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

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MARTHA STUART MERRIKEN “Tishie” PHCENIX LITERARY SOCIETY “Her very frowns are fairer far Than smiles of other maidens are.” Class salutatorian. “Tis hie” combines a happy disposition with an active mind in her school work. She is one of the best dress¬ ed girls in our class. Martha stands high in all of her classes and has quite a drag with one of the male members of the faculty. JOHN EDWARD RUTHERFORD “Preacher” “Worth, courage, honor, these indeed Your sustenance and birthright are.” John gets letters in all languages, and it is a great trial to him to have to find someone to translate them to him. His hobbies are girls and Fords. We sur¬ render our “Preacher” to V. P. I. May his crops be as successful as he has been. INDIA MAY SLUSSER PHCENIX LITERARY SOCIETY “So mild, so merciful, so strong, so good — So patient, peaceful, loyal, loving, pure.” Although May is extremely quiet she is one of the dependable members of the class. She is always will¬ ing to oblige anyone and we are sure she will carve her niche in the world in spite of her modesty.

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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.

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©nocont n©non©n( vppap r? 1 » JAMES PALMER STOVER PH CENIX LITERARY SOCIETY • “Who can foretell for zvhat high cause This darling of the gods zvas horn?” Football ’24, Hi Y Club. Palmer is the Beau Brummel of the Senior Class. As Shakespeare or somebody said—Contented with bis “Lot” he is not “Abel” to raise “Cain.” With Palmer go our best wishes for a successful future. MARY LOUISE TIMBERLAKE “Weese” l’HCENIX LITERARY SOCIETY “O, could you view the melody Of every grace, And music of her face.” Exchange Editor Record ’25-’26, Leeway Staff, Class Valedictorian. “Weese” has gone blissfully through her four years of high school and captured the highest marks in all her classes. It must be truthfully said, however, that along with her smartness she hasn’t for a minute lost her popularity, especially with the opposite sex. She has the rare combination of good looks and intelligence and we value her as one of the best treasures of the class of ’26. M |M I Ml i ' U i