Roanoke High School - Acorns Yearbook (Roanoke, VA)

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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

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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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51.5 - I 1 l' jpg: mis 65 ' . 4' . 'f EVANGELINE PORTIA RICE All 0f7C1Z-17,6CZ7'lCd maidcvz, jmrc and trim. Among the most popular as Well as the most attractive mem- bers of the Senior Class, is Eva, a general favorite of the school. Her bright, sunny disposition has helped many a poor, unfortu- nate student out of despair, and has made Eva's path through R. H. S. very Hovvery indeed. Not only is Eva a born actress, and public speaker, but her talent for domestic science has been displayed several times when she gave us samples of her cooking. As president oil M. VV, L. S. she did wonderful work with those students of literary inclination, and her remarkable school spirit was shown at every R. H. S. gathering from our occasional feasts to every game in athletics. Eva is also class historian, and proves herself suitable for any ofhce. Since her ambition has been realized Cteaching schoolb, we envy her pupils their charming teacher, at the same time rejoice at seeing her happily at work. ' PEYTON LEFTWITCH TERRY lf I have lost my ring, I still lzatle my finger. Peyton is one of the most popular of our classmates, particu- larly with the fair sex. In his four years here he has achieved great success in everything which he has undertaken. l-lis Ger- man translations are Wonderful considering the small amount of time he spendspreparing them. He has Won honors and praise for his ability to play basket ball, but greater honors are his in being assistant business manager of this Annual, and treas- urer of the Boys, Club. l-lis record as a heart breaker is Well known, and we are sure that by Hliddling-up on his violinn he can win the heart of any fair maiden. A ..-:ffeif C ' S A' 'ii ' 1. ri MARY MYRTLE ROBERTSON The maiden to wlzonz her work was all in all. lt is with great admiration that we look upon Myrtleis stead- fast walk in the path of knowledge. Often we have longed for that marvelous control of our tempers, which she possesses, for in all of Myrtle's school career she has never received anything but 100 on deportment. Because ol her lofty ideals and ex- treme modesty she has always been the favorite of the Faculty, who regard her words as from one of Whom they are justly proud. 30