Chester High School - Reflector Yearbook (Chester, VA)

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The Reflector : 192 1 77 SPELLING This was sung in chapel after the tri-county contest in which Virginia Bell and Violet Sutler won first and tl ( Tun e — Tra m p , In a cosy nook I sit, Thinking of our spellers great. And the mighty words they conquer- ed one by one, And the names which thrilled me most And of which I’m very proud, Are of Bell and Violet Sutler whom I toast. ird honors. Tramp, Tramp ) Spell, spell, spell. The team is spelling. Spelling victory as they go, And the honors it has won. Shall re-echo down the years To the glory of our dear old Chester School. There are others too so fine, Who so long stood up in line, And who also brought renown To our dear school. II ave you heard of Allen Clarke, Belcher, Irwin, Bessie Shaw. How they spelled as though they thought it were a lark?

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CLASS DAYS The four classes in the High School showed their spirit in the celebration of their various class days. The Juniors came first, when their president pro- claimed the 6th of November to be designated as “Junior Day.” This was followed by the other three classes, each being appropriately costumed from the Seniors who returned to childhood to the Freshmen who “grew up.” SENIOR PLAY Under the direction of Miss Harmon the Senior Class presented a play “Molly’s Aunt,” which was a brilliant success, having an all star cast. It was repeated at Matoaca in February with continued success, despite the loss of a wig. SENIORS ENTERTAINED Ghosts, goblins and witches held sway at the home of Mrs. W. L. Ketcham on the night of October 26th, when she entertained the faculty and the mem- bers of the Senior Class at a Hallowe’en party. The guests were conducted through a chamber of horrors, where many interesting facts concerning their future were revealed to them, after which games were engaged in on the lawn, which was lighted by genuine jack-o-lanterns and the silver moon. From the witches kettles a stew was served which excelled any that witches brewed, while the pumpkin pie might well have graced a Thanksgiving table, and the crusty doughnut and rosy apples completed a most enjoyable repast. After a grand parade of those costumed the judges awarded a prize for the most original Hallowe’en costume to Miss Margaret Conner, and a second prize to Miss Mary Swineford. Reluctant farewells were mingled with the wails of the ghosts and the happy guests turned their faces homeward. JUNIOR-SENIOR RECEPTION The cottage was decorated with hearts, darts and cupids on February 14th, when the Juniors entertained the Seniors. The spirit of St. Valentine reigned supreme throughout the evening, as games and stunts in keeping with the day were played. Attractive refreshments featured hearts.

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78 The Reflector : 1921 JOKES “REALIZATION” Said Mr. Tyler in indignation Polishing his spec’s with much vexa- tion Smiting the desk with irritation Young man ! How in the name of creation Can you get an education When you give no preparation Donate less of concentration Making the term one long vacation? Then Elvin without hesitation Aroused himself from meditation, Making a hasty calculation Because he wished a parcipitation In the 1921 graduation. — :oo: — :oo : — Mrs. Hurt: Marion tell us about Rex Beach. Marion: Iv’e never been there, hut I hear its good swimming. Mr. Wood: (to class) For tomor- row we will study the next eight pages under water. Thursday we will take Arsenic. Julia: (falling back into the arms of William at the firing of a rifle salute) Oh ! William, excuse me, those rifles frightened me so! William: Aw, that’s all right; They’re going to fire the canons down here a little bit further. — :oo : — :oo : — Miss Brizendine: Alvin, can you name a tall mountain in Alaska? Alvin : (Rising thoughtfully) N o’m’ Miss Brizindine: Correct, Mt. Nome.