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

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SALUTATORY When I learned that I had been chosen to extend the welcome to you, the guests of 1928, was very happy and at the same time very hesitant — happy to have the privilege of telling you just how glad we are to have you, and hesitant because I felt myself unequal to the task of expressing what is in our hearts. We have looked forward to the time when we might welcome you here and express our appreciation for your interest and encourage- ment in our high school life. Fathers and mothers of the Class of ’28, we cannot express our appreciation of your efforts and sacrifice in our behalf. Many of us would not have reached this goal, the honor of being a graduate from Radford High, had you not encouraged us. Through our four years of high school life you have entered into the spirit of every activity. It is you we wish to welcome, first of all, hero this evening. Our teachers, you have been largely re- sponsible for our being here tonight. You have led us to the open sesame of books from which we have gained a vision of new worlds, with broader horizons than those that we had known. We feel that you who have come over the way with us day by day, and have shared each failure and success, can enter into our commencement in a pecul- iar way. And we welcome you. Mr. Barnett, and members of the School Board, you have ever shown a sympathetic attitude toward our school and a desire to cooperate with us in what we wished to do. Juniors and Sophomores, you have been good pals through the days here together. You have contributed to the fun, the tricks, the little daily happenings that have welded the bonds of comradeship so close, and that will make our sweetest memories of R. H. S. Patrons and Friends, you have manifest your interest in us in various ways — in con- tributing to the paper, helping in our enter- tainments, and ever-boasting a greater Rad- ford High. As we remember Radford High School we will not only think of the school but of all Radford as well. To you, our friends, we would say that in the days to come we hope our records will be such that you will not be sorry for the en- couragement you have given us. I might say much more — but after all, have we not said all, when we say — you are welcome? Irene Allen. o Buddy Trigg: “I want to try on that suit in the window.” Charlie Mottesheard : “Sorry but you’ll have to use the dressing room.” CLASS HISTORY “Like Gallahad we come To catch the vision of perfection, That we may fling the torch we found, To countless children keen to every sound Of life’s sharp battles.’’ Life today is the history of tomorrow. History is a moving thing, a dramatic chain of events, infused with the vividness of per- sonality. Hence, is it not a bit ironical that for lack of better means of expression, one is called upon to write history? We ask you to look, and read, in life the history of the class of ’28. In the fall of 1924 a large band of girls and boys, one hundred and two in number, green, young rats of every class and description, entered the mysterious land of high school. There were many others here, but the newcomers could be distinguished from these, by their shyness and fear of treading the wrong path. High School at last! It was a perfect garden to us, the golden gates for which we had worked hard, for many years. We were to be allowed to see the flowers and partake of the luscious fruits at once — so we thought. But we were igno- rant and were gracefully told so by every one with whom we came in contact. The highway which we took in going through that first year of high school, was a strange and hard road. Twice during the year the storm rushed upon us, but after the storm — the calm. Examinations were passed and our fears vanished. Then spring came with its commence- ment. We watched our older and more sophisticated brothers and sisters carry off their diplomas. From them we began to realize that we, too, were on a quest — a quest for something valuable that must carry us through life — our diplomas. The year of 1925 soon came and hurried us into the Sophomore stage of our exist- ence. Our class was smaller than it was the first year, a number of the members having dropped out, leaving only seventy-one. No effectual glories and no athletic victories were for us as yet. The class of 1925 has nothing yet to show. But wait and see what we will do and then we’ll say, “We told you so.” When time pointed its finger to 1926 our history began to be eventful. We were Juniors, a class of seventy-two strong. We began our work with deliberations, for as yet we were not what we wanted most to be — Seniors. During the Junior year mem- PAGE 10

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- • ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ■ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ t ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ : : : J ♦ : ; ♦ ♦ : : “PHILIPPA GETS THERE” High School Auditorium May 22, 1928 By Edward Paulton. Directed By Annie Sue Anderson. CAST (In Order Which They First Appear) Helge, a Swedish parlor maid. .Noblin Huddle Ira Brandon, a millionaire art collector Edward Waddell Lola Smith, about nineteen; she lisps and has trouble with the letter “R” Marjorie Einstein Christine Smith, a year or so younger; a gusher Nellie Bond Lionel, Ira’s son Edward Talley Isabel, Ira’s youngest Edmonia Meyers Endicott Byng, an eccentric poseur Robert Bird Phil Carter Randolph Elder Dora, Ira’s daughter Irene Allen Bernice Brownell Rita Munsey Count Armond De Chaufleur, young ele- gant crook William Baker Ambulance Men j obert Campbell l Harry Price Truck Men Ldburn Trigg l Duval Wright The play is in three acts. Scene — A handsome reception room of Ira Brandon ; a little suggestive of art museum, showing by its pictures and curios of various kinds the hobbies of the owner. (Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French of New York). •Jr -Sfr The play, “Philippa Gets There,” was one of the greatest achievements of the Senior Class. All the characters proved their versa- tility by forgetting self and living another’s life. The play was very humorous and the audience was kept in an uproar. We would never have thought that Randolph Elder, our dignified class president, could have taken the part of a girl, nor have recognized Robert Bird, the handsome Senior, in the crook. But we must not dwell on individuals. Each mem- ber of the cast acted unusually well, putting across a good play, and winning a corner in the High School Art Gallery, as a dramatic genius. o Miss Farlowe (In Biology Class): “How can you tell the age of a turkey?” Ruth Evans: “By the teeth.” Miss Farlowe: “A turkey has no teeth.” Ruth Evans: “Yes, but I have.” o Mr. Darnell (to Robert Bird having pic- ture taken): “It’s all over now; you can re- sume your natural expression. PAGE 9 RADFORD HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT SERVICE First Baptist Church 11 o’clock, May 20, 1928 PROGRAMME Processional — March in C Major Edouard Batiste Invocation The Rev. L. C. Dickerson Hymn — Ancient of Days. Prayer. Anthem — Grant Us, 0 Our Heavenly Father J. Emerson Scripture Reading. Duet. Commencement Sermon. Hymn — We Offer Thee Our Youth. Benediction The Rev. L. C. Dickerson Recessional — March in E-flat Major Edouard Batiste CLASS NIGHT High School Auditorium Thursday, May 24, 1928 8:15 p. m. PART I Song Class Salutatory Irene Allen Poem Nellie Bond Class History Winnie Hensley Presentation of Gifts Randolph Elder PART II Prophecy Myra Greiner PART III Piano Solo Marjorie Einstein Last Will and Testament ....Noblin Huddle Valedictory Rita Munsey CLASS OFFICERS Randolph Munsey President Rita Munsey Vice President Myra Greiner Secretary Kathleen Wilson Treasurer Miss Annie Sue Anderson Adviser RADFORD HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION EXERCISES 8:15 o’clock, May 25, 1928 PROGRAMME Invocation The Rev. E. A. Shugart Music Glee Club Old Virginia. Introduction of Speaker. Address John W. Wayland, Ph. D. (Professor of History, Harrisonburg State Teachers’ College) Awarding of Honors and Medals. Delivery of Diplomas. . .W. K. Barnett, Supt. Benediction The Rev. A. E. Simerlv ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ •

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bers of our class played exceedingly well on the athletic field, and we only halted in our grave and studious labor to say farewell to the Seniors, in the form of the Junior and Senior banquets. June came again and with its realization of the fact, that after three months of vaca- tion and fun, we would take up arms for the last time at Radford High School. With open minds and clear heads the Class of ’28 started this last and most important journey. Most of the Juniors were back with several additions, including our class beauty, Helen James, from Rural Retreat. Being a Senior meant being a member of the most respected class in school, being a Senior meant having the best chief, Mr. Eagle and the wisest and most sympathetic sponsor. Miss Anderson. We passed onward and onward, solved difficult problems, made that rough and tedious road smoother, and conquered the dragon of mid-year exams. Amid the routine duties of school life some events stand out with prominence: This year the social side of our life was developed when we were so delightfully entertained at the Junior ancl Senior banquet. Everyone left pronouncing the evening most delightful. Realizing that all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, we wish to call your attention to the great athletic rates in which our boys have taken part; but time does not remain to recall the deeds of this noble class. March came with its brisk winds that made us more active in our work. Then April showers brought dull fears of failure. But April showers must bring May flowers, and so it did. The beautiful month of May brought us happier hearts and fairer hopes of success in the end. We are proud of our achievements. For we are the first class in the history of the school to have three stu- dents to vie for the honor of the valedictory and first to have two students making an average of at least ninety for the four years of high school work. Those honor students are: Irene Allen. Lois Banks, Nellie Bond, Marjorie Einstein. Myra Greiner, Winnie Hensley, Rita Munsey, Ruby Hylton, Noblin Huddle and Kathleen Wilson. But our fare- well to dear old Radford High must be said tonight. The class of 1928 shall no longer be — except in history. The class which entered High School September 1, 1924, graduated May 25, 1928, carrying with it many fond remembrances and leaves its love and best wishes to the faculty and student body of Radford High School. So — “Like Gallahad we go To catch the vision of perfection, That tve may fling the torch we found, To countless children keen to every sound Of life’s sharp battles.” Winnie Hensley, Historian. o GIFTATORY Classmates : I have been wondering why I should have been chosen to give the various members of the class a gift characteristic of each. It now occurs to me that it was because I do not mind giving anything at all away — if it doesn’t belong to me. However, as it has fallen to my sad lot to be Giftorian of the Class of ’28, I shall do my best to show fair- ness and discrimination to each member. I shall start the ball rolling by beginning with Irene Allen. I might as well give her something to start with so she’ll be satisfied, as she always takes anything she can get her hands on, especially around drug tores. It is fitting to give Irene a deck of cards so that she can entertain herself by playing Solitaire. A druggist doesn’t have time to stay home with his wife anyhow. To William Baker, the pride of Buena Vista, we give this little horn. We hoped that it will be used to call cows out of the corn rather than get the mules out of Band and Birds. To the Siemese Twins of the Senior Class, Louise and Lucille Nance, these two dog tags will be acceptable. These will prevent male visitors from a nearby city from getting the wrong twin. To the soft-spoken Eunice Lucado we present a megaphone in order that her voice may be heard above the din caused by Lillian Keadle’s chewing-gum. To Gladys Creggar, the arithmetic shark, we give this pocket adding machine so that she can more easily check up on Miss Far- lowe’s addition. To Marjorie Einstein, the musical prodigy of West Radford, it gives me great pleasure to present — in honor of her wonderful musical talent — this harmonica. Buddy Trigg’s fascination for the fair sex has long been a known fact around the High School, and so to ease the mind of Helen James, the fair beauty of Rural Retreat, we give this little dog chain to keep Buddy from running astray. Lillian Keadle’s well-known fondness for car-riding leads us to believe that she will cherish this little merry-go-round as a PAGE 11