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

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Class Prophecy T ONIGHT, June ll, 1951 marks the fifth reunion of our class, here, in Staunton, Virginia. The roll call just completed reveals the astounding fact, that for the first time in its history, the entire class is assembled. I, the president of this prosperous looking and intelligent group, extend to you warm greetings and a hearty welcome. In order that we may know what line of work each is engaged in at present, I suggest that the various professions and occupations of the members of this class, be revealed through giving a toast to each, and, to revive memories of former days, I suggest the heroic couplet” be used. With your permission, I’ll give the first: To Wilson Sterrett who has taken to the air, There are no policemen or speed limits there. Faye Shiflett’s a mountain home-mission worker, And as everyone knows she is no shirker. Frances Walters tho’ she hasn’t grown tall, As a bacteriologist has surpassed us all. Rebecca Knopp as in her high school days, Does everything well, always worthy of praise. Fdere’s to the chemist Lauriault, given name Bruce, When he made his discoveries, the enemy called a truce. Harold Thomas is the world’s best When it comes to a radio test. Billy J. Davis, police chief of New York, Ffas just found a way to make criminals talk. Ruby Bragg in her try for fame, Added, notary public,” after her name. A great instructor is Betty Barr, Always her golf game scores par.” Next is a man of world wide fame, Ingle, football coach of Notre Dame. Hounihan, a real estate man of repute, Flas an honesty that one can never refute. Edward Larner our excellent math student As a contractor, now, is very prominent. Mary Doak Hawpe, of three husband fame, Is once again changing her name. Katherine Fdcmp went to teachers’ college, About Home Ec, she acquired much knowledge. Billy T. Davis the noted airplane designer Has completed his plans for a crack” airliner. To Alex Valz, who has just confessed, He made his fortune in a pie-eating contest. Virginia Holliday has given up monopoly, Now she’s raising pretty pansies” properly. Judith McCue as excellent in Math As in her school days; when she aroused our wrath. Gladys Lackey is quick and temptingly slim, And she rates first class as a teacher of gym I drink a toast to our friend, here William Hassett, famous athlete, known far and near. Chain stores flourish in every town, But Walter Reed’s have the greatest renown. In military affairs there are few wits sharper Than those of the great General Claude Harper. Ben Harvey’s name we see on every page A famous expert of the gasoline age. A power in Wall Street have we here, Willis Early, the well-known financier. Palmer Ware, as a chemist has gained great fame, His discoveries are quite a credit to his name. Walter Wilson, famous bantam weight champ, Is now in training at a military camp. Good luck to Kitty Agner in her happy married life And those who know her, know she will make a dandy wife. Dorothy Dudley’s found happiness and fame, The world’s most noted artist, whom we now acclaim. Lillian Forsyth teaches Home Ec. at Lee Hi, We hear she will have her own home, bye and bye. Of kindergarten teachers I think we may say, The best of them all is our own Jane Day. Remembering the thrill that a uniform carried, Helen Coiner is now to a captain married. Here is to Robert, of the Morrison clan, Who plays the trombone in a famous band. Bette Anderson, the poet, who has won the world’s acclaim In her last poem brought her alma mater great fame.

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Salutatory Thomas Bell F RIENDS, members of the faculty, and fellow students of Robert E. Lee High school, I consider it, indeed, an honor to welcome you here tonight. For four years, we, the class of 1936, have been striving to reach that to which we have now come, our graduation. Now, we must part. I am sure that every one of us will remember this splendid school and the excellent training it has afforded us, as well as, the friendships which we have made here. During our high school years we have been living in a sort of co-operative society bound together by common interests and subject to common laws. We have been members of a community within a community, working together for the good of both. Each of these communities in which we have lived has reflected or will reflect to some degree the lives which we have lived in the other. When we came into this school four years ago we had received a large part of our pre¬ liminary training in our homes. During our four years here, the train¬ ing which we obtained at home has come to light in our speech, in our morals, in our habits in and out of school, and in our manners. At the same time the effect of our training here has certainly been noticeable in our homes. This school has aided greatly in the building of our characters and, certainly, there can be no greater service. Here we have been prepared for professions and positions in terms of English, mathematics, science and history and also along many other lines. Here we have developed self-confidence and poise which are necessary at¬ tributes if we wish to make a success of life. I could talk for hours about the benefits we have received while attending this school. May it continue for generations to serve the community and may the com¬ munity, in turn, work for the good and improvement of the school. As each succeeding generation goes forth may it leave the school the better for its having been here. May they be proud of the school as we are, and the school proud of them, as we trust it is of us. May they be thankful for their benefits as we are for ours. It is with regret that we leave the teachers, whose enduring pati¬ ence and untiring efforts have enabled us to advance so far as we have. May they never have to feel that their efforts have been, at all, in vain. Class of 1936, I salute you, and on your behalf I extend to all our friends here a most hearty welcome.

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James Wilkerson, the merchant, whom we called Pee-Wee. Has married a girl who’s shorter than he! We all give to Ellen Barr our many hearty good wishes She says she wants to be an old maid So she won’t have to wash dishes. Kitty Holt has yet to be married, She was too particular; too long she tarried. Juanita Michael is a famous dietician, Owing largely to her great ambition. Charles Campbell has opened a new hotel, And we hear he is doing unusually well. Burton Ware will probably gain admission, To the hall of fame as a great electrician. Drink to that great and famous General Opie, first name Tom, Who gives orders for both airplane and bomb. A popular teacher is our Jane Null, They say her lectures are never dull. In school Marguerite Peters was always bright, Now as secretary to the governor she is doing all right. Frances Perry, for a word was never at a loss, Now she is married, and still her own boss. Ruth has given the world a formula for age prevention, Owen” to her interest in science and invention. Jonteel is always busy as can be, Because a Good-rich” lawyer is she. Helen Gilkeson, a secretary with an efficient air, Still wears a smile, gay and debonair. Elizabeth Stogdale after much hard work, Has done quite well at her job as a clerk. Here’s to Sue Reamer—a well known name, As an interior decorator she’s won great fame. Jane Raudenbush, a lawyer of fame, Whose work in kidnapping cases has won her a name. Maxine Sipe here, is a movie star, Her name, you’ll recognize, Stella Carr. Drink to that famous surgeon, Thomas G. Bell His patients don’t complain, but Oh! how they yell. Janet Hoover, efficient, neat A secretary that can’t be beat. A very fine clerk Emma Jane McNamera makes Because for her job an expert it takes. We hear Elizabeth Myers has stopped nursing the sick, And we can’t help wondering if it won’t be Quick”! We find that Jack Davis outstanding football man, Is coaching a team that is the best in the land. Carlo Peduto bids fair to become a star, His pictures are acclaimed both near and far. Catherine James is a great success they say, In her position of house mother” at S. M. A. Helen Snyder is a very successful technician, Owing to hard work, and unusual ambition. Josephine Hoy, beautician, holds all women, slaves, Since she has perfected five minute permanent waves.” Frances Bailey gained the reputation of a fine secretary, When she worked years ago for Governor Peery. Emma Clem is all the rage, And is still the leading lady oi the stage. Alice Jarman, a chemist of note, Has recently published the last book she wrote. Evelyn Wilkerson watches over them, for better or worse, And stands at the head of her profession as nurse. Marvin Thomas is a dancing instructor, He’s better than Fred Astaire, All the dance steps from Harlem to Broadway, Belong to his repertoire. Kathryn Lineweaver specialized in Home Ec. with the future in view, Now she’s keeping house—her dreams have come true. Marianna Chiodi, a designer, knows the latest styles But at the sight of her Paris creation, we can scarce conceal our smiles. To close this reunion a popular baritone have we. Jack Knowles will now sing, The Bells of Old Lee.”