Roanoke High School - Acorns Yearbook (Roanoke, VA)

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SARAH ELIZABETH MARVEL 'B1esf ttfiflz carlz frzlczzt and each arf fo pleczse, And born. fo wrzfc, cozzzfcrsc and lzw at case. From her first advent into the High School, Elizabeth has captivated all the teachers by her sparkling wit and extreme brilliancy of style. Often we have listened spellbouncl to her recitations of Burke and Long. She rolls her r's and accents her vvords like a born French woman. In 1912 Elizabeth was secre- tary of M. VV. L. S., and was sent as a delegate to South Boston. Among her other honors she is assistant editor-in-chief of D Acorns of Roanokef' and librarian. Wfe predict for her a MERIDITH MCLEAN PAINTER . Still clchivvizzg, still jm1'5ui11g. ' Meridith is unquestionably one of the most diligent mem- bers of the Class, It is true he is quiet, but there is an old maxim that still water runs deep. Because of his quiet reserve, few of us know him very well, for with the exception of occa- sional explosions in chemistry his direction is seldom heard from. His perseverance in English has won for him the much coveted favor of Miss Critz, and if in his future career he is as faithful to his work as he has been during his four years sojourn at old R. H. S., we predict for him unlimited success. GRACE PEARMAN brilliant career as an essayist and general reformer. ,.,. ,fa - f ,Aw Her smile is golden., XIUI' flflil' is f?l'0iQ'II.U Grace is one of the few mortals who have sailed through R. H. S. without getting squelched. One glance at her deep brown eyes shows that she is a dreamer, and the exquisite touches which she gives to her work show that she lives in communion with realms above the skies. Her sweet disposition is evident in German when Prof. Findlay decorates her German composition with criss crosses and curly-cues so that no ordinary mortal could solve, Grace sets to work and brings the most exquisite order out of chaos. Although Grace is silent when it comes to class scraps she gives both sides encourage- ment by her cheery smile. By her quiet modesty and gentle ways she has won a warm place in our affection. 27

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.ef ,4f W'W, ,-,' ,, 5,. fl A t ' , ' ' ls fr EMMA ELIZABETH KEI STER Thine eyes are Jf'7'iIlg.l' 'in wlmse srrmze and silent icfcifrlzt fIf'G7,'L'IIf is semi. Around Emma's fair brow we can almost see the twining laurel wreath, for already she has begun to tread the higher paths of knowledge. Her ability to work Trig. sets her upon a pedestal, where she is adored by her classmates, especially by those young men who attend her Saturday afternoon classes in that subject. ln 1912 she served as treasurer of the M. VV. L. S., and as vice president of our Class, and literary editor of the Acorns, she has proved her ability to hold responsible positions. Her particular fad is horseback-riding, which she does admirably well. She declares her intention of pursuing the golden ideal of learning to the uttermost extent, and we predict that within the next few years she will have a string of degrees extending from here to Salem tMass.j, NORBORNE FUQUA MUIR 'B01'11 for szzrrrss llc .S'6l,IlICLf.H Norborne, or Snooks, as he is more familiarly called, strolled into High School sometime during the Paleolithic Age, and since then has been a familiar land mark in R. H. S. land- scape. In many departments he has shone like a beaming can- dle, lighting the way for others. During his sojourn in this institution he has distinguished himself in the Trig. Class and on the gridiron. As a general thing he is as silent as the Sphinx, but when greatly moved his tongue is like a burning sword. No one deserves success more than does Snooks, for his ability to work and to consecrate his mind have won for him high marks upon the record, and it is with pride that Miss Critz reads the grades of this remarkable pupil. FRANCES HAYWARD POLE KOEHLER And when she passed if scvnzcd like the ceasing of e.rqzzisiz'c Ill1lS'iC.v Wfe have long ago agreed that Frances is absolutely indis- pensable to the Class. Her sunny smile, and her invincible good humor has cheered us through many trials. No matter how completely she is t'squelched by the Faculty she does not lose heart, but goes at it again harder than ever. Her ability to work out chemistry equations as well as her overwhelming' fear of acids is well understood and appreciated by the Class. ln short, Frances is a jolly good fellow. 26

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MAYME AMELIA POSSIN Har hah' 'is no more suzzhier than her hcartf' Ever since she arrived here, Mayme's merry laughter has rung through these old halls. On every occasion she can see the silver lining of the darkest clouds. VVe deeply regret that our esteemed instructors cannot hear her witty criticisms on the lessons. Mayme is a great promoter of the general welfare of humanity, for she is not only a great worker in M, VV. L. S., but many lives are saved daily by partaking of her delicious lunches. Added to these noble qualities Mayme was a total abstainer on that notable trip to the brewery, thus putting to shame all her classmates. Mayme declares her future unsettled, but whatever she undertakes we know that the world will be W brighter for her cheery smile. EDWARD HART RICHARDSON Faith in womaahiad beats within his blood, and trust in all things high 0011105 easy fo him. VVithout Eddie the Class of 1913 would be an utter failure. It is he that makes life at R. I-I. S. a pleasure Cat timesl instead of strife. His strong will has won many victories for his fellow students, for through him almost anything may be obtained. The teachers, too, admire Eddie, on account of his great deter- mination, and this, too, may account for his numerous honors. In athletics he is a hero, in the Literary Society-a Demos- thenesg and wherever he goes-a leader. Oihces held by Eddie include, president of the Class '13g president of I. L. S. '12g vice president of the Boys' Club, '13, member of the football team, and joke editor of the Acorns. In every department his help to us, and to R. I-1. S. in general, is unlimited. Here's to a long and happy life for Eddie, the most popular boy in school. CARRIE PRICE She hath a 57'IZ'IfE? that doth begzlile A hmnle in robe and cowl, And yet hen' cycs can look as win n ,, - As grave JU z'1zcrtfa's owl. 'W '? 1f' , .QV pylp -' Carrie's smile is the most brilliant and lasting of those in -f1- U -gg ' the Senior Class. She always sees the bright side of school life, and for this reason she was unanimously elected joke -,W ,'A. , editor of Ac'orns of 1913. She has her toils and troubleskas ' XY well as we poor unfortunatesf' but her greatest fault, according 'ff to Mr Turner, is her smile. More than once has this teacher ,V 7. 1 slaughtered our jolly classmate's deportment for smiling She ' ' has served the M. IN. L. S. with distinction as vice president , this spring, and in athletics she is one of the most ardent ,., rooters that ever stepped on the field. Carriels fun and humor will instantly be apparent to those who read the Jokes in this volume. To find the reason for her great popularity it is but necessary to know her. 28