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

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at an article headed “Old England which was written by Gladys Hartman, a leading lady journalist. I had just finished reading when the next series of broadcasts was sent from the capitoi at Washington. The pictures were flashed from the Congres¬ sional library, where Maud Deekens was head librarian. Just entering the library was Senator Charles Ralston and Representative Richard Liggett. Just outside of Washington at the Ruth Williams’ College for young women (founded by Ruth Williams) Madeline Hays, head of the Home Economics Department, was giving a series of lectures on the “Arts of Home Making.” By turning the dial to the right I was able to get the local station of Staunton, Virginia. I saw Lee High School greatly enlarged since my day. Just entering the office was L. C. Lockridge, now Superintendent of the High School. The fol¬ lowing teachers were introduced over the television : Anthony Peduto, head of the Science Department, and Jane Shafer, a director of the Music Department. Now the scene shifted from Staunton to a famous Girls’ Camp in sunny California. Mary Abnev Clarkson was seen instructing the girls in the art of horse-back riding. Virginia Bradford, now a world famous swimmer was teach¬ ing her class the swan dive. Jessie McGuffin was giving her pupils instructions in a very complicated dance, which she alone was able to do with perfection. Meditating upon the various activities of my class mates I put the set aside, thoroughly convinced that the. Class of ’32 had really lived up to its motto: “Seize Opportunity.’’

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Markley, his private secretary. In a nearby building I saw Virginia Kyle con¬ ducting her afternoon kindergarten class. I now shifted to a view of the great “Hanna Air Service.” Here 1 saw Presi¬ dent John Hanna giving instructions to Captain Charles Lawson for the safe transportation of their two distinguished passengers, Michael Kivlighan on his way to Washington where he was about to take the oath of office as Secretary of State and Elizabeth Mosely who was to have the honor of becoming the first vice-president of the United States. Turning to New York I saw the name “Edwin Taylor” reflected in lights at the “Little Theatre” off Times Square where Eddie had achieved fame as the nation’s greatest tap dancer; immediately memories rushed to my mind of Eddie and his habit of entertaining his class with some sort of tap dancing. Just across the street in the “Temple Theatre,” Virginia Hildebrand, a famous director, was seen directing the presentation of her greatest stage play “Dawn of the Morning” featuring Albert Serrett, Mary Elizabeth Alexander, Frank Barber, and Evelyn Whitesell. As a special attraction, Christina Bowman was heard in a piano recital. Little had I realized that this newly perfected device was able to offer such a varied number of pictures. 1 turned the little dial to the left and was presented with a court scene. Just entering the court room was Cecil Pence, the newly appointed judge. The court was called to order and the different cases were called. Soon two lawyers appeared engaged in a very heated argument. Clark Payne, a great criminal lawyer, was arguing fiercely with his old school mate, Maurice Moore, now a capable lawyer. Busily copying the heated arguments of these two was Virginia Driver, court secretary. Passing from this scene I now saw Virginia McGuffin, a well known figure of the social world; she was wearing the latest gown creation, designed by Mary DePriest, a famous gown designer. In the same social circle a ball was being given by Helen DePriest in honor of Charlene Harlowe and her famous hus¬ band, Bernardo De Vice. At this ball Dorothy Bradshaw was present; she had recently returned from her wedding trip in Florida. While in Florida she had seen Ashton Rowan who had just entered a college there as head of the Art Department. While waiting for the next presentation, I picked up a news¬ paper, edited by Raymond Wymer. 1 read an article in this paper headed, “Mr. Conrad Harris, Candidate for Presidential Election, Has Voiced His Opinion on Changing the Money Standard.” In the same paper I saw that Elizabeth Paul was sailing for Europe to continue her study in art. On the next page I glanced

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Senior Class Will W E, A MOST unusual and diligent group of Seniors of the ( lass of 1932, being of sound and disposing mind, willingly hand over our distinguished traits and valuable possessions to the enthusiastic lower classmen. We hereby make, ordain, and de¬ clare this to be our last will and testament, having revoked all others previously made. Item —To the superintendent, the principal, and the faculty we leave our undying devo¬ tion and our sincere thanks for all their untiring efforts in our behalf, and shall ever remem¬ ber them and their kindness to us. Item —Realizing Tony Marino’s heavy expenditure monthly for Stacomb, Frank Barber as a friendly gesture leaves bis almost full box to him Item —All ihe dignity and wisdom of Mary Elizabeth Alexander is bestowed upon Elizabeth AI i Her. Item —Mary Abney Clarkson, noted for her mythological knowledge, has decided to transfer a goodly portion of it to Jane Nichol. Item —With sincere regret Carl Coiner leaves his large and well stocked lunch box to Winifred Young. Item —Mary De Priest leaves her droll ways to Jane Smith. Item —Virginia Driver’s fondness for experimenting with bugs, fish, etc., is left to Florence Metz. Item —Albert Serrett wills his oratorical ability to W inter Bright. Item —Her fixed intention of coming to school only one day a week is left by Frances Bradshaw to Virginia Corbin. Item —For the amusement of the next senior class Wayt Whitesell has left his “ability to talk about nothing - ’ to Erskine Sproul. Item —Virginia Kyle bequeaths her baby ways to Margaret Taylor. Item —Randolph Valz leaves his snappy (?) walk to Breck Goodloe. Item —“A large box of dates,” said Gladys Hartman, as she walked out of the Senior Class, “is left to Gertrude Earner.” Item —Vivian Frye leaves her “It’s not my fault expression” to Roberta Vance. Item —Clark Payne leaves bis book “How to Spell and Punctuate” to Jimmie Whitlock. Item —Nancy Markley leaves her prescription for “gaining altitude” to Bettie Phillips. Item —So as to soften his absence “Tommy” Cox leaves his singing violin to Howard Saunders. Item —Dorothy Wright is given the place as forward on the basketball team formerly held by Virginia Bradford Item —Raymond W ' ymer with complete abandon bequeaths his knowledge of the Spanish language to Jennie Marino. Item —The extraordinary pronunciation of words by “Pete” Paul has been willed to Jean Foster. Item —“Eddie” Taylor bequeaths his “tap steps” to Tom Hildebrand. Item —-Cecil Pence’s chair for “napping” located in the rear of the room is given to Joe Taylor. ft. Item —Thinking Jean Holliday may some day wish to go into the movies, Evelyn White- sell leaves her dramatic ability to her. Item —Mary Serrett leaves a box of automatic giggles to Iris Gross so that a cheerful atmosphere may continue at “Lee High.” Item —“Billy” Mitchell ' s book “How to make Seniors Fall For You” is left to Boyce Jarman to be read thoroughly.