Robert E Lee High School - Leeway / Record Yearbook (Staunton, VA)

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CLAIRE VIRGINIA LYTTON PHILOMATHEAN LITERARY SOCIETY “A daughter of the gods, Divinely tall and most divinely fair.” Basketball ’24-’25, Alumni News Record ’25-26, Sec¬ retary Philomathean Literary Society ’25-’26. Claire is one of the most sociable members of our class, liked as much by the faculty as the rest of us. Because she is a typical flapper she filled the role as “Flapper Grandmother,” in our class play quite credit¬ ably. As a bacteriologist she is destined to startle the scientific world. CAMPBELL PANCAKE, JR. “Ponto” PHCENIX LITERARY SOCIETY “Blushing is the color of merit.” Sargeant-at-Arms Phoenix Society ’25-’26, Football ’25, Basketball ’25-’26, Hi Y Club. “Ponto” has made good use of his drag all during his high school career. His musical voice and rosy cheeks have made him the latest sheik at M. B. S. Campbell’s good humor has made him one of the best liked boys in our class. MARY DORE MARKLEY PHILOMATHEAN LITERARY SOCIETY “The reason firm, the temperate will, Endurance, foresight, strength and skill.” No matter how cold the weather, or how long her walk to school may be, Mary’s serene disposition is never disturbed. She must be known to be appreciated. Mary is a typical school girl and a famous artist of the “geometric figure.”

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ELEANOR LOUISE LONG “Weesie” PHCENIX LITERARY SOCIETY “Ye belle, and ye flirt and ye pert little thing, Who trip on your frolicsome round, Pray tell me from whence this impertinence springs The sexes at once to confound?” Treasurer Junior C lass ’25, Secretary Senior Class ’26, Leeway Staff ’26. “Weesie” is the sweetheart of the class. Her popu¬ larity makes her liked by both boys and girls, but her unconscious flirtations, by the boys. With these and her many other merits, how could “Weesie” help but be a success? Her favorite color is “black” but this does not reflect her disposition. THOMAS MARVIN LARNER “Tom” PH 1LOMATHEAN LITERARY SOCIETY “I hold he loves me best who calls me Tom.” Football ’25, Baseball ’26, Hi Y Club. “Bashful Tom” is an all ’round good sport. Although he doesn’t make himself conspicuous, nevertheless we know that he is there. Even though his French is some¬ times neglected, when it comes to cement he knows his stuff. BESSIE CONWAY LEWIS “Freckles” PHCENIX LITERARY SOCIETY “As a wit, if not first, in the very first line.” Basketball ’22, ’23, ’24, ’25, Senior Reporter Record ’25-’26, Treasurer Senior Class ’26, Leeway Staff ’26. Here you see (or don’t see on account of the freckl¬ es) our wittiest girl, best athlete and best sport. Bes¬ sie’s cheerful laugh can be heard any time, any place rain or shine. Freckles is the most optimistic member of our optimistic class. D 1 ' X i

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MARJORIE LOCKRIDGE MOWER PHOENIX LITERARY SOCIETY “Her ivory hands on the ivory keys Strayed in a fitful fantasy.” Phoenix Reporter ’24-’25. Marjorie’s sweet disposition is one of the shining lights of our class. Her dignity, reserve, and musical ability form an unusual and charming combination of which any one mierht he proud. We are sure that suc¬ cess will come to Marjorie as easily in life as it has in school. HERMAN WEINBERG “Weenie” PH1LOMATHEAN LITERARY SOCIETY “Praise from a friend, or censure from a foe, Are lost on hearers that their merits know.” Sophomore Reporter Record ’23- ' 24, Assistant Busi¬ ness Manager Record ’25-’26, Parliamentary Critic Philomathean Society ’25-’26, Vice-President Junior Class ’24-’2S, Recipient I). A. R. Award ’25, Associate Editor Leeway ’26. Herman has taken an active part in all phases of school life. His executive ability and business sense have made him indispensable to the Blue and White. Not only is he the smartest hoy in our class but his ability extends far beyond the realms of “book sense.” He will not be easily forgotten as he was the originator of the name of our first annual, The Leeway. DOROTHY ELLEN SUTTON “Dot” PHILOMATHEAN LITERARY SOCIETY “For she teas jes the quiet kind Whose natures never vary, Like streams that keep a summer mind Snou’-hid in Jenooary.” “Dot” is so quiet and unassuming that it is hard to characterize her. We do know, however, that the corner of the room where “Dot” is has a brighter look. She is full of fun and her favorite pastime is asking conundrums. Her good nature will carry her far.