Jefferson High School - Acorn Yearbook (Roanoke, VA)

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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,

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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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wt Che Acorn MARYDELLA BONDURANT GEG 25 '26— 2 7 Gh Ande 20— 2 Ahr enchGluo, - ’25—'26; Senior Volley Ball Della? Yes, you all know her—a real brunette. She's rather quiet but a true-blue friend, one worth cultivating. Della’s going to Hollins next year. Gee, won’t we miss her! JOHN LEWIS BOWERS Spanish Club, ’25—’26-'27; J. L. S., ’26-'27; Program Committee, ’26-'27 “Unique’’ is the best thing to say of him. He is that in every way. He is a Jeffersonian, and one of the best. He has a great mind for speaking, which will carry him far. The last word, as a ‘‘lady-killer,’’ Louis is ‘‘it.’’ Finale! as JOHN “JACK” WADDELL BOWLES J.L.S., ’24—'25—'26-'27; Chairman Point Committee ’26-'27 “‘Not loo sober, not too gay, But a real good fellow in every way.’’ This describes ‘‘Jack’’ exactly. He is an exceptionally good student and more than holds his own in reading and debate. Jack anticipates going to Roanoke College and we are sure of his success while there, and afterward. HELEN BRICKEY Girls’ Club. ’25—'26, ’26-—'27; Corresponding Secretary G. C., ’26-'27; Sergeant at Arms, '26-—'27 One of our tall, attractive Seniors, who plays the piano marvelously. Once one knows Helen, the friendship is lasting. Randolph-Macon awaits her arrival next fall and with her fine grades and friendly ways we think success awaits her. VIRGINIA CHARA BROOKS Cra OF Virginia is another of our brilliant and attractive Seniors. She has a sweet and cheerful disposition. Virginia is inclined to be a little mischievous but anyway she makes fine grades. Whatever you do, Virginia, and wherever you gomay you always have the best of luck. 129