Roanoke High School - Acorns Yearbook (Roanoke, VA)

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HKU III5 uf IKIJHIIUIKB 1917 FRANCES LOUISE QUARLES Whal's mine is yours and 'mhal's yours in mine. This is certadnly true of Frances. 'She never hesitates in giving you anything, and thinks that everything you possess is undoubtedly half hers, in other words, her motto is '50-50. Her friends call her 'lWillie, though how she received the name we know not. Willie is popular with the boys as well as with the girls, which is a rare combination, and her popularity not only extends within the city limits, but far beyond. Willie is among the many bluffers of the Senior Class, though we must admit when studious, she is unusually bright. Frances has made many friends in the Senior Class and we are glad to have her among the 'I7 members. A. A.g M. W. L. S. RAYMOND HOPE PHLEGAR - A pound of pluck is nzarllz a lon of luck. Raymond Hope Phlegar, known in the laboratory as Soda-water Phlegar, is very studious and had the audacity, during his last session, to carry two Math Classes and two English Classes. Ray came from Radford, near the bonny banks of the River New. Under the skillful instruction of Miss Critz, during his career here, Ray has im- proved marvelously in his verbal felicity, especially in explaining passages in English poetry. He is the quintessence of a philosopher, but very modest in his tone of voice. His hobby is to look up words to please Miss Critz and to suddenly startle his bearers by wonderful exclamations of wisdom and sage philosophy. Ray has our best wishes for a bright and successful future. A. A.g'B. Cf FRANCES ANN REPASS 1 lell lhee love is nalurc's second sun, Causing a spring of virtues where he shines. One of the few criticisms we have to make of Pat is that she didn't have quite as much school spirit as she might have. But this was not always her fault and we have to excuse her-because it lends no little distinction to our Class to read an account of the V. M. l. dances and see-Miss Frances Repass, Roanoke-with Cadet C Notwithstanding the fact that Frances frequently attended some social function, she always managed to keep up with her classes and each month she had a passing report. We've never seen one of Pats baby pictures, but if the old saying is true, she surely must have been an ugly little child. She intends to take up teaching as a profession, but We are willing to bet that if S. W. P. has anything Io do with it, her profession will not last more than a year. S. C.g G. C.

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1917 915013115 of 1305110 MARIE ANNA NOLTE Away :lull care, thou are my undoing. Marie is the very emblem of dignity, but she often forgets herself in her frantic efforts to make forty perfect pages in a single week. Like the majority of students Marie likes to loaf and you can often find her sitting in the window of the Commercial Department taking life easy. Hun very emphatically says she is going to work when she finishes school, but she never gives us any hint as to what this work will beg it is logical to think it will lie in the course of Domestic Science. May her sunny disposition go with her and make her life as joyous and carefree as it has been at R. H. Si. MAL BENJAMIN PAYNE 'Bravc men care little fur the worlds applause. Although Mal cares little for the world's applause the laudation of the fairer sex sometimes stirs his noble heart to higher and greater ambitions. Mal, at present, is preparing himself to enter West Point and if he accredits himself half as well there as he does at Roanoke he will go General Lee one better. Mal is one of the intellectual' leaders of our Class, gaining many plaudits from Nliss Critz for his marvelous interpretation of Shakespeare's plays. lVlal's most salient characteristic-stickto-itiveness, is typified in his steady plodding on the track squad. He says he does track work to improve his grace. ln farewell, the Senior Class wishes Mal a brilliant success as Commander-in-Chief of the United States Army. T. T.: L. S'.g A. A.: B. C. KATHLEEN MAYE PAINTER Fen: things are impossible to diligence and skill. That means Kathleen, for she is one of the most accomplished mem- bers of our Class. She has written lots of songs' and toasts for the Girls' Club and other organizations and she can play any old tune that ever happened on the piano. As one of Miss Critz's star actresses she gets fine grades, and she also has the distinction of graduating ahead of the class she started High School with. No one has ever seen her in a bad humor, and she's an all-round, good old sport. M. W. L. S., A. A.g G. C.

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1917 Qtnorns of Roanoke -45 EDITH HOLMES ROWLAND The secret of success is conslancy lo purpose. Edith-what fond and pleasant memories does this name recall! She is all that her name implies-gentle, sweet and lovable. Although few of us are well acquainted with her, still those that know her have found out that she has an accommodating disposition and much per- severance. From the time Edith entered Roanoke High she has proven herself a conscientious worker and sincere friend. Edith is undecided as to what college she will attend after leaving Roanoke High: however, we hope that some day she will rival Paderewski in music. G. C. PHILIP THOMPSON POWELL Faulllcss in body and blameless in mind. The first is vouched for by his record in basket-ball and on the track team. Though as to the second part, Philip has been seen- whisper it softly-under suspicious circumstances on certain bright Sunday afternoons. But, withal, Phil has an upper story of goodly dimensions: starring in math an.d being a prominent aspirant for scholar- ship honors. After finishing a successful course at R. H. S. he intends to take his AQB. degree at Transylvania University, Lexing- ton, Kentuclcy, and then to follow the devious paths of Blackstone at the Law College of the University of Virginia. The Class of 'I7 join in wishing him success in his chosen profession, which he will surely attain if his past record remains unbroken. B. C.: T. T. '16-'I7g Bt. B. 'I6-'I7g V. P. L. S. 'I7g Sec. A. A. 'I6-'I'7g Sec-Treas. Class 'IS-l6g Treas. Class 'I6-l7g Literary Ed. 'l7 ACORNSQ Pt. of H. 9. ELIZABETH HULL SANDERS Buxom, blilhc and delmnairf' Elizabeth once expressed her intention of becoming a Vampire or a Ballet Dancer. She has unlimited energy in the art of primping, as she gets much practice between periods in the cloakroom. She is also an energetic student, as she is one of the few to finish in three years and a half. She keeps on the good side of Miss Critz by keep- ing a neat and accurate Shakespeare notebook. We hope she will captivate the hearts of the public as completely as she has won the admiration and respect of her schoolmates.