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

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1928 volume:

. • _ Jr • W ' m V - . . ■ . . f-K s s DESICNED AND PRINTED AT COLLEGE ANNUAL HEADQUARTERS BENSON PRINTING COMPANY NASHVILLE TENNESSEE 4 — 4 THE CHARLES CITIAN THIRD VOLUME 1928 PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS OF CHARLES CITY HIGH SCHOOL Charles City, Virginia GREETINGS Not to darken but to enlighten the enthusiasm which rises within the hearts of every Charles Citian, so that all interest necessary might be cre- ated in our school, Charles City High, to show the deep love and appreciation which we owe to our teachers for the aid which they have rendered unto us during the four years of our strife. Again as a pleasant emblem of recollection for the present student body and also the Alumni. As a representative of Charles City High School, we have published this third volume. ta a PROCESSED BX BABB.OW LAB snm Dime We, tke Graduating Class of ’28 DEDICATE this, the third volume of the CHARLES ClTIAN, to the members of the School Board, who have diligently worked to promote our past, present, and future welfare. W. J. Cox History , Latin I, Chemistry A.B., College of William and Mary; Graduate Work, University of Virginia. J. Beazley Yates English, Math College of William and Mary. Katherine Chilton Caesar, French, Science, Biology A.B., University of Richmond. Elizabeth Booker English, History A.B., Farmville State Teachers College. Mattie Nance Seventh Grade Blackstone Female Institute; Graduate of Woman’s College, Richmond; Work at Univer- sity of Richmond. Emily B layton Fifth and Sixth Grades AVilliam and Mary Summer School. Dora Hubbard Third and Fourth Grades Radford State Teachers College. Ella Nance First and Second Grades Richmond Woman’s College; William and Mary Summer Session. 6 Charles Citian Staff Ethel Snadecki Kathryn Waldrep Ruth Walker Colin Vince .... Hester Lee Brockwell . Gaylon Layfield . . . Gladys Avery . . . . William Barnett . . . Beulah Binns .... Olive Parsons .... Louise Adams Ida Christoph Robert Fowler Editor-In-Chief . . . . Assistant Editor-in-Chief . . . Business Manager . . . Joke Editor ■ Calendar of Events . . . Boys’ Athletics . . Girls’ Athletics . . . . Art Editor . . . . Snapshots . . . Alumni Notes . . Junior Representative . . . Sophomore Representative Freshman Representative 7 Editorial e OOD character, ethical business, and a world of good fellow- ship are the heritages of our fathers, and to us — the future Charles Citians — falls the task of weaving these wonderful qualities into a structure that, when completed, will leave Charles City on an even basis with the rest of the world. Rome was not built in a day, neither can a county be made a great metropolis by one generation. It will take centuries. Three centuries have passed, and Charles City is yet to be improved to its greatest capacity, although it has progressed to a considerable extent in these past years. Five years ago Charles City knew no other than the small one- room schools. Today it boasts an accredited high school and graded school combined. It is up to the graduates of this high school to bear onward and uphold the name it has already made for itself. To them falls the task of becoming good, loyal, and perhaps great Charles Citians, V irginians, and Americans. Surely, everyone realizes that good and great deeds have their origin in the home, and it is there that the foundations of a greater Charles City must be laid. Higher educational standards, marketing facilities, and a better home life must, therefore, be a large part of this structure. To accomplish these, co-operation must be encouraged. Certainly, there is no one who is unable to give this much-needed co-operation. The task of the future Charles Citians is not an easy one, but it is their duty to overcome all obstacles, however difficult. If they receive the right start, labor seriously and earnestly, with the co-operation of their parents and friends, success shall be their goal and good fortune, in a greater Charles City, their destiny. Ethel G. Snadecki, ’28, Editor-in-Chief. S MRS. WILLIAM J. SNADECKI WESTOVER, VIRGINIA Sponsor of 1928 9 Senior Class Emily Elizabeth Binns “em” “They who take friendship out of life seem to take the sun from heaven.” Blue-eyed, golden-haired, and rosy-cheeked, Emily graces the Senior Class. Her voice is gentle and sweet, and her manner quiet. However, there are numerous sparks of humor and sunshine radiating from her per- sonality. Member Anglican Literary Society, ’23-’24; Member Tyler Literary Society, ’24-’26; Critic Literary So- ciety, ’25-’2G; Member Annual Staff, ’ 2 6 - 2 7 ; Mem- ber Eureka Literary Society, ’27-’28. WlLHELMINA BLAYTON “bob” To Bob, whose bright smiles and words of cheer have constantly kept her in our mem- ory, we dedicate this space. Bob was forced to leave us in February because of sickness. She has been a true friend and faithful classmate, and her sincerity will always be remembered. Hester Lee Brockwell “Always paddle your own canoe.” Rosy cheeks and shiny eyes, Heart so crystal pure ; Dainty head, exceeding wise, That’s our Hester, sure. Hester came to us from Barnetts, and dur- ing her four years here has been a faithful student. President Senior Class, ’27-’28; Member Tyler Lit- erary Society, ’25-’26-’27; Member Eureka Literary Society, ’27-’28; Member Home Economics Club, ' 25-’26. Senior Class Clara Christian “Those who seek shall find.” The giftorian of our class is well worthy of her name. With her good work at school and her willingness to succeed, we shall ex- pect great things from her in the future. President of Junior Class, ’26- ' 27; Member Tyler Literary Society, ’24-’25- ' 26; Member Eureka Liter- ary Society, ’27-’2S; Treasurer Home Economics Club, ’26-’27. A. Lavine Hennaman “lovey” “Laugh and the world laughs with you.” Here’s to Lovey,” merry and gay, With kind words and a happy face; When she leaves, we’ll miss her surely, For there is none can take her place. “Lovey” has been to all a true friend ; she has been an energetic pupil and an excellent sport. Secretary Freshman Class, 24-’ 25 ; Vice-President Sophomore Class, ’25“’26; Member Tyler Literary Society, ’25-’26; Critic Tyler Literary Society, ’25- ’26; Member 4-H Club, 2 5-’ 2 S ; Member Athletic As- sociation, ’25-’28; Member Annual Staff, ’25-’26; Member Eureka Literary Society, ’27-’2S; Vice- President 4-H Club, ’27-’2S; Member Tennis Club, ’ 2 7 -’ 2 S ; Treasurer Senior Class, ’27-’28; Member Monogram Club, ’26-’27. Elizabeth E. Hughes Hypothesis : “Bessie” is a good Charles Citian in and out of class. Proof: “Bessie” is overflowing with fun. H er friends are many. She is a good athlete. Conclusion : Her future success. Member Tyler Literary Society, ’2 5-’ 26; Member Eureka Literary Society, ’26-’27; Vice-President Athletic Association, ’25-’26; Secretary Eureka Lit- erary Society, ’26-’27; Member Tennis Club, ’25-’26; Member Monogram Club, ’26-’27; Librarian, ’27-’2S. CD- Senior Class Dorothy Marston “dot ' ’ “Where there is life, there is hope.” Dot” has a loving, winning way, Her heart is big and kind; A better, truer friend than “Dot” I’m sure you ' ll never find. Member Tyler Literary Society, ’26-’27; Member Home Economics Club, ' 26- ' 27; Member Eureka Literary Society, ’27-’28; Vice-President Senior Class, ’27-’28; Member Curlers Club, ' 27- ' 28; Mem- ber of Fun Club, ’27-’28. Virginia Miles “What is life if not fun?” Virginia is small in stature but great in mind. Her quiet good nature has won the high esteem of her teachers and class mates. Although quiet, Virginia enjoys life and is ever ready to share its jokes. Member Tyl� r Literary Society, ’25- ' 26-’27; Mem- ber Eureka Literary Society, ’ 27-’ 2 8. Dorothy Louise Saunders “Laugh and the world laughs with you.” “Dickey” came to us four years ago and has faithfully stcod by through thick and thin. During this time she has won the love of both the teachers and students, and the name of being our best natured girl in high school. She is fond of playing basketball, and Charles City High will miss her when she’s gone. Treasurer Sophomore Class, ’26-’27; Corresponding: Secretary Tyler Literary Society, ’26-’27; Member Home Economics Club, ’26-’27; Captain Basketba ' l Team, ’27-’28; Secretary Junior Class, 27- 28 ; Member Eureka Literary Society, ’27-’28; Treasurer Athletic Association, ’27-’28; Member Monogram Club, ’27-’28; Secretary Home Economics Club, ’ 27 -’ 28 ; Secretary Senior Class, ’27-’28. 12 Senior Class Ethel Genevra Snadecki “snoots” “Always lead, never follow.” A Yankee frame with a Southern heart, Loyal and kind, she is ready to do her part. “Snoots” is one of the most widely known and respected girls of our class. Her friendliness to everyone has given her the co-operation and faith of all that know her. Editor-in-Chief, 27-’28; President 4-H Club, ’27-’28; Vice-President Tennis Club, ’25-’26; Member An- nual Staff. ’26-’27: Member Tyler Literary Society, ’25- ' 27 ; Curler. ’27-’2S; Member Fun Club, 27-’28; Member Tennis Club, ’27- ' 28; Member Athletic As- sociation, ’26-’28; Member Home Economics Club, 26-’27; Member Eureka Literary Society. 27- ' 2S; Member 4-H Club, ’27-’2S. Kathryn Josephine Waldrep “joe” This little (f) girl with very light hair Goes througlt the world without a care. Two blue eyes, two handsful of long, light hair, two rosy cheeks, one sunny smile. M ix well, then add neatness, an attractive personality and high ideals. Cut into a lovable girl and you have “Joe.” Treasurer Freshman Class, ’25- ' 26; Treasurer Sophomore Class, ’26-’27; Secretary 4-H Club. ’26- ’27; Member Annual Staff. ’26-’27; Member 4-H Club, ’26-’27-’2S; Member Tennis Club, ’26-’27-’2S; Member Athletic Association, ’26-’27-’2S; Member Tyler Literary Society, ’25-’26; Member Eureka Literary Society, ’26-’27; President Euveka Literary Society, ’27-’28; Assistant Editor-in-Chief, ’27-’2S. Ruth B. Walker “snooks” True to herself. True to her friends. True to her duty always. In all four years with us. Ruth has been one of the class leaders. Ready and will- ing, Ruth lends a helping hand to both her school and home duties. President Sophomore Class, ’25-’26; President Tyler Literary Society, ’25-’26; Member Tennis Club, ’25- ’26; Member Annual Staff, ’25-’26-’27; Member Tyler Literary Society, ’26-’27; Treasurer Junior Class, ’26-’27; Member Tennis Club, ’26-’27; Member Annual Staff. ’27-’2S; Manager Basketball Team. ’27- ' 2S; Librarian, ’27-’2S. J+fi — - The Senior Class Motto: “The Leader in the Deed — a Woman” Class Colors: Blue and White Class Officers Flower: White Rose Hester Lee Brockwell Dorothy Marston Dorothy Saunders . . . Lavine Hennaman President . . . . Vice-President . . . Secretary . Treasurer Class Roll Emily Binns Hester Lee Brockwell Clara Christian Lavine Hennaman Elizabeth Hughes Ruth Dorothy Marston Virginia Miles Dorothy Saunders Ethel Snadecki Kathryn Waldrep Walker Miss Katherine K. Chilton Class Teacher 14 Senior Class Poem The lime has come for us to part, IV e surely hate to go; IV e ll keep the memories in our hearts Of friends that here we know. Now that we’ve finished school days here, IVe’re happy and we ' re sad ; IV e hate to sever friendships dear, But otherwise we’re glad. IV e wish to thank the teachers kind For help they gave each day; IVe trust that they will always find Roses ’long the way. IVe’ll not forget the joys we’ve shared In merry high school days; JVe’ll always have a word to add In Alma Mater’s praise. IVe leave you all in life that’s fine, IV e wish you great success ; While parting now, we leave behind To you, much happiness. 15 Senior Class History O NE balmy day in September, 1924, we, the Class of ’28, entered upon our high school career. YVe began our seemingly endless voyage in the junk “Good-Will” as a band . of sturdy freshmen who, although spoken of as “in:,ignificant rats,” proved ourselves a worthy crew. With our patient and reliable officers we did not hesitate to put out to sea on our maiden voyage — the first quarter of which was very tempestuous. Our captain, Mr. Cox, ever steered our frail bark free from rocks and reefs, which constantly threatened its destruction. He was ably assisted in his momentous task by the Missess Burleson and Barbee, and Mrs. Hinson. At the end of nine strenuous months we anchored in the harbor of “Good Inten- tion,” and were granted a leave of absence of three months. By this time we thought our- selves full-fledged sailors. When September 10, 1925, dawned, it found us ready and eager to set sail for the uncharted sea, “Sophomore.” We were fortunate in having Captain Cox with us again, although he had an entirely new list of officers, namely, the Misses Beazley (now Mrs. Yates), Meador, and Thompson. We had, by this time, become somewhat accustomed to the high seas which con- stantly rocked our boat, and we had learned how best to weather the storms. The waves of Algebra and French did not look quite so unconquerable as they had the year before. Early in June we sighted the island “Determination,” where the first half of our voyage was brought to a close. In September, 1926, we assembled on board the “Good-Will” with fresh supplies to last us during the next nine months. Captain Cox, with his former officers, Mrs. Yates and Miss Meador, accompanied by a new officer, Miss Shelton, greeted us heartily and, with perfect con- fidence, we embarked as Juniors for the harbor “Progress.” This year our crew was very fortunate in the many contests, and we decorated the “Good-Will” with many banners. When we left the isle of “Progress” in September, 1927, Miss Chilton, our pilot, and Miss Booker joined our faithful captain and commander, Mr. Cox and Mrs. Yates. Although wary of the sea at first, Miss Chilton soon recovered her composure and proved herself a worthy com- panion and pilot. On this quarter one of cur faithful crew was forced to leave us on account of sickness, when the isle of “Success” was almost in sight. The remaining eleven finally sighted land, and after having weathered all storms we at last anchored in the harbor “Success,” toward which we had looked with longing eyes. Though weary of the long voyage and anxious to put out upon that more tempestuous sea, Life, we loathe to leave behind our dear class mates, teachers, and patrons. I feel that I voice the sentiments of my fellow classmates when I repeat the wrnrds of the o’.d poet who said : “My soul constantly kindles in keenest impatience — To fare itself forth and far off, hence To seek the strands of stranger tribes.” Ethel G. Snadecki, ’28, 16 Class Historian. Class Prophecy O NE Friday afternoon I came home, tired from a hard day’s work in the office. I slipped off my working clothes and sank down in a chair to rest. I had not been there long when the door bell rang. I went to the door and found a letter from one of my classmates, Hester Lee Brockwell. It was an invitation to spend the week-end with Hester and her husband. I accepted the invitation and left on the next train. The chauffeur met me at the station and took me to her home in the most fashionable part of Richmond. Hester was as delighted to see me as I was to see her. She told me she had just returned from the country, where she had spent a year. After dinner we talked of old times. Finally the conversation drifted to school days. Hester had n ot been able to keep up correspondence with all of our classmates. “Where is Clara Christian now?” she asked. She is a very successful nurse at Stuart Circle Hospital,” I replied. “Don’t you know,” I said, “Dorothy Marston was presented to society the year after we graduated, and is now one of the most prominent social leaders in New York?” “Well, of all things!” exclaimed Hester. “Where is Elizabeth Hughes?” “Oh! Hadn’t you heard that Elizabeth is married?” “Oh, yes, Lavine, I remember all about it now. It just seems years since I saw any of you.” “Kathryn Waldrep will get her degree at Westhampton College this year, and Ruth Walker will get hers at William and Mary. I suppose they will both be teachers.” “Yes,” said Hester, they always studied hard in high school, and I know they will be splendid teachers.” “Ethel Snadecki is head nurse in Stuart Circle Hospital; she is engaged to one of the doctors, and I think they will be married soon.” “Did Emily Binns marry, or go to college?” asked Hester. “Emily is in Maine with her aunt; she seems to like the North very well, since she spends most of her time there.” Hester, you know Dorothy Saunders inherited a large fortune from her uncle, and is now traveling.” “You haven’t told me about Virginia Miles,” said Hester. “Oh, Virginia took a course in Public Health work, and is now the county nurse for Charles City.” “Now, Lavine, tell me about yourself.” Oh, there isn’t much to tell,” I replied. “I took a business course in Washington, and am now a secretary there.” It seems as if I were back in Charles City with my classmates and teachers,” said Hester. We both sat in silence for a moment, thinking of the happy days we had spent in Charles City High School. The clock struck one and the silence was broken. “I know you are tired,” said Hester, “and I will show you to your room.” Hester left me and I soon fell asleep, still thinking of Charles City High School and my classmates. Lavine Hennamen, Hester Lee Brockwell, Prophets. 17 Last Will and Testament ® E, the Class of 1928, being of sound minds and soon to cease our existence as a unit; having well-crammed minds and superhuman understanding, with a memory that was never known to fail, do hereby make, ordain, and publish this, our last will and testament. To our beloved superintendent, Mr. Clarence Jennings, we bequeath our deepest appreciation, our sincerest gratitude, and our heartfelt thanks for the interest he has taken in our welfare. We leave him our promise that we will each live up to the high standards that he has set before us. To the school we leave the record of our past four years in C. C. H. S., the memory of our good deeds, and our acts of kindness. We leave to Mr. Cox, our worthy principal, all our good wishes and the hope that he may forget all our faults and mistakes. We also will him a radio, so he may always have correct time. To Miss Chilton, our efficient co-worker, and one who has labored diligently for our success, we bequeath a Parker fountain pen. To Mrs. Yates, another efficient helper, we will all the latest books related to the study of English. To Miss Booker we bequeath a grand piano and as much sheet music as she will ever have use for. To the Juniors we leave our many priviliges, especially that of congregating and discussing certain topics in study hall. To the Sophomore Class we will the advice to remember that we earnestly endeavored to please our teachers and leaders, and it will be an act of wisdom for them to follow this example. To the Freshmen we bequeath patience and diligence, that they may some day reach the high and coveted position of Seniors. To the grade girls we will all our old powder puffs, vanity boxes, combs, and hairpins. To Gladys Avery we leave the special privilege of being a chaperone for her fellow classr- mates. To Mitchell Binns, Ethel Snadecki leaves her privilege of roaming around during school hours and coming to class occasionally. Dorothy Marston hereby bestows her “A’s” to Lena Parsons and her quietness to Mildred Haynes. To Julia Major, Dorothy Saunders leaves her surplus inches. To Louise Adams, Elizabeth Hughes wills her ability to play basketball. Ruth Walker leaves her debating ability to Colin Vince. Emily Binns wills her double lease on the front seat of a certain school truck to Ida Christoph and Lois Marable. To Dorothy Haupt, Hester Lee Brockwell leaves her task of doing all the corresponding for the class. Virginia Miles wills her spectacles to Virginia Hartseli. To Florence Wray, Clara Christian wills her love for Caesar. To Mildred Haynes, Lavine Hennamen leaves he rability to make excuses. Last, Kathryn Waldrep does hereby bestow upon Nannie Christian her most desirable and comfortable possession, namely, her old black sweater. Signed and sealed this last day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and twenty-eight. SENIOR CLASS, Kathryn Waldrep, Testator. 18 Baccalaureate Program “Come, Thou Almighty King” Prayer Introduction of Speaker . . . Sermon Solo Benediction , Audience . . . . Reverend Ogden . . Reverend Waldrep . . Reverend Robinson Mrs. George P. Gamble . . . Reverend Burkes Commencement Exercises March Class Song Salutatory Last Will and Testament . . History Violin Solo Gif tori an Prophecy Poem Valedictory . “Sweet Hawaiian Moonlight” Introduction Address Awarding of Diplomas “Farewell” March . . Miss Mary Bjoker Seniors Ruth Walker . . Kathryn Waldrep . . . . Ethel Snadecki . . Miss Mary Booker . . . Clara Christian Hester Lee Brockwell Lavine Hennamen Emily Binns . . Dorothy Marston Clara Christian Lavine Hennanen • -Elizabeth Hughes Virginia Miles Dorothy Saunders . .... Mr. W. J. Cox . . . Dr. J. D. Carter .... Mr. W. J. Cox ...... . Seniors . . Miss Mary Booker 19 Junior Class Binns, Mitcheal Binns, Randolph Layfield, Gaylon Marston, Buxton Talley, Clarence Vince, Colin Adams, Elizabeth Adams, Louise Avery, Gladys Christian, Nannie Haynes, Mildred Haupt, Dorothy ' Parsons, Lena Parsons, Olive Wray, Dorothy Wray, Llorence After three months of enjoyable vacation, we settled down to hard work again as happy and carefree juniors. We rallied our forces under our most faithful teacher, Miss Mary E. Booker. Each month a large percentage of our class was on the honor roll or honorable mention. We are represented in athletics by four girls and four boys. At the county fair, which was held in the first of September, the Junior Class won second prize. We were dressed in old-fashioned costumes Yvhich were admired by all. We are looking forward, after three months of vacation, to becoming high and dignified seniors. Nannie Christian, ’29, President. 20 Sophomore Class Barnett, William Binns, Beulah Christian, Louis Christoph, Ida Marable, Lucille Hartselle, Virginia Horsley, Pearl Smith, Helen Vaiden, Elizabeth Warriner, Glyndon In September, 1926, we who are sophomores started on a journey in search of a coveted prize. At first we were twenty, but now we number ten. We have traveled two years, completing one-half the journey. We have met with both difficulties and pleasures, and we hope to gain our prize, the diploma, in June, 1930. 21 reshman Class bar nett, eugene barnett, irving dunn, elizabeth evans, bertha fowler, robert gary, Virginia haynes, norman harrison, randolph major, john marable, edward marable, lois major, julia mathews, alice miles, mattie munden, annie nelson, harrison penny, alton saunders, benjamin tunstall, manly waddi’.l, cary We, the Freshman Class of 1927-28, started out on our career as high school freshmen, better known as “rats,” on September 9, 1927. Our very kind and sympathetic teachers made our struggle in class work a real pleasure, and few of us failed to make good in our first year’s work. Examinations we dreaded, but by studying hard and throwing ourselves into our work, body and soul, we came out successfully. When school reopens we hope the succeeding freshmen may spend as pleasant a year as we have. 22 X N deep appreciation for the unceasing help that they have rendered to the staff of the CHARLES ClTIAN during each year of its publication, especially in 1928, we dedicate this page to the teachers of the grades. It is only a small way in which to ex- press our gratitude, but perhaps some day we can show them that we do appreciate their kindness and support. We, the staff of ’28, give our many thanks and hope that they will feel their work well paid for and not in vain when they see this edition of the CHARLES ClTIAN. To the following teachers we owe a great part of our annual: Misses Ella Nance, Dora Hubbard, Emily Blayton, and Mattie Nance. Editor-in-Chief of ’28. 23 Seventh Grade Adams, Clarence Adams, Lewis Barnett, Miriam Brown, Franklin Christian, Betty Duke, Emily Duke, Richard Ellis, Mildred Haynes, Margaret Horsley, Grace Horsley, Thelma Howard, Susie Hughes, Phoebe Ladd, Patsy Maddera, Inez Marable, Oreane Mountcastle, Richard Roeder, Janie Talley, Christian Vaiden, Gladys Wray, Edwin Yates, Edna 24 Fifth and Sixth Grades Adams, Will Adams, Daniel Adams, Lewis Barnett, Lelia Brown, Howard Brockwell, Nannie Ege, William Evans, Walter Evans, Velma Fairfield, Loren Fairfield, Wallace Haupt, Lawrence Haupt, Charles Haupt, Helen Haden, Lucille Hennaman, Wilbur Hennaman, Lester Hartsell, Lawrence Hartsell, Lonnie Hughes, Myrtle Lampkin, Alma Layfield, Paul Leibert, Mark Major, Gladys Major, Lucille Mathews, Louise Marable, Muriel Marable Lucille Marston, Joseph Miles, Raymond Peterson, Ethel Penny, Rufus Roeder, Bertha Rudisell, Georgia Saunders, Eugene Snadecki, Robert 25 Roll First Grade Adams, Mamie Adams, Carrie Barnett, Grover Crostic, Lee Carter, Lee Carter, Roland Carter, Gertrude Edwards, Ethel Evans, Melvin Fowler, Hilda Haupt, Julia Horsley, Earl Hayden, Evelyn Lampkin, Lemuel Major, Walter Adams, William Carter, LI ill Carder, Velma Second Grade Evans, Grace Gunderson, John Gerhart, William Howard, Ray Major, Edward Rudisill, Annie Roeder, Spafford Warburton, Lewis Miles, Elmo Roeder, Albert Walker, May Third Grade Adams, Levris Ealey, Richard Fairfield, Leonard Maddera, Waverly Major, Tomie Mountcastle, Joseph Nance Lee Upp, Charles Adams, Mary Aigner, Mildred Haupt, Irene Hennaman, Edna Hughes, May Roeder, Viola Rudisill, Mary Adams, Lee Aigner, Norman Ammons, Allen Haden, Russel Horsley, Stanley Smith, Lemuel, Jr. Fourth Grade Terry, Marion Upp, Richard Warriner, St. Clair Adams, Elma Christoph, Grace Crickenberger, Anna L. Dunn, Rosa Lee Ladd, Mary Marston, Nancy Major, Louise Miles, Lillian Rudisill, Bertha 26 27 Eureka Literary Society Kathryn Waldrep Robert Fowler Florence Wray . . . Buxton Marston President . . . Vice-President . . . Secretary T reasurer Curlers Dorothy Marston President Hester Lee Brockwell Vice-President 28 4-H Club Ethel Snadecki . Lavine Hennamen Randolph Binns Elizabeth Adams . . Miss Ella Nance President Vice-President . . Secretary . T reasurer Leader Fun Club Julia Major Annie Munden Cary Waddill . . . Randolph Binns President . . . Vice-President . . . Secretary Treasurer 29 Gaylon Layfield . . . . Randolph Rinns . Louise Adams Athletic Club . . . President Secretary Treasurer Tennis Club . . . . . . . President . . . Vice-President . . . Secretary T reasurer Dorothy Haupt ........ Lena Parsons ....... Florence Wray .... Elizabeth Adams . 30 Dorothy Saunders, center -, Mildred Haynes, guard -, Beulah Binns, sub Olive Parsons, side center ; E lizabeth Hughes, forward -, Gladys Avery, forward -, Hester Brockwell, sub ; Lavine Hennaman, sub Lena Parson, guard . Girls Basketball Team Schedule of 1927-28 Highland Springs . . . c. c. H. S Toano • ... 15 c. c. H. S 24 Quinton . . . . IO c. c. H. s S 3 Varina . ... 31 c. c. H. s 30 Williamsburg . ... 18 c. c. H. s Varina . ... 48 c. c. H. s Highland Springs . . . . . . 12 c. c. H. s 29 The girls’ basketball team of 1927-28 is a team of which we are proud, defeated only by hard-fought battles. We owe much of our success to our coach, Miss Chilton, Manager Ruth Walker, and ex-coach, Mrs. Yates, who is ever ready to advise and to help. 3i Players: Robert Fowler, Harrison Nelson, Buxton Marston, Randolph Binns, Colin Vince, William Barnette, Cary Waddill, Irvin Barnette, John Major, Norman Haynes, Manley Tunstall, and Gaylon Layfield, Manager. Basketball Te am Charles City o; Charles City 6 ; Charles City 9; Charles City 20; Charles City 20; Charles City 14; Varina 36 Highland Springs 18 Highland Springs 15 Quinton 4 Quinton 6 Quinton 6 Though the basketball season of 1927-28 has not been the most successful that the boys of Charles City High have experienced, it has been among the most interesting. It has shown as good sportsmanship as any team with which we have met. As we realize that there are high moments and low ' in life, we are hoping that the defeats of this year may only be stepping- stones to the victories of the next team. Thomas Gaylon Layfield, Jr. 33 Alumni Notes Graham Walker Mary Clark . . Hazel Parsons . May Nelson . . Myrtle Orange Grace Marable Class of 1925 At Home Governess At Home At Home Working Married D. S. Herrin . . . Holdcroft, Virginia . . . Roxbury , Virginia . . . Holdcroft, Virginia . . . Holdcroft, Virginia . . . . Cleveland, Ohio . Sturgeon Point, Virginia Fannie Barnett . Hilda Potts . . . Agnes Nelson . . Willie Nelson . . Lyndia Wilkinson Fred Bock .... Nelson Wilkinson Class of 1926 Sophomore Fredricks State Teachers College Sophomore .... Harrisonburg State Teachers College At Home Holdcroft, Virginia At Home Holdcroft, Virginia Sophomore Farmville State Teachers College Freshman V. P. I. Sophomore V. P. I. Class of 1927 Lucille Binns At Home Pocahontas Blayton . . At Home Lily Clark Business Course . . . Wilma Clark Music Teacher . . . Virginia Upp ...... Comptroller Course . Carrie Yates Bookkeeper Nimmo Hubbard .... Freshman Henry Marston .... Course in Telegraphy Elmo Orange Combined Course . . Eugene Talley . ... At Home . . . . Holdcroft, Virginia . . . Charles City, Virginia . Smithdeal Business College . . Charles City, Virginia . . . . Richmond, Virginia New York City William and Mary College . . . . Roxbury, Virginia . . Macy Business College . . . . Roxbury, Virginia 33 Beat All Vouad GAY LON LAYF ELD RUTH WALKER Host Attractive CAREY WAD DILL HELEN SMITH Best- Workers GAYLON LAYF ELD ETHEL SNA DECK Most Popular COL N V A CE Most Intellectual MITCH A EL B NNS DORQTH V MARSTON Most Athletic ROBERT FOWLER EL I ZABETH HUGHES . 8 w 34 35 36 37 TRUCK DRIVERS OF ’28 Y ' s and Other Y ' s Mrs. Walker (the school nurse) : “Miss Chilton, you are under weight. You will have to eat more.” Miss Chilton: “I have been trying for two years. I always eat a big dinner.” Mrs. Walker: “May I ask what you have for dinner?” M iss Chilton: “I eat five cents worth of jelly beans and one-half pint of milk.” Mr. Cox (in Latin class, trying to explain tenses) : “Randolph, what tense is this, ‘I am handsome’?” Randolph: “Past.” M rs. Yates (in Math. Class) : “Irving, if there are Mr. Smith, Mrs. Smith, and the baby, how many are there in all?” Irving (after some time) : “There are two and one to carry.” Mildred: “My head aches.” Ethel: “From what?” Mildred: “From ear to ear.” Conductor: “How old is this little girl, madam?” Louise Adams: “Mother, I’d rather pay my fare and keep my age to myself.” Mr. Y ates (after a quarrel) : “I am going to the end of the earth. Good-bye.” Mrs. Yates: “All right; and while you are there you might get the evening paper and some canned salmon for supper.” Ruth: “Why does Gladys shut her eyes when she sings?” Elizabeth: “Because she can’t bear to see others suffer.” Florence: “Why can a centipede set an altitude record easier than Lindbergh?” Nannie: “Because a centipede has to go up only an inch to be one hundred feet off the ground.” 38 Clara (taking up a book entitled “For Feeding Babies,” biting off one corner) : “Mother, if you feed this to Evelyn, no wonder she cries all the time.” Bill: “Randolph, do you know what has been holding up the new Fords?” Randolph: “No, what?” Bill: “Wheels, of course?” - Miss Booker: “Norman, what is the difference between conscious and unconscious?” Norman: “If you were to tell a girl she was pretty, you would be conscious; but if you were to tell her she was ugly, you would soon be unconscious.” Elizabeth Hughes: “What a pity my best friend can’t swim!” Ruth: “I can swim. Am I not your best friend?” Elizabeth H.: “No; papa’s Chevrolet is my best friend.” Kathryn Waldrep: “What are the seven ages of woman?” Emily Binns: “The Infant, the Little Girl, the Miss, the Young Woman, the Young Woman, the Young Woman, the Young Woman.” M iss Booker: “Raise that window, or I will suffocate.” M iss Chilton: “If you raise that window, I’ll freez.” Conductor (to porter, after listening to the two dispute and argue for some time as to whether the window should be raised or not) : “Raise that window and that will freeze one, and then lower it and that will suffocate the other, and then we will have peace on the train.” ■Sfc •ste Julia Major: “What do you mean by eatitng that box of candy Roy Cecil gave me for a Christmas present?” Mr. Major (her father) : “Well, you set the box on the table and then went rid- ing with Roy, so I thought you would get plenty of ‘sweetness’ then.” 39 Calendar, 1927-1928 SEPTEMBER 8 — School opens, and everyone settles down to hard work, 28-29 — Holidays for county fair. OCTOBER 4 — Mrs. Arthur Copeland, former teacher, visits us. 5 — Rev. Cary Montague gives interesting talk. 7 — Everyone enjoys holiday for state fair. 10 — Election of Senior Class officers. 18 — The annual staff was made known, and officers put to work. 25 — Rev. Mr. Ogden spends a part of the day at school. 31 — Halloween party. NOVEMBER 11 — Miss A. Douthit, Mrs. Mary Tyler, Rev. Abner Robertson, Dr. Green Boughman, and W. J. Cox gave talks on the work of the Red Cross. 22 - The girls’ basketball team wins over Toana girls, 24-15. 23- 25 — Holidays for Thanksgiving. Everyone had an enjoyable time. DECEMBER 1-8 — Miss Chilton absent on account of sickness. 9 — Charles City girls won basketball game with Quinton, score being 53-10. 16 — Minstrel by the Suwanee River Club. 22 — Christmas holidays began. JANUARY 3 — Everyone returns with a sigh. 10 — Everyone studying hard for exams. For example, Dorothy Marston. 21 — Miss Booker has pleurisy. Rev. J. L. Waldrep acts as substitute. 24- 27 — Examinations. FEBRUARY 3 — County nurse, Mrs. Walker, arrives. 14 — Mrs. Snadecki entertained the seniors and escorts. 16 — School has Valentine entertainment. 20 — The nurse warns everyone of measles. 22 — Annual pictures taken. 24 — Entertainment by Fairmont Glee Club. MARCH 1 — Measles rage on. 2— -Miss Chilton has as her visitor, Miss Dorothy Knibb. 7 — Senior English class visits News Leader plant and State Library, Richmond, Virginia. 23 — Play by Varina troupe, “Oh Kay.” APRIL 3— — -Debate by English class, ' ‘Resolved, That Capital Punishment Should Be Abolished in Virginia.” 5— Boys’ baseball team loses to Williamsburg, 11-10. 6- 10 — Easter holidays. 13 — Entertainment, “An Evening in Ole Virginia.” 20 — Holiday. Teachers’ meeting at Williamsburg. 25— Entertainment by the Royal Duo. MAY 1 — -Charles Citian goes to press. 3- — Five-point certificates awarded. Seventy-one children receive these. 8— Juniors entertained seniors. 16 — History III class visits Jamestown and Williamsburg. 21- — -Senior exams. Everyone upset. 27 — Baccalaureate sermon by Rev. Abner Robertson. 28 — Week of exams. 31 — Grade entertainment. JUNE 1— Commencement exercises. 2— Peace at last. 40 4i SATISFACTION AND SERVICE E. L. BARNETT DEALER IN Dry Goods, Notions, Groceries, Drugs Boots — and the Celebrated Triangle Brand All-Leather Shoes BARNETTS, VIRGINIA A. B. Barnette “ The Dollar Thai Coes the Farthest is the Dollar That Stays at Home ” Charles City County’s ONLY AUTHORIZED FORD DEALER Buy Your Ford from Me an d Help Build Home Industries A Complete Line of Ford Parts Carried At All Times Battery Recharging and Goodyear Tires CROSLEY RADIOS Barnetts, Virginia J.N.HUBBARD MERCHANT CHARLES CITY, VIRGINIA R. D. 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