1951 Armstrong High School Yearbook in Richmond, Virginia * The Rabza 1951

RABZA STAFF 
Seated left to right are: Lorenzo Boulware, Business Manager;- Carlyle Robinson, Associate Editor; Charlotte Fields, Associate Editor; Joseph French, Editor-in-Chief; Thelma Langley, Advertising Manager; and Susie Brown, Typist. 
ARMSTRONG HIGH SCHOOL 
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
The Armstrong yearbook is named for Rabza Morse Manley who was Superintendent of schools established by the Freedman’s Bureau in September, 1865. 
Mr. Manley conceived the idea of higher education for the more gifted of the pupils who attended, and set out to raise funds for a Normal school. In September, 1867, the first building of the present high school, was erected at the corner of Sixth and Duval Streets. Six thousand five hundred dollars went into land and building material while the labor was donated by colored mechanics and laborers. Mr. Manley became the first principal of the school. 
The high and normal school was soon overcrowded. After further fund raising, a building was erected at the end of Twelfth Street. It was ready for occupancy in April, 1873. In 1876, the building and site were deeded by the trustees of the school to the city of Richmond for use at all times as an institution for the education of Negro youth. During the years 1873 to 1906 the school underwent a gradual change and became more like a high than a normal school. 
In 1906 the school was organized on a four-year basis for the high school work with one year of additional training for those who wished to teach. 
In 1908 the school on Twelfth Street was condemned and the school was moved to Baker Street School building for a year. In 1909 the school was housed at First and Leigh Streets and renamed Arm strong to honor the founder of Hampton Institute. 
Negro teachers first served as instructors in the school in 1915. The school continued to grow until it became impossible to house in this building all those applying for entrance, so in September, 1923, a new school was built at the present site on the corner of Prentis and Leigh Streets. 
A new building is now in the process of being constructed at 31st and Kuhn Streets. It will continue to bear the name Armstrong. The school is and will continue to be a high school. A normal department is no longer connected with Armstrong.
ALMA MATER 
Now the evening star is fading; Day is drawing to a close; 
And our hearts are heavy-laden, Full of sorrow, full of woes. 
{Chorus 1st and 2nd Verses) 
Armstrong! Armstrong! 
Guiding light to all, 
If on land or sea we wander, 
We will ever heed thy call. 
Armstrong! Armstrong! 
Alma Mater dear, 
May joy be yours, may peace be yours Throughout the years. 
2 
Thou hast been our inspiration, Thou hast been our guide so fair; 
Thou alone art consolation, When our hearts are in despair. 
3 
Hark! the bells are sweetly ringing, Night has come and we must part; But to us a strand is clinging, It can never leave our hearts. {Chorus 3rd Verse) 
Armstrong! Armstrong! 
Home of brave soldiers. 
We shall ever cherish, love thee, Ever for thy spirit crave, 
Armstrong! Armstrong! 
Ere the sun doth rise 
May light be yours, 
May all be yours, 
Sweet peace! Good-bye.
Dear Armstrong High 
CLASS CALENDAR 
June 3 Baccalaureate Services School Auditorium June 4 Class Day School Auditorium June 6 Class Night School Auditorium June 8 Commencement School Auditorium June 19 Class Ball School Gymnasium 
Motto: “They conquer who believe they can.” 
Colors: Blue and Rose. 
Flower: Pink Carnation.
FORWARD 
Toward Wider Horizons 
Step by step we have climbed upward the difficult path to ever widening horizons. 
Year after year we have had the daily guidance of the school to direct us in the paths most rewarding. 
Our yearbook is a brief pictorial history of the efforts to acquire worthwhile experience and to increase our capacities for enjoying art, literature and creative, worthwhile recreation, for understanding our civilization and our fellowman, and for building skills that contribute to the democratic society. 
When we leave Armstrong, we shall go forth with faith that we are equipped to pioneer in accepting one of the greatest challenges of the twentieth century—to expand horizons intellectually, morally and spiritually for the benefit of all mankind.
IN APPRECIATION 
Never could we have attained the progress we have made toward attaining wider horizons without the unending patience and constant cooperation of our sponsors, Mrs. Dorothy B. Toyer, Mrs. Edwina C. Sharp, Miss Edna O. Bradford, Mrs. Goldie C. Breaux, Mrs. Doris Q. Carter, Mrs. Mary J. Payne, and Mr. Sumner G. Madden. 
We are sincerely and deeply grateful for their unselfish dedication to the task of expanding our vistas and for their unfaltering belief in us and in our efforts to achieve a good life. Left to right, 1st row: Miss Edna O. Bradford, Mrs. Goldie C. Breaux and Mrs. Doris Q. Carter; 2nd row: Mr. Sumner G. Madden; 3rd row: Mrs. Mary J. W. Payne, Mrs. Edwina C. Sharp and Mrs. Dorothy B. Toyer.
Principals 
Congratulations, graduates. You have completed the first important task in widening your horizons. You now have the fundamental equipment necessary for continuing growth. Add to this equipment willingness to work, to forever expand achievement in all your spheres of activity so that your horizons will continue to widen and become more rewarding. 
Work daily to live by the golden rule and you 
Principal George Peterson, Jr. 
Dear Graduates of 1951: 
The end is not at hand, this is only another beginning . . . and t-o-w-a-r-d w-i-d-e-r h-o-r-i-z-o-n-s each of us must strive. 
Since time has made all past good uncouth, our progress in the future must be planned to assure that we will keep well up with truth. 
Language, our guide in ages past, may continue to boost our expression far and wide. Science, still the tool of nature’s usefulness, may advance its talents through man’s thoughtfulness. But what of History when it’s made . . . can it be said that progress made . . . reflects the theme of our today, 
“Toward Wider Horizons”? 
Cordially, 
C. J. Foster 
will discover new understanding and joy in your relations with your fellowman. 
Assume civic duties and your sense of responsibility will grow as you contribute to the development of better government. 
Keep an alert mind as you attempt to learn something new each day and you will be informed and respected citizens. 
Keep physically fit and you will be able to enjoy life and its various challenges. Know always that “courage consists not in blindly overlooking danger but in seeing it and conquering it.” Recognizing this and having faith in your own inner strengths, you can put into practice your motto, “They conquer, who believe they can”, and you can throughout your years go on to ever-widening horizons. 
George Peterson, Jr. 
Assistant Principal C. J. Foster
Miss Murcelle E. Allen Science 
Mrs. Lavinia J. Banks 
English 
J. Mitchell Bebbs 
Social Studies 
Mrs. Margaret B. Bettis English 
Charles E. Bland 
Science 
Miss Geraldine L. Bolling Librarian 
Miss Eloise P. Bowles 
Science 
Miss Edna O. Bradford English 
Mrs. Goldie C. Breaux English 
Mrs. Inez H. Brewer 
, English (Board Substitute) 
France M. Brinkley 
Social Studies 
James A. Brinkley 
Counselor 
Mrs. Virginia H. Brinkley Social Studies 
Mrs. Doris G. Britton 
English 
Mrs. Clara J. Brown 
Mathematics
Louis P. Brown 
Science 
Mrs. Marian M. Brown Mathematics 
Reginald L. Brown 
Commerce 
Mrs. Pauline B. Butler English 
Mrs. Doris Q. Carter French 
Wesley T. Carter 
Audio-Visual Instructor 
Mrs. Mildred B. Cheatham Commerce 
Theodore T. Coleman Vocational Education 
Mrs. Helen S. Cooke Assistant Librarian 
Harry S. Crawford 
Commandant of Cadets 
Mrs. Emma B. Davidson French 
Stafford W. Evans 
Art 
Miss Bessie L. Fields 
Homemaking 
Mrs. Thelma G. Fields Mathematics 
Mrs. Sallie M. Fulcher Science
Mrs. Hattie G. Gadsden 
Science 
Mrs. Willie C. Hall 
English (Retired December 1) 
Mrs. Beatrice A. Harrington Mathematics 
Earl W. Harris 
Vocational Education 
Mrs. Ophelia G. Hawkes Science 
Mrs. Alease L. Hester 
School Nurse 
James E. Holmes 
Science 
Miss Violet H. Howell 
English 
Mrs. Gertrude W. Jackson English 
Mrs. Theresa T. Jackson 
Social Studies 
(Board Substitute) 
Anthony F. James 
Physical Education 
Robert W. James 
Mathematics 
Mrs. Helen J. Johnson 
Counselor 
Mrs. Maggie L. Johnson 
Secretary 
Mrs. Bessie G. Kenney 
Secretary
Mrs. Geneva E. Kent English 
Benjamin F. Kersey Social Studies 
Mrs. Ocie N. Lee 
Cafeteria Manager 
Frederick C. Lewis Mathematics 
Miss Lillian E. Lewis English 
Mrs. Susie B. Lewis Social Studies 
Sumner G. Madden Commerce 
Miss Grace E. Matthews Consumer Economics 
Mrs. Emily B. Murdock Science 
Mrs. Mary J. W. Payne English 
Joseph R. Ransome Negro History 
George H. Reid 
Driving 
Maxie C. Robinson Head Coach 
Mrs. Jean C. Rux 
Physical Education 
Harry E. Savage 
Music Director
Mrs. Henrietta B. Segear Social Studies 
(Resigned February 1) 
Mrs. Edwina C. Sharp English 
Ulis Shelton 
Science 
Norvelle L. Smith 
Latin 
Fred S. Swan 
Social Studies 
Henry C. Terry 
Science 
Mrs. Dorothy B. Toyer Mathematics 
Mrs. Phila A. White English 
Miss Beatrice J. Whiting Homemaking 
Maurice L. Williams Hand 
Mrs. Mabel M. Winston Typewriting 
Miss Mattie V. Woodson Mathematics
SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS 
Officers of the Senior Class at Armstrong High school confer on class plans after their installation during an assembly Thursday, November 30. Left to right are: June Freeman, secretary; William Powell, vice president; Alvin McKeathern, president; and Dora Coppedge, assistant secretary. Those not shown are Wilnett Rogers, Parlia mentarian, and Ronald Browne, chaplain. They were installed by the Rev. Aston Hamilton, pastor of St. Phillip’s Protestant Episcopal Church.
"All The Things We' Are” 
Harold Linwood Anderson “lin” 
Immediate Plans: Mail carrier. Activities: Cadet ’47-’49. 
Hobby: Playing football. 
Stanley Emerson Baker 
“buddy” 
Immediate plans: To study to be a lawyer or teacher. Activities: Band ’46-’48; Cadets ’46- ’47. 
Marie Ervin Banks 
Immediate plans: Beautician. 
Activities: Choir ’48-’51. 
Hobby: Writing. 
Clyde Henry Belle 
Immediate plans: College. 
Activities: Choir ’49-’51; Manager of Basketball ’50-’51; Manager of Football ’50. Hobbies: Music and Sports. 
Lorenzo Harrison Boulware “rennie” 
Immediate plans: Air Force. 
Activities: Cadets ’48-’51; Rabza Staff ’51; Student operator in the Audio Visual Department ’49-’51. 
Melvin Lee Bailey 
Activities: Band ’47-’51; Cadets ’48- ’49; Red Cross ’49. 
Hobbies: Reading and drawing. 
Angellette Celestine Banian Activities: Y-Teens ’49. 
Delores Joyce Basfield 
“bubbles” 
Hobby: Art. 
Joshua Herbert Bonner 
“bugs” 
Immediate Plans: To study to be his tory teacher. Activities: Band ’47; Cadets ’47-’49; Choir ’49-’51. 
Bernard Gilpin Brown 
“freckles” 
Activities: Cadets ’47-’5O; Sports Editor of Spirit ’50-’51. Hobby: Reading. 
Sherwood Gilbert Lee Bailey “red” 
Immediate plans: Korean career. Activities: Fine Arts Guild ’49-’51; Senior Dramatics ’51. 
Hobbies: Loafing, sleeping and eating. 
Benjamin Randolph Banks “benjamin” 
Activities: Baseball ’49-’5O; Track ’50; Cadets ’47-’49; Secretary of Typing Four Class ’50. 
Hobby: Basketball. 
Camilla Sarah Beard 
“minnie” 
Immediate Plans: To study to be elementary teacher. Activities: Spirit Staff ’50; Basketball ’48-’51; Captain, girls’ basketba11 team ’50-’51. 
Hobbies: Dancing and singing. 
Barbara Ann Booker 
“beebe” 
Immediate plans: To attend Virginia Union to major in English. 
Activities: Red Cross ’48; Student Patrol ’48-’49; Student Council ’47; Rabza Staff ’51; News Editor of Spirit ’50-’51; Fine Arts Guild ’5'1; Senior Dramatics ’51. 
Hobbies: Writing poetry, collecting photographs of friends and partying. 
Ernest Cornelius Brown 
Immediate plans: To attend college to major in history. 
Activities: Spirit Staff ’49-’51.
Harold Linwood Anderson February 1951 
Melvin Lee Bailey 
February 1951 
Sherwood Gilbert Lee Bailey February 1951 
Stanley Emerson Baker February 1951 
Angellette Celestine Banian February 1951 
Benjamin Randolph Banks February 1951 
Marie Ervin Banks 
June 1951 
Delores Joyce Basfield 
Camille Sarah Beard 
June 1951 
Clyde Henry Belle 
February 1951 
Joshua Herbert Bonner June 1951 
Barbara Ann Booker 
February 1951 
Lorenzo Harrison Boulware February 1951 
Bernard Gilpin Brown February 1951 
Ernest Cornelius Brown February 1951
Leslie Donald Brown “let” 
"All The Things We Are” 
Merrill Turney Brown Ronald Larry Miller Browne “larry” 
Activities: School Band ’47-’48-’49; Cadet Band ’47-’51. 
Hobbies: Golf and Football. 
Susie Dawson Browne 
“sue” 
Immediate plans: To attend Cortez Peters Business School. 
Activities: Armstrong Y-Teens ’47-’49; Rabza Staff ’51; Spirit Staff ’51; Homeroom Reporter ’51. 
Ruby Mae Cozart 
“baby face” 
Immediate plans: Social Worker. Hobbies: Dancing and Crocheting. 
Gloria Mae Carter 
“bright eyes” 
Immediate plans: Secretary. 
Activities: Junior Red Cross ’48-’49; Student Council Representative ’50- ’51; Student Patrol ’50-’51; Typist for Spirit ’49-’5O. 
Hobby: Singing. 
Della Louise Deane 
“ducky” 
Immediate plans: To study to be elementary school teacher. Activities: Student Patrol ’47-’48; Red Cross Representative ’49. 
Hobbies: Drawing and collecting pictures for scrapbook. 
Immediate plans: Army Air Force, Railway Mail Clerk or Clerk Typist. Activities: Chaplain of Senior Class ’50-’51; Chaplain of homeroom ’50- ’51. 
Hobbies: Music and Drawing. 
Dora Madgeline Coppedge “dorie” 
Immediate plans: Enrollment in Loving School of Tailoring. Activities: Honor Society ’49; Red Cross ’49; Student Patrol ’49-’5O; Spirit Staff ’50-’51. 
Barbara Mildred Dunn 
Immediate plans: Army Air Force. Hobbies: Reading and Playing Basketball. 
Laura Belle Edwards “la bell” 
Leaonead Eunice Elam Helen Olivia Everette LEA' DUMP 
Immediate plans: To attend St. Phil lip’s School of Nursing. Activities: Red Cross Representative ’50. 
Rosalee Camilla Felder 
Immediate plans: To study to be a nurse. 
Activities: Red Cross Representative ’50; Student Council Representative ’51J Spirit staff ’50. 
Charlotte Elizabeth Field 
“lottie” 
Immediate plans: Designer or Singer. Activities: Ballet Drama ’49; Skit Show ’51; Chaplain of homeroom ’50; Rabza Staff ’50-’51; Home room Representative for Spirit ’50; Student Patrol ’50-’51; Play Committee ’50-’51; Cadet Sponsor for Company “A” ’51. 
Hobbies: Collecting animal pictures and movie and recording stars.; reading, singing; dancing and drawing. 
Immediate plans: To study to be a history teacher. 
Activities: Cheering Squad ’50-’51; Member of Staff of the Spirit ’50- ’51; Rabza Staff ’51. 
Hobbies: Collecting love lyrics and poems. 
June De Lois Freeman 
“dizy” 
Immediate plans: To go to college to study to be an. elementary school teacher. 
Activities: Red Cross Representative ’48; Secretary of homeroom ’48; Exchange Editor of Spirit ’50; Secretary of Senior Class ’50-’51; Assist and Secretary of homeroom ’50-’51. Hobbies: Reading and Writing.
Leslie Donald Brown 
June 1951 
Merrill Turney Brown February 1951 
Ronald Larry Miller Browne February 1951 
Susie Dawson Browne June 1951 
Gloria Mae Carter 
February 1951 
Dora Madgeline Coppedge February 1951 
Ruby Mae Cozart 
February 1951 
Della Louise Deane 
February 1951 
Barbara Mildred Dunn June 1951 
Laura Bell Edwards 
February 1951 
Leaonead Eunice Elam June 1951 
Helen Olivia Everette February 1951 
Rosalee Camilla Felder February 1951 
Charlotte Elizabeth Field February 1951 
June DeLois Freeman February 1951
"All The Things We Are” 
Joseph Prentiss French II 
“frenchie” 
Immediate plans: To study to teach elementary school and instruct in dancing. 
Activities: Editor-in-Chief of Rabza ’51; Student Council ’48-’51; Dramatics ’49-’51; Fine Arts Guild ’50- ’51; Spirit Staff ’50-’51; Student Patrol ’48; Band ’48; Choregraphed and Directed Ballet Drama for Stu dent Council December ’49’; Represented Armstrong in Voice of Democracy Contest ’50; Quill & Scroll ’51. 
Hobbies: Dramatics and dancing. 
Grace LaVerne Green 
“gee-gee” 
Immediate plans: To become a nurse. Hobby: Sewing. 
Edith Vilma Hatchett 
“little bits” 
Immediate plans: To be a model. Activities: Student Patrol ’48-’49; Rabza Staff ’50-’51; Assistant Secretary of Consumer Economics ’50- ’51. 
Hobby: Dancing. 
Grace Elaine Giles 
“tea” 
Immediate plans: Seamstress. Activities: Senior Class Play ’51. Hobby: Reading. 
Melvin Leon Harris 
“lee” 
Immediate Plans: Work. 
Hobbies: Playing basketball and baseball. 
Beverly Elaine Howard 
“butch” 
Immediate plans: To attend a secretarial school. Activities: Student Patrol ’48; Red Cross ’50; Student Council ’49. Hobby: Dancing. 
Gwendolyn Guild Granderson “gwen” 
Immediate plans: To study music. Activities: Student Council ’49-’5O; Reporter to Spirit ’47-’49-’5O; Fine Arts Guild ’49-’5O; Production Staff ’50. 
Heywood Harrison 
Immediate plans: To become an automobile mechanic. Activities: Cadets ’47-’51. 
Jasper Hunter Jr. 
Edith Angel Jackson Linwood Jacobs “lim jake” 
Activities: Cheering Squad ’47; Cadets 
’47-’51; Vice President of Typing 
Class. 
Hobby: Photography. 
Rebbie Jacobs 
“penny” 
Immediate plans: Nursing. 
Activities: Senior Class Play ’51; Stu dent Patrol ’48-’49. Hobbies: Drawing and Basketball. 
Dorothy Juanita Johnson 
Immediate plans: To attend Lovings Tailoring School to become a seamstress. Activities: Student Council ’48-’49; Honor Society ’48. 
Florence Elaine Johnson 
“little bit” 
Activities: Student Patrol ’47-’51; Student Council ’48-’51; Spirit Staff ’50-’51. 
Vernelle Elizabeth Johnson “nell” 
Immediate plans: To become a nurse. Activities: Y-Teens ’47-’5O. 
Hobby: Collecting Letters.
Joseph Prentiss French II February 1951 
Grace Elaine Giles 
June 1951 
Gwendolyn Guild Granderson August 1950 
Grace LaVerne Green 
February 1951 
Melvin Leon Harris 
June 1951 
Heywood Harrison 
February 1951 
Edith Vilma Hatchett 
June 1951 
Beverly Elaine Howard June 1951 
Jasper Hunter Jr. 
February 1951 
Edith Angel Jackson 
Linwood Jacobs 
February 1951 
Rebbie Jacobs 
June 1951 
Dorothy Juanita Johnson February 1951 
Florence Elaine Johnson February 1951 
Vernelle Elizabeth Johnson February 1951
"All The Things We Are” 
Beatrice Hannah Jones 
“little bea” 
Immediate plans: Seamstress or Nurse. Activities: Spirit Staff ’49. 
Hobby: Reading. 
Eunice Deloris Jones 
“dolly dimple” 
Immediate plans: Beautician. Activities: Armstrong choir ’50-’51. Hobby: Talking. 
Irving Carnelius Jones 
Activities: Spirit Staff ’49-’51; Band ’47-’49; Cadets ’47-’49. 
Hobby: Basketball. 
Robert Baskerville Jones Vance Howard Jones 
Activities: Cadets ’47-’5O; Choir ’47- 
’50; Library Club ’50. 
Hobby: Music. 
Garner Lee Jordan 
Immediate plans: To enter Apex in July. 
Activities: Band ’50-’51; Red Cross ’49. 
Lucille Marion Keene 
“moosie” 
Immediate plans: To become a secretary. Activities: Student Patrol ’48-’49; Choir ’50-’51; Typist for Spirit ’50-’51. 
Hobby: Dancing. 
Fannie Louise Lawson 
Immediate plans: To go to Saint Phillip’s nursing school. 
Activities: Red Cross Representative ’48-’49-’5O. 
Helen Leabough 
Rosa Mozelle Kirk 
“mo” 
Activities: Student Patrol ’48-’49; Choir ’50-’51; Dramatic Club ’SO­ ’S 1; Production Staff ’al; Red Cross Representative ’49. 
Margaret Lawson 
Activities: Spirit Staff ’49-’5O. 
Thelma Ferbie Langley 
“ferbie” 
Immediate plans: To attend St. Philip and then enter college. 
Activities: Honor Society ’46-’47; Student Patrol ’47-’51; Rabza Staff ’51; Senior Class Play ’51; Secretary of Red Cross ’48, ’51'; Student Council Representative ’51; Rabza Staff ’51. 
Hobbies: Crocheting, Embroidering and Reading. 
Mary Alice Lawson 
Immediate plans: To study to be a nurse. 
Activities: Red Cross Representative ’51. 
“chicken”Doris Elnora Lee Immediate plans: To become a registered nurse. 
Activities: Cheering Squad ’50-’51; 
Student Patrol ’48-’49; Spirit Staff 
’50-’51; Rabza Staff ’50-’51. 
Hobby: Dancing. 
Ernestine Elizabeth Lee
Beatrice Hannah Jones February 1951 
Eunice Deloris Jones June 1951 
Irving Carnelius Jones February 1951 
Robert Baskerville Jones February 1951 
Vance Howard Jones February 1951 
Garner Lee Jordan 
Lucille Marion Keene February 1951 
Rosa Mozelle Kirk 
June 1951 
Thelma Ferbie Langley June 1951 
Fannie Louise Lawson June 1951 
Margaret Lawson 
February 1951 
Mary Alice Lawson February 1951 
Helen Leabough 
February 1951 
Doris Elnora Lee 
February 1951 
Ernestine Elizabeth Lee February 1951
Abraham Lincoln Lewis “abe” 
"All The Things We Are” 
Edwin Thomas Lewis Gammage Alvertis Lawry “sleepy” 
Activities: Football ’49-’51; Baseball ’50; Senior Play ’51. 
David Love 
“d c” 
Immediate plans: College. 
Activities: Cadets ’47-’49; Honor Society ’47-’48. 
Beatrice La Verne Martin “peaches” 
Immediate plans: School of Nursing. Activities: Cheering Squad ’50-’51; Treasurer of the Senior Class ’51. Hobby: Novel Reading. 
Rosa Lee McCutchen 
Immediate plans: Business School. Activities: Typist for Spirit ’50-’51; Basketball ’50-’51; Red Cross ’49- ’50. 
Thomas Clayton Miller 
“tubby” 
Immediate plans: Printer. 
Activities: Basketball ’49-’5O. 
Hobby: Basketball. 
John Lewis Love 
Immediate plans: College. 
Activities: First Lt. of Cadets. 
Ingrid Allene Meekins 
“dirky” 
Immediate plans: Work. 
Activities: Student Patrol ’47; Home making Club ’49; Spirit Staff ’45. Hobby: Sewing. 
James Alvin McKeathern 
Immediate plans: College. 
Activities: Cadets ’47-’51; President of Quill and Scroll ’50-’51; President of Senior Class ’51; Student Court ’50-’51; Editor of Spirit ’SO­ ’S 1; Honor Society ’47-’51; Vice President of Homeroom ’50-’51; Rabza Staff ’51. 
Hobby: Reading. 
Evelyn Algera Moore 
“doll” 
Immediate plans: Loving Tailoring School. 
Activities: Asst. Sect of Homeroom ’50; President of Homeroom ’49; Vice President of Homeroom ’50; Rep. of Student Council ’49; Member of Choir ’50-’51. 
Immediate plans: To study art! Activities^ Cadet ’47-’5O. 
Anthony Eugene Malloy 
“tony” 
Immediate plans: College. 
Activities':. Cadets ’47-’5O; Dramatics ’50; Fine Arts Guild ’49-’51; Latin Club ’47-’48. 
Harold Hillry McAllister 
“dynamite”' 
Immediate plans:.Army Career. Activities: Homeroom President ’49- ’51; Student Council Patrol ’50-’51. Hobbies': Singing and Dancing. 
Donald Sylvester Miles 
“pip” 
Immediate plans: Business. 
Activities: Student Patrol ’49-’5O. Hobby: Eating. 
Jack Perry Neal
Abraham Lincoln Lewis February 1951 
Edwin Thomas Lewis June 1951 
Gammage Alvcrtis Lawry June 1951 
David Love 
June 1951 
John Lewis Love 
June 1951 
Anthony Eugene Malloy February 1951 
Beatrice LaVerne Martin 
Ingrid Allene Meekins February 1951 
Harold Hillry McAllister June 1951 
Rosa Lee McCutchen June 1951 
James Alvin McKeathern February 1951 
Donald Sylvester Miles February 1951 
Thomas Clayton Miller February 1951 
Evelyn Algera Moore June 1951 
Jack Perry Neal 
February 1951
"All The Things We Are” 
Virginia Elizabeth Norrell 
“sis” 
Immediate plans: Business Teacher. Activities: Basketball ’47-’48; Red Cross ’48; Student Patrol ’48. 
Edna Delores Powell 
“sticks” 
Activities: Basketball Team ’48-’51. Hobby: Sports. 
Shirley Elizabeth Robbins 
“tinkta” 
Immediate plans: Business School. Hobby: Reading. 
Curtis Roosevelt Robinson “big jeff” 
Immediate plans: Enter the service. Activities: Choir ’47-’5O; President of D. E. Club ’50. 
Hobby: Reading. 
Junius Alphonso Rouse 
“skippy” 
Immediate plans: To go to Cook’s Law School of Applied Science. 
Activities: Fine Arts Guild ’50-’51; Student Council ’51; Sports Editor of Spirit ’51. 
Hobbies: Tennis, baseball and basketball. 
Mabel Delois Perkins 
“little bits” 
Immediate plans: Typist. 
Activities: Sponsor of Cadet Company “B” ’51. 
Hobbies: Outdoor Activities. 
William Powell 
“bill” 
Immediate plans: To attend college. Activities: Football ’47-’51; Captain of Football team ’51; Student Council ’51; Vice President of Senior Class ’51. 
Hobby: Sports. 
Leon Thomas Robertson 
Immediate plans: To join the marines. Activities: Football ’48-’5O; Baseball ’49-’51; Track ’50; Senior Class Play. 
John Carlyle Robinson III “tee” 
Activities: Cadet ’47-’49; Student Patrol ’47; Choir ’50; Cheering Squad  ’48-’5O; Captain of Cheering Squad ’50; Student Council ’50-’51; Hi Y ’48-’5O; President of Student Council ’50-’51; Red Cross ’47-’48; Spirit Staff ’48-’5O; Associate Editor ’50-’51; Campaign Manager of Progressive Party ’49-’51; Rabza Staff ’51. 
Hobby: Handicraft. 
Horace Linwood Seabron 
Immediate plans: Work. 
Hobby: Baseball. 
Jean Frances Porter 
“jeannie” 
Immediate plans: Business School. Activities: Red Cross ’48; Choir ’48- ’50. 
Hobbies: Skating and Dancing. 
Leroy Ray 
“ray” 
Activities: Student Patrol ’48-’49; Dramatics ’50-’51; Cadets ’48-’49; Spirit Staff ’50. 
Claudius Izetta Robinson 
Immediate plans: Nursing. 
Ruth Wilnette Rogers 
“netsie” 
Immediate plans: To attend College. Activities: Who’s Who Committee ’51; Spirit Staff ’51; Student Patrol ’48- ’51; Parliamentarian of Senior Class ’51; Typist for Cadet Corps ’51; Senior Dramatics ’51; Fine Arts Guild ’49. 
Sylvia Mayo Smith 
“slue” 
Immediate plans.: Women’s Air Force. Activities: Choir ’48-’51; President of Homeroom ’47-’48; Secretary of Homeroom.
Virginia Elizabeth Norrel February 1951 
Mabel Delois Perkins June 1951 
Jean Frances Porter February 1951 
Edna Delores Powell February 1951 
William Powell 
February 1951 
Leroy Ray 
June 1951 
Shirley Elizabeth Robbins February 1951 
Leon Thomas Robertson June 1951 
Claudius Izetta Robinson June 1951 
Curtis Roosevelt Robinson February 1951 
John Carlyle Robinson III February 1951 
Ruth Wilnette Rogers February 1951 
Junius Alphonso Rouse June 1951 
Horace Linwood Seabron February 1951 
Sylvia Mayo Smith 
February 1951
"All The Things We Are” 
Doris Elizabeth Steele James Edward Taylor “dickie” 
Immediate plans: To attend Virginia 
Union University to major in 
science. 
Activities: Student Council ’47; Vice 
President of homeroom ’48; Football team ’48-’5O. 
Hobbies: Cutting hair and sports. 
Jeanette Taylor 
Peggy Delores Taylor 
“skinny” 
Immediate plans: Nursing. Activities: Student Patrol ’48-’49. Hobby: Dancing. 
Thomas Cosby Taylor Eveline Tucker 
Immediate plans: Stenographer. 
Activities: Secretary of homeroom ’48. 
Henry Ward Jr. 
“junior” 
Immediate plans: Work. 
Activities: Basketball ’49-’50; Baseball ’50. 
Mary Jean Westinghouse 
“doll baby” 
Immediate plans: To attend Virginia Union University to major in Elementary Education. Activities: Basketball ’47-’48; Student Patrol ’48; Secretary of homeroom ’48; Fine Arts Guild ’49; Choir ’SO­ ’S 1; Spirit Staff ’51. 
Constance Elizabeth White “connie” 
Edward Henry White Nathaniel John Wickham III “wickie” 
Immediate plans: Auto Mechanic. 
Activities: Cadets ’47-’48. 
Bennie Evora Williams 
“bennie” 
Activities: Miss Armstrong ’50-’51; Student Council ’50-’51; Senior Dramatics ’51. 
Edward Williams “frog” 
Activities: Staff of Spirit. 
Ruby Ernestine Williams 
“edybooth” 
Activities: Student Patrol ’48; Production Staff ’51. 
Martha Christinia Wilson
Doris Elizabeth Steele 
February 1951 
James Edward Taylor 
February 1951 
Jeanette Taylor 
Peggy Delores Taylor 
June 1951 
Thomas Cosby Taylor 
Eveline Tucker 
February 1951 
Henry Ward Jr. 
February 1951 
Mary Jean Westinghouse February 1951 
Constance Elizabeth White February 1951 
Edward Henry White 
February 1951 
Nathaniel John Wickham III June 1951 
Bennie Evora Williams February 1951 
Edward Williams 
June 1951 
Ruby Ernestine Williams February 1951 
Martha Christinia Wilson February 1951
"All The Things We Are” 
Thelma Bernice Wilson 
“thel” Joan Maxine Wood 
“sleepy” 
Immediate plans: Nursing. 
Activities: Basketball ’47-’48; Student 
Patrol ’48. 
Jeanette La Verne Wyche 
Activities: Student Council ’50; Choir 
’50-’51. 
Hobby: Music. 
WITH GRATITUDE 
Irene Elizabeth Wright 
“lil irene” 
Activities: Student Patrol ’47; Chaplain of homeroom ’49. Hobby: Reading. 
The Rabza staff acknowledges with sincere gratitude the help given in the production of the 1951 yearbook by Mrs. Mabel M. Winston and the student typists whom she supervised. These include Harold Anderson, Inez Brown, Susie Browne, Beverly Howard, Rosa McCutchen, Wilnette Rogers, Ella Sanderson, Harold Sims, Leon Sims, and Dorothy Smith.
Thelma Bernice Wilson 
February 1951 
Joan Maxine Wood 
February 1951 
Irene Elizabeth Wright 
February 1951 
Jeanette LaVerne Wyche 
February 1951 
School Secretaries 
Mrs. Maggie L. Johnson and Mrs. Esterline Kenney
HISTORY . . . . By Lorenzo Boulware 
The Class of 1951 entered Armstrong from the elementary schools of the city in February, 1947. Because of the large number enrolled in Armstrong the freshman year was spent in the Monroe Center Building across the street from the main building. Self-consciously the class walked the corridors and tried to look adult. 
The first days were spent in selecting courses, getting acquainted with the buildings and the instructions. The seniors were regarded with envy and respect. 
During the second year the class moved to the main building. Now they were regular Armgstrongites. The subjects had a high school sound: algebra, Latin, French, biology. Many took part in extracurricular activities. 
The third year the group understood each other well from long association. Chemistry, physics and geometry caused some casualties. 
The fourth year arrived. Some of the boys left to enter the armed services. 
Now they were seniors at last! What fun it was to impress the subfreshmen with talk of quadratic equations, logarithms and a phrase or two in a foreign language. Hamlet made them paraphrase, “To be or not to be” as “to study or not to study that is the question” for activities became most alluring. Top officers in organizations, by right of seniority, belonged to the class of 1951. 
In September, 1951, class officers were chosen. These officers are Alvin Mc Keathern, president; June Freeman, secretary; Dora Coppedge, assistant secretary; Beatrice Martin, treasurer; Ronald Brown, chaplain; and Wilnette Rogers parliamentarian. Sponsors of the class are: Mrs. Dorothy Toyer, Mrs. Doris Q. Carter,
HIGHLIGHTS 
Mrs. E. G. Sharp, Miss Edna Bradford, Mrs. Goldie Breaux, Mrs. M. W. Payne, S. G. Madden, and F. S. Swann. 
This class contributed large numbers to the choir. Choir members included Clyde Belle, bass; Vance Jones, bass; Harry Robinson, bass; Curtis Robinson, bass, John Wade, bass; Carlyle Robinson, tenor; Lloyd Welton, tenor; Lucille Keene, soprano; Jean Porter, soprano; Mary Westinghouse, soprano; Constance White, soprano; Eunice Jones, soprano. 
Among the boys who joined the cadet corps were Vance Jones, Carlyle Robinson, Robert Friday, Lorenzo Boulware and John Wade. 
Those outstanding in sports included Leon Robertson, William Powell, Neverette Eggleston, Ralph Liggons and Junius Pretty. 
Class members serving on the staff of the school paper included Alvin Mc Keathem, Editor 50-51, Carlyle Robinson, Junius Rouse, David Love, Edward Williams, Mary Westinghouse, Peggy Taylor, Wilnette Rogers, Lorenzo Boulware, Leaonead Elam, Susie Browne, and Joseph French. 
Others served on Student Council. Carlyle Robinson was president, 1950-51; Frank Strayhorn, Junius Rouse, and Thelma Langley also served. 
The Fine Arts Guild included Junius Rouse, Mary Westinghouse, Anthony Malloy, Leon Robinson, and Joseph French. 
Thus ends this phase of the history of the class of 1951.
Who's Who in the Class of 1951 
Evora Williams 
June Freeman  Charlotte Field  Garner Jordan 
Helen Everette 
Edna Powell Evora Williams . Helen Leabough Dora Coppedge 
Eveline Tucker.  Charlotte Field  ; Irene Wright   Edith Hatchett, Thelma Langley Evora Williams 
Grace Giles 
Rebbie Jacobs  Edith Jackson  Beatrice Martin  Evora Williams  
Evora Williams, June Freeman 
..Most Popular.. 
Most Attractive 
...Most Playful.. 
.......Laziest 
.Most 'Talkative. 
Most Energetic. 
Most likely to Succeed  Loudest.   Quietest Best Dressed Best Dancer. 
 Old Maid—Bachelor  Friendliest  Nicest Personality  Most Serious Best Figure—Best Physique  Tallest  Shortest  
Most Dependable 
Class Leader 
 William Powell ........... George Woodruff .Franklyn Crawley 
Gamrriage Lawry Joseph French, Abraham Lewis Joseph French 
 Alvin McKeathern 
 Abraham Lewis  Horace Seaborn ..Melvin Bailey 
 Joseph French Lorenzo Boulware Sherwood Bailey Sherwood Bailey, Carlyle Robinson — Alvin McKeathern 
 William Powell Harold McAllister 
  James Lee Alvin McKeathern 
  AlvinMcKeathern   Vance Jones 
Dorothy Johnson . Most Courteous  
.... Sherwood Bailey 
Thelma Langley Class Orator  
Rebbie Jacobs  Class Artist Jean Porter Best Singer  
Ronald Brown 
 Vance Jones 
Eveline Tucker, June Freeman  .Neatest Harold Anderson 
Fannie Lawson, Mozelle Kirk. Most Modest   
Alvin McKeathern 
Evelyn Moore Most Ladylike—Most Gentlemanly. Camilla Beard Basketball Star  
Cutest 
Doris Jenkins 
Football Star 
William Powell 
Class Photographer 
Samuel McCullough
Ronald Brown 
...Junius Pretty 
1951 HALL OF FAME 
First row: Alvin McKeathern Class president, outstanding scholarship, editor of Spirit and lieutenant in Cadet Corps. June Freeman—Secretary of class of 1951, Miss Armstrong’s attendant, and exchange editor of Spirit. Dora Coppedge—Assistant secretary for senior class, outstanding scholarship and typist for Spirit. William Powell—Vice President of senior class and football captain. Lorenzo Boulware—Business manager of Rabza, staff member of Spirit and dependable senior boy. Second row: Wilnett Rogers—Parliamentarian for the class of 1951 and typist for senior class and Rabza. Evora Williams—Miss Armstrong 1950-1951, most popular senior girl and very studious. Vance Jones—Courteous, voted best singer in the class and soloist for the school choir. Dorothy Johnson—Courteous and dependable girl for class and a scholar. Charlotte Fields—Versatile worker for senior class, Rabza staff member and best girl dancer. Third row: Joseph French—Most energetic member of the senior class, best boy dancer, editor of Rabza, advertising manager of Spirit and versatile worker for senior class. Carlyle Robinson—President of Student Council, associate editor of Spirit, Rabza staff member and voted boy with most attractive personality. Edith Hatchett—Energetic and dependable worker for senior class. Rosa Lee McCutchen—Typist for Rabza and dependable worker for the class. Leon Robertson—Football star. Fourth row: Dorothy Walker—Star of senior class play. Thelma Langley—Energetic and dependable worker for class, best orator and advertising manager of Rabza. Camilla Beard—Captain of girls’ basketball team.
Class Creed 
As expressed by 
Charlotte Fields and Alvin McKeathern 
Throughout our formative years in high school, we have observed and studied the beliefs and ideals that have governed the lives of others and we have tried to arrive at desirable standards for ourselves. We have discussed our various attitudes and have formulated a brief creed. 
We believe we are children of a Divine Father who gave us the gift of life for purposeful, creative and righteous use. 
We believe that our parents have denied themselves many pleasures in order to provide for our advancement, and that to justify these sacrifices, we must use effectively all the talents we possess to develop ourselves into worthy citizens. 
We believe in the spirit that permeates Armstrong High School. We believe in its worth, in its manifestations and in its ideals. 
We believe that our stay in Armstrong has strengthened our ambitions and guided them into worthwhile channels, and we believe that the continued pursuit of these goals will make us alumni of which the school can be proud. 
We believe in our beloved sponsors, principals and teachers, who have inspired us to meet difficulties with determination to surmount them, for it is from these advisers we have learned: “They conquer, who believe they can.” 
We believe it is our duty to Armstrong High School to love it, to support it and to defend it against those who would misjudge it or underrate it. We believe in the ideals of democracy, for in the democratic processes taught and practiced at Armstrong we have come to believe in the worth and dignity inherent in every individual. 
We believe that we shall widen our horizons as we grasp new opportunities to learn, to work, and to serve. 
G4sS> 
SENIOR CLASS SONG By Vance Jones 
tune : “My Foolish Heart” 
The time has come for us to part 
Farewell, old Armstrong High. 
We’re sorry deep down in our hearts 
Good-bye, dear Armstrong High. 
We will always remember you, dear Armstrong and we will need you until the end of time, We will never, oh, we never can forget you have tried to make our lives sublime. We’ll always think of you, Armstrong 
You’ll ne’er be out of sight, 
And always when the sun goes down 
Our hearts will say, good night. 
For we’ll always need you, dear ole Armstrong And we’ll love you till the day we die, 
But now its just good-bye, dear Armstrong High. 
TOWARDS A WIDER HORIZON 
By Barbara A. E. Booker 
Towards a wider horizon our destined goal A challenge that stimulates heart and soul With each tomorrow a vision of hope For every talent a broader scope. 
With knowledge as an unfaltering base Brotherhood will find its place 
We’ll toil onward despite the strife To fashion for all a better life. 
To our alma mater, as we say adieu We give our promise to always be true Without hesitation, without fear 
We’ll work to better each passing year. 
Through from our alma mater we now part Sweet memories are etched in every heart Armstrong’s light, a beacon will be, In wider horizons of a world that’s free.
CLASS PLAY 
The seniors presented “Mother Is A Freshman” on March 1 and 2. This three act comedy was Coached by Miss E. O. Bradford, director of the Fine Arts Guild. 
In the Green Hall’s dorm of Pointer College (picture at the top) , we find seated left to right Haywood Harrison, Jack, boy friend of Helen’s; Grace Giles, Bunny, student at Pointer!; Evora Williams, Helen Girk; Rebbie Jacobs, Sylvia, a very studious girl on the campus; and Leon Robertson, Bobo Jackson, the big shot on Pointer’s campus. On the staircase: Anthony Malloy, Bill, talks with his. girl friend, Carrie, Joan Wilkerson. 
The scene below is one of the highlights of the play. Dorothy Walker, Mrs. Abigail Abbott, scolded her daughter, Wilnett Rogers, Susan Abbott, and Doris Jenkins, Clara Fettle, Susan’s best friend. Thelma Langley, Mrs. Miller, the house mother, is seated, and Leroy Ray, Dean Gillingham, looks on;
SENIOR SKIT 
The senior class produced a skit, “Mrs. Jones,” which won first place in the recent Skit Night presentation sponsored by the Student Council. The prize won was a supply of class ribbons. Above, a tense moment in the skit, “Mrs. Jones.” 
Left to right, standing: Merriell Brown, Doris Jenkins, Barbara Ann Booker and Harold McAllister. Seated is the star, Rebbie Jacobs. 
PRODUCTION STAFF  
Without the help and guidance of the production staff the play could hot have been a success. Left to right: Leon Robertson, Charlotte Field, Harold McAllister and Merrill Brown. Student Director, Joseph French, not shown.
Student Council 
Barbara Graham Vice President 
Shirley Savage Captain of 
Student Patrol 
top— 
Carlyle Robinson President 
middle 
Jean Johnson 
Chaplain 
bottom— 
Joseph Bright 
Chief Justice of the Student Court 
Elizabeth Lambert Secretary 
Ethel Tyler 
Treasurer
STUDENT COUNCIL INSTALLED 
Dr. Samuel F. Proctor, Dean of Religion at Virginia Union University installed the 1950- 1951 Student Participation Council in a regular school assembly in October. 1st row: from left to right are Dr. Samuel F. Proctor, Dean of Religion Virginia Union University; Carlyle Robin son, president; Barbara Graham, vice president; Elizabeth Lambert, secretary; Ethel Tyler, treasurer; Shirley Savage, captain of student patrol; Jean Johnson, chaplain; Dorothy Norrell, parliamentarian. 2nd row: Lucien Adams, director of instruction, Richmond Public Schools; Mr. Peterson, principal; Courtland Robinson, president of Red Cross; Barbara Jones, captain of Monroe Center patrol; Barbara Johnson, justice of student court; Barbara Davis, secretary of student court; Joseph Bright, chief justice of student court; C. J. Foster, assistant principal. 
THE STUDENT COUNCIL 
The Student Council was inaugurated in 1945 because the administration and faculty believed that young people would learn more about democracy through accepting responsibility and through participating in school government. 
The objectives of the Armstrong Student Council are: 
The development of responsibility, initiative, leadership and school pride. 
The promotion of worthy citizenship training. 
The providing of opportunity for pupil expression. 
The providing of a working model of a governmental unity in which the student participates. The promotion of the welfare of the school through proper student-faculty relationship. 
The Council , here has been fortunate in having high-quality leadership and capable sponsors who although recognizing the shortcomings of students have allowed for one of the most important qualities of the Council, student expression. 
Council officers for 1950-1951 are Carlyle Robinson, president; Barbara Graham, vice-president; Elizabeth Lambert, secretary; Ethel Tyler, treasurer; Shirley Savage, captain of Student Patrol; Joseph Bright, chief justice, and Jean Johnson, chaplain. 
Mrs. Dorothy B. Toyer and Reginald Brown serve as chairman and co-chairman of the sponsoring committee. Mrs. Gertude W. Jackson and James A. Brinkley are in charge of the Student Court. Mrs. Mildred B. Cheatham advises on council finances and local activities. 
Joseph R. Ransome and Fred S. Swann sponsor the Student Patrol and council elections. Mrs. Margaret Bettis and Mrs. Edwina C. Sharp advise the National Honor Society and special council assembly programs.
OFFICERS AT WORK 
Left to right, sitting: Jean Johnson, Chaplain; Shirley Savage, Captain of Student Patrol; Ethel Tyler, Treasurer; Elizabeth Lambert, Secretary, and Barbara Graham, Vice President. Standing: Carlyle Robinson, President, and Joseph Bright, Chief Justice. 
STUDENT PATROL 
Left to right: Jean Walker, deputy of 2nd floor; Elizabeth Lambert, co-captain; Barbara Davis, merit officer; La Greta Walker, assistant of 2nd floor; Shirley Savage, captain; Maxine Granderson, deputy of 3rd floor; and Barbara Jones, captain of Monroe Center. 
The members of the Student Patrol not shown are: Carmel Austin, Shirley Banks, William Bowie, Alice Brown, Lillian Burrell, June Burnett, Ruth Capers, Elizabeth Curry, Elsie Freeman, Robert Graham, Yvonne Jasper, Ada Johnson, Mabie Lowry, Ester Manning, Harold McAllister, Jean McMoore, Donald Miles, Madeline Morton,-Geraldine Price, Wilnette Rogers, Shirley Taylor, Madeline Williams, Stockton Worden, Mary Lawson, Antionette Allen, Delores Brooks, Patricia Carter, Dionne Coleman, Florence Ellet, Ruby Epps, Mary Farrar, Charlotte Field, Juanita Flournoy, Yvonne Gilpin, Joan Howell, Antionette Hill, Ethel Howard, Arvilla Henderson, Alice Henderson, Bettie Horton, Dorothy Johnson, Geneva Jones, Jessie Jones, Thelma Langley, Doris  Lynch, Geraldine Richardson, Amie Rivers, Mary Smith, Nan Williamson, Jean Allen, Gladys Argo, Shirley Baker, Vivian Byrd, Beatrice Carter, Gloria Carter, Jean Carter, Ernest Christian, Joyce Clay, Annie Easley, Hazel Gilliam, Maxine Granderson, Olga Jasper, Frances Jones, Alvin Key, Averette Powell, Franchon Rich, Dorothy Robinson, James Taylor, Ester Tucker, Delores Wallace, Barbara Ward, Verna Wilkinson, Irma Edwards, Laura Bell Gardner, Barbara Johnson, Audrey Jones, Barbara Joan Patterson, Ida Strickland, Christine Jones, Shirley King.
STUDENT COURT 
Justices of Student Court left to right: Barbara Jones; Jean Johnson; Delores Wallace; Barbara Davis, secretary; Joseph Bright, chief justice; Courtland Robinson, clerk swearing in defendant Charlotte Fields; Barbara Johnson; Warner Braxton and Goldie Parks, justices. 
HISTORY OF STUDENT COURT 
The Student Court of Armstrong High School was organized in 1945 to enforce the laws of the Student Council. 
The Student Court provides an opportunity to put democracy into action and action into democracy; it teaches the activities, interests and possibilities of our form of government. The Student Court deals with problems that are real, problems of the violation of Student Council laws which require verdicts arrived at in a democratic way for the welfare of the entire group. The Student Court requires the students to make their own decisions, and to accept responsibilities, thus the members of the court are experiencing one of the prerequisites of good citizens, the ability to hear facts, weigh them, and upon these facts make a decision. 
When a student appears before court he has been given a ticket by a member of the Student Patrol, another organization of the Council. 
The duty of the court is to hear the entire case, judge the evidence, and arrive at a verdict.
SPIRIT OF ARMSTRONG STAFF 
From September to February 
Seated left to right: Alvin McKeathern, editor in chief; Ernest Brown, proof reader; Jean Johnson, associate editor; Edward Williams, circulation manager; Delores Banks, reporter; Barbara Jones, reporter; Leaonead Elam, proof reader; Florence Johnson, copy editor; Barbara Davis, reporter; Margaret Clay, reporter; Shirley Hopkins, reporter; Shirley Shaw, reporter; Lucy Jones, assistant circulation manager; Joan Howell, assistant circulation manager; Wilda Dickerson, headline editor; Aubrey Jones, assistant circulation manager; Barbara Booker, news editor; Barbara Johnson, reporter, and Delores Wallace, assistant circulation manager. Standing left to right: Patricia Rush, business manager; Frank Steward, auditor; Bernard Brown, sports editor; Franklin Crawley, reporter; Helen Leabough, reporter, and Carlyle Robinson, associate editor. 
SPIRIT OF ARMSTRONG STAFF 
From February to June 
1st. table left to right: Geraldine Richardson, reporter; Junius Rouse, sports editor; Lorenzo Boulware, copy editor; Delores Wallace, business manager; Carlyle Robinson, associate editor; Paul Freeman, managing editor and Jean Johnson, associate editor. 2nd table, left to right: Wilnett Rogers, auditor; Elizabeth Lambert, news editor; Jean Walker, exchange editor; Edward Williams, circulation manager; Beatrice Grooms, advertising manager; Susie Browne, reporter; Janie Filmore, reporter; Peggy Taylor, reporter; Joseph Fench, advertising manager, and Mary Westinghouse, headline editor, who is not shown.
SPIRIT OF ARMSTRONG 
Carlyle Robinson, associate editor of the Spirit of Armstrong interviews Councilman Robert Wilson, concerning—Crusade for Freedom. 
HISTORY OF THE SPIRIT OF ARMSTRONG 
The Spirit of Armstrong was first published as a class paper by the class of 1928. From that time until October, 1945, it was the organ of current senior classes. It was published by them and for them. It had no specified time for publication. Sometimes there were four issues during the year, sometimes only one. 
In October, 1948, the Spirit became a school paper which came out monthly. Staff members started studying journalistic standards and procedures. 
In March, 1946, a chapter of Quill and Scroll was established and individual staff members worked assiduously to qualify for recognition in that international honorary society for high school  journalists. 
In 1947 the paper joined the Columbia Scholastic Press Association and in 1948 attended the C.S.P.A. convention meeting at Columbia University. 
The Spirit endeavors to effectively serve the school and the community through a complete coverage of important news relating to staff, pupils and school organizations. It interprets and pre sents local news of special interest to the high school group and it participates in drives and cam paigns that benefit the community, such as Red Cross roll call, Christmas Seal sale, March of Dimes drive, and Cancer Society news. It suggests ways of making these meaningful to the students. It provides a creative opportunity for service to those who have the urge to write. 
Mrs. Edwina C. Sharp is adviser. Mrs. Mabel Winston supervises the staff typists and S. W. Evans assists staff artists.
SPIRIT OF ARMSTRONG 
TUBERCULOSIS RESULTS 
In order to bring first hand information concerning Tuberculosis to its readers the Spirit decided to get a staff member X-rayed. 
Bernard Brown, sports reporter of the Spirit, volunteered for the X-ray, and staff photographer, Samuel McCullough, agreed to go along to get a pictorial record. This picture above shows Bernard getting an X-ray report from Mrs. Aelase L. Hester, the school nurse, who told him his negative meant he had no infection from the tuberculosis germ. 
THE JUNIOR RED CROSS 
The Junior Red Cross Chapter in Armstrong filled 54 Christmas boxes which were sent to underprivileged children abroad. The boxes contained such  items as toilet soap, wash clothes, tooth brushes, tooth paste, handkerchiefs, pencils, pads, needles, thread, thimbles, mirrors, combs, crayola and small toys. 
In the picture above are left to right! Elsie Freeman, assistant secretary; Courtland Robinson, president, and Margaret Carter, a helper, who prepared the gifts to go overseas.
JUNIOR RED CROSS 
FIRST AID 
The Junior Red Cross sponsors a class in first aid in the school. Learning these techniques are left to right: Alethia Spraggins, Robert Graham, Courtland Robinson, president of Armstrong’s Red Cross; Violet Carr, Claudette Washington and Joseph Stanback are seated. 
THE JUNIOR RED CROSS 
A Service Organization 
The purpose of the Junior Red Cross is to serve others whenever the need arises. Courtland Robinson is president of the Armstrong Chapter. The motto is “We serve.” 
1950-1951 Program: 
Participated in Enrollment Campaign. 
Prepared Christmas boxes for overseas children. 
Prepared and distributed Thanksgiving baskets to elderly people of the community and to 55 additional shut-in pals. 
Sent cards, fruits and flowers to sick or distressed teachers. 
Sent Easter baskets to many inmates of the City Home, Dooley Hospital, Pine Camp and to other children of the community. 
Sent programs to McGuire Hospital and Camp Lee. 
Adopted thirty shut-ins through 30 homerooms. 
Sent gifts of food, clothing, games and books to these shut-in pals. 
Mrs. Pauline Butler is sponsor.
ARMSTRONG BAND 
The Armstrong band was reorganized in September, 1940, with twenty boys under the supervision of Choir Director Harry E. Savage. 
The first public appearance was made at the commencement exercises in June, 1941. 
The band at the present is supervised by Band Director Maurice Williams and is constantly increasing in size. 
Front row—left to right: Fannie Pigram, Evelyn Sweat, Frances Edgerton, Dorothy Norrell, James Fauntle roy. 
Second row—left to right: Paul Freeman, George Walker, Verna Wilkerson, Doris Lynch, Adrenia Harris, Delores Ampey, Hattie Mason, Samuel Woodson, Jennette Wilkerson, Shirley Taylor, Eugene Cheatham, Harvey Butler, Herman Carter, Thomas Butts. 
Third row—left to right: Julia Scott, Evelyn Motley, Shirley Felder, Annette Minor, Marenda Brown, Mary White, Madeline Mills, Rudolph Scott, Clarence Anderson, Cary Henry, Jerome Carter, Cephas Blunt, James Cheatham, Delores Mackins, Johnny Storms, James Taylor, Charles Miller. 
Fourth row—left to right: Herman Jones, John Jones, Conetta Tabin, Jeanette Crew, Eleanor Fields, Grace Mines, Joyce Starke, Barbara McCall, Oswald Trayham, Harvey Spurlock, James Herring, Roy Lewis, Vertie Ives, Hugo Jackson, Fred Smith, Joyce Brown, Barbara Quarles, McCoy Glover. 
Back row—-left to right: Maurice Williams, Joseph Washington, Lewis Reid, Franklin Cheatham, Courtland Robinson, John Quarles, Emma Purvall, Fernando Hutsona, Mack Lesley, Eugene Sledge, Harry Baugh.
SCHOOL CHOIR 
1st row, left to right: Vernetta Wooldridge, Claudette Washington, Carlease Sully, LaFond Williams, Shirley Anderson, Doris Eddington, Mabie Ralph, Barbara Graham, Joyce Capers, Doris Lewis, Barbara Hamilton, Doris Goodman, Eunice TAvry and Dorothy Henderson. 2nd row, left to right: Yvonne Jasper, Joan Howard, Eunice Jones, Sylvia Soloman, Jean Thomp son, Jean Ragland, Barbara Balfour, Shirley Shaw, Delores Williamson, Charlotte Wynn, Shirley Mickins, Virginia Brooks, Laretta Patterson, Florence Robinson and Esther Tucker. 3rd row, left to right: Lillian Roane, McClaudia Taylor, Gloria Williams, Phyllis Swinson, Frances Fitzgerald, Geraldine Slade, Lillie Shaw, Mary Westinghouse, Barbara Young, Elnora Johnson, Dorothy Overton, Delores Brown, Olivia Thompson, Mozelle Kirk, Waddell Smod, Florence Ellett, Julia Jiggetts, Doris Burleigh and Mildred Arrington. 4th row, left to right: Paul Freeman, Egbert Bacon, Edward Anderson, Miles Stevenson, Edward Burton, Douglas Thompson, Clyde Bell, Leslie Bowling and Nathaniel Brown. 5th row, left to right: Ronald Bradley, Charles Dabney, Robert Greene, Hannibal Holmes, Ernest Taylor, Joshua Bonner, Calvin Carter, Kermit Williams, Ernest Robinson and Charles Scott. 
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ARMSTRONG SCHOOL CHOIR 
Vocal music became a credit course in September, 1938, and Harry E. Savage became director. That school year the choir had its first annual concert and participated in the annual music festival at Virginia State College. 
In 1947, the choir presented the first program of Yule music, This affair has now become an annual event and begins the school’s Christmas observance. 
The choir has a membership of 60. Robert Green is president; Barbara Graham, vice president; Shirley Anderson, secretary; Dorothy Overton, treasurer; Jean Giles, business manager and Edward Anderson, librarian. H. E. Savage is director.
THE FINE ARTS GUILD 
Members of the Fine Arts Guild are kneeling left to right: Geneva Anderson, Jean Allen, Barbara Davis, Jean Johnson, Leon Bailey, Antionette Jefferson, Patricia Rush and Doris Bowles. Second row: Ronald Bradley, Maxine Granderson, Calvin Carter, Gloria Cephas, Anthony Malloy, Yvonne Spain, Robert Green, Barbara Johnson, Viola Miller and William Keyes. Third row: Jean Lewis, Bessie Hicks, Arnie Rivers, Dorothy Macon, Joyce Reese, Arlene Miller, Shirley Shaw, Willie Mae Johnson, Cora Lee Thornton, Theodore Owens, Margaret Clay, and Barbara Jones. 
THE FINE ARTS GUILD 
The “Fine Arts Guild,” a dramatic club, was formed September 1949. The objectives of this group are: To offer opportunities whereby members may develop poise, artistic appreciation, and creative expression; to develop appreciation for and understanding of human nature and life situations through acting; to create and develop such activities as construction of stage scenery, de signing and making of costumes, working out lighting effects, making-up characters, and actually doing some directing. 
Since the group has been organized, it has produced many plays. February 1950—Three-Act Play, “It’s A Date”; November 1950—Three-Act Play, “Cat O’Nine Tails”; December 1950— Christmas Pageant, featuring speech choir, “The Hope of the World.” During the week of March 30, 1951 two one-act plays were presented. “Feudin’ Mountain Boys” and “No Greater Love.” “No Greater Love” went to Virginia State College to the High School Dramatic Tournament. 
Last year the money which the club raised was used to buy a spotlight and to pay the expenses of the participants for two days at the dramatic tournament. This year some of the funds were used again for tournament expenses and the rest was used to purchase a piece of stage property. Miss Edna O. Bradford is sponsor.
Cadet Corps 
Harry S. Crawford 
Commandant 
2nd Lt. Charles Bland 
U.S.A. Reserve Captain Fred Lewis U.S.A. Reserve
Armstrong Cadet Corps 
The Armstrong High School Cadet Corps was organized in April, 1943, by Major Harry S. Crawford who became its commandant. 
The purpose of organizing the corps was not only to teach military science and tactics, military discipline and courtesy, but also to develop character, leadership and good citizenship. 
The first competitive drill between the cadet corps of Armstrong and Maggie L. Walker High Schools for the Joseph T. Hill Cup was in the spring of 1944. This drill was won by the Maggie L. Walker cadet corps and gave them one leg on the cup. 
However in 1945, 1946, 1947 and 1948 Armstrong won each of the annual drills. The Armstrong corps was therefore awarded the Joseph T. Hill cup, the Richmond Beneficial trophy and the A. D. Price service trophy. The corps worked in the city-wide campaign to raise money to secure overcoats for Richmond public school cadets. The project was a great success. 
Many of the cadets served in the closing days of World War II. One, Lawrence Bates, lost his life while in service. Today other cadets are serving in the Korean War. 
Beginning February, 1944, the corps underwent a complete reorganization. It was the desire of the principal, commandant and military committee that the corps be reorganized to meet the military requirements set up by the government in 55C of the Army regulations and to equal any other organization of its kind. All cadets must meet all requirements of their daily training before they are considered for appointment to the officers’ candidate school. 
In this school each cadet receives instructions in guard duty, compass and map reading, the rifle, first aid,  physical development and other military essentials. 
The school at present is under the direction and instruction of Captain Fred Lewis, U.S.A. Reserve, Charles Bland, U.S.A. Reserve and Major Harry S. Crawford, commandant. 
Officers for the cadet corps 1950-51 are: 
Staff 
First Captain-—Daniel Daniels 
Adjutant—Captain Vance Jones 
Executive Officer—1st Lieut. Lorenzo Boulware Administrative Office—2nd Lieut. Joseph Bright Supply Officer—2nd Lieut. Bernard Shelton Personal Officer—2nd Lieut. James Kenney Training Officer—1st Lieut. Herman Egister Gunnery Officer—2nd Lieut. Edward Brown Commandant Aid—2nd Lieut. Ernest Nightingale Sponsor—Barbara Davis 
Headquarters 
Recruiting Officer—2nd Lieut. Bryon Williams Disciplinary Officer—2nd Lieut. Elmer Seay Officer of the Day—2nd Lieut. George Seay Color Guard Officer—2nd Lieut. Alvin McKeathern Officer of the Guard—2nd Lieut. Harold Simms 
Training Group Attached to Headquarters 2nd Lieutenant—James White 
2nd Lieutenant—Charles Fararr 
Chaplain—Lewis Reed 
Color Guards 
Robert Dillard Nathainel Branch 
Company A 
Captain—Ronald Bradley 
Platoon Leader——George Hicks 
Platoon Leader Edward White 
First Sergeant—Harold Terrell 
Sponsor—Charlotte Field 
Company B 
Captain—Linwood Jacobs ’50; Robert Friday ’51 Second in Command—Arthur Wilkerson Platoon Leader—Samuel Glenn 
Platoon Leader—John Lave 
First Sergeant-—Robert Zimmerman 
Sponsor—Mabel Perkins 
Company C 
Captain—Robert Friday ’50; George Armstead ’51 Second in Command—Willie Jones 
Platoon Leader—George Armstead 
Platoon Leader—Heywood Harrison 
First Sergeant—Charles Walker 
Sponsor—Rebbie Jacobs 
Company D Band 
Captain—George Booth ’50; Anthony Wilkerson ’51 Second in Command—James Byrd 
Platoon Leader—Anthony Wilkerson 
Platoon Leader—Paul Freeman 
First Sergeant—Harold Coleman 
Drum Major—Anthony Wilkerson 
Sponsor—Elizabeth Lambert 
The program for the Corps includes: 1. A competitive drill between the companies within the school for the Clemencean Givings Cup offered by O. P. Chiles, Mortician; 2. Induction Exercises; 3. Sponsors’ Day; 4. Annual competitive drill between Armstrong High School corps and Maggie Walker corps; 5. Graduation Exercises; 6. Annual Prom. 
The motto is “Duty and Courage Lead to Honor.” The flower is “Yellow Rose.” 
Colors 
Corps 
Headquarters 
Company A 
Company B 
Company C 
Company D Band 
Orange and Blue Green and Yellow Blue and White Red and White Maroon and Gold Red and Black
Figure Drill. In forefront Captain Aubrey Trimiew arid Captain Royal Singleton with, swords crossed. In front of line Ernestine Blackwell, 1950 battalion sponsor. 
SCENES AT 1950 CADET BALL 
1st Group, (left to right) Ernestine Blackwell, Captain Aubrey Trimiew, Earnestine Johnson, Captain William Taylor, Claudelia Sweat, Captain Alfred Green, Shirley Savage, 2nd Lt. George Clark, Barbara Early, 2nd Lt. John Chiles, Goldie Parks, 2nd Lt. Anthony Malloy, Barbara Jones, 2nd Lt. David Ford, Gwendolyn Vaughan and 2nd Lt. Vance Jones.
ARMSTRONG WILDCATS 
Wildcat coaches confer, right to left: Anthony James, assistant coach; 
Maxie Robinson, coach, and Ulis Shelton, assistant coach. 
WILDCAT GRIDDERS—1950 EDITION 
Front row: Howard Reynolds (50), halfback; Solomon Parker (64), left guard; Edward Burke (68), left end; Abraham Lewis (79), right guard; Neverett Eggleston (56), right guard; William Powell (51), fullback; and Captain. Forest Mizell (63), right guard; James Lee (48), fullback; Edward Smith (59), left guard; Al Wilson (67), right end; Albert Thomas (84), right tackle. Second row: Calvin Taylor (86), center; John Smith (52), end; Leon Robertson (55), quarterback; Joshua White (22), halfback; Andrew Rivers (72), halfback; Calvin Rasberry (23), halfback; James Cox (66), fight end; Herman Rollins (53), halfback; James Byrd (58), quarter back; Leonardo Chappell (54), fullback; Edward Wood (83), left tackle; Van Whaley (77), right tackle. Third row: Robert Jones (77), halfback; William Whaley (85), left tackle; Ronald Bradley (57),, left guard; Warner Braxton (73), center; Irvin Taylor (75), right tackle; Rudolph McCann (65), right end; Raymond Armstead (87), right tackle; Jackson Rozier (61), center; Laster Thompson (69), right end; James Lewis (71), right tackle; Wallace Johns (78), left tackle; Harold Coleman (42), right end; Robert Zimmerman (62), end;
ARMSTRONG WILDCATS 
COACH AND FOOTBALL CAPTAINS 
Coach Maxie Robinson talks over plans with football captains. Left to right: Albert Thomas, Coach Maxie Robinson, Leon Robertson and William Powell. 
CHEERING SQUAD 
First row, left to right: Barbara Johnson, captain of cheering squad arid Anna Keys, mascot. Second row, Helen Leabough, Caroliase Booker, Dorothy Smith and Nan- Williamson.
MISS ARMSTRONG CROWNED 
Left to right: Barbara Graham, attendant; Lt. George Seay, escort; Evora Williams, Miss Armstrong; Lt. Elmer Seay, escort; Principal George Peterson, June Freeman, attendant. 
VARSITY BANQUET 
Wildcats celebrate at annual banquet—Left to right (seated) Principal, George Peterson; Coach Maxie Robinson; Coach, Thomas Harris of Virginia Union; Coach, Anthony James and Assistant Principal, Christopher Foster. (Standing) left to right are Assistant Coach, Ulis Shelton and Business Manager, Louis P. Brown.
BOYS’ BASKETBALL TEAM 
Front row (left to right) Raleigh Gains, Harry Kennedy, Joshus White, Junius Pretty, captain; Alvin Wilson, Robert Tinsley and Charles Lee. Back row: Howard Reynolds, John Quarles, Jackson Rozier, Earl Sire, Me Newton Belfield, John Smith and Calvin Harris. 
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM 
Front row (left to right) Dorothy Johnson, Edna Powell, Mary Smith, Inez Brown, Camilla Beard, captain; Doris Cheatham, Barbara Jones, Arlene Miller. Back row: Marilyn Hinds, Myrtle Pegriam, Eunice Avery, Rosa Lee McCutchen, Katherine Williams, Delores Williamson, Marie Browning, Bernice Phillips, Charlaine De Alfordii and Constance Brent.
BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM IN ACTION Junius Pretty makes basket for the Wildcats.
GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM IN ACTION Girls Basketball Team in Action.
“TRACK 
Ronald Bradley and Willie Jones BASEBALL 
Leon Robertson and Ralph Liggins
FOOTBALL RECORD 1950 
BASKETBALL RECORD 1951 
AHS OPPONENT AHS OPPONENT 27 Phelps  Carter G. Woodson 24 0 Huntington *Parker-Gray 32 14 Peabody 19 53 Peabody 33 33 St. Emma 7 51 St. Emma 43 0 Booker T. Washington Maggie Walker 28 26 Phenix 6 78 Manassas 37 21 Parker-Gray 0 46 Carver 31 0 Walker 6 45 Peabody 51 — 53 Parker-Gray  
121 TOTALS 90 28 Phelps 45 53 Carter G. Woodson 
38 Carver  
50 St. Emma 
59 Phelps 42 
WON LOST TIED 31 Maggie Walker 25 4 4 0 47 Booker T. Washington  Booker T. Washington 45 
809 Season Total 643 
DISTRICT TOURNAMENT 
AHS OPPONENT 
64 Carter G. Woodson 31 
24 Maggie L. Walker (semi-finals) 
88 District Totals 65 
STATE TOURNAMENT 
61 Greensville 49 
38 Booker T. Washington 
45 Peabody (semi-finals)
- 
144 State Totals 131 
1041 Regular Season and Tournament 708 
Totals 
Won by Armstrong on Forfeit. 
Won Lost Percent 
17 5 .770 
BASKETBALL 
Individual Scoring for 1951 
Aver. 
Points 
1951 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL 
RECORD 
AHS OPPONENT 
Field Free Total Per 
Player Games Goals Throws Points Game Junius Pretty 22 115 58 288 12.1 Howard Reynolds 22 105 38 248 11.4 McNewton Belfield 22  Robert Tinsley 20 53 12 118 5.8 Wallace Munford 17 26 13 65 3.8 John C. Smith 20 23 7 53 2.6 Alvin Wilson 22 16 19 51 2.3 Calvin Harris 19 12 15 39 2.0 John Quarles 7 6 3 15 2.1 Raleigh Goins 12 4 1 9 2.2 Charles Lee 5 3 2 8 1.6 Frank Scott 6 1 4 6 1.0 
Earl Sire 5 2 0 4 Jackson Rozier 8 2 0 4 Harry Kennedy 4 1 0 2 Joshua White 3 0 0 0 
Totals 22 420 201 1041 47.3 
44 Carter G. Woodson 13 46 Peabody 24 39 St. Francis de Salles 28 
9 Walker 10 26 Carver 34 35 Peabody 35 41 Carter G. Woodson 19 24 Carver 23 32 St. Francis de Salles 26 19 Walker 25 
315 Totals 237 
Won Lost Tied 6 3 1
THE COUNSELOR 
ADVISES A SENIOR 
In helping pupils plan for the future as well as solve current problems, the counselor is often responsible for the initiation, gathering, and interpreting of their records. Counselor James A. Brink ley interviews Charlotte Fields, senior. 
AUDIO-VISUAL 
The various electrical devices such as moving picture projectors, phonographs, slide projectors and wire recorders are operated throughout the school by students taking audio-visual lessons. Seated left to right: Lorenzo Boulaware, Ronald Bradley, Charlotte Fields, and Nathaniel Gilliam. Standing left to right: Wesley T. Carter, Instructor; Vertie Ives, Edith Hatchett, Robert Howlette, Robert Graham and Frank Gloves. 
PHYSICS CLASS 
Physics is the science which deals with forms of energy and their behavior and effects on matter. 
Physics includes the study of mechanics, heat, light, electricity and sound. 
Left to right: Franklin Crawley, Lan don Wickham, William Scales, Wilda Dickerson, Nan Williamson and Jean Johnson calculating the heat of vaporization for water.
TYPING CLASS 
One of the business courses offered at Armstrong is the typing class. 1st row, left to right: Bertha James, Beverly How ard^'Annie Key, Mabie Gilchrist, Beatrice Grooms, Janie Filmore and Ruby Epps. 
2nd row, left to right: Harvey Williams, Barbara Price, Leon Sims, Harold Sims, Viola Miller, Annie Henderson and Geneva Jones. 
3rd row, left to right: Myrtle Pegram, Joyce Jefferson, Alice Henderson, Lula Crute, Catherine Burnette and Robert Banks. 
4th row, left to right: Evelyn Thomas, Louise Steele, Georgia Robinson, Rosa Stafford and Ella Sanderson. 
Standing, left to right: Mrs. Mabel Winston, teacher; Alma Davis and Harold Anderson. 
GEOMETRY CLASS 
Plane Geometry deals with the properties and measurements of figures which lie in a plane surface such as lines, angles, circles, quadrilaterals and triangles. In this class the diameter, secant and radius of a circle is being explained. 
Left to right: Mrs. Marian M. Brown, teacher. Ralph Patterson, * Claudette Rock, Juanita Dennis and William Whaley. 
CHEMISTRY CLASS 
Through experiments in chemistry scientists determine between chemical composition and physical composition. Left to right: Wilnet Argro, Lillie Robin son, L. P. Brown, teacher; Ernest Garner, Betty Horton, Charles Walker and Daniel Allen.
ART CLASS 
Studying, drawing, painting, modeling and printing under the instruction of Stafford Evans are left to right: Stafford Evans, teacher; Lloyd Terrell, Charles Fararr, Earl Sire and Laster Thompson. 
FOOD HANDLING 
COURSE 
This course includes measuring, table setting, pastry making and perfect blending of material. These and other skills are practised daily. Left to right: Bertha Turnes, Susie Jones, Mabel Munn and Mary Williams. Teacher, Miss Bessie Fields. 
INDIVIDUAL AND 
SHARED FAMILY 
INTEREST 
Every family should have at least one interest in common which all the members would be really happy in sharing with each other. 
The above family group is having an enjoyable time selecting shrubbery for landscape and gardening. Left to right: Joyce Banks, Nannie Robertson, Horace Payne and Mary Travers. Teacher, Miss Bessie Fields.
HOME AND FAMILY LIFE 
It is important for every girl to learn the duties of a home-in order to live a happy and successful life. Left to right: Joan Wilkerson, Peggy Taylor and Evelyn Moore. Teacher, Miss Beatrice J. Whiting. 
MALE SEWING CLASS 
Boys as well as girls learn that good grooming is important in everyday life. Among those taking heed are left to right at front table: Vernon Jackson, David Love and Charles Armistead. Seated at machines: Horace Payne, Junius Rouse and Nathaniel Wickham. Teacher, Miss Beatrice J. Whiting. 
CLASS IN AUTO 
MECHANICS 
Left to right: Herman Egister, Clyde Brent, Eugene Lee, Earl Ampey, Robert Johnson, Samuel Glenn, Lorenzo Hopson, Mr. J. T. Coleman, Harold McAllister, Wallace Johns, Harold Glenn, Heywood Harrison, in car; Philmore Howlett. Center front: Forest Mizell and Merrill Brown. T. T. Coleman, instructor.
CLASS IN WOODWORK 
Left to right: Charles Barnes, Samuel Brown, Arthur Parkes, Leroy Green, Robert McKnight, Alphonso John son, Albert Brown and James Simmons. CONSUMER ECONOMICS 
Miss Grace Matthews (standing) co-ordinator of distribution education at Armstrong and Maggie Walker  High schools prepares pupils for holiday jobs. Left to right (seated) Joan Ross, Walker High; Catherine Carter, Armstrong High; Althea McCray, Armstrong; Maggie Leonard, Walker. These pupils met during Thanksgiving holidays for intensive preparation.
“Thy hallowed grounds and dear old walls . . . May they forever be.” CONGRATULATIONS, GRADUATES! 
DON’T STOP 
Let September Find You Enrolled in Another School! 
Warning—Colleges and technical schools are crowded. There is a limit to the number each can accommodate. Whatever school you may choose, that school will be forced to deny admission to many freshmen. Protect yourself by applying for admission at once. July will be too late. 
Virginia Union University does not attempt to satisfy the 
needs of ALL high school graduates. We emphasize the 
liberal arts and sciences. If you wish the very best in pre 
professional or liberal arts education, look no further. 
WRITE THE DEAN OF THE COLLEGE 
VIRGINIA UNION UNIVERSITY Richmond 20, Virginia
Your Key To The Future 
We want to take this opportunity to thank you for your past patronage and to congratulate you sincerely on your graduation from Armstrong. Your High School Diploma stands for years of hard work; and you can be justly proud of the most prized possession anyone can ever have. 
Education is something that can never be stolen nor lost . . . and it is the key to a future bright with the promise of success and happiness. Just as we shall continue to serve you in the future, you shall continue to grow and advance and serve others. 
Congratulations at this significant mark in your life’s progress.
Southern Athletic Supply Co “Athletic Outfitters Since 1927” 
FOR ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT THE STARS USE
116 North Seventh Street Richmond, Va. 
Dial 2-6203 
When Chartering a Bus 
Call 
VIRGINIA TOURS 
Phone 7-6234 208 South Second Street 
When you want style and 
real value come to the 
Friendly Mary Jane Shoe Store 
Handbags to match all ensembles Mary Jane Shoes 315 E. Broad
Beauty and Dignity A SERVICE RENDERED DY THE 013 mimms funeral home 
1827 HULL STREET, SO. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 
E. F. MIMMS 
Founder and Prop. PHONES: Office S2-3874 
— Residence 82-4336 
• Complete Show Room 
• Complete Free Chapel Service 
• Efficient Licensed Funeral 
Directors and Embalmers 
24 Hour Ambulance Service For 
Our Clients 
• WE GO ANYWHERE ANYTIME 
THE HOUSE OF SERVICE Established 1925 
Congratulations 
For Your Good Health from 
Drink Plenty of GLOBE HOT Good Milk SHOPPE 
Every Day 
GOOD HAMBURGERS 
We Specialize in Chicken Boxes 
RICHMOND DAIRY CO. 
512 North Second Street 
Serving Richmond for 60 Years. P. J.ENKENS Dial 3-9892 H. B. COBHILL
One of Richmond’s Newest Stores 
THE 
HUB FASHION SHOP 311 N. Second St. 
Welcomes your charge account 
Always huge stock of latest 
fashions at thrifty prices 
to choose from. 
• 
HUB FASHION SHOP 
311 N. Second St. Richmond, Va. 
OSCAR BLACK’S GRILL 406 N. Second Street 
BAR-B-CUE—SPARE RIBS All Day and Nite 
• 
OSCAR BLACK 
The—Band—That—Plays 
The—Blues 
Phone: 2-0933 
SHOP AND SAVE AT 
110 East Broad Street 1319 Hull 3005 West Cary 
“ONE OF RICHMOND'S MODERN DRY CLEANERS” 
BAKER’S DRY CLEANING 
206 East 19th Street Phone 82-8665 
WORK CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED 
TO ALL SECTIONS IN RICHMOND 
Special—One Day Service
SUNLIGHT LAUNDRY 
and 
DRY CLEANERS 
810 Brook Road Dial 3-0284
Pick Up and 
Delivery Service 
Any Place in Richmond 
Congratulations from 
WALTER E. BRAUER, JR’s. SUPER MARKET 
1308 N. 22nd Street Dial 3-7469  
The Milk 
that Actually 
Gives You 
MORE 
for Your Money 
The Home of Better Milk DIAL 5-2838 
Select 
USED CARS 
L. M. GUNN MOTOR CO. We buy and sell good cars 
2700 Nine Mile Road 
PATTERSON CLEANING CO. Phone 3-2368 
Cleaning That’s Right
Congratulations from 
Dr. Harold L. Friedenberg Optometrist 
309 North Second St. 
Richmond 19, Virginia 
The 
CORLEY COMPANY 
214 E. Grace Street 
Phone 2-6531 
Everything Musical 
Congratulations from 
FRIEDMAN’S 
LOAN OFFICE 
118 East Broad Street 
Phone 2-0214 
Phone 5-9829 
RAM’S GRILL 
The Eating Place of Virginia’s 
Greatest Athletes 
Joe’s Barbecues — Cheeseburgers 
Grill Steaks — Chops and Chicken 
Hours 8A.M.-2 A.M. 1603 W. Cary St. 
HAMILTON RADIO PARTS and SERVICE 
GENERAL RADIO AND TELEVISION REPAIRS 
1420 W. Cary St. Richmond 20, Va. 
A SUPERIOR SERVICE 
At No Greater Cost 
Phone 5-3813—2-7411—4-9007 
JOSEPH HOPSON’S 
FUNERAL HOME 
1519 W. Cary St. Richmond 20, Va. 
A. & G. MARKET 
Meat, Poultry and Fancy 
Fruits and Vegetables 
326 N. 6th Street 
Don’t Forget To Come To The 
FIFTH STREET 
Barber Shop and 
Beauty Parlor 
407 N. 5th Street 
Everything is Strictly Sanitary Clean TOWELS FOR EVERY MAN 
Phone 3-3082 A. Douglas, Prop.
RESIDENCE PHONE 7-2496 
O. K. SANITARY 
BARBER SHOP 
L. Dogan, Prop. 
407 Brook Ave. Richmond 20, Va. 
Dial 3-3166 Give Me a Trial BEN SMITH 
MOVING AND HAULING OF ALL KINDS 
Packing and Shipping—Quick Service Local and Long Distance 
112 W. Clay Street Richmond, Va. 
Come and Enjoy the Fine 
Home Cooked Food of 
OLD SOUTH CAFE 
615 N. 2nd Street 
Miss Carroll Bailey, Prop. 
Dial 3-9522 
HICK’S GROCERY 
Fresh Meats—Vegetables 
Fruits 
1433 N. 28th Street Richmond, Va. 
Portraits Commercial Weddings Interior Children ** Exterior Groups Aerial Color Murals 
BROADNAX STUDIO 
Press Photographer 
Studio: Dial 7-7823 210 East Leigh Street Home: Dial 3-7950 Richmond, Virginia 
For Your Chicken Box 
K & H GRILL 
1014 N. 29th St. 
REGAIN’S 
BEAUTY BOX 
It Pays to Look Well 
Efficient Operators 
Special Prices 
Mrs. Georgia M. Blackwell 
Congratulations from 
F. L. PARSLEY 
KEROSENE—FUEL OIL 
2832 “R” Street 
2-0779 2-7650 Richmond, Virginia
If Your Hair Isn’t Becoming to You 
You Should Be Coming to Us 
Imperial Beauty Shoppe 
FEATURING 
Tinting—Dyeing—Facials—Manicuring GROWING HAIR A SPECIALTY 
INDIVIDUAL HAIR STYLING 
For Appointments Dial 7-8147 
2724 “Q” Street Richmond, Va. 
C. HARRIS ESSO SERVICE • 
2500 Nine Mile Road 
Dial 3-9788 Road Service 
GREEN’S STUDIO 
Photos 
WHILE—U—WAIT 
414 N. Second Street 
Congratulations 
The Richmond Beneficial 
Insurance Co. 
700 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. 
GRADUATES 
CREATE SECURITY NOW 
BE SURE—TO INSURE 
Best Wishes 
W. S. WATKIN’S & SON Morticians 
Mrs. Margaret W. Clay 
(assistant funeral director) 
619 Brook Road 
Courteous, Efficient and Dignified Services Office: Dial 2-0669 Home: Dial 2-0675 NOTARY PUBLIC MRS. M. W. CLAY 
GOOD LUCK 
Congratulations 
From the Boys at 
JULIAN’S 
MEN’S WEAR 
214 E. Broad St. 
Original Sportwear Meant 
Just for You 
Congratulations from 
Scottie’s Restaurant 
315 Adams Street 
Chicken and Sea Food 
Our Specialties—Price 50/ 
PHONE 2-9837 
Mr. Walter L. Scott, Prop. 
THE BROWNS 
Makers of 
Portraits That Please 
COMMENCEMENT PHOTOS 
A SPECIALTY 
603 North Second Street 
Richmond, Virginia
Congratulations From 
WRENN’S MARKET 
MEATS 
VEGETABLES — GROCERIES 
POULTRY 
and School Supplies 
101 East Leigh Street Dial 3-0322 
Congratulations from 
SOLOMON’S FOOD 
MARKET 
Fresh Meats—Vegetables 
Groceries 
school supplies, candies, cakes 
140 West Clay St. Richmond, Va. 
Greetings to the Class of 1951 
Southern Aid Life Insurance Company, Inc. 
Life, Health, Accident and 
Hospitalization Insurance 
Home office: Third & Clay Sts. 
Richmond, Virginia 
District Office: Suite 205, Southern Aid Bldg. H. H. SOUTHALL, Supt. 
MOVING STORAGE 
WYATT 
STORAGE CORP. 
414 N. 4th Street Phone 3-6938 
LEIGH STREET 
WASHERETTE 
14 W. Leigh St. 
Phone 2-2958 
Hours: 7 A. M. to 7 P. M. 
GROOME’S 
BUS SERVICE 
602 East Leigh Street 
If planning an educational tour ask about our rates and service. 
CALL 7-2903 
CONGRATULATIONS FROM 
CURLES NECK 
DAIRY 
1600 Roseneath Avenue Dial 5-1794 
Eyes Examined Glasses Fitted 
DR. JOSEPH C. CURRY Optometrist 
Hours: 9:00-1, 2-6:30 and by appointments 415 N. 2nd Street Phone 7-5320
E. F. PEARSALL 
FURNITURE, STOVES, HOUSEHOLD GOODS 
1445 East Main Street Richmond, Va. Dial 3-2513 
Branch Stores: 
1529 W. Cary Street 214 W. Broad Street Dial 4-9450 Dial 3-8767 
1204 Hull Street, Dial 2-1368 
“Out of the High Rent District 
Where Prices Are Lowest” 
"The Home of Better Furniture” 
BERNARD SIEGEL 
FURNITURE CO. 
Phone 7-4008 5-15 North 18th St. Richmond, Va. 
Phones, Dial: 2-9611, 2-9079, 2-9938 
In Reach of All Movies 
SLAUGHTER’S HOTEL & DINING ROOM 
CLEAN—COMFORTABLE 
CONVENIENT 
G. Taylor Duncun, Manager 
NEW AND MODERN 
A GOOD PLACE TO EAT 
PRIVATE DINING ROOM 
529 N. 2nd St. Richmond 19, Va. 
Best Wishes From 
THE 
DISTRICT THEATRES 
BOOKER-T 
WALKER 
HIPPODROME 
ROBINSON 
Congratulations 
PATSY’S GRILL 
501 N. 30th St. 
BREAKFAST—LUNCH—DINNER Air Conditioned For Colored 
Congratulations 
Consolidated Bank & Trust Co. 
First at Marshall St. 
Richmond, Va. 
Member of Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. 
Congratulations Seniors from 
RADIO & T V SERVICE CLUB 
201 W. Leigh St. 
Richmond 20, Va. 
Sales and Service 
Congratulations 
from 
BROADWAY RESTAURANT 228 W. Broad St. 
Barbecue Specialize Spare Ribs 
and Chicken (any style) 
Jim Brown, Prop. Dial 3-9688
SAVAGE & FIELD 
Shoemakers 
Dealers in slightly used shoes 
502 W. Leigh Street 
Congratulations 
from 
TROY’S BARGAIN CENTER Same Goods for Less Money 
101 E. Clay Phone 2-1560 1531 W. Main St. 
Fresh Vegetables Fancy Fruits 
LOVING’S PRODUCE CO. 409-11 North 5th Street 
Wholesale Only 
Dial 7-4584 Prompt Delivery 
LAUNDROMAT HALF HOUR Laundry and Dry Cleaning 
414-416 East Clay Street 
Have your clothes washed while you work or shop 
Aretha B. Vaughan, Prop. 
We call for and deliver Prescriptions 
HARRINGTON’S PHARMACY “Where Pharmacy Is a Profession” 
Dial 3-5721 26th and “Q” Streets Richmond 23^ Virginia 
Proprietor, L. L. Edloe 
Congratulations 
from 
REID’S BARBER SHOP 
• 
1134 North 25th Street 
Richmond 23, Va. 
DICKIE TAYLOR, Manager 
Personal Direction, Dependable 
Service 
J. EVERETT PRICE 
FUNERAL HOME 
1120 N. 25th Street Dial 3-5227 
Bus. Phone 2-1573 Res. 4-5989 
HOME SUPPLY CO. 
J. M. Sears, Owner 
Used furniture bought, sold and exchanged 
Complete Line of Bed Linens, Blankets, Comforts, Linoleum Rugs, Window Shades, Ranges and Cook Stoves 
326 W. Leigh St. 
Richmond 20, Va.
PHONE 2-8421 
NORTH AVENUE 
PHARMACY 
“Where Pharmacy is a Profession” 
2424 North Avenue 
Richmond, Virginia 
R. HARRINGTON 
A. B. C. 
CLEANERS 
We Solve Any Cleaning Problem 
OVERNITE SERVICE 
6:15 P.M. Ready at 8:30 A.M. 
Also 4-Hour Service 
818 West Broad Street Phone 7-1596 Richmond 20, Va. 
Clean, Clinkerless Coal—Wood ORDER YOURS TODAY 
R. E. BROWN 
1423 Kemper Street Dial 4-5611 BAG COAL A SPECIALTY 
Congratulations 
from 
GILPIN’S BARBER SHOP 
CONGRATULATIONS FROM 
JOHN B. NEBLETT’S 
FUNERAL HOME, INC. 1813/? Idlewood Avenue Phone 6-3336 
Congratulations from 
CARL-MIN BEAUTY SHOPPE 
Specializing in modern hair styling 
and make up 
“For Smart Women Who Care*3 
Mrs. Minnie D. Taylor, Prop. 
2800 Q Street Phone 2-1537 
CONGRATULATIONS FROM 
CATOGNI MARKET 
• 
1711 East Franklin Street Phone 3-5861 “The Friendly Store” 
For The Latest Hits 
It’s 
THE LITTLE RECORD SHOP 
403 }/2 N. 1st Street 
Richmond, Virginia 
1530 Claiborne StreetMiss Vera E. Bebbs Manager 
Miss Antionette Graham Asst, Manager
We cover Door Arms, Auto Seats, Auto 
Doors, Floor Mats, Headliners. GREETINGS 
ROGER’S 
AUTO SEAT COVER COMPANY Furniture Repairing and Upholstering Roger Chalmers, Formerly with Jim’s Seat Cover Co. 
Dial 7-1483 612 N. Second St. Richmond, Va. 
Congratulations from 
National Ideal Benefit 
Society, Inc. 
A Progressive Fraternal Organization 210 East Clay St. Richmond, Va. Z. A. Jones, President Mrs. Alma B. Wyatt, Sect. 
Congratulations 
FLORENCE’S 
BEAUTY SALON 
MODERN STYLES 
CAPABLE OPERATORS 
323 N. First Street Richmond, Va. Dial: 3-3980 
FRESH MEATS, GROCERIES, PRODUCE A Self-Service Market 
2nd STREET MARKET 
617 N. 2nd St. Dial 2-4217 “It’s A Pleasure To Serve You” 
RANDOLPH’S 
FUNERAL HOME, INC. 
730 North 28th Street 
3-6785 7-8266 5-8520 
C. F. Lightfoot, Pres. Mrs. F. E. Hill, Sec. H. L. Minor, General Manager and Treasurer 
IDEAL SPOT 
1800 Idlewood Ave. Dial 5-9820 PLATE LUNCHES AND DRINKS 
“We Fill a Man’s Stomach and Never Empty His Pockets” 
Taste-Test Ice Cream Parlor 
“ONCE TRIED----ALWAYS SATISFIED” 
1111—25th Street Richmond, Va. 
Congratulations from 
CONTINENTAL CLEANERS 3245 Meadowbridge Road 
Dial 3-3297 Moses M. Wilkes, Manager 
DAVIS SHOE CO. 
Shoes 
For the Entire Family 
Your Friendly Downtown Store 
1547 East Main Street