Mount Vernon High School - Surveyor Yearbook (Alexandria, VA)

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John Alvin Starken Every man has his own style like his own nose. Hoop-Pole Junior Staff, Debating- ' 19, Glee Club, Operetta ' 19, Under the Lion ' s Paw . John is another one of our Seniors who completed his work in three years. But he did not work all the time, be- cause he believes in the motto, All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy . Lucile Stiker Stig A true friend, always cheerful and plucky . Glee Club, Operetta ' 18- ' 19. Lucile is good nature personified and has a full appreciation of the enjoy- ment of life. She is one of the brun- ettes for which our class is noted. Edna Marie Sturm The sparkle of her eye and the soft- ness of her voice are as the charm up- on a magic lute. Editorial Staff Hoop-Pole. Edna is a quiet, reserved and indus- trious girl. She is exceedingly pa- triotic, for she sent her affections to France at the beginning of the war. Sabra Sue Sugg Susie The most completely lost of all days is that on which one has not laughed. Business Staff Hoop-Pole, Orel Operetta ' is. Basketball ' 18- ' 19. Susie is one of our most popular S n- ior uirls. and is always seeking time. She is a talented musician and plays tin- violin well. She also plays basketball and was one o ' our star for- wards. Arch J. Thomas Arch Good-natui ed, honest, lucky. A reii Is i i i bodj ' s fri nd n la vers obliging and the life ci ow ,i ii.- doesn I api imm is w mine to i«t u .iion. .

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Jessie C. Pritchard Jess Her looks do argue her replete with modesty. Editorial Staff Hoop-Pole. Jessie is a quiet girl, but she makes her presence felt. All that she does is done well. She likes everyone and ev- eryone likes her. Lydia E. Riecken Virtue alone is the unerring- sign of a noble soul. Lydia is one of our quiet girls, but she has made her four years at school count for much. She has proved a good friend to all who know her. Arthur R. Robb Robbie He sayeth little except when occas- ion demandeth. Football ' 17, Glee Club ' 19, Under the Lion ' s Paw . Arthur is our calm but businesslike classmate. His ambition is to be a doc- tor but if you saw him in the Senior play, you ' ll agree that he ought to be an actor. Marie Souder Good temper, like a sunny day, sheds a brightness over everything. Marie finished her work in M. V. H. S. at the middle of the year and left us. We did not realize how much we could miss her until she was gone. She believes in having hev good time and if there is ever anything doing, Marie is right there. Elizabeth Spencer Poty I come late, yet I come. Editorial Staff Hoop-Pole, Advertise- ment Manager Hoop-Pole Junior, Un- der the Lion ' s Paw , Glee Club ' 17. Poty, for that is all she is. ever called, has a charming way of entertaining the students in her neighborhood, in the assembly. Her jolly, friendly ways are the secret of her charm. Page Twenty

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Madeline Vines Mat Ne ' er downcast, e ' en on a rainy- day. Basketball ' 19. Mat is an expert in basketball, wit and dancing - ? Something ' s always do- ing when she ' s around. Hazel Williams Jimmy She has golden hair, like sunlight streaming. Glee Club ' 18, Operetta ' 18, Editorial Staff, Hoop-Pole. Hazel is not only noted for her beauty and pretty hair, but her sweet disposition and winning smiles have won her many friends. Gladys M. Woodward Eppie Gentle of speech, beneficient of mind. Glee Club, Operetta ' 18- ' 19, Editorial Staff, Hoop-Pole. Gladys is another one of our pretty girls. She is planning to be a dignified school ma ' am. We know she will suc- ceed with the latter but we are not so sure about the dignified. Lawrence Woodward Woodward I am not in the roll of common men. Football ' 17, Orchestra ' 18, Hero of the Gridiron . .Lawrence is a good-natured fellow, never without a smile. He was in the ' 17 football team and did some excel- lent playing. He also played the solo cornet in the orchestra. Lawrence likes beauty and doesn ' t care who knows it. Page Twenty-two