Roanoke High School - Acorns Yearbook (Roanoke, VA)

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Av, f-M JIFESF' ,, 1., 3' I .. . t N :A 4279 NORINNE LOCKRIDGE HOFFMAN Her hair is like ihe gleanzing gold of dawn. Although this tall, fair-haired maid impresses every one with her extreme dignity of bearing, yet when Norinne rushes in declaring that she missed her car, this impression is somewhat modulated. ln French she astonishes even our dear professor with her excellent written lessons. Norinne has the happy faculty of not allowing two English classes to discourage her, and even Miss Critz marvels at the explanations of her poetry. lt will be with sorrow when R. H. S. awakens to lind Norinne and Alma, the inseparable twins gone from her walls. JOE ANDREW JAMISON hlflljlillifil riclzes ill a liitle 7'00IIZ-.U Ioe holds the great distinction of being the only boy in the Senior A French Class, and the way he sails through, Un Voy- age en Ameriquef' is quite an education in itself. He is also the best Hguesserl' in English poetry class, and his answers nearly always hit the mark, and get rewarded with a nice, fat ten. In athletics and art circles he is a prominent figure, and because of his skill in the latter line, is one of the art editors of this Annual. Ioe's greatest failing is his appetite, and the rapidity with Which he can make buns, apples, and miscellaneous kinds of grub disappear would put an ordinary boa constrictor to shame. Joe intends to launch forth as a civil engineer, and if Love does not interfere with trigonometryn we prophesy un- . .A ,-,A 4 45.511, ,- . -21-,Li',j-t-:Mfg -Q.. 2,15 1 .- .W up-'14, 4 ,,. . . . .-,'. - ..:,4y:.z..g,, fe- f.- BERTHA ALMA HUFF Biff llL671lZ10l'j' such as 7Il'illC of 11013 S0 very 71111611 e11dc'a1's. - Ever since Aunt Lizzien the comfortable boarding house matron came upon the stage as an ardent suffragette, we have recognized Alma's ability to stand up for her rights. Her good humor is evident everywhere, especially in chemistry, where even the most terrible disappointments fail to bring forth a frown. Her witty remarks and eloquence in German move Mr. Findlay to tears and laughter. VVe regret deeply that not all the teachers can appreciate her sparkling wit. A loyal member of the M. W. L. S., Alma can always be depended upon to ex- measured success for him. r ...,, 524 4 x, has 7 1 1 4,3 press her opinions. Her future seems undecided but we are sure a masonic emblem will figure prominently in her after life. 24

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ff, 9,311 , ,ia-:fi?s,..w -. 'far-1: :ff,,.,,58 'J ,,,,,,.,,. ., 41' 1, 6. V -- 1- . :-f' -5.-sa.:-Qs-,, HAZEL PEARL HASSAM Beaufif1.1I bella-t'i01' is Ilzc jflzrsz' of ffllff? arts. Through the storms of Burke and Long, of Iungfrau and Virgil, Iakie sails quietly and serenely, never deigning to let such trivial matters worry her. In the dirferent phases of I-Iigh School life she is always quiet and modest, never coming under the sharp knife which slashes deportment. I-lazel's beautiful complexion is the envy of her classmates, and her deep blue eyes have in them a spark of hre. In her unassuming way she adds much to the fun of our Class, and has completely won our hearts. It is with pride that the Class claims her among its -- ,V members. :iff ' ' ' I :2Qf,',.- -f rf -ff. I -1 CHARLIE DEUEL HURT fl111'011g fun milliozz, one is hr, The number of oflices and responsibilities which have been heaped upon Charlie testifies to his great popularity. He has become famous in our athletics, starring on the football, base- ball, and basket ball teams for several years, he is also business manager of our Annual, president of the Boys' Club, secretary of our Senior Class, and an excellent addition to the R. H. S. chapel exercises. Indeed when he and Terry tune up their violins we are sure there is going to be some music. Charlie has also made an excellent record in all his classes, especially has he succeedeclin pleasing Miss Critz, by his extreme courtesy. A universal favorite among us all, we predict for him a very successful career at the University, and in later life as a surgeon. 2 . ef.-1' . ,Q 5 ,, f g, ,g.g: REBA MERIDITH HARRELL I 'T1zc blush Zlzaz' on hm' check is found Bloamcflzv fresh the whole vvcaf' l'0lLlId.U VVe always look to Reba as a pal in good or bad luck. Her giggles are plentiful, especially in French class, where they are often heard ,to bubble over. Not only is she foremost as a fun-maker, but we also appreciate her faithful work in the M. W. L. S. VVhen Reba comes to school on cold mornings with her cheeks beautifully Hushed, she is the envy of all the girls. We only hope trouble Will never brush the blooms from her cheeks. 23

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GORDON JOHNSON A IILCHIJS Cl 111011 for LI' ihf11'. ' Gordon is the most musical member of our Class. He has on several occasions played the march for chapel with so much expression as to make all the Freshmen stare with wonder, they being ignorant of his talent. VVith handsome features and a jolly disposition he has become very popularg but the worst MABEL HURST 'f-Im' hair is like the gleaazznzg gold of dawn, Mabel's beautiful golden hair is just an outward indication of the extreme brilliancy of her mind. How we have envied her those long weeks of examinations when she tripped gaily by, free from care. Pleasures do not always come to the brilliant, for Mabel missed the crowning delight of the whole year-that month of Burke. To her belonged the honor of guarding the class f'dough during the Junior year, and the faculty pictures of the Acorns.', This explains the somewhat sugary glances and smiles which she has received from that august body. She tells us she is undecided as to what course in life she will pursue, but if her record in R, l-I. S. is an indicator of the future, we know her pathway will be strewn with roses. fault we can Find is his failing as a heart smasher. JAMES GIBBONEY KAVANAUGH Fill byg was he of brawn and calc of bozzcsf' Ever since the day that t'Iim declared in Chemistry class that chloride of lime made excellent bean soup, we have had quite a high Opinion of his sense of humor. In fact he is gen- erally considered the comedian of the class. Despite all his levity, however, Jim possesses a dreamy, poetic temperament, and frequently as he wanders about whistling snatches from ll Trovatore we know his thoughts have flown far above the sordid earth. As may be recalled, lim broke the record for drinking Hginger pop on that memorable trip to the brewery. As captain of the football team he did 'some work, and even went so far as to break his wrist for the cause. Considering the fact that the space is limited we'll have to make a long story short, and say that Jim is all right all around, and Va. Tech. will acquire quite a genius when he joins its ranks. 25