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1919 Qlnnrns of IKUtIl'lUk2 Class Poem Long, long ago, when High School hegan, We all linen: 'twas a means to an end. The pupils studied with all their might And passed on to us their quiclg insight. They handed down the honor and fame Which R. H. 5. still hears on its name. Those jirst young graduates of R. H. S. Handed down to us only that which was laest, Years have crowned years since those early days Each pupil found success every one says. They have worked and played, And names they've made: They had no limitations Because of firm foundations. Roanoke High is a school none defy, Because those pupils lnuilt a reputation high.- The classes each year have lived up to the name And pupils, each and all, have done the same. Until we come to the class of '19, Which will he the lnest of all, I wcen, This year will surpass Each R. H. S. class. For we've worlfed while we worlged, Anal played while we played, Our duty we never shirked, So for this we're repaid. Still I hope something I've learned Because a rest all Seniors have earned Before they hegin on Life's Long Way. Then, in no one place they'll stay: Some, themselves, will teachers he, Others will marry an S. A. T. C. Many will to college go, And the rest will wander to and fro. But all our thoughts will he the same When we recall R. H. 5.'s name, And we'll ne'er as yet Those dear times forget Because Roanoke High Is the name we live hy.
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18 gfUf115 nf ilinanuhe 1919 Senior Class WALTER YOUNG .... ,,,,,, P ,-gsidgnl EMMA TINSI-EY ------ . . .-. Vice Prcsialenl VIRGINIA WILTSEE ..... ....... S ecrelary JUNIUS DAVENPORT ..-. ,,,,, Treasure,- LUCILLE PETERS ..... ....... P raphel LUCILLE GARRETT . . . ..... Historian KATHERINE COLE . . . ...... ....... P ae! Motto Impossible is Un-American Colors Flower Green and Gold Jonquil CLASS SONG fTo the tune Dear old Roanoke High We must leave you by and by Down the path of mystery our way We soon shall wencl. Our old places here . We now leave to you, pals dear, You may scramble while we ramble O'er life's wayward glen. CHORUS We are leaving for a journey Yes, a journey o'er the sea Of enchantments and of disappointments Consolation and our liberty. We've come miles, oh, miles across a desert To the port for sailing o'er the deep And we bid you all farewell in parting With best wishes of luck, to keep. of Smiles , But four years ago We as rats came through the door Of old R. I-I., our Alma Mater, Stepping, oh, so slow, Now reluctance, grief, Optimism, sweet but brief, Fill us oft with joyful thoughts Entwined with sad relief. CHORUS There've been days that made us happy, TIICTCIVC been days that made us blue, When the olcl bell rang for examinations And the threats of teachers then came lrueg There've been days that foster tender mem'ries That old 'l9 class alone san see But the best of all is Graduation After days of toil and glee. G. Noel., 'l9.
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20 ?fElJITl15 uf iliuanuke 1919 A Seniors Retrospection O-DAY, as we stand on the threshold of graduation, conscious of hav- ing obtained the first objective on the long road of education and yet, fully aware of the many more such objectives that remainto be achieved, we become reminiscent of our Senior year. And, as we think back, we appre- ciate that while we have not retained the fulness of mere scholarly knowledge we have learned and applied permanent, practical lessons from experience. Our daily association with our classmates unconsciously strengthened and broadened our individual character by combining such traits as self-reliance, loyalty and sincerity with poise, self-confidence and optimism. In our last year there has been exhibited a great spirit of cooperation, impelled, perhaps, by a desire for service but more probably by a realization that all too soon we should be separated and that we had better make the most of each golden minute. Ours was a rare opportunity to witness the decline and fall of militaristic autocracy, and now to be able to see the dawn of peace in the near future. It is inevitable that we, as inmates of a world recently torn with war, suffering and death, should be affected in some degree. The Great War has opened new vistas-given us nobler and worthier ideals, a keener perception of lifeis purpose, and a broader conception of religion. Through our various war relief organizations we gained an understanding of the meaning of sacri- fice, self-denial and affliction as well as the joy that comes from helping and working with our fellow men. We caught the true spirit of the glory of death for a righteous cause, of the unflinching belief in a future better life, and finally we were made heirs of everlasting principles and ideals for which the whole world bled. Because of this heritage our ideals were raised to a higher plane. And, now, we begin to look forward to the accomplishment of our ideals. It may be that they will never be fully attained but in the very efforts put forth towards achievement, we confirm our gradually growing ability to sur- mount obstacles. In after years we shall in all probability recall our High School days with a great deal of pleasure, not unmixed with a tinge of regret, but through all recollections the great outstanding fact will remain that our Senior year has fulfilled the promise of previous schooling and points onward to higher goals and nobler desires. ARDIS DU BOIS, 'l9. 9
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