Elizabeth City High School - Spotlight Yearbook (Elizabeth City, NC)

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 It's good to be merry and wise; It's good to be honest and true” Lavinia is a good, all-round girl who is always ready to laugh, joke, and have a good time, hut as serious as any one when she should he. She is capable and has sterling qualities—all of which endear her to the class of ’28. of which she is president. Ruth Jones “Ruth” “The mildest manners and the truest heart ” Ruth has the reputation of being rather quiet, but at the critical moment in any discussion, she comes forward with an opinion that is always worth hearing. Ruth possesses r; ther domestic traits and. no doubt, she will soon keep house for some fortunate man. James LeRoy “James” The time will come when you will hear from me.” James was l orn to be a master mechanic. Since the days in grammar school when he fastened a pinwheel to the radiator valve so that the steam caused it to whirl around, up to his Senior year in High, he has been a constant tinkerer. We fully expect him to l)e the greatest inventor of the age and bring fame to his Alma Mater. mrnrmi Page twenty-four

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 71 is faults arc such that wc love him all the more for them.’’ “Hop” stars in every branch of athletics. However, like all truly great men, he is overpoweringly modest. Perhaps this is the secret of his popularity. At any rate, we feel sure that with such outstanding characteristics as Wilfred possesses, he is sure to accomplish his purpose in life. Hazel Jennings “Hascl” Thy modesty’s a candle to thy merit” Hazel is always on the job and a constant source of help to her less industrious classmates. If determination counts for anything at all—as it most certainly does—then Hazel will surely succeed in whatever she undertakes. ' Diligence is the mother of good fortune.” Mary is witty but quiet. She is a friend of everyone and always has a cheerful smile for all of us. She is just studious enough and ambitious enough to be successful in whatever she undertakes. What more could you ask? I'ajic twenty-tliiee

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Monetary Lomax “Monte” “I am sure care's an enemy to life” Monterey is not only one of the prettiest members of the class, but also one of the best dressed. She has added typing and shorthand to her regular studies, so that whether she will Ik a shining light in the business world, or will seek some other profession still remains to be seen. Vcrtic is indeed the most studious member of our class. How that girl does work! In this case, however, such industry does not go unrecognized and Vetie is fortunate in having the regard of all her teachers. “Ouict in appearance until motives unknown” Effie is one of those girls you just must like. She can’t be counted in the flapper list of our class, but she is making serious preparations to become “Somebody’s Stenog.” Here’s luck to you, Effie. - Page twenty-five