Roanoke High School - Acorns Yearbook (Roanoke, VA)

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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

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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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58 'Qtnnrns uf lkuanukz 1917 offices in the literary societies and clubs and some have been very active in athletics, showing an abundance of school spirit. And now as our high school career has almost closed we do not regret the time spent there but rather feel sorry over the thought of leaving it and the teachers, who have Worked so patiently over us, trying so often to make us understand the importance of study. There are many roads which We may travel through life and we know we must choose one, but We leave dear old Roanoke High reluctantly, Wishing that those who follow may have as happy and successful a schoollife as ours has been. ' HISTORIAN