Jefferson High School - Acorn Yearbook (Roanoke, VA)

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ut Che Acorn ts FRANK MILLS BALLINGER Basket Ball, ’27 The tall, dignified, wide-awake (?) senior—Although he says that he isa woman-hater, we notice that his attractive, likeable personality and his ability to argue have gained for him numerous friends—We expect great things from Frank. MARY VIVIAN BARRY Girls’ Club Pretty, attractive and popular—that’s Vivian. Vivian has a rare combination of beauty and brains, and by her winning smile and attractive personality has won a host of friends around ole Hi. We just couldn't get along without Vivian and we expect great things of her in the future. LUCY ADRIA BEAHM SiC, 20 ae B-eloved. E-ndeared to all. A-thletic. H-as loads of friends. M-erry and mischievous. EDWIN IRVING BELL Vice President Sophomore Class; Monogram Club, '25—'26; Big Brother Club, '25-'26-'27; Track, '25—'26; Football Team, '25—'26 Who in Hi doesn’t know Dumbell? A scholar he could have been, but wasn’t, which gave him plenty of time to be a musical man, a sheik with the ladies, and a fullback on the Big Red Team—Quite a combination! EDMUND BERKELEY “Acorn” Representative, 26-27 Edmund is one of our new Seniors, but with his pleasing personality he has won a place in the hearts of everyone with whom he has come in contact. High loses a good student when Edmund goes to Episcopal High. Success to you, Edmund! $ 10 9

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Che Acorn HAZEL ARMISTEAD Girls’ Club Better known as “ Jum’’ to her many friends, is demure and quiet and is the retiring maid whom all love. A friend in need is a friend in deed, that’s Jum. Hollins will claim her next year. Jum, here’s to you. HELEN MARIE ASHWELL Helen is always smiling. Talented, yes, she can make the piano keys ring with tunes that entertain all her friends, even ‘‘ Nichols.’’ She is very studious and is always willing to help anyone who isin need. Wecertainly envy National Business College next vear. Best of luck, Helen. BEULAH ATKINS A dark-eyed beauty! Beulah is sweet, sporty, and always helps you over the ruts. She spreads wars and rumors of wars on Cupid’s battlefield. We know that in the football game of life, Beulah will stay in all the time, not get knocked out and will score a winning touchdown. ROY LEE BAILEY “ T’ll be merry, I'll be free, I'll be sad for nobody.” Such is Roy’s disposition. His sunny smile and in- variable good humor will forever keep him in our memory. His mathematical ability can lead to nothing but greater achievements. Although he is undecided as to his future, we know that he will reach the pinnacle of success. MAY I. BALDWIN Basket Ball Class Team, ’24—'25—'26; G. C.; Wishefu Club Gentlemen may prefer blonds, but V. P. I. and Roanoke College prefer this brunette. Dashing, vivacious, pretty, carefree, she smiles her way through everything. A versatile athlete who passes her subjects as cleverly as she plays basket ball. She hascaptured Hi. Farmville is next. A

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Che Acorn EVELYN BERRY Evelyn is one of our January graduates. Sheis quiet and dignified, yet she is ever ready for fun. She is an ideal chum and a good student. She has expressed a desire to be- come a stenographer and we know she will succeed. Best of luck to you, Evelyn. CARRIE JOSEPHINE BICKFORD Booster Club; Wishefu Club, '23; Varsity Basket Ball, '27; G. A. A., '26-'27; Glee Club, '26; Captain Fresh Basket Ball, ’24—'25; Membership Committee G. C., '24—'25-—'26-'27 “Itty Bitty,’’ an all-round sport. Sweet capable and sincere, always willing to lend a helping hand. She plans to be an athletic director but is also interested in aviation. VIRDIE BITTERMAN Those of us who have known Virdie have been most favored. She has brightened our High School life. We can understand that life’s sweetest treasure is the grip of the hand of a friend that is tried and true—and Virdie is that kind of a friend. JOHN BLADON This John has been with us only one year (he hails from Cincinnati). We have had ample opportunity to learn of his ability. He is one of our most studious Seniors. but you sure ought to see him play basket ball. John plans to en- ter Virginia in the fall and we know he will come through with high honors. WINIFRED SUSIE BLOUNT De. Cinta — 20. Attractive, friendly, a good student. These help to characterize ‘‘ Winkie.’’ Her marvelous personality and love of music make her one of our best loved Seniors. We ex- pect great things from Winifred as she continues her study in voice,