Hampton High School - Krabba Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

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Class History of 23 The fifteenth day of September, nineteen hundred and nineteen, marked a momentous event in the lives of some fifty-nine individuals— members of the then entering class—and the present Seniors of our be¬ loved Hampton High School. We have assembled together for four long years to lay the foundations of our lives, which foundations con¬ sist not of brick and mortar but of knowledge and power. During the first year each of us was put to work for nine months in Ids chosen field. Here, as Freshmen, we worked diligently, taking lead in all the Drives of our school. The literary societies of which our entire class were members, met frequently and accomplished tilings worth while. During our freshman year we were greatly handicapped by the fact that the members were divided—a portion being in Hamil¬ ton, another in George Wythe, and another in Phoebus. The union of these groups in Hampton in our Sophomore year enabled us to work with better cooperation and we were able to inaugu¬ rate literary activities to a greater degree than ever before. In the competitive try-outs for the annual state literary contest we were well represented by two debaters and one declamer. Many members of our class took prominent parts in a beautiful Japanese operetta, directed by Mr. Starnes. During this year “The Pioneer”, the first school paper, was edited by Charles M. Pace, Jr., ably assisted by the following staff: Permania Snider, Paul Darling, Fred White, Asa Shields and Peters Ellison. This year our class lost many of its members—two promising young students—Guy Taylor and Edwin Foster—enlisted in the service of Uncle Sam—two others, Lucetta Webb and George Reilly, by attend¬ ing Summer School were enabled to enter the Senior class and graduate in 1922, while several others, Juline Granger and Helen Schneider, mem¬ bers of the army posts nearby, left before the session was over. The third year found us fewer in number but more earnest in pur¬ pose. Our third-year boys composed a majority of the football and basketball squads. Several profitable and enjoyable entertainments were participated in by many of the class. Especially were we proud of the first annual Minstrel Show of the Hampton Hivh School given at Scott’s Theatre. The burnt cork artists made a “big hit.” The Junior- of each year, was held at James- Senior Picnic, which is the feature town, and was great fun! The class of ’23 was very fortunate in beginning its fourth year in our handsome and commodious new building, one of the most up-to-date school buildings in the State. It not only has every facility for the school work but an auditorium seating five hundred, and fully equipped 24

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MARGARET OLA WALTRIP “Mag” “The true strong and sound mind is the mind that can embrace equally great things and small.’’ Operetta ’21. Margaret is one of those very few girls that is fond of studying, and you can notice that by the high grades she gets. It is only this kind that ever accomplish anything. Keep up your good work, “Mag”. Besides studying, Margaret has done her part in the activities of the Class of ’23. THELMA SHERMAN WATSON “Skeeter” “Little but loud.” Operetta ’22; Glee Club ’22. Thelma is the small Senior with dark hair, dark complexion, and dark eyes. She is a faithful friend and true companion. Oh, that jolly laugh! You know certainly that Thelma is around. She was never known to study very much, yet she never falls below the standard. She isn’t a bit indifferent to boys, and her brown eyes, ready repartee and an animated disposition often act as a magnet for them. KATHERINE CABELL WILLIAMSON “Sookie” “A face ivith gladness overspread, Soft smiles by human kindness bred.” “Sookie” is so small and quiet that one would hardly know she was present except for her occa¬ sional cheery laugh and her spirit of contentment that she always carries with her. But when there is any cause for the show of Class spirit “Sookie” is full of whole-hearted enthusiasm. Best wishes, Katherine! VIRGINIA ELIZABETH WRIGHT “Ginna” “Is she not passing fair?” Operetta ’21-’22. Virginia certainly can say a mouthful when it is necessary, being quite a celebrity in the debating line. “Ginna” is a good student and “buddy” and the answer to the questionable quotation above is “More!” “Ginna” has been active, dutiful and friendly while in our midst and we bid her adieu with sadness but with good wishes for her future. 23

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gymnasium. We returned this year wiser, we hope, for the three former years training and proceeded to fulfil our duties as Seniors. The foot¬ ball team was exceptionally strong and we made an unusually good record under Captain Handy, supported by five other members of our class—Cowles Hogge, Tinsley Harrison, Ross Kearney, Joe Merrill and Raymond Kirsner, who led us to victory in several hard contested games. This year a Student Body organization was formed, including the whole school, and officered by the more advanced students. This has been beneficial in many ways, and has created a greater interest in the various school activities. The boys gave another minstrel show which was the initial school performance presented in the school audi¬ torium. Our literary society was more active than heretofore, several interesting and edifying meetings having been held. Our progress has been due much to the kindness and earnestness of our teachers. The class of ’23 was fortunate to have its first year under Mr. J. H. Brent as principal until his value as an educational leader was recognized and he was appointed the Superintendent of Elizabeth City County Schools, this position having been made vacant by the resignation of Mr. J. M. Willis. Many thanks are due Mr . T. G. Pullen, Jr., who succeeded Mr. Brent as principal because of his deep and result bringing interest in the school work. During the close contact with each other in these four years friend¬ ships have been formed, many of which, no doubt, will continue even after the separation as classmates when we have entered the world where each shall take his or her place in life. “Some ships sail East Some ships sail West With the selfsame winds that blow; It’s not the gale, But the set of the sail That determines the way they go.’’ The tie that will bind us all, no matter which way our sails are set will be the love of our dear Alma Mater. 25