Alexandria High School - Alecko Yearbook (Alexandria, VA)

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3Hw. he ALE CKO ADELINE BERTHA HORTON (“Addie”) Athletic Association. Adeline is one of our quiet, shy little misses, but when she opens her mouth many words of wisdom drop out. She has been indispensable to Mr. Moncure in the office this last year. And how she can make the typewriter talk ! We are sure Miss Bretz would have been at a loss without Adeline’s quiet and capable assistance in the commer- cial room. We wish her success. WALTER TRAYNHAM HOUSTON (“Ham”) Track, 24, ’25; Assistant Manager, ’ 7. Literary Society, President, 28. Athletic Association. Can’t you just see the very devil dancing in Traynham’s eyes? Yep, Ham is always in for a good time, and somehow usually manages to have his pockets filled with oranges, apples and bananas — in fact, every- thing his pcKkets will hold, especially around noon time — we wonder ! We have to hand it to him, though ; he certainly has taken an interest in the Literary Society. Traynham, ole boy, just hook your wagon to a star, keep your seat, and dar you are. CECELIA ANN HUFTY Pep Clul). Athletic Association. Spanish Cluh, 28. Dramatics, 28. Stop! Look I Listen! A riddle! Why does Cecelia Hufty remind one of a phono- graph? Three guesses, and two of them don’t count ! That’s all right, Cecelia ; that tongue of yours is usually wagged for sen- sible reasons — and how ! Cecelia is a valu- able member of the Pep Club, which she has proved every year at the football supper, and by never missing any games of the sea- son. Will she be successful? Of course! How could she help it ! ■ [ Page Twenty-seven ]!«•

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ALE CKO CLARA ELIZABETH GROVES (“Tarwar”) French Club, ' 2( . Spanish Club, ’2S. Athletic Association. Economics Club, ' 25, ’26. Pep Club. Basketball. ’26, ’27. Isn ' t Clara just the wittiest sort of a girl? And such good company! If Clara can’t drive the blues away, you ' re ho]xdess. A. H. S. will certainly miss you, Clara, especially when it comes to supporting the games. You could always count on Clara to be right in the cheering line. Good luck, Clara ! Don’t run off and forget all of us. MARGARET LOUISE HAYDEN Pep Club. Domestic Science, ’25, ’26. Athletic Association. If still water runs deep,” then Margaret must be a regular old owl, and there must be gold at the bottom of the river. Just once in a while do we hear a tiny giggle. We do not know Margaret very well, as she has her own little circle of friends, but we de- light in having had her with us. We hope that she will change in name only. Good luck and good-bye. HORACE EDWARD HENDERSON ( Eddie”) Latin Club. Banking Council. Edward would be a preacher. He is just the type! How we liked to hear him spiel off his lessons, which he always knew — that is, if he didn’t laugh. He and James surely made a pair — one the direct antithesis of the other. In (jeometry Class Edward got so he could draw circles almost as well as Miss Cox. We know you are going to succeed, Edward, and may you always be as happy-go-lucky as you were in A. H. S. • i( Page Twenty-six J|«-

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f he ALECKO HELEN JAFFE ( Jeff”) Pep Club. Basketball, ’25. ’2(i, ’27, ‘28, Athletic Association. Here’s to the fellah Who over you holds life’s umbrella! May the very best in life be yours, Helen, for you certainly deserve it. You have al- ways stood as high as the next one in class, and usually managed to join in all our dear frivolities, also. We wish you luck, Helen, dear, and ask you not to forget us. JAMES OVERTON JONES Track, ’25. ’2b. Football, ’27. Baseball. ’28. This young man has indeed been welcome in our midst. He is a loyal student to both studies and school activities. We are afraid Jimmy wouldn’t make much of a cook, as he hasn’t been much of a mixer. We recognize his qualities, however, and realize that A. H. S. is certainly losing a prize when we bid him good-bye. Here’s all the luck in the world to you, Jimmy. BRIDGET AGNES KELLEY ( Bridget”) Pep Club, Chairman Entertainment, ‘28. Dramatics, ‘28. Athletic Association. Eiterary Society, Secretary, ‘28. Miat would Mr. Moncure have done without “Bridget” to tease in Economics Class? It is hard to imagine, although she took it gcKxl naturedly. Agnes is always willing to help and wears a smile which makes you feel better for having seen her. Didn’t she take the part of Aunt Lizzie in the Senior Play just fine? And she has won her way into the heart of Miss Ficklin. Just hitch your Irish luck to a star and you’ll land on top, Agnes, old dear. Best o’ luck. • 1 Page Twemy-eight ] •