Marshall High School - Marshallite Yearbook (Marshall, VA)

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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.

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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 llimirop fcontinuedl .January 25 -- Exams started today. All the day dreaming in class, the extra movies. the unprepared lessons, and general loafing had to be made up for by crammiug, or maybe an apple for the teacher would have been an easier way. l1'ebruary 9 -- Today we received our pictures, which were either begged. borrowed or stolen to be added to those bulging wallets that the girls lay around and spend much time looking for these days. February 12 and 18 -- Two popular Seniors deserted their classmates and became Uncle Sam's nephews. James Jenkins and Milton Cock- rell joined the Air Corps. Military service, a wedding. and illness have brought our total down to thirty-three. Well, we are still the largest graduating class yet. April 5 -- The Senior play, Oscar's Other Half was presented. ,lilveryone enjoyed .Iohnny Gott as Oscar, and VirginiaiBlevins as the bobby soxer, Fluffy. Thelma Sisemore was at her best as Carmel, and Helen Bell was the perfect bossy wife. Poor Jack Stephenson not only bought but caught the dishes. ' May -- We attended the Junior-Senior Prom. There were no worries this year for the girls, such as a man shortage. but the boys were in a dilemma over the clothing shortage. We fully expected to see some of them appear in overalls. May 15 -- The annual civics trip to Washington today resulted in tired feet, and a deeper appreciation of our democratic system of government as well as this great heritage which is ours, June 2 -- Marsha.ll's largest graduating class attended services at the Baptist Church with Reverend William O. Lyons as speaker. June 5 -- The class of '46 presented its class exercises with Not Evening. But Dawn as the motto. June 6 -- Thirty-one boys and girls were graduated from Marshall High School. Dr. Wallace Herrell, who twenty years before. on this very date, graduated from the Marshall High School, was the speaker of the occasion. RACHEL PEARSON