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

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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

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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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re 7 | MYRTLE ELIZABETH FROST “Myrtle” “Hark! do I hear the silvery tinkle of woman’s laughter?” Class Play ' 25. Myrtle is the biggest giggler in our class and well deserves the title. Her laugh provokes our own laughter, but we like to hear her giggle, and like to giggle with her. Myrtle is a mixture of mischiev- ous fun, foolishness, and a light vein of seriousness. We don’t like people who go around with long faces, and neither does Myrtle. So do your duty all through life, old girl, and make ’em laugh! SHIRLEY LILLIAN GRAFF “Lil” “A rosebud set with little willful thorns.” Valedictorian ’25; Class Creed ’25; Class Play ’25; Chairman Program Committee Philolethian Lit- erary Society ’22, ’24; French Play ’23. Lillian is a brunette beauty with sea-green eyes that often work overtime. And the victims they bewitch! But beauty is not her only asset, she is a good student and her name is frequently seen on the honor roll. Although always jolly and ready for a good time, Lil is not a slacker in the more important things of life. Lil is also a good dancer, and fre- quently attends Frat hops at — er, a-hem! Our old Hi is losing a very attractive young lady and we’re almost ready to resort to tears. But, good luck to you, Lil, and remember us always. AUDREY MARIE HYATT “Audrey” “She was ever quiet and reserved, Her voice, too, was soothing.” Home Room Representative ’21; Class Play ’25. Audrey is an ever present help in time of trou- ble and we’ll never forget her willing and true heart. She is as good a sport as one will find in this whole wide world and we’re glad she is one of our class- mates. We think that Audrey knows English from beginning to end, and we go further than thinking, because we know she knows English. Every other subject, too. May success crown all your future efforts, Audrey. DORIS LORENA ISON “Dot” “To know her is to love her.” To look at Doris one would think that she is very quiet and maybe dignified. But look twice be- fore you speak, fair readers. The eyes are the mir- rors of the soul — ah! but the exception to the rule is in our class. Dot! Who knows the time or place when she will suddenly startle you with one of her witty sayings or — ? Nobody! Doris not only has plenty of wit, but has good nature, a personality that matches, and a willing and ready hand to help a fellow. Page Twenty-three