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

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1927 volume:

LIBRARY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA Extension Department, University, Va, division of extension UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA Package library service ®f)e Charles Citian VOLUME TWO 19 2 7 Published Annually by THE SENIOR CLASS of CHARLES CITY HIGH SCHOOL Charles City, Virginia I • lK 1C36G0 c 1 ' I Greetings The Second Volume of THE CHARLES CIT1AN is yours with our best wishes. We ask that you may overlook the errors that we have un- intentionally made, and that you kindly consider the obstacles that stood in our way and the efforts we have put forth to make this little volume pleasing. It has been our constant aim to present to you, every phase of High School Life. If we have failed it is merely an oversight on our part. We trust that this little volume may prove a means of spending a pleasant hour — when read for the first time — and a store house of sweet memories for the days to come, when we will behold our High School days but dimly through the mist of many years. We hope that our work has not been in vain. v‘EBTY OF ■ ' ■■ ' If QFVILGI? r ' i RICHMOND, VA School Building and Student Body Dedication to parents of Mentor Classg whose lives have been spent for educational development of the county; whose un- remitting labor for our ALMA MATER has never ceased ; whose desire and aim has been for the up- building of Charles City High School, we respectfully dedicate this, the second volume of the CHARLES CITIAN. Wi )t Charles! Cittan, 1927 5 School Board J. N. Hubbard, Chairman C. H. Carter W. L. Wilkinson 6 TOe Cfjarles Citian, 1927 WILLIAM J. COX A. B., College of William and Mary; Graduate Work, University of Vir- ginia, 1925. MRS. J. A. YATES Math-Eng. College of William and Mary. ANNE E. SHELTON, Home Economics, Bi- ology, Chemistry and History College of William and Mary; Work at University of Virginia. ESSIE L. MEADOR, History, English, Gen- eral Science Harrisonburg State Teacher’s College. 7 tEfje Charles Ctttan, 1927 DORA HUBBARD First Grade Radford State Teachers College. ELLA NANCE Second and Third Grades Richmond Womans’ College ; William and Mary Summer Session. EMILY WIGHT BLAYTON, Fourth and Fifth Grades William and Mary Summer School. MATTIE NANCE.. ..Sixth and Seventh Grades Blackstone Female Institute: Graduate of Womans’ College, Richmond; Work at University of Richmond — Summers 1025-26. 8 QTfte Charles Citian, 1927 The Annual Staff GTfje Charles Citian, 1927 9 Annual Staff Editor-in-Chief Assistant Editor-in-Chief Business Manager Joke Editor Calendar of Events Pictures for Annual Boy’s Athletics Girl’s Athletics Art Editors , Snapshots School Activities Senior [Member of the Annual Staff. Freshman Representative... Sophomore Representative Junior Representative Nimmo Hubbard Elmo Orange : Gladys Avery Benjamin Haynes Wilma Clark Walker Haynes : Elmo Orange Mildred Haynes I ’oca Blayton, William Barnett Emily Binns Ruth Walker : Assistant, Kathryn Waldrep Lucille Binns Beulah Binns Louise Adams Ethel Snadecki 10 trtje Cfjarles Ctttan, 1927 Editorial VERY American scholar of the past has recognized that in our non- sectarian public schools are the strength, the support, and the future hope of our country. Whatever degrades or in any manner or de- gree whatsoever weakens the power and efficiency of our public free schools, is a blow which every true and loyal American citizen is bound to repel with all the energy and power of his being. The public free school system has been and is today one of the most im- portant factors in the rapid progress and advancement of our State. It is one of the firmest pillars in our structure of civilization, for to a certain extent the progress and welfare of each and every community is governed and controlled by the efficiency of its schools. If the schools are poor and growing worse, the com- munity is taking a backward step. If the schools are good and becoming better from year to year, the community is progressing. Seeing as we do that the free schools play such an important part in the progress and prosperity of a community, the question naturally presents itself, what should we do to encourage the teachers and school officials in their laudable and praiseworthy undertaking and the pupils in their work? In the first place we have seen that harmony should prevail, but harmony by itself will accomplish only a little and we should also give the schools our moral as well as our financial support. Those who are unable to help finan- cially in building schools may do their part by taking an interest in the move- ment and speaking words of encouragement, but above all help in some way. Learn the condition of your school and if you find that it falls below your ideal of what a school should be, use your influence to make it better. If it comes up to your ideal help to keep it there. Support your school and en- courage those who have it in charge by attending all public school meetings. Co-operate with your teachers by sending your children to school, for non- attendance of pupils is one of the most discouraging things teachers have to bear with. Some pupils come eight or ten days during the month. Some not as many and then sad to relate the teacher is often blamed and criticised be- cause the children do not learn. I am sure you will agree with me when I say that the schools in Charles City are growing better from year to year and let me repeat: Work together harmoniously, give the schools your support, and co-operate with your teacher. If you do these things faithfully, our schools will continue in the future to be- come better from year to year, as they have done in the past and you will be proud to realize that you have contributed in no small way to their success. Nimmo Hubbard, Jr., Editor-in-Chief. )t Charles Ctttan, 1927 U Officers Nimmo Hubbard, Jr President Elmo Orange Vice-President Henry Marston Secretai ' y-T reasurer Members Lucille Binns Wilma Clark Eugene Talley Pocahontas Blayton Nimmo Hubbard, Jr. Virginia Upp Lily Clark Henry Marston Carrie Yates Elmo Orange 12 Cfje Cfjadesi Cttian, 1927 Mrs. J. N. Hubbard Sponsor of Senior Class ®f)e Cfjarles Citian, 1927 13 ANNE LUCILLE BINNS With a jest on her tongue, And a smile on her lips, She’s bubbling with fun to her fingertips. Lucile joined forces with us at Charles C.ty High School as a sophomore. She has taken a large part in school activities since she has been with us. Lucille is small, we must admit, but in stat- ure only; for her heart is big and generous. A laugh readily bubbles to Lucille’s lips, yet a tear comes quickly to her eyes. She may seem frivolous, for she is the life of the party, and the flapper of our class ; but in time of need, Lucille, the sympathetic friend, comes to the surface. She carries numerous books around, but you would have to ask her whether she studies or not, because I wouldn’t tell you. Yet she always knows her lessons, and especially H ome Economics. When it comes to cook- ing, she is hard to beat. We regret very much that Lucille is leaving us, but we feel sure that before many years have passed ; she will be making as good a wife as she has a school student. Pep, that’s Lucille ; Wit, that’s Lucille ; Brains, that’s Lucille too. Member of the Anglican Literary Society ’23- ’24 ; Member of the Athletic Association ’25- ' 26; Member of the Tennis Club ' 25-’26; Mem- ber of the Tyler Literary Society ' 25-’26; Member of the Home Economics Club ’27- ' 27 ; Member of the 4H Club ' 24 - 27 ; Member of the Eureka Literary Society ' 26 - 27 . JAMES NIMMO HUBBARD, Jr. “Nim is jolly and A good sport, He laughs and keeps us gay. He studies and makes fine marks, He’s a pal in every way.” “Nim” is a shining star of the academic world as well as the athletic. Anytime or place you meet him, he has the same old smile that would win the friendship of anyone. When there is anything to be accomplished, just call on Nim” and he will stick with you to the last. During his stay with us both faculty and students have found in him a true friend, and we all hope and predict for him a success in whatever he undertakes. He expects to enter the College of William and Mary next fall. He doesn’t know what he is going to do, but whenever he decides ; it will be done. President Senior Class ’27 ; President Junior Class ' 26; Secretary Tyler Literary Society ' 26; Editor-in-Chief Charles Citian ' 27; Staff Charles Citian ’26; Manager of Baseball ’27; Baseball Team ’25, ’26, ’27; Captain Basket- ball ’27 ; Basketball Team ’26, ’27 ; Monogram Club ’27. 14 tEfje Charles Ctttan, 1927 POCAHONTAS BINNS BLAYTOF Motto: “A little joke, a little rhyme, Helps to pass away the time.” Poca, the poet of our class, possesses con- siderable talent for drawing and writing poetry, which makes her indispensable to the class of ’27. Entering Charles City High School with the Freshman class she has shared all our pleasures and hardships during the four long years we have worked together. She is a real artist, and her cartoons and humorous verses help to drive away the blues on gloomy days. Her never failing wit and ever-ready supply of jokes make her welcomed wherever she goes, while her good humor, her honesty and her originality, have won for her many friends. As a friend she is loyal and true, one whom we may trust and know that our faith has not been misplaced. We know that we shall miss her presence and helpfulness when we part, but then we must not be selfish, so we wish her “Godspeed” in her chosen work. Secretary of Freshman Class i923-’24; Mem- ber of Scribbler Staff ' 25 ; Member of Annual Staff ' 26, ’27; Member of Tyler Literary So- ciety ’25, ’26 ; Member of Eureka Literary So- ciety ’26, ’27: Secretary and Treasurer of Junior Class ’25, ’26: Winner of trip to Rad- ford on best essay ’25. HENRY WARD MARSTON “A friend at hand is worth two to be won.” Henry, since his first steps in freshman life of Charles City High School, has created a lov- able position in the hearts of his many class- mates. He has made a record in high school anyone would be proud of. His greatest am- bition is to become a person whom everybody would like. He prides himself on his ability to spell down the rest of his class. He has his classmates always laughing at his witty sayings. He is quiet, good natured, full of fun, and a good sport. Secretary and Treasurer of Senior Class ’26, ’27; Treasurer of Tennis Club ’26, ’27. GDfje Charles Cittan, 1927 15 LILY MAY CLARK Modest and sweet as a dainty woodland flower” Lily has been with us all four years of high school, and has faithfully stood by us through thick and thin. She is our smallest and quietest senior. Though smallest in size she is by no means the smallest in ability to do things, being able to make not only splendid records in her school work and win fourth place in her class, but to make her own dresses as well. She has the quiet, lovable, lend-a-hand way that wins friends always, and underneath this is a rock foundation of character that will not give away when the storms come. She is so efficient and sincere that she is sure to ac- complish anything she undertakes to do. What does Lily think of the boys? Oh, she is just like other girls when it comes to them. Some say she is in love, but there is no way to find out without getting on confidential terms with her siamese pal, Virginia. We part with you, Lily, with mingled feel- ings of hope and regret, and wish you success in all life’s undertakings. Secretary-Treasurer of qH Club ’23, ’24; Member of the Home Economics Club ' 23, ’24 ; Member of 4H Club ’24, ’25 ; Member of the Tyler Literary Society ' 25, ' 27; Member of the Vocal Class ’24, ’25 ; Member of Athletic As- sociation ’25, ’26 ; President of Home Eco- nomics Club ’26, ' 27 ; Member of the Tennis Club ’26, ’27. ELMO HOWARD ORANGE “I am sure care’s an enemy to life.” Elmo came to us three years ago from Hold- croft. In these three years he has won the trust of his teachers, the confidence of the student body, and the love of those who have been his intimate friends. He is always in a good humor, takes things as they come, and does not worry about to- morrow as is shown by his not doing any un- necessary studying ; but he always manages to bring up his end of the line. Elmo has not yet decided upon a life profes- sion, but whatever he undertakes we feel sure he will make a success of it. Assistant Editor Charles Citian ' 27 ; Presi- dent Tyler Literary Society ’26; Manager Bas- ketball Team ’27; Baseball ’25, ’26, ’27; Mono- gram Club ’27; Basketball ’26, ’27; Vice-Presi- dent Senior Class ’27. 16 QTf )t Cljarlesi Cittan, 1927 WILMA HELEN CLARK Motto: ‘‘Music is the inarticulate speech of the heart, which cannot he compressed into words, because it is infinite.” Wilma came to Charles City High School as a Freshman and all during her four years of high school work has been a good student and one of the leaders of her class. She is honest, unselfish, and has a lovable disposition. She has always taken a great part in all school activities and has been faithful to her Alma Mater. Wilma possesses a wonderful talent in the art of music and her playing has been a great help and a pleasure to Charles City High School. In Wilma everyone will find a sin- cere friend. She will be greatly missed at C. C. H. S., since she has always been ready to lend a helping hand in any branch of school work and has won here, many friends. Vice-President of Freshman Class ’23, ’24; President of 4H Club ig23-’24; ’24- ' 25 ; ' 2 - 2 ; Treasurer of 4H Club ig26- ' 27; Secretary and Treasurer of Chorus Class i924-’25 ; Member of Tyler Literary Society ig24-’25 ; ’25-’26; Member of Eureka Literary Society i926-’27 ; Member of Athletic Association i925-’26 ; Member of Tennis Club i926-’27; Member of Annual Staff i926-’27 ; Delegate to State 4H Club Encampment at Blacksburg 1926. EUGENE ALTON TALLEY “Beware when the great God lets loose a thinker on this planet.” “Nat” first came to Charles City High School as a Freshman and all during his four years of high school work has made marks which are well worthy of praise. He is very fond of reading. His books are numbered among his best friends. “Nat” has a gift of learning Math and it is his favorite subject. “Nat” is good natured, quiet and dignified. No doubt he will be greatly missed when he leaves Charles City High, for in the years to come this school will never boast of a better student. Treasurer Freshman Class ’23-’24. VLf)e Cfjarles Ctttan, 1927 17 FRANCES VIRGINIA UPP “An all-round sport. Always has a good report ; She’s cute, musical and gav, A pal in every way.” Virginia ' joined the jolly freshman class of Charles City High School in 1923 and unfail- ingly shared the many hardships with the rest of the class. She is one of the best musicians of the class ; but why shouldn’t she be, pos- sessing this great talent? Fond of a good time with the boys, but not until she is certain of a good report. She is an ever ready helper in every way and her sweet personality has won many friends during her four years at Charles City. Having won fifth place in her class, we are glad to welcome Virginia as our Giftorian. We are sure that her ever ready humor and at- tractive ways will make her fully competent of this honor. With her dignity, solemnity, and ambition, we are sure that her chosen life work will be successful ; although Charles City High School will miss her when she’s gone. President of Sophomore Class Q24- ' 2 $ ; Member of Tyler Literary Society i924-’26; Member of Vocal Class ig24-’25 ; School Mu- sician 1 924- ’27 : Treasurer of Athletic Asso- ciation i925- ' 26 ; Secretary of Tyler Literary Society i926-’2 . CARRIE ONELIA YATES Light of heart, light of step, Quick of wit, full of pep. Always merry, ever gay, The same to-morrow as today. That’s Carrie. Her motto characterizes her exactly; for when Carrie is not ready for a good time, look- out. she has a test on English. She is a good sport, delights in dancing, tennis and basket- ball. Carrie likes to ride horseback, and above all she likes the boys. To see her swim you would think she was a second Gertrude Ederle. V ith all that she has a way of creeping into the hearts of all the teachers and students. She has always taken an active part in every phase of school life and is always ready to help in any way possible. Her freshman year was spent at Holdcroft and a part of her sophomore year at Hopewell; but on one March da she blew into C. L. H. S., and settled down to hard work. _l- arr i e . has picked as her life work the lot of a trained nurse. Look out when vou go to Stuart Circle Hospital that she does ' not give you poison — through mistake of course. Member of the Anglican Society ’23-’24; Member of the Athletic Societv ’2S-’26 ; Mem- ber of the Tennis Club ' 26-27 ; Member of the lyler Literary Society ’25-26: Member of the Home Economics Club ’25-27; Member of the 4ii Club 24- ’27; Member of the Eureka So- ciety- 26-27. 18 Wqz Cftarieg Cttian, 1927 Senior Class History N October, 1923, we entered upon our high school career. We were 1P ! fpSf! ate star ' n § as our schtiol had not been finished. We, sixteen bash- Pg8aT lfea| ful little “Rats” felt very proud to he the first Freshmen to enter — : the new building. We began to gnaw on the Board of Education with all our power to conquer it and to become as educated as our upper classmates. We gnawed very hard, finally conquering the “amo’s”, “x’s”, “metaphor’s” and “light travels in a straight line”. Only three of our members ' teeth became too dull to complete their share in the Board of Education ard were left behind. The other thirteen of us gathered together again in September, 1924. We felt quite large being Soph’s and wished everyone to know our position in school. We were joined by six classmates from Holdcroft, our number giving us a greater power to gnaw the Board of Education. During this year we organized the Tyler Literary Society in which our class took part. One of our members, Ninuno Hubbard, was made secretary. Also this year marked the beginning of the boy’s baseball and basketball teams. The session of ’24-T5 was a very successful one. Our band came together again as Juniors. We felt now that we were making great progress. Our class had increased to twenty-three very proud Juniors. We got out our first annual this year, which caused our school to come to the front. The girls also organized their first basketball team. We lost a large num- ber of our band at the end of the year, but the rest of us struggled on hoping that our teeth were getting much sharper, for now we felt that we were a good ways on to conquering the Board. September, 1926, found fourteen of our band back and ready for work again. By mid-term, however, four of our members dropped out, leaving only ten of us to fight our way to the end and conquer the great Board of Education. We are now hoping that our teeth are sharp enough and strong enough to take us successfully through college or life. Henry Marston, ’27. W tie Charles; Cttian, 1927 19 Senior Drama 20 GTfje Cfjarles Cittan, 1927 Senior Class Poem Our school days are done — we take our leave, As if breaking a beautiful spell, Ob, let us linger to say that we love you And bid you a tender farewell. We fain would be with you in the years that will come To share your laughs and your tears Sweet will be the name of Charles City High, When ever it touches our ears. How happy we have been — oh, that you must know Here with comrades so true We leave you our blessing and hearty good will, We wish there were more we could do. Our life ' s work the dear Lord will help us to find Our duty it is to pursue Yet even as we are parting we are leaving behind The greatest of joy to you. To the teachers who have helped us — the teachers so kind Who have led us along wisdom’s way, Words of love and of gratitude too Our class is wishing to say. The dear old school will e’er be remembered The doors around which we did play Not a scene or a face shall we ever forget Even tho our hair should grow gray. Good-bye to the teachers — to the pupils and friends, Of our dear old Charles City High, You have given us the best in the years that have passed. How swiftly those years have passed by. Our school days are over — we are taking our leave, As if breaking a beautiful spell, Oh, let us linger to say that we love you, And bid you a tender farewell. Pocahontas Blayton. Clas= Poet. tKfje Cf)arle£ Citian, 1927 21 Last Will and Testament E, the Senior Class of one thousand nine hundred and twenty seven having attended school at Charles City, and residing in and around the metropolis of Charles City, being about to relinquish our last hold upon Alma Mater, and take the places as esteemed citizens of the Commonwealth, having completed our courses, credible or uncredible, as the case may be, do deem it advisable to bestow upon certain individuals of inferiority such of our property as we have no other need for. We do hereby, being of sane mind and of disposition without grudge or malice, declare this our last Will and Testament disposing of undesirable articles, severally and individually. Article i. To Mr. Cox, we bequeath a few hours rest and quiet, such as he has not had during the past year. Article 2. To Mrs. Yates, we will a few rolling pins with which to manage her husband during the coming years. Article 3. To Miss Meador, we will a set of law books that she may be a real help to her future husband. Article 4. To Miss Shelton, we will a crate of Haystack Oranges and also a new stove. Article 5. To Miss Mattie Nance, we will a set of new Ford tires that she may be at school on time and in a sweet humor. Article 6. To Miss Emily Blayton, we will a dozen hair curlers. Article 7. To Miss Ella Nance and Miss Dora Hubbard, we will an up- to-date cafeteria. Article 8. To the Juniors, we will our notebooks, short pencils, checkers, E’s and F’s. Article 9. To the Sophomores, we will the patience to keep going until they have at last reached the high and dignified position of Seniors. Article 10. To the Freshmen, we will the power of concentration that they may make all A’s in the coming year. Article 11. To Gladys Avery, Lucille Binns leaves her ability to catch ’em and hang on to ’em. Article 12. To Ruth Walker, Henry Marston leaves his position as the High School Treasurer. Article 13. To Dorothy Marston, Lucille Binns Bequeaths her profitable position as mail carrier. 22 fEfje Cfjarles Ctttan, 1927 Article 14. material. Article 15. Article 16. Article 17. Article 18. Article 19. To William Barnett, Pocahontas Blayton leaves her drawing To Mildred Haynes, Lily Clark leaves her quietness. To Elizabeth Hughes, Virginia Upp wills her dating ability. To Norman Haynes, Elmo Orange leaves his freckles. To Colin Vince, Henry Marston leaves his versatile wit. To Earl Avery, Eugene Talley leaves his privilege of coming to school occasionally. Article 20. To Walker Haynes, Carrie Yates leaves her ability to roam around during school hours. Article 21. To Ben Haynes, Nimmo Hubbard leaves his ability to play checkers. Article 22. To Elizabeth Vaiden, Wilma Clark leaves her ability to play piano solos. Article 23. To Yergie Wilcox, Lily Clark leaves her adorable dimples. Article 24. To Randolph Binns, Nimmo Hubbard leaves his ability to grasp French readily. Article 25. To Edward Marable, Elmo Orange leaves his surplus inches. Any of our personal property, tangible or intangible, good or bad, not men- tioned above, we hereby leave to our successors throughout the age, so long as Charles City High School continues to turn out students, such as those who graduated in 1927. We hereby appoint Mr. W. J. Cox sole executor of this will. The Senior Class of 1927. Signed and Sealed : Elmo Orange, Lawyer. Henry Marston, Notary Public. Nimmo Hubbard and Eugene Talley, Witnesses. tEJje Cfcarles. Citian, 1927 23 Senior Class Song (Tune to ‘‘Truly I Do’’) First verse — Evening shades are falling, stars are peeping thru, Love to love is calling, our hearts call out to you. Second verse — - Hours are gently stealing, from the days spent with you, Do you realize dears, just how we long for you? Third verse — Our hearts recall each joy, that binds our friendship here, The light of memory burning, will always seem so clear. Chorus — We love you truly we do, we’ll always dream of you, Want to keep you in our dreams, to tell our love so true, Days will now seem dreary, you won’t be near to cheer us, Life will be all smiles, thru the many miles, Because we love you, we do. G. W. A. and F. V. U. OUR SENIORS 24 Cf )t Charles Cttian, 1927 26 Wi)t Charles Cttian, 1927 Junior Class )t Charles! Ctttan, 1927 27 Junior Class OFFICERS President Clara Christian Vice-President Hester Lee Brockwell Secretary Dorothy Saunders Treasurer Ruth Walker Roll Avery, Gladys Brockwell, Hester Lee Binns, Emily Blayton, Wilhelmina Christian, Clara Hughes, Elizabeth Hennaman, Lavine Haynes, Benjamin Haynes, Walker Major, Benjamin Marston, Dorothy Miles, Virginia Parsons, Olive Saunders, Dorothy Snadecki, Ethel Walker, Ruth Yates, Charlie 28 3Tfj e Cfjarles Ctttan, 1927 Junior Class History i, the Junior class of Charles City High School feel very proud, in- deed, to tell the history of our class. We feel proud because we are confident that when our day of graduation has dawned we shall have left behind us a record and a history to Charles City High School that will be an inspiration and a guide to the classes that will follow in our footsteps. It was a balmy day in September 1924, that we first cast our eyes on the spot that was to he endeared to us for the remainder of our lives, Charles City High School. Our first week at school was marked by many new and lasting ex- periences. After this we settled down to hard work. We felt very important at first hut by the middle of the term we didn’t feel so big for the Sophomores were constantly reminding us of the fact that we were “Rats”. We tried to con- sole ourselves by reminding them that they had just passed through that stage. Next we come to the final exams. We had studied very hard and by the aid of our kind teachers a majority of us passed them successfully and were glad that we attained the dignity of the soph and would no longer be called “Rats”. In the fall of 1925 we were again assembled on the grounds of C. C. H. S. Although we had long ago given up our feeling of importance, we did feel rather necessary to the student body. At the end of this term we were sorry indeed that some of the members found the final exams to Ire their Waterloo and that we must continue the journey with- out them. At the beginning of another eventful year in the history of C. C. H. S., namely, that of 1926, there was a class known as the “Jolly Juniors”. In order to keep up with the spirit of the other classes several social functions were held during the year. On September 21, 1926 the Juniors and Sophomores went together and gave a parade. With the help of our devoted teacher, Mrs. J. A. Yates, we won first prize with the motto : “Wedded to Progress”. Another especially important entertainment was a Valentine Party given on February 14, 1926, in which several classes took part and a neat sum was taken in for the annual. When we look at the Sophomore class of this year we feel that they are climbing over the same material of which we have already reached the top, and we pity them. Clara Christian, ’28. IBi )t Charles Citian, 1927 29 Farewell to the Class of “27” i The time has come for us to part, And t’is not with a cheery heart, We watch you marching proudly through, And say, “Good-bye’’, “Good luck to you . II We do not sob, because we know, You would not care to have it so, But it’s hard, as you slowly pass from view, To say “Good-bye”, “Good luck to you”. III So as you pass from us today, And slowly part upon your way, Remember still that friend so true, Who says “Good-bve”, “Good luck to you”. 30 Cl )t Charles Cttian, 1927 First verse- Second verse- Third verse- Chorus — Farewell to the Seniors (Tune to “Tonight You Belong to Me’’) Seniors so dear, Please listen here, Can ' t you see why we are blue? We love you still, and always will, We miss your sunshine and cheer. We love you still, And always will. We can remember those days, Out of the past, those memories last, We want your brightness again. Springtime is here, With all its cheer, But we need your sunshine too. We shed our tears, and have our fears, That you need our sunshine too. Though you have gone, still love lingers on, We have your hearts right here. Though we’re apart you’re part of our hearts, so Why do you shed those tears ? Gone from your home, your school and your friends, Out in the world, full of hardships, We want you back, but stick to your task, Then we’ll be proud of you. G. W. A. QTfje Cfjarle£ Cttian, 1927 31 o 32 Wi)t Cfjarles Ctttan, 1927 Sophomore Class Qttje Cfmrleg Cttian, 1927 33 Sophomore Class OFFICERS Louise Adams Dorothy Haupt Nannie Christian Katheryn Waldrep President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Members Adams, Elizabeth Adams, Louise Binns, Mitcheal Binns, Randolph Christian, Nannie Gary, Elizabeth Haupt, Dorothy Haynes, Mildred Haynes, Sam Lavfield, Gavlon Marable, Pauline Marston, Buxton Parsons. Lena Smith, Helen Talley, Clarence Vince, Colin Waddill, Virginia Waldrep, Katheryn Wilcox, Virgie Wray, Dorothy Wray. Florence 34 Cfje Charles Citian, 1927 Sophomore Class History a beautiful morning of September n, 1925, we, a class of twenty- even, entered high school for a hard year’s work with Miss Beazley now Mrs. Yates) as our guide. We were proud of being “rats” f we were made fun of by the higher classmen. Before many weeks two of our members left us, Martha Haupt and Elmo Peterson. We accomplished a good year and left only five members behind to join the following class. Our three months of vacation rolled by. When we started to school, we were sophomores, again with Mrs. Yates as our guide. We enrolled our names in Plane Geometry, French II, English II, and Biology. We looked forward to the fair in which we added five more dollars to our treasury by winning first prize in the parade. We were represented in basket- ball by Gaylon Lavfield, Mildred Haynes, Elizabeth Gary, Virgie Wilcox and Sarah Thomas. We were sorry to lose one of our best basketball players, Sarah Thomas, who went to King William to finish her course. Our school term was nearly at a close and having finished our exams for sophomores we are ready for the Junior year and to accomplish our goal we must “jog on”. Louise Adams, ’29. Cfje CfcarleS Cittan, 1927 35 36 QTfte Cftarleg Ctttan, 1927 Freshman Class )t Cfjarles Ctttan, 1927 37 President Vice-President. Secretary Treasurer Freshmen Class OFFICERS tabitha hughes ida christolph beulah hinns william barnett Roll avery, earl barnett, william harnett, irvin hraw, evelyn hinns, beulah Christian, lewis christolph, ida fowler, robert gary, Virginia haynes, norman hewlitt, edward horsley. pearl hartsell, Virginia hughes, tabitha major, john marable, lois marahle, lucille miles, mattie marable, edward marable, alfred nelson, thomas potts, james vaiden, elizaheth waddill, cary wilcox. ashton 38 QPjje Charles Ctttan, 1927 History of Freshmen Class N the fall of 1926, we, a large band of “Rats” entered the Charles City High School with a desire in our hearts to build a castle of knowledge, a castle which we would be proud of. We started our work with a will and through the help of our able engineers, Mr. Cox, Mrs. Yates and Miss Meadors, most of us kept time until we reached the top of one fourth of our castle. This division of our castle is made up of the following material : English, Algebra, Science, and History. Several of our members fell back and their material fell with them. Now it is our duty to be- gin again and build a new castle. It took muscle as well as brain to build our castle. Several of our boys thought that taking part in the school athletics would help to do this. Sam Haynes played guard on the first basketball team, and a very good guard he did make. Randolph Binns played on the baseball team. In order to advertise our castle, we published an annual. This took money, we contributed fifty dollars as our share. Collecting that fifty dollars was a very hard job for our little band of insignificant rats, but it sharpened our teeth for the building of the second division of our castle of knowledge. We feel that though only being “Rats” we have been “Rats” with a capital “R”. Tabitha Hughes, ’30. Charles Cttian, 1927 39 Who’s Who Most popular girl Most popular boy Prettiest girl Best looking boy Best natured Most polite Biggest bluffer Giggler Most inquisitive Wittiest Flapper Shiek Laziest Noisiest Most graceful Luckiest Best-all-around girl Best-all-around boy Most original Clumsiest Woman Hater Man hater Most unselfish Best athlete girl Best athlete boy Most optimistic Most pessimistic Most sympathetic Most popular teacher Most stylish girl Most stvlish bov First Ethel Snadecki Ben Haynes Hester Lee Brockwell Ben Haynes Dorothy Saunders Nimrno Hubbard Virginia Waddill Yirgie Wilcox Dorothy Wrav Elmo Orange Lucille Binns Walker Haynes Gaylon Layfield Elmo Orange Elizabeth Adams Dorothy Saunders Beulah Binns Ruth Walker Nimmo Hubbard Poca Blayton Lucille Marable Beulah Binns Henry Marston Dorothy Saunders Wilma Clark Mildred Haynes Ben Haynes Lena Parsons Dorothy Wray Kathryn Waldrep Ruth Walker Anne Shelton Lily Clark Walker Havnes Second Gladys Avery Nimmo Hubbard Ethel Snadecki Sam Haynes Ruth Walker Walker Haynes jJorothy Wray Pauline Marable Kathryn Waldrep Colin Vince Helen Smith Sam Haynes Earl Avery Mildred Haynes Mildred Haynes Nimmo Hubbard Ben Haynes Emily Binns Eugene Talley Dorothy Haupt Gladys Avery Sam Haynes Dorothy Saunders Mrs. J. A. Yates Gladys Avery Sam Haynes £lje Charles Cttian, 1927 40 High School Snapshots Wi)t Cfjadeg Ctttan, 1927 41 High School Snapshots 42 £f)e Cfyarleg Citian, 1927 Grades 6 and 7 Class Roll Clarence Adams Lewis Adams Eugene Barnett Miriam Barnett Franklin Brown Betty Christian Emily Duke Richard Duke Bertha Evans Benjamin Gary Kenneth Johnson Randolph Harrison Margaret Haynes Grace Horsley Thelma Horsley Susie Howard Patsy Ladd Inez Maddera Julia Major Lucile M arable Alice Mathews Harrison Nelson Alton Penny Grace Petersen Janie Roeder Bennie Saunders Manly Tunstall Gladys Vaiden Edwin Wray GTfje Charles Ctttan, 1927 43 Grades 4 and 5 Class Roll Robert Adams Lawrence Haupt Lucille Major Will Adams Helen Haupt Louise Major Daniel Adams Lawrence Hartsell Louise Matthews Lewis Adams Lonnie Hartsell Muriel Marable Howard Brown Wilbur Hennaman Joseph Marston Lelia Frances Barnett Lester Hennaman Zollie Merdith Nannie Brockwell Ellyson Herren Raymond Miles William Ege Beryl Herren Rufus Penny Walter Evans Presley Johnson Ethel Peterson Velma Evans Alma Lampkin Bertha Roeder Wallace Fairfield Paul Layfield Georgia Rudisill Loren Fairfield Mark Liebert Eugene Saunders Charles Haupt Gladys Major Robert Snadecki 44 Cfmdes Cttian, 1927 Grades 1, 2 and 3 Class Roll Norman Aigner Hilda Fowler Lee Nance Mildred Aigner John Gunderson Charles Robens Lee Adams Stanley Horsley Albert Roeder Levris Adams Earl Horsley Viola Roeder William Adams Ray Howard Bertha Rudisill Mary Adams Irene Haupt Mary Rudisill Hill Carter Rettie Johnson Oneetah Robens Grace Christoph Lemuel Lampkin Lem Smith Anna Lee Crickenberger Mary Ladd Marion Terry Velma Carder Tomie Major Richard Upp Richard Ealey Waver ly Maddera Charles Upp Grace Evans Elmo Miles May Walker Leonard Fairfield Nancy Marston Herbert Woodland Graded School Snapshots 46 CJje Charles; Ctttan, 1927 Eva’s Education N a blue print gown with her hair glowing in the sunlight, Evalina crossed the road, crept beneath the pasture bars and walked slowly toward the willows which bordered the brook. She was very tall and slender but walked with a grace and dignity. Old Perry Reeves and his nephew slowed up their team and watched the girl from the road. “Ain’t it a shame,” said old Perry, “that a girl with a face and keerage like that should be so blame tall that a man has to stand on a cher to speak to her?” Uncle Perry’s nephew looked after the girl thoughtfully. “I don’t see where the shame comes in. Women should be strong and tall. Who is she, Uncle Perry? Uncle Perry changed his tobacco to the other side of his mouth. “Shouldn’t think you’d a forgot her even if you hain’t been here for six years. That’s old Bill Brown’s girl, Evyling.” “What — little red-headed Eva Brown ! Uncle Perry are you joking. Why, the last time I saw little Eva she was — ” The voice of Uncle Perry’s nephew suddenly ceased. Certain memories of little Eva — forgotten memories came rushing back. Again he looked across the pasture, where there was now but a dash of blue and bronze close to the willows. Then as they rode along Uncle Perry told his nephew how her mother and father had died and she lived by herself and worked so hard in her garden and in taking care of her cow and chickens. “She wouldn’t let nobody help her so’s she’s done her own work,” said Uncle Perry, “and growed like a weed all the time. That’s what made her so tall, I recon; chasin’ around at a man’s work.” At last they reached the store and Uncle Perry went in. His nephew pre- ferring to stay outside and stroll around. He lighted a pipe which had his class, year carved on it and started back down the dusty road. “Gee!” he said, “every- thing’s just the same — -the yellow dock and the mullen by the road. The sky is just as blue and there are just as many crickets.” The road wound between the willows and with great peace in his heart, Uncle Perry’s nephew scuffed the dust with his feet. “Think of little Jack Reeves wandering along the road with tan shoes and a pipe in his mouth, and a B. L. tacked to his name ! Why, I ought to be pegging along, with the hot dust squeezing up between my toes, and a can of worms and a fish line in my pocket. Oh, here it is.” He paused in front of the pasture bars through which Evalina had slipped a half hour before. Far down the brook he caught a glimpse of a blue gown. He placed a hand on the upper bar, and with a spring was standing on the other side. fje Charles! Citian, 1927 47 A strange feeling had been tugging at his heart strings since he had watched the bronze hair and the tall figure swing through the pasture weeds. He had a desire to see the sort of woman who had taken the place of little Eva Brown. He swung slowly down across the pasture, until he stood where Eva lay. On the ground beside her lay a pile of tattered books and on a piece of paper she was drawing figures, which she carefully lettered, then she pondered over thoughtfully. “Eva.” said Uncle Perry’s nephew softly. With a bound, the girl was on her feet. Her startled eyes widened a moment, then her whole face relaxed in a smile of recognition. “I am having a little vacation before going into father’s office in Richmond. What are you doing down here alone ?” Eva blushed, “I mostly am alone,” she said. “On tine days, I come down here to study — I like the sound of the creek.” “Study ” repeated Uncle Perry’s nephew. “Why I thought — ” He paused awkwardly. The girl looked at him with a smile. “Thought ” she asked. “Thought what? That we in this country place didn’t know a book from a pasture bar, I suppose.” “Oh, no, not that,” he stammered. “1-1 merely wondered what you are studying.” The gray eyes looked squarely into his. “I suppose you’re through college now and know heaps about everything. Jack laughed and said, “A month ago, I did. But now — why, now, I don’t know anything.” Eva looked a little disappointed. “I’ve worked on that isosceles equation for a week,” she said, “and I can’t get it. Are you sure you can’t help me?” Jack took the paper and leaned back against the willow tree saying, “Eva, won’t you come sit here by me and tell me all about it?” “You sit there,” she answered, “and let me walk about. I can talk better that way. You see,” she said, standing before him, “I was just bound I wouldn’t grow up like the other girls around here, who can hardly write their names. After father and mother died, I had so much spare time that I decided to teach myself. I am poor, you know, and I didn’t have anything to begin with except the Bible, the almanac and an old volume of Shakespeare. Mother had taught me to read. She was sick so long that I never had a chance to go to school while she lived and afterward I was so big that I was ashamed to and I was too poor to buy books anyhow. “I read through and through the Shakespeare, the Bible, and the almanac and then one day down at the c tore I met a lady from Danville, who promised to send me the newspaper every week. That night I w r as so happy I could hardly 48 TOe Charles Ctttan, 1927 sleep for thinking about the newspaper I was to have every week. With a little money that 1 had saved up 1 bought a second-hand arithmetic and a little pocket dictionary. I have a little money saved up toward my fare to Harrisonburg and when l get enough I’m going up there to get work and go to college at the same time. And now will you please tell me what ails that triangle?” Jack looked at the piece of paper and something like a mist came before his eyes. Somehow it made a lump come in his throat to think of this pitiful, girlish face bending over her hooks and making a brave attempt to master their contents. Then he looked at the girl who stood before him and his heart was divided between the admiration of her brave ambition and the joy in the beauty of her face and figure. “You are as fine and tall as a young pine tree. Did anyone ever tell you that before ?’’ The girl’s face fell, “That’s not kind,” she said. “I didn’t think you’d say it, Jack. It’s not nice to be so tall, but after all I don’t care. I like to be strong. It’s bad enough to be red-headed and overgrown without having one’s old-time friends tell you of it.” “Eva,” said Uncle Perry’s nephew, “we are old-time friends, aren’t we? When I lived with Uncle Perry those two years we got to know each other better than brother and sister, didn’t we?” The girl nodded with her eyes on his eager face. “And after I got strong again and father decided I must come back to school, we felt pretty bad about parting, didn’t we?” “Yes,” said the girl slowly, “but you soon forgot.” “If I forgot,” he said, “it was only that I should more fully remember now. Eva!” he exclaimed, “did you forget?” “No,” she said, slowly, “I didn’t forget. I thought that if you ever did come back, you would be ashamed of me. I couldn’t help growing, but I tried to help being ignorant.” Jack Reeves gave a great sigh. “Eva,” he said, “will you let me teach you what little I know, while you go on teaching me all our lives ?” Eva stood silent and then said, “It seems too good to be true, doesn’t it?” The sunlight flickered through the willows and the little brook rippled over its peebles. Unde Perry’s nephew drew a deep breath. “Let’s go tell someone,” he said. And hand in hand the two slender figures strolled back through the field up to the pasture bars. Wilma Clark, ’27. ®be Charles Ctttan, 1927 49 President Vice-President Secretary T reasurer Critic Adams, Louise Avery, Earl Adams, Lewis Blayton, Wilhelmina Barnett, Eugene Blayton. Poca Brockwell, Hester Barnett, William Binns. Beulah Christian, Nannie Clark. Lily Christian, Clara Christoph, Ida Christian, Louis Christian, Betty Duke. Richard Fowler. Leonard Tyler Literary Society OFFICERS Members Gary, Benjamin Gary, Virginia Harrison, Randolph Hughes, Tabitha Hartsell, Virginia Hennaman, Lester Horsley, Thelma Layfield. Gaylon Ladd, Patsy Marston, Dorothy Marable, Lois Miles, Virginia Marable, Pauline Marston, Henry Mathews, Alice Miles, Ella Marable, Lucille Ben Haynes H...01ive Parsons Virginia Upp Nimmo Hubbard Emily Binns Nelson, Thomas Nelson, Harrison Potts, James Parsons, Lena Peterson, Grace Saunders, Benny Tunstall, Manley Talley, Eugene Walker, Ruth Wilcox, Virgie Wray, Dorothy V addill, Virginia W ray, Edwin Miss Mattie Nance Miss Essie Meador Mr. W. J. Cox 50 TOe Cfjarles; Cttian, 1927 Eureka Literary Society OFFICERS President Gladys Avery Vice-President Gladys Vaiden Secretary Elizabeth Hughes Treasurer Ben Major Critic Carrie Yates Members Adams, Elizabeth Haynes, Walker Penny, Alton Adams, Louis Henniman, Lavine Snadecki, Ethel Adams, Clarence Hewlett, Edward Saunders, Dorothy Anderson, Edmund Haynes, Mildred Smith, Helen Binns, Lucille Haupt, Dorothy Talley, Clarence Binns, Mitchel Haynes, Sam Thomas, Bessie Binns, Randolph Horsley, Pearl Thomas, Sarah Brown, Evelyn Howard, Susie Vince, Colin Barnett, Irvin Horsley, Grace Vaiden, Elizabeth Barnett, Miriam Haynes, Margaret Waldrep, Kathryn Brown, Franklin Johnson, Kenneth Wray, Florence Clark, Wilma Marston, Buxton Waddill, Cary Duke, Emily Marable, Alfred Yates, Charlie Evans, Bertha Major, Julia Yates, Avery Fowler, Robert Maddery, Inez Mrs. J. A. Yates Gary, Elizabeth Orange, Elmo Miss Anne E. Shelton Qttje Charles Ctttan, 1927 51 52 GTfte Cfjarlesi Ctttan, 1927 Boys Basketball Team Line-up Elmo Orange Right Forward Ben Haynes - Left Forward Nimmo Hubbard Center Walker Haynes Right Guard Sam Haynes Left Guard Charlie Yates , Substitute Gaylon Layfield Substitute Officers Nimmo Hubbard. Elmo Orange W. J. Cox Captain Manager Coach Ufa Charles Ctttan, 1927 53 Boys Basketball HE first call for 1926 basketball found our coach, Mr. Cox, facing tbe problem of replacing Wilkinson at guard and Davis and Henna- man at forward and Crew at center. However three men, Orange, Hubbard and S. Haynes forged to the van and ably filled the vacancies. With only a few day’s practice we held the heavier and more experienced Carina team to a tie. Another hotly contested game was played a week later, Atlee winning. The season’s greatest game was with Highland Springs. With the odds greatly against us, they were confident of victory, but with the words “They shall not pass” on our lips, we gave Highland Springs the biggest surprise sbe had ever had, and from which she never recovered. Again Atlee came out on the long end of the score in our next encounter. Yarina came back at us determined to break the tie which they did in our next game. Another hotly contested game was played a week later with Poquoson. We showed the same old fight, but more experienced players we bad not faced dur- ing the season. We closed the season with a victory over Toano. C oach Cox will lose only two men, Hubbard and Orange, by graduation, therefore he should have another sterling outfit in 1927. Basketball Scores C. C. H. S 8 Yarina 8 C. C. H. S 7 Atlee 12 C. C. H. S 15 Highland Springs 12 C. C. H. S 4 Yarina 16 C. C. H. S 5 Poquoson 16 C. C. H. S 22 Toano 13 C. C. H. S 8 Atlee IX Total 6q T otal 88 54 (Cfoe Charles Ctltan, 1927 Baseball Players Officers Sam Haynes Nimmo Hubbard W. J. Cox. Captain Manager Coach Probable Line-up Walker Haynes N imrno Hubbard ,. Randolph Binns......... Buxton Marston. Robert Fowler Catcher Pitcher First Base Second Base .......Shortstop ...Third Base Outfield Outfield Outfield ®be Charles Ctttan, 1927 55 Baseball ASEBALL is said to be derived from the old English game of “Rounders” by way of New England game of two old cats. The first regular club was founded in New York in 1845, but it was not until after the Civil War that it spread over the whole country. It was in the seventies that the professional clubs began to be organized and today nearly every town in the country has a team. Another year has rolled around and the season has come which brings with it warm weather, happiness, and thoughts of love. Just the mention of the word Baseball carries with it thoughts of many pleasant things, such as commencement, springtime school spirit, thrilling contests and other happy feelings and recol- lections, some clear and some unprobable. As this goes to the press no games have been played and but a few scheduled, but we feel sure that by the beginning of the season Coach Cox will have de- veloped a winning team. The following games have been requested : April 9 Toano- — here May 4 Morrison — here May 13 Toano — there May 20 Morrison — there E. H. O. and S. II. 56 )t Charles Citian, 1927 Girls Basketball Officers Dorothy Saunders Captain Gladys Avery Manager Mrs. J. Ashton Yates Coach Squad Elizabeth Hughes Forward Gladys Avery Forward Elizabeth Gary Forward Dorothy Saunders Center Carrie Yates Center Olive Parsons Side Center Lavine Hennaman Side Center Mildred Haynes Guard Lena Parsons Guard Hester Brock well Guard QLije Charles Cittan, 1927 57 Girls Basketball HE 1926 record of the girls basketball team is an impressive one. Out of a total of eight games, the locals emerged the victor in six. The two regrettable features of the year were the loss of the two final games to Varina and Highland Springs. The Charles Citians had formerly won from Varina and Highland Springs in runaway contests. Coach, Mrs. Yates, who successfully handled last year’s team again directed the six. The season was begun with a well trained team. Toward the last, however, the team was minus two of the best players. Thomas, as guard, moved from the county, and Saunders from an injured foot, as center and captain was absent, from the last three games. In summary, it may be said that the girls ' basketball team has not only had a su:cessful year, but the foundation was laid for a successful future. Our aim of athletics is to develop the individual physically, mentally and spiritually. Results of the games for 1926: Atlee Varina 1 1 c; C. C. H. S C. C. H. S 27 20 Atlee 1 2 C. C. H. S. .. 18 Highland Springs 1 6 C. C. H. S 17 Poquoson 1 1 C. C. H. S 15 Toano .. 28 C. C. H. S 6 Varina 17 C. C. H. S 14 Highland Springs 2 1 C. C. H. S 19 58 tEfje Charles: Cittan, 1927 Athletic Association OFFICERS Elmo Orange Nimmo Hubbard - Kathryn Waldrep Dorothy Saunders Members Ben Haynes Walker Haynes Gladys Avery Nimmo Hubbard Harrison Nelson Mrs. J. A. Yates Mildred Haynes Norman Haynes Virginia Waddill Buxton Marston Kathryn Waldrep Ethel Snadecki Gaylon Layfield Hester Lee Brockweli Clara Christian Florence Wray Tabitha Hughes Earl Avery Lena Parsons Sam Haynes Randolph Binns President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer fEfie Cfiarles Cittan, 1927 59 60 Wi)e Cfjarles Ctttan, 1927 4-H Club Motto — To make the best better. Mr. V. B. Perry, County Agent Miss Ella Nance, Club Leader OFFICERS Gavlon Laviield President Nimmo Hubbard Vice-President Elizabeth Adams Secretary W ilma Clark Treasurer Yirgie W ilcox Reporter Adams, Clarence Members Christoph, Ida Marston, Buxton Adams, Daniel Fairfield. Wallace Orange, Elmo Adams, Robert Gary, Benjamin Parsons, Lena Adams, Louise Hubbard, Nimmo Snadecki, Bobbie Adams, Louis Hennaman, Lavine Talley. Clarence Adams, Elizabeth Haynes, W alker Vince, Collin Avery. Gladys Haynes, Ben Wray, Dorothy Avery. Earl Hughes, Tabitha Wray, Florence Binns, Lucille Johnson. Kenneth Wilcox, Yirgie Binns, Randolph Clark, Wilma Waddill. Virginia Barnett, William Snadecki, Ethel W raw Edmund Barnett. Lelia Herren, Beryl v aide i. Gladys Peterson, Ethel Haynes. Mildred W ' aldren, Kathervn Christian. Clara Layfield. Gavlon 61 ®i)t Cftarleg Cittan, 1927 Charles City 4-H Club LUB 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 community and my country.” The Charles City 4-H Club, which now has an enrollment of forty-one members, has made rapid progress during the past year. Our club consists of the following projects: poultry, pig, corn, garden and tomatoes. Several of our members have completed the requirements and examinations for the first year work and have received their bronze medals. Others have completed their third and fourth years of work and received medals. At our annual club rally, which was held at Sandy Point in June, we en- joyed very much having Mr. Montgomery and Mr. Farrar with us. Mr. Farrar invited us to attend the District Short Course at Petersburg, which was held on the Fair grounds the second week in July. At this Short Course our club was represented by twelve members, two chaperones, and our county agent, Mr. V. B. Perry. A truck was hired which took the members to and from Peters- burg. A splendid general course was offered — poultry lectures and health work, also hand-work, which consisted of basketry and lamp-shade making. The Kiwanis, Lion Tamers and Rotary Club, also the Chamber of Commerce of Petersburg, entertained the club members to a picnic at Wilcox’s Lake. There were fire- works, musical entertainments, programs and prizes, also plenty of delicious re- freshments. Everyone left for home on Saturday after having had a delightful trip. During this past year our Club worked hard and raised enough money to send a delegate to the State Short Course at Blacksburg in August. Miss Wilma Clark was the lucky one to be elected by the Club Members of the county to re- ceive this trip. She was the only delegate from Charles City County and a won- derful trip was reported by her at the first club meeting last fall. This trip is educational as well as very enjoyable and is a splendid vacation trip for any club member to take. At our annual County fair last fall many exhibits were made by the club members consisting of poultry, pigs, corn, tomatoes and vegetables. A booth was set up and candy, peanuts, etc., were sold from which the club made a good profit. A musical entertainment was also given by the “Lawrence Brothers” of Richmond for the benefit of our club. This band of 4-H members raised a small sum of money for the memorial for Mr. Burr, a man whom every club member of Virginia had learned to love. Although the Club members are widely scattered over the county they have made rapid progress and hope to do much better in the future. Clubs are east, Clubs are west, Charles City Club, Is the very best. 62 ®fje Cijarles Ctttati, 1927 Tennis Club OFFICERS Gladys Avery . ...President Hester Lee Brockwell..._ Vice-President Pearl Horsley Secretary Henry Marston Treasurer Ethel Snadecki Lavine Hennaman Carrie Yates Gladys Avery Mildred Haynes Virginia Waddill Ninimo Hubbard Wilma Clark Irving Barnette William Barnette Julia Major Ben Havnes Members Elizabeth Adams Mrs. T. A. Yates Mr. W. j. Cox Elizabeth Vaiden Beulah Binns Cary Waddill Edward Henlette Louis Christian Colin Vince Emily Duke Gladys Vaiden Miss Anne Shelton Ruth Walker Dorothy Wray Lucille Marable Grace Peterson Margaret Haynes Miriam Barnette Miss Essie Meador Virginia Hartsell Walker Haynes Kathryn Waldrep GTfje Charles Ctttan, 1927 63 Monogram Club Gladys Avery Hester Lee Brockwell Elizabeth Gary Benjamin Haynes Mildred Haynes Walker Haynes Lavine Hennaman Sam Haynes Nimmo Hnbbard Elizabeth Hughes Gaylon Layfield Olive Parsons Lena Parsons Dorothy Saunders Yirgie Wilcox Carrie Yates Cfje Cfjadea Citian, 1927 64 Home Economics Roll Avery, Gladys Binns, Lucille Brockwell, Hester Lee Christian, Clara Clark, Wilma Clark, Lily Hennaman, Lavine Marston, Dorothy Saunders, Dorothy Snadecki, Ethel Waddiil, Virginia Yates, Carrie W$t Cfjarlesi Ctttan, 1927 65 Home Economics OFFICERS President Lily Clark Vice-President Lucille Binns Secretary Dorothy Saunders T reasurer Clara Christian Home Economics was introduced into Charles City High School, in the year of 1923-24. A teacher was furnished from East Radford who was Miss Grace East. This class consisted of six members. The year of 1925-26 the class increased eight members, making a class of fourteen. The class of 1926-27 has taken up the work where the other classes left oft , and are making good progress considering the equipment they have to work with. This term the girls have made simple dresses, make-over dresses, woolen dresses and underwear. We are now learning to prepare balanced luncheons. The Home Economics Class had to have some money. There was but one means to do this. We gave a play, “The Farmerette’’, which was a great success. Do not the people of Charles City realize the value of this course to their girls, the future housewives of our County. Dorothy Saunders, ’28. 66 Cf )t Charles Cittan, 1927 Our Librarians Appreciation Whatever success we, the Staff, have attained in publishing this, the second volume of the Charles Citian, is due not only to our own efforts, but also to the loyal help of the faculty and the co-operation of the entire student body. We wish to thank them each and every one. We wish to extend a special vote of thanks to those who have advertised with us, to Mr. J. N. Hubbard for his help in soliciting advertise- ments, and to Miss Ethel Snedecki for her tireless energy in typing our work for the press. Qtfye Cfjarles Citian, 1927 67 Gladys — Do you believe in love at first sight ? Walker — No, indeed. Gladys — Oh. dear ! Well, come back again tomorrow night. ■ g g Emily — Do you play the piano by ear ? Wilma — No, I work my hands and feet. Miss Meador — -What is an echo? Irving — An echo is the only thing that keeps a woman from having the last word. g Norman — Pa. you remember you promised to give me five dollars if I passed in school this year. Mr. Haynes — Yes, Norman. Norman — Well, you won’t have that expense. Miss Meador — Can anyone tell me how a stove pipe is made? Louise — First you . take a big long hole, and then you wrap a piece of tin around it. • % = : ' g Olive Parsons (at hospital) — I came to see how my friend, Helen Smith, . was getting along. Nurse — Why, she’s getting along fine. She’s convalescing now. Olive — Well, I’ll just sit here and wait ’till she ' s through. i?g g Miss Meador — Give me Lincoln’s Gettysburg address. Virginia Miles — I didn’t know he ever lived there. Miss Meador — How do fish make their nests? Lois — They dig a shallow hole in the water. ■ g Miss Shelton — What is the electoral college? Elmo Orange — A place where electricity is studied. Miss Mattie — -Have you traveled in Africa? Eugene — ' Yes. Miss Mattie — In the Sudan? Eugene — No, in a roadster. 68 df )t Charles Cttian, 1927 Miss Shelton — How do we salute our flag? Nimmo Hubbard — By placing the right hand over the left heart. Mr. Cox — If there are any dumbbells in the room, please stand up. A long pause followed, then finally a lone freshman stood up. Mr. Cox — What! Do you consider yourself a dumbbell? Freshman — Well, not exactly that sir, but I hate to see you standing alone. ' r: Kathryn, while saying her prayers one night said, “Oh, Lord, I don’t wish anything for myself, but just wish a son-in-law for my mother. Mrs. Yates— Do you think 1 am a good cook, Darling? Husband — I think you are perfect. Mrs. Yates — Which of my dishes do you like best? Husband — Canned Lobster. Randolph — What do you mean by saying Benedict Arnold was a janitor? Julia — The book says that after his exile he spent the rest of his days in abasement. Gaylon — My girl is furious with me. Sam — ’Smatter ? Gaylon— I was an hour late last night and she had been ready for at least fifteen minutes. Tabitha — A kiss speaks volumes they say. Sam — Yes, don’t you think it would be a good idea to start a library? Mildred — What is the difference between an optimist and a pessimist? Dorothy S. — An optimist is a man who believes his own lies and everybody else’s ; a pessimist is a man who doesn’t believe his own lies or any other man’s lies. “Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, Show me a cigar that a hug won’t bust.” For rent — A three-room apartment by a young lady without a bath. Nannie — Latest reports say that lipstick is now being flavored with fruit juices. Louise — Oh, now I understand what Nelson meant when he said Elizabeth gave him the raspberry the other night. 3 Itje CfjarleS Cittan, 1927 69 Nimmo — What are you thinking about? Elmo — Thanks for the compliment. Eugene — Why do you keep shouting “Oh, electricity?” Lilly — I want to say something shocking. Mrs. Yates — What is a synonym? Lucille — A synonym is a word you use in place of one you can’t spell. Miss Blayton — Bobbie, when I was you age, I could name all the presi- dents by heart. Bobbie— Yeah, but there was only a few then. Mother (angrily) — Behave yourself Louis. What would your teacher say if you were to behave yourself in school like this? Louis — -She would say: “Behave yourself. Remember you are not at home now.” Aspiration Anticipation Expectation Realization Mystification High School Hard occupation Short vacation Examination Pacification Gratification Four years duration Of this avocation At last salvation In sweet graduation. Miss Shelton — What color are the corpuscles in the human blood? Buxton — Green. Miss Shelton — They may be in some people. Matrimony A man, a maid, an open fan, a seat upon the stair, a stolen kiss, six weeks of bliss, and forty years of care. Nimmo — What color is best for a bride? Elmo — I prefer a white one myself. Mitchel — May I accompany you across the street, Madam? Old Lady- — Certainly you may, my lad. How long have you been waiting here for someone to take you across ? Mrs. Yates — What would Macbeth have been without Lady Macbeth? Elmo — A bachelor. 70 fEfje Charles! Cittan, 1927 Calendar 1926-27 September 9 — School opens. 10 — Arrangement of classes. 13 — Classes began in earnest. Freshmen tremble in fear and dread. 17 — The first Parent Teachers Association meet. 21— 22 — Charles City County Fair. (Everyone having a good time.) 26 — Reorganization of Tyler and Eureka Literary Societies. October 1 — First test — much weeping and wailing. 1 — Musical entertainment at C. C. H. S. hy the “Lawrence Brothers”. 5 — Elect Annual Staff. (More work ahead.) 8 — -Holiday for the State Fair. Hurrah ! 1 2 — Senior class elect class rings and invitations. 15 — A meeting of the Parent Teachers Association. 20 — Basketball game, C. C. IT. S. vs. Varina. Boy’s game not finished on account of rain. Girls win by a large score. 22 — Basketball game, C. C. H. S. vs. Atlee. Girls win and boys lose. 26 — -Basketball game, C. C. H. S. vs. Atlee. The girls win and the boys lose. November 1 — Amid pumpkins, witches and black cats, the high school and faculty celebrate Hallowe’en. 3 — Reports received amid raging tempests. 1 1 — Basketball game. 18 — Parent Teachers Association meets. 19 — We played basketball with Poquoson at Toano. Again the girls win and the boys lose. 23— Basketball game, C. C. H. S. vs. Toano. The girls win. 23 — Thanksgiving vacation. Students thankful for a few days of rest. Teachers thankful for being relieved from the responsibility of caring for the “children”. 29 — We start work again after a glorious time. 29 — Moving pictures, “Penrod”, at C. C. H. S. 30 — C. C. H. S. play basketball vs. Highland Springs. The girls and boys both win. GEf je Cfjarkg Ctttan, 1927 71 December 9 — Moving pictures at C. C. H. S. 1 7 — The play, “The Farmerette’’, given by the Home Economics Class. 22 — We have a Christmas Program ; school dismissed for the Holidays. January 3 — Everybody back again with a lot of good resolutions. 13 — An instructive talk and entertainment by Mr. Jansen of Sweden. 24 — The storm of exams begin, the horror of which is indescribable. 25 — The storm continues with increasing fury. 26 — The tempest ends. Ferbuary 14 — Valentines of all kind are found lying about and coming by way of Uncle Sam’s mail. 1 5 — Valentine party at C. C. H. S. 18 — A meeting of the Parent Teachers Association. 25 — The members of the famous class of ’27 and the faculty have their pictures made. The results may be seen in the front of this annual. March 5 — The first part of the annual goes to the press. 11 — Organization of the Tennis Club and Athletic Association. 16 — The rest of the Annual goes to press. The staff and faculty in hysterics. 18 — Seniors give St. Patrick’s program. April 14 — School closes for the Easter vacation. May 29 — Baccalaureate Sermon. June 2 — Grade night. 3 — Commencement night. Seniors singing “Good-bye old High School”. 4 — Sweet peace at last. 72 GTfje Cfjarles Cttian, 1927 Alumini Notes N June the third, nineteen twenty five, Charles City High School turned out into the world six well prepared graduates, to begin a fight for themselves. It is a pleasure to 11s all to recall the names of these graduates and their present occupations. Graham Walker, the only boy in the class of ’25 is now at his home, “Forest Level’’. Mary Clark, after attending East Radford, is teaching at Wade School, Floyd County, Virginia. Hazel Parsons spent one summer at William and Mary, but is now in Cleveland, Ohio. May Nelson attended Fredericksburg State Teachers College, but is now at her home with her parents. Myrtle Orange, smallest of her class, after spending one winter and two summers at Fredericksburg State Teachers College, returned home. Grace Marable, the prettiest girl of the class of ’25, has been the only lucky one, she spent a short time at Fredericksburg State Teachers College, and then returned home and became Mrs. Herren. The class of ’26 consisted of eight graduates, and in memory of them a space is kept in the annual of ’27, for their names and standings of today. Fannie Barnett is a student of Fredericksburg State Teachers College. Mary Leigh Hubbard is a student of East Radford. Hilda Potts is a student of Harrisonburg State Teachers College. Nelson Wilkinson is attending the Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Lyndia Wilkinson is attending Farmville State Teachers College. Frederick Bock works with the highway department. Agnes and Willie Nelson are remaining at home with their parents. ]t Cftarlesf Cttian, 1927 73 Means of Transportation 74 GTf)e Charles Ctttan, 1927 Our Janitor Our clean rooms and orderly desks are due to the faithful and untiring services of Josiah Wallace, commonly known by all the pupils as “Uncle Joe”. When anything goes wrong or when we can’t find something it is always, “Uncle Joe will find it.” He has been with us for four years and we have our first dirty room yet to find. Mav he be with us for manv more vears. )t Cfjarleg Ctttan, 1927 75 Colonial Homes 5 The roses nowhere bloom so white, As in Virginia. The sunshine nowhere shines so bright, As in Virginia. The birds sing nowhere quite so sweet, And nowhere hearts so lightly beat. For heaven and earth both seem to meet Down in Virginia. There’s nowhere a land so fair. As in Virginia. And I believe that Happy Land The Lord’s prepared for mortal man, Is built exactly on the plan Of old Virginia. The days are never quite so long, Nor quite so filled with happy song, As in Virginia. And when my time has come to die, Just take me back and let me lie Close where the James goes rolling by ! Down in Virginia. Cfje Charles Citian, 1927 76 “Westover” Horne of Wil ' iam Byrd, built in the early part of the eighteenth century. Present owner, Richard Crane. TOe Cfjarlesi Cttian, 1927 77 “The Glebe (Rectory granted by the crown) Formerly occupied by the minister of Westover Church. One of the oldest build- ings in Virginia. Now owned by Bradley McKenny. 78 Cfjarleg Cittan, 1927 “Upper Shirley” Charles City County, Virginia. The home of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Saunders since 1888. 1E )t Cfjarles Citian, 1927 79 80 Cfje Charles Cttian, 1927 Providence Forge ERNEST E. ORANGE Planing Mill Providence Forge, Virginia Dealer in Your house complete GENERAL MERCHANDISE delivered to the site. FRESH MEATS AND No order too large, no order too small to re- FARM PRODUCE ceive our prompt at- tention GAS AND OILS Service is Our Motto R. E. MOUNTCASTLE, Propr. C. A. POMEROY, Mgr. HOLDCROFT, VIRGINIA WALKER BINNS Dealer in General Merchandise, Furs, Wood and Railroad Ties If you want Fresh Meats, we have them at all times We have Ice when you want it The Place to Buy and Save Money BINNS HALL, VIRGINIA Qttje Charles Citian, 1927 81 Fred S Bock “Deal with us and your dollars will have more cents” Roxbury, Virginia GENERAL MERCHANDISE AND GROCERIES “The Place For My Patronage” Hay, Grain, Ford Accessories, Axes, Hoes, Rakes Paint, Hardware Long Distance and Local Phones 82 Wi ]t Cfjarles Cttian, 1927 G. H. BARNETT Dealer for WHIPPET AND WILLYS=KNIGHT Fours and Sixes If your desire is service, best material, at the least cost, and all work absolutely guaranteed, bring your autos to ns. Barnetts, Virginia NEW HOPE STORE We Keep a Fresh Supply of GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS GENERAL MERCHANDISE DRUGS GASOLINE — OILS — TIRES Mr. Edward Major Charles City, Virginia NOLDE BROS. BAKERY QUALITY BAKERS of BETTER BREAD At Your Dealer tEf )t Charles; Cittan, 1927 83 The Fairfield Stave Co. Providence Forge, Virginia Makers of Quality Staves 84 GTfje Charles Cittan, 1927 HARWOOD FOWLER GENERAL MERCHANDISE Dealers in FIRST CLASS LUMBER “We Aim to Satisfy” BINNS HALL, VIRGINIA R. E. RICHARDSON Providence Forge, Virginia GENERAL MERCHANDISE Peters “Diamond Brand” Shoes Buy at home, see what you buy and get the best for the price no mat:er what the price may be. HARRIS FLIPPIN CO. 713=715 East Main Street Richmond, Virginia The Place to Buy Your Sporting Goods Special Prices to Schools and Colleges Qli)t CfjarleS Ctttan, 1927 85 J. N. HUBBARD Merchant «j«r J J Charles City, Virginia 86 TOe Charles Cittan, 1927 College of William and Mary Williamsburg, Virginia WINTER AND SUMMER SESSIONS Regular courses for Bachelor and Master degrees. Special courses in Teacher Training, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Engi- neering, Home Economics, Juris- prudence, Business Administra- tion, Physical Training, etc. H. L. BRIDGES, Registrar. J. A. C. CHANDLER, President. Catalog Sent Upon Request. J. C. HUGHES Dealer in GENERAL MERCHANDISE FRESH MEATS Complete Line of AUTOMOBILE ACCESSORIES Dealer in Wood and Railroad Ties RUTHVILLE, VIRGINIA C. E. HUGHES General Merchandise Specialties, Grain, Flour and Poultry Feed in Carload Lots AGENTS FOR: HACKNEY WAGONS, GENUINE FORD PARTS, BUILDERS’ SUPPLIES, FERTILIZERS AND FARM MACHINERY, GASOLINE AND OILS Funeral Direction and Embalming Calls Promptly Answered. We can give you the benefit of cash prices or monthly payments. The Providence Forge Hotel has all modern conveniences. Meals at all times. 3Efje Charles Ctttan, 1927 87 JOHN HUBBARD Roxbury Virginia Agents for American Eagle Fire Insurance Company and Girard Fire and Marine Insurance Co. Let me write your insurance 88 diaries Cittan, 1927 h. c. BOURNE GENERAL MERCHANDISE COUNTRY PRODUCE Complete Line of AUTOMOBILE SUPPLIES Distributors for BUCKEYE INCUBATORS AND BROODERS Roxbury, Virginia, IF YOU THINK OF YOUR DOLLAR THINK OF W. T. HAYNES The Right Store for the General Merchandise, Groceries, Gaso- line, Oils and Tires CHERRY HALL HOLDCROFT, R. F. D. 1, VA. Charles Cittan, 1927 89 A. B. BARNETT “The Dollar That Goes the Fartherest is the Dollar That Stays at Home” Charles City County’s Only Authorized Ford Dealer Buy your Ford from me and help build home industries. A complete stock of Genuine Ford Parts carried at all times. Battery Recharging and Repairing. Also Agent for Firestone and Goodyear Tires and Tubes. CROSLEY RADIOS. Prompt Service and Reasonable Charges. I appreciate your patronage and endeavor to prove same. Barnetts, Virginia 90 Cfje Cfjarles: Ctttan, 1927 MASONIC HOME PRESS, inc. Printers P. O. Box 961 Highland Springs, Va. METROPOLITAN ENGRAVING Co. Artist and Photo Engravers 12th and Bank Sts. Richmond, Va. ®t)e Cfmrlesi Cittan, 1927 91 Our Congratulations and Best Wishes to All “After Graduation, Whatever Your Pursuit” If you contemplate matrimony consult us, we will make it of interest to you. If you continue school, we will wait until you do. To the parents, we will say, Come and buy your Furniture today. M. ROSENBLOOM SON Furniture, Stoves, Floor Coverings 1430=32 East Main Street Richmond, Va. To the Merchants of Charles City County: W. L. BUGG Wishes to extend to you an invitation to visit the show rooms of WILLIAMS REED, INC. Richmond, Virginia With whom he is now connected. A complete stock of DRY GOODS and NOTIONS and A hearty welcome awaits you. Make our place your headquarters. 92 £})e Charles; Citian, 1927 Dr. J. R. Parker, Pres. R W. Lee, Sales Mgr. F. A. Ridout, Service Mgr. PROVIDENCE FORGE MOTOR COMPANY Authorized FORD Dealers Phones: Charles City, New Kent Gasoline and Accessories PROVIDENCE FORGE, VA. Although you may have owned a Ford car for years, yet if you are not familiar with today’s Ford car you have a surprise in store. Ask for a demonstration and you will be impressed with the many new improvements, among which are the following: Increased Gasoline Mileage Smoother Operation Less Carbon More Power Comfort Convenience Economy Beauty These, with the reduced prices and our excellent service, make j today’s Ford car beyond a doubt the best buy on the automobile j market. 1 BERKELEY MILLS Westover, Virginia WATER GROUND MEAL FROM SELECTED VIRGINIA GROWN CORN Sold locally and handled by Distributors in the following cities: j Richmond, Va. Hopewell, Va. Williamsburg, Va. Newport News, Va. Baltimore, Md. Mailed by parcel post in 3- and 5-lb. packages to many States of the Union. Special prices to hospitals, clubs and hotels. We would appreciate an inquiry from you. “Ask those who use it” i)t Charles: Ctttan, 1927 93 MAKE EVERY ACRE PAY You, too, with V-C Fertilizers, can make every acre pay — get larger yields and more clear profit— and that is what counts. Other farmers around you have found that it pays to use V-C Fertilizers. They figure that their increased yields make every pound or bushel of their crops cost less. Their acres pay them. V-C Fertilizers will help you make more profit because they are made for the crop you grow. We have just the grades you will want for Corn, Tobacco, Truck and other crops. Ask your dealer now for V C Brands. VIRGINIA=CAROLINA CHEMICAL CORP. Richmond, Va. KENNETH CHERRY High Grade Flour Used Where Quality Counts UNCLE REMUS (Self Rising) MOUNT VERNON (Soft Winter Wheat Flour) CORNER STONE (Special Patent Spring Wheat) AMERICAN BEAUTY (Special Patent Hard Kansas) We also carry Bran, Middlings, Red Dog and Scratch Feed. Warehouse, North End of C, O. Warehouse 17th and Marshall Streets, Richmond, Va. 94 £fje Cjjarles Cttian, 1927 Cf ]t Cftarleg Ctttan, 1927 95 Autographs 90 Charles Cttian, 1927 TU E.k1 Masonic Home Press. Richmond, Va.