Digital download of 1950 New Kent County High School yearbook in New Kent Courthouse, VA. This item is a scanned copy of the original yearbook. This yearbook has photos of the school and students. The yearbook also has information about students and activities at the school. The yearbook has approximately 41 scanned pages. The name of the yearbook is The Cavalier 1950. ***DIGITAL DOWNLOAD ONLY (PDF Format File)*** Please review all of the sample photos. Send us an email if you want us to check to see if a name is in the book.
Yearbook Name
The Cavalier 1950
Location
New Kent, Virginia (New Kent County, VA)
Additional Information
Foreword
We, THE SENIORS of New Kent High School with fond memories, pause while depart ing from this haven to meditate on the pleasant associations with
class mates and friends and
as a token, present
THE CAVALIER of 1950
FACULTY
CLASSES
ACTIVITIES
ATHLETICS
GRADES
ADVERTISEMENTS
Dedication
MR. WILLIAM J. COX
We, THE SENIORS of 1949-’5O dedicate the second volume of, THE CAVALIER, to Mr. William J. Cox, as a token for his untiring efforts in all
things pertaining to the good of our class and for his generous and loyal support
of all our undertakings.
1950 Cavalier Staff
Antenette Kurdziel Editor-in-Chief
Jean Baughan Mary Fisher
Robert Parsley... Frank Taylor........ John Mihalcoe.... George Philbates Mrs. Stone
.......Assistant Editor ..Business Manager ...............Sports Editor ....Activities Editor Photographic Editor Typist
..........Faculty Advisor
Hiqh School
Faculty
WILLIAM J. COX, A.B., A.M., Principal I William and Mary College
Government
JUDITH B. CARTER
I William and Mary College
Librarian, Guidance, and History
MARY T. POMFREY, A. B.
I Florida State University
Spanish and Math
JACQUELINE R. PERRY, B,S.
Longwood College
Science
GEORGE A. WALDROP, A.B.
[ Randolph Macon College
History and Physical Geography
DORIS A. STONE, B.S.
I Longwood College
Commercial Subjects
OSCAR S. MEARS, A.B.
William and Mary College
English, History., Botany, and
Coach of Athletics
JOSEPHINE H. NEWTON, A.B.
William and Mary College
English
Senior Gass Officers
Ray Martin . Ralph Davis............... Antenette Kurdziel Edith Frame
Mrs. Pomfrey
..............President . Vice-President Secretary
.............Treasurer Faculty Advisor
RALPH DAVIS
Any teacher will gladly tell you Of Ralph’s crazy escapades, For his main aim in life is fun, And he never worries about grades.
MARY FISHER
It takes little to start her laughing, And much to make her cease, And now that she is graduating, Everyone can have some peace.
FRANK TAYLOR
Frank’s one of the nicest guys You'd ever want to meet;
If success is being friendly, He'll never face defeat.
ANTENETTE KURDZIEL
Antenette likes to study,
Her grades are simply the cream, And when it comes to personality, Her's is positively a dream.
RAY MARTIN
He hasn’t a care in the wide, wide, He says, “Why rack my brain? There's plenty of time for everything So why race around like a train?"
JEAN BAUGHAN
She can find fun in anything; That’s just the way she is;
She’s a pal to everyone in school ’Cause her personality’s a whiz.
ROBERT PARSLEY
Robert’s just a kind of guy Who almost never rushes;
He's full to the brim with friendliness And he's also full of blushes.
EDITH FRAME
Edith's a leader in all she does; Betas will tell you this;
She's hard working and fun-loving; She’s the girl we’re all going to miss.
JOHN MIHALCOE
John's athletic abilities
Have aided our team no end,
And his wonderful personality Has won him many a friend.
JANE LINKA
It's a pleasure to be in this world With such nice people as she, For her all-around friendliness Is a delightful thing to see.
GEORGE PHILBATES
Always with a bright remark
Just full of dry wit;
He’s teased us all from time to time, But we didn't mind a bit.
JANIE ANDERSON
Janie is the type of girl
Who never seems to frown;
Her way of being full of smiles Is tops in any town.
FRED JOHNSON
He always has a bright remark On hand at any time;
Fred is one who’s sure to make good; His ambition will help him climb.
Bert McLaughlin
Bert, though small and quiet, Has the kindest heart;
It makes him liked by us all
And sets him apart.
Class oI ’50 In 1960
Dear Jean,
Well, many years have passed since we graduated from dear old New Kent High. New Kent is now a grade “A” school. The students are very much interested in their new home economics cottage, the gym, and the shop.
Jean, do you remember Mary Fisher? Well, she is now teaching school in California. Her fourth grade pupils are almost as tall as she is. Mary is very happy, for she is married to a saxophone player in Harry James’ band.
And that bashful girl, Edith Frame—you just wouldn’t recognize her! She has become the girls’ athletic instructor at William and Mary College. Robert Parsley has his own 250 acre farm in Quinton. Besides running this farm, he has taken over his father’s school bus route, carrying 40 students to school in addition to his own 7 children.
Jean, remember how Jane Linka and George Philbates could very seldom get along? Well, Jane finally won out; now they are married. They have a lovely home; the saw mill business has been very prosperous for George.
Frank and Ralph are now living on neighboring farms. Ralph is much ab sorbed in his dairy, while Frank has become the 4-H agent for New Kent. Janie Anderson has betrayed New Kent Tradition by marrying one of the Toano boys. Their twins are attending school in Toano.
Have you recently read in the paper about the new “Johnson Theory’*? Who else could have discovered it but Fred. Maybe he will show Mr. Einstein a thing or two.
You should see the picture I had taken at Mihalcoe’s Studio. That’s right, John who was our photography bug at school, is now in business for himself. Last week end I went down to our cottage near the river. While strolling along the bank I saw a fishing pole. Upon investigating I found the propped up pole wasn’t alone. About five yards away lay Ray, sleeping as usual and letting
the pole take care of itself. The same old Ray, will he ever change ? Bert McLaughlin who joined our Senior Class has done very well for him self. After graduating from V. P. I. he now has a large farm not far from Highland Springs.
I heard from Mary that you aren’t teaching these days, but have settled down with a husband, and a ranch type home. How about bringing your husband and etc., to see us. While our husbands are getting acquainted we can catch up on the latest gossip.
I am enjoying my work as secretary of the new firm, Gottrocks and Money bags, Inc., although my husband doesn’t approve of my working. However, he and I are living here in New Kent, and are really very happy.
Always a friend,
Antenette
MOST INTELLECTUAL Antenette & George
MOST POPULAR
Mary & Ray
MOST ATHLETIC
Edith & Robert
BEST ALL AROUND John, Antenette, & Ralph
senior
BEST LOOKING
Mary & Ray
BEST DRESSED
Jean & Ray
MOST LIKELY TO
SUCCEED
Antenette & George
WITTIEST
Mary & Ray
Sophomore Class
OFFICERS
Dorothy Bailey
...........................President
Jack Joyce
Dare Peace
Alice Jo Davis Mrs. Newton
Helen Bew
Margaret Boroughs Cecil Bowery
Richard Brushwood Robert Couch
Nancy Cridlin
Dorothy Dillard
Mabel Fisher
Thomas Haley Felix Hammill Robert Kirby
Frances Madison Ralph McLaughlin
..............Vice-President ........................... Secretary ......................... Treasurer .........Faculty Advisor
Marian Perry
Frank Richardson Mary Ellen Starkey Nancy Taylor
Anne Tuttle
Robert Via
Pauline Wickham
Freshman Class
OFFICERS
Norwood Schultz
Roy Gephart.........
Marian Hobson..
Hugh Reynolds...
Mr. Waldrop........
...................President .. ..Vice-President ...................Secretary ................. Treasurer ... Faculty Advisor
Lee Allen
James Couch Charles Davis Edward Dillard George Fisher Virginia Kelly
Kenneth Kirby Emelia Kurdziel William Madison Lillian Moran Elizabeth Morgan Helen Parsley
Ann Lou Pomeroy Marcia Ryan
Mary Lou Smith William Smith James Timberlake Josephine Walls
Eighth Grade
OFFICERS
William Chapman...
Stephen Bowmer....
Betty Jane Davis....
Theressa Anne Cox
Mrs. Perry...................
....................President .. .Vice-President ....................Secretary ...............Treasurer
.. Faculty Advisor
Carole Anderson James Anderson Betty Barfknecht Leon Bowery
Fred Burnett Jack Burnett John Dunkum Allen Ellyson
Kathleen Fisher Ivan Leontuck
Janice McCormick Bessie Parsley Wallace Parsley Shirley Perry
Ernest Ramsey Ralph Randolph Larry Robens
Elton Rook
Joyce Salmon
June Stockham
Gordon Taylor
Jean Taylor
Wilford Throckmorton Henry Waxmunski James West
Beta Club
OFFICERS
Edith Frame President Dare Peace Secretary Antenette Kurdziel Vice-President Jean Baughan Treasurer Mrs. Carter, Mr. Cox Sponsors
Future Teachers
OFFICERS
Antenette Kurdziel. President Mabie Fisher Secretary
Mary Ellen Starkey Treasurer Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Pomfrey...Sponsors
Library Club OFFICERS
Mabie Fisher President Theressa Cox Vice-President
Dorothy Bailey. Secretary Elizabeth Morgan Treasurer
Mrs. Carter Sponsor
Visual Aid Club Mr. Waldrop Sponsor
OFFICERS
Ralph Davis President Ray Martin Vice-President Mrs. Newton.
Antenette Kurdziel Secretary Mary Fisher Treasurer Sponsor
Office Helpers
Football
The New Renters of 1949 are justly proud of their football record. The spirit of the team, coupled with a firm determination to win, gave us 6 out of 8 games, in spite of our lack of heavy material. Mr. Mears, the coach, was a real inspiration. The co-captains—Cecil Bowery and Robert Parsley— contributed no little to the team’s success, as did all other players, namely: Frank Taylor, Ralph Davis, Ray Martin, John Mihalcoe, Fred Johnson, Robert Couch, Felix Hammill, Norwood Schultz, Lee Allen, Richard Brushwood, Fred Burnett, Jack Burnett, Roy Gephart, Jack Joyce, Robert Kirby, Frank Richardson, George Violet, Thomas Violet, James West and the team manager, Leon Bowery.
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Baseball
Cheerleaders
n in is in
Mrs. Peace, Mrs. Upp, Mrs. Orange, Mrs. Mears, Mrs. Fisher, Miss Robertson, Mrs. Edwards
First Grade
Mrs. Edwards
Second Grade Mrs. Fisher
Third Grade Miss Robertson
Fourth Coracle Mrs. Peace
Fifth Grade Mrs. Upp
Sixth grade Mrs. Mears
Seventh Grade Mrs. Orange
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