Roanoke High School - Acorns Yearbook (Roanoke, VA)

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55 STUD t11S Uf1KUH11UliZ 1917 I It HARRY ROBERT YATES Airy ambition soaring high. This brown-eyed gentleman of tall stature is characterized chiefly by his 'ability of talking much and saying little. ln fact, any one who knows Harry knows him by his pleasant line of Here- in lies the secret of Harry's popularity. But verbosity is not the only thing in which this Senior is proficient. Yatie, as he is called, is an athlete of no mean ability, having played on the Basket-ball and Football teams of l9l6, both contenders for Championship honors. The subject of this sketch is a dancer of surpassing grace-a ladies' man-indeed, a squire of dames. Yet, behind all this friv- olous extreme, his usual manner, he conceals a studious, serious mind and we wish him success at V. P. I., where he intends to study engineering. A. A., B. C.g F. B. 'I6g Bt. B. 'l6g B. B. 'l5. HENRY FAY YOST His head is young hu! his experience old. Fay is known and liked by every one, for he is friendly and at heart he is true and loyal. He has won a name for himself in athletics. He was one of the stars of the Track Team of 'I6 and is the cap- tain of that team ,this year. Fay made the Football squad of '16 and also managed that team. But do not think that he is known only by his athletic abilities, for he is quite a favorite with his classmates, especially the fairer sex. Fay has not decided what institution of learning he will enter next fall, but it is thought by many of his friends that he is seeking an appointment to West Point. Whatever institution he may enter we are sure he will have the best wishes for success from the Class of 'I7. Mgr. F. B. 'I6g T. T. 'l6-'l7g L. S.: A. A.: B. C.: Capt. T. T. 'l7: S. C.g F. B. 'l6g Bt. B. 't7g Asst. Mgr. Bt. B. 'l7g Pt. of H. lo. AWX Bk A tw QA'- fl , it 'A g fs lt 4 ii- f 'La - ft' M - ,A g fswy 7' 1-Ni, .fx . .- , tflQW -N 1s1fva...:..aq'Ys .n it-s'i5e.i-Zeal! ,Hi .- fi'vl41'.'lll4flL'i, -1 'i., TT- G i e , 1 1511! ,ily Z'

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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.

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1917 HKUIZ115 uf IRUHUIJRB 57 Senior Class History VEN a casual visitor on chapel morning would be impressed by the dignity and earnestness of the pupils in the central row. This group is the Class of l9l 7,,' the largest senior class Roanoke I-Iigh has ever had. Yes, it is wonderful to be a Senior after all those trying years of study which the Class of l.9I 7 had to pass through, and we are glad that so many had the determination to push onward no matter how hard the battle. We entered the l-ligh School in 1914 and had no more privileges than any other rats. We had to endure the smiles and gibes of the Sophomores who, having just escaped from ratdom themselves, felt all the more that we should have our share of humiliation. l-lowever, the Seniors, with their en- couraging smiles, welcomed the new adventurers upon the path of knowledge. They were the leaders and we moved on as if fascinated by their dignity and great store of knowledge. We passed, with these glowing lights ever before us, through the Sophomore and into the Junior Class, It was then that we began to realize that we were children no longer and that much depended upon us. We were organized as the Class of 1917 and became leaders in many of the school activities. But then came the fall of l9l6, when we entered the school as Seniors ourselves-Oh, how glorious to be Seniors! We felt exhilarated at having reached that place of vantage where we could view the other pupils who followed us. l am sorry to say, however, that during the fall we did not feel so kindly disposed toward the rats, for some persisted in thinking they were Seniors and seated themselves quite coolly in the Senior row. Of course, we might smile at them sweetly when in their proper places, but we could not tolerate an intrusion into the Senior row. Now we are Senior A's and troubled by rats no longer, being assured of our exalted posi- tion. We have worked hard and although we have not all been shining stars we have tried to do our best. Many of the girls and boys have held high