Charles City High School - Charles Citian Yearbook (Charles City, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1926 volume:

I 3 2.6 Co p, ■ BEGINNING School Building and Student Body I fl I Che Charles Citian VOLUME ONE 1926 D Published Annually by THE SENIOR CLASS of Charles City High School « Charles City , Virginia T vj u£ CI .j � -Z Zl!l v � uZ ZlS S- i j Z S v-j � -Z ZiS vj ZDI vj KI vj Dedication IX GRATEFUL APPRECIATION OF THEIR NEVER FAILING AID. SYMPATHY, READY CO-OPERATION, AND IN LOVING RECOGNITION OF THEIR FAITH- FUL AND LOYAL SERVICE TO OURSELVES AND OUR ALMA MATER, WE AFFECTIONATELY DEDI- CATE THIS VOLUME OF THE CHARLES CITIAN TO Mr. CLARENCE JENNINGS and Mr. WILLIAM JENNINGS COX Mr. Clarence Jennings Superintendent Mr. William Jennings Cox Principal €bc Charles Citian, 1926 Foreword PLEASE TREAT KINDLY THIS VOLUME. IT IS OUR BEST. YE CANNOT SAY HOW GOOD IT IS. BUT WE HOPE IT WILL EMBODY THE SPIRIT OF OUR ALMA MATER. AND HELP YOU TO REMEMBER THE PLEASANT EXPERIENCES WHICH WE HAVE ENJOYED WHILE PREPARING OUR MINDS FOR LIFE. MAY IT BRING BACK TO YOU THE BEST YOU HAVE RECEIVED. THE STAFF. Oc Charles Citian, 1920 ■ School Board Mr. J. N. Hubbard, Chaiimcn Mr. C. H. Carter ■ Mr. Y. L. Wilkinson 8 £be Cfcarlcs Cirian, 1926 The Faculty Mr. WILLIAM JENNINGS COX, Principal MISS JEANNETTE BEAZLEY Mathematics and English MISS MARGARET THOMSON Home Economics and English MISS ESSIE MEADOR Science and History MISS MATTIE NANCE Sixth-Seventh Grade MISS EMILY BLAYTON Fourth- Fifth Grade MISS ELLA NANCE Second-Third Grade MISS DORA HUBBARD First Grade Or Otirlcs Cithin, 1920 Tiie Faculty Oc Charles Citian, 192G €bc Charles Citian, 1926 ■ - 12 Editorial NDI I DUALS of a static society do not dream. It is hard then for them to paint a mind picture of the future and realize that the plans by which they dream are the ones to build by. W hen a man is lost on the desert he sees countless mirages, beautiful oases with cool, clear water and blooming flowers. Who is it then, who is wise enough to continue his way tired and thirsty and not follow this phantom vision of a desert travel- ler ' s heaven It is he who is old in the ways of the desert. Then none but an ex- perienced dreamer can determine whether or not his dreams are worthy of being pursued. The people of Charles City are of a dynamic society. They dream, perhaps some dreams are worthless and are cast aside into the waste basket of worth- lessness. However, all dreams were not worthless and out of them have come this of which we all should be proud. Out of the vast labyrinth of dreams of many persons, some good and some bad, this one was picked as one to sit on high as a point to be gained and a goal to work for. What was it? It was the plan for a consolidated High School in Charles City County. Ever with this point in view and with a song in their hearts for the future, the Charles Citians have gone forward and have achieved their purpose. It is true it was hard work to labor in an uncertainty with only the vague outline of a dream to guide the footsteps of the laborers, but the dream was a worthy one and we are thankful that the dreamers did not falter but kept striving upward until the actual sight of the dreamers fancy has developed from mist into a certainty. We have now a consolidated High School at Charles City. Has it been worthy of the battleground on which the life blood of the past has been shed? Time alone can prove this but even now, we have come to the realization that there is a warm spot in our hearts for the place where stands the monument of the dead of the past, and where the corner stone of the future has just been laid. There is no limit to the heights to which our school may rise. She may but must not fall. Let us each take it on ourselves as an individual duty to be always ready to put our shoulder to the wheel to keep her always going upward until she may reach the place where she will stand immortally a monument to the dreamers who make up our dynamic society. The question may have already been formed in your mind “What’s the use”? The use is this: We must keep striving onward, never pausing in our ascent, doing our work well, that after it is done we may repose peacefully saying “I have fought a good fight.” We must fight on to the zenith that our ancestors in their eternal resting- place may gaze down upon us and say, My children, I am proud of you.” Nelson Wilkinson, Editor-in-Chief. €be Otirlcs Citimi, 1920 13 Senior Cl ass OFFICERS Nelson Wilkinson — President. Mary Leigh Hubbard — Vice-President. Fa n n ye B a r n ett — Sec ret a ry . Fred Bock — Treasurer. MEMBERS Fannye Barnett Fred Bock Mary Leigh Hubbard Agnes Nelson Willie Nelson Hilda Potts Linda Wilkinson Nelson Wilkinson 14 €bc Charles Cttian, 1926 Mrs. Y. L. Wilkinson Sponsor of Senior Class Oc Charles Citian, 1920 15 Seniors FAN N YE LACY BARNETT Motto : What is 1 ife, if not fun Who would believe that little Fannye is a Senior? She is though, and worthy of her name. Fannye is always willing and ever working hard to pull up her grades. She is capable ot keeping a good home. Just look at the many A ' s she makes in Home Econom- ics. And when it comes to learning history she is hard to beat. With her wonderful personality and many talents, we can feel sure that her tuture will be a great success. Member of Junior League — II year Varina; Treas- urer of Literary Society III year — Charles City High School; Typist of School Magazine, II year — C. C. H. S. Member of Annual Staff. IV year — C. C. H. S.; Secre- tary and Treasurer Senior Class, IV year — C. C. H. S. ; Member of Athletic Association. IV year — C. C. H. S.; Member of Tyler Literary Society, IV year — C. C. H. S. Te S -t Hs o A o TVs: u c ht_ _ FREDERICK S TANLEY BCCK, Jr. (Fritzy Boy) This young Steinmetz who has been with us for the past three years has won a fixed place in the hearts of all who know him. Though ever ready with his math, F ' red al- ways took time to have a good time. His ever ready wit, his sterling qualities, and fun loving disposition, will make friends for him wherever he goes. May others love him as we have, as a good sport and a true gentle- man. Annual Staff, ’22-23; Treasurer Soph Class, ’23-23; Business Manager Staff, ’25-26; Literary Socitv. ’24-25, ’25-26; Base Ball, ’24-25, ’25-26, Basket Ball, ’25-26. €1 )c Charles Citian, 1926 ■— 16 i— MARY LEIGH HUBBARD AGNES CARTER NELSON “Laugh and be Fat” Motto: What is life without love Mary Leigh’s lovable disposition has won the friendship of all her classmates during her school career. She has an ever ready smile from which gleams love, friendliness, and goodwill. When our good natured Mary Leigh goes to Radford, she will leave a vacant place which few will be able to fill. “She is considerate, tender, sympathetic, refined.” Secretary Science Club. ' 22 and ' 23 ; Home Econom- ics Club. ' 22 and ' 23; Athletic Association, ' 22 and ' 23, ' 25 and ’26; Alpha Beta Society. ' 23-24; Virginia Club. ' 23-24; Tennis Club. ’23-24. ' 25-26; Vice-President of Class, ' 23-24, ’25-26; Tyler Literary Society, ' 24-25; Staff Scribbler, ' 24-25; Assistant Cheer Leader, ’25-26; Secretary Tennis Club, ' 25-26; Staff Charles Citian,” ' 25-26; Secretary Athletic Association, ' 25-26. The historian of our class is well worthy ol her name. And with her dignity, poise, and solemnity could be mistaken lor a member of the faculty at any time. Back of all this, though you will find a lot of fun and play. With her good work at school and her willing- ness to succeed, we shall expect great things from her in the future. Member of Anglican Literary Society, I year — Hold- croft; Treasurer of Literary Society, II year — Hold- croft; Secretary of Literary Society, IV year — C. C. H. S. ; President of Home Economics Class, IV year — C. C. H. S. ; Typist of School Magazine, III year — C. C. H. S.; Member of Annual Staff, IV year — C. C. H. S. ; Corresponding Secretary of Literary Society, III year — C. C. H. S.; Member of Tvler Literary Society, IV year— C. C. H. S. If IT AHWrlfc ' Tit- t- X c Oc Clmrlcs Citian, 1926 WILLIE CARY NELSON (Star Player of the Class) Motto: Laugh and the World Laughs with you, Weep and you Weep Alone Willie may not make such high grades, but, watchout for the goals she makes. She is always falling with a laugh but never gets hurt. Willie, who is commonly known as Bill, would be better known as lightwood knot. What will Charles City High School do without her laughs and her goals? Secretary Anglican Society, ' 23-24; Captain Girls Basket Ball, ' 25-26; Treasurer Home Economics Club, ’25-26; Anglican Literary Society, ' 23-24; Tyler Liter- ary Society, ' 24-25, 25-26 ; Athletic Association, ' 25-26; Scribbler Staff, ' 24-25. C_ c o a Girin S Lers n a i ' e A C aaag. c r 7L cj i HILDEGARDE POTTS Motto: Pulling and tugging with hard trials of li fe, finally to overcome them with a lurch. Hilda, the mother of our class, seems always ready to carry our burdens and relinquish her knowledge lor our benefit. Look out for 4-H Club and always working, never shirking, her many duties, classes, attending the library and helping wherever help is needed. The school will miss one of its best workers. Secretary of Soph Class, ' 23-24; Secretary of 4-H Club, ' 25-26; Home Economics Club, ' 25-26; Tyler Literary Society, ' 24-25 and ' 25-26; Athletic Associa- tion, ’25-26; Scribblers Staff, ' 24-25. 18 Oe Cfcarleg Citian, 1926 LINDA WILKINSON Striving onward, upward, to a goal that is ever higher Linda, that name means so much to those who know her. It means a girl who is sin- cere, loyal, unselfish, and industrious. She is a real friend. What more could be said? These qualities combined with her ready wit, have won for her a place in the heart of every- one at Charles City High School, teachers and students alike. She has won the highest honor of the class, that of Yalidictorian. Charles City High School will miss her when she ' s gone. Secretary of Home Economics Club, ' 22-23; Volley Club, ' 22-23; Literary Society, ' 22-23; Vocal Class, ' 22-23; President Soph Class; President T. S. S., ' 24-25; Librarian, ' 24-25. ' 25-26; Scribbler Staff, ' 24-25; Leader Vocal Class, ' 24-25; Critic T. L. S., ' 25-26; Athletic As- sociation, ' 25-26; Tennis Club, ' 25-26. NELSON WILKINSON (“Nel”) Motto: A little work, a little play, Helps to keep the blues away. Nelson is the wonder of all high school wonders. He excels all in history, he holds a place in the front ranks of the English class, he was born a biologist, and expresses good thought in mathematical problems. In ath- letics he has a record to be envied by many. Nelson ' s smile, his pranks and tricks and his funny jokes keep every one around him laughing. He is faithful and sincere to his friends, and his pleasing personality ever makes him more. Offices: — Secretary Class. ' 22-23; Base Ball, ' 22-23; Junior Civic League, ' 22-23; President Class, ' 24-25; President Literary Society, ' 24-25; Base Ball and Basket Ball, ' 24-25; Annual Staff, ' 24-25; President Class, ' 25-26; Literary Society, ' 25-26; Manager of Base Ball and Basket Ball, ' 25-26; President Athletic Association, ' 25-26; Editor in Chief Charles Citian, ' 25-26. fe t«£ T ? .c tou TM ' 5 Cbe Charles Citian, 1920 19 Senior Class Poem Regret, yes, too deep to measure Heart aches, too acute to be told In leaving the home of our pleasure ’Tis only a task for the bold. In carrying on to the zenith, Our life’s work ’tis hard, and yet The bitterness comes in the parting From the friends and loved ones we ' ve met. III. Those who have labored beside us, And shared our joys and our woes, W e are leaving you now, dear loved ones, Our life has come to a close. IV. We will all meet again, dear Seniors, Perchance in the road we shall rove ’Twill then be a happy reunion, What else could it be with our love? V. And when through some distant moonbeam A glance comes loving and fair We shall be blest in the knowledge That Alma Mater’s spirit is there. Nelson Wilkinson, Class Poet. 20 €bc Charles Citian, 1926 History of Senior Class E have a consolidated school which has been running only two years and it would be hard for me to trace back my classmates’ careers in other schools, but nevertheless, I’ve taken time to find from where they came and am glad to say that it is from Claremont High School that our president, Nelson W ilkinson, comes. Also, from Claremont comes Linda Wilkinson, our Valedictorian. From Blair junior High School Hilda Potts comes to us. From Varina High School comes Fannye Barnett. From Cass High School, Cass, W est Virginia, comes Fred Bock. From Stonewall Jackson High School comes Mary Leigh Hubbard and from Holdcroft High School comes two sisters, Willie and Agnes Nelson. I will not attempt to give any of their history in these schools though I feel sure each of them have a great one. In September, 1924, I came to Charles City High School. I had quite a ride over what I considered a rough road and many bumps did I receive. On reaching here at nine o’clock I knew no one but Willie and was proud that 1 was a Junior for I thought they were scarce but when the roll was called, I for the first time, met my classmates. And not for once have I been sorry. We worked hard and earnestly throughout the year for our teachers, Mr. Cox, Mrs. Hinson and Miss Barbee, whom we thought were en- tirely too hard on us and often we looked up to the six Seniors when we became discouraged and wondered if at any time we would ever be as big as they. Though through all discouragements, we stuck to it and the result was that in September, 1925, all eight of us matriculated as Seniors. W e had at last gotten as big as those six Seniors of the preceding year. We met, glad to see one another again, and this time did not have to become acquainted for we knew and loved one another as classmates. We started out happy on our year’s work, thinking that we had reached the end of the pole and things would lie easy for us, but oh, to our great surprise some of our reports contained those horrible F’s and F’s. W e all felt like screaming that all of us were now Seniors and those old F ' s and F’s were going to keep us from graduating together. Then we got down to work and in a few months our reports contained no more F’s and F’s, much to our happiness. But our teachers, whom we all love, seem to think that their class is the only one we have. As we entered Miss Thomson’s classroom we heard these words, “You must put more time on my classes.” Something similar, though different, we would hear in Miss Beazley s room which was You must work harder or this will be a large class next year. As Miss Meador’s familiar quotation is “Study harder or fail ’, while Mr. Cox Cbe Cbarles Citian, 1920 21 asks “tor only three hours of preparation on his classes” though we have lived through all and we are now proud graduates of Charles City High School. I have almost forgotten in my eagerness to tell you of our academic work, our social work. No class can boast of a better social record than us. In all social events whether in the Literary Society, on the Athletic field, in the dance hall or in Vespers, we have at all times been present. Now take each individually — Nelson Wilkinson, our president, as yo.u will see from the list ot honors beside his Senior picture, has an enviable record and his sister, Linda Wilkinson, who has straight A’s for her four years of high school work is a rank seldom obtained by the high school pupils of Virginia. Hilda Potts, who has taken great interest in the Literary work in our school and de- serves great credit, tor having helped to improve our library conditions and other social events of the school. Mary Leigh Hubbard has been very helpful in raising funds for all events of our school. Agnes Nelson, who through her willingness to help and desire to improve our school, has been a pupil that any school would be proud of. Fannye Barnett who has spent most of her time studying Caesar, but has nevertheless been too busy to help with our social activities, bred Bock, our financial worker, can handle more money without losing a cent than J. Pierpont Morgan, and Willie Nelson, who is our athletic star, has walked off with all the prizes offered in her high school career. Now, it makes me almost weep to think that this is the last of my high school life, but it has to come and though we separate, we will always be friends. May we all be as successful Alumni as we have Seniors and work forward always to something higher. Agnes Nelson. 22 €bc Charles Citian, 1926 Senior Class Prophecy ROUGH the haze of the future years I see many objects that are strange indeed and far from what we see today. The peo- ple dress in a way most peculiar to the human eye of today. The system of transportation in the cities is so changed and modified that I think few of us would recognize ourselves, but I have the sight now that few ever have and it permits me to see the class of 1926 in the world as it will be eight years from now. There in a quiet home not far from a large city in the great United States, 1 see Nelson Wilkinson as he reads his books on law and smokes in peace. On the desk by him are some of the many poems he has composed while meditating, which contain thoughts as they really exist. He has around him in his study, the pictures ol things he likes, the wild woods, wild animals and nature studies; his gun hangs on the wall and by it his spurs, horn and hunting knite. Here he is content but occasionally he goes to the city to inspect the book stores and sporting goods windows. Next I see Mary Leigh Hubbard in a country consolidated school, trying to teach the poor little foreigner what the over-bright American has all catalogued in his mind. ' Die alien is striving to learn but the spectacle presented is very funny to those that know the teacher. She is very short and as plump as cupid’s followers, which makes the scene more laughable because Mary seems to realize that the whole affair is very funny. Never mind that teacher will teach the boy .ill that he should know. In a nice home in a small village I see the ever smiling face of Agnes Nelson. She lives in peace in her home here with lots of friends and things of nature that help to make a place feel like home. Cbe Charles Citian, 1920 23 Here also lives Fannye Barnett, a leader in society of the neighborhood. She is happy and can still see something to giggle and laugh about when nothing is in sight . In one of our normal schools in a northern State we see the dean of women Linda Wilkinson, as instructor in mathematics, she has made her dream a reality, that is, to be a successful mathematic instructor. Far out on a dusty road I see Hilda Potts, dressed in her best wedding suit, walking along a dusty road complaining about hubby’s new car. The car is broken down about a mile from a garage and Hilda is going to the garage for a mechanic, as her farmer husband can’t repair the Hat tire. In the northern part of Virginia, I see Willie Nelson training the girls in physical education in one of our big schools. She is getting ready for May-day exercises. In a small town in Pennsylvania, I see a familiar face that to me seems to be Fred Bock. He is dressed as freshman or a rat. He is walking the streets as he is too dignified to walk the side-walk. 24 Cbe Charles Citian, 1926 Senior Class Song Sung to the tune of “ Oh How I Miss You Tonight. I. The years have been long, since entering the throng And now we are free to leave Its hard to leave you, but we will be true And lots of time for you we ' ll grieve. II. Altho we will leave, our hearts will ever cleave To the fond days spent with you. Afar we may stray, love will always stay Right back with those who are so true. III. To you, Juniors dear, we leave the road clear That you may climb high and far, You must hold so dear to that goal so near So that naught can throw you ajar. Chorus Oh, yes, we’ll miss you, dear school, miss you when we re gone Then we will come back dear school, Alma Mater, so strong. We may be gone for a while, traveling o’er many a mile But our thoughts won’t stop lingering, and we won’t stop thinking Of the days spent at this dear old school. Che Charles Citian, 1926 To Alma Mater Sleep, sleep on, dear mother, Rest fair in thy repose, Thou hast earned a long vacation, From thy toil, work and woes. You will guide so many footsteps O’er the dim pathway of life, You will strengthen many heartbeats In the never ending strife. Can we tell how much our love is: ' Can we prove on bended knee How strong is our devotion, Dear Mother, to thee? Nelson Wilkinson. 26 Ct)e Charles Citian, 1926 ri 2 £be Cbarlcs Citian, 1920 28 €be Charles Citian, 1926 9 Cbc Oarlcs Cirian, 192C 29 Juniors Motto: Together we stick, divided we are stuck. Colors: Green and White. Flower: White Rose CLASS OFFICERS Nimmo Hubbard, Jr President Elmo Orange Vice-President Pocahontas Blayton Secretary and Treasurer MEMBERS Gladys Avery Emily Binns Lucille Binns Luther Blandford Pocahontas Blayton Lilly Clark Wilma Clark Bernard Crew- Benjamin Haynes Walker Haynes Nimmo Hubbard, Jr. Elizabeth Hughes Benjamin Major Henry Marston Virginia Miles Elmo Orange Grace Parsons Ethel Snedecki Eugene Talley Virginia Upp Agnes Wright Carrie Yates Charlie Yates 30 Cfce Cftarles Citian, 1926 Junior Class History E again make our appearance, not as noisy boisterous Freshmen or Sophomores, but as grave and dignified Juniors. In at- tempting to write the history of the class of 1927, we feel our- selves unworthy of such a task, for no history however good it may be, will picture the hopes, the ideals, the defeats and the victories of a class, but we will attempt to give a brief account of what we have done and are now doing in school life. Nearly three years ago, there appeared at the Charles City High School, a crowd of boys and girls from all parts of the County who neither knew each other nor themselves. During the three years that have passed we have learned to work together and to help those about us and in this our Junior year, we have come to know each other better and have formed friendships that will last through life. We claim among our members the handsomest, ugliest, wittiest, silliest and laziest boys and girls in school. In every phase of athletics we are well represented, Walker Haynes being the captain of both the baseball and basketball teams. Our class is represented in basketball by Walker Haynes, Ben. Haynes, Charlie Yates, Bernard Crew and Nimmo Hubbard, Jr., and in baseball by Walker Haynes, Ben. Haynes, Ben. Major, Elmo Orange and Nimmo Hubbard, Jr. On the girls basketball team we are represented by Gladys Avery, Lucille Binns, Carrie Yates and Elizabeth Hughes, Gladys Avery being the outstanding player of the team. In every phase of school activities you will find us well represented and we could say much more concerning each member of our class but feel it altogether unnecessary as the students and the teachers know that we have endeavored to do our work in an honest and conscientious manner. All of us may not become famous, but as there can only be a limited number of famous men and women, there is little hope for anyone not in the Junior Class of 1925-1926. Oe Charles Citian, 1920 31 Visions of A High-Brow Junior Cbe Charles Citian, 1926 Sophomore Class Oc Charles Citnin, 1920 Sophomore Class Motto: Ilitch Your Wagon to a Star Colors: Blue and White. Flower: White Rose. OFFICERS Ruth Walker Layine Henneman Olive Parsons Dorothy Saunders . . . President r ice-President . . . . Seer eta ry . . . Treasurer MEMBERS Marston, Buxton BlA YTON , W I L H ELM I N I A Brockwei.l, Hester Lee Christian, Clara Fowler, Leonard Henneman, Layixe Marable, Pauline Parsons, Olive Saunders, Dorothy Smith, Helen Waddill, Virginia Walker, Ruth Marston, Dorothy 34 €i)c Charles Cituin, 1926 Sophomore Class History D Father Time and Fate seemed to join hands in trying to help the poor “Rats” of 1925 escape the horror of entering the Sophomore Class. For the Sophs delight in telling freshmen that Act II of High School is the hardest of all. People ask, “Have the Sophs a History?” Of course we have a history and if we are not thought to be telling the truth, get the record kept by Mr. Cox and look for the “Rats” of ' 25 and Sophs of ' 26. We are indeed proud of our record for it has brought us through “Rats” and “Sophs” to Juniors. W have made a record of which we are proud by hard work and aid of our teachers. Mr. Cox has served us as both “Rats” and “Sophs.” Miss Barbee and Mrs. Hinson, who did so much for us as “Rats” finding it impossible to come back with us this year, ' 26, Misses Thomson, Beazley, and Meador consented to come and help us fight our Act II of High School and send us with flying colors into Act III, which we will strive through next year. Miss Thomson, our English teacher, says she thinks her class of sophs would know how to parse a noun if asked a hundred years from now. Miss Beazley, feels proud we are sure of her Plane Geometry Class; for one day she asked her pupils how many sides there were to a triangle and one answered “Four. Having ended our Act II and ready to enter Act III we never think of the future but only of the past two years in which we have had our trials and tribu- lations, pleasures and success, study and play, laughter and tears. After the summer vacation may we all return to play a part in Act III — J uniors. To these Dear Sophs who do their best We’ll give a page with all the rest. Just find the grades, and watch the names And see the A’s, as they do climb, Along the heights that are sublime. Ruth Walker, ' 28. Oe Charles Citian, 1926 Cfte Ctarles Citian, 192C Freshman Class Oc Charles Cttnin, 1020 Freshnian Class of 1925-26 Motto: Colors: Orchid and Pink. Not on l op, but Climbing Flower: White Lilac OFFICERS Finns, mitchell lay field, gaylon haynes, virgie waldrep, kathryn ... President r ice-President . . . .Secretary . . . Treasurer MEMBERS adams, elizabeth adams, louise barnett, william Finns, mitchell Finns, randolph Christian, nannie davis, roy gary, elizabeth haupt, martha haupt, dorothy haynes, mildred haynes, sam haynes, virgie layfield, gaylon marable, alfred miles, mattie parsons, lena peterson, elmo potts, james talley, clarence thomas, sarah vince, colin wilcox, virgie wray, florence wray, dorothy 38 Cbe Charles Citian, 1926 History N the fall of 1925, the enrollment of the High School was in- creased by an addition of twenty-seven new members which made up the Freshman Class. It did not take us long to realize that our real school life had begun. Ye were introduced to Algebra by Miss Beazley, to French by Mr. Cox and to Science and English by Miss Meador. A short time after school had begun we had the bad luck to lose two of our members, Elmer Peterson and Martha Haupt. But in spite of this we rallied our forces for the County Fair. We were Freshmen but not considered to amount to much, however we were determined to make people sit up and take notice. W ell, we did. We were given first prize much to our surprise for we had not aspired so high. That added $5.00 to our treasury. We were kept busy with our lessons until Christmas and had very little time to give to other matters. At Christmas time “It is more blessed to give than to receive,” so taking this motto to heart we made up four stockings for the King’s Daughters to distribute among the poor families of the county. At the Christ- mas entertainment held here in the auditorium we dressed our tallest boy, Gav- lon Layfield, as Santa Claus to give the gifts from the Christmas tree to the members ol our class. After which we wished each other “Merry Christmas” and went home for the holidays. We sold candy in the month of February and that put more money in our treasury, the amount of which was seventeen dollars. The sun had been casting its rays down upon us without mercy the fall before. We decided not to put up with it any more, so we bought shades for our four windows, the cost of which was $21.00. W e were only Freshmen, but not too insignificant for one of our members Roy Davis, to play on the boys basketball team. Now that spring has arrived we see Roy Davis, Sam Haynes, and Gaylon Layfield on the baseball team. The Freshmen girls, not to be outdone, furnished three of the best first team basket- ball members, Sarah Thomas, Mildred Haynes and Lena Parsons. More honors for the Freshmen! The remainder of the year passed quickly and before we realized it commence- ment was at hand. In three more months we will no longer have our dignity trampled upon. We are now aspiring to the honor ol being Sophomores, though we can’t say we minded being Rats, with a capital R. Oc Cfnirles Cituin, 1926 39 Grades 6 and 7 Motto: “ To Greatness Through Learning ” Colors: Blue and Red. Flower: Wild Rose CLASS ROLL Clarence Adams Lewis Adams Edmund Andersen Irving Barnett Eugene Barnett Louis Christian Christian Crew Richard Duke Robert Fowler Jesse Hennaman Edward Hewlett John Major Alton Penny Bennie Saunders Manly Tunstall Cary Waddill Miriam Barnett Ida Christoph Bertha Evans Virginia Gary Pearl Horsley Tabitha Hughes Inez Maddera Julia Major Lucille Marable Alice Mathews Grace Petersen 40 Cbe Charles Citlan, 1926 4th and 5th Grades Class Colors: White and Gold Flower: Peony CLASS ROLL Robert Adams Eugene Saunders Lewis Adams Robert Snacdecki Daniel Adams Edwin Wray William Ege Emmet Lanier Walter Evans Ella Anderson Loven Fairfield Nannie Brockwell Wallace Fairfield Betty Christian Henry Hatch Emily Duke William Hatch Grace Horsley Charles 1 laupt Thelma Horsley Lester Hennaman Susie Howard Wilbur Hennaman Patsy Ladd Ellyson Herren Lucille Major Dudley Hughes Nora Major Kenneth Johnson Muriel Marable Presley Johnson Louise Mathews Paul Layfield Bessie Thomas Joseph Marston Raymond Miles Gladys Vaiden Rufus Penny Virgie Walker Cbc Cfcarlcs Citian, 192C 41 1st, 2nd and 3rd Grades CLASS ROLL Lee Adams Richard Ealey Lem Smith Richard Upp Marion Terry Stantley Horsley Arthur Rettig Norman Lanier Wilbur Lanier Waverly Maddera Anna Andersen Grace Christoph Lewis Adams Leonard Fairfield John Hatch Tommie Major Lee Nance Kenneth Rettig Charles Upp Amelia Darlington Mary Davis Velma Evans Berle Herren Mary Ladd Louise Major Nancy Marston Ethel Peterson Lillian Miles Bertha Rudisill Georgia Rudisill Mildred Aigner Mary Adams Olga Andersen Grace Evans Gladys Hatch Oneetah Robens Mary Rud isill 42 Cte Charles Citian, 1926 Vanity Fair Most Popular Boy. . . . Most Popular Girl . . . . Best Sport (Girl) Best Sport ( Boy) Best Natured Cutest Boy Cutest Girl Prettiest Girl Best Looking Boy. . . . Most Polite Biggest Flirt Biggest Bluffer Most Studious Biggest Giggler Biggest Bum Most Inquisitive Most Industrious Wittiest Laziest Biggest Talker Most Graceful Most Contented Best all round Boy. . . . Best all round Girl . . . . Biggest Pest Neatest Most ( )riginal Most Awkward Girl. . . Most Awkward Boy. . Woman Hater Man Hater Most Unselfish Most Popular Teacher Walker Haynes Linda Wilkinson W illie Nelson Ben Haynes Dorothy Saunders Mitchell Binns Mary Leigh Hubbard Klizabeth Adams Ben Haynes Nelson Wilkinson Lucille Binns Ethel Snedecki Linda Wilkinson Willie Nelson Leonard Fowler Hilda Potts Linda Wilkinson Ben Major Charlie Yates Elmo Orange W illie Nelson Ruth Walker Nelson Wilkinson Linda Wilkinson Hilda Potts Linda Wilkinson Pocahontas Blayton Wilma Clark Eugene Talley Henry Marston Wilma Clark Mary Leigh Hubbard Margaret Thomson Oc Cbarlcs Citian, 1920 43 Tyler Literary Society AT do we mean by a Literary Society? A Literary Society is a group or organization of individuals having common inter- est in literature and men of letters. The general aim of every Literary Society is to increase the pupils’ skill in reading and memorizing, to improve their judg- ment and taste in good reading, to emphasize school leader- ship, to give special training in argument and debate in public speaking as a means to more effective service in the community, to promote effective thinking and discussion about social and civic problems. The Tyler Literary Society took this term, as their chief object, the promotion oi leadership. One of the major reasons for pessimism in American life today is the sup- posed lack of leaders for present and future needs. e are not short of leaders in business enterprises, commercial or industrial efforts. I hese have their quota of ambitions and determined youth. What the country needs is the unifying process of a simple restatement of what is worth while in life. The values and standards of conduct in the family, in communities, in the State, these must be borne aloft. Human character and conduct — these are supreme as ever. When the questions are asked, who are the men of mark? W ho are the coming leaders? It means that people want men at the front, at the top, who stand for, and who express these values and ideals. It is a part of our national genius that greatness and leadership should surge up from all the people. How can our future citizens be good leaders? We have answered this question by developing leadership in the members of our Literary Society. Our Society promotes leadership by having two elections during the year. I his gives many members the opportunity of becoming capable officers and good leaders. Every member is given the opportunity to serve on the programs rendered. This causes timidity to cease, enables the person to express himself more per- fectly, and finally leads to leadership. With this aim in view many interesting and helpful programs have been rendered this year by our Literary Society. This organization has maintained a high standard of excellence and many good results have been shown through the school’s activities. Linda E. W ilkinson, Literary Editor. ■ — 44 •a — Cbc Cbarles Citian, 1920 — B Tvler Literary Society OFFICERS First Term Elmo Orange, President Ruth Walker, Vice-President Agnes Nelson, Secretary Ben Haynes, Treasurer Linda Wilkinson and Mary Leigh Hubbard, Critics Dorothy Saunders, Cor. Secretary Second Term Elmo Orange, President Roy Davis, Vice-President Nirnmo Hubbard, Secretary Ben Major, Treasurer La vine Hennaman, Critic Richard Duke, Cor. Secretary Avery, Gladys Adams, Elizabetli Adams, Louise Adams, Clarence Adams, Lewis Anderson, Edmund Barnett, Fannye MEMBERS Blayton, Pocahontas Blayton, Wilhelmina Blandford, Luther Barnett, William Binns, Randolph Binns, Mitchell Binns, Lucille Bock, Fred Brockwell, Hester Lee Binns, Emily Barnett, Irving Barnett, Eugene Barnett, Miriam Beazley, Miss Jeannette Oc Charles Citian, 1920 45 ■ TYLER LITERARY SOCIETY M EM hers -Continued Christian, Clara Horsley, Pearl Penny, Alton Crew, Bernard Lay field, Gaylcn Peterson, Grace Clark, Wilma Miles, Virginia Saunders, Dorothy Christian, Nannie Marston, Dorothy Shedecki, Ethel Christian, Lewis Marston, Buxton Smith, Helen Crew, Christian Marston, Henry Saunders, Benjamin Clark, Lily Major, Ben Tally, Eugene Christolphe, Ida Marable, Alfred Tunstell, Manley Cox, Mr. W. J. Marable, Pauline Talley, Clarence Davis, Roy Miles, Mattie Thomas, Sarah Duke, Richard Major, John Thomson, Miss Margaret Evans, Bertha Miles, Oscar Llpp, Virginia Fowler, Leonard Major, Julia Vince, Collin Fowler, Robert Marable, Lucille Vaiden, Elizabeth Gary, Elizabeth Mathews, Alice Wilkinson, Nelson Gary, Virginia Miles, Ella Wilkinson, Linda Hubbard, Mary Leigh Meador, Miss Essie Walker, Ruth Hughes, Elizabeth Nelson, W illie Waddill, Virginia Hubbard, Nimmo Nelson, Agnes Wright, Agnes Haupt, Dorothy Nance, Miss Mattie Waldrop, Katheryn Haynes, Mildred Orange, Elmo Wilcox, Virgie Haynes, Virgie Parsons, Grace Wray, Dorothy Haynes, Walker Parsons, Olive Wray, Florence Haynes, Ben Haynes, Sam Potts, James Potts, I lilda Waddill, Cary Hennaman, Jessie Peterson, Elmer Yates, Carrie Hennaman, Lavine Parsons, Lena Yates, Charlie £t)c Cfmrles Citian, 1926 Her Calling ELL, Uncle Tom, you certainly brought us through safe this time. You did excellent, for an old man like you. I guess I will have to “throw in” a few extra dollars for this. “Now, Doc, dat aint nothin’ for dis ole nigger. I ' se been over dis trail so many times I’se knows it by heart. Why, Doc, I’se could go ober dis trail in my sleep. Talk about givin’ me some extra money, I don’t want no mo money. Yuh brought me along to show yuh the way, didn’t yuh?” “There is not any use getting angry about it Uncle Tom,” spoke up James Harraway who was Doc’s brother, “Doc only meant to congratulate you for bringing us through the snow ' storm so w r ell.” “Well, why didn’t he say so in the fus’ place then,” said Uncle Tom, “instead of talkin’ about “throwing in” some extra money. Of course Use knows I did mighty well. I reckon there was many a pusson what got lost.” All of this conversation was carried on between young Doctor Harraway, James Harraway, and Uncle Tom, an old servant of the family who was serving as guide. Doctor Harraway had graduated from the Chicago Medical College in June. Being a great adventurer he thought it would be great sport to spend the winter after graduating in hiking through the mountains, exploring the country and in the meanwhile looking up several old mountain traditions. He thought that it would be a wonderful experience for his eighteen year old brother, James Harraway, who was also a great out-of-door sport. After consulting his brother and Uncle Tom, who knew all of the trails in the moun- tains, they decided to leave soon after Thanksgiving Day. As l hide Tom said, “Law, Doc, you don’t want to leave ’fore that day cause vouse got to have one feast fore you leabes.” So, on the second day of December, Doctor Harraw ' ay, James Harraw ' ay, and Uncle Tom started on their much planned journey through the Cumberlands. At first it seemed great sport with such a w r onderful guide as l hide Tom. They had no trouble at all until in January when they began to encounter snow ' storms. These did not bother Uncle Tom at first but after the severe storms began to come he was not quite so sure about his trails. It was after the worst storm of the season where l hide Tom had been doubtful but happened to strike the right trail, that we find the party of three conversing around their camp fire for the night. “I suppose we should all be thankful,” said Doc, “and turn in early so we will be ready to start in the morning.” Oc Charles Citian, 1920 47 There was no reply but it did not take long for everything to become silent. There was no sound except that of the ice burdened trees. The wanderers did not awake until late the next morning. Uncle Tom prepared a hasty breakfast and they soon departed on their journey. Alter traveling a few miles James sighted a horse a short distance away. “Someone must have gotten lost in the storm last night,” said James. I spect we gwine find lots of stray bosses along de road, Marse James,” spoke up l ncle Tom. After getting nearer to the horse they could see that it was tied to a buggy. Uncle Tom very gently placed his hand on the horse but the horse being of rather a wild nature began to kick. “Whoa, dar now, don’t yuh try to git too smart.” At this the horse calmed down and Uncle Tom untied him. In the meanwhile Doc and James w r ere examining the contents of the buggy. Alter removing several smaller articles and three buggy robes they found a small girl about three years old asleep. They were all very astonished but thought that her parents must be near. Alter searching for a while they came upon the dead bodies of a man and woman. Deciding that these were the child’s parents, they stopped searching and prepared to bury the people. Doctor Harraway made a thorough examination and came to the conclusion that they had frozen to death. He searched the bodies lor identification but found none. After burying the bodies, they again searched the buggy but found only an iron box which they could not open. “I suppose we had better take this box along though,” thought James, and so tucked it under his arm. Bein as we aint planned to take along a extra pusson and a horse, 1 spect we better leave the hoss at de next place. Dont you, Marse James?” It wouldn’t be a bad idea, Uncle Tom,” answered James. I po n arriving at the next farmhouse they explained matters and left the horse. “It sho am a good thing we is goin home case we don’t know what to do with no gal. What you gwine do with her anyway, Doc? What you gwine name her?” ”1 am going to take her home with me, Uncle Tom, and I was thinking of leaving the name to my mother and sisters.” Naw suh, we ought to name her. We dun found her and we ought to do de naming.” “Maybe you are right, Uncle Tom, what name would you suggest?” ' Now Doc, you know I can’t name nobudy. You and Marse James go long and name de purty little gal.” Well, I think Virginia would be a good name. You know Virginia always did appeal to me. Somehow her face is so attractive and sunny that it reminds 48 € )t Charles Citian, 1926 me of sunny Virginia. Maybe you have a more appropriate name for her, Doc,” said James? “No, answered Doc, I think Virginia is very appropriate for the first name. We found her in the Cumberlands so I think we should name her Vir- ginia Cumberland Harraway. How does that sound?” “Fine,” said James, ‘‘and may she keep this name until she is identified or wishes to change it.” They soon stopped for lunch and Uncle Tom said it was an awful problem to cook for Miss Virginia after Doc showed him how to fix some milk but he guessed he would soon learn how. Their homeward journey lasted three weeks and Virginia was usually the topic of conversation. Upon arriving at home Doctor Harraway delivered Vir- ginia into his mother ' s care, feeling that a great responsibility was over. His mother was delighted to have Virginia becaus e her daughters were away most of the time. Virginia soon learned to love these delightful people and their beautiful Kentucky home. After being there only a short while she learned to run around the corner to Doctor Harraway’s office and entertain his patients for hours with her attractive ways and talk. Very often Mrs. Harraway would find her looking at the mountains and talking to herself. Sometimes she would say “My mountains.” She soon became old enough to enter grammar school and from there she went to the best high school in Kentucky. In the meantime James Harraway had given her a horse and taught her to i it. She enjoyed riding in the Blue Grass regions very much. Upon graduating from high school Virginia decided she would like to teach, so Dr. Harraway sent her to Columbia University. He wanted her to see the country and at the same time get an education. All during this time the Harraway’s had been searching every available place for Virginia’s identification. Finally one day James remembered the old iron box they had found in the buggy. After working on it for a long while he finally opened it. The box contained several old photographs, cards, letters, and some papers. Under one picture was written John McDowell, under an- other Martha McDowell, and under a tiny picture of a baby was written Virginia McDowell. The Harraway’s decided that these were Virginia’s parents and herself, and what a strange coincidence that they should have given the baby her real name. Of course, they had told Virginia long ago about the way they had found her. They decided not to tell her about the contents of the iron box until she had finished school. After getting her Masters Degree, Virginia came home very much enthused Or Charles Cirian, 1926 -■ 49 over the idea of going to the mountains to teach. The Harraway’s thought that if she wanted to go to the mountains to teach she should do it. Several mornings before Virginia was to leave to start in her teaching career, Doctor Harraway told her to come around to his office. W hen she went to his office he showed her the contents of the iron box and told her all he knew concerning her mystery. Virginia told him that she be- lieved these pictures would prove valuable to her in the mountains. “Maybe I will find some of my relatives but if I do not, I can possibly use these in proving to them that I am one of them.” So Virginia left her Kentucky home and friends but only in reality, not in memory. Upon arriving in the mountains she was given a school with forty children anywhere from the ages of six to eighteen. Right away she began to investigate to find a trace of her family. After careful investigation, she found many relatives. She learned from them that her mother and father had started to a more civilized country. They never knew whether her parents were lost in the snow storm or not. This identification helped Virginia to make many friends and the moun- taineers began at once to adopt her ways. She influenced them to improve their way of living by making it more sanitary. This girl was also the cause of many feuds being dropped, therefore making a more peaceful body of people. Besides working with her pupils individually, Virginia had a class of grown people at night. She taught these people many things besides reading and writ- ing and was always ready to give good advice. Although with this grand reunion of the mountain people, Virginia never forgot her old Kentucky friends. She went to see them every year and whenever she wrote to them her letters always bore the signature, Virginia Cumberland Harraway. Linda E. Wilkinson. 0 €i)c Charles Citian, 1926 The Juniors wish to speak a word Of good will and of cheer To the Seniors who are taking leave Of C. C. H. this year. They ' ve been our comrades And our playmates, bound by a friendship true, And we shall keep within our hearts Their memories, ever new. Their work has been a great success. We crown it with good will. May they ever find good luck And never meet with ill. The lessons thev have learned so well The praises which they have won Will help them fight and ever shine Through their school life. Now as the Seniors take their leave, May great success soon find them, And our footprints be as clear As those they leave behind them. € )c Charles Cltian, 1020 51 ■ 52 £bc Cftailes Citian, 1926 Athletic Association (Girls) OFFICERS Mildred Haynes, President Mary Leigh Hubbard, Secretary Elizabeth Hughes, Vice-President Virginia Upp, Treasurer MEMBERS Dorothy Haupt Hilda Potts Helen Smith Virginia Upp Dorothy Saunders Linda Wilkinson Virginia Waddill Carrie Yates Clara Christian Willie Nelson Pauline Marable Elizabeth Hughes Katheryn Waldrop Mildred Haynes Sarah Thomas Elizabeth Adams Florence Wray Dorothy Wray Lucille Binns Olive Parsons Mary Leigh Hubbard Lavine Hennaman Fannye Barnett In spite of the difficulty of not having a gymnasium in which to practice, the girls varsity team of 1925-26 started out with determination to win. At each game they were admired by the audience for their team work and fighting spirit. The one game lost did not dampen their spirit, but a better one was in store for the next. In the interest of the athletics in the high school, and also in the county, it is hoped by both girls and boys that the School Board will see fit to furnish them with a gymnasium befitting of the new High School in which the muscles of the students may be trained as well as the minds. Lavine Hennaman. € k Charles Citian, 1926 Girls’ Basketball Team Coach. Miss Beazley Captain, Willie Nelson Manager, Gladys Avery Forwards: Willie Nelson, Gladys Avery, Lucille Binns, Elizabeth Hughes Guards: Lena Parsons, Sara Thomas, Mildred Haynes, Yirgie Haynes Center: Dorothy Saunders Side Centers: Olive Parsons, Lavine Hennaman Scores: Charles City 18, Marine 5; Charles City 7, Toano 3: Charles City 6, Toano 3; Charles City 17. Yarina 16; Charles City 8, Morrison 14. Oi 54 €1 k Charles Citian, 1926 Team 1925 26 V is for Willie As she shoots in the air And to miss the goal It is ever rare. G is for Gladys As she jumps like a spring Watch for the balls For it is sure to sing. E is for Elizabeth Once on the ground The Foe stands back To give her the round. L is for Lucille The flirt of our team But her clever stunts Bring forth a migh ty scream. M is for Mildred So fast and so quick Most other teams as For Guard she can lick. S is for Sarah So sturdy and strong A ball never missed Or somebody’s wrong. Y is for Yirgie The sub of the team ’27 she’ll have And surely bring us fame. L is for Lena Just watch her and roar She gives them the ball And rolls up the score. D is for Dorothy Mutt of our team One look at a foe And they give a scream. O is for Olive The short of our lot Watch out old timer If she ever gets hot. L is for Lavine A team and a half The ball she grabs Then the school gives a laugh Oc Charles Citian, 1920 55 -■ Boys’ Athletic J Club OFFICERS Nelson Wilkinson President Fred Bock Vice-President Ben Haynes Treasurer M EMBERS Ben Haynes James Potts Ben Major Leonard Fowler Bernard Crew Luther Blandford Elmo Orange Nelson Wilkinson Fred Bock Roy Dayis Gaylon Layfield Sam Haynes Jessie Hennaman Walker Haynes 56 Cbc Charles Cittan, 1926 Bovs’ Basketball Team j PLAYERS Hennaman . Wilk inson . . Hubbard. . . Haynes, Y Haynes, B . Crew Forward Forward Center Guard Guard Davis Sub Sub O c Charles Citian, 1926 b Basketball (Boys) ARTING out in season under adverse conditions, handicapped by not having an indoor court and with so few candidates to pick from, we can boast of this seasons ' basket ball team. Al- though we won but one game we have a team that any school would be proud of. It takes grit, courage, and sportsmanship to play when we are continually beat but we were a team that never turned back in the face of defeat but fought harder. In all our games we won the reputation of being clean, fair, and were never beaten until the last whistle blew. Many times has come to us, “They are the hardest fighting team in the face of defeat I have ever seen.” May our future Charles City High teams continue to have such spirit and she will win. In our two games with Toano High, who is much larger than we are, we fought them hard and to a close score. Varina High School, our nearest neigh- bor, had more experience and had a rather easy time of it. The greatest of all to us was when we defeated Morrison High at Newport News and to complete our schedule we played Highland Springs two games, but owing to wet courts we did not practice one hour for these games. Schedule axd Scores Toano High School 10 Charles City High 7 Varina High School 19 Charles City High 5 Toano High School 10 Charles City High 7 Varina High School 42 Charles City High 5 Highland Springs High School 51 Charles City High 7 Highland Springs High School 38 Charles City High 7 Morrison High School 12 Charles City High 14 58 Cbe Charles Citiait, 1926 Baseball HE base ball team of 1926 has good prospects. Although some letter men failed to show up we received what looks to be some good material from Holdcroft Graded chool. Starting the season with Jesse Henneman behind the bat, Nim Hubbard at the initial sack, Ben Major at second, Midget Haynes at short and Ben Haynes at third, we will have an infield that has no holes in it and every thing that attempts passage through it, will be calmly stopped. With such performers as Nelson Wilkinson, Leonard Fowler, Gaylon Layfield, Fred Bock, Elmo Orange, Bernard Crew and Roy Davis in the outer gardens it makes it safe as a tar bucket. Our pitching staff can be relied on, once we get started. Walker Haynes will bear the brunt of the pitching but when needed he can bring to his rescue such persons as Nelson Wilkinson, Ben Haynes, and Jessie Henneman. We have not had a game at the time this goes to the press but at the end of 1926 season you can feel assured that C harles City is going to have taken the scalps of some of the larger high schools of Eastern Virginia. The schedule ar- ranged to date is: Carina here April 16. Highland Springs at Carina April 19 (accepted). Toano here April 25 (requested). Toano there May 10 (accepted). Morrison at Toano April 28 (requested). Williamsburg here April 30 (requested). Williamsburg there May 21 (requested). Oc Ctmrlcs Citian, 1920 a 59 Baseball Players J Players Position Sam Haynes Short Stop Walker Haynes Pitcher Ben Haynes Third Base Ximmo Hubbard First Base Jesse Hennaman Catcher Nelson Wilkinson Center Field Leonard Fowler Player Position Ben Major Second Base Fred Bock Right Field Elmo Orange Sub Outfield Bernard Crew Sub Outfield Roy Davis Sub Infield Gaylon Lavfield Sub Outfield Left Field 60 Che Charles Citian, 1926 Tennis Club ' Si . L k . i faiN ,- v ■k . 4 Motto: Always Play Square Colors: Blue and Gray OFFICERS Benjamin Haynes President Ethel Snedecki Vice-President Mary Leigh Hubbard Secretary Walker Haynes Treasurer Tabitha Hughes Mildred Haynes Clara Christian Helen Smith Lena Parsons Florence Wray Dorothy Haupt Pau ' ine Marable Dorothy W ray MEMBERS Nannie Christian Elizabeth Hughes Carry Yates Linda W ilkinson Virginia Waddill Larine Hennaman Ethel Snedecki Ben Haynes Nelson Wilkinson Collin Vince Lucille Binns Hilda Potts Grace Parsons Ruth Walker Walker Haynes Fred Bock Mary Leigh Hubbard Oc Charles Citian, 1920 61 Cbc Cfjarles Citian, 1926 c — (52 History of Charles City High School 4-H Cluh HE Club motto is “To Make the Best Better.” The Club pledge “As a true club member, I pledge my head to clever thinking, my heart to greater loyalty, my hands to larger service, and my health to better living for my club, my com- munity and my country.” Charles City High School’s 4-H Club was organized in 1923 with about twelve members. The leading projects were poul- try, corn and hogs with the majority of members taking poultry club work. Since then the club has steadily grown until at the present time it has an enroll- ment of thirty-one members. Two new projects have also been added— toma- toes and garden club. The Charles City High School 4-H Club occupies the same place with the boys and girls of Charles City County that the Boy Scout and Girl Scout organ- izations do with the boys and girls of the city. The Club project is worked out on a four year basis with honors and medals for the club members to show how many years work he has completed. One of the interesting features of Club work is the short course that is held at Williamsburg every year. This lasts a week and serves both as an outing for the club members and as a school. Sixteen club members from Charles City attended the short course last year, ( ' lasses were held every morning from 9:00 to 12:00. After dinner they played games and visited points of interest around the city. One afternoon a trip was made to Jamestown where every- body who wanted to went in swimming. In the evening after supper vespers were held and games were played on the lawn. Lucille Binns took special delight in playing “Go in and out the window.” As soon as it was dark everybody went to the gymnasium, where a program was put on, one night a basket ball game, one night a singing school and other nights, stunts. While the State Short Course at Blacksburg which is for the boys and girls from all over the State is too far away tor Charles City members to attend, a year ago the club was represented by William Barnett and Nimmo Hubbard who made the trip there and back in a Ford car. The Charles City County Fair and the State Fair gives the club members an opportunity to exhibit their products and to win some prizes. ery liberal prizes are offered in some branches of club work. 1 his year the club will have corn, poultry, eggs, hogs, tomatoes, and vegetables to exhibit. Some pig club members in the past have made enough in prizes to pay for their pigs and more, as prizes are especially liberal in the department, both at Charles City and Richmond. Or Charles Citian, 1920 63 OFFICERS Gaylon Layfield X imho Hubbard Hilda Potts Wilma Clark. . . Virgie Wilcox .... President Vice-President Secretary . . . . Treasurer Reporter Adams, Clarence Adams. Robert Adams, Elizabeth Adams, Louise Adams, Daniel Adams, Lewis Barnett, W illiam Binns, Randolph Christoph, Ida Binns, Lucille Clark, W ilma MEMBERS Gary, Elizabeth Hubbard, Ximmo Hughes, Tabitha Layfield, Gaylon Marable, Elfred Potts, Hilda Smith, Helen Snedecki, Bobby Vince, Collin W ilkinson, Nelson W ilcox, Virgie Wray, Florence Wray, Dorothy Miss Ella Nance, advisory mem- ber and chaperone Mr. V. B. Perry, county agent Wallace, Fairfield Haynes, Mildred Hennaman, Lavine Johnson, Kenneth Marston, Buxton Orange. Elmo 64 €be Cfnirles Citian, 1926 Home Economics Motto: To cook a bit, To sew a stitch, To save the time, To make a dime, To reach an end, To please the ? C ' olors: White and Orange Flower: Sweet William For this little H. E. Club we sing A praise of Hope and Love to ring From this, our school so dear to us. Although we make a bit of fuss Its fun to learn to Cook and Sew To make the dress, to knead the dough, For in this class, with all its work We find it joy, without a shirk. ■ €i)c Clnirlcs Citnin, 1920 65 Home Economics Club OFFICERS Agnes Nelson. . . Grace Parsons. . . Virginia Waddill Willie Nelson Grace Parsons Willie Nelson Fannye Barnett VIRGINIA WADDILL Virgin i a Miles Dorothy Saunders Dorothy Marston .... President Vice-President Secreta ry Treasurer Lucille Binns Carrie Yates Hilda Potts Wilhelmina Blayton Hester Lee Brockwell Clara Christian Agnes Nelson ROLL CALL €i)c Cinirlcs Citian, 1926 r 66 Our Library Linda E. Wilkinson Jeannette Beazley Hilda Potts This may seem like an insignificant organization to anyone who does not know. Upon learning of its wonderful work during the year anyone with the former opinion would readily change his mind. After being appointed by the principal, the three librarians got to work, systematized the books, and made their rules. While not having the best collection of books to work with, these librarians, have arranged and distributed the books to the best of their ability. They have established the fact through the whole school that a good book is the best friend for anyone. A friend in the form of a book will advise, correct, lead, and teach 11s how to understand others. Many times this friend will solve our most difficult problems. The books of our library cover many interesting subjects, such as, science, history, fiction, economics, letters, travels, and literary works. These subjects have been presented to the students of the school in a very interesting form. The librarians cooperate by keeping the library open tor the students and bv enforcing the rules made by them. This work has been appreciated by all and everyone has derived great benefit from our library. Linda E. Wilkinson. Oc Oarles Citian, 1920 67 Nutrition Class HIS nutrition work was begun in Charles City High School through the invitation of the Parent-Teachers Association. M iss Randolph, of the State Board ot Health, came to a meeting of the Parent-Teachers Association, explained the condition of the students of our school and urged that this work be begun. ' I ' he members of this organization immediately saw the need of the nutrition work, so extended the invitation to Miss Randolph and Miss Stone, the nurse who had previously visited our school. Miss Stone had a physical inspection of the entire school and discovered that 180 students (exclusive of Senior High) 50% were 7% or more underweight in September 1925. Miss Stone was a very capable nurse and began her work very earnestly. The work was done by monthly weighing of each child and by keeping each individual weightgraph. This proved a very interesting method to the child as he could watch his own progress each month. Physical examinations were given by Dr. Nance, I)r. Kane, and Dr. Davis of this county. Also, Dr. Scott, a chest specialist of Richmond, came out and had a chest examination of several students. Many corrections, such as tonsillectomies, were the result of these examina- tions. At least once a week Miss Stone would give a health talk in Chapel, verv often illustrating her talk with stories or poste rs. At a meeting ot the Tyler Literary Society, Miss Stone rendered an excel- lent health program. One great item that helped this work was the daily serving of hot lunches provided by the King’s Daughters ot this county. The result of this work was very great indeed. In March 1926 of 16.? students only 22% were of 7% or more underweight. Thirty-six students were brought out of underweight group (7 % or more). Eight students received certificates showing gain to average weight. ( )t the sixty-nine students weighed monthly the greatest gain was fifteen pounds. The expected gain was one pound per month or five pounds during the five months. The result that we see now is not the greatest result though. These same students will continue to keep the health rules and live healthy lives. In a few years we will see strong, healthy, progressive citizens instead of tubercular patients. Then we will see and realize the real result of the nutrition work in our school. As for Miss Stone we say that she was capable, sympathetic, kind, and considerate. She made her work so interesting that everyone was glad and willing to work tor or with her. W e hope that she may go where she will succeed and be appreciated as she was at Charles City High School. Linda W ilkinson 68 Che Charles Citian, 1926 Nutrition Club Adams, Elizabeth Adams, Lewis Adams, Daniel Adams, Louise Anderson, Olga Adams, Robert Linns, Mitchell Blayton, Poca Binns, Emily Binns, Randolph Barnett, Fannye Binns, Lucille Brockwell, Nannie Christian, Nannie Christian, Clara Christian, Betty Clark, Lily Davis, Mary MEMBERS Evans, Velma Evans, Grace Evans, Walter Fairfield, Bobby Fowler, Leonard Gary, Elizabeth Horsley, Stanley Howard, Susie Hatch, Gladys Horsley, Grace Johnson, Presley Lanier, Wilbur Ladd, Patsy Miles, Mattie Marston, Buxton Marable, Alfred Marston, Dorothy Major, Tommy Major, Louise Major, Lucille Marston, Henry Marston, Joe Mathews, Louise Orange, Elmo Penny, Rufus Rudisille, Mary Rudisille, Georgia Rudisill, Bertha Saunders, Eugene Saunders, Dorothy Talley, Eugene Talley, Clarence Thomas, Bessie Upp, Virginia Upp, Charles Yates, Carrie Wilcox, Virgia C! )c diaries Citlan, 1920 69 Wouldn ' t it be funny if.... Ruth was a Rider instead of a Walker? Hilda was Jars instead of Potts? Virginia was Down instead of Fpp? Ben was Lieutenant instead of Major? Fdmo was Lemon instead of Orange? Virginia was Acres instead of Miles? Eugene was Score instead of Talley? Agnes was W rong instead of W right? Helen was a Mechanic instead of a (Black) Smith? Gay Ion was a Cornfield instead of a Layfield? Buxton a Paston instead of a Marston? Olive was Teacher instead of Parson? Willie was a W ilson instead of a Nelson? Bernard was a Gang instead of a Crew? Fannye a Tennis Net instead of a Barnett? Clara was a Sinner instead of a Christian? Leonard was Fairer instead of Fowler? Poca was Crying instead of Blayton? 70 Oc Charles Citian, 1926 Calendar 1925-1926 September 10 — Notwithstanding much opposition on the part of the stu- dents, school opens. September 13— Ye got comfortably settled. Good-bye until June. September 17 — Faculty Reception. September 18 — Ye organize Literary Society. October 1-2 — Charles City Fair. October 9— Holiday for State Fair. October 30 — Halloween Party. November 11 Mr. Cox announces in Chapel that we will have half-holiday. Deafening applause. November 13 — We play our first Basketball games ot the season at Yarina. The girls win and the boys lose. November 20- W e play Toano. November 26-27- -Thanksgiving holidays. December 3 — Entertainment by the Masonic Glee Club. December 4 — We again play Toano. The girls winning and the boys losing. December 11 -Charles City High School vs. Yarina. December 16 — Charles City High School vs. Morrison. Thi time the boys win and the girls lose. December 23 — School closes for the Christmas holidays with a Christmas tree celebration. January 4- With many regrets, we return to school. January 25-- Everyone is studying. You see, exams have begun. January 29- We are through. February 19 We play Highland Springs. March 12 Highland Springs again. O e Clitirlcs Cirian, 1920 71 ■ ■ March 30 — Birthday Party. April 3-5 — Easter holidays. April 19 — Baseball team is defeated by Highland Springs. April 21- Part of our Annual goes to the press. (Sigh ot relief) Apri 1 22 — Girls Basketball team defeats Magruder. April 23- We play Truck Drivers and School Board. Chairman of School Board attempts to pitch, but makes a failure and we win by a large score. April 27— Rest of Annual goes to press. April 28 — Game with Morrison. April 30 — Junior-Senior Banquet. May 23 — Baccalaureate Sermon. May 27 — Grade Night. May 28 — Graduation Night. May 29 — We rest in peace. ■ - 72 €t)c Cbarles Citian, 1926 Snap- Shots Oc Charles Citnin, 1920 Snap-Shots Oe diaries dtlan, 1926 ■ - 74 ■ Can you imagine .... Crew in short pants? Ruth Walker not fat? Henry Marston as a sheik? Eugene Talley talking to a girl? Elmo Orange sitting still? Nelson not arguing? Nimmo not making A. J W illie Nelson dignified? Fred Bock not telling a joke? Poca Blayton not cartooning? Agnes Nelson not primping? Linda off her dignity? Mary Leigh not talking? Ben Major studying? Lena Parsons not writing notes? Hilda Potts not being an old maid? Oc Charles Citian, 1020 Mica ns ok Transportation 76 Cfce Cbarles Citian, 1926 Janitor Oc Clnirlcs Ctthin, 1920 1)S 78 Cl) c Oarlcs Cmait, 1920 G. H. BARNETT Dealer In OVERLAND and WILL YS - KNIGHT Fours and Sixes If your desire is service, best material, at the least cost, and all work absolutely guaranteed, bring vour autos to ua BARNETTS, VIRGINIA Jokes Mr. Cox. W hat are three words used most by students? James. I don’t know. Mr. Cox. Correct. Nim. Guess I ' ll call my girl Niagara. Ben. Why so? Nimmo. ’Cause she falls for every body. Ruth. Will your watch tell time? Elizabeth. No, you have to look at it. If hot air was music, Ruth would be a brass band. Miss Thomson. hy Dorothy, I told you to notice when the apples boiled over. Dorothy. I did, Miss Thomson, it was half past eleven. A little moonlight now and then marries off the best of men. Miss Mattie. Give me a sentence using officiate. 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Mary Leigh, did you study your Latin last night. J Mary Leigh. Yes, an hour and a halt. Mr. Cox. Well, next time you study take your book home; you left it on my desk. M iss Beazley (scratching her head). Is that plane? Emily. No, its solid. Lily. Why does a chicken lay an egg. Virginia. Because it she dropped it, it might break. Helen. What were Joshua’s parent’s names? Clara. He had none. He was the son of Nun. o Earnest E. Orange W. N. MAJOR Dealer In ■ GENERAL MERCHANDISE, FRESH MEATS. AND FARM PRODUCE. The Convenient Store for ' t our GAS AND OILS. Patronage when at t lie Fair. School, or the Court. Deal With Us. o O- Seriice Is Our Motto Hilaries City, Virginia. O -o HOLDCROFT, VIRGINIA 82 Cbe Cbatles Cnian, 1926 THE FAIRFIELD STAVE COMPANY Providence Forge, Virginia We make the best staves Cbc Charles Citian, 1920 83 HARWOOD FOWLER GENERAL MERCHANDISE Dealers in Cordwood and Railroad Ties Dealers in First Class Lumber WE AIM TO SATISFY Binns HalL Virginia C. E. 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