Roanoke High School - Acorns Yearbook (Roanoke, VA)

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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.

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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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I9l7 QIKUE115 Df BUHIID VIVIEN I-IUTTON Whose eyes are blue as the slfy, Whose hair is countless gold incomparable. Blond little Vivien is one of the most attractive members of our Class and in the art of giggling is an adept. Orginality is another one of her chief pointsg her witty.remarlcs are always greeted with genuine hilarity by the pupils and with great consternation by the Faculty. As a Latin star Hutton has few equals and no jealous enemies. A patriotic little soul she is, too, else why spend so, much time at the American? ln business life she will never be imposed upon, for even now she knows what she wants and always aslcs the Price. All together Vivien is a dear, jolly girl and will always have a host of friends. M. W. l... S. WARREN WOMACK KOONTZ The secret of success is conslancy lo purpose. If the above quotation is true Warren will certainly reach the De- lectable Heights of Success. He puts determination into everything he goes into and comes out -in triumph. Warren has, beyond a doubt, tried himself at R. I-I. S. for he is graduating with twenty- two and one-half units. He is a forceful debater and has upheld the honor of our school in the State Literary Contest with great abili- ty. I-le does not let the fair sex interfere with his work, although he breaks out once in a while and generally'keeps a good supply of perfumed handkerchiefs. Although Warren had not entered Athletics before, he made the position of pivot-man on the basket-ball squad this season. Warren has not decided definitely where he will com- plete his education, but if he continues with his present enthusiasm he will surely achieve greatness. Pres. L. Si. 'l7: A. A.: B. C.g' Bt. B. 'I7g S. C.g Debating C.g Pt. of I-I. 5. ' DORA CECIL JORDAN A creature not too bright or good For l1uman nalure's daily food. Cecil is a good student and a true friend and classmate. La Senorila Cecil is very proficient in Spanish, and can really con- verse with any one who can speak Spanish if ' she gets a good start. In French class nhlladexnoiselle Cecil is good-often she translates long and tedious sentences and gets ten as a reward for her trouble. Cecil says she is considered as having a very melancholy disposition, but we haven't discovered this yet-for she is always ready to tall: and has been known to talk forty minutes at a time on special oc- casions. Cecil is not at all fascinated with the Senior Class supply of the other sex -not knowing. however-but, we suppose- Theres a reason. We hope Cecil will be successful as a teacher after R. H. S. A. A.