Bedford High School - Peaks Yearbook (Bedford, VA)

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The Peaks Senior Class JESSE THORNHILL DAVIDSON, JR. “Bess” Athletic Association, ’22-’25; Literary Society, ’23-’25; Secretary Literary Society, ’23; Foot- ball Team, ’23; Baseball Team, ’23, ’25; ‘“‘B” Club, ’25. “Bess,” a sure fine fellow who hails from West Main and who distinguishes himself in spitting out a mean line. For many a moon his fair features and Valentino hair have caused trouble for many fair damsels, but sometimes he will fall and a lucky ‘‘fem- ine” will be she that gets him. In class he is a wizard on technical terms, designating them by “things-a-ma-jigs’” and ‘“what-you-may- call-its.”’ Never mind, “Bess” will get there just the same. Our best wishes follow him. Favorite Saying: “Oh, shuh!” IRENE FIZER i ge” Athletic Association, ’22-'25; Literary Socety, 723-'25. “Tf” is a grand sport and is always ready to do anything in her ability to accommodate her friends. She is a very jolly girl and has a word for everyone. One never knows with whom she is in love exactly, for she keeps too many on her string. However, the afore- mentioned has never interfered with her school work, for she has always gotten good marks. Favorite Saying: “Talking about dying, I just went up in the air.” FRANCIS MACK FRANKLIN “BENJAMIN” Athletic Association, °24-'25; Literary Society, ’23-'’25; President of Literary Society, ’25; De- bating Team, °24-’25; Annual Staff, °25. Francis joined our class two years ago, and since then he has impressed everyone with his quiet, unassuming manners, his studious- ness, and his fidelity to duty. He is studying to be a missionary, and if he can reason with the African savages as he does in Literary So- ciety we know he will be successful. Favorite Saying: “What did you say 2”

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Senior Class CAPERS EDWARDS BOAN “OErp”’ Athletic Association, ’22-’25; Literary Society, ’23-’25; Assistant Business Manager of Annual; Debating Team, ’25. Capers, in his thirst for knowledge, is not only a splendid student, but also a debater of note. Although he is the youngest member of our class, he is one of the leaders of it. He has won medals for the best “Essay on Bedford County”; boys’ reading medal, 1924- 1925; mathematics medal, 1924, and the U. D. C. medal, 1924. The students like him very much and wish him the best of luck. Favorite Saying: “Age before beauty.” VIRGINIA MOSBY BURKS “BRIGHTNESS’’—‘‘MONKEY”’ Athletic Association, ’22-’25; Literary Society, ’23-’25; Secretary-Treasurer of Junior Class, 724; Treasurer of Annual Staff. Virginia was chosen as the most attractive girl in high school, and no one who knows “Brightness” could think of her as not being. She has scores of friends, everybody loves her and she is one we would hate to lose. She is not hard to look at either. When it comes to playing a piano she can evermore knock one cold. If she is ever given anything to do for her class she does it faithfully and well. In short, “Monkey” is just a good all- round sport. Favorite Saying: “TI know? ’ DURAND CRAWFORD BURNETT “PINKY” —“CoTrron Lor” Athletic Association, ’22-’25; Literary Society, °23-'25; Football Team, ’23,): ’24; “B”’ Club, 725. Here is one of the jolliest boys in our class, always having something jolly and bright to say to everyone. He has participated in ath- letics with much success. He is not only pop- ular among the boys, but especially among the opposite sex. Give him a pretty girl, a slick floor, and some music and “Durn” is in his glory. Favorite Saying: “Oh, L-a-udy!”

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The Peaks SD }¥ em Gee S ——— Senior Class JANE PA RKS GREY “JENNIE” Athletic Association, ’22-’25; Literary Society, °23-'25; Vice-President Sophomore Literary So- ciety, °23; Vice-President Senior Literary So- cety, ’25; Business Manager of Annual. Yes, “Jennie” is a friend to everyone, and a friend whom you can trust at all times. On account of her unselfishness and willing- ness to help others, she is admired by both teachers and pupils, and is always called on to do everything. Favorite Saying: “Present company always omitted.” JANIE FREEMAN HARRIS “SKINNY” Athletic Association, ’24-’25; Literary Society, 723-25. Janie is by no means small of stature, but her heart is twice as large, so that makes it quite enormous. She always has something to say to everyone, and some of the things she says! She keeps us all roaring with laughter at her many witty sayings. ; Favorite Saying: “Hey, Kid!” JOHN WALTER HOPKINS, JR. “PAPA SILVER’—“JACK”’ Athletic Association, ’°’22-’25; Literary Society, ’23-’25; President of Literary Society, ’23; Foot- ball Team, ’22, °23; Captain of Football Team, 24: Basketball Team, ’23, ’24, ’25; Baseball Team, °23, ’24; Vice-President of ‘ B’’ Club, ’25. You would recognize “Jack” at sight as a good fellow and a chum, in all senses of the word. He has a jovial smile and a laugh up his sleeve for everyone. However, “Jack” doesn’t smile when he is playing basketball or football, and many of his opponents are wary when he has the ball in his hands and is coming down the floor or field. He pos- sesses an estimable quality of ready wit, and his attractiveness has made him a favorite in our class. Favorite Saying: “Good day in the morn- ing.”