Harrisonburg High School - Taj Yearbook (Harrisonburg, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1931 volume:

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L eona Miller Q Geneva Peters A f Dorothy Davis Joke Editors ..... ' Marguerite Showalter Assistant Editors ., Harry Blat: IJ' R' Switzer' Jr' 4 Bernice Simi? Business Manager ................... john Dilworth Art Editor ..,... .. ,....... Irvine McNeill FAHCD Hwsmfluck - . f Howard Whctzcl d .. M Timothy Hering C'fC 'f't'0'1 Managers 1 Royal Kincheloe A verusmg images I Katherine Sullivan . Richard Jackson LCh:irlottc Mauzy Boqk Reviews ' Anne Kcisrcr Athletics ....., ....... ' ................, R oy Frye Exchanges ..,.... A. W. Graves Faculty Adviser .............. Miss Aurclia Barton Contents StaH Photograph ...... ...,.........,...,.,..,...,,. ....... 2 Class of 1931 ...,..,.........,.............,. ,,,,,,, 3 Farewell Song-Leona F. Miller ....... ............. 3 Seniors ..........,..............,..,............. . .,.. 4-18 Salutatory-Dorothy L. Davis ,,.... .....,.. 1 9 Class Poem-Margaret Buyers ....,............................,.... ........ 2 0 Class History-Riclaard jackson ...........,......,.....,......,....,.. .,...... 2 1 Class Prophecy-111110 Taliaferro and DeWitt Shank ......, ....,... 2 2 Class Will-Gerzezfa Peters and Ray Frye .,.................. ........ 2 7 Valedictory-Katlaryn Harliu, .,.......,.....,....... ........ 2 9 Poets' Corner- A Dream-Margaret Boyers ........ ,,.,,,,. 3 0 Song-Irvine McNeill .4............,....,..,.......,................ .,., 1 ...3O Beauty-Carolivur Bradley .,......,.. .....,.....,.......,..........., .,...... 3 1 My Dreams Come TfU.C'Sfl1'Lll9 Frances F1H1lib07lS01' ..... ........ 3 1 Book Reviews ..............,.............,......... .............................. ........ 3 2 Editorials ....... ,,,,,,,. 3 5 School News ..... ,,,,,..4 3 3 Alumni ...,....,. ..,.,,A, 4 7 Athletics ..... .,..,.., 4 3 Exchanges ..., ,,4,,,,,,,,.,, ......A. 4 9 Jokes ' E .:.x.:e:.mewL1,y,g ----- ....... 5 0 Q- . THE TAJ STAFF The Class of 1931 MoTTo We have crossed ifae bay, The ocean lies before us. CLASS OFFICERS RAY FRYE ......,... .............,............... ....,..,...... P I 'esidenf LEONA MILLER ....... ............ V ice-P1'esirle1z1f JUNE TALIAEERRO ....... ....... S ecretary-Treasm'e1' COLORS FLOWER Blue and White Ragged Robin FARENVELL SONG - QTYLIZC-H07I01'1tI7L MOON, LEONA F. MILLER Wlien school days near their closing, And we must part. Then mem'ry comes a haunting, And stealing fondly hovers o'er my heart. CHORUS Of our High School days, XVl1ere we have fought to Win together Knowledge, friends, and character. Your guidance, love, and such XVe will cherish muchg Through the ups and downs in all life's pathway, Days and years may pass, But We'll reflect you to the last, To thee we'll true and loyal be. Now W6,1'Ci1 on our way, The time has come to say Alma Mater, now-'lFareWell.,' JUNE TALIAFERRO lime Ihr' fair, lnnr Ihr lotvllllr, june Ihr lily maid of Harrisfnz- lznrg- Atrrtvlrxrfsz Latin Club, '28 Sec.-Treas Class '29, '30, '51 French Club, '30 History Club, '51 Tai Stadt, '50 H. H. S. Plays '22, '29, '30, '31 President Glee Club, 'J1 june is capable of doing any- thing, anytime, anywhere. Shc'll help anyone nut and we all know where to go if we're needing a friend or a bit of encouragement. True to her name, fair and sweet, when near her she Iills our hearts with happiness and sunshine. When she was a freshman, she was voted the best natured girl in H. H. S. Then when glancing through the mirror of last year one also Ends what her classmates have to say about her for she was voted best looking, cutest, and sweetest girl in high school. She shows great versatility in the work she has done for THE Taj . In fact, june gives her valuable help to many school ac- tivities. She is quiet in her ways, but everyone in school knows and likes this petite little miss. Maybe the State Teachers College will be lucky enough to rlaim her next year but here is a :ecret-I don't believe she'll be .ilowecl to go to any school very .ong, if she keeps up the use of those twinkling eyes. R A Y FRY E Nt't'i'r do Iurlay lrbrll you L'1lll pnl off 'lil lv1uuloro1t'. Acrtvmesz Taj Staff, '29, '30 1--l. H. S. Pep Band, '29, '50 Senior Plays, '28, '29, '30, '51 French Club, '30 Vice Pres. junior Class, '30 Pres. Senior Class, 'Jl Glee Club, '31 Hail to our President! He is a real leader in everything. There's not a more popular or wittier boy in school than Ray. Most anytime during class or any other time he breaks the monotony with one of his witticisms so that everyone, even the teachers, must laugh at him. Ray was an active member of the Pep Band and our High Scltnnl Orchestra. He is also a good actor. Will we ever forget him as Fred in Pattie ? He has been a very valuable member of the Tkj STAFF for several years. And Allrnliuu, College Girlsg he has been voted the best look- ing boy in High School for the past two years. Ray is hands some, we have to admit, with his curly brown hair, but with his winning ways we would like him regardless. May you always be as care free and as popular as you have been in high school. LIEONA MILLER ll:':'v'x in fr girl wilb il lvrirrl mul if smile, Tbirl makes Ibn bztlvblv of life trurib while. Acrxvtrnas: Editor-in-Chief Taj, '31 Member Glee Club, '30 Vice-President Glee Club, '31 Vice-President Senior Class, 'J1 lirunch Club, '50 History Club, '31 School Play. '31 Who is the tall, dignifted girl coming down the hall? NVhy that's Leona Miller. Few need ask this question, however, be' cause everyone knows and loves Leona. Nothing pleases her more than to plan a good ioke on sotntone and then calmly tell him the following day that she was the 'sole conspirator. Shc's just full of fun and no one can feel blue around her. Wfhen any work is to be done, Leona's there ready and willing-a good sport to the end. Leona ranks third in the Senior Class. You've missed lots, too, if you've never heard her sing and play the piano because she does each with that quiet unruiiled manner that is so becoming. What would the Taj have done if Leona, our editor, hadn't con- tributed such good editorials? But that isn't all. lt takes a capable, dependable person to Hll this important position on the Staff and Leona is well qualified to accomplish this ercditably. We understand Lcona's plan- ning to attend Bridgewater Col- lege next year and know that she'll be as successful there as she's been in H. H. S. ROLLAND BERRY Likr fbi' orrzzll, bis rain' is llzwm' xileuI. Acnvitnas: Football Manager, '29 Basketball Manager, 'Jl Football Squard, '30 First President Hi-Y Club, 'Sl Glen: Club, 'JI High School Play, '29, '30, '31 Track Squad, 'JI Taj Staff, '29, 'so Here's to Rollancl, the sheik of our class. He's not only one of the best-dressed boys in school, but also one ot' the most attrac- tive. He seems to have a certain way of his own with the girls at the S. T. C. and has broken many a fair heart. Rolland is good-natured and ac- commodating. He and his Ford have saved many a pedestrian a lung walk home. It has been the same way in his school activitiesq whenever anything happened, you may be sure that Rolland was there to help. During his two years on the Taj Staff he proved to be one of the best business managers the magazine has ever had, and he had a great deal to do with its success. Next year he is going to Mer- eersburg and we wish him much success. W ELIZABETH PATTERSON l:LETCHER Dnurr' imzl jrrarrllrrll song and sllullurul 1llirIb! Acnvltuas: Latin Club, '28 French Club, '50 History Club, '31 Glee Club, '30, '51 H. H. S. Plays, '28, '29, '50, '31 A loud burst of laughter! And after everyone has stopped laugh- ing, Tissie pops up with, Well, f'r goo'ness sake, I clon't see anything funny in that! NVhat's the point? But don't think she lacks a sense of humor or the ability to laugh-no in- deed, because who got the vote for the biggest giggler in high school? Tissie Fletcher, of course! She never misses any part of all the fun that goes on and she is always ready for a good time. Sha loves to dance, and in fact, sl1e's one of the best dancers in high school. Elizabeth can always be counted on to help anyone in anyway and has taken part in our high school plays as wcll as Taj entertain- ments and other shows given in town. Tissie tells us shc's going to Texas this summer to stay for about a year and we certainly envy her. But guess what she wants to do--she would like to be a cigarette-girl in a cute little Spanish cafe! You know, the kind you see in the movies. It sounds romantic enough! And with those sparkling eyes of hers, those cowboys better watch out! ALFRED REID SPITZER In lbu spring u yuung unru's fancy Inrnr lightly lu lbongbls of love Acnvlrnzsz Latin Club, '28 Current History Club, '31 School Play, '31 I-Iere's to Red-whose chief aim in life is to hit eighty on the road east. lf you don't know him, iust look for a fiery reel head-you can't miss it. Red's our future golf cham- pion. Why he has so many cups lying around his house that it looks like a silver mine. just think of it, some day this good- natured young fellow will be called Bobby jones, II. He's a budding young poet too. You ought to see all the poems hc's written to Milady's Eye- brow . Alfred holds the record for getting English papers in on time. And as for Math ....... Red is planning to enter the University of Virginia next fall. We know that his good nature and ready smile will win him a place in their hearts as it has in ours. I-Iere's wishing him good luck and success in everything he undertakes. KATHRYN HARLIN Tbr'rt r mnmlhiug abou! ber you rrm'l Yrsisl This jolly, happy, lovufllv miss. Acrlvlrnssz French Club, '50 l..llin Club, '29, '30, '31 Glue Club, '30 Annual Play, '29 Chairman History Club, '31 Latin Tournament, '29, '31 Valezlictorian, '31 School Play, '31 Wliat can she dn? My mis- take-what can't she do? Kat is just an all around girl who can be depended upon to make a suc- cess of anything which she may undertake. Kat has so much fun and pep about her that we some- times feel as though it is going to be a big proposition to- get her down to real work. She loves mischief and keeps things lively when she's around. Her sparkling blue eyes reveal her vivid personality: and with- out her wit we simply coultln't get along. Witli her stuelious habits and cheerful attitude there is no reason to worry about het future. It seems there is nothing she doesn't know. A real student is found in Kat, our '31 Valedic- torian. Wk: understand that Kathryn is going to Bates College in Maine. Wfhatever you do Kathryn, we wish you the best of luck always. ASA WESLEY GRAVES, jk. Muff: must jrrrilons arrun is :villain hir gr1'11Ir'JI lrgrlry lu jmslurily, 11 nulrlr rb:1l'ut'll'1'. Acrxvrrnzs: - Football Letterman, '29, '30 Basketball Squad, '29, '30 French Club, '30 A. XV. as we all tall him is one of the best students in the class ot' '31. In science and mathematics he is especially bril- liant. l-le is quiet and studious, perhaps this accounts for high grades. But A. W. doesn't study all the time. 1-lc always takes part in athletics, and shows his school spirit in every way he can. lfle has done some fine work on the football team, and the H. I-1. S. team will surely miss him when football season comes a- round next year. A. W. may impress you at Hrst glance as being a very re- served boy, but on closer ac- quaintance, you will End him to be quite iully. A. W. is planning to go to the University of Virginia next year to study medicine. We feel sure that he will be a success there as he has been in H. 1-I. S. We know he will be liked there by everyone because he is a good sport and one of the best of friends. DOROTHY DAVIS IJ iligru I-Ollter run I-Talrfz lm' Activities: Latin Club, 'zs History Club, '51 Assistant Editor Taj, '31 Salutatorlan, '31 School Play, '31 Here comes Dot now. She'll answer our questions and lift the weight from our brains. Her favorite expression always lends an answer before she tells us the corrcct one when she says, Deed l'm sorry but l just know I flunked that test. But that's all nonsense. Her standing in the Senior Class is proof enough, isn't it? The Salutatorian for the Class of '31. ln dancing, playing the Ulte, and playing bridge she's hard to surpass, She reads a world of books and can converse on any subiect with unbounded limits of current wisdom, Then we must not omit her business ability, for the typing of the Taj material was no easy task. She has pres pared herself for work in the business world and we know that she will be an asset there. But back of the practical business sense Dot has air castles. She dreams ol' travel. Europe has charms that lure. She is the type that usually has her dreams fulfilled, so before long we may have a nice long letter telling about her life in Vienna. W'e'll always remember you, Dot, as a iolly lovable friend and as you leave us to enter the school of life may you, there, gain the standing and success you have won in high school. Well shc'd make ALLEN I-IAUSENFLUCK CAROLINE BRADLEY RICHARD JACKSON Trike ii easy, bam' your fun: Lf! Ibz' alll 1L'ul'lxl flirkrr ull. ACTIVITIES! Vice-President Hi-Y Club, '51 liootball Squad, '30 High School Play, '30, '51 Advertising Manager Tai, '31 Allen is that good-looking fol- low whose ideals can be compared to his looks. He is a member of the Schcpp Foundation which has meant a great deal in his life. Hc is also an outstanding member of the Hi-Y Club. Because of his business-like ability he was given the most responsible posi- tion on the Taj Staff. During the past few months Allen has becotne very musical, expressing his talent on the saxophone. It is rumored that the State Teach- ers College influenced him in this wonderful field. He is a wide- awake orchestra member, always working for the promotion of music. Allen is planning to enter the University of Virginia or V. P. 1. ncxt fall where he is going tu study law. Hcre's fortune to you, old scout! H. H. S. will miss you in her plays and numerous other activities, but some university will need you too. The glory Ibm' was Green' Tbr grazufum' Ibn! was Rome. How that phrase does suit Car- oline with her tall, stately carri- age, her captivating manner and her general good looks. XVho could help being attracted to her, and how she does attract the male sex! Caroline is the ways getting into always gets out just hear some on vefous tale of a one who is al- scrapes but she of them too. e telling a mar- recent cscapade and you may be sure that it is Caroline. - Can she bluff? who knows. That isn't the way, however, that she gets her good grades for she really does study and knows her lessons when class time rolls around. Ask some one Still zruirrs rm: llwl:. Acrwirnss: School Play, '30 French Club, 129, '50 History Club, '3-I Football, '30 Glee Club, 'lil Taj Staff, 'Jl Richard is a good-looking and hard-working boy. Dick came here from Lexi year and from shown what a can do in his ties. He is a school as well nickname Ru been attached his talent to he is better ngton in his second the beginning has hard-working boy studies and activi- good sport out of as in school. The dy seems to have to him because of sing. Dick , as known, is a good Her highest ambition is to go to Europe and captivate some rich title. We don't doubt but that she will do this, for she says she's either going to do that next year or go in training. a stately hostess in some mansion or she'd make a very ellicient nurse. dancer and seems to be getting better every day to judge from his fancy steps walking clown the hall to classes. Dick is also noted for his poise and swinging walls. Richard has made a fine record in his studies and ranks Hrs: among the boys in the Senior Class. He makes some flying guesses sometimes in his studies, especially French, and usually is correct. He is undecided as to where he is going to college, but as things look now he is going to take his Hrst year at Bridgewater College and then go to Duke. But wherever he goes we are sure that his combination of brains, ambition and hard work will win him success. ANNA LEE TUTWILER CHARLES OLIVER WEAVER MADELINE VANCE Such u friclnl we like lo burm- Hupfly, gum!-llnlurrd, and m'l'v1' dull. Aczivx-ries: Basketball Squad, 'ZR, '29 Current History Club, '30, '31 Xllfho is the merry old soul coming down the hall? Wliy it's Tut , of course. Anna Lee's characteristic occupation is telling jokes to make everyone laugh. Talk about crazy! That's Tut , and that's no joke. When Anna Lee isn't cutting up , we see the serious side of her nature and learn to value one who can be loads ot' fun, but at the same time a sincere and de- pendable friend. May she always be the same old Anna Lee! Anna Lce's home is three miles east of Harrisonburg, but that hasn't hindered her from striving for her much desired high school diploma, because she has faith- fully walked to school every day, rain or shine. Although Anna Lee has not revealed many of her fixture plans, we know that she will succeed in anything she may do. Hr ix tubal we u.-lib. Acriviruas: Basketball, '27, '50 Football Squad, '27, '28 Football Letterman, '29, '30 Captain Football, 'JO Member Class B all state team, '30 Track, '29, '50 National Broad Jump-second place, '30 Member Hi-Y Club Here 'tis! That flashy half- back familiarly know as Cow . He was captain of the football team this year, and it was greatly aided by his leadership. For two years, his fine work as halfback helped us to gain many victories. His athletic ability was also proved in basketball and track. That's not all for Cow . Be- sides being good-looking and liked by all in the high school, he has a pleasant disposition which has endeared him to his schoolmates. He has won a warm place not only in our hearts, but also those at H. T. C. XVe understand that Charles is planning to go to Wfashington and Lee next year. XVc are ex- pecting to hear of his prominence in athletics and in his scholastic work. Our wishes follow you, Charles. Thr lrnrld is rw llellvv' if we It-m'r,y. A c'r1viT1izs: Glee Club, 27, '30 French Club '27, '28, '29, '30 Secretary to Mr. Stanley, '30 To describe the subject, Made- line, better known as Sis , is that laughing blonde friend of ours up in the commercial room .md in the office, willing at all times to be at the beck and call of the needy. To most people Sis appears quiet and dignified but to those who know her best she is a hap- py-go4luck, care-free friend- always a friend in rain or shine. Surely we all agree that Sis's pet phrase is, Lct's go get Har- ry and'- . But dn we blame her? No. Sis brought much sunshine into our class and she will leave with us pleasant mem- ories uf her sportsmanship and loyalty. She has the rare ability of making friends everywhere and we feel sure that whatever phase ol' life she enters, she will be a success. She conhdes to some of us that she intends to get a good job in a uirz' ollice and make a gum! salary and we know that she'll do it-doesn't she always reach her goal? HARRY BLATT IMI nuff yuulbfnl follity Qnilrt mul rrnllks inrrl wunhnl n'ilz'.r, Nudx ,mil Decks and wrL'alhr'd smiles. Acrzvlrnss: Latin Club, '28 Assistant Advertising Manager Tai, '30 Assistant Editor Taj, 'H Secretary and Treasurer of Cur- rent History Club, 'JI Meek, mischievous, witty, and clever-that is Harry. Harry is always at the bottom of an outburst of laughter and he is a sure cure for the blues. Strange as it seems, he is always the innocent one when in trouble, no matter what he did. His body is as frisky as his mind as he is always bobbing around here and there, hunting for some frolicsome trick to play on someone. Despite his niischievousncss, Harry is one of the most intel- lectual members of the Senior Class. He is always sought when some original or humorous idea is wanted and he can always be relied upon. Thar is easily seen by looking at the responsible po- sition he has held. He is always willing to help anyone and is the kind of a person one wants when in need of a friend. His broadmintletl understanding will always help. For three years Harry has lived worthily the high standards that lead toward better citizenship and the Leopold Schepp Foundaf tion is giving him a muninccnt reward. Next year the University of Virginia will have him for a law student and we know ot' no one more capable of being a lawyer than Harry with his fluent speech. . -...,,,.., 'Via SARAH FRANCES FUN KHOUSER If I chalice Io tulle u little wild fnrgiw nw. Acrxvrrxesz Latin Club, 'Z7 French Club, '30 History Club, '30 Annual Play, '29, '31 just who is the attractive cur- ly-haired brunette coming down the hall? Certainly everyone knows her and she knows every- one else too! XVhy it is Sarah Frances, the chief inst'afor in any fun or mischief that goes on around school. Sarah is always ready to help you our when you are in trouble, just ask the high school l-nys. Her apparent seriousness and com- mon sense have won for her a friend indeed . Sarah plans to be a nurse and we are quite sure her charming personality will assist her in this chosen work. TIMOTHY HIERING Love 'vm nml leave 'rll1. Acrlvirlesz Football Squad, 'ZS History Club, '31 Fench Club, '30 School Play, '29, '30 Here is a tall, handsome boy about whom the girls rave. Tim is a hard working lad who is popular with the girls and boys alike, not to mention the teachers. The girls lil-te him for his good looks, his ability as a dancer, and his nice ways. The boys like him because he is always willing to help a friend, because he's a good sport, and because he's just an all-round good fellow. Tim takes life as it comes, without a word of anger or irri- tation. No one ever saw Tim angry over his lot in life, but always see him with a smile and a word of cheer for every one. Tim is going to be a con- tractor, we suppose. Of course, we don't know anything for cer- tain for Tim hasn't decided ex- actly what he is going to de But he is inclined to talk a little more than is actually neces- sary of future prospects in North Carolina. And we don't blame him for that either. But whatever Tim decides to do, we can be certain that he will succeed at it, for Tim is the type to succeed in anything. MARGARET IRENE BOYERS JAMES METTS ANNA VIRGINIA ANDES Hr-r jzrrsofmlily shines lbrougb ber .vmilt-.t. Acrtvtzuss: Won U. D. C. Medal, '28 Vice-President, Student Coun- cil, Junior Red Cross, '30 Current History Club, '30, '31 A flashing smile, a winning personality, and a helpful dispo- sition-that's Margaret. Margaret is an everrprcsent help in time of trouble . XVhere would the bookkeeping classes be without her? You may judge. She is always willing to help anywhere she is needed. Will we ever for- get how she toiled over the scrap- book the English classes sent to England? But that's her out- standing characteristie, doing well whatever she undertakes. Margaret is good in all her classes, but she excels in book- keeping and history. We bring her all our bookkeeping and his- tory problems, and she would break a date with the Prince of Wales to help us. On tl1e senior list, she has fourth place. Her greatest ambition is to be a bookkeeper, and anyone in the commercial department - teacher included-will tell you that she will succeed. Will Margaret be missed next year? No one in the Senior Class of '31 will be missed more. We must lose her in person, but we will never forget het. Our best wishes go through life with her. Tru 'I bim, you'll flnrl .fl hrurl uf lrulb wiifiiu Ibis rouglr uulsizlef' Shullle! Shulile! Shuffle! Who is making that noise? Why, it's james Mctts, who is iust trying out his manly strength. When our French teacher sends that wild look to the back corner of the room, james is usually trying to solve an algebra problem or preparing one of his other lessons. Yes, James enjoys plenty of fun, but he does not stand for fun alone. He is very studious and is usually devoting his time to his lessons. James is not in any way a lazy person. He is very good-natured and is always willing to help those who are in need. He never thinks that he is doing too much for any per- son, but he is always willing to do more. Although james did not take any interest in sports during his high school career, he did not lack in school spirit. James has not yet decided to what college he will go next year, but we hope that he will make a success of whatever he undertakes. lVL'af fr mwl flcligbi a quiet lift' uforrlsf' Who is that little blue-eyed girl with the dark brown hair, you hear somebody ask? NVell, that is Anna Virginia Andes. She came to us from Frederick's Hall and joined our Senior Class. We feel as if we are not so very well-acquainted with her, because she has not been with us long, and she is so very quiet that we hardly know she is around. Anna is very dignified, but tlon't get the idea that she never has any fun, because she enjoys a good time as much as anyone and when you once learn to know her she has as much wit as any girl in our class. Everyone who knows her, loves her. Anna is studious. This may be proved by the fact that she is the only girl who dared to take fourth year math. Anna is distinguished as the youngest member of our class. XVe understand that she is planning to attend State Teachers College next fall. and later, she will study at Columbia Univer- sity. Best ol' luck to Anna! BIEDLER HELTZEL A frirml ir ir fu'r'mn zuilb whom I may be rinz'rn'. Acrivrriesz Baseball Letterman Football Squad, '29 Football Letterman, '30 Basketball Squad, '30 Basketball Letterman, 'JI First Secretary and Treasurer of I'li-Y Club, 'H High School Play, '30 Glee Club, '31 History Club, '30 Let's find a ride rlown town! Here he comes, Biccller Heltzel in person. He'll always take you down: he is iust as willing to help you that way as he is in any other way: He, is always willing to do his share and more if need bc. Wie will certainly miss Star next ycar. We call him a Star because of his work in all sports, Where would our basketball team have been without Biecller for a lorward? Our football team felt his valuable service in every game. His outstanding play at third base for thrce consecutive years made him a great favorite in sports. The Hi-Y Club, which started this year, elected Biedler as its first secretary and treasurer, and so admirably has he filled those offices, that the club will sadly feel the effects of his absence next year. Biedler tclls us that he hopes to go to V. P. l. in the near future. XVe know that when he graduates from college that hc will be an upper classman in the world's aHairs. ALDA LEE SHOWALTER A smile for ull, u l1'rlt'0nu' glad, Smioux, ililigrnl, mul si-1410111 sail. Acrivxrmsz Senior lays, '29, '50, '31 lfrench Club, '30 Current History Club, '30 School News Editor Tai, 'JI We don't know what to say 'first about Alcla, because there are so many things that can bc said about her-all good things, of course. Alda is dignified and modest. She displays this very much in the school room. She is friendly and always likes to lend a helping hand when she can. Chink is serious and depend- able in her school Work, yet she has a cheerful disposition with a generous dash of sweetness mixed in--the kind of nature which ev- ery girl envies. It makes no dif- ference where Chink goes, she will make many friends. Sh! just a little secret! One of her favorite characteristics is to stand at a window of H. H. S. and peer across the street at a certain Whippet and its occupant. Although Alda has not revealed many of her fixture plans we fecl sure she will be successful in whatever career she plans to pur- sue. JOHN ROBERT SWITZER I slvnll rilbcr find a 'way or umkr' ww. Acrlvlrmsz Football Letterman, '29, '30 Basketball Letter, '29, '30, '31 Basketball Squad, '28 Latin Club, '28, '29 History Club, '31 Tai Staff, '31 T h i s smiling, black-haired young man is none other than John Robert Switzer. His a- chievements are many. john Rob- ert has been on the football squad for two years, and on the bas- lcctball squad for four years in high school. He has helped to keep the spirit up every game in spite of overwhelming odds at times. john Robert docs not only stand out in athletics, but in all his classes. He is one of our honor-roll pupils. He doesn't study so hard and why should he? He can even answer the questions if he hasn't cracked a book. ,Iohn Robert is liked by every- one who knows him. They are only a few who can boast of as many friends as this senior, not only in high school, but outside. He has a distinctive personality for naturally winning friends. We hear that john Robert is going to Washington and Lee next year. We can't imagine what the high school is going to do without his generqsity as well as his good nature. Some college girls will be lonesome next year. GENEVA PETERS IlIIIIf1y nm I, from rare 1'uL frrr! Why arrll'l lbry all rorlivnterl like mr? ACTIVITIES: Basketball Squad, '28, '29, '30, 'Jl Basketball Team, '29, '30, '31 Captain Basketball, '50, '31 Taj Staff, '31 Glee Club, '30 French Club President, '30 Athletic Council, '29 Athletic Association, '28, '29, '30, '51 ' Everybody knows Pete and everybody likes Pete , She is vivaeious, popular and good na- tured. When the class door opens during the first period, and a face with a smile from ear to ear peeps in, we always know what's coming next- Any absences this morning? That's Geneva. She has accomplished many things in her high school career, but basketball seems to be most prominent of her attainments. Geneva is one of the best jump- centers our high school has had. She has shown her ability for leadership by the cooperation she has had during her two years as captain of her team. Pete has other accomplish- ments, too. She has taken part in many high school plays and her work on the joke column of the TAJ deserves commendation. She expec-ts ro enter Harrison- burg State Teachers College this summer and we know she is going to be a great success because de- termination is the keynote to her character. CHARLES DUNDORE Drrp lfruiru rye: rvuluillg uL'cr lrifb glee. Ac wITIIas: Football Squad, '26, '27 Football Letterman, '28, '29, '30 Basketball Letterman, '28, '29, '10 Basketball Manager, 'JU Baseball Squad, '27 Baseball Letterman, '28, '29 Member of French Club, '30 Member of History Club, '31 Senior Play, '29 This good-looking , curly- haired boy is Dick Duntlore. Anyone wondering how he has served the high school will find out easily. just take a look at the letters he has made in athle- tics. Five years of football, with letters the last three years. He was a good ball carrier, and good punter, and a Fine interference man. H. H. S. would have lost many games if it hadn't been for Dick , He has been voted the best-dressed boy in Harrisonburg High School for the past two years. Try and End a college girl that doesn't know Dick , They iust can't resist those dark brown eyes and that curly hair, Dick's word is as good as gold. Once he makes you a pro- mise you'll feel sure that it won't be broken. Dick is thinking of going to Duke next year, and we hope he will be as successful in athletics and with girls as he has been in high school. Dick , we are wishing you much success. MARY CATHERINE TOBIN Quilr lbw iollirxl girl wr know, Full of jlrfv nuff luis of ga. AcT1vITII:s: Senior Play, '28 Glee Club, '29, '50 Basketball Team, '30 Yes, we have a red-headed girl in our class. No class would be complete without one. Mary is always ready to help everyone in any way she can, because she is jolly, good-natured and always a friend. Mary is capable, dependable, and one of the best sports we have ever known. She is a good ath- lete and an excellent swimmer. Her greatest ambition is to swim across the English Channel. Mary is also a good dancer. We might even hear her sing over the radio when she is booked for a con- cert at New York, London, or Paris. Mary has been a staunch sup- porter of every game that the school has played and has always done her share of work when something important was under way. We wonder what Mary will he in the future? We hear she wants to be a nurse, but we are afraid too many men would sud- denly and unexpectedly develop certain ailments. It would be rather hard to resist that smile and sunny nature and could you hardly blame them? DANIEL YANCEY I rrm'l ln' lwl0rrml. Aerivirnzs: History Club, 'JI French Club, '30 llump, bump, burrip, here comes that Ford up the road and it is coming rather fast because it has it-n miles tn cover by eight- Efty every morning and it usu- ally gets here on time. And why? Because no other than Daniel Yancey is at the wheel. XVe all make use of his Ford in either going to or leaving school and then, too, Daniel is one of the most important members of the famous By-By Club . In order to get into this club you must be able to get permission and go down town at least three or four times a week during the fifty-minute period. And this Daniel does to perfection! Iiv- eryone will certainly miss him next year and above all certain members of the faculty because their ride won't he waiting in the afternoons. Daniel is liked by everyone in high school. His good-nature, generosity, and his school spirit have won for him many good friends. ' Xll'e hear that he is planning to go to Roanoke Business College next year. We know that where- ever he goes or whatever he does, Daniel will succeed. lj. f THELMA ELIZABETH BERRY The 1'r1',v firm-ri' of yaulbf' Acirvrrms: Senior Plays, '28, '29, '30 You know there is a saying that the best of goods comes in small packages. We certainly have found this to be true after being a classmate with this fair little blonde, Snookie . A truer friend one could not wish: a more pleasant one cannot be found, either in or out of school. She is always willing to help you in any way you desire, whether it be getting some lesson or helping to ear someonc's lunch in the period just before noon. Snookie is always full of pep and seems to enjoy life to the fullest. Wfhen we ask Snookie what she is going to do next year, she says, O, it's hard to tell. But then can wc wonder, when there is a certain party from Staunton who occupies much of her time. W'c know we are going to miss Snookie next year, but we are sure she will make a success in whatever she undertakes in life. A real friend, sincere, cheerful, and faithful-what more need one say, but we will atld one thing more. May her life be ever a happy and successful onel -hrs... RAYMOND I-I. SIMMONS True as lbz' m't'fI'lr' lo Ihr llulr Or at lln' dial lo Ibn nm. Acrlvtrliasz Latin Club, '28 Current History Club, 'JI Here is a hard-wroking lad in school as well as out, but he still seems to have a good time and enjoy life to the fullest. Raymond is always ready to play a joke, and it certainly is remarkable how he escapes all consequences. He might impress you at First sight as being a very backward boy, but on knowing him better one Ends him to be quite friendly. He always has ci smile for everyone and there seems to be something about him that you just ean't fail tu like. NVe don't know just what Ray- mond is planning for next year, but whatever it may be, we are sure it will be a success. NVe might advise him to follow some course in science as he seems to be a lover of that subject. He has not entered many sports, but nevertheless he has always been a good, strong supporter of his team. Here is a boy that will help make the name of the Harrison- burg High School stand out in the future as it has in the past. GENEVA STEELE As brimfnl of mixrbirf will :uit aml glee Ar ever a human form mm br. Do you know a gray-eyed, wide-awake, and mischievous sen- ior? It is none other than Geneva Steele, better known as G . Geneva is one of the commer- cial students in our class. Al- ways laughing, always jolly, al- ways ready to do her part in anything that is undertalten-that is G , She is never too busy to help you with your shorthand or bookkeeping. Also we find G a very good typist. For is she not secretary to Miss Coff- man? Geneva has been a very good waitress in the cafeteria this year, and we will never forget her dipping our soup and filling our trays with crackers. How often she has almost saved our lives by bringing potato salad and other food from the far end of the cafeteria. The little things that people do often count a lot and Geneva certainly does her share. We can also see the serious side of her nature and learn to value her at the same time as a sincere and dependable friend. Harrisonburg High will cer- tainly miss G next year. Maybe she'll be a secretary and maybe she won't-but whatever she does and wherever she is, our best wishes shall follow her. GEORBE B. SMITH True rmrlb is in being, nal seeming. Arnvirixasz French Club, '29 l.atin Club, '30, 'Sl Do we know George? l'll say we dn. George is a real sport and is always ready to help when the time comes to do so. His good nature and personality have won him lots of friends. George has been a fine student at l-I. H. S. l-Ie is a hard worker and always tries to make a suc- cess of everything he starts. He is our star mathematician and is also a good Latin student. But Gcorge's greatest success has been his ability to charm the College girls. He has been working hard this year so as to enter V. P. l. in September. We would feel safe to recommend him to any college, because with his ambition he could accomplish anything. George, we are counting on you to rlo Your best. MARGARET ANN SHIFPLETT This rvorlzl Ilia! 1L'e'r1' livin' in, Ir miglrly hard I0 br-ul Ther:-'t 11 Ilmrn fm' 1-wry ruse- But ni11'I Ihr roses sm-1-I? That's the admirable attitude that Margaret, otherwise known as Bobby , takes. lsn't it a fine one? She always sees the bright side of everything. Bob- by is chief wise-cracker of the commercial room. She is always cheery and shows everybody that there is a sunnyside to life. Con- versation is never dull around Bobby . She always has a lot to say and it isn't all nonsense either. Bobby can be serious too. She is always ready to list- en to your troubles and help you out in time of need. Margaret has been acting as secretary to Mrs. Switzer and we hear she has done very well. She is studying quite hard to become an efficient secretary to some big executive and we are sure of her success, as she is an accurate typist and a swift writer of shorthand. We haven't learned definitely what she will do, or where she will go after graduation, but there is a rumor that Washington will be the lucky place. But whatever she does we are sure that she will have a complete life of happiness. LEIGHTON I-IARLIN MARY I-IESS HERMAN I-IOLLAR Hr gum' Ihr frvofrlr of bis brsl, His wurrl bl' lerjrf, bis br!! be gave. Leighton Harlin alias Abie , seems to be everyone's friend in high school. NVhenever there is some place to go everyone calls on him for he is willing, and then he always does things well. He always seems to be in a hurry and one can guess who is coming down the hall when one hears a long quick step. He is always tidy and neat looking with l1is rosy complexion, slicked hair, and freshly pressed suit. Abic's motto in school has been all work and no play makes .lack a dull boy , but he has never harmlully shirlted his studies and has always made rather good grades. He was a member of the French Club in '30 in which he took an active interest. Abie has informed us that he is planning to go to the Uni- versity of Virginia next year and study medicine. Off-hand, he has always had a rather cutting up nature , and we know as a doctor he will he very successful. Abic , we do hope that you make the Dean's List at col- lege. Her sunshine hair am! 1-yer of blur, Clulbu a ualnrc' pure and imc. Wllo is the blond back in Mr. Garrison's room? XVho is she that is so modest and mild? Yes, it really is Mary. We do not sec her often but it is a real treat when we meet this jolly miss brimming over with fun and laughter. Your first impression of Mary is a quiet, reserved girl, but should you happen to know her well, you would be surprised how dilferent she is. Mary has an unusaul gift which we all admire. She is quite dramatic. When she recites in :lass we all listen to the simple beauty of her expressions. Some- how she makes us feel what she is saying. This is true art in itself. Mary has not decided yet what she will do but be it anything from a tlramatist to housewife it will be well done. iw 3 Be frirmlly and you will have fririnls in 1:lr'1lly. Everybody knows Herman, that quiet reserved, and curly headed boy, with a definite sense of humor. His sunny nature and good disposition have won for him numerous friends, and he is al- ways willing to help anyone to the best of his ability. Herman is one of our greatest students in Physics and if you need help in that particular study, why just go to him. Herman's favorite sport is base- ball and he proved a valuable player on the team of '29. l-le has not, as yet, decided where he is going to college, but we do know that the college which he attends will he very fortunate. In later years we feel sure that his Alma Mater will he proud of him. MARY TURNER A quirl, xrrrm' null sunny fare Ari' rrrr nurl ulrml-vs sign: uf ' grm'r. Ac1'tvt'r1rts: French Club, '30 A sunny disposition coupled with mischievous brown eyes typ- ifles Mary. She is small in sta- ture, that is true, but not in nature. Her cheery smile and commodating manner have helped us many times especially when she comes to our rescue in geom- etry. Quictutle and meditaion also belong to Mary as We see her at school. Often we don't know that she is near us, she can get around with such quiet ease, until one calls for help or until she hears that a test in English is coming. She is always anxious to know what she has to face and strengthens her belief in the mot- to, Ulle Prepared . We understand that she expects to enter college next year and in the future is going to teach in the primary grades. Her con- genial, and smiling disposition will help her to make a success in her profession. DE XVITT SI-IANK Tn be rullzrr Ibm: srrul io bv. Acrivrrissz Track Letterman, '30 Football Squad, '28, '29 Football Letterman, '50 Basketball Squad, '30 Basketball Letterman, 'Jl Glec Club, 'Jl History Club, '30 French Club, '30 Our friend Shank throughout his high school career has shown real school spirit in athletics and otherwise. As may seem from the numerous activities listed above, Shank has been in sports for three years. Not only in ath- letics has Shank shown himself worthy of Commendation but he is a real friend to all who know him well. lf you happen to see a light-hearted, carefree youth swinging with a springy step along the walk on the way to school, you may be sure that it is De Vfitt-especially ifhit hap- pens to be a trifle later than 8:50 A. M. This attractive light-haired youth, we are sure, will make as much of a success in his business undertakings as he has in his high school activi- ties. As yet Shank has not decided on a university but we wish for him all the luck in the world wherever he goes! -MARY LEE DOVEL There is noihiug like bring lmlr1ry. Acnvrrits: Latin Club. '28 Current History Club, '30 Mary Lee is the girl with red hair who disproves the reputation her type has-that of a'ftery temper. For, instead of that, she possesses an unusually sweet dis- position, and in fact, she is one uf the most cheerful and most friendly girls we have ever known, She proves a true pal to all who know her. Mary Lee is a great -LH Club worker, If there are any honors offered in the club work, she is bound to win them. Mary Lee was awarded a trip to St. Louis in a State Dairy Judging Contest last fall. In l929 she also made a trip to New York and Spring- field, Mass., for being one of the most outstanding members' in Virginia. Mary Lee has not decided ex- actly what she will dn in the future but we think she would make a success either in 4-H Club work or in the scientific Iield, because she is also especially good at science. We hear all about those A KCSI papers of hers. With all these qualities she is sure to make a success in every- thing she does. 4 EDITH FRANCES GAINES THOMAS KINZOR STRANGE MARIE BILLHEIMER Quietly :br wallet away, A11 ideal girl in every way. Frances left us in February and has gone to seek her fortune in the city of XVashington. She is one of the commercial students of our class. Frances is always willing to help everyone, and no matter how busy she is, she can always End time to help someone. Or, if you want some typing done, you know where to go to have it done accurately. She is gifted along this line: and she seems to thoroughly enjoy the business side as well as the humorous side of life. She is an ideal stenographer and has been doing ollice work since she iirst went to the city. So, of course, after a little more experience, she will be promoted to he private secretary to some high executive. She is truly a good ole pal in every way . Looks very quiet and dignified, but that is because you don't know her. She is al- ways cheerful and agreeable and can enjoy a good jolte as well as anyone. Frances has already niade a good start in the business world, and we are sure that she will succeed. 'J His slirk. black bait 'u :berry grin, Are only Jarlfillrs of wbnfs will1in. ACTIVITIEN: French Club History Club Taj Play, '29 Tommy has been actively concerned in every bit of fun that has talten place within these marble halls during the last two years. lf you ever see him com- ing out of a door in an extra big hurry you can bet your credit in the cafeteria that he has left confusion and laughter behind him. Naturally, he has to be serious sometimes, hut he lived up to a creed that puts a prolonged seria ousness on the blacklist. He has accomplishments to -'show, how- ever, that he has been serious at times. One is that he is gradu- ating this year, and another is that his coaxing of his Ford to run is a feat at which the world marvels. Tommy is one of those types that would make an admirable gigilo because he has personali- ty, charm, and a way with the fair sex . He is a folly fellow and a welcome addition to any- one's company. Tommy is rather doubtful about what he is going to do in life, but whatever he is going to do his cheery smile will help, so Tommy , spread your grin and win the world. Hlllmrys lnnglviug, always jolly Aluulys full of fun nrlrl fully. Acrlvrnesz Current History Club, 'JU, '31 Tai Staff, '10, '31 Who is that peppy little black- haired girl of the commercial def partment that is so fond of ar- guing? lt is Marie, of course, because if she can End someone to argue with her she is :tt her best. Her chief ambition is to be a lawyer and we know that if she sets her goal in this field she would make a great success. Marie ranks third in her class and shows great achievement, but in history she excels. If anyone wants to know a history question, ask Marie, and you will have no more trouble. She takes a great interest in all school activtties anfl has supported the Blue and White in many games. XY'itl1 a pleasant, sociable, and winning disposition, Marie is one of the jolliest girls in our high school. She always loolts on the bright side of life and has a joke for every occasion, but is very sympathetic and willing to help her friends out of trouble, what- ever it may be. Although she has never decided what she will do when she finishes high school, we know she will be a succeslg antl we all ioin together in wish- ing her a life full of happiness. HELEN MARIE DAVIS Noi Inn rvrianr, nor Ion guy Ins! u rrul good pal in rrrry way ,ii W'ell here's brown-haired Marie of commercial fame. She im- presses you as being very quiet and serious, if you don't know her. but once you get acquainted with her, you'll find she's very lively and full of fun. You can always hear her contagious laugh in the halls. She is just the best kind of a friend. You can depend on her always helping you when you are in trouble, and when ever you want any typing done, iust take it to Marie and you'll get it done in a hurry. There isn't a day that goes by that Marie doesn't help someone with a dif- ficult lesson. Marie came to us from Keezle- lown in her sophomore year. She is capable, studies hard and gets good grades-you should see those AVS on shorthantll We hear that she is planning to he a stenographer and we know that she will succeed in what- ever she undertakes. HAROLD J. BLOSSER Iiu,'l of virions, cvrr searing, ll:-'ll .iimrri-ll, will: nmlvrs roaring. Acrrlvirlnsz History Club, '31 XVho is the business-like boy in school who rlelivcrs papers to the teaehers'every'mcrning? XVhy it's I-larold, of course. Besides doing his regular school work he is District Manager for the Rich- mond Times-Dispateh. He gives much of his spare time to the study and building of airplanes. ln class he furnishes theories for discussion. Surely some of these will materialize some day and he will probably be an inventor. We are sure he has a varied vocabulary as he is forever work- ing cross-word puzzles in the lif- ty-minure period with Webster's New International Dictionary at lzand almost entirely hiding him from the eyes of teachers and pupils. Next year he is going to an aviation school. XVe know that with his keen, cool, and collected mind, he will succeed in his un- dertakings, and we sincerely hope so. ANNE A. KEISTER Sln r lowing mul leiml, grllvruus and trnr, SLN: our of 161' lciml lbul knunxt u lol, lou. .'XeTtvtTu1s: Latin Club. '27 Taj Staff, 'fl President, Student junior Red Cross Council, '31 School Plays, '27, '30, '31 Wavy brown hair, sparkling cycs and a vivid personality- that is Anne. She is a good sport and whenever you're with hrr, you can expect to have a good time. Anne has proved herself a good student. in spite of the hardship of having missed two months in her senior year, she has made a fine record for her' self. She studies hard, believing success comes only through effort. Having read Anne's book rc- views, we know that she has un- usual literary ability. Who can tell, perhaps some day we'll be reading Anne's articles in The Atlantic or l-Iarper's . Her writings are original, written in a clever style and are expressive of her personality. Anne has played leading parts in several high school plays, and shown us that she also has decided dramatic ability. Anne has a desire to take up training. Her sympathetic and cheerful nature will help her to succeed with this type of work if she chooses this career. THE TAJ 19 Salutatory DOROTHY L. Davis , RIENDS, relatives, and teachers-we welcome you tonight to the last rehearsal of the Class of 1931. Tomorrow will see our first performance in the great play of life. Shakespeare has said, All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players: fliers' arg! they have their exits and their entrances, and one man in his time plays many parts. This is true of our lives. After tonight we shall take our places in this world and we too shall be given many parts to play-parts which we perhaps cannot visualizeg to others will come the coveted role of hero or heroine. But whatever the play shall bring forth we are prepared to meet, master, and give an outstanding performance. For four years we have been preparing for our final rehearsal before the curtain rises on our first performance. Now at last we have reached our goal. Like all actors and actresses we have had our ups and downs, we have forgotten our lines, have missed our cues, and sometimes, marred our best scenes. But now that is all in the pastg the future lies before us. Contrary to custom we are admitting you, an audience, to our last re- hearsalg but again contrary to the general procedure-we welcome you. There are no others whom we would rather have to witness our present achievement than you, our teachers who have coached and directed us in our parts, and our friends and relatives who have encouraged us and made success possible. T H E T A J Class Poem MARGARET BOYERS Hail! Class of '31! Forty-ive strong are weg A Each with a goal that lies Farther than he can see. Be loyal! Class of '31! Be loyal and true. Ever mindful of our colors, The White and the blue. Strive! Class of '31! Seek the narrow way. Before us lies the ocean, Behind us, the bay. Forward! Class of '31! Keep pace with time. We, too, can render Great deeds and sublime. Caution! Class of '31! Out on lifels ocean Great waves are dashing high Striving to cease motion. Courage! Class of '31! Do not stand debating The whys and the whereforesg Our goals are waiting. T H E T A J 21 Class History RICHARD JACKSON , ELEN of Troy. Say, Flora, I hear that some of your enterprising A ? young followers are completing the high school course at Harri- sonburg this annum. Flora, Goddess of Bud. Your information is certainly true, our ' friend Pomona, goddess of fruit, has already gone up to Delphi to U -3 get some instruction on the all-important question of the future of our worthies. Helen. Really, Flora, I'm so ignorant on this subject that I don't even know what has already taken place in the years of their high school career. Flora. Well, in 1926 the high school got a lucky break and the Class of '31 was ushered into the mighty portals of the Main Street School. It so happened that this was the last Freshman Class ever to enjoy the relaxation and comfort of a large study hall. The remark has been' made by pupils who have had experience, that in this study hall were experienced some of the happiest and most blissful moments of the whole four years in high school. Of course, it is realized that this unprivileged class, as all others before it, had to use the side entrance doors, however, this small inconvenience did not by any means mar the pleasure of an aforementioned forty-five minutes. The ensuing September, due to the Herculcan efforts of our good friend and comrade, Mr. Keister, the former Freshman Class entered and occupied the new edifice as haughty Sophomores. It could soon be noticed that the fresh country breezes and the pure wholesome food furnished by the good old cafeteria were greatly benefitting the physical and mental well-being of the students. Helen. What kind of a class was this anyway, did it ever do anything for the good of humanity or the advancement of science? Flora. Certainly, why this is one of my star classes, just take a look at the individual and collective talents-this class is virtually overflowing with athletes, geniuses, poets, authors. Of course, in the Sophomore year this class was still too young and undignified to blossom forth to any extensive degree. A year later, however, safely anchored in the Junior harbor, their innate worth developed most surprisingly. Helen. Tell me a little about the happenings in the Senior year. Flora. Everyone acknowledges the fact that the Senior classes are in- tended to be reservd, dignifid, and cautious. Of course, this group was no exception to the time-worn rule-in fact, this class rarely ever even needed a teacher or director-it furnished its own entertainment! Its successes in the first three years were only intensified in the grand climax and conclusion, the fourth year. It is duly recognized that the class began with nearly one hundred members and gradually diminished to a mere half of its original numberg however, it is quality and not quantity that counts, and it is zz THE TAJ fully hoped and anticipated that the class will merit attention on that score. NOW, do you think you know enough history of the Class of '31? I-Ielen. Just that, Flora, you've certainly been nice to relate to me in such detail, hope I'll see you again sometime soon. Flora. Let's hope that Pomona has good fortune with the oracle. Well, good bye, Helen! Class Prophecy JUNE TALIAFERRO AND DEWITT S1-IANK Pomona, Goddess of Fruit, is seen standing in front of the cave of the Oracle. She shouts for all she is Worth but no response comes. After a while, worn out by her elforts, she stops. V Pomona. The-loafer. He's asleep. That's all he does, eats, drinks, and sleeps. Shouts again. And finally. Oracle. Hey, what do you want? Can't you let me sleep? Pomona. I want to ask you some questions. I'm Pomona, Goddess of Fruit. Oracle. What do you want to know? Pomona. I want to find out what will be the fruit of the endeavors of some of my children, the Class of '31, ten years hence. Oracle. What! Those high school kids. Well, go on, now that you've awakened me. Pomona. First, tell me what will become of Ray Frye, that Apostle of College XWomen. Oracle. Rudy Vallee is doomed to become a thing of the past, Ray will take his place. A Pomona. What about Dorothy Davis, the girl who always astonishes me with her good grades? Oracle. Mm-mmm! I see a remakable business career ahead for Dorothy as the representative for a New York firm. Pomona. All right, give me Marie Billheimer's future, the little girl who loves to argue. Oracle. Marie is going into Congress where she can argue to her heart's content. Pomona. And Harry Blatt, all brains and tongue? Oracle. Harry will torture the ears of judges and juries so that they will give him some verdict to keep him quiet. Pomona. How about Madeline Vance, Mr. Stanley's secretary? Oracle. She may be a secretary now, but she'll change her mind-just like all women. She's sure to become the boss of some lucky man. Pomona. John Robert Switzer, that Sheik of Araby? THE TAJ 23' Oracle. I see ....... I see some pliers. Yes, a dentist he will become. A moment ....... I see more pliers ....,. pliers all about me ........ and with little tags on them ...... Allen I-Iausenfluck and ........ Alfred Spitzer. Oh! My head ,....... I knew that last consignment was no good ..,..... Parkins! Parkins. Yes Sir. Pomona. Call up that bootlegger and tell him not to send me any more of that stuff. A Parkins. Very good, Sir. ' Pomona. O Oracle, youive forgotten me. Can you tell me what will happen to Thelma Berry? Oracle. You ask too much for me. Do you expect me to cell you defi- nitely what any woman is going to do? Thelma will probably be 11 chorus girl in the Ziegfelds Follies. ' Pomona. And Margaret Shifllett? Oracle. Margaret will be a stenographer to a big business man in Walla XValla. Remember the name. , Pomona. What about Harold Blosser...'.. you know, that airplane builder. Oracle. That's right .....,. airplanes. That's what hc's going to do. In- vent flying Austins. Pomona. I thought so ...... All right. take Marie Davis next. Oracle. I see Marie in a comfortable little home, happy and without a care in the world ...... nice, isn't it? Pomona. .Yes, that's nice. Can you find something like that for Ray- mond Simmons? Oracle. IrIe's going to have a job .where he can always sit down. Or rather up for he is going to be the champion flag-pole sitter of the world. Pomona. Fine! But Oracle, there is a girl in, the Senior Class who has the ambition to bean old maid and have an apartment of her own and a cat. I believe her name is Kathryn I-Iarlin. We canlt allow that, can we? Oracle. Let me see. Well, I thought so ....,, she will have the apartment but a husband instead of a cat. Let's hope she'll be better satisfied. Pomona. I want to know about Rolland Berry. You know, the quiet serious boy. Oracle. Indeed! A11 right, your quiet serious boy is slated to become an architect and a good one. Pomona. This next one is the very opposite from Rolland, A. W. Graves, the babbling brook. Oracle. That's easy. A. W. is going to be a horse doctor and take care of Daniel Yancey's blooded race horses. Pomona. Oracle, you're a wonder. But what in the world will become .if Sarah Frances Funkhouser, the damsel who wants to fall in love? Oracle. Sarah Frances will finally fall in love with a handsome young doctor Whom she will meet when she becomes a nurse. Ohhhhhhh! I'm sleepy. Ah! Here comes Parkins with cocktails. Have one, Mona. Pomona. Thank you, I never drink .,...., practically. Just go on with my list. Give me Richard Jackson, will you? . 24 THE TAJ Oracle. Um, that was good. Richard Jackson, you say. Oh, just put down anything you want ....,,.. My goodness, how sleepy I am. Pomona. Is a lawyer all right? Oracle. Fine ........ he'll make a good one. By the way, what do you think about prohibition ..,..... I don't think much of it. Pomona. All right, have it your way. But what I want to know is whether the world will be kind to Leona Miller, the worthy Editor of the TAJ. Oracle. Well, some would think so. She will be hitched to an English professor and will be very happy but I guess she'll hear more about literature than she did even in fourth year English. Pomona. I think that Elizabeth Fletcher wants to be a cigarette-girl in a Spanish cafe. Will her wish come true? Oracle. Not a chance. She'll marry and settle down, more or lessg mostly less. Pomona. Say, Oracle. I want to know ............. Snores issue from cave. Pomona. The old Morpheus! I-Ic's gone to sleep on rne. Well, I'11 fix him. Tosses ringing alarm clock into cave. Excited commotion within. Oracle. Who set that thing off? I didn't thing I'd been asleep that long. Parkins! Parkins. Yes Sir. Oracle. My morning cocktail. V Parkins. Very good, Sir. I Pomona. Hey Oracle, y0u've just got to finish answering my questions. Oracle. That woman again. XVon't she ever go away? CLouderj Well, what do you want? Domona. What is Biedler I-Ieltzel going to do? Dracle. What do you think? . Pomona. Let's both .... say ..,.. who do you think you are? Be dignified. Oracle. I,ve been around those high school youngsters so much that I'm beginning to talk like them. I expect, though, that Biedler is going to be an electrical engineer. I-Ie'll probably occupy the seat of applied electricity at one of our large public institutions. Pomona. Use your brain on this one, will you? Tell me about Mary Turner. Oracle. Ah! Mary Turner. She is going to be a famous acrobat in a circus and will be renowned for her death-defying stunts. Pomona. Well ......, well ...,.. well. You never can tell. But what will Margaret Boyers be doing ten years from now? Oracle. Margaret will be well-known. She will be the private secretary to the Vice-Presidnt of the Unitd States, Mr. Timothy I-Iering. Now, will you be quiet? Pomona. No, not yet. I just must find out what is going to happen to Geneva Steele. THE TAJ za' Oracle. Rest your fears. Geneva is going to be the prosperous operator of a large restaurant. She will attribute her success to her training in the H. H. S. cafeteria. Pomona. Well, then, Mary Hess. Oracle, you HILISE think up something nice for her. Oracle. Mary will take the place of Anne Harding, you know, the movie actress, with the lovely blonde hair. Pomona. What will Anne Keister do? Oracle. She is going to be a famous critic and write book reviews in New York. Pomona. Why ........ I see a cow and Mary Lee milking it. Now I under- stand, she is the owner of a large farm and is quite an attractive farmerette. Pomona. NVhat will become of Frances Gaines? Oracle. She will hold a responsible governmental position in,Washington, and will probably marry a foreign minister. Pomona. Oh! I mustn't forget Anne Lee Tutwiler, the girl who is al- ways making wise-cracks. Oracle. Just as you might suspect, Anna Lee will be a comedienne on Broadway. Winnie Lightner had better watch out. Parkins! Parkins. Yes Sir. Oracle. A cocktail. Parkins. Very good, Sir. Pomona. Tell me, Oracle, what will happen to Herman Hollar? Oracle. Let me think ....,. oh, put him down as a farmer who plays base- ball on the side. Pomona. Pretty good. Say, where did you learn all this about people? Oracle. Don't ask foolish questions. Pomona. All right, but tell me about George Smith, the long, lanky boy. Oracle. George is scheduled to become manager of the Farm Bureau. How's that? Pomona. Oracle, every minute my admiration for you grows more un- bounded ...... if only you would behave as an oracle should. Oh well, give me some information on James Metts. He doesn't have an ambition so he says. I Oracle. Don't fool yourself. James is going to be a business man and accumulate much wealth. Pomona. I'll remember that. But tell me this. Will Geneva Peters ever realize her heart's desire? 4 Oracle. Geneva will keep on striving until she reaches her goal, a place on the All-American Girls Basketball Team. Pomona. And before I forget it, tell me what Caroline Bradley will ac- complish. I hope nothing rash. Oracle. Caroline is well-suited for her vocation. She will be a distin- guished model in Paris and will be in great demand by artists of note. Pomona. That's fine. And while you're at it let's hear something about Leighton's future. 26' THE' TAJ Oracle. Just a moment ......., just a moment ......., I see a little pig .,..,... I see a little pig's tail ........ the tail wiggles ......,. Oh to be sure. Piggly-Wiggly, of course. N Pomona. Oracle, how funny you are. But what will be the fate of Anne Andes and Mary Tobin? E Oracle. Um, um, here are two nice girls. They are both going to be night club hostesses in New York and ,..,... that reminds me. Parkins! Parkins. Yes Sir. Oracle. A cocktail. Parkins. Very good, Sir. Oracle. You were saying? Pomona. I want to know about Charles Dundore. Oracle. Inspecting manager of beauty contests. But hold on there, how many more do you have? Pomona. Only one. Charles Weaver. Oracle. So! Well, he's got to go to prison. One member of the class always has to go to prison. I'll send him up on a charge of burglary, or HYSOI1 OI' ........ Pomona. Oh! Mr. Oracle ...... you mustn't do that. ,..... Don't send poor Charles to prison Where he must eat stale bread. Just find the guys who wrote this And send them to prison instead. T H E T AJ 27 Class Will Ga? XQD N the name of all seniors everywhere, we, the Seniors of Harrison- burg High School, being of jubilant and joyous memory, do blithely improvise and publish this, our first will and lease, as hap- , fs pily as is seniorically possible to dispose of our interest in high xbfig, school among succeeding classes of boys and girls. S Being only carefree, impoverished and improvident, minors, and mendicants, our estate is in Spain and of no more than imaginary value, wherefore we make no disposal thereof in this, our first and sole testamentary document. Our right to exercise as seniors, being but a concession from the State, is not 'at 'our disposition. These items excepted, all else in high school we now proceed to will and divide. Senior Class after much thought will to the Juniors our art of being prompt, and the hearty cooperation in all we undertake. , Graduating members of the TAJ Staff leave the Cup and one of the best magazines yet to future members. ' Severally: Ray Frye-leaves his office as President of the Senior Class to the person will- ing to undertake senior conduct at class meetings. Leona fMiller-leaves the dignity of the Senior Class to Bernice Sloop, know- ing it won't be abused. June Taliaferro-leaves her sweetness to Charlotte Mauzy. Biedler Heltzcl-leaves a portion of his heart to Lois Dundore. Elizabeth Fletcher-leaves her quantity of giggles to Miss Stull. Charles Weaver-leaves his indifference to Felton Riley with the slogan, It always pays . Madeline Vance-leaves her interest in the Arcade to Wanda Sanger provided NVanda learns how. Rolland Berry-leaves his horn to Lois Dundore, hoping she will carry on A the good work. Kathryn Harlin-leaves to Dorothy Byers her interest in Lynchburg. Charles Dundore-leaves his love 'em and leave 'emi' to Kaylor Monger. Caroline Bradley-leaves her uhook, line, and sinker to Ruth Bodine. John Robert Switzer-gives his broken hearts at S. T. C. to Sherrill Armen- trout. Sara Frances Funkhouser-leaves her lucky forever , to Sudie Pence. Allen I-Iausenfluck-leaves his monoply on the College girls to Jack Talia- ferro. Dorothy Davis-leaves her brilliance to Wanda Sanger. Margaret Shifflett-leaves her amazing smiles to Charlotte Homan. DeWitt Shank-leaves his marvelous voice to Clyde Hasler. Geneva Peters-leaves to Glen Stiteler her promise that she is no longer in- terested in Texaco Oils. za THE TAJ Richard Jackson-leaves to his double, Rudy Vallee, his ability to graduate from Harrisonburg High School. Anne Keister-leaves her personality plus to Helen Reilly. George Smith-leaves himself to the personal guidance and safc keeping of Ann Staples. Marie Billheimer-leaves her methods of study to Clara Rose Hivick. Leighton Harlin-leaves his Ford to Julius Ritchie in order that hc may keep up the good work in Staunton. Marie Davis-leaves her quietness to Herbert Ward Wyant. Raymond Simmons-leaves his skill in Math to John O'Donnell. Margaret Boyers-leaves her little pink and red ribbons to Nancy Funk- houser. Harry Blatt-leaves the path he made to Mr. Jackson's room to Sherrill Armentrout. Mary Lee Dovel-leaves her optimistic moods to Mary Rosalie Riley. Daniel Yancey-leaves his trail to Broadway to Edith Rife. Alda Showalter-gives her nightly telephone calls to Ruth Price. A. W. Graves--leaves his playful ways to the boys in Mr. Jacksonis room. Anna Lee Tutwiler-leaves her bright sayings to John O'Donnell when he runs out. Timothy Hering--leaves his ability to serve Uncle Sam two months and make his work too, to Jack Taliaferro. Geneva Steele-leaves her ability to pour soup to Catherine Neff. Frances Gaines-leaves to Iris Hosaflook her ability to become a Wasliington stenographer. Mary Hess-leaves her blonde hair to Miss Bridges. Alfred Spitzer-leaves his talent in poetry to Freshmen who will surely need it when they are Seniors. Herman Hollar-leaves his baseball ability to Fatty Stover. Thelma Berry-leaves her idea of Hot Stuff to Robinette Heatwole. James Metts-leaves one of his long sideburns to Mervyl Layman and the other to the barber. Anna Andes-leaves her seat in Solid Geometry to Sudie Pence, knowing she'd like being the only girl. Mary Tobin-leaves her diificulties in Geometry Class to Ann Staples. Our unformed signature not being recognized in law, we inhibit our natural impulse to subscribe it hereunto. T H E T A I 29 Valedictory KATHRYN HARLIN Build today, then, strong and sure, With a firm and ample base, And ascending and secure Shall tomorrow find its placef, OR four .years we have been building and erecting. the framework of our lives. The beams and uprights that sustain our buildings we have striven to make the very best in both material and work- W? manship. Wllile fashioning our framework, we have worked to- , gether, sometimes in harmony, sometimes in discord, but always we have felt the bonds of friendly ties. Now that we have finished the framework, we must separate to complete the construction of this edifice. Those of us who go through college will be able to furnish the bricks, those ambitious classmates who are unable to attend college, by the accomplish- ment of well done tasks will furnish the mortar, while to those who drift along with the crowd will be left the menial tasks or the directed work of cleaning the grounds. Tonight, before we separate for the last time, we pause to say to our teachers, who have advised and helped us in our building, and to our fellow- workers, who have made our work pleasant, farewell. May we put in our next task the strength attained by our striving for the high ideals set by our Alma Mater because: fi 't Thus alone can we attain To those turrets, where the eye Sees the world as one vast plain, And one boundless reach of sky. THE TAJ Poets' Corner A DREAM MARGARET Borizns A Awarded first honorable mevztion. in the Literary Confesf af fix Uniifersity of Virginia, April 28 I dreamt I was a violet Of deepest sapphire blue, And in a veil where roses trail, I drank the glistening dew. XVith careless joy the swallows dipt Into the sunny skyg I watched them play throughout the day, Happy as they, was I. I felt the gentle winds of night Caress my petals blue, The dark sky wept, and o'er me crept A mist of silver dew. And ere the night had passed, I woke, The dreaming of an hour To me had brought a lingering thought, YVhat joy God gave a flower! SONG IRVINE MCNEILL The song like a muted violin came wafting o'er the bay, It sang of a romance ended in an early day, The high, soft treble was love, and the sobbing base was sorrow, And oh! if the memories it brought to me, were of tomorrow. The darkness like a phantom seemed to choke my soul, And as the monotoned notes dreamily o'er the water rolled I sank into a blissful sleep, and dreamed of someone gone. Alas! the bass notes crashed, and I awoke. Lo! the dawn dispelled the song. THE TAI BEAUTY - CAROLINE BRADLEY Down on the gorgeous valley I gaze, A valley hidden by night's blue hazeg And as I look I see away out far A twinkling light as of a star. First one, then two, ancl three and four, Five and six, and more and more, These shining bits of golden light Twinkle merrily through the night. It seems as if each valley town Is a patch of mountain sky dropped down, As I watch night softly unfold The crepe de Chine blanket of blue and gold And see the golden of its blaze And shine on the blanket of night's blue haze. MY DREAMS COME TRUE SARAH F. FUNKHOUSER I saw her thus in all my dreams, From 'golden youthful yearsg She laughed with me in happy hours, She wept with me in tears! I saw her thus in all my dreams, And longed that dreams come trueg For that she was no phantasy, My yearning soul well knew. Her eyes I saw in bluc-:ness of The sunny coral seag I saw her heart in pureness of The seraph's purity, Her soul I saw in beauty of That truth high born above In beauty of the glory of The God of Truth and Love! I saw her thus in all my dreams, From golden youthful years She laughed with me in happy hoursg She wept with me in tears! I saw her thus in all my dreams, And, lo my dreams came true. For now I find each dream of grace More beautiful in you! sz T H E T A 5 ii' .. , I i-f 5 7 f'N- ' 77 ',A. ' 5.9 l j + . -L V .p,.,,. . .I Q10 It e A fc as V 1 - Y ' i . Y I X M r Q T a A Book ,Reviews . - . ' fi.. Q... T I A , . . A , Q In lgggg 7531751 9' . ,q ' 1 - -Q - a I fa7f-43559 - Pf3wmu.s.w'aiira1e2ya4,5.2fa'-s'f':e -264 fswfaftfaasg-awe h4Q'w1'4'w .f.a 1 .r 1ve-. - UA ' nifecveff f GRAND HOTEL, by Vicki Baum fTranslated by Basil Creightong Double- day, Doran 86 Company, Inc., S2.S0.j In this charming book one finds the alluring histories of the lives of many characters. The reader is attracted by the variety of personalities and the original way in which the plot is woven about each one. Throughout the entire narrative the lucky person reading it will be held in suspense as to what will happen next to each of the members of the plot and how this something will happen. The number of people appropriately portrayed is one of the many features which make this book of enough importance -to warrant its being translated from the German language. The scene is laid in a fine hotel in Berlin, Germany. There are about seven active characters, all of whom have engaged rooms at this hotel, and who do not know each other at the beginning of the story. It is extremely interesting to note how' the lives of each are gradually brought together by coincidences. The chief moral of the novel seems to be that this Grand I-Iotelu is quite similar to the world in general. People enter, have a desig- nated room or place of staying, live their own life for the time in the room, and then leave the hotelg but never exactly the same as when they enterd it! The revolving entrance door was as a mighty hand bringing people in and pushing people out. The worldly and attractive Count Gaigern will charm you, the struggling Kringelein will amuse you, Grusinskaya's pathetic plight will arouse your pity, Preysing's personality and actions will interest you, and the story will fascinate you and grip you. As far as I am concerned, I heartily recommend the book to anyone en- joying this type of literature and do so with full safety, knowing that the person reading it will enjoy it thoroughly. R.. A. J. MODERN AMERICAN POETRY, by Louis Untemeyerg Fourth Revised Edition QI-Iarcourt Brace and Companyg S3.50j Poetry is a series of explanations of life fading off into horizons too swift for explanation -Carl Sandburg. American poetry is designated by many movements. Since1830 there have been ten distince stages through which it has passed. In Louis Unte- meyer's Revised Edition of Modern American Poetryl' we find them defi- nitely outlined in an attractive and educational manner. They constitute TI-IE TAJ as the preface to this critical anthology. Though very condensed and brief they lose none of their importance by slight characterization. First, though of little value to this collection was the Civil War Period followed by the Post Mortem Period which gave us the greatest poetess since Sappho. She is Emily Dickenson whose unusual poems are the symbols of her own incomplete life. The Awakening of the West and Interim Periods were aiibrief lull between Dickenson and The Renascence sponsored by Edwin Arlington Robinson whose characters are really human beings. His tran- scendental qualities are carried on with Robert Frost whose precise psycho- logy together with his variations of tone lend a passionate depth to his poetry. Carl Sandburg joins these two with his powerful emotional brutal- ity. Directly in contrast to him comes Edna St. Vincent Millay whose hunger for beauty reveals a'rapturous passion. Sixth, the Imagists whose leader was the brilliant Amy Lowell come into prominence. Vachael Lindsey, with his predecessor, Paul Laurance Dunbar, ushers in the Folk Rhythm and negro period. The rhapsodic John Brown by Lindsey is a moving, humorous picture of biblical Palestine. To the Wai' and Post XVar Group belongs Joyce Kilmer's Trees , the product of a single thought. Frost and Millay reappear in the New Lyric Age along with Sara Teasdale, who achieved disillusion without contempt for human nature. Stephen Vincent Benet's stimulating style added rich flavor to this already renowned group. Last, the new Spirit pervades of which Dickenson was the great forerunner in her penetrative and free expression. There are scores of lesser authors to each group who are forceful and dynamic in keeping America alive to poetical ideals. The great prose feature of this highly perfected collection includes the notes brought to date, enlarged and condensed to a degree of which only Louis Untemeyer is capable. Every American should be proud to say 'Tm familiar with these great poets of charming style and unsurpassed intellect- ualityf' , A. K. THE GOOD EARTH, by Pearl S. Buck QThe John Day Co., New York, s2.5op A As this is the March book selected- by the Book of the Month Club, it is needless to say that it has its merits in literature. It is readily recognized by any who have knowledge of books that the selections of this club are invari- ably well chosen. The Good Earthv is a book dealing with the trials and tridulations of a poor Chinese family while struggling to make a hand-to-mouth living. The main character, Wang Lung, finally becomes a rich man and a great land- owner. The idea the novel seems to be trying to bring out forcefully is that, to become successful, a man must buy and keep something that cannot be stolen from him, such as land. Wang Lung always had the rich and fertile land to which he could return, whenever the necessity arose. In the last chapter of the narrative, he is found upon his death bed to be trying to in- 54 THE TAJ fluence his sons never to sell the land, for with it went all the hopes of future success and happiness. This book is very realistic and describes vividly the scenes among China's poverty stricken people. In my opinion, it is well worth reading both for entertainment and for culture. Quoting Dorothy Canfield, we have the fol- lowing, A rare, fine piece of work, to find such a book gave me a thrill of delight. Mitchell Kennerley says, A work of genius, I predict a popular and distinguished success? R. J. GREEN HELL, by Julian Duguid fThe Century Co., Publishersg 54.001 Truly this is a suitable name for this wonderful book. Get a copy and follow the author and his three companions through the Bolivian jungles where no white man has trodden for three hundred years. The author, a brilliant Irish writer, Vrriolagoitia, the Bolivian Consul General in London, an English movie cameraman, and, best of all, a Russian whom they called the Tiger-Mann whose aid they enlisted, set out from Buenos Aires and followed the Paraguay and Parana Rivers to their sources and then tracked through the dense jungles of eastern Bolivia to the foothills of the Andes. They faced many dangers-hostile Indians, wild animals, makes, insects, thirst, and swollen torrents. All of the Party were brave men and true. The author is one that will make you think and enjoy. He writes very well and he is bubbling over with fun, and his descriptions of the Green Hell are wonderful. The Tiger-Man , however, is the leading character and one who can't be dupli- catecl. He had lived in the jungle fourteen years as simply as a native, living by his rifle and fishing rod, and yet he read books by authors most of us could not understand and talked like a diplomatic officer. Before the party left the odds were five to one that they would not return alive, but when the Russian joined them the odds dropped to three to one. He was not the ordained leader, but the others naturally looked to him for guidance in a crisis or any other time. The others were mere tenderfeet when they started, but thy could not have had a better companion than this nature's gentleman. This book will entertain everyone whether he be adventurer, nature lover, or one who appreciates good literature. J. L. D. THE TAJ 35 EDITORIALS' F A Farewell BERNICE SLOOP A scene on high Olympus fEnterZeus and a company of Gods Zeus- Gods- Zeus- .. The time has come, and we are gathered here To see how goes our planning for this year: Behold, upon the Earth there doth a Class Go forth in graduation-Let there pass A silence o'er you, while you heed my speech! This Class hath long been in the bounds and reach Of my strong will, and it is by my pow'r That they at last approach this parting hour. Long have I guarded them with watchful eye, And now I see them, as their time draws nigh, And some are glad, as if with fortune met, Some, lingering, and full of sad regret, Think of this parting with a touch of hate, Wfhile others are indifferent to their fate. But all must through the self-same gateway go- My will omnipotent commands it so. Oh, great is Zeus! He reigns supreme upon the Earth, And king of high Olympus- Great is Zeus. Consider now, thou gods, that class which must Succeed the first-to them belongs a trust To which they must hold true, for they must bear Responsibility, and heavy care- The lot of leaders. These must ever gain In strength and wisdom, if they would attain The heights on which their predecessors stood- as THE TAJ Yea, mightily and bravely they who would Attempt to equal those must strive, but I W' ill give my aid to them, if they but try To equal unto those who went before, And into this attempt their spirit pour. Gods- Thy plans are ever right O kingly Zeus! All-knowing and all-powerful Thou dost reign. Zeus- Now let us backward turn our thoughts again To that departing Class, which we would fain Keep with us. Duty, though, must rule the heart, And justice, ever righteous, bids us part. Zeus and Gods- O Class, we give, now, our farewell to thee, And grant that prosperous your lives may be. In sacred council on Olympus, brow We grace bestow on you, and joy allowf' Our Goals LEONA F. MILLER We have crossed the bay The ocean lies before us. Those summer vacation days have come again to us, a graduating class this year. What new meaning do they bring to us since we know that we no more look forward to bright high school days? Vfe have envied for years the seniors who received their diplomas with such dignity, and have wondered if that day were ever coming to honor us. But now we have crossed the bay, how and when? Since high school days with us are history, the time has vanished seemingly in a flash. Commencement to us who have been seniors for the past year, has unveiled a new life. We stand on a new threshold-freshmen again. What consolation-freshmen-but we have worlds to learn and new adjustments to make that will make us feel about as insignificant as on that first day we entered high school, for we know not what the future holds in store. Graduation has come through winning goals and setting higher ones for which to strive, life's achievements will come the same way. We now have won to a degree independence and more chance to stand on our own feet. The use we make of our resources will determine whether or not we can stand staunchly without leaning or falling. As a class, our interests represent all shades of the rainbow hues. We will venture far and wide into the ocean of trials, opportunities and accomplish- ments. Experience will be our teacher with the new contacts and associa- tions it brings. THE TAJ 37 After all graduation is the glorious dawn4a beginning and a new chance to do our utmost. Aim at perfection and you will always achieve improve- ment. The Good Old Days HARRY BLATT Yesircc, those were the good old days. Nay, gentle reader, it's not a Civil War veteran, nor even an old settler who is delivering such a ponder- ous and momentous decision. It is none other than one of the hardy members of .our Senior Class, who has earned the right to look back into the dim and dark past of four years ago when he was a Freshman and not allowed to walk into the Study Hall by means of the front door. Yea, truly, we are the last class to have enjoyed the joys and comforts of that Olympus, that Walhalla, that glory of glories and Sanctum sanctorem, The Old High School. Take the Study Hall, where our budding prima donnas Hrst loosened their vocal cords, and where comedians in the making popped stale jokes on their long suffering schoolmates. Here was where Mr. Stanley kept a study period and taught 4A History at the same time. The result of this double-duty was that the last period study period was a coveted thing, sought by many, .id gained by the few who were able to shift their schedules around so as J gain this end. Here, too, was where the writer gained his ability to play tunes upon the Eversharp pencil, causing much annoyance and discomfort to Miss Bridges. In this hall was tried for the first time, the trick of manu- facturing an artificial bloody nose. Red ink and a handkerchief were all the supplies that were needed, and the reward was inevitably that of being able to leave the room for an indefinite period to loaf around the hall. In those good old days there were seven periods, and they were only forty- Hve minutes long. Three study periods a day too. And Physical Education was a thing of the dim future. But I can go no further. 'My grief over- whelms me. as THE TA J V, , 1 , . 1 . .V . file --LZ. i n T . .-Q T '- ' T A J T' 4.4 ,SQHOQTLJ NE was e T TTa it . 1 Q. ,E? r if T fro . .5 fl 9 fw ifii T M 2355139 T' lpl iwnglll vga X ydtfi gp I Q0 p.,g'Y4m6,,g,J Nwmafbhgd Q an Aww: S? .I ,-IL-Q1 vim ,Q l 5 4 I 01 41 J. 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BEST LOOKING MosT POPULAR MosT PERSONALITY WITTIEST CUTEST Mos'r TALENTED SWEETEST MOST ATHLETIC Mosr CONCIEITED BEST DRESSED MosT IN LOVE Girl Jane Wilton June Taliaferro Jane Wilton June Taliaferro Jane Wilton Frances O'Donnell Helen Reilly Frances O'Donnell June Taliaferro Jane Wilton Betty Branner Bernice Sloop June Taliaferro Jane Wilton Geneva Peters Charlotte Homan Jean I-Iawse Roberta Cover Jane Wilton Clara Rose Hivick Jean Hawse June Taliaferro Felton Riley Allen Hausenfluck La Mar Shomo Jacob Williamson Felton Riley Charles Weaver Felton Riley John O,Donnell Richard Jackson Charles Weaver Felton Riley John O'Donnell Harry Blatt Rolland Berry John Robert Switzer Harry Blatt Rolland Berry Felton Riley Biedler Heltzel Rolland Bery John O'Donnell jack Taliaferro Marshall Firebaugh Irvine McNeill Charles Dundorc Ray Frye Irvine McNeill Felton Riley Rolland Berry THE TAJ 39 BIGGEST FLIRT Sarah Frances Funkhouser Jean Hawsc MOST STUDIOUS Mildred Miller Bernice Sloop BEST-ALL-AROUND Geneva Peters June Taliaferro EVERYBODY,S FRIEND jane Wilton Geneva Peters MOST DIGNIEIED SENIOR Leona Miller June Taliaferro MOST SCHOOL SPIRIT Frances Toppin Geneva Peters BIGGEST CHAT'rEIu3Ox ' Frances O'Donne1l ' Sarah Frances Funkhouser BIGGEST GIGGLER Elizabeth Fletcher -Geneva Peters BIGGEST BLUFFER Caroline Bradley Sara Frances Funkhouser BEST DANCER Jane Wilton Frances O'Donnell E LAZIEST Helen Reilly Madeline Vance Ruth Bodine MOST DEPENDABLE Leona Miller Kathryn Harlin NEATEST June Taliaferro jane Wilton POLITEST jane Wilton June Taliaferro 40 T H E T A J TA J ENTERTAINMENT The famous Kitchen Kabinet Orchestra appeared in the High School Gym- nasium on Thursday evening, March 19, under the direction of Harry Blatt as Monsieur Kitchen. The background of a story was read by Alda Showalter, and the story was carried out by the characters and orchestra. 4 One of the most enjoyable features of the program was a mock wedding. The bridal party was composed of Geneva Peters, the blushing bride, Weldon Higgins, the bashful groom, James Bryan, the officiating minister, Jane Logan acted as the bride's maid of honor while George Smith was best man. The wedding party approached the altar to the strains of Lohengrin's Bridal Chorus . Another feature which created much sensation was Glen Stiteler, with his peppy tap dancing. The members of the TAJ Staff with several other high school students gave this entertainment for the benefit of the TAJ. GYM CIRCUS The High School's second annual Gym Circus was staged in the gymna- sium several weeks ago. More than 15 0 boys and girls took part in the comic, acrobatic and novelty acts, which were directed by Mr. Odaffer. V The participants were members of the physical education classes. There were acrobats galore, clowns, wild animals , and everything that goes to make up a real circus. The acrobats performed various stunts, in- cluding rolls, pyramids, dives, and other things that were learned in the physical education classes. JUNIOR CLASS BRIDGE PARTY The Junior Class entertained at a George Washington Bridge Party, at Homestead Inn on South Main Street on Saturday, February 21, for the pur- pose of making money to help defray the expenses of the class. All reported a delightful time. SENIOR GIRLS ENTERTAINED The Local Chapter of the Harrisonburg Teachers College Alumnae Asso- ciation entertained the Senior girls on Saturday night, March 14, at a benefit Bridge party at the College Tea Room. Everyone had a delightful time. GIRLS' BASKETBALL BRIDGE PARTY The Girls' Basketball Team had a bridge party at the close of the basket- ball season on Saturday, March 21, at the Blue Bird Tea Room. Charlotte I-Ioman, the new captain, was given her rabbit's foot. About twenty-five were present. ' T H E T AJ 41 ASSEMBLY On Friday, May 1, we had as our guest, Captain Nichols, who was in the city displaying a monstrous whale. Captain Nichols gave an interesting story of his life with whaling expeditions. He told about the different kinds of whales and thfe many famous products which are derived from them. Everyone enjoyed hearing Captain Nichols very much. UP IN THE AIR Up in the Air , the high school play, was given on May 14, at the New Virginia Theatre. The cast was made up entirely of high school stu- dents, who showed talent and made the musical a success. Mr. John W. Judd of the John B. Rogers Production Company of Fostoria, Ohio, directed the play. He has been director of our plays for the past three years. Madeline Newbill, a graduate of 1930, was pianist. THE CAST Marian ..... . ..........,...........,..... ..,..........i J ane Wilton Doris ...........,..... ,..... E lizabeth Fletcher Cactus Rose ..... ,............... H elen Reilly Mrs. Bulhnch ....... ........, M artha Rose Logan Prudence ..... .. : ...,..... Emily Loner gan Patience ...... .,.......... L eona Miller Wanatah ...., ...... L ois Dundore Loma .,...,.. ..... A nne Keister XVallie ....,.,... Rolland Berry Joe .......,.....,....... .i......... R ichard Jackson Grizzley ....,....i...., ....... J ohn Robert Switzer Henry Bullfinch ...... .,..............,. H arry Blatt Little Willie ......... ..,... R aymond Stover Al Cavone ......... ........,,. T imothy Hering Gyp, The Dip ........ ....... A llen I-Iausenfluck Mike ......................,.... .. ......... ............. F elton Riley Mechanic ..........................,.......,...............,........,.....,.. George Smith Besides the princials there were ten good choruses, which furnished much entertainment and merriment. COMMUNICATIONS WITH FOREIGN LANDS Some time ago the English Classes, under the supervision of Miss Barton, made a scrapbook, concerning our city and our beloved state of Virginia. In the form of poems, essays, snapshots, postal cards, and drawings, we told about our city and the beautiful surrounding country of the past and present time. This scrapbook was sent to England. XVith the aid of Miss Bridges, many of our French students have begun interesting correspondence with boys and girls in France and Belgium, who are studying English in their schools. This is educational, as well as entertaining, because the French and Bel- gium students tell us much about their native country and customs. TPIE HI-Y CLUB THE TAJ 43 HI-Y CLUB A E Rolland Berry .........,.., .........,........,...,.....,... .........,... P r esident Allen Hausenfluck ...,.........,...................................... Vice-President Biedler Heltzel .............,....................,.....,... Secretary and Treasurer i The Hi-Y Club is progressing rapidly. It began several months ago, with a membership of twelve, and now, it has a membership of twenty, which is the quota. ' ' At a supper at Friddle's Grill Room on April 6, the club started a fund for a Y. M. C. A. for Harrisonburg. Dr. Walter J. Gifford, dean of the State Teachers College, the speaker of the occasion, started the 'movement with a one dollar donation. He suggested that the Hi-Y Club set aside a fund each year which would go toward the Y. M. C. A. The Club officers for the next year were installed' They are: Marshall Firebaugh, President, Montgomery Johnston, Vice-President, Preston Lin- coln, Secretaryg and Layton Yancey, Treasurer. Rolland Berry, the retiring President, acted as toastmaster. On the evening of April 24, the Hi-Y Club gave a benefit glance at Home- stead lnn from 9:30 to 1:30. Music was furnished by Harry' Lee Solomon and His Night Hawks. The dance was a great success. O11 May 4, Allen Hausenfluck spoke to the Rotary Club at its luncheon at the Kavanaugh Hotel. He told of the Hi-Y Club's two-fold purpose: to help the individuals, and to help others. Its goal, he emphasized, is to develop high-minded youth, and to uplift individual character and morals. The Club sponsors clean speech, clean sports, clean scholarship, and clean minds. GLEE CLUB The Girls Glee Club's new oiiicers are: President ,...,.,.,..,.. ,.................,....,,...... ...,.... J u ne Taliaferro Vice-President .,,................. .,....... L eona Miller Secretary and Treasurer .,..,... ......, G race Helczel Librarian ...,............, ...... ......, M a ry Hutzler 44 THE TAI New members who were-initiated into' the Glee Club since the first of March are: Evelyn Masters, Lois Sloop, Lois Wandless, Anne Frances Funk- houser, Edna Wampler, Mary Elizabeth Philpott, Margaret,Earp, Dorothy Slaven, Dorothy Ralston, Lucille Long, Louise Blose, Daisy May Gifford, and Betty Branner. To become faithful members of the Glee Club, these girls had to surfer the penalty of wearing red bows on their ankles, and of having to bow to all old members, saying, Comment-allez-vous, mademoisellef' for one week. On April 14, during music Festival Week at Charlottesville, forty-four members of the H. H. S. Glee Club, including those of the Junior High School Club, attended and took part in the programs at the University. Numbers in which they took part, under the direction of Professor Strick of Farmville State Teachers College, were: Sing, Young America, Sing , Hymn to the Pilgrims , 'QThe Wraggle Taggle Gypsies and Strawberry Fair. On April 16, the girls sang for the Kiwanis Club at Friddlc's Grill Room at the lunch hour, and April 21, for members of the Red Cross at a meeting at the Methodist Church. A Boys Glee Club has been organized in our high school. It is composed of twenty boys. They are under the direction of Miss Louise Hosmer, and they practice during fifty minute periods. April 23, the annual choral contest between the city Glee Clubs took place at the State Teachers College. The Boys and the Girls Glee Club sang well in this contest as a mixed chorus, and were given the cup and pennant as 1931 winners. The selections were: Wl1o is Sylvia? Amaryllis , Old Refrainvg and Lassie O'Mine . The Club sang at the Nurses' Graduation Exercises at the Methodist Church on May 4, and are planning to give several complete programs, as well as furnish. the High School Commencement music. - OMEGA DELTA The Latin Club ofhcers are: ' Kathryn Harlin Consuls ....... ...... ..... C 1 mrlotte Mauzy Cencor .... ., . . .. . ....,,. .......... . Conrad Logan Praetor ..............,.........,,..,...........,............i Mary Elikabeth Philpott Cn March 10, the Omega Delta had a Roman Banquet at which they dressed and ate like the Romans and performed their customary rites. Five members of the faculty were present and also Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Keister. Each club member had names of different Romans and were introduced at the beginning of the program. The wine was mixed by Margaret Shank, who was chosen Arbiter Bibendi, and then toasts were given to Virgil, Julius Caesar, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley, and Mr. and Mrs. Keister. Purple and white was the color scheme and the Roman's mode of life was carried out as far as possible. The next meeting was held at the school on March 24, and it was decided to have the meetings twice a month at the various homes. At these meetings, the members endeavor to find out things of interest about the Romans. A OMEGA DELTA 46 THE TAI A l HISTORY CLUB Kathryn Harlin ,...,.....,.........................,..,...,......,...........,. Chairman Harry Blarr ......,.......,..............,..........,..... L.. Secretary and Treasurer The Current History Club is under the direction of Mrs. Stanley with Kathryn Harlin as Chairman and Harry Blanc as Secretary and Treasurer. The members of the club are becoming more appreciative of current history since they have begun to discuss it at their weekly meetings. JUNIOR-SENIOR RECEPTION The Juniors cntcrtainecl the Seniors Tuesday night, June 2, at the annual reception in the High School gymnasium. THE TAI 47 Q -- .4-JJ ' .- - Q' 5. L 7,23-, A-' .- . . I fi' Q A ' -' D i. -'ix 'Y TQ ,Y '-l.- .4 ,4?'x1,lN!.? . 3 :fi W 7 Q-L -1- dw by 7 N, VL! , ,fps ALUMNI ga-357011, e 'A fr 4 Iliffin Ja I P ' 'S ,K mf? L if? W7 I .' 15 ' ' 5 ' , . v r p I E e 55 f A, v E' . - gf x QS' ,,. f 7 . j' . , . .I ,Q l l .5- 1 if f -52?-7 ff ' ' Z ,. ie :.. f:'. - -f 'HZ' :- 2.rf- Rl--. .1i' Q.,-E29 1: A - f f - H . 3Z'72 17ib:. .' -'f. --3. Fi-'-'91 ' -I Y 11 2' 'af --V A -i rs . 'LU I' . :nil .I U 1 n I 1. . 5 .V , ,z - f X.. . y 4, s v.- 1 Y f s Y XVhen we read where Clement Conger had the honor of placing a wreath on the tomb of an unknown soldier of the American Revolution, we felt proud to thing that the honor was given to one of our former clessmates. He was chosen by the members of Strayer's Business College of Washington. Clement spent his Easter holidays in Harrisonburg. Wfedding Bells rang for two of the '29 graduates. They were Virginia Deter who was recently married to Stanley Cline, and Ruth Sloop whose name is now Mrs. Speck. When asked about our alumni, the answer will be as follows: Helen Funk-Reidsville, N. C. Harry Berry-Maryland Art Institute, Baltimore Royal Mauzy-Carnegie Tech Robert Reilly-Reilly Drug Company Helen Taylor-Dunsmore Business College, Staunton, Va. Mae Shank-Strayer's Business College, Washington Ella Hunt Davis-Farmville Teachers College Jacquelyn Johnston-State Teachers College Lee-Warren Hammer-State Teachers College Gladys Lincoln-working in Washington Evelyn Blose-Bridgewater College Charles Ney--Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore Eva Wampler-Wampler Feed and Seed Company Cecil McGlaughlin-ScIhewel's Furniture Company XValter Turner-V. M. I. Mike Roller-Tutwiler's Filling Station Elizabeth Myers-State Teachers College Two former graduates of H. H. S. are graduating from college this year. They are Harold Shorno who graduates from V. M. I. and Virginia Harlin, who graduates from S. T. C. in July. 4s THE TAJ J, A - is If-T-2 A slts 1 -45 'Q-ul f to ro n . T 'iff-ll IQQ GY 451' : QQ, av 09.7445 ' o Q VSAT? ' 5 sl' ' 'eg' ATHLETICS -f'1'?'f f' L . .K k w.i!x'sxO:: 'I f Tiyl jf ' Ill 1 1 T ' 1. 'f- V. A I . 4 . -- - , ' V : I 4 -4 1' .Qi 1 11- ' A T s : ff .l . 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Riley and Heltzel were high scorers for the season having made 156 and 101 points respectively. The student body should show more interest in the athletics. It is only with the aid of the student body that teams are made and games are Won. The football team of last fall, was the best ever turned out in the H. H. S. The basketball season, perhaps not so successful, was a hard fought game from start to finish. Let's make the next year a better and more successful one ! THE TAJ 49 f FiZL55 lE'3i0i?kV aj I 9-EV! N elf '71 W X Im j EXCHANGES 'ii' eitfiilji v ,-1- 14 T Q4- 'tm HCA: JL , xii pg ,052 W 5 i 9 7515 4 1 V Q. jp 2 lik 45 sly 0715: ' at ce. , up -'WW' ji 4 ,f 1.5255 I '..- 4522. LVM XX feziife'-sri? 42 ga. ef' sr 'iThis is the' last issue of the TAJ for this session of school and this is the last time that I will bother you before your summer vacation, said Mr. Reporter, as he seat-ed himself before Mr. Critic, the magazine enthusiast. Ol that is all right, replied Mr. Critic, I really enjoy reading the vari- ous high school publications. I will give you now my comments on some of the different magazines. The Missile -Petersburg High School, Petersburg, Virginia- You have a very interesting magazine. The jokes are really good because of their originality and brevity especially the following one: TEN Mr. Nims XVhy did girls stop fainting? Mary Van: 'Cause boys stopped catching them. These pretty days make one long for Taboga Island by Phyllis Hersh, where absolute freedom is assured you. Do not slacken, keep up The Mix- silcfs high standard.. The Red and Black -Stevens High Sehool,Claremont, N. I-I.- Whe11 you gaze at the red and black shield on the front cover of 'Tloe Red cmd Black' magazine, it reminds you of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table. Your imprfession is correct because just as soon as you turn a few pages there they sit, 'The Stevens High School Gridiron WRFFiO1'S,, a regiment of 'The Knights of Today'. The Wfolfucriflcn--Salem High School, Salem, Virginia- Your jokes are very amusing. The Red mm' Wbifc-Rtltland High School, Rutland, Vermont- The editorial' Wanted-Literary Genius', certainly does hit the nail on the head in regards to the S. O. S. We all need the same thing. The Blm' Rd17gEf,,-AH1hCfSC High School,Amherst, Virginia- The Visit to Fairylandn is an unusually interesting story. so THE TAJ SLU ..-14'.'.s'54 Q 4' :'2 -.' 11- 41 ' -,- f --, , 1-E. . - -. f Swift ' ,gf-EY: -il I 5-I: wiv Sfiiqlfv? ' 22: ?f.?1'a5-'-fi? -3 n RQ.,r?-- , I 'L in: Fr mn. Twig: -W fl:- tif , ki- 5:5-:.?'ll.3'::,21 if ali 41-22 W J , 1 2 - , .,f' .6:'1. is 1 ?.'7?T1. s- 1' , Q I J 'El I' I 'E Q: :i w ': f f. we , ' - : I 'f ii r JOKES , ,g.lgg, . tal QW Vflhffllnu . ' H . ' ' ' U W i f I Q vw I 'W ' 'rl wrffm auf: is MQIMM1QJklohibhkisailMslbrfdfayidilgifalr Miss Bridges claims that Russia is the largest fur-bearing animal in Europe. NVhat do you think? Laying all nonsense aside-this really happened at the Basketball Bridge party: Mr. Stanley fseeing a vacant seat at a table where three girls were playing Bridgej: Whose seat is this? Geneva: That's the dummy. Have a seat? Madeline Vance: You,d better keep your eyes open tomorrow. Margaret Boyers: Why? Madeline Vance: Because you can't see with them shut. June: I always make a practice of saying just what I think. Biedler: Swell! Wc'll have a nice quite evening. Miss Barton: Name eleven of Shakespeare's plays. Cow Weaver: Ten Nights in a Barroornv and The Merchant of Venice. Sara: Is Rudy Jackson lazy? Kat: Lazy! Why he puts popcorn in his pancake batter to save him the trouble of flipping them. Miss Barton: What's your idea on the subject? Rolland Berry: Oh, it's still the same as yours. Tissie, why did you stop singing in the choir? Because one day I didn't sing and somebody asked if the organ had been fixed. Mr. Jackson was deep in a book when his wife called: Jackson, baby has swallowed the ink. Whatever shall I do? XVrite with a pencil,','was the reply. Absent minded professor: Waiter, half an hour ago I ordered a steak. Have you forgotten it-have I had it-or didn't I order it? Harrisonburg Mutual Telephone Company Acczmzcy, Courtesy and Speed Thank You! mmmm nw- -im-lm-1 .-uv.. ii-iniiiyii11niIunuimiaiuiuuulnniiirinvnnnuvInnu1iiiiiiiiinniliivininiiiiininiiiiiiuiuiiiinninili' Tim: I'm gonna take physics. john Robert: What for? Tim: I'm gonna be a physician. ' Social Worker: And what is your name, my' good man? Convict: 999. Social worker: Oh, but that's not your real name. Convict: Naw, that's only me pen name. Miss Stull: Does your wife care for housework? Mr. Stanley: She likes to do nothing better. The definition of a moustache, sez I, is n bang on the mouth. 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Stores Reliable Goods at Low Prices SHOP AT THE CHARLES STORE COMPARE PRICES DECIDE FOR YOURSELF Miss Ford: Spell rattlesnake. Bob Hisey. R-a-t-t-t-l-e-s-n-a-k-e. Miss Ford: Leave out one of those T's. Bob Hisey: Which one? The street car service is rotten, always overcrowded. Yes, but father, you got a seat, didn't you? Yes, but your poor mother had to stand all the way. Mrs. Stanley: How many Wars has the United States had? Kathryn Harlin: Five. Mrs. Stanley: Enumerate. Kathryn: One, two, three, four, five. 55.-.lgguiggigggggggv.y555,5.....i...H-R.................i. .-limi...-.W..-....H-..w.....i.....-...mm-.....-....... 11..I..1......1..........-...i...,.w.. mm Vlv, W , 4- .--. - .--, -----M U-HM 1 .m....mm.ml.wi.H..-,.............-ni...mm... ......vm-.-...mimy-.........-i... .im.i..i.:...1ii:'.iniiiii.ii..i.ii.z.ii.i.L.fizi.-Hiiiiiiiiiii.-iiiii iz12ii.iiii..i.i..i.i..i.iii:iiii.,i15.5i5.3.iNi.i5.i:i..:5i,2.ii,.i.ii.iii.ii.i....i..I.i..iii.ii.i. Meet and ANITARY EM when ODA W. E. BERRY se SON Coal and Building Supplies Service with u Smile PHONE 271 FETZER ' The Best Things for Young Ladies and You-ng Men Not How Cheap But How Good VALLEY BEAUTY J. O. STICKLEY Sc SON Farm Equipment and Motor Phone 574 , ..., .......,. ,.,,,.,,......... .....!! '!! '.'T1 :::'! f :u!' H-mm...-mm...-mi...V-...U-.....n.-. Trucks Ty.:.!.155...55,5,5,.,-34.45311...W -.5-yiiii-iimiii.ii:51.i. ...ia 1.-iiiaiiiiuiiii-imim-1...I.1.i-......-,............w...i-in Congratulations TO THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 1931 from ii The Valley Gift and Book Shop N Unrlrr New AfllIl1lgl.'llH'llf ..,.., .... ..,. ,,,.,,. ,,.,,. , 5'!'!! !'!'!!'!'!1!!'! !!!!!'!!! !'!U 54'f'!!! : '!!'! :'!1!! '! ' . . vw..-V..-min mi.. mmm-im-m..iii mmm-ii....i..-i. ..m..i.., mmm,-.wili--.ii..--iiiivniim. iiiiuiviw Let nature do the work, says a writer. But guests at a party would get rather tired of the host standing still and waiting for an earthquake to come along and shake the cocktail. i Mr. Switzer and Mr. Berry discussing their sons. Mr. Switzer: My son is so lazy he wants to open an ice factory in Alaska Mr. Berry: And my son would like to get a job with your son as book keeper. lim.-.iii .I..1.i.i.I1I..iivI-my-.-I--in...-.i..i.mw mi-miuim...ii-ini-rmim-im-mm..-.im-i um-mi-iii'-in-'mimii-.mi-im..-I-im-ii....ii..-i....w-iiii-im mm...-imrm-mi-mi-mi-ii OUR CONGRATULATION iiii Not only to the members of the gracluating class, but to the students generally. ii 2252 Overcoming obstacles seems to be an American trait-it's what makes Americans .., succeed. .Hs Pluck as demonstrated by Harrisonburg brightens our city's prospects for the 5255 future. Wfz?'re -wiib you! B- 86 PIGGLY WIGGLY We Appreciate Your Patronage LOVETT BROS. X-Ray Shoe Fifte1'x HARRISONBURG, VA. A HARLIN BROTHERS Staunton Winchester HUDSON, ESSEX, GRAHAM E' G' lV01'ld's Greatest Values Plumbing and Heating R. E. Tutwiler Motor Co. Sales Phone 445-R Service Use Valley Gold Dairy LL,,,de,,5 ijz 553,185 Products Milk Cream Butter K, 052 Ice Cream -- . .R ,m.,,1 .-i..mi...i...--mlmi-mi-q..55..i5!m!.w xiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiaix 4 MASSANUTTEN CAVER s ..g3Hg.. I H a1'1'is01zbzi1fg's S1LI72fe1'wz11en11 'Wonder :vase-we U mlm-,m,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,, ...... . mum... I .. .-i....-..-.nm u.-.mnmrimlmi.vm-mimi.-lm-immammm..-im-minm..m.m,.m Mr. Jackson: How is it that you have only written ten lines on Milk and the others have Written pages? Tissie Fletcher: I wrote on Condensed Milk , sir. Sarah Funkhouser and Kathryn Harlin are busy at the waste basket. Cow Weaver: fComing into the roomy Why are you tearing up that S. T. C. Catalogue? Richard jackson: What do you slick your hair down with? Allen Hausenfluck: Lard. Richard: Why? Allen: Because then I don't have to get my hair cut. Richard: Why? Allen: Lard is so shortening. l !!!!!!!! !'!'!f!! !!!'il'!'!!'!'E!'!'!!!! '!!!'f'! ':!C'!'5'If'E'''E'!'!! ! 'f!1'fT!i f!!!!'!'i'5! !!!'W!1!55!!If!E!I!I!E'!'L''!!!!'!!!!!'!'!!'!!!'!!! nnmmuuummmnununnn-unnmummnnnuumm:mumy4mmmiliriiiiwinumnunnnnnniiiirIn5iliiiiiiiiiiiiiFiIi5i5iiiiiiiiIniiiniiiiiiiiiniiuuu NORRIS L. BRADFORD , Frigidaire, A. B. C. Washers, G. M. Radio, Westinghouse Ranges Phone 706 ,, Compliments A. 86 P. Meat Market I gf Main Sf. I DAILY NEWS-RECORD J- 0- MOSS, Mgr- HUGHES' PHARMACY THE 3 Prcscripliou Drnggisls Kodaks Kodak Films Developing and Printing l 1 Phone 1054 212 S. Main St. gg5151535ggggfgvfgywg-lfgggggvg .,........-I..-...MHu-.m.....-im-I,i-.lv-...M W. W.,Imgimgmy..mgnygi.5.!.m:fg45.-..,Q.!!1,.,55.55:.q!5.5.5.1,f!.u55,.r55m5A-I5-ni.mi.m,....IIAI1.5-.I5.W5-...53I5.!.y.5..54!.3553.555555,54..,!IIy5I.g.!4...5 .A-Ifinilimli.mi--3.i..?iiiAii.IiiiI.iii-yiiiymifmiiiiii,Ifiiiiilisiii,miuiiiuniuniiihiiniiimiviifimiiimiviiiiimi..Ai.ri2i.-.ii..iIi5iiiEiiiiimiiiiiiiuiiiniii YOU CAN D0 IT BETTER WITH GAS Gas, the better fuel, is quick and clean, always available, and can be depended upon to work for you while you are free for other duties. 2:2 It requires a minimum of attention with no storage or handling-it is convenient and economical. YOUR LOCAL GAS COMPANY 39 East Market Street Phone 6 Get Your Shell Gas From S. BLATT CLEANING and DYEING s. H. BRANUM n :ggi , Largest Plant In the Valley gg L25 Corner S. High and Grace Sts. Harrisonburg, Va' 511 me SPIOWIKEIRQS Compliments V 52,3 Groceries and Fresh Meats of ' NV ALTER TROBAUGH 65 W. Elizabeth St.-Phone 691 Elecfrical C071-f7'!IClfO1' H.-.......mH...A...mm....mI.....!.,I,!....,.I.,5.,.!9,.,55..y3..v.!!1..5gm555.5-55,55-ivy.--yy... M, .:,:..5y...5,,..!54 I!.mg..,!,,..,:I.,.!,,,,!I,4.5,.,.!m4y.,.5,535w.5!w5.,-.53353.135455 ' ' ' ' ' ' I TA? 'iw' ' u TI ' ii i'i'Ii'iininni niiIiniimimiHuiiiiiiuaimIii-II:dnElini'milIIIiiinIinIiiiiiihiiiimiiiiiihivimliniiiiiiiiiiiviiiiiiuhiiiiiiuifiilhi Mrs. Stanley: What would Washington have done if Lafayette had not answered his call? Carolyn Bradley: I suppose hc'd have waited in the telephone booth and got his nickel back. U........A...mv...........u...v..i.,,.I.I..i..I..-.IT....II-.A----I--.w.......y.........v...m,-II....A.5....3.-,....,..!.dm...-5.11..569I.,5II5.55...5.iygigf-5y..5,:,5!m. Iiiiiiiyiiviii Iii5.4.2:i.i,5....i.viiiiiiiiiiiiii,i.ii.:gii.iIii.iii.mimiiiiliimiimiImim-im.:-ii.i..iiimiiAi4iimi:s..iniiii W J. E. GOOD AND SONS Roofing, Heating and Sheet Metal Workers t i Phone 96 33 South Liberty Street . LILIAN GOCHENOUR REILI.Y DRUG COMPANY Exclusive Millinery for All , , , , The Store of Serwcc' and Quality Occasions . HOSIERY Phone 45 VALLEY PLUMBING AND Q HEATING COMPANY -Dealers forl Q 3, IRON FIREMEN AUTOMATIC OOAL BURNERS ? Phone 153 if 'I S D 3 P Congratulations Graduates Pleasant Vacation Under-Graduates lreaxflzgwhxd gw5 ..' rSn'1 e P WW N -ZA 2411 THE P. 81 L. PRESS job and Book Printers Harrisonburg, Va. gf! 7. gi 5 ,