John Marshall High School - Marshallite Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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MORRIS BERLIANT While not the most popular Senior and at best a small part of the class, yet all the same Morris is one of us, and we are glad of it. With whole- hearted sincerity we wish him the best o luck always. © BERIHA BETHEL A lass with dark eyes—brown eyes that twinkle merrily upon occasion—is Bertha. She wears a ready smile and has a cheery word for everyone. Her forte is helping others in any way she can. This special characteristic has won her many friends who wish her the very best life has to offer. DONALD BENTLEY Nothing much is known about this cynical cadet except the fact that he is an I. D. R. “shark” and hates flappers. Almost everyone has heard of his pheno- menal knowledge of drill, and nearly everyone who knows him has at some time asked his version of some military movement. Corporal, Cadet Corps. Athletic Association. MARY LUCILLE BIBB Always ready to lend a helping hand— that is the most characteristic thing about Mary. She is an enthusiastic Marshallite, a sympathetic friend, and a good pupil. Here’s to her success in the future!

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FRANK K. BATES During his four years at John Mar- shall, Frank has risen rapidly in promi- nence until now everybody knows “Cake” Bates. He has gained the repu- tation of being quite a “heartbreaker,” and frequently, as he passes by, you hear the girls heave a deep sigh and murmur, “Tsn’t he the best looking thing?” Bates is a fine sport, and we hate to lose him. Athletic Association. Battalion Supply Sergeant, Cadet Corps. Assistant Man- ager, Basketball Team ’23. FRANCES BELT Some folks possess both quality and duantity. This is true of Frances. She is that tall, athletic girl often seen stroll- ing down the hall dressed in the latest style. She is a noted swimmer, and we know that if she swims through life with as much ease as she does in the river, her future is assured. J. M. hates to lose you, “Boots’’! Pep Club. Athletic Association. WORTHAM BELL Four years ago there stumbled into the halls of John Marshall—‘Skinny”! He’s been making a record for himself in va- rious ways ever since, but especially is he famous for piling up our basketball scores.. We'll always remember him; too, as being the composer of that well known song, “Mary Had a Little Class of 1923.” “Skinny,” you’re leaving us with our sincerest wishes for a brilliant career. Basketball Team ’21-22; ’22-23. Base- ball Team ’22. Athletic Association. Monogram Club. MABEL BENTON Here it comes! Whizz! There it goes! What? Oh, that’s just Mabel in her speeding Hun. She may have been quiet at old J. M., But out at Glen Allen—ahem! She’s got the spirit, the dash and pep; In church work, also, she’s made a fine “rep.” Congratulations to Mabel from the old home town; Forward in the world to fame and renown!

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MARGUERITE BICKERS Yes, Marguerite is leaving us, Although she hasn’t yet decided on her career, it is rumored that she will specialize in Latin. Marguerite is one of those happy, care-free girls, bubbling over with fun and good humor. Her winning ways have gained for her a host of friends in old John Marshall. Patriotic Club. Athletic Association. WILLIAM C. BENTLEY There are many good reasons for Bill’s popularity. His success as an athlete and his fame as a musician, together with his perpetual good humor, make up a personality which has won the friend- ship and admiration of the whole school. And when before the cheery fireside, one recalls old friends and old memories, big “Ox,” with his bigger heart, will be among the foremost. Football Team ’21;’22. Patriotic Club. Athletic Association. Business Staff, Marshallite. Sergeant, Cadet Corps. Monogram Club. NELLIE BINFORD If I were to describe Nellie, no one else would be able to use the dictionary in the library for the rest of the term, nor would there be room for anything else in the Marshallite. Count yourself unlucky if you haven’t been in a French class with her. Good luck and best wishes, cherie. Girls’ High School Club. Athletic As- sociation. MINNIE LEE BLANKENSHIP Just being happy is a fine thing to do, Looking on the bright side rather than the blue. This is Minnie Lee. We hope that when she becomes somebody’s stenog- rapher, she will meet with the best of luck.