Varina High School - Varinian Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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I - - - THADDEUS MORAWSKI Better known as Rawski, came to our school from Glendale, as a Junior. In the time that he has been here he has proved himself a true friend and classmate, by always being the first to Volunteer in any work or play for the advancement of the school. Through his efforts along these lines he has the distinction of being our best orator, a valuable man in any line of athletics, the best all-round boy in school, and because of his literary ability, the honored position was given him as Editor-in- Chief of this annual. Rawski is very careful about the binding contracts he makes with certain young ladies in the Junior class. We recommend Thaddeus as one of the most promising students Varina has ever turned out, and in whatever line of work he may specialize we wish him the Best-o-Luck. N MARY GARLAND STONEMAN When it comes to people who are good natured and have sweet dispositions, Mary Garland beats 'em all, and we do not wonder that she has the reputation of being the hap- piest member of the class. Who does not know of Mary Garland's cheerfulness 'and her ability of brightening up our darkest hours? She always has a pleasant smile and a kind word for every one. Although she is not an athlete she more than takes the place of a player in every game, for you can hardly think of Mary' Garland without thinking of her Ford, as she is al- ways willing to take her car and a crowd to the games. May fortune always smile on you and may you ever be happyg you always remind us of: Chirps little Miss Laughg v Why, I couldn't tell half The fun I am having This bright summer day. I sing through the hours I cull pretty flowers, And ride like a queen On the sweet smelling hay. l21l

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r 1 l ITZO JOHN NELSON John, better known as Buck, has been struggling along with us all through high school. He is a person who is always craving something to eat, and we feel sure that his future, who ever she may be, will ever be kept busy' trying to satisfy his appetite. john has never taken any active part in Athleticsg we think he is one who is more interested in taking life easy. We know that john is capable of holding a position in almost any branch of athletics, but he pretends he can't. The biggest reason we have found for this is, that he takes advantage of the noon recess when the other boys are out, and gets in solid with the girls. john is a trifie noisy, the heavy thump of his feet on the steps, sounding as though a chair were falling down them, always announces his approach. Taking into consideration all of -Iohn's char- acteristics, we find him to be a true friend, he has won for himself a warm place in the hearts of all his schoolmates and we feel sure that his winning ways and continuous smile will gain for him a prominent place in the world. N VIRGINIA ADAMS Virginia, our perfect little lady, comes to us from Charles City. She has one fault, however, which we all know she can not easily' over- come. Nearly every day she may be seen going to the mail box to mail a letter, and we know that the important letter is addressed, V. P. I., Blacksburg. Virginia can be really studious when she wants to, but she is like the rest of the class- not taken that way Very often. Ginnie, has proved herself a true friend to all who know her. She is always ready to take advice concerning what she should or should not do, and she is also usually ready for a good time. Virginia is not only interested in V. P. I. and her class work, but gives much time and thought to Athletics. She has filled the office of Secretary and Treasurer of the Athletic Association, played on the basketball team, and is also taking an active part in the track events. Virginia's high school career has been one of which she will be justly proud in future years, when she has attained the success we expect of her. l

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22 MAMIE CANFIELD Mamie is very small in size, but her mental capacity must be very large as she is the Salutatorian of our class. Mamie's kind and gentle ways have won for her many friends. We notice the small children love her dearly because she always finds time to play with them. Now we all know she is always ready to enjoy a good joke, and she is always willing to take an active part in anything that will produce fun. Mamie takes a great interest in Home Economics and we think in future life she will make some lucky man a lovely little wife. Good luck, Mamie, in whatever you under- take, is our wish for you. N W1LLs FUSSELL Wills, better known among his friends as Reddy, has been with us for a long time, having started to Varina in the Seventh Grade. Wills is going out for baseball and if he keeps on as he has started we expect him to make a great player. Wills has proved himself a true friend and classmate, and has also shown his ability to sing. He is quiet and studious. His favorite study seems to be Agriculture, and we think he will settle down on a farm and live a life of contentment and peace. We predict success in whatever he takes up in life. l