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

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eS BIOGRAPHIES PAGE 29 RALPH RAYMOND JENKINS 1362 Newton St.. N. W. Cadets, ‘15, ‘16; Rifle Club, '15, 16; Tennis Club, °16, 17. Ralph Jenkins is called “Roly Poly,” Plays the fiddle, piano, “Victroly.” He’s as round as a ball, And amuses us all; When he’s angry, he talks most unholy. JOSEPH TRADER JOHNSTON 4 Quincy Place, N. E. Rifle Ciub, 15, °16; Agora, '16, 17. This red-headed nut is called “Joe,” You could roast in his cranium’s glow. He's as jolly as old Nick, Has a brogue like a “mik;” And to raise a rough house is not slow. RICHARD ZACHARIAH KNAUB Dick Knaub has a heart all aflutter It’s as tender and soft as some butter; He knows amorous lore And is said to adore Young ladies who lisp as they stutter. FAITH KOHL (Buddie) 1408 Girard St., N. W. Basket Ball, ’14, '15, 16; Agora, '17; Spring Play, ’17; Sec. Pres.: ’14, ’16. Faith is the maiden who blushes, But she never gets foolish crushes; Her head is set straight On her shoulders sedate, And right thru her lessons she rushes. MARGARET KROLL (Krolly) 131 Maple Ave., Takoma Park. Representative’ 14,15; Vice-Pres., 17; Sec- retary G. O., '15, 16; Honor Roll,. 14, 415, 2°10, 717. Margaret's the life of our class, She’s as pretty as any that pass; She tries without strife To better this life, And she’s truly a lovable lass.

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BIOGRAPHIES PAGE 28 . ee ae ETHEL E. HEGNER 17 Adams St., N. W. Basket Ball, 15, 17 (champions). Ethel teaches Sunday School; She is kind-hearted as a rule, And when she dances, She quite entrances, In gown bedecked with tulle. ALBERT E. HITCHCOCK 1867 Park Road, N. W. Cadets, ’14, ‘15; Tennis. 16. Hitchcock at English is a star, At chem. his fame may go afar. He doesn’t have a Jot to say; But great men oft are just that way. FORREST KESHENA HOWARD Falls Church, Va, Baseball, 17. Short Howard's a baseballer grand; He lives in the sunny south-land ; Always gets here on time, When the passing bells chime; But oft on a chair has to stand. MABEL HUBBARD (Hubby) 112 Quincy St., Chevy Chase. Honor Roll 8 Semesters. This girl is a star all right; She certain!y is most bright; But she likes sports, too, As other girls do; In lessons she’s some shining light. H, BREMER HUNT “Bree ’s” a lad both blithe and gay, His programme changes every day; From shop to lab he turns ; : Cheerfulty he gathers ferns And carries them with smiles to Dr. Hay.

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BIOGRAPHIES PAGE 30 i eee ee LOIS LAMB 1723 New Jersey, Ave. N. W. Players’ Club, 14, '15; Spring Play, ‘16. Louis’ eyes can be so cold That they can scare away the bold; But, she’s so sweet, She can't be beat, For she’s got a heart of gold ARTHUR LOYOLA LANIGAN 122 Bryant St., N. W. Tennis Club,.’15, °16, °17; President Tennis Club, ’17; Chemistry Club, 17. Why here is Mike Lanigan tall; He’s a friend to us each and to all. He can juggle things fine, And can talk quite a line. And the wit of his words will appall. LOUISE KEMP LEEKE 33 Adams St, N. W. Spring Play, ’15, 16. Louise is a winsome brunette, But indeed she is no suffragette. Her sewing and baking E Are both very taking. We think she'll make use of them yet. GEORGE WILLIAM LIPSCOMB The Ontario. Cadets, 14; Track, ’15, °16, °17; “T Club. A young playwright here we see; Who quite famous some day may be, But for math cares he not, Thinks its all naught but rot. “I don’t see that Miss Deal,” says he- CATHERINE McELROY (Jerry) ; 3400 Macomb St. Glee Club, 15, °16; Spring Play, °17. Katherine does not like to dance With those who really can’t prance; However, she’s kind, ; And so you will find, She will please you if given the chance.