Roanoke High School - Acorns Yearbook (Roanoke, VA)

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1919 QIIZIJEUS Elf 1308110 LUCY HELEN Tl-IOMASON Care to our coin adds a nail no doubt, And every smile so merry draws one out. Helen certainly lives this motto for she never believes in worrying about anything. She has enough care to be on the safe side. She always has a pleasant word and a cheery smile for every one and is especially easy to get along with if he lets her have her own way. Helen is always ready for a good time but she likes for that time to come when few lessons are to he gotten up, but if neces- sary lessons may be left alone. One of her greatest delights is to initiate Rats. Whenever you see Helen you may know Pearl is not far behind. She is very fond of Miss R-d, who allows her and her friend Myrtle to have little feasts under the top of the desk- when she doesn't see them. Helen will be missed by her many friends and whatever course she takes we are sure she will make a success. MQ W. L. 5.5 G. C.: A. A.: R. C. EVELYN ELIZABETH URQUHART I am forever merry, willy and wise. It is a well-known fact that Evelyn is one of the jolliest of the class, and she makes excellent use of her merry laughter. She is certainly noted for her giggle and the way she talks, which comes perfectly natural to her. She is ever ready to lend a helping hand to those in trouble over lessons and sometimes,. though rarely, she needs help herself after a late night spent at a party or something like that to which she clearly loves to go. We know that Evelyn is especially fond of the movies and she always knows what is going on. Her plans for the future we do not know, but the class wishes her a fruitful career. G. C.g R. C.g A. A. KATI-IRYN EAGLE WILLS ON To those mlm know iliac nol no niorcls can paint, To ll1ose who lfnom thee, know all wards are faint. Calm and sweet, Kathryn has traveled for three and one-half years clown the placid stream of high school knowledge. The Class of 'I9 has learned that her motto is, Begone, dull care, thou and l could never agree, because she is out for all the good times coming her way. But when exams roll around Kathryn always comes out on top. She has a wonderful imagination and her rich vocabulary and Flowery diction startle all and carry us through the vista of her visions. In future years we expect to see Kathryn starring as Prin- cess Kathryn in King Henry V. During her school career she has won a multitude of friends and always she is laughing and talk- ing with a crowd of boys and girls. She is very frank in expressing her fondness for Prune frjsf' Kathryn has the best wishes of the 'I9 Class in whatever she may choose for her life work. A. A.: G. C.g R. C.: M. W. L. S.

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013115 of .IKDHHURB 1919 , SARAH ELEANOR TIPLADY Our Nellie's the flower of 'cm all. Sarah Eleanor would not know herself by this dignified praenomen. for she is known to us as Nellie Some people may think that she is quiet but if you don't believe she can talk just get her started and you won't get a chance to put in a word sideways. She is always ready for fun and can laugh, my, how she laughsl fespecially in Study Halll. Yet, with her sport, Nellie does not neglect her studies, as her grades show. She is a Math star, shown by the 100 received on Arithmetic exam. But the joy of her life is her music. She would rather practice five hours than study one. so she say. fperhaps it is laziness, who can tell?J At any rate she plays beautifully and hopes to give her life to this lofty art. She is planning to continue her studies next year at St. lVlary's and if she does as well as she has done at old R. H. S. we are sure that her college career will be a success. A. A.g M. W. L. S15 G. C.: R. C. WALTER LEWIS YOUNG The secret of success is constancy to purpose. Whatever Walter attempts, he puts into it determination and always comes out in triumph fexcept 3-A Historyj. As a rule Walter knows his lessons but when he doesn't he puts up a line of talk that gets him through. His genuine upright qualities and unfailing good humor have given him a warm place in our hearts. He is an ac- complished joke teller and public speaker, his ability in this art being shown by his success in the l9I8 Declamation Contest. He possesses a wit that never fails and enjoys using it in the classroom. Walter is an all-round good fellow and is very popular among the students, especially the girls with whom he delights in tripping the light fantastic toe. We can look into the ,future and picture Walter as being a progressive politician, making laws for Virginia He has not decided which college he will attend but wherever he goes he has our best wishes for success. Pres. Class 'l9g l... S.: A. A.: R. C.g Pts. of H. 5. EMMA COMER TINSLEY As pure in thought as Angels are, V To know her was lo love her. ' This is Em exactly, the same to every one. Wherever we chance to meet her she always greets us with a cheery smile and has a good word for all. This brown-eyed girl endears herself to each one with whom she comes in contact, by her lovely disposition, her charmnig personality, her fun and brilliancy of Wit. But this charm is more than skin deep, for in depth of thought she possesses a mind far above the average. This has enabled her to accomplish much in all her studies during her four years' stay among us. Em, your future lies before you-but from your past record we know that you will make good. After finishing your career at Hollins our heartiest good wishes will follow you as you sail the stormy seas of life in the uniform of the true-blue Marinette. A. A.3 G. C.: R. C.: S. C.: Sec. 'l8 Classg V. P. 'l9 Class: V. P. R. C. 'l8-I9p Literary Editor ACORNS 'I9g Pts. of H. 5.

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UE115 of 1308110132 1919 MYRTLE LEONE. WOOD SI1e'.s mistress of herself lhough China fall. Since Myrtle has been at old R. H. S. all of us have liked her and know her to be good in her studies as well as interested in any mischief that comes along. Every moming just as the last bell rings Myrtle may generally be seen rushing up the aisle with her hat and coat still on and just in time for roll call. She goes around with a smile on her face most of the time and it is Icnown that she does not tell her troubles to any one. Now there is one thing about Myrtle that worries us. Every afternoon we hear her say, Girls, are you all going to the show? We poor fellows who are broke have to sweetly answer, No, while she goes oIf jingling her two bits in her pocket and makes a bee-line for the American. Myrtle says she may go into the business world for a while, but from what we can find out we fear she will soon give this up. However, we all wish her the best of luck wherever she may go. A. A.: R. C.g Clerical Editor 'I9 ACORNS. - VIRGINIA AGNES WILTSEE 'Wlullum in parvv. ' 'Ginia is one of the most attractive, utterly stubborn, true-blue, little girls in our class. She has many friends, whom she has won through her remarkable combination of good sense and mischief, and' who are ready to fight for her to the last. She is especially adapted to Shakesperean parts and shegreatly admires Henry V. Some one has said she should be a dancing teacher. We can easily believe this! I..emman firmly adheres to the motto, Better late than never, for it is rumored that only a certain prominent young man fneed we name himl-ID has ever found her on time. So be itl To the victor belongs the spoils. She giggles all her cares away and always appears to be perfectly happy. May she have the brilliant success her high school reports predict for her when she enter Randolph- Macon, is the hearty wish of her 'I9 Class. R. C.: A. A.g G. C.g Treas. '18-19, Class Secretary '19, Literary Editor ACORNS 'I9g Pls. of I-I. 4. LAURA KEENE WOOD Though wisdom oft has sought me I scorn'd the lore she brought me. Laura lives in a happy region of come weal, come woe, I care not. She manages to progress, which is quite an accomplishment. Laura says she is going to be a nurse and we all wish her luck, but here's hoping she will never have to practice on us. We know her too well. She is always in a good humor except on the clay when she has Chemistry tests. Of Iate her time has been divided between Chemistry and answering fat letters from France. Luck will attend her, for luck attends the person who dares. A. A.: R. C.