Madison Heights High School - Monelison Yearbook (Madison Heights, VA)

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Glass .History The history of our high school life dates back to September, 1924. We, a group of enthusiastic youngsters, stepping out into a larger field of education—we knew not what was before us. For four years we have been put through one of the most complete drills ever devised to turn a group of ignorant boys and girls—in other words, raw material—into men and women ready to do greater work to better our community. We must have been a trying bunch, as none of the teachers we had that year returned the next. We had Miss Marsh, Miss Ambler, Miss Parr, and Mr. Sibiakoff-sky, and Mr. Story. Our Principal, Mr. Story, must have been all patience that term, for all I can remember was our efforts to get accustomed to the new ways of the High School—and Mr. Story's patience in our Science class—for he taught Science at our school, besides acting Principal for both our school and the Graded School. In September, 1925, Mr. Drummond became our Principal, and the new teachers w'ere: Mrs. Garner for Home Economics, Miss Doyle for Latin and French, Mrs. Petersen for English, Miss Bowler for Math, and History. Mrs. Garner was our Room Teacher, but as her work kept her mainly in the Cottage, we had lots of time 13

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Senior Hall of i- ame Prettiest Girl .... Handsomest Boy .... Wittiest ......... Neatest ........... Noisiest .......... Quietest .......... Peppiest .......... Best Worher ....... Biggest Bluffer ... Best Athlete—Boy . Best Athlete—Girl Best All-round Boy Best All-round Girl Most Original ..... Most Dignified .... Most Optimistic ... Most Pessimistic .... Most Sincere ...... Most Courteous .... Most Popular ..... ..........Florence Ray ..........Lloyd Miller .........Shaner Wright ..........Mary White Margaret Gouldthorpe ........Florence Ray ...........Emma Gowen ........Russell Peters ..........Jack Thomas .......Peyton Andrews .........Myrtle Ayers ..........Lloyd Miller ..........Aileen Hicks ........Russell Peters ........Florence Ray .........Margie Layne ...........Iva Dawson ........Florence Ray .......Peyton Andrews .......Peyton Andrews 12

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to ourselves, and we were a wild and untamed lot for the most part. At the same time we did some good work—such as organizing our class. The colors, Lavender and Cold were chosen, and our President was Mary White; Vice-President, Florie Tanner; Secretary-Treasurer, Iva Dawson. We also organized the English Club that year, with Jack Thomas for President, and Iva Daw'son for Secretary. This organization proved a source of amusement and training as well as a help in our classes. Then, too, in our Sophomore year most of the girls began their study of Home Economics and found it very interesting as well as of great benefit to them. During our Junior year another room was added to the school, and our Faculty was also increased. Miss Maryon Wood came to teach English, and Miss Woodward took the place left vacant by Mrs. Garner. Although a number of us were beginning to take our studies seriously, and we were all finding it hard work, nevertheless we found time for several parties, notably our Christmas festival, which proved a great success. Late in the Spring we entertained the Seniors with a garden party, carrying out their color scheme of pink and green. This year, too, we organized our secret society, known as the 0. G. A., which drew us together, making us feel more like sisters than mere school-mates. Our fourth and last year draws us to the realization of our life-long dream of receiving our diplomas—and our rings. We are glad to know that as we go out, those who follow us will enjoy to the fullest extent the improvements that have been added to the school—the new furnace, and the new single desks. During this year our Literary Society was organized, and as the membership was made optional, great interest has been taken, and some very good programs presented. Also our 0. C. A. flourishes, with an increased membership. In the early Spring we gave a Minstrel for the benefit of the school. We had to work hard for a while, but our trouble was well rewarded—and we had the double pleasure of having a good time and helping the school at the same time. I shall never forget the day all the Seniors visited the photographer’s to have the pictures taken for the Annual. Until the pictures were actually taken, we were very nervous, but afterwards the reaction set in and we celebrated hilariously. Perhaps we had better leave the exact nature of the celebration to the memories of the Seniors. As I look back over our High School life, I feel that I can speak for the whole class and say that our four years have been a great success, due mostly to the cooperation of our parent? and teachers. 14 —Florie Tanner.