Appomattox State Agricultural School - Agricola Yearbook (Appomattox, VA)

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SAG R MA Charlotte county is represented by Beulah St. John, who joined our class in September, 1917. She is secretary of the Washington Literary Society, and is a zealous worker. Richard Caldwell is very much interested in Agriculture-modern and scientific farming. He excels also in Mathematics. Lonnie Finch is a native of South Boston, and is a stranger in our midst- having only been with us a few months. VVe Welcome hiin into our circle of Seniors, as well as on the field of baseball. In the Sophomore year, Kate O'Brien made for us a record by Winning the scholarship medal. She is the only girl in our class who has toiled over Latin during these four years. Every phase of her work has been successful. From the Valley of Virginia, in September, 1916, came Lewis Vaughan. He is a member of the Waisliington Literary Society, but believes that, 'tSilence is golden, and that thought is deeper than all speech. Harry Shotwell, a noble son of Halifax county, joined us in the Junior year. He is the only masculine member of our class, who was inspired by-the Muses. Late in September, 1915, from Brookneal, came Lillian Evans, though she found school life and romance closely allied, she never fails to do her duty, and is the most proficient in French. As a representative from the Sunny South, came Elliott Cheatham. He has always studied diligently just before Exams., and is a very athletic Senior- having won two medals in the fields. He ever strives to come up to the standard. Though Walker Thornhill has been identified with our school only for the past term, he has established himself as a Senior, and is an active member of the Lee Literary Society. Elsie Payne, a demure maiden from Culpepper, joined us as Juniors. She is good in all Work, but has excelled in Domestic Science. Her garments are dainty, her dishes, delicious. . Ever since there has been a dormitory at A. S. A. S., there has been one or two of the Shotwell boys with us. When its doors opened in September, we were glad to Welcome Roy, the youngest son, who has during these months, made friends of us all and usually gets E Cexcellentj on disposition. 23

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SAG a aa Hlstory of Class E1ghteen O be a true historian, one must of necessity deal merely with facts and depict incidents as they really transpire. Should you ask us whence Class '18 gathered such a band, I should tell you from the grammar grades before us, from the schools about the district and from many other counties. With ardent desire to make further pursuit of the studies we had learned to like in the grammar grades, our class assembled here in the year 1914. Then, we were only twelve in number, since, others have joined us, year by year, until we have become five and twenty. In the char- acteristics which make up an all-round class, ours may be justly regarded as second to none. In September, 1916, there came to us from South Boston, Her- man Bass, dignified and reserved. In varied lines he istalented, he has won for us fame as an orator and poet, yet-as many great men have fallen-so has Her- man fallen victim to cupid's dart. This tends to inspire his expression of thought, and by it some day he will win laurels so envied by all. Today as our class president, he stands as a leader' among us. 1 Among our happy number in the first year, was Annie Laurie Marshall, who is today secretary of class '18 She has been an active member of the Lee Literary Society and a successful contestant for silver VV. C. T. U. Medal. One of our most faithful workers, is Joe Inge, who will be remembered as a star debater through these four years, he has often been heard eloquently pleading his cause. From the forest primeval in September, 1916, came Guy I-Iarris. He very soon adapted himself to the ways of A. S. A. S., and has proved successful in the application of his orderly habits. One of our best musicians, who has been with us the four years, is Macie Inge. Though residing some distance from school, she has been a faithful pupil. The most industrious member of our class, is Thomas Caldwell, who joined us as a Freshman. 'He believes that Satan finds mischief for idle hands to dof' Robert Beale hails from our rival city, Pamplin, and right proud he is of the fact. He possesses a strong sense of humor, and is never so happy as when playing pranks on his fellow pupil. Robert has been with us two years, and is now among our leading students. . 22

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fi. SAG A A gentleman who believes that Impossible is a word to be found only in the dictionary of fools is Thomas Turnes, who has always been among the tirst of our class. His motto is good, and we hope after he leaves us, that he may ever retain benefits derived from it. A Boldly and without fear, the jolly Susie Booker stepped from Liberty Chapel High School into our class, and little cause has she to fear, for Chemistry HD has no terrors for her. All through the High School, We have had with us Aubrey VVebb, from Hixburg. In all the dignity of his Seniorship, he aspires to Win a Young,' maiden. He has been a faithful member of the VVashington Literary Society, and ever loyal to all duties imposed. Kathleen Rucker, who was with us as a Freshman, is talented, having won two medals in W. C. T. U. contest. She has been loyal to the Washington Literary Society, and has Won fame for it. The president of the Washington Literary Society, is Julian Gills, who is like the poor-We have had him with us always. He is adept in things, both artistic and literary, and to him credit is due for numerous sketches found in our annual. I Now that I have given you a mental picture as We were-as we arc, you will bear with us even in this hour-the time when We come to realize that. our young lives are just on the verge of the great field awaiting us. True to our motto, Labor conquers all things, we go forth, determined to achieve success. ITISTORIAN. 24