Durham High School - Messenger Yearbook (Durham, NC)

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RUTH M ULLERSCHOEN RUTH Life was madv to tclzile away. Age: 17: Weight: 110: Height: 5' -UG Ambition: To be a physical education director. .'.iL'fl-T'tfI.U.Y.' Girls' Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Dramatic Club 4: U'Henry Literary Society 3, 4: Athletic Association 1, 2, 3: Ruth is one of our happy-go-lucky students. It is a known fact that she never lets anything worry her, even her beloved athletics. Ruth is an excellent swimmer, an expert tennis player, and is skilled in basketball, She. is a familiar Figure with her hand on the throttle of Pyor- rhea, her well-named Ford. LoUIsIs VIRGINIA MURRELI, Faithful and an.r1'0z1.I to play her 11a1'z'. Age: 17: VVeight: 113: Height: 5' 3'5 .-luihitiouf To be a concert pianist. .-lrtz'7'itius.' Commercial Club Z, .3, 4: Girls' Club 1, 2,.3, 4: Cornelia Spencer Liter- ary Society 1: Athletic Association 4: Coroso Players 4. Having won success in Miss Somebody l':lS6, 14011156 was tempted to try the stage, but her lingers being more eloquent than her tongue, she will teach a piano how to respond to her touch. She hopes to play for the golden- voiced Mildred when that Shipp drops anchor on Broad- way. EVHLYN E. Newrox EWS Alv.vuy.r jolly, always kind. Age: 16: NVcight: 100: Height: 5' 3 .-inzbitioizi To be a teacher. .'1Cfl.'I'I'ftL'.V.' Lila Brogden Liter. ary Society 3, 4: Athletic Association 4: Blue Triangle 1: Girls' Club 1, Z, 3, 4. V Evelyn is quick but quiet unless talking about her bc- loved mathematics, upon which she waxes eloquently. She'd share her last crumb with those who are hungry and be happy doing it. A little house would become a real home with he.r deft and willing hands. GEORGE W. OLIIIIARI PINot'HIo I am Sir Oracle. Age: 17: Weight: 120: Height: 5' 10 .'iH!l7l'f1'UlI.' To be a Socrates, .-lcf'iz'1't1'c's.' Blackwell Literary Society 4: Glee Club 4. V I George thinks logically and his decisions are based on facts. He comes so near hitting the.. bull's eye when asked for criticisms that he gets folks excited. He's just as Ile- pendable and helpful as his name George implies. That is why he won spurs as a butler in the Senior play. EsTHI3R O'BRII-:NT cHL'm3v lf woman lost 115 Eden 1 Such us .flzc alone rc.rt0rU.r It. Age: 17: Weight: 112: Height: 5' UQ Ambitiowif To become a second Paderewski. fltifl-'2'ifIAL'Sf Girls' Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Treasurer 4: Orchestra 2, 3, 4: Girls' Glee Club Z, 3: Secretary of class 3, 4: Lila Brog- den Literary Society 3, 4: Critic 4: President 4: Athletic Association 3, 4: Blue Triangle. 3, 4: Messenger Staff 3, 4: Vice-President Session Room 6A2. Esther has a gentle courtesy about everything she does which makes folks feel she really enjoys making people happy. Combined with this is her sincerity and ability to stand for her ideals. She is an excellent student and is talented in music and art. All she is and does bears the label genuine.. REBi:ccA PIATT Mlilifli Y Ye gods how size talks: what a iornent of soimdj Her hearers imudcil, ruronzpasscd, and !17'U'ZK'l1L'l1'.U Age: 16: Weight: 138: Height: 5' 7 Ambition .' To be a doctor. Arfif'itif's,' Girls' Club 1, Z, 3, 4: Dramatic Club 3, 4: Hi-Rocket 1: Lila Brogden Liter- ary Society 3, 4: Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4: Messenger Staff 4: Science Club 4: President Senior Room 6A1. Becky is an all around good sport, but you have to know her well to really appreciate her big heart. She is sincere and honest in her opinion, and always free in her speech. She will lead in what she attempts just as she has led the lunch line. f. i fi' I ,yy . ' w.,,mjg-I. -,,' 34... -: '-'fx hgy.. ...LQ-... TWENTY-THREE

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is ei-fit as as :Wt as as at as at as 5-fs as is T , M ' - SUDIE HORNER ., ' 1' ' 'A JAc141E IfVhicl1 not L Z'l'll critz'c.r criticise. Age: 175 Weight: 1045 Height: 5' 2 Auibitibiz: To be a Home Economics teacher. Acfi:'itivs.' , Athletic Association 1. 2, 3, -lg Blue Triangle Club 1, 2, 3, -15 Cornelia Spencer Literary Society 3, 4, Treasurer -15 Dramatic Club 45 Messenger Staff 45 Girls' Club 1, 2, 3. 4. . Jackie is a plucky happy-hearted lassie that bubbles 3 over with the fun of living. She may lose out in a game Q but she won't stay crushed. She's a regular date book 907' '- having led her history class, and being the prompty-book .f of those who cannot remember. if I , z-If ETHEL JAFFE Sweet are the thoughts that XUTOI' of content. U ,. Ageg 185 Weight: 985 Height: 4' NIM . r L. 5- Q. 'lf e -6 s td o U' rn cm 'cn Il. 4 an .-f ni U7 rn 0 'X fn .-f rs -Q IL. '7 3 r-I' 5. P. Q fb Q ..- fl Z U Y-5 Q 5 rn -1 2. Pl. O ..- E. c, F11 to :N 4- Q1 0 fa FT' ro .-+ os 4. Q -1 ..- M. :: Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Athletic Association 4. , She is always at work on something worth while and C.: gf, never too busy to help the other fellow. Headed for the -xr, world of business, she plans to be the best private secre- I 'Ig' tary possible. Her greatest diversion is running her -' 1,5 father's car and building air castles out of the exploding g .' gasoline. I. , MARY MANNING JOHNSON , A comztcizazzcr in 'which did meet, , Swcct records, 1w'omism as sweet. Age: 175 Weight: 1105 Height: 5' 6 zlnib'itiv1z.' 'To be as weighty as Elizabeth Rowland. Ac- fl-'Z'lf1C'S.' Lila Brogden. Literary Society 45 Athletic Asso- ciation 3, 45 Commercial Club 3, 45 Girls' Club 1, Z, 3, 4. Mary has taken an omnibus course and has carried it successfully: nevertheless, she has found some time for play. We know success awaits her. Watch her grow. 1- yv GERTIE MATTHEXVS MARKHAM MAC QL, Silence gives consent. fl Age: 175 Weight: 1135 Height: 5' 4 , .-1u1bit1'o1L.' To be an interior decorator. Arf1'tf1't1'v.v.' Lila 1.,-35,24 Brogden Literary Society 45 Dramatic Club 45 Girls' f Club. .. Mac is a sister of Fay in the class of 1927 and she is gf iyl popular and helpful as one would expect. She knows the ,f art of making up and may edit a volume for the fair sex H 'i ix on the subject. She has the power to finish what she be- gins and do her best. The cottage with woodbine en- twined is for this dark-eyed, curly-haired young lady. RUBY LEE MCCULLERS NMAC!! H l1istle and lze'll come to you. Age: 175 Weight: 1145 Height: 5' 2 filllbffl-01'Lf To be a librarian. Actiziitziem Girls' Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Cornelia Spencer Literary Society 45 Athletic As- sociation 45 O. Henry Literary Society 3, 45 Vice-Presi- dent 45 Glee Club 3, 4. .-5, Ruby Lee's sweet disposition, dreamy eyes, and winning smile have won many hearts. She's full of life and likes to ,' A have a good time, but she is always around when there is f any work to be done. She's in her seventh heaven when reading a love story. lWARY MoRR1s HJENNIEU Be silent and safe-.vilclzce 11r'1'vr bvirayx you. i Age: 165 Weight: 1055 Height: 5' 5 , Ambition : To be a competent secretary. .f1ctirfz'tic.r.' Cor- : 'fl nelia Spencer Literary Society 1, 2, 3, 45 Chaplain 25 Sec- - . rotary 35 Vice-President 45 Commercial Club 2, 3, 45 L-B. Dramatic Club 3, 45 Girls' Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Athletic As- .. sociation Z, 3, 45 Messenger Staff 45 Secretary, Senior f Room 6A1. Mary is one of our Seniors who has learned to keep her own counsel. Even though she doesn't like to talk, we like to talk to her, just to see her smile. Mary never lets a . n minute slip by without iirst cramming it full of accom- plishments. She's both earnest and wise, and the rainy day will not catch her unawares. -6 TWENTY-TWO

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is is as Effie as slit at ills, slit ffl: ffl: as it alle 5-it ELLERBE POWE, JR. UEKUSU His speech, his manner, his very gait, bespeak IiIIhE I'Cl1f dignity. Age: 16: Weight: 116g Height: 5' SM Amlvitimz: To be a lawyer. Ai'tii'itiex.' Blackwell Literary Society 3, -l, secretary 3, Treasurer -lg Hi-Rocket 33 Messenger -lg Hi-Y 3, -lg Athletic Association 1, Z, 3, -lg Science Club -lg Dramatic Club -lg Boy Scouts 1, Z, 3, -l. Here's to the most competent and most dignified monitor in this whole school. Phrasing his announcements tersely he delivers the same. in a manner which would do credit to Chauncey M. Depew, whose success as an after dinner speaker Elms hopes to attain. ETH EL LOUISE RHJDLE lfVhe11, hearts are trim Few words 'will do. Age: 17g VVeight: 1-lOg Height: 5' 5 .-lml11'li0n.' To be a secretary. :1cti:'itics.' Hi-Rocket 3, -lg Commercial Club 2, 3, -lg Girls' Club 1, Z, 3, -lg Music Club 3. Do you want a task doneqdone well and done. on time? Ask Ethel. She is ever dependable and willing to.help. D. H, S. realized this fact when Ethel was chosen to represent he.r in the State Typewriting Contest. She is a pal, sincere and true, and a constant source of joy. WH ITA KER PRITCHARD WH ITU He docs his task from day to day,- Aizd nzeets zvliaterer comes his way. Age.: 183 Weight: 135: Height: 5' 8 ,-1rtiz'itz'vs: Hi-Rocket 3, -lg Messenger -lg Science Club 2, -l, President -lg Gym Team 33 Athletic Association 1, Z, 3g Hi-Y Club 2, 3, -lg Senior Play -lg Track Team -lg Com- mercial Club 3. Shy, serious, quiet? He's shy where butterhies whirl: he's serious when in trouble: he's quiet when he doesn't know the answer. He's a rare specimen who thinks a thing through and then acts on his own initiative. He always has an answer on tap and can impersonate Sher- lock Holmes, Sister's beau, or Napoleon at will. HONORA LIVINGSTON ROSE HNORAU Slick a wiiisoinc wer thing. Age: 18: Weight: 95: Height: 5' 2 AH1bitio11.' To be an artist. i-1rf1't'1'fic's.' Literary Society 3, -l, Vice-President 3, President 3, Treasurer -lg Hi-Rocket 33 Dramatic Club 3, -lg Girls' Club 1, 2, 3. -lg Orchestra J, 3, -lg Athletic Associatioug M. M. J, 3, -l. Nora can soar away from us with the soul of her violin but when she returns all smiles, her happiness wins the most discouraged. She is brimful of mischief and bub- bling over with fun, She can concentrate and does it especially on her date book, known as American history. EUGENE READE JACK Ili deed, in fllflllgllf, in stature, every inch a man. Age: 18: Vlfeightz 1-l0g Height: 5' 8 Ambi'ti'0z1.' To he successful as an architect. :e1rti'i'itiqx: Hi-Y Z, 3, -lg Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, -lg Commercial Club'3: Glee Club -l. . . Courtesy is as natural to Eugene as his immaculate agp- pearance. If he has a temper, .it is carefully bottled. -He scored such a success as Bobbie that he may try politics in real life. He's a favorite without even trying. ELIZABETH ROKYLAND ULIBN Hvi'f J to the girl with 5'-vm of l7l'0'Ll'11, lfl li0.re spirit fine -ian ctuzizot dawn. Age: 17g Weight: 135: Height: 5' -l flriiliitioiz: To live a perfect life. .'1rtit'1'fics: Girls' Club 1, 2, 3, -l, Treasurer 3, President -lg Hi-Rocket 3, -lg Mau- ager 6A3g Basketball Team -lg Messenger Staff -lg Ath- letic Association 1, Z, 3. No treasures or charms are so sweet and elusive as those you have to dig for. Gifted, with a brilliant mind, that easily masters problems, Elizabeth hides beneath a digni- lied exterior a companionable spirit and a fun-loving soul. TWENTY-FOUR