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RADFORD HIGH SCHOOL Radford, Virginia

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THIS IS RADFORD HIGH SCHOOL

Fall

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DEDICATION

FACULTY

JUNIOR FRESHMAN FALL ACTIVITIES ..

FOOTBALL

CHEERLEADERS

HOMECOMING

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BASKETBALL 66

FRESHMEN 68

SOPHOMORES 72

Spring

SPRING ACTIVITIES

BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ STATES

TRACK

TENNIS

CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES ....

JUNIORS

SENIORS

Winter

WINTER ACTIVITIES ....

ORGANIZATIONS

MIXED CHORUSES

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A YEAR AT RADFORD HIGH begins with the traditional “get together’’ on the front steps. Tanned faces, sun-bleached hair, freshly pressed shirts, and happy laughter greet the first of the 180 school days. Lazy summer days are over, however sad we may be to see them go. But the anticipation of new classes and teachers, ball games and pop corn, snow and ice skat- ing, dances and dates makes us eager to swing wide the doors to another school year.

LOCKERS ARE A VITAL PART of our school life. They are opened and closed a hundred or more times a day. Somewhere in their messy depths we find six textbooks, the keys to the mysteries of our classes. There, too, are kept a variety of notebooks, work- books, chewing gum wrappers, notes, scrap paper, and other indispensible “junk.” It’s amazing how lockers hold the belongings of one or more persons, support those dreamv-eyed leaners, and absorb the stares of a thoughtful student weighing the problem of which book to take home. Lockers are indeed remarkable contrivances.

CLASSES are the largest part of school life. For some strange reason we become accustomed to a certain desk in a particular class; we listen for that peculiar creak in the floor of a classroom above; or we glance at the names of a now forgotten love carved in a desk top. A decorated bulletin board catches our eye and we smile at an upside down letter in the title. As tests are given out, the peculiar odor of freshly mimeo- graphed paper strikes our nostrils. We un- consciously notice the posture of a classmate next to us. Often the fifty minutes are live- ly and interesting . . . occasionally they are uneventful and dull.

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MANY MOMENTS pass before us. For some unexplained reason we re- member a fleeting expression or action. Perhaps it is watching the football players as they join in a last minute prayer before the kickoff. It might be the contortions of faces laughing at the antics of others. We may notice the sparkle in someone’s eye as he passes another in the hall or the lined frown on a classmate’s face as he looks over his test paper for the last time. We concentrate on the day dreamer next to us gazing out of the window with a far-away look in his eyes. We might happen to notice light filtering through a hole in the shade or the scuff marks on a once-polished hall floor. We notice these things often without realization - — for they blend into a pattern that we see every day.

ACTIVITIES swirl about us in a never-ending round of dances, ball games, and class projects. Gallantly we join the hardy souls on the dance floor doing the current dance rage, “The Twist,” or line up for the popu- lar “Bristol Stomp.” With anticipation we await a club program, an election result, or go over the last line of the play before the curtain opens.

The last touch of paint is dabbed on a flower and, from a high ladder, the piece of crepe paper is hung for the dance decorations. Extra - curricular school activities give us an inner glow of accomplishment and a true sense of belonging.

SCHOOL SPIRIT is a silken thread tying five classes into one student body. Proudly we sing to- gether the school song and chant our favorite cheers in a roof-raising pep rally or in the stands at the ball games. School spirit is that certain “something”

running through a crowd of people as they yell “Go! Go!” to a TD-bound ball - carrier or as that last-second basketball goal swishes through the hoop. School spirit is never lost; it prevails in our sports, in our classes, in our clubs, and in our activities. Proudly we say, “We are the Bobcats from Radford High School.”

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FRIENDSHIPS add sparkle and radiance to high school routine. They provide a feeling of security that aids us in emotional growth and personality development. Friendship encourages an atmosphere of “togeth- erness” in the many class and club activities we enjoy. Memories of shared incidents, both good and bad, forge high school friendships that are enduring, ever-last- ing.

WE REMEMBER little things about the long hall each morning be- fore class begins. Unless the lights are on, the hall is dark. Steam rises from a radiator in the main entrance. Lockers open and close. Loud chatter and laughter drift down the hall. Some students grab a book and hurry to the Library to do last-minute studying. Others gather at the top of the stairs or at the windows to exchange jokes and to talk.

CHANGING CLASSES is a routine familiar to every student. In the rush from class to class we have time only to say a hurried, ‘“Hello,” exchange a quick glance, or talk a few seconds with that certain someone. After slam- ming the locker door, we rush quickly down the hall to reach our classroom, with brief thoughts of our assignment flickering across our mind. As we dash to our accustomed desk, we can only sigh as the bell rings and class begins.

IT IS 11:45 A.M. or 12:40 P.M. A bell rings, and the sound of stamped- ing feet echoes loudly down the hall to- ward the cafeteria. Students clamor for a place near the front of the lunch line. After a seemingly endless wait, the well-filled trays find an accustomed place on a table. Hungry teenagers gather strength for the afternoon amid the ceaseless clatter of silverware, laughter, music, and chatter.

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LAWRENCE HEISKELL HONORED

THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR, the smiling face of Mr. Lawrence C. Heiskell was seen in the halls of RHS — often in the midst of students with whom he was sharing the latest jokes concerning the “eyes of covalent bonding.” The smiles and sense of humor were also found in his science classes.

In addition to his regular role of class- room teacher. Mr, Heiskell became advisor to the SCA. He proved a strong leader in his supervision of the group in the many projects which they undertook — from Homecoming to participation in the Student Forum in Roanoke.

Modern Master of Subject Matter, Capable Coordinator and Advisor of SCA, Smiling Possessor of Sense of Humor, and Friend of the Student —

MR. LAWRENCE C. HEISKELL.

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BY OAK LEAF DEDICATION

Right — ENJOYING FACULTY FUN and fellowship, Mr. Keiskell gains strength for his afternoon classes with a hearty lunch.

Right — MR. HEISKELL carefully ex- plains a student’s progress in Chemistry to parents on Back-to-School night.

Below — MR. HEISKELL is shown with the SCA Executive Council, which he most capably advised during the year.

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MR. M. G. WHITE ASSUMES

COORDINATION OF THE ENTIRE RADFORD SCHOOL SYSTEM comes from the office of Mr. Frank Flora. Superintendent.

The tremendous task of directing Rad- ford City Schools was in the hands of Super- intendent Frank Flora and the administra- tive staff. In a quiet, efficient manner Mr. Flora executed the many duties of the office of school superintendent.

Assisting Mr. Flora were Mr. W. B. Hatcher, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent, and Miss Lorena Brown, Secretary to the Superintendent and Clerk of the School Board. Mr. Hatcher was also Industrial Cooperative Training Coordinator.

In their offices, filled with test scores, permanent records, college and vocational information, Mrs. Overbey and Mrs. Meador, the two RHS Guidance Directors, planned College Day, a guidance assembly, Junior- Freshmen Orientation and personal confer- ences. They also assisted students in out- lining a five-year course of study.

TAKING CARE OF SOME MINOR DE- TAILS. Mr. W. B. Hatcher and Miss Lorena Brown discuss a school maintenance problem.

GUIDANCE DIRECTORS, Mrs. John Overbey and Mrs. Frank Meador compare various test results.

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ROLE OF PRINCIPAL AT RHS

A new face appeared on the administra- tive front after the Christmas holidays. After saying farewell to Principal A. C. Meadows, Jr. who served RHS for two and one-half years, students rolled out the red carpet for new “head man,” M. G. White. Mr. White came to Radford from a posi- tion in the State YMCA. He is a nature- enthusiast and has worked with teenagers for many years.

A familiar place for any student — ex- cused, unexcused, or tardy — is the office of Mr. Skeens. Always ready to play a game of tennis, talk about the University of Vir- ginia, or write an excuse, Mr. Skeens skill- fully executed his job as Assistant Principal and founder-coach of Radford’s new tennis team.

The right-arm lady of the main office was Mrs. Shumate, Secretary to the Princi- pal. Her untiring efforts helped to keep the school running smoothly through another year.

“IT HAS COME TO MY ATTENTION . . .” Principal A. C. Meadows, Jr. makes an announcement in assembly.

STEPPING INTO HIS NEW ROLE as Principal of RHS, Mr. M. G. White familiar- izes himself with policies of our school.

BUSY AS USUAL, Mrs. Lorena Shumate types the morning announcements. Mr. Earl Skeens checks daily attendance records.

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IRS. JOHN PIERCE AND MRS. G. B. ivjjeCLELLAND pose with the tape recorder, ut to use in their Spanish

JUNIOR ENGLISH TEACHER, Mrs. James Heinline, enjoys a new interpretation of a poem in American literature.

MRS. GARLAND WILSON STRIKES A FAMILIAR pose as she explains the funda- mentals of grammar to a ninth grade English class,

FACULTY PERFORMS DOUBLE

“It is absolutely impossible to attempt French with gum in your mouth,” declared Mrs. McClelland. In addition to her duties as a modern language tecaher, she was Junior Class and Language Club sponsor.

Advisor to the Junior Red Cross and the Language Club, Mrs. Pierce taught sev- eral Spanish classes and two classes of Eng- lish to Junior-Freshmen.

Room 202 was a busy place. Juniors not only received English instruction from Mrs. Heinline but class rings as well. A staunch supporter of the Juniors, Mrs. Hein- line also taught an English II class and was ACORN advisor.

Two other essential members of the English Department were Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Hillman. Mrs. Wilson concentrated her talents in English I and II classes and a tenth grade sponsorship. Mrs. Hillman taught World Geography and English. She also gave assistance to the Senior Tri-Hi-Y and the Debate team.

INTRODUCING NEW JUNIOR FRESH- MEN to English is an enjoyable task for Mrs. Franklin Hillman.

DUTY IN CLASSROOMS AND CLUBS

Juniors received instruction in Ameri- can History from Mrs. Goldsmith. She also taught two classes of World History and was financial advisor for the Junior Class.

A newcomer to the RHS faculty this fall was Mrs. Martin. In the classroom, Mrs. Martin divided her time between Civics, English, and World History. She coached Girls’ Public Speaking, a part of the Forensic Program.

Seniors spent a great deal of time at one end of the main hall — between two rooms. In one room, decorated with pic- tures, projects, and beautiful bulletin boards for all occasions, English IV classes studied English literature and grammar under Mrs. Wade.

Across the way, Mrs. Hatcher skillfully guided Government and Psychology activi- ties, panel discussions and other interesting reports.

Mrs. Wade, Mrs. Hatcher and Miss Phillips were often in a huddle discussing a coming Senior activity or advising Seniors on their future plans.

“NOW HERE WE HAVE . . .”, Mrs. Reese Goldsmith explains another phase of the Civil War to her American History students.

MRS. FRANK MARTIN, JR. gives World DISCUSSING PLANS FOR SENIOR

History background to a ninth grade class. EVENTS are Mrs. Lawrence Wade and Mrs.

W. B. Hatcher.

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SUPERVISOR OF THE HOMEMAKING house, Miss Farah Rust points out rules for home nursing.

“SAY IT LIKE YOU MEAN IT.” pleads Mrs. Charles McKay as she directs a forth- coming Speech and Drama production.

At Arnheim Miss Rust taught girls the fundamentals of food preparation, sewing, and homemaking. Miss Rust sponsored the FHA.

Master of the RHS Industrial Arts De- partment, Mr. Roane, instructed boys in woodworking, leather craft, blueprint read- ing, and electricity. Mr. Roane directed the carpentry for the Prom. The Hi-Y boys were pleased to have him as their advisor.

The lady behind the scenes of all RHS productions this year was Mrs. McKay. Along with teaching Junior-Freshmen Civics and Speech and Drama, Mrs. McKay spon- sored the Dramatics Club and Thespian Troop.

A new teacher at RHS this year was Mr. Hartsock. He made himself known as art teacher, eighth grade coach, and Junior Class sponsor.

Two outstanding musicians directed RHS choruses and band. Miss Reynolds directed the Mixed Choral Groups through a successful year of programs. The Reb

DONNED IN HIS FAMILIAR “uniform,” Mr. John Roane reaches for equipment from the tool rack.

MR. BOB HARTSOCK explains perspec- tive to his Art I class.

RHS MUSIC INSTRUCTORS, Mr. Tom Dobyns and Miss Marie Reynolds display their talents outside the classroom as they entertain during the Beauty Pageant.

CAUGHT DURING A TIMED WRITING, Mrs. Mary Ann Haislip, business teacher, con- templates the next Personal Typing manu- script problem.

Band, under the direction of Mr. Dobyns, marched in parades, presented programs and a concert.

Teaching in the Business Department this year were Mrs. Haislip, Mrs. Mottes- heard, and Miss Sullivan. Miss Sullivan sponsored the Junior Tri-Hi-Y. Mrs. Hais- lip advised the OAK LEAF staff and served as a ninth grade sponsor.

Instructors in Radford High’s outstand- ing Girls’ Physical and Health Education program were Miss Clement and Miss Har- mon. They also sponsored the GAA.

Coaching football and track was Boys’ Physical Education teacher, Mr. Williams. Coach Hammack assisted with football and was mentor of the JV basketball squad in addition to his Physical Education teaching duties.

CAREFULLY WATCHING THE BOB- CAT advances, Coaches Denny Hammack and Bob Williams plan defensive strategy from the sidelines.

MISS NANCY SULLIVAN places a dif- ficult Shorthand lesson on the board.

IN TYPING II, MRS. C. W. MOTTES- HEARD, JR. helps to adjust a student’s type- writer.

UNDOING THE MAZE OF TEAMS AND TIME, Miss Mickey Clement and Miss Myrtle Harmon schedule a basketball tournament.

TEACHERS INITIATE

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You don’t understand Algebra? Step into Room 112 any hour of the day and Mrs. Wall will give you a helping hand. Mrs. Wall took on six classes of Algebra at mid- term this year in order to teach more ef- fectively to a greater number of students.

Also helping with Algebra and General Math classes was Airs. Dixon. A touch of humor was always to be found in any of her classes.

Seniors delved into the study of intri- cate figures and higher math under the supervision of Miss Dobyns in Solid Geome- try and Trigonometry classes. Other math students were given an introduction to Algebra and Plane Geometry.

‘‘Teaching can be fun. Especially when it's Junior-Freshmen students,” said Airs. Ferrell. In addition to her math classes, she gave some of Radford High’s newest students orientation and English instruc- tion. Hobbies ranging from people to sew- ing, from gardening to camping, kept Airs. Ferrell always on the go.

THOROUGHLY ENJOYING THE EN- TERTAINING comments of her Junior Fresh- men. Mrs. A. W. Ferrell tries to finish a math problem.

AIDED BY A NEW PROJECTION MA- CHINE, Mrs. Gemon Wall explains a com- plicated problem to Algebra I students.

MRS. HELEN DIXON DEMONSTRATES avearges and means in General Math Class.

FIGURES OF PLASTIC MAKE it easier for Miss Ruby Dobyns to show depth and perspective of solid figures.

SPRING MINSTREL

“NOW . . . THIS IS THE EARTH.” With such an earthy statement. Mr. G. C. Roberson shows the principle of an eclipse in Science Class.

MISS MAE JENNINGS USES a lifelike model to explain the biological process of digestion.

“THIS IS A LIFT PUMP,” Mr. Heiskell informs students in Physics Class.

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Mr. G. C. Roberson took his usual place in the classroom as the Junior-Freshmen science instructor. His more familiar role, however, was that of the RHS Varsity Basketball coach.

Miss Jennings instructed students in both advanced and practical Biology and as- signed the task of making bug and flower collections to all students in her department. As Science Club sponsor, she helped mem- bers prepare projects for the Science Fairs.

Giving a new twist to Bhysics, Chemis- try, and General Science, Mr. Heiskell added to the ordinary textbooks with all sorts of devices. Mr. Heiskell also assumed the duties of SCA sponsor this year.

Librarian, chief mail clerk, Cheerleader sponsor and chauffeur, a mainstay for con- fused yearbook staffers, and an active ad- visor to the Seniors, could be none other than Miss Phillips. One of the busiest faculty members, she found time to be in a student production, helped stage the Christmas Bageant and spring Minstrel, and be present at almost every school event.

ALWAYS BUSY WITH HER DUTIES as RHS Librarian, Miss Juanita Phillips works at the filing cabinet.

EIGHTH GRADERS DUBBED

GETTING A BIRD'S EYE VIEW, Junior Freshmen enjoyed assemblies from the bal- cony during the first part of the year.

Always listening for bells and scurry- ing from one class to another, the Junior- Freshmen soon became adjusted to the rou- tine of high school life. Days before school had actually begun, Radford’s newest stu- dents were introduced to their classes and taken on a tour of the school during the Orientation program. The group elected officers and began making plans for pro- jects, dances, and parties thrcughout the year. The first dance had a “Raggedy Ann” theme and was well attended.

A “RAGGEDY ANN” DANCE PRO- VIDED a special night for the Junior Freshmen for their first activity of the year.

GUIDE, BARRY COHEN, CON- DUCTS a personal tour of RHS for a group of Junior Freshmen on Orientation Day.

RADFORD’S NEWEST OFFICERS: Bill

Semones, President; David Gilley, Vice President; Gail Boyd, Secretary; Charlotte Gilmore, Treas- urer; Jeannie Fowler and Linda Ferrell, SCA Representatives.

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RADFORD’S JUNIOR FRESHMEN

Larry Albright Carl Alley Jimmy Altizer Roley Altizer Danny Anderson Janice Bain Peggy Baker

Billy Barker Delaine Baylor Pete Beller John Bethea David Bisset Eunice Bolling Norma Bond

Gail Boyd Butch Bruce Linda Buck Jane Byrne Kaye Camp Eula Carroll Pam Cash

Bobbie J. Chambers Mike Chambers David Chrisman Tommy Christian Jean Clark Phillip Cochran Susan Copenhaver

Mary Coughlin Shirley Cox Mary Gay Dalton James Daniel Linda Dean Connie Dickerson Darrell Dobbins

Robert Duncan Stephen Earles Dale Eastridge Kenny Edwards Dirk Epperly Manuel Farmer Billy Faulkner

Linda Ferrell Connie Fisher Betty Flinchum Diane Foutz Jeanie Fowler Bob Gammache

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PROMISING CLASS OF ’66

Jimmy Gibson David Gilley Sam Gilley Charlotte Gilmore Joan Gilmore Gary Goodwin Everette Graves

Donald Gregory Fern Griffith Mary Lou Haas Troy Hall Edward Hancock David Hannah Richard Helvey

Tommy Henderson Phillip Hendrix Sylvia Henley Carolyn Hinkley Frank Holland David Hollins Margaret Hornbarger

Madonna Howard Barbara Johnson Barbara Jones Connie Jones Patricia Jones Sonny Jones Kathy Kessler

Danny Kinser Diane Kovach Frances Lawrence Billy Leonard Bobby Leonard Sandra Lytton Harwood Martin

Rita Martin Nelson McConnell Katherine McCoy Patricia McCoy Cathy McCraw Carol McDaniel Billy McGuire

Johnny McGuire Sharon McPeak Sandra Merricks Freddie Miles Cheryl Miller Judy Miller Regina Moore

Betty Morris Carol Myers Tommy Heal Bobby Nester Vander Nester Jerry Otey

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BOASTS LARGEST ENROLLMENT

Donald Pack Ronald Pack Barbara Perkins Janet Phillips Richard Phillips Joe Poole Jackie Porter

Sheron Powell Jerry Price Tommy Price Brenda Purdy Gary Reed Ann Robertson Tommy Roop

Bobby Rubush Bill Semones Mike Semones Garrett Shelor Mary Shorter Jimmy Sims Billy Simpkins

Zelda Simpson Patty Skeens Margaret Sleight Sally Slusher Danny Smith Jerrell Smith Joyce Smith

Peggy Smith Kenny Spencer Ann Stafford Jackie St. Clair Nora Steele Sandra Stevens Addison Stone

Allen Sutphin Gail Sutphin Edward Thompson James Thompson Tommy Thompson Brenda Thornton Jackie Tinley

Penny Townsend Betty Vicars Bobby Viers Danny Viers Sonny Viers Linda Warren Linda White

Troy White Brenda Whitt Cathy Worley Graham Wickline Carl Williams Rebecca Wright

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COLLEGE DAY, VIVACIOUS PEP

IT WOULD SEEM THAT SCHOOL PIC- TURES are being taken by the amount of “primp- ing” being done by Darla Davis, Jenny Fast, Mike Hendrix and Terry Stout.

TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE PLAN their future was the objective of the college repre- sentative who talks with Eddie Green, Forrest McKay, Peggy Noblin and Andy Campbell dur- ing College Day.

THE “MEMORY MAN” GIVES INSTRUC- TIONS to John Lawson and Bucky Lawrence about a deck of cards to be memorized. Jay Doto serves as acting secretary.

RADFORD STUDENTS PAUSE FOR A FEW MINUTES at the beginning of each assembly while Frances Roane, SCA Chaplain, leads de- votions.

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RALLIES ADD ZEST TO FALL MONTHS

Summer-like weather pervaded well into September as classes resumed and got into full swing at RHS. Soaring temperatures made football games and pep rallies seem out of season. Juniors and Seniors began making future plans with representatives from many schools on “College Day.” Work on the year- book began with picture-taking and long-range planning. Homecoming was celebrated Octo- ber 26 and 27 with much enthusiasm.

“The Memory Man” came as the first Southeast Assembly. He performed such amazing feats as memorizing a deck of cards and adding and subtracting numbers from memory. After distributing catalogues, he ended his performance by demonstrating his ability to remember articles, page numbers and prices.

An impressive Thanksgiving Assembly was given on November 23rd to begin the weekend holiday.

NEITHER RAIN NOR SNOW COULD PREVENT the beginning of construction on Radford’s new science building.

A SPECIAL MOMENT WAS RESERVED DURING HOMECOMING Assembly for ACORN Editor, Anne Heinline, to present RHS alumnus, Saul Simon, with a copy of the ACORN honoring him.

AN EXCITED GROUP OF FOOTBALL FANS show a traditional part of the Thanksgiving sea- son during the November assembly.

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TEDDY MOORE GAINS VALUABLE YARD- AGE for the Black and White before he is sur- rounded by C-burg Demons.

ROUGH AND TOUGH ARE THE WATCH- WORDS of football as Teddy Moore is brought down by a Wytheville defensive tackle.

Cats Triumph Over Giles In Final Game

Teddy Moore Guy Wohlford

Jakie Hartsock Bucky Sayers

Foster Ridpath Bill Hannah

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J. S. Mitchell Dale Fisher

Jay Doto Chuck Housel Omer Umberger Dan Conner

Tony Mullins A MANAGER’S WORK is never done. Wash- Claude Akers

ing, cleaning, and running errands, the football managers, Warren Price, David Hubble and Bobby McGuire perform another routine chore for the team.

Wayne Brooks f^Nixon Pendergrass

Jack McCraw Dick Simpson

Tommy Gilmore Miles Sisson

Harry Weeks Randy Mabry

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HARD-NOSED BOBCATS CREDITED

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OMER UMBERGER, SHAKEN UP ON A PLAY, is escorted off the field by Coaches Hammack and Hartsock.

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CO-CAPTAIN FOSTER RIDPATH takes advantage of a time out on the field to talk strategy with Coach Hammack.

A tough team of determined Bobcats gave Radford a successful pigskin season with a 5-4-1 record. The Black and White team counteracted the lack of weight and experience with team- work, speed, and tough defensive ball.

Bobcat fans enjoyed two straight victories at the first of the season, Christiansburg 12-0 and George Wythe 12-0. Probably the most ex- citing game of the season was with the highly favored Indians from Blacksburg. The ’Cats won the battle of the clock, and the last whistle blew on a 0-0 tie. The following week the Bobcats racked up another win over Galax, 25-12.

The Black and White winning streak was broken ; they were soundly thrashed in the next three encounters: Dublin (0-48), Pulaski (19-25), and Narrows (0-32). Up to their knees in mud and water, the ’Cats squeaked out a 6-0 victory over Hillsville as both teams were plagued with fumbles and bad punts. A disappointing 14-42 loss to Martinsville ended a bitterly cold Home- coming ball game. The Bobcats romped over Giles County 20-7 to end the gridiron season and to nail down fifth place in the New River Dis- trict.

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THE BOBCATS ROAR AS THEY dig in during rough and tumble pre-sehool practice in preparation for the ’61 season.

WITH SUCCESSFUL PIGSKIN SEASON

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UNIDENTIFIED MASS OF PLAYERS MAKE A STRANGE picture after a gang tackle.

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COACH WILLIAMS YELLS, “DIG,” to Jay Doto and Omer Umberger who knock heads “on the boards.”

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DOUG FITZPATRICK BREAKS INTO THE OPEN as Ronnie Fisher leads interference in a JV game.

Lacking in size and depth, a small JV team suffered a losing ’61 season. The inex- perienced squad dropped five contests and won a lone game over Wytheville.

Taking over his new coaching duties, Bob Hartsock led the Little ’Cats to an impressive 4-2 record for an excellent Junior-Freshman season.

JAYVEE FOOTBALL SQUAD, 1961 — First row: Randy Whitt, Bobbie Young. Larry Cooley, Doug Fitzpatrick, Gareld Pendergrass, Dickie DeVilbiss, Ronnie Fisher, Kenton Elliot, Jimmy Barton, Jerry Hurt, Tony Mullins. Second row: Coach Roberson, David Howlett, Barry Morcom, Carl Gibson, Tommy Brewer, Danny Fisher, Carl Boesewetter, Guy Wohl- ford.

1961 JUNIOR-FRESHMAN FOOTBALL TEAM — First row: Sonny Jones, Jackie Tinley, Jimmy Altizer, Jerrel Smith, Jimmy Sims, David Gilley, Jerry Price, Jimmy Thompson, Kenny Spencer, Freddie Miles, Todd Hartsock, Coach Hartsock. Second row: Sonny Viers, John Bethea, Richard Helvey, Tommy Christian, Bob Gammache, Philip Cochran, Kenny Edwards, Nel- son McConnell, Danny Viers, Jimmy Gibson.

Karen Sturgeon Sally Grayson Peggy Noblin Pat Thompson

Cheerleaders Chant Cha-Cha-Cha

BOBCATS! G-R-R-R-R-EAT! The RHS Cheerleaders led the student body in this and other favorite yells at spirited games and roof-raising pep rallies. These seven girls promoted school spirit, conduced to good sportsmanship, attended summer camp to learn the latest yells and cheering techniques, taught the students new yells and chants,

planned catchy skits for pep rallies, and as- sisted with Homecoming activities.

In the spring, after months of practice, hopeful candidates tried out for the squad. The highlight of the Cheerleaders’ Dance was the announcement of the five girls named to the Bobcat Cheering Squad for the coming year.

Julia Freeman Bonnie Coleman

Martha Kirby

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LET'S GO BOBCATS! The RHS Cheerleaders lead off the Homecoming Pep Parade.

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A PORTION OF THE PARENTS’ NIGHT program allowed parents to visit classrooms and teachers. Here parents took the oppor- tunity to confer with Mrs. McClelland in French Class.

Planning began early for Parents’ Night held in October. After a visit to classrooms and a talk with the teachers, parents as- sembled in the auditorium. Students repre- senting each of the subject fields presented projects, skits, demonstrations, and talks to explain their classwork.

One of the highlights of the fall was the Sadie Hawkins Race and Varsity Initiation.

NANCY SAUNDERS, ANNE HEINLINE, SALLY GRAYSON, Cheryl Woolwine, Diane Christian, and Shirley Tolley display Senior English projects. Judy Nelson reads a story on “Smiles” as part of the Eng- lish Department’s presentation at Parents’ Night.

In a rollicking assembly, “Judge Buck’’ Law- rence decreed penalties as required by the “jury” and attorneys, Jay Doto and Jakie Hartsock. From dancing to reciting, to sing- ing, the new members provided enjoyment for the entire student body. Every girl be- came a Daisy Mae and every boy became a Lil Abner as the chase began.

Sadie Hawkins Dance Climaxes Riotous Three-Dav Chase

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THEY CALLED IT DANCING, but it looks more like a riot. Bill Hannah, Chuck Housel, Bucky Sayers, Miles Sisson, Benny Saunders, David Hubble and Claude Akers “whoop it up" before the Varsity Initiation Court.

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DANCE AND CROWNING HIGHLIGHT

QUEENLY COMPETITION IS ALWAYS AN EX- CITING PART of Homecoming. The three candidates for this year were Harriette Anderson. Betty Gunter, and Sally Grayson.

EXUBERANT STUDENTS PREPARE TO LEAVE on their journey through Radford’s main street to promote school spirit before the big game.

HOMECOMING COURT — First row: Betty Wheeler, Nancy Ramsey, Sally Grayson. Second row: Kathleen Unruh, Karen Haas, Susan Campbell, Betty Gunter, Harriette Anderson, Janet Ferrell, Wanda Taylor, Charlotte Smith, Dotty Wagner.

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{HS HOMECOMING WEEK-END

JAY DOTO AND HARRIETTE ANDERSON reign as King and Queen of Homecoming, 1961.

FRESHLY SCRUBBED football players and beautifully gowned girls walked onto the crowded dance floor to form the 1961 Homecoming Court. After a breathless wait, the final an- nouncement gave way to applause as Jay Doto escorted Harriette Anderson to the royal throne to be crowned King and Queen of Homecoming.

Thursday night a giant bonfire provided warmth and spirit for cheer- ing Bobcat boosters. The Homecoming Assembly was held on Friday; Mr. Fred McCoy was the guest speaker. Amid yards of crepe paper and tape, SCA members decorated the gym for the dance. At four o’clock a loud, noisy procession of decorated cars and trucks, filled to overflowing with yell- ing students, paraded through town.

Bitter cold greeted the ball game and laid a cold finger on the Reb Band’s colorful half-time show. The Homecoming Dance brought the tradi- tional celebration to a fitting close.

MR. FRED McCOY HEARS A FEW TALES WITH THE BONFIRE behind them, RHS Cheer-

told about himself before speaking to the stu- leaders lead enthusiastic Bobcat fans in yells and dent body at the Homecoming Assembly. chants in a traditional Homecoming event.

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“REBS” SWING INTO WINTER WITH

RHS MAJORETTES — Mary Ann Simpson, Betty Wheeler, Sandra Coates (Head Majorette), Mary Ann Sowers, Susan Clay.

“REB” DANCE BAND — First row: Butch Webb, Frank James. Denny Matney, Donald Greg- ory, Wayne Sturgill, Howie Claflin, Connie Layne, Andy Campbell. Second row: Bill Roop, John

Sawyers, Emory Harless, William Okes, C. J. Blankenbeckler, Billy Gibson, Dickie Lyons, N. C. Bishop, Skip Campbell.

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CHRISTMAS AND SHRINE BOWL PARADES

Front center: Majorettes Betty Wheeler, Mary Ann Simpson, Head Majorette Sandra Coates,

Susan Clay, Mary Ann Sowers First row : Agnes Lawrence, Johnny Lucas, Mary Shorter, Carl

Boesewetter, Tony Mullins, Betty Newby, Connie Layne, Johnny Showalter, Bobby Viers, Sue Simp- son, Peggy Sleight. Second row: Frank James, Dale Eastridge, Beverly Sparks, Brenda Viers,

Billy Gibson, Dickie Lyons, Jerry Hurt, Doug Bishop, Skip Campbell, Gary Atkinson, Wayne Brooks, Doug Fitzpatrick, N. C. Bishop, Gary Gibson, Roley Altizer, Graham Wickline, Butch Webb, Donald Gregory, Denny Mattney, Howie Claflin, Wayne Sturgill Third row: Johnny Hamblin, Charlotte

Gilmore, Vickie Foster, Brenda Purdy, Katherine McCoy, Jackie St. Clair, Susan Eldridge, Cabby Whitt, Keith Coates, C. J. Blankenbeckler, Sonny Jones, Betty Morris, Emory Harless, Barbara Law-

rence, Patsy Boyd, Bill Roop, Edward Cox, Nelson Okes, John Sawyers, Drum Major Andy Campbell.

THE “REBS” gather together on the field to play loudly and proudly their theme song before a football audience.

McConnell, Pete Beller, Frank Winkle, William

The sound of marching feet and the strains of “Dixie” invaded RHS as the “Reb” Band practiced drills and formations in prepa- ration for a busy schedule. Dressed in au- thentic Confederate uniforms, the Band add- ed color and excitement to the football half- time shows. Intricate marches, rebel yells, a chase after the “confused trombonist” (Cab- by Whitt), and a Hungarian Dance kept the Bobcat fans well entertained.

Led by Drum Major Andy Campbell, high stepping Majorettes, and Director Tom Dobyns, the “Rebs” participated in the Roa- noke Shrine Bowl celebration where they ap- peared on television, and marched in several Christmas parades.

Six students represented RHS at All State Band. A trip to the Dogwood Festival was financed by the sale of fruit cakes. The Spring Concert climaxed the year for the Radford “Reb” Band.

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RADFORD HOSTS FORENSIC CLINIC

A RADIANT QUEEN. Barbara Slone, smiles from her royal throne after the crowning at the 1962 GAA Sweetheart Ball.

ARMED WITH INSTRUMENTS AND LUGGAGE, the All State Band members from Radford prepare for their journey to Roanoke. They are: John Sawyers, Frank James, Betty Newby, Con- nie Layne, Andy Campbell, Billy Gibson, and Wayne Sturgill.

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FOUR SENIOR GIRLS received awards during February: Harriette Anderson, DAR Citizenship Award; Eleanor Hypes, “I Speak for Democracy” Oratorical Award; Martha Kirby, James Bland Music Award; and Mary Byrne, Betty Crocker “Homemaker of Tomorrow” Award.

Early in February, RHS was host to schools from the surrounding areas for a Dis- trict Forensic Clinic.

During the month several Seniors re- ceived recognition in citizenship, homemak- ing, public speaking, and music. Radford sent six delegates to All-State Band and four delegates to All-State Chorus.

The three-act comedy, “Headin’ For the Hills,” was presented to the student body by

the Speech and Drama Class. The hilarious production kept students rolling in the aisles as the plot of country “yokels” versus “city slickers” developed. Such characters as the Widder Squiggins, Horse-Face Dilley and Betty Belle added spice to the play.

Couples danced in a setting of hearts and flowers at the annual GAA Sweetheart Ball, “My Funny Valentine,” at which Barbara Slone was crowned the Sweetheart Queen.

“CY GOOLUS, YER’ER GONNA MARRY ME OR ELSE.” The Widder Squiggins (Miss Juanita Phillips) finally corners Cy (Tony Walker), in the rollicking play “Headin’ for the Hills.” Betty Belle (Sandra Oliver) and Skeets (Pat Harris) are shocked at this unexpected turn of events.

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HI IS ORGANIZATIONS EXPAND ACTIVITIES

“The SCA Executive Council meets second period,” “Tri-Hi-Y and Hi-Y members leave for convention,” “Varsity Club initiates new members,” “FHA Plans Christmas Meal for Welfare Family.” These “headlines” were all carried out by RHS organizations during the past year. It was not unusual to see members of the annual or paper staffs wringing hands as their publication deadlines neared or to hear boisterious laughter blaring from behind the closed doors of a Varsity Club meeting. Many afternoons were filled with cheering as girls enjoyed a close GAA basketball game. Comedies and tragedies were thoroughly re- hearsed in long tedious hours of practice which often lasted well into the night. How many students remember being the last to leave a darkened building after working many hours on a club project?

SCA EXECUTIVE COUNCIL — First row: Susan Campbell, John Freeman, Barry Cohen, Jay Doto, Jimmy Bishop, Marty Duncan. Second row: Bill

Semones, Tony Mullins, Karen Haas, Jim Lyon. Mr. Heiskell, Diane Stancill, Frances Roane, Sally Gray- son.

KEEP OUT! PRIVATE PROPERTY! NO 1-2-3 BULLY! An afternoon GAA intra-

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“secret” Varsity Club Meeting. Bucky Law- posing centers “bully” for possession of the ball,

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STUDENT PATROL: Steve Coleman, R. C. Hall, Bobby Lester, Emory Harless, Sonny Snead,

Tony Walker, Bob Baker, Ted Viers, Bucky Lawrence, Brouck Sleight, and Jim Bishop, President.

STUDENT PATROL LIVENS LUNCHTIME

The soft voice inviting you into the lovely “Green Room” of the RHS cafeteria, the antics of the Lawrence Trio, limbo games, the “What’s It To Ya?” and other contests; all these and many others were familiar capers that added to the mealtime pleasure of Rad- ford students. They all came compliments of the lively Student Patrol. This hard-working but fun-loving group of boys devoted all of fourth period each day to their work under the leadership of their president who is elected by the entire student body.

During lunch the Patrol sold ice cream, collected lunch money, reluctantly emptied the garbage, straightened tables and chairs. The boys also supervised the halls during lunch as well as maintained order in the student park- ing area and safety during fire drills.

TWO STUDENT PATROL MEMBERS, Ted Viers and Jim Bishop, sell ice cream at lunch time

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SCA AND INTERCLUB COUNCIL MEMBERS PLAN AND DECORATE HOMECOMING DANCE

USING YARDS OF CREPE PAPER Nancy Saunders, David Gilley, and Cheryl Miller decorate for the Homecoming Dance.

On a warm Friday afternoon gaily bedeck- ed cars and trucks made their way slowly but loudly through the main streets of Radford. Many RHS students sang and yelled exuber- antly. This exciting parade was one of the many projects planned and carried out by the Student Cooperative Association during the school year. The purpose of the parade was to advertise Homecoming activities at Radford High. Besides planning Homecoming week- end, the SCA sponsored White Christmas, the Camp Easter Seal Drive, operated the SCA Store and was host to the District SCA Meet- ing. Jim Lyon, a Radford Senior, served as chairman of the district meeting. The State Convention was held at Radford College in the Spring and several Radford students attended.

SCA COUNCIL — First row: Jean Smith, Carl Gibson, Dickie Simpson, Jakie Slusher. Second row: David Gilley, Bill Semones, Janet Ferrell, Diane Stancill, Harriette Anderson, Jim Lyon, Karen Haas, Betty Wheeler, Tony Mullins, Doug Fitzpatrick. Third row: Bail Boyd, Charlotte Gilmore, Hu- bert Barton, Wanda Taylor, Bucky Lawrence, Frances Roane, Chaplain: Nancy Saunders, Mr. Heiskell, Sponsor; Ted Viers, Linda Ferrell, Jeannie Fowler, Gary Atkinson, Steve Phillips. Fourth row: Sue

Campbell, Treasurer; Marty Duncan, Parliamentarian; John Freeman, Secretary; Sally Grayson, Re- porter; Chuck Housel. Fifth row: Jim Bishop, President Student Patrol; Jay Doto, President SCA; Barry Cohen, Vice President SCA.

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INTERCLUB COUNCIL — First row: Jimmy Bishop, Judy Mattox, Paula Stout, Jay Doto, Bar- ry Cohen, Chairman. Second row: Sally Grayson, Nancy Merricks, Ann Heinline, Karen Sturgeon.

Third row: Linda Overbey, Bucky Lawrence, Dianna Nelson, Harriette Anderson, Wanda Sutphin. Fourth row: Danny Chiles, Forrest McKay, Jerry Wallace.

Each day during second period some of the members of the SCA Council worked in the SCA room and the entire Council met when necessary. The actual Student Cooperative Association is the study body as an organi- zation. Each student was encouraged to voice his opinion through the elected officers and SCA Council representatives from his class.

The officers of the ’61-’62 SCA were elect- ed by the entire student body. The SCA cam- paigns and speeches are a highlight of the school year each spring.

The Interclub Council is a vital part of the SCA. It is made up of the club presidents and its chairman is the vice president of the SCA. The Interclub Council sought to coord- inate club activities into the entire school pro- gram.

CHECKING CLUB ACTIVITY SCHED- ULES, Hi-Y President Jerry Wilson and Junior Red Cross President, Nancy Merricks, confer with Interclub Council Chairman, Barry Cohen.

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Staff Chang es Format In ’62 Annual

Late, late, very late and still later worked the RHS Annual Staff. This year even more unusual hours were kept by the staff in order that they might present the 1962 OAK LEAF in an entirely different manner than it has ever been published in years before. The 1962 annual has been made up in an informal man- ner with the theme: “This Is Radford High School.” Staff members put much time into developing more and livelier written material and spent extra time, money and film in order get a better pictorial view of the school year. Interesting and informative headlines were devised and inserted thi’oughout the book. It was not unusual to see staff mem- bers hanging over ledges, running down the basketball court, piling people on chairs or ladders, or sitting in the wrong classes armed with a trusty camera ready to catch a victim unawares.

Many of the new ideas for this annual were learned at the Southern Interscholastic Press Association Convention attended by two staff members, Nancy Saunders and Harriette

ANOTHER NIGHT OF HARD, HARD WORK. Annual staff members, Dana Slush- er, Becky Conner, Jerry Hurt, Hubert Barton and Peggy Davis resign themselves to pic- tures, stickers and envelopes to try to meet the deadline.

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Everyone enjoyed autographing OAK LEAFS at the 1962 Annual Signing Party; this activity closed a “rough” but successful year of work.

First row : John Freeman, Rick Tabor, Carol Clark, Dana Slusher, Janet Ferrell Peggy Davis,

Nancy Thomas Second row : Hubert Barton, Becky Conner, Judy Mattox, Business Manager, Bobby Layne, Associate Editor; Jack Vest, Associate Editor; Harry Weeks, Sheila Baker, Diane Christian, Patty Phillips, Jim Sandidge! Not pictured. TT C. Hall, Business Manager; Jerry Hurt, Depa Bishop.

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First row : Frances Roane, Circulation Manager; Mary Byrne, Feature Editor; Ben Merrill, Pho-

tographer; Barbara Slone, Business Manager; Anne Heinline, Editor; Salty Grayson, Managing Editor; Danny Chiles, Sports Editor; Bonnie Coleman, Headline Editor. Second row. Steve Boling, Ann Coughlin, Jane Cole, Barbara Boyd, Shirley Tolley, Pat Harris, Assistant Business Manager; Brouck Sleight, Dottie Wagner, Cynthia Cox, Linda Gilbert, Paula Stout, Carol Beatty, Marty Duncan, Head Proofreader.

“Santa” Edition Of Acorn Honors Meadows

Banner-heads, copy, cuts, bleeds and box- ing are all words which are familiar to the journalists at RHS who publish our news- paper, THE ACORN. Students eagerly await- ed the publication of the ACORN and most purchasers read it from cover to cover. The paper was filled with the latest news “on the hill” as well as informative commentaries and editorials on topics of state, national and in- ternational scope. The coverage was always sparked by cartoons, surveys, Gym Shorts, write-ups on outstanding sports personalities, fashions, gossip and a new column for woods- men.

This year’s publications were highlighted by the Santa edition published at Christmas. This paper honored our departing principal, Mr. A. C. Meadows, Jr.

A delegation from the ACORN attended SIPA in the spring of 1961 and 1962 and brought back many tips on how to improve the paper.

AND WHAT WOULD YOU TAKE TO THE MOON??? Marty Duncan asks this weighty question of Sophomores, Wilma Hamb- lin and Dan Conner, in an ACORN poll.

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Service Club Makes Valentine Favors

Above —

First row: Nancy Merricks, President; Martha

Kirby, Vice President; Pat Harris, Secretary-Treas- urer. Second row: Harwood Martin. Frances Law- rence, Barbara Perkins, Beverly Sparks, Brenda Viers, Becky Conner. Third row: Charlotte Sames, Betty Gunter. Jo Ann Bowes, Bucky Lawrence, Ann Fisher. Fourth row: Pat Pickett, Johnny Showalter, Mary Ann Simpson. Fifth row: Harry Weeks, Mar- garet Clark, Barbara Boyd, Shirley Tolley. Sixth row: Jim Bishop, Sandra Coates, Susan Clay. Not pictured: Linda Weddell, Reporter.

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RADFORD’S HALLS WERE BRIGHTENED IN JANUARY by attractive bulletin boards made by Junior Red Cross members. Linda Weddell and Beverly Sparks complete one of these displays in the main hall.

Busy hands working to make others happy, busy hands asking for donations to help others, busy hands working to serve ; these were the hands of the Junior Red Cross mem- bers at RHS. The Red Cross and its Junior affiliate at our school, both service organizations, promote the welfare and happiness of people all over the world. During the year, members of the Junior Red Cross promoted their fund drive in the school, and spent many hours mak- ing tray favors to send to the Com- munity Hospital for Thanksgiving. Valentine favors and colorful Easter Eggs were also sent to the Veteran’s Hospital in Roanoke.

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Como esta usted? Muy Bien, gracias, y usted ? Comment vous appelez — vous? Je vais bien. No, this is not a foreign country but con- versation between members of one of Radford High’s clubs. These would, of course, be those students taking French and Spanish and who are members of the Language Club. The club members were interested in developing their language abilities beyond the classroom.

The organization had several programs to promote better under- standing of the customs and the people abroad. The annual Mardi Gras Dance was sponsored by the Language Club as a money making project. The dance became a hilari- ous costume parade with “hula” girls, Indians, “Little Lord Fauntel- roys” and “Daisy Maes.” King David Hubble and Queen Nancy Ramsey were chosen to reign over the dance.

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MARDI GRAS PLANS UNFOLD IN a Language Club committee meeting. Mrs. McClelland offers suggestions to Betty Rutherford, Becky Poff and Pat Thompson.

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First row: Paula Stout, President: Diane Stan- cill. Vice President; Pat Thompson, secretary. Sec- ond row: Betty Rutherford, Janet Ferrell, Linda

Covey, Darla Davis. Third row: Jeannie Roberts, Jane Slusher, Susan Clay. Sue Campbell. Fourth row: Wanda Sutphin, Carol Clark, Patty Fisher, Sue Simpson, Katherine Carden.

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Hilarious Initiation And Assembly Begin Varsity Year

Straight from “Dogpatch” came the color- ful initiants of the Varsity Club in the fall.

After a secret initiation on Wednesday of the Initiation Week, the boys came to school on Thursday in full mountain attire ready to per- form the tasks which the elder club members set for them. Swinging in the trees, squirming in the ice-cream cooler, straddling the flag pole and flirting with the student teachers, these boys provided entertainment for students and faculty alike during their grueling ordeal.

The Thursday afternoon assembly added to the hilarity. A Kangaroo Court trial was held for the initiants and was colosed by “The Honorable Marryin’ Sam” (Sonny Snead) read- ing the proclamation for the Sadie Hawkins Race. The riotous week ended on Saturday night after the ladies had grabbed the gent of their choice for the Sadie Hawkins Dance.

The club sponsored an entertaining Var- sity vs. Faculty basketball game; the Frantic Faculty Five was victorious. The boys who lettered in various inter-scholastic sports re- ceived recognition through the Varsity Club.

“OKAY, J. S„ POLISH ’EM UP GOOD,” orders Varsity Club member, Omer Um- berger. to exasperated initiant, J. S. Mitchell.

First row: Ted Moore, Sergeant-at-Arms; Bob Baker, Vice President; Bucky Lawrence, President; Ricky Sims, Secretary-Treasurer. Second row: Sam Saunders, Jay Doto, Jakie Hartsock, Bill Han- nah, Bill Roop, Jerry Wilson, Emory Harless. Third row: Randy Whitt, Danny Chiles, Bucky Sayers, Randy Mabry, Heath Jones, J. S. Mitchell,, Jack- Vest') Nixon Pendergrass. Fourth row: Rowe St.

Clair, Chuck Housel, Omer Umberger, Harry WeeksT Dale Fisher, Eddie Green, Miles Sisson. Fifth row: Claude Akers, Sonny Snead, Andy Campbell, Jack McCraw, Barry Cohen, Dick Simpson, Benny Saunders, Bill Simpson.

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First row: Dena Bishop, Historian; Carol Beatty, Manager; Karen Haas, Secretary-Treasurer; Linda Overbey, President; Diane Christian, Vice President; Susan Cole, Reporter. Second row: Jeanette

Sutphin, Nancy Ramsey, Bonnie Coleman, Linda Forbes, Martha Mattox, Karen Sturgeon, Nancy Thomas, Shirley Tolley, Janet Ferrell, Laura Sutphin, Martha Kirby, Ann Martin, Susan Beller. Third row: Joanne Bowes, Connie Layne, Evelyn Slone, Mary Effler, Linda Weddell, Pat Thompson, Diane Stancill, Betty Wheeler. Fourth row: Harriette Anderson, Betty Newby, Pat Pickett, Wilma Hamblin, Becky Conner, Peggy Noblin, Ann Fisher, Charlotte Sames, Janet Shumate, Barbara Ratcliffe. Fifth row: Jane Cole, Barbara Slone, Dianna Nelson, Cynthia Cox, Betty Rutherford, Becky Silverman, Charlotte Mussleman, Sandi'a Oliver, Sue Campbell, Paula Stout, Margaret Clark. Sixth row: Mar- garet Duncan, Jean Roberts, Jane Slusher, Andrea George, Gene Farmer, Patsy Boyd, Ann Wilson, Barbara Boyd, Sheila Baker. Seventh row: Betsy Wilson, Mary Ann Simpson, Sue Simpson, Judy Kinser, Norma Hornbarger, Nancy Merricks. Eighth row: Charlene Franklin, Donna Roop, Peggy

Davis, Anne Heinline, Mary Byrne, Julia Freeman, Babs Kregloe. Ninth row: Pat Coleman, Ann

Coughlin, Frances Roane, Carol Neal, Irene Saul, Beverly Sparks, Katherine Carden, Rosalie Lawton, Ava Costigan, Dottie Layne. Tenth row: Ann Akers, Dana Slusher, Wanda Taylor, Judy Landrum, Connie Sowers.

GAA Acclaimed “Most Active” Group

INITIATION NIGHT FOR THE GAA brought howls of laughter from upperclass- men. Janice Bain, Mary Shorter, Linda Hal- sey, Carol Myers posed as pitiful but smil- ing contestants for “The Most Ridiculous Looking.”

Anyone who stopped by the Girls’ Gym or walked out on the athletic field or looked at the side of the Armory on many afternoons saw Radford High’s largest club in action. This was, of course, the Girls’ Athletic Associa- tion, which carried out one of the most out- standing girls’ intramural sports programs in our state. The girls played field hockey, basketball, volleyball, tennis, golf and horse- shoes as well as other team and individual sports. While they had a good time, built physically fit bodies and practiced good sports- manship, the girls also worked toward their letters, stripes, star or crescent.

“My Funny Valentine” was the theme of the Sweetheart Ball, an annual event spon- sored by the GAA. Surrounded by a heart and beautiful red and white decorations, radiant Barbara Slone was crowned Sweet- heart Queen.

RADFORD GIRLS ENJOY ONE OF BES1

Left top — Senior League Softball Champions. Left center — Individual Sports Winners.

Left bottom — Field Hockey Champions.

Right top — Junior League Softball Champions. Right center — These girls attended 1960-61 Physical Education Camp.

Right bottom — Speedball Champions.

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HEADS OF SPORTS — First row: Paula Stout, Andrea George, Barbara Ratcliffe. Second row: Janet Ferrell, Ann Coughlin. Cynthia Cox, Judy Nelson, Charlotte Musselman, Diane Ferrell. Third row: Barbara Slone, Jenny Fast, Carol Beatty, Linda Overbey, Dianna Nelson, Nancy Thomas, Mar- tha Mattox. Fourth row: Jane Byrne, Carol Neal, Diane Stancill, Karen Haas, Jane Cole, Linda Forbes.

Top left — Volleyball Champions Senior Top right — Volleyball Champions Junior

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Bottom left — Basketball Champions Senior Bottom right — Basketball Champions Junior League. League.

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DRAMA GROUPS PRESENT “HEADIN’ FOR THE HILLS” FOR STUDENTS

RICKY SIMS’ AMOROUS APPROACHES don’t seem to affect Andrea George in this skit, directed by a stern-faced Bucky Sayers.

“Most inspiring,” “Well planned,” “So meaningful,” were a few of the remarks made about the 1961 Thanksgiving Assembly. This program was a product of the hard work of the members of the Dramatics Club. They presented Thanksgiving yesterday and today. These students’ talents were again exhibited in the presentation, “Why The Chimes Rang,” the Christmas Pageant. This was a repeat performance by special request, and students Carl Gibson, Forrest McKay, Pat DeHart, Ron- nie Pack and Harry Weeks did justice to their roles.

For a money making project, the dramat- ists planned and sponsored the Christmas Dance, “Silver Bells.” In February the club was host to area schools for a drama clinic.

DRAMATICS CLUB — First row: Pat Dehart, Diane Lyles, Ernestine Bain, Forrest McKay, Ricky Sims, Jim Lyon. Second row: Linda Forbes, Martha Mattox, Nancy Ramsey, Judy Nelson, Linda Covey, Connie Hylton. Bill Taylor, Johnny Showalter, Nancy Thomas, Bucky Sayers, Jigger Roberts, Jim Sandidge, Tony Walder, Dottie Wagner, Jerry Wilson, Cynthia Cox, Katherine Carden, Charlotte Smith, Wilma Hamblin. Third row: Dick Scott, Carl Gibson, Ted Viers, Andrea George, Sonny Snead, Hubert Barton, Harry Weeks, Dyer Pickett, Charles Long.

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THESPIAN TROOP — First row: Pat Dehart, Vice President; Ernestine Bain, Secretary; Jim Lyon, Parliamentarian and Sergeant-at-Arms; Ricky Sims, Treasurer; Forrest McKay, President. Second row : Bill Taylor, Diane Lyles, Ted Viers, Linda Overbey, Paula Stout, Mary Jane Bradley, Tony Walder. Third row: Carl Gibson, Dick Scott, Harry Weeks, Nancy Thomas, Bucky Sayers, Jerry Wilson. Fourth row: Andrea George, Charlotte Smith, Sonny Snead.

“Headin For The Hills,” a three act comedy, was presented for the student body. Spring meant District Play Festival and much time was spent in preparing the play, “An Over- praised Season.”

It should be remembered that all of the members of this club were not actors. There were as many students involved in make-up, staging, costuming and lighting as there were students doing the actual acting. By doing the acting or the producing, Dramatics Club members worked to earn enough points to be- long to the Thespian Troop 434, a nationally affiliated drama club.

EARNING THEIR THESPIAN POINTS, Forrest McKay and Sonny Snead work “be- hind the scenes” of an RHS production.

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FUTURE HOMEMAKERS SERVE COMMUNITY

CHURCH BANQUET

During the fall the Future Homemakers Club had an opportunity to practice the things they had learned in class and in club meetings. The twenty-five members divided into two groups in order to serve the Baptist Church Banquet held in the school cafeteria. One group set the tables, and the second group served and washed dishes. FHA members also helped the crippled children’s Easter Seal drive by collecting money in home rooms.

MEMBERS LISTEN ATTENTIVELY to program and business in a Future Homemak- ers meeting.

First row: Peggy Young. Barbara Hypes, Historian; Sandra Lytton, Linda, Salyer. Second row:

Betsy Wilson; Peggy Davis, Vice President; Dianna Nelson, President; Diane Igo, Secretary; Linda Halsey, Treasurer; Carol Neal. Reporter. Third row: Betty Jennings, Chaplain; Alice Thompson, Mary Henley, Patsy James, Merlene Poff, Becky White.

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ht: Johnny Showalter, Secretary -Treasurer-, Margaret Clark, Forrest McKay. Jack/1

Vest, Reporter; Kenton Bird, Mike Hammond, Bill Ford, Ann Wilson, Ann Coughlin, Vice President; I AnmFtsner, John Freeman. Front : Eleanor Hypes, President.

DEBATERS PREPARE FOR DISTRICT MEET

Resolved: There should be Federal aid

to education. This topic was of major concern to RHS debaters this year as they prepared for district competition in the spring. All year debating skills were improved by practice de- bates held at club meetings. As techniques were developed, members became aware that debating is not merely arguing but is valuable formal discussion. The debaters put their good judgment, art of correct and rapid think- ing, public speaking ability, and knowledge of current events into effect when they partici- pated in the Forensic Debates held at Radford in April.

IN PREPARING FOR A DISTRICT MEET, Mike Hammond and Ann Coughlin realize that debating requires many hours of practice and study.

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ICT MEMBERS “EARN WHILE THEY LEARN”

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MAKING THE PATIENT (Miss Bootsie Holt) COM- FORTABLE is the job of nurses’ aides Ella Blackburn and Connie Ratcliffe.

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ANOTHER HARD-WORK- ING hospital aide is Eleanor Hypes.

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TWO OTHER STUDENTS working at the hospital are ICT students Donna McDaniel and Virginia West.

SHIRLEY MURDOCK makes DAVID HOWLETT AND use of her ICT knowledge at DAVID HUBBLE receive good a local drug store. service from Betty Quesenber-

ry at a local store.

“Earn while you learn” is the motto of the Industrial Cooperative Training program, which gave students an opportunity to at- tend school half a day and to work half a day. The seven members of the club worked at

the hospital, in drug and department stores. They gained actual work experience as well as classroom instruction. On February 23, the ICT members held an annual club luncheon.

Left to right: Betty Quesenberry, Donna McDaniel, Treasurer; Virginia West, Vice President; Ella Blackburn, President; Eleanor Hypes, Secretary; Shirley Murdock, Parliamentarian. Not pictured: Connie Ratcliffe, Reporter.

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“SCIENTISTS” DEVELOP PROJECTS FOR FAIRS

First row : Eddie Green, John Lucas. Second row: Bill Shumate, Bill Lorek. Denny Sledd, Howie Claflin. Third row: Aaron Slone, Bill Copenhaver, Robert Meglemere, Nixon Pendergrass, Bill Gib- son, Jeff Bain, Rommie LoMoscolo, Ronnie Pennington. Fourth row: Kenton Bird, Freddie Leedy,

Mickey Renegar, Bucky Sayers, Secretary-Treasurer; Judy Mattox, President; Wayne Sturgill, Vice President.

Bug collections, oscilloscopes, rat experi- ments and other areas of scientific research concerned the members of the RHS Science Club. In the early winter, RHS scientists en- joyed an informative field trip to VPI. There they toured parts of the vast science depart- ment. In the spring members displayed pro- jects in science fairs held at Roanoke College, Blacksburg and Radford.

A blast-off party was sponsored in the National Guard Armory by the club for a spring money-making project. A dance well attended by school “astronauts” provided fun for all as well as substantial profit for the club.

A HOMEMADE OSCILLOSCOPE MADE

BY Nixon Pendergrass interests Eddie Green as the two “scientists” experiment with this Science Fair project.

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Key Clubbers Play Super Santas

The Key Club turned RHS into Santa’s workshop the week before school was dis- missed for the Christmas holidays. The boys repaired, painted and renewed toys to place in the White Christmas boxes distributed by the Welfare Department to families in the city. The results of this week of work were com- parable to the work of the “Old Gentleman” himself. The Key Clubbers were responsible for raising and lowering the Virginia and American flags in front of the school each day. This club, which is affiliated with Kiwanis In- ternational, reorganized at the beginning of this school year. After a trip to a workshop in Blacksburg, the Key Club launched a suc- cessful year of work.

DESPITE THE COLD, KEY CLUBBERS Hubert Barton and Steve Boling raise the American and Virginia Hags in front of the school.

Front: Bobby Young, Bill Copenhaver, Mickey Renegar, Miles Sisson, Eddie Green. Brouck Sleight, R. C. Hall. Nixon Pendergrass, Jeff Bain, Rommie LoMoscolo, Jakie Slusher. Hubert Barton. Left steps: Randy Whitt, Danny Merricks, Bill Roop. Steve Coleman Right steps: Steve Boling

Treasurer; Andy Campbell, Secretary; Danny Chiles, President. Not pictured: Carl Gibson, Vice President; Jim Lyon, Parliamentarian.

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First row: Diane Ferrell, Treasurer; Billie Dawn Miller, Vice President; Wanda Sutphin, Presi- dent; Dena Jo Bishop, Chaplain; Velma Fowler, Historian- Jane Slusher, Secretary. Second row: Ann Mitchell, Ann Martin, Pat Sturgeon, Ann Wilson, Cynthia Cox, Rebecca Silverman, Dottie Wag- ner, Linda Covey, Donna Roop. Third row: Joyce Vermillion, Sue Simpson, Patsy Boyd, Shirley

Purdy, Darla Davis, Evelyn Slone, Sandra Guill, Patty Fisher.

Jr. Tri-Hi-Y Begins Work

On Service Projects

ANN MITCHELL AND SHIRLEY PURDY WORK with President Wanda Sut- phin to lay the foundation for the new Junior Tri-Hi-Y.

Radford High's newest club was unique in many ways. It was the only club designed for underclassmen. No other RHS club boasted a “big sister’’ club and was one of the few at our school with an all girl membership. This club was the Junior Tri-Hi-Y composed of Freshman and Sophomore girls who were interested in furthering the high ideals set forth by YMCA affiliated clubs. Along with the Senior Club, the Junior Tri-Hi-Y sent delegates to district workshop and convention and assisted in lead- ing the noon blessing in the cafeteria. Interest in this club was excellent, and it promised to be a leading club in the future at RHS.

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Senior Tri-Hi-Y Seeks To Meet “Measuring Rod” Goals

CONVENTION-BOUND TRI-HI-Y DELE-

Snow, sleet and cold provided a cheerless morning for the departure of delegates to the District Tri-Hi-Y and Hi-Y Convention at Patrick Henry High School in Roanoke. Three Senior Tri-Hi-Y members attended and re- turned better informed on how to make their club function more smoothly.

Earlier in the year the Radford club were ost to the district workshop where require- ts for an Ace Club were presented as units on a measuring rod. To begin the Thanks- giving holidays, the Tri-Hi-Y combined with the Mixed Chorus and the Dramatics Club to present the Thanksgiving Assembly. The girls also helped with the Christmas Assembly. In cooperation with the Hi-Y, the girls sent dele- gates to the Model General Assembly in the spring and led the students each day in the noon blessing.

GATES, Nancy Saunders, Anne Akers and Jean Smith, pose with other “Y” Club Dele- gates, Linda Covey, Becky Poff, Jane Slusher and Hubert Barton.

First row: Mary Byrne, Chaplain; Pat Harris, Secretary-Treasurer; Nancy Saunders, Vice Presi- dent; Patty Phillips, President; Sheila Baker. Second row: Betty Gunter, Martha Kirby, Linda Gil- bert, Becky Conner. Andrea George, Barbara Boyd, Shirley Tolley. Third row: Mary Jane Bradley, Diane Lyles, Linda Overbey, Judy Mattox. Fourth row: Becky White, Nancy Merricks, Sandra Oliver, Betsy Wilson. Fifth row: Jean Smith, Janet Shumate, Diane Stancill, Charlotte Smith. Linda Weddell, Charlotte Sams. Sixth row: Dana Slusher, Ann Akers, Peggy Noblin, Ann Fisher, Margaret Grose- close, Carol Clark.

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First row: Bobby Layne, Chaplain; Bill Roop, Secretary-Treasurer; R. C. Hall, Vice President;

Jerry Wilson, President. Second row : Dick Scott, Jim Bishop, Ted Viers. Third row: Hubert Bar- ton, Forrest McKay. Fourth row: Bucky Lawrence.

Hi-Y Assists In

The Radford Hi-Y was small in number this year but was prominent in many activities around school. The boys assisted with the Christmas Assembly, sent a delegate to the convention in Roanoke, capably led the noon blessing, and helped in preparing for the work- shop held at Radford in the fall. The Hi-Y and Tri-Hi-Y held joint meetings this year to discuss extending the program of morning devotions and promoting Christian attitudes in school life.

Three boys from the club, Jim Bishop, Jerry Wilson and Hobert Barton attended the Model General Assembly, held at Richmond in the spring. The group split into either the model ‘“House” or “Senate” and committees to pass bills and resolutions.

The Reverend Wade Kay spoke to the stu- dent body in an impressive Easter Assembly planned and presented by the Hi-Y boys.

Lunch Blessings

A SHORT PAUSE IS TAKEN DURING LUNCH while R. C. Hall gives the blessing. Emory Harless and Ted Viers reverently bow their heads.

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CHORUS SINGS SELECTIONS FROM “MY FAIR LADY” AT ROTARY MEETING

REHEARSING IS NO EASY JOB for Susan Beller, Ann Martin, Miles Sisson, Martha Mattox, Linda Forbes, Rick Tabor and others as they sing Broadway musical selections.

The Senior Mixed Chorus, under the capable direction of Miss Marie Reynolds, pre- sented many and varied pro- grams during the school year. Their performances included the Thanksgiving and Easter Assemblies, the Christmas Pageant, the Minstrel, and Graduation.

This group, composed of seventy-two members, found time to make several public appearances. Donned in their green and white robes, they presented programs for the Rotary, Kiwanis, and Lions Clubs, and the State SCA Convention. For the eighth straight year, the Chorus was honored with an invita- tion to perform for the Dis- trict Rotary Convention at Hot Springs.

First row: Nancy Ramsey, Julia Freeman, Billy Dawn Miller, James Ratcliffe, John Capito, Roger Flinchum, Jerry Morgan, Micky Renegar, Rommie LoMascolo, Bill Ford, Rick Tabor, Donna Roop, Martha Mattox, Sally Grayson, Babs Kregloe. Second row: Susan Beller, Martha Kirby, Linda Overbey, Dick DeVilbiss, Brouck Sleight, Randy Whitt, Bob Young, Danny Hollyfield, John Freeman*. Diane Lyles, Wilma Okes, Ann Martin, Dena Bishop, Patty Simpson, Sheila Baker, Evelyn Slone. Third row: Ann Wilson, Wilda Okes, Susan Cole, Mary Byrne, Marty Duncan, Diane Chris- tian, Tom Brewer, Mike Hendrix, Nixon Pendergrass, Barry Morcom, Shirley Tolley, Harriette An- derson, Pat Sturgeon, Pat Coleman, Susan Campbell, Barbara Rochford, Linda Forbes. Fourth row: Nancy Thomas, Karen Haas, Bonnie Coleman, Frances Roane, Karen Sturgeon, Linda Wed- dell, Danny Gardner, Jeff Bain, Guy Wohlford, Malcolm Rash, John Lawson, Eddie Green, Miles Sisson, Ann Akers, Dana Slusher, Ann Burleigh, Barbara Boyd, Patty Phillips. Not pictured: Ann Mitchell, Diane Ferrell, Roy Altizer, Kent Bird, Ernestine Bain.

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First row: Pam Cash, Mary Coughlin, Ann Stafford, Peggy Baker, Ann Coughlin, Ronnie

Pennington, Jigger Roberts, Jerry Price, John Whitehead, Susan Copenhaver, Judy Miller, Madonna Howard, Linda White, Sandra Pannell. Second row: Nora Steele, Eula Carroll,

Margie Marshall, Wilma Hamblin, Audrey Price, Barbara Quesenberry, Clark Cunningham, David Howlett, Ronnie Fisher, Linda Rader, Jennie Fast, Brenda Whitt, Barbara Chambers, Patty Fisher, Barbara Perkins. Third row: Carroll Lineberry, Brenda Poff, , Dotty Wagner, Cynthia Cox, Mary Jane Bradley, Barbara Ratcliffe,, Billy Barker, David Gilmore, Steve Earles, Gail Winston, Cathy Worley, Jane Cole. Lucy Sisson, Glenda Richards, Linda Covey. Fourth row: Jane Byrne, Mary Lou Ether, Connie Fisher, Rebecca Silverman, Norma Bond, Jane Slusher, Bill Simpson, Tom- my Roop, Danny Viers, Faye West, Nancy Jonas, Kathleen Unruh, Judy Nelson, Jeannie Roberts, Bonnie Viers. Not pictured: Patty Skeens, Joyce Smith, Rebecca Wright, Butch Bruce, Tom Chris- tian, Caroline Hinkley, Carol Altizer, Linda Ferrell, Dyer Pickett, .Irene Saul.

The Junior and Senior Choruses gave mated and lively songs and the selections a Spring Concert. RHS students and the from Broadway musicals, such as “My Fair public alike were delighted with the ani- Lady.”

ALL-STATE CHORUS REPRESENTATIVES, NEW MUSICAL SKILLS ARE PRACTICED

Miles Sisson, Jerry Morgan, John Freeman and by members of the Junior Mixed Chorus.

Nixon Pendergrass, accompanied by Miss Rey- nolds, work on the difficult tenor and bass parts of All-State music.

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CHRISTMAS AND SNOW BRIGHTEN

AMID PINE AND BRIGHTLY COLORED LIGHTS, couples dance and talk at the Christmas Dance, “Silver Bells.”

Snow clouds predicted a white Christmas for Radford. Cheery faces and Christmas spirit invaded classrooms and halls. Pine, tinsel, and color- ed lights formed a festive background for the Christ- mas Dance, “Silver Bells.” Fire engines, stuffed animals, games, and books were re- paired by the Key Club and placed in White Christmas boxes along with food and clothing to be distributed by the Welfare Department to families in the Radford area. The decorated boxes were placed en masse on the stage for the Christmas Assembly. At this assembly a farewell was given to our departing principal, Mr. A. C. Meadows, Jr.

The Christmas Pageant, the well-loved drama “Why The Chimes Rang,” was a joint production of the Drama and Music Departments.

PART OF THE CHRISTMAS PLAY, “Why the Chimes Rang,” is enacted by Uncle Birdie (Forrest McKay) who is telling the story of the Chimes to his nephews, Stein (Ronnie Pack) and Hogar (Carl Gibson).

A SMILING MR. MEADOWS IS ESCORT- ED to the stage and the “Seet of Honor” to re- ceive a farewell poem and a gift from the stu- dents of RHS.

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WINTER MONTHS AT RHS

HILARIOUS WAS THE WORD FOR THE VARSITY-FACULTY basketball farce. In one of the more legal moments, Referee Jim Bishop tosses a jump ball for Sam Saunders and Emory Harless. Faculty “toughmen” Hammack and Williams move in for the grab.

“THE PRINCE OF THE BANJO” clowns with three great “musicians” from the student body, Bucky Lawrence, Rowe St. Clair and Linda Forbes, to provide laughter for both students and “musicians.”

After the Christmas holidays, RHS students began to burn the midnight oil in preparation for mid-term examinations. They settled down to hard work, study and review. When the grueling three days were over, everyone celebrated at the Senior Hop where the Expressions Combo made their debut.

The second Southeast Assembly fea- tured the “Banjo King” who demonstrated the unusual ability of playing a banjo and manipulating a puppet banjo player at the same time. Three student volunteers played some never before heard banjo music on miniature instruments.

THAT LAST MINUTE “Exam Cram” is a necessity for Carl Alley, Brenda Allen, Ann Mitchell, and Betty Jennings — obviously en- grossed in quick studying and thinking.

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RADFORD BOBCAT CAGERS PROV

Bobby Baker Chuck Housel Malcolm Rash

Jimmy Bishop Mike Roach

Steve Boling Jakie Slusher

Barry Cohen Randy Mabry Omer Umberger

The fighting Bobcats found it tough going this winter as they suffered a losing season on the hardwood. Plagued by lack of height and injuries early in the season, the RHS cagers won 7 and dropped 13 games in regular season play.

In the first part of the season the Bob- cats enjoyed a four game winning streak, losing two. The ’Cats dropped a game to Drewey Mason but got back on the winning streak by defeating Dublin.

After a victory over Hillsville, it was a down-hill grade for the inexperienced squad. However, the team, composed largely of Seniors and Sophomores, provided some ex- citing moments for Bobcat boosters. The prospects for a winning team in the future are extremely good.

Both the eighth grade and JV basket- ball teams ended the season with approxi- mately fifty-fifty records. Boys on these two teams gained experience that will be in- valuable to future varsity squads.

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TO BE SPIRITED ALTHOUGH YOUNG

BOBBY BAKER GOES FOR TWO against the Blacksburg Indians.

IT’S TIME OUT FOR THE BOBCATS. Coach “Robbie” Roberson gives some hurried instructions to Chuck Housel, Omer Umberger, and Bob Baker.

J.V. BASKETBALL — First row: 'pmy—Wbtter-y'

Gary Atkinson. Gareld Pendergrass. /Jack VesU

Dougie Fitzpatrick, Frank Holland, BermyHSaund- ROMMIE LOMOSCOLO LEAPS HIGH

ers. Second row: Randy Whitt, Wayne Brooks, to catch a pass during the Radford-Galax JV

Danny Fisher, Doug Bishop, Jimmy Slusher, Nel- basketball fracas. His teammate, Gareld

son McConnell, Coach Hammack. Pendergrass, stands by.

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ENTHUSIASM, TALENT, VARIE

Loud, lively, and likeable; that was the Radford Class of ’65, just getting into the swing of high school activities as Freshmen. The spirited group started projects to build their “nest egg” for fu- ture plans and ideas by sponsoring sum- mer hops.

This class was one of the first groups to be placed on the fully accelerated math and science program. The Freshmen showed a growing interest in upperclass activities by attending the dances and be- coming active in several RHS clubs (es- pecially the GAA and Junior Tri-Hi-Y) and JV and Varsity team sports.

“NOW, THIS IS WHAT YOU have to do to join,” explains Harry Weeks to a prospective Dramatics Club member, Boomer Long.

“SO .... I SAID YES.” Connie Hylton per- forms a hilarious record pantomine during the floor show at the Sweetheart Ball.

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FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS — “Get dent; Pat Coleman, Secretary; Steve Phillips,

ready. . . Get set. . . Go!” Tony Mullins, Presi- Treasurer; Dougie Fitzpatrick, Vice President.

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INTERESTS MARK LIVELY FRESHMAN CLASS

Janet Munsey Akers Carol Altizer Roy Altizer Eddie Ambrose Tommy Bain Jimmy Barton Kenton Bird

Margaret Blackburn Pete Blackburn Carl Boesewetter Patsy Boyd Ray Boyd Johnny Bradley Tommy Brewer

Richard Brightwell Wayne Brooks Ann Burleigh Susan Campbell John Capito Jane Cole Pat Coleman

Linda Covey Edward Cox James Maynard Cox Jimmy Cox Clark Cunningham Darla Davis Thomas DeHart

Dickie DeVilbiss Tom Dodson Mary Lou Effler Susan Eldridge Kenton Elliott Jackie Epperly Ronald Farris

Jennie Fast Richard Faulkner Diane Ferrell Danny Fisher Eddie Fisher

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FROSH RECEIVE ADVANCED MATH.

Patty Fisher Ronnie Fisher Dougie Fitzpatrick Philip Flinchum Roger Flinchum Linda Forbes Johnny Foster

Vickie Foster Velma Fowler Danny Gardiner David Gilmore Sandra Guill Sandra Hall Tommy Hall

Linda Halsey Roger Harris Larry Hawkins Susan Haynes Mike Hendrix Mary Henley Alice Hollins

Roger Hollins Tommy Hopkins Douglas Howell David Howlett David Hubble Connie Hylton Diane Igo

Patsy James Betty Jennings Nancy Jonas Heath Jones Joyce Lane Barbara Lawrence Carolyn Lester

Carol Lineberry Charles Long, Jr. Tyrell Lyle Margie Marshall Dale Martin Laura Martin Denny Matney

Martha Mattox Darrell McDaniel David McGuire Billie Dawn Miller Ann Mitchell Barry Morcom Betty Morris

Tony Mullins Bonnie Myers Judith Nelson • Wayne Nester Janice Osborne Sandra Pannell Gareld Pendergrass

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SCIENCE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

Ronnie Pennington Steve Phillips Dyer Pickett Rebecca Robb Audrey Price Warren Price Jean Purdy

Shirley Purdy Barbara Quesenberry Robert Quesenberry Linda Rader Nancy Ramsey Patsy Rash Barbara Ratcliffe

Jackie Ratcliffe Jay Ratcliffe James Ratcliffe Jimmy Ratcliffe Glenda Richards Jigger Roberts Barbara Rochford

Donna Roop Bill Ryplansky James Saunders Sammy Saunders Doug Sawyers Buddy Scott Rebecca Silverman

Bill Simpson Patricia Simpson Sue Simpson Lucy Sisson Evelyn Slone Jane Slusher Jimmy Slusher

Terry Stout Buddy Talbert Butch Thomas Alice Thompson Carolyn Umbarger Kathleen Unruh Edith Vansant

Alan Vaughn Bonnie Viers Faye West Dwight Wheeler Carolyn Wheeling Larry White Johnny Whitehead

George Wilson Frank Winkle Gail Winston Guy Wohlford Sam Woolwine Frances Yearout Peggy Young

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SOPHS SPONSOR FALL HOPS

IN A PHONE BOOTH? It looks as if all of the Sophomore Class officers can’t get in. They are Dick Simpson, SCA Represen- tative: Betty Wheeler, Vice President; Jakie Slusher, SCA Representative; Karen Haas, President; Gary Atkinson, Treasurer; Chuck Housel, Secretary.

DOING LAST MINUTE DECORATING. SOPHO- MORES Dottie Robertson, Linda Salyer, Foster Rid- path and Freddie Roseberry prepare a White Christ- mas box.

KAREN HAAS, NANCY THOMAS, JOHN FREE- MAN AND CAROL BEATTY hang posters to adver- tise a post-football hop sponsored by the class.

The Sophomores were the so-called “in-between” class. Wading through geometry, wishing through English, struggling through Biology, the Class of ’64 was found in many areas of school life. The class sponsored several post-game football hops, worked active- ly in various clubs, and were proud that some of the outstanding athletes were members of the Sophomore Class.

A warm Saturday in April pro- vided the perfect weather for a class bake sale. Slowly but surely the huge array of cakes, pies and pastries began to disappear. A well-pleased group of sophomores made a neat profit and a good beginning for their series of treasury-building projects.

The class also made long range plans to raise funds needed to finance next year’s most important event, the Junior-Senior Prom.

Brenda Allen Gary Atkinson Phyllis Atkinson Glenna Bain Jeff Bain Linda Bain

Sonny Bain Carol Beatty Susan Beller Charles Bennett Jim Bensel Dena Bishop

Doug Bishop N. C. Bishop C. J. Blankenbeckler Steve Boling Jo Ann Bowes Connie Bryson

Betty Campbell Skip Campbell Katheryn Carden Susan Clay Keith Coates LeAntha Cole

Danny Conner Larry Cooley Bill Copenhaver Ava Costigan Anne Coughlin Qyntbia— Gex

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CHASING DOWN AMOEBA and Paramecium in Biology presented an in- teresting study for Sophomores Johnny Lucas and Gary Atkinson.

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RHS TENTH GRADERS CONTRIBUTE

Gene Farmer Lloyd Ferrell Bill Ford George Franklin John Freeman Billy Gibson

Ellis Gilbert Tommy Gilmore Sandra Graham Karen Haas Gary Hall John Hamblin

Wilma Hamblin Mike Hammond Ronnie Hammond Dale Harris Tommy Hartsock Danny Hollyfield

Harry Howard Chuck Housel Jerry Hurt Earbara Ann Hypes Roger Hypes Donald Jones

Patricia Jones Connie Layne Dottie Layne Jimmy Leedy Charlotte Leslie Rommie LoMoscolo

Terry Looney Bill Lorek Johnny Lucas Gary Pruitt Bob Lyon Dickie Lyons

Randy Mabry Ann Martin Martha H. Mannon Gloria McDaniel Freddie Medley Robert Meglemore

Danny Merricks Dan Merrill Roger Montgomery Charlotte Musselman Eddie Naff Carol Neal

SCHOOL LEADERS AND SPORTSMEN

Nancy Nester Betty Newby Patricia Pickett Foster Ridpath Michael Roach Jean Roberts

Dorothy Robertson Kent Robertson Jackie Roop Freddie Roseberry Betty Rutherfoord Linda Salyer

Bavid Saul Irene Saul Benny Saunders Johnny Showalter Rann.y Simpkins Dick Simpson

Mary Ann Simpson Jack Sledd Aaron Slone Jakie Slusher Richard Smith Mary Ann Sowers

Beverley Sparks Johnny Strader Pat Sturgeon Wanda Sutphin Rick Tabor Barbara Tallant

Nancy Thomas Phil Thomas Bobby Thompson Tommy Tilley Joyce Vermillion Shirley Vicars

Wayne Vicars Brenda Viers Dottie Wagner Larry Edward Walker Larry Eugene Walker Butch Webb

Betty Jean Wheeler Ronnie Wheeler Randy Whitt Arwood White Anne Wilson Bobby Young

Not pictured:

Ray Holbrook Danny Trail

graduation activities

Installation Climaxes SCA Campaigns

MISS PHILLIPS MEASURES SENIORS FOR CAPS AND GOWNS. Here she “sizes up” Jakie Hartsoek and Diane Christian.

Chalk, paper, and paint spelled yearly headaches for the frantic Juniors as they completed the decorations and plans for the Junior-Senior Prom. For both classes this was one of the highlights of the spring activities.

At the 1961 Prom presented by the Class of ’62, Juniors, Seniors, and their dates danced to the music of Jan Campbell and his orchestra. An oriental setting using a golden budda, a blue pagoda, and a Chinese junket carried out the “Shangri-La” theme.

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SITTING AND CRAWLING were small tasks for Juniors Sally Grayson, Ben Merrill and Nancy Saunders working on scenery for the 1961 Prom, SHANGRI-LA.

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RADIANT, BEGOWNED GIRLS and handsomely dressed escorts gather ’round for Prom floor show. Junior class President, Harriette Anderson gives the welcome to the Seniors and guests.

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SOFT, SLOW MUSIC combined with the rustle of beautiful prom gowns to blend a perfect picture of couples enjoying both the music and the dancing in SHANGRI-LA.

AN IMPRESSIVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE was the background for the installation of the new SCA officers and the class presidents. John Anfin administered the oath of office to Jay Doto, the 1961-1962 President of the SCA.

PRACTICING FOR THE DISTRICT one-act play, “An Overpraised Season,” the director-actor (Carl Gibson) ex- plains to the audience that the play concerns teenagers — the confused younger generation. Betty (Andrea George) and Bob (Jerry Wilson) portray the roles of two befuddled high school youths.

Armed with tape, posters, banners, candy, pins, and cards, candidates campaign- ing for SCA offices hunted desperately for a vacant or unused place to hang their posters. Catchy slogans, comic characters, and gim- mick give-aways were vote getters in the annual race for the school’s top offices. The newly elected SCA officers were installed in an impres- sive candlelight ceremony.

“An Overpraised Season,” a play of ideas, was presented by the RHS Drama Class at the District One-Act Play Festival in Pulaski. The play received a Distinguished rat- ing at the District and State Play Festivals.

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BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ STATE DELEGATES — Front row: Nancy Saunders,

Linda Overbey. Harriette Anderson, Sally Grayson, Margaret Duncan, Susan Cole. Second row: Bill Roop. Omer Umberger, Jim Lyon, Jay Doto, Danny Chiles, Dick Scott.

Speeches, Elections, Governor’s Ball End Exciting

Summer Week

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Campaigning for state offices, giving speeches, making new friends, listening to lec- tures, marching and singing exuberantly — all of these activities were new experiences for each of the twelve Seniors who attended Amer- ican Legion Boys’ State and Virginia Girls’

State at VPI and Radford College, respective- ly. An address by the Honorable Governor J. Lindsey Almond at VPI, the Governor’s Ball for the combined groups, and Graduation exer- cises climaxed a memorable and informative week for the delegates.

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SIPA DELEGATES from ACORN and OAK LEAF staffs gather on the steps for a picture before leaving for Lexington. .They are Rick Tabor, Anne Coughlin, Johnny Lucas, /Jac^ Vestjand Brouck Sleight. '

Delegates Attend Spring Conventions

This spring Radford sent delegates to various State and District Conventions. The State SCA Convention held at Rad- ford College was attended by two Juniors and a Senior. Classes and lectures helped them to develop new ideas for improving our student govern- ment.

At the SIPA Convention on the Washington and Lee Uni- versity campus, OAK LEAF and ACORN members gained new ideas and made tentative plans for next year’s publica- tions. The group joined some 1,000 other SIPA delegates from all over the South in recreation and classes. At the Awards Luncheon publications entered in competition received recogni- tion.

A Tri-Hi-Y and Hi-Y group represented Radford at the Model General Assembly at Richmond in April.

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SEVERAL MEMBERS of the Tri-Hi-Y and Hi-Y, Hubert Bartin, Jerry Wilson, Mary Byrne, Patty Phillips, and Jimmy Bishop were chosen to represent Radford at the Model General Assembly in Richmond.

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NEWLY ELECTER SCA DELEGATES Barry Cohen, Marty Duncan, and Diane Stancill discuss plans for the Spring Convention to be held in Radford.

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Bad Weather Hampers ’61 Track Team

Late snow, storms and rain placed a damper on daily track practice sessions. Soggy ground and mud made it rough going for the boys at the local track meets. Vari- ous team members placed in the low and high hurdles, the shot-put and pole vaulting. The group had entries in the high jump, broad jump, the dashes, the 880 and mile relays. In May the team traveled to Blacks- burg to participate in the District Track Meet.

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BARRY COHEN PUSHES FORWARD on the last lap of the 880.

1961 TRACK TEAM — Front row: Butch Whitt, J. S. Mitchell, Cabby Whitt, Bill Hannah, Dale Fisher, Butch Webb. Second row: Randy Whitt, Steve Boling, Ricky Sims, Bobby Young, Carl Gibson, Emory Harless, Barry Cohen, Macky McClelland. Third row: Ronnie Ridpath, Nixon Pendergrass, Jack McCraw, Jack Newcomb. Fourth row: Bill Howe, Lyle Loving, Chuck God- bey, Chuck Housel, Jim Bensel.

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THE HIGH HURDLES ARE TAKEN in stride by Macky McClelland at the District Track Meet in Blacksburg.

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The Friendly Store

New Tennis Team Hold Daily Practices

In the spring of 1961 tennis was in- troduced as Radford’s newest sport. The first team, composed of Junior-Freshmen, began daily practice and learning sessions under the direction of Coach Earl Skeens. The boys did not win any matches, but the young team gained valuable experi- ence for the ’62 season. The addition of new first year men was another step to- ward building a future championship team for Radford High.

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CLARK CUNNINGHAM AND JOHNNY WHITEHEAD exhibit tennis skills in a doubles game.

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SERVING WITH EASE IS NO PROBLEM for Eddie Ambrose as he prepares to drive one over the net.

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PRACTICE IS A “MUST” IN CREATING a tennis team. Terry Stout and Bill Ryplansky demonstrate this theory at a daily practice ses- sion.

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RADFORD HIGH’S NEW TENNIS TEAM — First row: Johnny Whitehead, George Wil- son, Tom Dodson, Terry Stout, Bill Ryplansky. Second row: Eddie Ambrose, Coach Earl

Skeens, Clark Cunningham.

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Math, Science Expands In "62

To meet the growing demands for expansion in the fields of Mathematics and Science, RHS stepped up these courses. New equipment was received for all classes, including a projection machine for the Mathematics Department, plastic models and new laboratory facilities for the Chemistry and Physics classes. The Biology Department received addi- tional microscopes and a model of the human body.

The most important step in this expansion pro- gram was the beginning of the construction of a new science building which will provide more labo- ratory and classroom space.

Solving equations, dissecting worms, making bug and flower collections, experimenting with “post toasties” and “chewing gum,” made for a most interesting year in the Mathematics and Science Departments at Radford.

ENDLESS ADDITION. SUBTRACTION, and mul- tiplication propose perplexing problems to Bob Gam- mache, Frank Holland, and Jean Clark as they at- tempt to fill out income tax form in Algebra I.

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PHYSICS STUDENTS DENNY SLEDD and Bobby Baker spend a few minutes in- specting the oscilloscope.

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THE QUESTION IS: Will Jerry Morgan and Betty Gunter blow up the school with this chemistry experiment?

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After a “National Convention” and the election of a “President,” Government groups held a “Cabinet Meeting.” The health problems of chewing too much gum and the consumption of too many soft drinks were discussed at length, but no solu- tion was found. Other activities including debates, panel discussions, extensive re- search, and reports made an interesting year in Government for twelfth graders. On Student Government Day, Seniors took the reins of Radford City Government. They participated in a mock trial, conducted a council meeting, and assisted the fire de- partment in preventing the high school from burning to the ground.

At the opposite end of the long hall, the Juniors studied our nation’s history, made special reports and timelines, became famb liar with the problems of foreign countries, and discussed the present world situation.

World History, Geography, and Civics students studied different aspects of inter- national and national scope.

Social Studies Classes Hold Mock Activities

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PITFALLS OF CAPITAL PUNISHMENT and debating are discovered by Woodrow Minnick and A. C. Earles in Government. Teammates Emory Har- less and Gary Harris and moderator, Sandra Oliver, lend assistance.

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JUNIORS GARY PARRISH and Ted Moore copy part of an American History outline.

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CARL BOESEWETTER POINTS OUT Palestine to Audrey Price in World Geography.

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Business Classes Stress Adaptable Skills

Imaginary trips to the Moon via rocket ship, others to New York and Hawaii were some of the interesting journeys planned by students studying travel in General Business. Methods of transportation, accommodations, sightseeing tours, and comparative costs were involved in the trip. The student who visited the Moon found that it was made of Pimento instead of Swiss cheese.

Personal Typing classes empha- sized personal-use methods through communications, manuscript work and adaptive skill, while Typing I and II concentrated on more vocational as- pects of the class.

At the senior level business stu- dents received simulated office exper- iences through instruction and practice on various office machines, production of mailable transcripts, and recording of typical business transactions.

In the spring an informative tour of surrounding industries and business concerns was taken by some of the stu- dents from the Business Department. The group got a first-hand look at in- dustry operations and office proced- ures.

STRIVING FOR SPEED AND ACCURACY in Typing II, Betsy Wilson and Wanda Taylor practice — and practice — and practice — .

IMAGINERY COMPANY RECORDS present LARRY AKERS DISCOVERS the new and

problems for students Carolyn Young and Linda intricate machines used in Office Practice. Gilbert.

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ARTISTS MUST PRACTICE! This group of art students learn the truth of this statement as they make charcoal sketches in Art II.

MAKING MARIONETTES is messy but fun, agree sixth period art students Jay Doto, Foster Ridpath, Buddy McGuire and others.

Arts, Music Offer Creative Outlets

The largest classes at RHS were those in the Fine Arts. Art students explored everything from perspective to portrait paint- ing; marionettes to ceramics. The young “Rembrants” studied the fundamentals of color and design and produced imaginary creatures in clay. Some of the efforts of the Art classes were displayed on the cafeteria bulletin board for everyone to enjoy.

The Radford Reb Band gave students an opportunity to become skilled in the art of piaying a musical instrument. Students ex- pressed themselves through the medium of words set to music in the Mixed Choruses. In both groups, the participants received in- struction in the techniques of music and its presentation. As a culminating activity the Music Department presented a Spring Con- cert.

PERFORMING ON PARENTS’ NIGHT, SPRING CONCERTS are presented after hours of

a group from the Senior Chorus demon- daily rehearsing in Advanced Band Class, strate the different moods which may be created by music.

NDEA Aids Language Department

Wrapped in headphones and recording equip- ment, language students listened and attempted to speak from French or Spanish pronunciation drills. Spanish students recorded Christmas Carols, and the French classes took part of their examination from the apparatus.

After completing a study of MACBETH and Elizabethtan Literature, Senior English stu- dents planned and presented visual projects. American Literature concerned Junior English groups, and Sopromores got their first taste of Shakespeare from JULIUS CAESAR. Freshmen and Junior Freshmen studied the fundamentals of English grammar and spelling.

Field trips to McGuffey Kindergarden were taken by the Psychology Class for the purposes of observation and learning. The youngsters pro- vided some amusing incidents and brought back a few memories. The witty class of Seniors also studied basic personality traits, abnormal psy- chology, and social institutions. In their study of governments, a wild, yo-yo swinging, inspired group of “beatniks” portrayed their ideas of Laissez-Faire government.

PSYCHOLOGY STUDENTS Frank James, Harry Weeks, Denny Sledd, and others par- ticipate in a panel discussion on intelligence and personality.

UTILIZING A NEW TAPE RECORDER, French II students Danny Chiles, Julia Freeman, Sheila Baker, Judy Mattox, Martha Kirby and Harriette An- derson practice French pronunciation.

ENGLISH PROJECTS illustrating literature from the Anglo-Saxon to the Elizabethan per- iod are presented by Mary Byrne, Susan Cole, and Pat DeHart in first period Senior English.

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THIS IS NOT A MONSTER from space but COOKING IS AN ART to be practiced.

Jigger Roberts attired in mask and goggles operat- Betty Newby and Diane Igo concoct a new dish

ing electrical equipment in Industrial Arts Class. in Home Economics.

Students Find Self-Expression Through Practical Arts

“Uh . . . how do you git rid of termites,” Hank (Jerry Wilson) pulls another boner instead of helping a shy Slim (Ted Viers) to ask Miss Cornelia (Andrea George) to the Saturday night doings. The scene is from the play, “Headin’ For the Hills,” presented by the Speech and Drama students.

In the giant “playhouse” atmosphere of the Home Economics Building, Radford girls practiced the art of cooking. They prepared everything from poached eggs to a full course meal. Amid the clatter of sewing machines, the girls made original creations for their wardrobes. Units of study on per- sonality, good grooming, and home manage- ment were included during the year.

Across the way in the modern Indus- trial Arts Building, boys made tables, gun racks, and wooden bowls. In drafting, they drew the plans for these projects. The study of blueprints, leather craft, sheet metal work, and electricity was included in this course.

“Enunciate ! Enunciate !,” directed Mrs. McKay as the Speech and Drama students worked to develop public speaking and dra- matic skills. This class provided students an opportunity to learn the history of drama, the methods of effective speech, and the application of theatrical skills. The class presented a riotous one-act play called “Headin’ for the Hills” for the student body.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION EMPHASIZES PHYSICAL GROWTH

ANYTHING GOES IN A BOYS’ intramural foot- ball gams. Jakie Slusher runs the ball; Buddy Scott, Mike Hendrix and Danny Gardner rush in for the “touch tackle.”

In accordance with the President’s physical fitness program, Radford Physical Education Classes engaged in a program of exercises and competitive sports.

Girls’ classes learned folk dances, at- tempted great feats on the trampoline, par- ticipated in rhythm and coordination drills, and exercised to music. They enjoyed sea- sonal sports from “bruising” field hockey to horseshoes. Basketball skills and new rules became effective in class and intramural games.

Impromptu football and basketball games, tumbling and fencing duels became familiar scenes after October when the boys moved into the Armory for classes.

The Health phase of the Physical Edu- cation Program emphasized driver training and hygiene. Ninth and tenth grade stu- dents used their classmates as human guinea pigs to practice bandage application and artificial respiration.

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SERVICE PERSONNEL WORK BEHIND SCENES

Have you ever wondered who swept up the chewing gum wrapper left in a corner or polish- ed your desk top in first period class? At Rad- ford High there is little mystery as to the “secret agents” who work “behind the scenes.”

The untiring efforts of Mrs. Pannell and Mr. Turner keep RHS halls free of tracks and mud, classrooms neat, and pick up after 640 notoriously messy teenagers each afternoon.

Another group of indispensible workers are the four ladies who begin work early in the morning in order to prepare the strength- giving lunches served in the cafeteria.

Mr. John and Sherman are “do-it-yourself” men and become “jacks-of-all-trades” when called on by RHS faculty and students to fire the furnace, make repairs, build a prop, and to answer many other requests.

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CONSTANTLY BUSYING HERSELF with the many “housekeeping” tasks of the school, Mrs. Pannell cleans the basement floor after school.

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TAKING TIME OUT from cooking, Mrs. Mannon, Mrs. Gordon, Mrs. Landrum, and Miss Rader pose for an impromptu picture.

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MR. RAYMOND TURNER, JR. gives the final once over to Room 3 before school ends.

A RARITY AT RADFORD HIGH is for Mr. John and Sherman to stop work for a picture, but this is just what they did before putting a sealer on a window.

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JUNIORS EARN “NEST-EGG” THROUGH

MR. AND MRS. PIERCE SUPPORT the Junior Class by buying a Bobcat cushion from Charlotte Smith at a football game.

SELECTING A CLASS RING trom all of Mr. Winegar’s samples seems to be quite a task for Bill Hannah, Bucky Sayers and Charlotte Sams.

Amid the heat of summer, members of the Junior Class could be found at Kroger’s parking lot washing cars or on Main Street selling cakes and cookies to make money to finance the Junior-Senior Prom. To supplement these projects the class sold pro- grams and Bobcat cushions at football games and sponsored hops after several basketball and football games.

RELAXED AND CALM, THE JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS pose for a picture. They are Wanda Taylor, Secretary; Janet Ferrell, Vice President; Hubert Barton, Treasurer; Jean Smith, SC A Representative; Diane Stancill, President; and Carl Gib- son, SCA Representative.

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SELLING PROGRAMS, BAKE

In the fall excited Juniors were meas- ured for class rings. February the first was the long-awaited day when the rings, symbol of four years of hard work, finally arrived.

The Prom began to be a reality as the Juniors presented ideas and prepared to make definite plans for the big night, May 4, 1962. All was kept a secret. The Class of ’62 was royally entertained by the Class of ’63 amid flowers and soft music in a beau- tiful Southern Plantation setting.

IT’S CERTAINLY NO SECRET that the Juniors have received their class rings. A new owner, Jean Smith, proudly displays her ring to Diane Stancill and Carl Gibson.

SALE

Sharon Aker Ann Akers Claude Akers Gerald Akers

Peggy Arney Hubert Barton Mary Jane Bradley Betty Brewer

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JUNIORS BECOME PROUD OWNERS

Billy Broyles Larry Brightwell Howie Claflin Carol Clark

Margaret Clark Barry Cohen Mary Copenhaver Ronald Cromer

Peggy Davis Gwenda Dobbins Melinda Dobbins Roger Dobbins

Janet Ferrell Ann Fisher Dale Fisher Wanda Franklin

Carl Reed Gibson Roger Graham Eddie Greene Margaret Groseclose

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OF CLASS RINGS IN FEBRUARY

Bill Hannah Norma Hornbarger Dorothy Johnson Judy Kinser

Patsy Kirtner Judy Landrum Tommy Lawrence Rosalie Lawton

Bobby Layne Diane Lyles Ben Merrill Woodie Minnick

J. S. Mitchell Teddy Moore Jerry Morgan Stanley Murdock

Irving Musselman Jack Newcomb Peggy Noblin Wilda Okes

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JUNIORS PRES1

William Okes Wilma Okes Jeff Osborne Gary Parrish

Nixon Pendergrass Wakely Phillips Malcolm Rash Mickey Renegar

Charlotte Sames Jimmy Sandidge Bucky Sayers Russia Scott

Bill Shumate Janet Shumate Eleanor Simpkins Ricky Sims

Miles Sisson Brouck Sleight Dana Slusher Bobby Smith

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“PLANTATION PASTIME”

Charlotte Smith Jean Smith Linda Smith Sherry Smith

Connie Sowers Dianne Stancill Paula Stout Laura Sutphin

Roger Sutphin Bill Taylor Wanda Taylor Pat Thompson

Kenneth Vaughn Jack Vest Janis Wagner David Weaver

Linda Weddell Cheryl Woolwine Carolyn Young

Not pictured: Tom Dowell Tommy Howell

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“DYNAMO” CLASS OF 1962

DEPARTING LEADERS OF THE SENIOR CLASS take a long, last look over the front steps. They are: Ted Viers, SCA Representative; Jimmy Bishop, Treasurer; Nancy Saunders, Secretary; Jim Lyon, President; Harriette Anderson, Vice President; Bucky Lawrence, SCA Representative.

THE STUDENT BODY rises while the “distinguished” Seniors march into their spec- ial places in assembly.

GOVERNMENT CLASSES are such fun — when watching television. Seniors watched the Astronaut’s orbit around the earth through- out the day.

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SPONSORS SUMMER “SOCK HOPS”

LARRY DEAN AKERS

Transfer from Arundel H.S., Gambrus, Mary- land

ROBERT LEE BAKER

J.V. Basketball 9, 10 Varsity Basketball 11, 12 Varsity Club 11, 12

JAMES TERRELL BISHOP

S.C.A. 8, 10, 11, 12 Junior, Senior Class Treasurer

Student Patrol President 12

Hi-Y 12

Varsity Basketball 12

ELLA RUTH BLACKBURN

G.A.A. 9, 10, 11 Science Club 11 I.C.T. President 12 Junior Class Vice Presi- dent

HARRIETTE REBECCA ANDERSON

OAK LEAF Editor 12 Homecoming Queen, 1961- 62

Junior Class President Attorney General, Girls’ State

S.C.A. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 D.A.R. Award Winner 12

SHELIA JEAN BAKER

Tri-Hi-Y 11, 12 OAK LEAF Staff 11, 12 Language Club 8, 9, 10, 11 G.A.A. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

ERNESTINE JEANETTE BAIN

G.A.A. 8, 9, 10, 11 Dramatics Club 9, 10, 11, 12

Dramatics Club Secretary 12

Dramatics Club Parlia- mentarian 11

CADELL ROBERT BLACKBURN

J.V. Football 9

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RECALLS MEMORIES OF ’61 JLNIOE

BARBARA GAY BOYD

G.A.A. 8. 9, 10, 11, 12 Tri-Hi-Y 12 ACORN Staff 12 Jr. Red Cross 11, 12

ANDREW BYRD CAMPBELL, JR.

Varsity Club 10, 11, 12 Key Club 12

All-State Band 10, 11, 12 Drum-Major 12 Track 10 Sophomore Class Treasurer

SANDRA AKERS CARR

Debate Club 8, 9 Tri-Hi-Y Secretary 8 Tri-Hi-Y Reporter 9, 10

DORIS DIANE CHRISTIAN

G.A.A. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Language Club 9, 10 Jr. Red Cross 9, 10 S.C.A 8

OAK 'LEAF Staff 10, 11, 12

MARY LANG BYRNE

G.A.A. 8. 9, 10, 11, 12 Debate Club 10 Tri-Hi-Y 11, 12 ACORN Staff 9, 10, 11, 12 Betty Crocker Award Winner 12

GAYLE THOMAS CARR

DANIEL DUNCAN CHILES, JR.

Freshman Class President Sophomore Class Presi- dent

Key Club President 12 Varsity Club 11, 12 ACORN Staff 11, 12 Boys’ State

SANDRA COATES

G.A.A. 8, 9, 10, 11. 12 Head Majorette 12 Homecoming Court 11 Jr. Red Cross 12

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SENIOR PROM, “SHANGRI-LA

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SUSAN CLEMENT COLE

G.A.A. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 ACORN Staff 10, 11 Homecoming Court 10 Girls’ State SIPA 10, 11

STEVEN LEE COLEMAN

J.V. Football 10 Key Club 12 Student Patrol 12

BARBARA DALE CRAWFORD

G.A.A. 8, 9

HAROLD JOSEPH DOTO

S.C.A. President 12 Varsity Football 10, 11, 12 Homecoming King 12 Outstanding Sportsman- ship Award 12 Varsity Club 10, 11, 12 Boys’ State

BONNIE MARIE COLEMAN

Homecoming Court 8 G.A.A. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Language Club 9, 10 ACORN Staff 11, 12 Cheerleader 12

REBECCA FAY CONNER

G.A.A. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Language Club 9, 10 Tri-Hi-Y 11, 12 Jr. Red Cross Secretary- Treasurer 11 OAK LEAF Staff 11, 12

PATRICIA SUE DeHART

Thespians 11, 12 Dramatics Club 11, 12 Dramatics Club Vice President 12 District Forensics 11 NEDT High Scorer, 9, 10, 11

ACORN Staff 11

MARGARET ANN DUNCAN

G.A.A. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 S.C.A. 12 Girls’ State ACORN Staff 11, 12

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ADOPTS GOLDEN PROM BUDDA, 1

ALVIN CECIL EARLES

Dramatics Club 11 Track 10

JACQUELYN MARIE FISHER

G.A.A. 8 I.C.T. 12

JULIA DUDLEY FREEMAN

G.A.A. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Tri-Hi-Y 11 Interclub Council 9 Cheerleader 12

ANDREA FRANKLYN GEORGE

G.A.A. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Language Club 9, 10 Dramatics Club 12 Thespians 12 Tri-Hi-Y 11, 12

EVELYN GERALDINE EASTER

G.A.A. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

CHARLENE BRUCE FRANKLIN

G.A.A. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Head of Sport 11 ACORN Typist 11

PATRICIA DIANE FULBRIGHT

G.A.A. 8, 9, 10

LINDA SUE GILBERT

G.A.A. 8, 9, 10 Language Club 9, 10 Dramatics Club 12 Thespians 12 Tri-Hi-Y 11, 12

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RAYMOND” AS CLASS MASCOT

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CHARLES EMMETT GODBEY

BETTY JEAN GUNTER

Language Club 9, 10 G.A.A. 8, 9, 10 Homecoming Court 11, 12 Tri-Hi-Y 12 Jr. Red Cross 11, 12

ROLAND CHASTEER HALL, JR.

Key Club 9, 10 Hi-Y 11

Hi-Y Vice President 12 OAK LEAF Staff 11, 12 Student Patrol 11, 12 S.C.A. 10

GARY MONROE HARRIS

SALLY ANN GRAYSON

ACORN Staff 10, 11, 12 S.C.A. Reporter 12 Cheerleader 11, 12 Co-Head Cheerleader 12 Girls’ State

Homecoming Court 8, 12 SIPA 10

HOBART WAFORD GUNTER

EMORY DAVID HARLESS

Student Patrol 12 Track 9, 10, 11, 12 Varsity Club 11, 12 J.V. Football 9

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ENJOYS EARLY FIVE-MINUTE I

JACOB ALFRED HARTSOCK

J.V. Football 9 Varsity Football 10, 11, 12 Varsity Club 10, 11, 12 J.V. Basketball 10 Track 10

BARBARA SHARON HOWARD

G.A.A. 8, 9, 10

FRANK WILSON JAMES All-State Band 12

MARTHA RUTH KIRBY

Cheerleader 12 Tri-Hi-Y 11, 12 G.A.A. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Jr. Red Cross President 11 James Bland Award Winner 12

ANN ELIZABETH HEINLINE

ACORN Editor 12 Language Club 9, 10 S.C.A. Reporter 11 Tri-Hi-Y Reporter 11

ELEANOR ROSE HYPES F.H.A. 8

Debate Club 10, 11, 12 Debate Club President 12 Debate Team 10, 11, 12 “I Speak for Democracy” Winner 12 Jr. Red Cross 8

DAVID HENRY JONES

D.O. Club 11 J.V. Football 10

BARBARA HAMILTON KREGLOE

G.A.A. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Language Club 9, 10

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BREAK BEFORE LUNCH RUSH

AGNES IRENE LAWRENCE

G.A.A. 8, 9, 10

CONNIE GRAHAM LAWSON

G.A.A. 8, 9, 10 Language Club 9, 10

NANCY EARLE MERRICKS

G.A.A. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Jr. Red Cross 9, 10, 11, 12 Jr. Red Cross President 12 Tri-Hi-Y 12 Homecoming Court 10 Interclub Council 12

JAMES WILLIAM LYON

Senior Class President New River District S.C.A.

Chairman 12 Key Club 12 Thespians 11, 12 District and State One- Act Play Cast 11 Boys’ State

MACK GARLAND LAWRENCE

Varsity Club President 12 Baseball 9, 10 J.V. Basketball 9, 10 S.C.A. Representative 12 Varsity Club 10, 11, 12 Hi-Y 11, 12

JOHN C. LAWSON

J.V. Football 10 J.V. Baseball 10

BOBBY CARROLL LESTER

Camera Club 8, 9 Jr. Red Cross 10 Student Patrol 12

JACKIE EARL McCRAW

Varsity Football 11, 12 Track 11, 12 Varsity Club 12

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FIRES SCHOOL SPIRIT WITH

DONNA MARIE McDaniel

I.C.T. 12

BONNIE SUE McGUIRE G.A.A. 8, 9, 10

CLAUDE LEE McGUIRE

JUDITH HYNES MATTOX

Science Summer Scholar- ship 11

OAK LEAF Staff 11, 12 Science Club 10, 11, 12 G.A.A. 8, 9, 10 Dramatics Club 12

DIANNA GAIL NELSON

G.A.A. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Head of Sport 11, 12 F.H.A. Secretary 10 F.H.A. Vice President 11 F.H.A. President 12 Interclub Council 12

CHARLES FORREST McKAY

Dramatics Club 10, 11, 12 Dramatics Club President 12

Thespians President 12 Thespians 11, 12 Hi-Y 12

Debate Club 12

SHIRLEY FAYE MURDOCK

G.A.A. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 I.C.T. 12

SANDRA LEE OLIVER

G.A.A. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Language Club 9, 10 Tri-Hi-Y 11, 12 Dramatics Club 12

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NOISY MARCH THROUGH HALLS

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LINDA CAROL OVERBEY

G.A.A. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 G.A.A. President 12 Girls’ State Tri-Hi-Y 11, 12 Dramatics Club 12

MACK LEE POFF

BETTY SADLER QUESENBERRY

G.A.A. 8, 9, 10, 11 I.C.T. 12

HALLIE FRANCES ROANE

S.C.A. Chaplain 12 G.A.A. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Language Club 9, 10, 11 Tri-Hi-Y Secretary 11 ACORN Staff 11, 12

PATRICIA PARLIN PHILLIPS

Language Club 9, 10 Tri-Hi-Y 11, 12 Tri-Hi-Y President 12 G.A.A. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 ANNUAL Staff 11, 12

MERLENE BROOKS POFF

F. H.A. President 11

G. A.A. Reporter 11 G.A.A. 8, 9, 10, 11 Homecoming Court 9 S.C.A. 11

Junior Class Secretary

CONNIE SUE RATCLIFFE

G.A.A. 8, 9, 10, 11 Head of Sport 11 I.C.T. 12

WILLIAM ARTHUR ROOP

Boys’ State Golf, 9, 11 Hi-Y 11, 12 Key Club 11, 12 Track 11, 12 Varsity Club 11, 12

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HOLD SENIOR DANCE, “THE PEPPERMINT

NANCY MACKLIN SAUNDERS

Girls’ State S.C.A. 8, 9, 11, 12 Senior Class Secretary Junior Class Vice President

OAK LEAF Staff 10, 11, 12 Tri-Hi-Y 11, 12

RICHARD JOHN SCOTT

Hi-Y 12 Key Club 12 Dramatics Club 12 Jr. Red Cross 9, 10 J.V. Football 10, 11 Boys’ State

BARBARA ELAINE SLOANE

G.A.A. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 ACORN Staff 10, 11, 12 S.I.P.A. 10

ACORN Business Mana- ger 12

Sweetheart Queen, 1962

ROWE A. St. CLAIR

Varsity Club 9, 10, 11, 12 Varsity Baseball 9 J.V. Football 9, 10 Student Patrol 9, 10, 11 Gymnastics Team 9, 10

JOHN CURTIS SAWYER

All-State Band 11, 12 Dance Band 12

OTTO DEMPSEY SLEDD

Key Club 12 Science Club 10, 11, 12 ACORN Staff 11, 12

CARL WALTER SNEAD

J.V. Basketball 10 Varsity Club 11, 12 Student Patrol 11, 12 Dramatics Club 11, 12 Track 10, 11, 12

KAREN LAVAL STURGEON

Cheerleader 11, 12 Co-Head Cheerleader 12 Language Club 9, 10 G.A.A. 11, 12 Interclub Council 11, 12

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LOUNGE ” LEAVE GIFT FOR SCHOOL . . .

STANLEY WAYNE STURGILL

Science Club 12 Science Club Vice Presi- dent 12

All-State Band 12 Dance Band 10, 11, 12

SHIRLEY JUNE TOLLEY

G.A.A. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Tri-Hi-Y 12 ACORN Staff 12 Jr. Red Cross 12 Language Club 9, 10

WORLEY OMER UMBERGER

Boys’ State

Varsity Football 10, 11, 12 Varsity Basketball 10, 11, 12

Varsity Club 10, 11, 12 All-District Tackle 12 J.V. Football, Basketball 9, 10

TONY STEVEN WALKER

Industrial Arts Conven- tion 11

Dramatics Club 12 Student Patrol 12

LARMIE JEANETTE SUTPHIN

G.A.A. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Head of Sports 11 Tri-Hi-Y 11

JUDITH MARIE TRAIL G.A.A. 8

TED JAMES VIERS

Student Patrol 12 S.C.A. 12 Dramatics Club 12 Hi-Y 12

HARRY JACKSON WEEKS

Varsity Club 12 Dramatics Club 12 OAK LEAF Staff 11, 12 J.V. Football 9, 10 Varsity Football 12 Drum Major 11

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ANTICIPATES STUDENT GOVERNMENT I

VIRGINIA BELLE WEST

Junior Tri-Hi- Y 8, 9 I.C.T. Vice President 12 S.C.A. 10

CALVIN CURTIS WHITT

Dramatics Club 11, 12 Track 11, 12 Jr. Red Cross 9 F.T.A. 10

REBECCA ANNE WHITE

G.A.A. 10, 11 Tri-Hi-Y 12 F.H.A. 12

ELIZABETH SCOTT WILSON

F. H.A. 12 Tri-Hi-Y 12

G. A.A. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

JERRY FITZGERALD WILSON

Hi-Y President 12 Dramatics Club 12 Jr. Red Cross 11 Forensics 12

S.C.A. Representative 10 Baseball 8, 9, 10

HEARTY AND HEALTHY describes the Senior boys at lunch. No less than five cartons of milk are allow- ed to each one. Jay Doto and Jimmy Bishop satisfy big appetites after Bill Roop, Jim Lyon, and Steve Coleman have finished.

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DAY, GRADUATION EXERCISES . . .

An exciting and eventful Junior year was spent in anticipation and planning for the Prom, Shangri-La, and receiving the cherished class rings. The Class did not terminate their activities at the end of the year but began to make plans during the summer months to fill their last year “on the hill.”

The class of proud Seniors assumed the honored place at the front of the auditorium in the first assembly of the new school year. Principal A. C. Meadows challenged the group to make the best of the year ahead and to take advantage of their opportunities.

The Seniors quickly recognized the prestige and fun they would enjoy in their new status. They soon found they had per- sonal “shadows” in the form of admiring underclassmen. The “big wheels” were hap- py to quiet their hunger pains five minutes early each day. Long before the underclass- men arrived in the cafeteria, enthusiastic twelfth graders got extra food, practiced dances and limo-game, and seized the choice tables. It was a new experience to have the entire student body stand while we walked into the auditorium for assembly.

The “dynamo” class was known for its spirit and enthusiasm which it vividly demon- strated during football season. Friday after- noon sixth period classes were rudely inter- rupted by a loud, noisy procession of cheer- ing and singing Seniors, complete with brass band and drummer. The class was never to be outdone in auditorium pep rallies either, for the loudest “Yeah, Man !” was heard from the Seniors. The upperclassmen were the first to boast Bobcat beanies.

Seniors also settled down to the serious job of classwork in Government, Psychology, Solid Geometry, Physics and English IV. Many time-consuming research papers, book reports, and projects were required. Through the medium of television, the class heard President Kennedy’s State of the Union Mes- sage and saw the launching of Astronaut Glenn on his orbital flight.

College Day gave an opportunity for Seniors to discuss college courses and re- quirements and to begin preparations for future plans.

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As school activities began to swing into winter, individuals of the class participated in everything from ice skating to doing the “twist.” Several members had roles in the Thanksgiving Assembly and the Christmas Pageant. Senior homerooms worked to pre- pare their White Christmas boxes for the Christmas Assembly and led the student body in a farewell to Mr. Meadows.

By mid-year the individual talents of class members had been recognized. An- nouncement of Senior Award winners was made in February; the class contributed many outstanding athletes to the school.

Not long after the holidays, the entire school settled down to the long hours of studying for examinations. Following exams the class sponsored a celebration hop, the class money-making project for the year.

Final plans for the year began to formu- late. The Seniors presented ideas for decora- tions and suggested a combo for the Senior Dance. Class money was set aside for a gift to be left to the school in memory of the Class of ’62. By now, most everyone had de- cided on a college or vocation and had filled out endless forms and registration blanks. Calling cards, invitations, caps and gowns be- gan to concern the group as graduation drew nearer. The yearbook was dedicated, the Prom was enjoyed by all; the last activities were almost finished. On June 4, the Class of 1962 was to become RHS Alumni.

PROM TIME APPROACHES. The Class of ’62 recalls memories of hard work and time spent on the prom of last spring, “Shangri-la.” Jerry Wilson, Linda Overbey, Mrs. Heinline, Steve Cole- man, Sandra Oliver, and Julia Freeman work on the bandstand.

“HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Mrs. Wade, from the Senior Class.” Marty Duncan presents the gifts and cake to a surprised Senior teacher-sponsor during sixth period English class.

“DYNAMO” CLASS ENDS FIVE-YEAR STAY “ON HILL” !

A BELL SOUNDS; it is three o’clock; doors fly open and students dash from sixth period classes. School is over for the day. After a grab for books and an exchange of farewells, the hall becomes deserted. Some stu- dents hurry down the steps and walk quietly home; others wait patiently for the afternoon bus, and a portion rush to leave before becoming trapped in the daily parking lot traffic jam. A few head for team practice or to work. Everything seems to fall into a pattern — a small part of R.H.S.

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Good Service and Good Sinclair Products

For Fine Foods Shop

Triangle Service Station Umberger’s Super Market

For Jewelry Needs of All Bobcats Wear New Uniforms Kinds It’s From

Bryan Huddle’s Jewelry Pres Brown’s Sport Shop

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SNAPSHOTS

Top —

RHS BEGINNING BAND — First row:

Frances Yearout, Gayle Boyd, Carol Sue Myers. Second row: Velma Fowler, Pat Mc- Coy, Jack Tinley, Linda Buck.

Bottom left — Bottom right —

BROTHER AND SISTER ACT — Sue and MRS WADE very bravely tastes Macbeth’s

Andy Campbell. Brew.

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WALLACE’S SMARTWEAR

“Where Smart Women Shop ”

Radford, Va. Prop. David Siglin

EASTERS DRIVE-IN RESTAURANT

U. S. Route 11 Two Miles East of Radford

Phone NE 9-4903

PEPSI-COLA BOTTLING CO. OF ROANOKE

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STATE FARM AGENCY

Automobile, Life and Fire Insurance Local Agent — Alvin V. Dove

NORWOOD STREET DIAL NE 9-3810 RADFORD, VA.

Always Shop Rose's For Value and Variety

ROSE’S 5 - 1 0 - 2 5 c STORE

Radford, Virginia

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Compliments of

M & K RADIO & TV SERVICE

Compliments of

STEVENS SUPPLY CORPORATION

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Having Plumbing or Heating Problems? Gall

Ralph McGhee Plumbing & Heating

Master Watch Repair Service

Luffman’s Jewelry

Radford’s Favorite Family Shoe Store

Crigler Shoe Store

“You Can Trust Us With Your Finest Possessions”

For Quality Moving See

Austin & Son

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“ The Home of Better Values ”

RADFORD, VIRGINIA

Compliments of

MANTZ PLUMBING AND HEATING

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HOLT’S MA RKET

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First & Walker Sts.

RADFORD, VIRGINIA

VIRGINIA OFFICE SUPPLY

1039 Norwood Street RADFORD, VIRGINIA

NEW WHITE FRONT GROCERY

Choice Meats and Produce BILL FURROW

1021 NORWOOD STREET DIAL NE 9-5541

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Luther Copenhaver, Manager GOOD INSURANCE — REAL ESTATE

70 Years of Service

First and Merchants Bank Bldg. PHONE NE 9-3071

CARSON DRUG STORE

“Radford’s Oldest Drug Store”

“ The Rexall Store ”

Phone NE 9-3963

NORWOOD ST. RADFORD, YA.

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Goodyear Tires — Philco

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Radford, Virginia

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Wide Choice of Furnishing See the Latest Movies at the

For the Whole House Radford and Hi-Way

Shumate Furniture Co. Drive In Theaters

We Are Proud to Play . . . Your Friendly

“Your Host”

Neighborhood Grocery

Governor Tyler

Motor Hotel Central Market

Howard Claflin, Manager

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Frank B. Harkrader

NORWOOD STREET RADFORD, VIRGINIA

Phone NE 9-3231

EXPRESSION OF APPRECIATION

The Oak Leaf Staff wishes to express its sincere appreciation for the cooperation of the Advertisers, the Printers, and all those who have been responsible for making the 1962 Oak Leaf possible.

PROFESSIONAL LAUNDRY COLD STORAGE

COIN-OPERATED DRY CLEANER COIN-OPERATED LAUNDRY SEVICE

New Radford Laundry Cook’s Clean Center

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ROSEBERRY & JORDAN

Pure Oil Distributor

RADFORD, VIRGINIA

Box 806 Phone NE 9-2581

Clorer Creamery Products are distributed in 18 Western Virginia counties ... the land of Milk and Money!

DAIRY PRODUCTS

Roanoke an d Radford

NEW ALLEGHANY NEWS STAND

Complete Line of Magazines OPEN TWENTY-FOUR HOURS A DAY

HINES ELECTRIC SHOP

Electrical Contracting

Dealers for General Electric Motors — Heating — Air-Conditioning

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There is Pride In a Portrait From

Goodwin Studio

Upholster Furniture to Make It Look New Again

Bishop’s

Upholstery Shop

Go Bowling — Good Fun and Good Health

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Triangle Lanes, Inc.

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WESTERN AUTO ASSOCI ATE STORE

“Your Home Owned Family Store”

M. J. PARHAM

Norwood Street Radford, Virginia Phone NE 9-3850

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Top left —

Becky Conner jumps on the trampoline in preparation of a forward roll.

Bottom left —

OAK LEAF staff members, John Freeman, Becky Conner, R. C. Hall, Jjack Vest^> Sheila Baker, Diane Christian and Patty Phillips take time out to play with Saki, Mrs. Haislip’s Pekingese.

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Sweetheart Ball Court. Anne Heinline, Diane Christian. Harriette Anderson, Queen Barbara Slone, Barbara Boyd, Martha Kirby, Linda Overbey.

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Chuck Housel climbs the flag pole as part of the Varsity Club initiation.

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Frank Holland jumps high for two points in an eighth grade basketball game.

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JAMES H. (JIMMY) VICTOR, Sales Representative

ROANOKE, VIRGINIA

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Flowers For All Occasions

714 DOWNEY STREET RADFORD, VIRGINIA

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Florsheim and Jarmen Shoes Arrow Shirts, Curlee Clothes

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