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PRESS OF
THE OBSERVER PRINTING HOUSECHARLOTTE, N. C.
Snips 6&> Cuts
VOLUME X
19 15 19 19
Or
c^lnnual of the
Charlotte HighSchool, Charlotte
North Carolina
DEDICATIONI IIIIIIIIIIII1IIIII1M
the members of the Faculty
and stu den t - body, whoanswered the call to the colors, we,
the Class of 'Nineteen, dedicate this
Annual. » m » & &
FOREWORDiilllUlliHHliljUHllllllllillliilln llllllllig I
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Humbly we replace this book before you, oh Reader, with manyhopes and fears. We have labored with might and main to havethis War and Peace issue of Snips and Cuts representative not only
of the High School as it is today, but also prophetic of the HighSchool as it shall grow to be. You will find faults thru the book,
just as you would find tares in any wheatfield; but we beg of you
—
be lenient! Judge us by whatever there may be of the wheat variety
in our work, and overlook our literary tares. We gratefully acknowl-edge the enthusiastic aid the underclassmen have given us in makingthis Annual a financial success. We thank Mr. Sam Craver for the
opportunity he gave us to show our business zeal; we heartily recog-
nize the material assistance rendered us by our friends thruout the
city; we appreciate the wonderful support of Miss Downs and MissJessie—theirs have been the hands held out to guide us thru the
darkness of our editorial path; and then, too, we would not forget
our classmates, who have worked with a will to make our dream of a
'Nineteen Snips and Cuts a reality.
FACULTYMr. H. P. Harding _ Superintendent
Mr. Alexander Graham Assistant Superintendent
Mr. W. Barham Davis Principal
Latin
Fannie B. Moore. .. Mathematics
Sara Kelly Mathematics
Bertha Donnelly Mathematics
Charlee Hutchison Mathematics
Mrs. Elizabeth Hoyle Rucker Mathematics, Spanish, and English
Louise Young Mathematics
Jessie Henderson English
Minnie Downs English
Bertha Wolford English and Latin
Maud McKinnon Latin
Mary Armond Nash History and Drawing
Agnes Chalmers History and Penmanship
Connie Horne History and French
Elizabeth Terrill Science
W. 0. Preston Commercial Subjects
Mrs. Harry Asbury Commercial Subjects
Hannah Constable Domestic Science and Art
Mary Emily Wilkinson.. Assistant Domestic Science and Art
n i Q~ in
EDITORIAL STAFF
Mary Brevard Alexander... Editor-in-Chief
William Lillycrop Business Manager
Edgar Love Assistant Business Manager
William James Yates : Athletic Editor
Fannie Michael Furlow Social Editor
William Knowlton Harding Art Editor
Cornelia Wearn Comic Editor
Vannoy McCall Junior Editor
Margaret Jones Sophomore Editor
Louisa Duls - Freshman Editor
I
OUR MASCOT
Here's to our dear little mascot, Jack Doar!
We wish him all happiness, and days many more.
Some day perhaps he in our places will stand,
And receive a diploma from somebody's hand.
m Q in
SENIOR CLASS
*
OFFICERS
William James Yates President
Mary Brevard Alexander Vice-President
Fannie Michael Furlow Secretary
William Lillycrop Treasurer
Anna Ruth Anthony Class Poetess
Margaret Louise Bedell Class Historian
William Knowlton Harding Class Lawyer
Fannie Michael Furlow Class Prophetess
Walter Williams Hook Class Orator
I tJ I D
Enola Lillian Abeknathy Mary Brevard Alexander
Height, 5 feet, 8 inches; Weight, 110
pounds; Age, 18 years.
Height, 5 feet, 7% inches; Weight, 144
pounds; Age, 17 years.
Enola Abernathy? Just look in the
census, and see how the Senior Class re-
gards her—the most affectionate; and just
so you will find her. Enola is a friend
indeed to us all. No matter how tired anddisheartened we are, she always has a kind
and encouraging word for us.
"Man delighteth me not."
Truly a wonderful girl in this MaryBrevard Alexander! Vardy is just anall-'round girl, with an ever-smiling coun-tenance and a jolly disposition. She's aregular "shark" in English, and has sucha wonderful power of expression that beher theme some of the deep thoughts ofShakespeare or the light, airy descriptionin "L'Allegro," she is equally at ease; andwe wonder if she possesses some peculiarhidden power, or is indeed inspired of thegods.
"This world's no blot for meNor blank; it means intensely;
To find its meaning is my meat and drink."
Member Bill Davis Literary Society, 1916-
'17-'18-'19; Member Girls' High School
Club, 1918.
Captain Freshman Basket-Bali, 1916;Varsity Basket-Bali, 1916-'17; Vice-Presi-
dent of Class, 1917-'19; Member AlexanderGraham Literary Society, 1917-'18-'19,
Treasurer, 1917, Secretary, 1918; MemberGirls' High School Club, 1916-'17-'18-'19
;
Member Social Service Committee, 1916,Sub-Treasurer, 1917, Vice-President, 1918,President, 1919; Reporter for Tattler, 1916;Dramatic Club, 1917; Chief Marshal, 1918;Editor-in-Chief of Snips and Cuts, 1919.
Anna Ruth Anthony
Height, 5 feet, 5 inches; Weight, 98
pounds; Age, 16 years.
When you say "dependability," Ruthpops into my mind, for she is the very
personification of it. You cannot get the
marks she gets day in and day out without
being dependable and brainy. And she is
both those things—and then some.
"Here is a friend that sticketh closer than
a brother."
Jennie Josephine Barnhardt
Height, 5 feet, 3 inches; Weight, 135
pounds; Age, 17 years.
A flash of white teeth, a soft chuckle, and
a glimpse of a dimple, with a pair of laugh-
ing brown eyes, and behold "Joe" Barn-hardt. That chuckle of hers is an art that
only Mother Nature could have taught her.
If you like a person who always laughs at
the right time—here she is.
"A comrade blithe and full of glee,
Who dares to laugh out loud and free."
Member Alexander Graham Literary So-
ciety, 1916-'17-'18-'19; Member Girls' HighSchool Club, 1917-'18-'19; Chairman Social
Service Committee, 1918-'19; Class Poetess;
Triangular Debate, 1919.
Member Alexander Graham Literary So-
ciety, 1916-'17-'18-'19.
Margaret Louise Bedell James Herron Beaty
Height, 5 feet, 2 inches; Weight, 128
pounds; Age, 16 years.
Have you heard her squeal? It's catch-
ing, too. She'll have the whole Class gig-
gling first thing you know. No, she didn't
mean to upset things, for she's very con-
scientious; but she's blessed (or is it
cursed?) with a sense of humor—and a
squeal.
"Sincerity is the most compendious wis-
dom."
Height, 5 feet, 4 inches; Weight, 124
pounds; Age, 16 years.
He's generally either just coming or just
going—elusive, shall we say? He has a de-
cided talent for commercial art, and whenwe need a poster we are pretty apt to yell
for Herron.
"Obscure life sets down a type of bliss."
Alexander Graham Literary Society,
1916-'17-'18-'19, Supervisor, 1916-'18, Treas-
urer, 1919; Class Historian; Member Choral
Club, 1915-'16-'17-'18; Soprano in Quartet,
1915-'16; Member Girls' High School Club,
1919.
Bill Davis Literary Society, 1916-'17;
Alexander Graham Literary Society, 1917-
'18.
Beulah Evaline Boger Bennie May Cunningham
Height, 5 feet, 6 inches; Weight, 121
pounds; Age, 16 years.
An artist. And really, if she keeps on
with her study of Art, we'll expect big
things—and when we look at that chin weare sure she'll keep on. If she didn't have
such a good disposition, maybe she wouldn't
get teased so much.
"The fruit derived from labor is the
sweetest of pleasures."
Height, 5 feet, 2 inches; Weight, 124
pounds; Age, 18 years.
When you say "a jolly good fellow," and
mean every single syllable of it, you have
a fairly good description of Bennie May.She's the kind that cheers one up whenone has the blues, because she has set for
herself a mark, and she's going to get there,
and do it smiling. Does she make you think
of a strong handclasp?
"A merry heart maketh a cheerful counte-nance."
Member Bill Davis Literary Society, 1917-
'18; Member Alexander Graham Literary
Society, 1919; Member Girls' High School
Club, 1919.
Member Alexander Graham Literary So-
ciety, 1917; Member Bill Davis Literary
Society, 1918-'19, Secretary, 1918.
John Woodley Chapman Maude Eloise Doxey
Height, 5 feet, 8 inches; Weight, 133
pounds; Age, 17 years.
He should have been named "Pep" instead
of J. Woodley—honest, he ought. His
brain is "Jazzie", in other words, witty;
and he's theatrically inclined; but he up-
holds the dignity of the Senior Class with
honor when he acts as a sub-teacher.
"What Tarheel is this same that deafsour ears with his abundance of superfluous
breath?"
Height, 5 feet, 6 inches; Weight, 130
pounds; Age, 16 years.
You want to give a party, and be sure
everybody has a good time? Well, you'd
better get Eloise to help you then—she has
a knack of making people enjoy themselves.
Yes, right over there—the one with the
lovely curls. She'll help you, 'cause she's
really accommodating.
"She that walketh uprightly walketh
surely."
Member Alexander Graham Literary So-
ciety, 1916-'17-'18-'19; Delta Club, 1915-'16-
'18-'19; Glee Club, 1915-'16; SophomoreFootball Team, 1916-'17; Member HoddFellows, 1918-'19.
Member Alexander Graham Literary So-
ciety, 1917-'18; Member Bill Davis Literary
Society, 1918-'19, Critic, 1918, Treasurer,
1919; Member Girls' High School Club,
1917-'18-'19.
•
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9
Louis Daniel Duval
Height, 5 feet, 6% inches; Weight, 124
pounds; Age, 17 years.
Terribly deep things about watts andkilowatts are an open book to Louis, but
he'd never tell you about how much he
knows, 'cause he's too modest and bashful
to do any trombone work. If you knowhim, you like him, and you'll agree with
us in anything we may say about him.
If you don't know him, you'd better get
busy and find out about him, 'cause he's
going to be somebody.
"In skill lies success."
Edna Virginia Eskridge
Height, 5 feet, 6 inches; Weight, 114
pounds; Age, 16 years.
She just naturally eats work! It's won-derful. Teachers give great long lessons,
and while the rest of us are groaning over
having to do them Virginia's eyes havebrightened and she has gone on and donehers—and done it right, too! She's al-
most always diabolically right!
"Whose life was like the violet, sweet,
As climbing as the jasmine, pure.
Member Alexander Graham Literary So-
ciety, 1916-'17-'18; Member of Football
Squad, 1918.
Member Bill Davis Literary Society, 1916-
'17-'18-'19; Basket-Bali, 1915-'16.
Fannie Mitchell Furlow Helen Katherine Fricker
Height, 5 feet, 6 inches; Weight, 135
pounds; Age 17 years.
Class spirit? Now you've said something.
Fannie has got more Class spirit than
'most anybody I know. It isn't the Class
spirit that just sits back and says "Rah,
rah, Class of 'Nineteen," and stops there;
it's the kind that gets out and worksto make other people say "Rah, rah! Class
of 'Nineteen." What more can one say?
"Give me a place by the side of the road
and let me be a friend to man" (or men).
Height, 5 feet, 3% inches; Weight, 100
pounds; Age, 18 years.
Why is it that the nice, quiet, dreamy,
brown-eyed ones always play the piano so
well? They always do; and Helen isn't an
exception to the rule. Of course, there are
pianists and pianists; but she is the real
thing. If you've ever heard her, you'll agree
with us.
"She that diligently seeketh good, pro-
cureth favor."
Member Bill Davis Literary Society, 1918-
'19, Vice-President, 1918-'19; Secretary
Junior and Senior Class; Social Editor of
Snips and Cuts; Varsity Basket-Bali, 1917-
'18; Class Prophet; Girls' High School
Club, 1917-'18-'19; Chairman of ProgramCommittee, 1918-'19.
Member Alexander Graham Literary So-
ciety, 1917-'18-'19, Vice-President, 1919;
Member Girls' High School Club, 1918-M9.
George G. Farrington Margaret Louise Gilbert
Height, 5 feet, 11% inches; Weight, 130
pounds; Age, 17 years.
"Repetez-vous, s'il vous plait, Monseiur!"
"You talk so all-fired fast, George, howdo you expect anybody but a real Frenchie
to keep up with you? Don't you ever con-
descend to speak your mother tongue?" weare apt to say when George gets started
talking his beloved French; and sometimes
we flatter ourselves that, if we talked it as
constantly as he does, we could do it as well
as he; but I doubt it.
"Describe 1dm who can."
Height, 5 feet, 2 inches; Weight, 115
pounds; Age, 18 years.
Like a shadow she would pass, and one
would never know the sweet strength one
was missing in letting her pass, if someguardian angel did not whisper it in one's
ear. She is one of those people whom one
has to cultivate; and whose friendship is
all the more worth while because of the
effort required to obtain it.
"Silence is the perfect herald of joy."
Member Alexander Graham Literary So-
ciety, 1915-'16-'17; Member Bill Davis Liter-
ary Society, 1918-'19; Delta Club, 1915-'18-
'19; Glee Club, 1915.
Bill Davis Literary Society, 1917-'18;
Girls' High School Club, 1917.
Thomas Pegram Graham
Height, 5 feet, 6 inches; Weight, 133
pounds; Age, 17 years.
He can do almost anything you wantGone; and he'll do it, too, as tho he liked
doing it. That's the nicest part about it.
And he'd give you the coat off his back,
with a—"Here, Crumb, take it; I don't want
it," and a queer little one-sided smile that
he thinks doesn't show his dimple, that'll
make you his friend for life. Such an one
is Tom.
"A good enough old fellow."
MM
William Knowlton Harding
Height, 5 feet, 10% inches; Weight, 135
pounds; Age, 18 years.
This calculating looking young man is
Bill Harding. He's looking at you, but
he sees a cartoon. His pet occupation is
cartooning himself, so you needn't feel bad-
ly about his practicing a little on you. He's
a wizard at it. But that isn't all he can
do; his brain is just chuck full of original
ideas, and he's going to revolutionize someof our staid methods of doing things someof these days.
"True wit is nature to advantage
dressed."
c
Member Alexander Graham Literary So-
ciety, 1917-'18; Delta Club, 1916-'17; Base-
ball, 1919; Football, 1917; Basket-Bali,
1918-'19; Hodd Fellows, 1918-'19.
Alexander Graham Literary Society,
1917-'18-'19; Delta Club, 1917-'19; Art Edi-
tor of Snips and Cuts; Class Lawyer;Triangular Debate, 1919.
Walter Williams Hook Ethel Hall
Height, 5 feet, 10% inches; Weight, 140
pounds; Age, 16 years.
When Walter goes into anything, you
may count on his going into it whole-
heartedly, and you may be sure you will
have his full co-operation. Even in the
myriad of things he is doing now, the things
that make one's schooldays so full, he is
definitely moving towards his goal. He is
going to be an architect, and he will talk
the planning of buildings with you at a
great rate.
"These flashes on the surface are not he,
He has a solid base of temperament."
Height, 5 feet, 3 inches; Weight, 125
pounds; Age, 17 years.
She reminds us more of a hen with one
chicken than anything we can think of just
now—my, but she adores Grace! It's nice
to see them together (and did anybody ever
see them apart?), because they fairly
breathe contentment. Ethel is the essence
of freshness, from her blooming cheeks to
her perfectly spotless skirt's hem, and her
mind is just as neat and orderly as her
clothes.
"As welcome as sunshine in every place,
So the beaming approach of a good-
natured face."
Alexander Graham Literary Society,
1917-'18-'19; President Alexander GrahamLiterary Society, 1919; Varsity Basket-Ball,
1919; Secretary Delta Club, 1919; Marshal,
1918.
Member Bill Davis Literary Society, 1916-
'17-'18-'19.
Cordelia Henderson Constance King
Height, 5 feet, 6 inches; Weight, 122
pounds; Age, 17 years.
Does she make everybody step? "I'll say
she does." She's the original "rag" queen.
Nobody can play it quite so well as "De."
She just naturally walks all over a piano,
and if you can keep your feet still while
she's doing it, you can do more than the
Senior Class can.
"With thy keen joyance,
Languor cannot be;
Shadow of annoyanceNever came near thee."
Height, 5 feet, 4 inches; Weight, 98
pounds; Age, 16 years.
Tell me there's not anything in a name?I know better! Take Constance King for
example—did anybody ever hear of her
falling down with anything she undertook,
from lessons on down? I guess not; she
lives up to her name.
"A countenance in winch did meet,
Sweet records, promises as sweet."
Member Bill Davis Literary Society, 1919,
Supervisor; Member Alexander GrahamLiterary Society, 1917-'18.
Member Alexander Graham Literary So-
ciety, 1917-'18-'19; Member Girls' HighSchool Club, 1917'18-'19, Vice-President
and Chairman of Membership Committee,
1918-'19, Member of Cabinet, 1918-'19.
William Lillycrop Edgar Lee Love
Height, 5 feet, 5 inches; Weight, 130
pounds; Age, 18 years.
We could gather up all the nice, solid-
sounding adjectives, and pile them on Wil-lie, and they'd all be true; but you wouldn't
have the least conception of what he's really
like. Sometimes we don't think we really
know him ourselves. We all admire Wil-lie, but we wonder if he admires us?
"Business before pleasure."
Height, 5 feet, 5% inches; Weight, 130
pounds; Age, 17 years.
If he was not so bent and determined on
going into the army, we would expect to
see him a second Rockefeller in just no
time at all; 'cause he is quite a business
man. But as he insists on going into the
army, we'll expect him to be a general, as
he is a real live wire.
"The force of his own merit makes his
way."
Member Bill Davis Literary Society, 1916-
'17-'18-'19, President, 1918; High School
Representative to Trinity in December Con-
test; Vice-President Delta Club, 1918-'19,
President, 1919; Business Manager Snipsand Cuts, 1918-'19; Treasurer Class, 1918-'19.
Member Alexander Graham Literary So-
ciety, 1916-'17-'18-'19, Vice-President, 1919;Treasurer Delta Club, 1918-'19; Assistant
Business Manager Snips and Cuts, 1919;Member Hodd Fellows Club, 1918-'19;
Sophomore Football, 1916-'17; Marshal,
1918; Manager Charlotte High School
Scrubs, 1919.
Charles Allen Moore
Height, 5 feet, 6 inches; Weight, 132
pounds; Age, 15 years.
He's all boy; and he looks the part! Whenyou see his laughing brown eyes, above a
mouth which is vainly trying to keep fromsmiling too, you give a mental "Hm-m-m
!
There's mischief lurking there," and imme-diately find yourself thinking of balls andbats and fishing rods, and all the things
that a wide-awake boy is known to love.
And you find yourself understanding per-
fectly why it is impossible for Allen to
keep his hands and feet still for five full
minutes on a stretch.
"Thy modesty's a candle to thy merit."
Member Alexander Graham Literary So-
ciety, 1916-'17-'18-'19; Sub. Football, Bas-
ket-Ball, Baseball teams, 1917-'18; Captain
Varsity Football; Basket-Bail Team, 1918-
'19.
Edwina Chadwick Moretz
Height, 5 feet, 5 inches; Weight, 113
pounds; Age, 17 years.
Of course, you've seen people who always
appear just the least little bit surprised,
regardless of what you tell them. Theyhave an air that seems to say "Why, I
never heard of that before!" These are
people that it's a pleasure to run across in •
this blase day; and Edwina belongs in that
class. She doesn't raise her eyebrows andlook questioningly blank, as I'm afraid someof us would do if we attempted it; but she
seems to be interestedly considering some-
thing for the first time. It's most attrac-
tive. Watch her, and see if you don't think
so.
"Nor know est thou what argiiment
Thy life to thy neighbor's creed hath lent."
Member Bill Davis Literary Society, 1916-
'17-'18; Member Girls' High School Club,
1919.
Sadie Belle Miller Edward Lane Martin
Height, 5 feet, 3 inches; Weight, 98
pounds; Age, 17 years.
Sadie Belle is very "petite," with a crownof heavy brown hair, which she is perpet-
ually arranging and re-arranging. One is
apt to use the word quaint in its original
sense when describing her. She has un-
usually clear-cut ideas of what is necessary,
and she simply will not tolerate inexactness
in anything.
"// to her share some female errors fall,
Look on her face, and you'll forget 'em all."
Height, 5 feet, 6 inches; Weight, 136
pounds; Age, 17 years.
He can look ferocious when he wants to,
I grant you that; but funny—oh, ye gods
and little fishes!—he's a scream! He's a
real comedian; and they're certainly rare
these days. But he doesn't stop there, he
keeps right on, and is the best athlete
Charlotte High School has turned out this
year. When it comes to basket-ball, Ed.'s
right there.
"Like a strong man, he runneth a good
race."
Member Bill Davis Literary Society, 1916-
'17-'18-'19.
Member Bill Davis Literary Society, 1915-
'16-'17; Member Alexander Graham Liter-
ary Society, 1917-'18; Delta Club, 1917-'18-
'19; Varsity Baseball Team, 1918-'19; Cap-tain Senior Class Basket-Ball Team, 1919;
Varsity Basket-Ball Team, 1919; Delta
Club; Vice-President Hodd Fellows Club,
1918-'19; Secretary Janizaries, 1917-'18.
Mary Elizabeth McKnight Edgar Harold McCorkle
Height, 5 feet, 6 inches; Weight, 114
pounds; Age, 16 years.
Isn't it interesting? Our curiosity is all
worked up over it. Just exactly how muchdoes that frat. pin Mary wears mean? Weall have our suspicions and our theories,
but it would be a great relief to some of
us if we could know the facts. It's abso-
lutely maddening the way she wears it,
day in and day out, with that same inscrut-
able smile of hers.
"A happy disposition is a prism that de-
flects the blue rays."
Height, 5 feet, 2% inches; Weight, 112
pounds; Age, 16 years.
He certainly is an animated question
mark, there's no doubt about it. But the
question in our minds is—does he ask all of
those questions for information, or just in
the hope of getting up an argument?There! This is just full of questions andquestion marks; but when you think about
Edgar, your mind just naturally gravitates
to that form of expression—you see, he has
a personality.
"This little body lodges a mighty mind."
Member Girls' High School Club, 1919;
Member Alexander Graham Literary So-
ciety, 1916-'17-'18.
Member Delta Club, 1915-'16-'17-'18-'19;
Member Alexander Graham Literary So-
ciety, 1916-'17-'18-'19; Triangular Debate,
1919.
Isabel McLaughlin Maurice Nieman
Height, 5 feet, 2 inches; Weight, 111
pounds; Age, 17 years.
She's just about to do it. Look at her!
We wish she would, 'cause then you would
understand what we mean when we say
she has the most spontaneous laugh in the
world. It's absolutely fascinating the wayit runs up the scale, and you absolutely
never know when it's going to break out.
"Happy am I, from care I'm free;
Why aren't they all contented like me?"
Height, 5 feet, 11 inches; Weight, 145
pounds; Age, 18 years.
He's a living mystery, a walking enigma,
and "a bird on the wing." What he's think-
ing, where he's going (he's always wander-
ing around like a floating island, with no
apparent destination), and what he's going
to do next, are three things that are con-
tinually in your mind when he happens to
drift across your path. This unusual person
piques your curiosity until we have often
longed to shake him until he explained him-
self to our full satisfaction. And he's ag-
gravatingly slow, too; if you're late for a
class, and in an awful hurry, you're sure to
see Maurice loitering thru the halls, sing-
ing to himself—he has a good voice.
"There's no art to find the mind's con-
struction in the face."
Member Bill Davis Literary Society, 1917- Member Bill Davis Literary Society, 1916-
'18-'19, Treasurer, 1918. '17-'18.
Albert Summey Orr Frank Phillips
Height, 6 feet; Weight, 143 pounds; Age,
17 years.
"I should worry," applied to anything in
the world, would about strike the keynote
of Al.'s disposition. As they say in "Seven-
teen," he's certainly "indifferink." He ram-
bles along, enjoying himself outrageously,
and apparently doesn't give a hang whetherTroy falls or not. But this is only the
outer shell, and we are not willing to be-
lieve that Al., underneath it all, doesn't
care whether school keeps or not.
"Why should he study, and make himself
mad?"
Height, 5 feet, 10 inches; Weight, 135
pounds; Age, 18 years.
He wants to be like some foreigner with
an unpronounceable name who has risen to
fame in the scientific world; and we're
willing to bet ten to one that he'll get there,
too. Never has anyone seen such doggeddetermination, such marvelous perseverance
as Frank has. Not often is one blessed
with such ability to stick as he is, and never
is one blessed with it for naught. He will
rise, and rise high, because of it; and whenhe has reached 'the top of the ladder, the
rest of us will look up and say "He deserved
it, all right!"
"He that never gives up, finally succeeds."
Treasurer Sophomore Class; Varsity
Basket-Ball, 1918-'19; Senior Class Basket-
Bali; Captain Varsity Basket-Ball, 1919;
Marshal, 1918; Hodd Fellows' Club; Base-
ball, 1919.
Alexander Graham Literary Society, 1916-
'17-'18.
Lucille Piper Grace Octavia Redfekn
Height, 5 feet, 3 inches; Weight, 103
pounds; Age, 18 years.
Lucille is "even as you and I"—she is
neither stupid nor brilliant; she is just anordinary, healthy, happy girl, whom every-
body likes. She is neither very talkative
nor yet very quiet, and her work is quite
up to standard. In other words, we think
she makes altogether an agreeable and satis-
factory classmate.
"For she with kindness is blest,
And there is no one she offends."
Height, 5 feet, 2 inches; Weight, 98
pounds; Age, 16 years.
Grace looks like a pretty little Dresden
doll. Her hair is light, her eyes are blue;
her skin is the pink and white of a baby's,
and she is about the daintiest little piece
of humanity you've ever seen. No wonderEthel loves to be with her so—it fairly
makes one feel fresh and brisk to come into
the room where she is. Sometimes, when weare all spotted and begrimed, at the end
of the day, and see Grace looking as if she
has just stepped out of a bandbox, we feel
that it's a crime for anybody to be that neat.
"// liappiness were for sale, no one could
buy it."
Bill Davis Literary Society, 1917-'18;
Girls' High School Club, 1917-'18.
Member Bill Davis Literary Society, 1916-
'17-'18.
George Nicholson Rhodes Eva May Rymer
Height, 5 feet, 11 inches; Weight, 145
pounds; Age, 16 years.
Oh, the way he does make the feminine
part of the student body's heart flutter!
And it has been whispered that the faculty
is not totally immune; so you see "Nick"is quite "a ladies' man." We think per-
haps one reason that he appeals to feminin-
ity so much is that he is never in too big a
hurry to stop and chat pleasantly with the
young ladies. So, boys, if you would be
quite irresistible to the weaker sex, take
this young Chesterfield for your model, andyou can't go wrong.
"Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrowwe die."
Height, 5 feet, 3 inches; Weight, 118
pounds; Age, 18 years.
Someone must have presented her with a
large placard in her early youth, with "Chil-
dren must be seen and not heard" on it.
If they did, she certainly took it to heart,
'cause she absolutely was never known to
speak without being spoken to first. Whatshe's thinking about all the day long, as
she sits there watching us and not saying
a word, is a mystery that we would like
someone to clear up. Does she like us?
If she does, she doesn't intend to tell us so,
evidently.
"Mine honor is my life; both grow in one;
Take honor from me, and my life is done."
Member Bill Davis Literary Society, 1917-
'18-'19; Delta Club, 1918-'19.
Member Bill Davis Literary Society, 1916-
'17.
Blanche Roberts Florence Viola small
Height, 5 feet, 4 inches; Weight, 130
pounds; Age, 17 years.
She doesn't say much, but you know she's
there, 'cause she's a wide-awake looking
person. One feels that those big, blue eyes
of hers aren't missing one little teeny-
weenty thing. We sometimes wonder whatshe thinks of all the things those same eyes
see. Look at her again, and see if she
doesn't make you think of a nice jolly
cherub. We just knew you'd think so too;
'most everybody does.
"Tlty brows are arched, open, kind,
And come like a clear, clear sunrise to mymind."
Height, 5 feet, 2 inches; Weight, 105
pounds; Age, 16 years.
She has a very real talent for recitations,
and we all hope that she will go on cultivat-
ing it. Especially is she gifted in handling
humorous ones—she is irresistibly funny
when she gives one of this type. But this
is not where her talents cease; on the con-
trary, this is just the prelude. She can
talk at all hours of the day or night, at
great length, on any subject under the sun
—and she has the most perfect control of
her eyes that I've ever seen ; and by the
way her eyes are brown.
"/ do profess to be no less than I seem."
Bill Davis Literary Society, 1917-'18-'19.
Member Girls' High School Club, 1916-
'17-'18-'19; Bill Davis Literary Society,
1917-'18-'19.
Gerty Sechrest
Height, 5 feet, 4 inches; Weight, 125
pounds; Age, 17 years.
We'll tell you a secret—that wonderful
color of Gertie's is the real thing. Unlike
the most of the roses we see adorning youngladies' cheeks nowadays, hers didn't comeout of a box. If you don't believe us, she'll
prove it to you by scrubbing her face with
a handkerchief, and then submitting the
handkerchief for your inspection. And one
likes to keep her laughing all the time, just
to catch a glimpse of her lovely white teeth.
She is certainly blest.
"Where there is a will, there is a way."
Frank Stancill Samonds
Height, 5 feet, 9% inches; Weight, 145
pounds; Age, 18 years.
It takes Frank about a half-hour to say
anything, but when he says something it is
worth waiting to hear. As has been said
of the Saxons, "he has good hard commonsense, if he has long enough to think." Weknow Frank's farm will be one of the showplaces of the State, 'cause with his scientific
farming he will be sure to have banner
crops every year.
"The greatest truths are simplest,
And so are the greatest men."
Girls' High School Club, 1919; Bill Davis
Literary Society, 1918-'19. Bill Davis Literary Society, 1918.
Carrie Elizabeth Springs
Height, 5 feet, 8 inches; Weight, 120
pounds; Age, 16 years.
Carrie is an appealing young person.
Now, don't misunderstand us, she is not
an exponent of the "clinging vine" theory
—
quite the contrary, she is fully capable of
standing on her own feet; and yet she
appeals to us. She appeals to us as only
a pretty young girl can who has an air of
innocence, an air of seeing the world fresh-
ly, if you know what we mean.
"She wears the face of beauty with a
smile."
Robert Edward Sessoms
Height, 5 feet, 6% inches; Weight, 140
pounds; Age, 18 years.
Bobby goes about enjoying himself, andis utterly human. He sings well, plays
baseball well, learns with ease, and is thoro-
ly "a boys' boy." He enjoys everything he
goes into, and is generally found in the
thick of things, so life is not dull for him.
He's apparently inclined to be a little skirt-
shy just at present, but in course of time
that will wear off. The girls do not seem
to mind, anyway, and like him just as muchas the boys do.
"A man of ideas, and ability to execute
them."
Secretary Bill Davis Literary Society,
1919; Member Alexander Graham Literary
Society, 1918; Member Girls' High School
Club, 1919.
Vice-President Bill Davis Literary So-
ciety, 1917-'18; Alexander Graham Literary
Society, 1918-'19; Delta Club, 1917-'18-'19;
Secretary Hodd Fellows Club, 1918-'19;
Senior Basket-Bail, 1918-'19; Varsity Bas-
ket-Ball, 1918-'19; Delta Club Basket-Bail,
1919; Captain of Baseball, 1919.
Edith Harriet Sheppard Wilbur Milton Silvester
Height, 5 feet, 8 inches; Weight, 13C>
pounds; Age. 16 years.
"Sober, steadfast, and demure" will give
you a pretty, good conception of Edith as
we know her. She moves among us with
dignity and perfect poise, and "looks com-
muning with the skies." Needless to say,
all of us respect her, and those of us whoknow her love her. She makes one think
of the saying, "Still waters run deep."
You can look at her, and see that she is
strong.
"For the cause that lacks assistance,
The wrong that needs resistance,
For the future in the distance,
And the good that I can do."
Height, 5 feet, 9 inches; Weight, 125
pounds; Age, 16 years.
He grins in the morning when he first
comes to school; he grins in the middle of
the day when the spirits of the rest of us
are beginning to lag; and he grins at the
end of the day, where the rest of us are
"all in." In fact, he is a good example of
"the smile that won't come off." And that's
all he does, as far as anybody can see,
except frisk about a bit. His disposition,
tho, is worth a million dollars.
"One who latiglis at his work, and laugh's
at his play,
And has a good time the whole livelong
day."
Girls' High School Club, 1917-'18-'19;
Member Bill Davis Literary Society, 1916-
'17-'18; Alexander Graham Literary So-
ciety, 1919. Bill Davis Literary Society, 1915-'16-'17.
Katherine Shelton Mary Elizabeth Washburn
Height, 5 feet, 5 inches; Weight, 127
pounds; Age, 16 years.
Do you remember the last time it rained
really hard, how when the sun had comeout again you raised your face to let the
clean fresh breeze blow full into it? Andyou breathed deeply of it, and went on your
way saying, "My, what a glorious day!"
Well, Kate is like that breeze to us—there
is something invigorating and wholesomeabout her that makes one say, "My, what a
glorious girl!"
"She carries decided judgment within her
in the most unobtrusive way."
Height, 5 feet, 3 inches; Weight, 119
pounds; Age, 18 years.
It's hard to decide whether wholesome or
sweet is the correct term to apply to her,
but we'll just tell you the kind of person
she is, and let you decide for yourself.
She's just the happiest, most companion-able person you've ever seen—a person whocan understand when you tell her things;
will talk seriously with you, and will laughwith you. Put together some wavy light
hair, sparkling blue eyes, pink cheeks wheredimples play hide and seek, and flashing-
white teeth, and you may have some idea
of what she looks like. And we've decided
she's both wholesome and sweet.
"Blue were her eyes as the fairy flax,
Her cheeks as the dawn of day."
Alexander Graham Literary Society,
1916-'17-'18-'19, Treasurer, 1917; Girls'
High School Club, 1919; Marshal, 1918.
Bill Davis Literary Society, 1919; Fresh-
man Basket-Bail.
Kate Jackson Walker Cornelia Wearn
Height, 5 feet, 6 inches; Weight, 137
pounds; Age, 17 years.
Kate is more "grown up" in her bear-
ing than most of us. She has a brisk, quiet,
womanly way of doing things that is very
pleasant to watch, and she is decided
—
hasn't the flabby, "wishy-washy" brain that
the last century was inclined to attribute to
women. She is a typical up-to-date woman,thoroly feminine in all that the word orig-
inally implied; and thoroly efficient.
"I lead in the way of righteousness, in
the midst of the paths of judgment."
Height, 5 feet, 7 inches; Weight, 139
pounds; Age, 16 years.
Cornelia is a good old scout! She's the
kind of person you do things with when you
want to enjoy yourself immensely. Youshould hear her root at a game, and you
should see her play a game herself—she
does it whole-heartedly! It's a real treat
to hear her talk, too; she has the most un-
usual drawl—it's most attractive!
"With health, happiness, and wisdom,
life is one continuous success."
Member Alexander Graham Literary So-
ciety, 1917-'18-'19.
Member Girls' High School Club, 1916-
'17-'18-'19; Alexander Graham Literary So-
ciety, 1916-'17-'18-'19, Treasurer, 1917-'18;
Basket-Bail, 1916-'17-'18, Captain, 1918-'19;
Marshal, 1918; Vice-President Athletic As-
sociation, 1917-'18; Comic Editor Snips
and Cuts, 1919.
Elizabeth Woodward William James Yates
Height, 5 feet, 3 inches; Weight, 118
pounds; Age, 17 years.
Everything Elizabeth does is well done,
and there is never any "to do" about it.
She reminds one of a perfectly oiled ma-chine sometimes—the way she every day
hands in the required amount of work, cor-
rectly done, and on time. And yet, in no
machine could there live such a gentle,
friendly spirit as Elizabeth's is. She's a
queer mixture of up-to-date efficiency and
the gentle lady of "ye olden times."
"There is no limit to a real friend's
value."
Height, 5 feet, 9V2 inches; Weight, 136
pounds; Age, 16 years.
He's an energetic young whirlwind, this
William Yates. He has all the attributes
of aforementioned whirlwind, too; he is
noisy, forceful, and destructive (to furni-
ture in particular) ; but he has many other
characteristics beside. His ability to ex-
press himself is truly remarkable; his en-
thusiasm is refreshing, and quite conta-
gious; he has executive ability in an unusual
degree; his voice is very good, and his goodhumor is proverbial, and he has been knownto see a joke some six months after it wastold.
Member Bill Davis Literary Society, 1916-
'19; Member Girls' High School Club, 1917-
'18.
"True-hearted, whole-hearted, faithful,
and true."
Vice-President Junior Class; Member ofAlexander Graham Literary Society, 1916-'17-'18-'19, President, 1918; President Sen-ior Class; Marshal, 1918; Sophomore Foot-ball; Varsity Football and Baseball, 1918-'19; Vice-President and Chairman SocialCommittee; Delta Club; Athletic EditorSnips and Cuts; Glee Club.
Samuel Herbfrt Youngblood
Height, 5 feet, 11 inches; Weight, 150
pounds; Age, 17 years.
He's a solid-looking young citizen, and is
always well dressed. We can well under-
stand why he is so solid-looking, because
he is perpetually devouring something. It
is really remarkable—his ability to be hun-
gry. And then, too, when one is always
in a good humor, one is apt to laugh a good
deal, and this is said to add avoirdupois.
"Room! Make way! Hunger commands;my valor must obey."
Alexander Graham Literary Society,
1916-'17-'18; Delta Club, 1916-'17-'18-'19;
Treasurer Janizaries, 1917-'18.
THE CLASS OF NINETEEN
WAS many and many a year ago,
In the public school of Charlotte, I ween,
A Class began, whom all shall knowAs the Class of 'Nineteen.
We studied reading and arithmetic thru,
Till we all had our records clean;
As all good children are known to do,
Did we, the Class of 'Nineteen.
At last we to High School were sent,
And entered shy little Freshmen—green,
But steadily up the ladder we went,
This Class of 'Nineteen.
And now, as Seniors wise and bold,
We think of the work and fun we've seen
In reaching this, our long-sought goal
—
The best Class of 'Nineteen.
So for many and many a year together
We've studied and played, thru thick and thin,
And now we're grieved our ties to sever
—
The Class of 'Nineteen.
I'ut nay, we will not say—part!
For tho our faces may no longer be seen,
These days will always be treasured in the hearts
Of the Class of 'Nineteen.
And wherever life hereafter may call us,
Away from friends and away from kin,
We'll always remember, whate'er befall us,
This Class of 'Nineteen.
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CLASS HISTORY
XT WAS on a bright September day, some eleven years ago, whena crowd of bright-faced, happy-hearted little children, now theSenior Class of 'Nineteen, were brought by their mothers to enterschool. Oh, how important we felt ! It was time now, we thought,
to lay aside the toys and games of younger days—at least till the newnessof school wore off—for now we had to study. All went along just lovelyfor a time. Everyone was kept busy wondering what would happen next
;
at first, it was to recite our lessons, and then play, then recite some more,and go home. Yes, and we wondered when we learned to spell our first
word if anyone knew quite as much as we. But soon the excitement ofthe first school days began to wear off, and then our teachers were keptbusy making our work interesting, so that there would be no "playinghookey" and "I-am-tired-of-school" complaints.
Well, you see we succeeded, and each year we took another step in
climbing the steep road to graduation, finding each time a little moredifficulty in planning to have our work and play congenial. On thru thegrammar grades we sped. We began each year with new and eagerexpectancy, and tho probably during the middle of the term we became alittle tired, this soon wore away as the time for the long-looked-for vacation
drew near.
Then one day, after our long and enjoyable vacation, we entered
High School, almost before we knew it. This Freshman year passed withlittle in our experience foreign to the usual experience of the first-year
high-school student. We stood a little in awe of the work ahead of us.
Yet, with eyes wide open, desiring not to miss anything, and trying to
conduct ourselves in such a way that we might be treated with proper
respect, we went joyfully along. My! how bright the world seemed for
about three months—for you know there are no examinations every weekin high school—but quarterly. And then—oh, the work some of us had
to do to pass those examinations ! This, of course, was our hardest bump
;
but when they were all over and passed, we started in with light hearts
again, resolving to study a little harder, and not go thru another such
week. Except for a few who were bumped a little too hard, and so fell out
of the ranks, we all completed our Freshman year, and felt that we were
ready to take up our important duties as Sophomores.
So the next fall, bright and early, we met again—this time not as
timid little Freshmen, but world-wise and knowing Sophomores. The
feeling of "knowing it all" predominated now, altho it suffered a relapse
at times when Mr. Graham would come into our class asking his character-
istic questions. Usually, after waiting some time, he would have to single
out some young lady or gentleman, and say, "Speak a little louder, please.'
This year the Domestic Science department increased in interest for the
girls, as did Manual Training for the boys ; and quite proud of the tables
and stands were the boys at the end of the year
!
Another vacation came and went. September again ; and we wereback at High School. Our Junior Year was quite eventful. We found
we had lost a number of our fellow-classmates, and even those who wereleft became divided, as some decided that to be expert chemists was moreinteresting and profitable than to be masters (?) of a dead language.
This year also introduced the interesting and yet perplexing subject of
geometry, along with the noted Junior-Senior parties ; also Mr. Alexander,
with his "parley vous Francais," and Mr. Lee, with his beloved Tennysonand Unity, Mass, and Coherence. These two added very much to our
esteemed faculty, but in the spring their aid was needed to help teach a
greater lesson than these, to a more obdurate class—namely, the Huns.
Now, as for the rest of the acts of the Juniors, the parts played on
the athletic field and in the Y. W. C. A., are they not recorded in the
Snips and Cuts of 'Eighteen?
All our High School years were flighty rounds of parties and candy
pulls, with few lessons sandwiched in between ; but now for the fourth
time the old High School bell reminded us, after the summer holidays,
to gather up our books and begin again. From this time forth the goal
—
our diploma.
And now, as we approach our journey's end, and this long-sought-for
goal, in looking back over the eleven happy, expectant years which have
crept by so stealthily, we feel that we would gladly stop this flight of time.
For it will soon be time to say farewell to our beloved teachers, who have
so patiently counseled and directed us thru our most difficult years at
school. We must also say farewell to each other. As this Class goes out
into the world, no more as a Class but as individuals, each in his or her
way trying to carry out the ideals instilled into us at old Charlotte High
School, let us one and all keep ever before us the motto
:
"To thine own self be true,
And it must follow, as the night the day,
Thou canst not then be false to any man."
—Historian, '19
CLASS WILL
Wm. K. Harding
Attorney-at-Law
117-119 Law Building
State of North Carolina Charlotte, N. C.
County of Mecklenburg
E, the members of the Senior Class of the High School of the city
of Charlotte, State and County aforesaid, in the year of our Lordone thousand nine hundred and nineteen, being of a sound anddisposing mind, but mindful of the certainty of our approaching
dispersion, do make, declare, and publish this our Last Will and Testament,
individually and collectively, in manner and force as follows, to wit:
Item One. We desire and direct our executor hereinafter named to
pay off and discharge all debts and demands any person may have against
the Senior Class, out of the first funds that shall come into his hands
belonging to the aforesaid Senior Class.
Item Two. We do collectively devise, give, and bequeath to our
fellow-students of the Junior Class; first, All of our Senior privileges
(if there are any) ; second, The use of all Fraternity halls, and all fixtures
and equipment therein contained, upon the condition that the said Junior
Class do in its Last Will and Testament devise, give, and bequeath, at the
date of its dispersion, the herein-mentioned hall and equipment to their
lower classmates who shall by continuous and persistent study and fidelity
to duty prove themselves worthy successors to the present Junior Class.,
Item Three. That it is the will, wish, and sincere desire of the
Senior Class that profound and merited gratitude be shown, and to that
end the same is hereby cordially expressed, to the honorable members of
the Charlotte School Board, for the well-arranged and efficient Course in
Manual Training, and for the marvelously modern equipment furnished
for conducting said Manual Training Department.
Item Four. We do devise, give, bequeath, demise, and forever set
over to our worthy and beloved successors, the hereinbefore-mentioned
Junior Class, all of our right, title, and interest, legal and equitable, real,
personal, and mixed, in and to all the yardsticks, old books, ink bottles,
dictionary, pens, pencils, and pencil sharpeners, together with any and
all other valueless junk collected and now situated in the Senior Class
rooms ; and we do hereby authorize, empower, and direct the hereinafter-
named executor to this our Last Will and Testament to use the aforesaid
and specifically enumerated articles of property in such manner and form
within his sound discretion as will stimulate the greatest inspiration and
aspiration to the knowledge-seekers of the future Senior Class.
Item Five. We do hereby nominate and appoint our loyal and trust-
worthy friend—thru many days of sorrow and happiness—Colonel Walker,
to be Executor to this our Last Will and Testament ; and to that end he is,
upon the day of our dispersion, authorized, empowered, and directed to use
all authority necessary to carry out the purpose of this instrument.
In Witness Whereof, The Senior Class hereinbefore mentioned, on
this the eighteenth day of May, 1919, does hereunto sign its name, by its
president, and hath caused its seal to be hereunto attached by its secretary.
THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1919
By William J. Yates, President
Attest: Fannie Furlow, Secretary
At the request of the Senior Class, we do hereunto sign this Last Will
and Testament as witnesses thereto.
Witnesses: W. Barham Davis
Jessie Henderson
Elizabeth Duvant Terrill
CODICIL
To the Last Will and Testament of the Senior Class of the Charlotte
High School for the year 1919.
In the foregining Last Will and Testament, of which the immediate
following is a codicil thereto, the individual members of said Senior Class
desire to make bequests to other individual members of said Class. Now,
therefore, the following bequests are made in the order named
:
Viola Small to Katherine Johnson, her ball-bearing eyes.
Walter Hook to Williamson Bradford, his conceitedness.
S. Herbert Youngblood to P. C. Henderson, fat.
Mary Brevard Alexander to Martha Smith, her sarcasm.
William K. Harding to Henry Duls, his originality.
Albert Orr to Bennie Schwartz, his height.
Fannie Furlow to Clara Adams, her chewing gum.
Geo. N. Rhodes to Harry Owens, his admiration for our Chemistry
teacher.
Margaret Bedell to Helen Anderson, her singing ability.
Ed. Martin to John Purser, his love for athletics.
Katherine Shelton to Martha Smith, her laugh.
Thomas Graham to Williamson Bradford, his generosity.
Woodley Chapman to Naomi Alexander, his wit.
This codicil is hereby authorized, and in legal manner and form signed
by our duly authorized and accredited attorney.
THE INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSOF THE SENIOR CLASS FOR 1919
By Wm. K. Harding
Class Lawyer
PROPHECY
PROPHECY
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OFFICERS' POST
AMERICAN ARMY OF OCCUPATION
Archangel, Russia
September 9, 1926
Y Dear Constance
:
This is the first opportunity I have had to write you since
my arrival. I imagine you are wondering what in the world I
have been doing, and if Post Argonne is as awful as we decided
before I left the States. It isn't awful at all; in fact, it's simply wonderful.
Of course, it's very cold, and we have three feet of snow already. Ice
skating is the main sport just now, and we surely have lots of good times
skating on Dwina River. Every night there are dozens of skating parties
from our Post—officers with their wives, daughters, and sisters. It's such
fun. By the way, whom do you suppose I accidentally met the other night?'
One of our old Charlotte High School classmates. You see, the wind was
blowing, and we were skating on the farther side of the river. There was
a huge fire just beyond the bank, a nice cosy spot. I had been skating,
and had gone a little too far, and was naturally half frozen when I at last
reached the fire. I sat down on a stump to warm, and felt a bit homesick
and lonely. It seems my mind is entirely too prone to wonder back home.
I was not alone long, however, as a bunch came up. They were talking and
laughing. All of a sudden I decided one of the party laughed terribly
familiarly. I looked—stared, I might truthfully say—and guess whomI saw. A tall handsome brunette—none other than Cornelia Wearn. She
is also visiting her brother, a popular officer at the Post. I wept for pure
joy. No more skating that evening. Talk? I should say we did. Cornelia
was as full of news as I ; and what she didn't know, I did. We talked of
the good old days at Charlotte High School, the Class of 'Nineteen
mostly. Cornelia didn't know that Albert Orr had made a name for himself
as a comedian, or that Vardy at last became a great actress. I also told
her of meeting the Hon. William Yates in New York, and all that he told
me of the famous studio of Ruth Anthony and Beulah Boger; of the
success of Herron Beaty as a government cartoonist, and his assistant
Cordelia Henderson ; of my meeting Isabel McLaughlin and her husband
on the way over. She couldn't conceive of Isabel's being married, and to
a poet, too. I then told her about Isabel meeting Edgar McCorkle, Secretary
to the Governor of North Carolina, and of Edgar's valued information
concerning some of our long-lost Class. She was so surprised when I told
her of our teachers—of Carrie Springs teaching French in the new High
School, and of Sadie Belle Miller, Virginia Eskridge, and Edith Sheppard,
who are endeavoring to stuff knowledge into the heads of poor unfortunate
infants under the principalship of Miss Edwina Moretz. Lucile Piper is
married. Yes, she married a wealthy fellow she met at Camp Greene the
year we graduated.
Cornelia said that she met Ensign Edgar Love at a dance in Boston,
given in honor of the officers and sailors of the ship "Washington", and
that she also met Katherine Shelton, who came up to see her husband,
who is an officer on the same ship.
It seems that Viola Small has secured a splendid position as a concert
reader, and that Kate Walker, Wilbur Sylvester, Tom Graham, and Frank
Phillips have entered the field of science, and each is making many inter-
esting discoveries, which doubtless will be of great use to man.
You remember Eva Mae Rhyne, so quiet and unobstrusive? Well, she
has taken up kindergarten work with Blanche Roberts, as a teacher.
Willie Lillycrop and Josephine Barnhardt are two of our Class who
accepted calls to the foreign mission fields, and are doing great work in
Africa and Korea.
Mary Washburn and Bennie May Cunningham are taking special
courses in Domestic Science, at Columbia.
It seems that Herbert Youngblood and Louis Duval turned out
Methodist ministers. Think of it ! I always knew that Herbert and Louis
would some day make names for themselves.
Maurice Neiman is a very prominent business man of Chicago, with
a branch in Charlotte. Gerty Secrest and Elizabeth Woodward are two
of his stenographers in his Charlotte office.
Helen Fricker is also teaching—not in Charlotte, however. I heard
that she intended teaching with Louise Gilbert, in Raleigh, next year.
You have surely heard of the cotton firm, Rhodes & Moore, haven't
you ? They are none other than George Rhodes and Allen Moore, bachelors,
and wealthy.
Cornelia said that Edward Martin had become a famous doctor.
Ethel Hall reached the height of her ambition. She and her husband,
a wealthy broker, are traveling in Italy. Grace Redfern is with them. You
remember Grace as the daintiest and neatest in Class, don't you?
By the way, guess whom I happened to meet in Philadelphia, on myway to New York. Enola Abernathy. She and Mary McKnight are con-
ducting a very select school for girls in one of the suburbs. Enola gave
me Eloise Doxey's and Margaret Bedell's Paris address. I found both as
fine as ever. Eloise is a famous pianist, and Margaret a popular prima-
donna. I told Eloise of your plans to study abroad, and she immediately
asked for your address. She is anxious for you to come to Paris and be
with her.
Have you heard of Robert Sessom's wonderful reputation as coach
at Harvard? That makes three of our Class who have prominent positions
in colleges—George Farrington, as professor of French at the University
of North Carolina, and Frank Sammonds, professor of Agriculture.
Here we were interrupted by the rest of the bunch, who were also
cold. Cornelia and I reluctantly turned our weary but happy steps towards
the Post, planning many more talks and good times this winter.
Who would have thought that things would have turned out as they
have? That Cornelia and I would meet after such a long time, and discuss
our Class of 'Nineteen? Not only Cornelia and I of the Class of
'Nineteen are here. Woodley Chapman is an electrical engineer,
with a first lieutenant's commission. I met him and his wife the next day
at a reception. Woodley looks well, and is really handsome ; and his wife
is very attractive. He had a letter from Walter Hook. Walter is at Rheims.
He and his father are contractors for the rebuilding of the Cathedral, and
are gaining much fame and prominence.
There, I have written a book. It is getting dark, and Mamma is calling.
Charlie always comes in hungry. That's the way with all these brothers,
isn't it?
Write me very soon, and don't forget,
P. S.—Ah! I forget to tell you about seeing William Harding in
Washington. He is a civil engineer, and is now working in Canada.
STATISTICS,Best leader ... William Yates
Most influential Willie Lillycrop
Most respected..... ._ Willie Lillycrop
Most talkative Viola Small
Most admired Katherine Shelton
Most inquisitive Edgar McCorkle
Faculty's pet.. Mary Brevard Alexander
Jolliest Josephine Earnhardt
Most studious ...Ruth Anthony
Peck. Senior Class
Quietest Eva Mae Rhyne
Class loafer Maurice Neiman
Most original William Harding
Wittiest Woodley Chapman
Most sincere Bennie May Cunningham
Most religious Willie Lillycrop
Bashful Eva Mae Rhyne
Most generous Isabelle McLaughlin and Tom Graham
Most sarcastic Mary Brevard Alexander
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BOYS
Handsomest ..Walter Hook
Best all-around ...William Yates
Most popular William Yates
Best athlete Ed Martin
Most businesslike ... . ..Willie Lillycrop
Biggest sport.. Albert Orr
Stalest joke teller Edgar Love
Most conceited Walter Hook
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GIRLS
Best athlete Cornelia Wearn
Cutest Isabelle McLaughlin
Prettiest teeth... Gerty Secrest
Daintiest Grace Redfern
Most conceited Mary Brevard Alexander
Handsomest Mary Brevard Alexander;
Best all-around Mary Brevard Alexander
Most graceful Cordelia Henderson
Most attractive ..Fannie Furlow
Sweetest Isabelle McLaughlin
Prettiest Carrie Springs
Neatest Grace Redfern
Most dignified Edith Sheppard
Prettiest hair Eloise Doxey
Most popular. Mary Brevard Alexander
Most affectionate... Enola Abernathy
Biggest flirt Viola Small
Most stylish.. Katherine Shelton
JUNIOR CLASS
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OFFICERS
Henry Duls President
Margaret Martin... ...Vice-President
Roger Duval Secretary and Treasurer
Henry Duls)
,, .—. Chief MarshalsMargaret Martin
j
Helen Anderson
Roger Duval
Ethel Faires
Vannoy McCall> . - Marshals
Margaret McDonaldReginald Price \
John Purser I
Willie Stewart
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ROLL
Abernethy, John Cave, Carol Fox, Henderson
Adams, Eleanor Chamberlain, Annie Fricker, Louise
Alexander, James Darnall, Hazel Gallant, Jennie
Alexander, Naomi Davis, Haywood Garrison, Lucile
Allison, Margaret DeArmon, Jennie Sue Gluck, Blanche
Alsover, Hannah DeArmon, Wirt Gordon, Selma
Anderson, Helen DeLaney, John Hamilton, Ruby
Bradford, Williamson Dixon, Dorothy Harris, Robert
Brown, Gracie Dudley, Florence Henderson, P. C, Jr.
Cannon, Augusta Duls, Henry Hickey, Elizabeth
Cannon, Lester Duval, Roger Hoover, Margarette
Carr, Mary Louise Faires, Ethel Hosmer, Elizabeth
House, Oswald Mills, Clemmie Sarratt, Olive
Houser, Alva Moretz, Louise Schwartz, Benny
Hunter, Blake Murray, Sara SlLVERSTEIN, I SADORE
Hurt, Olga Neiman, Abe Sloan, Tom
Johnson, Catharine Nelson, Jennie Smith, Geneva
Jones, Hammett Orders, Rebekah Lee Smith, Laura Clark
Jones, Martha Owen, Harry Smith, Margaret
Kendall, Sarah Owens, Louise Smith, Martha
Landis, Hamlin Partlow, Frances Snoddy, Leland
Leake, Sara Pegram, Reese Sofley, Kathleen
Ledford, Louis Polk, Josephine Sossamon, Mary
McCall, Bennie Porter, Margaret Stevens, Louise
McCall, Vannoy Price, Reginald Stuart, Willie
McComas. Alice Purser, John Thompson, Nellie
McDonald, Marguerite Reid, Frances Todd, Helen
Martin, Margaret Rippey, Ray Usilowitz, Sophia
Wiley, Luzon Young, Rena
SOPHOMORES
SOPHOMORE CLASS
OFFICERS
Gelder Robinson President
Rutledge Dudley Vice-President
Jack Spencer Secretary
Mildred Shepherd Treasurer
TIT
ROLL
Aderholdt, Ernest Congill, Theo Garrison, Zelda
Alexander, Carrie Conner, Nell Garth, Charlotte
Alexander, Malvena Cowhig, Joseph Gibbon, Louise
Allison, Nettie Crosby, Mary H. Giles, Ellen
Anderson, Sarah Cureton, Carrie Gill, Julian
Basinger, Nellie Curlee, Edgar Glasgow, Adele
Baucom, Elizabeth Daniel, Ethel Grier, Thelma
Beam, Madge Davidson, Franklin Hannon, Kleo
Blackburn, Mildred Davis, Cornelia Hardin, Margaret
Bomboy, Thomas Dixon, Robert Hardy, Gertrude
Boothe, Hammond Dodd, Morris Harrelson, Margaret
Brents, Elizabeth Draddy, Helen Harris, Martha
Brown, Anna May Dudley, Rutledge Hawkins, Marcus
Brown, Margaret Dunlap, Sarah Hayes, Annie May
Candler, Elizabeth Elliott, Bonnie Hayse, Ella Frances
Candler, Margaret Elliott, Flora Bell Henderson, Mildred
Carmichael, Catherine Estridge, Bessie Hereford, Edwynne
Carraway, James Foil, Katharine Hill, Rubie
Carson, Lucy H. Fore, Elizabeth Hoke, Madeline
Clark, Louise Funderburk, Thelma Hunter, Ruth
Colyer, Leigh Gallagher, Frank Jameson, Martha
Johnson, Caldwell Mitchell, Marie SlLVERSTEIN, MINNIE
Johnson, Mary Mobley, Mary Simmonds, Flora
Jones, John Moss, Moody Smith, Imogene
Jones, Margaret E. Owens, Bruce Smith, Robert
Jones, Myrtle Padgett, Margaret Snell, Elizabeth
Joseph, Alice Pearce, Davis Spencer, Jack
Kirkpatrick, Harry Phillips, Sadie Bell Squires, Margaret
Kirkpatrick, William Pitts, William Tomasson, Harriett
Keesler, Mary Pound, Aldine Triplett, JohnKennedy, Ethel Pressly, Mary Trotter, James
Ledford, Emma Price, Cecil Turner, George
Ledwell, Elizabeth Quern, Stuart Turner, Leta
Ledwell, Sarah Query, James Vaughan, Ethel
Lineberger, Martha Reid, John Walker, Alice
Littlejohn, Richard Riggs, Jessie Wash, Ruth
London, Jack Roberts, Margaret Washam, Mary
Long, Louise Robinson, Gelder Wearn, Margaret
McCoy, Mary Rose, Helen Wentz, William
MacCullough, June Rose, Maria West, Mary
McLaughlin, Margaret Rowe, Mary White, Frieda
McMichael, Jennie Rowe, Oliver White, Marjorie
McMillan, Alex Russell, Eva White, Mary
McNeely, Sarah Ryne, Annie Whitlock, Virginia
Mallery, Dan Samonds, Mary Wommack, Frances
Maner, Viola Shepherd, Mildred Woodside, Owen
Mayer, Walter Short, Louise Yandell, Blanche
Yarborough, Raymond Yates, David
FRESHMEN
FRESHMAN CLASS
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OFFICERS
Martha Lee _ President
Sidney Dowd Vice-President
Thomas Clarkson Secretary and Treasurer
Absher, BlancheAdams, Speight
Armfield, MyrtleAustin, Frances
Aycock, EthelBalfour, MaryBarnett, HelenBasinger, KatherineBeaty, Louise
Beaty, Lucille
Benewick, EdnaBlack, Hossie
Black, MartinBlack, SarahBoovey, HelenBost, MyrtleBoyer, HughBrinkhoff, Joseph
Brown, Jack
Brugiere, Francis
Buchanan, Alice
Buck, Robert
Burgess, Elizabeth
Burn, RathaBurton, Katherine
ROLL
Carter, Claudine
Cashion, George
Chapman, Susie Dell
Clampitt, KathyrnClarkson, ThomasClegg, Charles
Cole, Bernice
Cole, Flossie
Corzinne, GlennCouch, Charles
Covey, William
Crayton, Byrd
Crumbley, Tallu
Curlee, Edgar
Daniel, SarahDavant, Frances
Davis, Jeannette
Davis, MarthaDowd, Sidney
Duls, Louisa
Duls, Marie
Dunn, Jessie
Dye, Robert
Eddy, MargaretEdwards, Mary
Ellis, AdeleErwin, Louise
Eskridge, HaroldEzell, Edith
Faussoux, ThelmaFesperman, Flora
Gallant, Susie
Galtis, Lillian
Gay, FrankGeiger, Elizabeth
Gilchrist, Edith
Goode, Flewellen
Grier, ThelmaGulledge, Jeannette
Hamilton, Virginia
Hargett, MaryHargett, RuthHarkins, Julia
Hayes, MargaretHaygood, Marie
Haywood, MaudHelms, Lucile
Henderson, Evelyn
Henderson, Margaret
Hennessee, Frances
Hick, ManuelHoneycutt, Ralph
Hood, Majorie
Horne, Hubert
Howie, HermanHowie, HowardHunter, Patrick
Irvine, RuthJamison, SarahJohnston, MauryJones, FrankJones, Nelson
Justice, JohnKirkpatrick, Harry
Kistler, Madie
Kluythenburg, RenaLaslie, William
Lee, Louise
Lee, MarthaLevisa, MarionLineberger, MarthaLove, SarahLoving, Virginia
Lowe, George EdwinMcAllister, Lucy
McCall, Frances
McCall, Mary Belle
McClung, Billy
McClung, Minerva
McCoy, RebaMcFarland, EthelMcGillivre, Margaret
McMichael, Grace
Manning, Lucile
Marionson, Jessie
Mayer, Sarah Adelaide
Mayes, Elizabeth
Mayhew, Eura
Medlock, MarionMeyer, Julius
Mills, Beatrice
Mitchel, Louise
Mock, Merlemosteller, sadie bell
Nelson, AnnieNewman, Mildred
Nisbet, MaryNuchols, RuthOrr, LucyOwen, Pauline
Page, Bernie
Page, Daisy Bell
Perry, Elizabeth
Pettus, MarionPlumber, Susie
Porter, Lucile
Putnam, Effie
Pyre, Wilmaquatterbam, marie
Quell, Margie
Quell, Robert
Rennie, Irene
Rivers, ThelmaRives, BlancheRoberts, MaudRobinson, Lilous
Robinson, MarionRose, AugustaRoss, MaryRowe, Corrine
Rucker, Kathleenrucker, kathrynRucker, Mildred
Sanderson, Marion
Schlitz, Douglas
Scott, Walter
Sharf, Willie MaeShaw, Dorothy
Sherrill, Helen Nora
Sherrill, Katherine
Sinclair, McLeanSmith, EdgarSmith, Frances
Smith, NinaSmith, ThelmaSnyder, George
Sossamon, EdnaSpeir, MorganSpoon, James
Starrette, Chattie M.
Steinberg, FannieStilwell, Jessie
Talbert, Mildred
Tarrant, Marvin
Thompson, JohnTodd, Marie
Triplett, EdnaWadsworth, MarionWalker, Roberta
Wallace, Lidda
Wearn, Ella
Wearn, Nellie
Welch, Elizabeth
White, Winnifred
Wilkinson, George
Williams, Lillian
Williams, Parks
Wilson, EdwardWolfe, MaryWoodside, RalphYandle, Ardell
Yarndell, HarryYarndell, Hattie
Yors, Walters
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FOOTBALL^^^>HE football season of 'Eighteen was attended by a run of hard
/ luck. Difficulties beset the team on every side. The lack of
material was disheartening. This year, Charlotte High School
lost at the beginning of the season not only the old men of the
team, but also our coach, Mr. Ritch. Mr. Ritch had been coaching the
Charlotte High School teams for several years on his own initiative and
at his own expense. Mr. Ritch's work was unselfish and laudable, and
the loss of his support was a hard blow. Then, after overcoming manyobstacles, we began to play. In the very first game our captain and right
halfback, Allen Moore, broke his collar-bone. As his work was almost
indispensable on offense and defense, you can understand the position the
team was in. With practically no backing, the team played a few moregames before the close of the season. And, altho the season was unsuccess-
ful as regards the number of games won, we consider that, in view of
the many drawbacks which we encountered, to put out any sort of a teamwhatsoever was exceptionally good work.
—Athletic Editor
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FOOTBALL SQUADJoe Crayton Coach
Allen Moore Captain
John Purser - Manager
Blake Hunter Left End Abe Neiman Right End
Al Orr Left Tackle
William Lassly Left Guard
Daniel Mallory Center
William Yates Left Halfback
Wirt DeArmon Right Tackle
Garrett Morehead....Right Guard
John Purser Quarterback
Louis Duval Fullback
Allan Moore {Captain) Right Halfback
BASKET-BALL^^^>HE Nineteen-Nineteen basket-ball season was a very successful one.
<*\ The team this year was an exceptionally fast and plucky one.
,V Much of this was due to the fine material in school, and to the
fine work done by Coach Faul in getting the team in good shape.
The direction of Captain Orr, and the management of Hook, were of the
best. The work of Graham and Martin was the feature of the season
;
altho the team was an all-star one. The season started with muchenthusiasm, and the school backing was good. After playing some local
teams, Charlotte High School played Concord Y. M. C. A. here. This wasthe first big game of the season. Later Greensboro High School andSpencer High School were vanquished on the local Y. M. C. A. floor.
Then, after playing Belmont at Charlotte, the team defeated Huntersville
on their own floor. A large number of supporters went up to Hunters-
ville in autos, and much is owed to them for the victory. The Spencer
game was won in the same way. Greensboro was defeated next, and weentered the Western championship race. The team played Asheville in
the preliminaries, at Asheville, and was defeated because the team's long
season had made it go stale. The last game of the season was played with
Charlotte Y. M. C. A. Altho we failed to win the championship, the season
was most successful, as the schedule shows.
—Q. E. D., Athletic Editor
BASKET-BALL SCHEDULE
Charlotte
Charlotte
Charlotte
Charlotte
Charlotte
Charlotte
Charlotte
Charlotte
Charlotte
Charlotte
Charlotte
Charlotte
Charlotte
Charlotte
Charlotte
Charlotte
Charlotte
HighHighHighHighHighHighHighHighHighHighHighHighHighHighHighHighHigh
School 42
School 19
School 19
School 14
School 12
School 28
School 38
School 26
School 31
School 33
School 45
School 16
School 35
School 26
School 11
School 35
School 16
Employed Boys 9
Base Hospital* 35
Employed Boys 11
Base Hospital* 22
Ninetieth Infantry* 42
Concord Y. M. C. A.* 30
Greensboro High School 13
All Stars* 22
Concord Y. M. C. A.* 39
Huntersville High School 28
Spencer High School 15
Belmont 41
Spencer High School 32
Greensboro High School 21
Asheville High School 30
Baird's Preparatory School 14
Charlotte Y. M. C. A.* 33
Total 446 Total
*Denotes Senior Team..437
BASKET-BALL TEAM
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BASKET-BALL SQUADA. L. Faul __
Al OrrWalter Hook _.
Ed Martin (Schlitz),Left Guard
Al OrrAllen Moore...... .Left ForwardNeiman, Hook, and Jones.
Coach----- Captain
- ManagerTom Graham (Bevo), Right Guard
CenterJohn Purser.... Right Forward
Substitutes
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SOCIAL CALENDAR*UGUST 31—School Opening.
SEPTEMBER 13—Girls' High School Club and Delta Club reorganized.
SEPTEMBER 10—Organization of Classes.
OCTOBER 9—Athletic Association Organized.
NOVEMBER 28—Thanksgiving Holiday.
DECEMBER 3—Quarantine.
DECEMBER 30—School reopened.
JANUARY 9—Seniors had their Pictures made for the Annual.
JANUARY 27—Girls' High School Club entertain the Faculty at a Tea.
FEBRUARY 8—Juniors entertain Seniors.
FEBRUARY 15—Girls' High School Club entertains Delta Club at a Valentine Party.
FEBRUARY 20 to 22—Girls' Club Membership Campaign.
FEBRUARY 23—Girls' High School Club Banquet.
FEBRUARY 26 and 27—Picture show at Broadway, benefit of Annual.
MARCH 17—Charlotte High School observed St. Patrick's Day.
MARCH 20—Annual goes to press.
MARCH 21—Freshmen entertain Sophomores.
APRIL 1—Loud Sock Day.
APRIL 9—Delta Club give Girls' High School Club a straw ride.
APRIL 12—Senior Banquet.
APRIL 21 to 24—Easter Holidays.
APRIL 27—Seniors entertain Juniors.
MAY 13 to 16—Commencement.
MAY 13—Baccalaureate Sermon.
MAY 16—Class Day Exercises.
MAY 16—Graduating Exercises.
ALEXANDER GRAHAM LITERARY SOCIETY
XN 1904, Mr. Harding organized, in the Charlotte High School, a
literary society on a nucleus of forty-nine members. Four years
later this society was given its name, in honor of Mr. Alexander
Graham, who for so many years was the superintendent of the schools.
The personnel of its roll now numbers thirty-two, pupils exclusively from
the Junior and Senior classes. Formerly, the Sophomores also were
admitted.
Altho during this past year the work of the Society has been inter-
rupted by the quarantines, still it has made some progress towards accom-
plishing its original purpose, namely : that of acquainting its members with
the rules of parliamentary law, inspiring in them a spirit of self-confi-
dence, co-operation, and fraternity, and making them familiar with the
important questions which arise from the conditions of the times.
Our meetings are held the second Friday in each school month. These
have been made most beneficial and enjoyable by the characters of the
programs, which have been arranged so as to include debates, declamations,
recitations, and musical numbers.
This year, to our Society belongs the distinction of having four of its
members chosen to represent the Charlotte High School in the Inter-High
School Debate.
The success of Society work in the High School has been due largely
to the fine, enthusiastic spirit, and willingness of the individual members
as well as that of the officers to make their Society a representation of
the majority, and to make its influence predominate as a live, stimulating
factor in High School life.
—C. J., '19
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OFFICERS—FIRST TERM
Walter Hook President
Helen Fricker Vice-President
Mary Brevard Alexander Secretary
Henry Duls ....Treasurer
Margaret Bedell Supervisor
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OFFICERS—SECOND TERM
Henry Duls President
Edgar Love Vice-President
Catherine Johnson Secretary
Margaret Bedell Treasurer
Josephine Barnhardt Supervisor
BILL DAVIS LITERARY SOCIETY
HE Bill Davis Literary Society was organized by the members of
the Junior and Senior Classes of the Charlotte High School, in
the fall of 1910, and was named for our Principal, Mr. William
Barham Davis.
Our meetings are held the third Friday afternoon of each month.
Considering the number of interruptions, we have had a most profitable
year. Interesting programs have been given, consisting of debates, read-
ings, and music. Not only have we enjoyed our meetings from a literary
standpoint, but from a social standpoint as well.
Realizing the importance of fitting ourselves for the varied duties
of life, the objects of our Society are to cultivate a correct mode of speak-
ing, and to qualify ourselves by practice for expressing our opinions in
public in an easy manner.
Here's hoping that the future members of the Society will derive as
much benefit as we have gained this year, and get as much enjoyment
from being a member of the Bill Davis Literary Society as we.
—C. E. S.
BILL DAVIS LITERARY SOCIETY
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OFFICERS
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Willie Lillycrop President
Fannie Furlow Vice-President
Vannoy McCall . Vice-President
Carrie Springs Treasurer
Cordelia Henderson Supervisor
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Second Term
Margaret Martin President
Vannoy McCall Secretary
Carrie Springs Secretary
Helen Anderson Treasurer
Mary Washburn Supervisor
GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL CLUB
HE aim of our High School Club is. to give the girls in our High
School high standards of living, to teach them the greatness and
love of God, and to give them good clean fun. We strive to
develop all sides of the High School girls' life.
In our formal meetings this year, we have emphasized Vocations.
We have tried to impress the girls with the importance of going to A-grade
colleges. Also, to have some definite aim in life before leaving High
School. We have had women who have made a success in professions
here in Charlotte—teachers, journalists, social workers, and doctors—to
tell us of their work and the wonderful opportunities women now have.
We have learned to think of others in our Social Service work.
Many pleasant afternoons have been spent sewing on clothes for Belgian
refugees, doing work for the Red Cross, and down at the Alexander
Home, either helping them mend or holding story-hours. Last fall, when
we were quarantined for the "flu," and could not hold regular meetings,
we filled Christmas boxes for the "orphant" soldiers overseas. Later on
we stuffed great big red stockings with all the nice things Santa Claus
brings good boys and girls. We delivered these ourselves to children of
the city to whom "Santa Claus" otherwise would have been nothing more
than a mere term. We have several shut-ins whom we so enjoy visiting
and entertaining by reading to them.
But all our time has not been spent with serious thinking and work.
There have been many parties and good times sandwiched between. Westarted off last fall by giving the Sophs who came into our Club a party.
Then came the Faculty Tea, when we got a pleasant glimpse of the social
side of our teachers. And that Fancy Dress Party to the Delta Club
!
Who can forget it? But, oh! that night at the Hostess House, with all
the other Departments of the Y. W. C. A. ; with Mrs. Bickett's talk on
her trip to France. Need I say more?
When our membership campaign came off so successfully, we could
not resist having a Banquet for the new girls. So have it we did. And
are we sorry? No.
Last, but not least, comes Camp. After being in school all year,
nothing is so restful as two weeks spent away from the sweltering heat
of the city, and out close to nature. One of the most alluring things at
camp is the swimming pool. We also have classes for studying interesting
books.
Thus our year comes to an end, and we leave for our long vacations
from school.
—A. R. A.
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THE CABINET
Mary Brevard Alexander President
Constance King Vice-President
Margaret Jones .Secretary
TreasurerSarah Kendall
Eloise Doxey Chairman Social Committee
Ruth Anthony
Fannie Furlow Chairman Program Committee
Chairman Social Service Committee
OFFICERS
Rev. John L. Jackson Leader
Rev. John W. Moore... Bible Leader
William Lillycrop President
William Yates . Vice-President
Walter Hook Secretary
Edgar Love Treasurer
MEMBERS
Williamson Bradford Hammett Jones George Allen Moore
Woodley Chapman Louis Ledford George Rhodes
Henry Duls William Lillycrop Robert Sessoms
William Harding Edgar Love William Yates
Walter Hook Ed. Martin Herbert Youngblood
DELTA CLUB
HRU the efforts of Mr. David R. Preston and Mr. C. W. Tillett,
Jr., the Delta Club was formed some four years ago. The Clubis composed of forty-five members, fifteen from each school
represented, namely : Charlotte High School, Baird's School for
Boys, and Charlotte University School.
The purpose of the Club is to create, maintain, and extend thruout
the school high standards of Christian character. The Club also stands
for clean sport, clean speech, and clean school life. It teaches the boyto break a bad habit, to form a good one, and to read and understand the
Bible.
This year we have had for our leader Mr. John L. Jackson, and wehave discussed the problems of school life, and I am sure every boy has
been made stronger in spirit, mind, and body, because of his membershipin this our Delta Club.
—W. W. H., '19
DELTA CLUB
JOKES
nADY (ivho has been shopping all day) : When is the next train
for Concord, please?
Ticket Seller: The 2.10, Ma'am.
Lady ; Make it 2.05, and I'll take it.
Woodley Chapman (after Edgar Love has fallen from balcony to
first floor of Keith's) : Edgar, you had better hurry back up here. It
costs ten cents more down there.
Mary McK. : Do you really think your soldier was true to you while
he was away at war?
Edwina : I have my doubts. On two or three occasions since he came
back he has absent-mindedly tried to make love to me in French.
Pat (to Mike on roof) : Don't come down the ladder at the northeast
corner; I took it away.
"What effect does the moon have on the tide?"
"None, it affects only the untied."
Caller: Is your mother at home?
Child of Busy War Worker : Goodness, no ; she won't be at home
today until about Saturday. Why she hasn't got home yesterday yet.
There ain't, so fur as I kin learn,
Another face so sweet like her'n.
All-blushing, an her purty features,
Most beautiful of female creatures.
And men have fit for her and died,
Scandalized their friends beside;
She's made the whole world jump and holler
—
That gal upon the silver dollar.
4. 4.
Walter : Katherine, when are there only twenty-five letters in the
alphabet?
Katherine: I don't know. When?Walter : When U and I are one.
4. 4.
Motorist (having killed the lady's pet puppy) : Madam, I will re-
place the animal.
Indignant Owner : Sir, you flatter yourself.
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"What is all that noise and din?"
"Why, William Yates is coming in."
John: You say the Crown Prince was at the head of the Germansin the Marne retreat.
Jim : Yes, 'way ahead.
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THE RECIPELittle beams of moonshine,
Little hugs and kisses,
Make the little maiden
Change her name to Mrs.
4 4
William Harding: Vardy, tell me how to act the fool. I've got to
act the fool in Literary Society.
Vardy : Just be natural, William.
4 4-
William Yates : I was absolutely outspoken in my sentiments at the
meeting today.
Ed. Martin: I can hardly believe it. Who outspoke you?
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NEW VERSION OF AN OLD STORY
When first he came to see her
He showed a timid heart,
And when the lights were low
They sat this far apart.
But when this love grew warmer
And they learned the joy of a kiss,
They knocked out all the spaces
ANDSATUPCLOSELIKETHIS.
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Waiter (hinting for a tip) : And how did you find your steak, Sir?
Diner: Oh; I just moved that little piece of potato, and there it was.
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Piedmont Grocery Company
The Home of Fancy Groceries
Fresh Vegetables the Year 'Round
Prompt Delivery
1117 East Seventh Street
Phones 3351 and 3352 Charlotte, N. C.
CRAIG FITEGASH GROCER22 South College Street
Charlotte, N. C.
1875- PHONES- -1876
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S. W. DANDRIDGE, President
R. N. HUNTER, Vice-President
F. E. ROBINSON. Secretary
W. L. ALEXANDER. Manager
AUTO SUPPLY COMPANY, Inc.
EVERY CONVENIENCE FORTHE AUTOMOBILE
7 South Church Street Phone 2931 CHARLOTTE, N. C.
J. H . WEARN & CO.Lumber Dealers, and Manufacturers of High -Grade Shopwork
Send us your plans, and let us submit your estimate
PHONES 117 AND 118
320 East Trade Street CHARLOTTE, N. G.
Keith Vaudeville
Ctands for a Meritorious
Entertainment. Charlotte
sees identically the same acts
that appear in all the Keith
Houses from New York to
New Orleans.
Matinee: 3 p .m. Night: 7.30
and 9.00.
For seat reservations and The-
ater Parties, call 2822.
IT'S BEST! WE PROVE IT!
THE NEW EDISONPhonograph with a Soul
J. E. CRAYTON & CO.
Exclusive Dealers Charlotte, N. C.
POUND & MOORE COMPANY
OFFICEOUTFITTERS
205 South Tryon Street
Charlotte, N. C.
SEHORN & HIPPChandler and Chevrolet
Automobiles. Buggies,
Wagons, Bicycles
Farm Machinery
CHARLOTTE, N. C.
YOU KNOW THE
Ottoway
Theater
CHARLOTTE, N. C
INSURE NOW!Fire, Health, Accident, Life
and Liability
H. C. Sherrill & Co.Phone 162
Academy of Music Building-
Charlotte, N. C.
MILLER-VAN NESS COMPANY
FINE GROCERIES
27 North Tryon Street
Phone 2375 Charlotte, N. C.
Visit Our Soda Fountain
ALL THE LATEST DRINKS
Expert Fountain Men in Charge
AGENTS
Nunnally, Mary Garden
and Apollo Candies
Tryon Drug Compart}?
Phones 21 and 22
CHARLOTTE, N. C.
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R. D. CRAVER F. A. ABBOT
THE BROADWAYCHARLOTTE. N. C.
THE HOME OF BIG STARS AND GOOD MUSIC
SHOWING EXCLUSIVE FIRST-RUNSUPER-FILM ATTRACTIONS
A WILLIAM FARNUM^T ~7 CHARLIE CHAPLIN
GEORGE WALSH
MARY P1CKFORD ATHEDA BARA ^ *~»
ANITA STEWARTAND OTHERS
WE APPRECIATE YOUR PATRONAGE
THE FLOWER SHOPFLORISTS AND DECORATORS
PHONE 1666
203 NORTH TR YON STREET CHARLOTTE, N. C.
PIEDMONT CANDY KITCHEN
18 North Tryon Street
PHONE 129 CHARLOTTE, N. C.
The Murray CompanyTAILORING
CLEANING, PRESSING
ALTERING
31 South Tryon Street
Phone 429 CHARLOTTE, N. C.
SCHOLTZThe Florist
Incorporated
FLOWERS AND SEEDS
PHONES441-442
NORTH TRYON STREET
CHARLOTTE, N. C.
CHAS. A. BLANDPresident
W. R. FOREMANVice- President
M. A. TURNtR, Cashier
Peoples Bank and
Trust CompanyAll Departments of Banking
Personal Attention Given Your Wants
CHARLOTTE, N. C.
IT PAYS TO
TRADE AT
IVEY
CHARLOTTE, N. C.
DeLane Shoe Company
La- France Shoes for Women
in all the Pretty New Styles
and Lasts
36 EastTrade Street CHARLOTTE, N. C.
Convince Yourself by a Personal Inspection of the Cleanliness and
Sanitary Conditions of Our Fountain and Store Thruout
BEATTY'S ARCADE PHARMACYPhone 777 CHARLOTTE, N. C.
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S. H. YOUNGBLOOD
Groceries
303 West Trade Street
Phones 218 and 219 Charlotte, N. C.
USE
"SUNFLOWFR" SELF-RISING FLOUR
if You Like Hot Biscuits
MANUFACTURED BY
INTERSTATE MILLING COMPANY
CHARLOTTE, N. C.
GOOD THINGS TO EAT
J. H. LILLYCROPPhone 67
CHARLOTTE, N. C.
AS WE HAVE PLEASED THE DOMESTICSCIENCE DEPARTMENT OF THE
CHARLOTTE HIGH SCHOOL,WHY CAN'T WEPLEASE YOU?
Walther Grocery Company
Cornar East Trade and Brevard Streets
Phone 1617 CHARLOTTE, N. C.
THE SOUTH'S SUPERIOR SERVICE
The Ben-Vonde Company
Cleaners and Dyers
18, 20, and 22
We.t Fifth Street CHARLOTTE, N. C.
BUYVictory Bonds
BlERMAN En^VIN^).ARTISTS
DESIGNERSFNGRAVERS
CUTS FORALL PRINTING
PUHPOSE3
OVER A MILLIONIMPRESSIONS
was the product of our battery of small presses during the
month of January, 1919. This was all "small" work
—
cards, envelopes, letterheads, invoices, and the general run
of small commercial work—and does not include the prod-
uct of our -cylinder presses, which are kept busy an pub-
lication, book, and catalog work.
Among the more recent of our larger productions are
numbered
:
(Annual of Charlotte High School)
SOUTHERN PUBLIC UTILITIES MAGAZINECAMP SAPPHIRE CATALOGWHAT AILS THE WORLDTHE BADIN BULLETINTHE BRIAR PATCHTHE BETTER WAYYACKETY-YACKOVERTHERETHE BUGLE
FACTSand numerous other Catalogs, Booklets, Law Briefs, Blank Books,
Railroad Forms, Etc.
OBSERVER PRINTING HOUSE
SNIPS AND CUTS
Your Us
INCORPORATED
OBSERVER BUILDING CHARLOTTE, N. C.
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