Altavista High School - Nuntius Yearbook (Altavista, VA)

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RosELLE TAYLOR PICKREL “Pick” Football, ’25, 26; Basket-ball, ’25, ’26, ’27 ; President Athletic Association, ’26, '27; Treasurer Lee Society, ’27; Assistant Busi- ness Manager of THE NUNTIUS. “Pick,” one of our best athletes, has a serene dignity that baffles analysis, and an easy-going manner that has won for him many friends, especially among the girls. “T glory in my independence.” HAMPTON OLIVER POWELL “Hamp” President Student Government; President Lee Society, ’27; Vice-President of Class of 27; Athletic Association, ’26, ’27; Editor- in-Chief of THE NunrtIvs. “Hamp” was elected the most handsome of our class and is one of our greatest and most eloquent speakers. He possesses a determination of attaining a high rank in whatever he undertakes. He is not always serious and thoughtful, but is ready for pleasure at the proper time. Add to all these qualities his pure heart and clean character, then you have our unforgetable Silampe SARAH Kirk RowBoTHAM “Sarah Kirk” Athletic Association, ’26, ’27; Jefferson Society, ’27. ‘ Sarah Kirk is one of the class favorites. She has a smile and a word of fun for everyone. She takes life as it comes and makes the best of it. In singing, she sur- passes all other members of the class. BAXTER JEFFERSON ROUNTREY “Bax” Lee Society, ’27; Athletic Association, ’26, 27; Baseball, ’26; Representative of Student Government, ’27. Although “Bax” is a little bashful in re- gard to the opposite sex, he, nevertheless,is admired by everyone. Baxter is an ac- complished mathematician and we may say a great genius when it comes to drawing geometrical figures. He always makes a great success at anything he attempts.

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RutH PaAuLineE MEACHAM “Buddie”’ Athletic Association, ’26, ’27; Treasurer of Classes, “26, 27; Secretary Lee Society, '27; Basket-ball, ’26; Business Manager of THE NUNTIUS. “Buddie,” the valedictorian of our class, possesses perseverance and determination which enables her to accomplish whatever she attempts. Depth of character; purity of heart; dependable and perputal readiness to measure up—these outstanding character- istics are “Buddie’s.” “The longer you know her The sweeter she grows, She is a good pal Wherever she goes.” WiLittrAM ALEXANDER Morris Bill Athletic Association, ’26, ’27; Lee Society, 27; Art Editor of THE Nuntius; Class Poet, 2 ; “Bill,” although he has but followed along the stream of this High School for two years, has shown and proved himself to be a studious and helpful classmate. RAYMOND WoRTHINGTON PALMER, JR. “Wert” iiacloa20se2 b = hoOotballue2 520 Basket— ball, °26, ’27; Lee Society, ’27; Athletic As- sociation, ’26, ’27. Happy am I, from care I am free; Why can’t they all be contented like me? Motto: “Reserved, like a good opera seat.” EVELYN EARLEENE PICKREL “Bobbie” Class Secretary, °27;°Critic of Les So- ciety, 27; Advertising Editor of Tue Nuntius; Athletic Association, ’26, ’27. Here is our little five-foot “Bobbie,” whom we recognize by her favorite expres- sion, “I don’t know,’ but she really does know. Quiet and self-pcssessed, with a cheerful disposition and a pleasing per- sonality. She possesses that rare personal magnetism that endears her to her friends and classmates alike. “Bobbie” was elected by unanimous vote the prettiest girl of our class. Yes, she is small, but so was the richest pearl of priceless value. 17

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RicHARD POWELL SMITH “Sugar” Jefferson Society, 27; Athletic Associa- tion, 26, ‘27; Football, ’26; Basket-ball, ’26, TH Richard Smith, popularly known as “Sug- ar,’ has been in the class since the First Grade. J Although a sheik, he is often blushing when around the fair sex. “Sugar” is the center of the “wrecking crew,” and the steadiest floor-walker on that quintet. STAFFORD ELLIs WILBURN “Shorty” Athletic Association, ’26, 27; Football, ’25. ’26; Basket-ball, ’25, ’26, ’27; Baseball, ’24, 25; Jefferson Society, ’27. “Shorty” has been with us for a long time and is very popular with the opposite sex. He is always joking, but not in football, as he has proved to us, having been elected captain of the team of ’26. His athletic ability and jolly manner have made him a friend of all who know him. HattTigE ELIzABETH WITT “Hattie Jefferson Society, 27; Athletic Associa- TlOmeCONNee Ane basket-ballee:20. 2 7 Ltrack. One 7a “Hattie” has not been with us long but nevertheless she is very dear to us all. She is very refined and dignified, and never talks much in school. We are sure that “Hattie,” with her quiet and dignified air, will make good in future life. AvELL Patrik WorLEY “Red” Athletic Association, ’26, '27; Lee Society, hie “Everyone who knows her, likes her.” Is that not enough? She is always de- pendable, sensible and reliable. We are in- deed fortunate to have in our class one so loyal and ready to lend a helping hand as Adell. 19