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

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IRVING COHEN “Irv” “The world’s no better if we worry, Life’s no longer if we hurry.” Exactly what our biggest nuisance thinks, and we’ve noticed that he puts it into practice. But you’re not always going to be so, Irving, we have known you for four years, so we have learned your better qualities. The title we have bestowed upon you is complimentary indeed — we like you and your very exasperating ways, and just to show our fond- ness, we have to do something reckless. So good luck, and remember we are expecting big things of you. ELIZABETH ARMSTRONG COPELAND “Betty” “A little girl, quiet and demure.” Secretary Spanish Club ’24. Elizabeth is our little Spanish shark. She has completed more years in Spanish than any girl in our class and well deserves her place as secretary of Spanish Club. Elizabeth is quiet and as sym- pathetic as can be. Besides she is ready to lend the helping hand. May success be hers. ELSIE MELVIN DAVIS “Elsie” “With temper calm and mild And words of softened tone.” Secretary Philolethian Literary Society ’22; Secretary Latin Club ’23, ’24; Secretary Math Club ’23, ’24; Home Room Representative ’21, ’22, ’23, ’24. Elsie is a real friend to everyone. If there was any work she couldn’t do, we all flocked to Elsie. And can she work Math problems? Why that girl’s a regular shark. She’s full of fun and laughter, but never boisterous. Elsie is mighty popular with the opposite sex — a regular vamp. We certainly do hate to lose this combination of helpfulness and friendship. MAUDE EVA De YOUNG “De Mule” “Ah, ’tis Dame Fashion’s own likeness.” Secretary Glee Club ’24, ’25. Maude is our fashion plate, and her dresses, hats, shoes, and coats all look as though they were straight from the boulevards of gay Paree. We wouldn’t be surprised to learn that they were. We like this attractive little miss, and hope she is a success in life. She has a tendency, though, to pre- fer housekeeping, and we think we’ll give her a subscription to “Good Housekeeping” anti maybe it will help her out. Page Twenty-otic

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SAMUEL BENJAMIN BLOOM “Professor” “Man delights me not, no, nor women either” Ah! here’s the “Professor” with his Harold Lloyd “specs” tipped on his nose. Very scholarly looking indeed. What Sammy doesn’t know isn’t worth knowing, and we all bow down to hear the words of the wise. Sometimes, Professor’s comical expression provokes a grin from us but we hurriedly erase the guilty look from our faces. Go to it, Pro- fessor! We know that once you make up your mind to succeed, you’re going to do it, and if you don’t win, it won’t be from the lack of effort on your part. GEORGIA MAIE BRITT “Tillie the Toiler” “She’s witty to talk with, Pretty to walk with, And pleasant too, to think on.” Recitation Medal ’23; Secretary Spanish Club ’23; Critic Philolethian Literary Society ’23; Cheer Leader ’24, ’25; Secretary Student Council ’24, ’25; Secretary Philolethian Literary Society ’24, ’25; Annual Play ’23; Beacon Reporter ’24, ’25; Class Play ' 25. Here’s the little girl who is the most versatile in our class. Georgia is full of mischief and fun, but the best pal a gal could ever have, even a fel- low, eh Georgia? Well, little cheer-leader, song- bird, heart-breaker, oh! everything, your classmates wait to hear of your future success in the business world, and also in the world of Hearts. MARY EL IZABETH CHAPPELL “Ding” “Small and light. But — oh, so bright!” Hall of Fame ’24, ’25; Class Play ’25. Take a look at our Mary — our cutest girl. Don’t you envy her? I’ll say so. Mary possesses a per- sonality that few of us ever hope to have. Full of fun, but always retaining a quaint dignity that is positively charming. Prices are going up now-a- days, but not for Mary. Her “Price” is always the same. JOHN CHRISTIE “John” “Cares may come, sorrows run free But my heart is ever filled with glee.” Have you ever heard John play his cornet? Well that’s our John. We expect to find him some day playing in Paul Whiteman’s Band. But oh John! don’t go to sleep on the job. We’re quite used to it now, but don’t disappoint us in later years. We feel confident that you’re going to give us a surprise as you always do, and then we’ll sit up and take notice. Good luck, old boy — you’re always taking things brightly and easily, that’s why. we like you. l J aye Twenty

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3 LOUISE VIRGINIA DOTY “Lou” “Apply thine heart unto knowledge.” Semi-annual Play ’24, Class Poet ’25. Behold our class poet, and actress as well. Louise took a leading part in “Kempy” and sur- prised us all with her ability as an actress. She also has the ability to do something which most of us can’t, and that is to make exceptionally high grades — A’s for instance. We hope “Lou” con- tinues to be successful during her life time and we feel confident that she will. Experience has taught us. FLORENCE LILLIAN DUKE “Flossy” “Better than riches and worldly wealth is a heart that is always jolly.” Laughing, jolly, old Florence! What would we do if we couldn’t hear her gay laughter ringing out over the schoolroom ? And we also like for her to smile so we can see those two rows of white glisten- ing teeth. We’re going to miss our old classmate and her lovely readiness to help us and join in our mischief making, but we’ll make it our business to keep in touch with you, Flossy! JAKE ERLACH “Jakie” “ O ladies, good ladies, please leave me alone.” When you mention “ladies” just watch Jakie blush. Very charmingly too. We can’t find words that will express our liking for our ladies man, so there’s no use trying. He knows how much we think of him, even if we do tease him unmercifully. Jakie and Phillip are always having a boxing match and Mr. Bowles has to wait till the victor emerges before he can call the roll. We just bet Jakie is training to be a prize fighter! RUTH SHIRLEY FITCHETT “And wrought all kinds of service with ease That graced the loveliest act in doing it.” Secretary Student Council ’23, ’24; Cheer Lead- er ’22, ’23; Home Room Representative ’21, ’22; Class Secretary and Treasurer ’23; Class Play ’24, ’25; Reporter Beacon Staff ’24, ’25; Hall of Fame ’24; Secretary Athletic Council ’24. Here’s to our doer of everything, as you see from the above. Ruth always has her practical view of everything, whether it is in a matter of raising money, whipping up school spirit, or just planning a new spring dress. That enthusiastic energy of hers, coupled with a decidedly winning personality, will someday, we prophesy, bring the world to her feet. Paye Twenty-two