Roanoke High School - Acorns Yearbook (Roanoke, VA)

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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.

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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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1919 55071115 nf .IKUH11 DRB TI-IELMA LOUISE MARTIN She is little, she is shy, But there is mischief in her eyes-she's a flirt. Thelma came to us in September, l9lS, and we owe our appreciation of her previous work to Mount Airy High. She has endeared herself to the hearts of her classmates and her smiling face has been a source of joy to many of the underclassmen. She is known by many names but 'Billie ' robabl most familiar to her Thelma's is p y . popularity has followed her to Roanoke High and every one who claims her friendship has a jewel. She is a comfort and joy to all who come in touch with her and we know she will be successful in whatever vocation she chooses. At present her choice is vocal, and she carries with her the best wishes of the Class of 'l9. M. W. L. S.g R. C.g A. A. JOHN MARSHALL REID I am very fond af the company of ladies, In fact I am a 'ladies' man. ' John Marshall, more familiarly known lo us as Bus, for the last few months has been some guy with the ladies. A dance twice a week and the movies in the meantime help out the cause. But somehow he hnds time enough for studies to furnish old H. S. a most creditable scholar, even though given to making uncomplimentary remarks on English poetry. Bus has almost decided upon his future vocation by which to support the one of whom he dreams, by becoming an electrical engineer with the B. S., E.. E. degrees attached to his cognomen. The field is large and presents the best of inducements, so we wish him great success in all the exploits into which he may venture. M. C.g A. A.: l... 5.3 R. C.g Art Editor ACORNS '19, VICTORIA SARA CECELIA MARTIN A sweet attractive kind of grace, A full assurance given by looifs, Conlinual comfort in a face. The lineamcnts of Cospcl books. for every one and Victoria is one of those who has a pleasant smile a sweet disposition that has held our love and friendship through four years of high school. She is contemplating going off to school: as to where we do not know for Vic seems extremely interested in a soldier boy in France, but her main topic of conversation is always Brother Fred. ' Any way we know she will succeed in whatever she attempts and we predict for her a successful future. The Senior Class extends to her most hearty wishes and Godspeed. A. YA.: R. CJ M. W. L. Si.