Roanoke High School - Acorns Yearbook (Roanoke, VA)

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1917 ftcotns of Roano ELEANORA LESCURE Far may we search before we find A hear! so gentle and so kind. Eleanora is one of the smallest girls in our class, but her diminutive size has no influence upon her intellect. Ever gentle and kind, she is a cheerful worker, ever ready to assist others who are in trouble. Especially do we remember her willingness to translate Die Ahn Frau for certain of her fellow classmates in German. Upon first acquaintance Elcanora is rather quiet, but gradually her good nature and cheerfulness make for her a strong place in the hearts of her friends. G. C. ROBERT COURTNEY MOTTLEY Wl1al great ones do, the less will pralllc of. Mot is certainly one of the'great ones of our Class. For instance, he is the honored President of the Boys' Club. As a basket-ball player he has proved a star. Even at Lynchburg we found out he was known and loved. He won't tell her name, but as soon as he gets to the Hill City it's good-bye Mot for several hours. Of course, the girls of R. H. S. were not slow in recognizing his good qualities, but all in vain. Faithfulness is'one of his characteristics. When he finishes Summer School he will leave behind him a record of which he may be proud. Bt. B. 'I6-'I7g L. 5.9 A. A.: Pres. B. C. 'I6-'I7g Pt. of H. 5. CAROLYN OLIVIA MEADOWS' An open counlenancc, but close lfiougfzlsf' Carolyn Olivia, sometimes called Granny, but better known as Callie, is one of the few students of our Class. She once re- ceived special mention from Miss Critz, having made 92 on her English exam. Nevertheless Carolyn has always found -time for athletics. just what the Crirls' Basket-Ball Team would have done this season without such an eflicient member is hard to imagine. That the I9I7 team has made the best record in the annals of R. H. S., has been partly due to the fact that Callie was none other than Captain of the team. Callie's weak point in school was Botany, but she always got along splendidly in Zoology and her hobby was collecting NATCSD. She was always very fortunate in that she never had to go to the fields to lind these insects, but easily found them on the street. M. W. l... S.: Bt. B. 'l5-'lflg Capt. 'I7g Sec. G. C.: A. A. Board: Pt. of H. 3.

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Etna 15115 uf BUHHURB 1917 DOROTHY FONTAINE LACY The purest treasure mortal times aford, ls spotless reputation. This is certainly true of Dorothy. She has been a diligent student through her three and one-half years at R. H. S. How she carried six subjects in her Senior year, most of us cannot understand. Even though she is very studious we know that shedoes not spend all of her time studying for she has been an enthusiastic basket-ball player for the last two years and has kept many forwards from putt- ing the ball in the ring. Dorothy is stubborn and very finicky, but her gentleness and willingness to help others has made her popular yvith all the students and they wish her future success. A. A., G. C.: Bt. B. 'I6-'I7. HENRY LOEWENSTEIN Better tale than never. This applies lo Henry's daily arrival at school for he answers roll- call every morning from the head 'of the stairs or sends a deputy to announce his arrival. Henry is very foncl of flowers, especially the Rose, he also likesdancing, particularly 'ilzilorine Waltz. When it comes to being a Shakespearean comedian, ,Henry has no rival. The 'l7 Class all wish him great success in the business world which he is to enter. l... S. WILLIAM THOMAS LEAVELL Shes jolly and tall, carefree, withal, Ana' a good sport me know her to lac, With the milclest manners and the softest call, A mighty good friend is she. Willie, better known to us as Bill, is always on the Leavell. On account of her good humor and wit she has won our hearts. Her ability to see the humorous side of life is just one of her many attrac- tions. Bill is good-looking, too. She is crazy about movies and dancing. Notwithstanding her 'nuttiness -Willie has bummed her way through Roanoke High for she, like the rest of us, faithfully abides by the saying, Never do to-day what you can put oil: till to-morrow. But we can't appreciate Bill's true worth till we con- sider what a long distance she comes to be with us, having come from the Blue-Grass Region. Nevertheless she is all right and we know she will be very suuccessful wherever she goes. A. A.: G. C.

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Etna B115 nf BDHHDRZ 1917 MARIAN As JANE MOOMAW lruc as I live. If you should see a small, dreamily over Study Hall you may be sure it is Mena. Her small- ness -of stature does not keep her from saying what she thinks. And she is stubborn, for if she doesn't wish to clo a certain thing it is useless to try to persuade her. Marian is a worker, as is shown by her enthusiasm in.baslcet-ball. She played forward for us this year and by the victories won we can be assured she did her part well. She has been a good student these four years, though she never burned midnight oil by studying. By her sunny disposition and .willingness to help other she has been elected the most popular girl in the l9'l7 Class. M. W. l... S. 'I6-'l7g Pres. M. W. L. S. If6i-IV? P. Class 'l6g 2d. V. P. A. A..'l6-'l7g Bt. B. 'I7g Pt. o . . brown-haired, brown-eyed girl gazing EMMETT MASSEY NEWCOMB A good naorlfer should have good n:ages.' Massey is a boy with moral qualities unsurpassable, a prodigious worker, with a firm, press-forward spirit. When examination time comes on Massey is heard to say, I see my finish, but when they are over he is still alongside of you hard at study as ever. Massey is noted for his good attention in Chemistry Class and one day sur- prised the class in an oration on chlorin. He has the stick-to-itive-ness quality which is sure of success, and in his upward progress Massey has our hearty wishes. A. A4 B. C. MAMIE DUNN MOSHER Though morlcsl and shy, she has a llvinlglc in her eye, And a smile ihal 1von'i come of. l'lere's Mamie, our small and dignified, but pleasant classmate. She's full of fun and joviality, although she is a little reserved. She hasbecome noted for her original and unappreciated French transla- tions, but English is her nbugbearf' for it takes Miss Critz to rattle her. Duncy has a good deal of school spirit, but the gray and maroon really have first place in her heart, she being a staunch rooter for Roanoke College. 'Tis said a certain young fellow spends all his money riding the street cars from Salem to Roanoke, and all his time dancing with his special on Fifteenth Avenue, for Mamie is quite a dancer and very fond of this pleasant amusement. Never- theless she is, as her favorite expression terms it, a good un, an all-round, true, modern girl, and we predict for her a bright and prosperous future, either as a teacher or housekeeper. Un bon voyage, notre ami. A. A4 G. C.