■ ,'W rA'P,:W. ■• . ' ifotfVj AC'X ?' : \4 P.'J Mti 6 - & /DPCfktwS /-!> C-i i^tAco/ MATHEWS HIGH SCHOOL >=- o c fcl o co n S', (/ K C‘ w w c a D A •A .•* • U n > uA » % o § a CO E O >-» & g 3 -v ' , • l . , 1 , - . ■ > ; . • •• ■* • • . - i , < . v ■* , i . r \ ... - ' V % . ■ - v ' i W :v - 1 v* , ’ r > i , \ ■ i . ) . ■ 1 ' , . . A ' ' > '■ / /ft ( ' ’ / J ' \ 1 • i . Cv' r. ■■ ■i. i " . / r ' - / • ' ' " ■' \ t ' f ■- • ■■■ , ' • ■ ■■ : v,v - . j : iG l ' ■ . j . , in 2018 with funding from r , t . * . ' ■ / i ? t \ I a\ MB - ie - - n ■ • VT' V 1 ; \ https ://arch i ve . org/detai Is/cl i ppe r 1 970 m ath Mrs. Marion Trusch and Mrs. Maxine New Point Comfort --a landmark for all clippers -- Crockett, Sponsors The Clipper 1969-70 Mathews High School — Mathews, Va Mathews Welcomes New Administrators Mr. William A. Keith assumed the pos¬ ition of Superintendent of Mathews County School System in July, 1969. He holds a B.S. Degree from Lincoln Memorial Uni¬ versity and a M.A. Degree from Goerge Peabody College. Mr. Keith served in the army in World War II and the Korean War. He has had an extensive background in edu¬ cation, having served as Principal at Black- water High School in Lee County and Prin¬ cipal of Hampton High School and at Buck- roe Jr. High School. He served a Purchas¬ ing Agent for Hampton city School system before coming to Mathews County. Mr. Keith has identified himself with many civic organizations. He is keenly interested in young people, and is rendering a real service to the educational system of Mat¬ hews County. Mr. William M. Gabbel assumed the position of Principal at Mathews High School in July 1969. He holds a B.S. De¬ gree from East Tennessee State University and has done graduate work at William and Mary College. He recieved a M.Ed from the University of Virginia. Mr. Gabbel served with 5th Division during World War II. He was wounded in France. He taught Social Studies and Basic Business in School- field High School in Danville, Virginia, being chairman of the Business Education Department. Mr. Gabbel is greatly inter¬ ested in various activities in the school and C oun ty and had made many friends here at M.H.S. 2 Mrs. Lois Diggs, Assistant Principal Mrs. Robert Henry Callis -- Secretary Always plenty of activity and moving around in this school office. -- Mrs. Diggs is usually among notes and tarty slips, while Marty is answering the phone and doing three things at once, with the aid of the office assis¬ tants -- Office Assistants -- Jeannie Ingram, Patricia Brooks, Candy Foster, Ellen Smith, Maxine Turpin, Janet Diggs, Susan Putt, Mary Hudgins and Paige Miller 3 Faculty — Mrs. Betty Alloway Librari an Mr. H. G. Bartlett Agriculture Mr. Frank Crittenden Mrs. Maxine Crockett Shop, Mechanics Math Mrs. Dorothy Foster Mrs. Sally Foster Home Economics Science, Math Mrs. Marcia Fry Business, Guidance Miss Paulette Greene Physical Education Mrs. Juanita Hammond Science Mrs. Virginia Hudgins History |g|P& Mrs. Crockett prepares the morning coffee -- each morning with a smile -- 4 — Faculty Mrs. Sarah Lewis Mr. Steven Lewis Latin, English Physical Education Mrs. Glenna McMullen Mrs. Elma Moughon Business English, Business Cmdr. Thompson enjoys the morning Coffee. Mrs. Marion Grey Trusch Government Mr. Harry Ward History, Geography Miss Greene is remembered on Senior Day. Mr. Wayne Pulley Mrs. Lois Robinson Mechanical Drawing, French, English Shop, Math Cmdr. William Thompson Mrs. Virginia Sadler Math Guidance, Geography 5 Seniors — ’70 Mickey Lynn Adams Michael Sterling Armistead Helen Eileen Ashberry Helen Irene Beckett Rebecca Mason Burroughs Robert Louis Callis, Jr. Reginna Arlene Cannon Deborah Ann Brooks 6 Seniors — ’70 Senior Class Officers: David Thornton, President, Frances Lee Twigg, Chaplain, Evette Thomas, Vice Presi¬ dent, Reginna Cannon, Reporter, Debbie Dixon, Secretary, Mary Hudgins, Treasurer. Not shown Sue Rowe, Historian Elsa VanNess Cooke Theresa Burnett Cooke Wayne Alan Carter Jacqueline Adenia Cosby Seniors — ’70 Vernon Emmett Davis, III Vernon Ray Diggs Robert Allen Diggs William Edward Diggs Miss Callis, ever patient, ever helpful, goes over some Francis Drake Dunlap Valerie Jane Ericson Clipper Records with Candy and Eileen -- 8 Seniors — ’70 Benjamin F. Fitchett Ann Marie Foster Candace Howe Foster Charles Norman Foster James Benjamin Foster Janice Theresa Foster Louis H. Foster Mary Ann Foster Michael Edward Greene Kenneth Morgan Godsey Charlotte Dolois Gwynn Edward Shackleford Hammond 9 Seniors — ’70 Christopher Van Harlow Kathryn Dean Haywood Raymond Wesley Howard Clinton A. Hudgins Dollie Lee Hudgins Elaine Billups Hudgins Mary Eloise Hudgins Richard A . Hurst John Thomas Hudgins Charlotte Lynn Hudgins James Monroe Hutson Curtis McNeal Jackson 10 Seniors — ’70 Thomas Jerome Jackson William Wellington Jackson, Jr. James Jarvis Joseph Samuel Jenkins Frances Lee -- good in everything -- also wins the Betty Crocker Award -- William B. Jordan Karen Deloris Kelly No words needed — Mark and Brenda 11 Seniors — ’70 Arthur Byron Lambdin Mark Steven Lewis Patricia Ann Miller Sandra Lee Miller James Russell Mitchem Glenda Rae Morris James Wellington Mason Paige Marie Miller Kathy gets some pointers on her speech from Mrs. Moughon -- Eileen A shberry, D.A.R. Award Winner, con¬ fers with Mr. Gabbel on some dates for the Photographer. 12 Seniors Edward Mullis Dorothy Jean Owens Dannie Shermaine Parrott Mary Kathleen Pierce Brenda Maxine Preston Gilbert Keith Preston Samuel Rodgers Robbins Alice Lorraine Robinson Mark Gives Current Events to second Period Government Class -- Picture taking can be amusing -- At least this group thinks so -- Seniors — ’70 Jodie Ann Rowe Kenneth Callis Rowe, Jr. Susan Arden Rowe Winston C . Shinault, Jr. Voted outstanding members of the Senior Class -- Linda Joyce Smith Carolyn Denise Smith Frances Lee and Gregory -- 14 Seniors Jerome Clayton Smith Robert Louis Smith William Edward Staib Gloria Louise Thompkins Evette Lorraine Thomas Sandra Marie Thomas David Coleman Thornton Frances Lee Buford Twigg Kathy Lends a helping hand to some scholarly Seniors — Seniors — ’70 Adrienne Elaine White Brenda I. White Gerald Keith White Gregory Wayne White Tommy White Below: The election of the Governor brings activity and difference of opinion -- Opinions are given by Seniors to student body -- All District Football Team -- Four handsome Seniors -- Coach Ward, David Thornton, Sammy Robbins, Jimmy Mitchem, Gregg White. Seniors RIGHT -- Kenny Godsey is congratulated by Mr. Gabbel for outstanding achieve¬ ment. He rated in the upper five per cent on National Merit Scholarship Test. BELOW LEFT -- Oh, Well, a photography editor has always a hard day's work when pictures are being taken --so Gregg rests under the big oak tree — BELOW RIGHT -- James believes that if you really hit the books, it will pay off in a better grade -- maybe he is trying to impress the teachers -- 17 Jeanne Brooks Bobby Atherton Lillian Bowman Jeannie Brooks Janice Armistead Juniors Charles Clark, Reporter, Dale Diggs, Treasurer, Neena Love, President, Janet Diggs, Vice President, Peggy Hudgins, Secretary -- Class Officers Darnell Burrell Velvet Callis Mary Jo Callis Rita Callis Charles Clark 18 Priscilla Coleman Gary Daniel Roy Dale Diggs Donald Diggs Emm aline Diggs Juniors Janet Diggs James Diggs Ronald E. Diggs Roberta Foster Becky F oster Gloria Godsey Larry W. Hayes Kaye Frances Haywood Paula Howard Darlene Hudgins Ronnie Hudgins David Hudgins Peggy Hudgins Ginger Hudgins Mary Lynn Hutson 19 Robert E. Jarvis Thomas W. Jarvis, Jr. Carvell Johnson Gloria Diane Johnson Gloria Dale Johnson Juniors Prom Chairmen are the busiest people at M.H.S. -- Sylvia, Mary C. , Becky and Rita Kathie Lester Larry L. Lewis Neena Love Susan Matthews Von Maxwell 20 Ed Maxwell Diane Merget Norma Merrit Mary Catherine Respress Amelia Ruth Minter Juniors Michael Munn W. C. Morgan Debbie Mullis Louis Noah -Anne B. Smith Tommy Payne Darnell Rowe Nancy Lou Rowe Kerry Smith Roy C. Spriggs, Jr. Keith Sutton George L. Taylor, Jr. wgffigm Brenda Owens Gary Sadler Sonia Thomas 21 Lamar Thompkins Beaurgard Turner, III Mary Alice Winder Alandus Ware Reginald White Juniors 4 4 Ginger Hudgins voted outstanding Junior No picture available Sylvia Ward 22 Who would ever think these spirited, fun- loving, prom-giving, magazine selling Juniors could be so studious -- They are -- ! The class is American History — the place is Mrs. Hudgins' room -- Active Juniors Setting a new record -- $5,251.61 -- The top salesmen are Ginger, Sonia, Darnell, Janet, Donnie, David, Deb bie, Mike, Amelia and Mary Catherine English, Mrs. Diggs, Room 7, Peggy reading from Mark Twain -- These Juniors look to be the most interested and the most attentive students in the whole school — Could looks sometime be deceiving? Lloyd Billups Christy Bing Charles Brownley Warren Brownley Patricia Brooks Kevin Brown Keith Callis Lisa Callis Lou Ann Callis Mary Ann Callis Norma Callis Warren Callis Sophomores Sophomore Class officers -- Keith Callis, President -- Jo Ann West, Treasurer — Susan Hutson, Vice President -- Kathy Fitchett, Chaplain -- Martha LeQueux, Secretary -- Maxine Turpin, Historian -- Patricia Brooks, Reporter -- Wayne Carter Michael Case Norman Clements Johnny Cooke Susan Daniel Denise Dee Ementle D. Diggs Emmental Diggs Ricky Diggs Valerie Diggs Ronnie Eriksen Brenda Farris 24 Kathie Fitchett Jay Faulkner Larry Forrest Marlene Forrest Cecil Foster, Jr. Ellis Foster Mary Foster Debbie Fulcher John Fulcher Kenny Garrett Brenda Goinfriddo Jewel Gray Alesia Harlow John Haslip Ricky Hudgins Stuart Haslip Shelly Hayes Cindy Haywood Frankie Haywood Jeannie Haywood Susan Haywood Vernon G. Haywood David Hernandez Leslie Homer Michael Hubbard Edison Hudgins, Jr. Lou Ann Hudgins Mary Frances Hudgins Sylvia Hudgins Billy Hunley Mike Hurst Susan Hutson Jeannie Sue Ingram Billy Jarvis Sterling Johnson Susan Keith Bobby Kimmell Michael Kimmell John Kutch Martha Lequeux Tommy Lewis Tommy Ligon 25 Willie Love Sharon McClanahan Debbie Merrill Billy Mitchem Selena Montaque Faye Moore Mary Lou Owens Deborah Payne Pamela Payton Leland Perry Susan Putt Ellen Rowe Ann Sadler Glenna Sue Sadler Janice Sears Mary Ruth Sears Cheryl Shawn Faye Sheppard Allen Smith Ellen Smith Laurabelle Smith Jeanette Smith Sophomores Music Loving Sophomores get ready from the George and Judy Show -- Up go the bleachers for basketball season and Coach Lewis and a small crew of Sophomore boys help -- 26 Sharon Smith Angela Soles Hope Soles Donnie Spriggs Burnette Thomas Patricia Tomlin Ruby Thompson Maxine Turpin Vanessa Ware Jo Ann West Florence White Michael White English Class is a chance to show off for some hard working Sophomores -- Mrs. Moughon keeps them busy -- Neal White Steven White Gail Williams Larry Willis Lou Whitticar Wayne Wood Connie Jordan Ernest Milby Charles Hodges Emery Foster 27 Douglas Ashberry Burley Ball Roderick Blacken Charles Blake Linda Brady Shawn Call is Susan Callis Valerie Campbell Mary Lola Cannon Watson Carter Stuart Crittenden Nina Davis Freshmen Freshmen Officers: Burley Ball, President -- Betty Richardson, Vice President -- Stuart Crittenden, Reporter -- Kathy Sadler, Treasurer — Bea Merritt, Secretary -- Donna Eriksen, Chaplain -- Bailey Diggs, Historian -- Randolph Davis Bailey K. Diggs Joyce Diggs Judy Diggs Richard Diggs Roger Diggs Dianne Edwards Rachael Elliot Wade Elliot Debbie Eriksen Donna Eriksen Earl Fite he tt 28 Eric Fitchett Lorraine Forrest Jay Foster Mary Ann Foster Robert F. Hudgins Steven Foster Thomas Foster Verna Kaye Foster Eileen Green Ruth Grinnell Deborah Hayes Linda Haywood Wilton Hudgins, Jr. Linda Hudgins Keith Hudgins Keith Hubbard Danny Howlett Paula Haywood Danny Hunley Joan Hunley Sharon Jarvis Shelia Jarvis Edward Johnson, Jr. Yvonne Johnson George Johnson Paulette Jones Cynthia Kelly Michael Kimmell Denise Lee Butch Ligon Carole Ligon Robyn Lewis Scottie LeQueux George Matthews Shirley Matthews Steve Matthews Bea Merritt Ann Miller Jackie Miller Regina Minter Catherine Mahoney Mary Montaque 29 Keith Morgan David Morgan Darlene Morgan Ellen Morgan Nelson Morris Tommy Orrell David Owens Keith Owens Lee Owens Billy Paulette Cheryl Powell Betty Richardson Beverley Roane Neal Robins Mary Robbins Timmy Rowe Brenda Rowe Kathy Sadler David Smith Keith Smith Susan Soles Michael South Warren Stillman Weller Thomas William Thompson Mark Todd Don Townsend Ken Warthan Joy White William White No Picture Available Samuel Ward Charles Willis Science can be such fun, especially when Mrs. Foster has a lab period -- ABOVE -- some 9th graders get acquainted with the symbol chart -- Richard, Baily Knight, Danny and Keith are cooking up something — Its hard to tell how this is going to turn out -- Geniuses? at work, we bet. 31 Clubs — Very Important At M.H.S i Clubs form a very important function at Mathews High School. There is a club for everything. A special time is set aside every Monday morning to take care of these meetings and activities. BELOW -- The bell rings on Monday morning and students go the various club meetings -- Candy and Regina plan with Mrs. Foster concerning student teaching -- very well carried out by members of F. T. A. Clipper Staff — Staff Members -- Jimmy Mitchem, Mrs. Trusch, Sponsor, Janice Bing, Brenda Preston, Eileen Ashberry, Editor- in chief, Linda Smith, Gloria Thompkins, Greg White -- We have again tried to give a good story of 1969- 70. It is very hard to try to capture on these pages all the fun, excitement, study, happiness, misun¬ derstandings of the year. It is hoped that in future years, this book will serve in recalling many happy memories. The staff has had a great time doing this book. We have worked hard. Kathy Haywood, Glenda Morris, Mary Ann Foster, Frances Twigg, Candy Poster, Business Manager and Mrs. Crockett total up the picture sales. Mrs. Crockett joined the group this year. She takes charge of the business details of the annual. 33 S.C.A The Student Copperative Associ¬ ation is an organization designed for the purpose of stimulating character growth of students and promoting the general welfare of the school. The S.C.A. this year has sponsored several recrea¬ tion centers, and several South¬ east School assemblies. The or¬ ganization has tried to stimulate school spirit at pep rallies. It also conducted a door decorating contest at Xmas. time. Mrs. Sadler and Mrs. Moughon are sponsors. Officers -- Rita Callis, Second Vice-President, Sandra Miller, Secretary, Gregory White, Reporter, Keith Preston, President, Tommy White, First Vice-President, Kenny Rowe, Treasurer, Linda Smith, Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Sadler, Sponsor, gives a little pep talk to the homeroom representatives who seem to be quite pleased about it all -- SEATED -- Evette Thomas, Glenna Sue Sadler, Maxine Turpin, Ellen Rowe, Janice Armistead -- STANDING -- Darnell Rowe, Frances Lee Twigg, Kathie Fitchett, Kathy Lester, Elsa Cooke, Norman Clements 34 Representatives to S.C.A. -- Bea Merritt, Mike Hurst, Kathy Sadler, Donna Eriksen, Mrs. Moughon, Sponsor, Velvet Callis, Cindy Haywood, Christy Bing, Ellen Smith -- STANDING-- Stuart Crittenden, Robert Diggs, Jimmy Mitchem, Wayne Carter, Amelia Minter, Brenda Owens, Reginna Cannon, Dottie Owens President Keith Preston goes over some S.C.A. business with four of his hard working staff -- Velvet, Rita and Mike -- A good team -- Getting the minutes of the S.C.A. meetings out to the homerooms is no easy job and Sandra puts one each in the teacher's mail box -- 35 Members -- SEATED -- Janice Sears, Patty Thomlin, Joy White, Mary Ann Callis, Susan Hutson, Mary K. Res- press, Mary Jo Callis, -- STANDING -- Faye Moore, Susan Haywood, Kathy Sadler, Janice Foster, Gail Wil¬ liams, Hope Soles, Jeannie Brooks -- F.H.A. The Future Homemakers of America is an organization for girls now taking or who have taken at least one year of Home Economics. This year the members have tried to promote good citizenship at home, at school and in the community. The Betty Crocker Test was administered to the Senior girls. Frances Lee Twigg received the highest score and was given the Betty Crocker Medal. ABOVE LEFT -- Janice Armistead, President -- Nancy Lou Rowe, Trea¬ surer, Mary Ann Foster, Secretary, Brenda Preston, Historian -- Darnell Rowe, Vice-President, Kathy Lester, S.C.A., Representative -- Ann Sad¬ ler, Reporter -- Christmas was a spirited and lovely time at the cottage -- Eileen, Sher- maine, Elaine and Cheryl show their masterpieces to Mrs. Foster F.F.A Under the fine leadership of Mr. Bartlett, the Future Farmers of America Club has been busy this year with several fund raising projects. This year the F.F.A. has sponsored a Dekalb award which was awarded to Bobby Callis, a member of the Senior Class. We are also very proud that Keith Preston held a Federation Office. Officers -- Allen Smith, Sentinel; Keith Hubbard, S.C.A. Rep; Keith Callis, Treasurer, Mickey Adams, President, Keith Preston, Federation Vice-President, Norman Clements, Vice-President, W. C. Morgan, Secretary, Mr. Bartlett, Sponsor ROW 1 Hodges ROW 3 Doug Ashberry, Lloyd Billups, Billy Paulette, David Owens, Mike Kimmel, Ricky Burrell, Charles ROW 2 -- Danny Howlett, Clinton Hudgins, Eddie Staib, Alandus Ware, Ernest Milby, James Jarvis, Gerry White, Bobby Callis, Larry Willis, Wayne Carter, Hardy Williams, Willie Love, Billy Hunley r ' % t \*i* * uOyHW-i ir tv* > - MhtR* h Av jY i Kv I ! a A l! A \ Aufl HM m va 'A ki \ H, & President Glenna Sue Sadler and Mrs. Hudgins, Sponsor ABOVE -- Projectionist -- Bobby Smith, Tommy White, Tommy Jackson, David Hudgins, Butch Legion, and Mrs. Alloway, Sponsor -- The Library Club works very hard to serve the faculty and students. The Assistants and Club cheerfully assist in any way they can. The bulletin board is tastefully decorated to make the surroundings more attractive and inviting. A full length movie was presented this year as a ways and means project. Library Club Members -- Lou Ann Hudgins, Shelley Hayes, Hope Soles, Patty Tomlin, Pat Miller, Ginger Hudgins, Glenna Sue Sadler, Velvet Callis, Vice President, Norma Jean Callis, Secretary, Mary Bell Robins, Jeannie Haywood, Alesia Harlow, Mrs. Alloway, Susan Haywood, Brenda Goinfriddo, S.C.A. Representative, Mary Frances Hud¬ gins, Evette Thomas, Brenda Farris, Treasurer, Dolly Hudgins, Mary Alice Winder, Ann Sadler, Neena Love. 38 The Future Teachers of America is an organization open to those stu¬ dents who are interested in the teaching profession. During Amer¬ ican Education Week, these future teachers take over the task of teaching for a day. Each year the club raises money for a scholarship fund. This scholarship fund is awarded to some deserving Senior who plans to enter the teaching profession. Mrs. Hudgins and Mrs. Foster are co-sponsors of this club . Officers -- Sharon McClanahan, Secretary, Christy Bing, Treasurer, Darnell Rowe, S.C.A. Representa¬ tive, Janice Armistead, Vice Pres¬ ident, Brenda Owens, Reporter, Ginger Hudgins, President -t— ^ > l Future Teacher’s Of America Michael Armistead, Dusty Dee, Norma Merritt, Maxine Turpin, Mary Lynn Hutson, Martha Kay Lequeux, Sharon Smith, Lisa Callis, Jeanne Brooks, Joan Hunley, Ann Sadler, Bea Merritt, Jewel Gray, Susan Keith, Jeanne In¬ gram, Mrs. Hudgins, Sponsor 39 Members -- SEATED -- Susan Haywood, Brenda Owens, Donnie Diggs, Frankie Fitchett, Linwood Blake, Brenda Farris -- STANDING -- Evette Thomas, Glenna Sue Sadler, Norma Merritt, Jeanette Smith, Sonia Thomas, Janice Sears, Patty Tomlin Latin Club The Latin Club, under the leadership of Mrs. Sarah Lewis, has nineteen members. The club strives to promote an interest in the study of Latin and Ancient Roman cul¬ ture. It is open to those students who have taken one year of Latin. This group usually sponsors a trip to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts each spring. Latin Club Officers: Mrs. Lewis, Sponsor; Lillian Bowman, Reporter; Ginger Hudgins, Treasurer; Kathie Fitchett, S.C.A. Repre¬ sentative; Cindy Haywood, Secretary; Jean- nie Ingram, Vice President; Bonnie Brigman , President 40 Science Club The Science Club has been very busy gathering scientific data and making the students body more conscious of the statement, "Science is the key to the future." An Excellent assembly was presented to die student body on developments in space. Officers -- Rebecca Burroughs, President, Candy Foster, Treasure Kadiie Fitchett, Secretary, Bonnie Brigman, Reporter, Glenna Sv Sadler, S.C.A. Representative, Ale si a Harlow, Vice President, Mrs. Sally Foster, Sponsor Members: Verna Kay Foster, Susan Matthews, Marlene Forrest, Larry Forrest, Brenda Farris, Mrs. Hammond, Sponsor, Gloria Thompkins, Evette Thomas, Sonia Thomas, Ruby Thompson 41 French Club Le Cercle Grancais was organized at Mathews High School nine years ago, in 1961. The club is sponsored by Mrs. Robinson. This group of thirty- four is made up of students having at least one year of French. This year the club sponsored a Valentine Dance to raise money for a scholarship fund. Officers -- Ricky Hudgins, Treasurer, Janice Armistead S.C.A. Rep., Mrs. Robinson, sponsor, Kathy Lester, Vice President, Darnell Rowe, Presi¬ dent, Nancy Lou Rowe, Secre¬ tary, Lillian Bowman, Parlia¬ mentarian. ROW 1 -- Yvonne Johnson, Mary Montaque, Martha Kay Lequeux, Debbie Mullis, Betty Richardson, Patricia Brooks -- ROW 2 -- Richard Diggs, Reginna Cannon, Sonia Thomas, Jeannie Brooks, Ann Sadler, Mary Alice Winder, Neena Love -- ROW 3 -- Leland Perry, Robin Lewis, Lorraine Forrest, Evette Thomas, Christy Bing, Wayne Wood, Dale Diggs, -- ROW 4 -- Stuart Crittenden, Baily Knight Diggs, Larry Lewis, Gloria Thomp- kins, Larry Forrest, Amelia Minter, Neal White. 42 STANDING -- Nancy Lou Rowe, Amelia Minter, Janet Diggs, Jeanne Brooks, Paige Miller, David Hudgins, Louis Noah, James Mason, Michael Munn, Ed Maxwell, SEATED -- Debbie Mullis, Peggy Hudgins, Ginger Hudgins, Norma Merritt, Mary Lynn Hutson, Sonia Thomas, Sylvia Ward, Priscilla Coleman, Adrienne White, Brenda Owens Anchors Aweigh BELOW: Mrs. Fry, Sponsor, Elaine Hudgins, Business Manager, Elsa Cooke, Editor-in-chief The Editors and Reporters of Anchors Aweigh worked hard to keep the students informed on school news. They presented four printed papers and numerous mimeographed papers to the students. Staff Editors getting out a mimeographed edition -- Kenny Rowe, Evette Thomas, Drake Dunlap, Mary Hudgins, Robert Diggs, Jan¬ ice Foster, Sandra Miller, Rebecca Burroughs 43 Eileen Ashberry, Secretary Linwood Blake Bonnie Brigman Elsa Cooke, Historian Theresa Cooke Billy Davis, President Candy F oster Kenny Godsey Eddie Greene Dottie Owens Kathy Pierce, Treasurer Brenda Preston Evette Thomas, S.C.A. Representative Gloria Thompkins Frances Lee Twigg, Reporter Gregory White , Vice-President Beta Club The Mathews High School Beta Club, organized in 1947, has sixteen very active members. Members are se¬ lected in the Junior year on the basis of achievement, character and scholarship. The highlight of the year was the Convention held in Roanoke. Mrs. Robinson, Sponsor and Billy Davis, President, greet and welcome the newly tapped Juniors into the Beta Club -- American Set The purpose of the American Set is to promote patriotism and respect for one's fellow man in the home, school, and community. We seek to inform ourselves on basic issues affecting citizens. The Members of American Set feel that patriotism is everybody's job. Michael Armistead, Vice- President, Frances Twigg, Presi¬ dent, Mrs. Hammond, Sponsor, Evette Thomas, Reporter, Mary Hudgins, Sec-Treas. FRONT ROW -- SEATED: Rebecca Burroughs, Jodie Rowe, Gloria Thompkins, Mary Hudgins, Dottie Owens, Adrienne White, Sandra Miller, Glenda Morris, Debbie Dixon, Paige Miller, Candy Foster, Mrs. Hammond, Sponsor. IN FRONT: Mike Armistead, , SECOND ROW -- SEATED: Bonnie Brigman, Sonia Thomas, Janice Foster, Frances Lee Twigg, Patty Miller, Elaine Hudgins, BACK ROW: Mary Ann Foster, Christy Bing, Patricia Brooks, Evette Thomas, Paula Howard, Jeannie Haywood, David Hudgins, Frankie Fitchett, Edward Hammond, Donnie Diggs, Reginna Cannon, Ray Diggs. 45 Tri-Hi-Y This club is devoted to creating, maintaining and extending high standards of Christian character -- STANDING -- Janis Bing, President, Candy Foster, Treasurer, Dottie Owens, Eileen Greene, Frances Lee Twigg, SEATED -- Mrs. Hudgins, Sponsor, Brenda Preston, Vice President, Jewel Grey, Reporter, Hope Soles, Secretary, Elsa Cooke, S.C.A. Reporter, Ann Sadler, Chaplain Safety Patrol The purpose of the group is to promote safety and keep order on tire school buses. Meetings are held to discuss problems that arise on the buses. SEATED -- TOP ROW -- Faye Moore, Shawn Callis, Joy L. White, Mary Alice Sears -- BOTTOM ROW -- Shelly Hayes, Vice-President, Paula Haywood, Captain, Maxine Turpin, Secretary -- STANDING, Mr. Crittenden, Sponsor -- Athletics — Very Important At M.H.S. Athletics play such an important part in the lives of the students at this school. The Fall is full of football and school spirit -- the winter brings basketball for both boys and girls -- packed with togetherness for long trips -- the spring has track, baseball and softball -- We could not ask for more — FAR RIGHT -- Mickey -- all district baseball handles a fancy glove RIGHT -- Outstanding in all sports -- Robert Diggs -- all district basketball -- here showing track form which helped M.H.S. win State title -- BELOW -- David caught at the split second — masterful player and masterful photo¬ graph -- m f t -- *. ■ * ■ A lA ^p(| Jk i 4 V ’iVV fW ’ "Us - jf Jt ,. .. ® ymm J k. Hi -*• SPti ll Varsity Football team -- ROW 1 — Gregory White, Sammy Robbins, Mickey Adams, David Thornton, Jimmy Mitchem, Kenny Rowe, Ed Hammond, ROW 2 -- Robert Diggs, Dale Diggs, Kenny Godsey, Louis Foster, James Mason, Ray Howard, James Hutson, Ronnie Diggs; Coach Ward, ROW 3 -- Bob Callis, Jay Faulkner, Keith Sutton, Wayne Wood, Billy Mitchem, Sterling Johnson, Ronnie Diggs, Larry Forrest, Michael White ROW 4 -- Butch Ligon, Keith Callis, Ricky Hudgins, Bobby Kimmel, Allen Smith, Charles Clark, Mike Hurst, ROW 5 -- David Hudgins, Ronnie Eriksen, Willie Love, Kevin Brown, Warren Callis, Tommy Kimmell, Emery Foster / ' v 1 Football — A Good Season The Blue Devils compiled a 6-4 record finishing second in the district. The team had a very explosive offense, scoring 250 points in 10 games, which was the best record in recent years. Scores Mathew; Gloucester 44 12 Barry Robinson 6 44 Northumberland 0 44 King William 12 20 West Point 20 6 Middlesex 16 26 Poquoson 20 28 Rappahanock 6 36 New Kent 30 32 Windsor 44 6 LEFT -- Co-Captains David Thornton, Coach Ward and Jim Mitchem -- Inter¬ ested in clipboard information Star Club -- RIGHT -- These out¬ standing members of the Star Club were chosen members as a result of their outstanding performances on the gridiron during the past season -- KNEELING -- Gregory White, Sammy Robbins, David Thornton -- STANDING -- Keith Sutton, Sterling Johnson, Jimmy Mitchem -- Kenny Rowe, Offensive Standout RIGHT -- defensive standouts — Gregory White, Keith Sutton, David Thornton, Mickey Adams. Junior Varsity ROW 1 -- Billy Parlett, John Lee Miles, Robert Smith, George Forest, Wilton Hudgins, Wade Elliot, Keith Hudgins, Robert Hudgins, Richard Diggs, Roger Diggs -- ROW 2 -- Thomas Foster, Richard Love, Earl Fitchett, Mike DeWhitt, Steven Foster, Watson Carter, Eric Fitchett, Billy Thompson, Ricky Burrell, James Wilkes, Steve Lewis, Coach -- ROW 3 -- Mike South, Ed Johnson, George Mathews, David Owens, Neil Robbins, Keith Owens, Danny Howl ett, Clay Jackerson, Warren Stillman, Clinton Hornburger. l • Bag) pyj r** 1 [* vi .»*' ,* mmm « t. : Wwt ” .5,\" -mi .*• fc .' i m i Girls Sports Club To be a member of the Girls Sports Club a stu¬ dent most participate in at least one year of the following: softball, bas¬ ketball, Cheerleading or team managing. The Club put on a very suc¬ cessful football dance this year. Miss Greene has done a very good job in promoting this club this year. The group has been very spirted. Sports Club Officers -- Glenda Morris, President, Dottie Owens, Vice Presi¬ dent, Sandra Miller, Secretary- Treasurer, Ellen Rowe, Reporter and Miss Paulette Greene, Sponsor Members SEATED -- Debbie Eriksen, Janice Foster, Mary Ann Foster, Kathy Pierce, Jody Rowe, Debbie Dixon, Paula Haywood, Kathie Lester, Reginna Cannon, Bea Merritt, Joan Flunley, Rita Callis -- STANDING -- Jean- nie Ingram, Susan Callis, Jeannie Brooks, Christy Bing, Lisa Callis, Sharon McClanahan, Lou Ann Callis, Cheryl Shawn, Mary Ann Callis, Norma Merritt, Joy White, Jeanette Smith, Miss Greene, Sponsor, Janis Bing 50 Football Queen And Princesses Nominated by the Football Team and elected by popular vote, Miss Eileen Ashberry, seated left, was selected Football Queeii and presided over the annual Football Dance. Her Princesses were as follows -- SEATED RIGHT, Miss Sue Rowe, Senior — STANDING -- Miss Paula Haywood, Freshman, Miss JoAnne West, Sophomore, Miss Janice Armistead, Junior. Varsity Club — The Varsity Club is composed of those people who have lettered in a major sports. These people have contributed much to the Athletic program. KNEELING -- Byron Lambdin, Ronnie Eriksen, Drake Dunlap, Kenny Garrett, Mike Hurst, Wayne Wood, Dale Diggs, D. C. Thornton, Ricky Hudgins, J. A. Faulkner, Allen Smith, Ken Godsey -- STANDING -- Gregg White, Larry Willis, Willie Love, Emery Foster, Warren Callis, Jr., Neil White, David Hudgins, Norman Clements, Jr., Billy Mitchem, Gerry White, Jimmy Mitchem, Kerry Smith, Keith Sutton, Donnie Spriggs, Keith Callis, Wayne Carter, James Mason, Thomas Jackson, Bob Callis, Louis Foster, Sam Robbins, Michael White, Robert Diggs, Kevin Brown, Ellis Foster, James Hutson, Sterling Johnson, Ken Rowe, Coach Ward. Boys Basketball Good Season The Blue Devil cagers experienced a very successful season finishing with a 16-4 ledger. The team attack was led by playmaker Robert Diggs and scoring shampion Wayne Carter. Jerry White, Tom Jackson, Louis Foster and Jim Mitchem also make fine showings to contribute to the team effort. Co-Captains Wayen Carter, All district, Robert Diggs, All- district, and Jimmy Mitchem check on scores in the morning paper. Evidently Mathews write-up looked good -- ROW 1 -- Gerry White, Jimmy Mitchem, Wayne Carter, Robert Diggs, Thomas Jackson, Louis Foster, ROW 2 -- Kerry Smith, David Fludgins, Ronnie Diggs, Lloyd Taylor, Larry Lewis, ROW 3 -- Kenny Garrett, Ellis Foster, Donnie Spriggs, Larry Willis, Rodger Diggs -- 52 Starting Line up -- Seniors All -- Gerry White, Jimmy Mitchem, Robert Diggs, Thomas Jackson, Wayne Carter, Louis Foster and Coach Lewis At the end of the tourmament the dream team is chosen and presented and Mathews High School was honored in having two players selected for this honor -- RIGHT, Robert Diggs, Guard and BELOW RIGHT Wayne Carter, Center -- Junior Varsity Basketball -- SEATED -- Keith Hudgins, Norman Clements, Jr. Willie Love, Warren Brownley, Jr., Neil White, Weller Thomas, STANDING-- Mike Hurst, Wayne Wood, Stuart Crittenden, Warren Callis, Billy Mitchem, Ricky Hudgins, Ricky Burrell -- not shown Coach Ward 53 Basketball Girls Miss Greene, Coach, chats about the basketball — chatting with her are co-cap¬ tains -- Glenda Morris and Kathy Lester Under the Leadership of Miss Paulette Green, the bas¬ ketball team had a very suc¬ cessful season with three wins and four defeats. It was a very spirited group, fighting hard to win in every game. The team ended up in third place in the district. Lou Ann -- All-round player ROW 1 -- Joan Hunley, Mary Ann Callis, Sharon McClanahan, Debbie Eriksen, Joy White, Paula Haywood, Rita Callis, Bea Merritt, LouAnn Callis -- STANDING -- Cheryl Shawn, Janice Foster, Miss Greene, Mary Ann Foster, Pinky Cannon, Kathy Lester, Susan Callis, Kathy Pierce, Glenda Morris, Dottie Owens -- II A Mg - - n i ~ { *wr -vi-s5’ - MW * * MM 4 f £ - f N. jMgf f JffirM Y: • • - 1 Hal Mr 71 ;-:.v f* -» ‘i/ LU— WW^ww wmrrl TJTV ffw- Jj 1 If 1 If^fl iff ■ Jli ~i— i 54 Cheerleaders - Pep A-Plenty w KalamNm- s.'ij Jm" ' i ' kiarin Cheerleaders -- Christy Bing, Sandra Miller, Debbie Dixon, Co-Captains, Lisa Callis, Jeannie Brooks, Jeanette Smith, Ellen Rowe, Jeannie Ingram -- Weeks before school starts in September these energetic girls can be found in the gym practising away on cheers of all types. When the first football is thrown in District competition, till the last event these peppy lassies on the job, cheering them on — Known for their spirit, and sportsmanship they set a good example for students and spectators . . . We think our cheerleaders have been just wonderful this year -- 55 Above -- First team infielders with pitcher -- Reginna Cannon, Louann Callis, Pitcher -- Linda Haywood, Glenda Morris, Dottie Owens -- Left -- Homerun Hitter -- Debbie Eriksen, Catcher Janis Bing -- A pair any coach would welcome on her team -- Softball Seventy five girls turned up to fill eighteen openings when softball time came around -- Practice sessions were hard, consisting of getting physically fit and learning new rules, but the Jackets caught on fast. Through the efforts and good coaching of Miss Green and a fast hardhitting team, the Jackets came in second in the district with an impressive record of five wins and two loses. The overall record was even more impressive with nine wins and three loses. Team -- FIRST ROW -- Susan Haywood, Manager, Glenda Morris and Dottie Owens, Co-captains, Donna Eriksen, Manager -- ROW 2 -- Kathy Pierce, Janis Bing, Reginna Cannon, LouAnn Callis, Kathy Lester, Mary Ann Callis, Linda Haywood, Susan Callis, ROW 3 -- Ellen Rowe, Scorekeeper, Betty Richardson, Mary Respress, Debbie Erkisen, Janice Armistead, Joy White, Christy Bing, Paula Howard, Elaine Jones and Miss Green, Coach. 56 Team -- ROW 1 -- Bob Callis, Michael Armistead, Sam Robbins, Mickey Adams, Jim Mitchem, Willie Diggs -- ROW 2 -- Keith Morgan, Wayne Wood, Ricky Hudgins, J. A. Faulkner, David Hudgins, ROW 3 -- Vernon Grady Haywood, Dale Diggs, Norman Clements, Jr., Wade Elliot, Mr. Cameches, Coach -- The baseball team termed its season as successful despite its 4-8 record. The future appears bright as seven underclassmen lettered. Mickey Adams performed effectively on the mound as well as at the bat, as a four year letterman, hitting four homeruns. Freshman Wade Elliot was the leading batter with a 371 average . Baseball — -- Right -- Jim Mitchem — good batting form -- Below -- All district Ricky Hudgins, Mickey Adams. Track Champs A Superb Blue Devil Track Team captured the District Championship and also the State Track Crown. In¬ dividual standouts included Robert Diggs and Jim Mitchem who won the 880 and 440 respectively. A state record shattering 880 relay team consisted of Roy Spriggs, George Mathews, Charles Clarke Jr. , and Linwood Blake. The mile-relay team composed of Kerry Smith, James Mason, Robert Diggs, and Jim Mitchem, was also victorious in the State Meet. Wayne Carter made a Worthy contribution at State placing in three events. Mr. Lewis coached this fine team. UPPER LEFT -- 880 relay team -- Blake, Clarke, Mathews, Spriggs, LEFT — mile relay team -- Smith, Mason, Callis, Mitchem. Track Team -- KNEELING -- Dionell Burrell, Manager, Ronnie Gionefriddo, Statistics, Jim Mitchem, Byron Lambdin, Ken Godsey, Drake Dunlap, Linwood Blake, Thomas Jackson, Robert Diggs, James Mason, Tommy White, Gerry White, Louis Foster, Wayne Carter -- STANDING -- Randolph Davis, Roy Spriggs, Gregg Kelly, Tommy Orell, Kevin Brown, Charles Clarke, Jr., Kerry Smith, George Mathews, Sammy Hunley, Warren Callis, David Hudgins, Mark Todd, Donnie Spriggs, Weller Thomas, Ricky Burrell, Ronnie Diggs, Tri-Captains were Thomas Jackson, Ken Godsey, and Linwood Blake. Special Times It just seems as if Spring brings such Special times to our Campus. The Trees bud and bloom -- thoughts of vacations begin and May Day, the Prom and Senior Day with Graduation are around the corner. It is a wonderful time. As an introduction to these here are some shots, unposed to show our happiness at this season. RIGHT -- Hard work and much planning go into the much enjoyed Prom -- FAR RIGHT -- Gregg White is awarded a P. T.A. Scholar¬ ship by Mrs. Roane on Senior Day. Joy is registered here. BELOW -- Amid happiness and loveli¬ ness Queen Eileen is crowned by Mr. Gabbel -- AWARDS Each year we hold an awards assembly and re¬ cognize those students who have achieved dur¬ ing the year. There are certificates given for many things to numerous to mention. Some of the awards given are recorded here because of their nature -- We are very proud of these fine students who scored so well in the National Devel¬ opment Test. These 9th graders are (KNEELING) Richard Diggs, Ken Warthen, Stuart Crittenden -- Betty Richardson, Judy Diggs, Kathy Sadler, Catherine Ma¬ honey, Ruth Grinnell. BELOW -- Selected for the I Dare You Award -- Evette Thomas, Byron Lamb din. BELOW -- Outstanding in Forensics -- SEATED -- Reginna Cannon and Neena Love represented MHS in district -- STANDING Elsa Cooke State Winner in Spelling and Fran¬ ces Lee Twigg Second in State in speaking. LEFT -- Those 10th graders scoring well in the National Develop¬ ment Test are SEATED -- Sharon McClanahan Patty Tomlin, Martha Kay Lequeux -- STANDING Brenda Far¬ ris, Glenna Sue Sadler, Susan Putt -- These people along with the 9th graders were recog¬ nized in Awards assem¬ bly for this achieve¬ ment — AWARDS Nominated by the Junior Class and selected from this list by the Faculty and finally the American Legion -- these students will attend Boys' and Girls' State. Donnie Diggs (Al¬ ternate), Louis Noah (Alternate), Sammy Hunley, Johnny Wroten ( delegates ), Amelia Min- ter, (delegate) Ginger Hudgins, (alternate) David Hudgins (delegate) -- SEATED -- Neena Love (alternate) Janice Armistead (delegate) Dale Diggs (alternate). 61 MAY DAY 70 Miss Eileen Ashberry, Queen of May Miss Sue Rowe, Maid of Honor The Queen and Court, composed entirely of Seniors, were chosen by popular vote of the student body on February 14. This is an annual custom at Mathews High. The chosen select their own escorts for this lovely occasion. The stage was beautifully decorated by the Queen, Maid of Honor, Ladies in Waiting and Escorts. Prior to coronation and program, supper was served by the P. T. A. The program was well received and many declared this to be the most successful May Day ever. Below -- Entertaining the Crowd was easy for these four -- Martha Kay, Lisa, Mary Ann, Louanne Country Corn Flakes Working "Lads" Keith and Brenda Christy and Jeannie Byron "Campbell" Lambdin -- He-Haws! enough said -- Debbie, Rita, Neena, Brenda Pretty good music Miss Theresa Cooke Escort -- Mr. Thomas Jackson Miss Dottie Owens Escort -- Mr. Mickey Adams Miss Valerie Erickson Escort -- Mr. James Mitchem Miss Linda Smith Escort -- Mr. Robert Diggs Miss Glenda Morris Escort -- Mr. D. C . Thornton Miss Adrien White Escort -- Mr. Wayne Carter Miss Sandra Miller Escort — Mr. Michael Armistead Miss Debbie Dixon Escort -- Mr. Gregg White Cherished Moments The Junior Class of Mathews High School presents CHERISHED MOMENTS Friday Evening May fifteenth -- Nineteen Seventy RIGHT -- "Is it time to serve, time for intermission, or time to go home?" -- these two sponsors, Mrs. Trusch and Mrs. Lewis in "prom" conversation -- LOWER RIGHT -- Faculty table -- some off guard, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Callis -- some on guard -- Mrs. White, Mrs. Foster, and Mrs. McMullen. LOWER LEFT -- Debbie and Jim amid confetti and serious talk -- 64 ABOVE -- Happiness in the fore¬ ground -- apple blossoms in the background and good fellow¬ ship all around -- Cherished Moments, indeed -- LEFT — Even Juniors sometime get a little quiet and worn out -- after all, they worked a whole week on this prom -- Prom Theme Song -- Cherished Cherish is the word I use to describe — All the feelings, I have hiding here for you inside -- You don't know how-many times I wish that I could hold you, you don't know how many times I wish that I could mold you into someone who could cherish me as much as I cherish you. And I do Cherish you. 65 Graduation Graduation was special this year — Congressman Downing delivered the commencement address and everyone was thrilled. Rev. Lockwood gave the commencement sermon and Sen¬ ior day was a great success ending with a boat trip from Tides Inn. A spirit of happiness filled the school -- The awaited time had come -- Presiding over Senior Day program and festivities, the very competent Senior Class President -- David Cole¬ man Thornton. Right -- Judged the most generally excellent, and well deserved, Fran¬ ces Lee Twigg receives this honor from Mr. Gabbel, Principal -- Frances Lee also was awarded the Merit Award. Highest Honors -- Elsa Cooke -- 1st Scholastic honor; Candace Foster, 2nd Scholastic honor -- Excellent in every way, both of them -- 66 Athletic Awards -- Outstanding Seniors in Athletics — Robert Diggs, Re- ginna Cannon, Jimmy Mitchem Senior Day Is Happiness Seniors assembled in the Auditorium at nine o'clock May 27 to celebrate -- Below (at bottom of page) they assemble -- two vacant chairs are those of President, D. C. Thornton, presiding and Sue Rowe giving history -- Seniors had a lot of fun presenting awards and poking fun at Underclassmen Sue Rowe presents a Class History and even teachers -- Ronnie gets a remembrance via Dottie -- June 8 A Year End — How short the year has been. Only a few days ago we were entering this build¬ ing. It seemed like a long school year before us. Now its time for other things. Each must make his or her own way. This is only a commencement. We will begin something else. There have been ups and downs, joys and sorrow, wins and defeats. But it is finished. Our motto will be re¬ membered -- Truly, "Knowledge comes, but Wisdom lingers. " The Class of '70 takes its leave -- RIGHT -- Debby Dixon leaves with a hint of a smile and a very thoughtful expression. BELOW: Seniors gather on the front lawn for a few moments following the program -- Scenes like this will not be repeated -- MATHEWS MATHEW'S iilGH SCHOOL \