Marshall High School - Marshallite Yearbook (Marshall, VA)

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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

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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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HH Qflmss LIT We. the Senior Class of 1946, being of sound mind and body. real- izing that our end is near. do solemnly swear and affirm this to be our last will and testament. declaring all others to be null and void. ITEM I: To Miss Partlow. our beloved home room teacher, we will a group of Seniors who will be as sweet to her as she is to them. To Miss Sue Smith. we will a grade library that has heat in it. To Mrs. Trainham, we will a group of home economics waitresses, so the students will not have to wait for lunch in a line a mile long. To Miss Chappelear, we will an automatic silencer for all those who talk out of turn in class. To Mrs. McCarty, we will a system of quick gradingg then she will not hold up the Senior averages. To Mrs. Brent, we will a biology class that will not be so inquisitive. To Mr. Gwin. we will a physical education class that will be able to take his strenuous exercises. To Mr. Coleman. our principal, we will a group of law-abiding stu- dents who will not have to take up his valuable time in conferences. To Mr. Corder, we will a private booth in the Marshall Drug Storeg then he will not have to stand to read his paper. To Miss Brewer, we will a stoker for her stove and a building that is guaranteed not to leak in rain or snow. To Miss Robertson. we will a dance book with all the latest .Iitterbug steps included. To Mrs. Erwin. we will a group of shorthand students who will be able to hand in mailable letters, as well as a new system of grading that will be easier to understand. To Miss Howdershell, we will a group of physical education girls who know how to play basketballg then. too. we believe a surplus wheel- barrow for her equipment would be gratefully received.