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

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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.

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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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Item —Sufficient funds have been deposited in the Bank by Charlene Harlowe so that Helen Reid may get a marcel, at least, once a week. Item —Maud Deekens as a kind favor has left Dorothy Landes her ability to hold offices. Item —John Hanna bequeaths his place on the absentee list to Carolyn Morris. Item —In order that one may understand Pearl Gum when “the right word fails,” Jennie Levie has willed her gestures to her. Item —Donald Callar is happy to know that Randolph Gardner leaves him his quiet and dignified manners. Item —Madeline Hays states that “all the affection, 1, Madeline Hays, have for the op¬ posite sex” is left to Frances Russell. Item —June Clifton after much thought and meditation has decided to leave her “famous flirtations” to Jane Agner. Item —With real regret Richard Liggett leaves his “Teddy bear” hair cut to Hugh Craft. Item —Dorothy Lee Parker mournfully resigns love for “Gaiters” to Hattie Blackburn. Item — A whole truck load of “school spirit” and giggles is hereby left to Emma Jane McNamara by Catherine Packette. Item —The “darling dimples” of Virginia Hildebrand have been transferred to Frances Waide. Item —Helen DePriest leaves her sweet disposition and contentment to Mildred Lewis. Item —We are all delighted to hear that Jessie McGuftin wills her boisterous spirits to Betty Lambert. Item —Charley Ralston leaves his sensitive nature to Marvin Hook. Item —Jane Shafer leaves her “jazz orchestra” to Margaret Branchfield. Item —Ashton Rowan’s sweet and appealing smile is left to Ellen Barr. Item —Conrad Harris leaves his Ford to Charley Williams to aid him in taking the girls home from parties. Item —Margaret Hulvey Wills her “Worrying Spells” after tests and exams to Ethel Bender. Item —Howard Hanna, of his own free will consents to hand over his shyness and ap¬ parent indifference to Robbins Pancake. Item —Virginia McGuftin has decided after much consideration to bestow her graceful ways upon Hilda Frame. Item —Dennis Mitchell is the recipient of “Tony” Peduto’s untiring perseverance in his school work. Item —Anna Fearnow has willed her “ceaseless energy” to Isabel Sutton to be used once every six weeks. Item —Bobby Eakle leaves his affection for “Greene” to Joe Hassett. Item —Christina Bowman leaves her musical ability to Jessie Doorne. Item —Dorothy Bear’s timidity is bequeathed to Frances Tucker. Item —Helen Baugher leaves her “adoration” for experiments in Physics to Genevieve Wilson. Item —The number IPs of L. C. Lockridge are willed to Philip Werner so that his feet may not look so girlish. Item —Charles Lawson, after due thought and consideration leaves his winning smile to Mary Margarei Sheets. Item —Harris Petry is now to take over Mike Kivlighan’s place as cheer leader. Item —Elizabeth Moseley leaves her ability to write humorous sketches to Frances Yount. Item —Maurice Moore leaves his rosy cheeks to Guilford Landes. Item —Ruth Williams after much urging leaves her reserve to Billie Argenbright. Witness our hand and seal this seventh day of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand, nine hundred and thirty-two. Sara W. Bel l, “Dodo’s” Spirit.