Fredericksburg High School - Rapahanoc Yearbook (Fredericksburg, VA)

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History of tfje Junior Class I N the memorable fall day of September 9, 1918, there assembled with the other classes, in the Frederick Hotel, seventy boys and girls for enrollment as Freshmen. In the first few days that followed there were many puzzles and adventures. The schedules were impossible to adjust, to go to the right classes was a task in itself, and the Latin and Algebra were worse than anything else. Mrs. Courtney was our class teacher and guided us into the right paths. About the time we be¬ came a little familiar with our new work, everything was upset by the closing of the schools on account of the epidemic “Flu.” When school commenced again so did cold weather, and as the heating facilities were so poor in this ancient and dilapidated building, we were marched off to the Elementary School, when the weather grew very cold. The Juniors were the first Freshmen class to take Exams, instead of monthly tests, and by the time warm weather came and we were settled again in the old hotel, we were aroused from comfort by the semi-annual and final exams. In September, 1919, we again assembled in the old Frederick Hotel, which was now becoming very familiar to us. The most fortunate of us claimed dis¬ tinction as Sophomores. The victims of the Exams were to repeat the Freshmen class. In that term we selected class officers and colors. We also gave the Fresh¬ man class a party, as the Sophs, had given us one in our first year. Mrs. Blake was our faithful guide and chaperone this year. In this term many boys and girls began to obtain distinction in the athletic field in basketball, notably Ruby and Ruth Dillard, and Alwyn Hundley, Jr. 1 here were also developments in the class rooms, some forged ahead with their work, others took life easy. In Novem¬ ber we departed with the return of cold weather for the Elementary School, and as the old hotel was condemned, we remained at this school until the spring term ended. Once more in the glorious autumn of 1920, we took up our work in the Ele¬ mentary School. Our class of twenty dignified Juniors is smaller than before. 48

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Juniors Motto: Nil Desperandum. Colors: Orange and Garnet. Aim: To out-do the Seniors. Flower: American Beauty. Song: The Juniors. (Tune, Joan d’ Arc) Mascot: “Bobby.” (Dog) CLASS OFFICERS Alwyn Hundley, Jr . President Marion M. Weedon . Pice-President Kate W. Gouldin . Secretary Virginia Williams . Treasurer MEMBERS Norman E. Allen Charles Armstrong Hildah Brauer Doris A. Carnea! W. Jeffries Chewning Ruby Dillard Willis Fowle James Franklin Kate W. Gouldin Grafton N. Greenlaw Pearl Hoffman Alwyn Hundley, Jr. R. L. Houston Jones Camilla Moody Louise Peyton Allie O. Pritchett Lucy Walker Marion Weedon Virginia Williams Elizabeth Young 47

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RPvPBH Many of our old class-mates have left for causes. Some of the most prominent players on the football and basketball teams are Juniors. Those from our class in football are, William Morrison and Alwyn Hundley, Jr., the latter is now the Captain of the 1921 Eleven. They continue to gain distinction both through their victories and their defeats. There came a day when the classes of the F. H. S. met in a real High School. The new building is very magnificent and comfortable and is greatly appreciated by teachers and students. After three months of recreation from school duties, we shall return in the fall and take up our duties and make good our aim “to out-do the Seniors!” —Kate W. Gouldin, Secretary ANDC 192 49