Roanoke High School - Acorns Yearbook (Roanoke, VA)

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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.

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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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l9l7 QIIZUBIIS of IKUHHDRB HAROLD IRVIN WELLS And who so loolg on lzim shall see An eligible deity. lrvin's black hair and stern, handsome face do not correctly portray his habits. Any one being down town after midnight might catch a glimpse of something like a galloping Hessian trying to reach some destined place before- dawn. Also, if sitting near him in the Study Hall when the period is drawing to a close, one might think it was Pluto himself speaking of the five propositions which he had to learn in three minutes. Irvin, being Miss Jennings best pupil when it comes to French pronunciation, Miss Board's math star, Mr. Par- son's equal in Lab and Miss Critz's leading man in Shakespeare Class, proves him a victim of hard study. Irvin must certainly be placed among R. H. S. politicians, one who was always successful in his diplomatic negotations with our Faculty. Now open his heart for the future and you will see carved on it surgery, At last the Class of 'I7 cannot find anything more appropriate to say of him than that he is regarded by some girls Too fair to worship, too divine to love. V. L. S. 'l6-'l7g B. C.g A. A.g L. 5.5 Pt. of H. l. EDNA MARIE YOUNG Theres a little bil of lsazl in every good little girl. In her career at High School Edna has won the admiration and respect of the Faculty and fellow sufferers by her zealous pursuit of knowledge. By no means does she believe in all work and no play for she is always ready to enter into the school activities. ln general, Edna is a heart-smasher and is often seen on the job early. Her gay and care-free manner disperses the gloom of her despondent classmates. Although Edna intends to enter the business world it is doubtful for Somewhere a voice is calling. M. W. L. 5.9 A. A.g G. C. WALTER WHITE WOOD NI never clare lo mrile as funny as I can. Bubber, for that is the name to which he answers in school, is known chiefly by his continual smile and good nature. Now, having introduced the subject of our discourse we shall proceed to tell you about him. XValter is interested mostly in Ladies and the Great American Game fby which we mean baseball and not poker as some misguided reader may thinkj. Bubber has made the baseball squad two years and is now manager of the baseball team of I9l7. Yet, with all his sporting blood, Walter has ability to stick to what- ever he undertakes, such as acquiring a diploma and a unit of Book- keeping and we are sure this 'inever say diei' spirit Will bring results in future life and we wish him success. B. B. '14-'l6g Mgr. B. B. 'l7g A. A.g B. C.: L. S.: Pt. of H. 5.