Newport News High School - Anchor Yearbook (Newport News, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 172 of the 1924 volume:

v d j c j c j ® TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 1 I INTRODUCTION II FEBRUARY CLASS III JUNE CLASS IV MISCELLANEOUS V ATHLETICS im l ' ® ct j c- 3 ® v rAo cao x x cao c o his Beacon is to preserve the aspirations and ideals of our classmates, who have work- ed and laughed with us thru four long years. We hope that it will be the means through which we will be able to understand the value of our High School, and that it will help to make us worthy of the standards and ideals of our Alma Mater. The staff presents this Annual to the members of the Class of ’24. And if one person while perusing these pages sec- ures a gleam of happiness, we are satis- fied, and have been more than repaid for our endeavors. 4 5 QfMrattnn To Mrs. CJara W. Take pQX 4 As an evidence of our apprecia- tion and esteem for her in whom we have always found a true friend , we, the class of ’ 24 , affectionately dedicate this volume of the Beacon % w 6 • . i ' I ■ . MRS. CLARA W. LAKE 7 s ANNUAL STAFF i FEBRUARY Stanley Piland Editor-in-Chief Victor Marvel Associate Editor Richard Newman Easiness Manager Dorothy Pullen Advertising M onager Allen Watts Joke Editor John Horan Lorah Brewer Joe Nachman Helen Roche Eleanor Branch Annie Tabb Herbert Ludlow JUNE Editor-in-Chief Associate Editor B a sin ess Manage r Advertising M anager Art Editor Assistant Art Editor Joke Editor 9 PRINCIPAL FRED M. ALEXANDER 10 Priurtpafis iEmsaii? “All things that are, Are with more spirit chased than enjoy’d.” — Shakespeare. I trust that your high school career has enabled you to form the habit of bettering yesterday’s achievement. The failure is the man, who, no matter how well he has done, is now doing no more than he did yesterday or is beginning to do less. Very little of pleasure or achievement resides in glorifying ourselves by enjoying the things that we work for. True pleasure and success are derived from the joy of working. Your high school has endeavored to train you in habits of continuous growth. Success for yourself and service to your fellows consist not in aiming at some fixed result but in becoming- stronger. better, and more efficient every day. Your school has tried to leave you with an open mind so that the coming of your maturity as men and women will not mean that y our mind is closed and that you will cease to learn but will mean that you will forever study and learn and grow. The real values and pleasures of life lie in activity that leads to more activity. Don’t hesitate to plunge in and play the game hard and fair according to the principles that you have learned. FRED M. ALEXANDER. 11 NEWPORT NEWS PUBLIC SCHOOLS Joseph H. Saunders, Superintendent CITY SCHOOL BOARD Harold F. Norton, President S. S. Archibald Mrs. Lewis T. Jester Dr. F. B. Longan S. H. Plummer W, L. Tabb, Clerk and Supervisor FACULTY OF NEWPORT NEWS HIGH SCHOOL Frederick W Alexander, Principal Mamie Scott Howison, Assistant Principal Willi e Stevens Rowe, Secretary Susie Dunn Brett, Librarian ENGLISH T. G. Pullen, Jr., Head Grace Blaciclidge Woods Anne Perkins Scruggs Mildred Ellen Rucker Elizabeth Blue Locke Fairmount R. White M ar ye Love Green E. Baird Moffitt HISTORY A I ac on Eubank Barnes, Head Louise Ff.rgusson Hurt Mary Wynne Jones Elizabeth Williams Edgar Linwood Connellee 12 MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE Lamar R. Stanley, Head Lillian Anne Saunders Irene Victoria Buckman Ethel May Gildersleeve Guy Zalan Updike LATIN Blanche M. Hess Lois Leah Evans Elma Free FRENCH Mabel Pearl Renner Marie Louise Nozet SPANISH Marie Valdejuli COMMERCIAL Clara Wright Lake Eline Krisch H. S. Holmes HOME ECONOMICS Lalie Lett Webb MECHANICAL DRAWING Otto Herman Weiss BIBLE Rev. J. L. Llewellyn Earl V 7 . Miller William Harvey Pride Roswell Page Bowles Carroll T. Scott Leslie D. Bell 13 MISS GRACE WOODS, Sponsor 14 i 15 CLASS OFFICERS — President Vice-President Secretary and Treasurer CLASS MOTTO “ Xihd Valet Sine Laban — (Nothing Prospers Well Without Labor) Richard Newman Stanley Piland Dorothy Pullen. CLASS COLORS — Green and Gold CLASS FLOWER — Yellow Tea Bose CLASS ROLL SAM BERNARD ARONOW MARIE L. BROWN MICHAEL JOSEPH BYRNE MARGARET ANN BRYANT A R LINA ELLEN CHURCH EDWIN ALEXANDER CONNER ESTELLE CONN HINTON NELSON DAUGHTREY KATHERINE P. EARNEST ALICE VIRGINIA FORBES AMANDA NORRELL GRAY SOLOMON HERMAN GOLDBERG ELMER ROSS JENSEN VICTOR BRCNING MARA ' EL RICHARD NEWMAN WILLIAM GEORGE NICHOLLS LUCILLE EVELYN PARKER CHARLES DOUGLAS PITT ROBERT STANLEY PILAND DOROTHY CATHERINE PULLEN JOHN ASHLEY PULLY MARY MOORE ROYALL CHARLES EARL TALLEY FRANCES LEE VOLK JOHN MILTON WARE GEORGE ALLAN WATTS SOL CHARLES WERBLOW. Ill MARION WALTER WEST KATE WEGER LUCY JAMES WHITE THELMA VERA WINDER 16 FEBRUARY ’24 ARLINA CHURCH “Studies affect manners and character.” Treasurer Spanish Club Sept., ’23 to, Feb., ’24; Class Play. Arlina is one of the brightest girls in out- class and what’s more one of the best little sports ever. It is seldom that this combination is found to such a marked degree in a brilliant student. We will think of you often “Lina”, may you succeed in life as well as you have in school. RICHARD NEWMAN “Cousin Dickie” “He was ever precise in promise keeping.” Class President, ’22; Home Room Represen- tative, ’22; Vice-President French Club, ’23; President Math. Club, ’23; President Senior Class, ’24; Chairman Program Committee; Philolethian Society, ’23; Business Mgr. Bea- con Annual, ’24. Dickie was our class president through the entire long senior year. Dependability is his middle name and he just seems to crave work, we know Dickie will never forget those class meetings when he had such a time “getting the floor.” We are proud of our selection and gladly hail Richard as “Mr. President.” CHARLES DOUGLAS PITT “A man of sovereign parts he is esteemed.” “A proper man as one shall see in a summer.” President of Euj-eka Literary Society, ’23. Doug is always happy and cheerful. It is impossible to have the blues when he is around. Organization periods are not complete unless Douglas walks in ten minutes late. Before we say adieu, Doug, we wish you would tell us the secret of your happiness. 17 ALICE VIRGINIA FORBES “An illustrious and venerable name.” It is rumored that Alice is preparing herself to take an electrical course, probably because it pertains to “Watts.” Now, Alice, don’t get peeved, we’re only kid- ding. You know we wouldn’t make you angry for the world. It is hard for us to say good- by to such a girl as Alice. She has played her part in our class well, and we are sorry to see her go. MARIAN WALTER WEST “To the . Manner born.” Marian is the most dignified member of our class, but that doesn’t mean she’s not full of fun and pep. If you haven’t heard Marian sing you have missed something worth while for she is an accomplished songster. We have enjoyed your music and your companionship for four years and it is wfith regret that we say good-by. HINTON NELSON DAUGHTREY “With entire seriousness.” It is hai’d to express our thoughts as to los- ing Hinton. We can only remember the dear classmate and student he has been and wish him the best of luck. Will anyone ever forget the trouble Hinton had getting teachers to pro- nounce his name correctly? 18 ELMER JENSEN “Ikey” “A lion among ladies is a fearful thing.” Class Play, ’24. “Ikey” is our most handsome boy, if you don’t believe it why look at his picture again. His winning smile and personality have caused the feminine hearts of the class to skip beats more than once during the four years we have been together, but it took a little lady outside the class to win our Apollo, and although he is with us in body, his heart we are afraid, is in D. C. KATHERINE EARNEST “Kitty” “But so fair She takes the breath of men away Who gaze upon her unaware.” “Kitty” is our golden haired cla s beauty, and she undoubtedly merits the title. It is sel- dom one finds a girl as pretty as Kitty, and as excellent a student, sport and classmate. So far as we know Kitty has not “flopped” yet; when she does, however, here’s hoping our queen catches a king. KATE WEGER “Katie” “As merry as the day is long.” Katie is a happy-go-lucky person. An ex- tremely likeable pal and we’re glad to have had her companionship during our high school days. Kat ie’s only fault is chewing gum, and Katie chews. Good luck, Katie, may your life always be one of smiles. 19 THELMA VEKA WINDER “The glass of fashion and the mould of form, the observed of all observers.” Valedictorian; Basketball, ’24; Track, ’23. Allow us to introduce our most stylish girl, Thelma. She is the only member of our class who is graduating in three and a half years. That should speak for her intellectual ability, and as for her good fellowship and personality, any member of the class will tell you that Thelma is “just fine.” We all like her and are proud to have made such a charming addition to our class roll. AMANDA GRAY “Chubbie” “Can one desire too much of a good thing?” Annual Play, ’22-’23; Track Team, ’23; Sec’y Athletic Association, ’23; Sec’y Literary Socie- ty, ’23; Basketball Squad, ’22-’23-’24; Present Student Club, ’22; Class Historian; Vic-e-Pres. Dramatic Club; Pres. Spanish Club; Varsity Squad, ’21-’22-’23-’24; Manager Varsity Squad. Chubbie is one of the most popular girls we know. Not only in school is she well known and admired but throughout the entire community. And one who has seen her on the court or out “treading the boards,” knows her athletic abil- ity is exceptional. It is hard to say good-by to such a popular student and good classmate as “Chubbie.” GEORGE ALLEN WATTS “Shrimp” “Do you remember sweet Alice, Ben Bolt?” Although “Shrimp” isn’t named Ben, we just couldn’t resist this quotation. The rea- son will be apparent to any member of the class, we know! Shrimp has been an invaluable aid to our class home room periods, when the rest of us ran out of pep Allen was right on hand with more. Since we have known him we are in- clined to believe that big things come in small packages. •20 MARGARET BRYANT “Ann” “The eternal feminine draws us on.” Class Play, ’24. It’s hard to tell what makes Margaret so popular, except that she’s just cute. The en- tire school is unanimous in its good opinion of our leading lady. An actress of no mean abil- ity is Ann, a good student, classmate and sport, a typical “good fellow.” Mary evident- ly finds her so, for they are the two insepara- bles of our class. CHARLES EARL TALLEY “0 Heavens! were a man but constant he were a jewel.” Vice-President Student Council, ’23; Mem- ber Athletic Council, ’23; Football, ’22-’23; Track, ’22-’23; Captain Track, ’22; Manager Track, ’22; Manager Football, ’23; Manager Basketball, ’23; Home Room President, ’23; Class Play (June) ’23. There’s one in every class — ours is Talley — the sheik. He breaks feminine hearts with the same relentless force with which he “hits the line” in a game. We must forgive him, though, for he detests his reputation and good looks thoroughly, and we have heard that he is con- stant to one at least. MICHEAL BYRNES “Mike” “A man of sovereign parts he is esteemed.” Football, ’22-’23; Baseball, ’22-’23; Basket- ball, ’22-’23. Allow us to introduce one of the best known and most efficient football players known in high school circles. Besides being one of the best football men the school has ever produced “Mike” has proved himself an exceptional scholar. “A’s” flourished on his report as of- ten as “E’s” blossomed f orth on that of the class dumbell. Good luck “Mike.” 21 LUCY JAMES WHITE “May she be perpetual.” When someone must do something and do it well, in a hurry, then call on Lucy. She’ll do it gladly with a smile and when she is through it will be done in just the right manner. For Lucy is the sort of a girl who though quiet, likes to help and can. We are glad to call her “classmate.” STANLEY PILAND “Funny” “Audacity, more audacity, and always audacity.” Vice-President Senior Class; Editor-in-Chief Beacon, ’23; Editor-in-Chief Beacon Annual, ’24; Beacon Delegate V. I. P. C., ’23; Vice- President Class, ’21; President Class, ’22; Or- chestra, ’22-’23; Cheer Leader, ’23. If you know Funny you’ll never forget him. If you have heard the melodies he conjures up with his wailing saxaphone you will pat your foot to the tune of their recollections. We like Funny, we have worked with him, cheered with him, laughed with him, and we are proud to call him our “Funny.” VICTOR BRUNING MARVEL “Vic” “No great genius has existed without madness.” President Student Council, ’23; Vice-Presi- dent Athletic Association, 23; Class Prophet, ’24; Vice-President Philolethian Literary So- ciety, ’20; President Hi-Y Club, ’21-’22-’23; Class Play, ’22-’23-’24; Annual Play, ’22-’23; Associate Editor Annual, ’24. It’s hard to say just what we think of “Vic,” for he’s such an attractive and indescribable fellow words are inadquate. His witty remarks and famous grin have made him one of the most popular boys in school. Dancing is his specialty. With his delightful personality and bouyant spirit we are sure this class-mate will make as great a success of his life as he has his school days. ESTELLE CONN “Laugh and the world laughs with you.” Estelle is another classmate who “thinks twice and then talks to herself.” But, she does laugh! We have enjoyed having her with us these four years and know we shall miss her merry giggle when she leaves. The com- mercial department will miss this young typ- ist, too, for she was one of Mrs. Lake’s “right hand” typists. JOHN MILTON WARE “The strongest minds are often those This noisy world hears least.” Third Honor Student; Class Poet Feb. ’24. Johnny is one of the most popular boys in his class; quiet, with a certain dignity, he is liked by everyone in high school. He is stu- dious, too, his name is always seen on the honor roll and he was the third honor student of his class. Johnny is popular among the lad- ies, too. In fact, his friends are unlimited even in Hilton. Best of luck, Johnny boy. WILLIAM NICHOLLS “Willie” “He was the mildest mannered man that ever scuttled ship or cut a throat.” Art Editor Beacon Annual. We realize that this quotation is extremely inappropriate but the idea of “Willie” doing such fearful things is so unique. “Bill” as the boys call him, is absolutely the quietest person ever. However, he thinks a lot and works hard. We are sorry to bid good-by to one so cheerful and amiable. Willie’s smile has won him a host of friends among his class- mates. 23 JOHN ASHLEY PULLEY “Hoss Pulley” “I shall either find a way or make one.” President Athletic Association; Football, ' 21- ’22-’23; Captain Football, ’23; Track, ’23; Mgr. Volleyball Room 9, Captain Safety Patrol. John’s quotations could well be termed his football motto, judging from the way he “bucks the line.” He is a real athlete and one of the best Newport News ever had. Not only in athletics was John popular, but he was one of the best liked fellows in school. John makes his personality felt wherever he goes. Here’s to his success! He will make many a touch- down in the game of life. FRANCES VOLK “Sookie” “I will be happy and free, I’ll be sad for no man.” Track Team ’23; Vice-President Student Club, ’23; Hame Room Representative, ’23; Treasurer Philolethian Literary Society, ’23; Class Creed; Annual Staff. “Sookie” is either one of the most shy or one of the most independent creatures known. Writing limericks and blank verse is her weakness. One of her best known and most appreciated works is “And I Learned About Women From Her.” It is a sad recital of var- ious “crushes” on well known members of the faculty. SOLOMON HERMAN GOLDBERG “Scoots” “Talents differ, all is well and wisely put.” “Scotts” hasn’t done much to impress the school but he has certainly come across with his quota of help in all class activities. He is very prompt and business like in money mat- ters which is a sure sign of success in the future. 24 SOL CHARLES WERBLOW “Sol” “The style itself is the mqn.” Did you see Sol “kid” day? Since then we have decided that he will surely become a farmer for he takes the part to perfection. Sol is quiet but does not mind expressing himself when called upon to do so. An excel- lent student with plenty of school spirit. He performs his duties with the ability of one who will succeed. MARY ROYALL “Haste thee nymph, and bring with thee, Jest and youthful jollity.” Giggles, giggles, giggles. What is Mary laughing at now? We sometimes wonder what she finds to laugh at so often, but then “Fun- ny’s” always near and where we find “Funny” we find smiles and giggles. The class as a whole will miss the happy-go-lucky manner and smile of our class chatterbox and giggles. Good luck, Mary, and may you always see the funny side of life. LUCILLE EVELYN PARKER “Fortune favors the bold.” Lucille ran Mary Royall a close second for chatterbox when we held our elections. She is one of the greatest talkers in school and argue — she should enter the debating contest. It is Lucille’s chief delight to explain to Mr. Stanley the disadvantages of exercises. 25 MARIE BROWN “A little nonsense now and then Is relished by the wisest men.” EDWIN COYNER “Eddie” “The sweetness of doing nothing.” DOROTHY PULLEN “Dot” “Love me little, love me long.” Representative Student Council, ’24; Adver- tising Manager Beacon Annual, 24; Class Sec- retary, ’21-’22-’23-’24; Class Treasurer, ’23-’24; Track Medal, ’23; Class Executrix. Besides being our most attractive girl, it has also been suggested that we make Dot the class Beatrice Fairfax. For if there is any heart trouble on which Dot is not an expert we have not been able to find it. She’s always in love with someone and we believe her “af- fairs de coeur” all add to her host of friends and comrades. We have only one fault to find with Dot and that is she just won’t tell who is the man. Marie is about the most happy-go-lucky member of the class. Her winning smile and carefree manner are well known all around the school. Anyone who has seen Marie laboring over the Beacon circulations will admit that she often settles down to hard work. Marie also flashes Annapolis cuff-links, rings, etc. We wonder what lucky mortal she has vamped now. Face all of life’s problems in your care- free manner, Marie, and we are sure you will succeed. Football, ’23-’24; Class Play, ’24. Here’s our class “Lazy Man.” Eddie doesn’t fancy the title much, but of course he can’t help himself. They say he is the laziest man on the fo otball squad. However, if we judge from his playing laziness might be included in the squad’s training next fall. Eddie’s good- natured smile and merry laugh have helped us wile away many an organization period in the old home room. 26 SAM BERNARD ARONOW “Sam” “Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep.” Sam is one of the quietest members of our class. However, when it comes to class spirit or work, Sam is right there. He is a member of that family which seem to win all the medals and official positions which the school affords. 27 CREED OF THE CLASS OF FEBRUARY, 1924 By Frances Yolk We, Hie class of February, ’24, having reached the end of our high school career, wish to write the creed by which we have lived during our four years here. Although it may seem like the creeds of other classes, we believe these things so deeply that we feel we must express thi ' in. However widely our class may be separated after we graduate, we feel sure that each member will remember and be true to its “Creed.” We believe in the ideals for which the Newport News High School stands, and we shall endeavor to live up to them. We believe in Fred M. Alexander, our principal, and in our faculty, who have been so untiring in their efforts in our behalf, and we wish them to know that we appreciate all they have done for us. Wo believe in athletics as the promoter of the splendid spirit of our school and we believe our coaches are the best we could possibly get. We believe in the Beacon as representative of the students of the Newport News High School. We believe in the orchestra and all other forms of expression of the school spirit. We believe in the School Board and in our Superintendent, whose combined efforts have made possible the new high school building, and who are constantly planning to help and improve the school. We believe that the spirit of the school will never die, but will be ever present in all the students. We believe in Virginia, the mother of states, as the best in this great Union. We believe in the United States of America as the greatest Democ- racy of the world. Above all, we believe in God, our creator, and in Him do we trust. 28 HISTORY OF THE GLASS OF FEBRUARY, 1924 By Amanda Gray, Class Historian After four years of hard work and good times, we, the class of February ’24, have at last reached that goal towards which we have been struggling. But forget the present for a while and go with me back to that cold day near the first of February, 1920, when eighty-four shivering, shak- ing, staring individuals first entered the Walter Reed building as high school students. We were told to go to the assembly hall and there, after a short speech hv Mr. Alexander, we were assigned to our respect- ive class rooms with Mrs. Sommerall and Miss Robinson, now Mrs. James, as our home-room teachers. In the meantime, that awful sound of “Rats, Rats” came from every direction. And we continued to he “rats” throughout that term. Five rooms on the third floor of the Walter Reed building were occupied by two 7-A and three 7-B classes with Mrs. Mae ' Marshall Edwards, Miss Pearl M oore, Miss Florence Richardson and the two Miss Powells, as teachers. As we were in the high school building and were junior high stu- dents, while in the seventh grade we were not quite as “green” as the majority of freshmen. Although the periods, societies, assemblies, et cetera, were perfectly familiar to us, Ancient History, Science, Algebra and Latin were entirely new. After we had gotten settled in our home-rooms great pamplets with the curriculum, courses and periods were distributed among us. We discovered that there were three courses offered: the elective, aca demic and business. Then with the aid of Miss Packman we made out our schedule; the majority of us, I think, chose the elective, while some took the academic and others the business course. Even though the first half of our freshman year was one terrible struggle with Latin, Algebra, Science, Ancient History and the constant 29 ( cry of “rats” we finally completed that term’s work and came to that elevated position of “Educated Rats.” Our second half of freshman year was no “hed of roses.” We began that term in September, 1920. This proved to be a very event- ful year. Our football team were state champions; that year also saw the successful organization of the Student Council. We finally com- pleted our freshman year with probably a few failures and one or two stopping school. Our sophomore year was rather uneventful, as most sophomore years are. but we were now getting symptoms of those things known as school and class spirit and “pep).” Our home-room teachers that term were Mr. Oaks, Mr. Koenig and Miss Carr. Also, during our 2-B term the school and city had “The Xew High School Campaign” terminat- ing in a large parade in which all school children took part. In February ’23, we entered high school as juniors and we thought ourselves extremely mighty. Our class had become by this time much smaller. The majority of us have occupied room 9 for the past two and a half years. Mr. Bennett and Mr. Keith were our home-room teachers. That year was marked by many good times. Although good times were combined with hard work because some started chemistry. A few were taking four years of Latin and some started Spanish and others shorthand and typewriting. Then, in February ’23. we became seniors. This year saw the intro- duction of the Safety Patrol as an aid to the Student Council ; but this has been abolished and this year we have students stationed in the halls to regulate traffic between classes. We had Mr. Keith the first half of our senior year and Mr. Miller the second half, as home-room teachers. During the summer of ’22 a large number of our original class went to summer school, enabling them to graduate in three and a half years, and so, with a few failures, several stopping school, and those who graduated in three and a half years, there were only about nineteen of the original eiglity-four who started out on that long, rough road together. But we have some “new comers” with us and we have about thirty-one graduating in the class of February ’24. 30 r i Deacon During our four years of high school our school has grown until it reaches nearly a thousand students. Our Beacon has prospered. The school has excelled in every phase of athletics. A successful student organization has been established. Literary societies are open to only those who wish to belong and dramatics have flourished. Although our class is rather small, its members have taken part in every organization of the school. We have several football, baseball, and basketball stars. We have public speakers, a poetess, Beacon re- porters, participators in dramatics, and in fact, there isn’t a single organization that some member of our class has not had a part in. But now, those four years that we worked and played together in have finally ended, and we wish to take this opportunity of expressing our sincere gratitude to Miss Howison, Mr. Alexander and every mem- ber of the faculty for their wonderful patience in aiding us to reach this goal of graduation. 31 TESTAMENT OF THE CLASS OF FEBRUARY, 1924 By Dorothy Pullen, Executrix We, the class of February, ' 2-k having completed our prescribed course of high school education and, being about to pass out of the por- tals of this institution of learning, thereby forfeiting forever our rights and privileges as students therein, do hereby set our hand and seal to this, our last will and testament, making void all former wills hereto- fore written or promises made by any member of the class in person. Item I. To our principal, Mr. Fred M. Alexander, Ave leave our sincere wishes for a happy future and our gratitude for all help he has given us toward this, our goal, graduation. Item II. To Miss Howison we will our lasting admiration for her sportsmanlike dealings with us in school life. Item III. We leave to our faculty our appreciation for their un- tiring efforts and cheerful manner. Item IV. Our participators in all school activities leave their wish for the best of luck to their successors. Item Y. To the Senior A Class we will our dignity, signs of which are already beginning to show. Item VI. The following individual members of the February Class bequeath their fond endowments to the undergraduates and we hope they will be accepted in the same kindly spirit with which we cheerfully bestow them. Article 1. “Dick” Newman reluctantly surrenders his love for black bobbed hair along with his dependability to “Bill” Fowler. Article 2. To Margaret Porter we leave the vamping ways of our class nightingale, Marian West. 32 Article 3. To Earnest Beasley, Herman Goldberg bestows liis liandy accomplishment of bluff. Article 4. To Ruth Fitchett, Estelle Conn graciously concedes her glorious “permanent” wave and stenographic talents. Article 5. William Nichols desires that his gift of gab be given to “Bic” Curtis. Article 6 . Marie Brown leaves her love for “middies” to our well-known songster, Doris Meyer. Article 7. To “Bud” Talley we leave Hinton Daugherty’s title of class ladies’ man. Article 8. Katherine Earnest wills to Helen Roche her “golden glory,” also ber dislike of being called “little girl.” r Article 9. Allen Watts bequeaths his wit to Linwood Holloway along with his fondness for a certain person by the name of Alice. Article 10. Mary Royal 1 confers her affection for “funny” people to Elizabeth Wright. Article 11. To Pat West, Sam Aronow gives his Arrow collar expression and wavy hair. Article 12. To Florence Moss, Frances Volk leaves her position on the basketball and track teams. Article 13. Douglas Pitt and Earl Talley grant their interests in certain higher institutions of learning to any two young men in need of a girl. It would be cruel indeed to ask Victor Marvel to part with his. Article 14. To Hettie Jenkins we will Lucy White’s unsurpassed dependability. Article 15. Edwin Coyner leaves his love for a lot of work to Raymond Timmons. Article 16. To Margaret Chapin we confer the flapper ways and friendly manner of Lucille Parker. 33 Article 1 . To Max Dolan. Victor Marvel gives his merry “Oh, Gosh !” Article 18. To anyone who may be so unfortunate as to be oblig- ed to purchase their coloring at the drug store we leave Margaret Bryant’s rosy cheeks. Article 19. The oratorical Sol Werblow wills his declaiming ability to Heywood Bell. Article 20. To anyone in need of the congenial social ability we leave Thelma Winder’s art of making friends. Article 21. To Donald Robinson, John Pulley, the nature lover, presents his affection for “Birdies.” Article 22. To Mary Minge Moncure, Kate Weger gives her mer- ry chuckle and good disposition. Article 23. John Ware bequeaths his affection for “Handy” folks to Herbert Ludlow. Article 24. “Ikie” Jensen wills his gift of washing dishes at “candy-pulls” to “Happy” Sherman. Article 25. Arlina Church leaves her studiousness and uproar- ious, boisterous manner to Frances Smith. Article 26. To Anne Chapin, Alice Forbes leaves her adoration for “Donkey” to be applied to “Pork.” Article 27. Alike Byrnes wills his winning smile, dreamy eyes and terpsichorean art to Hugh Watson. Article 28. Amanda Gray bestows her envied title of a jolly good fellow to Mary Hudson. Article 29. To the first applicant, we leave “Funny” Piland’s latest book on etiquette, entitled “At Home With Royall-tv.” [Signed] Dorothy Pullen, Executrix. PROPHECY OF THE CLASS OF FEBRUARY, ’24 By Victor W. B. Marvel,, Class Prophet Once more, the green leaves were being warmed by the gentle sum- mer breezes. The clear sky seemed to make ns happy and give ns a real incentive to live. Something .just stirred within us, making us happy— yet, there was also a serious side to it too — for the time of graduation was upon us. Yes, we were to receive our diplomas, and to be thrown upon the world to make of ourselves what we would. It was the evening before this grand array — dressed in our caps and gowns we would receive from the president of our school the sheep- skin that meant so much to us. This night as 1 lay carelessly across my bed, my thoughts began to drift back to the dear old days in New- port News High School. Then, the next thing that came to my mind was the class of February ’24, the class that I had gone through school with, and as I lay there the different faces that I had once known so well began to appear before me. Those people had gone, maybe never to see each other again, yet the times we had, were never to be forgotten. Presently sleep overcame me, but I continued to think of my class- mates, and where they might have gone to do their share of the world’s work. Suddenly, just as if 1 were reading a book, their faces began to rise up before me. Yes, I was not mistaken, here before me came a face that I had seen often, then I recognized it as the face of my old friend, Bichard Newman, the president of our class. What was he doing — who was it with him? Ah, I knew her, too; it was none other than Margaret Bryant, they had given up all hope of continuing their education in school and had decided to learn a little about married life. Then, as I was walking down the street of a small town, and as I passed the main store of this place I saw on the glass window, “Byrnesville General Merchandise Store.” After inquiring further I was told that the town had been named after Mike Byrnes, who had made a name for himself by selling a patent medicine. In the window of this store I saw a very pretty girl advertising Wriglev’s Chewing Gum; upon going closer I 45 •jtw Deacon found her to be Kate Weger. After talking to her for a while she told me that John Fully was the leading paper boy of the town, and request- ed me to buy of him. After doing so, I saw in the headlines of the paper these words, “Girl Missing — Lucille Parker disappears after quarrel with lover;” reading further: “The captor is thought to lie Sol Wer- blow, a former class-mate, who lost his mind when she refused to marry him.” Going on and glancing across the street, I read this: “We Shave Anything,” and underneath, Allen Walts , Prop. He had at last reached his ambition as a barber, and was now handling the large ma joritv of the trade of Byrnesville. He told me that Marie Brown had given up all hope-of marrying Earl Tally, the town constable, and was now keeping boarders. At this point I was awakened by my room-mate and informed that a young lady desired my presence in the lobby. Arriving there I found my old friend, Frances Volk, who, upon hearing of my leaving school thought I might sell her some of my belongings that I would have no further need of, as she and Alice Forbes had opened a second hand store. She told me how she had lost everything when Estelle Conn had burned her home for stealing her lover, Herman Goldberg, and who later died before Estelle could marry him. I then asked her if she knew what had become of Sam Aronow. Upon hearing her answer I could hardly keep back the tears, for she told me something that certainly made me feel sorry for him. She said that he had read so much his- tory and studied wars, revolutions, and uprisings so long he had de- cided to have a revolution of his own, and that he had been stabbed in the back by a suffragette leader, who was none other than Lucy White, also trying to become famous. Commencement was over; we were all on our way back home. That morning as I was sitting in the day coach of a train he ading north- ward, speeding home, a place where I knew that a welcome was await- ing me, a poorly-dressed young lady came in the coach and sat down in the seat directly across the aisle from me. A little later, glancing her way. I noticed her; she looked as though she were dead, her head rested on the back of the seat and her arms lay limp at her sides. Think ing she might have become ill suddenly, I went over to see if I could help her; — could it be — yes, it must be she, it was — how she had fallen 36 off, and how pale she was, my old pal Amanda Gray; it had never oc- curred to me that such a change could come over anyone. Upon wak- ing her she told me of her misfortune — how William Nicholls and Hin- ton Bought ray had started out as failures and had made a success of it. Later, going into the real estate business, inducing her to buy a silkworm farm in Japan whcih was destroyed in the great earthquake, causing her to lose almost all of her worldly wealth except $200, which was to keep her alive until she conld persuade Douglas Pitt, a wealthy pawnbroker, to marry her. On top of this, how he disappeared on the eve of the wedding. At this point in our conversation we were disturb- ed by a terrible noise and a hustle in one of the coaches ahead of us. Some man came through the car and told us that the conductor, by the name of John Ware, had been beaten severely by a young flapper whose name was Dorothy Pullen, when she was told to remove her poodle dog from the seat and make room for another passenger. The t rain stopped in a little town for half an hour; getting off for a few moments and walking around, 1 notice a sign on a building which read : WE BUILD ANYTHING Let Us Build You a Happy Home B. S. Piland, Contractor Immediately I went down to see him, and found that he had not only taken up his father’s business, but also his friend’s daughter, whose name was Mary Royall, as a life partner. After leaving Stanley Piland, and 1 was once more headed for the train, I saw a group of people standing around an automobile. At once, becoming curious, 1 mingled in with the crowd and soon learned the cause of this excitement. The driver of the machine, Miss Thelma Win- der, lost control and the car headed for the sidewalk before it could be righted knocking down several people and also hurting Arlina Church, a newspaper reporter, who happened to he near. Once more I was speeding towards home. 1 had passed through a number of places and 1 seemed to meet almost all of my old class- mates. As I sat there wondering if there were any that I had not seen 37 or hear of. the train stopped in a small town and two young ladies got on. Yes, I had seen both of them before, for they were my old friends, Catherine Earnest and Marian West, who were also finishing school in one of North Carolina’s best. After talking to them for a while and I had told them of the experiences I had had on this trip meeting all of onr class-mates, they told me of two of the boys that so far, I had not seen — Edwin Coyner, who had been voted the laziest in the class, had at last reached his ambition as a Christmas tree decorator, and that Elmer Jensen had recently been promoted to manager of one of Woolwortli’s finest stores. At last the class roll had been covered. 1 had either seen or heard of all the members in the class. But with all of this foolishness I can- not see anything in their future to mar their happiness, or to unharm them so that they will not be prepared to meet the trials of life. 38 Who’s Who ? Tebruary ’24 39 i EL ci d i g Co jn ei — La -51 e st- I helma W ' n der Most Sl l ' sK. “Dot Pullen la, MosT Atfract.ve ' M’os ' t ' Studious l 40 Chubby Gray 1 3estr Uf flroa i )d Planor? Za)est Plost T)iyr)ifiooL Die P ' Tarvel ' -Ttta.x - ie QroiJt J 3 ejt JDatycai ' S Slnni j Ta.U June ’z V ffti ' j ' l a lju.ll Ch cCtte r bo X (j i yyter }{a.t ( a,r u) E aviyelt Prettiest 41 Claus Qmuu JUNE, 1924 A hundred pilgrims, together ended A journey four years long; Through the vale of tears, through laughter sweet, Through shadow and through song. But as they stood on the brink of a new world Whose beauty was hid by a cloud, They clasped from sight the “heart’s gifts” they’d brought And in wondering fear cried aloud: “O, we brought our gifts, the heart of us all; Dreams, hopes, ideals and truth; But the way is new and we cannot tell Before whom to lay the cup of youth!” Then from the cloud bright Joy danced out, Inticing, abandoned and gay. “0, give me your Youth — I’ll make your life A gold and pleasure way.” A second figure — somber and still, With eyes that burned like flame Cried, “For your gifts I’ll give the praise Of the world. I am Fame.” But the pilgrims stood waiting, yearning, Before they should give their all, For their hearts knew there was coming A deeper and sweeter call. Ah! thru the clouds that are rifting, Comes a vision, and tenderly The voice of a cross nailed Savior Pleads, “Give all to me.” With a sense of glory and none of loss They laid their gifts at the foot of the cross. Like the perfect notes of a master hand Whose song holds a breath of God; Like the infinite peace of a shadowy nook, . Where alone with your dreams you’ve trod; Like the joy of living, the faith of a friend, Like all things fair, and more; So proved this new, unfolding life They chose from a waiting shore. — LORAH HELEN BREWER, Class Poet, June ’24. The Class of June 43 OFFICERS William Millar President John Hoban Vice-President Eleanor Branch Secretary CLASS MOTTO ‘‘Build for Character, not for Fame ” CLASS COLORS Old Cold and Black CLASS FLOWERS Pink Rosebuds MAURICE ALEWINE LUCILLE ARCHER MADELINE BERLIN LOR AH BREWER ESTHER BROOKS LOLA BROWN MARGARET BOHLKEN EARNEST. BEAZLEY JAMES BRIDGES AGNES BRODDUS ELEANOR BRANCH PETER CARDILLO MARGARET CORNBROOKS MARGARET CHAPIN TROY CHAPPELL GLENNA CRAWFORD MARY CRIZER FRANCES COOPER DOROTHY CALLIS ETHEL DAVIS ALYA DRUMMOND LOLA ETHERIDGE EMILY EMORY RUTH FOLKMAN MARTHA FARINHOLT CLASS BOLL ELIZABETH GARROW CATHERINE GWALTNEY DOROTHY GARRETT MEYER GOLDBERG JOHN HOBAN ROBERT HOPKINS EDNA HOLLAND WOODROOF HIDEN MARGARET JINKS WILTON KING HERBERT LUDLOW GOLDIE LEVY MARION LUNNING LOUTRELL LLEWELLYN GRACE LYON VIRGINIA LONG DORIS MEYERS PEARL MITCHELL MILDRED MASTERS LOUISE MASSEY BLANCHE MORRIS WILLIAM MILLAR EDWARD MALLECOTT EULAH MASSEY CARLYLE McMULLEN ALICE NEWMAN HARRY NACHMAN JOE NACHMAN MARGUIRITE PHILLIPS BERTHA RIGHTER SUSIE ROBERTS ETHEL RICHARDSON HELEN ROCHE SARAH ROGERS FLORINE ROUNTREE LAURA RHODES LACEY SMITH ELIZABETH SAUNDERS ROSA SMITH EMMA SHULTZ ELIZABETH SHERMAN ELIZABETH SMITH ANNIE TABB ELWOOD THOMAS JEANETTE WARD LOUISE WELCH ESTHER WALKER EVELYN WINE WILLIAM WILLIAMSON WELLINGTON WEBER 44 9 ie Deacon ANNIE TABB “As grows a flower thus quietly she grew, And kept her heart serene within its zone.” We know a girl named Annie Tabb Who cared not for the “gift o’ gab,” But surely words have ne’er been said, That equal the beauty of the pictures she made. Assistant art editor of Beacon Annual. Annie is quiet, gentle, and reserved, but her sketches and bits of artistic decorating foretell a future of unusual brightness. We like your patience and little care taking ways, Annie, and we hope that the goddess of fame will find and touch your exquisite little drawings. GOLDIE JEANETTE LEVY “Goldie is a mixture of wisdom and foolishness.” Who usually has a wealth of knowledge con- cerning the lessons she likes, but her origi- nality in expressing her views on them makes her more entertaining to us than owl-like. We’ve enjoyed her vivacious chatter and ever interesting views. WILLIAM WILLIAMSON “Billy” “In every deed of mischief he had a heart to resolve, a head to contrive, and a hand to execute.” Annual Play, ’21; Orchestra, ’20-’21-’22. When we first spied Billy’s innocent looking countenance, we immediately jumped to the conclusion that he was going to be our little paragon of perfection and our teachers’ pet. But, oh, the mistakes that mortals often make! When missels from his sling shots in class hit us, when his jolly humorous remarks made us giggle foolishly, and when by numerous pranks he has proved his genius as a mischief maker, we agree unanimously that looks are deceiv- ing! Billy was elected cutest boy in our class don’t get hopping mad about that, though, Billy boy, ’cause we have proof that you’ve a goodly share of brains and sportsmanship to top off your attractive ways. 45 GRACE LYON Grace is another one of our few “quiet” girls. She makes herself known and loved for her thoughtful little ways and her devotion to duty, rather than by spectacular achievements. It has been a pleasure to have her for a friend. ALVA DRUMMOND “I’ve made it a practice to put all my worries down in the bottom of my heart ’n sit on the lid ’n smile.” Alva, without her chewing gum, would be like a picture without a frame. When one sees Alva, he cannot decide whether she’s busiest chewing or sewing. Did you ask if Alva could sew? Just get a glimpse of the neat and dainty garments she makes and you’ll want her for your seamstress. If you want to know how to get a wonderful time out o’ life and accomplish things too, just ask Alva. She seems to have the receipt. JOHN WELLINGTON WEBER “The prince of courtesy.” Wellington is a combination of good fellow- ship, studiousness, and athletic ability. His jolly spirit and good nature have won him a host of friends. 46 TROY CHAPPELL “The world’s no better if we worry, Life’s no longer if we hurry.” Troy is fair-haired and blue-eyed, a typical Virginian and one of the quietest members of our class. One would think that he was in- different toward girls, but we know better; Troy is fond of the ladies but he is rather par- tial to “Pretty” girls. Best wishes, Old Man, for a successful future. HELEN SCHELL “A willing heart, a helping hand Always ready on demand.” We often wonder what some of the teachers would do if it wasn’t for Helen and her type- writing ability. She has a sunny and pleas- ing disposition and never tires of helping others, We shall miss you, Helen, when you’ve gone. DOROTHY ANNE CALLIS “Chubby” “I am in earnest, I will not equivocate; I will not excuse; I will not retreat a single inch, and I will be heard!” Enter our class lawyer! “Little Dorothy’s” ambition has always been to study law at Har- vard. We’re betting on you, Chubby, ’cause we’ve long since discovered that it is wiser and safer to he on your side of the argument! Dorothy is a good student as the fact that she is making the course in three and a half years proves. 47 ROSA SMITH “Who long ago robbed the birds of all the songs they ever sung.” Orchestra, ’22-’23-’24. Do you hear those soft, sweet notes in the air? ’Tis only Rosa playing, but we can close our eyes and well imagine it is a master viol- inist. Rosa has been a valuable asset to the orchestra, and we hope that, as her music has appealed to us, someday it will appeal to large audiences. Our best wishes are with you, Rosa. GLENNA CRAWFORD “How love exacts the mind.” To strangers, Glenna appears very quiet and dignified but her class-mates know that she can laugh and joke and skip as the rest of us. Glenna has one weakness, she is always fall- ing in love, first it was V. P. I. then Richmond college, and now it’s our own fair-haired boy from Georgia. We won’t tease you, Glenna, because we know none of them are serious. JOE NACHMAN “He unconcerned would hear the mighty crack And stand secure amid a falling world.” Business Manager Annual, ’24. Eccentric, drowsy, radical, extraordinary Joe! Joe — sleepy eyed, indifferent, passive, then the Joe that is defending his radical views, then still another Joe dashing off a mas- ter piece in which he disregards capitals and punctuation as mere conventionalties — all these are the Joe w r e know, and yet understand. Practical business sense, impractical views and ideas are so intertwined in his character, that we don’t attempt to prophesy his future. 48 9 ie Deacon ESTHER BROOKS “Lil Hank” “A lovely being scarcely formed or moulded A rose with all its sweetest leaves yet folded.” Esther is one of the most stylish and at- tractive girls we know. She not only looks exceptionally well in every thing she wears but she has a charming personality that makes her popular. May your heart always be as light and as your conquests as numerous in your life as they have been during your school career! WILLIAM ORAM MILLAR “Bill” “0 ladies, good ladies, please leave me alone!” President Senior Class, ’23-’24; Critic Eure- ka Literary Society, ’23-’24; Home Room Rep- resentative, ’22-’23. “The meeting will please come to order!” Mr. President is conducting a class meeting in his usual calm and dignified manner. Bill’s characteristics of steadiness and dependability have made him a splendid president and he has always used his infinite capacity for work in aiding us all. Bill has so many ideas, especial- ly in the Piechanical drawing line, tucked back in that wise head of his, that we know that he will make a mark for hmself in life. Good luck to you, Mr. President! MARTHA FARINHOLT Here’s another of our “Vergil” victims. Mar- tha likes Virgil almost as well as we other unfortunates. However, we do envy Martha her infinite patience and perseverance. 49 MARY CRIZER “Simplicity and truth dwell in her heart.” Mary is quiet and modest, but she likes a good time just the same. Mary hasn ' t told us just what she is going to do after she leaves school but we have a good idea. Mary was such a good domestic science student, no doubt she will make a good housekeeper. COSBY MOORE “He looks the whole school in the face For he fears not any man.” Football, ’22-’23; Business Manager Annual Play, ’21. Another one of our athletes, Cosby is a good all around sport. He is one of those men who will work and strive at the thing he wants until he gets it. Everybody likes Cosby — he’s just the sort of chap you want around when you’re in need of a friend. Best wishes from the ’24 class, old pal. EVELYN WINE “She’s ready for duty In all sorts of w r eather And loyal to courage And duty together.” Evelyn is one of our best students for her name is always seen on the honor roll. She comes to us from Fort Eustis and although quiet and dignified she has added much to our class. We are glad to have had Evelyn with us even for the short time of two years. 50 MARGARET BOHLKEN “Sweets to the sweet.” Margaret, which by the way seems to be the favorite name in our class, is just the kind of girl we like. She is not impulsive nor has she a bad temper, but through her entire school career has taken the middle course. Not too studious, not too many good times; she comes nearer being moderate than any of us. ALICE NEWMAN “Ye gods, how she could talk!” Alice hails from good old Fort Eustis. She is just bubbling over with fun and jokes and seems to spread around her the spirit of the devil take the hindermost. A good friend and a jolly pal. What would the world do without its Alices ? EMMA JEANETTE WARD “Patience is an ingredient of genius.” Home Room Secretary, ’20-’22; Home Room Treasurer, ’23; Class Treasurer, ’24. What more honorable and worth while epi- taph could one desire to herself than “depend- ability.” Jeanette’s efficiency as class treasurer and as performer of other duties that have re- quired as much care and patience have made her stand out as a girl who can always be de- pended upon. Girls of Jeanette’s type are the ones who uphold the spirit of a class; and who later make a noticeable place for themselves in life. 51 ESTHER WALKER “Teach me the secret of thy innocence, That in simplicity I may grow wise.” Basketball, 23-’24. When Thelma, Esther’s twin soul, graduated in February, we were dreadfully afraid Esther would pine away with grief. But she didn’t, luckily for us. Instead, she took Thelma’s place on the basketball court and made a “rep” for herself, — besides applying herself to her school duties with a dependability and earnest- ness that was pleasing to see. LACY SMITH “A wide-spreading, sunny disposition is my only true umbrella in this vale of tears.” Lacy is the “sunshine boy” of our class. We’ve never seen Lacy downhearted, angry, or sarcastic. Indeed, his boyish smile and amiable disposition would lead us to believe him quite angelic if we didn’t know of the merry streak in him. His curly locks and blue eyes might have played havoc with many a fair lady’s heart, if it hadn’t been generally known that his heart had been captured long since by a certain maiden in our class. Lacy, we hope that life will bring you as much sunshine and joy as it has brought us through companion- ship with you in the “old school days.” MAE HILL CARELTON Mae Hill is .a distinctly attractive type of girl. Her personality is ever interesting, and she may always be expected to say the inter- esting thing. An old-world sort of charm hov- ers about her — this, instead of modern flapper- ism, enhances her attractiveness. 52 ELWOOD THOMAS If you are seeking- a good sport and all around soit of fellow, just meet this class- mate of ours. He is clever, interesting, and dependable. MILDRED MASTERS “Billie” “Studying is her recreation.” Mildred is studious, dependable and always anxious to lend a helping hand. She is one of the most optimistic persons we know, and tack- les with a smile work that makes us groan. The business world will have an efficient and punctual addition when Mildred leaves us. EDNA HOLLAND “Silence is golden.” Edna is one of the nicest girls in our class. Her quiet manner and everlasting smile have made many a friend for her. She is a good student and mixes fun with work. 53 LAURA RHODES “A dancing shape, an image gay To haunt, to startle, to waylay.” Laura has the honor of being the most at- tractive girl in our class. Her eyes and softly waving hair are pleasing to the eye, and her merry little acts of friendliness are pleasing to our hearts. A carefree disposition and even temper help Laura to seek and find the bright spots in life. She and Esther have been our Siamese twins — sharing secrets and disap- pointments and tasks throughout their school life. ELIZABETH SHERMAN “See how she leans her cheek upon her hand; That I might touch that cheek.” 0. that I were a glove upon that hand, Home Room Representative, ’22. Oh, enviable, fortunate girl! Elizabeth’s naturally rosy cheeks have been the envy and torment of every girl in the ’24 class. Strive as they might, others haven’t been able to ac- quire that same “schoolgirl complexion.” How- ever, Elizabeth has more to recommend her than her complexion for she is a very good student and a participant in many activities. We like her jolly smile, her wholesome, friend- ly ways, and well — we like just Elizabeth be- cause she’s the sort of girl vou can’t help but like! EDWARD MALLICOTTE Edward is one of our many ( ? ) quiet and dignified boys. He says little, but his very demeanor gives one an impression of trust- worthiness and industry. We won’t be surpris- ed to hear of his success in the business field one of these days. 54 THOMAS GRIFFIN WILLIAMS “And this he bore without abuse, the grand old name of gentleman.” Griffin is a new-comer among us, having been with us during our senior year, but it didn’t take him long to catch the “Old High Spirit.” He hails from Newberry, S. C., and brings with him the traits of a true Southern gentleman. We are glad to have had you with us, Griffin, even though you left your heart in Carolina. ELIZABETH GARROW “Tommy” “Life may be a grand sweet song to many But it’s written in ragtime for me.” President Biology Club, ’24; Circulation Manager Beacon, ’24. “Oh, I’m so thrilled!” When we hear that exclamation from “Tommy” we know from experience that her “thrill” is connected with Norfolk. Tommy has one of these low, sweet voices that is a pleasure to listen to — and does she like to dance? Mention the word party and she’s beyond the realm of ordinary exist- ence! Tommy intends to study journalism at Columbia. May your name become illustrious, Tommy o’ ours. ETHEL RICHARDSON “What sweet delight a quiet life affords.” Ethel is greatly admired by everyone in school for her good disposition and dignity. She is efficient and dependable and never re- fuses to do anything to help someone when called on. Ethel has been a true senior. DO WINIFRED ADAMS “Winnie” Winnie is graceful, attractive, and endowed with a singularly sweet disposition. She has the gift of making herself agreeable to every- one, and if you want any information on the dandy pal she makes just ask Susie! LOUISE WELSH “Still water runs deep.” It is the gentle-mannered, unobtrusive girls of this type in our class who balance our rest- less, over-brimming ones. One feels rested and soothed after being in Louise’s presence a while. Her silence seems to convey an un- derstanding spirit, that ceaseless chatter does not. FLORINE ROUNTREE Boys, take notice: Florine is our domestic miss! Sewing and cooking are her specialties. But you’d better be careful how you approach her, for she is a “spunky” little one with a will of her own. We love to see the victims of her tongue lashings. 56 HARWOOD SCULL “Thou art to us a habitual torment.” Talking is Harwood’s chief delight, but with all his fun he mixes it up with plenty of wis- dom and is a good sport. He is a good student and a better pal. FRANCES COOPER Quiet, friendly, intelligent. Frances has been one of those friends with whom it is a pleasure to daily come in contact. Her sweet, sympa- thetic nature is her outstanding virtue. EMILY EMORY “Her lovliness I never knew Until she smiled on me.” Emily is one of the most dignified and suc- cessful seniors in our class, that is because she always performs her many duties well. “Em” has been with us only during our iunior and senior years and comes from Fort Eustis. We admire you Emily for your genial nature and friendly manner. Ol DORIS ELIZABETH MEYER “Dot” “Her tongue’s on a pivot, It wags at both ends!” Cheer Leader, ’23-’24; Chairman Eureka Literary Society Program Committee, ’23-’24. Our classes would be tame affairs without Doiis to turn them topsy turvey with her radi- cal remarks, her incessant chatter and her in- fectious giggling. Doris is so brimming full of life and spirit that she can scarcely find an outlet for it all. Versatility is her middle name. She can act, sing like a nightingale, and lead cheers with an untiring spirit that is remark- able. A bundle of foolishness, of staunch and loyal school spirit and of jolly friendliness, that’s our Doris. MILNER WILKINS “Mickey” “He was a man, take him all in all.” Milner is the real business man in our class, He has already made his debut in the business world and achieved no small success. But Mic- key is not only a business man as shown when he was elected best dancer in our class His ability and personality will carry him a long way in any field of endeavor. ROBERT HOPKINS Mgr. Baseball ’24. When the school needed a capable manager for any phase of athletics, we always chose Robert, for we knew he’d “do the job.” Be- sides his “managing” ability, Robert has a sunny, happy-go-lucky disposition that makes him popular with boys and girls alike. 58 MARGARET CORNBROOKS “A friend may well be reckoned as the master- piece of nature.” Margaret reminds us of a cool, sweet scented breeze that comes at the end of a warm, tire- some summer’s day. Her dignity and repose, her gentle and even-tempered disposition, her amiable friendline ss are refreshing and de- lightful to us all. Thorough and conscientious, she has made a splendid record in studies, and the impression she has made on the minds of her teachers and classmates will not soon be forgotten. SARAH ROGERS “Strength of mind is exercise not rest.” Who does not remember Catesby Rogers ? Well, Sarah is the inimitable sister of the in- imitable Catesby! Strikingly original, rather eccentric, but withal an endless course of fun, of humor; such is the Sarah we’ve come to value at her true worth. MEYER GOLDBERG Track ’23-’24. Meyer seems to us the embodiment of court- esy. His voice and manners are never rude and discourteous, and his mien is as courtly as that of a gentleman of old. Would that more followed your example, class-mate o’ ours ! 59 WILLIAM NACHMAN “Willie” Inter-Society Debate, June, ’23; Feb., ’24; Home Room Representative, ’22-’23. Here’s the silver-tongued, the persuasive orator in our class. To hear Willie declaim or debate convinces one that the law profession is wanting for his oratorial powers. School spirit and a desire for everything that will make Walter Reed a top notch school, are Willie’s chief characteristics. DOROTHY GARRETT “Gentle in manner, firm in reality.” Patience and earnestness describe Dorothy. A sincere friend and a good student. Our sen- ior year would have been incomplete without Dorothy. EARNEST BEAZLEY “Hank” “The rule of my life is to make business a pleasure, and pleasure my business.” Vice-President Athletic Council, 24; Baseball ’23; Football, ’23-’24; Captain Baseball, ’24. Gaze upon the best athlete and most hand- some boy in the ’24 class! Hank has more than his fair share of earthly beauty, and can swing a wicked baseball bat like no other can, but even more than his looks and sportsmanship we like his quiet manner and lack of self in- terest in class. Beazley is a good all-round sport and fine boy. 60 LOUISE MASSEY Louise is the best all around girl in our class, and in fact, the best all around little sport we know. She is a splendid student, a trustworthy officer, and actress of no mean ability, and an outstanding worker in the Girl Reserve organization. There has been a spirit or earnestness, of deep-rooted sincerity about Louise’s manner that has appealed to us most during comradeship with her. HARRY NACHMAN “To get something done, do it.” Harry believes that deeds speak louder than words. And he lives up to his motto. What ever he has to do he goes ahead and does it. There’s nothing showy or sensational about him; but he gets results and that, after all, is what counts. LOUTRELL LLEWELLYN “A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance.” Basketball, ’23-’24. Loutrell is the one carefree, happy-hearted tom-boy in our class. If a stunt or a game is suggested, Loutrell would rather be present than to eat, sleep, or play hooky. She’s a wiz- ard on the basketball court. Loutrell’s pet aversion is reading books for book reports. She had rather face the stiffest guard in the league than read one chapter of “Pride and Prejudice.” 61 9 he Deacon LOLA BROWN “Little Brown” “She’s a winsome wee thing, She’s a ha ndsome wee thing, She’s a bonny wee thing.” Lola is a contradictory little Miss. A mixture of fun and seriousness, of raillery and earnest- ness, or carefreeness and depth of feeling. Under her outer traits of teasing and fun seeking, lies an undercurrent and depth of character that has not yet been sounded. Her literary work this last year has reflected an- other Lola to us, a Lola that we have learned to love as we love the jolly and irresponsible Lola. MARIAN LUNING “Who can describe her?” Marian is as some painting that we have glimpsed, that made a lasting impression on us — that made us catch our breath a wee bit with admiration, but that it is impossible for us to describe. We only know that her vivid, unusual style of beauty and her gentle, endear- ing manner has made a picture in our heart which, though we can’t describe, we can’t forget. MARGARET DODGE CHAPIN “Her face, where thoughts severely swept express How pure, how dear their dwelling place.” Home Room Representative, ’23; Vice-Presi- dent of Latin Club, ’23. Margaret is one of these enviable persons whose manner is always serene and composed, and whose poise is never disturbed. Her voice is a low and soft drawl, and is never used in inflicting her ideas upon other people. She finds time to do all her work thoroughly and carefully, to write notes ’n giggle with the rest of us, — and yet, never to appear hurried and flustered. How do you do it, Margaret? 62 CATHERINE GWALTNEY “A friendly heart has plenty of friends.” Catherine is a jolly girl even though she’s small and quiet and doesn’t like to study. Catherine has a smile for everyone and few people can boast of more friends even though many of them are in Hampton. IDA EMMA SHULTZ “For worth is more than being merely seen or heard.” Quiet, unobtrusive, low voiced, — Emma has gone through our school life with us, saying little but thinking much. Emma is not one to do spectacular or noticeable things, but we know that she will carry into the life that is opening before us a ceaseless industry and a simple faith in everyone that will eventually count more than the erratic efforts of others. HELEN RUTH FOLKMAN “I build my castles in the air, They end in smoke — I don’t care.” Here’s to Ruth! the lass that hails from Hampton Hi. Ruth has proved herself a loyal supporter of the Gold and Blue. She’s a lass with a debonair air and she has made a place for herself in all of our hearts and one that it is impossible to forget. 63 PAGE EVELYN FLYNN “Light of heart, light of step, Quick of wit, full of pep.” Page is the best dancer in our class and one of the most attractive girls in the high school. We have yet to see Pagie worried or down- hearted for her motto seems to be “never trouble trouble until ti ' ouble troubles you.” We are afraid that Pagie has lost her heart during her senior year to the “fastest” man in high school, but nevertheless Pagie is a good friend and a true pal, for more information ask Tommy. MAURICE ALEWINE “Al” “Happy am I, from care I’m free, Why are n’t they all contented like me?” Student Council, ’22-’23; Home Room Repre- sentative, ’22; Home Room President, ’21-’22- ’23; President Biology Club, ’23; Copy Editor Beacon, ’23-’24; Basketball, ’24. Here’s our “fair haired lad from Georgia.” His good looks and genial personality have won many a lassie’s heart, but, his good-natured ways have made us all his friends. An inner abilty, a deep sincerity, which he has sought to hide by an independent and carefree exterior, most of us have discovered in Maurice; and we know him at his lone value — a likable, jolly pal in our tasks, a sincere worker in our activ- ities. ELIZABETH SMITH If you will imagine an old-fashined belle Of the days that used to be, With a certain charm and a lovely smile And a bashful dignity; And add to her some modern “pep” With lots of vig or too; This scintillating mixture brings Our Elizabeth straight to you. 64 LUCILLE ARCHER “The friend thou hast and their adoption tried, grapple them to thy soul with hoops of steel.” Lucille is indeed a lady of few words, how different from the other members of that celebrated sex. We have the rare privilege of knowing her and are more than sure that the same thing that made her a success in high school, will make her even greater success in life. JOHN E. HOBAN “Johnny” “Born for success he seemed With grace to win, with heart to hold With shining gifts that took all eyes.” Editor Annual, ’24; Vice-President Senior Class, ’23-’24; Home Room President, ’21-’22, ’23-’24. Ah, ’tis noble to heal one’s ills! At least that’s what John thinks, because his all-con- suming desire is to be a doctor. Keep at it, Mr. Editor, you have our faith and belief be- hind you, because we believe that one who has your efficiency and diligence in holding office and your faculty for making friends surely can make his way in the professional world. MARTHA WOODROOF HIDEN “Woody” “Of all our parts, the eyes express The sweetest kind of bashfulness.” If the class of ’24 had a prodigy, Woodroof should be named as it! The youngest and smallest member of our class, yes! but how many would not give much to possess the wealth of knowledge stored in that small head? Demure, gently modest, unobtrusive; these best describe our “Bon Enfant.” 65 — Deacon MARGUERITE PHILLIPS “Muggs” “The glass of fashion and the mould of form.” Home Room Representative, ’22-’23-’24; Home Room Secretary, ’22-’23-’24; Secretary Bookkeeping Class, ’23-’24. Marguerite is the most stylish girl in our class. Her clothes are always chic and the latest thing in style. Her good natured ways have endeared her to us more than her appear- ance, however. Good natured ? What would the school have done without Marguerite and her speeding chariot? We only hope that everyone will be as obliging and dear to you as you have been to all of us these years, Marguerite. LORAH BREWER “I fill this cup to one made up Of loveliness alone. A woman of her genteel sex The seeming paragon.” Associate Editor Annual; Associate Editor Beacon; Reciter’s Medal, ’22; Philolethian Literary Society Representative in Public Speaking - , 23; Representative Reciter in New- port-Hampton Contest, ’23; Vice-President Biology Club, ’22-’23; Critic Philolethian Literary Society, ’22. Lorah is the literary light of our high school, her work for the Beacon and for the Literary Societies has been one of the main factors of their success. She is a combination of school spirit, common sense and personal charm with a vivid imagination that appears in her poetry and stories. We are predicting a great literary career for you, Lorah, for we know you are the kind that always wins. BERTHA RIGHTER “Her brain must work to syncopated rhyme.” We know many in our class who say what they think, but Bertha is one of the few who can say what she thinks and prove it too. Thorough, dependable, and conscientious, she lays her tasks and quietly performs them amidst a harum-scarum world. We believe she’ll make a happy home for some one some day. GO SUSIE LOUISE ROBERTS “Reds” “And when once the young heart of a maiden is stolen The maiden herself will steal ' after it soon.” Class Prophet June, ’24; Home Room Repre- sentative, ’23-’24. Susie is one of the universally popular gilds in our class. Her entire lack of self conscious- ness, of self conceit, and her independent, frank manner accounts for the popularity. This last season, Susie has become an ardent fan of football. But we’ve a wee suspicion that there was a reason — a big, likable reason for that new enthusiasm. How about it, Susie? HERBERT LUDLOW “Bert” “How easily is one cajoled by these little devils of angels.” Joke Editor Beacon, ’23-’24. Berthas been our joke editor and fun distrib- utor for so long that it’s going to feel like blue Sunday when we lose him and his famous “line.” Bert’s ways are distinctly original and characteristic. Who else could wear knickers with the same nonchalance — who else but Bert could push aside all obstacles to his wishes by mere persuasive power and a winning smile? Bert gets such a thoroughly good time out of living that during these four years he has drawn around us a circle of fun and laughter that sprang from his own fun-seeking heart. MARGARET JINKS “Jinks” “A sunshine heart, a soul of song, Love for right and hate for wrong.” Home Room Representative, ’23; Treasurer French Club, ’23; Senior Representative Stu- dent Council, ’24; President French Club, ’24; Secretary Dramatic Club, ’24. “Jinks,” original, witty, whimsical Jinks; what a combination she is! Brimming with a dry and sly humor that is characteristic of her alone, she has kept us continually chuckling at her droll remarks. But we have discovered that there are thoughts in Margaret’s mind deeper than laughter, for her personality and ability have been reflected in the many offices she has filled so efficiently. 67 MARTHA CORDELIA BRODDUS “Dee” “Alas! I am afraid thou art in love!” Cordelia is loyal to our Old High but never- theless she has to admit she’s rather fond of our old rival, Hampton; but that’s alright, “Dee,” you have the right idea, everyone should love their enemies. Cordelia is quiet and sincere and that’s the secret of her popu- larity. CARLYLE McMULLEN “Buck” “I do not what I ought, What I ought not, I do, And lean upon the hope, that chance will bring me through.” Buck is our happy-go-lucky chap who is al- ways in and out o f mischief (mostly in). Sug- gest a prank, especially if it is cutting class, and Buck will be the ring-leader. Carefree and jolly, ever seeking for good times, yet always managing to get his studies, Buck’s creed is “eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we may have a test.” BLANCHE MORRIS “Then she will talk; Ye Gods, she will talk!” Blanche was elected champion chatterbox and giggler, and she has well earned the title in and out of classes, too. But if it were not for our irrepressible, over-brimming “young ones,” our classes would have been tame af- fairs— so we’ve really enjoyed Blanche’s viva- ciousness. (iS IOLA ETHERIDGE “To know her is to love her.” Speaking of kind-hearted dispositions and pleasing and genial personalities, Iola, in our opinion, upholds the standard. Her time and her possessions are always “welcome.” How can we help but like you ? WILTON KING “Attempt the end, and never stand in doubt Nothing is hard but search will find it out.” Home Room Representative, ’22. Wilton is one of our star boy students. No subjects hold any terrors for him, for he tac- kles ’em all in that diligent, unassuming way that always achieves results. Reticent and un- obtrusive, perhaps his real worth is not startl- ingly evident, but those who hold his friend- ship are confident that with his intelligence and his will for hard work, he will surely climb the ladder of success. PETER CARDILLO “He was true to his word, his work and his friend.” Peter truly is the “Peter Pan” of our crowd. His jolly smile is so contagious and friendly that if he should lose it one of the sunshine corners in our class would be darkened. Peter’s face is always alight whether it is with humor or interest, and we love to watch his varying expressions. If he puts the same cheerful spirit and sincerity of purpose into engineer- ing as he has into his class life, we know he’ll be a “howling” success. 69 VIRGINIA LONG “A sweet, attractive kind of grace.” We all loved this dainty, attractive and charming little Miss. Black hair and eyes, a saucy grin and a sweet friendliness make our little pay a combination that one could not • well withstand. ELIZABETH AYLETT SAUNDERS “Thou prodigy of wisdom.” Treasurer Eureka Literary Society, ’23-’24; President Eureka Literary Society, ’24; Presi- dent Latin Club, ’23-’24; Class Historian; Treasurer Home Room, ’20. Elizabeth can take in, assimilate, and digest more knowledge than we poor mortals can fondly dream of. She has achieved a fine rec- ord in her studies — in fact she is one of those who stand at the head of our class. However, don’t imagine that she is just the proverbial bookworm ’cause she has a store of dry humor to keep us chuckling, and a store of spirit and pep to make her an active member of many organizations. Brain power, practical sense, whimsical humor — these are a few traits of the original Elizabeth we know. LUCILLE SMITHERS Lucille is another one of our dignified seniors. But tho we dislike spreading rumors we are told that she also has lost her heart to a member of our class. We count our- selves fortunate in having her as a class- mate. 70 ETHEL DAVIS Ethel is one of the tallest girls in our class. But she reaches great heights in many other thing ' s. Ethel is a g ' oocl student and has many friends. She intends to become a teacher, and we who know her are confident she’ll make a mighty fine one. ELIJAH MASSEY Eluah is another one of our dignified seniors. Her name is always seen on the Honor Roll which proves the kind of student she is. We know she will make good in life for she has every requisite for a successful career. ELEANOR BRANCH “Queen rose of the rosebud garden of gods.” Home Room Representative, ’22; Student Council Representative, ’23; Art Editor An- nual; Secretary Senior Class. Personal charm, independence, vivacity, nat- ural ability — these traits best describe Eleanor and account for her popularity. She is stylish and attractive, a good student, an enthusiastic class worker, and a talented artist. As secre- tary of our distinguished class, she has been faithful and dependable. And can Eleanor draw? Well, rather! We only ask that when she receives the laurels that we know are com- ing to her in the world of art, she will not for- get her old classmates. Au revoir, Eleanor, and best fortune in your chosen field. 71 9 je Deacon r HELEN ROCHE “A rosebud set with little wilful thorns.” Secretai’y of Class, ’23; Advertising Manager Beacon, ’23-’24; Advertising Manager Annual, ’24. Helen won’t admit that she flii’ts, but at any rate, we know that she has the kind of eyes that won’t behave. Add to those eyes a good- some share of beauty and a likable personality, and you’ll find a reason for her many con- quests. Helen is a hard working and school spirited student, a graceful dancer and fun seeker at the social events. In other words, she has the rare combination of personality, brains, and school spirit. AGNES BRODDUS Agnes is the kind, don’t cha’know, that gives one the manly desire to “protect ’n’ cherish.” She is quiet, but very attractive, and an ideal confidant. PEARL MITCHELL With each of the succeeding four years our estimation of Pearl has steadily risen. She is a good student and her plugging ways will go a long ways in helping her make a success in anything she understakes. Good luck to you and may all your trouble be lit- tle ones. JHaramU 0, Old School, so plain and bare My slow feet linger on your stair. For the last time: we shall no more come hither When we close the door upon you now We shall be through with all the dear, sad past, and you. Dear School ! And yet, we did not guess Before there was this tenderness Hid in a heart that often swelled With angry yearning, and rebelled At your low walls, the humble guise You wore to careless stranger eyes; We chafed so at the meagre ways, The narrow cares, the fretted days. Oh, wild dark sea of change and chance! Oh, varying winds of circumstance! How kind, how sure, this haven seems ; How dear the past — its hopes, its dreams; The old, old love, the toil, the care; Faith to the future now we fare. Yet still with backward gaze that clings To the old worn familiar things. Without backward gaze that seems to see Bidding the air still farewell to us Dim shapes, whose wistful eye entreats Remembrance ; Ah, unechoing feet : Ah, unheard voices, sad and kind; These too, these too, we leave behind Here, with the old dead year; alone We have you safe — you are our own. —HERBERT LUDLOW. 73 CREED OF THE CLASS OF JUNE, 1924 By Louise Massey There always comes a time near graduation when one desires to look hack and think over the things that have helped and influenced him in his high school career. As it is in life, so it is during the four years that lead to graduation, there are always certain things in which one puts his trust, and this confidence and faith is prone to remain with one through life. Now at this time the June class of 1924 turns its attention toward those things in which it truly believes and which have been guiding posts so far on their journey. Above all, we believe in God our Father and our Creator. It has been His ever helpful love and guidance that has brought us through these years successfully. We believe in the United States, the country which today is placed above all other nations of the world. With our voices we acknowledge it to be the best land under the sun and we are proud to proclaim our- selves true sons and daughters of America. We boost Virginia, that grand old Commonwealth which has seen the birth of so many of the nation’s truest patriots. We, like they, have grown to love the state and are anxious to see her honored in the days that are to come just as she has been in the past. We believe in Newport News and are looking forward to the day when she will be known throughout the world as the city with the “Harbor of a Thousand Ships.” To Mr. Saunders, the superintendent of the public schools, we pay our deepest respects. Without his help and encouragement we are con- fident that this Old High would never hold all the charm that it now holds for us. For Mr. Alexander, our principal, we have the most sincere regard. He will always be remembered as the friend and help-mate of every stu- dent of the school. 74 Deacon We believe Miss Howison to be the best friend we have ever had and we feel confident that such a friendship will not end with grad- nation. For the faculty we will always have pleasant memories for we realize that it has done its best to prepare us for the battle of life which we will have to meet. We believe in the School Board of the city which has always done its work with the interest of each of us in mind. In the student activities of the school we have, always been espec- ially interested and we are confident that the Beacon, the orchestra, literary societies, Dramatic Club, athletics and other activities will con- tinue to be held to the same high standards for which they are noted. Finally, we believe in the student body, whose fine spirit has never failed in the past and which we feel sure will improve as the years roll by. 75 TESTAMENT OF THE GLASS OF JUNE, 1924 We, the class of June, nineteen hundred and twenty-four, do this day and hour set our hand and seal to the following bequests and en- dowments; and do declare all preceding and all succeeding gifts and legacies null and void. We, in a perfectly sane and kindly state of mind, do conscientiously and faithfully bestow the aforesaid traits which have been nurtured and coveted, through good and evil, for the period of four happy years, it being our desire that they he received in the same manner as they are offered. First. To our Faculty, who have faithfully and patiently guided our oft-wandering footsteps into the paths of knowledge, we give our whole-hearted and sincere regards. Second. To our highly admired principal, who has successfully led us through four years of toil and pleasure, and who has been as one of us, we do leave our intense admiration and any good qualities which we do possess. Third. To Miss Mamie Scott Howison who has indeed been our true guiding star, we leave the exclusive right to enter into, and abide in, our respective hearts, forever. Fourth. To our dear Alma Mater we leave our happy days and whatever fame may be ours in the future. Fifth. To our cherished Beacon we leave the immortality of Milton’s “Paradise Lost.” Sixth. To the School Board we leave our admiration and loyalty. Seventh. To the future seniors we bequeath rooms ten, six and two. Eighth. We do leave our deep and earnest appreciation for the splendid courage and counsel afforded us by our respective home room teachers. 76 9 ne Deacon Ninth. We likewise bestow upon the incoming - freshmen our happy days for four short years and the success given us in the struggle after the goddess “ Knowledge.” To our lovely sponsor, Miss Grace B. Woods, we leave our youth- ful, but true, affections. The following individual bequests are bestowed upon the said indi- viduals after long and earnest consideration and thought. These traits and objects are left with due regard to the needs of the respective per- sons who are so honored as to receive them, and, as always, in a docu- ment of this nature, many long-cherished secrets are brought before the hostile eyes of the public at large: 1. After due consideration of the soul-stirring sacrifice, Esther Brooks agrees to leave her compact and comb to Nellie Medley. 2. That illustrious young lady, Madeline Berlin, has expressed her wish to confer upon Grizelda Jones her studiousness and knowledge of — everything. 3. Woodroof Hiden, this young lady suggests the proverb “Prec- ious objects are contained in small packages” — after deep thought on the subject thinks that it would be wise to leave her quietness to Anne Chapin. 4. Wilton King leaves his blushes and shy nature to Max Dolan. 5. Harwood Scull leaves bis success as a general nuisance to James Clark. 6. That important gentleman, Troy Chappell, leaves his affec- tions to “Tootsie” Priddy. 7. His excellency, William Millar, bequeaths his success as presi- dent of the Senior Class to Raymond Timmons. 8. That efficient young damsel, Bertha Righter, leaves a part (enough for any average pupil) of her ability as typist to Isabel Siegel. 9. Our fairy light-foot, Milner Wilkins, wills his remarkable danc- ing ability to anyone who can even hope to reach his standard. 10. Cosby Moore — a nice child, at times — leaves his best regards to Lucille Smither. 11. Our fat boy, William Williamson, out of the kindness of his great heart, leaves his extra inches to “Bobbie” Barrett. 12. Sli ! Cupid again! The clever little fellow smiles sweetly when he hears that Lorali Brewer and John Hoban leave their perfect under- standing and companionship to any talented novelist. 13. Louise Welch, Mildred Masters, Martha Farinkolt, Francis Cooper and Ethel Richardson, bequeath their respective places in the senior class to any five persons who, by dint of hard work and honest endeavor, feel that they can, with sufficient dignity, hold these honored positions. 11. Virginia Long, that quiet, little, short girl, bestows her love upon Eloriue Spencer. 15. Harry Nachman wills his extraordinary brilliancy in Spanish class to Wilton Bowers. 16. Another secret rudely revealed! William Ferro — ’tis kind of him — bequeaths his infatuation for movie “stars” to Louis Aronow. 17. Another stern old sage — Meyer Goldberg, leaves his remark- able ability as a “Math” student to Julius Johnson. 18. Another of our numerous meek individuals, no other than Lacey Smith, yields his angelic smile (what would he do without it) to Donald Robinson. 19. Margaret Chapin bestows her dignity upon Russell Collins. 20. Herbert Ludlow leaves his winning ways to Heywood Bell. 21. Weight added. Indeed! Florine Rountree wills her surplus pounds to one who is very much in need of them, Blake Cameron. 22. Two pleasing young ladies. Pearl Mitchell and Marguerite Philips, bequeath their friendship to Lois Maupin and Elizabeth Cope- land. 23. Alva Drummond leaves her wonderful ability at the art of chewing “gum” to anyone who is conceited enough to think they can break her record. 24. The giggling girl. Eleanor Branch, after due consideration of the wiseness of her actions, decides to leave her adorable little curls to Mary Chappell. 25. Matrimonial agency? Yes, I just wish to inform you of the legacy left you, very valuable and much envied — the weakness of Earn- est Beazley for water — “Brooks” especially. 78 26. Speeding again ! Blanche Morris bequeaths her unusual rap- idity of speech to Myrtle Hall. 27. Ruth Folkman yields her place in journalism class to any bud- ding young genius who will hold up the standards of the Beacon. 28. Musical talent? Why, of course — our noted violinist, Rosa Smith, leaves to Audrey McDaniel her place in our great orchestra. 29. Can you imagine Louise Massey without her quiet smile and sympathetic nature? Consider yourself smiled upon by the gods, Bar- bara McGrath, when you receive these marks of “loveliness within.” 30. “Tommie” Garrow leaves to Winifred Ley land her peculiar fondness for Maury Hi. 31. Margaret Jinks relies on the old proverb “Laugh and the world laughs with you.” She wills her merry laugh and sunny disposition to “Bill” Koch. 32. Another of our song-birds, Doris Meyer, bequeaths her silvery and beautiful voice to Georgia Britt. 33. Elizabeth Sherman bestows upon Elizabeth Wright her lovely (natural) complexion. 34. Laura Rhodes wills her many graces to an apprentice hoy, usually known as “Shag.” 35. Sarah Rogers leaves her good-fellowship to Marion Delk. 36. Jeannette Ward bequeaths the “fun” of coaxing class dues from members of the senior class to any ambitious secretary. 37. “Girls may come and girls may go, but Joe sleeps on for- ever” — Joe Nachman bequeaths this peculiarity of his to “Hoggie” Malcolm. 38. Evelyn Wine, Alice Newman, and Emily Emory give their places in the Eustis truck to Estelle Emory, Edna Brown, and Louise Murphy. 39. Margaret Cornbrooks leaves her niche in the hearts of her fel- low students to Frances Scull. 40. Mary Crizer and Catherine Gwaltney leave their sewing talents to Mrs. Webb’s future sewing classes. 41. Ethel Davis bequeaths her many good qualities to Mildred Rhodes. 79 . 42. A loveable little lady, Page Flynn, wills her agreeable disposi- tion to Lena Slaughter. 43. Helen Roche leaves her attractiveness to Lois Reeves. 44. Snch a modest little boy, Edward Mallincott wills his meekness to Cecil West. 45. Elizabeth Smith wills her distaste for hurry to Sam Gordon. 46. Maurice Alewine wishes Jennings Rich to assume the respons- ibility of writing up the sports for the Beacon. 47. Another charming classmate, Mae Carleton, yields her won- derful brown eyes to Shirley Diggs, hoping she will make good use of them 48. Elwood Thomas wills his fondness for notebook work to Char- les Berkeley. 49. Susie Roberts leaves her fondness for tall boys to Martha Gresham. 50. Edna Holland and Cordelia Broddus leave their best wishes to Miss Irene Buckman. 51. Florence Duke, Grace Lyon, Gladys Shield, Emma Schultz, Annie Tabb, Eulali Massey, and Dorothy Garrett will their reticence to Mildred Baylor, Hettie Jenkins, Margaret Porter, Virginia Parker, Catherine Mugler, Margaret Sheriff and Catherine O’Hara. 52. Dorothy Callis wills her slenderness to Deronda Jones. 53. Elizabeth Saunders endows Fairmont White with her fund of wit and funny sayings. 54. Esther Walker leaves her Honor Rolls to Robert Jones. 55. Marion Liming leaves her crown of beautiful hair to any young lady who has immediate need of it. 56. Peter Cardillo, who always extends a helping hand to a fellow student, leaves this trait to Millard Hopkins. 57. William Nachman wills his marvelous debating ability to Joseph Nettles. 58. John Weber wills his fondness for “Trig” to Miss Lillian Saunders. 80 59. Loutrelle Llewellyn leaves her position on the basketball team to Gladys Sawyer. 60. Griffin Williams leaves his fondness for the ladies to Jennings Chappell. 61. Goldie Levy wills her harmless spirit of curiosity to Margaret Adams. 62. Margaret Bohlken leaves her meek appearance to Hadden Fitchett. 63. Helen Schell, Sadie Tomlin, and Matilda Waller leave their diplomas to three ambitious, worthy freshmen. 64. Glenna Crawford and I leave our ancient friendship to Elsib Davis and Florence Moss. 65. Carlyle McMullen leaves his habit of collecting vanity or pro- fanity cases to Elliott Nunnally. 66. Lucille Archer confers her unobtrusiveness upon Ruth Fitchett. 67. Robert Hopkins wills his soft, soothing tones to Hamil Swift. 68. lola Etheridge leaves her gentleness to Rosaline Darlington. 69. James Bridges leaves his spirit of knighthood to a twentieth century cavalier. — By Lola Brown, Execyt ) ' x- 81 By Elizabeth A. Saunders, Class Historian Important events seem to coincide. Long ago — in the dim ages of the past, when education was struggling in her infancy, Aristotle called together his small hand of scholars on the white vistas of old Athens. Just so many centuries afterward our wonderful class of June ’24 entered the Newport News High School. That class was composed of one hundred and twenty shaking, shivering students wildly looking for a place in which to escape the amused glances and the stinging ridi- cule of upper classmen. Much to our relief, however, we were called to the auditorium, and after a speech by Mr. Alexander in which he wel coined us to the school and gave us some excellent advice, we chose our courses and planned out four years’ study. There were two courses offered, the academic and business. Our class was divided into three divisions and we settled to work. Of course our comfort was greatly endangered during that session by the constant cry of “rats,” but when the football season opened our class turned out to back it, we soon began to command more respect with the result of room and that of the rest of the school we witnessed the championship football team of the state for the vear 1920. This same year we adopted the Student Council form of govern- ment. This body is formed by the students and is composed of a presi- dent, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, ten members of the council and two representatives from each room. The following September we came back much pleased with our position for now we escaped the “gaff,” and raised our voices in the hue and cry against our less fortunate companions — we were sopho- mores. During this term we put up our big fight for a new high school, ending with a big parade. The culmination of the whole affair is that magnificent edifice of which we are so proud and which next year’s pupils will enter so triumphantly. The next September we came to school fairly bristling with our 82 own importance. We had reached the height of juniors, indeed we were so important that the old school could not do without us. This year saw the introduction of the Safety Patrol as an aid to the Sudent Council. Only the Patrol takes charge of a different phase of activity. It regu- lates the traffic in and about the school and makes it possible for a stu- dent to go down the corridor without having to take out an accident policy. For when one thousand students have two minutes to get to thirty-two different classes, it greatly facilitates matters to have cer- tain steps and corridors to use. Then in September, 1923, we entered the Old High as seniors. This year we received our rings, having important business meetings and also helping to set an example for the rest of the school in the right way. Then in February we became really and truly the seniors. This term we w r ent forth a thousand strong to do our bit in the Field Day exercises towards obtaining of the concrete fence about the new ath- letic field. This is our last year at the Old High. There have been many changes in the school since we came. When w r e first entered, there were six hundred enrolled in the school. Now there are more than a thous- and. In our first year every one had assemblies together. Later it was divided into two and now into three divisions in order to get into the auditorium. Our class has lost old members and added new ones until our pre- sent number stands at eighty seniors, who are expecting to leave in June. This is the largest class to graduate here. We have contributed much in athletics, furnishing both members of the teams and the loyal support, the “third line of defense,” which helped to make our great victories possible. The literary societies have grown and have put forth good candi- dates for every form of literary work and have won a number of inter- scholastic medals. The Eureka Society, to which the June ’24 class belonged before the re-division of the societies, has walked off with the debaters’ cup every one of the four years we have been in high school and this has been due, in large part, to our class talent. The Beacon has become one of the most popular of school publi- cations in these years. In this time it has changed from a magazine 83 to an eight-page paper and is issued semi-monthly instead of monthly as in previous years. In onr four years’ sojourn here very few of these things could have been accomplished if it had not been for the whole-hearted co-operation of Mr. Fred M. Alexander, our principal, and his assistant, Miss Mamie S. Howison. Also, we are greatly indebted to our teachers who, have put their wise councils and gentle leadership, helped prepare us for this time when we are about to leave our school days behind us and reach forth after the greater victories of life. 84 wmxsxmn One Deacon n © By Susie Louise Roberts, Class Prophet June, 1924 On one memorable evening 1 found the Spirit of Prophecy striving within me. 1 lit my brazier and in the ascending smoke, I sought — and sought — and sought — to discover: What does the future hold for my class-mates of June, 1924? At length among the many scenes disclosed in the phosphorescent clouds I recognized myself standing at the bul- wark of a mighty steamship as she slowly pulled away from her pier, bound for China and the Orient. Slowly the faces on the pier grew dim, yet 1 still stood on the deck with the deepening mist all about me. 1 was bound for the Orient- alone — it isn’t my nature to be lonesome long, so after we had gone be- yond the view of our own United States, I walked down the lighted stairway to the social hall. Seated at the piano playing and singing was Doris Meyer. Standing by her side was a tall, light complexioned man, dressed in the uniform of an officer in the American army. Doris saw me as I entered and came forward, introducing me to her husband, who was none other than her old admirer, Maurice Aleivine. Doris seemed to know lots of news about our classmates and each day she came with an interesting story for me to hear. “Just before I left Newport News,” she said, “I visited our high school and do you know they have made some interesting changes in the faculty ? Quite a few of the new teachers graduated with us. Elizabeth 85 Saunders, our class historian, has charge of the history department, and Ethel Richardson, Virginia Long and Lucille Archer are teachers under her supervision. I didn’t see him but I heard that Troy Chappell is physical director of Newport News Public Schools and Goldie Levy has charge of the commercial department and teaches shorthand.” “Isn’t Bertha Righter still teaching shorthand!” I asked her. “No; Bertha and Dorothy Garrett have opened the Tidewater Business College. This is a very popular institution at present, and it is located over Meyer Goldberg’s real estate office, hut they are moving the first of the month into their new building.” “Have you heard anything about Cosby MooreJ” was my next question. “Oh, yes. He is still in Newport News, a promising young doctor and owner of the Moore Hospital on the old Camp Stuart site.” For the next few days I did not see Doris but I came across an old newspaper in my unpacking that I had not noticed before. And there before my very eyes were these words “Newport News Girl Receives Great Honor.” I became very interested and read it. To my surprise I found that Esther Brooks had been selected to represent Virginia at the Pageant to be held in New York City. I also saw in this paper that John Hoban had been arrested and held without bail for driving through Hilton Village at sixty miles per hour. But the famous lawyer, Willie Nachman, in his brilliant address to the jury, proved that John should be freed as he was rushing to a hurried date. In the Old Point news of the paper I read that a prize dance had been held at Fortress Monroe and the prize had been awarded to Emily Emory and James Bridges. After I had read the paper over and over again I decided that J would take a walk. As I came out of my state- room door 1 met face to face a nurse. Her face looked very familiar and I recognized Dorothy Call is. She told me that she was traveling with Woodroof Hiden, who had been sick and was now traveling for her health. In about four weeks our ship took anchor at Shanghai. Here I left my friends and acquaintances and saw them no more during my visit. 86 On the pier I searched desperately for someone dressed like an Ameri- can, and as I walked a little beyond the crowd I saw a young woman dressed in a khaki uniform with a red “ Y. W. C. A.” on her hat, and as I went to speak to her, who should it he but Glenna Crawford. She took me to her office and here I met Louise Massey and Alva Drummond. These girls were acting as secretaries. Glenna told me that Lola Brown was now married to Wellington Weber, and that Lacy Smith , being dis- appointed in love, ran off to South Africa with Harwood Scull’s circus company. I also learned that Alice Neu man was the spider lady and Evelyn Wine, the miracle lady in Harwood’s circus, but the greatest shock of all came when 1 heard that Margaret Chapin was the leading- bareback rider. Louise Massey told me that Margaret Jinks was touring Europe playing leading parts in Shakespeare’s plays and Eleanor Branch was with her designing her gowns. Then I’ll admit that what Alva told me was unusually thrilling. She said that Catherine Gwaltney had signed a contract with the Victor Company that had made her one of the richest women in America. It was said that her voice possessed that rare quality of rich mellow tones that is only found in few voices. The scenes in the bluish flames changed — I was no longer in China, but Arabia. I was glad, very glad, for I had always wanted to see a real sheik. One evening as 1 came down the hotel steps, right before me was a real sheik, dressed in a white robe, just like 1 had seen in the movies. But I was sorely disappointed when he looked at me and said, “Why, whatever are you doing here, Arabia of all places ' ?” It was our class sheik, Herbert Ludlow. He said that he was waiting for Wil- liam Williamson to come out of the hotel. After a while he came. My head whirled — Herbert and William here in Arabia as sheiks! The next morning a group from the hotel went to see a movie com- pany from the States take a picture on the desert called “The Lure of the Desert.” It proved to be very interesting but I nearly “passed out” when the hero and heroine were brought before us, for they were Joe Nachman and Elizabeth Sherman. Blanche Morris had a minor part in this play also. 87 Again the scenes in the fire changed. This time I was in America. The city I saw was Washington. A friend and myself went to Keith’s Vaudeville. Peter Cardillo ushered us to our seats and told me that El wood Thomas was manager of the theatre that we were then in. An exceptionally good play was being shown. The first character that ap- peared before me was “the people’s favorite.” She was a little bru- nette, dressed in a fluffy pink net dress. How beautiful she looked! But how could she not help being the “people’s favorite,” for she was our own Helen Roche. Frances Cooper and Ruth Folk man were also with the company. But owing to the fact that Ruth had received a slight burn when Laura Rhodes’ tea-room, “The Rest-a-Wliile” had been destroy- ed the day before, she was unable to make her appearance. However, Florence Duke took her place in the chorus, (trace Lyon sang several songs. 1 scarcely recognized her for her golden hair was piled high upon her head and her slim figure was adorned in a black dress made of the finest lace. She made a bewitching vamp. That night after the performance a dance was given in their honor by Carlyle McMullen, a young millionaire, living in Washington. The music for the occasion was furnished by Harry Nachman’s orchestra, the finest in the city. During the evening special features that Carlyle had arranged for were selections by Rosa Smith, the famous violinist. Elizabeth Smith was there also, she had married a senator from Ver- mont soon after her graduation and was living in Washington. The next day I took a bus and rode around Washington. Robert Hopkins was driving the bus. He told me that he had been a jitney driver in Newport News, but here he was thoroughly satisfied with his work. Next before my eyes came a vision of the New York Art School. It was magnificent. The rooms were large and airy. 1 saw in a room many young people with heads bowed low over drawing boards. I par- ticularily noticed one girl’s hair — light and silky — finally she raised her head. It was Marion Liming, of course, who else had hair like that ? Sitting next to her was Annie Tabb. I had always imagined that these girls would go to an art school for they loved to draw in high school. A little way down the street was an adorable little millinery shop. I found out later that it was owned bv Ethel Davis who had been in 88 Paris studying millinery since her graduation. Florine Rountree and Agnes Broddus were Ethel’s assistants in this little shop. Through the mists I saw LoraJi Brewer and Elizabeth Garrow, Lorali was editor of one of the city’s foremost papers, and in spite of the fact that she was class flirt, her initiative had made her renowned in the newspaper and journalism circle. Then I saw Tommy as a second Annette Kellerman. Tommy always liked the water and she was mak- ing large sums of money by giving exhibitions in the hippodrome in New York City. Back to the familiar scenes of Newport News — reveryone seemed excited. The weather seemed to he very cold for everyone was wrapped up. The crowd moved toward the ball park or athletic field of the new high school. This was the day for Earnest Beazleg’s championship team of Newport News High School to meet Hampton. It seemed as though the whole city had turned out to witness the game. The mayor, William Millar, rode into the park on horseback, and later I saw many other prominent people whom I knew. Margaret Cornbrooks was sit- ting in her car on the side lines, she was now president of the Woman’s Club. Madeline Berlin was with her, Madeline was in the House of Representatives and had made herself quite famous as a speaker. Before the game started Marguerite Phillips, a young aviatrix, flew over the field dropping small cards. Examining one closely I read To the Voters of Newport News Vote for EDWARD MALLECOTT For Senator Marguerite had opened an aviation school for girls and Pearl Mitchell, Edna Holland, Margaret Bohlken, Martha Farinholt and Cordelia Broddus were attending this institution learning the fascination and mechanism of a machine from Marguerite. Other persons who interested me or rather attracted my attention, because of some familiar characteristics, were, a young doctor who sat by Coach Beazley through the whole game and was very much absorbed in every movement of the young athletes. He raised his head and — yes 89 —sure enough, it was Wilton King. Sarah Rogers and Loutrell Lleiv- ellyn were also at the game. Sarah was coaching the young women at William and Mary College in all of their athletics and Loutrell was a member of the faculty of Randolpli-Macon Woman’s College. After the game I saw Mildred Masters selling tags. The money received from the selling of these tags was to furnish a room in Janette Ward’s mission school. Mildred told me that the dispensary had been furnished by Emma Shultz, a missionary who had just returned from foreign lands. Esther Walker and Iola Etheridge had opened a little hair dress- ing parlor on Washington Avenue, and Sadie Tomlin and Louise Welsh were manicurists in the same place. This parlor had become very popular because they had started a fad for the “lacy wave” and now all of the flappers or vamps had the “lacy wave” instead of the “shingle.” The last scene that came before me was the picture of a beautiful home. The doors were open and many children were going in and out, others were in the yard playing. I knew at once that this must be the home of Mary Crizer and Eulah Massey, that they had turned into a nursery for little poor and crippled children. By this time the flame had gotten so low that 1 could not see a thing but the red and gray embers. Not even a faint shadow of a figure ex- isted. 1 turned my head to see if there was anyone around, hut no — 1 was still alone. I felt very much alone now, after I had spent about two hours with my classmates of June, 1924. 90 91 92 93 o Ip w i ) ( 1 9 2 4, (u) ooo rro) 7 C7) o oc o fO Ciike Bypne TSLlijabelii eJaundercT He coood Bell (Mary Ghapbell cJoj ' K Hocoell HJ i b eth_CO ri h1 £ar| “Talley O IardLaret RjpTer Paf“ 0 )e t Uorah Brewer u ulian R. ' � ce (Har aref (Jajoio ‘Vic- (Marvel (Mar uenTePhl I li pv Blake (ameron Oiubby Gray (i G)oodroof Hi den Happy cPHerman Dorit Heyer w u 94 Hearken ye, friends, classmates and countrymen, Walter Reed High School has a Hall of Fame! Of course, everyone has long known that these dreary walls have been hiding beauties of the rosebud type, spectacular athletes, budding (?) geniuses, and all-charming dumb- bells, but never before today have these famous personages been an- nounced to the public at large. At first it was planned 1 to erect an im- pressive monument or tablet fitting to their fame, but, as these plans miscarried, the authorities thought that putting their names in this important publication would suffice. However, we were quite overcome to have them grace and adorn the pages of our Annual. Seriously, though, it was a gala day when we nominated and elect- ed members from our midst for the Hall of Fame. Of course at least five hundred of our fair maidens expected to he chosen the fairest — curls were recurled repeatedly, gay colors were adorned — but all in vain. To Elizabeth Wright went the glory of being elected the prettiest girl. Earl Tally, from the long list of masculine beauties, emerged victor with the title of “best looking” in high school. There are so many cute and winsome lassies among us that it “tore our hearts in twain” to judge — but for Mary Chappell, the petite and dainty, the votes came tumbling in till her name headed the list. George Howell is our “cutest” boy. We see now, “.Josh,” how you can be such a “lady killer.” Our numerous “cake-eaters” and Dapper Dans began to shine as soon as nominations opened for school “Dapper Dan.” But evidently Pat West has proved his efficiency in that line because lie won the elec- tion. Pat gracefully received the title of “best dancer.” Jokes; bad ones, old ones, new ones, began to circulate wildly when the word “wittiest” was suggested. But our own inimitable “Happy” Sherman was judged ingenious of all the humorists. Who, oh, who was our versatile, many-sided student? Who was our gifted one, endowed with ability seemingly to do all things and to 95 do them exceptionally well? The questions were answered when Lorali Brewer captured the title of “most versatile.” Victor Marvel, that buoyant leader of school spirit, was elected “most school spirited,” and, of course, the name “most dependable” would go to our ever chivalrous and dependable Heywood Bell. Everyone realizes that we are a school of deeply earnest, studious- minded students. AYe all love to study — it’s our favorite pastime — but to Elizabeth Saunders was awarded the honor of indulging in the afore- said pastime. “Athletes may come, and athletes may go; but Alike stands out forever.” Alike Byrnes was elected our outstanding athlete, and to Ruth Fitchett, our feminine Amazon, was given the title “best girl athlete.” To the minds of a large majority, Amanda Gray was the “typical high school girl.” Her sportsmanship and personality evidently won her that honor. AYe’re all lazy, we admit, but Julian Rice makes us look like speed kings. So to Julian went the “handle” of “laziest.” Blake Cameron won the championship in storing away “goodies,” so he won the name of “biggest eater.” Out of our chattering magpies, Doris Aleyer stands forth always vivacious, always chattering. So she topped the score list as “biggest chatterbox.” Alargaret Porter led the race as “biggest flirt” — with, however, a certain little “Birdie” running a close second. AVoodroof Hiden was elected “meekest” of the shy and modest violets. Alargaret Chapin was given the rare title of “most dignified.” 9 ie Deacon 9 ; ©r .iofCr { ui i.or7 9opKomore ? TfGJ KlTvGlX IW W1 B ICLASSEJ1 97 98 4-A SENIOR CLASS Officers RAYMOND TIMMONS President HEYWOOD BELL Vice-President FRANCES SMITH Secretary KATHERINE MUGLER.. Treasurer Entered into its final year of high school life the class of February ’25 still maintains that same sunshiny spirit that it seemed to have grasped on that brisk morning of February first, 1921, when it moved its abode from the seventh grade section to the Walter Reed building to that wide-famed Newport News High School. When entering high school the class had a total of one hundred and three members of which approximately seventy-five of the most tit have survived the hardships and good times encountered during the four years. With a class roll of seventy-five this class will he the holder of a two-fold honor; first, it is the first class to graduate in the new high school ; second, the largest February graduating class in the history of the school. 99 100 JUNIOR CLASS THE JUNIOR GLASS DONALD ROBINSON Preside nt JOSEPH HANCOCK Vice-President MOLLY VAUGHAN Secretary FRANCES SCULL Treasurer The present 3-B Class came into the high school the year after Newport News High School won the state football championship and the spirit that was here that year was the best that has existed in the school. Consequently school spirit was constantly preached to us by our upper classmen and to them we are thankful because we claim that the junior class possesses the greatest unified school spirit in this sec- ondary institution of learning. The class has been well organized since we were freshmen. We have learned to co-operate with our class officers and they have guided us safely through a straight course to the important part of our school life as juniors. With the beginning of the present year we immediately set about to prepare for graduation. In order to avoid the heavy expenses of our graduation year we decided to levy class dues of ten cents a week. By this method of financing our graduation exercises we hope to accom- plish the feat of lowering the class dues of our senior year to half of what it has cost previous classes. This method not only taxes us less during our senior year but it also adds much more to the treasury on account of the two years’ collection. Our class rings have been ordered, so all has been done that is pos- sible to do to aid in our graduation before that time comes. We leave this June as light hearted, but serious juniors to return next fall in all of the knowledge and glory of dignified seniors. 101 ' OMNI will maW ( HliMilr.ifrilfli.ii 102 SOPHMORE CLASS SOPHOMORE GLASS Warner Lugford Frances Alley Mildred Berryman Virginia Charles Randolph Powell Edgar Jones Reginald Shrede Marion Baird Aleba Brown Rose Cohen Nannie Cosby Alice Curtis Mary Gorden Marie Hutchens Lee King Frances Knubs Dorothy Mathews Leslie Coston William Jebson Buxton Luning Carl Nelson Arthur Peterson Howard Roache Bennie Stafford William Wise Lillian Becker Anna Charles Elizabeth Copeland Rosena Frank Louise Jones Grace Satchul Dorothy Scull Horace Kemp Charlie Woltz Warren Wood Margaret Rayfield Elizabeth Thornton Virginia Williamson George West Stafford Bassett Hause Blayton Robert Cohen Joseph Edmondson Stuart Hallett Terrell Johnson Pat Knowles Coleman Leake Murray McWilliams Norman Moser William Scott Howard Smith Leslie Cohton Della Austin Lillie Bell Wilton Bowers Ben Friedman William Jebson George Kessler Joseph Nettles William Johnson Mary Moncure Sarah Morgan Clara Smith Eleanor Spier Eula Traylor Virginia Volta Stella Wiggins Hazel Eppes Hynson Forrester Virginia Andrews Jennie Bainbridge Lois Brushwood Elizabeth Godwin Mable McCorkle Wesley Mai-tin Margaret Menin Helen Nelson Virginia Orr Virginia O’Rourke Lucille Priddy Mary Spencer Marjorie Presson Valora Sartin Bessie West Emily Wiley Willie Vaughan Frances Godsey Ella Jack Mamie Jones Alva Moore Florence Nicholas Margaret Wagner Sol Ellenson Lewis Hutchens Rose Erlach Bessie Morris Gladys Robertson Elorine Spencer Louise Ward James Gilliam Morris Feinberg Hunter Grimes Weymouth Padgett Theresa Clayton Sarah Holleman Ellis Rowe Dorothy Shippe Marion Smith Eldon Roberts Bennie Stafford Warner Tygford Carl Nelson Harry Peltz Arthur Peterson William Ramsay William Wise Frances Alley Howard Roche Marshall Hamson Ernest Irwin Oscar Suttle Lee Sweeney Audrey McDaniel Beulah Mesic Myrtland Parker Julia Powell Charlotte Sanford Elizabeth Vaden Elwood Hunter Winfred Malcolm Kathleen Waldrop Edwards Curtis Wesley Hilling Hukson Livesay Elizabeth Braitsch Mary Jennings Elizabeth Melton Rose Morewitz Nellie Phar Fannie Rountree Berdie Shelton Blake Cameron Bernard Lipman Margaret Adams Lewis Carper Thomas Fowler William Koch Julian Christian James Clarke Edward Davis Harold Eggilston Churchill Foster Martin Friedland Victor Harris Max Levy Moses Mason George Masters James Messick Albert Millar Nowell Nelms Allen Newman Rodney Rice Walker Rilee John Ward Hazel Dobson Mary Adams Lola Booth Martha Brweler Nola Bradford Evelyn Bradford Mildred Berrynian Anna Charles Virginia Charles Elizabeth Copeland Hazel Dobson Lillian Becker Elizabeth Evan Virginia Bradford Catherine Bunch Margaret Cambell Esther Carr Mary Cutchins Frances Gibson John Jones Elizabeth Evan Mabel Freeman Mary Gray Annette Collier John Hawkins Margaret Stinnett Arville Mohring Gordon Price Stuart Sewell James Bernard Harris Ritchie Cecile Pearson Theodore Cohen Maxwell Hussey Clarence P. Jones Ben Friedman George Kessler Joseph Nettles Harry Peltz William Ramsay Eldon Roberts Eillism Monaghan Elizabeth De Morris Thelma Kern Adelaide Harrell Maria Holt Corinne Jacobs Beatrice Lloyd Hazel Long Josephine McKensie Grace Morgan Louise Phillips Ethel Powell Louise Scull Margaret Shaull Marion Spencer Agnes Sater De Sales Sturm Ruth Woods William Askew Oscar Berry Vasco Charles Jack Davis Abery Hoffman Phillip Marshall Mabel Freeman Mabel Freeman Mary Grey Corina Clendening 103 104 FRESHMAN CLASS John Monfalcone Mike McKinney Charles Moore James Moore Clarence Barnes Earl Sherman William Spencer William Taylor William Wills Leonard Wine Nancy Buxton Mary Diggs Gertrude Gunter Virginia Harmon Suzanne Hiden Julia Johnson Alta Machlin Mae Meanly Maxwell Norton Gladys Sawyer Thos. N. Harris Elsie Senis Jasper Edwards Francis Gardner Margaret White Edward Wilson Robert Sherman Melon Rowe Gordon Price Bryan Garnett Margaret Morris Carrie Patton Roy R. Charles Louise Justis Reba Lipman Mildred Massey Alice Maynard Daisy Moore Caroline Moore Louise Mosely Goldie Peltz Nonse Stratton Eleanor Smith Allene Thomas Ruth Wills Morris Smith Hazel Anderton Ola Williams Frank Bears Gordon Pearson Henry Emory . John Forman FRESHMEN CLASS Felix Sharp John F. Burch Lois Stone Mae Scull James Kelly Emil Milner James Brown Hunson Powell Jacob Royal Henry Sartin Herbert Wiley Alice Addis Ella Alcorn Emil Leto Unice Basset Isabelle Boyle Helen Burcher Jenny Christie Marie Damina Louise Furg Bethel Hanama Carma Ownbey Mary Powell Theresa Rosso Emma Rubner Edna Stinnette Robert Abelkop Lloyd Clements William Horton James Kr ause Harry Milton Emmett Smith Isador Smith Albert Woltz Fannie Ebelkop Gertrude Beard May Broadwell Francis Brooks Dorothy Bert Lillian Byrd Goldie Cox Marion Diehl Edna Helfrich Eva Hoard Lois Jenkins Catherine jQbe lone Johnson Mary Johnson Ethel Kemp Carrie Okely Ina Smith Annie Simmons Rebecca Tubert Goldie Unger Amy Ward Samuel Beder Harold Chisolm Eugene Collins Ralph Lenz Lenard Gordon John Palmer Willie Snead Earle Welch Joyce Burt Louise Durand Francis Epes Eva Fenton Francis Granger Ruth Green Wyoma Hobbs Dorothy Jones Adair Clarack John Dishman Clarence Fox Harold Grant Catherine Bowers Catherine Hynson Margarite Milton Isabel Fergusson Edward O’Malley Bernard Thomas James Abernathy Helen Witkowski Franklyn Forest Clifton Brewster Dorothy Lehman Francis McGuire Kathlene Michie Mary Robertson Haddon Fitchett Elizabeth Bryant Elizabeth Brown Hennrieta White Henry Cornelius Jos. C. Meredith Jos. Sam Maggie Adele Amos Ruth Archibald Dorothy Derby Iva Lou Jones Juinita Siebenthal Franklyn Carleton Louise Buc-hannan Thomas Giles Murray Slaughter Josephine Messick Joseph Hermon Rosa Lee Smith Dorothy Terrell Norman Cardwell Phyllis Hollingswoi’th Harry Mays Nelson Lawrence Norswarthy Cecil Traverse Willey Blanch Jos. Bruce Beatrice Clara Burroughs Dorris Leslie Corbett Eva Rebecca Coleman Meriam Christian Mary Ella Davis Louce Eunice Edwards Mabel Hudgins Doodman Goldie Greenspoon Ella Rose Garris Elsie Leigh Hunally Vivian Elizabeth King Mildred Bell Lewis Kathleen M. McConbridge Thelma A. McConbridge Marion Cimeo Mabone Monna F. Maynard Anna Todd Hobbing Mary Jeanette Rogers Mary Branch Ware Mary Louise Applewhite Hannah Greenspoon William Edward Burke Margarite Kaywood William Daughtrey Oliver Eugene Diehl Raymond Morriset Catherine Sommers Catherine Connelly Joseph J. Baker, Jr. Gilbert Sam Cohen Roland Edgar Church Earle Emeral Dyke John Stewart Gardner Donald B. Halderman Wm. Lawrence Johnson Milton Thos. Kemp Jos. Lawrence Leithch Frances Williams 105 Chapter I. I was back home, for the first time in nine months, having success- fully completed my freshman year in a Northern college. Somehow as 1 repeated the word “home” to myself I failed to get that feeling of exhilaration that 1 knew 1 should have. Home, the place of my youth, the youth of illusions and disillusions — the youth which I had just re- cently stepped out of ; yet it seemed like a thousand years ago. At this particular moment I was standing in a store, waiting for a street car to take me home; and my home town, which should have been so dear to me, was coming in for a lot of destructive criticism, it was a typical Southern town with its cliques and scandals, cock-sure- ness and narrowness. These people were the great worshippers of that god-of-things as they are. Being Democrats, as someone has said, was more or less of a religion to them. It was raining, one of those slow drizzles that makes one feel so gloomy and disagreeable. As 1 noticed the drabiness of everything about me — ay, what a coincidence, I thought — how in accord with my own personal feelings; for this town held no joys for me. True, I couldn’t wait to see my mother, but otherwise the farther I was away the better I would like it. Why? Was it the unrest of youth or was the place really as bad as 1 imagined it was? There were many thousands who seemed to find it all right. Why? My point of view was different; what seemed wonderful to some was nothing to me. But 1 remained unconvinced. I grabbed my suitcase and clamber- ed on au empty street car. I soon fell into an old bad habit of mine, speculating on what some people thought of me. I was very, very human. They thought — so I thought — he is a pretty clever fellow. He is quiet, but, well, still water runs deep. Let them think. Perhaps they thought I’d make a good Democrat and church-goer, but better men than they have gone wrong. 1 was me, and had my own ideas. As for the South, being a believer in looking facts in the face 1 106 was forced to admit we were backward, though slowly progressing. Nor did T think much of our ingenious method of handling the negro problem ' — it did not appeal to my sense of justice. Coolidge, Hughes, Borah and the rest of the politicians we had to suffer because they had an excess of hot air. My reading matter was perhaps a little different. I preferred H. Mencken and The Nation to The Saturday Evening Pont or Emily Post, for these and other mild views they perhaps would call me a willy-nilly Bolshevist. But they didn’t know. I kept my views to myself, seldom arguing. Though known as a boy with more than his share of idiosyncrasies, still I don’t ever recall being called a radical. Some day they would he surprised. My thoughts began to wander — Frances Sinclair, the girl who at one time I was in love with — what a fool I had been. Early in my school career I had met her, we became very good friends and then, well, her superiority was galling on me anyway, and a chance sarcastic remark, and we had our battle royal. For a long time we did not speak, though we had passed that stage now, we never got hack to that old friendly relationship. I’m sure glad that’s over. 1 was a fool - well, I may still he in love . But now I was off the street car, and in front of my home. “Hello, Mom.” “Why, Dick, how glad I am to see you! But we didn’t expect to see you until tomorrow.” Chapter II. A few days later, I was walking down the street, when I met an old friend. “Well,” I exclaimed, “so you are still alive!” “No, I’m dead and this is my twin’s shadow,” was the characteris- tic retort. “That’s surely a bright remark. Say! What’s the idea of being so dressed up?” He looked at me for a second and replied, “Can’t I look decent once in a while?” “Why, no. Whe n you do you’re deceiving the public. I know — another lady’s man, and when I left you were a misjinist.” 107 “You’ve uo kic-k coming. From what I hear you ran wild up at college.” was liis quick reply. “What’. wrong with you this morning? Well. I’ve alway said do a I ay do, but not as I do. So long. ee you later.” I hadn ' t walked over two blocks when I heard someone shout. “Hey there. Dick! Where you going?” “Alright.” I bellowed. “I’ll see von in half an hour.” “Hello.” I turned around sharp just in time to creak a weak “Hello.” After a mometary halt. I began walking again. “D . d ,” I mused almost aloud. What a feeling; a feather could have tumbled me over. “By gad. 1 till must be in love. Imagine me, me, having a feel- ing like that at the sight of a girl. What a fool! Do they make them any dumber? I took out a cigarette and slowly lit it. This Dantean nonsense was slightly out of date. 1 may have been a fool once but never again. From the look. of things she wa doing me a big favor by saying “hello.” My. my. what a feeling, wli a t-a -feeling ! Cary must have thought me crazy. Upon returning home that evening I was rather pleasantly sur- prised. I had been invited to a private dance, my chance, 1 knew that lie would lie there, had come ooner than I had expected and I was go- ing to settle this matter once and for all. Chapter III. It was rather late when I arrived at the dance, I had come alone. What difference did it make anyway, whether she liked me or not, I argned. and suppose she does — that i about as far as it goes. Anyway I was here and might as well make the best of it. There was one of my old girl friends, perhaps I might call her that. One with whom I al- ways enjoyed exchanging a lot of good natured banter. “Well, well,” I said. “I am so fortunate as to see you again.” “Dick,” I have been hearing some awful things about you.” “Me, kindly tell me where you have been getting all your informa- tion.” 10S “Oh, never mind, a little bird told me.” ‘ Yes,” I replied, “if I could get a hold of this bird, I would make a ham out of him — lies, lies, all lies, but I admit I am no angel, well to change the subject flow’d you like college ?” “Fine, it was easy.” “Fine, fine, I thought it was rotten.” “Well, 1 always did maintain you were a little dizzy.” She re plied, breaking into a smile. “Thanks for the little, but I don’t deserve it.” “You know,” she said tho I didn’t quite see the connection, “I never could make you out.” “Is that so, you know they say simple problems are sometimes hard to solve, there goes the whatchamecallit- kindly keep off my feet.” “Can you imagine that nerve, you who dance like an Elk.” Yes, it was the same old Betty. “Someday you and I are going to have a nice little falling out.” “I wouldn’t doubt it.” I was very late that evening when I decided to satisfy — so I said to myself at the time — merely my couriositv. She, Frances, much to my surprise consented to take a walk on the porch with me. After a bit of so-so conversation I finally asked a question that I hoped might lead to something. “What have you against met” “Why that’s strange I always wondered what you had against me.” A pause. “1 think — I know why I have avoided you — I liked you once and didn’t want it to happen again.” I could see at once that she was puzzled by this peculiar state- ment. “Is liking me some sort of crime?” she asked. “Well, liking someone who doesn’t like you — nothing is worse than that.” “You should have taken the trouble to see whether I liked you or not. I liked you once, but somehow you seem different.” 109 “I’m not different,” I muttered. “.Just sure I’m right — and disgusted.” “Disgusted! What right have you to lie disgusted with any- thing ?” “Anybody with sense would be. I’m tired — tired worshiping false Gods.” An unfathomable expression was on her face, so I blurted out all those things which I had withheld for such a long time. “I ' m thru. It won’t be long now, thank goodness, before I’ll say ‘goodbye’ forever to this place; I want to do something worthwhile. You think a lot. don’t you, of these United States? Why, there’s more sham and hypocrisy, narrowness, and bigotry in this country — ‘liberty’ we don’t know the meaning of the word. What’s a little tiling like liberty to the American people, who only care about mate- rial comfort? We, who sacrificed thousands of men on the battle- fields of Europe that a few men in Wall Street might make a few dollars.” “I don’t believe that.” But disregarding her, 1 kept on, “And the American newspaper could be a wonderful power, but it isn ' t. It’s another victim of pro- paganda. All we have is lies and more lies. All those lies about Rus sia just because it’s something new. Well, we can thank our stars we have one country struggling, however blindingly, towards the right light: one country going forward, not backward.” “I think I’ve shown a good deal of patience by listening to all this nonsense. If you like Russia you can go there.” And she turned about face and hurried into the house. She had slammed the door be- fore I recovered my power of speech or thought, for that matter. “Well, I’ll be — , aw she’s just running true to form.” And I thought I had my mind made up. Love, love, what has it meant to me? God knows, it must be something to have lasted all these years. What must I do? I know she likes me and I still can go back and make amends. Give up what 1 have planned to do with my life? Which must I take, this town or a wild goose chase? —JOE NACHMAN, June 24. 110 Ill 112 FRANCAIS CLUB HISTORE DU GERCLE ERANGAIS The French Club was reorganized in the fall of 1921 upon the arri- val of Miss Renner. The first president was Mary Patton Robinson; vice-president, Robert Silk; secretary, Elizabeth Morris, and treasurer, Louise Marx. A constitution was drawn up hv Bessie Smith. In accordance with this constitution the meetings were to be held once a month during the school year. However because of various other student activities there were only five meetings during the school year. For the spring term of 1922, Patty Robinson was elected president and Elizabeth Morris secretary. For the fall term of 1922 Carl Andrews was elected president, Ethel Davis vice-president, Florence Moss sec- retary and Martha Chapin, treasurer. As most of these officers grad- uated it was necessary to hold elections the spring term of 1923; Carl Andrews was elected president, Averil Taylor vice-president, Florence Moss secretary and Margaret Jinks treasurer. At the last election Margaret Jinks was elected president, Richard Newman vice-president, Florence Moss secretary and Madeline Bei lin treasurer. Before its reorganization the French Club was mainly social, but after 1921, it had a definite purpose. This purpose is to develop interest in and appreciation of the French people, their language and customs and to give practice in speaking French. It has carried out this plan well and at the meetings French songs, French talks, French plays and French games are enjoyed. Thus far the club has presented two ex- cellent plays, has had two admirable lectures on France and has learned many French songs and games. 113 114 AMICI CLUB THE AMICI CLUB ELIZABETH SAUNDERS President MARGARET CHAPIN Vice-President ELSIE DAVIS Secretary EULAH MASSEY Treasurer MISS HESS Faculty Advisor At the beginning of the year 1923-24, the Latin Club, the pioneer club of the Newport News High School, was re-organized under the supervision of Miss Blanche Hess, instructor in third and fourth year Latin, and took the new name of The Amici Club. Originally organized under the direction of Mrs. Clara M. Whissen, who resigned her posi- tion as Latin teacher last term, the old Latin Club was a wide-awake organization. All of the club officers and most of the leading members graduated last June and it seemed that re-organization would have to follow. John Hoban and Lorali Brewer of the June ’24 class, framed the new consti- tution, which is in many ways, more effective than the old one, and the club has become highly successful and popular among the advanced Latin students. The purpose of the club is two-fold: the members are seeking to arouse greater interest in classical subjects, particularly Roman life, and also to enjoy themselves, thus creating a feeling of good fellow- ship which is necessary in all classes for the accomplishment of real work. Evidence points to the fact that the club has accomplished this purpose for there is always a large attendance at the meetings. MARGARET SMITH ELIZABETH SHERMAN JEANETTE WARD FRANCES SAUNDERS LUCILE BRIDGMAN ANNA JONES MOLLY VAUGHAN MYRTLE PILAND MARGARET CHAPIN Club Members M A RG A RE T CO RNBROOKS EULAH MASSEY LORAH BREWER LOUISE MASSEY ANNE CHAPIN RUTH FOLKMAN ELEANOR BRANCH MARGARET BRYANT MARY ROYALL ELIZABETH SAUNDERS ELSIE DAVIS FRANCES SMITH FLORENCE MOSS KATHERINE TOPPIN FORREST PHILLIPS BURRWELL ROGERS RUSSELL LIVERMAN BILLY READ 115 11G PHILOLETHIAN LITERARY SOCIETY HISTORY OF THE PHILOLETHIAN LITERARY SOCIETY RAYMOND TIMMONS ..... President LINWOOD JONES Vice-President WINIFRED LEYLAND. Secretary EULAH MASSEY Treasurer The literary societies this year are being conducted on an entirely different plan than the ones last year. The compulsory attendance has been abolished. They are now composed of only those students who are interested in literary work and who are willing to take part in the programs. Although the membership of the Philoletliian Society is small it is accomplishing many things. One accomplishment is that students who would not speak or debate because the assembly was filled with students now have a chance to speak before a small group. On literary night which was held in February our society won the Declamation, the Recitation and Public Speaking Contest, losing the Debate . This was unusual for the Eureka Society has been winners of the contests for several years. Mr. Pullen, a new instructor of English at our school has charge of the literary ' societies. He is full of enthus- iasm and is helping the societies in their work. Miss Locke, Miss Green and Mr. Moffit have been very faithful to 11s also, this year. There still exists that spirit of rivalry between the two societies but o f course it is a good spirit. Each society tries to hold to its honors then there is a regular tug 0’ war. 117 118 BIOLOGY CLUB HISTORY OF BIOLOGY CLUB ELIZABETH JORDAN HUGH ACREE GLADYS WILLIAMS... MR. BELL.... MR. SCOTT. ) ' President Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Faculty Advisors The standardization of Newport News High School, the strength- ening of her curriculum, the increase and perfecting of many of her departments has attracted the attention of many young people who are aspiring to a place in the professional world. This increase and addi- tional strength is expressly felt in the scientific department in which no other department excels in patronage. These scientific courses leading to medicine and other professions in which the sciences are involved have been strengthened both in additional equipment and in instructors. The increase in the student body has added new life and vigor to many of its clubs and organizations, also giving birth to the organiza- tion which seems imperative. The Biology Club was organized in 1923, under the supervision of Mr. Scott and Mr. Bell, with an enrollment of forty-three, this club held its meetings semi-monthly with a very good attendance followed by a very interesting and attractive program. The purpose of this club is expressed best by the definition of Biology, there is no one who is not interested in life and living things, and how they function. In order to do this we must exchange views, impulses, and ideas so as to learn better how to interpret Nature’s laws. 119 120 MATH. CLUB At last the long-cherislied dream of Miss Saunders was realized when, on November 8, 1923, she had the organization of a Mathematical Club under way. On this day a group of some ten or twelve students who took algebra 4, solid geometry, or trigonometry, assembled in the room in which the subject of Math reigns supreme — Room 3. The offi- cers of the newly organized club were: Richard Newman, president; Eulali Massey, vice-president; Elsie Davis, secretary; and Marion Luning, treasurer; while Amanda Gray, Frances Volk and Eileen Spencer were chosen to head the membership, refreshment and pro- gram committees respectively. The membership of the club consisted of Genevieve Bayto, Mary Byrd Buxton, Earnest Beazley, Peter Car- dillo, Anne Chapin, Hinton Daughtrev, Elsie Davis, William Ferro, Amanda Gray, Woodroof Hiden, Robert Jones, Wilton King, Eulali Massey, Richard Newman, William Nicliolls, Elhott Nunnally, Lillian Neck, Forrest Phillips, William Reed, Mary Royall, Emma Schultz, Eileen Spencer, John Weber, John Ware, Frances Volk. A trip was arranged to Fortress Monroe on January 22nd, with twelve young matlimaticians piled into three automobiles. Arriving at headquarters, Private Peck of the Adjutant’s Office, joined the party and escorted it through the fort. The club visited all the places of interest, and special attention was given to one of the big guns, in fact, if some one had not intervened, the gun would have been fired, so clear were the escort’s explanations and the visitors’ minds. After completing the tour, one of the party took some pictures of the club with Private Peck, who was so patient with the curious lot of per- sons in his care. On their return home, the members of the club were the guests of Miss Saunders at Nick’s in the town of our friendly enemies, Hampton — nevertheless, the treat was enjoyed by all. The cars, loaded with twelve happy and up-to-date Pythagoras reaches Newport News about 5 p. m., after a most pleasant and instructive afternoon. 121 122 HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA WALTER REED HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA Mr. Clyde Francis Lytle deserves the honor and praise of being the first instructor to develop in our school the one organization which we could not do without— the high school orchestra. Under Mr. Lytle’s direction the orchestra was at its best, giving to the school music of various kinds; waltzes, foxtrots, two-steps, etc., but now the orchestra is restricted to only music of the higher type — mainly marches and intermezzas. The orchestra left by Mr. Lytle was a finely developed activity i n the school. Mr. Neilson and Mr. Christianson, two well known musicians of our city, kindly offered their services to help carry on the splendid directing of Mr. Lytle. Their services were greatly appreciated for the short time that they directed us. Then, William Gares, a former grad- uate of our school, now attending V. P. I., had the honor of being elected the first manager by the members of the orchestra. Due to the fact that this manager was inexperienced in music the members of the orchestra would not cooperate with him. But Mr. Gares certainly carried the business part of his position splendidly. “Winnie” Leyland succeeded William Gares as manager with “Eddie” Saunders as assistant manager. These two with the aid of Miss Ella Hayes have worked faithfully and earnestly to keep the orchestra. The orchestra has always answered the calls of our principal, Fred M. Alexander, the senior classes, literary societies, etc. Not only has it played for high school socials, educational affairs, but also for community organizations. It saves the graduating class many unneces- sary expense by playing for them, as the orchestra is merely a school activity that is not allowed to be paid for its services. It is considered an honor to play at different places as a “High School Orchestra.” — W. A. L. 123 124 THE “HI-Y” CLUB THE HI-Y CLUB “To create, maintain and extend throughout the school and community high standards of Christian Character.” Cabinet A. L. LOCKWOOD, Advisor DONALD ROBINSON President HEYWOOD BELL Vice-President ROBERT BARRETT Secretary and Treasurer MAURICE ALEWINE, Chairman Program Committee MR. L. D. BELL I MR. T. G. PULLEN t Faculty Supervisors MR. C. T. SCOTT J One of the most recent and popular organizations of the school and community is the Hi-Y Club. The purpose of the club is to promote higher ideals, Christian character, and clean social life; these aims have been so successfully carried on, that the school is always looking for- ward to the next project of this group of boys. While the club was organized, and is maintained by the efforts and guidance of the Y. M. C. A., its membership is made up entirely of the junior and senior high school boys, thus affiliating the two great institutions, High School and Y. M. C. A. In the first term of the Hi-Y existence, the boys made a name for themselves that will never be forgotten in Newport News, they estab- lished themselves in the hearts of the high school student body, and in the hearts of the citizens. In the spring of 1923 the club made its debut in the dramatic world, and promoted a minstrel that was declared by every one to be a great success. In this, the spring of 1921, the Hi-Y combined its efforts with the Girl Reserves and staged “The End of the Rainbow,” a comedy in three acts at the Academy of Music. The boys are noted everywhere for their social spirit, but there is also a serious side of the club life, and the boys are proud of the fact that an ex-member is now studying for the ministry. 125 126 ECONOMIC CLUB 9m Deacon HOME ECONOMICS CLUB MOTTO : “The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.” COLORS: FLOWER: Green and Silver Pink Rosebud. OFFICERS President Vice-President . Sec’y-T reasurei MEMBERS Louise Mooney Laura Rhodes Lena Slaughter Mildred Bassett Elizabeth Braitish Jennie Christie Annette Collier Alva Drummond Ethel Davis Maude De Young Margaret Earp Ruth Folkman Audrey Hyatt Doris Ison. Catherine Jobe Martha Jefferson Frances Jones Myrtle Jones Louise Jones Frances Krebs Ora Lee King Burtriee Lloyd Elizabeth Lindsay Lillian Peek Florine Rountree Grace Satehell Agnes Soter Elsie Simms Lorrane Sterrick Margaret Sheriff Mary Smith Dorothy Terrell Rebecca Tubert Thelma Tyree Elizabeth Weymouth Catherine Wheeler Henrietta White 127 128 DRAMATIC CLUB DRAMATIC CLUB Organized in the present form, in January, 1924, the Dramatic Club of the Newport News High School has accomplished much in the wide field of dramatics. During the brief existence of the club, two one-act plays have been staged; and the annual play of 1924, “The Charm School,” was fostered, backed and produced by the Dramatic Club. Through the intensive efforts of Miss Rucker, the faculty super- visor, who is responsible for the organization of the club, much of its success has been due. The Newport News High School Dramatic Club was organized in January, 1924, with approximately seventy-five members, since then the membership has increased about one hundred. The club member- ship up to the present time has been limited to juniors and seniors; however, tryouts for the sixth annual production were open to the en tire student body. The purpose of the club is to ins till 1 a greater popularity for good plays, especially in one act plays. The club looks forward to a great career after entering the new high school, where adequate scenery and staging facilities will be available. For the past six years there has been a dramatic club in the school, first being established by Mr. C. F. Lytle in the spring of 1919, when the first annual production, Shakespeare’s Mid-Summer Night’s Dream was staged in the high school auditorium; this was followed by She Stoops to Conquer, 1920; Merchant of Venice, 1921; Merchant Gentle- man, 1922 ; and Seventeen, 1923. During these five years, dramatics were played before the student body only once or twice a year. Under the present arrangement, however, the plan is to constantly keep before the students the best dramas, in order that an appreciation of dramatic worth may be cultivated among the pupils. 129 130 BEACON STAFF THE BEACON Purpose : To edit and publish The Beacon, a Semi-Monthly High School Publication. Haywood Bell Borah Brewer Beatrice Butler Herbert Ludlow Donald Robinson Louis Aronow Helen Roche Elizabeth Harrow Max Dolan Maurice Alewine M iss Grace Woods | Tlios. G. Pullen, Jr.J THE STAFF ..Editor-in-Chief Associate Editor Exchange Editor .Joke Editor Business Manager Assistant Business Manager Advertising Manager Circulation Manager Make-up Editor Copy Editor Faculty Supervisors 131 LOST AND FOUND LOST : Sweet Disposition Joe Xacliman One Heart 1 Herbert Ludlow Courage Amici Club A Curling Iron Ruth Folkman Single Blessedness Doris Meyer Honor Roll Woodruff Hiden FOUND : Love For Eneas Elizabeth Saunders A Locke Monk White A Persuasive Tongue ' Maurice Ale wine Deep Dark Past Bill Williamson An Unlimited Supply of Dates - Harwood Scull 132 J 133 ATHLETIC COUNCIL 134 ln Deacon ATHLETIC COUNCIL Officers GEORGE HOWELL President EARNEST BEAZLEY Vice-President RUTH FITCHETT Secretary MILLARD HOPKINS Football and Basketball Manager ROBERT HOPKINS Girls’ Basketball Manager LACEY SMITH Track Manager Faculty Advisors FRED M. ALEXANDER ... FAIRMONT R. WHITE VIRGINIA ROSENBERGER CHARLES HOSTER Principal Athletic Director Girls’ Basketball Coach Track Coach The Athletic Council is composed of the manager of all major sports, while the officers are elected from the student body. The council was organized at the opening of the school term September, 1923, and has been doing excellent work since its organization. The council, which is governed bv a constitution, has control over all student ath- letic activities in the school. 135 F. R. WHITE Coach and Athletic Director of the Newport News High School: Mr. White came to the High School to direct Athletics following a successful football and baseball career of four years at William and Mary College. He won quickly the enthusastic support of the members of the school by his unusual coaching ability, and the high school regards itself fortunate in having secured him as coach and athletic director. 136 CHARLES E. HOSTER Director of Physical Education : The public schools of Newport News were fortunate, in securing Mr. Hoster, a graduate of Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, as Physical Instructor, for the past year. The high school especially appreciates the interest, he has shown in their athletics, acting personally, as coach of track and assistant coach of football. The success of the track team is wholly attributed to Mr. Hoster whose offer to coach the boys was entirely voluntary. 137 138 BASKETBALL SQUAD BASKETBALL RESUME The Walter Reed High School’s hard fighting basketball team, coached by F. R. White and led by Captains Byrnes and Timmons, had a very disastrous season losing thirteen out of nineteen games and tieing one. All of the championship contests were lost with the ' excep- tion of the second Hampton game which resulted in a tie. The past season was one of the hardest ever undertaken by the Newport News High School Basketeers. Most all of the first rate high school teams in the state and some of the best independent teams were played. This was indeed a hard schedule for a green team. AH ' of last year’s team graduated, leaving the team without a letter man. The team did well under the circumstances and no games were lost without a hard strug- gle. Among the victims of the Gold and Blue are : The Bankers, Yard, Hampton, Baptist, and William and Mary Freshmen. The team lost to teams such as John Marshall, Maury, Wilson and Hampton High schools, also the Apprentice boys. The season ended with the game played with Hampton at Hampton, which resulted in a tie. Coach: F. R. White, Manager: Millard Hopkins. Captains: M. Bryne, R. Tim- mons. Squad: Pulley, Alewine, Howell, Rosenberger, Malcolm, Jones, Mirmelstein, Nun- nally, Chandler, Logan. Summary of Games Hampton Baptist Yard Reps Bankers Apprentice John Marshall 17 Newport News High School 23 20 Newport News High School 21 16 Newport News High School 28 32 Newport News High School 12 37 Newport News High School 16 14 Newport News High School 11 28 Newport News High School 20 27 Newport News High School 20 26 Newport News High School 24 28 Newport News High School 19 37 Newport News High School 11 William and Mary 14 Portsmouth High School 28 Maury High School 27 Hampton High School 26 John Marshall Maury High School 139 GIRLS BASKETBALL SQUAD 140 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Resume of Season 1923-1924 MISS VIRGINIA ROSENBERGER Coach MR. FAIRMONT WHITE Coach FRANCES SMITH Manager MILDRED BAYLOR Captain The girls’ basketball team of the Newport News High School has had a most successful season, regardless of the handicaps under which they practiced. Although they were not state champions, they made a fine showing and have a splendid record, having won five out of seven regular championship games. The championship season opened in Newport News on January 4, a victory over Suffolk. The team then journeyed to South Norfolk and again emerged victorious. This, how- ever, was followed by defeats from Portsmouth and Hampton. Events turned again, and Great Bridge, former state champions, and Oceana suffered defeat. The last game of the season, a victory over Fortress Monroe, was played on March 8. Thus the girls opened the 1924 season with a victory and also closed with one. Loutrell Llewellyn and Ruth Fitchett, the regular forwards, were the individual stars for the season. Line Up Ruth Fitchett Forward Loutrell Llewellyn Forward Sarah Rogers Center Hettie Jenkins Side Center Mildred Baylor Guard Esther Walker Guard Substitutes Margaret Smith, Kathleen O’Hara, Frances Saunders, Anne Chapin, Gladys Sawyer, Ruth Folkman, Woodroof Hiden, Neita Richards, Mary Powell, Frances Smith Championship Games Suffolk 22 Newport News 39 S. Norfolk 22 Newport News 30 Portsmouth 50 Newport News 31 Hampton 18 Newport News 8 Great Bridge 24 Newport News 28 Oceana 17 Newport News 29 141 BASEBALL SQUAD 142 rtTVf • ' 24£l Deacon BASEBALL 1924 F. R. WHITE .Coach ROBERT HOPKINS Manager EARNEST BEASLEY Captain LINE-UP Dickinson C. F. Lilly L. F. Hutchens S. S. Beasley .3. B. Jones C. Alewine R. F. Hudson 1. B. Moore 2. B. Timmons ...P, West P. Livesay P. Subt.: Chandler, Logan, Woltz, Weber, Sherman. SUMMARY Williamsburg 4 N. N. H. S. 2 South Norfolk 8 N. N. H. S. 4 Apprentice 7 N. N. H. S. 8 Portsmouth 6 N. N. H. S. 7 Maury 4 N. N. H. S. 1 Hampton 1 N. N. H. 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It’s all very well for a man to know his business from the ground up; but isn’t that covering considerable area in the case of an aviator! Statistics show that the average fat man eats five pounds daily of unnecessary food. Positively waist full! Mary Boyall (on phone): “I called up to find out if you meant everything you said last night.” Stanley Piland (also on phone: “Why, surely 1 did. Who is this!” All the girls want to get in the Follies, nowdays. Yes, and all the bantam hens want to lay ostrich eggs. “Why didn’t you kick that last field goal, Jake!” “Sorry, sir; but I promised never to touch another drop!” Boom: “That’s a hot letter you got, isn’t it?” Mate: “Sure, it’s from my flame.” If a fellow’s head is twelve inches around, is it a foot ? A German scientist has devised an apparatus to measure the pres- sure of a kiss. His latest discovery is that men kiss harder than women. Personally, we think time is a better unit of measure. “ if I only knew what to do with baby!” “Didn’t you get a book of instructions with it, mother?” 146 The exchange of photographs at graduation time has right- 1 § ly become a universal custom, because it provides a graceful way I I of acknowledging friendships. In order that those who expect your photograph may not lie 1 | disappointed — Phone your appointment now for a cap and gown photo. 1 Southland Studio | | 126 twenty-fifth Street | Phone 1848. Illlllllllllllllllllllllllllll!lllllllllllllllllllllll!lllll!llllli!lll!lllllllllllllllll!llll!llllllllllllllllll!llllllllllllllll!lllllll!lllllllllllliy 147 “I’m so smart I took first prize at school today.” “Well, that’s interesting.” “Yes. and it ' s a good thing the teacher didn’t see me or I ' d have to put it back.” Hoggie’s line: “You sure can dance.” Esther Brooks : “Oh, yes. I love to. ” Hoggie: “Then we ' ll love.” Mr. Pullen: “Bickford! Why is the English language called the mother tongue?” Bic. Curtis: “Because father never gets a chance to use it.” Why did the burning deck boy choose To stand upon his feet? Because the lad had thicker shoes Than he had trouser seat. A womau from Xeosho Falls dropped into John McC ' allon ' s em- porium yesterday and inquired: “Is this the second-hand store?” “Yessum,” said John. “Well.” said the lady, “I want oue for my watch.” “You ' re the breath of my life, Dear Mildred,” the ardent lover cried. She looked at him with roguish eye. “But you don ' t hold your breath,” she sighed. Storekeeper: “Did you say you want a window or widow?” Mr. Stanley: “I said window, but they ' re both much alike. When I get near either of them I always looks out. ” Teacher: “Fools can ask more questions than wise men cau answer.” Pupil: “Xo wonder we fail in our examinations.” 148 m SCHOOL , ancJ College Gndrainn s our Specialty Carolina Engraving Co. Charlotte, N.C. Engravers Artists 149 illlllllllll!l!llll!!lllllllll!llllllllllt!llllllll!!!!lllll!llllllllllllllll!l!ll | THE COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY | FOR MEN AND WOMEN g Supported by the State of Virginia for the benefit of all the people. First-class §j a training at the least possible cost. Regular COLLEGE COURSES leading to g g Bachelor and Master degrees. ' SPECIAL COURSES in Teacher Training, g E Home Economics, Pre-Medical, Pre-Engineering, Law, Business Administra- E tion, Commerce, Finance, et cetera. flWrite for particulars to: THE COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY, WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA g H. L. Bridges, Registrar. J. A. C. Chandler, President. J Goldberg’s Wholesale Corporation Distributors of Confectioneries, Drug Suiidri and General Merchandise 126 Twenty-third Street PHONE 897 Shoes and Oxfords in widths from AAA to E BROADWAY SHOE STORE WALK-OVER SHOES 2916 Washington Avenue NEWPORT NEWS, VA. Compliments = of CORNER ' CIGAR STORE « Compliments of | Stone £ Sibley’s | YOUNG MENS’ SHOP 2901 Washington Ave. J “The South’s Foremost College Shop” Compliments of Darden -Hastings 150 The Broadway Dept. Store DIPLOMAS FRAMED s been known for twenty-six g ars for giving the best values 1 PRICES REASONABLE highest quality of merehan- m e at the lowest possible prices 1 1 4 1 Epes Stationery 2905-07 Washington Ave. Company NEWPORT NEWS, VA. See Roy all and See Better W. W. ROY ALL Compliments of Patrons’ League NEWPORT NEWS, VA. Ullllillll Illlllll II lillllllllllillrmHliillllMIliiillim iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiii iiiimiiiiiii The Franklin Printing Company Printers, Publishers Binders, Blank Book Manufacturers Loose Leaf Systems School Printing a Specialty ESTABLISHED 1897 216-218 Twenty-fifth Street Newport News, Virginia Phone 92 mu - Id 152 j Schmelz National Bank j Successful Banking for Thirty-three Years Home of Mr. 4 Per Cent llllllliilllllllllii CLOTHING AND FURNISHINGS For Men and Young Men Pick your GRADUATION outfit 1 from our Standard Lines of Kirsh- baum Suits; Arrow and Manhattan Shirts; Stetson Hats and Inter- woven Hose. I. MIRMELSTEIN | “Reliable Clothier” 29th St. Washington Ave. Compliments of Basil Confectionary Just Across the Street from School. BOHLKEN NEWS COMPANY J. M. SLAUGHTER QUALITY AND SERVICE j Cigars and Tobacco, Stationery Periodicals, Souvenirs [ Bell Phone 951. 2609 Wash. Ave. Newport News, Va. Staple and Fancy Groceries Fruits and Vegetables PHONE 1752 2705 Huntington Avenue ALL THE NEWS AND GOOD FEATURES | Will Be Found in The | | DAILY PRESS and TIMES-HERALD f The Daily Press, Inc. Illlllllllllllllll 153 SKILLK RAFTERS, Incorporated Honor, Quality and Sincere Service School and College Engravers, Stationers, Jewelers. Commencement and wedding invitations, class and fra- ternity pins and rings, dance programs, menues and favors, die stamped STATIONERY. Samples on request. PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA iiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiH Compliments IIHIIIII Phone 1355 NEWPORT NEWS SHEET 1 of m METAL WORKS Coover Davis n W. A. Kropfgans, Prop. M Roofing, Slating, Skylights and Cornices Successors to M Mechanical Experts in all Ventila- S = tion Work. Alterations and Repairs g Mottley Butter Co. 1 Office and Works: 617-619 32nd St. 1 NEWPORT NEWS, VA. Fergusson Music Company For All Musical Needs m W. H. Williamson, Prop. Phone 298 m | W. H. Williamson Co. | Dealer in Qualify Footwear 2909-11 Washington Avenue Phone 566 2702 Washington Ave. NEWPORT NEWS, VA I VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE | EIGHTY-FIFTH YEAR One of the few institutions if not the only one in the United States which com- jj bines the rigid military system of the United States Military Academy with collegiate and technical course of instruction. E. W. NICHOLS, Superintendent 1891 . FIRST - BANK 1924 1 DONT FORGET- THAT THIS IS YOUR BANK- THAT IT WILL BE USEFUL TO YOU JUST TO THE EXTENT THAT YOU MAKE USE OF IT. | THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK NEWPORT NEWS, VA. Safe - Permanent « Good Service Lynchburg College | A Co-educational, standard senior g college, conferring usual degrees, g Schools of music, Art, Voice, Violin, expression. Home Economics. Home jj like, pleasant surroundings; moral jj and religious influences the best. 230 g acres in grounds. New modern gym- g nasium, the gift of city of Lynch- g burg. Football, Basketball, baseball, J tennis, hockey and other college ath- j| letics. Street cars to campus from M railroad stations. Expenses moder- g ate. For catalogue write • 113; 1 Mr 1 PRESIDENT J. T. T. HUNDLEY, | Lynchburg, Va. CADWELL’S Good buildings deserve good hard- ware and we are prepared to serve you with this kind of hardware. If you are contemplating the building of a home in the near future we are prepared to assist you in the selec- tion of the proper trim for your building. We have been serving this com- munity with quality hardware for more than twenty-five years. THE E. W. CADWELL HARDWARE CO. “The Pioneer Hardware House” 2506 Washington Ave. Phone 4 NEWPORT NEWS, VA. % THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA EDWIN A. ALDERMAN, President The Training Ground of all the People Departments represented: The College, Graduate Studies, Education, Engineer- ing, Law, Medicine, The Summer Quarter. Also Degree Courses in Fine Arts, Architecture, Business and Commerce, Chemistry, etc. Tuition in Academic Departmnets free to Virginians. All expenses reduced to a minimum. Loan funds available for men and women. Address THE REGISTRAR, University, Va. IIIIIIIIIIIIIIH REYNER’S I M. L.Weger Sons Vies? GROCERIES MEATS VEGETABLES ■lllllllllllllllllllllllll Wholesale Confectionery 233 Twenty-third Street Phone 1310 Newport News, Va. IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIH Capital Ready-to-Wear | House Fashionable Millinery and | Wearing Apparel for Ladies, Misses and Children 2910-12 Washington Ave. NEWPORT NEWS, VA. sun Compliments of A. B. Abbitt Co. Oldest Wholesale Grocey in Town 2400-2402 Huntington Avenue IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIH k ' In the Interest of Better Homes 9 156 Fraternity, College and Class Jewelry COMMENCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INVITATIONS Jeweler to the Junior and Senior Classes of the Newport News High School. L. 6 . Balfour Company Manufacturing Jewelers Stationers Attleboro, Mass. ASK ANY COLLEGE GREEK lllllllll!lllllllll!llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll!llll!lllllll!lllllllllllllllll!lllllilllll!llllllllllllllll Compliments of The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. Cameron White Ice Cream Soda Free to Newport News High School Team When Winners 28th St. Huntington Ave. Our Store has been the head- quarters for “Boys” and “Young Men’s” Clothing since 1899. Are you dealing with us? Mirmelstein Bros. Cor. 33rd St. Wash. Ave. Clothing, .Shoes, Hats and, Furnishings. See J. H. Bell for Furniture That Satisfies Phone 277. 226 28th St. Cbt Store of Good Values Sol tlacbman ’s Department Store 2915 Washington Jive. Phone m2 GARNER Clothing Company —Inc.— g Agent, Johnson’s Outboard Motor PHILLIPS THE OIL MAN, Inc. The Store for “Dad” and the “Boys” Dealer in Gasoline and Oils — 2714 Wash. Ave. — Phone 1449 Boat Harbor III FOR Iff— THE UNIVERSAL CAR Tord Cars : Tord tractors : Tord trucks LINCOLN CARS SHACKELFORD AUTO COMPANY PHONE 582 329-331 TWENTY-FIFTH STREET PASTEURIZED MILK BUTTERMILK SWEET CREAM CREAMERY BUTTER | NELSON CREAMERY COMPANY f 24th-25th Street on Virginia Avenue j If You’d See Us Filling Your Doctor’s Prescriptions — There’s hardly a thing: more scrupously exact than the process of filling; a prescription g g exactly as the doctor’s orders. Part of the pharmacist’s technical education is to a full =| = appreciation of the importance in following; the doctor’s orders — EXACTLY — to the hun- || =§ dredth part of a grain. If you could see a prescription being filled, you would see first a small piece of = H paper put on each plate of the finely adjusted balances so that exact balance is maintained. g g You would see the drugs offset the tiny metal weights, even to a specy you’d consider un- g g important. You’d see every step carefully checked and cross-checked. And all because the doctor knows, from thorough investigation of your case, how = |§ little of this or that nature needs to get started right again, FALCONER’S PHARMACY WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGISTS = 3003 Washington Avenue Phone 18 NEWPORT NEWS, VA. llllllllllllllllll!llllllllllllllll!llllllllllll!lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll!lllllllllll!!lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll!!lllllllilllllll!llllllllllllllllllllllll!lllll!l!lllllllllllllll “Here’s to the Seniors so mighty, Juniors so flighty, Fresy and Sophomore.” —OUR OLD HIGH. All of them, and the Faculty, too, can find what they want at BESKIN’S DEPARTMENT STORE, INC. 2400-02 Jefferson Avenue WRQR IAROOM W STOEETUERAfTV ' ini ' ll ‘T teT Tuiimlliome £) Savings Association xjf ' Neeufiort J ews , Virarini a- ) Patronize our Advertisers Sllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll llllim I Hull Hull I OPTOMETRISTS | 132 26th Street Warwick Machine Company MARINE ENGINEERING Office 24th St. and Virginia Ave. illllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll!lllllllllllll!llllllllllllll!llllllllll 160