Varina High School - Varinian Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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e beniur Glass 1BrupIJetp S 7-v-T-slygg-w I-IILE visiting NewYork on a sight-seeing trip, I was wander- ing down one of the streets when I came upon a tent. On reading the sign-board I found that it was the home of an CQSAHQSJDJ' Egyptian fortune teller. I had always wanted to know what the future had in store for my friends and me, so I decided i to go in and find out what had become of my classmates of 1925. On entering I am seated in front of a revolving globe which discloses interesting panoramas of happenings in various parts of the world as it revolves. At first the scenes are hardly distinguishable, but they soon become clear. I see a beautiful country club with the golf links nearby. A group of young people are standing together, and as they turn to move away, Virginia Adams appears. She seems to be the center of attrac- tion, even as she had been in the days of old when she went to school. I remember that soon after leaving school Virginia had inherited a for- tune and had begun to travel extensively with the idea in mind to see America Hrstf, She seems content to remain a favorite of society. My thoughts are still of Virginia, our attractive classmate, when I realize that the scene has changed. Virginia is no longer visible. In- stead, there is an attractive cottage with all modern conveniences, seen in the distance amidst a grove of oaks. There I see Margie Adams, no longer a bliss, going about her work, singing and smiling. As the scene changes from time to time I see in a meeting of Congress, Madelyn Becker as Virginia's first lady Senator, offering wonderful sug- gestions concerning the work of the state and nation. In the governor's office lVIargaret is happily performing her duties as the Governor's secretary. Rachel Mistr is seen in the gymnasium of Princeton University, going about her work with happiness. She is one of the most famous of athletic coaches of the day. A sign-board above a large theater is drawing the attention of thou- sands of people as it gives the picture of the worldls greatest actress, who is none other than our beloved classmate, Isabelle Whitlock. At a distance stands a large hospital around which a crowd of people are standing. As the crowd departs the door opens-and whom do I see there? VVhy, its Willis Throckmorton, the world's famous surgeon! I-Ie IZSI

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WE Jester and Effie Love, decided they liked other things better than school and left us. uWe surely did learn what work was that year,', added lVIargie. VVork always interested John, so he added, f'Yes we did for it was debates, speeches and programs all the time, and then those wonderful men of literature to think aboutfl Bernetta put thoughts of hard work out of our heads by saying, As June rolled around there were twenty-three of us left, wondering what the next June would find us doing, and wasn't our last school vacation the shortest of all ? f'Probably it was to some, said lVIargie, but I was anxious to come back a dignified Senior, weren't you ? That year, put in Rachel, 'ffound few changes on our roll, Frances Vanderoff, for some reason did not return, Kate Dorton left us after a few months, and Laura Guy went to business school after the first term to finish her work there, aren't these all? UI-Iow about our faculty ?', asked Bernetta. This time John spoke, lVlrs. Dorey was added and Mr. Abernathy took lVIr. Anderson's place, otherwise it was the same. But we had one surprise from the faculty, the marriage of Miss Stoneman. It was a surprise, but you know she talked rather queer one day in Civics class. We were glad she was so happy, to us she always seemed that way.'l Talking about debates and speeches in the Junior year, we certainly had them in our fourth year, recalled Virginia, who had been too busy listening to talk much. Yes, I answered, but I think we all were benefited by it, for we had boys and girls to represent us in debates, public speeches and orations, in different contests. Just think of honors won by members of the Athletic teams ln f'Girls, our hostess interrupted, 'fcome now tea is ready. Now the days have passed that were the happiest for each one of us, and we are now embarking on life's busy sea. lNIay these last voyages be as full of happiness, brightness and good service as the last years at the V. I-I. S., rambled on Bernetta. f'Let's finish our talk in the dining room, said John, who was becom- ing impatient, You haven't seen the things I have, or you would have stopped talking long ago-we may eat now and not receive demeritsf' -IVIARGARET CoUs1Ns, Historian. IZ7 l

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A NIAHB has just completed an operation on the Governor of Texas. And who is this wonderful nurse of Dr. Throckmorton who goes softly from room to room in the hospital and relieves the agony of many suffering patients with her expert care? Well, well, 'tis our old classmate, Mary Garland, who has become head nurse for the Doctor. Mamie Canfield is winning the hearts of many happy little children as she stands before a large class of primary pupils, giving them a firm foundation for future education and life. Lo and Behold! An American lady, who is none other than Roslyn McCann, is giving a spirited address in the House of Parliament. She has taken the place of Lady Astor. The globe continues to revolve slowly and brings in sight a magnificent farmstead, which consists mainly of a large dairy. A strong, stately man walks about giving orders to his workmen. It is John Nelson, who has become one of the wealthiest dairymen in the state. From the pulpit of a large cathedral Garland Osborne is seen, he is a successful and beloved minister of a large congregation. On the front page of the New York Times, of which Thaddeus is editor, I see the photograph of Albert Hare. From the staring headlines of the article, I gather that Albert has become the world's famous chemist, as he aspired to be. Frank Yahley is seen stepping into a beautiful Cadillac which is standing in front of his place of business, a leading automobile establish- ment. No doubt Frank is in a hurry to see his dear little wife and kiddies, for he leaves a few orders in the manager's hands and Usteps on the gas. A train has just pulled into the station. Out steps six feet two of real man and his wise-looking little wife. The happy couple are Will Beadles, who has become a great merchant, and his wife, Lola. They have just returned from an extensive pleasure trip in Canada. Their honey- moon, I presume. At the feet of a great singer a large crowd of people sit spellbound by the wonderful voice. It is our old classmate Wills Fussell. In a meeting of the Presidents of all the agricultural colleges of the nation, Forrest Hedrick is giving a striking speech of the work carried on at Cornell University, of which he is the president. i i Through the doors of the Supreme Court, james Childrey is seen pleading an important case. I-Ie is a widely known and celebrated lawyer. Slowly the scene disappeared and I could see nothing but the globe. I then left the tent and went back to the street, satisfied that I had gained the information I wished. -BERNETTA WAGNER, Class Prophet. f29I