Marshall High School - Marshallite Yearbook (Marshall, VA)

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fliirirsg ll-B Dear Diary: September 7 -- Yes, today we became the Seniors of '46, but we were reminded of our sardiue days when thirty-nine of us crowded into the old Senior room Some stood, the fortunate sat and one fellow occupied the inverted trash basket. but we were proud to be Mar- shall's largest Senior class. September 12 -- To the accompaniment of the swish. swish of paint brushes on walls that had not had a paint job for over ten years. the Seniors chose their class officers. We thought an election would be more enterta.inment for the painters than English literature. and no one wanted to risk losing the opportunity of getting those classrooms painted even at the price of sacrificing an English lesson. Jane Pierce was elected presidentg Virginia Blevins, vice-president: Betty Ball. secretary: and Gloria Holmes, treasurer. September 17 -- Moving day for the Seniors: it's unbelievable but true. The seventh grade room has become our home room. We have light, heat. freshly painted walls. windows for flowers. a big coat closet. two easy chairs and space enough to crawl out of the Hsardine' can for the 'first time in four years. October 15 -- The Seniors banked their first dollar today. For five years now the first Senior dollar has been won from the Hlnkwelll' staff for bringing in the most subscriptions to the school paper. October 31 -- Ghosts. goblins. witches- all of them were to be found at the Marshall High School on l-lallowelen night at the party given by the home room ruothers. James Pickett. a Senior. won first prize for the best costume There is no limit to what a Senior will do to uphold the honor of his classg James was a most convincing hobo. November 2 -- A victory drive was opened today. and the pupils of the school were given the responsibility of raising 332,000 on the E Bond quota for Fauquier County. At the end of the drive the Seniors were responsible for bringing in 36,581.25 That's the way to do it!

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HH lhmircm En Zllnunimfs fcontinuedl I know that your class, Juniors, will be the noisiest next year because every Senior class has that title. If you let our reputation down, the faculty will have to discontinue citizenship meetings. What would our dear teachers have to chew-the-rag about then? Keep away from 'l'app's and the Marshall Drug Store unless you have that little slip of paper on file in Mr. Coleman's office. A UH is not to be taken lightly when you are a Senior. and Seniors are always caught no matter who else goes up town. Nom: If you really must have a coke. just ask Miss Partlowg it's easy. Whatever you do, throw that chewing gum away before enter- ing Mrs. Erwin's class because the points that are the penalty make a sick grade look ill, Be sure to pay the best of attention in Miss Partlow's and Mr. Gwin's classes because you will surely be called on to explain what has just been said. Believe me that is a blushing predicament. Just try to get out of that one with an alibi, broth-er I In conclusion, we want to wish to every one of you Juniors the best of luck that can be wished by mortals. JEANNETTE POE IRMA HARRINGTON

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llligxif gg lcontinuedl November S -- Today Miss Home Ecker and Mr. Future Graduate were united in the holy rows of matrimonyll by the l'Reverend John Gott. The bridal party and guests were diked out in the latest fashions out of the attic and rag bag. There was a continuous roar of laughter from the audience during the entire ceremony. November 29 -- The Senior class met today to elect the staff that will publish the tenth anniversary edition of the yearbook. Louise Triplett was chosen Editor-in-chief, Helen Bell. Associate Editorg Jimmy Lawrence, Business Manager: John Gott, Associate Business Managerg Josephine Altman, Senior Editorg Rachel Pearson, Glass Editor: Dorothy Ann Glascock. Club lilditorg Elwood Corbin, Joke Editorg Welby Kenny, Boys' Sports Editorg Betty Ball, Girls' Sports Editor, and Virginia Blevins. Photographic Editor. December 14 -- The Inkwell staff presented Pigtails,l' a three-act comedy. Jane Pierce, president of the Senior class, was a hit of the season as Pigtails. and Johnny Gott was her hero. The play was quite a success, and the proceeds put the Inkwell over the top fi- nancially for 1946. December 17 - Today the secret got out that school would close for the Christmas holiday, instead of a week later as -previously sched- uled. Just think, fifteen days for Christmas vacation l Did anyone hear any weeping 3 January 2 - We returned to school today and 'lbuckledn down for the task ahead. l January 9 -- Everyone came to school all dressed up, prepared to have his picture taken. We hope the camera was still working after leaving M. H. S. We still contend those sixteen boys did more primp- ing than the girls. January 17 -- Today was our red letterl' day. Our class rings arrived and then our beloved home room teacher, Miss Partlow, invited us to be her guests for a delicious luncheon that was enjoyed by all. Dear diary, it's great to be a Senior.