Petersburg High School - Missile Yearbook (Petersburg, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 208 of the 1925 volume:

n PETERSBURG PUBLIC LIB 3001 9100 063 645 7 Res Rb Petersburg High 050 School. R758 The Roulette. 1925) c.l Petersburg Public Library Petersburg, VA 23803-4257 ■; rr- . f v Petersburg High School Mr. Walter Stuart Dedication WE, THE SENIOR CLASS OF NINETEEN HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIVE, DEDI- CATE THIS, OUR ANNUAL, TO pialter tuart FOR WHOSE DELIGHTFUL FELLOW- SHIP AND PERSONAL INTEREST WE FEEL DEEPLY GRATEFUL, AND TO THE PLEASANT MEMORY OF OUR BELOVED 100 (polite i6c0 WHOSE UNENDING DEVOTION SHALL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. Annual Staff Cfte Eoulette 7 Honoria Moomaw Ruth Akerman Virginia Birdsong Dorothy Tucker Lena Moon John Dameron Bernard Bain James Whitehurst Charles Fowlkes Stanley Clarke Elizabeth Hargrave Lucy Gilliam Roulette Staff EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Frank Temple associate • EDITORS Emily Carter Janet Cohen Gladys Wilkinson Edward Westmoreland ART STAFF Powell Lum, Chairman Jack Goodman Frances Moon CIRCULATION MANAGER Robert Brockwell ASSISTANT CIRCULATION MANAGERS Helen Willcox Florence Joyner Lois Wilson BUSINESS MANAGER Ralph Diamond ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGERS Donald Eller James Rosen stock PHOTOGRAPH COMMITTEE James Ayers, Chairman Wilmer Robertson Mildred Smith FACULTY ADVISER Mr. H. Augustus Miller, Jr. 8 Ct)e Eoulette Foreword o HE Senior Class of ’25, in preparing this Roulette, has striven earnestly to erect a fitting monument to the class and the dignity of old P. H. S. We realize that four flitting years have almost transpired, and it is in this startling realization that we have put forth our best in a last and final effort to give and do something for our school. F. P. T. Mr. H. G. Ellis, Superintendent of Schools Mr. James G. Scott, Assistant Principal Faculty Cfje iRouIette 15 Faculty Mr. H. D. WolfF, A. M Principal Mr. James G. Scott, A. B Assistant Principal Miss Elma Holloway Office Assistant ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Mr. H. Augustus Miller, Jr., A. M., Head of Department Mr. D. Pinckney Powers, A. M. Miss Dorothy Zirkle, A. B. Miss Charlotte Gilliam, A. B. Miss Elsie Ribble, A. B. Miss Frances Miller, B. S. Miss Delia Huddle, B. S. Miss Vida Murfee, B. S. MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT Mr. James G. Scott, A. B., Head of Department Miss Margaret Lewis, A. B. Miss Bessie Hall, A. B. Miss Virginia Goodwin, A. B. Miss Lucille S ' evens, A. B. Miss Anna Fry, A. B. LATIN DEPARTMENT Mr. Walter Stuart, A. B., Head of Department Miss Jane H. Cabaniss, A. B. Miss Anne Fry, A. B. Miss Mary Perkins, B. S., A. M. Miss Laura Meredith, B. S. HISTORY DEPARTMENT Miss Sallie Guerrant, A. M., Head of Department Miss Alice L. Cook, A. B. Mr, Paul Pettit, A. B. Miss Delia Huddle, B. S. SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Mr. H. S. Holmes, B. S., Head of Department Miss Ann McI. Cooper Miss Virginia Bundick Miss Isabell Field, B. S. COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT Miss Nettie Leftwich, Head of Department Miss Frances Browning, B. C. S. Miss Ethel M. Spear Mr. Paul Peittit, A. B. 16 C|)e Houlette SPANISH DEPARTMENT Miss Mary C. Wilkie, M. S. Miss Vida Murfee, B. S. FRENCH DEPARTMENT Mr. Howard Freas, A. B. PHYSICAL TRAINING DEPARTMENT Mr. A. D. Joyner, A. B., Physical Director Miss Inez Wells, Physical Directress DOMESTIC ARTS DEPARTMENT Miss Blanche Ridenour, B. S. DOMESTIC SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Miss Anna Howard, B. S. MANUAL TRAINING DEPARTMENT Mr. Daniel M. Donovan, B. M. T. DRAWING DEPARTMENT Miss Kathryn Roller MUSIC DEPARTMENT Mr. Melvin Maccoul, Instrumental PUBLIC SPEAKING DEPARTMENT Mr. Paul Pettit, A. B. SUBSTITUTE Miss Sara Wice, A. B. SEVENTH GRADE Miss Annie M. Riddle Miss Harriet 1. Thomas Miss Ruth N. Jarratt, x . B. Miss Winniefred Price Miss Bess Rice Miss Bessie H. Peck Miss Anna Fry, A. B. Mrs. Laura Lippitt LIBR. RL N Miss Sallie Robertson Class Officers C|)e Eoulette 19 Senior Class o Class Flower — Red Rose Class Colors — Red and Gold Wilmer Rol ertson Donald Eller Dorothy Tucker ... Dorothy Tucker ... Janet Cohen Bernard Bain FEBRUARY President Vice-President Secretary and Treasurer Historian Statistician Prophet Mildred Smith .... John Dameron .... James Rosenstock. Ralph Diamond .. Cameron Seay Florence Joyner . JUNE Presi dent Vice-President Secretary and Treasurer Historian Statistician Prophet Ruth Akcrman James Ayers Honoria Moomaw ....Class Poet .Will Writer Song Writer Daniel Roswet.l Donovan, Class Mascot 20 Cbe IRouIette February Class ASHBY LEE ALDRIDGE “His brain is a vast storehouse of knowledge.” Civics Club; History Club; Athle ' ic Association; Science Club; Junior Chamber of Commerce ; Raven Society. Ashby sure knows a lot considering the amount of time he places on his lessons in school. He is of the unselfish type who will always come to your assistance when you call for help in your studies. Though considered timid by his class, Ashby will surprise you sometimes. JAMES AYERS “My one regret in life is this: 1 don’t get listened to enough.” President Hi-Y ; President Athletic . ssociation ; President Page Society; Page Literary Society Debating Team; P. H. S. Debating Team, Champion City High Schools of State ; Editor School Weekly News; Circulation Manager .Missile; President History Club; Presi- dent 4A Class ; Student Council ; Mono- gram Club ; Annual Staff ; Football team two years; Class Will Writer. Willing to trifle one minute and to be serious the next, Jimmie is a boy of whom ’25 can feel justly proud. We are behind you, “Atne.” “Atne “Ash” Cl)e Houlette 21 BERNARD EDWIN BAIN “From the top of his head to the tips of his toes he is all humor.’’ Athletic Association ; Civics Club ; History Club ; Science Club ; School Weekly News Staff; Public Speaking Society; three times Vice-President of Daniel Literary Society; Assistant Cir- culation Manager of Roulette; Prophet of Eebruary Class. The above slogan fits “Parson.” He is full of fun all the time. But even with all his wit and humor he is de- pendable and sure to come across with any help needed of him in anything in school. His hobby is making Latin cross-word puzzles. “Parson” CHARLOTTE BURROUGHS BAXTER “She laughs, and faints, and dies, ’tis true; But laughs, and faints, and dies for you.” Page Literary Society ; Athletic Asso- ciation ; History Club; Civics Club; School Weekly News; Eriendship Club; Me Club; Missile Reporter. Charlotte may always have something to study, but she never seems too busy to read the French lesson for anybody, or to do any favor for every one when- ever she is asked — and when she is not. Kitty finds quite an attraction in a cer- tain college near Petersburg. Charlotte, P. H. S. will certainly miss you next year. “Kitty” 22 Cbe Jaoulette MARY DIXIE BEAZLEY “Cast thine eyes nhon a maiden fair; One indeed who is very rare.” Histon ' Club; Civics Club; Athletic Association. Simplicity is tbe keynote of this lieau- tiful character. Dixie puts above all else loyalty “ o others as well as to herself. Although quiet in her manners, she is not without a rare sense of humor. She is, undoubtedly, a wholesome bit of hu- manity, pleasing to every one. TT SUSIE M. E BIVINS She zvas fresh and full of faith that something zvould turn up.” Athletic Associa ' ion; Second Team Basketball ; Vice-President of 4A Class. Sue believes in luck, and she has al- ways succeeded in her studies. She has an extreme fondness for a certain kind of “Green,” and by this we know she is not at all superstitious. Spanish is her hobby; consequently she is “teacher’s pet,” but that has not spoilt her at all. “Sue Ci)e Eoulette 23 ROBERT EDWARD BROCKWELL “An equal mixture of good humor and sense.” Hi-Y Club; History Club; Civics Club; President Public Speaking So- ciety; Athletic Association; . Iissile Reporter; Circulation Manager of Roulette. You’ve seen one of those boys who are always doing something, or saying some- thing original, who are bubbling over wi. ' h wit, and who always have you guessing and looking forward to what they are going to do next. That ' s Brock. Wherever you go. Brock, we will always remember you as the jolly, ga} ' , and undignified Senior of your school days. LULA MATTIE BRYDIE “Of sfirits gay, and kindly heart.” Athletic Association ; History Club ; Civics Club ; Raven Society. Lula is always fresh and full of fun. She is sociable, and has many friends. We have often wondered what Lula will do when she finishes Pop ' s” Latin class, as she is so fond of that subject. She may surprise us and ‘each her be- loved Virgil, but w ' hatever she does, we hope she will succeed. “Brock” “Birdie ' 24 Ct)e iEouIette VIRGINIA C. CALLIS “Of mild manners and gentle heart.” Raven Society ; Athletic Association. Virginia, though somewhat quieter than some in our class, is a thoroughly lovable girl. She doesn’t have much to say, but those who know her intimately know tha she is witty and has a keen sense of humor. Virginia started with this class, and has always been on the job. Here’s luck to you, Virginia ! EMILY DABNEY CARTER “Azvay with her, azvay zvith her, she sfeaks Latin.” History Club; Civics Club; Associate Editor of Alissile; Athletic Association; Page Literary Society; School Weekly News Staff ; Associate Editor of Annual. “Em” is a good friend even if she does get high marks on Latin. She is timid and very studious, but she enjoys having a good time. Her pet hobby is teasing, as her friends all know. Some day she is going to set the world on fire with her knowledge, and we wish her success. “Virginia’ ’Em Cfte Eoulette 25 JANET RUTH COHEN “The little foolery that zvise men have makes a great show.” Page Society; His ' ory Club; Civics Club; School Weekly News; Athletic Association; Vice-President of Science and Mathematics Club ; Annual Staff ; Girls’ Chorus ; Friendship Club ; Statis- tician of February Class. We couldn’t think of Janet with- out her witty remarks, for she has that rare combina ion of wit and wis- dom. Mr. Freas, however, doesn’t seem to think that she studies French just as she should. Janet is certainly one of our most valuable Seniors, always kind, cheerful, and entertaining. Well, here’s to you, Skeeter — and may the best of luck go with you. MARGARET LOUISE GOTTEN “Never too careless, not too sad, Never too studious, always glad.” Member of Athletic Association. What’s the use of saying anything? Everyone who has ever known her can say nice things about her. Margaret is a good sport and a good friend to have. What else is necessary? ' Skeeter ' “Gotten ' 26 Cfje Eoulette MARGARET ELIZABETH GRAFTON “If they be two. they are tzvo so As stiff twin coinfJsses are two.” Daniel Literary Society ; History Club; Civics Club; Athletic Association. Margaret is always ready to go with Kathleen, and is happy when with her. Where you see one. you see the other too. Margaret is also very fond of talk- ing, which is one of her favorite pas- times. KATHLEEN LOUISE CROWDER “Though I am akways in haste, I am never in a hurry.” Daniel Li ' erary Society; History Club; Civics Club; Athletic Association. Kathleen is rushing around, always in a hurry. She comes into Latin class all out of breath, and throws her books down on the desk. But she studies her Spanish well, and if you need any help on that subject, just ask Kathleen. “Sister” “Kitty” Cfte Koulette 27 THELMA E. DEWELL will be the gladdest thing under the siin.” Athletic Association. Thelma is liked by all who know her. She’s been with this class from the be- ginning, and we shall miss her “per- petual” smile. She is a jolly girl, full of humor and wit, and is always laugh- ing. There is always a “Willie Winkle” twinkle in her eyes. DONALD TEMPLE ELLER A man of few w’ords is a man of judgment.” ' ice-President Senior Class ; Assistant Manager Annual ; Missile Staff ; History Club; Civics Club; Public Speaking Society; Science Club; Hi-Y ; Junior Chamber of Commerce. Donald has always struck us as being a quiet but fun-loving boy. He has the highest ideals, and two outstanding hobbies. One is laughing and the other is sailing the high seas. He is already aspiring to the highest honor obtainable in the naval world. Watch out, Admiral Simms, you’ve got a high stepper gun- ning for your job ! “Peanuts” “Donald ' 28 Ci)e laoulette CHARLES AUSTIN FOWLKES ‘ ' Hapt y am I, from care I ' m free! Why arn’t they all content like me?” Science Club ; Page Society ; Latin Club; Civics Club; Missile Reporter; Annual Staff; Athletic Association. “Peck’s Bad Boy” is very good while he sleeps, and then he snores. He’d rather worry you than pass Latin, and that’s saying something. When he’s not aggravating you, he’s getting ready to, but the class wouldn’t be half as jolly without him. ELIZABETH GIBSON HARGRAVE “A rare compound of oddity, frolic, and fun, To relish a joke, and rejoice at a pun.” Treasurer Page Society; Secretary Page Society ; President Page Society ; Captain Basketball ’23-24, ’24-’25 ; Vice- President Athletic Council ; President Studen Council ; Annual Staff ; Missile Staff; School Weekly News; Friendship Club; Treasurer “Snipie” Club; Civics Club ; Athletic Association. “Conscientious,” “pleasant,” “witty,” and “even-tempered” are just a few of the adjectives which characterize “Runt,” and we don’t know of a truer or more dependable friend. Cfte Eoulette 29 ELIZABETH JONES “She that was fair and never proud Had tongue at zvill, and yet zvas never loud.” Athletic Association ; Eriendship Club ; Raven Society ; Science Club ; Daniel Literary Society; Missile Reporter; School Weekly News Staff. When a friend in need is wanted, you can’t find a truer one than “Fred.” She is always ready to lend a helping hand, and do just what is right at the right time. To know her is to love her. and that is more than can be truly said of many people in this day and time. We’ll always stick by a friend like you, Elizabeth. CLYDE HOUSTON LEWIS “He is quiet, sincere, but happy at heart With a gladness untold, he does more than his part.” Athletic Association ; Baseball Team ; Winner of Remington Card Case ; Underwood Bronze Medal; Bronze Bar; Silver Medal for Speed and Accuracy in Typewriting. “Hookie” has just finished astonish- ing the school with his spe ed. Now he is going to start on the world. We wish him luck, but he will be missed in P. H. S. Fred” “Hookie” 30 Ci)e Uoulette MARGARET ELIZABETH MACKASEY Nothing ever, hardly ever, troubles me.” Civics Club; History Club; Girls ' Chorus; School Weekly News Staff; Page Society ; Athletic Association ; Public Speaking Socict} ' ; Science Club ; Mathematics Club. We always knew when Mac” was in the room ; before her arrival all was calm and serene, but when she entered it, 315 got into an uproar trying o talk above her voice. Rut Mac has a way about her which is in itself a charm : she has power to create laughter and mirth in a crowd. REYNOLDS MARCHANT The great end of life is not knowl- edge but action.” Science Club ; Raven Society ; Athletic Association; History Club; Civics Club; Public Speaking Society. If you want to know anything about radio ask Katz.” He ' s a fiend for any- thing electrical. He always has some kind of infernal machine that will make funny noises. The Pony Rider Boys also claim him as a member. “MaC “Katz” Cije Eoulette 31 LAVALETTE EDMUNDS MORTON “I hazv learned, in zvhatsoez ' cr state I am, thcrezvith to be content. Civics Club : Page Society ; Athletic Association ; Girls ' Chorus. Although “Lavie” did not start in with the present class, nevertheless her loyality and support have won for her the admiration and respect of all its members. Our sincerest and b st wishes are with you, “Lavie,” and now that the time has come for her to leave us, we can say that we are proud to call her a friend. ELLEN OCTAVIA PEGRAM Nature has (jiven us tuvo ears but only one mouth.’’ History Club; Civics Club; x thletic Association ; Page Literary Society ; Girls ' Chorus. “Piggy likes to talk, and is always ready tor a little chat. She is full of fun, and nothing seems to worry her very much, not even Spanish. 32 Cf)e Eoulctte EDWARD WILLIAMSON PERKINS “Studious to please, yet not ashamed to fail.” Secretary of Public Speaking Society ; Science Club; Page Society; Athletic Association; History Club; Civics Club ; Latin Club ; School Weekly News Staff. Edward is a fine chap. He goes on with a determination to succeed. Perk is humorous and studious, and w ith the combination of these two good qualities, he makes his school life a suc- cess. Ask anybody who knows him. DOROTHY ELIZABETH TUCKER “She is as good as she looks, In ways as well as books.” Athletic Association ; Secretary and Treasurer of History Club; Page So- ciety; Secretary and Treasurer of Raven Society; Friendship Club; Editor of Missile; Missile Reporter; Secretary of Senior Class ; Annual Staff; Exchange Editor of Missile; Class Historian; Secretary of Junior Class; School Weekly News Staff; Secretary of Student Council. “Dot’s cheerful disposition and ready smile have impressed themselves upon her classmates and have made for her a host of friends in P. H. S. Her light- heartedness in times of frivolity and conscientious efforts in times of duty are sure to bring her success in whatever she does. She has been a credit to her- self, her class, and P. H. S. “Pkrk” “Dot” Cl)e IRouIette 33 WILLIAM KEEN WELLS “His enemies shall lick the dust.” Athletic Association ; Varsity Basket- ball Team; Varsity Football I ' eam ; Monogram Club; Hi-Y Club; History Club; Civics Club; Public Speaking Society; Treasurer 4A Class; Daniel Literary Society. “Weegee” is always smiling and hap- py, and makes everyone around him the same. On the football field he knocks ’ern down and drags ’em out, although he “ain’t” so fat as some. We think he’ll make his mark in he world, even if it it is on somebody else’s face. ALICE KATHERINE WICKER “Jolly, yet serious; fun loving, yet sincere.” Page Literary Society; History Club; Civics Club. When you are feeling blue,” stay in “Al’s” company for a while, and if she cannot cure ’em, you are hopeless. Alice is full of fun, and although she never settles down to study until test time, she is a very successful student. “Weegee’ “AC 34 Cf)e Houlette GLADYS ELIZABETH WILKINSON “Life is a jest, and all things shozi’ it; 1 thought so once, and nozo I knozjtf it.” History Club; Civics Club; Athletic Association; Associate Editor of Missile; School Weekly News; Associate Editor of Annual. Gladys is laughing most of the time, but if she’s serious, you know some- thing is the matter. She likes o talk and have a good time, but she settles down to work when it ' s time for Chemistry test. She cares just about as much for that as math., and some of us know how much that is ! HELEN WARNER WILLCOX “She zvhom I love is hard to catch and conquer. Hard, but O the glory of the zvinning zvere she zjcon.” Treasurer of the Science and Mathe- matics Club; President of Page Society; Secretary and Treasurer of Civics Club; Missile Reporter; School Weekly News; Annual Staff ; Missile Staff ; History Club; Basketball Squad; Friendship Club ; Athletic Association ; Girls’ Chorus. Sugar (Helen, where did you get your nick name?) may be hard to win in one respect (?), but certainly not in all, for she makes fri ' iids easily. We could hardly picture Helen ever being alone, but we will have to admit that she is alone in some things, her per- sonality being one of them, for there has never been any just like her. “Baby” “Sugar” Cfte Boulette 35 June Class RUTH AKERMAN “You speak As one who fed on poetry.” Ruth Akerman came from the New Haven High School, in which she at- • ained the following honors : Author of Football Cheer-Song, Honors for Third Year Winner of Prize for World Peace Essay. Petersburg High School: Class Poet; Roulette Staff; Vice-President Latin Club. Ruth has been with us only a year, but we have found that she has no equal among us in the matter of writing poetry, which she does in her leisure time. Very few know how hard she studies, and La ' in — why, Vergil is her favorite author ! ERNEST MARSHALL ANDREWS “Be silent, for danger is in words.” Band ; Orchestra ; Daniel Literary Society; Athletic Association; Winner of Typewriting Certificate. Marshall usually hasn’t much to say; when he is in a crowd he listens to the words of others, bu‘ oh, lx)y ! when it comes to tooting his horn in the orches- tra he is right there with the noise. “Ruth” “Andy” 36 Cl)e Eoulette HARRIETTE BELLINGER “IVhcn you do dance, 1 icish you A wave o’ the sea that you might ever do Nothing but that.” Athletic Association ; Daniel Society ; Civics Club ; History Club ; Girls’ Friendship Club; Alissile Reporter; Science Club; Girls’ Choral Club. Better than movies and reading romance, Harriette likes best of all things to dance. Almost alone in the class to dare, She has courage to keep unbobbed her long hair. MARY RUTHERFORD BERNARD ’’Unthinking , idle, wild and young, I laugh’d and dane’d and talk ' d and sung.” Vice-President 4A Civics Club; His- ' ory Club; President Snipie Club; Basketball Squad ; Athletic . ssociation ; Friendship Club; Page Literary Society; School Weekly News; Raven Society. Mary goes around in her idle care- free way, enjoying life to its greatest extent. She quickly becomes a friend of everyone she meets. She is capable of Ijeing serious and thoughtful, but she does not allow the cares of the world to bother her. Mary is the liveliest little classmate in the world. “Toots” “Snipie” 37 Ci)e Eoulette VIRGINIA LEE BIRDSONG “Wearing all that weight of learning lightly like a flower.” Daniel Literary Society ; Athletic As- sociation ; Civics Club ; Public Speaking Society; Latin Club; History Club; Raven Society ; Sophomore Club ; As- sociate Editor of Tke Roulette; As- sociate Editor of the Missile. Not seeking after glory, She can ' t keep her talents hidden. Reports reveal her story To whom Goldens come unbidden. WILLIE BOLLING BRADLEY “An equal mixture of humor and good sense.” History Club ; Raven Society ; Ath- letic Association; School Weekly News; Orchestra ; Civics Club. Bolling has sincerity, persistence, and a pleasing personality. He has ways that indicate success. A diligent stu- dent, a true friend, and a good sport. ' Gin ' ' Bo’ 38 Cf)e Houlette EVELYN CLARINE BROCKWELL “Jolly, yet serious; fun-loving, yet sinecre.” Athletic Association; Friendship Club; Raven Societv ; Science Club ; Girls’ Chorus ; Missile Reporter. What a jolly girl ! One would think she had nothing to think of but fun, yet how serious at times! She is quick at making friends. We are sure she will make a success of her life. GEORGE ERNEST BROCKWELL “For he is a jolly good fellow.” History Club; Civics Club; Daniel Literary Society; Athletic Association; Winner of Typewriting Certificate. To know Buddy is to understand him. To many of his fellow-students, he is a very quiet and serious student. The moment out of school. Buddy changes completely. It is then that he is a jolly good fellow and every one enjoys his sense of humor. Cije laoulette 39 GRACE SMITH BROCKWELL “The most precious articles come in smallest packages.’’ Latin Club; School Weekly News; Athletic Association ; Raven Society ; Freshman Club; Page Society; Civics Club; History Club. Grace is a true sport, always willing to have a good time, and yet willing to stop when the time comes. One would think that an obstacle never crossed her path, but only her most intimate chums know the difference. When you’re dis- heartened and need to be cheered, go to ■‘Tootsie.” LEON JACK CANTOR “Before man made us citizens, great Nature made us men.’’ Athletic Association ; Daniel Literary Society; 4A Civics Club; 4B Civics Club ; Page Literary Society ; Public Speaking Society; History Club; Junior Chamber of Commerce; Latin Club. We’ wonder how the High School is going to do without him. He takes so great an interest in every- thing about him ; A detective or explorer of the wilds he ought to be. Because he’s well equipped with plenty curiosity. 40 C!)e iaoulette ROSA CARTER A Itappy soul that all the zvay To heaven hath a summer ' s day! Page Society; History Club; Athletic Association; Basketbail Squad three years; Civics Club; Missile Reporter. If all of us were as jolly and happy as Rosa, the world would be a better place. She is a good sport, and a loyal and true friend. She is always ready with a kind cheerful word to help you along. MARY STUART CLARKE “I ' Ve don’t know why we like you. Except because it’s you; This may not be good logic. But goodness knows it’s true.” Friendship Club; Raven Society; Missile Reporter ; Page Literary Society ; Special Article Reporter for School Weekl) ' News; Athletic Association; Transportation Committee History Club; Transportation Committee Civics Club; Aliis Society; Treasurer Me Club; Sec- retary Page Literary Society; Cheer Leader. “Stuart” is just as full of life as can be. Conversation never drags when she’s around and a party is not complete without her. If you once get her started, there ' s no end to what she can do. She is full of what people call real “school spirit,” and that’s what helps most after all. “Big Six Stuart’ Cl)e Eoulette 41 STANLEY LEONARD CLARKE “What is to be, zoill be, so why worry?’’ Athletic Association ; Civics Club ; Chairman Program Committee of His- tory Club; Clean-L’p Campaign Com- mittee of Civics Club; Junior Chamber of Commerce ; Athletic Reporter ; Busi- ness Manager of the Missile; Assistant Business Manager of the Roulette; School Weekly News Staff; Latin Club. “Peg’’ is most willing to help out the school whenever possible, and he is al- ways on the job. Stanley is crazy about the girls, and quite a few are crazy about him. He doesn’t worry about his lessons or tests, and he rarely studies, but he can get a Golden” whenever he wishes. ETHEL MAE CLEMENTS “For zve that live to please must please to live. Daniel Society ; Athletic Association ; Raven Society; Secretary and Treasurer of Room 304; Missile Reporter; School Weekly News Staff; Typewriting Speed Certificate. “Clem” is what you ' d call an all- round girl. We’re sure she would make a fine business girl, but then, she’s fitted for other things too. Her Golden has become a sure thing in P. H. S. 42 Ci)e Houlette CATHERINE RAWSON COOK “Among the true and frank Her name 7i’ill hold first rank.” Athletic Association ; Civics Club ; History Club; Raven Society; Sopho- more Club ; Missile Reporter ; Latin Club ; School Weekly News Staff ; Freshman Club. “Cathie’s ’ favorite pastimes are wear- ing her brother ' s clothes and translating Latin. Catherine is, above all, a good sport. DOROTHY REBECCA COX “A girl of mystery.” Page Literary Society ; History Club ; Civics Club ; Public Speaking Society ; Raven Society; Athletic Association; School Weekly News Staff; Freshman Club ; Sophomore Club ; T.atin Club ; Daniel Literary Society ; Girls’ Chorus. Dorothy is an eternal mystery. You never know in what humor you’ll find her. At one moment she is in the depths of depression, and in the next on the heights of frivolity, ffer especial weak- ness is ’possum hunting. “Cathie” “Dot” Cfte Boulette 43 JOHN ALEXANDER DAMERON ' To sheik, or not to sheik; that is his question.” Assistant Circulation Manager ot An- nual ; Junior Hi-Y Club; History Club; 4A Civics Club ; Athletic Association ; Raven Society ; Chairman Keep Klean Kampaign ; Public Speaking Society! Junior Chamber of Commerce ; Vice- President of June Class; Page Liter- ary Society ; 4B Civics Club. “Dome’s” chief hobby is sheiking in a Dodge and oh ! — how he can drive with one arm. It seems hat his two ideas in life are to sheik and try to beat “Piute.” He is certainly successful in the first, but he’ll have to prove the second. Guess whe e he gets his nick- name ! RALPH DIAMOND “The secret of success is the con- stancy of purpose. School Weekly News Staff; Athletic Association ; Science Club ; Orchestra ; Pu blic Speaking Society; History Club; Civics Club; Treasurer of Daniel So- ciety; Debating Team of Daniel So- ciety; School Representative to State Declamation Contes ; History Writer of Annual for June Class; Business Man- ager of Annual; Junior Chamber of Commerce; School Debating Team. Ralph is surely an asset to the Pe- tersburg Hi. He has always defended her in debate and declamation with such ability as to bring honor to her name. When there is a task to be done just ask “Jack.” “ Do M e” — ‘ ‘ R El N deer’ “Jack” 44 C|)e Eoulette MARY DIEHL “A peace above all earthly dignities, A still and quiet conscience.” Secretary and Treasurer Civics Club; History Club; Sophomore Club; Won Prize in IB Latin. The occupation that Mary likes best Is learning the date of a coming test. She comes to school with her lessons done, — That’s how her maxima laude was won. ANNIE LEUVANIA EDNEY ‘‘A frown ne’er marred her countenance. Nor worry filled her heart.” Athletic Association; Girls’ Chorus; Page Literary Society; Friendship Club; Daniel Literary Society. C’mon over, Anne is talking about the last dance, but don’t forget your chewing gum, which has become as great a necessity with Anne as her dorine. She talks a lot, and is always making friends. We feel sure that she will succeed in whatever she may do. Cfte iaoulette 45 MARY ELIZABETH ELLIS “Joy rises in me, like a summer’s morn.’’ Friendship Club; Athletic Association; Page Society; Girls’ Chorus; Freshman Club; Raven Society; Winner in School Poetry Contest. You’ll find Bobby a good business girl. Gee, but she’s quick at figures ! She’s bound to succeed, for she’s such a good sport, and always jolly. SYDNOR RUSSELL ELMORE “A Soul sincere, in action faithful, in honor clear.” History Club ; Civics Club ; Clean-Up Campaign Committee ; Athletic Associa- tion ; Public Speaking Society; Junior Chamber of Commerce. “Pete” is a fine sport. The boys all like him, and he makes friends with everyone. When anyone wants anything done, just ask him — he will do it if it is in his power. ’Bobby’ ’Pete’ 46 Ci)e lEouIette LUCY SKELTON GILLIAM “Friendship is faith.” Editor of School Weekly News; Raven Society ; Athletic Association ; Page Literary Society ; Secretary- Treasurer of Latin Club; Associate Editor of Missile; Basketball Squad; Editor-in-Chief of Missile; History Club; Civics Club. Lucy is a very sweet girl, but she has the queer custom of ‘rying to pull peo- ple’s shoulders out of joint. You never know at e.xactly what time Lucy is going to pounce on you. Nevertheless, “Aunt Lucy” is a wise friend to have. SUSIE MARGARET HAMILTON “Far li ' ill you look before you find A heart so gentle and so kind.” Athletic Association ; Page Literary Society; Friendship Club; Speed Certifi- cate ; Latin Club. Does anyone need a friend? Then go and find “Sue. Sh ' ' is just the kind of a pal to help you ou ' of trouble. No one could have a pal better than brown- eyed Susie. She is always laughing and full of fun, except in Miss Leftwich’s shorthand class, and then there is a little seriousness in her eye. “.A.UNT Lircv “Sue” Cl)e Eoulette 47 GWENDOLYN CHRISTIAN HARDY “Of soul sincere. In action faithful, and in honor clear.” Page Society; School Weekly News Staff ; 4A Civics Club ; 4B Civics Club ; President History Club ; Sophomore Club; President Freshman Club; Secre- tary Suident Council ; Raven Society ; Glee Club; Orchestra; Athletic Associa- tion; Basketball Team; Latin Club. You have done yoursf ' lf, your school, and your class honor, “Gwen,” and just remember that to you we look for big things. MARGARET DUGAR HEINEMANN “Nothing erer, hardly ever, troubles me.” Page Literary Society; Raven Society; Friendship Clul) ; Athletic Association; Vice-Presidem of Junior Class; Missile Reporter; History Clulj ; Civics Club; Secretary of Me Club; Latin Club; Aliis Society. To describe Peggy” or to even begin to give a definite and true characteriza- tion of her would be pure folly because no one would believe it. She is happy, carefree, and practically lives on excite- ment. We can see that sorrow has been remarkably absent from her life. Gwen” — T elecraph” Peggy” 48 Ci)e laoulette WM. WAVERLEV JEFFERSON “And if I laugh at any mortal thing, ’Tis that 1 may not tveef.” Athletic Association; Junior Hi-Y Club; History Club; 4A Civics Club; 4B Civics Club ; Public Speaking So- ciety; Daniel Literary Society; Clean- Sweep-Campaign Committee ; Latin Club. “Funny’’ Jefferson can get a laugh out of anything any time, and it is hard to tell when he is serious. Waverley is a fine fellow, and no crowd is complete without him. for his jolly nature puts all in a good humor. JOSEPHINE ELIZABETH JOHNSON “Never too sober, never too gay, A rare good girl in every ivay,” Athletic Association; Civics Club; History Club ; Latin Club ; Orchestra ; Page Society ; Science Club. Joe may seem quiet, but that is no reason to say she really is. She is a jolly good sport and has a good “ ime in general, but goes about it quietly and unassumingly. She has rare sympathy and good humor. C!)e IRouIette 49 FLORENCE EDWARD JOYNER “Sweet personality Full of rascality.” Athletic Association ; Civics Club ; History Club; Roulette Staff; President of Me Club; Daniel Literary Society; Winner of Sewing Prize, June, 1924, for Highest Average in High School; Class Prophe She is a “snappy kid’’ and roguishly cunning in the extreme. If you don’t believe it, take some good advice and don’t attempt to prove it for yourself. Boy, she’s plenty attractive, or to be more exact, she’s preciously cute ; but she knows her stuff. “Ay, there’s the rub.” ANNA LOUISE JUSTICE ‘‘There are toasts to brown-eyed Susans, To bouncing Bets a few. But here’s to brown-eyed Anna Whose sterling worth rings true.” Orchestra ; Athletic Association ; Girls’ Chorus. Here’s a great girl, full of laughter and fun. The beauty of it is she knows when to be serious, and may always be depended upon. “Florence Ed” “Anne” 50 Cfte Houlette LUCILLE EDWARD LANIER In youth and beauty zcisdont is but rare.” History Club; Civics Club; School Weekly News Staff; Athletic Associa- tion. “Celle is a sociable, congenial girl, and a friend to all. Franklin holds a strong fascination for her. We know not why — ask her. REBECCA LAVENSTEIN There’s nothing ill can dwell in such a mind.” Athletic Association ; Page Society ; Raven Society. “Bee, as she is known to all her friends, is willing to do what she can for the school whenever she is called upon. As we all have our hobbies, so “Bee has one, which we will leave for you to figure out for yourselves. “Celle’ Bec” Cfte Eoulette 51 FRANCES RANDOLPH MANSON ‘‘Ensouled by ancient quietness A gentle priestess of the Wise.” History Club ; Civics Club ; Raven Society ; Page Literary Society ; AthleMc Association; Treasurer Sophomore Class; Missile Reporter; Girls’ Chorus; School Weekly News Staff; Latin Club; President of GSrl Reserve Corps ; Soph- omore Club. When Frances points her finger at you and says, “I know it,” you feel as if the whole world is on your side. We sometimes wish, though, that she would lose her temper, just for the curiosity of seeing what would happen. “Fran” is the jolliest sort of a girl to have around all the time. CORNELIUS ANDREW MINTON “A smile with intent to do mischief.’ ' Band ; Orchestra ; Athletic Associa- tion ; Winner of Underwood Type- writing Certificate. Nee is always making a fuss — with his trombone in “Mac’s Orchestra.” Otherwise he is very quiet. Seldom we see him, and we hardly ever hear him unless it is in Spanish class. He always drudges on in our midst with his con- genial smile. ‘Fran ' “Nee” 52 Cl)e lEoulette HONORIA BABCOCK MOOMAW “Knowledge and truth and virtue zvere her theme.” Raven Society; Freshman Club; Sophomore Club ; History Club ; Civics Club; Athletic Association; School Weekly News S aff ; Annual Staff; Class Song Writer; Missile Reporter; Latin Club; Associate Editor of Missile. “Bab”, like her name, is unusual ; in other words, a girl of the old school. She is an ideal student, a loyal friend and a true sport. Her attractive per- sonality makes her welcome on all oc- casions. “Bab is a girl of yesterday with a touch of tomorrow. Can you beat it? FRANCES WAUGH MOON “The heart to conceive, the under- standing to direct, or the hand to exe- cute.” Member of Page Literary Society; Athletic Association ; Annual Art Staff. What would the class do without F ' rances? Whom could we find to take her place on the Art Staff? She is surely a capable girl and such a lovely friend to have. We know that she will have success in her undertakings. Look at her talent ! “Bab” “Wance ’ Cj)e Jaoulette 53 WILLIAM ASBURY MOORE “As innocent as a neiv-laid egg.” Me Club ; Latin Society ; Raven So- ciety ; Public Speaking Society ; History Club; Civics Club; High School Band and Orchestra ; Athletic Association ; Hi-Y. “Berry” is a determined lad who thinks more of having a good time than studying Latin. (Mr. Stuart can testify to this.) He is a coming musician and we predict a howling success for him. Go to it, old boy. That’s the time. EULALIA LOIS MOTLEY My library was dukedom large enough.” Freshman Club; Raven Society; Sophomore Club ; Daniel Society ; Public Speaking Club; Civics Club; History Club; Latin Club; Athletic Association. When seeking pleasure she always looks To tennis or basketball or books; But better than any of these would choose A story to write for the Weekly News. 54 Clje Eoulette MARY LEE PAGE “Of spirits gay and kindly heart.” Athletic Association. Do you know Mary? If you don ' t, you’ve missed something, for she always brings sunshine and joy along with her. She is quiet in a way, yet we think that this is due to Don Cupid’s pranks who has succeeded in his “Love Treatment.” WILLIAM HORACE PERKINS “A smile for everyone is his motto.” Orchestra ; Band ; Daniel Literary So- ciety; Athletic Association; School Weekly News; Junior Chamber of Commerce ; Civics Club. “Perk” with his smiling nature is an asset to the school. A smile on a cloudy day goes a long way toward cheering the school just as a smile from Mary goes a long way toward brightening his face and gladdening his heart. “Piggy “Perk’ Clje Eoulette 55 MEREDITH MOSELEY POND “A soul sincere, in action faithful.” Athletic Association; History Club; Science Club; Junior Chamber of Com- merce ; Civics Club ; Hi-Y Club. “Hicks” is rather quiet in all things ; quite willing to do you a good turn at any time. He is a friend to everyone and has no enemy. A real sport — that’s “Merry.” GLADYS VIRGINIA PRITCHETT “As pure as a rose.” Athletic Association. Sweet and jolly, happy at all times, especially when she has visions of be- ing mistress of a brick mansion. “Hicks” — Merry’ Gakla’ 56 Clje Boulette ROBERT LYLE FULLY “Not So serious, not so gay, But ahvays a jolly good fellow.” Athletic Association ; Daniel Society ; Page Society; Orchestra; Hi-Y ; His- tory Cluh ; Civics Club. Books don ' t seem to have a chance in Robert ' s life. He is a good pal, and if there are any pranks to be played, he can he counted on. He is very seldom seen very far from a piano. CHARLOTTE VIOLA ROBBINS “Why worry about tomorrow When today’s joys are szveetestf” Page Literary Society ; Athletic As- sociation ; History Club; Civics Club. If you don ' t know Lottie, you are missing the happiness of a true friend, and if you do, you are bound to love her. She does a lot of primping and chewing gum, but we love her for it. If you want someone to tell your trou- bles to, go to Lottie. Fouse” ‘Lottie” Cfte laoulette 57 JAMES ARTHUR ROSENSTOCK “Happy a)n I, from care I’m free! Why ani’t they all contented like me?’’ Vice-President of Junior Hi-Y ; Hi-Y ; President 4A Civics Club ; 4B Civics Club; Board of Directors of Junior Chamber of Commerce; Secretary and Treasurer of June Class; Secretary and Treasurer of History Club; Page Liter- ary Society ; Public Speaking Society ; Student Council ; Assistant Business Manager of Missile; Assis ' ant Business Manager of Annual ; Athletic Associa- tion. Just W ' atch him laugh. You don’t have to tickle him either, but if you do just watch him — . Talking about athletics, he’s a laughing tiger. Just look at the girls. They’ve all got him vamped. He doesn’t know which to pick. Let’s help him. ALICE FLORY RUFFIN “She is a great observer, and she looks Quite through the deeds of men.” Daniel Society; Raven Society; Athletic Association ; History Club ; Civics Club ; Latin Club. A mouse was roaming unrestrained in room three hundred two, It circled around and out and in — it darted the whole room through ; Some girls leaped up on desks and shrieked whenever the mouse came near. But Alice quietly studied ahead as though she’d never a fear. “Lite ' ‘Alice’ 58 C|)e Eoulette FLORENCE JOSEPHINE RUEEIN “Kindly, innocent, sincere, Of every friendless name the friend.” Athletic Association ; History Club ; Civics Club ; Latin Club. Florence is what you would call a dandy pal. She’s always in just the right mood to suit you. She’s full of fun, but when you come to Chemistry, she’s all interest. ROSA ELIZABETH SAUNDERS “O, that I might Iwe and love For those zoho love me best.” Athletic Association. Listen ! Oh, it’s only Butsey talking about the opposite sex. She has rather a hard time dividing her attention be- tween Tommy and Mr. Miller, but so far she has succeeded wonderfully. She has a lovable disposition, and when one has the blues, just get Butsey to talk. “Florrie’ “Butsey’ Ci)e Eoulette 59 GEORGE CAMERON SEAY “From little ‘Seays’ great oceans shall rise.” Raven Society ; Page Literary Society ; Junior Hi-Y ; Me Club; History Club; 4Ti Civics Club ; Latin Club ; Public Speaking Societjs A ' hletic Association; Editor School Weekly News; Junior Chamber of Commerce ; Statistician of June Class. If “Piute” could not talk, it would be useless for him to live. As a nuisance he is a big success, but with all his teasing traits Piute is a jolly good fel- low, and we will miss him in the future. “Piute” is also a sheik with he girls, and this is where talking is his great asset, because out of his talkative man- ner he has derived an influential “line.” ANNE IRENE SIMONSON “A good heart’s worth gold.” Athletic Association ; School Weekly News Staff. It has often been said that ‘he best of goods comes in small parcels, and members of the class of ’25 have found it to be true, for Irene is just a little bit of humanity that doesn’t occupy much space. But June Class wouldn’t be quite the same wkhout her. “Plute” “Simie” 60 CI)e Eoulette MILDRED PERCY SMITH ‘‘Independent, proud — yet a most sin- cere friend.” Girls’ Chorus; Civics Club; History Club; Secretary Snipie Club; Basketball Squad; Secretary Page Society; Secre- tary Athletic Association ; Cheer Leader ; Missile Staff; School Weekly News Staff; Annual Staff; President Senior Class; Vice-President 3B Class; Missile Reporter. Mildred is one of those who give you their word and stick to it. She has her own ways of accomplishing things, and heaven and earth can’t make her change them. PRANK PORTER TEMPLE “To have a thing is nothing if you’ve not the chance to shotv it, And to know a thing is nothing, unless others know you knoiv it.” Editor-in-Chief of Roulette; Editor cf School Weekly; Missile Editorial Staff ; President 4.A. Class ; Secretary and Treasurer of 3B Class; Orchestra; High School Band ; Me Club ; Senior Hi-Y ; Junior Hi-Y ; Civics Club; History Club; Program Committee of Latin Club ; Assistant Business Manager of the Missile. Frank seems to be talented in almost every direction, and because of this he has gained a great popularity among his schoolmates. “Smitty” “Frasie” Cfte Eoulette 61 MARY ELIZABETH THOMAS “Happy am I ; from care I’m free.” Daniel Societj ' ; Athletic Association ; Friendship Club. We all know that “Lizzie” likes to talk. Though it might be a bad trait with some, it only makes us like her more. SAMUEL WEINBERG “And still they gazed, and still the li ' ondcr grew That one small head could carry all he knew.” Daniel Literary Society ; Latin Club ; History Club; Civics Club; Junior Chamber of Commerce ; Public Speak- ing Socie ' y; Athletic Association. We have been waiting several years, hoping to see “Winnie” in a hurry. We have gone unrewarded, but somehow he always gets to the place where he is going. “Lizzie” ' Winnie ' 62 Cfje Eoulette MARTHA ELIZABETH WELLS ' ' In every class you need a smile; So smile, and make your life worth zvhile.” Athletic Association. P. H. S. couldn’t exist without Bett’s smile, especially in English class. She is the partner in one of our famous love affairs. Mary and Bett, and what is more valuable than true friendship? Her hobby is the movies, and she has a spe- cial weakness when it comes to powder- ing her nose. ROBERT EDWARD WESTMORELAND All wisdom’s armory this man could zmeld.” Missile Reporter; Raven Society; History Club ; Civics Club ; Athletic As- sociation ; Roulette Staff ; President of Latin Club; Clean Sweep Campaign Committee ; Golden Report Club. “Eddie” is a fair sample of “Innocent Youth,” although it has recently been rumored that he has become hopelessly entangled in the spider web of love, and, innocently unsuspecting the cunning craft of the monster, is about to be devoured. “Bett” “Eddie” Cf)e Eoulette 63 JAMES THOMAS WHITEHURST “Aggravate others as they aggravate you.” Basketball Team for two years, Captain one year; Football Team two years ; Hi-Y Club ; Public Speaking Society; Monogram Club; Treasurer of Page Literary Society ; President of Junior Hi-Y ; Assistant Circulation Manager of Annual ; Athletic Associa- tion ; 4B Civics Club; 4A Civics Club; History Club ; Board of Directors of Junior Chamber of Commerce. “Cute Eye” beats the . As a teaser and aggravater he’s a howling success. As a center on the football team he’s a star, and in basketball — Just watch him shoot ’em. Notice the line- up of the V. M. I. team in the next year or so and you’ll see the name of the same old star, “Cute Eye.” “Cute Eye” — “Edd. Man” ADA ELIZABETH WILLIAMS “She who means no mischief does it all.” y ' Friendship Club; Athledc Associa- tion; Page Literary Society; Girls’ Chorus; Basketball Squad. “A good sport” will describe Eliza- beth. She is never angry, but sometimes peeved. She is a fun-maker and has mischief in her eye. She’s willing to try anything once. “Billie” 64 €be Koulette ROSA LEE WILLIAMS “Fortunate arc they who have her for a friend.” Daniel Society ; Athletic Association ; History Club ; Civics Club. “Rose is ‘he kind of pal you would like to have around. In her quiet way she always does more than her part. LOIS WILSON “There lies a conversation in her eyes.” Civics Club; Vice-President Page So- ciety; Latin Club; Athletic Association; Basketball Squad. One can scarcely suggest anything that would make Lois more attractive. Lois has been with us a comparatively short while, it’s true, but during that time she has certainly entered into our school life whole-heartedly. Ask her many friends what they and P. H. S. have missed by Lois not having been here for her full four years of high school work ! “Rose’ ‘Dixie’ Ci)e Eoulette 65 ROBERT HAMILTON SEABURY, Jr. Born June 28, 1907. Died July 30, 1922. HENRY TAYLOR HOGWOOD Born April 8, 1906. Died October 9, 1921. June Class 1 — Best Looking: (a) Florence Joyner, (b) Jimmy Peterson. 2 — Biggest Nuisances: (a) Mary Bernard, (b) Cameron Seay. 3 — Most Innocent: (a) Virginia Birdsong, (b) Fddie Westmoreland. 4 — Best All Around: (a) Jimmy Rosenstock, (b) Mildred Smith. 5 — Biggest Eaters: (a) Rosa Carter, (b) John Dameron. 6 — Most Studious: (a) Lucy Gilliam, (b) Edward Westmoreland. February Class 1 — Best Looking: (a) Helen Willcox, (b) Wilmer Robertson. 2 — Best All Around: (a) Elizabeth Hargrave, (b) Jimmy Ayers. 3 — Biggest Eaters: (a) Janet Cohen, (b) Jimmy Ayers. 4 — Most Studious: (a) Ashley Aldridge, (b) Dot Tucker. 5 — Most Innocent: (a) Ashley Aldridge, (b) Emily Carter. 6 — Biggest Nuisances: (a) Charles Fowlkes, (b) Lavalette Morton. Cl)e iaoulette 71 Class History • o FEBRUARY CLASS NCE more a short summary of another Senior Class 1 is brought before you. You may be tired of hearing class histories year after year, since they are very similar, but still histoi } repeats itself. However, we hope you will find something different about our class record, for we tried each of our four years of high school work to make our school just a little bit better than it was the year before. Our class always did its best to support the Athletic As- sociation, and last year we gave the following pupils as officers : James Ayers, president; Elizabeth Hargrave, vice-president; and W ilmer Robertson, treasurer. Although we had only a few classmen on the teams, the ones whom we did furnish represented us well, and we were proud of them. James Ayers was on the football field for two years, while William Wells received his first letter in ’24. Coming to basket- ball, we find William Wells, our only representative, among the boys, but what a star player be was ! Elizabeth Hargrave was manager of the girls’ team one year and captain for the last two seasons, while Helen Willcox also was a member of the basket- ball squad. Our class has always backed the Missile in any drive for subscriptions. In ’23 Elizabeth Hargrave was Girls’ Athletic Editor, Wilmer Robertson, Boys’ Athletic Editor; in ’24 Helen Willcox, Alumni Editor; and James Ayers, Circulation Manager in ’23 and ’24. Dorothy Tucker served as Exchange Editor during the first part of ’24, and was made Editor-in- Chief for the second, while Emily Carter and Gladys Wilkinson were Associate Editors in ’24. Practically every mem ber of the February Class at some time during his 4A term was on the School Weekly News Staff, or 72 Cije iaoulette wrote some special article for this paper. The Editor-in-Chief for ’23 was Wilmer Robertson and for ’24, James Ayers. Although the membership of the two literary societies was limited, our class was well represented in each. The Page Society had as its officers Elizabeth Hargrave, treasurer in ’21 ; James Ayers, treasurer in ’23; Elizabeth Hargrave and Helen Willcox, presidents during the first and second terms of ’23 ; Wilmer Robertson and James Ayers, presidents for the two terms of ’24. Bernard Bain, vice-president for three terms, beginning in ’23, was a valuable member to the Daniels. All the members of the History Club certainly enjoyed their many trips to the historical places around our city, and we cannot thank our m ost helpful friend. Captain Carter Bishop, too much for the interest he took in our club. James Ayers was president and Dorothy Tucker secretary and treasurer. The Civics Club, an organization in the Senior year similar to the History Club of the Junior year, had as its officers James Ayers, vice-president, and Helen Willcox, secretary and treasurer. Although the girls do not have the Eriendship Club any longer, many of our class were active members of this society as long as it existed. The Hi-Y Club has always meant much in the religious and social life of the High School and as a connecting link between the Y. M. C. A. and P. H. S. James Ayers was vice-president of the Junior Hi-Y in ' 21, and, on becoming a member of the Hi-Y, was made president for ’24 and ’25. Wilmer Robertson was elected secretary and treasurer in ’24. The Raven and Science and Mathematics Clubs were societies in P. H. S. for only one year, ’21, but during that time many of our class were members of these organizations. Janet Cohen was vice-president and Helen Villcox secretary and treasurer of the Science and Mathematics Club, and Dorothy Tucker was secre- larv and treasurer of the Raven Society. The Monogram Club has helped to promote athletics and the right kind of school spirit in High School. The February Class furnished two members — James Ayers and William Wells. Cj)e Eoulette A new organization in our city is the Junior Chamber of Commerce, the majority of whose members include High School students. We are proud to say that the first president of this or- ganization was Wilmer Robertson, a member of the Febniary Class. James Ayers also belonged to the Junior Chamber of Commerce. James Ayers was a member of the Page Debating Team, and also of that which represented the school. He was one of the two High School students who in ’24 won the championship for the best team from the high schools of the State. In the Student Council, also rather new in P. H. S., we find an organization which apparently doesn’t seem to have accomplished very much yet, but which is working as a connecting link between the faculty and the student body for the betterment of the school, and which will, in time, be a most important factor in the Peters- burg High School. Our class gave James Ayers and Wilmer Robertson, members; Dorothy Tucker, secretary, and Elizabeth Hargrave a most capable president for the term of ’24 and ’25. We can’t help from feeling somewhat proud of our own history, but we sincerely hope that that of the June Qass is even better than ours, and we leave P. H. S. hoping that our school- mates, who are still students of High School, will be pleased with our record, but not satisfied. Dorothy Tucker. 74 Cfte Eoulette Class History JUNE CLASS IFE of yesterday is the history of today. History is a vital moving thing: a dramatic chain of events. In the years that are to come, when we are widely separated from each other and the memories of our student life at P. H. S. are dim and shady, we hope that this brief sketch of our class history will bring both pleasure and fond recollection. The Missile is well represented by the June Class, which has always taken an interest in it, by having Lucy Gilliam as editor, Francis Temple as associate editor and Stanley Clarke busi- ness manager. In the Junior year, the following serve d as officers of the History Club : Gwendolyn Handy, president ; Lucy Gilliam, vice- president, and James Rosenstock, secretary and treasurer. The Civics Club was represented by James Rosenstock as vice- president. On the School A ' eekly News Staff, Cameron Seay and Francis Temple served as city editors with Stanley Clarke as athletic reporter. The Daniel Literary Society also drew from the June Class with Ralph Diamond, who represented the Daniel in the annual debate with the Page and also won the prize given to the best declaimer in the school for 1924. The Page Society also drew a great number from the June Class, with Lois Wilson as vice-president. The Hi-Y Club counted quite a few of our class as mem- bers who upheld the honor of that club. In the field of athletics we have had James Whitehurst rep- resenting the June Class on the football field for two years and on the basketball court for two years, being captain of the team of 1924. In Girls’ Athletics, Lois Wilson, Mildred Smith and Gwendolyn Hardy represented the class on the girls’ basketball team. In closing, let us not forget the four years spent together under the spreading wings of P. H. S. We have always striven to uphold the honor of the school. May the days of joy we spent together never fade. And in saying forewell let it be said that the June Class of 1925 has tried to advance the high ideals of our dear old school — P. H. S. Ralph Diamond. 78 Clje Eoulette Prophecy •o FEBRUARY CLASS ERETOF ' ORE I have always held a small amount of respect for the wisdom of our good friend, “Pop” Stuart. But nevermore will I heed his advice, no more will I follow the paths which he has pointed out. In accordance with his pleadings I sat down one night and for nearly fifteen minutes pursued the thoughts of Virgil, taxing my mental capacity to the utmost. At last I gave up in despair. There was no use. I leaned back in my chair. Worn out I closed my eyes. I sat thus for a few minutes — suddenly I started to rise. I waved my arms wildly about, but could grasp nothing. A whirl of motors was heard. I found myself in an airplane. The city was left behind and I passed over a forest. I felt myself dropping — dropping — dropping. I tried to scream but couldn’t — then I found myself on the ground. I looked about. In front of me was a tree. It resembled Carlyle’s “Igdrasil.” All life is represented by the tree. Igdrasil, the ash tree of existence, has its roots deep down in the kingdoms of Hela or Death ; its trunk reaches up — heaven-high. It spreads its boughs over the whole universe. It is the tree of Existence. At the foot of it in the Death-Kingdom sit three “Nornas,” Fates — the Past, Present, Future — watering its roots from the Sacred Well. Its “boughs” with their buddings and disleafings — events, things suflfered, things done, catastrophes — stretch through all lands and times. Is not every leaf of it a biography, every fibre there an act or word? Its boughs are Histories cyf Nations. The rustle of it is the noise of Human Existence, onwards from of old. It grows there, the breath of Human Passion rustling through it, — or storm-tossed, the storm-wind howling through it like the voice of all the gods. It is Igdrasil, the Tree of Exis- Cfte Eoulette 79 tence. It is the past, the present and the future; what was done, what is doing, and what will be done. While sitting there obserAung the tree something fell and hit me on my head, on the same place where a thought once struck me. ’Twas the fruit of the Igdrasil. It was shaped like an apple, resembled a pear and looked like a banana. For some unknown reason I picked it up and bit it. It tasted like an orange. Again I felt myself rising. An aeroplane came into view and I dropped into the seat. I saw on the engine that it was patented in 1945. Could it be possible? Suddenly we landed and I got out. I recogni zed the Central State Hospital. An inmate is sing- ing, “Little Bo-Peep has lost her sheep.” The figure seems familiar. I go closer. Alas, it is Reynolds Marchant. But what was this I saw coming from the direction of F ' emdale? Land sakes! It was the trollibus. It stopped and I got on and sat beside a peculiar-looking man. I recognized Cornelius Minton. He told me that he works in the underworld. He is a well-digger. I asked him about our friend, Margaret Mackasey. He said that she was a missionary to Africa. I got off at the High School. Back of it was an enormous Junior High School. But who was this I saw coming down the street? It was Alice Wicker with her husband, an old star of the High School football team. His name is — well you can ask Alice that. I walked down the street. A city auditorium now stands where the Washington Street Station was. I heard a deep manly voice coming from the inside. It was saying, “We want our whiskey. We cannot live without our whiskey. I stand for the repeal of the Prohibition Act. Elect me and we shall drink enough.” I peeped through the window. Emily Carter was speaking. I passed on. An extra stout lady came up and tried to sell me a bottle of “Anti-Fat.” It was Janet Cohen. Janet hasn’t stopped talking yet. She told me that Thelma Dewell is now a clothes model. She has succeeded Lavin and Worth. 80 Cfte Eoulette Elizabeth Jones, it seems, is writing poetry for Edgar A. Guest. Sitting on the corner of Sycamore and Washington Streets I saw an old, bent figure. He was looking at a big book and jotting down words on a sheet of paper. As I drew nearer I recognized Ashby Aldridge, working a cross-word puzzle which he started in High School. I purchased a paper from a passing newsboy and opened it to the comic page. My stars! What is this I see? Aunt Sarah Peabody has been succeeded by Helen Willcox. Instead of Fire Chief Otey W ' alker I saw one who closely resembled him. It was none other than my old friend, Jimmy Ayers. Mayor Doo- little has resigned. In his place is Wilmer Robertson. They have changed his name to Mayor Dooless. I passed a barber shop with a Beauty Parlor in the rear. Josiah Jolliff is manager. I hardly recognized Josiah. He had a shave. In Beckwith’s Book Store I saw two books. One was “How to Play Hooky,” by Harold Barnes. The other was “The Art of Vamping,” by Lavalette Morton. Robert Brockwell is now manager of Cheap John’s Shoe Store. Edward Perkins is the leader of a sewing circle. I walked up to a church and entered. Services are going on. In the pulpit, in a long bowing robe, stood the rector, Charlie Fowlkes. A bright smile spread over his face. They were tak- ing up collection. I learned that Dorothy Tucker is much quieter than she was at school. In fact she is as gentle as a Lamb. Virginia Callis and Margaret Gotten have closed their Boys’ School and are now the leading dancers in Ziegfeld’s Follies. Ruth Fowlkes is a settled married lady. Charlotte Baxter has established a hospital for homeless cats. She is devoting all of her time to its upkeep. Donald Eller is now the Chief of Police of Hopewell. Elizabeth Hargrave has been very successful as a country school teacher. C|)e JEouIette 81 Gladys Wilkinson is now editor of the “Colored People’s Daily Enterprise.” A feud is now in progress between Kathleen Crowder and Margaret Crafton. They hate each other intensely. William Wells is now a bald-headed professor at V. N. I. I. Dixie Beazley is teaching school in the mountains of West Virginia. She is in her glory now as the little tots do not object to her holding their hands. Ellen Pegram is a model for Kewpie dolls in Washington. I am not surprised at this as I always knew that she used to have a tender feeling towards that city. Lula Brydie is now running the Merry-Go-Round at a popular amusement resort. Sue Bivins is a far-famed movie star. She is starring at tak- ing up tickets at the Cockade Theatre. I went to the ball park. Petersburg was playing Richmond. I entered the grandstand. Who was pitching for Petersburg but my old friend, Clyde Lewis? Just as I sat down he pitched the ball. It came straight towards the plate and suddenly shot up- ward. It came straight toward me. Nearer — nearer — nearer it whirled. I tried to dodge it, but I could not — V f A M M — all went black. I opened my eyes. My Virgil was lying on the floor. I glanced at the clock. It was midnight. But what of all these strange happenings. Could all of this have taken place in a few hours? It seems so. That is why I flunked on Latin. Bernard Bain. Note. — Bernard Bain, once a promising lad, has succeeded La Follette as head of the Progressive Party. William Wells. 82 Clje Eoulette Prophecy o JUNE CLASS N my lonely walks I cannot help but let my memory drift back to my high school pals. One day as I wandered through a little thicket, I chanced upon a tiny brook flowing calmly over the rocks and seeming to beckon me to it. I wondered what wisdom could be found in such an insignificant brook. The green grass on the edge of the brook was so inviting that I could not refrain from sitting there and listening to its musical words. It began to talk of my high school days and to bring more vividly to my memory the pictures of those, who, since their graduation, had drifted in many directions and to all parts ol the globe. How delighted I was to think that this small stream could tell me what had be- come of those I held so dear. The little brook’s story ran some- thing like this. “You ask me what has become of your class- mates. Listen and I shall tell you what fate has done to each. “Lois Wilson, the belle of the Senior Class, having become thoroughly disgusted with boys, has established a camp for girls. Here she hopes to teach the girls to beware of men whose cruel ways she knows too well. “Lucy Gilliam showed .so much ability when editing the School Weekly News that now she has reached the height of assistant editor of that famous paper, the Progress and Index. “Stanley Clark seemed to love so much to work while at P. H. S. that now his surplus energy ' is working overtime. He has gone into the painting business, and one does not have to go far to see that he likes bright colors. By his works Petersburg has almost been converted into a rainbow. “Frank Temple has risen in the musical world and is now directing the leading jazz orchestra in this country. His con- certs are being enjoyed all over the world by radio fans. “Berry Moore could not bear to be parted from his dear ‘ole’ pal, Frank Temple, so he has accepted the position of busi- ness manager for Frank’s orchestra. Cfte Koulette 83 “In high school days Margaret Heinemann was undecided as to what she wanted to do : whether she preferred digging ‘Wells or becoming a worshipper of the ‘Temple.’ By her un- certainty she has lost them both and is now teaching Latin in ‘Pop’ Stuart’s place. “Ralph Diamond’s practice at public speaking proves very useful to him now. He is announcer for a number of side shows in the circus. His oratory on these occasions is quite remarkable. “Jimmy Peterson in his youth showed a great liking for Washington Street ; so, to please his childish whim, he has been made street sweeper for that street. He takes great pains in sweeping a certain block at the west end of the aforesaid street. “Cameron Seay, the greatest talker in the High School, is spending all of his time preparing an argument which may prove very useful to him some day. He hopes to be able through his great masterpiece to persuade Saint Peter to open the gates of Heaven to him. If he ever gets to the gates of Heaven his ability to talk may prove useful. “Rosa Carter has certainly changed since her younger days, for alas, she is now a toe dancer in a cheap cafe in the slums of New York. “Jimmy Rosenstock always had such winning ways with the ladies that it is a shame that fate has made him warden of the State Penitentiary. He will have to try his winning ways on the convicts now. “Ruth Akerman has come into the limelight in the poetical world. Her ability to write poetry began in her senior year, and it has steadily increased until now she is publishing her various works. “Mary Diehl is found spending most of her time in Wash- ington, for she has been chosen as a representative to Congress from Virginia. “Petersburg High School has a new physical directress. Gwendolyn Hardy, who was ever loyal to athletics, is now taking Miss Wells’s place. “Eddie Westmoreland — alas poor fellow! — has sunk to the greatest depths of despair. Through his excellent knowledge, 84 Cfte Eoulette he has tried to write a dictionary that would surpass Webster, but he finds that his vocabulary fails to supply any new words. “Jimmy Whitehurst was such a sheik in his school days that he has moved to Egy pt so that he can have a harem. The latest news from Petersburg is that all the girls are preparing to go abroad to join Jimmy’s harem. How does he manage this? Ask him, he might tell you the secret. “There was never so popular a girl as Mary Stuart Clark. She now, as in her school days, continues to ‘Rush’ around, but it seems that there is one enormous ‘Bill’ which is about to break her. I fear her ‘Rush’-ing will have to stop. “Irene Simonson is now in Spain studying the Spanish lan- guage preparing herself to teach. Miss Wilkie used to fuss with her so much that she is in hopes of taking it out on the younger generation. “Elizabeth Vells and Mary Page are competing for honors in powder making. They spent so much time in English class powdering their faces that each one is striving to invent a powder that will stay on from morning until night. “Annie Edney is as much of a little busy-body as ever. She has joined the W’. C. T. U. and is traveling around making talks on behalf of prohibition. “Rebecca Lavenstein is certainly lucky. She has just inherited a big dry goods store and is living a life of ease and luxury. “Gladys Pritchett and Elizabeth Saunders have been made managers of Miss Lavenstein’s store, and so far business has been running fairly well. “Rosa Williams was so devoted to French while in P. H. S. that she is now governess for a couple of children belonging to a very rich family in New York. She is trying her best to teach them French as well as Mr. Freas taught it to her. “Elizabeth Williams has become thoroughly disgusted with red hair because it reveals her fiery temper. Horrors ! She has dyed it black ! “Elizabeth Thomas having had such artistic tastes is now an interior decorator. There is hardly a home in Petersburg that she has not helped plan. C|)e Eoulette 85 “Waverly Jefiferson, Bolling Bradley, and Horace Perkins started on a trip around the world, but unfortunately they were robbed of all their money, and they are now trying to work their way back home. It is needless to say that they won’t attempt a thing like that again. “Ernest Brockwell is now United States Ambassador to France. His ability at reading French helped him greatly in securing this position. “Dorothy Cox has just accepted the position of organist for the Bluebird Theatre. How the crowds rush there now ! “A sad fate has come to Robert Fully. His criminal acts in wrecking .so many pianos have proven disastrous, and he is now repairing roads under the supervision of the State Penitentiary. “Clarine Brockwell is a model in one of New York’s swell department stores. Her ability to display fine clothes is well known. “Daily a wagon appears on the streets of Petersburg whose driver continually yells, ‘Fish today, nice fresh fish.’ How shocking! The driver is Sam Weinburg. “Honoria Moomaw, having had some practice at song writing in her senior year, has gone into that business. Her latest song hit is, ‘Who stole the latch off the henhouse door?’ “The merchants of Petersburg are doing a big business with the countries of South America. Russell Elmore has accepted the position as Spanish translator for a number of stores. “Eulalia Motley has spent a life of misery because of her enormous size. In order to save the future generations she has begun giving lessons on how to keep thin. “Anna Justice and Virginia Birdsong have almost received their diplomas from Miss Motley’s school. See, girls, there’s no excuse for being fat now. “Petersburg has added to its list of factories a toothpaste factory. The Ruffin sisters, Alice and Florence, are the present owners. “Anna Munden and Catherine Cook have established a beauty parlor. The women of Petersburg spend most of their time visiting this new shop. 86 Ci)e Boulctte Elizabeth Ellis is preparing a pony which will help the French pupils. Fate refused to overlook the pawn shop, so it has made Leon Cantor manager of such a notable business. Townley Gamble used to spend so much time loafing that it is quite natural for him to become a hobo. He spends all of his time traveling around from place to place. drginia Spain is now leading an easy life. She is taking an automobile trip through the entire North American continent. Frances Moon, having studied art and improved her wonder- ful talent, is now teaching drawing in the Public Schools of Petersburg. Leslie Slate has just perfected a new kind of locomotive which he hopes will outrate any former ones. It is a funny thing that Grace Brockwell is going to be the first engineer to run this new piece of machinery. Women are doing almost anything now-a-days. Timid Charlotte Robbins must certainly have calmed her fears, for she is now running a rat shop, and her specialty is cunning little white mice. Susie Hamilton and Ethel Clements are running for mayor of a small town in Colorado. Just watch them fight. Harriet Bellinger, having gotten along so well in Physics at P. H. S., is now teaching that subject in Mr. Holmes’s place. Mildred Smith, of all people, has gone in for aviation. Her fondness for the ‘Ayers’ has caused her to take up this profes- .sion. She may come dowm to earth someday and stop being so indift’erent, but it is doubtful. Petersburg is now employing women as traffic cops, and Josephine John.son has the honor of being the first woman to enter this work. “Lucille Lanier always showed a fond liking for V. P. 1. She is now running a hot dog stand in Blacksburg so that she can be nearer the aforesaid school. Daily one sees numerous cartoons in the newspaper. The Progress and Index has just engaged a jjersonal cartoonist, and who should it be but Frances Manson? Oe IRouIette 87 “John Dameron makes use of that noted expression : ‘Love’s labor lost’ He labored much in his high school days to win the favor of a fair lady, but it was all in vain, for John is now a bachelor whose whole time is spent in writing a book on the changeability of a woman’s mind. “All of Maiy Bernard’s trips to V. M. I. were in vain, for now she is matron of a boarding school, trying to divert young girls’ minds from the horrid boys. Mary’s past experience has taught her so much that she wants others to profit by her knowl- edge.” The little brook gave a sigh, and I knew that he had finished the story of my classmates. My heart ached a little to think that we had all drifted so far apart. Ah, what avails the sceptred race, Ah, what the form divine ! What every virtue, every grace ! Alma Mater, all were thine. Alma Mater, whom these wakeful eyes May weep, but never see, Years of memories and of sighs We consecrate to thee. Florence E. Joyner. Note. — Florence Joyner, who was so restless during her school days, has at last settled down. She has invented a new kind of “Morris” chair made of “Wood” which proves to be very com- fortable during her hours of painting. Now she spends most of her time trying to discover new shades for homes. Mary R. Bernard. FOR THE FEBRUARY CLASS OF ’25 Clje Eoulette 80 u O cj o -d (J (j S; . M ' S l2 c S !- K S c rt X m u — , t; o. I u b£} hJ C3 u i § 05 hn a 3 cn 2 C J3 hJ b£ C o 3 CO CQ § o J (U S .5? H P2 o o t. 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Wolfif, one pair of Goodrich Diamond Tread Balloon Tires, to be installed imi- mediately upon his historic and sendceable bicycle. Item II Knowing the likes and hobbies of our lovable English teacher, Mr. H. A. Miller, we do accordingly bequeath to him the sum of $1.00, said dollar to be used for the establishment of a million dollar memorial fund for the building of a mammoth monument to the memory of the authors and writers of sentiment, such as Eddie Guest, and said memorial to be known as the Miller IMemorial. Item III To our assistant principal, Mr. James G. Scott, because his untiring Ford will not fall within the limits of the Miller Memorial, v.’e do hereby leave one can of Dark Black, Gloco Paint, and one paint brush, said articles to be used frequently and earnestly for the preservation of his coupe. Item F To Miss Wilkie, our Spanish teacher, we leave one “Judge and one “Life,” said magazines to take the place of those tick- ling and mirthful Spanish jokes she reads in El Eco. Cfte Eoulette 105 Item J ' To our old standby, Miss Sallie Guerrant, we bestow the honorary presidency of the Anti-Pi])e Smokers Leag;ue, which office she is to hold immediately upon the resignation of its present executive. Aunt Sarah Peabody. Item VI For the maintenance of Mr. D. Pinckney Powers’s health, and also for the good of the steps and floors of P. H. S., we bequeath one pair of extra soft, wearever rubber heels. Item JVI To our physics and chemistry teacher, Mr. Hoke, we leave one Guilt Edged, Auto, Theft and Accident Insurance Policy, in order that the insurance people may hereafter have the pleasure of attending the court proceedings, and not he himself. Item VIII To our good friend, and unexcelled cafeteria manager. Miss Bettie Sweeney, we leave one skeleton key, said key fitting the door to the gymnasium, so that the mob of boys that gather at this door to see the dainty girls “do their stuff,” may hereafter be foiled by the turning of said key in lock. Item IX To Mr. Paul Pettit we bequeath one water cooler, to be placed in Room No. 217 to keep the members of his public speaking classes within his room, during their frantic and never- cea.sing search for water. Cije IRoulette 106 Item X To Mr. Pop Stuart, because of his failing health, and recent loss of weight, we bequeath one chair, to keep him off of his ■■girlish” feet while exploring, with his pupils, the unfathomable secrets of Cicero and Virgil. W ' itnesseth, the hand and seal of the Senior Class of 1925 this 20th day of May, 1925. (Signed) James R. Avers. Football Team C|)e Eoulette 109 P. H. S. Football Season- -1924 o P. H. S 0 P. H. S 12 P. H. S 6 P. H. S 0 P. H. S 7 P. H. S 0 P. H. S 0 P. H. S 0 P. H. S 25 Maury 25 Emporia 0 Rocky Mount 19 Newport News 24 Portsmouth 13 John Marshall 7 B. M, A 0 Lynchburg 0 Opponents 88 LETTER MEN Line — Smith, Ayers, N. Carter, Whitehurst, Broadwell, E. Carter, Morrison, Fischer. Backfield — Robinson (Captain), Cameron, Branch, Farinholt, Fields, A’ells, Hinton. Coach — Joyner. Manager — Shortt. Girls ' Basketball C!)e Koulette III Girls’ Basketball-Season 1924-25 s P. H. S 53 P. H. S 33 P. H. S 13 P. H. S 36 P. H. S 45 P. H. S 18 P. H. S 35 P. H. S 32 P. H. S 54 P. H. S 45 P. H. S 48 Lynchburg 29 Richmond Normal .... 18 Collegiate 22 St. Catherine 21 Lynchburg 20 Dinwiddie 25 John Marshall 14 Miller Rhoads 16 Richmond Normal ... 17 Kenbridge 23 Miller Rhoads 17 Coach F. Inez Wells Captain Elizabeth Hargrave Manager Mary Frances Hatchett Kathleen Hennessey, x nne Deflfenbaugh, Doris Williams, Gwendolyn Hardy, Nellie Major, Mildred Smith. Boys’ Basketball Team Cfte Houlette 113 Boys’ Basketball — Season 1924-25 o P. H. S 32 P. H. S 21 P. H. S 26 P. H. S 41 P. H. S 11 P. H. S 31 P. H. S 14 P. H. S 17 P. H. S 10 P. H. S 22 P. H. S 29 P. H. S 19 P. H. S 32 P. H. S 20 Total— P. H. S. .. 325 Dinwiddle High School 2 Blackstone Military Academy 5 Olympic Athletic Club. 8 Wm. Byrd Community House 5 John Marshall High School 20 McGuire’s 7 University Richmond Freshmen 12 John Marshall High School 37 Hampden-Sidney Freshmen 12 Newport News High School 19 Mhlliam and Mary Freshmen 19 Newport News High School 27 Hampton High School 12 Maury High School. . . 29 Opponents 214 TEAM W. WTlls, J. Best (Capt. ), W. Andrews, R. Barnes, A. Ram- sey, H. Barnes, W. Hawkins, A. Fi.sher. Coach . . . Manager A. D. Joyner . . . . S. Shortt Baseball Squad Cfje Koulette 115 Baseball Squad o Luden Inge Harry Smith Allan Ramsey Wm. Friend (capt.) Malcolm Underwood Calvin Wade Arthur Mallory Philip Baxter Condon Baxter John Branch Geo. Bowman Osborne Marshall Clyde Lewis Lester Bowman Vose Tallman Lester Slate Gordon Winfield Warner Watkins Asbury Harrison Jas. Lewis Robt. Livesay John Ayers Emmett Morrison (mgr.) Joyner, Coach lie Clje Eoulette I W) ' SItmK m I MOatmia I MME K pjjoij WJltnw Nsvfr. itng� RfSt faio l«_.i -T CkViB 118 C|)e iaoulctte Page Literary Society Page Literary Society o First Term Officers James Ayers President Lois Wilson Vice-President Mildred Smith Secretary Nelson Carter Treasurer Second Term Officers Elizabeth Hargrave Anne DefYenbaugh Nelson Carter James Whitehurst President Vice-President Secretary . . . .Treasurer Mr. D. Pinckney Powers Facidty Adviser Clje xaoulette lie Monogram Club Monogram Club o Officers Emmett Morrison President John Branch J ' ice-P resident George Robinson Secretary and Treasurer Mr. D. Pinckney Powers Faculty Adviser Members Geo. Bernard Fields Robert Hinton Condon Baxter James Ayers Freeman Broadwell hlliam Wells James Whitehurst Edwin Carter William Farinholt Eugene Underwood Nelson Carter Anthony Fischer William Friend Allan Ramsey Ben Smith Luton Inge Clyde Lewis 120 Cfte Boulettc Senior Hi-Y Senior Hi-Y Club o James Ayers Emmett Morrison Wilmer Robertson Officers President Vice-President Secretary and Treasurer Cfte IRouIette 121 Junior Hi-Y Junior High-Y Club o Officers Edwin Branch President Carter Myers Vice-President James Peterson Secretary and Treasurer 122 C|)e laoulette Orchestra Orchestra o Mr. Melvin Maccoul Director Cfte Eoulette 123 4B Civics Club 4B Civics Club o First T erm 0 fficers Emmett Morrison President Edwin Carter Vice-President Helen Willcox Secretary and Treasurer Second Term Officers James Tison President Catherine Cook Vice-President Mary Diehl Secretary and Treasurer Miss Sallie Guerrant Faculty Adviser Slogan: ‘ ' Good, and good for something” 124 Cije Boulette 4A Civics Club 4A Civics Club o First Term Officers James Rosenstock President Mary Bernard Vice-President Lx is Wilson Secretary and Treasurer Second Term Officers William Irvine President Mary Frances Hatchett Vice-President William Farinholt Secretary and Treasurer Miss Alice Cook Faculty Adviser CIbe Eoulette 125 Daniel Literary Society Daniel Literary Society o First Term Officers William Irvine . . Bernard Bain .... Hatcher Nunnally William Hawkin.s Second Term Officers Wilham Irvine President Ralph Diamond Vice-President Thomas Wyatt Secretary Townley Gamble Treasurer President J ' dce-President Secretary .... Treasurer Miss Frances Miller Faculty Adviser 126 Cl)e Eoulette Public Speaking Society Public Speaking Society o Mr. Paul Pettit Director Officers Fourth Period Society Robert Pnockwell President William Rawlings Idcc-President Edward Perkins Secretary and Treasurer Sixth Period Society William Irvine President Mary Robertson Vice-President Lester Bowman Secretary and Treasurer Cfje Eoulette 127 Athletic Association Council Athletic Association Council o Officers . . . .President Vice-President Secretary . . . .T reasnrer James Ayers Elizabeth Hargrave Mildred Smith . . . . W’ilmer Robertson Coaches Miss Inez Wells ] Ir. A. D. Joyner Facnlty Advisers IMr. Scott Aliss Goodwin Mr. Wolff 128 Cl)e Eoulette MrssiLE Staff Missile Staff Mr. H. Augustus Miller, Jr Faculty Adviser First Term Editor-in-Chief Associate Editor Associate Editor Associate Editor Associate Editor Business Manager Assistant Business Manager Assistant Business Manager Circulation Manager Assistant Circulation Manager Second Term Lucy Gilliam Editor-in-Chief Virginia Birdsong Associate Editor ' irginia Gilliam Associate Editor Honoria Moomaw Associate Editor Robert Harwell Associate Editor Stanley Clarke Business Manager James Rosenstock Assistant Business Manager Harrison Purdy Circulation Manager Emmett Morrison Assistant Circulation Manager Dorothy Tucker . Gladys Wilkinson Francis Temple .. Emily Car ' er Lucy Gilliam Stanley Clarke James Rosenstock Donald Eller Harrison Purdy .. Emmett Morrison. Cfte Houlette 120 Student Council Student Council o Officers Elizabeth Hargrave President William Irvine Vice-President Dorothy Tucker Secretary Members Representative of Batte Deffenbaugh Seventh Grade Mary Rennie First Grade George Robinson Second Grade William Hawkins Third Grade Elizabeth Hargrave Fourth Grade William Irvine Daniel Literary Society James Ayers Hi-Y and Page Literary Society James Rosenstock 4A Civics Club Emmett Morrison 4B Civics Club Harriet Pope History Club Edwin Branch Junior Hi-Y Club Dorothy Tucker Missile 130 CIbe Eoulette School Weekly News aCBOQV STCDfSOTS SUNCUlY. cccxxiuai STAFF Sn y Meeting of 4 A Class Held Monday Afternoon Iva. Railwa y and P ower Com- ' pany At|g|||fe|| ners of tntertalnrne nt Comm ittee Pro- vides E| ||M|ugram I WmtDtsdt) ' Iiimiuiy BititJulu ' CHm)RK o jt uBTiLV nn 8y Florence Joyner X bi) Unc aroufcd CompM «rilluni ,Bj v «kn7 School Weekly News Staff o CITY EDITORS First Term Cameron Seay Frank Temple Lucy Gilliam Second Term James Rosenstock SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS Members of the 4A English Classes Mr. H. Augustus Miller, Jr Faculty Adviser C!)e IRouIette 131 History Glut. History Club o First Term O fficers Harriet Pope President Willia m Irvine Vice-President William Farinholt Secretary and Treasurer Second Term Officers Mary Robertson President Preston Hoy Vice-President Janie Ruffin Secretary and Treasurer Miss Sallie Guerrant Faculty Adviser 132 Cfje Eoulette Latin Club Latin Club •o Officers Edward Westmoreland President Ruth Akerman Vice-President Lucy Gilliam Secretary and Treasurer Mr. Walter Stuart Facidtv Adviser Clje Houlette 133 Junior Page Literary Society Junior Page Literary Soeiety o 0 fficers Flora Willcox Dena Lee Townes Virginia Young Lucy Grossmann President Vice-President Secretary . ... .T reasurer Miss Winniefred Price Faculty Adviser Ci)e Eoulette 135 The Rose o {To the Class of 1925) With work half done we cannot rest, For honor calls us and our pride, With claims that cannot be denied Impelling us to do our best. We play for honor, not for fame ; If our hard-fought opponents win. We cheer the winners, we within Unconquered though we lose the game. Our fragrant flower crimson glows; We hold ourselves too proud to bear With lives unworthy, lest we tear From stem our honor, cherished rose. — Ruth Akerm. n. 136 C|)e Houlette Starlight o Unknown, who might have made herself a name, She wastes her days with children ; for a high Profession trained and needing but to try A place of honored prominence to claim, She sews, unheeding former lofty aim ; Tends babies while the brilliant prospects die. Was it for this she spent her youth to buy Her skill to scorn the chances when they came? The starlight hurtling earthward through the years Arrives undimmed by length of time. Although Unknown, she works among her children till In all her children’s lives her light appears. Uncounted mothers dead long years ago In their descendants’ lives are shining still. — Ruth Akerman. Cfte JEoulette 137 The Blue Spider N the first part of the year 1593 a man was seated busily writing in a small room in London. The room was square while the sides of the walls were panelled half way up after the manner of that day. In one corner there was a large oak writing desk. It was here that the man was seen writing. There were many pictures on the walls. The pictures themselves indicated that the man was not of a religious character. On the floor was a wide, deep carpet while there were many large comfortable chairs at different parts of the room. In all, the room, seemed to show that the man had a fair fortune and that he was aLso a man of the world. A large open window was over the desk. Its light illuminated the face and figure of the writer. The man was young, some twenty-nine or thirty years, but his face had a dreamy, far away expression as if he was seeing entirely through the wall in front of him. His eyes were a little less than average size but they were intensely black. Their color made them appear larger. His nose was narrow but smooth and regular while his mouth, though well shaped and small, twitched nervously every now and then. This indicated that the man was of a high strung nervous temperment. All at once the man’s expression changed. His face lit up as he grabbed his large, colored feather pen, dipped it in ink and began to write furiously. The same thing continued for some two hours : the man hesitating with that vacant, detached look, then suddenly with brightening face taking his pen and carrying on his narrative once more. A few moments later the man with a joyous high pitched laugh threw his pen across the room where it fastened itself into the other wall, seeming to quiver there in fear. The man sprang from his chair and clapped his hands, pacing up and down the room, but keeping his eyes fastened on the neat roll of paper which was on his desk. 138 Cbe Boulette “At last it is done,” he exclaimed. “Surely it is better than all the others. Ah, I love it ! It shall be my masterpiece, this ‘Edivard II!’” He was interrupted in his speech by a knock at the door. A short, sharp and seemingly imperative knock. The man smiled as he went to the door. When he threw the latch and opened it, he saw another man standing in the doorway. This person was dressed in all the laces, velvets, and other finery of the day. He was some man of rank, a nobleman. The man who had opened the door bowed to his visitor. The other nodded and smiled in return. He entered the room and turned to his host as he spoke. “A ' ell, my dear Marlowe, how fares the play? Do you know I missed the chase today to come and see if you had finished. I am most anxious to read it, you know.” “It was finished only this minute, my lord.” “Bravo. May I read it?” “You may indeed, my lord.” “Thank you, thank you.” The nobleman picked up the rolled manuscript, straightened it out and read aloud. ‘‘Mm .... ‘Edward II’ a play by Christopher Marlowe, member of Fine.” “If you will pardon me, my clear Marlowe, I will retire into the recess of that most enticing chair and read the play.” “With the greatest of pleasure, sire.” The nobleman sat down in the chair, beginning to read. In a few minutes, from the expression on his face, it could be easily seen that he was completely lost in the action of the play. Christopher Marlowe sat on the edge of his desk watching his patron earnestly to see how it affected him. A long time passed thus, the nobleman reading and Marlowe watching him. Finally the reader turned the last page. He sat for a few minutes staring ahead of him. After a while he arose from his chair and began to pace tbe floor of the room while Marlowe watched him anxiously. “My lord,” Marlowe ventured at last, “what is your opinion?” Cfte Eoulette 139 The nobleman turned with a start. “Oh, Marlowe, you are a genius ! Why, upon my soul, this is your masterpiece.” “Ah, I do thank you most truly, sire. Your opinion I cherish above all others.” “Never mind,” the other answered with a little twist of his hand. Do you know,” he continued, the play entranced me. I was completely lost. Never have I read anything so fresh, so new and original. But never mind ; you have been working con- tinually on the piece and I trust you need some diversion. Come, my coach is without. Let us go to the Blue Spider. There is much sport there.” “Sire, I like the place, but my enemies abound there.” “Never mind, ’tis a cheery ride to Deptford and the tavern is all right. Hang our enemies anyway ! This play will completely vanquish them.” “As you will, my lord.” Christopher Marlowe and his patron, the Marquis of South- hampton, left the house, and getting into the nobleman’s coach set out for the Blue Spider, a riotous tavern in Deptford near L.ondon. The short ride was pleasant, the breeze blowing gently over the level meadows which they passed on their journey. With the coming of dusk Marlowe grew brighter. The ride having refreshed him, he began to talk in lively fashion and make many witty remarks to his patron, the sound of which made the Marquis laugh and enter into the jesting with him, for the nobleman delighted in Marlowe when he was in this mood. They finally reached Deptford, the small town near London. The coach traversed the little, dark side streets now cast in one huge black shadow and came to a stop before an inn that was bright with lights. A large sign hung over the door. On it was painted a huge, blue spider, with the name. The Blue Spider Inn, printed above it. A number of men were standing around the door. Some of them were talking together in small separate groups while others 140 Ci)e Boulette sat alone on the edge of the wide road on the brink of the water stall seeming to brood in a dull, listless way. ’hen the coach came to a standstill, the crowd turned as Alarlowe and the Marquis alighted. The men nodded and many touched their hats respectfully to the Marquis. The majority seemed to overlook Marlowe, for he was in enemy territory as he realized. Pretending not to notice the crowd’s attitude, he entered the tavern with the Marquis. The boisterousness of the place was at its height. Many of the people seated at the small round tables were singing; some were dancing in an awkward way while still others were busy over their large mugs of ale. Several looked up at the entrance of Marlowe and the Marquis. Marlowe noticed that several of them nudged one another on seeing him. He smiled grimly, recalling the time not many weeks ago when he had been forced to fight by a drunkard and, after beating the man, had been assailed by several others causing him to make a hasty departure. The crowd, after looking over the new arrivals, returned to their frolic while the Marquis and Marlowe made their way to a small table in an obscure corner. Marlowe, after having seated himself, began to study the many people seated around him. It was a habit of his to observe people at every chance that pre- sented itself. He found that he could often read the character written on their faces. Many of those whom he had studied) had later appeared as characters in his plays. As Marlowe looked around him, his glance rested on a nearby table. A young man was seated at this table alone. He seemed utterly detached from the noisy throng around him. His face was stately looking with his high forehead, well shaped nose, pleasing chin and a small black moustache which was darker than his long glossy hair that hung to his shoulders. Marlowe touched the Marquis on the arm. “My lord, do you know that young man yonder? He has a most interesting face.” “The one sitting alone?” “Yes, sire.” “Oh, I believe he is an actor of the Queen’s. Ah, yes, his Cl)e Eoulette 141 name is — let’s see — Shakesport ; no, Shakespeare. Ah, yes ; the Queen is most partial to him, I believe. He is beginning to write, you know.” “Write what? Plays?” “So I believe. He may become a dangerous rival, my dear Marlowe. You had better watch your laurels.” The Marquis laughed at his own clever joke and Marlowe smiled. Their attention was suddenly diverted by a half-drunken man who was pounding on the bar and loudly exclaiming, “I kin lick anybody in the whole place, my beauty, an’ I kin lick Chris Marlowe especial !” Marlowe started at his name. The man was the one whom he had beaten several weeks ago. “I say, Chris Marlowe is a white livered fool ! An I dare ’im out here!” the drunkard shouted. Marlowe sat white-faced at his table. The Marquis grabbed his arm. “Don’t notice him, old fellow. He’s drunk,” the Marquis pleaded. The crowd had backed away from the bar leaving a wide open space in which the drunkard stood waving his arms menacingly. Several men whispered and two girls began to titter as Marlowe never moved. Hearing these sounds of con- tempt and seeing the many eyes fixed upon him, Marlowe grew red in the face and sprang to his feet. The crowd made way for him as he entered the open ring. The drunkard now stood inotionless. Marlowe removed his coat and the drunkard did likewise in a slow, awkward fashion. Marlowe then approached within arm’s reach of the huge man. “WTat did you say about me, you drunken slab of British beef?” he questioned loudly. “Beef, am I ? W’ell, you ' re a white livered fool ! That’s what, my beauty.” Marlowe drew back his fist sending it crashing against the square, dirty jaw of his adversary. The man reeled backwards against the bar, and even as Marlowe advanced upon him some- 142 C|)e Eoulette one screamed a warning. A knife whistled through the air. It pierced Marlowe’s left side. He sank to the floor without a sound. The lights suddenly went out. There were many hoarse shouts as the frightened crowd made a break for the door. In a few seconds all was still. The silence grew ominous. A man’s voice called out. ‘‘Pierre, turn on the lights! A lamp! Quick, for God’s sake! Poor Marlowe’s dying.” The lights flared on again and the fat innkeeper waddled slowly and fearfully towards the two men before the bar. One was on the floor very still, while the other, in velvets and laces, bent over him sobbing silently. ‘‘Oh, the Lord ha’ mercy, the Lord ha’ mercy. Ain’t there nothing to be done, my lord?” “No, nothing. He is dead,” the Marquis replied. “Oh, the Lord ha’ mercy. My trade will be ruint.” “To hell with your trade! Plelp me get him on the counter,” the Marquis said angrily. Between them they hoisted the body to the large counter. As they did so, a young man re-entered the inn. He walked hesitatingly up to the Marquis. “Is there anything I can do, my lord? I’m ashamed for run- ning with the others.” “No, he is quite dead. WTat a fool I was to bring him here. Come, my dear Shakespeare, and help me carry him to my coach outside.” Powell Lum. Cfje Eoulette Skyscrapers The tall, thin buildings, Stand, stretching their steel jointed muscles Like a panorama of gold tipped icicles When the stripling sun Touches their crests In one mad shot of crimson. o Hail The hail Patters brokenly, Like a drunkard’s cane Tapping on a cold tin roof At night. o Graduation And now — At last A part is done And we do cry, “We’ve, we’ve won !” But have we won ? Or is it just A part of things to come? — Powell Lum. ) 144 C!)e Boulette My Garden The mellow moon was watching me, As I tripped along in my garden ; And lo, I bruised a straying rose, And stopped to beg its pardon. I breathed the lilies’ sweet perfume. While nodding their heads in the air. The pansies, violets, and sweet peas smiled At me from everywhere. I strayed until I spied my fairest Of all my garden spots ; I planted my high school memories there With my forget-me-nots. ■ — Kathleen Crowder. Cftc Boulette 145 Dr. Been” Now [ACK JONES, my pardner, was arrested in Toma- hawk for selling bum stock for a gold mine located in our imagination. That meant that I was left alone for twelve months with a hundred and fifty dollars. Everybody, except children, knows that a hundred and fifty dollars will not support a man very long. Accordingly, me and myself boarded a train and rode five dollars’ worth. After I had been on the train for several hours the conductor came around and took the ticket out of my hat and the porter stuck his head in the door and sneezed. I got ot¥. A man, between thirty and seventy years old, was leaning against the station. “Pardner,” I inquired, “can you tell me where I am?” He rolled his wad of tobacco to the other side of his mouth and squinched his eyes at me. “Yep.” “Well, w ' here am I?” “Right thar.” I held back what I wanted to say and asked, “What is the name of this place?” “Ammoniac.” “Nice little burg. I hail from New York. Ever been there?” “Yep.” “Lively place, isn’t it?’’ “Yep,” a pause, “lively but remote.” I looked at him for a minute or two trying to decide whether he was a stringing me or not. I thought that I had read that joke before but I wasn’t sure, so I didn’t say anything. “Y’ell, can you direct me to a hotel?” “Nope.” “Ain’t one here?” “Yep.” “Well, why can’t you direct me to it?” 146 Cl)e Eoulette “I’m going that way so I will carry you to it.” That’s much better. Twenty dollars at the hotel-to-be assured me of food and lodging for a month. That afternoon I strolled down to the village store and bought five dollars ' worth of corks and bottles. I had some labels in my valise and also some bitter powders. The following advertisement which I placed in several papers will explain all of these preparations : Dr. Benzine’s New Way Latest Method of Determining Ailments. Send drop of your blood and dollar. I will analyze it and find what diseases you have. Guaranteed cure sent also. All for only one dollar. Dr. Benzine Ammoniac, New Hampshire. I filled the bottles with water and put some of the bitter powders into each one. Then I pasted on the blank labels. I would fill in the labels according to the ailments of my various customers. In about two weeks the orders started rolling in. Ammoniac had never seen so many packages in all her life. Everybody sat up and took notice, and I sat up and took dollars. The postoffice force had to be doubled. That sounds big, but the postoffice was handled by one man. I was compelled to seek help. I mixed the medicine and had others to put it in bottles and wrap it up. Enterprising citizens thought that I was putting Ammoniac on the map, so they ga ve a banquet in my honor. I had never taken life so easy in all my career. Of course I remembered poor Jack. Every luxury that I could buy found its way to his cell. I guess that it looked more like a palace than a jail. I had always said that a fourth of the world was crazy, but Cfje Eoulctte 147 I never realized that it was so crazy. You would have never thought so many people wanted their blood examined. I notified them whether they had pneumonia in their big toe or the headache in their elbow ' . One lady wrote and told me that she felt better after taking the first dose. I had the letter printed in a lot of papers and sent her a free bottle. One Monday I received only one letter, enclosing a drop of blood. Determined to make the day count I wrote to the man and told him that he had high blood pressure, heart trouble and a weak liver. If he took a bottle of my medicine every week for two months, I would guarantee to cure him. No other human on earth could save his life. I sent a bottle and awaited his reply. During the rest of the week I did a rushing business. The following Monday a knock was heard on the door. I opened it and saw two men. Before I could speak one of them said, “Consider yourself under arrest.” “For what?” Where is your license?” “Is one required?” I tried to act surprised. “Of course and you know it.” “No, I don ' t. But I suppose that can be settled.” “There is another charge.” “For what?” I was getting scared now. “For using the mails to defraud.” “I am afraid, gentlemen, that I don’t understand. If you consider administering to human ailments defrauding the mail, then I am guilty.” He handed me a letter. “Do you remember that?” “Of course. A very, very bad case. If I only had the blood I could prove it to you. But this is impossible since the patient has been taking my medicine and has already improved.” “Not so impossible as you think. That drop of blood was taken from a chicken.” — Bernard Bain. 148 Cf)e Boulette God’s Doings God made the ocean, God made the sea, God made the sun. And God made me. The ocean is great. So is the sea. The sun gives us light. But why make me? —Margaret Mackasey. •o Injustice It was not granted to him that he should lead A mighty cause or grace a learned throng. The humbler task was his ; he lived among His children and he taught them to succeed To his inheritance of faith and deed. And what he wrought, unwitting of all wrong, Unwitting of his worth, he let belong To others, and to others left the meed. The tower to its eminence on high Would not have risen at the author’s will Alone ; the ones who builded it may die. The name of the designer never will. So those whose fame and work no records hold. Inspire the deeds that live for time untold. • — J. Leon Cantor. Cije Eoulette 149 The Happy Ending O, HUM,” yawned an ordinary girl in the ordinary manner, “just five more minutes.” Five minutes or no, it all seemed very short when, “Peggy!” came from the stairway. Peggy sat up and yawned again and wished the nights were longer. She noticed that the srm cast a shadow half- way down the side of the house across the street, and that the hands on the little clock pointed to the hour of daytime. Peggy had given her mother no answer and so her mother continued. “Margaret! Do you hear me?” “Margaret means business,” mused Peggy, “Yes’m, Pm com- ing,” she answered. Margaret Hamilton’s life was one of simple routine, with such a daily rising, hurried breakfast, shorthand pad, typewriter, sometimes a peevish employer, return home to begin all over again in the self-same manner. Nothing different ever happened. As soon as Pegg} ' reached the office one morning she asked, “Mr. Long, may I have a few days off? I want it very much.” “Rather short notice,” he replied after twirling his thumbs and balancing on his revolving chair. But he smiled, and Peggy knew her request was granted. In a low-ceilinged room, on a quiet little street, in a small village was a woman. This little old lady as she sat in the sun- light that filtered through the muslin curtains and the leaves of the red geranium, inevitable in such homes, was a picture that might have been caught by an artist had he been near. The sunlight added glory to the silvery white of her hair that was now growing thin across her forehead. She sat with her hands quietly folded on her long snowy apron that covered the front of her tattered black dress. At her feet lay a large old gray cat, enjoying the sunshine as well as any cat could. Just then there was a knock at the door. The cat started up 150 Cl)e Eoulette even before his mistress did, at such an unusual sound. He sat up, gave the door a side-wise glance, thought it of little con- sequence, and fell to mopping his face with his forepaw in real cat fashion. His mistress arose from her chair, flecked a tiny speck o ' f dust from the table with the corner of her apron, and started toward the door. Wlio could it he? The grocery boy did not come now since her little supply of money had run low. It had been several weeks since the laundryman had tapped there. Her old friends had gone and she had made no new companions. Who could it be? She cracked the door and peeped out as if afraid. “Could you tell us where Mrs. Angelina Hale lives?” asked a young man. “W ' e thought she lived here,” added a flapper girl, as the old lady thought her at first. Come in, come in, children, you won’t see Angelina at this late hour of the day.” “W’hy, where is she?” questioned the girl a little impatiently. “Come in, children. God answers prayer and I’ve been wish- ing for someone to talk to.” Hesitatingly the strangers came into the little room. She hadn’t told them where Angelina was. Probably she would tell them if they pleased her just for a few minutes. Peggy, you take that chair, and here, son, you take this one,” she said to them. Peggy?” the excited girl questioned, how do you know my name?” “Well, you just remind me of . . . .” and the old lady’s words were buried in her thoughts. Then, she smiled at Margaret with that faint light of memory shining in her eyes that belongs to old age. I was just thinking about . . . .” and she discontinued. Margaret nodded but did not understand. For a few minutes they talked of everything, from the big C|)e Eoulette 151 cat lying near the hearth and the red geraniums at the window to photography. And Peggy wondered how they ever managed to hit upon that subject. “But, you haven’t even told us your name or anything about Mrs. Angelina Hale,” the young man said. That’s right, son, I certainly haven’t. Well, my name’s Wilabet, but most folks don’t know it. They just call me ‘Bet,’ ” she said as she slowly arose and set the kettle near the fire. “As for Angelina, she left this little town long and long ago. Mercy me ! I’ve almost forgotten how long ago it has been.’’ She said the last almost under her breath. “Can’t we see her?” inquired the young man. “No, the train that goes that way doesn’t leave until nine in the morning.” “We must go to the tavern if we can’t go on tonight,” ven- tured Peggy. “What? Peggy in this town and not stay at home?” exclaimed the old woman. “Of course, children, you must pardon me for I’ninking out loud. It was my Peggy I was thinking of, but I want you to stay anyway. It’s been so long that I’ve been alone.” After a light meal of tea and toast, the old lady suggested family worship. “It’s not a whole family, but it’s been a long time since I’ve had anything like this to be thankful for,” said the old lady hardly making herself understood by the young persons. Peg ' gy sat near her knee on a low stool as she searched for one of her favorite passages, and as she did so her hand uncon- sciously turned the pages to the family record. She sat as in a dream, looking at the names written in the time-yellowed book. “My Peggy,” she said musingly. “Tell us about your Peggy,” Margaret whispered gently. As the silver-haired old lady started up at the words, a small picture slipped from between the pages to the floor. Peggy picked it up and was handing it back before she noticed it. “My mother!” she exclaimed incredulously. “Your mother! My Peggy! I knew it. I felt it,” almost wept 152 C|)e Houlette the dear old lady as she folded Peggy in her arms and planted a motherly kiss on the girl’s brow. “Son, are you Peggy’s brother?’’ she asked suddenly. “No’m, Pm her er a . . ..’’ “I know,” she nodded understandingly, “but why were you going to Angelina Hale’s?” “She’s my grandmother,” he answered briefly. “A’e’ve lived our lives together all these years. Our joys and sorrows have always been very much alike. Her son went away to work. My Peggy married a traveling man. Now,” the old lady said calmly, as she laid her hand on his shoulder, one arm still around Peggy, “our joys are one. My granddaughter is hers, and you. her grandson, are mine.” — Virginia C. Callis. Clje IRouIette 153 The Shoemaker Sighs To dream a dream, To build a castle, To reach a star, However far — To bathe one’s soul In the silver of moons; How queer and droll To be sitting here A mender of shoes — Within each shoe Tucked a dream — There are left to me now Just a few. — Honoria B. Moomaw. o To a Wood Violet O violet, so dainty and meek, You hide in the moss, a jewel so rare Among the leaves I like to seek Your shy, little face so bright and fair. From your heart of gold there floats on the air A fragrance that is wond’rously sweet. In bright’ning the world you do your share, And though modest, you never admit defeat. Dear little flower, a lesson you speak To the world loaded down with sorrow and care; You face in the spring an earth so bleak Bravely and simply, but not with despair. There are some who pluck you just to wear. And fling you aside when you droop with heat; Bu)t others you lead from sin and snare; By your lessons, they leave all vice and deceit. — Gladys Wilkinson. 154 Cfte Eoulette Mixed Up o She passed me by with looks so wild, I had to call her back. Smiling she came to talk a while, She knew I had the jack.” I asked her for a date at eight. And this she promised me. I went around, but was so late She was not wild with glee. VVe stood on the porch, as I told her good-night. She was nearly shaking a shimmy. She softly said, John, call again.” I won ' t; my name is Jimmy. Now the moon may not have been so bright. The light, of course, was dim. But I’ll say, fickle women, it’s a heck of a plight When you mix up John with Jim. — James Ayers. 156 Cfte Eoulette SCHOOL SONG Words uy H. AUGUSTUS MILLER Jr. Head of English Dept- P. H.S. Marcia Music by MELVIN MACCOUL Music D.r P H S i Hi m j i f 1 — y — t — 1 C k K ' s — K — ■ f H r. H i mr.. — sky, And the goo - bers grow and the soft winds blow as the love 1 And all night long the mock - ing birds song tells 0 1 ' v Ik + ■■ ■ ■ t ■■ -TL. FS m m m m n 1 1 2 1 n 1 1 1 1 ' J m m A 2- 1 2 L _2 S m 3_ — 3 J P V ■ ' r-opyright MCMXXV bv H Augustus Miller Jr. and Melvin Maccout Printed with permission of Mr. H. Augustus Miller, Jr., and Mr. Melvin Maccoul, owners of the copyright. Ci)e Eoulette 157 4 CHORUS 1 Q 1 ■■ k - H i fr-i L _ m z ■ ri V 1 M y m , ■ H 1 T • — P Oh! P. H. S. dear P. H. S. We sing it loud and clear, For f k 1 k 1 t 1 k w ! 12 1 r 1 n -:n i rs n k TT — n — I -fjH G n — ri bH — m 9 •n aT = 5 — ■ — r““ — r-m — H i KV n _3 9 m 3 J % f 2 U fl 2 _9 m 1 i- •S- f ff P h P. H . £ . ou r s P. F 1. £ . We ra ise a mig ' h - tj L 1 f T—f r cheer, Rah! Rah! From k 1 k 1 k 1 p — j R m ' m i W 9 1 -i ' S . — ‘M ' f J — t ■ — E — School Song 3 158 Cije Eoulet T clear the track And make way for the Red and Black of TT ' I m m I W-r- Pet - ers - burg Pet - ers - burg Pet - ers - burg. i i ' i: i J. |J J School St 3 9o0I WN Cfte Eoulette leo At the meeting of the Annual Stafif, somebody suggested changing the title “Who’s Who” to the “Rogue’s Gallery.” Sleepy voice in the rear of the room; “Is that for the faculty?” Joe Jolliff thinks that “necking’’ is a material used for mak- ing scarfs. IVilmer Robertson: I know that makes the tower of Pisa lean.” Jimmy Peterson: “W ' hat?” JVilmer R.: “Janet Cohen was resting against it.” We think that it is better to be broke than never to have loved at all. “I want my quarter back!” yelled Coach Joyner at the age of seven when his dad took away his spending money. Cfte IRouIette 161 “Pint” Seay: “I hear you had a falling out with your girl.” Jimmy Whitehurst : “Yes, over a Christmas present.” “Pint”: “How did it happen?” Jimmy: “She gaA e me a present to show how much she thought of me.” “Pint”: “I think that was fine.” Jimmy: “But, I opened the package and it was a pair of 98-cent skates.” Mr. Miller: “Mr. Marchant, what are you doing back there — learning anything?” Reynolds M.: “Oh, no, just listening to you!” — - 0 — Football Fan to Mildred Smith: “How does your cheering section make so much noise?” Mildred: “We give them a cheering drink.” F. F.: “What kind?” Mildred: “Root Beer!” The Snipey Club 162 Cije Boulette Heard Before Tests Now I lay me down to rest, Before I take that awful test ; If I should die before I wake, Oh, joy! I’ll have no test to take. Mr. Robertson: “Wilmer, what history did you study last year ?” Wilmer R.: “Really, dad, I couldn’t say ; you see the cover was off my book.” Headline: Editor drops eight stories (into the basket). Ashby Aldridge wants to know — would a hunchback fullback playing quarterback way back be a drawback or a comeback? The modern girl does not want a chaperone; she wants the chap alone. “Roses are red, Violets are blue, Horse’s neck — Do you?” Cfte l oulette 163 Sure Cure Dear Sir , — After taking four boxes of your Corn Flakes, 1 find my corns are much better. Yours truly, H. D. Wolff. Heard on a Flivver 30x3 2 Tire: “Fm bigger than you are.” 30x3 Tir e: “Oh, go sit on a tack, then you won’t be.” English Radio Fan: “Hush! I believe Fve got America. I liear a persistent chewing sound.” (It must have been P. H. S.) BLANK VERSE — Bernard Bain. TRIOLET I chewed my gum in days gone by, And they were surely glorious days; But now, instead, I eat my pie; I chewed my gum in days gone by. If now I chew, demerits fly, And now I find it never pays. I chewed my gum in days gone by And they were surely glorious days. — Alice K. Wicker. 164 Clbe Eoulette Songs Appropriate for Some of Our Scpioolmates You Tell ’Em Cause I Stutter — Charles Nunnally. IVJiis paring — Emily Carter. The Sheik — “Atne” Ayres. Go ’Long, Mule — Dot” Tucker. Cotton ITas a Little Dixie Rose — “Mac” Mackasey. Let Me Call You Szvectheart — Joe” Jolliff. Too Tired to If’ash the Dishes — Charlotte Baxter. ]Vh Did I Kiss That Girlf — Ash Aldridge. “Peggy” O’Neil — Frank Temple. Cheer Up, Eat and Grozv Thin — “Beck” Lavenstein. IVhat Do You Do Sunday, Mary? — Wilmer Robertson. Does the Spearmint Lose Its FlaifOr on the Bedpost Over- night? — Charlie Curtice. In Love JVith Loz ' e — Alice Wicker. I Can ' t Get the One I Want — Jimmy Whitehurst. They JVere All Out of Step But Jim — Mildred Smith. “Tech” Triumph — I.avie” Morton. In My Merry Oldsmobile — “Skeeter” Cohen. — -Cy— Helen, you grow more beautiful every day.” Oh, Jack, you do exaggerate.” Well, then, every other day.” Ci)e IRouIette 165 TO CROSS-WORD PUZZLES There were times when the home was a lovely place, In the days of the long ago, When of such awful pests and things, Not one alive could know. There were times when the day was quietly spent In reading and wholesome fun; When sleep was begun at the proper time, With a plenty for everyone. Bu,t they are among the joys gone by, Of which now no home can boast, For they were the times when there was no call For a three-letter word meaning “coast.” But today is the time of turmoil and trouble, For some genius has broken his muzzle. And come across with what to us Is known as the cross-word puzzle. — Virginia Birdsong. According to some poets the best meter is to meter alone. “It’s knowledge we need,” said Miss Cook. “Ask the average man when Magna Charta was king of England, and he can’t tell you.” “Dot” Tucker: “Don ' t you think Jimmy’s love affair has gone to his head?” Barbara Willcox : “I wouldn’t be surprised ; there ought to be plenty of room for it.” Miss Giierrant: “Now, boys. I’m getting cross.” William Young: “Eine, I’ve got some words; let’s make out a cross word puzzle.” 166 Clje Eoulette Martha Lanier: “Harrison, have you ever taken chloroform?” Harrison Purdy: “No, what period does it come?” Stanley Clarke: “I knocked ’em cold on that exam.” Ralph Diamond: Zat so? What — juget? Stanley C.: “Zero!” Heard in the Cafeteria Hashes to hashes. Custard to custard. Stop eating a minute And pass me the mustard. Jimmy Rosenstock: “Have you read ‘Freckles,’ Florence?” Florence Joyner: “Oh, no, that’s only my veil.” W’e wonder what “Mac” will do when the “Cotton” crop gets bad. Traveling Salesman: “Do you know that they don’t hang men with wooden legs.” Country Boy (surprised); “Naw?” T. S.: “Nope, they u.se rope.” CJje Eoulette 167 A MISS KISSED Because I stole a kiss, Juanita bids me leave her. Did I deserve all this Because I stole a kiss, And must I send her this To try and undeceive her? Because I stole a kiss, Juanita bids me leave her. — -WiLMER Robertson. “Lavie” Morton: “Fm a-gonna sneeze.” Charlie Fowlkes: “At who?” “Lavie”: “Atchoo!” Another definition of an optimist : When the wolf is at the door, the optimist counts on getting a new fur coat. Janet Cohen (sarcastically to Jimmy Ayres): “Teacher’s pet!” Jimmy (in a surprised tone) : “No, do they?” Mary had a little lamp, She filled it with benzine ; She went to light her little lamp And hasn’t since benzine. “You horrid cat,” said “Peggy” Heinemann, to Mary Stuart Clark, “you said that Frank Temple looked just like my poodle.” “Yes, and I meant it,” drawled back M. S. C. “Peggy”: “Well, I’ll never speak to you again; I’ll have you know that I think an awful lot of that dog.” “Eavesdropping again,” said Adam as his little playmate fell out of the tree. 168 CDe moulette Charlotte Baxter: “I don’t know anything about football. Tell me the positions.” “Nick” Carter: “All right, I’ll start at the end.” Charlotte: That’s not necessary; start at the beginning.” Bernard Bain: Is it true that Caesar had a large bay win- dow ?” “Pop” Stuart: Well, he was very bellicose.” — Mr. Scott (after explaining a difficult proposition) : Now, Mr. Brockwell, what is your opinion?” Robert Brockivell: “Sir, you took the very words out of my mouth.” Donald Eller: Hey, Foolish, a guy down the street just said I looked like you.” Edzmrd Perkins: Where is he? I’ll beat him up.” Donald E.: Oh, don’t bother, I just killed him!” — — • “Just another of those darned Fords,” said the driver as he urged his team into the stream. — -o— Lois: Been going to P. H. S. all your life?” Lester: Not yet.” Cfte laoulette 169 WHEN XELLY CAME HOME At last I was thru; I smiled in the glass, For I looked quite up-to-date. I wondered if Nelly would know me now, I had grown quite stylish of late. How quickly to the station I sped To meet this girl of mine. But, ah, how cruel was fate to me. For the train was not on time. At last the train came puffing in sight (Soon Nelly I would see!); It stopped; I spied her thru the crowd (My heart sank low in me). Beside her walked another man. Who seemed to have claimed her hand. 1 felt like licking the couple near me Who spoke out, “Ain’t love grand !’’ — Horace Perkins. A Collegiate to Ruth Fowlkes: “So your name is Ruth? That ' s funny. Do you know that I know half a dozen girls by the name of Ruth?” Ruth Foivlkes: “Then you’re not exactly ‘ruthless’ are you?” MY STORAGE BATTERY It’s an ugly, ugly looking mess. There is no doubt about it; But really, you know, I must confess, I couldn’t do without it. If I handle mine a bit carelessly. Get the acid on my clothes, by chance. It eats them up, you can readily see. And I nat’rally cuss and dance. To this you’ll agree, I can’t help but feel. If you take my batt’ry — you know That’s taking what I call a very great deal — My Ford and radio. ■ — Frank Temple. 170 Cfte Houlette WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IN THE SENIOR CLASS IF— Dot Tucker missed a lesson? Charlie Curtice didn’t have any chewing gum? Helen Willcox didn ' t receive notes? Janet Cohen weighed 95 pounds? James Ayres wasn’t directing something? Elizabeth Hargrave stopped being mad with Jimmy? Emily Carter got less than 99? Margaret Mackasey wasn’t raving? William Wells came on time? Arline Tucker couldn’t go home early? Lavalette Morton wasn’t such a nuisance ? Ashby Aldridge talked out loud? Charlotte Baxter missed French? Audrey Williams didn’t roll her eyes? Bernard Bain got a demerit? Ruth Fowlkes’ hair wouldn’t curl? Donald Eller didn’t blush ? Sue Bivins missed Spanish? Reynolds Marchant stopped playing? Virginia Callis tried to skip class? Edward Perkins did all that was asked of him? Elizabeth Jones wasn’t so meek? Charles Fowlkes wasn’t so talkative? Thelma Dewell missed an English question? Joe Jolliff had a date? Dixie Beazley didti’t get peeved at Mr. Miller ? Marshall Andrews knew his Spanish? Margaret Crafton wasn’t helping Kathleen? Clyde Lewis wasn’t Miss Wilkie’s pet? Alice Wicker didn’t devour love lyrics? Robert Brockwell ever got serious? Kathleen Crowder didn’t know where Margaret was? Cornelius Minton wasn’t in the “ Aukestra” ? Gladys Wilkinson bobbed her flowing locks? Ellen Pegram started to fuss? Harold Barnes was more regular in attendance? Then the February Class of ’25 would not exist. C|)e Eoulette 171 CAN YOU PICTURE— Ruth Akerman in love? Grace Brockwell not talking about “Inc”? Mary Diehl missing her lessons? Jimmie Rosenstock a cowboy? Elizabeth Thomas not raving of North Carolina? John Dameron not being a sheik? Frances Moon not being able to draw? Robert Fully getting a golden? Mary Bernard never scratching her eyebrows? Elizabeth Ellis in the moving pictures ? Jimmie Whitehurst without his harem? Rosa Carter a midget? Townley Gamble weighing 300 pounds? Florence Joyner not being in love? Ralph Diamond shooting crap? Lois Wilson a man hater? Cameron Seay never talking? Lucy Gilliam being lazy? Stanley Clarke editor of The Progress? Virginia Birdsong a vamp? Edward Westmoreland intoxicated? Charlotte Robbins making a speech? Elizabeth Saunders a school teacher ? Josephine Johnson never eating candy? Frank Temple not being able to play the saxaphone? Margaret Heinemann without a dorine? Rebecca Lavenstein a tight-rope walker? Honoria Moomaw a suffrage leader? Russell Elmore Mr. Scott’s successor? Eulalia Motley tall and thin? Rosa Williams with red hair? Berry Moore blushing? Irene Simonson the largest woman in the world? Susie Hamilton on the stage? Frances Manson a toe dancer? Leon Cantor a strong man? Catherine Cook not being good-natured? Samuel Weinberg handing a heavy line? Waverly Jefferson not teasing la Senorita? Florence Ruffin fat? Clarine Brockwell without rouge? 172 Cfte Eoulette Jimmie Peterson not being good looking? Annie Edney a Latin teacher? Alice Rufifin not getting a golden? Harriet Bellinger never arguing? Ethel Clements being noisy? Anna Justice as an artist’s model? Lucille Lanier not primping? Elizabeth Williams a blonde? Ernest Brockwell dated up ? Mary Stuart Clark without her Eord? Gwendolyn Hardy not being a basketball star? Gladys Pritchett painted up like a show girl? Bolling Bradley a preacher? Dorothy Cox a flirt? Elizabeth Wells without a smile? Horace Perkins as leader of a band? Mary Page a “Gym” teacher? Mildred Smith not being indifferent? Clothes don ' t make a man, bnt they go a long way towards hiding him. C!)e Eoulette 173 “Dot” Tucker seems to have a weakness for dumb animals: First it was a “Hawk,” then an “Eelhead,” and last but not least a “Lamb.” Since we wanted a real snappy class song, “Skeeter” Cohen suggested having it to the tune of “Red Hot Mama.” (And they kill men like Lincoln.) Mr. Miller (in 4B English class): “Miss Fowlkes, how did Herve Riel save the French fleet?” Ruth F.: He led them into darkness, and thus they were saved. Janet Cohen (in 4B English) : “Pan was the god of Speed, wasn’t he?” Margaret Mackasey: “Mr. Miller, she’s wrong; Pan was the god with wings on his feet.” We mortals have to sit and swat The fly from dawn to dark; Because Noah didn’t swat the two That roosted in the ark. 174 Ci)e Boulette Helen Willcox: “My neck is so sore — I guess gym did it.’’ Janet Cohen: “Jim who?’’ Nelson Carter (while watching the faculty pose for a picture) : “Now I believe in evolution.’’ Registrar: “What is your occupation?” Mr. Pozvers: “I used to be an organist.” Registrar: “Why did you give it up?” Mr. Pozvers: “The monkey died.” Rzitli Akerman: “Where did you go for your vacation?” Eddie Westmoreland : “Up the mountains.” Ruth A.: “Did you spend a pleasant time?” Eddie W.: “Yes, considering that was all I had to spend.” Mr. Freas says it’s nice to have a wife, but goldfish only eat every three days. Mary Bernard: “Bobby and I have parted forever.” Ben Smith: “Gosh! What does this mean?” Mary B.: “Means Fll get a five-pound box of candy in about an hour.” Miss Guerrant: “Does any member of the class know what the ‘Sherman Act’ was?” Leon Cantor: “Marching through Georgia.” “The auto certainly is replacing the horse,” said the man when he found a piece of tire in the sausage. Teacher: “Johnny, Fm only punishing you because I love you.” Johnny: “I wish I was big enough to return your love.” C!)e IRouIette 175 Robert Brockzvell: “Wilmer, want a life-saver?” Wilmer Robertson: “No, thanks. If mother smells it on my breath, she’ll think I’ve been drinking.” — -cs — • American slang is fruity, to say the least. Example; “Aren’t those two girls peaches?” “Naw, they’re prunes.” “Well, at least they’re a pair.” Sam Weinberg: “Did you ever see a pig scrub?” Waverly Jefferson: “No, but I’ve seen pig-iron.” The stuff that you have just read here Is quite the best that we could do; So if you do not like the jokes, You should have handed in a few. 176 Cije Eoulette Puzzle: Find the Seniors 4-A Grade — Lee School 3-B Grade — D. M. Brown School WATCH OUR ADS 178 Cije Eoulette WARING — MEN’S FURNISHINGS Originality — Quality — Values 15 North Sycamore Street Petersburg, Va. MAX’S DELICATESSEN “T ie Home of Good Eats” Phone 641-W 9 N. Sycamore Street What Petersburg will be in 1940 depends largely upon the boys and girls of today. Petersburg Chamber of Commeree It isn’t how Cheap — It’s how Good you buy. WE CARRY STANDARD MAKES Hart Schaffner Marx Clothes Manhattan Shirts Mallory Hats The Globe Department Store Compliments of Whitmore Notion Company Ct)e IRouIette 179 Join the PETERSBURG GRAYS Company “G,” 183rd Infantry, Virginia National Guard One Drill a Week — Pay from $1.00 Up Summer Camp at Virginia Beach — Rifle Practice See Montgomery C. Jackson, Jr., Captain Diamonds, Watches and W. C. JONES Jewelry of all kinds CLOTHING CO., Inc. Estimates on Class Rings and Class Emblems Gladly Furnished. Clothing Hats Furnishings GELLMAN’S Inc. 104 N. Sycamore Street 232 N. Sycamore St. Petersburg, Va. ‘‘Sporting Goods” A. G. Smith Sons “ High School Outfitters ” FLORISTS Jas. Y. Branch, Inc. 140 North Sycamore Street Phone 521 180 Ci)e Houlette Model Laundry Corner Sycamore Washington Streets C. E. and W. A. Williamson, Proprietors Phone 241 ‘Satisfactory Service” A gift from Rogers is a gift worth while. DIPLOMA FRAMING A SPECIALTY PAUL ROGERS 105 North Sycamore Street Compliments of C. F. Lauterbach’s Sons Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry and Novelties Repairing a Specialty 138 Sycamore St., Petersburg, Va. The Popular Store of Petersburg, Virginia — LAVENSTEINS is a dependable store — one that only advertises facts and gives the best values that the market affords. The arrangement of the store is ideal for shoppers — it occupies four floors, and the various lines of merchandise are departmentized very conveniently to give the public the best and efficient LAVENSTEIN’S WHERE MOST PEOPLE TRADE W ' hen in need for that 229 North Sycamore Street Phone 1829-W BOX OF CANDY The Rose Beauty Shop For that beautiful girl Permanent Wave Specialist Come to Headquarters J. A. Tally, Propr. for the best — ‘‘THE PALMS” Rooms over Smith Mercer 108 N. Sycamore St. Phone 534 Second Floor Petersburg, Vv. C!)e Boulette 181 Clothiers for Young Men Dad and Boys Standard “THE STORE WITH A CONSCIENCE” Shoe Store Telephone 1019 “ For Better Shoes ” WEINBERGS 242 North Sycamore Street 237 North Sycamore Street Better Goods for the Same Money KENT FURNITURE COMPANY ‘ ‘‘The Big Store That Saves You Money” Twenty-seven Years of Faithful Service T he mouth is the gateway to the body, through which all foods and drinks have to pass. It is very difficult to keep it clean. It is not what you put in your mouth that makes it foul, but what you leave in there. Therefore no decayed tooth or gum abrasion should be allowed to remain and harbor dangerous bacteria, or else serious gum trou- ble will result. Compliments of A LOCAL DENTIST The Rees Studio HIGH GRADE PORTRAITS ARTISTIC FRAMING 402 North Sycamore Street Petersburg, Va. GET YOUR MUSICAL SUPPLIES AT 23 West Washington Street 182 CI)e iaoulette Engraving T. S. BECKWITH CO. Books - - Stationery Office Supplies HOLT’S JEWELRY STORE P. H. S. 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Sycamore Max Tobias High Class Ladies’ and Gents’ Furnishings CLOAKS - SUITS - MILLINERY Our Motto: Quality Low Prices Petersburg, - - - Virginia HIGH SCHOOL, Buy Your Bread from A. P. Bakery 35 S. Sycamore St. Compliments of the High School Book Store 184 C|)e Eoulette US E GAS All Purposes PETERSBURG GAS COMPANY Service 24 Hours Daily IF it’s your Roof or Plumbing that needs repairs, Call or Phone 2627 Branch Marks Plumbing ■ Tinning - Heating 17 S. Sycamore Street Compliments of W. GROSSMANN SON “T ie Seedsmen” Phone 471 PETERSBURG MOTOR COMPANY Authorized Dealers Lincoln — FORD — Fordson Cars — T rucks — T ractors 30 South Sycamore Street Phone 12 EAT PEERLESS BREAD “The Bread that boys and girls at the High School eat.” J. D. MANN Phone 618 710-712 Grove Ave. For Monuments and Tombstones SEE Burns Campbell Cije Houlette 185 THE WHITE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Post Office Box 455 Petersburg, Virginia (Formerly Bowman’s Commercial College) Day and Evening Classes — Open All Summer — Students May Enter at Any Time Our usual special rate of six months for $75 to those who enroll between August 1st and August 15th will be offered again this year. Write, phone or call for illustrated catalog. Phone 659 GEORGE LUDLOW WHITE, Principal Full Term Opens Tuesday, September 1, 1925 COOK WITH ELECTRICITY THE MODERN WAY OF COOKING Ask For Our Special Cooking Rates VIRGINIA RAILWAY POWER CO. J. F. POND, Superintendent RUCKER’S The Home of Authoritative Styles in Ladies’, Misses’ and Children’s Ready-to-Wear COMPLETE LINE OF NEW SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS, MILLINERY, READY-TO-WEAR AND MADE-TO-ORDER Draperies Rugs House Furnishings The Old Reliable PETERSBURG FURNITURE CO., Inc. HOME FURNISHINGS Phone 223 Your Credit is Good A. J. Wingfield, Manager 100 North Sycamore Street 186 Clje Eoulette WHEN YOU BUILD, BUILD IN QUALITY Tiventy Years of Service 4 Petersburg Builders’ Supply Co., Iiie. “ EVERYTHING TO BUILD WITH ” PACIFIC MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE PAYS FIVE WAYS 1 — Sickness 2 — Accident 3 — Pernitment Toted Disability 4 -Old Age 5 — Death One Company One Premium Sara Spottswood Royale AGENT Petersburg, Va The New Chevrolet EASY to run to buy to keep running McElroy Chevrolet Sales Corporation W. Washington Street Buy Your Sporting Goods, Auto Supplies, Hardware, House Furnishings from Chas. Leonard Hardware Co. Bank Street Phones — 2300-2301 DODGE BROS. MOTOR CARS o Dameron-Phelps Motor Co., Inc. 10-12 Market Street Phone 2030 Cfte Eoulette 187 ONE DOLLAR Starts the account that starts your business. Deposit your dollar with AMERICAN BANK AND TRUST COMPANY o William B. Mcllwaine, President Wallace D. Blanks, Cashier R. E. Lunsford, Vice-President P. E. Perdue, Assistant Cashier Edward Eigenbrun, Vice-President Chas. M. Gilliam, Jr., Insurance Dept. C. C. Cashon, New Business . . THE . . VIRGINIA NATIONAL BANK Solicits Your Account Capital $1,000,000.00 Surplus $300,000.00 . . THE . . National Bank of Petersbnrg Organized 1886 The Oldest National Bank in Southside Virginia We Solicit Teachers and Students to Deposit with Us We Pay 4% Interest on Saving Accounts Chas. E. Plummer, President E. H. Beasley, Cashier W. L. Venable, Vice-President S. I. Bragg, Assistant Cashier W. D. Franklin, Vice-President F. H. Plummer, Assistant Cashier 188 C!)e Eoulette Established 1860 Petersburg Savings and Trust Company Capital $1,000,000.00 Graduation time is time to own a good time piece. None better than Elgin, Hamilton, and Waltham. Full stock of gifts of all kinds. Union Trust Building Petersburg, Va. LUM BROS. “A Good Drug Store” NUNNALLY’S CANDIES Phone 204 Sycamore and Franklin Streets Cfte IRouIette 189 Ql e William Bj rd Press INCORPORATED PRINTERS 1430-34 East Franklin Street Richmond, Virginia We printed this issue of The Roulette This Firm Specializes on School and College Annuals and Catalogues ESTIMATES CHEERFULLY FURNISHED At Your Service Always” aiutograpf) Jt ' 1 .4 - i ■ ' � =? r I aiutograplb .j88 . !• • r- « •M j f, i. ' I (• « t ■ ' 5 ' f i ' ■ • i s ' H lu ' illf ikil .d k n I ♦ .i ' • r ' ■ ■St ' { m .. ) � r I