Parkersburg High School - Parhischan Yearbook (Parkersburg, WV)

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THE QUILL 1922 Claes History The year 1918 will long be noted in the annals of nations and the minds of men because of two great events which occurred at that time. I refer to the winning of the World War by the Allies and to the entrance of the present Senior II Class into P. H. S. The first graduates of Junior High, we marched up through the rye and invaded this institution with a firm determination to storm the guarded heights of learning, sink or swim, survive or perish, etc. But alas! youthful ambition is speedily blighted. Before the first day was over we realized that the way was long and the end not yet in sight. We began living the strenuous life! immediately, being assisted in this by the friendly Sophomores, who, as Mr. Quick would express it, tried to, use the newly acquired academic timber for kindling. However, we survived their nefarious attempts and gained much valuable experience dur- ing our first term. The next year found us Sophomores, fully equipped with a line of sarcastic chatter and cynical worldly wisdom which we applied vigorously to the new crop of Freshies. By this time Mr. Stew- art had become major-domo of P. H. S. A very wise philosopher once remarked that the posi- tion doesn't make the man, it simply shows him up. Another remarkable change was the advent of Miss Coleman as matron of the study hall. As she has already been made the unwilling subject of several dozen eulogies and encomiums, I will content myself by saying that it is too bad she did not go to Russia, where she could have immediately brought order out of chaos with colors fiying. Other improvements were made that year and affairs moved along quite rapidly, the Sophs taking part in many school activities. Then one day we passed the half-way mark of our High School.careers and reached the elevated rank of Juniors,-upper-classmen. Teachers now addressed us as Mr. and Miss Our ther- mometer of self-esteem rose about 150 degrees and we proceeded to celebrate by giving a banquet to ourselves. Having passed the raw material stage, we developed rapidly into the jolliest bunch in school. What should a man do but be merry? could Well have been our motto. The big' social event of the Junior year took place Commencement Week, when we entertained the departing Sen- iors at the Junior-Senior Banquet. This was an occasion much enjoyed and long to be remembered. At last we came to our Senior year. Unquestionably it has been the happiest, most profitable year of all. Our position of leadership in school activities has been,very pleasant and has enabled us to develop some promising talent. Musicians, speakers, linguists, comedians, and journalists grace our roll. In both athletics and scholarship we have been well represented. On November 23 we celebrated that all-important occasion, Freak Day. Dressed up in fantastic costumes designed by fevered imaginations, we paraded the corridors and forgot all cares and studies for the time. One after-math of the day afforded us much amusement. Then the Senior Quill, Commencement activ- ities, and the great question- Gonna graduate ? claimed our attention. We have answered that question. Our four great years in High School are over. Years of preparation and opportunity, they have fitted us to step out into the world and take our places there. Let us as a class be true to our best ideals, build mightily in the fulfillment of a worthy ambition, and in all we do strive to honor old P. H. S. -Donald Pew. Page Twenty-nine

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1922 THE QUILL Ciaae Day 2:30 P. M. January 27, 1922 Class Song fby Dorothy Duttonj ..................................... A.................. C lass Class History ........................................... .......... D ,onald Pew Class Will ......... ............ G ladys Weigle Class Oration ...... .......,.................. C harles L. Hurst Class Poem ....... ..................... ..............,....... D 0 nald Pew Class Jest' ................ ............... H arry Taylor and Glenn Kelly Class Prophecy ...... ................... ....... M o ss Nelson and Dorothy Ireland An Appreciation We, the members of the graduating class of January, 1922, wish to extend our most sincere thanks to Miss Bess J. Anderson, who has made possible the success of our Senior Quill. Inasmuch as Miss Anderson has given her support and sound advice to us on many occasions, we cannot be too grateful for what she has done. ' For several years Miss Anderson has had charge of the Quill Department and has made possible its great successes, as a teacher she ranks among the best, as a friend she is ever ready to lend a willing hand. Although we are leaving Parkersburg High School for good, we will always cherish in our hearts and minds the pleasant associations we have had with her. ' An Appreciation In view of the faithful coaching given the cast in our Class Play, The Importance of Being Earnest, Let it be resolved: that the thanks of the cast are hereby given to the coaches, Miss Musgrave, Miss Waller and Mr. Kinnard as an expression of our sincere appreciation for the services they rendered. V Signed: Oscar Funk Norvell Chancellor Harry Taylor Doris Cooper Corinne Hull Gladys Goldenberg John Faris Glenn Kelly Gladys Weigle Page Twenty-eight

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