Roanoke High School - Acorns Yearbook (Roanoke, VA)

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l9l7 91602115 of IKIJHITD BERNICE HUBBARD BURNS .. . . . . 1 have immortal longmgs in mc, As chaste as unsunned snow. This quotation refers especially to Bernice's desire to become an Angel, though she may have other immortal longingsn that we know noth- ing of. Ever since Bernice came to us, three years ago, she has made us love her just as though she did not come from uway out west. Here 'at R. H. S. she has worked hard, burning the mid- night oil many a time, but coming smiling, though sleepy, to school the next day. Before Christmas, German was her nightmare, but now her dreams show old maids floating in mid air, each carrying a banner hearing the name, Martha Washington, and scattering programs over the universe. Bernice doesn't expect to go to college next year, but to practice what she is now learning in the Commercial Depart- ment. M. W. L. S.g G. Cy. Sec. M. W. L. S. 'l6g Pres. M. W. L. 5. 'l7g Pt. of H. B. WILLIAM ANDREW GIBBONS, JR. His face is like an angel, his form divine. Bill, better known as Rosy-cheeks, is a little shy around the ladies, hut we have it from good authority there is a secret he's keeping from the class. They say there is a lady with light hair that Willie glances at. When Bill blows into the Deaconess' room ten minutes late, his cheeks look as though the lady with the light hair had been trying rouge on the texture of them. He is a man of athletic skill and keeps in shape by vainly trying to satisfy his country appetite. Bill is one of the few, without whom R. H. S. will seem like a tomb in l9l8. He has held many honors and a high place in the esteem of the Faculty. Pres. A. A. '16-'I7g B. C.3 Sec. L. 5. 'I6g T. T. 'l5-l6g S. C.g Pt. of H. 8. MARY CAMPBELL Of their own merits, mofiesl men are dumb. I'm the biggest 'ipilll' in the Senior Class, I'm unattractive, that's my heliefg And the Annual will sure he a failure, Because I'm Editor-in-Chief. In the first three lines in the hrst verse Not a word of it is true. There are not so many girls like her, In fact a very, very few. She's pretty, witty, wise and sweet, And puts it over all, when it comes to heing neat. Here's to Mary, the finest of girlsg Our Class wouldn't swap her for the richest of worlds. M. W. L. S.3 A. A.g G. C.3 Sec-Treas. Class 'I5g S. C.g Editor- in-Chief of ACORNS 'l7g Pt. of H. 4.

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011115 uf Roanoke 1917 ELISE. RUTH BOWMAN Untliinlfing, idle, mild and young, , I laughed and danced and lallfcd and sung. Enter Elise, one of the jolliest, most care-free girls in the Class of 'l7. Vvhenever there is a joke being told she is always one of the eager listeners and usuallly the first to laugh, and as to teasing! Well, she had rather tease some one than eat when. she is hungry -and lhatis saying a whole lot, for she is always ready to accompany any one to the bakery. She caused the girls to become horrified by suddenly announcing that they were going to have onions at the club supper because she had 'smelled them cooking. We predict that Elise will become a hunter of world-wide fame on account of the success that she had on shooting mistletoe Christmas. As to a chauffeur! she's fine. Whenever we see a seven passenger Rec, which seems to be running itself we hurry out of the way, but on taking the second look we see Elise peeping over the steering-gear. A. A.5 G. C. MILES NEILSON FRANCIS Oli lie sits high in all the ladies' hearts. Neilson just recently came into the Senior Class, having determined to finish in three and a half years, with the aid of the summer school. But we do not think that he has impaired his health by too much study. His motto is, pleasure first, spare time for studying. But when it comes to translating Virgil, Mr. Alexander Pope has noth- ing on Neilson. He also possesses the peculiar art of making a teacher believe he knows a subject by throwing in an abundance of ands and skillfully handling another line of talk. Those winning smiles and beautiful cat eyes have set many a fair heart yearning. Neilson also' enjoys the company of those of the fair sex. He takes life easy, the only time he hurries is in going from the school door to his room when he is five or ten minutes late. Although he has not decided what course he will take after leaving R. H. S., we all hope that it will be a beneficial one. MYRTLE MAUDE BRUIVIFIELD For an easy goer slie has no equal. Myrtle, by her charming personality, 'has won many friends among her school acquaintances. Because of her quiet manner many have the impression that she is very fond of study. But upon certain inquiry we know that this enthusiasm lasts only during school hours. Never was she known to hurry and she is never troubled, even if her essay or notebook is late. Whether it be a virtue or fault, Myrtle has quite recently proved herself a man-hater,' she declares she is going to live' happy always as a school teacher, but we know that a girl with so many charms cannot always live a lonely' life. How- ever, we all join in wishing her success in whatever she may under- take for the future.

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011115 Elf IBUHIIUFIB' 1917 EMMA CAMERON COOK Love me, love my dog. To look at E.mma's picture and her long list of oflices you would think her serious and dignified, but Coach Meissner can tell you that he frequently has to call her down for her foolishness at B. B. practice. Speaking of offices you might think B. B. stands for basket- ball, but it can also mean something more interesting to Emma. She doesn't know exactly where she gets the pet name 'Teedief' but she bestows it upon every one regardless of rank or distinction. We could not say that Emma has been a brilliant student, but when she did get down to work she proved to be quite a math star, having taken all the mathematics in school. If you have ever heard Emma sing. We will say no more, but if you haven't, in the years to come you have something to look forward to. Sec. M. W. L. S. 'l4, V. P. 'l5g 2d V. P. A. A. 'I5-'l6g Pres. C. C. 'I6-17: Bt. B. 'l5-'l6- 'I7g Mgr. Bt. B. 'l5-'l6g Girls' Chem. S. C. 'I6-'l7g Sub. Mgr. Acomvs 't7g Pt. of H. I5. WALTER LEONARD GILES A man of gratitude is a rare bird. Walter has certainly won commendable success at High School and is known for his realistic acting in the Shakespearean plays. He will long be remembered for his singing in Miicl1 Ado. His voice approaches in melody that of Caruso's, 'tis said by one blue-eyecl maid. However, for all this, he is a jolly good fellow and radiates cheer. His hobby is to eat cake in Study Hall, when the teachers are innocently gazing out of the windows. Walter has not definitely decided where he will. continue his studies, but we wish him even greater success than he has achieved in High School: B. C. CATHERINE HAMPTON CHESTERMAN Here's la her who halves our sorrows and doubles our joys. Catherine is indeed the very life of any bunch and although she is better known by the name of Kitty it must be just for short, for she is far from being a cat. She gets along line in her classes, but seems to think it necessary to repeat History. She must not study very hard for she has time to be seen frequently in the social circles. The Faculty knows her most striking traits are, to be tardy but with plenty of excuses, and talking on the installment plan, but, of course, we don't mind her st-st-stammering or the frequent intermissions, for we generally hear something worth while. We, the Class of 'l7, and her many friends wish her success and happiness. M. W. l... S.g A. A.