Roanoke High School - Acorns Yearbook (Roanoke, VA)

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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

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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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4 9' Ji? fel 4. f 1 -Y Y X X f'Plf'1'flz a mrijled religiozz owl' all his work. Georges record of breaking hearts is not in keeping with his age, so we lirmly believe that he must have started making ' love from the lirst time he spoke. Especially is he popular with the Freshmen, but their admiration for him has not affected his disposition in the least. 1-le is studious, dignihed, and deter- mined to make a great name for himself. lf George is always as conscientious as he has been, we expect to meet him in a 'few years, with a long list of degrees and several medals. . .53--.., h ,1 . .,-.,.... 1:1-. .. 6' 'f .niyf ,'-Lg' 'L-J i'-' '1 1 1 2. . f':5':' 1 .Q 14.11 -ftitiiiirt ., 4 1,6 GEORGE WARWICK WOOD RUTH ELLEN RUSH riPCl'5CUL'7'lllIl'C r011q11m'c!lL all lllizzgxf' Ruth possesses an unusual power for attention. This mixed with plenty of diligence and a bright mind wins for her an enviable place in the good will of the Faculty. Especially re- markable is her ability for solving' correctly troublesome loga- rithms in Trig. lN'hen our hearts are heaviest Ruth's persever- ance never fails to act as a balm. May she pursue her future life with as much good will as her past. MILDRED SPENCER Little wilful ztfnyward ficliozz- Teasifzg, 10l'lu7'i11g c0l1f1'adzfii011. Mildred holds the distinction of being the greatest talker in the Senior Classy and whenever she speaks she is sure of an appreciative audience, for her remarks are nearly always of the highly colored variety. Nevertheless, we believe that she has honest convictions, and though we may not always agree with her in some of her opinions, we admire her greatly for her strong will power. Mildred is a true friend and a jolly chum, and her charming eccentricities make us forgive her weakness for the argument. Wfe predict that in the future she will be one of our leading suffragettes and we, in all probability, will be proud to remember that she was one of our classmates. 31