1917 John Marshall High School Yearbook in Richmond, Virginia * The Marshallite 1917

TRUE BLUE 

Published by the Students of 
John Marshall High School 
Richmond, Va. 

foreword
“There’s gladness in remembering old days and 
distant friends.’ If, in the years to come, this 
1917 “Marshallite’ will help you to recall the 
joyous days at old John Marshall, we shall feel 
repaid for our efforts, and we shall know 
that this “Marshallite’ has served its purpose. 

— THE EDITORS. 
Dedication 

To one who has endeared herself to us all by her unfailing 
sympathy, by her charming manner, who is the admiration and pride of every pupil’s heart, and who is 
untiring in her efforts for the welfare of the school, 

Alice Grey Welsh, 
To lovingly dedicate this 
Marshallite. 
MISS ALICE GREY WELSH 

MR. JAMES C. HARWOOD 
Principal 

The Faculty in Rhyme 

John Marshall High School in beauty ranks high, 
And the fame of its Faculty reaches the sky. 

J. C. Harwood, we think, is in lead of the rest; 
We know that his dancing surpasses the best. 

“SJ. T. Robinson, youthful, cherubic, and sweet 

Is an able Lieutenant, not easy to beat. 

 The speed of Miss Welsh and the zeal of Miss Ware, Cannot quite be excelled in a school anywhere. 
Now the care of the Library rests with Miss Dew, 

And her watchword is SILENCE;; so our words are but few. 

Though these are efficient, we’ve others in store; 
Hold your breath just a moment, there are quite a few more. 

Thomas Jefferson Stubbs, with his dignified mien, 
Has a brain that works like a threshing machine. 

D. P. Woodson, our Chemist, has held to his job, 
Since the time when he used to have hair on his knob. 

And the one whom e’en Redfield himself can’t eclipse 
In beauty and grace is our dear Mr. Phipps. 

Ample food for reflection and thought does supply. 
Mr. Morris, Magister Latin linguae. 

Senior Pedro Cebollero lets out a queer squawk, fh 5 
Every time he discovers a gink throwing chalk. Wie } 

But the one who is gentle, retired, and meek, 
Is the cute little cook, Miss Maria S. Peek. 

Miss Selina P. Wilson to us is most dear, 
Spreading sunshine and German throughout the long year. 

Mr. Givens, the solemn, is wise without doubt, 
For his brain has swelled up till his forehead sticks out. 

Our well known and gifted Miss C “Latin” Clark 
Fashions out of young Freshmen the genuine “shark.” 

With the problems of Euclid great Eley contends,

But creates for the Pons Asinorum few friends.

Miss Weisiger’s Latin came straight from old Rome

But to us it appears that the Styx was its home. 

As her hobby, Miss Cross trains the girls in the “Gym”; 

Of her nature, her name’s an exact antonym.

There are others who ought in this song to appear, ye
But our space is now covered, and so we stop here. See 

FACULTY 
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Faculty 

John Marshall High School 
1917 

Principal 
Assistant Principal 
Secretary 
Miss OSREEUNEEN WARE Marr wingman race. Assistant Secretary 
Miri Spel VIFAIR Librarian 
Assistant Librarian 
Nurse 
ENGLISH 

MISS RAY VAN VORTW 

Miss Eva H. Branch WY, 
Miss CATHERINE A. Cross 
Miss ALttHEA Hunt 
Miss Florence INGRAM 
Mr. H. S. SHACKELFORD 
Miss CuHar.LotTeE K. WHEELER 
Miss Ruth Mc G. Thomasson 
Miss SapiE ENGELBERG vA 
Mrs. Exiza M. Baker — 
Mr. Georce J. Lux 
Mr. KEeNnLeEy J. CLARK 
Miss ANGELINA GREGORY 
Mr. W. D. Harris 
Mr. Wittiam S. Lone 
Miss Bessie A. STEARNES 
Mr. CHRISTIAN STEGER 
Miss Bessrte P. Tayior 
HISTORY 
MR. T. J. STUBBS, JR.Y 
Miss Dorothy A. Moomaw 
Miss Jutia P. HENNING 
Miss VirGINIA SYDNOR 
MATHEMATICS 
Miss RutH WILSON 
Miss VIRGINIA RoBEeRTSON 
Miss Carrie Mason 
Mr. H. E-. Garrett 
Mr. Harvey C. Evey 
Miss Mamie LAuERBACH 
MR. J. TAYLOR ROBINSON va 
Miss JAnie B. Simpson ' 
Miss Nora PHILLIPS 
Mr. Cuartes W. Givens V 
Miss Mary A. Euvsank 
Mr. T. C. DurHam Y 
Miss Camitta DICKERSON 
MR. GEORGE W. MORRIS 
Miss Louise P. WEISIGER 
Miss Harriet B. Smith 
Miss Carrie L. CLARK 
Miss Mary WILLIAMS 
Mr. W. M. Puiprs 
Miss Loutse M. Hooper 
FRENCH 
MISS JOSEPHINE HOLT 
Miss Heten BOcHER Miss JEANNE OGER 
Miss Etsie E. Pett Miss WINNIE TIMMONS 
SPANISH 
MISS JOSEPHINE HOLT 
Miss Constance M. Gay  Mr. Pepro A. CEBoLLERO W 
Mr. GuILterMo A. WALLS Mr. Ira WaDE 
GERMAN 
MISS SELINA P. WILSONY 
Mr. CHRISTIAN STEGER Mrs. Lizzie S. PHILLIPS 
SCIENCE 
MR. DANIEL P. WOODSON, Chemistry 
Mr. D. P. Boyer, Physics Miss Carrie E. BuHRMAN, Botany 
Mr. Joun M. Presson, Zoology Mr. A. H. ReEpFIELp, 
Miss Louie C. Kelley, Physical Geography 
Physical Geography 
COMMERCIAL SUBJECTS 
Miss L. Resecca ANGEL, Mrs. Mase P. Irsy, 
Phonography and Typewriting Phonography and Typewriting 
Miss Mattie Hasker, Mrs. Marie H. Scort, 
Phonography and Typewriting Typewriting 
Mr. Witt1aAM ELxins, Bookkeeping Mr. H. L. Cupp, Bookkeeping 
ARTS 
Miss Laura Bacon, Mrs. ANN C. CLARKE, 
Freehand Drawing Applied Arts . 
Mr. H. Cray Houcuins, Mr. F. G. Spear, 
Mechanical Drawing Applied Arts 
MANUAL ARTS 
Mr. Henry O. LANE, Shopwork Miss Maria S. PEEK, Cooking 
Miss M. Hazet GALLAGHER, Sewing Mr. J. A. Staptes, Woodwork ~ 
MUSIC 
PROF. LESLIE WATSON 
MILITARY 
CAPTAIN B. D. AYERS“ 
SEWARD FLANAGAN 
ANNUAL STAFF 
A Fable 
NCE upon a time there was a Staff. Now all Staffs are made in order 
that they may bear Burdens, but this was a Staff with an Unusual 
Burden. As it happened, this Staff was Stout and Tough, and It bore 
bravely Its Great Burden — the Publication of an Annual. The Road 
over which It traveled was Rough and Stony. Sometimes the Burden was almost 
unbearable, but at These Times the Faculty, the Contributors, the Subscribers, 
and the Class, who were Friends of the Staff, lent It a Helping Hand. And the 
Advertisers smoothed out the Rough Road for the Staff, and made possible the 
Publication of an Annual worthy of the School. But always the Staff gave Its 
Time, Strength, Energy, and Talent (for there 7s Talent in bearing a Burden as 
it should be borne) to the Accomplishment of this Great Achievement. Finally, 
the Journey over the Rough and Stony Road was over, and the Staff laid Its 
Ugly Burden, transformed into a Beautiful Marshallite, at the Feet of the School. 

And although Staffs, as a rule, do not have Feelings, yet this One, being an 
Unusual Staff, has all Human Feelings; and It asks that in your criticism of Its 
Great Achievement you will be kind, for It has put the Best that was in It into this 
Work, and One’s Best is all that it is possible for One to give. 
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Senior History 
THE dawn of the year 1913 we arrived. Some people called us “Rats.” 
But what’s in a name? We braved Miss Clark’s Latin, outwardly calm, 
although many of us were often demerited for unnecessary noise, which 
might have been attributed to “knee applause.” Some almost discovered 
a linkin the evolutionary theory under Miss Henning’s guidance, while others 
decided on ‘“God’s good air for theirs,” and entered athletics. 

It was in the second year of our gay career that we discovered each other 
through the agency of Miss Mason. We elected Lew Stringer President, and 
Virginia Cox Vice-President, and became officially known as the Class of 1917. 
Then it was that our faces lost their care-free look and began to assume an 
expression of “sad-but-true.” We left many of our noble band by the wayside, 
and fared forth into our Junior year. 

As we walked joyfully along the road to our Senior year, we ran against 
Chemistry, breaking several test tubes and beakers in the process. The damage 
done was never fully repaired, but we picked up the pieces (of ourselves), 
handing them over to John Winter and Virginia Cox, and went on our way 
rejoicing as best we could under the circumstances and Mr. Woodson’s watchful eye. 

Then we all put on our “specs” and got down to real digging for a diploma, 
with Walter Anderson and Virginia Cox as chief diggers. “Thomas Jefferson” 
was at our shoulder, but, feeling the burden too great, he solicited the services of 
Miss Van Vort later in the season. All the year and half of June we labored 
and toiled when Joy! Oh Joy! 

But was it joy? The smile on each face turns down at the corners, as each 
Senior looks back at the school which once was his, and each heart gives a silent 
cheer for John Marshall, as he goes forth to conquer the world, as he has conquered it. “Nil Desperandum!” 
ELIZABETH WITT, ’17.  
Now, Mark My Word! 
When “Charlie Chaplin” shaves his lip, 
And Mr. Phipps looks tough; 
When Miss A. Welsh walks down the hall, 
And “T. J.’ does not bluff ; 
When Class Seventeen can do without H. Cohn and Paul McFall; 
When Mr. Harwood hates to dance — 
The skies are going to fall. 
BUT! 
When Mr. Woodson lectures on 
The joys of wedded life; 
When Mr. Morris does not grin, 
And “Pete” Cox gets a wife; 
When Miss Selina loves not Ned, 
And Miss Henning likes men; 
When Miss Dew “hollers’ out, real loud — 
They'll lift right up again. 
MARY B. DUDLEY, ’17. 
Lest We Forget! 
Four joyous years one may recall, 
Since we as Freshmen did appear 
Within John Marshall's stately hall. 
Let's sing a song of days so dear 
That they may linger with us yet, 
Lest we forget, lest we forget! 
Sing to the honor of our class; 
Sing to the years in friendship spent; 
Aye sing, but let no moment pass, 
Which is not fraught with high intent. 
And noble ideals cherish yet, 
Lest we forget, lest we forget! 
The world awaits. In honor’s hall; 
Strive to inscribe your names on high. 
Arise, O Classmates! Heed the call, 
Which echoes through the vaulted sky. 
And list! Its music echoes yet, 
Lest we forget, lest we forget! 
If round our brows the laurels twine, 
And we have won fame and renown, 
We should bedeck John Marshall’s shrine 
With just a leaf, plucked from our crown. 
Let grateful hearts be with us yet, 
Lest we forget, lest we forget! 

SEWELL KENNETH WINGFIELD. 
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WALTER B. ANDERSON 
“Most noble ‘Horseye, your worth 
Is a matter of common knowledge.” 
“Horseye”’ came to us about four years 
ago, and from a “Rat” has developed into 
a leader in the class room and on the athletic 
field. John Marshall’s fame in both foot- 
ball and track has been due, in a large 
manner, to his ability and leadership. As a 
hard worker and a possessor of a spirit 
which is of a “never-say-die” kind, Walter 
is without an equal. His earnest efforts 
and hearty energy have been given to the 
success of every school organization. 
Football, ’14, 15,16; Track, ’15, 16; Captain Track, ’16; Manager Baseball, ’16; 
Monogram Club, ’14, °15; Literary Society; 
Athletic Association; Cadet Corps; Athletic 
Editor “Record;” Assistant Business Mana- 
ger “Record;” Annual Staff; President 
Senior Class. 

VIRGINIA LEE COX 
“Tried and tested, but never found wanting.” 
Virginia is, perhaps, the best known and 
best loved member of our class. She has 
ever had the interest of the J. M. H. S. at 
heart, has always given her time and — yes, 
talents to its cause; and by her untiring ef- 
forts and unfailing kindness has won for 
herself a unique place in the hearts of both 
the pupils and teachers of John Marshall. 
She was instrumental in the organization 
of the Class of 1917, and has been its be- 
loved and respected Vice-President ever 
since. 
Vice-President Class ’15, °16, °17; Treasurer Girls’ Literary Society, *17; Athletic 
Association; Associate Editor of “Annual;” 
Latin Society;: “Record” Staff; Business 
Manager French Play, 717. 

CHARLES MORRIS TERRY 
“He more than pleased us had he pleased 
us less.” 
“Feets” is one of our star “keydets,” one 
of our star football players, and one of our 
star lady-killers. He is one of the most 
popular boys at John Marshall, and in 
spite of his big feet he is a fine fellow, and 
worthy of the esteem and good-will of his 
classmates. 
Football Team, ’14, °15, *16; Manager 
Basket-ball, ’16; Athletic Association, Boys’ 
Literary Society, Six-Footers’ Club; Mono- 
gram Club; President Mathematics Club, 
16; German Club; “Record” Staff; Cadets, 
15, ’16;Treasurer Class, *I7. 
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NORMA E. DIETZ 
“Her soft gray eyes smile constantly, as if 
they in discreetness 
Kept the secret of a happy dream she did 
not care to speak.” 
To say that “Dietz” is a member of our 
class makes us very proud. John Marshall 
has never known a student with more school 
spirit. She took keen interest in every 
organization, although she was partial to 
the Athletic Association and Cadet Corps. 
Her interest in the Mathematics Club was 
As to curiosity, which has not been satisfied. 
German Club; Vice-President of Athletic 
Association, ’15; Secretary of Senior Class, 
17; Secretary of Household Arts Club,17; 
Sponsor of “B” Co., ’16; Athletic Association.