Roanoke High School - Acorns Yearbook (Roanoke, VA)

Page 31 text:

ELIZABETH SEMPLE Good natizre and good some are good C0711fI7lllLl0llS.U Elizabeth is surely good nature personihed. Her generositv is well known to all her classmates. Especially is she 'fliberali' with her delicious fudge which she brings for lunch. Even the outlandish number of seven subjects does not ruhfle her temper, for through it all she sails serenely with a cheery countenance. Elizabetlfs strong point is asking questions, which she never neglects to do when the least opportunity arises. She was never known to fail to have three or four examples to be explained in the Review Math. Class, or to let our French teacher escape a lesson without receiving a bountiful volley of her Fire. VVe know that whatever she undertakes in her future career she will make good. FREDERICK B. HARRIS Still runs ilze strmzn when the wafer is cieopf' There is no boy more gallant in our Class than Fred. He is always ready to do any small service for the girls, whether it be in Laboratory or Typewriting room. He has, through his four years with us, shown himself a splendid student, and won the respect of the entire Faculty and studfent body. Fred has gained a name for himself in literary circles by his splendid oratory in the J. L. S., and we predict for him a brilliant career at V. P. l. in this class of work. He also served this organiza- tion admirably as secretary, and in the Boys' Club supper his sunny smile adds much to the enjoyment of the other members present. IVIARGUERITE SCHUBERT A true friend 'is forezfer a f1'ie11d. Marguerite's first appearance as a suffragette in our play was an extremely successful one, and she has kept up this reputation ever since. She has always been a jolly classmate ready to help us all when we are up against it. She has also made an excellent record in all her studies, especially in English, for only a few of us have made a hundred on an English Exam. VVe are sure that Marguerite is a true daughter of old Erin, because of her fondness for green, and we are positive that she will be a worthy daughter of her race in all her work. 32

Page 30 text:

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

Page 32 text:

Senior Tffistory H1-E year of 1909 shall always be a commemorative period in the history of Roanoke High School in that one of the most renowned and esteemed classes entered upon the grinding out of the problems which make lives famous. At that time the Class of '13 was in chrysalis form, which form after four years of struggling has burst forth in glorious splendor. Only one who has had experience can appreciate the emotions of the timid rats, who enter for the first time the walls of R. H. S. Wfith quaking hearts the Class of '13 entered, and in both physical and mental agony passed that first day. However, after they had met, face to face, that all-seeing, all- knowing, and all-powerful body of individuals known as the Faculty, they realized that the worst was over, and encouraged by this began their four years' struggle with Latin declensions and Mr. XVells's productions. The Freshman year passed as all Freshman years do, with nothing really important happening to the rats.', The next September the Class entered the Sophomore year. This year passed quietly, being spent in hard, steady work, for the Class had come to the realization that success meant labor. The junior year brought with it the turning point. The Class knew that their high school days were half over and that in two more years they would enter a larger life. Lessons- began to have more of everyday life in them. Things were studied which were used as the basis of all worldly work. Geom- etry entered with its perplexing propositions, modern languages were a source of trouble, but the mastering minds soon made victory! out of them. The most important event of this year was a play, which was given in the spring. All the accomplishments of the Class were set before the public. Tall, willowy blondes, clothed in the drapery of Grecian goddesses, dazzled the audience with their grace and beauty. Wfinsome, dark-eyed gypsies brightened the scene with their dance and song. Other members of the Class, talented with dramatic power, gave promise of great futures. Speaking in theatrical terms, the production achieved remarkable success. The Junior year passed into time and the Class entered the greatest of all years-the Senior year. Wfith the knowledge of being a Senior came the realization that the course would soon be finished. Class meetings were held and officers elected. Special advice was sought in regard to the different professions of life. May drew 33