Roanoke High School - Acorns Yearbook (Roanoke, VA)

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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

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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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NINA MARIE QUINN All 01'af01'.r are dumb wlimz beauty jnlcadeflzf' Of all the girls in the Senior Class, there is none more popu- lar nor better loved than Nina. From the tip of her Titian crowned head to her tan boots she breathes forth the charms of love and beauty. Aside from her striking personality Nina is distinguished by many honorsg to her belongs the tirst repre- sentation from our Class in the Acorns of Roanoke. As vice president of M. NV. L. S., and as literary editor of this Annual she proves her ability in assuming responsibilities. On account of her literary talent we predict for her a successful career as a novelist of whom the Class of '13 will be proud. SAMUEL IRVING SHUMATE Not by years but by disposition is wisdom acqui1'Ud. ' If this line be true Sam will be sure of a seat among the -- learned of the earth. He has the distinction of being the youngest as well as one of the best liked boys in the Class. 'il Wltile in R. H. S. he has shown the true school spirit and seldom .4 is there a football or a baseball game at which he is not present. He has taken an active part in every department of school-life- studies included. In the Literary Society he has covered him- - self with glory in many heated contests. Chemistry is his delight, and manyulong hours he spends in the laboratory con- cocting smells most villainous. By his faultless manners and general jollity he has Won the hearts of his schoolmates. 4 X, BESSIE RHODA RAGLAND A maiden fair without p1'etmz.sc. Bessie advocates the motto to be seen and not heard, but . by her earnest application to duty she has won the respect of f the entire Faculty. Bessie's neatness is the marvel of all the ' girls in the Class, when the rest of us are all tired and dis- heveled, she is calm, collected, and neat as a pin. Even the . terrible explosions in chemistry do not ruffle her dignity in ,N the least. Every one votes Bessie a very pleasant help in time of trouble as well as a jolly good classmate. 29