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

Text from Pages 1 - 48 of the 1927 volume:

? $ DESIGNED AND PRINTED AT COLLECE ANNUAL HEADQUARTERS BENSON PRINTING COMPANY - NASHVILLE TENNESSEE Published by tbe Class of 1927 RADFORD HIGH SCHOOL The Oak Leaf, 1927 n ■= The Oak Leaf, 1927 The Oak Leaf Staff Helen Roop Editor-in-Ckief Kathryn Shovvalter Associate Editor William Burton Business Manager Lucien Adams Assistant Manager Maurice Daily Art Editor Dora Belle Mitchell Athletic Editor Virginia Painter John Lawrence Feature Editor Joke Editor Miss Emma Atkins Sponsor 5 1 The Oak Leaf, 1927 The Faculty Miss Emma Atkins History, Social Science Miss Julia Roop English, American History Alfred K. Eagle, Principal Mathematics, Physics Miss Dorothy Miller Latin, French Miss Exola Dobbins English, Mathematics 6 The Faculty Miss Vivian Farlowe Science, Business Arithmetic M iss Mamie Engart Latin, History W. K. Barnett Superintendent Radford City Schools Miss Lorena Caldwell Science, Mathematics Miss Nannie Bird English, Mathematics 7 C 3 Senior Class Colors: Green and White Class Flower: White Rose Motto: “Labor omnia vincit.” Miss Emma Atkins Class Sponsor 27 Spirit Behold! We are the Seniors! Class of ’27 — Radford Hi. Now as our school days are almost over, Listen ! We are shouting the victor’s cry. Yes, we have the good old-fashioned pep, The pep that you cannot down, It’s Radford Hi pep, it’s ’27 pep! The peppiest pep around ! Sure, we are true to Radford Hi, For we love our school so dear; And folks always say, You can count on ’27 for a cheer! Some say we studied little; ’Tis true we had a lot of fun, But when Senior exams were over, Graduation, our goal, was won. Behold! We are the Seniors! Class of ’27 — Radford Hi! Where can you find more loyal members For the High School Alumni? Philip Sharp. 8 C Offi cers of the S enior Cl ass Lucien Doyle Adams Class President, ' 25, ' 27; Assistant Manager of The Oak ' Leaf”; Senior Players; “Hi News, ' 25, ' 27; Senior Features. Behold our handsome president! An excellent student, a talented actor, a capable orator, and an efficient leader — that ' s Lucien! Truly, a large measure of the success of “The Oak Leaf” and each activity of the class has been due to him. Philip Doane Sharp Vice-President, Class of ' 27; President Athenian Literary Society; Senior Players. Ladies and gentlemen! This is the handsome, sophisticated and learned Philip, who hails from Chicago, and daily impresses us with our great loss in not having such an illustrious member for more than one year. His magnetic person- ality, coupled with his love for (a) Southern beauty, has made him the most ardent of lovers. Dora Belle Mitchell Secretary, Class of ' 27. Vice-President, ' 25; Athletic Editor. The Oak Leaf ; Manager Basketball, ' 27; Secretary Monogram Club; Cheer Leader; Hi News”; Senior Players; Senior Features; Oratorical Contest. Who can take the place of Dora Belle in all school activities? She holds a unique place in seniordom. We think the Senior Class made no mistake in selecting her as the most popular girl. John Taylor Lawrence Treasurer Class of ' 27; Joke Editor. “The Oak Leaf ; Senior Players; Senior Features. Nooney” is that good-natured senior who is al- ways smiling. When everything goes wrong we may expect the proverbial, “Well, it’s a good thing,” from Nooney.” Is it any wonder that he is a favorite with the fair sex and popular with everybody ? 9 n The Oak Leaf, 1927 n lenior Cl ass Josephine Raney Anderson Constitutional Committee of the Olympian Literary Society. Our quiet and studious “Jo” will be remembered for her eraser borrowing. A sweet, likeable girl, “Jo” has a large number of friends. When re- port cards are given out, there is always a smile on her face. Ole Hi needs more like “Jo.” Ara Rosamond Anthony Senior Players; Hi News”; Olympian Literary Society. Isn’t he the cutest one at Tech?” “Nip was over last night, my dear.” Such expression may be heard daily in the Senior Class rooms, as Ara gaily raves to a group of admirers who listen in mild amazement. As the bride who was so mis- erable in “And Home Came Ted,” Ara proved her versatility as an actress. William Lawrence Burton Business Manager of “The Oak Leaf”; Class Presi- dent. ’2( ; Secretary of Hi-Y Club; Orchestra; Sen- ior Features; Olympian Literary Society. It is impossible to think of “The Oak Leaf” and not think of “Bill,” to whom the success of the book is largely due. A violinist of unusual tal- ent, a business manager of much ability, and an all-round good sport who ranks high in the esteem of his classmates — that’s “Bill.” Charleen Steele Beller Program Committee of Athenian Literary Society, ' 26; Glee Club. Charleen is the pretty little brunette who has not bobbed her hair. A sweet, quiet, unassuming and dependable girl, Charleen cannot number her friends in High School. If there were more like her, school wouhl be more pleasant for stu- dents and faculty alike. io C The Oak Leaf, 1927 lemor Cl ass Amy Jackson Boyer Athenian Literary Society; Senior Players. Was there ever a change of classes when Amy didn’t powder her nose? We will not forget how well she took the part of the alluring Hono- lulu widow in “And Home Came l ed.” There is hut one Amy — always the same wherever you meet her. Glenna Beatrice Brooks Orchestra; Cheer Leader; Athenian Literary So- ciety. “Beaty” radiates pep! Carefree, radiant and happy, this attractive little girl has laughed her way into the hearts of her classmates and the faculty — to say nothing of a certain red-headed junior. Warren Kinzer Carper Oratorical Contest; Hi-Y Club; Baseball. ' 27; Olym- pian Literary Society. There is no subject on which Kinzer will not ar- gue. And yet why shouldn’t he? His oppo- nents invariably weaken under force of his at- tack. Kinzer is a clean-cut, likeable fellow, and one of the most loyal members of ' 27. Helen Mitchell Brown Business Manager Hi News”; State Reading Con- test, ' 25, ’2K; Vice-President Olympian Literary So- ciety; Senior Players; Glee Club. When we think of Helen, we think of our Hi News, to which she has contributed much of her time. As a reader Helen possesses unusual abil- ity and rare charm of manner. She is our youngest senior, and liked by everyone — especial- ly the opposite sex. 1 1 The Oak Leaf, 1927 n 1 — Semor Cl ass Virginia May Campbell Librarian, ’27; Assistant Librarian, ’ 2 f ; “Hi News”; Glee Club; Health Festival, ’26; Athenian Literary Society. Surely no one else could so efficiently fill the of- fice of librarian! Why, she even made us enjoy paying fines for hooks long overdue. Virginia May is one of our most reliable girls. We are expecting great things of her. Maurice Cecil Daily President Hi-Y Club; Cheer Leader; Art Editor “Tile Oak Leaf”; Senior Players; Athletic Editor Hi News”; Senior Features; Orchestra; Monogram Club; Olympian Literary Society; Football, ' 27. When there is something to be done, Maurice does it. Known for his true values, enthusiasm, and good qualities, he is liked by everyone. May there be more like him in Radford High. Juanita Evelyn Carter Glee Club; Olympian Literary Society. Every morning finds Juanita in the IV-B class- room actually studying — while lots of us are still sleeping! But when report cards are handed out, look at her smile ! Annie Pearl Conrad Olympian Literary Society. Annie’s laugh distinguishes her. There is none like it. It is most frequently heard in Miss Miller ' s French class. Annie never seems to lack topics for conversation, and is never without an audience. 12 The Oak Leaf, 1927 n 1 — lenior Cl ass Minnie Miller Cord Glee Club; Assistant Business Manager Hi News”; Olympian Literary Society. Behold our gifted songbird ! Is it any wonder that the senior boys sit in rapt admiration as she gaily sings their cares away? Or is it any won- der that they prefer the smile of this golden- haired beauty to “A’s” on geometry? Charles Fallon Davis, Jr. Senior Players; Olympian Literary Society. Fallon has always been a worth} - contributor to all class and school activities. He has seldom been caught studying, but is one of the fortunate who seems to have a passing ticket. We notice that his “Hup” frequently finds its way up Tyler avenue, and we do not have to guess its destina- tion. Nannie Marie Elmore Basketball; Athenian Literary Society. Yes, we all know Marie is little, but did you ever see her on the basketball court? She sure can cover a lot of space, as her guards soon learn. Although she has been with us only a year, we have found her to be a splendid stu- dent and a true friend. Lloyd Ethridge Ferrell State Public Speaking Contest. ' 26; Oratorical Con- test, ' 27; Hi-Y Club; Athenian Literary Society. In writing a sketch of Lloyd, it is impossible to give even a resume of his good qualities. In his school work he has shown marked mental ability. As an orator Lloyd is without an equal in Hi. He alone dares to oppose “Senator Carper” in heated discussions of present day politics. 13 n T1 T 1 QO V E lemor Cl ass Ruby India Furrow Olympian Literary Society. Our chewing gum shark, Ruby, is the one senior who is able to chew that delicious gum without calling forth that ominous “Five Off.” Coupled with this wonderful ability we shall never forget the tales Ruby relates in Miss Miller’s last study period. Virginia Preston Howe President Olympian Literary Society; Class Sec- retary-Treasurer, ’ 2 G ; Glee Club; Senior Features; Basketball, ' 26, ' 27; “Hi News.” Our fair beauty from Oklahoma ! Who can say that the seniors have not chosen with admirable wiseness their class beauty? Virginia came to us in ’24, straight from the “wild and woolly West,” and during the three years that she has been with us she has found a unique place in the hearts of every senior. We join in wishing her happiness wherever she may be. Frank Everett Grayson Class Vice-Presidpnt, ’25, ’26; Baseball. ’27; Senior Players; Olympian Literary Society. The only fault we have been able to find with this distinguished young man, so beloved of the fair sex, is that he sometimes has a peculiar aversion to washing his upper lip. He possesses remarkable athletic talent, lending to the baseball team his prowess. He makes a handsome figure in his uniform, too. Edith Elizabeth Jayne Senior Players; Athenian Literary Society. Although she is not at all old-maidish, she will always be remembered for her starring ability in old maid roles. When once a friend, Edith is always a friend. But what shall become of Edith? Surely she shall be a private secretary. 14 n The Oak Leah 1927 n lemor Cl ass Annie Elizabeth Jones Athenian Literary Society. Annie shall always be remembered at R. II. S. for having the perseverance and patience, during the last days of her senior year, of letting her hair grow into flowing tresses. May she always be the same gay and carefree girl. Here ' s wish- ing you luck, Annie! Eloise Elsie Lawrence Olympian Literary Society. Eloise is always happy and good natured. She is one of our hard-working students, and a girl who wields her influence for good always. May she continue to be as happy and good natured as she has been in Radford High. Welford Massie Jones Senior Players; Football, ’27; Basketball, ' 27; Athe- nian Literary Society. Was there ever a time when Welford was really serious? There seems never to have been a critical enough situation — not even when he lost his report card. Keep on grinning, Welford; it will get you out of many scrapes, which you seem to be an expert at getting into. Edna Lanora Mantz Basketball, ’27; Olympian Literary Society. One of our quiet but studious seniors. But lis- ten, seniors, when t he name Robert is mentioned, Edna comes out of her shell and peps up imme- diately. We can’t possibly say of Edna all the nice things that should be said, but we will just say, “Here’s wishing you a happy life in all the years to come.” 15 J 3 n The Oak Leaf, 1927 n Senior Cl ass Helen Adair Miller Olympian Literary Society. “Laugh, and the world laughs with you.” Sure, and you will always be laughing when Helen is around. The posessor of such a pleasing person- ality must be successful in anything she under- takes. Helen carries with her the best wishes of the Class of ’27. Marion Virginia Painter Feature Editor “The Oak Leaf ' ; President Glee Club, ' 26; School Pianist; Orchestra. ' 26; Vice- President Athenian Literary Society, ' 25; State De- bating Team, ' 26; Chairman Program Committee O. L. S. ; Senior Players. I his dark-eyed, languid young beauty has long dazzled us with her dramatic and aesthetic abil- ity. At the Halloween party, in ‘‘And Home Came l ed,” and at the Junior-Senior banquet, we were held spellbound by her talent. She also has something else which we do not recognize as a talent, namely, a Yankee. Thomas Reams Trigg Olympian Literary Society. Tommy is just a genuine, jolly good fellow, will- ing to give you anything from a pencil to a lift in his Buick. It is said that it takes all kinds of people to make up the world — well, Tommy is one of the kind who can’t be spared. Elizabeth Jane Porter Athenian Literary Society. “Oh, dear, what’s going to happen? I didn’t get but ten letters today.” Almost daily someone hears Bess make the preceding remark. We of the envious type wonder how a certain young man in Florida finds time to write all the let- ters Bess receives. The only way we can ac- count for this is by knowing “Liz.” 16 The Oak Leaf, 1927 E lenior Cl ass Verna Avith Pugh Athenian Literary Society. One of our seniors who admits the fact that she is quiet, but absolutely refuses to be classed with the “studious ones.” Ah ! Verna, you may say all you please, but we of Miss Miller’s French class can testify that you must study a little, or else Miss Miller would not say, “Excellent!” Here’s wishing you someone to say “Excellent” to you for the rest of your life. Virginia Winters Roby Glee Club; Athenian Literary Society. What a tame place R. H. S. would be without “Box” ! One of the things for which she is noted is her loving care and protection of Mr. Eagle’s bugle — an act of kindness for which Mr. Eagle does not show the proper gratitude, we seniors think. And, certainly, Virginia’s ex- quisite singing in chapel can never be excelled. Brady Eugene Willis Athenian Literary Society. Ladies, protect your heart! Beware of Gene’s brown eyes! Not only is he a very handsome boy, but he is also a good student and a well liked member of the Senior Class. We prophesy an interesting and successful future for Gene at Dreamland.” Helen Virginia Roop Editor-in-Chief of “The Oak Leaf”; Vice-President Athenian Literary Society; May Queen, ' 25, ' 26; Glee Club. In selecting Helen as the editor-in-chief of “The Oak Leaf,” the class made a wise choice. No one could have filled this responsible position more efficiently than she, as we will leave you to judge. Helen’s blonde loveliness caused her to be selected twice as our May Queen, while her studious qualities have made her one of our honor students. 17 U n The Oak Leaf, 1927 n lemor Cl ass Kathryn Vaden Showalter Associate Editor “The Oak Leaf”; Basketball; Senior Features. “Kitty,” as the most capable girl in the Senior Class, has proved a good student, a good friend, and one who can he depended upon in an emer- gency. She is our associate editor of “The Oak Leaf,” and has filled this position to the satisfac- tion of all. Anyone who has ever seen Kathryn play basketball cannot forget her peppy playing. We wish that she might have been with us more than a year. Martha Mae Skidmore Captain Basketball, ' 27; Athenian Literary Society. This year is “Skiddy’s” first year with us, yet she already has a place here that will be hard to fill when she leaves. She will be especially remem- bered for her record on the basketball team. She proved that she fully deserves the confidence placed in her as captain. Mary Fay Tilley Olympian Literary Society. No wonder Fay is always so immaculate! It takes her until ten o’clock every morning to dress. Although she has been a quiet sort of girl in her four years here, she has many friends. Her sunny disposition and cheery smile have made her popular among her classmates. Iris Evelyn Thornton Basketball, ’27 ; Olympian Literary Society. Evelyn seems to have an extra share of pep and energy, and has shown this by her success as guard on our basketball team. Evelyn has firm convictions, and is a true pal to her inseparable friends. We believe she has the qualities that make for a successful life. 18 n The Oak Leaf, 1927 n lemor Class Dorothy Olive Turner Editor-in-Chief Radford Hi News”; Olympian Literary Society. No one dares deny the fact that Dorothy is our most brilliant student. A brief glance at her scholastic record will convince anyone. As edi- tor of the Hi News, Dorothy has easily proved her versatility of talent. The Senior Class of R. H. S. is proud of such graduates as “Dot.” Bessie Lee Vier Olympian Literary Society. Bessie is one of our students who lives up to those terms so often misused in regard to seniors — dignified, sweet, affectionate, open-hearted. All these adjectives may be applied to Bessie. Ida Edmonia Whitt Athenian Literary Society; Glee Club. Edna is everything that a girl should be — attrac- tive, talented, and studious. She is very kind, especially to Pot” Aker, for she is always in search of cigarette stubs for his benefit. Can ' t you still hear her gay, loud laughter? May it ring as loudly and clearly through the long, long years before her. Lucy Overby Wall Basketball; Monogram Club; Senior Features; Olympian Literary Society. Have you ever seen Lucy on the basketball court? If not, you have a store in treat. When- ever you hear basketball at R. H. S. mentioned in the future, you will always remember that Lucy was largely responsible for the success of the team of ’27. We shall always remember, too, the delicious lunches that she used to bring to school. 19 C ] The J umor Cl ass Officers Randolph Elder . . President Rita Munsey . . Vice-President Thelma Calfee . Secretary Edmund Jones Miss Dorothy Miller Sponsor Class Roll Vance Aker Louis Thornton Mildred Covey Agnes Lyons William Baker Lilburn Trigg Gladys Creggar Edmonia Myers Robert Bird William Vaughn Marjorie Einstein Evelyn Morgan Robert Campbell James Vaughn Dolly Garking Elsie Moore Russell Dent Edward Waddell Myra Greiner Iva McPeak Duval Fink Duval Wright Ruth Hagy Louise Nance William Howell Irene Allen Noblin Huddle Lucille Nance Milton Jackson Lois Banks Gladys Hedcecock Nannie Popovitch Millard Kinder Louise Bond Winnie Hensley Fern Price WlLMER LAWERENCE Nellie Bond Ruby Hylton Virginia Showalter Garnet Price Esther Bricker Virginia Ingles Louise Smith Harry Price Mamie Bryson Marie Jayne Lillian Smith Harry Robertson Audrey Carden Blanche Jones Lucille Smith Charles Roby Virginia Carper Lillian Keadle Evelyn Spangler Willis Sledd Lois Clement Lucille Long Juanita Stafford Edward Tolley I della Cornet Eunice Lucado Kathleen Wilson n The Oak Leaf, 1927 n The Sophomore Class Stuart Noblin Elizabeth Hopkins .... Evelyn Painter . . . Sunbeam Farley Officers President . . . Vice-President . . Secretary T reasurer Miss Enola Dobyns Sponsor Class Roll Thelma Austin Eula Harris Evelyn Painter Leslie Krooks Irene Hall Leslie Probst Helen Beller Elizabeth Hopkins Margaret Porter Virginia Bond Bruce Johnson Ada Rutherford Eleanor Bowers Frank Jones Robert Shelbourne Nobi.in Brooks Guyola Jernelle Pauline Shelbourne Paul Cord Lela Jonas Lois Spancler Juanita Calfee Lois Jackson Hugh Smith Mildred Charlton Mamie Keller Boyd Sutherland Averil Dalton Margaret Keister Vadalene Smith Dwight Dudley Mattie Lawson Mabel Snead Gertrude Estes Blanche Lester Elizabeth Turpin Alma Earles Luther Moore Virginia Turpin Sunbeam Farley ' Christina McDonald Howard Weaver Anna Farmer Lorena Monroe Katherine Weddle Everette Graham Eva Moore James Wright Claude Grubb Stuart Noblin Elsie Webb Mary Harris Lila Nelson Ruth Wilson The Oak Leaf, 1927 n I — ftiwf The Freshman Cl ass Officers Carl Hendrix Elva Ritter Minnie Adams . Junior Warms President Vice-President . SecretaryTreasurer Representative Miss Lorena Caldwell Sponsor Members Vera Mae Alderman Thelma Covey Anna Hurst Guila Martin Phalia Miles Laverne Millner Virgie Tallant Ona Wade Nina Young Winfred Barton Audra Bratton Richard Cole William Cole William Donnelly Harry Fark Robert Griener James Henline Frank Hendrix Paul Keister Harrison Myers Woodrow Nance Rudolph Richard Tobie Stafford Desmond Saunders Marvin Russell Jimmie Shugart Burnette Williamson Minnie Adams Billy Anderson Jack Baldwin Paul Bird Mary Anne Bocock Evelyn Carden Muriel Coltrane Homer Covey Luther Copenhaver Lula Davis Mary Margaret Eakin Ruth Evans Wilbur Fugate Ethel Hagy Price Hines Owen Hegwood Grover Jennings Lilburne Jonas Jesse Jones Grace Lucado Lucille McConnell Agnes Marshall Eunice Miller Floyd Moore John Monroe Elva Reiter Roy Roop Everett Shanklin Blanche Sutherland Alfred Simpkins Helen Vaughn Byron Early Jacqueline Baily Katherine Brooks Audry Buchanan Janie Henline Geraldine Keister Maggie Low King Gwendolyn Lewellyn Mary McDonald Stella Poff Mary Belle Richard Cecille Turner Nona Wall Rubye Wheeling Gladys Willis Helen Winston Thelma Enoch Grace Rutherford Geneva Taylor Jesse Baker James Conrad Vivian Early Carl Hendrix James Lucas Hartwell Millner Thomas Parks William Shumate Jesse Snider Willie Coltrane Junior Warms 22 “ The Oak Leaf, 1927 Radford High News The Staff Dorothy Turner Rita Munsey Helen Brown Minnie M. Cord . . . Maurice Daily . . . . Dora Belle Mitchell . Virginia May Campbell Myra Griener . . . . Irene Allen Lucien Adams . . . Virginia Howe . . . . Gladys Hedgecock . Helen Beller . . . . Junior Warms Miss Julia Roop . . Miss Dorothy Miller . . Editor-in-Chief Associate Editor . liusiness Manager . liusiness Manager . Athletic Reporter . Feature Reporter . Chapel Reporter . . Society Reporter . . Society Reporter . Joke Editor . . Senior Reporter . . Junior Reporter Sophomore Reporter . . . Freshman Reporter Faculty Adviser Faculty Adviser 23 The Oak Leaf. 1927 n 1 — Football E. L. Weddle, A. Giesen, E. Huddle Coaches Duval Fink Manager Bill Howell Captain Line-Up Harry Robertson Left End Maurice Daily . Duval Fink Left Tackle Jimmy Shucart . Robert Bird Left Guard Bill Shumate . Billy Vaughn Center Bill Howell . . Boyd Sutherland Right Guard Frank Hendrix . Wii.mer Lawerence Right Half Right Tackle ■ Right End . . Fullback Quarterback . Left Half Subs Welford Jones, Vance Aker, Murray Hilton, James Wright, Willis Sledd, Harry Ruther- ford, Homer Covey, Carol Miller and Early Rhodes. The Oak Leaf, 1927 n Basketball E. L. Weddle Miss Charlsie Camper Mae Skidmore Dora Belle Mitchell Alfred K. Eagle Coach . Assistant Coach Captain . Manager Sponsor Varsity Squad Kathryn Showalter Forward Marie Elmore Forward Mae Skidmore Center Lucy Wall Side Center Dora Belle Mitchell . Guard Evelyn Thornton Guard Subs Nona Wall, Ruth Wilson, and Virginia Howe. 25 C 3 Ath enian Literary Society Officers Philip Sharp . Helen Roop . . Irene Allen . . Vance Aker William Baker Robert Bird Russell Dent Dwicht Dudley Randolph Elder Lloyd Ferrell, Jr. Everette Graham Claude Grubb Bruce Johnson Edmund Jones Welford Jones Millard Kinder John Lawrence Wilmer Lawrence Luther Moore Harry Price Charles Roby Robert Shelbourne Edward Tolley . President Vice-President . . Secretary Elsie Moore William Vaughn Edward Waddell Eugene Willis Duval Wright James Wright Charleen Bf.ller Louise Bond Nellie Bond Virginia Bond Eleano r Bowers Amy Boyer Beatrice Brooks Noblin Brooks Mamie Bryson Jaunita Calfee Thelma Calfee Virginia May Campbell Mildred Charlton Stuart Noblin . Kathleen Wilson . Miss Enola Dobyns . Lois Clements Gladys Cregger Marjorie Einstein Marie Elmorf. Sunbeam Farley Ruth Hagy Irene Hall Elizabeth Hopkins Noblin Huddle Virginia Ingles Lois Jackson Edith Jayne Marie Jayne Annie Jones Maymie Keller Mattie Lawson Blanche Lester Eunice Lucado Edmonia Meyers . Treasurer Sergeanl-at-A rms . Faculty Sponsor Dora Belle Mitchell Eva Moore Evelyn Morgan Rita Munsey Louise Nance Lucille Nance Elizabeth Porter Verna Pugh Virginia Roby Ada Rutherford Pauline Shelbourne Kathryn Showalter Mae Skidmore Lois Spangler Lucille Smith Elsie Webb Edna Whitt Kathleen Wilson Ruth Wilson M EMBERS n r ri_ _ rw i_ t iqov n Olympian Literary Society Officers Virginia Howe . . . Evelyn Painter . . Treasurer Helen Brown . . . . . Vice-President Wilmer Lawrence . . . Sergeant-at-Arms Myra Griener . . Miss Emma Atkins . . . Faculty Sponsor Members Lucien Adams Anna Farmer Gertrude Estes Lorena Monroe Leslie Brooks Thomas Trigg Ruby Furrow Lila Nelson William Burton James Vaughn Dolly Garking Virginia Painter Robert Campbell Howard Weaver Eula Harris Nannie Popovitch Kinzer Carper Josephine Anderson Mary Harris Margaret Porter Paul Cord Ara Anthony Gladys IIedgecock Fern Price Maurice Daily Thelma Austin Winnie Hensley ' Virginia Showalter Fallon Davis Lois Banks Ruby Hylton Louise Smith Duval Fink Helen Beller Guyola Jernelle Vadeline Smith Frank Grayson Ester Brickf.r Lela Tonas Mabel Snead William Howell Audry Carden Blanche Jones Evelyn Spangler Milton Jackson Virginia Carper Lillian Keadle Jaunita Stafford Frank [ones Juanita Carter Margaret Keister Evelyn Thornton Garnet Price Annie Conrad Eloise Lawrence Fay Tilley Leslie Probst Minnie Miller Cord Lucille Long Dorothy ' Turner Harry Robertson I della Cornette Agnes Lyons Elizabeth Turpin Willis Sledd Mildred Covey Edna Mantz Virginia Turpin Hugh Smith Pearl Cumbie Christina McDonald Bessie Vier Boyd Sutherland Averili. Dalton Iva McPf.ake Lucy Wall Louis Thornton Lilburn Trigg Alma Earles Helen Miller Katherine Weddle 27 3 The Oak Leaf, 1927 n Hi-Y Club Maurice Daily William Howell .... William Burton . Claude Grubb Officers President . . Vice-President . . Secretary Treasurer E. J. Warms and Reverend L. C. Dickerson Advisers Members Robert Bird Robert Campbell Kinzer Carper Russell Dent Dwight Dudley Randolph Elder Welford Jones Millard Kinder WlLMER LAWERENCE Leslie Probst Willis Sledd Louis Thornton Lilburn Trigg James Wright Edward Waddell Duval Wright 28 The Oak Leaf, 1927 n I= Monogram Club Frank Hendrix Dora Belle Mitchell Officers . . . President Secretary Members Robert Bird Football Maurice Daily Football Duval Fink Football Harry Robertson Football Bill Howell Football Boyd Sutherland Football Homer Covey Football Bill Vaughn Football Willis Sledd Football Wii.mer Lawerence Football Frank Hendrix Football Bill Shumate Football Jimmy Shugart Football Virginia Howe Basketball Dora Belle Mitchell Basketball Lucy Wall Basketball 29 The Oak Leaf, 1927 n The O rchestra Alfred K. Eagle, Director Members Evelyn Painter William Burton Beatrice Brooks .... ... Claude Grubb . . James Vaughn Maurice Daily Sunbeam Farley Mamie Bryson . . . Piano . First Violin Second Violin . Saxophone . . Clarinet . Iianjo Banjo-U kelele Banjo-U kelele 3 ° C The Oak Leaf, 1927 n Senior PI ayers IN “AND HOME CAME TED” The Cast Skeet, d’ Sekketery Molly, the Housekeeper Henrietta Darby, the Honolulu Widow Ira Stone, the Villain Mr. Man, the Mystery Diana Garwood, the Heiress Jim Ryker, the Lawyer Aunt Jubilee, the Cook Elsie, the Bride .... Ted, the Groom Miss Loganberry, the Spinster The Senator . . . . Philip Sharpe . . Virginia Painter Amy Boyer . . . . Duval Fink . . . Frank Grayson . . . . Helen Brown . . . John Lawerence . Dora Belle Mitchell . . . Ara Anthony . . . Lucien Adams . . . . Edith Jayne . . . Welford Jones Miss Emma Atkins . . Maurice Daily . . Fallon Davis Director llusincss Manager Assistant Business Manager 3i C D The Oak Leaf, 1927 n BEST LOOKING Vi r tnia. Howe Luc i en Adi 31 TU $ MGST CAPABLE Ka.Ih.Vyn SkowaAter Maurice DaAly 32 35 Miss Atkins: “How is your eve now, Vir- ginia ?” Virginia Howe: “Much better now, since the doctor treated it.” Miss Atkins: “I hope it will come out all right.” 4, 4. 4, Kathryn Showalter: “Lived here all your life ?” Maurice Daily: “Don’t know; haven’t died yet.” 4. 4. 4. Lucien Adams: “I bought a quart of anti- chatter oil today.” Frank Grayson: “Why, you haven’t any car !” Lucien Adams: “I know, but I bought it for Miss Atkins.” 4, 4. 4. Fallon Davis: “Did that patent medicine cure you?” Kinzer Carper: “Naw, the patent must have expired.” 4, 4. 4. Bill Burton was saying his go-to-bed pray- ers in a very low voice. “I can’t hear you, dear,” his mother whis- pered. “Wasn’t talking to you,” said the small one firmly. 4. 4. 4. Philip Sharp: “That’s one thing I like about my girl.” Welford Jones: “What ' s that?” Philip Sharp: “The guy she goes with.” 4. 4. 4. Marie Elmore: “Are many great men born in this town?” Charleen Beller: “No, babies are only born here.” 4. 4. 4. Duval Fink: “Weddle, I can’t get my locker shut.” Coach Weddle: “Take your shoes out.” 4, 4 4. Billy Vaughn: “Beaty is always asking me for money.” Tommy Trigg: “What does she do with it ?” Billy Vaughn: “I never give her any.” 444 Mr. Eagle: Have you ever done anything on time?” Lloyd Ferrell: “I bought a car.” Bess Porter: “Pm going to marry a man who can take a joke.” Gene Willis: “That’s all he’ll get.” 444 Mr. Eagle: “Frank, what is your prefer- ence as to a vocation?” Frank Grayson: “I prefer mine about the last week in August.” rji “Miss Roop, would you punish a person for something that he didn’t do?” Miss Roop: “No, of course not.” “Nooney” Lawrence: “Well, I don’t have my English for today.” 444 Miss Farlowe (in Biology class) : “Let’s put a cartoon in the Radford Ili News.” Vance Aker: “I ' ll tell you what, Miss Far- lowe, let’s put your picture on the front page.” 444 Literary Lapses The following new books will soon appear in the library: Why Cadets Flunk .... Ara Anthony Wild Women I have Tamed . Li.oyd Ff.rrell Knickers Plus Personality . . Duval Fink Chapel Echoes Virginia Rory Love Making, Its Trials and Joys . . . . . . Philip Sharp and Bill Vaughn The Winning Qualities of a Moon Road- ster Frank Grayson The Worries of An Editor . . Helen Roop Ties Make the Man .... Lucien Adams The Secret of My Success . . Vance Aker Dieting Professor A. K. Eagle How To Make Ice Cream . . Miss Atkins 444 Miss Dobyns: “You can’t sleep in my class.” Wilmer Lawrence: “I know it; I’ve been trying it for half an hour.” 444 Helen Miller: “I wonder how old Miss Miller is ?” Virginia Painter: “I don ' t know, but they say she used to teach Ccesar.” 36 n The Oak Leaf, 1927 Compliments of Jones Mercantile THE RACKET STORE E. M. RUPE, Proprietor Company 4- 4- DEALER IN Radford’s Leading General Merchandise Department Store 4- Phone 2 EAST RADFORD, VA. Phone 150 Res. Phone 209-J RADFORD, VA. Compliments ot DREAMLAND THEATER THE HOME OF Paramount, Fox. Metro and First Na- tional Pictures. The Cream of the Motion Picture Industry ALWAYS A GOOD SHOW AT DREAMLAND Bargains in Men’s Work and Dress Clothing Jesse White s Bargain Store Hawkins Taylor Company The Best Goods for the Price No Matter What the Price East Radford, Va. Compliments of CALDWELL DRUG COMPANY Radford. Va. The Oak Leaf. 1927 n i=« Clover Brand Ice Cream Manufactured by CLOVER CREAMERY CO. INCORPORATED RADFORD, VA. SEE OUR SAMPLES” Class Rings, Pins, Invita- tions and Cards V W. H. TOWE and COMPANY Jewelers EAST RADFORD. VA. BRADLEYS WOMAN’S STORE EAST RADFORD. VA. “Correct Apparel for Women and Children’ ' ROANOKE A College with a Remarkable Record COLLEGE for Producing Real Leaders. Strong courses leading to A.B. and B.S. degrees. Special emphasis placed upon pre-medical, pre-law, and pre- engineering courses. Also a new Department of Business Administration. An attractive campus life abounding in wholesome student activity. SALEM. VIRGINIA CHARLES J. SMITH, President Tell your “DAD’’ to protect himself — by protecting you while you are in school — with a Life Insurance Policy in the Travelers. It costs less. H. Pat Horton, Manager L. P. KEARSLEY 8 COMPANY “The Agency With the Strong Companies ” LET US BE YOUR BANKERS We invite the accounts of corporations, partnerships and individuals as well as the savings accounts of every man. woman and child in this community. You should endeavor to maintain a satisfactory checking account in order to insure good credit. THE FARMERS AND MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK EAST RADFORD. VIRGINIA Capital and Surplus, $ 100 , 000.00 Resources Over $ 700 , 000.00 Dr. J. P. McConnell, President W. H. GALWAY, Vice-President A. C. HANKLA, Cashier R. A. Brown, Vice-President THOS. M. JONES, Assistant Cashier n The Oak Leaf, 1927 n KOHLHOUSEN “Of Course” The Oldest and Most Reliable Jewelry Store in East Radford G. E. 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