Roanoke High School - Acorns Yearbook (Roanoke, VA)

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I9l7 QEIJEHS of 1308110 BRANCH SPALDING The same arrlor always, only the idol changes. Have you ever heard Branch or Twig, as he is better known, sneeze? Then you will know him though you meet him in the clark. He is considered one of the most athletic boys in our class and did fine work as quarter back on the 'l6 football team. If fun is going on anywhere he is sure to be present. Branch is very popular among the boys, and even more so among the girls, indeed so popu- lar among them that he can get a new one each week. He is one of our Artillery men, but Uncle Sam cannot furnish him shoes be- cause the government does not make out sizes. Branch expects to enter the army after he leaves R. H. S. and we hope he enjoys the trials of that life. Treas. B. C. 'I6-'l7g L. 5.5 A. A.g F. B. 'l6g Athletic Editor 'I7 ACORNSQ Pt. of H. l. Tl-IELMA JANE YOST As lrue of heart, as sweet of face, With gay and girlish air. l'lere's Thelma, what are you going to do with her? She is one of the most attractive girls in the Class of 'l7, always ready to laugh and talk. Thelma won the hearts of the Senior Class when. she took the part of a fairy in Mid Summer Night's Dream. Whenever there is a High School game in town Thelma is always there and rooting for old R. H. S.g there is nothing that we love better than to hear her yell, Cro-on H-I-G-H-S-C-I-I-O-O-L! What's the matter with you? Thelma informs us that she has been in three weddings since Christmas and that she will live all her life in single blessed- ness, but we are not so sure of this on account of her success in answering adds.-' Wmted a wife. After leaving R. I-l. S. Thelma intends to enter a Northern School and the Class of 'l7 wishes her much success. M. W. l... 5.3 A. A.g G. C. REUBEN FUQUA STATON It may he saicl of him lhal His wil shines at the expense of his memory. Reuben's smiles and blue eyes are surpassed only by his wit and good nature, although he has been known to get serious. Always ready to give the Faculty an impression of being a studious character even after ragging or tripping the light fantastic toe the evening before. Reuben finished R. H. S. in january and is still striving to gain his sole ambition, which for some reason is to become a fat and hutfy man and own a Studebaker car. Unexcelled as a Shake- speare actor, and as a local druggist every one feels that he will make a success of his future profession. B. C.: l... Sig A. A.

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urns nf iauanuhe F9174 ELSIE. STARR WRIGHT Speech is silver, Silence is golden. Elsie came to Roanoke High two years ago to pursue her course of study, and although she has been with us a short time we have found that she is very studious. She was known to sit up until five o'clock in the morning working on her Shakespeare notebook. She has impressed all who came in contact with her, with her great earnest- ness and desire to acquire the most knowledge in the shortest time. We, her classmates, shall remember her with great esteem and wish for her a full harvest from her field of high endeavor. M. W. I... S.: G. C. SHIRLEY EI-INES SNAVELY Rage is the shortest passion of our souls, Lilge narrow lzroolfs that rise with sudden showers, lt smells in haste and falls again as soon, Buck is short of stature but long of wind. I-Iis never ceasing argu- ments, which are always grounclless, can be heard wherever he is. Nevertheless he has been a generous chewing-gum dispersern to the followers of that club. Aside from this Shirley is brilliant CU, so one of the dear members of the Faculty asserts, but what we think isibest unsaid. I-Ie is a faithful follower and chaperon of the Girls' Basket-ball trips. I-Ie has loads of school spirit, as shown by his presence and yells at every High School game. As Assistant Business Manager he has been indispensable, and we wish him as much success in the business World. I... S. 'l7g A. A.: B. C., Cheer Leader 'l6-'l7g Assistant Business Manager 'I7 ACORNS. EVELYN CATHERINE WOOLFOLK Wrcalhed lvilh smiles and winning ways, Shes the girl for us. Although Evelyrfs name comes toward the end in our list, she is by no means least in our hearts. She is one the most unselfish girls in our Class and is always willing to assist her fellow students out of any difficulty. With her happy-go-lucky way and free disposition Evelyn never lets her studies worry her in the least and an examina- tion never keeps her from attending the movies. Shorthand is Evelyn's hobby, but woe for bookkeeping. She often expresses the fact that she is going to be an old maid stenographer. She is fickle and free, but we all know as long as her list extends from , ...... to Canada, where the most interest seems to lie, that Evelyn will not peck the typewriter very long. I-Iowever, the whole Senior Class joins is wishing her success in whatever she might attempt after leav- ing R. H. S.

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QCD 17115 of IRUHIIUKZ 1917 ' t I 1 l CHARLES EDWARD STONE He is a good man, and fuslf' Here is one of the most progressive members of the Class of 'I7. Charles was an aspirant for Track honors last year and will try for them again this year. He was the first person to take up the motion picture trade in Roanoke. Charlie excells in the Chemistry Class and in laboratory his experiments are a continuous source of wonder to all. Also Rum was very successful as a Sandwich Man advertiser of the football games this season and in the Royal Rootersn there was no one who could yell quite as loud as he. He has, however, two weaknesses, juicy Fruit and strong Habana Segarsf' which are banned by the school authorities. Charles intends to enter the University of Virginia next year and we are sure he will prove a successful student there. L. S.: T. T.: S. C.: A. A.: B. C.: Business Manager 'I7 ACORNS. ANNIE LEE YOUNG Modest and simple ana' sweet, The very type of Priscilla. Annie is one of the youngest as well as one of the best students in our class. Her ability to work math problems surpasses all wonders. Annie is also a great talker, and whenever opportunity offers she is found in an enthusiastic group in Study Hall discussing the most interesting topics of the day-the Faculty, students, music and the movies Annie is very dignified on special occasions, but when- ever there is anything funny in French Class she is sure to see it and lead the class in giggling Annie has, indeed, been a True blue girl in R. H. S. and we wish her success. G. C.: lVl. W. L. S.: Sec. M. W. L. Si. 'l5: Pt. of H. 3. , ROBERT FRANCIS STONE. Cond nalurc and good sense are usually good companions. Rob has the distinction of being the only Senior who never has to bring Miss Critz an excuse for absence or tardiness as over-sleeping is understood. A great lady-killer and heart-smasher so, of course, is very troublesome to his less gifted companions. Rob has engineered several successful love affairs, but suddenly lost heart in his last one when she asked for the ring. I-le tries to get the maximum amount of success out of the minimum amount of study and is a great believer in the chemical theory of the principle of least. work, especially at night. Pres. Class of 'l7: B. C.: L. S.: A. A.: Pt. of l-l. 5.