Fredericksburg High School - Rapahanoc Yearbook (Fredericksburg, VA)

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LOUISE JONES OUR LITTLE MASCOT, WHOSE SMILES MAKE CARE AND WOF.RY VANISH, AND HELP US TO BE BETTER SENIORS; INSPIRING US TO KEEP WORTHY OF OUR IDEALS, AND TO CLIMB ONWARD AND UPWARD. 19

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Colors: White and Gold Senior Class Motto: “Excelsior” Officers Joh n Billingsley. Carter Rowe. Anne Harrison Shepherd Willie Curtis . . Flower: Daisy . President . . . Vice-President . . Secretary Treasurer Poem The Senior Class have met tonight To say a last farewell, And tender memories of this night With each of us will dwell. Our problems worked out side by side And the truths we’ve learned together, “Excelsior,” thou hast been our guide, We ' ll forget all these—no, never. And in the years that are to come We’ll think of days gone by, And of the battles fought and won At our “beloved High.” O! boys and girls of the Senior Class, Do you ever stop to think— After tonight our dear old class Will be but a broken link? But we’ll be true to our dear old High And to her teachings we’ll hold; Each member of our class will try To lift up the white and gold. For four long years we’ve worked and toiled, Led on by teachers true, To keep her name and fame unsoiled, To give our school her due. Our love for her which is untold Will be a treasured memory. A vision of our black and gold Will come to us so tenderly. Dear old F. H. S. we are leaving you, Ihe school we love the best; But we’re leaving you with those who are true And love you none the less. You’ve served us truly from year to year As you have for many before, But in the hearts of none are you held more dear Than by the Class of ’24. Clara FIuffman. iS

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Senior Class Richard Birch Gaffin “A light heart lives long.” Vice-President of Freshman Class, ’20, ’21 ; Athletic Association Member, ' 21, ’23, ’24; Captain Senior Basketball Team, ’24; French Club, ’24; Dramatic Club, ’24. To have “Dick” for a friend is as much good fortune as anyone could wish. He is bubbling over with good nature and sees the fun in life, although he can be serious when the occasion calls for it. F. H. S. says: “We’re pulling for you, ‘Dick,’ keep on.” Elizabeth Weirick Payne None hut herself can he herself.” Member of Athletic Association, ’22, ’23, ’24; Vice-President Sophomore Class, ’22; Tennis Club, ’22; Dramatic Club, ’24; Photographic Editor “Rapahanoc,” ’24. Brains, ability, and good leadership— that’s Elizabeth. All through school she has made for herself a record in schol¬ arship, her marks being among the high¬ est in class. Elizabeth is not without many talents, and we cannot hope too high on the ladder of success for this all¬ round girl. F. H. S. says: “We’re sure of you, Elizabeth, don’t fail us.”