Roanoke High School - Acorns Yearbook (Roanoke, VA)

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FLOSSIE MAY DANIEL Har looks were like a flower in May, I-Im' smile was I-zke a sumzizer morn. It would be extremely difficult to write in one paragraph all we wish to say about Flossie. Her charming personality has caused us to resolve that without her the 1913 Class would be lacking one of its most important factors. Miss Critz and the whole Faculty as well, hold Flossie as a model student, and wish that other R. H. S. inmates would be as industrious as is she. The Class showed much wisdom in making her a literary editor, for no one has attended better than she, Flossie's great popularity with the fellows is a certain proof of her womanly VlI ELlCS. LLOYD H. ENGLEBY Imj201'tai1t the ,host that he lzeldf' Lloyd is the happy-go-lucky member of our Class. For four years he has talked and laughed his way through R, l-I. S., and although he was never known to study, he has achieved an enviable record among the students and Faculty. He has taken a lively interest in everything which is connected with the school, and in his office as sergeant-at-arms in class meetings he has kept admirable discipline. Lloyd is renowned as a heart smasher, and several of the younger girls follow his tall, hand- some hgure with longing glances as he strides through the hall. llis intention is to continue his career at V. P. l., where we predict a bright future for him in whatever he undertakes. BEULAH F. DRABBLE Her life was earzzest work, not playf' Beulahls facility for reading difficult passages in German and reciting lengthy lessons of Long's has placed her on a high pedestal among her poor fellow toilers. Not once in her four years work in R. H. S. has this model of scholarship taken an exam. In deportment also is Beulah none the less efhcient. Altogether we vote her a fit example for the youthful prodigies who are to follow. The Class fully expects Beulah to win the R. M. 'XM C. scholarship, and prophesy for her a future as brilliant as her past. A 20

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ESTHER MITCHELL COULBOURN She 'is considerate, fcazclcr, sympallzeflc, 1'ej511ed. ' Although Esther has not been with us during the entire four years, by her charming manner she has won a large place in our hearts, and is recognized as a natural leader. She was the lirst president of the Martha VVashington Literary Society, and a delegate to South Boston, where she succeeded in carrying off the medal for elocution. Not least among Esther's many accomplishments is her ability as a chauffeur, and she can handle a Flanders with astonishing dexterity. She is noted for her brilliant and original translations-which, alas, our beloved lan- guage teacher does not appreciate. As editor-in-chief of this Volume, she has shown rare ability in keeping the Annual Board in working order and in presiding over meetings. She expects to take a kindergarten course at Farmville next year, but we predict that autos will have a far greater attraction for her than 'tdie Kinder. HENRY ASHBY DAVENPORT Talked of noble aims and high, Hizzled of a futtlru fine. Henry has always given us the impression of a Greek hero, even before his victory in the hve-mile foot-race in 1911, when he won the medal. 1-Ie is one of our best athletes, having played half-back on the Football Team '12, and was one of the stars on the '13 Basket Ball Team. His physical strength does not exceed his literary taste, however, for Henry is one of the most studious Seniors, at least he always manages to know his les- sons. As secretary ,of the Boys' Club, an active member of the I. L. S., and as athletic editor of this Acorns of Roanoke, he has borne the burdens of the school heroically and willingly. ln a few years, as a mechanical engineer, we shall see for him the beginning of a prosperous and happy future. MAUDE LEOLA CRUMPACKER nlflflzile this world lasts farlziozzs will 1'ule. ' Maude, like many of the Seniors, has a will all her own, and whenever we hear no from her, we know of old that to insist would be useless. Her faithfulness to M. VV. L. S. will long be remembered, also the envy with which her fellow stu- dents looked upon her knowledge of English and chemistry. Maude has enthusiasm in whatever she undertakes. Especially was this manifested in the Class Entertainment, '12g so should she fully decide that her calling in life is to be a suffragette, we know there will be none with more earnestness and lidelity than she. 19

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N, .: -Q a at ppt .,-wig: 2 -. .:e.,. r X! S . i ...., , CLAIRE EMSWILER As pure and sweet hm' ffllvl' brow seenzcd eternal as the sky. Claire is a sure cure for the blues. Her tender sympathy and merry laugh have often helped us along the rugged highway to knowledge. Her ever ready good humor and engaging man- ners have won for her a host of friends and admirers. VVe have come to the conclusion that Claire was surely born under a lucky star, for the ease with which she writes an essay before break- fast convinces us that she has great literary possibilities within her. Claire's genius, however, seems to desert her when she tries to hammer the keyboard of the typewriter into giving 'forth a perfect page. Claire is a great advocate of athletics, and especially of basket ball. At every game she mav be seen leaning breathlessly over the rail watching the playerufsj. HUGH M. FIGGATT In awry deed he hath a heart to Vesolw, a Izmd to ronfritfe and 1 'i iz hand to ca'0c1lff?. ' Surely Hugh has a patent on luck, for he has succeeded in 1 . winning the hearts of the Faculty as well as those of his class- Q, mates. In the schoolroom, athletic held, or wherever he may be, he is held as a favorite. English is his strong point, and we ' . can easily imagine him gracing the platform some day as a great orator. Among his numerous charms Figgatt possesses a magnificent voice, and may often be heard serenading his admiring C?D classmates. He has received much distinction dur- ing his residence at R. lrl.. S., serving as class president in 1912, as president of the I. L. S., and assistant business man- ager of 1912 Acorns.', So we can all unite in singing HO, what's the matter with Figgatt?-Hefs all rightf, A xxx s s wx ff ' .,-G1-1-1.:-f54:Z5M 4 '. . f I-' 1 11.55. f-ilfiffi ,Q tiff fi -1 :z41-few-':L.'1 sears 'f ' 'F'1fi:.1Q4gI ANNA B. FENSTERMACHER Serene and pure amid the troubled day. Anna's disposition is as sunny as her hair, and her jolly good nature and droll remarks have made her popular with friends both in and out of school. VVhenever we hear a stifled giggle in French class we can always be certain that it comes from Anna's direction, for unlike her fellow students she seems to derive great amusement from her study of the Romance Language. Despite all her sweetness this charming little maid has a temper all her own, which does not hesitate to rise up and boil over when she feels that the omnipotent Faculty have trod upon her toes. Anna is the marvel of the Chemistry class, answering all questions Hred at her with astonishing correctness. 21