Roanoke High School - Acorns Yearbook (Roanoke, VA)

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1919 , Hcurns nf ,Buena RUTH ALDEN LAVINDER A dancing shape, an image gay, To haunt, lo slarllc and llIGyldy.u Here's to Ruth an all-round girl, just as full of life and fun as can be. She is always in for a good time and is especially fond of dancing. Ruth is very witty and keeps us laughing all the time. She tis one of the most popular girls in our class, in fact everybody is crazy about her. She has an unlimited supply of admirers both here and in other places fespecially Norfolkj. Ruth is some conversa- tionalist, she talks incessantly. Among her numerous virtues is her promptness she just simply cannot be tardy. Next year she is going to study Domestic Science at Farmville and later at Pratt. We can only predict one future for any one who is as attractive as Ruth and who can cook in the bargain. We wish her all the success and happiness in the world in whatever she undertakes. M. W. L. S.: A. A.: C. C.: R. C. PAUL E. PRICE Wit and wisdom are lmrn with a man. Paul, one of 'l9's most popular members, whose heroic molto Speak first and then consider who heard you, has led him into untold trouble: but Whose chivalrousness among ladies and courage among men has made him one of the truest of friends. Where Paul expects to continue his literary career after leaving old R. H. S. we do not know but we are sure that his happy disposition and wit will win for him as many friends as they have done in o-ld R. H. S. Not only the Class of 'l9 but also R. H. S. send him forth with the Best 0' Luck in his future career. A. A.: R. C.: I... S.: junior Historian: M. C. l NANCY EMILY LUKENS My Nanie's charming, sweet an' young, Nae arlfu' miles to win ye, O! Nan's favorite pastime is expounding theories to her teachers and correcting her classmates, but she does it in an entertaining way. She is quite an original genius having taught Mr. Kelly many things hitherto unknown in algebra: and l..amb's Tales from Shakespeare have nothing on her write-ups in English. Her only care in life fnow that she has fought her battles in Hither Gaul , is irregular verbs. She is often heard to exclaim as she enters our holy sanctuary of learning, Why, I haven't cracked a book. Nevertheless she is graduating in three and a half years. Nan is admired and loved by all her classmates for her pleasing smile, ready wit and girlish ways. She intends to enter R.-M. W. C. and may she be as successful there as she has been in R. H. S. R. C.: A. A.

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urns Elf IKUHTIIJKIZ 1919 CLAUDINE PETTY KESLER So well to lfnow her own That what she will to clo or say Seems wisest, virluousest, aliscreelest, best. This Tiny dear is the truest of all little friends. It she has a favorite in the Senior Class we do not know who it is for Deanie shows interest in each of us and greets all in the same afliable manner. Although Claudine is small in stature, she is great in mind. Her capacity for memorizing surpasses any in our class: her ability for debating is remarkable and she won the State Championship in read- ing. Whatever Claudine undertakes she puts her whole heart into it, thereby assuring success. How could the 'Nineteen Class have published an annual without the judgment and guidance of our little English star? 'Tis upon the top round of the Ladder of Life that we see our beloved classmate for Success in the best is her motto. S. C.g R. C.g A. A.: M. W. l... S.3 Ci. C.: Lit. C.g V. P. M. W. L. 5. 't8g Pres. M. W. l... S. 'l8g Sec. R. C. '18-t9g Junior Historian: Editor-in-Chief ACORNS 't9g Pts. of H. 9. . GEORGE. BUCKNER PETERS He lzaal a heart to resolve, a heart to conlrive anzl a lwancl la execute. Buck has been with us since we began as a class and the longer he is with us the higher he rises in our regard and the more he accom- plishes. Now Buck is really about the best Uaccomplisher there is. A regular wizard in financial affairs. It is he who has conducted this volume of ACORNS and several athletic teams through their financial troubles. But Buck's abilities do not stop here for he himself is one of the shining lights in the Baseball world of our school. And as a dancer-does more to keep up the Terpsicliarean art than any other person in school. In this short space we cannot really begin to tell of our appreciation of Buck, for to really appreciate him you must know him as he can only be excelled by himself. We all unite in wishing him the greatest success for in Buck you have hard, practical common sense rolled in with a sunny, good-natured disposition and what more could be desired in the making of a man? R. C.g A. A.g B. B. '16-I7-I8-t9g Mgr. B. B. 'l9g F. B. Mgr. 'I8g Business Manager ACORNS 'l9g S. C.: Pts. of H. l0. MABEL BGWER KERR To know her is to love her, Love but her ancl love forever. Beholdt Whom have we here? Mabel, small in stature but in ability, in the opinion of her classmates, anything but small. A smiling countenance and a cheerful dispositionare ever to be associated with her. Mabel is kind and always considerate of others. She has won the high esteem of the Faculty as well as of her classmates. When she wrings her hands and fNashj es her teeth the whole Shakespeare class is stirred with her portrayal of Katherine And with it all she is a fine, true and lovable girl who is always ready to lend a helping hand. Mabel hasn't said what she expects to do after leaving high school but from all reports I think we shall find her next fall in a Westem University. Good luck to you, Mabel, and may they learn to think as much of you there as we do here. A. A.g Alumni Editor 'I9 ACORNSQ G. C.g R. C.

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urns of Roanoke 1919 JULIA LOIS LYBROOK Here is a spirit deep and crystal clear: Calmly beneath her earnest face it lies, Free without bolclness, meelf without fear. And so this is julia at tirst sight-prim, peaceful, quiet and stuck-up. Yet when you know her usho' 'nough you love her and you hnd deeply embosomed in her calm self a high temper which will creep to the surface when things don't exactly suit her artistic tastes. Yes, Julia is and we 1 filled w with a puzzles English qualities has left an artist too. She's especially fond of interior decorating are sure of her success after glancing at her scrapbook th her skillful designs. One page displaying a cozy library most comfortable window seat just large enough for two us. There is no doubt but that KU, her -artistic ability, together will end her life's career with as at Roanoke High. A. Ag R. C.g HARRY ROBERTSON Still constant is a wondrous Julia, with her love for with all her unsurpassed enviable a record as she G. C. REED excellence. Harry or 'Shortyf' ashe is better known to us, realizing the ad- vantages of R. H. S. left his home in Knoxville, Tennessee, to enjoy these. Though he has been with us only a year we realize that we have one of the most congenial, best natured fellows in our class and in this very short while he has won his way into the hearts of his classmates. His friendliness, generosity and sincerity are a few of his admirable qualities that impress us. Harry is a movie fan, and he may often be seen in company with such celebrities as Theda Barn or Ham and Bud. His hobby is reading novels and he has been lmown to read several a day. He is full of ambition and expects to become an electrical engineer. We wish for him a bright and happy future and great'success in this profession. A. A.: R. C.: J. L. s. HELEN CLAIRE LAUGI-ION She's full 0' spirit and ffun, Her loyalty sure is Jine: Hom many a mile I would gladly run Ta have her a friend of mine. When Helen looks from behind those big specs it isn't upon such an uninteresting world as you might think. She always smiles-for you see it shows her pretty teeth and brings out her dimples. Helen is chock-full of fun and is on the alert for all the gaiety that comes her way. Sheis a great talker and even McDonald agrees to this fact. One thing particularly peculiar about one so young is her fondness for studying ??? Fortunately, Helen has one of those master in- tellects that has carried her through high school on high average. She can be mean! or act most angelic, just however the mood may strike her. Helen's a good sport and is much sought as a friend. She intends to enter the business world but as we look into the future we see our old classmate in another sphere. A. A.: M. W. l... S.: G. C.: R. C.