McKinley Technical High School - Techite Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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JESSE FLEGMAN Ht hall: a dry u-iL-SHAKESPEARL Jcssehs jokes are somewhat feeble with age. but we forgive him; and his history reci- taxions are long-windcd, but we donht mind that. since they give us time for a much- needed nap. He hasn't made himself con- spicuous in any of the outside activities of the school. because he is here for business and hard work, but he has onally supported every enterprise of school and class. JOH N XVARRI NGTON GALE. A moral. u'cII bred, sensible man. -SHAKESPEARE. 1908-09-Sophomore Play. 1909-10-Spring Play, Orchestra. lQlo-ll-Manager of MAROON AND GRAY. When it comes to common sense and ease of manners combined, Gale takes the lead. He always sees his way clearly, and takes the happy medium that lies between extravagant enthusiasm and lethargic indifference. His most enviable quality, though, is his ability to forget himself completely and be sociable and pleasant with everyone. FRANCIS WILLIS GAVIN. Slow and :ltady win: the ract.-OLD SAYING. 1907-03-Winning Company. When Gavin first began his high school course. he was honored by one of his teachers mth the title of Human Question Mark. Gavin feels his way slowly, and through a col- lection of unique and ever-ready questions he manages to keep himself well posted and al- ways on the right track. A: for his accom- plishmcnts, Roddy is Teeh's most famous basso. He sings the scale of C to a per- fection, and can sing lower than anyone else at school. 1111: 'I'wmly-uwn

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EDWARD IRVIN DISNEY. To him there was but on: beloved late on earth.-Loxcn.wow. 1007-08-Private's Medal, Co. K. 1909-10-Fint Sergeant Co. D, Agorn, Recording Secretary of Agorg. 1910-11-First Lieutenant Co. C, Agom, Recording Secretary of Agora, Secretary of Clan, Art Editor of M'Amox AND GRAY. A good fellow thru and thru, Ed is pppular with all because he is polite annd considerate to all-and partly because of his smile: He may be seen at all times somewhere in the corridors talking with a number of girls. They will all tell you tconfidentiallyl that he I: ' simply grand. THOMAS HOLMAN DONNELLY. Thought is deeper than speech-CXAXCB. 1010-11-Mnoox AND Guy Board. Quiet, unassuming, ready for fun, or for a joke, a good student, a thorough gentleman is Donnelly. Disturbed by nothing, good or bad, he pursues the even tenor of his way. HARRY STINEMETZ DULIN. Love was. to his impassion'd soul Not, a: with others, a mere part Of his existence, but the whole, The very life-brcath of his heart! -Moolu:. 1908-o9-Ritle Team. 1909-10-Sergeant Co. D. lQlO-ll-Rifie Team, Football Team. To be sure, he has never stood at the head of the class in his studies, but in wooing the ladies he has always left the others far be- hind. In later years. Pat will no doubt take his stand In a familiar store on F street, so that he may see the daily parade of silks and satms. 'As a soldier. a football player, and a crack rifle shot, he has brought great credit on both himself and his school. Page Tzvmlysi r

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GUSTAVUS BARRE GILES. The purut treasury mortal Hutu aiord I: spams: repulahorm-SHAKESMu 1910-11-Managcr of Track Tam. Giles is in all respects an ideal gentleman. His future life will be a successful one. not throu h any amount of shrewdness or self- asscmon, but through his unselfish manners and consideration for the feelings of others. Who can name the person who bears not a good word for Barre? RALPH ELTON GONGVVER. Let me have men about me that are fat. -Squzsan Some persons say that fat folks are always jolly. hVell, has anybody ever seen Gongwer look angry? His earnestness and his desire to do all things well make him the kind of man that the world needs. His serene 00d humor and his mlmness in the face 0 all difhculties have made his influence felt. GRACE GOODHART. I have no other but a woman? reason. -SHAKESPEAIF. From the verdant hills of Blucmont she comes, the pcrsonihmtion of breezy, whole- some good-nature. We are very much in- glebtyd to Grace for her optimism, especially m umcs of hard luck-and, Grace, we thank yqu awfully for the lovely doughnuts you bnng us from Sadie's larder. Pug: thnty-n'gh!