Petersburg High School - Missile Yearbook (Petersburg, VA)

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HENRY BUCKIUS BROCKWELL Buck” “A man nj fcui Tvords is a man of judgment Hi-Y Club: Physics Club; Green Troopers: Page Literary Society; Athletic Association: Baseball Squad ( 1926); Football Squad (three years): History Club; 4-L Civics Club: 4-H Civics Club: Monogram Club. “Buck” is generally quiet: but when the time comes, he has his humor and a good laugh. Buck is a sturdy football player, a good friend, and a willing worker. ELIZABETH DOROTHEA BUDD “Betsy” “With lots oj pep, sincere in mind, The truest friend you’ll ever find.’’ Square Circle: Page Literary Society; Athletic As- sociation; History Club; Biology Club: Junior Page Literary Society. If there’s any fun going on you may count on “Betsy” being present; and she’s there with the goods,” furnishing more than her share of fun. “Joke Editor,” “Poet Laureate,” and a good sport” — that’s Betsy! LENA MARGARET BUTLER “Marte” “She is as good as she looks. In ways as well as books.” Spanish Club; Athletic Association; History Club; 4-FI Civics Club: 4-L Civics Club; Biology Club; Commercial Club. Good old “Marte” is always on hand with a smile and a witty remark. She is just the kind who is always ready for a good time. BERKELEY DANACOTT CARTER “Berk” “For, whole in heart and act and word was he.” President. 4-H Civics Club; President, Athletic Council; President, Hi-Y: President, Student Council; President, February Class; President, Junior Hi-Y: President, Monogram Club; Captain, Football Team ( 1927): Vice-President, Hi-Y; Vice-President, Student Council; Vice-President, History Club; Page Literary Society. “Berk” has certainly made a name for himself during his sojourn at P. H. S. vnile he was a fair student, his main “racket” was football. He starred for four years on the gridiron. Easy going and amiable, kind hearted and even tempered, “Berk” was respected and liked by everybody. LUCY PEARL CRAFTON “Mary Pearl” “Unthinking, idle, wild and young, I laugh’d and danc’d and talk’d and sung.’’ Athletic . ' Association: Commercial Club: Winner, L nderwood Certificate; Biology Club; Spanish Club; Girls’ Chorus. Lucy goes around in her idle, carefree way e njoying life to its greatest extent. She quickly becomes oiie’s friend. She isn’t serious, even in Miss Left- wich’s bookkeeping class, and does not allow the cares of the world to bother her. — 19 —

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FEBRUARY CLASS HALLIE MAY BADGETT ■Hal” “Never too sober, never too gay; .‘1 rare good girl in every way.” Biology Club; Chemistry Club; History Club; 4-L Civics Club; Athletic Association; Secretary and Treasurer, 4-1. Class. Do you know Hallie? If you don’t you’ve missed something, for she’s always there with a cheery smile. She is a bit quiet, but, speaking confidentially, we believe this is due to Dan Cupid,” who seems to have enjoyed perfect success with his love treat- ment.” If you want to hear the latest love song, ask Hallie. FREDA BECKMAM ' Freda” “Friendship is love loithout his wings.” History Club; 4-L Civics Club; 4-H Civics Club; .Athletic .Association. Freda is a stalwart friend, ever willing to give you a few moments of her precious time. She says little but accomplishes much. Success to you, Freda! CATHRYN SYDXOR BENNETT Kitty” “Haste thee, nymph, and bring with thee Jest, and yoiithjul jollity.” Page Literary Society; History Club; Sponsor, Senior Hi-Y; 4-L and 4-H Civics Clubs; .Assistant Business Manager, The Missile. Kitty” has plenty of pep, fun, and vitality. She is attractive, poinilar and a good sport — what more could you wish for? .And what would our class play have been without her? ROBERT M.ASON BERKELEY Bobboo” Handsome is as handsome does.” President, Page Special; Public Speaking Society; Secretary and Treasurer, Page Literary Society; Vice- President, 4-H Civics Club; Vice-President, His- tory Club; President, 4-L Civics Club; Treasurer, .Athletic .Association; Editor, School Weekly News; Editor, The Missile; .Assistant Circulation Alanager,, Till’ Missile: President, Senior Hi-Y; Vice-President, Monogram Club; President, Student Council; Foot- ball Team (two years); President, 4-L Class. Bobboo,” also known as Red,” has been one of the outstanding hoys in P. H. S. for the last few years. His ability has been proven in athletics as well as in other activities. You can see by his rec- ord what a prominent part he has taken in school life. We foresee that some day Bobboo will be a distinguished professor of Latin at some college. LESLIE EARL BOWERS Les” “True worth needs no interpreter” Football Sciuad; 4-L Civics Club; Public Speaking Society. In Les” we have one of our truest friends. He tends to his own business, but at the same time he takes an interest in everything else that goes on. Witty — yes, but without show — these who took Trig can testify! — 18 —

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1 ,1 ROULETTE 1 1 BERNICE : IABLE DEAN “Bern Dean” “She’s lovely, fascinating, yet not a hit wild. And she always greets you W ' th the tenderest smile. Athletic Association: Spanish Club; Biology Club; Reporter, The Missile; Commercial Club. No sweeter girl ever lived than Bernice, and to those who arc privileged to know her intimately, Bernice is truly a loyal friend. She greets you warmly; and when she leaves you, the sunshine of her smile remains. PHOEBE READE DREWRY “Fileebie Lee” “We don ' t know why we like you, Except because it ' s you. This may not be good logic. But goodness knows it’s true. Square Circle: Page Literary Society: Daniel Lit- erary Society; Associate Editor. The Missile; Asso- ciate Editor, The Roulette; Public Speaking Society: Biology Club; History Club: Secretary and Treas- urer, 4-L Civics Club; 4-H Civics Club. Well, here’s Phoebe! She’s a good sport, always ready for anything. She may be quiet, but wait until you get her started. Some day Phoebe may be ranked among the great writers of the world — here’s hoping so, anyway! ' ERNON WARD FONTAINE “Vernie” ‘M pal who will help his pal along. Senior Hi-Y; 4-L Civics Club: 4-H Civics Club; Chemistiy Club: Spanish Club: 4-L Physics Club: 4-H Physics Club; Green Troopers. Vernon is a jolly good fellow and a real sport. He is also talented in the art of boxing. We would not be surprised to see his name in the headlines some day as a champion with the gloves. BESSIE MEADE FRIEND “Bess” “Laugh and the world laughs with you. Page Special: Junior Page: Page Literary Society: History Club: 4-L Civics Club: Secretary and Treasurer, 4-H Civics Club: Secretary, Febnrary Class: Associate Editor, The Missile; Biology Club; Athletic Asscciation: Square Circle. Laughter is the secret of Bessie Meade’s host of friends. She sees fun in everything, and you can’t help but see it yourself when Bessie Meade laughs! But she has her serious side too — Sait-elle son jran- cais? And how! Though we all love her as a friend, here’s hoping she will not remain a “Friend” always! LUCIE JORDAN GROSSMANN “Lucie” “Nature was here so lavish of her store. That she bestowed until she had no more. President. Page Literary Society: Treasurer, Junior Page: Treasurer, Page Special (two years); Secretary, Student Council: Athletic Association: Vice-President, History Club: ' ice-President, 4-H Civics Club; 4-L Civics Club; Biology Club: Editor, The Missile; Associate Art Editor, The Roulette; Basketball Squad: Square Circle; iMember, Debating Team (two years.) Wanted — A sincere and true friend; one who has wit and pep, fun and frankness, but judgment and common sense as well. Found — In Lucie Grossman. Here’s to you, Lucie! — 20 — y