Radford High School - Oak Leaf Yearbook (Radford, VA)

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Senior Class Garnette Evelyn Covey Her voice lvas ever soft, gentle, and low. An excellent thing in woman. Athenian Literary Society. Elvelyn with her smile and jest has won a great number of friends. She is quiet and reserved to those who do not know her so intimately, but to the “chosen few she is jolly and always ready for a good time. Continually taking other people’s troubles to heart, she is a very comfortable person to have around. Riner Davis Duncan Now Riner is not so much of a student , — A jolly good fellow, but always prudent. Athenian Literary Society. “Ninny is always present when any fun is in progress, and his dry humor usually adds to the occasion. Nowhere will you find any one who has a broader knolwedge of animals and nature. What he doesn t know about dogs, rabbits, birds and girls isn’t worth knowing. Ruby Holland Dobyns IV ill she rival Eleanor Porter? Will she write thrilling bool(s? Or will she calmly marry and join the League of Coolfs? Athenian Literary Society. ' lo describe this young lady in a few words is not an easy task, for when we look back over the four years at R. H. S. we see her a kind, brilliant, obedient pupil and classmate, cheerfully and thoroughly plodding her weary way. A sunny temper, a quiet dignity, and a great deal of perseverance are her most striking characteristics. Page seventeen

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THE OAK LEAF, 1922 a p aMBB , • ' ■ A ' -. ' :- HH Senior Class Nannie Karnes Bird “ Modest , simple and sweet ' Athenian Literary Society; Jolly Set. “Class ivory lickler. As a typical senior Nannie has them all beaten. Always quiet, studious, dignified, and in an unassuming way taking part in all class activities. She intends to continue her study of music, and we wish you all the success in the world, Nancy. Curtis Gordon Dobbins Girls and boys — he ' s dead in love With a wonderful girl from heaven above. Athenian Literary Society; Vice-President Athletic Association. 2 1 - 2 2 ; Varsity Football. ’22; Secretary Class, ’19-’20; Senior Latin Play; Senior Program; K. K. K. ; Sodales Vergili; First in 220 Dash; R. N. T. M. “Dobber, as he is sometimes called, has been with us since we began as a class, and the more we associate with him the higher he rises in our regard. His watchwords seem to be industry, morality and application. In his chosen profession of medicine we predict for him a phenomenal career. Sue Viola Collins None Ifnew thee hut to love thee; None named thee but to praise thee. Athenian Literary Society. Sue continually keeps up a steady stream of enlivening and entertaining conversation, much to the delight of those around her, and to her own sorrow when deportment grades are presented. Always joking, laughing and in a gay mood. Sue s smiling countenance is a sure cure for the blues. Page sixteen

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THE OAK LEAF, 1922 3qJ= i tim i H V. f‘r l-MSm PVi ' fV ' ! Vr f ■■ .MiVivlv Senior Class Stella Lillian Dudley Her life was honest i vorl(, not plap Athenian Literary Society. As a student Lillian ranks among the foremost in the class. She is also a true friend. She is a diligent, hard-working student, but always has time for a smile and a word of cheer for all. She will attain a high mark in whatever she may undertake. Joseph Blair Einstein He was four feet of man, A No. ” Athenian Literary Society; Senior Program. “Say, Budd, you got a nickel? ” Almost daily we hear “Strom ' s pleading voice make this appeal for finance. He has never failed to float a loan. “Strom’s passionate love for playing marbles, spinning tops, or whatever happens to be the vogue in season, is his favorite pastime. Just four feet six inches tall, this independent, clever, cute, witty little fellow has laughed his way into the hearts of all. Violet Elizabeth Fisher When studies and pleasures clash. Then let studies go to smash.” Athenian Literary Society: Vice-President Class, ' 19-’20; French Club; Jolly Set; Senior Program. Violet was voted the cutest girl in the Senior Class, which distinction she justly deserves. Only four feet eleven inches in height, she is our smallest girl in size, but not in importance. Her one failing is jazz music, which she prefers played on the phonograph. Page eighteen