Virginia High School - Virginian Yearbook (Bristol, VA)

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1924 THE VIRGINIAN 19 2 5 EUGENE CASSIDY THOMPSON Post Graduate “Preacher,” as he is widely known, does not possess that quietness and innocence that his name and appearance might suggest. He takes an unusual interest in all kinds of sports, especially basket-ball, and as a result was unanimously re-elected athletic editor of the Virginian, which position he filled so admirably last year. Being richly endowed with common sense and great determination we feel confident that in whatever work he pursues he will gain unlimited success. ' ' Firm as the firmest, where duty led. ” SARA LOUISE CLYCE Academic Course Some think Sara sarcastic but her quick wit and ready speech carries no hurtful sharpness with her words. Sara is always ready to do whatever the Senior class needs to be done. By the way, we have reason to expect Sara’s talent as an artist to develop in later years. All success to you, Sara! “She has a jest that is rare, Her wit is keen — beware. ” 29

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1 9 2 4 THE VIRGINIAN 1925 EULA LEE KEESLING BLAND EUGENE BALLARD, Jr. Home Economics Course General Course We need bushels of words to describe Eula Lee and maybe if we would ask one person he could supply those words — attrac- tive, unselfish, lovable, and kind are only a few terms that we need. We love her and hate to bid her good-bye. Love is a wonderful thing.” “Gene” believes somewhat in the old motto, “Let not your studies interfere with your high school life. ” This does not mean, however, that he is not a good student. Far from it. He is simply a good “mixer” and as a result is one of the best liked in Virginia High. “Now, Gene is not so much of a stu- dent, A jolly good fellow, but always pru- dent. ” 28

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19 2 4 THE VIRGINIAN 19 2 5 ROBERT EDWARD COCKE General Course No student has ever gone from Virginia High who has contributed more to the suc- cess and real joy of the school than has “Tubby”. On the athletic field he is feared and admired by his opponents for his courage and clean sportsmanship. He has the never- say-die spirit which fights to the last in his efforts to bring about a Virginia High vic- tory. When “Tubby” leaves us, Virginia High will have lost a true and loyal friend, one that can never be replaced. Every- body loves our one and only “Tubby”. “A rare compound of oddity, frolic and fun. Who relished a joke and rejoiced in a pun. ” ANNA LAURIE BROWN Commercial Course Anna has been with us a long time, but still we do not really understand her. She is a grand student and ready and willing to help in any way she can. We really believe that in a few years we shall hear of Anna as a missionary in the wilds of Africa. “Her school life was honest work, not play. ” 30