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Yearbook Name
The Bee Hive 1946
Location
King William, Virginia (King William County, VA)
Additional Information
HIVE
Peggy Wright, Editor
Jeanne Alexander, Business Manager
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To
Mr. J. R. Simons
This Annual Is
Gratefully Dedicated
ALcatuyn
IT IS with heartfelt appreciation that we dedicate this,
our 1946 edition of the Bee Hive, to one who has meant
so much to our school. To all who know him, Mr. Simons
means more than can be expressed in words. His kindness,
helpfulness and interest in our school arc among the things
which will never be forgotten.
As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of King William
High School, we wish to express again our appreciation to
Mr. Simons for all that he has done, and we leave to him
our very Best Wishes.
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AS THIS, the 1946 Bee Hive, goes to press, we, the
students of King William High School feel an even
greater responsibility than ever before. As citizens of the
United States and of the World, the formulation of a lasting-
peace is the challenge that is set before us. This year has
brought us Victory, and as future builders of America, we
shall do all in our power to seek for and build upon the
highest and truest ideals, that all nations, under God, shall
have a foundation of peace that no war shall ever shake.
In this book, we have gathered some of the interests,
aims and ideals which will show only a small part of the
responsibility that we have taken.
We arc proud to present to you the 1946 Bee Hive.
FACULTY
CLASSES
ACTIVITIES
ATHLETICS
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
ADVERTISEMENTS
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FACULTY
« « «
The Faculty
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Mr. W. N. Sheppard
Principal - Mathematics
Miss Isla Brizendine
First Grade
Miss Louise Davis
Second and Third Grades
Miss Mary A. Billups
Fourth Grade
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‘ * • The Faculty » » »
Mr. W. E. Garber
Superintendent
Mrs. R. C. Hill
Fifth Grade
Mrs. Conway Martin
Sixth Grade
Mrs. Harmon Littlepage
Seventh Grade
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« ’ • The Faculty » » »
Mrs. J. M. Taylor
History, English and French
Mrs. Robert Slater
Home Economics and Science
Miss Margaret Simon
Mr. C. L. Wilkins
Commerce
Agriculture
Miss Margaret McDonald
History, English anti Music
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I' LIS S
Ellen Marie Adams
Glee Club, ’42, ’43, ’44, '45; Commercial
Club, ’44, ’45; Home Economics Club,
'42, '43, '44, ’45; Bee Hive Staff, ’45;
Busy Bee Staff, Circulation Manager, ’45
Jeanne Rossie Alexander
Class President, ’43, ’44; Class Vice-
President, '45; S. C. A., President,
’44, ’45; Student Council, President,
’45; Glee Club, ’42, ’43, ’44, ’45;
Commercial Club, ’44, President, '45;
Home Economics Club, ’44, '45; Bee
Hive Staff, Business Manager, ‘45;
Busy Bee Staff, ’44, ’45; Basketball, '44,
Captain, '45; Softball, ’44, '45
» » »
Patsy Ann Clawson
Class Secretary, ’43; Glee Club, '42,
’43, ’44, ’45; Commercial Club, ’43,
’44, ’45; Home Economics Club, ’44,
’45; Bee Hive Staff, ’45; Busy Bee Staff,
’45; Basketball, ’43, ’44, '45: Softball,
’43, ’44, ’45
Willard Davis. Jr.
Glee Club, Vice-President, ’45; Com-
mercial Club, ’43, '44, '45; Bee Hive
Staff, ’45; Busy Bee Staff, ’45; Cheer
Leader, ’45
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Ambrose Pleasant Edwards
Glee Club. '45; Commercial Club, '43,
'44. '45; Bee Hive Staff, '45; Busy Bee
Staff, '45; Baseball, ’43
Floyd Thurman Farmer
Senior Class, President; Student Coun-
cil, ’45: Glee Club, ’45: Commercial
Club, ‘43, ’44, ’45; Bee Hive Staff, ’45;
Busy Bee Staff. ’45
Edwin Hunter Moren
Glee Club, ’43, ’44, ’45; Commercial
Club, ’43, ’44, ’45; Bee Hive Staff, ’45;
Busy Bee Staff, ’44, ’45; Baseball,
’43, ’44, ’45
Vernie Ruth Powell
Student Council, ’45; Glee Club, ’44,
President, ’45; Commercial Club, ’44,
Secretary, ’45; Library Club, ’44, Presi-
dent, ’45; Bee Hive Staff, ’45; Busy
Bee Staff, ’44, ’45; Cheer Leader, ’45
Phyllis Lee Smith
Vice-President of Class, ’44; Glee Club,
’42, ’43, ’44, ’45; Commercial Club,
’44, ’45; Home Economics Club, ’42,
’43, ’44, ’45; Bee Hive Staff, ’45;
Busy Bet Staff, ’44, Editor, '45
Margaret Anne White
S. C. A., Secretary, ’44; Glee Club.
’42, ’43, ’44, ’45; Commercial Chib.
’44, ’45: Home Economics Club, ’42>
’44, '45, President, ’43; Library Club,
Vice-President, '45; Bee Hive Staff, ’45;
Busy Bee Staff, '44, Business Manager,
’45; Softball, ’44, '45; Cheer Leader, ’45
« « «
» » »
Margaret Ann Wright
Class Secretary, '42; Glee Club, '42,
’43, '44, ’45; Commercial Club, '44,
Reporter, '45; Library Club, ’44, '45;
Bee Hive Staff. ’44, Editor, '45: Busy
Bee Staff, '44, '45; Basketball, '42, '43,
’44, '45; Softball, '44, '45
Virginia Lee Chenault
(Not Pictured)
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Senior Qlass History
M
IT WAS with nervous anticipation that we, as Freshmen, entered our first year of high school life in
the fall of 1942, but it wasn't long before we felt that we could shoulder any responsibility that might
present itself. The first event of that year was the election of our class officers. Later in the session, several
of the members of our class took part in a Floor Show, which was presented by the school, and then
before one could realize it. spring rolled around, summer passed, and quickly we realized that we were
dignified sophomores. We again elected our class officers, and then began making plans for the coming
year. We presented a one-act play entitled, “It Pays to Be a Poogle”. We felt very proud that the
name of our school paper. The Busy Bee, was chosen by a member of our class.
Our Junior year couldn't be beat, so we thought. There were so many exciting events. Our first
business was to elect officers for our class. This done, we began work on a one-act play, “Elmer”, which
was presented in chapel, and also was given as a part of the annual Glee Club program during Easter.
Our Junior-Senior party proved very successful. What every Junior looked forward to especially,
was ordering the class rings. It was wonderful just to feel that much like a Senior!
It doesn't seem possible, but we wouldn't have it any other way, than just being Seniors . . . just
about the grandest feeling in the world. Electing class officers seems to have been our first objective.
Early in the fall, the class enjoyed a trip to Richmond, visiting a Wild Life exhibit and other places of
interest. The entire class took part in the Christmas Glee Club program. Ordering the commencement
invitations was the next event, but the thing that excited us the most, was, the receiving of our rings,
for which we had waited so patiently and so long. We presented our Senior play, “Bashful Mr. Bobbs”,
in the spring, and later in the session, enjoyed immensley the Junior-Senior party.
The biggest thrill of our four years was the receiving of our diplomas in May. This concluded
the history of our High School days, but was only a beginning of the history of our years that lay ahead.
Just Imagine!
Marie .Adams playing basketball!
Jeanne Alexander without brains!
Virginia Lee Chenault not laughing!
Ann Clawson with coal black hair!
Willard Davis not grinning!
Ambrose Edwards without chewing gum!
Thurman Farmer taking life seriously!
Edwin Moren in a hurry I
Ruth Powell without Raymond !
Phyllis Smith raising her voice!
Margaret Anne White without a sailor!
Peggy Wright without Harry on her mind!
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Senior Prophecy
WELL, Hello Folks! Here it is graduation time at King William High School, and the Seniors
of 1956 look very impressing in their caps and gowns. I also see quite a few of my old school
mates too. The class of ’46 has certainly made a mark for itself in the last ten years. I think I will tell
you about each of these graduates as 1 see them tonight.
There’s one now! Jeanne Alexander, a noted woman baseball player, according to the newspapers,
has just returned from a tour with the New York Yankees. Those home-runs she used to make for King
William’s softball team were thrilling. With her is the famed Editor of the Arte York Times, Phyllis
Smith. How well I can remember when she was the Editor of our little school paper. 1 always felt
she would make newspaper work her career.
Yep, and there by the front door is another of my ole school pals, the former Margaret Anne White,
with her husband who used to be in the Navy. They have an adorable little girl, and bless my soul if
she isn’t wearing the monogram her mother was awarded as Cheer Leader in school.
Ammonia, quick, somebody! All the girls in the auditorium have started swooning, for who should
come in—followed by a host of admirers and fans—but that famous film star, direct from Hollywood,
Willard Davis. Ahem, girls, I honestly don’t blame you! Willard always was a heart breaker!!
Can it be? Yes, it is Ann Clawson. I haven’t seen her since we said goodbye at her graduation.
She has been the private secretary of the president of an important pulpwood corporation. We under-
stand she will become his wife in the very near future.
Here comes another of my pals, the former Ruth Powell, with her husband who is a Colonel in the
Reserve Militia of King and Queen County. She has a little son now, and 1 hear she is going to send
him to Military School as soon as he is old enough. Good idea, 1 say!
Well sir, I sec that beloved player and singer of western ballads. Thurman Farmer. I can remember
his musical talent in school and his playing for square dances. More fun! I understand he and his
wife arc here on their vacation.
Up on the front row I have just spied Edwin Moren and his wife. The principal informed me that
he gave a chicken-in-thc-rough party for the Seniors last night. He has a nice chicken farm, and owns
one of the most important bus lines in the country. How vividly 1 remember that old school bus he
used to drive.
Who is that muscle-man over there, I wonder? For goodness sakes, it’s Ambrose Edwards. He is
a traveling salesman for a concern that sells farm machinery and implements, but 1 think he missed his
calling with that physique. He should have been a wrestler!
Look! If it isn't Marie Adams. Let me find out what she is doing these days- She tells me that she
is modeling clothes at Miller & Rhoads and she really looks the Ritz. She always was one of the best
dressed girls at school.
That couldn't be Peggy Wright coming in—yep, it is—and her husband. We understand she was
married as soon as she graduated. She always did love her Harry. She has a darling little boy with
blue eyes and blond hair just like his father.
It seems 1 have re-lived my school days in these few moments, for not since their graduation has
the entire class of '46 been together as they are tonight. There is a strange enchantment all around me.
and I feel the warmness of old friends touching my heart.
Well, 1 had better go and get a seat as the lights arc dimming and it looks like graduation exercises
are beginning once again.
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Senior s <tyst IVill and Testament
WE, THE Seniors of 1946. being of crammed mind and sound body and the future alumni of
King William High School, do leave this last will and testimony to the faculty and underclassmen,
so that they might know the feeling of love we have for this institution.
Article I
Section 1—To the understanding faculty, who has given us wisdom and knowledge, we leave all our
books and examination papers so that other students might borrow them. We also leave them our
most sincere thanks for endeavoring to improve our rattle brains, and hope that they may have power
enough left to instruct the lower classmen.
Article II
Section 1—To the Juniors we leave our Senior privileges (Senior Day, sitting down front in chapel,
etc., our dignity and looking forward to the day of graduation).
Section 2—To the Sophomores we leave the hope of becoming Juniors, planning the Junior-Senior
party, and brotherly love toward each other.
Section 3—To the Freshmen we leave three more years of happiness at King William High School.
Article 111
Jeanne Alexander leaves her athletic ability to Cecil Walsh.
Ann Clawson leaves her quiet manner to Bootsie Campbell.
Peggy Wright leaves her golden voice to Perry Beasley.
Willard Davis leaves his way with girls to Herbert Kelley.
Thurman Farmer leaves his “dopiness” to Jim Robinson.
Margaret Anne White leaves her sweet smile to any sourpuss in the school.
Phyllis Smith leaves her love of bookkeeping to any sucker.
Ambrose Edwards leaves his love of education in general to Sonny Taylor.
Marie Adams leaves her black hair to Hallie Gertrude.
Edwin Moren leaves his abundance of happiness to any one who needs it.
Ruth Powell leaves her serious outlook on life to Doris Mundy.
We do hereby appoint our Senior sponsor. Miss Margaret McDonald, as the sole executor of this
last will and testament.
We. the Seniors of 1946, of the Junction of Palls, King William County, State of Virginia, hereby
make this our last will and testament, dated the 31st day of May, 1946.
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First Row: Perry Beasley, James Campbell, Stella Ford, Nannie Garnett, Lois Lipscomb
Second Row: Goodman Longest, Catherine Martin, Marjorie Mitchell, Virginia Mundy, John Powell. Sara Prince
Third Row: Jean Rice, Virginia Rice, Ruth Sanford, Cecil Walsh, Lottie P. Woody
imior (lass
Officers
Virginia Mundy .........................................President
Virginia Rice............................................Vice-President
James Campbell.....................................................Secretary
Goodman Longest....................................................Reporter.........................................
Miss Simon......................................................Sponsor
Colors
Blue and White
Motto
"God helps them who help themselves"
Flower
White Rose
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First Row: Eris Adams, Paul Allen, Mary Atkinson, Bowie Beasley, Beverly Commins, John Farmer
Second Row: Gladys Ford, Lily Gatewood, Clinton Gantt, Herbert Kelly, Hallie Martin
Third Row: Lois Porter, Charles Reed, Nannie Rouse, Kenneth Skinner, Evelyn Smith, Harry Whitt
John O. Taylor, Jr.—(Not in Picture)
Sophomore Qlasr
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Officers
Kenneth Skinner........................................President
Gladys Mae Ford....................................Vice-President
John Farmer.........................................................Secretary..............................................
Beverly Commins................................................. Reporter
Mrs. J. M. Taylor.............................................Sponsor
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First Foil': Phyllis Adams, Shirley Blake, William Broache, Linda Campbell, Franklin Chenault
Second Row: Audrey Elliott, William Fitzgerald, Berkley Garber, Suzanne Martin, Chester Mitchell
Third Row: Tilly Jo Moren, Doris Mundy, Stanley Newman, Wilmer Phillips, Robert S. Rice
Fourth Row: Thomas L. Rice, Nora Roberts, James Robinson, Grayson Walsh
Freshman (lass
Officers
James Robinson..........................................President
Stanley Newman.......................................Vice-President
Tilly Jo Moren..........................................Secretary
..........................................
Berkley Garber..................................................Reporter
Mrs. Slater........................................................Sponsor..................................................
Motto Flower
"Strive and you will do belter" White Carnation
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Seventh Qrade
Motto
''If at first you don't succeed, try, try, again"
Officers
Richard Eubank..............................................President
Ruth Alexander......................................Vice-President
Arlene Mundy................................................Secretary
Mary Ellen Wright...........................................Reporter
Mrs. Littlepage.................................................Sponsor
Marjorie Adams
Paul Adams
Ruth Alexander
Loal Clawson
Lily Hill Edwards
William Elliott
Richard Eubank
Betty Jean Farmer
Members
Thomas Gantt
Overton Glazebrook
Evlyan Gray
Charles Hickman
Charles Kelly
Hudson Lipscomb
Jacqueline Lipscomb
Marie Longest
Velvadean McDonald
Arlene Mundy
Mary Virginia Paul
Gladys Rouse
Elva Smith
Margaret Ware
Mary Ellen Wright
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Mrs. Martin
. Sponsor
Sixth Qrade
Motto
“117 find in life exactly what we put into it"
Members
Jimmie Adams Thomas Cobb. Jr. William Martin
Christine Allen Alice Fox Donald Moren
Franklin C. Atkinson, Jr. Marceline Fox Edwin Mundy
Mildred Baldwin George H. Guy, Jr. Alfred Phillips
Ethel Bullock Clifton Kelly Franklin Reed
Ervin Campbell Aylease Luciiard Richard Reed
Teralise Campbell Betsy Martin Charlie Walker
Doris Lee Cobb Jacquelin Whitt
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Sponsor
Mrs. Hili.
Fifth Qrade
Motto
“Be satisfied with nothing hut your best"
Members
Claude Allen Walter Fox Maude Lee Reed
Alice Beasley Ben Garrett, Jr. Franklin Schools
Ruth Clawson Mildred Garrett Mason Scott
Mary Courtney Lawrence Hill Odell Shockley
Harry Crouch Mamie Knave Elmore Walsh
Louise Davis Gordon Pollard Johnnie Ware
John Davis Maynard Reece Marguerite Woody
B. D. Reed, Jr.
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Sponsor
Miss Billups
Fourth Qrade
t
Members
Earl Alexander John Gray Harry W. Reed
Virginia Rae Barber Delores Kelly Thomas Rouse
Corbett Breeden- Donald Longest James Scott
Virginia Cobb Winfred Longest Molly Jane Sweet
Bernard Dunn Joyce Phillips William Guy Townsend
Walter Prince
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Sponsor
Miss Davis
Third Qrade
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Members
Harold Breeden
Walker Campbell
Lillie Pearl Dodson
Eugene Garrett
Henry Gray
Aubrey Knave
Gene Longest
Betty Lou Mundy
Josephine Reed
Buddy Taylor
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Flowers Townsend
Nancy Webster
Theodore Woody
Virginia Woody
Jerry Wright
Sponsor
Miss Davis
Second Qrade
Members
Kenneth Wayne Abrams Aubrey Hall Bennie Rice
Shirley Barber Gaynelle Kelly Shirley Rice
Hilda Beasley Mae Knave Ann Sullivan
James Breeden Deante Muire Sally Townsend
Frances Ann Broache Kathleen Mundy Emmett Upshaw
David Clawson David Pollard Emory Upshaw
Bobbie Davis Preston Powell Cora Lee Walsh
Thelma Garrett Jean Wave Poynter Cornelia Webster
UM
Sponsor
Miss Brizendine
First Qrade
Members
Latane Adams Rhoda Lipscomb Dewey Reynolds
Martha Ann Chenault Bert Littlepage Lewis Rice
Elsie Mae Cobb Harold Longest Nellie Rouse
Gordon Davis Joyce Powell Carl Sprouse
Elizabeth Fitzgerald Woodrow Reed Joyce Mae Sweet
Gaynelle Gray Mary Reese Jane Townsend
Janette Gulasky Barbara Jean Woody
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ACTIVITIES
Bee Hive Staff
AJ
Officers
Margaret Ann Wright
Jeanne Alexander
Ruth Powell . . .
James Campbell . .
Ann Clawson . . .
Miss Simon
Miss McDonald I
. . . . Editor
Business Manager
Assistant Editor
. . Junior Editor
Advertising Manager
. . . Advisors
Sports
Virginia Mundy
Goodman Longest
John Powell
Clubs
Photography
Margaret Anne White
Edwin Moren
Jeanne Alexander
Classes
Beverly Commins
Herbert Kelly
Solicitors
Marie Adams
Virginia Lee Chenault
Willard Davis
Ambrose Edwards
Thurman Farmer
Edwin Moren
Phyllis Smith
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Student
Council
Officers
Members
Jeanne Alexander...............President............
Mr. Sheppard.....................Advisor
Thurman Farmer
Billy Fitzgerald
Herbert Kelly
Goodman Longest, Jr.
Virginia Muny
Ruth Powell
Safety
Patrol
Officers
Patrolmen
Goodman Longest...............Captain
Johnny Powell.....................Lieutenant
Kenneth Skinner...................Lieutenant
Miss Simon........................Advisor
Bowie Beasley
Franklin Chenault
Billy Fitzgerald
Marjorie Mitchell
Edwin Moren
Virginia Mundy
Harry Roy Whitt
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School Civic ^Association
Officers
Jeanne Alexander
Goodman Longest
James Campbell .
...................President
..............Vice-President
..........Secretary
School Colors
Orange and Pine
Pledge
On my honor, 1 will seek to serve this school, this community and this association.
To prepare myself in body, mind and spirit for my duly.
To live the truth and to keep faith with knowledge.
To promote education as the right of every child
To labor for the advancement of Virginia, to bring no reproach upon her. and
to emulate those who made her great among the nations by their loyalty to honor
and to her.
To remember that as a citizen of the United States. I owe allegiance to the
nation, freedom, democracy, and progress among men.
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Busy Bee Staff
Officers
Phyllis Smith . . .
James Campbell . .
Mrs. Guy Farmer
Margaret Anne White
Marie Adams . . .
Miss Simon ....
Editor-in-Chief
. Assistant Editor
Alumni Correspondent
Business Manager
Circulation Manager
. . . . Advisor
News Reporters
Jeanne Alexander
James Campbell
Sports Reporters
Goodman Longest
John Powell
Ann Clawson
Margaret Ann Wright
Club Reporters
Jeanne Rice
Perry Beasley
Margaret Ann Wright
Herbert Kelly
Edwin Moren
Typists
Ann Clawson
Ruth Powell
Phyllis Smith
Margaret Ann Wright
Jeanne Alexander
Edwin Moren
Willard Davis
Thurman Farmer
Ambrose Edwards
Solicitors
Ruth Powell
Margaret Ann Wright
James Campbell
Stella Ford
Edwin Moren
Proofreaders
Ruth Powell
James Campbell
M imeographers
Edwin Moren
Phyllis Smith
Cartoonist
Margaret Ann Wright
Jeanne Alexander
Class Reporters
Edwin Moren
Goodman Longest
Beverly Commins
Franklin Chenault
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Busy Bee History
WHEN the idea first originated to start a school paper in King William High School in September
of 1943, the Commercial Chib held a contest to select a name for this new creation. Anyone
in the Commercial Club was eligible to submit a name as this Club was responsible for the idea. The
faculty of the school served as judges and chose the name Busy Bee, which had been suggested by Thurman
Farmer, then a Sophomore. A first issue came off the press that October consisting of four pages con-
taining bits of news of the school and a few advertisements that had been obtained from the local mer-
chants. Each month since then the Busy Bee has grown in size and in popularity. Local merchants
have been cooperative in giving ads for the financial support of the paper and patrons have been most
complimentary. Enthusiasm has increased 100 per cent on the part of the school children in connection
with the continuance of its publications.
In the summer of 1944, the Alumni Association asked to add an Alumni section to the Busy Bee
and in turn it would send each issue to the boys in service both in the States and overseas. The Com-
mercial Club readily agreed that this would give the paper wide circulation and publicity, so this section
was added. Mrs. Guy Farmer was chosen the Alumni Correspondent and was considered a member
of the Busy Bee staff.
In the Fall of 1944 the School Board very graciously offered to furnish such supplies as stencils and
ink towards the publication of the Busy Bee to aid in the support of a project which they felt worth-
while to the students in the Commercial Department. The Alumni Association has also helped greatly
with all expenses incurred, and has sent more than 3,000 copies of the Busy Bee through the mails to Alumni
all over the world.
We feel that our Busy Bee has become a very outstanding personality in King William High School
as well as to its Alumni. We wish to thank those who have been so helpful and who have encouraged
us to go on. We are greatly indebted to our Advisor. Miss Simon, who has been continously working
and training us to make each issue better than the one before. We have learned that working together
for any cause is the only way progress can be made.
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Commercial Qlub
Officers
Jeanne Alexander........................................President
Thurman Farmer.......................................Vice-President
Ruth Poweli................................................Secretary
Margaret Ann Wright.....................................Reporter
Miss Simon.................................................Sponsor
Members
Senior
Marie Adams
Ann Clawson
Virginia Lee Chenault
Phyllis Smith
Margaret Anne White
Willard Davis
Ambrose Edwards
Edwin Moren
Stella Ford
Nannie Lee Garnett
Lois Lipscomb
Catherine Martin
Marjorie Mitchell
Junior
Virginia Mundy
Sara Prince
Jeanne Rice
Virginia Rice
Ruth Sanford
Cecil Walsh
Lottie Pearl Woody
Perry Beasley
James Campbell
Goodman Longest
John Powell
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Commercial Qlub '-Activities
Colors..................Green and While
Flower................Lily oj the Valley
Mascot...........................Monkey.....................
Motto__________“Strive and we shall win’’
FOR the past two years the Commercial Club has tried to live up to its motto by striving to do all
in its power for the improvement of the club and the school. At the beginning of the school session
1945-46, the Club sponsored an initiation party for the new members who. upon entrance into the
Commercial Department, were eligible for such membership. This was a great success, and with these
new workers the Commercial Club anticipated a big year ahead.
The Club has continued, as last year, the sale of school supplies of all kinds to the entire school.
This project has proved profitable to the Club as well as helpful to the school children.
Continued publication of the Busy Bee, the School newspaper sponsored by the Commercial Club.
has been of great concern to all the members of the Club, and through the support of local merchants
and the Alumni Association this has been possible. An Alumni news section was added in 1944 to create
the interest of the old graduates in the activities of the school.
King William banners in the school colors, orange and blue, were ordered by the Club and these
have met with popular approval and have sold readily.
Sponsored entertainments have been rather limited this year due to the many other activities of
the school, but the Club did have a Square Dance on February 9, which drew a large crowd and was quite
successful. In the Spring the Club will plan to have a picnic for all its members.
Under the direction of Miss Simon, our sponsor, and Jeanne Alexander, our president, this year
has been a successful one. We are proud of our Club and will continue to strive to make it better and
more progressive.
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Library Qlub
Officers
Ruth Powell...............................................President
Margaret Anne White............................................Vice-President...................................
Edwin Moren.......................................................Secretary
Miss McDonald____________________________________________Librarian
Bowie Beasley
James Campbell
Linda Campbell
Beverly Commins
Gladys Mae Ford
Members
Herbert Kelly
Edwin Moren
Virginia Mundy
Ruth Powell
Jean Rice
Ruth Sanford
John O. Taylor, Jr.
Margaret Anne White
Margaret Ann Wright
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Qlee Qlub
Officers
Ruth Powell..............................................President
Willard Davis.........................................Vice-President
James Campbell...........................................Secretary
Jeanne Alexander.........................................Reporter
Miss McDonald......................................Director
Members
Marie Adams John Farmer Virginia Mundy
Eris Adams Thurman Farmer Wilmer Phillips
Phyllis Adams Billy Fitzgerald Lois Porter
Jeanne Alexander Gladys Mae Ford John Powell
Mary F. Atkinson Stella Ford Ruth Powell
Perry Beasley Berkley Garber Jean Rice
Shirley Blake Nannie Lee Garnett Thomas Rice
Billy Broache Lily M. Gatewood Virginia Rice
James Campbell Goodman Longest James Robinson
Linda Campbell Hallie G. Martin Nannie Rouse
Ann Clawson Chester Mitchell Evelyn Smith
Beverly Commins Edwin Moren Phyllis Smith
Willard Davis Tilly Jo Moren Margaret Anne White
Ambrose Edwards Doris Mundy Lottie P. Woody
Audrey Elliott Margaret Ann Wright
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Home Sconomics Qlub
Officers
Catherine Martin..............................................President
Hallie G. Martin .... ...................Vice-President
...............................................
Lois Porter...................................................Secretary
Jeanne Rice...................................................Reporter
.................................................
Mrs. Slater .....................................................Advisor
Motto
"Do your duty, come what may”
Colors .
Purple and White
Flower ................
Violet
Members
Eris Adams
Marie Adams
Jeanne Alexander
Mary F. Atkinson
Shirley Blake
Linda Campbell
Virginia Chenault
Ann Clawson
Gladys Mae Ford
Stella Ford
Nannie L. Garnett
Lily Mae Gatewood
Lois Lipscomb
Catherine Martin
Hallie G. Martin
Suzanne Martin
Marjorie Mitchell
Tillie Jo Moren
Lois Porter
Sara Prince
Jeanne Rice
Virginia Rice
Nora Roberts
Nannie Rouse
Evelyn Smith
Phyllis Smith
Cecil Walsh
Margaret Anne White
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King Willia m F. F.
Chapter
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Officers
Herbert Kelly.....................................................President
Bowie Beasley............................................Vice-President
Clinton Gantt................................................Secretary
...............................................
John O. Taylor, Jr................................................Treasurer..........................................
Harry Whitt.......................................................Reporter
William Paul Allen....................................................Sentinel
Mr. C. L. Wilkins............................................Advisor
Members
William Paul Allen Clinton Gantt Robert S. Rice
Bowie Beasley Herbert Kelly Thomas L. Rice
Franklin Chenault Chester Mitchell John O. Taylor. Jr.
Billy Fitzgerald Wilmer Phillips Harry R. Whitt
Charles Reed
4-H QIub
Senior Officers Junior
James Campbell . . . . . . President Lily Hill Edwards President
Perry Beasley . Vice-President Betty J. Farmer Vice-President
Virginia Rice . . Secretary Alice Beasley . . . . . Secretary-Treasurer
Herbert Kelly . . Treasurer Mary E. Wright Members Senior Reporter
Perry Beasley John Farmer Tilly Jo Moren
Shirley Blake Berkley Garber Virginia Rice
James Campbell Herbert Kelly Nora Roberts
Linda Campbell Catherine Martin James Robinson
Beverly Commins Suzanne Martin Ruth Sanford
Christine Allen
F. C. Atkins. Jr.
Virginia Rae Barber
Alice Beasley
Erwin Campbell
Loltse Davis
Bernard Dunn
Lily Hill Edwards
Farmer
Betty Jean
Walter Fox
Ben Garrett. Jr.
Mildred Garrett
G. H. Guy Jr.
Lawrence Hill
Clifton Kelly
Delores Kelly
Junior
Mamie Knave
Jacqueline Lipscomb
Marie Longest
Betsy Martin
Alfred Phillips
Gordon Pollard
Thomas Rouse
Franklin Schools
James Scott
Mason Scott
Odell Shockley
William Guy Townsend
Elmore Walsh
Marguerite Woody
Mary Ellen Wright
Advisors
Mrs. Slater
Miss McNeill
Mrs. Hii l
Mr. Davis
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(Jieer Leaders
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Members
Margaret Anne White
Willard Davis
Ruth Powell
Edwin Moren
School Song
Let's give a Rah for K. IV. II. S.,
And let us work with all our might,
Others may like black and crimson,
Rut for us it's Orange and Blue.
Let other colors be forgotten,
Let us the spirit rule,
IVe'll join and give a royal welcome
For the good of our old school!
It's K. IV. II. S.I It's A’. IV. II. S.!
The pride of everyone that's here.
Come on ye old Grads., come on ye young lads,
It's old il. II’. II. S., we cheer! Rah! Rah!
.Now is the time boys, to make a big noise,
.No matter what the people say.
For there is none to fear, the gang's all here,
So, Hail to h'. IV. H. S., Hail!
Qirls" Softball
Miss McDonald ...............................
Coach
Members
Jeanne Alexander Stella Ford Doris Mundy
•Shirley Blake Nannie Lee Garnett Virginia Mundy
Linda Campbell Lily Mae Gatewood Virgin lx Rice
Ann Clawson Catherine Martin Margaret Anne White
Audrey Elliott Tilly Jo Moren Margaret Ann Wright
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Qirls' Basketball
Officers
Jeanne -Alexander.............................. Captain
Ruth Sanford...................................' Manager
Miss McDonald....................................Coach
Members
Jeanne Alexander Shirley Blake Stella Ford Nannie Lee Garnett Virginia Rice Nora Roberts
Linda Campbell Catherine Martin- Ruth Sanford
Ann Clawson Tilly Jo Moren Lottie Woody
Audrey Elliott Virginia Mundy Doris Mundy Margaret Ann Wright
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Hoys'1 ^Baseball
Miss Simon .......................................Coaches
Mr. Wilkins J
Members
Perry Beasley Ambrose Edwards Edwin Moren
Billy Broache John Farmer Stanley Newman
Franklin Chenault Clinton Ganit Charles Reed
Beverly Commins Herbert Kelly Kenneth Skinner
Goodman Longest, Jr.
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Boys' Basketball
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Officers
John Powell 1 .
>........................Co-Caplains
Goodman Longest, Jr. J
James Campbell......................................Manager........................................
Miss Simon 1 ,
> ................................Coaches
Mrs. Guy Farmer I
Members
Perry Beasley
Billy Broache
James Campbell
Franklin Chenault
Beverly Commins
John Farmer
Billy Fitzgerald
Herbert Kelly
Goodman Longest
Stanley Newman
John Powell
Charles Reed
Kenneth Skinner
Harry Whitt
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ORGAXIZ ATIOXS
Parent- Teachers" ^Association
Officers
1945-46
Mr. P. T. Campbell____________________________________President
Mrs. Guy Townsend.................................Vice-President
Mrs. Roane Commins________________________Secretary-Treasurer
Miss Margaret Simon.........................................Reporter.................................
Rev. B. A. Riddle...........................................Chaplain
Miss Margaret McDonald.....................Music Director
Committees
Membership
Mrs. P. T. Campbell, Chairman
Objective: To gel new and active members.
Program
Mrs. W. E. Garber. Chairman
Objective: To have an interesting and entertaining program each month.
Health
Mrs. R. C. Hill. Chairman
Objective: To sponsor clinics, and to improve the sanitary conditions at school.
Social
Mrs. Robert Slater. Chairman
Objective: To serve refreshments at the meetings and to create better fellowship between teachers and
members of the P. T. A.
Maintenance and Improvement
Mr. John F. Townsend, Chairman
Objective: To improve playground facilities.
Library
Miss Margaret McDonald, Chairman
Objective: To increase the size of the library and to increase the number of volumes.
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Alumni Association and T) ire ctors
Miss Margaret Simon
Sponsor
Mrs. Robert Slater
Sponsor
William N. Campbell
President
(Not Pictured)
Miss I, all a R. Shelley
Second Vice-President
H. Lewis Chenault
Vice-President
Mrs. Chas. Watkins, Jr.
Treasurer
Miss Clare Mitchell
Secretary
Mrs. David Pearson
Assistant Secretary
James Hargrove
Sergeant-al-A mis
Franklin Parker
Mrs. Guy Farmer
Mrs. A. O. Hallett
David Pearson
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Alumni Association Activities
r I1 HE Alumni /\ssociation ol King William High School brought its first successful year, 1944. to a
close on January 1, 1945, when an annual banquet was held. This also ushered in the New Year
with many ideas and plans for an even better organization.
To carry out the purpose of our Association towards the continual progress of our school, we pre-
sented an assembly Bible at the graduation exercises in May. The night following graduation, we held
a Home-Coming Dance with the Senior Class as our guest.
During the summer our membership drive got under way, while the Alumni News Section of the
Busy Bee was sent forth monthly to the members, as well as the many alumni in service.
The first event of the ’45-’46 session was a Fall Dance in September for the benefit of the Association.
On October 16, a quarterly meeting was held for all members, at which time the sketch of a seal was
presented and adopted as the official seal of our Association. Alumni pins, bearing this seal, were ordered
by many of the members. Committees were appointed and plans were made for the coming banquet.
The evening of January 1, 1946, found everything in readiness for the many alumni and guests
attending the annual banquet. We were honored to have Mr. Clarence H. Spain as our guest speaker.
During the short business meeting the officers for the coming year were elected. A dance brought the
get-together to a successful climax.
Our Association has many plans and ideas set forth, and through the efforts and loyal support of
each member, we can fulfill these objectives, thereby attaining a stronger organization.
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Kyng William Qounty ‘Rgritan Qluh
Officers
W. T. Fleet................................................President
L. D. Robinson.............................................Vice-President
Mark S. Neale.......................................................Secretary
B. C. Slater................................................Treasurer
Board of Directors
W. T. Fleet
L. D. Robinson
B. C. Slater
Mark S. Neale
J. P. Pollard
P. T. Campbell
VV. E. Garber
“To make King William County a better place in which to live"
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IDIERWIIEHS
TAYLOR MOTOR COMPANY
J. O. Taylor. Proprietor
DODGE AND PLYMOUTH PASSENGER CARS
DODGE TRUCKS
DODGE
PLYMOUTH USED CAR and TRUCK SALES
Sales and Service
King William Court House, Va.
Telephone: King William 1414
Twenty-Four-Hour Wrecking Service
SOUTHERN STATES COOPERATIVE
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
Owned and Controlled By The Farmers Who Use It
KING WILLIAM COUNTY SERVICE AGENCIES:
M. C. Chenault
Aylett, Virginia
G. H. Guy
Beulahville, Virginia
A. M. Jones
Bruington, Virginia
Mitchell’s Store
Mangohick, Virginia
J. W. Longest
Enfield, Virginia
King William Service Station
King William, Virginia
McCauley chenault R. T. KENT
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Gas - Feed - Fertilizer General Merchandise Gas Oil Everything in Groceries Fresh Meat Poultry and Dairy Feeds
Aylett Virginia King William, Virginia
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Compliments of
THE WEST POINT HOTEL
AND DINING ROOM
WEST POINT, VIRGINIA
Open Seven Days a I I 'eck
Phone: 302
Mr. and Mrs. Norman N. Cooper
Compliments of
JENKINS FURNITURE STORE
Phone: 279
West Point, Virginia
Compliments of
THE LOIS E. DRESS SHOPPE
Living Room of the
o
West Point Hotel
West Point, Virginia
“Fashions Direct From New York”
Lois E. Cooper
Phone: 302 Manager
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THE
R. T. CARLTON LUMBER COMPANY
Hardware and Building Supplies
ST. STEPHEN’S CHURCH, VIRGINIA
Phone: 5621
LYONS and CARNAHAN
Educational Publishers
Specialists in Text Rooks
460 Fourth Avenue
New York, New York
John A. Harrison
Representative
Ellerson, Virginia
Compliments oj
FROST DEPARTMENT STORE
West Point, Virginia
Compliments
OF
THE COMMERCIAL CLUB
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_______________________________________ _______
CITIZENS and FARMERS BANK
WEST POINT, VIRGINIA
Capital . . . S100,000.00 Surplus . . . SIOO.OOO.OO
Chartered 1927
OFFICERS
J. M. Lewis...................................President
E. D. Clopton........................Vice-President
Wm. G. Waring............................Cashier
J. B. Powers........................Assistant Cashier
L. D. Walker.....................Assistant Cashier
J. P. Bagby........................Assistant Cashier
D. L. Mayo________________________Assistant Cashier
J. M. Lewis
E. D. Clopton
W. G. Waring
DIRECTORS
O. A. Bristow
F. F. Thompson
D. N. Sutton
W. S. Cox
W. C. Gouldman
A HOME BANK FOR HOME PEOPLE
MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION
_______________________________________________ __________________ _____...
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THOMAS O. MITCHELL
T. F. WOODDY
Groceries - Gas - Oil
Route 30
Hanover, Virginia
Phone: Dawn 6F31
General Merchandise
Gas, Oil and Hay
Mangohick, Virginia
ROGER EDWARDS
General Merchandise
GAS FEED OIL
Rumford, Virginia
i
i MRS. S. A. MUNDY
General Merchandise
Mangohick, Virginia
C. O. ROBINSON
General Merchandise
Palls, Virginia
Phone: 15F32
Compliments
OF THE
CAMPBELL-TERRELL
TELEPHONE CO., INC.
P. T. Campbell
€
Hanover, Virginia
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MANGOHICK GARAGE
Repair Work
Automobile Parts
Gas and Oil
Mangohick, Virginia
HARRIS, FLIPPEN & GO.
Sporting Goods
NJ
RIDDLE’S DRUGS
West Point, Virginia
Phone: 101
715 East Main Street
Richmond 19, Virginia
*
Compliments of
HIGHWAY MACHINERY AND
SUPPLY COMPANY, INC
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
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Compliments
WEST POINT
MOTOR COMPANY
I
OLDSMOBILE PONTIAC
*
West Point, Virginia
T. Lee Newton
Proprietor Phone: 39
OF
GRAVATT FUNERAL HOME
I
Phones:
Dawn 213 Richmond 6-5793
Hanover, Virginia
TALLEY’S FURNITURE STORE
WEST POINT, VIRGINIA
J. Roland Norman and Temple L. Wyatt
Household Furnishings
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HAR RIS-BRENAMAN
INCORPORATED
Athletic Supplies Sporting Goods
t
717 East Grace Street
Richmond 19, Virginia
Dial: 3-2241
T. M. ABRAMS
Groceries - Meats - Fruits - Vegetables
Electric Appliances - Myers Pumps
Feed
Phone: King William 23F12
____
Compliments of
YORK INN
West Point, Virginia
Compliments of
YORK SUPPLY COMPANY, INC.
Box 209
WEST POINT, VIRGINIA
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CLARK’S
AUTO REPAIRING
G. T. Clark, Proprietor
Gas - Oil - Accessories
Acetylene Welding
U. S. Route 360
AYLETT, VIRGINIA
For the Best in Model Builders'
and Athletic Supplies . . .
SOUTHERN ATHLETIC
SUPPLY COMPANY
116 North Seventh Street
Richmond, Virginia
Telephone: 2-6203
ELLIS MARSHALL
Groceries - Shoes
Gas - Oil
U. S. Route 30
Hanover, Virginia
WHITE SHOP
SERVICE STATION
J. E. Brizendine, Proprietor
General Merchandise
King William, Virginia
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Compliments oj
BROWNING CHEVROLET SALES
WEST POINT, VIRGINIA
Phone: 231
Compliments
OF
MESSER and BOYD
Credit Clothiers
West Point, Virginia
Compliments of
PAGE S. NEALE
Jewelry Gifts
West Point, Virginia
TIDEWATER INSURORS
R. Tyler Bland, Manager
real estate
Complete Insurance Service
Main Street
West Point, Virginia
PUMPHREY’S CLEANERS
West Point, Virginia
Phone: 87
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Compliments
OF
THE
CHESPEAKE CORPORATION
OF VIRGINIA
WEST POINT, VIRGINIA
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To everything else you have
learned during your school
days, add this . . . that the
cost of ELECTRICITY has al-
ways been downward. While
the cost of most everything
else you use today has been
increased, your ELECTRICITY
is cheaper today than it has
ever been before.
AMP (MWAMY
KING WILLIAM HIGH SCHOOL RINGS
Supplied by
W. C. SAUNDERS COMPANY
717 East Grace Street
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
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PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY
CAFFEY’S STUDIO
NEW LOCATION
113 East Grace Street
Richmond, Virginia
Photographers
FOR
THE 1946 “BEE HIVE”
/J College Annual
J. requires the undivided
interest and attention of
Editor, Business Manager and
Publisher if it is to present
that much desired appearance
of Character.
C For that reason, Everett
Waddey Company handles
only a limited number of
annuals each year — a limited
number so as to permit proper
service.
C Everett Waddey Company
of Richmond, Virginia, alone
was responsible to the Staff of
The Bee Hive for 1946
for the correct manufacture of
The Bee Hive
Snapshots
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