Roanoke High School - Acorns Yearbook (Roanoke, VA)

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i 1917 Qtsurns nf Bonita TI-IELMA CLAIR HAMERSLY And vital feelings of delight, Shall rear her form to .stately height. Thelma is not tall, but she makes up for her lack of height in plump- ness. However, she would not be Thelma if otherwise and we would not have her different for the world. I-ler smiles and bright eyes have attracted the attention of all of us, but fespecially that of a blue-eyed rat j. Although we are all envious of her eyes, these are not her only charms. for she is a good student. She even con- sented to take French against her wishes, just to please us, and shows her ability as a student of English by being chosen one of the Literary Editors of the ACORNS. We hope she will succeed in any life work she may choose. Literary Ed. of ACORNS 'l7g G. C.g A. A.g M. W. L. S. CLARENCE PHILIP KENNETT A man of silence is a man of sense. Clarence uses his reasoning ability more than he does his tongue, as is shown in the fact that he is the Math star of the Senior Class. He is very generous and is always willing to aid his less fortunate class- mates. With his excellent originality and dry wit he amuses all of his friends, especially in the Shakespearean plays. Although Clarence has never taken much interest in athletics, he does like a good game of checkers once in a while. Clarence expects to enter the business world where he will have the same success as in Roanoke High. L. 5.9 A. A.g B. C. GERTRUDE. GAINES HILL Oh, 'mlial a deal of .scorn looks beautiful In the conlempl and anger of her lip. Gertrude is a happy and interesting companion, and an all-rotmd good sport. She has much of that desirable quality called school spirit, and may be seen regularly at all the High School basket-ball games, as well as at the Y. lVl. C. A., where she breathlessly watches the player ln the typewriting room Gertrude spends half her time. looking fjust looking, thoughj out of the window. However, she always manages to get all her perfect pages. Gertrude has quite an artistic temperament and is Art Editor of the Class. Although she has not yet decided about her future, we do not think she will remain long at any special work, for though she scorns the advances of admirers we think she will find her Sir Lochinvar in the West. Art Ed. 'l7 ACORNSQ M. W. L. S.9 G. C.g A. A.

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urns uf Roanoke 1917 MARY TERRY GOODWIN Though some still believe her luolfs deceive. lVlary hasn't had the benefit of the public school for her earlier edu- cationg however, she realized the advantages of the Roanoke High School when she had completed two years of that course, and since then she has become more than popular with all the members of the 'I7 Class, as well as the Faculty. Mary is going to continue her education in the portals of Vassar. If she does as well there in all respects as she has done here, she will be a good representative of Roanoke. Mary cloesn't take any part in the Girls' Athletics, but she is always on hand at the contests with her good will. l-ler old-fashioned girlish ways have won admiration from us all, especial- ly when she portrays the character of Viola. G. C.g S. C.: A. A. JOHN I-IOLLIDAY KENNETT And wisely tell what hour o' the day The cloclf Joes .sirilfe by algebra. John is an embryo man fquoting John Danielj of admirable qualities. The one most ostensihle and laudable thing is his resemblance to Her- cules, not in avoirdupois per capita, but that he is always willing to lend a helping hand to others. Though he is not a great land owner he loves his Land fesj and allows no trespassing in that vicinity. J'ohn's chief amusement during vacation is making honey-coated pop- corn and his friends among the fair ones assert that he does it most excellently and that he is very generous with it. He is a representa- tive of the track squad in speed work. It has not' yet been ascertained as to whether the date is set, but we are led to believe that he is preparing his ship for a voyage on the sea of matrimony. We all hope that he has left no lealcs in his ship and may have a bon voyage. B. C.: l... 5.5 A. A.g Organization Editor ACORNS 'l7. ANNIE TEMPLE GORDON Her air, her manners all who saw admired. Courleous, though coy, and gcnlle, lliougli retired. Annie is so different from other people that you couldn't help but love her. We see in her the qualities of a wonderful artist or writer, for she'is as much interested in those ancient people of English litera- ture as most of us are in the leading movie stars. Annie just naturally knows things and she gladly solves any difficult problem for her fellow students, whether it be Math, French or English. Her old-fashioned ways, so quaint and fascinating, thrill us through and through and we would gladly listen for hours at a time to her wonderful stories of childhood were it not for Miss Funkhouser ever saying, You must stop that talking. Those big brown eyes, so'full of expression, claim for Annie a foremost place among the Class beauties, and by her sweet disposition she has won her way to the hearts of us all. In the years to come Annie will not be forgotten by her 'I7 friends. A. A., S. C.: Class Historian.

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urns uf l3lJEI11lJk2 l9l7 MARY JORDAN HILL I chatter, chatter as I ga. lVlary's joy manifests itself in suppressed chuckles and occasionally in outbursts of mirth, even in the Study Hall when every one is busy, heroutlaursts of laughter are heard quite frequently. Her jolly dis- position has won for her a warm place in the hearts of all her class- mates, and her frequent little chats are the despair of the Faculty, who always happen along just in time to take her department grade down a few notches. Study never troubles lVIary's brain, for with her happy-go-lucky nature she skips over all the had places and with an I don't care, goes on her way in happiness. She is uni decided as to the career to pursue after leaving R. H. S., but what- ever she undertakes we feel sure she will he successful. M. W. L. S., C. C.g A. A. WALTER CLAQDE KERLIN He had an abundance of wit, but was shy bf using il. Claude is the clown of Roanoke High. He renders some very orig- inal interpretations in Shakespeare Class. In athletics and literary contests he is an unfailing aspirant. Claude is a bear with the ladies. A proficient dancer and courtier, nevertheless, not averse to work. Many a time in the early a. m. he has been seen coming from work. Claude intends 'to go to V. M. l. and train for Uncle Sam. l-lere's to his success, with hopes that he w0n't be exterminated in the lirst Iliixttle fwith his spousej. Sec. L. S.: B. C.: YA. A.: S. C., Pt. of 3 BLANCI-I JEFFERESS HUBBARD Can we ever have too much of a good thing? For four short years Blanch has faithfully kept up with the hest of us. Her middle name is Good Time, and she turns pale at the mention of school and study. Blanch does not take much interest in any game except that otf love, and we think her Prospect down the road is very bright. Blanch has a weakness for candy and the movies. In the typewriting room our friend is the only one who can smile over the numerous mistakes she makes. ln the future she will put that smile into use as an elocutionist. In this capacity we expect much from this little schoolmate of ours. M. W. L. S.: G. C.