Roanoke High School - Acorns Yearbook (Roanoke, VA)

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1919 QICUU115 uf IKUHIIIJ Senior Class Roll Abbreviations: Jeffersonian Literary Society, l... S.: Martha Washington Literary Society, M. W. l... S.: Athletic Association, A. A.: Student Committee, S. C.: Girls' Club, Ct. C.: Literary Council, Lit. C.: Basket-Ball, Bt. B.: Baseball, B. B.: Foot- ball, F. B.: Track Team, T. T.: Vice President, V. P.: Red Cross, R. C.: President, Pres.: Fall Term, F.: Spring Term, S.: Points of Hon.or, Pt. of H.: Military Company, M. C. BABY MCDONALD Mascot JOSEPH JULIAN BAKER For an easy gocr he has no equal. Julian was one of us for the first three years of our history but enlisted in the S. A. T. C., at Roanoke College, at the beginning of his fourth year. He was mustered out of the service at mid-term and again joined us. His sterling qualities and unsurpassable joviality have won for him a host of friends. He is a proficient dancer and courtier: nevertheless, not averse to work. He has his pleasures and enjoys the frivolities of life, but can study if he finds he has to, to pass on an examination. fAsk Miss Carlislej He likes math in all its forms and has taken the entire course offered at High School. He expects to attend V. P. I. next year and we wish him much success and predict that if he tackles the tasks of life as he tackles his studies he will not only reside but will preside in the Hall of Fame. A. A.: L.. S.: R. C. I ADA DORA ARTHUR To know her is to love her, Noble in thought and noble in deed. One must l-:now Ada before they can love her, for her nature is deep, She has made a good record in high school, and among her fellow students. Her favorite study, Eloculion, has been a great success. When some one needs ,a person to recite at any social affair, they always call on Ada and she is ever ready with a willing hand and helpful smile. Ada is very fond of friendly quarrels but some- how she never offends, for those lovely eyes heal fast. She thinks twice before speaking, but when her mind is once made up for the right, it very seldom can be changed. Her greatest trouble is keep- ing up with her books. When you see some one with dark hair and large, dreamy blue eyes wandering around over the study hall, clon't forget Ada has lost her books. She expects to enter West Hampton College next year, and the Class wishes that she reap a harvest great from years in duty spent. M. W. I... S.: A. A.: R. C.: Treas. M. W. L. S. 'l9: Pres. Bible Class: Pt. of H. l.

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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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UEH5 uf .IKDHUDRB 1919 SALLIE PHIPPS BARKSDALE Frank and independent: lllat's me all over. - Sallie, one of our most original and attractive girls, by her contagious laugh has won a host of friends both in school and out. Barlcsdale, as we all know, craves a good time 'n everything and is often seen jazzing down the halls even cleigning to pass the traffic cop at the foot of the steps. When questioned as to her hilarity she timidly replies- Ooo, merci, mel As captain of the Basket-Ball team she has gone through with flying colors. just brimming over with school spirit she always does her share when it comes to rooting for R. H. S. Sallie's hands are always chap feclj but it is an ill wind that blows nobody Good fwinj. This bashful f?J, blushing Sallie is rarely ever seen alone, but more often with Dean and Vir- ginia. Miss' Board declares she can hear the laughter of these three pealing forth continually. So here is to Barlcsdale as she pursues knowledge down the Hall of Fame. A. A.: R. C.g G. C., Capt. G. Bt. B., S. C., Jolie Editor ACORN5, 'I9g V. P. junior Class: V. P. A. A. '18-l9g Chairman S. C.: Pts. of H. 2. LOUIS I-IAYS BROWN - Men af feni words are llze lzesl men. All hail to our Basket-Ball Manager of 'l9. Louis, though quiet, reserved and appearing to be afraid of the girls, is one of the biggest jolcers in our Class. He has made a success as Basket-Ball Nlanager, just as everything else he attempts. He does not believe in over- exerting himself so he takes few subjects and does them well. We can say one thing very lmusual for Louisg that is, as yet we have witnessed no effects of maiden bewitchings on his life. At present he has set out to be a professional loafer and we know whatever he attempts he will do well. Mgr. Bt. B., 'l9g A. A., R. C4 Pt. of H. 5. PAULINE STEPI-IENSON BARTLETT Hcre's lo lier lieallli, a maiden fair, Willi deep blue eyes, and dark brown hair. This fair maid of Wasena is one of the prettiest girls of '19 Class, although we don't have to pay two dollars clown and two dollars a week. Pauline is one of those persons who possesses that unfathomed charm that has the power of a magnet. Those blue eyes will be the cause of somebody's Waterloo. When it comes to studies Pauline is there, although she doesn't look like a scholar. Studies are quite over-shadowed by her love for pleasure. After this year the good old name of R. H. S. will be H. S., but the suggestion of R. H. S. will bring to the minds of the Class of 'I9 the name of Pauline. She has not decided where she will attend school after leaving R. H. S. We all wish her a brilliant success. M. W. l... S.: R.lC.: A. A. t