Petersburg High School - Missile Yearbook (Petersburg, VA)

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VERNA GRACE WILL Sis” ‘ ' Her mirth the U ' orld required; She bathed it in smiles of glee. 4-K Civics Club; Spanish Club: Athletic Associa- tion: Girls’ ChcTus: Chemistry Club. Verna isn’t a Pollyanna,” but she is one of these girls who nearly always have a smile and the Imp of Mirth” hovering near the surface. We need more sincere smiles: so go to it, ‘ Sis,” and we can’t help but join you! FLORA ELIZABETH WILLCOX Wee Willie” Happy am , from care Vm free; Why can ' t they all be contented like me? Page Literary Society: President, Junior Page: Page Special: History Club; Vice-President, 4-L Civics Club: 4-H Civics Club: Square Circle: Vice-Presi- dent, Athletic Council ( 1928): Basketball Squad (three years): Sponsor, Junior Hi-Y ( 1928); Class Prophet: Athletic Association: Cheer Leader. Flora was voted the most popular girl in our Senior Class. What mere can we say about her? She is care-free, gay, and happy. Flora truly de- serves the honor of being Miss Popularity.” Add to that her friendliness and her prominence in all P. H. S. activities — and there’s Flora! ELEANOR VAUGHAN WILLIAMS “Eleanore” For manners are not idle, but are the fruit of a noble mind and loyal nature. 4-L Civics Club: 4-H Civics Club: Athletic As- sociation: History Club: Spanish Club: Biology Club. A heart of gold and that subtle charm which you possess are two assets of your personality which make you to be known and loved. EDWARD FRANKLIN WILLIAMSON “Eddie” Friendly, fat, and full of folly. Junior Hi-Y: Spanish Club: Athletic Association; Raven Society; History Club. As an all-around man, Eddie is hard to beat. Fie serves well in any capacity and is always ready to “lend a hand” — and even a dime! Here’s three rousing cheers for Eddie! RUTH GARDNER WOOD “Ruth” Well timed silence hath more eloquence than speech. .Athletic Association; Junior Page: Page Special: Treasurer, Page Literary Society: Winner. Declama- tion Contest: Spanish Club; Biology Club: Asso-- ciate Editor, The Missile; Treasurer, February Class; Class Historian: Member, Page Debating Team. Being short of stature does not hinder Ruth, for she stands high in her scholastic activities. Wliole- someness, sincerity and a sunny nature have made for her a place in P. H. S,

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DOROTHY MAE STEWART Dot” “W iat ' s the use oj % ' orrylng It never was ivorth while. ITolosy Club; Athletic Association: Reporter, The .l 55 7f; Spanish Club; Winner, Underwood Type- writing Certificate. What would we do without Dorothy? Always smiling with never a care — not even over bookkeep- ing. She is the kind of girl we all admire. HERMAN ULYSSES TEMPLE “Hershf.y Bar” Founded on a strong ambition, Sustained by his ability. Biology Club; Athletic Association: Spanish Club. Ambition is the beginning, ability the next step. With these, Herman, we believe you arc going to reach the goal to which you a.-«pire. WILLIAM THOMAS TEMPLE Bill” Still water runs deep. Spanish Chib; 4-L and 4-H Civics Clubs; Daniel Literary Society; Secretary, History Club. Bill” looks quiet, but don’t be deceived. When- ever a prank has been played you will usually find him at the bottom of it. He is of an inquisitive nature, always trying to find out the why and wherefore. We all wish you the best of luck, Bill,” and may you achieve your highest ambition. GERALD MERRIT YAIDEN Jerrv” A man oj keen judgment Is a man oj jew words. 4-L Civics Club: 4-H Civics Club; Spanish Club; Athletic Association; History Club. Gcra ' d is very quiet, never disturbing anyone as he goes about his work in his calm manner, and yet we are sure that one of these days he will be successful. ELLA ELIZABETH WALTON Ella” By the work, one knows the workman. Commercial Club; Girls Chorus. We all know Ella by her work, especially by her pretry. Quietness, thoughtfulness, and sincerity — these are the qualities which her work reveals, and these are the qualities which make her liked by all her classmates.

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EDWIN MORRISON YOUNG “Ath-e” “IVc shall not look upon his like again” Juri ' cr Hi-V: Senior Hi-Y; Page Literary Society; ’ice-Presi(jent, History Club: 4-L Civics Club; 4-H Civics Club; Football Squad; Public Speaking So- ciety; Editor, School Weekly News; Associate Editor, The Missile; ] Ieml)er, Page Debating Team. “Cutie’s” middle name is versatility. He’s smart, quite good at an editor’s job, a good actor, and what’s more, an ’‘athlete.” Taking him all in all, he’s hard to beat! NETTIE ROSE ZITTA “Ned” “Blushing is the color of virtue.” History Club; 4-L and 4-H Civics Clubs. Nettie is shy and blushes frequently, but this does not keep her from being a good student. She is as quiet and studious as her teachers wish her to be. — 26 —