Russell High School - Pointer Yearbook (East Point, GA)

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THE WOIi Seniors ELWIN ADAMS Ambition: :cTo steal somebody else's girl? Introducing LcCupid Adams, our patent-ieather- hair sheik. hCupidh joined our procession in the Junior year, coming from Alabama. Besides being a knockout in Geometry, it is rumored that he entertains a very high regard for the young ladies. ANNIE BELL Ambition: icTo wear somebodfs frat pin? A student from her heart is Annie. Her record makes us believe there is but one letter in the alphabet and that is h 8, Her genial disposition makes her an attractive member of the class. ROBERT BRANTON Ambition: :iTo be a stock promoter? Robert is a boy who does things at his leisure, but does them exceedingly well. He ranks high in Physics and Mathematics and in between times takes his daily nap. He is the best boy dancer of the Senior Class, but is quite modest about it. BURCHARD CHRISTIAN Ambition: iiTo keep my reputation? iiAlways busy, and nothing to do; always in a hurry, and nowhere to go; always thinking, and nothing on his mind? Besides conquering the fair sex, Buddyis chief desire is to take all the privileges he believes due him. EDWARD CLINKSCALES Ambition: iiTo convince Miss Dobbs that I am right? The gindispensable partyii to the class; a new joke every Inorninrr. When we are tired and gloomy he cheers us up with his nonsense. He is quite a mathematic shark, but his one failing is to argue 100 much during Physics. l020 Page Eightcmz

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T hi5 JANIE RHODES, President Ambition: iiTo be somebodyk Stenoaf, Words can not express Janieis accomplishments and graces. She is a sparkling, friendly girl and has never been known to miss her lessons. She has a smile for everyone. JOHN THOMAS GOEN, Vice-Presidem Ambition: iiTo preserve my good looks? iiJakeii is one of our football heroes. After being voted the handsomest boy in the class, he retired from public life. He is very reserved but it has been slyly remarked that he waxes lequu- cious when with the iiiight one. FAY MCWHORTER, Secretary Ambition: iT0 have a new dress for every partyf, Fay is one of the gifted girls in our class. She can draw as good as she can conquer hearts, and that is a reputation. Her friendly nature makes her popular with all. OTIS STEPHENS, Treasurer Ambition: iiTo make love like Valentino? Meet Mr. Stephens, the 1926 genius at debat- ing. He would argue with a stone wall. He is quite a heart breaker and Dame Rumor says that he intends to set up an establishment and give lessons in the art of isSuccessfully wooing a maiden,7 Luck to you, i'rJudgef, RUTH PERRY, Class Reporter, Class Poet Ambition: itTo acquire a brilliant manicure in five minutes? One of Ruthis most characteristic attributes is her sunny smile which is usually followed up With an entertaining and easy How of conversa- tion. We urge that Ruth use these deadly weapons with moderation. lng Page Seventeen

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awT H 6 P 0 l t Seniors OPHELIA COLE Ambition: :To be wise in the ways of love? Here goes a story about a blond. A gay, smil- ing, happy-gO-lucky girl, always thinking in terms of the present. Some think she will settle down sometime and repent of her sins at libreaking hearts, kwho can tell? EUGENE DAMON Ambition: llTo swim the English Channel? MGene77 came to us in the Senior year. He is noted for his ability to discuss seriously any subject brought up in class. Evidently he is charged With pep, as he is busy every minute of the day. LUCILE DEARING Ambition: clT0 be sponsor for the All-Ameri- can Football Team? Lucile met us in the Junior year but she made herself quite at home. She attained the honor of being sponsor to Russellls hrst football team. 44Ceilii is a very apt pupil in Spanish and we think her ambition is to teach this subject. ETHEL DOWDA Ambition: gTo run a beauty parlor? iPerseverance will accomplish almost any thingf7 is Ethel's slogan. Her gentle manner and beauty are far more valuable than gold. WILBUR ELLISON Ambition: biTo be a cow puncherf, This is the boy with the prettiest eyes in the Senior Class. Look at them! To know him is to like him, as he is always friendly and looking upon the bright side of life. IQJK? Page Nineteen