Moundsville High School - Orospolitan Yearbook (Moundsville, WV)

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XX fl M I--I E U Prophecy K X After my graduation from the University in I925, I sailed for China where I taught for five years. How glad I was to turn my face home ward. As I walked from the steamer the morning of September 2, l930, I felt what a joy it was to be back in the U. S. once more. My only wish was to see or know what the members of the class of M. H. S. 'ZI were doing. As I was standing thinking of them I noticed a sign, See the Past and Future. Having an hour to wait for the train, I decided to find out what I could about my classmates. I entered beneath the sign into a dark room. All I could see was a large brilliant crystal. As I turned to leave this uncanny place, I was addressed by a voice saying Step boldly forward, gaze into the crystal, a magic mirror. Look therein and listen carefully. I did as I was told. There appeared a large New York theatre in which a musical comedy was to be given. In a box sat a young lady who looked familiar to me. As she turned around I recognized her to be Elizabeth McDaniel, a playwriter. At that moment the curtain went up. Who should greet my eyes but Melvin Hemphill and his wife, formerly Miss Evelyn Roberts! They were the leading characters. Margaret Roberts was soloist in the same play. During the performance a solo dance was given, and the dancer was the renowned Margaret Schaub. From my program I saw that William Worch was manager of the theatre. The decora- tions and costumes were designed by Louise Sheets and Kathryn Myers, well known decorators and designers. The globe clouded. The interior of a large church in California appeared. What was my surprise to see Paul Ryan enter the pulpit. Helen Bonar, a famous musician, was at the organ. The vision faded to show me the Moundsville High School build- ing, but many times larger. As I glanced into the different rooms I saw Mary Ruckman superintending the Domestic Science Depart- ment, Harry Carpenter was Manual Training teacher, Merlin DuBois head of the science department, Paul Bottome was Mathematics teacher, Helen Kinney head of the English department, Ruth Hennen and Virginia Bonar were teaching languages, Martha Gregory shone as commercial teacher and Forest Wood as principal. The scene changed and l beheld a basl-:et ball game between Moundsville and Wellsburg High Schools. Kenneth Ryan, a former Moundsville star was coach of Moundsville. Eugene McConnell, also a star was the Wellsburg coach. The high school band was playing. Who should be their leader but a member of the band of '2l, Clyde Smith! .W 11 I92I rf' new A D

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L ' Y . . xk HMI-ISI' 1 X Oct. I . Oct. 5. Oct. 30. April. May l . May 30 We find that we are supposed to aid the Seniors in set- ting a good example for the Freshmen and Sophomores. How will we ever do it? It would seem from the general conversation and lec- tures that we are not so good at this good example business. We still hold our former reputation of Do it now, our class gives the First party in the new gym. The party, in its nature a Halloween celebration, was of course a great success. At last we give our Junior play! We don't like to brag or anything like that but everyone admits it was a good play. l'm sure that none of the Juniors at least will ever forget An Early Bird. We owe much of its suc- cess to our class adviser and coach, lVlr. Guy W. Mor- rlson. We banquet the Seniors. My one pleasant thought dur- ing the banquet was that next year l can sit idle while the other class does the work. Vacation is here. A few months and we will start on our last year of high school. Senior Year l920 Aug. 3l. We get cleared from the halls just like the Freshmen and Sophomores. Nov. 6. The Seniors give a party in the gym. The eats are good. Everyone present says that Ham Ryan should be a preacher. December. The Orospolitan is under way. lke Walton seems to have a very persuasive manner when it comes to getting material in on time. january. The foot-ball season is over and basket-ball practice has started. We all hope for a successful season. February. About this time we are tired of being good examples and have gone on a strike. March. Commencement pictures are practically finished. Of course the girls' pictures are not one bit good! Every one busy with Orospolitan. April 8. Senior play given at the Strand Theatre. May. Commencement will probably be on the 20th of May. If all the students in our class keep up their good work for the remainder of the term, ours will be the largest class that ever graduated from Moundsville High School. l'm sure everyone will do their part to help the class of '21 Continue their splendid record. U H W ul l92 I ll w s

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