Roanoke High School - Acorns Yearbook (Roanoke, VA)

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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.

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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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IJEIIS uf Roanoke 1919 AILEE ANN MASON Those about her From her shall read the perfect ways of honor. Aileel Who is she? Oh, yes, I remember herg she is that pretty little brown-haired girl who came to Roanoke High about three years ago. From where? Oh, yes, Rocky Mount. That is the way most of us know Ailee. But when one really knows her one discovers many admirable qualities hidden from the public eye. She is generous kind and a true friend to every one. In fact she is one of the gentlest and most popular girls of our class. Ailee is planning a business future, indeed she has already begun and with her straightforward character we predict an unusually bright future. She has the best wishes of the Class of 'I9 in the completion of her plans. R. C.: A. A. FANNIE PEARL MATTOX Ah, why should life all lahour lm? Pearl is one who expects to leave the old Roanoke High this year having finished the coure in three and at half years. We are sure she will be missed very much for there is always a smile for every one, except when the little fire spot has been touched by some one and then-woe unto them. Pearl never believes in missing a good time to worry over books. Her first remark when she enters the room is Tell me something, I don't know a thing, but by some way, we have never been able to find out, the goal is reached. Dur- ing the time she has been with us we have all learned to love her and many friends wish her much success in her future years. M. W. L. 5.3 C. C.: A. A.: R. C. GLADYS AGNES MARSHALL. Gentle and true, simple and lfincl was she, Noble of mien with gracious speech lo all. Gladys is ever gentle and kind. Although at times quiet and reserved she is always ready for her share of fun, especially in study hall. There is one thing Gladys above all loves to do-act the fool in Shakespeare Class. Gladys is such a girl whom one would appreciate and cherish as a sincere friend. If she possesses a fault she has left us in doubt. We cannot find one. Feeling sure of her success in whatever she undertakes we Wish her much at Normal and,a happy useful life ever after. R. C.g M. W. L. 5.5 A. A.