Roanoke High School - Acorns Yearbook (Roanoke, VA)

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urns uf Iliualiuke 1919 'VIRGINIA LUCILLE MUNDY Hang Sorrow! Care will kill a cal: Therefore lel's be merry. Lucille is always ready for fun and a good time. She was never known to work diligently day by day, but when exams roll around she burns the midnight oil and always comes out on top. Lucille has the distinction of finishing school in three years but she says she can't understand how she did it, There is a mystery about Lucille- shl sh! every moming she slips in about five minutes after the last bell. Lucille has a habit of dreaming in Civics Class-but she won't tell of whom she is dreaming-and when Mr. Layman calls on her she jumps and blushes prettily at being so suddenly called back to earth. Lucille expects to go to college but hasn't decided where. We know that wherever she goes she will always have the best wishes of every one at R. H. S. M. W. L. Sq R. C.g G. C.: A. A.: Bt. B. 'l8-l9gTreas. Bible Class 'l9. JOHN SIMMONS WELLFORD Barn lo give joy anal bring peace lo the 1vorlcl. A humorist and singer of note, a brilliant student and an all-round boy-that's John. By his earnestness and conscientiousness John has made a lasting impression upon his fellow students as well as the Faculty as a boy of clean habits, sound judgment and deep convic- tions. John, having been with us only three and one-half years, has not taken an active part in the sports of R. l'l. S.. but if you call mingling with the fair sex a sport he is right there with the goods. John expects to study for the ministry after leaving old Roanoke High and we predict for him a bright future crowned with laurels of success and happiness. A. A.g R. C.: S. C.: L. S.: Organiza- tion Editor 'I9 ACORNS. . EDNA ROBERTA MOORE 'She has a pair of eyes that speak of love 'n everything. Roberta's eyes are wonderful and attracted our attention at first sight for although these Roanoke for them ing school in their but when Roberta lovable disposition midst. Roberta has us all wondering just how she can keep up school work for her conversation never borders on school subjects were developed in Salem she had to come to to be appreciated. Generally speaking one enter- Senior year seldom becomes a part of that class, came to old R. l-l. S. we all took notice for and happy face made us welcome her into her our her but always about her dates. Anything concerning dates, dances and the movies interests her and we are still left to wonder if even the Exams at the end of the term will divert her mind. We do not know exactly what Roberta is planning to do in the future but the best wishes of the Class of 'l9 go with her. A. A.: R. C.g G. C.

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1919 Qtcurns nf Buena CLAUDINE FAY MAYI-IEVV Does .slie crave a good limc 'n everything? I say she Joes. Dean isn't what Miss Board would call hilarious, but she can always appreciate a good joke and no matter where it is told a peal of laughter bursts forth. She is especially interested in French since she got such a good start. Guess this will be her specialty off at school in later years f? U. Dean is of a very sympathetic nature, which is called to our attention in Civics Class daily when that pathetic voice cries out, M-i-s-t-e-r, Layman! Although her wisdom teeth have all been extracted she is still able to hold on to five subjects and conceals her ignorance to a good advantage. All who know Dean love her as she is a good-natured pal and whatever course she pursues she has the best wishes of the 'I9 Class. A. A.: G. C.: R. C. MARY ELIZABETH MASON Far may we seek before nie find A heart so gentle and sa kind. This verse is certainly typical of Mary because she is one of the sweetest and sincerest members of our class. This little dark-haired miss might be called quiet for she certainly believes in the old adage that silence is an excellent thing in woman because she isn't etemally chattering like most of her sex, but we know that when Mary opens her mouth to speak that she is going to say something worth hearing. We do not know what lVlary's future life may be but the sincerest wishes of the 'I9 Class go with her. A. A.g R. C.g M. W. L. S.g G. C. IOSEPHINE KATHRINE MINTER Coed at a fight but better at a play. Joe is very independent and a great believer in Womans Rights. At class meetings she usually takes the lloor hrst, impulsive and fear- less to speak her mind. Her opinions are expressed in such a witty and original way that no one becomes offended at her barbed thrusts even though she usually comes out of these word battles wearing the laurel of the victor. joe is always ready for a good time, bubbling over with fun and the joy of living and is the life of every crowd. Her merry laugh and happy face have won many friends, who will always hold her dear on their golden chain of Memory. Although Much knowledge is wearisome to the flesh, fun-loving Joe has not been content to be a laggard in her studies but by 'iworking when she works and playing when she plays, she has won for herself an enviable record. joe hasn't decided upon her vocation after leaving school, but in whatever you undertake, little pal of 'l9, our best wish is that your pathway in life may be as bright and full of success as has been your stay in old Roanoke Hi. A. A.: R. C.g Cu. C., M. W. L. S.: V. P. G. C. '18-I9: V. P. M. W. I... S. 'I8, Treas. R. C. 'IS-19g Pres. M. W. l... Si. 'I9g Class Editor ACORNS 'l9: Lit. C.g Pts. of H. IO.

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1919 SIZIJIUS Elf 1308110 GERTRUDE. ELLIOTT NOELL And her modest answer and graceful air Show licr misc anal good as she is fair. To write a short sketch of the period of Gertrude's career spent among us is hard to do, for pages would be required in which to record the qualities of one so talented. Gertrude not only stars in English fin which she generally plays the role leading ladynj but in her other studies as well. Peep into Miss -Ienning's grade hook- it will tell the tale. Whenever a classmate wishes a passage in poetry interpreted or a prop. in Geometry explained, it's always- Oh! let me ask Gertrude! We find her ever ready and willing to do her best-and it is 'ihestn too. Gertrude not only shows much depth of thought in interpreting poetry, but also in composing it--not the school girl verse, hut such as Shelley or Keats might value. 'Nine- teen's sincerest wishes to you-' Maid of Youthug we remember and cherish what to us your life has meant. G. C.: A. A.: R. C.g M. W. L. S. OTILIA IRVING OVERSTREET l am in earnest: I will not cquivocalep I will not excuse: I will not relrcal an inchf I will be heard! Round as to figure, square as to ability, three-cornered as to intellect, smooth as to disposition, are the ingredients which go to make up one of the hest, the truest and the most substantial girls in our class. when Lady Irving walks down Senior row we feel the air vibrate with importance. She is a bonnie lass with a wholesome light radiating from her'deep brown eyes and she is a type which invariably 'draws from one the same conclusion-' She'll malce some man a mighty fine wife. Irving is extremely romantic and always has usomethin' thrillin ' to tell. Despite her many ulovers' quarrelsu we think she's ever Neren closer to ,Iohn. Whatever her plans for the future may he-raising chickens on the farm or studying medicine, we wish her great success and prosperity. G. C.: A. A.g Sec. M. W. L. S. 'l7g Pres. G. C. 'I8-t9g joke Editor ACORNS 't9g Pts. of H. 8. BERNICE LUCILLE PETERS The glory of a firm capacious mind. Lucille, one of the most attractive girls of our class, by her tender- ness and gentleness of manner has won our hearts. 'Cile is a jolly good sport and is always ready for some mischief. When there is any place to go you may hear her say, 'Oht leave the lessons and let's go.'i It is a wonder how well she gets on in her studies. Lucille is a good student in all of her classes, especially English- sometimes hardly seeming human in using her imaginative powers: so far do they soar from our sights that when reading her essays or stories we feel ourselves traveling fast through an atmosphere of fancy into the world of Dreams. This little English star was unani- mously chosen Prophet of the 'Nineteen Class. 'Cile has not decided what she will do in the future: although she often talks of teaching we do not know whom? P ? Dear old chum, we the Class of 'I9 wish you the greatest success possible in whatever vou do. A. A.: R. C.g G. C.: M. W. L. 5.5 Sec. B. C.g Class Prophet.