Piedmont High School - Tris Yearbook (Piedmont, WV)

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ll ei October 26. On this morning Mr. Neff spoke to us emphasizing the fact that the greatest mark of a truly educated man and women is an open mind. In order to have an open mind you must do five things. They are: 1. The habit of orderly thinking. 2. The love of books. 3. Acquaintanceship with other lands and ages. 4. To learn to face facts. 5. Have a tolerant mind. November 2. On this morning the Juniors were given the honor of presenting a program for chapel. Everyone expected a good program from the Juniors and they fulfilled our expectations. The program was as fol- lows: Song ---------- - - Assembly Reading of the Bible - - - - Ida Baker Prayer ----- -------- Recitation ---- - Thelma Coddington Song ----- ---- A ssembly Talk on Junior Fair - - - - Louise Dixon Piano Solo ---- - - - Paul Thomas Reading - - - - Mary K. Lovenstein Song ----- ---- A ssembly March, played by ----- Mary K. Lovenstein November 9. This morning Gill Traveler, a western preacher, spoke to us. He told of life on large ranches and gave a very good descrip- tion of a Spanish wedding. The speech was very humorous and was enjoy- ed by all. December 7. The Sophomores gave a very interesting program as fol- lows: Song ------ - Assembly Reading of Scripture - - Anna Butler Prayer ----- ----- Song ----- - - Assembly Reading - - Dessie Bever Piano Solo --------- Vivian Baldwin December 14. The students of P. H. S. were all delighted this morn- ing when the song books were distributed around the room. We were go- ing to have a speaker. Everyone was pleased when our friend Rev. Marsh entered the room. After we had joined in a song, Rev. Marsh gave a very Page seventy-four

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,Qu Fell iam? Qlihapel .iantes The school bells were ringing, children were laughing and shouting on a beautiful morning in September when the doors of P. H. S. were opened to a new school year. September 8. Our first chapel exercise for the year was opened by our superintendent, Mr. Neff. He gave a short talk on the importance of beginning the year right. He urged the choosing of the right subjects dur- ing high school. This talk was enjoyed by all and we were glad to have Mr. Neff address us again. September 25. Mr. Rhodes takes his place on the platform. The ex- pression on his face indicates he has something to say to us. He talked on the 1926 Tris and asked the co-operation of the entire high school to make this book a big success. To this the Seniors all agreed and we hope to carry out the advice given by Mr. Rhodes. October 12. Hurrah! The Seniors have charge of chapel to-day. Of course, being the first ones we wanted to make a good impression on the rest and set a good example for the lower classmen The pro ram . . g was as follows: Song - ..,, - - - Assembly Reading of the Bible - - Nellie Keplinger Prayer ---------------- Song ------------- Assembly Columbus' Life - - Grace Knott and Sue Fredlock Piano Solo - - ---- Katherine Crawford Recitation - ----- - Enid Ours Talk on Tris - - Roberta Morrison Violin Solo - - - 1 Horace Richards Talk on Athletics - - Horace Richards Song ---- ---- A ssembly March, played by ----- Katherine Crawford October 19. Much excitement was created when we heard that a speaker was in Mr. Nef'f's oiiice. The speaker was one of our friends, Rev. Gold, and we were very glad to have him with us. After the opening ex- ercises, Rev. Gold announced that he was going to speak on Preparedness For Life. In order to prepare for life you must fight such enemies as the enemy of the body, the mind, will power, the heart and the soul, he said. I am sure we all profited by this speech. Page seventy-three

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lrfll . LM interesting talk on Obedience.' The subject was very appropriate and all benefited by the talk. December 21. On this Monday morning Mr. Neff talked to us on bask- et ball, after which a report of the trip to Cumberland was given by Evers Smith. He told those things in an amusing manner, causing much merri- ment. Horace Richards then talked of the future game with Lonaconing and how the boys expected to come back victorious. Mr. Neff closed the meeting with a short talk on Christmas and he then wished us all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. January 1. Back again to school after two weeks' Christmas vaca- tion. Greetings were exchanged by old friends and acquaintances. The New Year was begun by a very delightful program given by the Freshmen. The program follows Song ------ - - - - Assembly Reading of Scripture - - Eldred Kight Prayer ----- -------- Piano Solo - - - - Edith Hutchinson The Junior Prom On May 22, 1925, the annual Junior Prom was held at the New Cen- tury Hotel at Romney. The Juniors, Seniors and Faculty left in automo- biles about seven o'clock to journey to Romney. Romney seemed quite sur- prised at the noise, as it is a very quiet town since the Deaf and Dumb In- stitution is there. Some of the Seniors had tire trouble on their way over, but a good time was enjoyed by them nevertheless, The supper was not served until eight thirty, so some of the students took it upon themselves to explore Romney. This was the first time in the history of our school that the prom was held there and for the faculty it was quite a relief, as everybody appreciates a change. When at last all the party had assembled at the hotel they were ush- ered into the dining room where the supper was served in courses. The tables were beautifully decorated, as the Juniors had the most helpful ad- vice of Miss Suter. There was no rushing for seats as the names of the occupants for each table were placed on cards in prominent positions on the tables. When everyone had satisfied his appetite the dishes and 'tables were cleared away and some of the party enjoyed dancing. About ten o'clock the students were advised by Mr. Neff to start on the journey home. The people of Romney were greatly relieved when they saw the party piling in- to cars to go home. After the cars arrived at Piedmont, each person Went to his respective home with the feeling that the Prom was a great success. Page seventy-five