Suffolk High School - Peanut Yearbook (Suffolk, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 166 of the 1926 volume:

JfOt ' C VOr O YOU, the reader of this, the fourth volume of The Peanut, we Present the 1926 copy. We have endeavored to make this a representative hook of our school year, by incorporating within its pages fact and fancy, fervor and fun. It is our sincere wish that as you look over this issue, now, and in the years to come, yon may find what will suggest to you the happiest of memories. To those who have made possible this edition, we extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation. -.2 --- j g_ 1 9 2 6 _ Life’s School When the school ' s last lesson is mastered. And the classes are tested and tried: When the stupidest student has vanished, And the dullest has stepped aside; We shall rest — and, faith, we all need it !— We shall rest for a moment or two, Till the wonderf ul School of •Experience Shall set us to work anew! Then those who have gone shall he happy ; They shall pass through life’s higher grade; They shall face the world’s difficult problems With countenance unafraid; They shall pass through each test as they meet it At the sounding of duty’s stern call; They shall work every day—when they have to — And never he tired at all! And only the big world shall praise us. And only the big world shall blame. Though we work for 1 the joy of the winning. And climb up the pathway of. fame; For each in his separate calling, His separate thought must express, As he follows the gleam as he sees it To the goal that to him means success. — Selected. - 1 9 2 6 (I THE cANNUAL (Apologies to Those Evening Bells ) Those High School days! those High School days! How many a tale this Annual tells, Of work and play, and that sweet time When last roe marched in senior line. Those joyous days are passing away ; And many a heart that now is gay Within the walls of other schools Will fall in line to other rules. But on will live this Annual still; And many a weary moment fill, While other boys and girls will read Of our success and crowning deed. Eighteen - m f 9 2 6 ELIZABETH E. EDWARDS, A. B. Randolph-Macon Woman ' s College Faculty-Advisor Not being certain of the fact, we will just say that we think Miss Edwards’ motto is. “If a thing is worth doing ' tis worth doing well.” It is plain to those who know her well, that she has never at¬ tempted to do a thing without going about it with a smile, perseverance and the aim to do it right. As an English and Biology teacher she is most interesting and teaches many to learn to love either subject which they at first say the dislike. A keen sense of honesty has she and to everyone tries to show justice. To all classes she is a most beloved personage, but especially to the Senior Class. The Class of 1926 does ap¬ preciate Miss Edwards’ untiring efforts in making the 1926 Peanut successful. Gentle in manner, firm in reality. Sweet promptings unto kindest deeds were in her ei ery look.” MARGARET E. RUSSELL, A. B. Salem College Faculty Advisor Althought Miss Russell has not been with us very long, it has not taken the high school students long to realize that she has a most charming personality. Her pleasant smile radiates a friendly feeling to all about her. As a teacher she is well liked and to the Senior Class has been a great help as Faculty Advisor. Miss Russell has a generous heart and will indeed help anyone if she possibly can. When asked to do a certain thing or help some one she will always say, “I’ll try,” with a smile. And if she doesn’t accom¬ plish that which she tries to do, you will know it’s beyond her power. “Every smile, so merry, drives care away Soft gentleness has she. and sweet attrac¬ tive grace.” 19 2 6 Vice-President Secretary Treasurer H is tartan Poetess Prophet . DOROTHEA BUTLER GERTRUDE CRANDALL WOODROW JACOBS JACK TAYLOR GWENDOLYN GU RLEY UPSHUR JOYNER T wenty-T wo ROBERT BAKER Pa Robert is the son of an undertaker. We do not know whether he intends to follow in his father’s footsteps or not. but, figuratively speaking, we think that he will be an undertaker of no matter what profession he follows. Robert is a nature lover, and is always hiking or camping out doors where he has plenty of room to breathe. We wish you all the success in the world! He apparently takes no interest in the opposite sex. but who can tell he may be a cave man? “A pillar steadfast in a storm.” ANNIE HOPE BRADSHAW “Hope” Council—’26. There is a typical senior. She pos¬ sesses the knowledge and dignity that a true senior needs. Annie is a girl whom to know is to admire. She is a hard worker and is one of the few pupils who can rightfully be called a student. She is friendly and helpful to everyone. She is the type of girl that you can depend on. for she is ever loyal and true to the task she has to do. We wish her suc¬ cess in all her undertakings. Honesty is her daily creed In every act and thought and deed. Twenty-Three JAMES FLOYD BRIGGS Bear Literary Society— ' 28- ' 24 : Athletic Associa¬ tion ’28-� 24-� 26- ' 26 : Assistant Bus. Mur. - ' 25 Peanut : Wittiest Boy—’26 ; Manager Candy Store ’26; Advertising Manager Pen- nut 26; Basketball ’26: Baseball ’26-’24 ; Captain Senior Class Basketball ’26. Hurrah for Floyd! He has won a place in the heart of every member of the class. As Advertising Manager of the Peanut he cannot be excelled. If you were to ask where you could find Floyd some day after school is dismissed, this would be the reply; “if he isn ' t down town getting ads for the Peanut, he ' s managing the candy store; if he isn ' t there, he is practicing basketball, as Floyd is a star player this year; and if he isn ' t there you can find him doing scout work some place. Judge for yourself Floyd’s ability! Born for success he seemed, with grace to win, with heart to hold, with shining gifts that took all eyes. MARY FRANCES BRYANT Tuc ” Orchestra ’23-’24-’2S ; Literary Society - ’24-’26; Art Editor Peanut ’26: Athletic Association ’23-’25-’26: Secretary of Class - � 23. We have a brunette in our class named “Tuc who is always ready for both fun and work. She is very attractive and a sport through and through. With¬ out her what would the class do? She believes in having a good time, and often puts play before work, but take it from us. Tuc gets there just the same. She always does her best when asked to do anything. A very promising artist is she. Tuc is popular with everyone, especially those of the male sex. and her large vamp eyes demand the second glance of Anyone, but woe be unto to the one that glances thrice, for sure as shot he ' s gone. We wish her success in all paths of life. “Grace is to the body, what good sense is to the mind. DOROTHEA BUTLER “Dot” Literary Society— ' 24-’25-’26 : President Literary Society � 26-’26: Athletic Associa¬ tion-’28-2.� -’25- ' 26: French Club— 26 : V. Pres. French Club ' 26; Class V.-Pres. ' 26: Class President ' 23: Honor Council— ' 23 Literary Editor, Peanut”—’26. As we grow olde r we find what an asset it is to one’s character to be faith¬ ful. Dot is faithful and can always be depended on, but that is not the only asset of Dot’s character. She has many others. Somehow, by means no one has been able to discover Dot always knows her lessons, we never see her cram or study more than the average, it must be brilliancy. She has just enough dig¬ nity to preside at Literary Society and just enough jollity to be nice. “A good, true friend and jolly pal. Whimsical, witty and wise: A lovable, studious active girl Makes good at all she tries.” GEORGE IRVING COULBOURNE Irve Irving is a very important member of our class. Whenever there was a question to be decided he would always add some thought which would bring the question to a close. “Irve believes in “Think twice and count twenty be¬ fore speaking,” because he seldom ex¬ presses an opinion hastily. He is a fine student and made many good friends during his High School career. The only regret of the female members of the class is that he doesn ' t seem to rec¬ ognize their existence regardless as to how they try to attract him. Virtue alone is true nobility.” C = 2 ==S 3_ 1 9 2 6 m Twenty-Five GERTRUDE LOUISE CRANDALL Gertie” Debater- 2fi-’26; Literary Society ' 25- ’26; French Club—’26; Chairman Junior- Senior Banquet—’25 : Editor-in-Chief Pea¬ nut” ’26; Class Secretary—’26; Athletic Association—’25-’26. Altho Gertie’ didn’t come to us un¬ til our sophomore year she has won her way into our hearts. When in trouble, who is it we all go to? Who else but Gertie”, the Editor of our Annual. She is also an A-l cheer leader for where Gertrude is, there is pep also. In fact, this young lady’s interests and abilities are so varied that it is hard to classify her. We might add that she is a warm-hearted and sympathetic friend of the very best type. Here’s wishing you all the luck in the world. Rare compound of quality, nobis and true With plenty of sense and good humor, too” CAROLYNE ELIZABETH DALTON “ Carrie” Athletic Assoc. •‘M-’26 : French Club— ' 26 : Literary Society—’26. Here is the bruriette of our class who ranks high among the most attractive. It is difficult to try to tell all the good qualities in Carrie, but briefly stating, we would say she has a lovely disposi¬ tion and is a good friend to everybody. When it comes to figuring our domestic problems. Carrie can figure them out in a jiffy. We understand that she is planning to take up a course in Home Economics, in which we are sure she will be very successful. We wish her popularity and success in this big old world, the same as has been hers these four years in high school. “Worldly wise, exceedingly clever, and in every role whatever, up to date.” EDWARD BRAXTON DAVIS Rudy” Athletic Association— ' 21-’25- ' 26 : Literary Society— 2-1. “Rudy” loves a good time as much as any one. and believes you will get noth¬ ing out of life unless you put something in it. We must say • Rudy” puts in his share. When the class has enjoyed a good joke and everything has apparent¬ ly quieted down one can always expect Rudy’s after cackle to come from his part of the room. Whether “Rudy” is slow in grasping the joke or whether he believes that He who laughs last laughs best is true, is hard to tell, any¬ way we’re confident ”Rudv will always make good. ROMEO JOSEPH GENTILE Romy” French Club— 25-’26 : Athletic Assoc.— ’25-’26 ; Photograph Editor— ’26; Poe Literary Society—’25-’26. Some people study in order to get good marks, others don ' t have to. Romeo certainly belongs to the latter class. A few glances at a lesson will prepare him better than any one who has studied an hour. He claims he is going to be a dentist: we certainly hope he will lower the price of extracting molars. It is known by all who know Romy that whatever he undertakes he makes a success. S. H. S. has never sheltered a finer student. We ' re pulling for you, Romeo, and we hope to be proud of you. Mark f, not women, have been my I am as am and so will 1 be.” aim” M _ r Literary Society— ' 24- ' 25-’26: Athletic As¬ sociation ’28- 24; Class Poetess—’24-’25 : French Club—’26. They say artists must always be coaxed and I believe it is true. For surely in Dennie” we have an artist of the piano. She plays as no one else can and finally makes her audience float away into a reverie. But that is not the half of Dennie.” She is little, but possesses just as many good qualities as though she were a giant. She at¬ tracts attention anywhere because her sweet personality continually radiates friendliness about her. But one failure has she and that is, she has no heart since a certain O. C. T. made her ac¬ quaintance. Almost to all things she can turn her hand. Literary Society—’24- ' 26: French Club— Athletic Association— , 28- , 24: Art Editor Peanut— ' 26. You really wouldn’t think it to look at her, but it is true. What? That Louise has so much spunk and that she is an a rtist of no slight degree. With those two qualities you know she will make good, but that isn ' t all. Those who know this girl of a Napoleonic stature know that she is a sweet, witty, lovable personage. I fear this blonde is following in her blonde sister’s steps and will soon lose her heart too. because wonders never cease ! Nevertheless, we are betting on you “Dulcie”, always be yourself and you will learn that to be small is not a hindrance to progress. Little but active.” VIRGINIA MARLIN GURLEY Pokey Basketball , 24-� 28-’2G; Athletic Associa¬ tion , 23-’24-’26-’2� ; ; Honor Council - ’24 : Literary Society—’24-’26-’26; Club Editor. Peanut ” Class Basketball— ' 2r� -’26 ; Or¬ chestra—’24. It is indeed a fact that our class would not have been complete without •• Pokey”. Many fine qualities has she. .She ' s a good student, but a better athlete, and has taken part in all school activ¬ ities throughout her high school years. She is attractive enough to command the second glance of any one. and “Pokey” is one of the few possessed with a sweet disposition. “Good sportman- ship” seems to be her motto and she lives up to it well. To a sport like “Pokey” we can only wish the best of luck. “None knew her but to love her. Have not said enough?” MABEL VIRGINIA HOLLAND Dinks Literary Society— 5 : French Club— ' 26: Basketball ’2S-’2b : Class Team ’25-’26: Captain of Basketball Team ' 26. When looking for a regular pal. you may turn to the tall blonde of our class. “Dinks . She is full of pep and school spirit and is always on the spot when the time comes for the fun to begin. She has been one of our basketball stars for two years, and is always ready and willing to do her part. How can we help loving her? Her sweet, unselfish and thoughtful disposition simply daze everyone, and we are quite sure that some day the lucky one will meet her. and will become so dazed that life wil’ hold no charm for him without his “Dinks.” We’re betting on you ole Mabel and wish you just lots and lots of success. 4 real friend whose company is an everlasting pleasure . ” Twenty-Sine 1 9 2 6 hr J jin v r: .jsr -j$r The Peanut WOODROW COOPER JACOBS ‘‘California ’ ANON A JOHNSON “Ammonia” Athletic Association—’25-’6: Literary So¬ ciety ’25-’26; Treasurer Senior Class— 26; President Honor Council—’26 ; Business Man¬ ager, ‘•Peanut”—’26: Debating — ’25. Woodrow has not been with us for four years but that doesn’t make a bit of difference, he immediately won the heart of every one of the class. Have you ever seen ’’Cal mad ? We can ' t remember a time when he was not happy and smiling. He is a fine student but never takes his work too seriously. No matter where Suffolk Hi is fighting you will always find Wood backing the team. Woodrow, as Business Manager of the Peanut has displayed great business ability. He can also orate eloquently, so judge for yourself the ability of “Cal”. “What is a man if he’s not a mys¬ tery?” If every one was half as easy to get along with as Anona, what a happy peaceable world this would be. Have you ever seen her Cross? She is as con¬ genial and amiable as anyone could wish to be. “Ammonia” never shirks where duty calls and always has her lessons. But one fault has she. and that is the cruelty to the young man, Theo¬ dore Palmer, who has broken his heart but to no avail. May you always be as sensible Anona and we know you’ll make good. Always have the patience and perseverance that you have display¬ ed at Suffolk High School and some day we expect to see you sitting on top of the ladder waving down at some of us. “What am, to that let me be true” Thirty 1 9 2 6 - K -r - UPSHUR TUCKER JOYNER Magi” WILLIAM HOWARD JOYNER “Athlete” Orchestra—’23-’24-’25-’26 : Athletic Associa¬ tion—’24-’35- , 2S; Honor Council—’28 : Senior Baseball. How would the Physics class have been without Upshur? There would have been no discussions with long technical words if he hadn ' t been there. Upshur has the gift of making every¬ thing clearer by his explanations. He is a fine student and throughout his career at S-H-S has shown remarkable qual¬ ities ttiward the making of a fine lawyer, as he always has an argument ready to back up his statements. May you climb to the step of Fame on the old ladder of Time. Upshur. Upshur is most interesting, he can talk and display clever tricks at the same time with the ability of a magician. Give me audience for a word or two.” Literary Society—’26- ' 26 ; Athletic Associa¬ tion- - 23-’24-’25-’26. William is one of these quiet, demure boys who knows his place and generally stays in it. He isn ' t noisy but we would have missed him from our class. Bill is a good student, loves to have a good time as well as any one does. You can always find him rooting for S. H. S. “Red has a nice personality and is always Red-dy to help. William’s interests vary a great deal, so we can not judge what his career is to be but be it butcher, baker or candlestick mak¬ er. we know you shall make good if you always keep your present persever¬ ance! Gentleness is true nobility.” ELIZABETH KELLY Betsey Perhaps if we had more Seniors the type of our Betsey” our class would deserve a reputation of being digni¬ fied and worthy of being called Se¬ niors. Nevertheless, it takes all kinds of people to make a world, so the same applies to a class. You can always find Betsey at the games or any of the school activities. She loves a good time as well as any one. but doesn’t dis¬ play her emotions. “Betsey” is a fine student and we are sure she will make good, no matter where she goes or what she does as she has such a congenial na¬ ture. One never bold of spirit, still and quiet GEORGE CAPRON LYONS Block Athletic Association , 23- ' 24 , 2fi- 26: Honor Council- ’24-’28: Class President ’24-’25: Class Basketball Team—’26; Football Squad If you need a friend who will stick to you through thick and thin and a friend who would share his last penny with you, if it were necessary, we refer you to Block”. George is the kind that the more you see of him the better you like him. Ye have been fortunate to have had such a fine student as class president in both Sophomore and Junior years. He has a certain amount of dig¬ nity but still can enjoy wholeheartedly clean sport. George is a fine type of a boy and we all sav together Long live Block”. Knowledge is power. T hirty-T wo - — -dg_ 1 9 2 6 _ _ _ .jp Football Squad ’24-� 25; Athletic Associa¬ tion— 28- 24- 25-’2G : Senteant-at-Ar.w ' 26. Fred is another one of our fine class of boys who seems to be somewhat of a woma n hater. We never see him with any girls, but who knows where and with whom Fred goes at other times than school hours. Anyway “Mitz” has great business ability, which he dis¬ played when he managed his father’s business for some time. We are look¬ ing forward to the day when we shall see Fred land owner and manager of a large meat packing concern. There is no doubt that Fred will not make good, for with his winning smile and perseverance he will always suc¬ ceed. Tricks he hath in him which gen¬ tlemen have” Athletic Association ’23-’24- , 25-’26: Liter¬ ary Society ’24-’25-’26; Basketball ’25-’26: French Club -’26 ; Snap-shot Editor “Peanut” — 26; Class Team ’25- 28. You know how you feel after three or four days of dismal rainy weather and the sun comes out in all its glory. Well, that is just the way old “Seemore makes you feel when she is p-esent at all times and anywhere. Her silly, childish, mischievous pranks will b.-sad¬ ly missed by all of the c’ass. She is frank, faithful and has all the qualities of a good frend. May you attain honors al Norfleet I’nlversity and al¬ ways make good. Yours for success. Clara, although you have been annoy¬ ing at times by your teasing we love vou just the same. “A smile for all. a greeting glad A lovable jolly way she had.” igHggK ' : 19 2 6 Thirty-Three Orchestra—’2S-’24-’25- ' 26. Otis, alias “Onion is the one class¬ mate who can hardly be put in the class of woman-hater, the studious, the mis¬ chievous or in any particular class. He is a mixture of all these qualities, not too studious, too mischievous, nor too backward, for he is the life of anything and is always ready to take a crack at “T. O.”. and to defend himself against a counter crack. Nevertheless we would¬ n ' t be surprised to hear of “Onion be¬ ing President of the U. S. Hecatise wonders never cease, and were sure Otis will never cease either, and some day we expect to see him sit¬ ting on the top of ladder. “They say best men are moulded out of faults. T hirty-Four Who is that coming down the street? That ' s Annie P. Every one knows Ann so there is no use to answer the question further. What the class would have done without her 1 don’t see. She par¬ ticipates in all school activities and is a splendid example of loyalty. All in all. Ann studies her share, gets good marks, talks her share, lets no one get ahead of her. plays basketball, and al¬ ways veils a plenty at all games. Ann is a friend to all who will be fair with her. May you always be as lovable as you are now. Her coming has doubled all our mirth and cheer.” CURRY BROWNE RICHARDS “Slip I .Horary Society-’22- ' 2S: Basketball— ' 24 ' 26 : Football— ' 26 ; Baseball- ’24 : French Club— ' 26. Curry is one of the best supporters of athletics that can be found in the school, and can always be found in the firing line, either rooting or playing. We haven’t discovered just exactly what profession he intends to follow, but we feel sure that some day A1 Jolson will be sitting on the back seat, laughing at his successor Slip Richards. Things must indeed be serious to make Slip feel blue. but. many wish they were like that and can’t be. We’re expecting some great things from Slip! “Why ain’t they all contented like me? T. (). PALMER. |R. “T. or Athletic Association ’24-’25- ' 26; Football ’24- ' 25 Capt. 25 ; Basketball ’25- ' 26. Capt. ' 26; Track- 25- ' 26. T. O.” and Fun are inseparable. He believes in being happy, not once in a while but all the time. ”1’. O.” has a winning, perpetual smile and manner which gain him many friends. He be¬ lieves that you get as much out of life as you put into it. “T. O.” is a fine athlete, has a great deal of common sense and a large sense of humor. All so far mentioned has gained for T. O.” an unusual popu¬ larity. We hope that through life he will always be as popular as he has been throughout his High School career. “I only ask Fortune send a little more Than I can spend. Thirty-Five MARY MACADE ROUNTREE Macadee Orchestra— , 28-’24-’2B- , 26 ; Athletic Associa¬ tion ' 23-’25 : Class Team ’25 ; Literary So¬ ciety—’23- 26. Who is always getting in trouble? Macadee . of course! The funniest part of it is that she gets out of trouble just as easily as she gets in it. We won¬ der how she does it? Macadee is al¬ ways present where fun is to be found and is ready for a good time. She is always found at the games and other school activities, rooting for S. H. S. But a good time isn ' t all that Maca¬ dee” is looking for; she is a good and sincere worker too, anjl is working hard to graduate honorably. The class of ' 26 wishes Macadee great success in whatever work she undertakes in the future. “Smile and the world smiles with you Kick and you kick alone.” JAMES THOMAS SHEPHERD “Jimmie” We have been told that it takes all kinds of people to make a world, so it is with a class. To make the combina¬ tion complete. James is included as a woman-hater. Jim never looks at a girl, unless the girl looks at him first, and e en then while conversing with her he becomes nervous. Nevertheless, Jim is one of the most beloved mem¬ bers of the class. He is a fine student and with such perseverance as he pos¬ sesses we are sure he will make good. There are some who do not under¬ stand Jan-es, because he is quiet and generally keeps his thoughts to himself. His quiet rcay and faithful work el re sermons strong to those who shirk.” JOHN B. TAYLOR. JR. Jack” Orchr itra—•22-’2S- , 24-’2B- , 26 : Honor Coun¬ cil ’23-’2i- ' 26 : Athletic A oeiaticn ’23’-26 ; Literary Society ’2B . Viee-Presid.’nt ’25; Class Historian ’26. Jack may be a little quiet and re¬ served, but that does not keep us front knowing that he is around. Jack is an enthusiastic supporter of all athletics and is interested in all the things that a good Senior should be interested in. We are sure that Jack will do well at V. M. I. next year. We are also ex¬ pecting big things of hint in the busi¬ ness world. During the last year Jack has dis¬ tinguished himself as an actor of pro¬ fessional type, on stage and off. as he has made many hearts (female) leap at the sight of him. Play the game hoys, but flay it fair. EDWARD WAGNER “ Duce ” President — ’26; Footbail ’24-’25 : Basket- talI ’26: Baieball-’24-’25-’26 : Athletic Edi¬ tor. Senior Class Basketball Athletic Association. “I don ' t object to a man’s croiving, if he has the sfurs to back it with.” As a class president, good sport and athlete we don’t think that Duce” could be surpassed. We do not know who invented the name “Duce”. neither do we know of any definition of the word, nor any derivation. We do know however, that it must be a complimen¬ tary word of some type or it would not have been applied to Edward. As an athlete Edward is fine, and can very often be found conversing with the ladies, a peculiar hobby of his. The class of ’26 wishes you the best of luck “Duce” in whatever you may undertake. Thirty-Seven HAZEL MORRIS WHITE Full Moon” Athleti- A-mciaticn- 24- ;5 : Lit?r«ry So¬ ciety 24- 2fi- 2il : UndteCnl ' 26 • Class Tram 26- 26: Sect. French Club- 26. Why! who is that? Well, it’s our basketball star, “Full Moon White. She is a good sport, just full of life, but she always puts htr work first. Where there is fun you will be more than apt to find “Full Moon. She sup¬ ports all the school activities and takes an interest in everything. In talking, she has never yet failed to keep up with the champions of Suffolk High, b it there is always ense and reasoning to her words. We stood in fear though of losing her. for she is very fond of the opposite sex. Anyway, Full Moon. we’re betting on you and wish you “just lots and lots of success. The readiness of being doth express, Xo other but the doer ' s willingness. MISSOURI TAYLOR WOOL FORD Z on” Literary Socfjty— 23- 24- 25- 26; French Club— 2b ; Athletic Association , 28-’24- 25 26. : Girls Basketball 26: Class Basketball •23-’24- 25- 26; Girls Athletic Editor Pea¬ nut” 26. A very temperamental girl is she. but without “Zou the class couldn’t be. When anything requires pep or life Zou is right there to give it, or help make it. Zou has a sense of justice which we hope she will carry through life. She is an all-round got� d sport and student, has been a faithful worker, and still more has been a sympathetic friend to the whole class. With your independent air and perseverance we are sure you will always make good. Zou. Good-natured and generous, jol¬ ly and clever. Her tongue like a brooklet goes on forever.” Thirty-Eight Senior Poem f APOLOGIKS TO ANNABEL LEE) It was many and many a month ago When this present Senior class Invaded the realms of the classes below The unlearned “Freshman Mass.” And they vowed that they would soon surpass And then enter the learned “Sophomore Class.” So the it goal they attained with a rugged will. The victory was nobly earned; Yet they felt that much more had they to fulfil. And for greater heights they yearned As with one accord to Junior doors All eyes were eagerly turned. And now they did work as oft before To accomplish their one great aim; So upward to higher planes did they soar And Juniors those “Sophs” soon became Slowly but surely they rose on to fame. Playing a hard but a winning game. 11 was many and many a month ago When that eager Junior band. Agreed that yet great a mbit ion they ' d show And took one last gallant stand; Then plodding onward hand in hand They entered at last into “Senior Land.” For many and many a year there’ll be This picture in each mind, Mem’ries will come back to you and me Of those years we ' ve left behind; And never a greater joy we’ll find Sor sweeter ties than those which hind Our High School days now left behind. Gwendolyn Gurley. ’26. SENIOR HISTO ' -RT 31’R years of High School life have almost gone and our highest ambition is about to be reached. Out of thirty-two students who entered the 1922 Freshman Class, thirteen have remained all four years, and twenty have been added from time to time, so that now there are thirty-three who will be ready for graduation in June. As Freshmen, we worked hard at our studies, realizing that so much depended upon a good beginning. With Miss Dora Britt as teacher we steered our course safely to Sophomore year. When we started our Sophomore year we felt as though we had grown up. and were as much a part of the school as anyone. It seemed as if we had left that Fresh¬ man feeling in the old school, for we had begun our second year of High School life in the pretty new school building. With Miss May King as our teacher we now began to enter the high school activities. We began our Junior year with Miss Mays as teacher. 1 ' he first important event of the year was the election of officers. George Lyon was elected president; Dorothea Butler, vice-president: Margaret Trotman, secretary: and Ann Palmer, treasurer. George Lyon and Jack Taylor were elected as representatives to the Honor Council, from the Junior class. A debating club was organized during the year. The Senior debating team was challenged to a debate, to be held before the entire High Schtibl. Gertrude Crandall and Woodrow Jacobs, representing the Junior team, defeated the Senior team. This was one of the most interesting features of the year. At the close of our Junior year two more note-worthy events took place, i. e., the Junior-Senior Reception and the beginning of the role of dignified Seniors. It has been the custom, for a number of years, for the Juniors to give the graduating class a reception but this year the Seniors were given a banquet, after which a dance was held in Armory Hall. After three years of toil and work we were now ready to take up our duties as Seniors. How we loved to say the word Senior! It sends a thrill through us which will not be forgotten soon. With Kdward Wagner as our president, Dorothea Butler, vice-president; Gertrude Crandall, secretary: Woodrow Jacobs, treasurer; and Miss Edwards as our home room teacher, we settled down to try to accomplish something Forty worth while. We have striven to do our best and make good our motto, “One for each other and all for the class. Class basketball was started early in the term. The girls team of the Senior class won the championship of the school. A little later the boys class basketball was started and this was also won by the boys of the Senior class. The Literary Society has been a great help to all of us. The well planned pro¬ grams and entertainments have been enjoyed by all. The officers for the year are Dorothea Butler, president; Gertrude Jacobs, vice-president; Gertrude Crandall, sec¬ retary ; and Charles Honeycutt, treasurer. We are planning an annual this year, which we think will be a good one. We are not only trying to make it bigger and better, but we are also trying to picture to you the High School life in “Old S. H. S„” as it is. We have a very active annual staff, and with Gertrude Crandall as Kditor-in-Chief and Miss Kdwards as faculty advisor, we are sure it will be a great success. As we stood at the bottom and looked up toward the top, we dreaded the work, hardships and patient toil necessary in order to reach the top, but now as we are on the twelfth rung in the ladder of school life, we can find no moments to regret. We can truthfully say that we have enjoyed the many years spent at dear old S. H. S. By her record on the athletic field, in the various clubs, and in the other school activities as a w ' hole. Nineteen Hundred and Twenty Six has done her share in making old Suffolk High, one of the best High Schools in the state of Virginia. JACK TAYLOR. Class Historian. — PR0PH6CY RADIO-BY-THE-CLOCfC JULY 4, 1936 6:45 A. M.—J. F. B. Washington, Tower exercises by Community Service Band, leader Professor Floyd Briggs. 9:30 A. M.—T. O. P.—Honolulu—T. O. Palmer, Wall Street Broker—Market Re¬ ports. 10:45 A. M.—G. P. G.—Sacramento. Calif.—Charleston Shufflers. Miss G. O. T. Gurley,—Pianist. 12:00 A. M.—A. Z. J.—Suffolk—Anona Johnson talks. Cooking Lessons. 1 :00 P. M.—R. D. B.—Schenectady—Luncheon Music. Miss Dorothea Butler of Suffolk, Ya. noted soprano, will sing at 1:00. 2:00 P. M.—J. S.—Chicago—Talks on extinct animals. Prof. James Shepherd— University. 3:00 P. M.—L. G.—Boston—Art Talk—Famous sculptress,just returned from Italy, Miss Louise Gurley. 6:00 P. M.—M. G.—Baltimore—Children’s Program instructed by Miss Virginia Gurley. 6:30 P. M.—Z. W.—New York— Theatrical Gossip, Noted Talker. Miss Zou Woolford. O. O. O.—Kansas City—Dancing Lessons, instructions by Otis Oliver. Esq. E. W. W.—Kalamazoo—Talk—Wash Day Specials of the D. P. Stores—Edward Wagner. F. O. B.—Detroit—Camp Fire Girls program, Miss Frances Bryant, Leader. 7:15 P. M.—Washington—Literary Series—Eugenia Ehler—Librarian. The Speaker. C. O. D.—Fredericksburg—Lullaby Lady—Carrie Dalton. M. R.—Tarrytown—Health. Safety and Bird Talks—Health Supervisor. Miss M. Rountree. R. G.—New Orleans—Gentile Drum Corps. E. D.—Atlanta. Lecture—Prof. Edward Davis. High Cost of.Existing. 8:00 P. M.—Hollywood ' —“The Bohemian Girl . Opera, Miss Ann Palmer. W. J.—Atlantic City—Jacobs Troubadors. 9:00 P. M.—Boston—Meteorologist—William Joyner—President’s Secretary. 10:00 P. M - -Denver—Talk—Prof. U. Joyner. “Theory of Colorless Rainbow. C. B. R.—New York—Banjo. I ke. Guitar—Currv Richards. Manager of Ziegfield Follies. R. B.—Atlanta—Talk on Nature and Advantages of being a Hermit—Robert Baker. J. B. T.—Montreal—Sassy Saxophonist—Senior Jack Taylor. G. I. C.—Amsttrdam—Lecture on vanishing windmills—Irving Coulbourne. A. B.—New York— ' Instructions on radio bridge playing—Miss Annie Bradshaw. C. N.—Louisville—H ' nts on the latest slang expression—Clara Norfleet. E. K.— Richmond—Sole—“Remember Sylvia. Miss Elizabeth Kelly. M. H.—Brooklyn—Lecture on Health—Columbia University, Athletic ins.ruct ir for Girls. Miss Mabel Holland. H. W.—Chuckatuck—Advice to the Lovelorn over the radi i—Hazvl White. 11:30 P. M.—Chicago—Recitation—English impersonator—Mr. Fred Mitchell. 12:00 P. M.—Wilkes Barre—Talk on Women ' s Rights—Miss Gertrude Crandall. Sr clara NoftPL.« r RICMA P-T � CV ENP 7L. A|. GO LX.V ' X 9. Pal ME F2- WOOVR.QW JACO0S J A + T IFT C MAQE.L HOLLAND I “MmnBoyfJM tn , Floyd Duccs H?Ernfsr6 eL f £J S. STUDIOUS ANNIE BKAPSUAW PAUMi AM£S 5HePHtKP i - Forty-Six SENIOR SONg T uHt’ — Always” High School days must end. And from each dear friend, We soon tnutist part. Four short years gone by, We look back and sigh, With heavy heart. Yet in our hearts we’re content, And hope these years were well spent. CHORUS ' . We’ll be missing you—Always Friends and teachers true—Always Dear old Suffolk High, Not without a sigh. Can we break this tie — Always—Always We will hold you dear — Always, Your good name revere — Always, Try to boost your fame Carry on your name, Fairly flay life’s game — Always. G. GURLEY, ’26. t 19 2 6 Last Will And Testament E, the class of ld26, in thirty-two individual and distinct parts, nearing ] the end of our lives as high school seniors, in full possession of a well I trained mind and an almost super-human intellect, do make and publish j this, our last will and testament, thereby revoking and declaring null and void all documents of this type which may have been made at any time previous to this. We do request that our funeral service be held in the High School Auditorium, and that the service shall be conducted by the superintendent, assisted by the principal, the members of the school board, and whatever visitor or visitors may be present. As to such estate as it has pleased Dame Fortune to give to us. as a reward, for the toil of our hands and the sweat of our brow, we dispose of as follows: SECTION I, Article I. To Mr. Martin, our superintendent, we will and bequeath a heavy mortgage on our future in the great unknown. Every ounce of praise which we re¬ ceive, he may accept for himself as a partial payment on our debt to him for his careful and skillful guidance thru our high school career. Article II. To Mr. Curtis, our principal, we will and bequeath all of our prop¬ erty, of whatever kind or nature it may be, that is not disposed of in the following sections. This property shall be used for his own benefit, absolutely. We do hereby appoint the said Principal as sole executor of this, our last will and testament. Article III. To Mr. Riggs, our athletic director, we will and bequeath the knowledge of our ever-present appreciation of his efforts to develop our bodies at the same pace with which we developed our minds. We also will and bequeath to Mr. Riggs any stray gym shoes, suits, etc, which we may have left in the gym at one time or another. Article IV ' . To Miss Edwards, our home room teacher for the first term of our senior year, we leave any good marks which we have made in English, with the hope that these marks will be an example to the students who follow ' in our footsteps. We trust that she will keep our bad grades secret. The help which Miss Edwards has been to our annual staff is greatly appreciated by all of those who are in any way connected with the Annual. Article V. To Miss Rhodes, our home room teacher, for the second term, we leave the privilege of having seniors as pupils in her home room, if she wants them. After having seniors for one term, we think that she should have reached a decision as to whether she likes them or not. We sincerely hope that she will have more success 19 2 6 with her pupils in the future than she thinks that she has had with certain seniors in the past. Article VI. To Miss Klsea, we will and bequeath any broken laboratory appa¬ ratus. chewing gum. books, etc. which we may have at any time left in the lecture room or in either of the laboratories. Article VII. To Miss Nelms, we will and bequeath the privilege of teaching mathematics as long as she so desires. When she is tired of teaching mathematics, we will try to discover some other subject for her to teach. Article VIII. To Miss Mays we leave all the dignity which we, as high sch x l seniors have earned. Any mispronounced words, such as •‘prairie, ‘centrifugal. etc. are also willed to her. Article IX. To Miss King we are leaving enough money for her to take a course in policemanship at some reliable college. From the way in which Miss King handled the hall during her week of hall duty we think that she would make a good cop. Article X. To Miss Crowder we will and bequeath Odis Oliver ' s bicycle by means of w ' hich she will be able to arrive at her boarding house for supper on time. Article XI. To Miss Hardy, we will and bequeath the unanimous wish of the class that she will always retain her charming personality. Article XII. To Miss Russell, one of our faculty advisors, we leave the everlast¬ ing gratitude of the senior class. Article XIII. To Miss Lingo, we leave a megaphone to help her broadcast her ever-ready expression of. Be quiet student! SECTION II. To the school as a whole, we leave any quality, article, etc., which is mentioned in the following list: Article I. The ever-present smile of Annie Bradshaw. Article II. The studiousness which puts Dorothea Butler on the Roll of Honor. Article III. Francis Bryant’s ability as Art Editor of the Peanut. Article IV. Robert Baker’s love for French. Article V. The management of the candy store. (Willed by Floyd Briggs.) Article VI. I he success of Gertrude Crandall as EdItor-in-Chief of the “Peanut Article VII. Irvin Coulbourn’s perseverance. Artic’e VIII. The beauty which gained the title of, “prettiest girl in the senior class, for Carrie Dalton. Article IX. The shelking nature of Edward Davis. Article X. Gwendolyn Gurley’s musical genius. Article XI. The winning ways of Louise Gurley. Article XII. The ability to play basketball which Virginia Gurley possesses. Article XIII. Romeo Gentile’s brilliance. Article XIV. Mable Holland’s love of gossip. Party-Eight 19 2 6 Article XV. Woodrow Jacob’s California ways. Article XVI. The quietness of Elizabeth Kelly. Article XVII. The love of argument, which William Joyner possesses. Article XVIII. Upshur Joyner’s peculiar ways. Article XIX. The qualities which enabled George Lyons to get a job as a sales¬ man. Article XX. Clara Norfleet ' s love of a good time. Article XXI. The ability to keep quiet, which McCade Rountree does not possess. Article XXII. The sedate nature of James Shepherd. Article XXIII. The qualities of Jack Taylor as an actor. Article XXIV. The athletic ability of Edward Wagner. Article XXV. Hazel White’s brilliance in civics. Article XXVI. Odis Oliver’s secret of amusing the class. Article XXVII. Anne Palmer’s love of chewing gum. Article XXVIII. The ability of Zou Woolford as a reader in the literary society. Article XXIX. The Mathematical learning of Anona Johnson. Article XXX. Curry Richards ' love of something funny. Article XXXI. The jovial nature which has made Fred Mitchell so popular. Article XXXII. Eugenia Ehler ' s experiences as a traveler. Article XXXIII. The track records which we hope that T. O. Palmer will make. Given under my hand and seal, this, the second day of June. 1926. UPSHUR JOYNER, (Class of ’26.) Witnesses: E. R. Custis M. T. Riggs Forty-Nine _g ij-- _ 1 9 i 6 J ' nl fe ' To the Succeeding Senior Class When the spring comes back again With maple buds and plum-bloom puff, When evening floats entrancingly Scented with touch of fruit tree fluff. Then for us, seniors, outward going. The spring time fragrance is enough Enough to send our thoughts on wings Of hinging to old Suffolk High! Where we would ' ere draw night. Vet when the dreamy scented night So filled with truth and love and trust, When you who love the things we loved Along the seniors path of light, Prepare to leave, as we all must, And join us who have gone before. Oh. Seniors, when the spring comes back, Hyacinth pale and dogwood bloom, The flowing ash and red bud trees The running rose and purple iris And violets—yes all of these Will bear the message of our love. And if a deeper fragrance lie Along a purple dropping vine. Or if a rarer touch of rose 1 ' pon the plum tree comes and goes, Or ' in a robin ' s throaty cry You hear a throb of the divine. Then recognize the magic spell Of many thinking of your spring, Of many hearts back wandering To where the birds used to sing In the trees—and then you ' ll know’ That when the touch of happiness Lies heavy, and sweet flowers grow, Our loving hearts have come to bless Those we used to know. Fifty JU NJOX %OLL President Vire-Pres. Secretary Treasurer ASHBURN, FLORENCE BABB, MAE BIRDSONG, HARVARD BLOUNT, VIRGINIA BLOUNT, LENORE BRITTAIN, VIRGINIA BRINKLEY. I. P. BUTLER, FRANK CAULK, THERESE CAUSEY, GEORGE COBLE. ELIZABETH COBLE, GARLAND ELLIS, ROBERT FORD, VERNON GILL, ROBERT GRIFFIN, JAMES HART, FRED HARRELL, EDWARD HONEYCUTT, CHARLES HYMAN, NANCY Fifty-T wo JAMES GRIFFIN FREI) HART HARVARD BIRDSONG FRANK BUTLER JACOBS, GERTRUDE JERNIGAN, GEORGE JOHNSON, STANLEY NUSSMAN, SAM OLIVER, ALLIE OLIVER, ALEX PARKER, BINFORI) PARKER, JAMES POWELL, PIPKIN RAWLES, ANNE RAWLES, WILLIAM RICHARDSON, ROY RIDDICK, EMMETT RIDDICK. FLOYD SHOTTON. FRANK SMITH, RALPH TYLER, CLAUDIA WEST, MARGARET WILSON, EVERETT WRIGHT, WILLIAM YATES, EVELYN JUNIOR POEM 1 The Seniors are leaving ns! Never you mind! IVe S. . S. Juniors will fall into line, IVe’re stepping up lively, there ' s so muck to do, Hut there ' s never a doubt that we ' re going to get through. 2 . We’re proud of our officers, for they are the best! Ask Jimmy, he’ll tell you that they’ve stood the lest. For Jimmy is our President; just watch him play ball! IVhen you think that you’ve i;ot him—he ' s not there at all! 3. Then, there’s our Secretary hiding his light.” The boys say that Manager ’ Harvard’s all right. And as for our Scholar, ’ is Charles has the chair. Oh Charlie, we wonder who put you up there! 4. Anne is our Beauty, and Ira our Wit, And Allie we haven’t decided on yet! And others are gifted, but don’t seem to know it, For instance, l didn’t know I was a Poet! -—Virginia Brittain. Fifty-Six The Man Who Fails The man who fails is the sort of chap Who is always looking around for a snap; Who never misses a chance to knock, Who neglects his work to watch the clock. He is grouchy and slow when work begins; When it‘s time to quit he jokes and grins, He is always as busy as busy can be. When he thinks the boas is around to see. He believes that a pull is the only way By which he can ever draw bigger pay. And he sulks and growls when he sees his plan Upset by the push of the other man. He’s o n the job when he draws his pay: That done, he soldiers his time away. While the men who tackle their jobs with vim Keep pushing and climbing ahead of him. For the man who fails has himself to blame If he wastes his chances and misses his aim. He ' d win if he’d use his hands and wits; The man who fails is the man who quits. —Selected. SflPBOdOftE Fifty-Seven n iz:xL - 19 2 6 SOPHOMORE ROLL President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Fifty-Eight RAY BAIRD RATHERINE COl’LBOURNE DICK HUME GILETTE EVERETT Atkinson. Willie Hume, Dick Baints, Virgina Johnson. Herbert Baird, Ray Johnson. Lois Barden, Terence Johnson. Robert Barnhill, Luther Jones. Wagner Boyette, Virginia Kelley, Maywood Bo,:e, Adwe’i Kennedy, ( scar Brinkley. Helen Levy, Esthir Brittain, Jack Little, Jar-e Brockenborough. Sam Metcalf, Karl Bryant, Agnes Milteer, Dorothy Butler, Kathleen Moore, Billy Cheatham, Richard Moore. Jack Copeland, Margaret Nelms, Margaret Coulbourne. Catherine Oliver, Celia Culpepper, Etlward I’haris, Virginia Darden. Charlotte Pritchard. Marie Dunning. Theodore Shotton, Howard Ehler, Lois Smith, Eliza Kiev, William Solomoh, Richard Elis. Willie Stay lor. Hazel Emurian. Earnest Stone, Janet Kmurian. Henry Taylor, Mary Everett, Gillette White, Edith Hargrace, Ann White, Emmett Harrell, Marian White. Thomas Harrison, Mary Williams, Katrine Herbert, Thelma Williams. Mildred Hines, Elise Winbourne, Herbertine Holland, Marvin Withers. Mary Holland, Reginald Woodward, Dick SOVHOSMORE StVI ' Np (Tune to Washington and Lee) Here ' s to the grand old class of ’28 Here s to the good old class that sets the gait To her ice always, always will be true. Of her well think whatever ice may choose to do To her standards we will truly stick, Hold her ideals high thru thin and thick. Here s to the best old class that ever was, ever was. Here s to you l JANE LITTLE. Sixty Yd Ki W ' Secretary Treasurer . . EDWARD CR Annas, Ruby Herndon, Carol Baines, Margaret Hitchins, Rodney Beale, Jane Judson, Mary Bell, Prances Hutchins, Frances Benton, Mary Frances Jernigan, James Bray, Russell Jones, Page Briggs, Bennett Jones, William Brinkley, Marian Joyner, Anna Mary Brinkley, Marjorie Joyner, Helen Brothers. Leon Milteer, Hazel Bruce, Walter Palmer, Taylor Butler, Janice Piland, Margaret Butler, West Pinner, Jane Campbell. Emily Pond, Richard Carnes, Dorothv Powell, Mary Lee Carroll, Elbert ' Rawls, Mary Clark, Kathryn Rhodes, Frances Cohoon, Paul Richardson. Donald Crocker, Edward Riddick, Ida Virginia Crocker. William Riddick, Marv Lucv Diamond, Rose Riddick. Virginia Elliot, Bruce Sacker, Lillian Ellis, Byrdie Saunder, Sarah Ellis, Bradshaw Sherr, Edward Eure. Withrow Sherr, Hilda Evans, Creston Staylor. Wellons C.reen, Edna Titus, Virginia Guthrie, Bernice Tynes, Robert Harrell, Ivey Wagner, Lillian Harrel, Lvdia Watkins, Miriam Harris. James White, George Hart, Dick Whitley, Alice Hart, Vivian Williams, Rosa Mae Hayes, Bernice Withers, Mary Taylor Sixty-Two 235 . 19 2 6 HAIL TO THE F%ESHMAT{ CLASS The Freshman class of twenty-six s the best that can be found, They ' re a bunch that is hard to lick And would put pep in any town. They’re here and there and everywhere. And all about the school, To get the best of everything Is always their main rule. They’re rowdy and tough. will admit. For, boys toil be boys and girls have their ways , But that’s just at times, you see. We ' ll have to excuse them, yes sir, red They yell at all the games for S. H. S. To maroon and black they’re ever true. They cheer the players to do their best And say we are sticking with you. They’re just good sports as you all know. They have proved it o’er and o’er, And some of these days to you they’ll shim They ' re just what I’ve said and more. So there’s nothing else that can say Xo words can I find to express A meaning for that Freshman class. Except that they’re really the best —UKLEX JOYNER. Sixty-Foi Commercial department -MISS LINGO President . Vice-President Secretary Treasurer NELLIE HAVES ELIZABETH GARDNER MAMIE LEE HOLLAND JAMES CARR BRINKLEY. RACHAEL B RIN K L E Y, YVIN IE RED DEBNAM, BILL DIAMOND, MIRIAM F.HLER. EUGENIA GARDNER, ELIZABETH GILLIAM. LILLA HAYES, NELLIE HERMAN, DOROTHY HINES, GARLAND HOLLAND, MAMIE LEE ISRAEL, KATIE LYNN JOHNSTON, MARGARET LUKE, HILDA NELMS. MARGARET RAMSEY, DENNIE ROBINSON, ALMEDA WALLS, LOUISE WINDLEY, PATTI E Mayme Lee Holland Bill Debnam Eugenia Ehler Almeda Robinson Most Popular Speed Johnston Most Athletic Denie Ramsey Commercial department Superlatives Most Musical Biggest Bluffer Most Talkative Best Dancer— Most Attractive Manhater Winifred Brinkley Garland Hines Dorothy Herman —Margaret Johnston Nellie Hayes Almeda Robertson I WO s N DE% Why Bill carries a mirror. Why Pattie talks about South Norfolk. Why Elizabeth Gardner studies so hard. Why Miss Lingo calls her class “Students.” Why Dorothy volunteered to write a check for $10. Why Louise Walls never powders her nose in school. Why Almedia Robertson is so bright. Why Mayme Lee is called a manhater. Why Rachael Brinkley walks down to the second floor every morning just before the last bell. Why Hilda Luke is so sarcastic. Why Denie blushes so easily. Why Margaret Nelms is always patting A. M. A. Why Garland Hines pictures are expected to be good. Why Winifred ever liked Bobby. Why I.illa Gilliam seems so unconcerned. Why Nell Hayes goes to see her Grandmother so often. Why James Carr likes typing period so well. Why Ike Norfleet is taking a Commercial Course. Why Margaret Johnston likes to ride in a Maxwell Coupe. Why Miriam sits in front of the room during tests. CLUBS A Sixty-Nine 1 9 2 6 ' - r - :-Tf: -ar: j?. Literary Society Roll Brinkley, Helen Brittain, Virginia Bryant, Agnes Butler, Dorothea Butler, Kathleen ♦•Campbell, Emily ♦♦Clark. Katherine Coulboume, Katherine Crandall, Gertrude Darden, Charlotte ♦♦Diamond, Rose ♦♦Dunning. Theodore Kiev, William Emurian, Ernest Emurian, Henry Everett, Gilette Gentile, Romeo Gurley, Gwendolyn Gurley, Virginia Hargrave, Anne ♦♦Harrell, Lydia ♦♦Harrell, Marian ♦Herbert, Thelma Honeycutt, Charles Jacobs, Woodrow Jacobs, Gertrude ♦Johnson, Lois ♦•Joyner, Anna Mary ♦♦Joyner, Helen Joyner, William Kennedy. Oscar Levy. Esther Little, Jane Milteer, Dorothy ♦♦Milteer, Hazel Nelms, Margaret Norfleet, Clara ♦♦Rawls, Anne Richardson, Roy ♦♦Riddick. Mary Lucy Riddick, Virginia Palmer, Anne Pharis, Virginia ♦♦Sacher, Lillian ♦♦Sherr. Hilda Shepherd, James Shotton, Howard Taylor, Marietta lav lor, Jack ♦♦West, Margaret White, Edith White, Hazel Williams, Katrine Williams, Mildred Wool ford, Zou Yates, Evelyn Honorary Members Miss Crowder Miss Edwards Miss Elsea Miss Hardy Miss King Miss Mays Miss Nelms Miss Rhotles Miss Lingo ‘Denotes membership only first term. ' ♦Denotes membership only the second term. Seventy Literary Society HE Edgar Allen Poe Literary Society was organized Nov. 8, 1924 and we. as Juniors, were initiated bv our ‘‘Big Brothers and Sisters. We still remember well the events of the night In our junior year we worked and obtained good results, lead on by our Big Brothers, but now we come to our Senior year in which we are to lead. At the first meeting we elected the following officers for the year 1926: Dorothea Butler. President; Gertrude Jacobs, Vice-President; Gertrude Cran¬ dall. Secretary; Charles Honeycutt, Treasurer: Margaret Nelms. Reporter. This is the last year of the Edgar Allan Poe Literary Society for us. It is our aim to make our society the best that Suffolk High Shcool has ever had. We meet on the second and fourth Tuesday in each month. Any pupil in the tenth, eleventh and twelfth grades who makes an average of eighty on English and passes at least three classes is eligible. Thus you see it is an honor to be a member. The object of the organization is to increase the interest of its members in literary subjects, and to se¬ cure ease in public speaking. The lives and works of many early English and American writers, as well as those of many modern writers have been studied. We are also preparing to engage in a number of contests offered by the Times Dispatch and our debaters for 1926. Ger¬ trude Crandall and Romeo Gentile are preparing to meet South Norfolk High School in an inter-school debate. A number of socials have been held during the year. At the beginning of the first term about twenty new members were initiated and at the beginning of the second term about fifteen. These occasions refreshed in our minds the night of ’24 when we were Initiated, and both old and new members enjoyed the fun. Thus work and play are combined. At the end of our year we hope to leave a lasting impression of good, of willing¬ ness to sene and co-operation upon the class which falls heir to the Poe Society. Lives of great men all remind us We must make our lives sublime And departing leave behind us Footprints on the sands of time. Hevtnty-Tuw President V Ice-President Secretary . WOODROW JACOBS VERNON EORD ANNE HARGRAVE JACK TAYLOR CLAUDIA TYLER EARL METCALF BERNICE GUTHRIE Senior Representatives ANNE BRADSHAW Junior Representatives Sophomore Representatives ANNE HARGRAVE Freshmen Representatives FRANCES RHODES WOODROW JACOBS VERNON FORD RAY BAIRD EDWARD CROCKER Junior it ' ll Representatives WALLACE LYON VIRGINIA BRINKLEY MARGARET BROTHERS CHARLES SMITH ELIZABETH NELMS GEORGE BEAMON Commercial Representative EUGENIA EHLER Seventy-Three VIOLINS JAMES SHEPHERD JANE BEALE MARTHA CROSS JOHN POWELL LI LA MAY BLAND SAXOPHONES JACK TAYLOR ALEX OLIVER EDWARD EVERETT WILLIAM ELEY CLARANET UPSHUR JOYNER HERBERT POWELL SAM UAL POWELL _ c .Domestic Science Class Campbell, Emily Clark, Kathryn Diamond, Rose Ellis. Byrtie Green, Edna Hudson, Mary Joyner, Artna Mary Milteer, Hazel Powell, Mary Lee Riddick, Virginia, MRS. M. TALBOT RIGGS Peabody Conservatory of Music School Vocal Instructor Seventy-Eight ___ • 1926 L‘ glL - K-L- ai c Vocal £Music IN addition to the many excellent courses of study offered to the High School students, vocal music was taught this session for the first time in the history of this school. I’he school was most fortunate in procuring Mrs. M. Talbot Riggs as vocal instructor, one very efficient and talented with all musical accomplishments. The course of vocal music teaches the boys and girls how to read musical symbols and notes, and also to make them. It introduces to them the great musicians and com¬ posers, and cultivates in them a taste for high class music, by training ear and mind. Vocal music also includes the training of the voice, which brings forth the vocal talent of the school. Although music is taught only two days a week in the high school, one day for boys and the other for girls, one. can readily see a great improvement in the group singing in the weekly assemblies in the school auditorium. The many quartets, trios, and solos which have been rendered during the year are fruits of the vocal music class. On April, a Rhys-Herbert Operetta, entitled “Sylvia” was given in the school auditorium under the auspices of the Senior Class, directed by Mrs. M. Talbot Riggs. The Operetta was unique, attractive and had a greater depth than many previous school performances. “Sylvia” was pronounced a success and extremely enjoyed by all who saw it. The Class of 1926 does appreciate the patience and untiring efforts, put forth by the director and feel that much credit is due her. CAST OF CHARACTERS Sir Bertram I e Lacey (Tenor) Court Poet ROMEO GENTILE Prince Tobbytum (Baritone) A Man of Consequence T. O. PALMER William (Baritone) An honest farmer JACK TAYLOR Robin—A country lad EDWARD HARRELL Sylvia—( Soprano)—Bethrothed to De Lacey GERTRUDE CRANDALL Betty—(Soprano)—Bethrothed to William JANE LITTLE Arabella—A lady in waiting at court DOROTHEA BUTLER Aramenta—Her Sister HAZEL WHITE Seventy-Nine 1 9 2 6 Hi... Farmers daughters friends of Betty MISSOURI WOOLFORI) CLARA NORFLEET VIRGINIA GURLEY ANNE PALMER Farmers Girl’s Chorus: Eugenia Ehler, Louise Gurley. McCade Rountree, Carrie Dalton, Mabel Holland. Elizabeth Kelly, Anona Johnson, Hazel White. Katherine Coulbourne. Ann Hargrave. Gilette Everett, Mary Taylor Withers, Mary Withers, Frances Kell. Frances Hutchins, Hilda Luke, Mary Lucy Riddick, Marian Brinkley, Katherine Clark, Ivy Beamon. farm Lad’s Chorus: Flovd Briggs, James Shepherd, Woodrow Jacobs, Edward Davis, Edward Wagner, Upshur Joyner, William Joyner, Irvin Coulbourne. Robert Baker. Herbert Johnson, Robert Windley, Mac Birdsong, Henry Emurian. Ernest Fmiurian. Terrence Borden. F2dward Crocker. Bennett Briggs. Accompanist—Miss Gwendolyn Gurley. Eighty 1926 ' X TELEPHONE Editorial and New Office THS Alumni News WEATHER FORECAST VIRGINIA: Gen¬ erally fair and cooler tonight and Friday VOL. I. NO. I. SUFFOLK, VA., APRIL 1, 1926. SINGLE COPY 25 CENTS ALUMNI NOTES Clarke Harrell, ’25 is now a student at the Vir¬ ginia Polytechnic Institute, and seems to be thriving very nicely under the rou¬ tine of a military school. Wade Doughtie, ’25 is at present a student at the Virginia Polytechnic Insti¬ tute. Wade is doing well in his studies. He is taking a course in engineering. William Jacobs, ’25 is now a student at Washing¬ ton and Lee University, where he seems to be get¬ ting along as well as he did here, considering he is a first year student. He is a member of Sigma Chi Fra¬ ternity. Rawles Guthrie, ’25, is at present in the employ in the Virginia Electric Power Co. Rawles seems to be making a success in the em¬ ploy of this company. Woodville Holton, ’25, was a student at a private business school, but since has become employed in j the offices of the City of. Suffolk. Floretta Baird, ’25, is | now taking a business course. She is also em¬ ployed by the Suffolk Amusement Corporation, dispensing tickets. Maurice Calahan, ’24, is at V. P. I. where he is a class officer. Elizabeth Cooley, ’25, is now making her home in Hampton with her family. Rachael Duke, ’25 is a student at Martha Wash¬ ington Business College, Abington, Va. Margaret Hume, ' 25, is mischievous and somewhat studious at Miss Maderia’s School in Washington, D. Garland January, ’25, is making friends and a good basket-ball reputation at Westhampton College, in Richmond. Lillian Miller, ’25, lives j with her father in Sturgis, ■ Michigan. Thelma Pruden, ’25, is working wonders in her studies at Westhampton College, Richmond. Irene Osborne, ’24, is a student at William and Mary College, Williams¬ burg, Va. • Mary Diana Hill, ’24, is popular and studious at Harrisonburg State Teach- | ers’ College. Robert Hosier, ’24, at¬ tended V. P. I. the first term, but now goes to Wil¬ liam and Mary. Page Johnson, ’24, re¬ mains dignified and intelli¬ gent at Harrisonburg State Teachers’ College. Jack Baird, ’24, is earn¬ ing his way through Va. Tech, and is doing well. Mary Berman, ’25, is keeping books at the Hotel Elliott. Benny Jaffe, ’25, is a student at V. P. I. where he is learning to be a Civil Engineer. Shelton Vaughan, ’25, spent one term at the Uni¬ versity of Virginia study¬ ing law and expects to re¬ turn next year. j Edna Riddick, ’25, is a stenographer for the Suf- i folk Motor Co. Julianne Butler, ’25, is 1 at Hollin’s College where | she is doing splendid work. | (Continued in next Peanut) Eighty-One 0 T5 ¥ i LEWIS ROGER KIRK Field Scout Executive Suffolk District Council B. S. A. SCOUT OFFICIALS OF SUFFOLK Scout Masters Asst. Scout Masters ]r. Asst. Scout Masle H. M. Haynes W. Joyner T. O. Palmer Jack Taylor R. F. McGehee R. Smith V. O. Ford F. T. Pope L. Judkins H. Johnson Frank Butler R. C. Guriev A. Hutchins F. Briggs Fred Hart C. E. Eley ' E. Sherr C. J. Riddick, Jr. I. P. Brinklev, Jr. Roy Richardson C. H. Joyner Al Ruden B. M. Richards..n EAGLE SCOUTS Upshur Joyner Taylor Palmer, William Harrell Jack Taylor Oscar Kennedy Ernest E. Wilson Theodore Dunning Frank Butler Fred Hart Edward Wagner William Crocker Claud Eley Romeo Gentile Eighty-Three 19 2 6 H Boy Scouts J FFOLK District Council B. S. A. was organized on January 1, 1923 through the efforts of the newly organized council consisting of twenty- three of Suffolk’s most prominent business men, headed by Mr. G. L. _Hume, president of the council, who called Mr. YV. H. Browt of Ports mouth to serve as the first Field Scout Executive of Suffolk. Mr. Brown held this po¬ sition until June, 1924, when he was relieved by the present executive. Mr. L. R. Kirk, of Baltimore. M J Since Mr. Kirk came to Suffolk in 1924. scouting has been pushing forward and has reached the highest hopes of the council. When Mr. Kirk came to Suffolk there were thirty two registered scouts, now there are two hundred and seventeen, twelve of which are eagles. The Suffolk scouts have proved that they are superior to the scouts of many other cities. This is due to the excellent leadership and support that this city furnishes. When Suffolk scouts go into a contest with scouts of other cities they are sure to win a full share of the honors. Suffolk, Portsmouth, and Craddock scouts joined in a contest in 1924. This con¬ test was held to decide on the champion troop in this district. The prize was the As- pregan Trophy Cup, donated by Mr. Aspregan of Portsmouth. The troops of Suf¬ folk showed by the awards that they received, that they were on the job. It was easily seen that a Suffolk troop would win. The race was between troops No. 5 and No. 3. Troop No. 5 finally won out with a score that was a thousand points higher than the nearest troop of Portsmouth, thereby making a Suffolk troop champion of the Ports¬ mouth council. At Camp Washington in the summer of 1925, the highest honors were won by Suffolk troops. Troop No. 3 won the highest honors, having the highest attendance. In the field meets and swimming meets which have been held in Suffolk, there have been high officials of other cities acting as referees and judges. These men have always paid high tribute to the sportsmanship and ability of our scouts. It can easily be seen that scouting has done much for the boys of Suffolk, and the poeple should give scouting the best of co-operation. Etghty-tom 19 2 6 CAPT. PALMER, CAUSEY. BAKER. End . S. JOHNSON, HART, Bl’TLER, SHOTTEN. Tackles COBLE. HARRELL, WAGNER, MITCHELL. Guards FORI). Center. 19 2 6 Eighty-Seven Football 1925 DOTBALL practice began the first Monday after school started. Most of last year ' s letter men were back and a large, healthier, looking squad of about fifty men. The prospects for the 1 25 football season looked very good. A gold fixitball was being offered this year to the best all-round player. This included his sportsmanship, the effort he displayed in practice, excellence in studies, and general ability to play football. The first game of the season scheduled to be played was with Kempsville Friday, October 2. The boys had a hard week of practice before this game. Coach Riggs being determined to show the fans what kind of a f x)tball team he was going to have. This game proved to be an easy one. the locals winning 60 to 0. They showed in this game that they had a fast and aggressive football team. I’he next week they played Courtland at the Fair Grounds, showing the same fight and vigor as they did in the last game. They won 40 to 0. keeping up their record of not having any team score on them at the Four County Fair. October 16. they went to Portsmouth with the determination to beat Wilson High. They had the game their way the first quarter, being within 25 yards of the opponent’s goal line but being unable to push the ball over. In the second quarter Wilson gained 40 yards on a fluke end run. then they pushed steadily onward until they scored. The half ended 7 to 0 in favor of Wilson. In the last half they scored again beating u 14 to 0. This was our first defeat. St. Mary ' s College came to Suffolk the following Friday. The Suffolk aggrega¬ tion sent them home with a g� x d licking, the score being 35 to 0. The Suffolk team went to Hampton the next Friday to play Hampton. Although Suffolk made 15 first downs to Hampton 3. we went down in defeat 7 to 0. The game was played in a cold drizzly rain. The boys were practiced hard before the championship game to be played Armis¬ tice Day with South Norfolk. They were in readiness for their ancient foe. When the game started they pushed forward with the determination to win. In the first few minutes of play, Griffin got away for a forty-five yard gain from a fake cross-buck, some beautiful broken field running, to score the first touchdown of the game. The extra point was gi en to Suffolk on a penalty imposed against the other side, when we were kicking for the extra point. This made the score 7 to 0 in favor of Suffolk. In the latter part of the first half our safety man dropped a punt, the same b. ' ing recov- Eighty-Eight ered by an opposing player in ten yards of our goal line. They scored after running through three plays, with a penalty to help them, and then kicked an extra point. In the next half the ball seasawed back and forth. Neither side seemed to make any headway. About three minutes were left to play while the ball was in possession of South Norfolk, but within our territory. The Suffolk team displayed more fight than any other Suffolk team has ever displayed before. Suffolk got the ball on downs, and kicked out of danger just as the game ended. South Norfolk was awarded the Championship, because they made 9 first downs while we made only 7. Being tired out from the game with South Norfolk, they were defeated the next game, (two days later), by the William and Mary freshman, 27 to 0. This was the worst defeat of the season. The last game was played with Morrison, Suffolk winning 26 to 2. Thus the season ended, Suffolk losing three games, tying one, and winning four, scoring 168 points to the opponents 57. Bozo” Griffin, quarter-back. This lad knows how ' to run a team. His line plunging and field work in a football game won applause from hundreds of fans. Spike Moore. On the defense this boy shows his grit, but plays as well on the offense. If you want to know more about him come and see him play next year. Big Nigger Johnson, halfback. He is a fighter, not a pugilist, but a clean hard fighting player. The kind that is always needed to pep up a gridiron game. Pony Hines, halfback. He weighs about 150 lbs. but nevertheless it doesn ' t hinder him. when he is running with the ball. Many a yard has been gained through his line plunging. Ike Norfleet, fullback. A good broken runner. He is called on constantly to run an end run or participate in a trick play. “Shorty” Palmer, end. Captain. He is a good tackier, and may be depended on to be at the receiving end of a forward pass play. “Humpy” Ford, tackle, Captain elect for 1926. A very hard tackier. He plays center on the offensive, and is a very good passer. Die Wagner, guard. A good interference man, also a good tackier. Some¬ times playing center on the offensive. “Sugar Coble, guard. A good tackier, he is always there in bl � cking line plays. Breaking up passes over the line of scrimmage was his speciality. Lily Harrell, guard. He made good use of his 215 lbs. in opening holes in the opposing line for our backs to go through. When he hit a man he was sure to meet “te rra firma. Pete Causey, end. This boy’s fast, sometimes being called on to run with the ball, on the defense he played safety man. Bob Baker, end. Another hard tackier. He is no necker. his tackles are hard and clean, dipping the opposing backs around their shoe strings. Eighty-Nine ' eanut Humpy Hart, tackle. Another humpy but not near as large. He weighs about 140 lbs. but as the saying goes “he is little but loud. Hoochy Butler, tackle. He breaks through the opposing line and tackles the opposing backs before they get started. He is also a good interference man. Little Nigger Johnson, guard. He backs up the line on the defense and any play that he ' s not into there ' s something wrong. Bugs Morgan, guard. Backs up the line on the defense and sometimes runs with the ball. He is a fighter, hard tackier and a great help to any team. “Mitz Mitchell, guard. He plays a good steady game on both the offensive and defensive. After the season was over a banquet was given to the football squad by the Busi¬ ness Men of Suffolk. At the banquet talks were made by Coach Riggs, Mr. L. R. Kirk, Dr. Yates, and Manager Birdsong. The Captains were elected for the past season and the season of 1926. Palmer was elected for the past season and Lord for 1926. Herbert Johnson was awarded the gold f K tball. by Coach Riggs, for his gen¬ eral ability in the sport. Coach Riggs also announced that the Athletic Association was also giving a gold basketball to the player that proved to be the best all round in this sport. After the banquet a delightful dance was enjoyed by the squad. The girls being invited by “Ike Norfleet, all of whom were high school girls. The school is proud to have Mr. Riggs in charge of its Athletics, as he works for the good of the team and the school. FOOTBALL SCORES S. H. s. .60 Kemps vi lie. . 0 S. H. S. 40 Courtland. 0 S. H. S. . 0 Portsmouth .. 14 St. Mary’s College 0 S. H. S. 0 Hampton 7 S. Norfolk . . 7 (Championship Game) S. H. S. . 0 O. W. M. Freshmen . . . 27 S. H. S. .26 Morrison. . 2 Total . . . 168 Total . . 57 Touchdowns: Griffin 9, Norfleet 5. Calmer 1 , Boyette 1. Hines 1 , Johnson 4, Moore 3, Carr Hill 2. Points after Touchdowns: Griffin 11. Team! Team! Wonderful Team! Suffolk High Rah! Team! Team! Ra, Ra, Ra, Ra, Ra, Ra, Ra, Ra, Ra, Ra, Ra, Ra, Ra, Ra, Ra, Ra, Team! Team! Team! Raggity, Haggity, Boom. Bah! Haggity, Raggity, Yum, Yah! Hoo Rah. Boo Rah, Yoo Rah! Suffolk, Suffolk, Suffolk! Hullabaloo, Hulabaleen! Suffolk. Suffolk! Team ! Team ! Team ! Hobble! Gobble! Hobble! Gobble! Rah, Rah, Rah! Razzle! Dazzle! Razzle! Dazzle! Sis! Boom! Bah ! Chick a rick a rick a ree! Maroon and Black! Maroon and Black! Hunka galunka alunka lee! S-H-S is the place for me ! Say 1 What? That’s what! What ' s what? Our Team! Suffolk. Suffolk, Suffolk! Nbuty-T wo 19 2 6 TOYS BASKETBALL SQUAD GUARDS MOORE, WAGNER, HRIGGS, FORD, S. JOHNSON CENTER PALMER FORWARDS GILL, H. JOHNSON, R. JOHNSON, BRAY, HARRIS, RICHARDS COACH M. TALBOTT RIGGS 1 9 2 6 frr Ninety-T hree Boys basketball HEN Coach Riggs called for recruits at the beginning of the season, four er men reported for practice, and a likely bunch of recruits. The letter back were Moore, Gill, l’almer and Ford. The most likely recruits B ihat reported for practice were F. Briggs, Griffin, Harris, Richards, Rray, H. Johnson, S. Johnson, R. Johnson, and Wagner. About thirty reported for prac¬ tice, but were cut off, leaving a squad of about twelve men. Fundamentals of basketball and new rulings were taught the squad, by Coach Riggs during the first few days of practice. Then real practice was taken up with great interest. Passing, shooting, footwork and other fundamentals were practiced. After the first week of practice a team was picked out which was considered the first team. The team chosen was as follows: Palmer, Center; Griffin and Harris, For¬ wards; Griffin and F. Briggs, Guards. Practice now consisted of scrimmages, forma¬ tions, and shooting. The real worth of the team is usually brought out in a scrim¬ mage with the second team. In these scrimmages the first team showed up well. The first game was played with Maury on the latter’s court, Maury winning 56 to 13. The score looks as if our team played very poorly, but they did not. They played to the best of their ability. The next week Suffolk played Kempsville. here. The scofe was 16 to 11 in our favor. Harris showed up very well in the game, scoring half of our points. The next game was played with Oceana, on the latter’s court, them 53 to 14. Grffin played very well in the game. We romped on Suffolk again showed good form and vigor when Whaleyville came here the fol¬ lowing week. Suffolk won 44 to 15. We played Hampton here in January and had a hard fight, winning only by a close margin. Although we played good ball, they seemed to be lucky and were lead¬ ing when the whistle blew for the half. The boys finally won an uphill battle. Ninety-Four 19 2 6 Peanut The rest of the games went on w ithout winning its share of the games. The only game of importance that we won was with Wilson. We beat them for the first time in this particular sport. At the end of the first half, the score was tied, but after the second half started, Wilson lost all chance of winning because we started rolling up the score. The game ended with Suffolk having 19 points and Wilson 11. The season closed with Suffolk scoring 326 points and the opposing teams 266 points. We won the Eastern Virginia Championship of B Division, but lost the State Cham¬ pionship to Bridgewater by the score 31 to 15. Ninety-Five _g fr j ig_ 1 9 2 6 GIRLS BASKETBALL SQUAD M. ELIZABETH ELSEA Coach MABEL HOLLAND Captain HOLLAND R. Forward WINBOITRNE L. Forward GURLEY J. Center PALMER S. Center WHITE R. Guard WOOLFORI) L. Guard Substitutes: COULBOURNE, Hl.’TCHINS. NORFLEET AND RAMSEY V _ Wr - 1 1 9 2 6 P r-Hr„n r-;:r Ninety-Seven Cjirls basketball ;SS ELSEA started out early to train her girls for basketball. There was a team chosen from each class, and some quite exciting games there were too, between the different classes. Finally, the Seniors won the champ- BStBpiLS ionship for the third year. This same class has held it in succession, as Sophomores, as Juniors and now as Seniors! Last year three good players were lost by graduation: Sadler. January and Mod- Last year three good players were lost by graduation: Sadler. January and Mou¬ lin. and the team missed them: but there was hope that Suffolk would still be able to put up a good fight. When our girls first started out they looked as if they were having a Streak of hard luck. They played the Alumni and the score was a tie! Kempseville then came here and beat Suffolk, the score being 32-26. This was an interesting game, even if S. H. S. didn ' t win. Our girls travelled to Oceana next, and were badly beaten with a score of 26-12. What a hard game it was, practically our whole team being put out on fouls! But in the next game, they were determined not to be beaten. They enter¬ ed into the game with a winning spirit, playing Whaleyville, the champions of the county, without a single loss in their score book. The game ended a tie. but it was decided to play it off” and very exciting it was, toot First one side scoring, then the other, but at the end of the time specified. Suffolk was ahead, and so amid much cheer¬ ing and other racket, Suffolk wen their first victory. 33-29! Hampton came here prtpared to defeat us. but Oh no!—Not so fast. Crabbers! Our girls showed them a thing or two. and at the end of the game Suffolk had beaten them 26-16. Suffolk had a fine “Scrapteam. or “Schoolmarm-team” which they played mxt and defeated 14-8. It seems dear old S. H. S. isn ' t going to have such a list of losses after all, for when Holland came here our girls won 25-17. Then Oceana came to Suffolk! Oh, but our girls were lying in wait for them! Determined to win? Well, just ask any of them! And they did, 30-22! The ‘‘Schoolmarms’ ” must have thought they could win if they kept trying, for here they come again, and their pupils just had to beat them, to get even! So they did it wjdl. 26-6. Revenge is sweet! r girls heard they would have to play Oceana again on neutral ground ionship of Eastern Virginia, oh my, but they worked, they kept training, 19 2 6 The Peanul they practiced and they studied, too. If Suffolk High School should win the girls would get a nice trip to Waynesboro, but that comes later. So the two teams met on the Maury court in Norfolk; and gee, that was a clo,se game as is seen by the score, Suffolk winning. 32-31. Oceana made a goal, just after the whistle blew, which if it had counted would have made Suffolk lose, but it was just a second too late. This game made us tie for third place for the Championship of Virginia. So our girls had done that for us! Oceana certainly showed fin« sports¬ manship too, and they deserved to be congratulated. How thrilled they all were to go to Waynesboro. They had a lovely trip and were treated royally while there, but how sad the ending, for our girls lost 32-21. But any¬ way. you mustn ' t expect too much! They were bucking up against something hard. The team had some good pass work and each girl played for the team—for dear old S. H. S. and for Miss Elsea. There was good attendance at most of the games, and we wish to thank everybody for the interest shown. We wish next year’s team good luck and are depending on them to keep Suffolk High’s record full of victories. We all hope that you will miss us as much as we shall miss you! Good-bye, old Suffolk High School. We love you! 19 2 6 Xinety-Xtne 9HEN Baseball practice started early in March, only a few letter men ap- red for practice. Those were Wagner, Rawles, H. Johnson, and R. jllluhnson. Although a lively bunch of recruits had reported for practice, ■ he outlook for this season was not so good. After a few days of practicing it seemed that Coach Riggs was knitting together a good baseball team. Practice was marred by bad weather for the first two weeks, and very little could be seen as to the real ball playing our boys were putting out. The only ones we have trying for the pitching positions are Moore, Ford and Griffin, all of whom are showing up well. Rawles, R. Johnson, H. Johnson, and Daughtrey are probably the infielders; Wagner, Haslett and Baker, catchers; Causey, Harris, Un¬ derwood, and S. Johnson, outfielders. The first game is to be played with Newport News. April 12th at Newport News. Here ' s hoping that they will have a successful season, with one of the hardest sched¬ ules anv Suffolk team has ever had before. One Hundred Two : JH .ar. Hg: _ Coach M. TALBOTT RIGGS C BASE C BALL LINEUP Managi r Captain . BAKER. HASLETT, Catchers FORI), MOORE, GRIFFIN, Pitched RAWLKS, First baseman HARVARD BIRDSONG H. JOHNSON CAUSEY, Left fielder WAGNER, DAUGHTRE7, Third baseman C. RICHARDS. R. JOHNSON, Second baseman H. JOHNSON, Short stop HARRIS. Center fielder S. JOHNSON, Right fie’d.r UNDKRWOOD, On.fielder One Hundred Three The Schedule April 12: Newport News at Newport News. April 14: South Norfolk at Suffolk. April 21: Maury at Maury. April 23: Wilson at Wilson. April 26: Newport News at Suffolk. April 29: Wilson at Suffolk. April 30: Maury at Suffolk. May 1: William Mary Freshmen at Suffolk. May 5: St. Mary’s College at Suffolk. May 7: South Norfolk at South Norfolk. May 12: William Mary Freshmen at William Mary. May 14: Elizabeth City at Elizabeth City. qA Good Sport DOES DOES NOT 1 . Elays fair at all times. 1 . Does not cheat. 2. Flays hard to the end. 2. Does not quit. Is not “yellow”. 3. Keeps his head. 3. Does not lose his temper, even 4. Flays for the joy of playing and though wronged. for the success of his team. 4. Does not play for money or other 5. Is a good team worker. reward. 6. Keeps training rules. 5. Does not play to the “grandstand”. 7. Obeys orders of coach or captain. 6. Does not abuse his body. 8. Does his best in all school work. 7. Does not shirk. 9. Racks his team in every honest way. 8. Does not neglect his duties. But— 9. Does not bet. Does not think bet¬ 10. Gives his opponent a square deal. ting necessary to show loyalty. 11. Is respectful to officials. Accepts 10. Does not take any technical ad¬ adverse decisions graciously. Ex¬ vantage. Treats visiting players pects the officials to enforce the as guests. rules. 11. Never blames officials for defeat. Does not “crab . Does not kick”. Does not “complain . VVHKN HE LOSES 2. Congratulates the winner. Gives his opponent full credit. Learns to correct his faults through his fail¬ ures. 12. Does not show his disappointment. Is not a “sorehead”. Does not alibi . Does not “make excuses.” 13. Is generous. Is modest, siderate. WHEN HE WINS Is con- 13. Does not boast. Does not crow. Does not rub-it-in. AT ALL TIMES 14. Is true to his highest ideals. Does nothing unworthy of a gen¬ tleman and a 100 per cent Ameri¬ can. Literary Team at State zMeet | W ING defeated South Norfolk’s entire literary team, Suffolk High School’s literary team, chaperoned by Miss Elizabeth Edwards, coach, left Suffolk Thursday afternoon, May 6. 1926, by way of Norfolk and Western railroad, spending the night at Murphy ' s Hotel, Richmond. Fri¬ day, 7 A. M. they left Richmond by way of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, ar¬ riving at University of Virginia at 1 P. M. They immediately proceeded to Madi¬ son Hall where they registered as contestants in the Virginia Literary and Athletic League, and were assigned lodgings. After lunch they assembled in Peabody Hall with the five hundred various con¬ testants representing the choice preparatory, high, and county schools of the entire State of V irginia. Here, they were divided into classes and assigned the contestants against whom they were to compete. At 4 P. M., the preliminary began, in which our girl ' s public speaker. Miss Anne Hargrave and our girl ' s public reader, Miss Virginia Gurley read and spoke very creditably, but were eliminated. Our boy ' s public reader, Mr. Jack Taylor, de¬ feated Hampton, Blackstone, and Radford. The debaters, Miss Gertrude Crandall and Mr. Romeo Gentile defeated Charlottesville ' s affirmativ, Tazewells affirmative, Hopewell’s negative, and Backstone’s negative team. At 8 o ' clock, the same day the semi-finals took place in Peabody Hall. At this time Mr. Taylor won championship of division B. of the state, but was defeated by West Point ' s reader who won a place in state finals. The debaters in the semi-finals defeated Charlottesville ' s negative, but were defeated by Blackstone ' s affirmative, thus eliminating them from the final contests. Saturday morning the entire party chaperoned by Miss Elizabeth Edwards, mo tored to Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s home, where they reviewed the beautiful grounds, house, and flower show. Saturday afternoon all of them enjoyed the track meet at Lambeth Field. At 8 P. M., the final literary contests were held at Cabell Hall, where Maury’s debating team, St. Christopher ' s public speaker, Danville ' s boy and girl public read¬ ers, and Maury ' s public speaker won the state championships. Immediately after the finals, a reception was held in Madison Hall for all con¬ testants. At this time the cups, medals, and other prizes were awarded to the win¬ ners. Suffolk High School should feel proud of her contestants, who in every respect acquitted themselves well. They upheld good arguments, read and spoke clearly and effectively. One Hundred Six ——ay_ Salamungun i A Musical Courtship Who was she ? Dinah. What was she ? Just a Sailor’s Sweetheart. Who was he ? Red Hot Henry Brown. What were they? Sweethearts. W’hat did he call her? My Sleepy Time Gal. What was she besides a Vamp ? Red Hot Mama. What did he often think ? Nothing’s Doin ' to Stop Me Now. What did he say to the other boys when she walked down the .street? Yes sir. that ' s My Baby. What did the other boys sing to her? Yearning just for you. What did the other girls say when he went with her? My Sweetie Turned Me down. What did she often ask him? Brown Eyes, Why are You Blue? What did he often say to her? Tie me to Your Apron Strings Again. One Hundred Eight 19 2 6 VV r hat did he ask her? Let Me Call You Sweetheart. What was her reply? Everything’s Hotsy Totsy Now. What did he say before they were married? Then I’ll be Happy. Where were they married ? The Little Brown Church in the Wildwood. What time of the year ? Blossom Time. What kind of a day was it? Perfect Day. What did she wear? Spanish Shawl. W ' ho was bridesmaid ? Cecelia. Who was best man ? Loving Sam. Who went to the wedding ? That Certain Party. VV ' here did they go on their honeymoon ? California, Here I Come. What did she say when married ? Are You Sorry ? What did he say ? I’ll Be Loving You, Always. One Hundred Mine SIT FOLK ' S AM I KM SENIOR It is a verdant Freshman, And he halteth one of three; “By thy trembling knees and thy chattering teeth, O wherefore staffest thou met My class-room door is closing now, And I’m a Senior wise; My Class is met; my task is set; They await my from ft re flies l” He holds him with a trembling hand; “ have a task,” begs he; “I really cannot understand What Z ft us Y may be! He gazes with an eye so wild As from a frenzied brain; He begs as might a three years’ child The Senior to exflain. Hands of! Unhand me, verdant one’’ Came in a mad regret; “My High School course is almost run — haven’t found out yet! The Freshman turned Him in desfair, In other eyes to gaze ; “Where is the answer? Where, O Wheret Filled all his Freshman days. Irvin Coulboume: That chef at the Hotel Elliott has been cooking for twenty years. James Shepherd: “He should be almost done by this time. James Griffin: What do you slick your hair down with? Frank Rutler: Crisco, because I don’t have to get any haircuts. James Griffin: Why?” Frank Butler: Because that’s shortning.” _ One Hundred Ten 19 2 6 If I had Dorothea’s personality, Added t«) Zou’s originality I ' d be some girl. If with Carrie ' s style, I could wear my clothes And with Virginia’s joy, dream away my woes, I ' d be some girl. If. like Dennie Gurley, I was cute and petite With Annie Bradshaw ' s smile so sweet. I’d be some girl. Had I Hazel’s dimples, I ' d smile much, And like Frances a skin you love to touch. I’d be some girl. If I could pitch a basket as Mabel II. does now, And could learn my Physics as Anona knows how I ' d be some girl. If Betsy’s hair on my head did grow, And my mouth was Clara’s cupid bow I’d be some girl. If Ann Palmer’s pep I had And Louise Gurley’s laugh, gee! I ' d be glad. For I’d be some girl. And last to have Kugenia Khler’s eyes. Would I get there? You’d be surprised. One Hundred Eleven 19 2 6 A TOAST s to the lad with the handsome face—George Lyons And the lad who’s as homely as sin; To the laddy who waltzes with heavenly grace.—T. O. Palmer. To the lad who is free with his “tin.”—Edward Davis. To the laddy who flirts.—Romeo Gentile. To the lad who does not.—Curry Richards To the lad who is “All that one wishes”.—Floyd Briggs But here’s to the dearest old chap of the lot, Who will dig in and help with the dishes. TO MISS ELSEA Oh ! Come where the H20’s silently flow And the oxides drop o’er the carbon below, Where the rays of Potassium lie white on the hill, And the song of the Silicate never is still. Come Chemistry students, Let us have fun With Peroxide of Soda and Uranium. While Alcohol if liquid at thirty degrees. And no chemical change can effect Manganese! While Alkalies flourish and Acids are free. My heart shall be constant Miss Elsea to thee. For being so patient in our Chemistry We’ll award you a medal of ZN and AG. “A BOY TO HIS STOMACH” What’s the matter with you, ain’t I always been your friendf Ain’t I been a par drier to you, all my pennies don’t I spend In gettin’ nice things for yout Don’t give you lots of caket Say, Stummick. What ' s the matter that you had to go an ' ache? Why, I leaded you with qood things yesterday, I gave yon more Potatoes, squash, and turkey than you’d ever had before, gave you nuts an’ candy, pun’kin pie, an chocolate cake, An las’ night, when I got to bed, you had to go an’ ache. I ' ve been friend to you, I have, why ain’t you a friend o’ mine? They gtrve me castor oil last night becoz you made we whine, I’m awful sick this mornin’ an I’m feehn mightv blue, Pecos you don’t appreciate the things I do for you. One Hundred Twelve NAME ALWAYS FOUND AMBITION Virginia Gurley Bluffing To be loved Gwendolyn Gurley Thinking Not to be in love Louise Gurley Primping To be an artist Dorthea Butler Shining To be a prima donna Hazel White Talking but saying nothing To speed Mable Holland Jumping To shoot a goal Gertrude Crandall Talking To be a public speaker Ann Palmer Chewing gum To own a chewing gum fact. Zou Woolford Broadcasting To be a model Elizabeth Kelly Meditating To be a wife Carrie Dalton Smiling To be a cook Anona Johnson Flirting To manage a home for aged men McCade Rountree In trouble To drive a Chevrolet Annie Bradshaw Talking to boys To be brilliant Frances Bryant Dancing To reduce Clara Norfleet Growing To kiss her elbow Eugenia Ehler Typing To be a bare-back rider Jack Taylor Trying to keep girls away To be a lawyer Fred Mitchell Laughing To be a politician Curry Richards Telling jokes Te be a pest George Lyons Making fun To be a woman-hater Floyd Briggs Selling candy To be a salesman T. O. Palmer Giggling To be, tall Woodrow Jacobs Studying To be a musician Romeo Gentile Searching To meet Juliet Upshur Joyner Blowing his clarionett To worry anybody William Joyner Quiet To bother Miss Nelms Edward Wagner Bragging To be president Odis Oliver Asking Questions To be a professor James Shepherd Explaining To be a genius Robert Baker Out walking To be a hermit Irvin Coulboume Hunting To meet a girl Edward Davis Looking at girls To be a prizefighter One Hundred Fourteen 19 2 6 MY VALe ' NJim I sent my girl a valentine. And lest she should not guess, I stuck down in the corner A liny, little “S” But woe is met While l am Sam Her other beau is Sid; And when she got that valentine. Imagine what she didt She called up Sidney on the ' phone And said that she was glad That he had not forgotten her. Gee! But it made me mad! But when another year comes round I ' ll send myself and see If she can tell the difference Between Sid Smith and me. —Frances Bryant. SEVEN MISTAKES “There are seven mistakes of life that many of us make,” said a famous writer; and then he gave the following list: The delusion that individual advancement is made by crushing others down. The tendency to worry about things that cannot be changed or corrected. Insisting that a thing is impossible because we ourselves cannot accomplish it. Refusing to set aside trivial preferences, in order that important things may be accomplished. Neglecting development and refinement of the mind by not acquiring the habit of reading. Attempting to compel other persons to believe and live as we do. The failure to establish the habit of saving money. One Hundred Fifteen Friends, Romans, Countrymen! Lend me your ears ; I will return them next Saturday. come To bury Caesar, because the times are hard And his folks can ' t afford to hire an undertaker. The evil that men do lives after them. In the shape of progeny that reap the Benefit of their life insurance. So let it be with the deceased. Brutus told you Caesar was ambitious -. What does Brutus know about itt It is none of his funeral. Would that it were! Here, under leave of you, I come to Make a speech at Caesar’s funeral. He was my faithful friend, faithful and just to me. He loaned me five dollars once when I was in a pinch And signed my petition for a postoffice. But Brutus says he was ambitious. Brutus should wipe off his chin. Caesar hath brought many capti es to Rome Who broke rock on the streets until their ransoms Did the general coffers fill. When that the poor hath cried, Caesar wept, Because it didn ' t cost anything, and Made him solid with the masses. (Cheers) Ambition should be made of sterner stuff. Yet Brutus says he was ambitious. Brutus is a liar and can prove it. You all did tee that on the Lu per cal l thrice presented him a kingly crown Whicd thrice he did refuse, because it did not fit him quite. Was this ambitioust Yet Brutus says he was ambitious. Brutus is not only the biggest liar in the country But he is a horse-thief of the deepest dye. (Afflavse) If you have tears, prepare to shed them now. (Laughter) You all do know this ulster. I remember the first time Caesar put it on, It was on a summer ' s evening in his tent, With the thermometer registering ninety degrees in the s ia _ But it was an ulster to be fraud of. And cost him seven dollars at Marcus Swartzmeter’s. Corner of Fulton and Ferry streets, sign of the real flag. Old Swartz wanted forty dollars for it. But finally came down to seven dollars because it was Caesar! Was this ambition f If Brutus says it was He U even a greater liar than Mrs. Tilton! Look! In this place ran Caesar’s dagger through: Through this the son of a gun of Brutus stabbed, And when he plucked his cursed steel away, Mark Antony how the blood of Caesar followed it! (Cheers and Cries of (rive us something on the Silver Bill!’ “Hit him again!” Etc.) 1 come not, friends, to steal away your hearts, I am no thief as Brutus is, Brutus has a monopoly in all that business. And if he had his deserts, he would be In the penitentiary, and don’t you forget it! Kind friends, sweet friends, do not wish to stir you up To such a sudden flood of mutiny. And as it looks like rain, The fall bearers will proceed to place the coffin in the hearse. And we will proceed to bury Caesar, Not to praise him. THE GOAL ’Tis being and doing and having that make All the pleasures and pains of which mankind partake To be what God pleases, to do a man ' s best And to have a good heart is the way to be blest The thing that goes the farthest Towards making life worth while. That costs the least and di es the most Is just a pleasant smile. —Lord Byron. — Selected. One Hundred Seventeen Slowly lowering his hands he dipped them in the shining bowl which formerly contained narcissi bulbs, but since they refused to bloom, Miss Edwards just threw them away and left the pebbles to remain in it. At the time she threw the bulbs away she just happened to let the bowl of pebbles stay on the window sill near Otis’ seat. That is how he acquired the opportunity of displaying to the Senior English Class his knowledge of their futures. Withdrawing his hand ' ? full of pebbles he declared to Miss Edwards that each pebble contained the future of one of the members of the class. She, paying no attention to his prattle, continued with the lesson as usual, but gradually each one became more interested in the mystic pebbles. Very well, Otis, if you wish to conduct the class, do so, said Miss Edwards. Otis grasped the opportunity and lost no time in starting. “Looking through this grey pebble. I see Or. Romeo Gentile, D. O.S.. extracting a tooth of a lady in his mag¬ nificent dental parlors. The lady who is having the work done is the famous Mrs. Fred Mitchell, wife of the recent Knickerbocker writer. Mrs. Mitchell was formerly Nancy Hyman, orator of Suffolk. This brown streaked pebble shows only one thing of interest and that is Frank Shotton speaking before the Senate in 1956 about laziness of dog-catchers.” All was still, as though a charm was woven over the class as Otis proceeded to read the large third pebble. This is the scene in the large Davis-VV’anamaker depart¬ ment store of New York, owner of the first name being no other but dear Rudy himself. Thru this store walking and shopping went Lord James Parker, the titled American with his bride, who was formerly Miss, Annie Bradshaw. They displayed great glee as they tripped on air, looking searchingly into each others eyes thinking of how they had endured being separated all the time that Lord James had been acquiring his lost title. He stopped abruptly and stared at the possessor of a wan but beautiful face, who stood in the cashier ' s booth, automatically working the cash register as she gazed into space. Both Lord and Lady Parker recognized the person as Miss Ann Palmer, a former classmate of theirs. But why must she toil for her bread? She told them all about her life history. Ann and her brother, Jack Taylor, had always been fairly weH-t« - do. regardless of how extravagant Jack had been. Nevertheless, they lost both home and money through Black Beard Wagner, the pro- One Hundred Eighteen mi 1 9 1 o fessional swindler, who had influenced them to invest in his fake insurance stock. As her tale ended the pebble turned green meaning there was no more. Only two more pebbles which contained any mysteries remained. Otis con¬ tinued. “This opens up in the Metropolitan Opera House, with an over-capacity house waiting for the drawing of the curtain. Honorable Woodrow Jacobs, owner of said theater and greatest politician of the day, introduced the only two characters on the bill, they were the renownd tenor, James Shepherd, Esquire, and his accompanist. Signor William Joyner. After many encores both crept off the stage burdened with flowers and gifts.” “This last pebble shows a large, dark, gloomey looking building. The letters on the iron doors being H of I. No one first knew what they meant but when they recognized Gertrude Crandall and Miss Edwards looking out from behind the bars, the guides explained to people that those two have been there ever since they pub¬ lished the Annual of S-H-S in 1926.” That is all as the 3:30 bell rang. —G. L. C. WE ' RE NOT SO DUMB We ' re really not as crazy as we’d have some people think And I jor one refuse to believe that I’m the missing link I’m no revised edition of that species called “The Monk.” That evolution theory isn’t anything but “Bunk. We may not be extremely bright, but that’s no indication That any awful creature has to be our near relation. If I should go into a zoo and there a monkey see, I’d walk up to that thing and say, You are not kin to me!” —Gwendolyn Gurley. . 19 2 6 One Hundred Nineteen MAGAZINES THAT SPKAK TOR THEMSELVES J UI )G E—M r. Custis. THE AMERICAN BOY—Mr. Riggs. ELITE—Miss King. WOMAN S HOME COMPANION—Miss Rhodes. LIFE—Miss Hardy. THE SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN—Miss Elsea. THE GENTLEWOMAN—Miss Russell. THE SURVEY—Miss Lingo. THE PROGRESSIVE TEACHER—Miss Mays. THE OUTLOOK—Miss Nelms. THE YOUTH S COMPANION—Miss Crowder. THE MUSICAL AMERICAN—Mrs. Riggs. THE READERS GUIDE—Miss Edwards. GOOD HOUSEKEEPING—Miss Stallings. HEARD HERE AND THERE Miss Hardy (explaining problem to class in Algebra): “Everyone please watch the blackboard as I run through it again. Miss Mays to History Class: “This is absolutely the worst recitation I ever heard. I have recited at least two-thirds of it myself. Miss Stallings (to Domestic Science class): “Name three articles containing starch. Virginia Riddick: “Two cuffs and a collar. Miss Crowder: Do you know Poe’s Raven? Emmett White: “No, what’s he mad about?” Miss Elsea (making physics assignment) “To-morrow we will start with lightning and go to thunder. One Hundred, Twenty _B ) ' ■ _ 1 9 2 6 COMPLIMENTS OF Suffolk Insurance Corp. GENERAL INSURANCE 114 N. Main St. Suffolk, Va. Miss Mays: “Who discovered Amer¬ ica ?” Jack: “Ohio.” Miss Mays: “Wrong, Columbus.” Jack: “That was his first name.” Lasting satisfaction is in the knowl¬ edge that one’s pledge has been con¬ scientiously kept. Miss King: “Fermez vous livre.” Hump Ford: “What page?” Mr. Nussman: “Where were you last night, Sam? Sam: “Just riding around with the boys.” Mr. Nussman: “Well you had better return this vainty case one of the boys left in the car.” One Hundred, Twenty-Two COMPLIMENTS OF Coca-Cola BOTTLING CO. Seneca Drug Co. Drugs. Family Medicines, Spices. Perfumery, Station¬ ery, Toilet Articles, Candies and Fountain Drinks Physicians Prescriptions a Specialty Corner Washington and Franklin and 126-128 Washington Sq. SUFFOLK, VIRGINIA -=S1S i 1926 m COMMON SENSE Applied to money matters makes a person thrifty, because one usually accompanies the other. You will find more real fun and thrills in planning, saving and getting ahead than in spending and running behind. Learn to save,—it will be the most helpful, wholesome and manly habit you ever acquired. The Farmers Bank of Nansemond SUFFOLK, VIRGINIA 19 2 6 One Hundred Twenty-Three The noblest motive is the public good” —Virgil. THIS PAGE IS THE GIFT OF THE PARENT-TEACHER’S LEAGUE OF THE JEFFERSON AND SUFFOLK HIGH SCHOOLS TO THE GRADUATING CLASS The foundation of every state is the education of its youth.” — Dionysius. One Hundred Twenty-hour To the future housewives and business men of our community: Whether household tasks shall be lowered into drudg¬ ery or be an agreeable labor of love is determined by the conditions under which the housewife works. Electrical appliances will bring these conditions close to ideal and make the tasks easy and pleasant. VIRGINIA ELECTRIC POWER CO. ELLIOTT BLDG. Miss Lingo (looking over Miriam’s pic¬ tures). ' I think they are real good.” Miriam. They are terrible. I look like I am dying.” Miss Lingo, No you don’t. You look natural.” Miss Elsea: “What is a vacuum?” Zou: I have it in my head, but I can’t explain it now. Curry: Well, I surely knocked ’em cold in my course.” Sam: “Yeah, Whatja get?” Curry: “ZERO!” If Ivanhoe is worth twenty-five cents, how much is Kenilworth?” Great Scott! what a novel joke! Suffolk, Virginia The World ' s Largest Peanut Market ROTARY CLUB OF SUFFOLK. VIRGIN 1 1A I!ij 1 9 2 6 (hit- Hundred Twenty-Five Suffolk Feed And Fuel Co. C. J. DENNIS, President P. G. EVERETT, Secretary F. A. HOLLIDAY, First Vice-President J. W. BRINKLEY’, Second Vice-President G. LDOYD BELL General Manager and Treasurer HAY GRAIN COAL ROOFING LIME CEMENT PLASTER SHINGLES SUFFOLK, VIRGINIA One Hundred Twenty-Six bdf 19 2 6 The Artcraft Press “REAL GOOD PRINTING” 139 S. MAIN STREET SUFFOLK. VIRGINIA Va. Gurley: “Have you any rustic furniture in your room?” Miss Nelms: “No, but I have a log table in my Math book.” What did you do when Marie sent you her picture taken with Tom?” “Oh, I cut him out.” COMPLIMENTS OF Mrs. J. T. Carden J. E. CROCKER LUMBER CO. Manufacturers of Rough and Dressed North Carolina Kiln Dried Pine Building Materials of Every Description Phone 283 East Suffolk W undred Twenty-Seven TOUCHDOWN You get a thrill when the halfback or the fullback gets away for an 85-yard clash for a touchdown. You admire him. It takes speed! Strength! Confidence! Perfect physical condition! and even more important—a plan of organization. To win football games requires teamwork, organization, and weeks of hard work. To win in the great game of life takes hard work and planning too. Hut there is even a greater thrill at achiev¬ ing success and in doing big things, in a successful way. In achieving success in life, saving is most important. We here at ths bank have helped many people win success thru saving. You will find that you too can use this service—in order to get ahead—in order to win success in the great game of life. AMERICAN BANK TRUST SUFFOLK. VA. One Hundred Twenty-Eight 19 2 6 JET Thi ' eanut Meet Your Friends Here That’s Where We Got COMPLIMENTS Johnson’s OF Pharmacy Hobbs Electric Co. Prescription Druggist SUFFOLK, VA. 118 Main St. Suffolk, Va. “Hump to T. O.: “I take Chemistry and I know all about molecules and red carbuncles. Mother: John, what are you doing? ' Father: (whipping James) I am impressing on James’ mind the lesson he refused to get.” Mother: “You have a poor conception of where the boy ' s mind is located. Problem in Musketry: If a bullet leaves the barrel of a rifle at the rate of 2700 feet per second, and strikes a post 18 inches thick, which gets through first, the bullet or the hole? Mother: “Oh doctor, my baby is dying, what shall I do? Doctor: Give him a life saver. One Hundred Thirty Boy: “Father, what is the Board of Education ? Father: “When I went to school it was an oak shingle.” Mrs. Riggs: “Todie, there is a burglar down stairs after the cake I baked.” Mr. Riggs: Then don’t bother him. he has punishment enough. BUY NATIONAL CLOTHES And Save $10.00 For Men, Young Men and Boys National Clothes 124 Washington Square SUFFOLK, VIRGINIA (Roller ' s School) A modern school with a country location in the famous Shen¬ andoah Valley of Virginia. Endorsed by the Virginia Military Institute and other universities. Army Officers detailed by the War Department. Junior R. O. T. C. Fire-proof barracks. AH modern improvements. Splendid athletic field. 300 acres. Cadet Hand of 24 pieces. Able faculty of college men. Small classes and individual instruction. Supervised athletics. Rifle range and target practice under personal supervision. Enroll¬ ment limited to 275. Boys from 22 states and 4 foreign coun¬ tries last year. Sixtieth session begins September 22nd. Member of the Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States. For catalog address :— Col. T. j Roller or Maj. Chas. S. Roller , Jr., Prin. FORT DEFIANCE, VIRGINIA WHY STUDY? The more you study, the more you !. ow The more you know, the more you forget The more you forget, the less you know So why study? The less you study, the less you know The. ’eis you know, the less you forget V..e less you forget, the more you know So why study? “Say. bo, you ain’t witty. The guy that wrote Snow bound is Whittier.” “What are they playing now? Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony.’’ “Oh dear! Have we missed the other eight?” T ST A NATION WIDE e Hill INSTITUTION■ £ ' f L Penney Up. U.V.X DEPARTMENT STORES Cor. Washington and Saratoga St. SUFFOLK, VIRGINIA We Buy For Less We Sell For Less Dry Goods, Clothing and Shoes One Hundred Thirty-Two fj , vd rm. u M W WHEN YOU ARK HUNGRY SEE S. S. JOHNSON OR PHONE 196 for Choice Cuts of Meat, Fresh Fish, Quality Groceries, Fruits, and Vegetables and Country Produce. Chickens, live or dressed 154 EAST WASHINGTON ST. BOOKS, STATIONERY Cards for all occasions — Party favors and place cards — Denison Crepe Paper Lamp shades made to order Orders taken for flowers Picture Framing, a Specialty TYREE’S INC. Main St. SUFFOLK, VA. Rachael: “I know what makes the tower of Pisa lean.” Wallace: “What?” Rachael: “Edward Harrell was rest¬ ing against it.” Ed Wagner wants to know would a hunchback fullback playing quarterback w r ay back be a draw back or a come¬ back? English Radio Fan: “Hush! I be¬ lieve I’ve got America. I hear a per¬ sistant chewing sound.” (It must have been S. H. S.) Does the Spearmint lose its flavor on the bedpost overnight? Anne Palmer. One Hundred Thirty-Four Gfr= 1 II 2 COMPLIMENTS OF W. H. Darden Grocery Co. SUFFOLK, VA. =7= _ b sat Read The Suffolk News And Grow Up With It “What’s the good uf learnin ' ter spell when th’ teacher changes th’ words every day T In Miss Rhodes’ Virgil class Romeo was reading. The correct translation was. “Her dress flowed down to the ground.” Romeo read: “Her dress flew down to the ground.” The Faculty held a make-up exam in Cosmetics lately. Garage Owner: (answering telephone) “Hello, White Front Garage.” Voice on wire: “Hello, is my driver there ?” Garage Owner: “What driver? Voice on wire: “Screw driver.” One Hundred Thirty-Six Saunders’ Bakery BREAD AND CAKE SPECIALTIES 165 East Washington St. Phone 49 Suffolk, Virginia Taylor Jones TAILORS Cleaners and Dyers Shoe-Shine 118 East Washington St. Phone 125 Suffolk, Virginia JKZFTfLZ Miss Mays: Why were you tardy, Jack? Jack Moore: “Class began before I got here.” Miss King: “Do you know why I flunked you? Humpy F.: “I can ' t think.” Miss King: You guessed it. This coffee is nothing but mud.” Yes, it was ground this morning. Upshur: Did you know the library here had been closed? Miss Russell: No, Why? Upshur: Small Pox was found in the dictionary. THE BOY’S SHOP The Only Exclusive Boy s Store in City 175 Main St. Opposite P. O. Clothing and Furnishings For Juveniles, Boys and Students Suffolk, Virginia Ethel V. Jones — R. Harper Boyett Suffolk Office Supply Co. Labor Saving OFFICE APPLIANCES Pinner Building, Corner Main and Washington Streets Typewriters, Adding Machines, Filing Cabinets, Steel Filing Safes and Supplies—Office Fur¬ niture, Iron Safes, Loose Leaf Goods, Special Ruled Books Prosperity and respect are given only to sincerity. The crime of selfishness stains more characters than any other. When you do only half what you can do. only half of you is permitted to grow. Victory is doing the best one can. No one but yourself can put you down and out . Your job is as big or little as you make “Carelessness does more harm than want of knowledge.”—Franklin. THE UNIVERSITY OF VA. Edwin A. Alderman, President THE TRAINING GROUND OF ALL THE PEOPLE Departments represented: The College. Graduate Studies, Edu¬ cation. Engineering. Law, Medi¬ cine. The Summer Quarter. Also Degree Courses in Fine Arts, Architecture, Business and Com¬ merce, Chemistry, etc. Tuition in Academic Departments free to Virginians. All expenses reduced to a minimum. Loan funds avail¬ able for men and women. Address The REGISTRAR, University, Va. JONES-BOOKER, INC. Suffolk, Va. QUALITY—STYLE —SERVICE Cloth iers—H atters—H eth¬ er dashers Dreamin 1 To be at the head of a business of your own is a worthy ambition but dreaming about it will never get you there. The one sure way to accomplish this desire is Systematic Saving and Industry, for all things are possible to those who Work and Save. We are always prepared to help those who have shown an inclination to help themselves. THE NATIONAL BANK OF SUFFOLK SUFFOLK. VA. One Hundred Forty A SUFFOLK INS TITUTION owned and operated by Suffolk men in a manner that is ATTRACTING NATIONAL MENTION of the most complimentary kind about Its Equipment—Its Program—Its Architectural Beauty THE CHADWICK THEATRE •Where people of refinement spend an enjoyable evening’’ One Hundred Forty-Two , --— ini; 1 9 2 6 .ar ; Times-Dispatch Bldg. RICHMOND, VA. Architects for Suffolk . Vir¬ ginia, School Board COMPLIMENTS OF Holland Beamon Company “Are you a clock-watcher?” asked the employer of the candidate for a job. “No, I don’t like inside work, replied the applicant without heat, “I’m a whistle- listener.” Miss Mays: “Well, why don’t you say something ?” James Griffin: “I’m waiting for his¬ tory to repeat itself. At the meeting of the Annual Staff, somebody suggested changing the title “Senior Jingles to the Rogue’s Gal¬ lery. Is that for the faculty? James Sheppard thinks that “necking is a material used for making scarfs. R. W. BAKER CO. “The Old Reliable ' FURNITURE DEALERS AND UNDERTAKERS 1006 Washington St. SUFFOLK, VIRGINIA On, Hundred Forty-Three 19 2 6 SHtragi Miss Edwards: “Upshur, are you talk¬ ing about your English?” Upshur: “No, mam. 1 am talking Eng¬ lish.” Miss Crowder: (To Class) “I cer¬ tainly wish you pupils had some man¬ ners. You’ll be larger and older soon and will m-ed them.” Ed. Harrell: “Hope I don’t get any larger.” A prayer for today: “Oh, Lord! Help me keep my nose out of other peo¬ ple ' s business. Amen. Envy of others doesn’t bother the man who is trying to make something of him¬ self. One Hundred Forty-Four West Withers INSURANCE OF ALL KINDS Specialize in Life Insurance for Hoys and Young Men 1 9 2 6 _.-Js W. P. Mitchell Sons F. P. MITCHELL. Prop. CITY MARKET SUFFOLK, VA. It’s a ' pleasure for us to show our merchandise COMPLIMENTS McKay OF Washington American Bank Co. Trust Co. Absolutely the Ladies Store Insurance Department Dry Goods, Notions, Suits. Insurance of all Kinds Skirts and Waists SPORT And the things that make a good game. TENNIS RACKETS, BASEBALL and GOODS, FISHING AND HUNTING PLAY TACKLES can always be found at the store ' with a smile’. J. Carlton Butler Co., Inc. “Home of Good Hardware COMPLIMENTS OF COULBOURN BROS. Lumber Suffolk, Va. Main Office 1434 Land Title Bldg. Philadelphia, Pa. Suffolk ' s Oldest Men ' s Clothing Store COMPLIMENTS OF January Bro, COMPLIMENTS OF Suffolk Fruit Store 232 E. Washington St. AND Suffolk Cigar Store 117 W. Washington St. SUFFOLK. VA. _