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

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FEBRUARY CLASS HISTORY It was just 4-1 2 short years ago when most of us threw ' way our SP badges and landed at the old Wilson! Remember how we were welcomed by that good-looking, red-headed, president of the Student Council, Larry Goldman? Afterwards, we asked up- per classmen silly questions, and were teased and kidded; but we loved it, ’cause w ' e could finally say, We go to High School.” At the football games we tried to yell louder than the rest of the student body put together; and remember how we girls wore those long orange and blue ribbons on our shoulders? It was then that all the boys decided they were going to be football players, and all the girls decided to be cheerleaders. Each game was sponsored by two of the most popular senior girls, who at half-time were presented corsages and gold footballs. After football season and the holidays had come and gone, we got our first taste of exams! Those who passed then became full-fledged Freshmen. In the lA we held the Mock Convention to which each History class sent delegates. In the late spring we learned what a real election was; Joe Helms was elected president of the Student body. Although we had grown to like high school life, there were no complaints when vacation time rolled around. When we returned in the fall the Bi-centennial celebration was second only to the following of our football games. That year Debbie Thomas was elected the first Homecoming Queen. February came around, and we w ' ere Sophomores at last. In the spring the student body saw fit to elect George Gould president. When September came again we returned as high Sophomores. Annie Edwards reigned over the Home- coming festivities. Our class felt certain that it w ' as the presence of Charles Sears, Randolph Dickson, Collins Faison, Billy Duke, and Billy Bond that was responsible for the JV football team winning the championship. After we entered the spring term, we were con- sidered upper classmen. The term seemed to be filled with important elections. Kit Morse was elected president of the Student Body; the Junior Class offi- cers were Bob White — President, Bucky Dodson — Vice-President, Gloria Mercer — Secretary, Barbara Turner and Sonny Mathais — Treasurers, Mike Wright — 3B Representative to the Student Council, and Miss Betty (ihapman — Adviser. As ,3B’s we really thought we were .something! This year. Homecoming took on a new meaning. Auntie” (ihapman and (iharles Sears supervised a float, a reproduction of the annual of the Homecom- ing C.lass, which placed in the final judging. Barbara 26 — Turner was the third Queen. In Roanoke we clinched the State Football Championship by beating the home team in a thrilling game played in a down- pour! It was a sad moment for all of us when we heard that Miss Emily Dashield ' s bust of Julius Caesar had fallen to its death. It was rumored that he W ' as murdered, and as he was slain, yelled, Ete Brute,” again and again. We welcomed the beginning of our Senior year, for this was the year we looked forward to for 1 1 years. The basketball team won the Eastern District Championship and placed third in the State. The Junior Class Minstrel was put on under the direc- tion of Charles Sears, and the profit was large. This money helped to make our Junior-Senior Prom, of which Barbara Bunn was chairman, a grand affair. Baby Day was a day when our true nature came to the surface. That night at the annual Baby Day Dance, Anne Brown and Tim Kinny were chosen the cutest couple. Kit Morse and Betty Jane Smith the cutest boy and girl and Alan Wright the most original baby. In the Student Council elections that year. Bob White was elected president. Class Officers for that last half year were Charles Sears — President, Carroll Creecy — Vice President, Barbara Bunn — Secretary, Anne Brown and Collins Faison — Treasurers, Libby Cottle — Representative to the Student Council, Randolph Dickson — Representative to the newly- formed Honor Council, and Miss Betty Chapman — Adviser. Our last half year was spent in the new 4 million dollar high school. The midnight oil burned, and the sweat poured off our brows as we toiled over our English term papers. Mrs. Wilda Oakley really pulled a boo-boo when she required her classes in history 10 to turn in theses! The Honor Council, president of which was Brent Wickers, was set into motion. That year our float, under the supervision of Randolph Dickson, won 3rd place. Gloria Mercer headed the Homecoming celebration as the 4th queen. Our class, together with the June Class i ' ider the capable direction of Murray Dinzes, put on a Christmas Musicale which was a great success. Wc ordered our announcements, calling cards, and were measured for caps and gowns. Our class play was the final display of our talents. Graduation was a sad affair, but we will always remember our Alma Mater with the deepest love and respect, and we hope that the friends we left behind will remember us for that quality of which we are so proud, our ortginality. Anne Brown Randolph Dickson Barbara Bunn

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FEBRUARY CLASS Charles Eugene Staples D.O. Club, Honor Council Roberta Lynne Stewart History Club, Honor Society, Intramurals, Ecrivon Society, Activities Assn., Alta Tr- Hi-Y Frances Marie Ventura Art Club-secy., Glee Club, Honor Society, The Student- business, Lunch Room Asst., Public Service Asst., Activi- ties Assn. Maywood Antho ny Walsh, Jr. J.V. Football, Baseball Manag- er, D.O. Club, Homeroom president. Honor Society. Majilla Louise West D.O. Club, Honor Society, Monogram Club, Latin Club, Intramurals Beverly June Wilkins Aquo-Tri-Hi-Y, Mixed Chorus, Glee Club, Pan-American League, Home Ec Honor Society Ethel Louise Williams Pan-American League, Mono- gram Club, Wilsonite and Prexie Tri-Hi-Y, Honor Society, Intramurals Katherine Faye Williams Sextette, Marching and Con- cert Bands, Triangle Tri-Hi- T-secy., Pan-American League, All-State Band, Intramurals, Orchestra Carl Thomas Wimbrougli Honor Society, Hall Guide, Science Club, Public Service, French Club Shirley Alfreda Wright Glee Club-secy., Mixed Chor- us, Aquo Tri-Hi-Y, Home Ec. Club, Honor Society, Activi- ties Assn.

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FEBRUARY CLASS PROPHECY As we enter the Cavaliar Yacht and Country Club for a reunion on the eve of our graduation ten years past, who should open the door but John Ed- mondson looking very debonair in his double breasted white dinner jacket and his formal Bermuda shorts. Walking into the cocktail lounge, we find that attention seems to be centered around Sam Valen- tino” Smith who is showing off his gold, diamond- studded cigarette holder to three sophisticated mod- els, Jo Anne Balaton, Joy Goodroe, and Julius Jor- don. Joyce Alphin, in her slinky Dior original gown, comes over with her Brownie and offers to take our picture. She’s working for Life Magazine. We pose with Coach Lewis and his wife, the former Auntie” Chapman, and their friends Mama” Garver and her steady. Coach Mounie. Mr. Tim Kenny and his wife, the former Anne Brown, are trying to make their eight boys stop spitting olive seeds at the waiters. Over in one cor- ner, still bragging about his football offers, is Billy Duke. Listening in are Richard Kuebler, rookie of the year, Randolph Dickson, football coach at West Point, Donald Baines, measurer of Giraffe’s necks at the New York Zoo, and Rhoda Barnes, famous Holi- day on Ice” star. Examining the nap of the rug is H. C. Jones, famous collector of oriental rugs. Taking in his con- versation is Henry Jacobs who just won a Pulitzer prize for his startling discovery that leopards can’t change their spots. John Adams, a noted explorer who has just re turned from the Sahara Desert, reports that the For- eign Legion Headquarters lack the feminine touch. Francis Ventura immediately volunteers to fill their needs. Dinner is announced, and we proceed into the dining room. As we take our seats we notice for the first time that all who are attending are wear- ing white dinner jackets and formal Bermuda shorts. While Bob Hervey is bending over to take his seat, he loses his toupee in the soup. Bob Ainsworth, sword swallower for Barnum and Bailey Circus, gives us a demonstration by swallow- ing his knife. S itting next to him is the well known m.arriage consultant, Patsy Parkins. It is hoped that her seventh marriage will be successful. Charlotte Freeman Simpson is still making eyes at Collins Fai- son and Charles Sears, who is now shoveling Six- teen Tons.” Carroll Creecy, president of the bar- tender’s association, delivers the after dinner speech, using as his topic, The Evils of Alcohol,” during which Dot Harrell passes out mint flavored tooth- picks. Immediately following dinner comes a floorshow, MCd by the famous playwright, Murray Dinzes. Kicking out from the side of the stage come the laughing can-can girls headed by that agile lady of charm, Mary Sheffield. Backing her up are Libby Cottle, Doris Luke, Louise Williams, Patricia Silva, Sandra Bell and Betty Ann Hofler. As the lights dim three characters slink out onto the stage doing a Frenchy interpretation of St. Louis Blues. When they come back for an encore we. much to our surprise, recognize them as Shirley Wright, Jerry Lily, and Irene Clark. Mary McLane entertains the audience with her sultry version of, Gimme’ A Little Kiss Will You Huh?” During the intermission, David Bond, the orchestra leader, plays a trumpet solo. Jimmy Rigsby opens the second act with his famous juggling act, ably assisted by Barbara Ritter. The Five Graduates captivate the audience with their version of Scotland’s Burning.” The quintette con- sists of Katherine Williams, Marilyn Miller, Ro- berta Stewart, Beverly Gardner, and Betty Walker. At this point John Peters, a roving reporter, breaks into the floor show and asks everyone to please tell him how many children they have so he may com- plete his survey for Mrs. Wilda Oakley’s History 10 class. Jill West and Tucky Golden carry on the entertainment by doing a husband and wife tumbling act. The floor show is concluded by Eugene Staples and his interpretation of Johnny Ray. Dance music is begun by the band. The first couple to dance onto the floor is Sally Jo Pearce and her fiancee, Terry Beale! Terry looks disting- uished in his pink dinner jacket and black velvet Ber- muda shorts. As the crowd gathers round to see the pair, guess who jumps to the table top trying to get a good shot? Jack Bunting, of course! Barbara Bunn, who is now the standin for Imogene Coca, eyes the stag line. Wayne Champion, the country’s greatest motorcycle racer, and dressed in his Marlon Brando outfit, flatters the wall flowers by telling them of his latest chicken run. As the band starts playing a slow number the newlyweds, Clarance Bowles and the former Beverly Wilkins, glide onto the floor. David Hoover, in- ventor of the Hoover Vacuum Cleaner, has just sold the lovely pair his first Do it yourself vacuum kit.” As we return to our seats we spy Jerry Early, now a model for the Pepsident Company,” talking to the five-star general, Marvin MacDowell, who has just returned from Pork Chop Ridge. Entering into the conversation is Claudette Gurganus, millionairess president of the Campbell Soup Corporation. As the rising sun kills the need for electric lights, we see Rudy Livingston doing chin-ups on the hat rack. Admiring his masculine physique is Betty Benton, noted ambassador to Podunk, North Caro- lina. When the la.st pairs prepare to leave, we recog- nize Darlene Hill and Tony Walsh as the most suc- cessful couple. They are now girdle manufacturers. Driving home, thoughts of our four wonderful years in high school enter our minds, and we long once again for the good old days. COMPOSED BY THE CAPABLE THREE: Anne Brown Barbara Bunn Randolph Dickson — 27 —