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

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MARION COLE “The woman that deliberates is lost.” Here is our Class Politician. She could convince anyone that black was white. And did we breathe a word of her Beacon work or her cheerful nature ? Nuff sed then. She carries her sunny nature wherever she goes, and takes her piles of “exchanges” away to pore over until the small hours in the morn- ing with a twinkle in her eye and smile upon her lips. ALLAN CONN “Sheik” “The gods approve the depth, and not the tumult of the soul.” Hail to the curls of Adonis! No, he doesn’t use a curling iron. Oh! the envy of some girls. Although Allan hasn’t much to say at times, when he does say some- thing, it is worth listening to. He has the qualities of a prosperous worker and he knows how to use his ability, that’s why we know he’ll have a successful career. PHYLLIS CORNELIUS “Silence is golden.” But is she always silent? When she speaks, one, if he listens, learns many truths from her words of wisdom. We all love Pryllis with her ever-ready word of cheer. So we shall turn about and give her one now. Good luck, Phyllis. WILLARD DAVIS “Jakie” “I once admitted — to my shame — That football was a brutal game. Because she hates it.” President of Monogram Club ’24, ’25; Athletic Council ’25; Football ’23, ’24, ’25; Captain Football ’25. “Jake” is a happy-go-lucky sort of a boy that we all like. But we must not lose sight of the fact that “Jake” has led us through one of the most successful seasons of foot- ball that we have ever had. And we heart- ily believe that “Jake” will lead in life as successfully as he has lead our team. We expect much of you, Jake, so don’t fail us. Page Twenty-four

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GERTRUDE BLOOM “Gerty” “Look round the habitable world; how few Know their own good, or knowing it, pursue Gertrude is another one of our quiet, brown-eyed maidens. And Gertrude i s smart, because we frequently see her name on the Honor Roll. Gertrude plays the typewriter like Pade- rewski plays the piano. We know she will make good in life, for she has every re- quisite for a successful career. JENNINGS CHAPPELL “Chap” “Cares may come, sorrows run free, But my heart is ever filled with glee.” Yes, this is exactly what our sunshine boy thinks. When the lessons are hard and the “test” comes next period, Jennings just sits up and laughs and tells us not to wor- ry, “For what’s the use,” says he, “if you pass ’em, you pass ’em, and if you flunk ’em, you flunk ’em.” We know Jennings will be successful in life, by his smiling countenance. Good luck to you, Jennings. MILDRED CHAPPELL “Music hath charms to soothe the savage beast.” Mildred is thoughtful and a talented young miss. She has won our hearts dur- ing her stay with us by her pleasing dis- position and interesting personality. And she can sing. We sometimes envy her sweet melodious voice, which carries our hearts away when it is heard. ROY CLENDINNING “Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.” It’s hard to tell what we would do with- out Roy. His forever gaiety and laughing disposition, has made him an invaluable classmate. He is also Mr. Weiss’ right hand man in mechanical drawing class. We know Roy will make a success in life, be- cause his ever ready helping hand was fre- quently given in times of need.

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NORRIS DeALBA “I would I had thy inches.” Norris, tall and fair, but for all his faults we love him still. A shark in Mathematics and — well, here’s luck, Norris. ANNA BELLE EUBANK “The world, dear Anna Belle, is a strange affair.” Class Secretary ’26; Home Room Repre- sentative ’22, ’23; Class Who’s Who ’26. Dignified, pretty, and sweet, best charac- terizes our Anna Belle. She is always serene and composed. And, oh, that frown — but what a million her smile is worth. Anna Belle is a hard worker and has won a high record in her studies, for she is a leader in our class. She and Elizabeth Rowe have been our Siamese twins — shar- ing each other’s secrets and disappoint- ments and er — r — r — rr incidents through- out school life. Good luck to you, Anna Belle, and may you be successful in life as you have been in school. PEARL FRIEDBURG “Pecky” “There’s too much beauty upon this earth For lonely men to bear.” Senior Play ’26; Class Who’s Who ’26. This is Pearl, A nice young girl, Who is always pert and ready to flirt, She works very hard her lessons to make She will succeed in things she’ll undertake. ALMA FOSTER “Acme of Style” Straight from Broadway, yet not stuck up. Alma is smiling, always smiling. One cannot be grouchy with her around. She smiles and smiles and smiles. Keep it up, Alma, we all love a cheerful countenance. Smile your way through life and you will have many friends. Page Twenty -live