniques and learn the operational systems of the large businesses that offer a wide field for advancement and specialization in distribution. The Wilson D. E. Club is one chapter in a nation-wide system of Distributive Education Clubs of America. DECA is organized on a local, state, and national basis, with each division having its own by- laws, officers, obligations and responsibilities. In Virginia, the out- standing local D. E. Club for the year receives the coveted Honor Club Award at the state convention. This trophy has been won for three consecutive years by the Wilson D. E. Club — the only club in the state to win the trophy more than once. The rating is determined by a point system covering club meetings, social activities, school and community projects. D. E. Alumni participation, contests on the local and state levels, and general club standards. Outstanding individual contributions in Distributive Education have brought a variety of honors to Wilson students. National and state Distributive Education officers have been elected from Wilson D. E. representatives. Trophies, certificates of honor, and the opportunity to attend state and national conventions in middle and far western states, have been other awards. Seniors with commendable scholarship and work records have available each year several scholarships making it possible for them to continue Distributive Education training on the college level. Honor Club Trophy for Outstanding D. E. Club in Virginia, won by Wil- son D. E. Club three con- secutive years; 1953, 1954, 1955. DENTAL TECHNICIAN John Ridgeway LIBRARY ASSISTANT Eugene Pettijohn Nancy Scundberg PRE-NURSING Shirley Ashcroft, Rhoda Barnes, Mary Camichael, Joyce Carto, Joyce Ellis, Frances Fink, Camilla Kegley, Nancy Outten, Nancy Payne, Majilla West, and Chrystal Wilkins. DIVERSIFIED COMMERCIAL ART Roger Capps ORTHODENTIC TECHNICIAN Barbara Cobb AUTO MECHANICS Champion, Harris, Jackson, Staples, and Ullum. RADIO— TV SERVICE and REPAIR David Hoover Pete Walsh AUTOMOBILE PARTS Frank Bonnewell Charles Bridges PRINTING John Peters DENTAL ASSISTANTS Joyce Alphin, Ruby Hobbs, Barbara Monroe, Loretta Preece, Ann Sharp, Shirley Slade, Lorraine Spindler. OCCUPATIONS MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN Irene Clark, Betty Faulkner, and Aubrey Murden DRAFTSMAN David McNair INDUSTRIAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN Earl Thornton PHOTOLITHOGRAPHY George Hartsell PHYSICAL THERAPY Barbara Ritter SHEETMETAL WORKER Clarence Newton Virginus Swimme ENGINEERING AIDE Benny Livermon Freddie Turner ELECTRIC MOTOR REPAIRMAN Bob Hervey APPLIANCE REPAIR Aulsa Fly Talmage Fly Row 1 ; Thompson, Blackburn, Stephens, Keel, Smith, Shelnut, Mitchell, Tonkin, DeFries, Mrs. Mayo. Row 2: Walker, Deans, Mathews, Fulcher, Clontz, Powell, Russell, Faulkner, McEntire, Hogge. Row 3 : Knox, Dickson, Davis. BIBLE CLUB The WOODROW WILSON BIBLE CLUB is a group of students bound together in Christian fellowship. The club consists of an interdenominational group organized to take a stand for Christ in all school aaivities. The Club meets each week after school from 3:20 to 4 p.m. in Room 2, and once a month in the homes of members of the club. They frequently meet with Cradock and Churchland Clubs in social gatherings, rallies, and in Bible quiz meetings. Programs consist of various types of Bible study, quizzes- using tracts, and the singing of Gospel Choruses at the Monday meeting. The night meetings are geared to meet the need of youth in these days of chaos with the WORD OF GOD — as an anchor for Life and Living, using different adult speakers who give messages to strengthen one’s Faith in Christ. Outside activities include the holding of services for shut ins, giving out gospel tracts, and aiding in welfare work. The Bible Club sends students to summer camps and conferences for further Christian education and fellow- ship. All members seem to receive a blessing from just being one of the group, and it is the hope that the club will con- tinue to grow and become a shining light in our school. Prayer and plans are being made for a new club to be organized in the fall in the New High School. Officers of the Club are: Randolph Dickson, President; Fred Clontz, Vice-President, Elizabeth Mathews, Secretary; Gwen Smith, Treasurer; Mrs. Jean Mayo, School Nurse, is the Club Advisor. HOME MEETING OF THE BIBLE CLUB Ann Allen June Burgess Linda Gholson Frances Martin Sue Sharp WILSON TRI-HI-Y Brenda Bloxsom Betty Davis Carol Coleman Ollie Bean Lucy Creccy Celia Beale Iris Henry Joanne Hooks Gail Johnson Rose Martinette Carol Moreland Beverly Osborne Helen Buntinp Marjorie Foreman Beverly Lewis Elaine Preece Judy Wilkinson WOODROW WILSON JR. TRI-HI-Y Row 1 : Saunders, Mullins, Boyd, Peterson, Mayo, King, Cross, Waldron, Had- not, McDade. Row 2: Poole, Horton, Tripp, Bradley, Faust, Leitner, Sheehan, Mers, Sugg, Southern. Row 5: Branton, Hatchell, Freeman. Front: Barbara Peterson, secretary: Sandra Mullins, president; Carol Boyd, vice-president. Back: Carol King, chaplain; Carolyn Cross, sergeant-at-arms; Sandra Leigh Mayo, treasurer. — 90 — I Front: E. Lash, vice-president: B. Lawrence, president; D. McMurran, treasurer. Back: L. Suggs, secretary: B. Wickers, chaplain: B. Bray, reporter. PRESIDENTS’ Hl-Y Row 1 : White, Creecy, McM urran, Lawrence, Wickers, Suggs, Cook, Copeland, Dodson, Woodward Row 2: Bray, Pappas, Clayton, l orter, B. White, E. Nicholls, C. Bond, Gihson, Parrish, Mathias, Benn. Row 3 : Thrife, Nicholls, Morse, Kidd, Brantley, Newhell, Phelps, Williams, Robertson, Sharp. Row 4 : Ainsworth, Fennel, Vaughan, Male. AQUO TRI-HI-Y Row 1 : Sweeny, McCoy, Manley, Austin, Collins, Hudson, Fombell, Hall, Carr, Thompson. Row 2: Nunn, Smithwick, Owens, Wilkins, Laughon, Orenduff, Walkup, Breier, Martin, Snyder, Wright. Row 3: McDaniel, Bost, Raab, Thomas. Front: Joyce Austin, vice-president; Hele n Martin, president: Marilyn Thomas, secretary. Back; Connie Carr, chaplain; Merle McDaniel, sergeant-at-arms. — 92 — The Presnoir Tri-Hi-Y, affiliated with the Virginia District YMCA, is made up of thirty-four freshmen and sophomore girls. These girls are pledged to create, maintain, and extend throughout the home, school, and community the high standards of Christian character. Their work is unlimited, for each girl is bound with energy and ambition. The members of this club have taken part in many activities, some of which are: dances, bake sales, a hayride, giving food and clothes to the needy, contrib- uting to charities, visiting the Boys Home, and have sent representatives to the Model General Assembly and Hi-C Conferences. Their motto is Pure Thoughts, Pure Words, and Pure Actions, should be an example for every true Christian girl. Presnoir does its share in working towards the goal of high recognition as a Christian club. Front: Susan DeLaine, vice-pres.; Sandra Stephens, president; Phyllis Pierce, secretary. Back: Barbara Doleman, treasurer; Karen Marshall, sergeant-at-arms; Sybil Leonard, chaplain. PRESNOIR TRI-HI-Y Row 1: Pierce, Archer, Leonard, Stephens, Myers, Doleman, Marshall, Journee, Cratchlow Miss Chapman. Row 2: Duke, Turner, Russell, Johnson, Skundberg, Merritt, Coles, Laughon, Engram, Loizon Myers. Row 3: Mathias, Archer, Sturtevant, Hall, Tierney, DeLaine, P. Pittman, D. Pittman Corn Jernigan. Row 4: Copies, Sharrett, Hofler. PRESIDENTS TRI-HI-Y G. Allen J. Al phan R. Barnes S. Bell J. Bonney J. Bowden L. Bridges J. Carlo G. Cole L. Cottle J. Faison H. Gaffos G. Gurganus D. Harrell A. Heafner C. Hedgepeth R. Hobbs B. Hoffler F. Holmes F. Hutcheson J. Johnson B. Jones C. Lassiter P. Lyons S. Pearce P. Perkins D. Reed B. Ritter L. Rodman N. Skundberg M. Sweat M. Thomas J. Wilkinson S. Wilkinson- Mrs. Johnson — Adv. — 94 — ALTA TRI-HI-Y S. Ashcroft B. Brown J. Chapman I. Clark S. Cleaver R. DeFries B. Faulkner D. Faulkner J. Furman P. Gimbert B. Hill S. Hill D. Johnson P. Morris J. Newton J. Pearce S. Rector J. Reynolds M. Rodefer C. Rutherford B. A. Ryals B. L. Ryals J. Shepherd R. Snowden R. Stewart L. Umphlett J. Wellons C. Wilkins I. Wilkins Miss Garver — Adv. — 95 — I ' PREXIE TRI-HI-Y A. Benton B. Cobb W. Griffin N. Jones J. R. Overman A. Brown M. Crews P. Hall G. Keel P. Pearce B. Bunn D. Davis B. Hardison D. Luke B. J. Reynolds H. Campbell E. Frew J. Hitchins G. Mercer B. Turner M. A. Church J. Fritz S. Holland M. Miller L. Williams — 96 — ' W. W. TRI-HI-Y B. Coleman K. Couisins A. Cross P. Davis Edwards J. Ellen N. Farleigh C. Freeman B. Harris S. Hudgins M. King B. Lindauer P. Lippard L. McDade B. Miles A. Olson B. Olson E. Pettingill L. Preece S. Quarles P. Roe C. Sappenfeld K. Saunders A. Sharp B. Smith J. Turner D. Waldron H. Warren T. Warren M. Woodard — 97 — S. Arnett C. Atkins B. Abernathy C. Bosset V. Boush S. Casky J. Ellis D. Gizara E Gurganus J. Garthwright B. Harvell D. Hartman D. Hill J. Kelly C. Keggley F. Knight B. Monroe M. L. Morrill N. Outten G. M. Rampy B. Smith N. Tyson L. F. Vaughan L. Vick J. Woody ard K. Williams J. Williams P. Wood — 98 — i WOODROW WILSON HI-Y J. Beal B. Bunting B. G)llier L. Daniels B. Denmark B. Duke L. Elsarelli L. Futrell L. Hopewell J. Hussey B. Jarrett R. Jenson K. Leary H. McKenny J. Miller V. Miles K. Morse O. Parker D. Peck J. Pond A. Powell . T. Schramm V. Shea F. Turner D. Wainwright R. Ellis R. Weinstein J. White C Whittington A. Wright - 99 — ESLEECK Hl-Y David Ames Tommy Bailey Arthur Browning George Edwards Herbert Sharrett Billy Skeeter Lanier Edwards Ernie Houghton Worley Smith Collins Faison Tim Kenny John Ridgeway Joe Williams 100 — JUNIOR VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Front: Sandra Stephens, Co-Head Cheerleader Linda Gholson’, Co-Head Cheerleader Back: Nancy Journee, Jo Ann Hooks, Iris Henry, Frances Martin, Ann Laughon, Charlotte Johnson, Beverly Lewis, Phyllis Pierce. INITIATION Front: Ambrosino, Coleman, Hedgepeth, Pettingill, Sloan, Wilkinson. Back: Davis, Gladstone, Cross, Schramm, Hutcheson, Quarles, Bonney, Olson, Miss Georgiana Woodhouse, Saunders, Rubin, Hopewell. — 101 — Front: Coach Landis, Farleigh, Garthright, Kilpatrick, Bonney, Holland, Saunders, Smith, Ames, Ambrosino. 2nd: Kaplan, Hedgepeth, Pierce, Sweat, Epstein, Foreman, Holland, Brownlee, Waldron, Bowden, Wood. 3rd: Cook, Sweeney, Brown, Heafner, Pettingill, Olson, Wasley, Lippard, King, Prince. 4th: Kenney, Schroeder, Male, Ellen, Hamison, Yeatts. Annual Drive Assembly Sue Holland, Business Manager Coacb A. E. Landis, Advisor Jacquie Bonney, Editor-in- Chief — 102 — Front: Coach Landis, Farleigh, Garthright, Kilpatrick, Bonney, Holland, Saunders, Smith, Ames, Ambrosino. 2nd: Kaplan, Hedgepeth, Waldron, Sweat, Kinney, Rubin, Yeatts, Brownlee, Bowden, Friedman, Wood. 3rd Bunting, Schroeder, Male, Harmison, Prince. — 103 — f ; 1 ■i. “THE STUDENT” Row 1 : Lyons, Pettengill, Blachman, N. Jones, Snyder, Davis, B. Jones, Harris, Hedgepeth, Hardison Row 2: Lawrence, Mayo, Mullins, Harrell, Cottle, Waldron, Warren, Olson, McDade, Gladstone, B. J. Smith Row 3 : Barber Lytle, Dawson, Bost, Turner, Carto, Foreman, Blachman, Blan- chard, Busby Phyllis Davis — Hditor in-Chief — m4 — Row 1: Bunting Schroeder, Smith, Morse, Davis, Harmison, Male, Kilpatrick, Kenney, Prince Row 2: Markert, Ellen, Holland, Blockell, Morris, Pitzer, Kirby, Brownlee, Harmon, Asborn, White Row 3: Ricks, Dawson, Clontz, Yeatts, Harris I Row 5: B. Jones, Murdaugh, ? Davis Row 4: Snydner, Harris, Brownlee Row 3; Hardison, Gimbert, N. Jones Row 2; Warren, McDade, Pettengill Row 1 : Lyons, Hedgepeth, Olson rifk Prince, makeup Jack Bunting Row l:Brown, Ventura, Wood, Sweat, Farleigh, Garthright, Porter, Duncan, Block, Goloskor Row 2 ; Olson, Kornfeld, Wilkinson, Friedman, Ritter, Allen, Cross, King, Lippard, Caravas, Longman Row 3: Hedge, Murdaugh, Gimbert, Foote, King, M. Kaplan, Abrams, Reshefsky, Austin, S. Kaplan Row 4: Einhotn, Bryant, Davis, Blachman — 105 — Row 1 ; Garrenton, Hutcheson, Freeman, Brownlee, Bence, Frieman, Pierce, Davis, Pappas, Hubbard. Row 2: Kirshon, Willett, Chadwick, Smack, Griffin, King, Silva, Friedman, Stark, Gurganus, Sachs. Row 3: Jackson, Felton, Lindauer, Caravas, Gholson, Johnson, Kornfeld, Austin, Mar- tin, Wilkins. Row 4: Barnes, Thomson, Hyde, Creecy, Beale, Dinzes, Hayslett, White, Stevens, Sher, Leche. PAN-AMERICAN LEAGUE Joyce Frieman, Secretary; Bol- eyn Brownlee, President. Row 1: Spicer, Liggan, Scott, Brownlee, Bence, Frieman, Faulkner, Williams, Bowden, Heafner. Row 2: Arnett, Hogge, Justice, Orenduff, Thompson, Ponton, Terry, Hill, Reaor, Bowen, Horton. Row 3 : Crews, Louthian, White, Payne, White, Hughes, Dawson, Brackett, Barber, Jedlicka. Row 4: Goddin, Vick, Bunting, Sharrett; Fennell, Suggs, Hussey, Keys, Wilder, Carver, Dodson. Row 5: Carson, Wash, Geluz, McMurran. THREE ONE ACT PLAYS Quarles Davis, Cross Davis, Drake Davis Cross, Quarles Bonney, McDade, Rubin Some of the features we observe now were first observed in the early days of Woodrow Wilson High School. The students of the old Portsmouth High School can claim the first fruits of only a few of the chief attraaions of present day school life. Baby Day is among these few. In its early form, this day of reca lling the aaions of childhood days for the last time was not marked by water pistols and the like, nor was it as important to the student body as it is today. There were few seniors then, so the juniors cele- brated the event by donning costumes of elderly people. Thus the seniors represented the babies, land the juniors were the parents. Among the changes made in this custom is the date of its observance. At first celebrated on April 1, April Fool’s Day, it is now held in May. The Junior ' Senior Prom as we know it was very different in. the days when our mothers and fathers walked the halls of Wilson. Those were the days of the Farewell Banquet given for the Seniors by the Juniors, usually at the City Auditorium. There would be a floor show which, like the decorations, followed the theme of the annual. This must have been quite interesting since annual themes were based on such characters as pirates and Alice in Wonderland. The senior class today sells pencils, stuffed dogs, and other novelties to raise money. In the early days they held a variety show which was an event looked forward to by all approach- ing their senior year. When Wilson began, the Dramatic Club’s annual play began too. There was more emphasis and importance placed on it in those days since sound movies did not yet exist. The live pJay was such a welcome change from the silent films that it had to run two nights to meet the great demand. Christmases at Wilson have always been gay. A week before the holiday the building is aglow with Christmas trees and decorations. The Cafeteria is all decked out with its brightly lighted tree supplied by the Student Council and other holiday ornaments. The climax of this festive week is reached on Friday with the annual Christmas assembly. The auditorium is filled with songs of joy and cards of praise as one of our many musical organizations gives a delight- ful program. For several years one night during the fall term has been set aside as Open House. At this time our parents recall their school days by attending school in our place. The night begins with a registration period at which time parents receive their son’s or daughter’s schedule card, and then follow it through as we do every day. This is the time of many questions — Does Billy pay attention?’’ What kind of work does Susie do?” Is Jim a good student?” Some of the replies, when repeated to us by our parents, are music to our ears, but others are not. Recently College-Career Day was begun for all juniors and seniors. On this day repre- sentati ves from various colleges and businesses talk to the students about their interests. Many questions such as — How much does it cost to go to college?”, and Is college necessary for a bookkeeper?” are answered. All the students agree that this is one of the most beneficial days of their school life. Five years ago, about the same time that College-Career Day began. Coach Ernie Wild conceived the first homecoming celebration. Each year since we look forward to the parade, barbecue, crowning of the queen, and football game. It is a great day for everyone; a day which already has us looking forward to our return as alumni in the years ahead. Barbara Turner Homecoming Queen Almost Finished? PreUV Santa and Helpers Library Keeps Christmas “Come On Judge!’’ “Let’s Not Overdo It! ’ Every Piece in Place — 113 — oard S This Picture Speaks for Itself I The Great Moment! Barbara Turner oria Mercer Marcia Sachs ' ueen s Martha Janet King, Charlotte Freeman urner — 115 — Spread evenly PVace tsx ires Cap Acoa e V Hoy kes tWti Paris “ lerry D. O. Show Boat ” Good for Second Place rCH TREAT TODAY WELCOME AtUAN ' Dutch Treat ” Wins Fourth Place for Seniors We DID It Again� --33-15! D.E. Displays Victory Year Symbol ‘“They REALLY Were Licked! along High Street His Memory Lives On We ll Always Remember ea y Does f °f S. son ” we look to the future parents attend classes “ONE FOOT IN HEAVEN CAST OF CHARACTERS By Anne Coulter Spence From Book by HARTZELL SPENCE Reverend William H. Spence Arnold Rubin Hope Spence Sandra Quarles Hartzell Donald Wainwrigbt Eileen Phyllis Davis Dr. Romer Vincent Shea Louise Fay Hutcheson Maria Kitty Amhrosino Molly Joanne Wilkinson Ronny Willie Smith Letty Betty Jo Sloan Mrs. Cambridge Roslyn Gladstone Mrs. Sandow Allene Cross Mrs. Digby Joan Shepherd Georgie Morris Blackman Mrs. Jellison Bonnie Coleman Mayor Cooper Frankie Drake Bishop Spence Herbie Blick Reverend Fraser Spence Ted Schramm Memhers of Thespian Troope 1238 The Parish gang ’ One of the highlights of our Senior year was the annual Dramatic Club and Thespian Troupe 1238 production. The play selected was, “One Foot In Heaven,’’ and it proved to be a smash hit with faculty and students. The performance was under the capable di- rection of Miss Georgiana Woodhouse, and was another success added to the long list of Dra- matic Club productions. It was a delightful comedy based on the life of a small town preacher, the Reverend Wil- liam H. Spence. It told the struggles Rev. Spence, his wife, Hope, and his two children, Eileen and Hartzell had establishing themselves in the new parish. It seemed that the town-folk wanted to run the church, and this brought about a conflict which in the end was settled by Bishop Sherwood. This was the last production to be presented by the club in this building. The next Dramatic Club play will be presented on the ultra-modern stage of the new Woodrow Wilson High School. A grand old athletic tradition that has proudly flown the Orange and Blue colors high, wide and handsome for more than three and a half decades will follow the 1955-56 student body into the new Wilson High School plant next September. Through the years, the far-flung fame of the Fighting Presidents” was achieved through glorious feats of Wilson’s athletes. In football, basketball, track, baseball, golf and even tennis Wilson has produced State champions. Yes, there have been some victory-hungry years, but the spirit of the Fighting Presidents” was never broken. Wilson athletes covered themselves with glory. Many went on to gain national recognition in college athletics and in the professional ranks, too. Under GDach Roland Day in 1922 and Coach Paul Landis in 1923 and ’24, the Presidents captured the Eastern Virginia football championships. But it wasn’t until 1926 that Wilson, with Lester E. Kibler as head coach and Ernest A. Wild, current athletic direaor as his assistant, that Wilson won its first State grid crown. The Presidents won the State title again in 1927, and over the two-year span kept their goal line uncrossed for 17 consecutive games, thus establishing the greatest defensive record in the school’s history. It took 20 years to produce another State football championship. The late Dick Esleeck, one of Wilson’s all-time greats, returned to his alma mater and developed a title eleven in 1947, a team which won 10 straight, and didn’t permit but one team to score on it. In 1954, the Presidents won the football crown again with Pete Sachon at the coaching helm. A youngster named David Ames ran wild all season to join the impressive list of Wilson’s gridiron heroes. An attempt to pick an all-time Wilson football squad is a difficult task. In 1946, the Virginian-Pilot conduaed a poll to selea an all-time Wilson eleven and this was the result: First team: Purl Powell (1927) and Louis Morlino (1927), tackles; Kirk Burch (1927) and Johnny Lawson (1934), guards; Phil Joyner (1941), center; and Clarence Parker (1932), A1 Casey (1928), Jack Mounie (1945) and Mitt Owens (1926), backs. Second team: Bill Scott (1924) and Wellington Saecker (1936), ends; Zack Frey (1922) and Lonnie Smith (1934), tackles; Glenn Lawson (1934) and Weenie Williams (1929), guards; Dolly Brown (1927), center; and Charles Fleming (1946), Phil Spear (1926U Dick Esleeck (1932) and Jack Boone (1937), backs. Any arguments? Plenty. It’s almost impossible to pick such an all-time team. Wilson’s gridiron greats have been numerous, indeed. In modern rimes, there were Billy Farris, Howard Borum and Leo Bantonucci who led the 1947 champions; Jeriy Mingis, Bobby McCarter, George Riggs, Jerry Curry and, last year, David Ames. Clarence Parker, widely known today as Ace Parker, won all-America honors at Duke University in 1936, and later was selected as the most valuable player in the National Pro Foot- ball League while performing with Brooklyn. A serious threat praaically every year, the Presidents have come up with only one State basketball championship. That was in 1927. The Presidents participated in the National tourna- ment at Chicago that year. The bright star of the championship basketball team was Lemuel Mayo, now a prominent surgeon in Portsmouth. He went on to gain glory in college basketball, and was captain of the University of Virginia team in 1931-32, winning All-State honors. Ranking with Wilson’s all-time basketball great is Jessel Curry, who led the Presidents to a couple of Eastern titles and became one of the few four-sports stars in the school’s history. The Presidents won the State track championship in 1927 with Ernie Wild as head coach, and took the baseball crown under Phess Woodson in 1949, later adding several Eastern diamond crowns under Coach Woody Gray. Wilson’s first golf team, in 1932, won the State title. The captain was a skinny youngster named Chandler Harper who, in 1950, gained world-wide fame by winning the Professional Gold Association championship. Coach Andy Landis’ golfers won the State title in 1953, and were runnerups in 1954. The only five-sports star in Wilson’s history was Ace Parker, who excelled in football, basketball, baseball, track and golf. Despite poor playing facilities, Wilson added a State tennis championship in 1939 with Allen Eckstine as coach. All Alumni and students of Woodrow Wilson High School are proud of these men and boys who have done so much to make athletic teams what they were. Although a new generation of Junior High School students will take over the building, the rooms and halls will long remem- ber those greats who have done so much to put Wilson on the map athletically and scholastically! David Ames “Mr. Football” A watcVi gawe . . and ' avn ani . . . CKiook Wps - Wkit Undefeated Season Brings Front row (left to right) : Manager Markert, Hopewell, Sears, Denmark, Browning, Skeeter, Co-captain White, Co-captain Smith, Ames, Opauski, Stevens, Wickers, Turner, Manager Jump: second row: Manager Ayers, Bond, Schramm, Pond, McMurran, Dickson, Faison, Sweet, McKenny, Hartung, Houghton, Wil- liams, AntonucCi, West, Manager Jensen: third row: Perkins, Bullock, Elsarelli, Kenny, Parris, Young, Duke, Beale, Wright, Leche, Reardon, Kenney, Principal Robert L. Sweeney: back row: Manager Harrington, Assistant Coach Walt Galli- ford. Assistant Coach Pete Mills, Rawls, Bond, Pratt, Jarrett, Perry, Assistant Coach Steve Chipok, Head Coach Pete Sachon, Manager Ricks. Welcome royal for 1954 titlists on return from Roanoke. 1954 State Title Co-Capts. SEASON S RECORD Wilson 20 Wilson 12 Wilson 21 Wilson 14 Wilson 13 Wilson 38 Wilson 33 Wilson 32 Wilson 20 Wilson 27 230 South Norfolk 0 Hopewell 6 Norview 0 Arlington 0 Newport News 7 Petersburg 2 Maury 13 Granby 0 Roanoke 20 Suffolk 0 48 — 125 — ! 14 | DAVID AMES Halfback LYNN HOPEWELL End BOBBY STEVENS Tackle BILLY DENMARK Guard WILSON 20 0SCAR smith 0 In their season opener the Presidents shut out a surprisingly strong Oscar Smith team. David Ames started on his way to the state scoring championship by scoring two touchdowns on spectacular runs of 82 and 55 yards. The result of the opening game was especially gratifying because the Presidents of 1934 were more or less of an unknown quantity. They upheld the tradition of never having lost a game to the South Norfolk eleven. Fred Turner’s play at left end paced the entire defensive unit as it held the hard-running Smithies scoreless. Browning added the two extra jjoints. “MAC CARRIES FOR YARDAGE AGAINST SO. NORFOLK ” WILSON 12-HOPEWELL 6 After trailing almost the entire game, the Presidents came through with an impressive 12-6 win over the Hopewell Blue Devils. This game marked the first time in ten years that a Wilson team emerged victorious over Hopewell. Skeeter, offensive standout, passed to Ames for one score which covered 39 yards, and handed off to the same fleet-footed halfback who then streaked off tackle for 93 thrill-packed yards and another score. For the second week in a row the defensive unit stood out, holding the Blue Devils in check as they threatened on several occasions. FRANK WICKERS RALPH ANTONUCCI Fullback Halfback JOE POND End WILSON 21-NORVlEW 0 The Norview Pilots were the next victims to fall before a surprisingly strong Wilson eleven. The Presidents had little trouble outclassing, outpassing, outrun- ning and outscoring an inexperienced squad of Pilots. Coach Sachon had an oppor- tunity to substitute freely his entire squad, giving them valuable game experience. Wilson’s scores were made by Ames, Skeeter and Antonucci, who stood out offensively as the Pilots were concentrating too much on stopping Ames. Hartung was responsible for two points as he tackled a Pilot back in the end zone, and Schramm passed to Pond for an extra point to complete the scoring. DENNIS McMURRAN Halfback mmmm m i . WORLEY SMITH End-Co-Capt. AMES CORNERED BY GENERALS WILSON id ARLINGTON 0 The highly touted Generals of Washington and Lee, always a Northern Dis- trict power, invaded Portsmouth with hopes of victory, but ran into another fine performance by Ames, who scored twice and kicked two extra points. By this time it was becoming evident that the Presidents’ defensive unit was among the best in the state, having allowed only six points in the first four games. Led by Co-Captain Worley Smith who smothered every attempt at his end, the entire defense combined to hold the Generals in complete check. Also standing out on offense was George Antonucci whose running kept pace with that of Ames, although he did not cross the goal line. BILLY SKEETER Quarterback JOE WHITE ARTHUR BROWNING CARL OPAUSKI Tackle-Co-Capt. Center Guard FRED TURNER End Give me HUNTER McKENNEY Tackle CHARLES SEARS Halfback BILLY BOND Guard RANDOLPH DICKSON I End ERNIE HOUGHTON Fullback TED SCHRAMM - Quarterback TED HARTUNG Center EARL SWEET Tackle — 128 — e BILL JARRETT Tackle SHELBY WEST Tackle JIMMIE WILLIAMS Fullback FRANK BULLOCK Quarterbacl l TIM KENNEY Halfback JACK BEALL Halfback MIKE WRIGHT Guard MEREDITH Guard RAWLS i I; — 129 — i TOM PERRY Tackle JIM RILEY End HOUGHTON MISSED CONNECTIONS ON THIS PASS WILSON n NEWPORT NEWS 7 ROBERT PRATT Center Following “Hurricane Hazel, ” the Typhoon of Newport News blew into Portsmouth Stadium and threw a scare into Wilson’s title hopes. Even though Ames was almost completely bottled up, he managed to break away for one score. With the score tied at 7-7 and only a minute and a half remaining, Skeeter threw a perfect pass to Joe Pond, who made a sensational, finger-tip catch for the win- ning score. Standouts in this game were Jughead Browning, who was a one-man terror on defense, and Joe Pond, who pulled the game out of the fire in the closing moments. While this was the poorest played game of the year by the Presidents, it still turned out to be another step toward the state title. SKEETER OUTRUNS RAIDERS EOR SIZEABLE GAIN “LOOKS LIKE SIX MORE FOR AMES” RAIDERS HALT AMES TEMPORARILY WILSON 38-PETERSBURG 2 After barely squeezing by Newport News the week before, the Presidents exploded with the season’s highest point total for one game by rolling over a weak Crimson Wave eleven as they practically shut them out, 38-2. The Presidents, their sights set on the state title, showed considerable improve- ment on the ground and in the air. Of the 411 yards total gained, more than half was picked up by Skeeter’s passing ability. On the receiving end were Pond and a newly-discovered offensive threat in the person of Lynn Hopewell, who caught two of Skeeter’s pitches in the end zone for scores. Shelby West was one of the “ big ’ reasons why Petersburg was held in check throughout the contest. WILSON 33 MAURY 13 The annual Homecoming celebration saw the Presidents play host to the Maury Commodores. Added guests for the occasion were members of the Maury 1929 team which knocked W ' ilson out of the state title by defeating them that year. History did not repeat this time. The alert Presidents took advantage of three early breaks to score 20 points before the game was six minutes old. The offensive power was divided between Ames, Hopewell, McMurran and Co-Capt. Worley Smith, who broke into the scoring column on a 70-yard pass play from Skeeter. The defense this time was spearheaded by Bootsie Hartung with a fine display of line backing. Coach Sachon was able to use substitutes quite freely in this game which marked the first time that a Wilson team had defeated Maury in seven years. WILSON 32-GRANBY 0 The spirited Presidents were really keyed up as they trounced the Granby Comets in a game which gave them the Eastern District title. The Comets, defend- ing state champions, were unable to cope with the Wilson defensive unit which was fast proving itself to be one of the state’s best by bolding seven previous opponents to only 28 points. In this game the latent power of the offensive line became quite evident as it opened huge gaps in the Granby defense, permitting President backs to break away for numerous gains. The scoring was divided among Hopewell, Pond, Ames, and McMurran, Pond teamed up witb Skeeter and Schramm on two pass scoring plays. The fact that Granby was held scoreless indicates the bang up job turned in by the defensive unit. BOND LEADS WAY FOR SKEETER AGAINST GENERALS END OF THE LINE FOR WILLIAMS BOBBY SHER Halfback “BACK UP TIGER” I Managers — Front: Ricks, Woodard Back: Harrington, Jensen, Ayres, Market LEON ELSARELLI Center BILLY DUKE Guard WILSON 20 ROANOKE 20 A constant downpour and a sea of mud failed to keep the Presidents from capturing the state title in a game with the Magicians which was postponed 24 hours because of the weather. Needing a victory or a tie to clinch the title, Wilson came from behind on a sensational 82-yard touchdown run by Ames in the fourth quarter. He also scored the first six-pointer by sweeping end early in the game. The other score resulted from a short, quick pass over center from Skeeter to Hopewell who sped unmolested for 45 yards. This play put the Presidents ahead for thf first time in the game. The Magicians deserve mention for the outstanding game they turned in. The 20 points scored by them was the most any one team had gathered against the Presidents during the season. This game gave Wilson the state championship. Enough said! AMES RUNS INTO HOST OF MAGICIANS AT ROANOKE WILSON 27 SUFF0LK 0 David Ames closed out one of the most brilliant careers of any high school athlete as he led the Presidents to victory over Suffolk by scoring all four touch- downs. These scores, in addition to sinking the Red Raiders, clinched the individual state scoring title for Ames. The most spectacular run turned in by Ames came after he had stepped back to punt on his own 15 on fourth down. Instead of kicking, he squirmed and twisted his way to the Suffolk six-yard line, from where he carried over on the second play. It always takes a team effort to win any state title, and special mention should be made of well done performances turned in by the following: Co-captain Joe White, Bobby Stevens, Billy Denmark, Billy Bond, Carl Opauski, Frank Wickers, Charles Sears, Hunter McKenney, Shelby West and Earl Sweet. Wilson SEASON STy TlSTlCS Opponents 2,070 Yards Rushing 866 697 Yards Passing 361 5.2 Average Per Carry 2.1 548 Times Carried 581 2.957 Total Yards 1,227 4 Fumbles Lost 15 98 Passes Attempted 125 32 Passes Completed 40 33% Per Cent Completed 33% — 132 — DAVID AMES All-City, All-Eastern, All -Tidewater, All-State, All-Southern Their Stars Show the Brightest. LYNN HOPEWELL All-City, All Eastern, All-Tidewater, All-State, All-Southern CARL OPAUSKI All-City, All Eastern, All-Tidewater WORLEY SMITH All-Tidewater ARTHUR BROWNING All-City, All Tidewater , — 133 — COACH WALT GALUFORD COACH ■ ' PEERY LEWIS J. V. RECORD W ilson 19 Warwick 0 Wilson 25 Maury 0 Wilson 7 .. Granby 6 Wilson 19 Newport News 0 Wilson 19 South Norfolk 0 Left to right (front row): Randall, House, Wimbrough, Leche, Paine, Bond, Redden, Parrish; (second row) : Perkins, Jones, Mathews, Young, Mussman, Lence, Stevens; (third row) ; Darden, Kenny, Archer, Bahb, Creech, Vaughan, Viola; (fourth row) : White, Miller, Sykes, Bailey, Rogers, Antonucci, Howard, Robert- son; (fifth row) : Dowson, Perkins, Williams, Smith, Bridgers, Carson, Pope; (sixth row): Line Coach Peery Lewis, Head Coach W. T. Galliford. — 134 — Wilson s Little Prexies, looking like anything but a championship ball club at the start of the season, proved a big surprise in going undefeated and untied in five games. Coach Galiford, when asked how he felt about the J. V. season record said, It was a complete surprise to me. The undefeated season came as a result of team effort and not that of any individual player. The team showed fine spirit throughout the season ’ When asked about the assistance of Coach Lewis, Coach Galiford said, “To go undefeated like our J. V. team did this season, I needed an able assistant. Without Cach Lewis, the undefeated season would have been impossible.” MONOGRAM CLUBS CHALLENGE EACULTY-- Keel passes off to Kneece Front; Chapman, Carver, Piland Back: Ashley, Beaton, Kneece, Rudd, Keel Carver scores Rhyne, Oakley Blandford lead cheers Kneece scores Keel adds two more Landis tries Sachon passes to Ackley Sachon hits from outside Landis tries again Two for Ackley Chipok sets — 136 — Cutzler scores easily Lewis reaches top Lewis really got it Cet that fumble, Ackley Front: Co-Heads Barbara Edwards, Helen Warren. Back: Carolyn Sappenfeld, Bonnie Coleman, Jean Bowden, Arlene Olson, Allene Cross, Grace Keel, Pat Roe, Joan Turner. Helen Warren CHEERLEADERS Jean Bowden eman onme Row 1: Mrs. Piland, Balaton, West, Benton, Crews, Woodard, Keel, Wilson, Culpepper, Harvell. Row 2; Hudgins, Orenduff, Lindauer, Johnson, Foster, Silva, Martin, A. Silva, Saunders. Row 3: Skundberg, Turner, Engram, Ellen. GIRLS MONOGRAM CLUB Front: Pbyliss Kincaide, treasurer; Barbara Engram, president: Juanita Eoster, vice-president. Back: Janice Ellen, publicity director; Mary Woodard, secretary. Row 1 : Coach Pete Sachon, Beale, West, Kenney, Houghton, McKenney, Smith, Skeeter, White, Ames. Row 2: Ricks, Kilpatrick, Wainwright, Hopewell, Male, E. Smith, Severn, Pond, Jump, Markert, Jenson. Row 3: Jarrett, Stevens, Wickers, Antonucci, Opauski, Elsarelli, Reynolds, McMurran, Williams, Browning. Row 4: Bullock, Schramm, Hartung, Rawles, Markman, Babb, Hall, Dickson, Redden, Turner. Row 3: Weinstein, Vaughan, Phelps, Perry Sweet, Pratt, Duke, Faison. BOYS’ MONOGRAM CLUB — 139 — Miss Katherine Garver Mrs. Jean Piland Coach Ernie Wild Director of Athletics PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Coach Steve Chipok Coach Wilbur Thompson Coach Pete Mills Miss Mary Rice Mr. John Dragseth Treasurer — 141 — Volleyball Champs (front): Williams, Davis, Miller, Keel. Back: Luke, Justice, Orenduff, Silva, Owens, Busby, Culpepper, Reed. Jay Vee Coacli Thompson, Head Coach Lewis EASTERN DISTRICT CHAMPIONS Half-time, Maury Oon t worry, Skeeter! Bear and Ace have the situation under control.’ Phelps drives for two in victory over second place Typl � oon. Vaughan and Weinstein control boards — familiar season sight. SEASON RECORD Wilson 49 St. Pauls 47 Wilson 63 Oscar Smith 30 Wilson 54 Lynchburg: 45 Wilson 59 N. News 64 Wilson 67 Granby 55 Wilson 71 Halifax Co. ol Wilson 56 Warwick 67 Wilson 58 Hampton 44 Wilson 66 Cradock 50 Wilson 66 Norview 55 Wilson 67 Granby 47 Wilson 61 N. News 66 Wilson 68 Hampton 60 Wilson 52 Maury 47 Wilson 86 Cradock 66 Wilson 71 Warwick 47 Wilson 60 Maury 66 Wilson 66 Norview 41 Wilson 67 Lynchburg 63 Wilson 64 Oscar Smith 42 STATE TOURNAMENT Wilson 60 John Marshall 42 Wilson 32 Wash. Lee 34 Wilson 66 20 Wins N. News — 3 Losses 60 Smith adds to rebound strength with full control against Crabbers. Front: Parker, Fennel, Copeland — Managers 1st; Dodson, McMurran, Vaughan, Weinstein, Skeeter, McKinney, Smith, Phelps, Gough. 2nd: Coach Thompson, Williams, Luke, Hyde, Ainsworth, Babb, McNair, Head Coach Lewis. — 145 — Don Smith BASKETBALL 1954-55 The Wilson basketball team of 1954-55 finished a most successful season by winning third place in the State Tourn- ament at Richmond. The team had already tucked away the Eastern Distrirt Championship. There were times in in- dividual games when the team seemed about to falter, but the old Wilson spirit came to the rescue, and the team rolled up another winning score. Wilson has a n ew basketball coach this year. He is Coach Bitsy” Lewis, a former Wil- liam and Mary Varsity player. Under his leadership the team has attained its high place among the Group I teams of the state. The captaincy of the team was shared by two Seniors, Richard Weinstein and Hunter McKenney, and a Junior, Billy Skeeter. The Varsity season began with a game with St. Paul’s — the score was 49-47 in the Presidents’ favor. From this game on the Presidents chalked up six straight victories until they met the Warwick Farmers who managed to win in overtime by one point. The only other defeat suffered by the Presidents was in a game with Newport News, but as the team won two games over Newport News, it is not hard to guess which was the better team. All other Eastern Distria teams bowed before the Wilson Varsity, and Bitsy Lewis’s boys became the Champions of Eastern Distria Group I, playing 20 games and winning 18. Quite a record! Strategy! Beverly Vaughan Billy Phelps Then came the Group I Tournament in Richmond. Wil- son triumphed over John Marshall in its opening game, but Washington-Lee, a deliberate attack team which preferred tight, low-scoring games, won a two p oint decision over Wilson’s rangy team. The result was that Wilson played the consolation game against Newport News, winning by a score of 66-60. 1954-55 has been a great athletic season for Wilson, and the basketball squad has done its share in bringing home the bacon. The five starting players: Weinstein, Smith, Vaughan, Skeeter, and Phelps have been ably assisted in practice and in play by a strong group of reserves; Mc- Murran, Hyde Ainsworth, Williams, Gough, Luke, Dodson, McNair, McKenney, and Babb. Wilson’s height, rebounding, fighting spirit, and the coaching of Bitsy Lewis gave the team the know-how” to edge its opponents when the going was rough. Coach Lewis was not only a fine basketball mentor, but an in- spiration to the boys on the team. Wilson High can give a cheer for its 1954-55 basketball team. Bucl Dodson V. Victory Smiles — just cinched — Eastern District against Maury. The bench isn’t too worried! — 148 — Front: Minter, Cobb — Managers 1st Row: Baggett, Brantley, Archer, Baker, McCoy, Perry, Parrish 2nd Row: Coach Thompson, Viola, Koon, Clayton, Butcher, Wetherbee, Whalen, Hoffman, Lao JINIOR VARSITY— Only one loss mars year’s play Coach Wilbur Thompson SEASONS RECORD Wiison 66 De Molay 26 Wilson 73 South Norfolk 22 Wilson 54 Hi-Y 43 Wilson 76 Newport News 46 Wilson 41 Granby 37 Wilson 64 Cottage Place 43 Wilson 81 Warwick 44 Wilson 71 Hampton 47 Wilson 77 Cradock 35 Wilson 73 Norview 36 Wilson 59 Granby 46 Wilson 56 Newport News 36 Wilson 67 Hampton 47 Wilson 62 Maury 49 Wilson 73 Cradock 63 Wilson 66 Warwick 41 Wilson 67 Maury 61 Wilson 60 Norview 49 Wilson 72 South Norfolk 40 Wilson 73 Cradock 48 Wilson 39 Granby 34 Wilson 73 Norfolk Catholic 63 21 Wins — 1 Loss Hoffman connects in Hampton win Baker Snares rebound in vic- tory over Maury — 149 — Redden — outfield Babb — 1st base Stevens— outfield Hall — outfield Reynolds — pitch Thompson — asst., Mills — head coach — 150 — BASEBALL— 1955 R. Luke, Kidd, B. Luke, Ran- dall— catchers Williams, Kuebler, Archer, Mc- Murran — infield Skeeter — pitch Daniels, Koon, Miller — outfield Fennell, McKenney, Phelps — pitch R. Wyatt, Vaughan, Clayton — pitch 1955 SCHEDULE Wilson 8 Smithfield ... 1 Wilson 8 Hampton ... 0 Wilson Q Suffolk ... 2 Wilson 12 Granby ... 5 Wilson 9 Norview ... 3 Wilson 8 South Norfolk ... ... 1 Wilson 0 Maury ... 5 Wilson 12 Smithfield ... 1 Wilson 6 Cradock ... 2 Wilson 6 Cradock 2 Wilson 8 Suffolk ... 0 Wilson 8 South Norfolk ... ... 4 Wilson 6 Granby ... 8 Wilson 2 Maury ... 7 Parker, Dodson — infield Front: Mathews, Grimes, Young, Ivey, McCoy, Barnes, Hoffman, B. Wyatt. Back: Armistead, Lao, Eubanks, Dillinger, Hawkins, E. Hawkins, Hopewell, Snow, Perry, Archer. I I Front : Ayres, Ricks, Markert, Cates, Jump, Har- rington. 601 Courf Street Portsmoufli V: • • David Ames, Bob Sher Faison, Elsarelli, Gilpin, Leche Sears, Pond TRACK ■ - - 1955 SCHEDULE Robertson, Dickson, Sears Ellis, Coach Galliford State Indoor at Lexington Atlantic Coast Games at CKapel Hill Cradoclc Maury Tidewater Meet Virginian Pilot Relays Granby Eastern District Meet Norview State Meet Ftarrell, Russ, Brown, Winborne, Williams Pond, Perkins, Bray, Bratton Winborne, Wilder, Williams 152 — George Watkins, Robert Pratt Charles Sears J. R. Baker Jim Paine Sher, Sears, Pond, Ames 440-880 Relay Fred Fish Ted Hartung —153— 1954 RECORD State Indoor Meet 7th place Atlantic Coast Games . 4th place Wilson 48 Cradock 65 Wilson 36 5 6 Maury 76 1 6 Tidewater Meet 8th place Wilson 41 Granby 72 VIRGINIA PILOT RELAYS Shot Put 3rd place 440 Relay 2nd place 880 Relay 2nd place Eastern District Meet ... 8th place Wilson 53 Norview 60 State Meet (failed to score) 1 Front; Carrol, Barber, Feguerido, LeDoyen, Hyde. Back: Kelley, Wilder, Ayers, Jones, Bratton, Pryor, Missing; Parker, Browning. For the first time in the school’s history Wilson was repre- sented by a varsity wrestling team and competed with schools in the distria. A schedule of five matches was drawn up, and even though all resulted in defeats, members of the squad gained valu- able experience for the future. Undr the guidance of Coach Chipok, who started with a completely green squad, the boys showed continual interest and improvement during the course of the season. Members of the team who scored points were Browning, Wilder, and Hyde. With continued experience and interest, Wilson should, in the near future, be able to take its place among the wrstling powers the near future, be able to take its place among the wrestling powers in the district. SEASON RECORD Wilson 3 Wilson 8 Wilson 3 Wilson 5 Wilson 5 Virginia Beach 53 Maury 45 Norview 38 Princess Anne 46 Oscar Smith 51 %■ -4 li Steve ■j eUon f Donald Wainwright Butch Cook Paul Goodwin Cook, Livingston, Wright, Coach Landis, Goodwin, Wainwright, Mitchell, Nelson Robert Mitchell 1954 SEASON RECORD Wilson 18 Cradock 0 Wilson 15 Maury 3 Wilson 13 Granby 5 Wilson 18 Elizabeth City 0 W ilson 1 7 Hampton % Wilson 8 Mathew Whaley 10 Wilson 12 Warwick 6 Wilson 4 Maury 14 Wilson lOJ 2 Granby IV 2 Wilson lOy, Warwick 7% Wilson 14 Mathew Whaley 4 Wilson 17 2 Elizabeth City Vz Wilson 18 Hampton 0 Second place in State Meet Miss Lelia Deans Eriglish Dept. Head Retires after 50 years of faithful service. BUCK DODSON, Vice-President BARBARA TURNER, Girl’s Treasurer Front: B. Turner, Miss Chapman, J. Turner, Mercer. Bach: Mathias, White, Dodson. JUNIOR CLASS GLORIA MERCER, Secretary BOB WHITE, President J. Alphan J. Andrews B. Applewhite B. Archer J. Askew J. Ausley J. Austin J. Babb J. Bain S. Baker J. Balaton Rhoda Barnes Richard Barnes H. Beale J. Beale T. Beale A. Bell S. Bell A. Benton B. Benton C. Bibb J. Blanchard H. Blick C. Blosser K. Boone B. Bost P. Botts C. Bratton A. Brault B. Bray — 159 — J. Breire F. Bright D. Bristow A. Brown A. Browning C. Bullock B. Bunn J. Bunting C. Busby G. Butler J. Cannaday H. Caravas C. Carr J. Chapman W. Champion M. A. Church I. Clark J. Cobb B. Collier R. Copeland G. Cornell L. Cottle K. Cousins M. Creasy D. Creech C. Creecy C. Creekmore R. A. Cullipher T. Cummings J. Cunningham — 160 — B. Davis D, Detmer J. Early J. Faison J. Foster J. Fritz D. Davis R. Dickson R. Ellis C. Fields J. Frank J. Fulchet J. Davis D. Dillingham N. Emmons S. Flex C. Freeman J. Freeman S. Davis M. Dinzes G. Evangelo J. Fombell T. French S. Furman B. Dawson B. Duke C. Faison N. Forrest E. Frew B. Gardner — 161 — 1 D. Garrison Martha Glynn L. Griffin D. Harrell M. Haynes J. Hitchings R. Geluz Mary Glynn W. Griffin R. Harrell N. Hedge F. Hodges D. Gettier H. Goldblatt D. Grimes B. Harris B. Hervey B. A. Hoffler B. Gibson J. Goodroe C. Gurganus B. Hartung S. J. Hill L. Hogge P. Gimbert P. Goodwin R. Hall J. Harvey B. Hinton M. Hollowell — 162 — F. Holmes B. Howell H. Jacobs J. Johnson G. Keel R. Kuebler D. Hoover J. Hudgins C. Jamison B. Jones C. Kelley B. Lamb E. Houghton S. Hudgins B. Jarrett N. Jones J. Kenny R. Lamb D. Houseman R. Hunt J. Jennings J. Jordan R. Knight J. Laughon J. Howard V. Jackson D. Johnson B. Justice W. JCnox B. Lavine — 163 — J. Lilly D. Luke D. McMurran C. Mathena R. Mitchell B. Lindauer M. L. Lytle A. Manley B. W. Miles B. Morgan B. Livermon M. McDaniel Edwin Martin V. Miles R. Morris R. Livingstone M. McLane Ernestine Martin J. Millard C. Newton C Lowman J. McLendon H. Martin M. Miller J. Newton R. Newton E. Nichols B. Olson B. Orenduff H. Owens — 164 — J. Overman J. Pappas J. Parker V. Parker D. Partin C. Payne S. Pearce J. Pearcey L. Peele L. Perdue P. Perkins T. Perry B. Phelps G. Pierce J. Pollard B. Porter L. Preece D. Putnam S. Putnam D. Raab G. Rampey D. Reed C. Redden B. Reynolds J. Reynolds D. Rhodes J. Ridgeway J. Rigsby J. Riley B. Ritter — 165 — L. Rodman P. Roe F. Roof C. Ruthford C. Sappenfield C. Sears A. Sharp H. Sharpe M. Sheffield J. Shirley P. Silva B. Skeeter E. Skinner J. Smack J. Smith J. Smith S. Smith B. Snyder G. Staples B. Stevens B. Stokes R. Sutton M. Sweeney W. Sykes M. Thomas M. Thomas P. Thompson R. Thrift L. Umphlett — 166 — L. Vanderford S. Vick J. West B. Wilder L. Williams D. Wright B. Vaughan B. Walker M. West B. Wilkins G. Willis S. Wright F. Ventura P. Walsh M. White J. Williams F. Wilson P. Wroten J- Vick J. Waterfield C. Whittington J. Williams J. Wixon R. Young L- Vick J. Webb D. Wickers K. Williams M. Woodard — 167 — JUNIOR CLASS PRESENTS . . . SHOWBOAT MINSTREL S t ' ; v� ’ ;J REGISTRATION l Row 1 : Diggs, Spicer, Myers, Gal- lagher, Weis’e, Brown, McCoy, Morri- son. Row 2: Jefferies, SewarJ, Rahy, Baker, Laughan, Gough, Faulkner, Green, Hart. Row 3: Cutchins, Jones, Baldwin, Vaughan, Nobles, Lerman, Robertson, Perry. Row 4 : Piersall, Owens, White, Porter, Manning, Fitzgerald. REG. 202 Row 1 : Gilbert, Martin, DeFries, Holland, Hoster, Ivey, Leavitt, Lind- auer. Row 2: Stublin, Johnson, Gizara, Miller, Wharam, Trafton, West, Deeds, Hayslett. Row 3: Hall, Walker, Johnson, Moore, Richardson, Bowen, Robison, Hayden. Row 4 : Hall, Bris- tow, Bowen, Baggett, Clemons. REG. A Row 1 : Morrill, Martinette, Wood- yard, Yancey, Carroll, Whitehurst, Gantt, Jerrtigan. Row 2: Winborne, Jenson, Sawyer, Vadnais, Hooks, Reshefsky, Stark, Will iams, Benn. Row 3: Brackett, Williams, Baker, Spangler, Sells. — 169 —- REG. 101 Row 1: Williams, Journee, Jernigan, Williford, Tierney, Upton, Wright, Faw. Row 2: Kornfeld, Galashov, Beck, Caples, Simpson, Wilkins, Maloney, Rutherford, F. Smith. Row 3: Kates, Holfer, Ammons, Miner, Myers, Herron, DeLaine, Bradshaw. Row 4 : Bond, O Neal, Lee, Jenkins, Barnes. REG. 10 6 Row 1 : Moreland, Lewis, Marshall, Sturtevant, Rhoden, Eppling, More- field, Doleman. Row 2: Parish, Mor- ris, Reardon, Winters, Jones, Ander- son, Levin, Pilzer, Tyree. Row 3: White, Hardison, Silva, Jackman, W. Smith, Hutchins, Ellis, Oates. Row 4: Smith, Newbill. REG. 5 Row 1 : Green, Snowden, Laughon, Pittman, Bell, Bailey, Taft, Lankford. Row 2: Nelson, Mutter, Kirshon, Kap- lan, yhitt. Price, Skelton, Leonard, Johnson. Row 3; Lewis, Miller, Las- kin, Berman, Jones, Scott, Martin, Audet. Row 4 : Riddick, Laney, Rowell, Huguelet, Luke, Ivey. Row 5: Paulk, Clayton, Kuebler. 170 — REG. 116 Row 1 : Pierce, Del Rosario, Crutch- low, White, Marcus, Kirshon, Ryals, Hill. Row 2: Harrell, Johnson, Henry, Gholson, Rector, Nunn, Wiggins, Hudson, Cruey. Row 3: Cruey, Glad- stone, Brantley, Warrington, Carter, Powell, Morgan, Fuller, Beck. REG. 212 Row 1; Doleman, Tatum, Bunting, Walkup, Mahoney, Glasner, Block, Betterton. Row 2: Boyd, Sharpe, Davis, Foreman, Barber, Evers, Eure, Jacobs. Row 3: Pitts, Crutcher, House, Davis, Sharpe, Ayers, E. Smith, Schwartz, Kegley. Row 4: Minton, Jones, Pope, Cam, Jones, Boothe. REG. 8 Row 1 : Byrd, Roper, Johnson, Miller, Eppes, Osborne, Collins, Buchanan. Row 2: .Hawkins, Beck, Brown, Vaughan, Grimes, Hyde, Viola, Blach- man, Ferguson. Row 3: Beale, Creecy, Hudgins, Bean, Aikens. Row 4: Dick, Cross, Schroeder, Archer, Goddin. — 171 — REG. 11 Row 1 : Pettman, Newman, Keel, Kern, Smithwick, Ward, Hall, Thornton. Row 2: Picarce, Eubanks, Darden, Daughtrey, Hundley, Randall, Berry, Lewis, Lao. Row 3: C. Cleaves, Wil- liamson, Hanbery, Gatewood, Stowers, T. Cleaves, Hawkins. Row 4 : Hoggard, Snow, Benton. REG. 200 Row 1: Carter, Mathews, Wilson, Sharrett, Reynolds, Parker, Fly, Viver- ette. Row 2: Kellam, Howard, Tarken- ton, Sirmans, Koon, Alexander, Mar- tindale. Cross, Casper. Row 2: Gough, Jarvis, Evans, Sawyer, Driggs, Harris, Williams, Peed. Row 4 : Levesque, Johnson, Byrd, J. Smith, L. Griffin, Adcock, Bageant, Brown. Row 3: Har- rison, Gilchrist. r n 1 1 i . I REG. AUD. Row 1 : Eaves, Flynn, Hamjnett, Saunders, Archer, Turner, Ammons, Swimme. Row 2: Davis, Culpepper, Kidd, Tucker, White, Corbett, Barber, Peed, Dawson. Row 3: Benton, Fal- cone, Bean, Marshall, Harward, Cherry, Jones, Foster. Row 4 : Goode, Smith, Sweet, Hoffman, Rhodes, Martin. Row 5; Perry, Whitley, Bucher, McCoy. — 172 — Freshmen REG. 207 Row 1 : Parker, Denton, Long, Cherry, Mullins, Skundberg, Gurkin, Ausley. Row 2: Guilford, Hasty, Terry, Gould, Vincent, Minton, Nemeroff, Miltier, Winebarger. Row 3: Womble, W ard, Brantley, Gougb, Doleman, Hitch- cock, Beck, Carr, Caldwell. Row 4 : Jedlicka, Farleigb, Spears, Kittrell, Conner, Callis. REG. 103 Row 1 : Vernon, Duke, Mayo, Revere, Peterson, Porter, Allen, Tureman. Row 2: Lambert, Woodard, Dellinger, Markert, Parker, White, Levin, Bryant, B. Smith. Row 3: Lawrence, A. Put- nam, S. Putnam, King, Pappas, Miller, Th iesing. Row 4: Mawhinney, Russell, McEntire, Pearson, Edwards, Martin, Holland, Lawrence. Row 3: Hunt, Cilumbrello, Johnston, Johnson. REG. BALC. Row 1 : Clark, Hudgins, Alexander, Shelly, Albright, Hux, D. Cruey, Ellis. Row 2: Armistead, Carmichael, Brooks, Bridges, Roper, Joannou, Cobb, Lampkin, Ashcroft. Row 3: Furman, Brownlee, Knick, Arnett, Turner, Gainey, Redfearn, Storey. Row 4: Turner, Humphries, Thomp- son, Gough, Davis, Russell, Foote. Row 5: Champion, Hughes, Johnston, Barum, Wood. — 173 — REG. 4 Row 1 : Bond, Adams, Boyd, Har- ward, Stancil, Britton, Quillin, Clay- ton. Row 2: Wall, Goodwin, Stevens, Miller, Bak er, Wayland, Robertson, Perkins. Row 3; Fleming, Stein, Wright, Dixon. REG. 6 Row 1 : Keyes, Herring, Dillon, Hale, Crone, Brown, Johnson, Hendrix. Row 2: Drake, Phelps, Terry, Marsh, Huffman, Perkins, Lawrence, Pope, McEachern. Row 3: Cornell, Hunter, Merritt, Lester, Berry, S. Martin, Har- cum, Garrenton, Way. Row 4 : Seebo, Paris, Russ, Luke, Ennis, C. Martin, Church, Johnson. Row 3: Williams, Tonkin. REG. 213 Row I ; Calderazzi, D. Cohen, Preece, M. Cohen, Jackson, Epstein, M. Young, B. J. Young. Row 2: Lips- comb, Ferrell, Holland, Mitchell, Mussman, Putnam, Collins, Ricks. Skipwith. Row 3: Hudson, Cross, Howard, Jordan, Ponton, Helwig, Johnson, Hubbard. Row 4: Jump, Griffin, Maddrey, Perkins, Ippalito, Matthews, Wimbrough, Nuckols, Jernigan. Row 3; Huffstetler, Jen- nings, Hyde, Dratler, Friedman, Flex. — 174 — REG. 102 Row 1 : Harcum, Duncan, Hart, Cole- man, Rodefur, Wells, Benton, Foster. Row 2: Murden, Garrison, Ellis, Har- rell, Cohn, Webb, Clontz, Sber, Holler. Row 5: Cleaver, Brady, Rod- man, Allen, Sharpe, Dowson, Esleeck, Rothenberg. Row 4: Raymond, Creecy, Coles, Carlisle, Dawson, W indsor, Briley, Davis. Row 5: Morse. Boone. REG. 3 Row 1 : Chadwick. Byrd, Caplan, Weatherington, Boyd, Shainer, Mor- ton, Frazier. Row 2: G. Leche, Chenoweth, Carson, Taylor. Carver, Brockinton, Harris, Baldwin, Camp- bell. Row 3: Gresham, Turner, K. Smith, Ward, M. Scott, Burgess, Curling. Webb. Row 4 : Shepherd, Oakley, Russell, Scott, Beverly. Row 5: Harrington, Mitchell, Figueviedo, Campbell. White, Coady. REG. 110 Row 1 : Matthews, Barber, Bloxsom, Liggan, Tonkin, Neal, Bibb, Rowe. Row 2: Foreman, Oakley, G. Barnes, K. Barnes, R. P. Westbrook, Bartlett. R. H. Westerbrook, L. Bernard, B. Bernard. Row 3; Williams, Gartman, Flynn, Archer, Brooks, Price, Aber- nathy, Abshire, Singleton. Row 4: Simmons, Torbert, Akers, Savelle, J. Akers, Cross, LeDoyen, Keil. Row 5: Allen, Cates. Self, Futrell, Boyd. — 175 — ! CLASSROOMS REVEAL VARIED ACTIVITIES 1 ! Freshmen -Sophomores Reg. B.B. Row 1 : Osborn. Felton, Epstien, Edwards, Angel, Burnell, Kirb y, W bite. Row 2: Leigbton, Hylton, Capps, Bender, Gilpin, Haynes, Cherry, Saarela, McDaniel. Row 3; Johnson, Polston, Buell, Smack, Cherry, Womble, Vaughan, Nixon. REG. 114 Row 1: Brewer, Baldwin, Stallings, Johnson, Marriner, Drew, Hedgepeth. Row 2: Taylor, Deal, Smith, Harrell, Dupree, Baggett, Nelson, Boose, Safian. Row 3: Pratt, Collette, Horne, Worrell. REG. 104 Row 1 : Wolfenbarger, Hundley, Perkins. Kapp, King, Balascio. I.eavitt, Williamson. Row 2: Glazer, Stokes, Hopewell, Hayth, Raines, Lasting, Peck, Sea rs, Goldberg. Row 3: Eeam- ster, Horton, Wood, Poole, Tripp, Hatc ' hell. I. .amm, Shaner. Row 4: ButI er, Goodman, Jernigan. Eighth Grade REG. 200 Row 1 : Ennis, Oliver, Foster, Lilley, Godwin, Cross, Underwood, Mc- Eauclilin. Row 2: D. Warren, X. Warren, Riggs, Adkin, Hudges, Hal- vorsen. REG. CAFE 1 Row 1 ; DeLoatch, Livingston, Atkin- son, Daniels, Sugg, Garraux, Barnes, Housman. Row 2: Ward, Langston, Levitin, Steven, Gentry, Boune, King, Walsh, W- ' ilkins. Row 5: Rooker, W atson, Greene, Kinney, Cross, Nagy, Keller, Warren. REG. CAFE 2 Row I : Jefferies, Truitt, Webb, Rice, Leitner, Peters, Hooks, Pilzer. Row 2: Sugg, Wynne, Reynolds, Goldman, Dorn, Nix, Gilson. Row 3; Collier, Inman, Thompson, J. A. Holland, J. M. Holland, Freeman, Blachrnan, Skeehan, Coffman. REG. 113 Row I : Guyot. Dixon, Ballard, Turner, Southern, Waldron, Schodt, Gal- reath. Row 2: Jernigan, Rhodes, l ive- say, J. Driggs, Walsh, Gerogi, R. Driggs, Harroll, Friedman. Row 3: Burton, H amilton, Thompson, Turkey, Sh arpe, Bryant, Collins. Row 4: Ed- wards, Kay, Shibley, Wilkins. Eighth Grade REG. 113 Row 1 : Bond. Vancant. Myers, Kni ght. B1 ow, Blackburn, Jewell, Askew. Row 2: Cole, Jones, NIillier, Evans, Chambers, Thomas, Cuthrell, Garris, Windsor. Row 3: Coughlin, Black, Brenaman, Lerman, Deans, L.emmond, Snowden. REG. 109 Row 1 : Powell, Noyes, Hicks, McGee, Bryant, Carter, Eutrell, Parkerson. Row 2: Grant Dicken, Posey, Harris, Perry, Pilland, Evans, Bullock, Elliott. Row 3: Jenkins, Taylor, Byrum, Page, Shelnut, Denson, Cooke, Rankin. Row 4: Smith, Carmines. REG. 214 Row 1 : Strickland, Long, Rogers, Mitchell, Prince, Rudd, Smith, Bled- soe. Row 2: Creecy, Wyatt, Collins, Vick Newman, Ellen, Thackston, Broughton, Carroll. Row 3; Branton, Mathews, Ashcroft, Bagent, George, Kelley, Foster, Archer. Row 4: Carol, Redd, Faukner, Andrews, Greenwood, Cask ins. Smith, Vann. Row 5: Todd, Warren. REG. 203 Row 1 : Godwin, Worrell, Friedman, Bradley, Watson, Faust, Hadnot, White. Row 2: D. Smith, Fultz, Cobh, Forbert, Blanchard, Spangler, Glenn, Long, Studevant. Row 3: Miller, Charlt on, Wyatt, Fuller, Aldridge, Smithwick, Reynolds, Dickerson, Archer. Row 4: Smith, Gray, Jacob- son, Hutchins, Fields, Minter, Davis. Row 5; Williams, Lake, Mizell. Woodrow Wilson High School and the 1955 President staff wish to extend this expression of gratitude to the merchants of Portsmouth, Norfolk, and Norfolk County for their interest. Without the support of these businessmen, a President of this size and content could not be published To the advertisers on the following pages, Thank you for being a part of our yearbook. ;4do‘€nti4€W£xit Sue Holland Business Manager charter No. 11381 — June 25, 1919 ★ AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK Portsmouth, Virginia United States Government Depository State of Virginia Depository City of ' Portsmouth Depository County of Norfolk Depository ★ Officers FRANK D. LAWRENCE EDWARD C. ALLEN VIRGINIA L. HALL JOHN E. SCOTT RICHARD B. AMES MAURICE GOMPF ... JOHN E. ADAMS GEORGE D. FOREMAN .. RAYMOND J. LAWRENCE JOE E. DAUGHTREY E. C. Allen Dr. Vernon A. Brooks H. E. Dorin Sol Fass R. E. Hawks ★ Directors C. C. Hall L. W. I’Anson S. Lasting F. D. Lawrence Geo. T. McLean ★ President Executive Vice-President Vice-President Vice-President Cashier Assistant Vice-President ...Assistant Cashier Assistant Cashier Assistant Cashier Assistant Cashier Geo. R. Parrish J. H. Sykes M. H. Rapoport T. A. Willet RESOURCES $26,000,000.00 Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation LU SADE ★ 22 6 High Street Lf R E G E R ’ C SHIP CHANDLERS AND MESS CATERERS INSTITUTIONAL FOOD SUPPLIES 301 CRAWFORD STREET Phone EX 7-3427 Portsmouth, Virginia PINE GROVE DAIRY “The milk that makes Portsmouth grow” 2320 Airline Turnpike MORRIS COMPANY, INC. FURNITURE— APPLIANCES RADIO— FRIGIDAIRE 206 High Street Dial EX 7-4611 Portsmouth, Vo. McMurran directs parents at Open House. DO-MAR GROCERY Rodman Avenue and Kings Street Phone EX 9-8161 For the BEST in WESTERN STEER BEEF, ROCKINGHAM CHICKENS and TENDER MEATS Jacquie shows Mama Publications Exhibit. COMMUNITY MOTOR BUS COMPANY PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA ★ Parlor Coaches for Charter Service to Any DesHttation For Information, Dial EX 9-0351 McRAE COMPANY Packard — Kaiser — Henry J ★ 1629 HIGH STREET Phone: 7-2343 Gail Cole, Coach Landis, Supt. Mapp, Miss Farmer examine art work. CONGRATULATIONS TRIBBLE STUDIO 1 Congratulations to the Class of 1955 PORTSMOUTH LUMBER CORPORATION 2511 HIGH STREET DIAL EX 7-4646 LUMBER SASH DOORS MILLWORK PLYWOOD SHEET ROCK INSULATING BOARD PLATE GLASS Phone EX 7-0781 AMES BROWNLEY INC. 320 HIGH STREET Established 1882 Incorporated 1908 J. S. CRAWFORD CO. INCORPORATED 411-419 Granby Street Norfolk, Virginia F urniture — Carpets — Rugs — Radios — etc. 635 High Street, Corner Green Portsmouth, Virginia Phones EX 7-3436 or EX 7-3437 open an Account With Us and Save For Your College Education ★ CITIZENS TRUST COMPANY The Progressive Bank ★ Main Office: 22 5 HIGH STREET West End Branch: 3201 HIGH STREET, CORNER VERMONT ★ THREE DRIVE-IN TELLER WINDOWS Ample Parking Space Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation L. M. HARRELL SON Bicycles and Sporting Goods Goldsmith Athletic Equipment 607 High Street Portsmouth, Virginia WELTON, DUKE HAWKS, Inc. Insurance and Property Management 407 COURT STREET PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA Telephone EX 9-2473 Congratulations to The Graduating Class RICE’S FASHION CORNER “Downtown and Ward’s Corner” Norfolk, Virginia 504-506 High Street Visit Nachman ' s New, Spacious Quarters for All of Your CLOTHING AND SPORTSWEAR NEEDS Phone EX 7-2261 3702 High Street SMITH BROS. AMOCO SERVICE — Fuel Oils — Amoco Products “Fuel oil when you need it” Raymond Smith and Bill Smith JOE TUSINC PORTSMOUTH CAMERA SHOP ONE OF THE SOUTH’S MOST ATTRACTIVE AND OUTSTANDING STORES FOR MEN AND YOUNG MEN CENTRAL MOTOR CO. 926 High Street ★ CHRYSLER — PLYMOUTH Sales and Service “I i ouph! a camera today, Cathy, “Our first year with the telephone lo take along on Oiir vacation.” company has been such fun.” ‘And now we’re getting a vacation “Let’s tell our graduating friends with pay . . . it’s good to count to find out all about well-paying, on tbit nice ehf cV.-’-y, week.” interesting telephone jobs.” : Th® Chesapeake Potomac Telephone Cempony of Virginia PORTSMOUTH CAS COMPANY 512 High Street LEGGETT’S DEPARTMENT STORE The Home of Better Values Your Confidence Is Our Greatest Asset ★ .221-22 3 HIGH STREET Phone; EX 7-0741 Portsmouth, Virginia Congratulations to the Class of 1955 ★ THE ROBERTSON HARDWARE CO., INC. 700 CRAWFORD STREET Phone EX 9-265 The Hardware Hustlers Portsmouth, Virginia CITY SUPPLY COMPANY, INC. BUILDING MATERIALS 510 S. ELM AVENUE Phone EX 9-2477 CONGRATULATIONS ' CLASS OF 1955 ART’S‘ BEAUTY SALON 313 Middle Street Portsmouth, Virginia Phone EX 7-5721 NORTHROP’S Sporting and Athletic Equipment 450 Granby Street Phone MA 5-0543 Norfolk, Virginia J HI«H COUaT W. J. PARKER Wholesale Groceries — Tobacco — Coal ★ 701 CRAWFORD STREET DIAL: EX 9-1461 CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1955 ISAAC PASS ★ WHOLESALE SEAFOODS ★ Portsmouth, Virginia COMMERCIAL INSURANCE AGENCY, Inc. The Agency of Service ' 518 MIDDLE STREET 705-707 High Street Dial EX 7-3971 PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA PHONE EX. 9-2493 SPORTSMAN S SHOP Sporting Goods 130 West Plume Street Norfolk, Virginia Step Smartly Into The Future In Campus Styles from . . . Men’s and Boys’ Clothiers The Hub OF TIDEWATER MONTICELLO HOTEL CORNER • WARDS CORNER • PORTSMOUTH, 305 HIGH STREET J. E. BEALE S. E. BEALE Football team in a different role. STUDENTS! BETTER LIGHT FOR BETTER SIGHT RESULTS IN EASIER HOME WORK HIGHER MARKS VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER CO. This mark identifies the Plus Values of Virginia” products — Purity and Reliability. ★ LIQUID SULPHUS DIOXIDE ★ VIRGINIA” REFRIGERANTS ★ SODIUM HYDROSULPHITE ★ AEROSOL INSECTICIDES ★ ZINC HYDROSULPHITE ★ ZINC SULFATE VIRGINIA SMELTING COMPANY West Norfolk, Virginia New York Boston Chicago Philadelphia Telephone AAA 5-3271 THE HENRY WALKE COMPANY INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES AAACHINERY AND CONTRACTORS ' EQUIPAAENT 912-914 West Twenty-first Street Norfolk, Virginia BERSON’S Tidewater’s Smartest Specialty Shops 3 Conveniently Located Stores • Downtown Norfolk • Wards Corner • Virginia Beach OCEAN STEAK HOUSE 2107 Atlantic Ave. VIRGINIA BEACH MONROE RESTAURANT 332 High Street Portsmouth, Virginia Phone EX 7-5261 LUCKY STRIKE BOWLING ALLEY ★ 1608 High Street 311 County Street Joe White points the way: Mr, Anderton hurries to class. TONKIN-SEDBERRY, INC. STUDEBAKER Sales and Service Elm Avenue and South Street Portsmouth, Virginia SOUTHERN CANDY CO. ★ Portsmouth’s Largest Wholesale Confectioners and Soda Fountain Suppliers BRENNAN FUNERAL HOME QiBm Corner of Bank and Plume Streets J. W. KEEL GULF SERVICE Washing, Greasing, Tires, Tubes, Accessories Let’s Go To . , . RODMAN’S BAR-B-QUE ★ Finest Sandwiches in the South ' ★ High at Hamilton Avenue PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA Phones: EX 9-9335 or EX 9-9235 Telephone EX 7-1267 STANDARD HARDWARE CORPORATION Schlage Locks Kockwool Ruberoid Roofing and Siding Kyanize Paints — Builders Hardware ★ 603 MIDDLE STREET BYNUM DONNAS FINANCE FURNITURE 706 High Street Leitner ' s Is the Store for High School Men THE HOME OF STUDENT COUNCIL CLOTHING C. W. HUDGINS Service Family Grocer Catering to those who Prefer the Finer Things in Food and Polite, Personal Attention 1891 1955 Phone EX 7-9871 TIDEWATER SANITARY SUPPLY CO. The Cleanest Business in Town 708 Crawford Street Allan L. Segal Portsmouth. Va. MERCHANTS AND FARMERS BANK 18 8 5 Portsmouth, Virginia 19 5 5 SEVENTY YEARS OF CONSTRUCTIVE BANKING SERVICE ★ OFFICERS L. McK. JACK W. P. LIFSEY C. E. ADAMS. Ill J. R. PORTER WILLIAM B. CLOE, JR.. JUNIUS RICHARDSON R. C. DEMPSEY.. W. V. SAVAGE. JR KENDALL J. BRENNAN. EVELYN K. DAVIS HENRY W. MacKENZIE ....Chaisman of the Board President ’.Executive Vice-President Vice-President Vice-President Vice-President-Cashier Assistant Cashier Assistant Cashier Assistant Cashier Assistant Cashier Attorney DIRECTORS L. McK. Jack W. P. Lifsey Euclid M. Hanbury John J. Kircbmier C. E. Adams. Ill Henry W. MacKenzie H. O. McCready Edward L. Oast J. Roy Rodman Main Office; 217 HIGH STREET Branch Office; 1625 HIGH STREET Member Federal Reserve System Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation WOODROW WILSON HIGH SCHOOL CLASS RINGS and PERSONAL CARDS Supplied by W. C. SAUNDERS COMPANY ★ 717 East Grace Street RICHMOND, VIRGINIA NORMAN PACKING CORPORATION Dealers in Meats, Provisions and Produce ★ 932-934-936 HIGH STREET Telephone EX 7-1298 Phone EX 7-226 1 3702 H igh Street SMITH BROS. AMOCO SERVICE — Fuel Oils — Amoco Products “Fuel oil when you need it’ Raymond Smith and Bill Smith Could be between classes, But is College-Career Day.” PORTSMOUTH NORFOLK COUNTY BUILDING LOAN ASSOCIATION Savings — Real Estate Loans ★ 405 COURT STREET Phone EX 7-4861 CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1955 — A Friend W. T. GRANT CO. FOUR STORES UNDER ONE GREAT ROOF 1. Variety Store 2. Dry Goods Store 3. Fashion Store 4. Hardware-Home Furnishings Store W. T. GRANT CO. 302 High Street Congratulations to THE GRADUATING CLASS HOME FURNITURE COMPANY 817 High Street CENTRAL SHOE STORE 301 High Street Phone EX 7-5351 DIAL Export 7-9909 Export 9-3256 HOFHEIMER’S SHOE STORES 228 and 700 High Street BLANCHARD’S, INC. Coal — Fuel Oil Hardware — BPS Faint ★ S. LASTING BRO. INC. Lasting Furniture Since 1888 ' 3410 HIGH STREET Portsmouth, Virginia Dial: EX 7-1293 THE BANK OF VIRGINIA of Portsmouth, Va. ★ MEMBER OF FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION MEMBER FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM DR. PEPPER BOTTLING CO. Pal — Orange Drink H. B. WILKINS Fuel Building Materials ★ 1213 Washington Street Blazing the Trail Since 1885 HOTEL One-hundred High and Telephone Ex. 9-1301 PORTSMOUTH Air-Conditioned Rooms Dinwiddie Streets SUBURBAN PHARMACY PRESCRIPTION THE CIRCLE DRUGGISTS ★ Corner Rodman Ave. and King St. Portsmouth ' s Home of the World Famous PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA Dial; EX 7-2377 Chicken in the Rough Dial: EX 7-1907 TRAYLOR OPTICAL COMPANY PRESCRIPTION OPTICIANS Ask Your Eye Physician About TRAYLORS Professional Building M. M. CROCKIN CO., Inc. Over Half a Century of Good Furniture ★ Westinghouse Headquarters FANCY MINTS” for Weddings, Anniver- Roy W. Hyde saries, Shower Parties, and All Special Occasions, 80c Per Pound (not less than 5 0 Mints to Pound ) (Salted Nuts Prepared Fresh to Order) ESSO Service Products TAYLOR MADE CANDIES 316 KING STREET (Opposite Post Office) W ashing — Lubrication — Accessories Just DIAL EX 9-9374 3522 High Street Dial EX 9-5421 And Let Us Know Your Needs Il’s Right If It s TaylorntadeP Portsmouth, Virginia Oym class demonstrate for parents. — . r Best Wishes . . . from WILDER THEATRES COMMODORE CATES COASTAL BUSINESS COLLEGE Monticello Arcade Phone MA 7-1 544 Clothes That Please The Wearer KELLER’S MEN’S WEAR 231 High Street Portsmouth, Virginia VISIT THOMPSON BAKERY Home of Better Baking Corner Rodman and King Phone EX 9-6553 YOUNG FURNITURE CO. 904 High Street YOUR NORGE DEALER Automotive and Industrial Supplies MORSE -PARKER MOTOR SUPPLY, INC. 809 High Street Est. 1919 Portsmouth, Va. “Our Purpose To Serve and Serving Our Purpose ’ AUTOGRAPHS V