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

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1 MARIE WILSON Phoenix Literary Society; Chorus, “Kathleen. ' “Give every man thine ear, but fete thy voice:’ ' Marie is sincere, refined, modest, and in every way a perfect lady. GRISELDA MERLE ARNOLD Phcenix Literary Society; Girl Reserve Club, ’27-’29; Chorus, “Rose of Tokio”; Chorus, “Kathleen.” “Pack up your troubles in your ole kit bag and smile, smile, smile.” Here is a member of the Class of ’29 who al¬ ways has a smile for everyone. “Cy” is one of those attractive, energetic, ambitious girls who is sure to bring credit to her Alma Mater.

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CHARLOTTE STEDMAN HARPER Philomathean Literary Society; Reporter, ’28. “But to see her teas to love her.” Love but her, and love forever.” Rather quiet and reserved, Charlotte is never¬ theless liked by all. Dependability, neatness, and geniality are her most outstanding characteristics. VIRGINIA ALBENIA BRAND Philomathean Literary Society; Girl Reserve Club ’26-’29; Glee Club, ’27-’29; President Glee Club, ’28-’29; Cast, “Kathleen.” “As merry as the day is long.” Virginia, the most original girl in our class, has proved many times her good sportsmanship, friendliness, ability, and willingness to help when¬ ever called upon. MARGARE T AMELIA PARKER Philomathean Literary Society; Glee Club; Cast, “Kathleen.” “Beautiful in form and features, Lovely as the day.” Margaret has the distinction of being the class beauty, but in her case it is not only skin-deep. She has, besides, a beautiful character, and a lov¬ ing and sunny disposition. PAULINE ELLEN PARRISH Philomathean Literary Society; Chorus, “Kathleen.” “Deep brown eyes, running over with glee.” Pauline is rather quiet, but when she does speak out, what she says is sure to be worth¬ while. She has a keen sense of humor, can al¬ ways be depended upon, and we are rightly proud of her excellent artistic talent.

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V aledidlory Charlotte Taylor ODAY we have reached our long dreamed-of and eagerly desired goal; we have come to the parting of the ways. It is with conflicting emotions that we stand here at the crossroads of life. 1 he joy and triumph of victory is mingled with the sadness of parting. As we look backward upon the joys and sorrows, the struggles and triumphs of our high school days, we realize more and more what these years of training have meant to us. The lasting friendships and associa¬ tions which we have made here have helped to advance us along our highway to success. To the teachers we owe more than we can express. They have been our guides over the rough places and their patience and devotion have brought us to this great mile-post on the highway of life. As we look forward into the unknown vistas of the future, we foresee many new hard¬ ships and obstacles. In facing these, we must uphold the high ideals and noble principles we have learned here at Lee High. Now we have come to the cross-roads, to the time when each one of us must choose which way he will go. In choosing, let us take the road, not because it is easy, but because, it is one in which we can do our best, and at the end of which lie honor and success. At times our progress may he slow and hard. Sometimes we may sink into mires of hopelessness and discontent. And often as we travel along the same dull level, it may seem that we will never advance. But finally we shall come to the hill-tops where all lies bright and clear before us. And in the joy of achievement we shall forget the trials we have suffered along the way. On the broad highway of life there will he many temptations to go astray, to devote ourselves to ple asure and selfish interests. But we must remember that the same ideals, the same characteristics which have brought us safely through high school are those to which we must cling as we enter the new highway of life. We must lie loyal to our friends, loyal to our convictions, ready to help others. Only through loyalty and co-operation can we enjoy the fellowship of the finest and best people with whom we shall meet and travel on the road of life. It will take courage, true and noble, to face the obstacles and bear the burdens of our journey. Let us be resolved to face life squarely with the kind of courage that will never give up. Honor is one of the sublimest words in our language. We have learned here at school how essential it is to success—hut how much more we shall realize it in the great tests of life. And now, classmates, we must say “goodbye.” But wherever our way leads us, we can never forget our years here together. Let us part, resolved to face life squarely, to find and give the best. And let us remember—- “To every man there openeth A way, and ways, and a way, And the High Soul climbs the High way, And the Low Soul gropes the Low, And in between on the misty fiats The rest drift to anti fro. But to every man there openeth A High way and a Low, And every man decideth The way his soul shall go.”