Pennsboro High School - Mountain Ear Yearbook (Pennsboro, WV)

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THE MOUNTAIN EAR 21 WH EN JOHN THOUGHT John Connor was walking along the road, whistling happily. He was happy for he had planned out just what he was going to say the next time he met her, to the girl who had so aroused his curiosity. He had met her many times yet had never had the courage to say much to her. But this night, as he had a speech all thought out, he smiled bravely as he walked in long strides up to her home, and he felt himself getting stronger as she came out to meet him, He thought of the well-laid plan, the-n began bravely: Jane, I-I-I've been thinking. She smiled. So you have been thinking again, John? Yes, I-I-l've been thinking. It is getting late. , Are you in a hurry? she asked him. A sudden thought came to him and he said to himself, I'll think it over some more and tell her tomorrow. And smiling weakly he stainmered Good night and started for home, angry at himself and his stammering tongue. She smile-d and said to herself, Poor boy, he is always thinking, I suppose if there is any proposing done I will have to do it myself! LORENA SPENCER, '26. TENNIS CLUB ORGANIZED In the Springtime a young man's fancy lightly turns to the thoughts of love, says the poet, but not so with the energetic P. H. S. students. Their thoughts turne-d into a far more substantial channel and this was to organize a tennis club. The students responded heartily, about forty applying for membership. The boys have been working with might and main on the court, and now it is ready for use. It is rumored that, due to the fact of an increase in number of students, there will be a frame building erected on the tennis court site next fall, to be used as a laboratory. If this is true, the club will move the court to the athletic field, which will make an ideal court. The spirit of the club has reached the heart of our great metropolis, as some of the town people have made known their desire to join the club. T'he club wishes to thank all who have con- tributed to the court in any way. Principal J. L. Vincent appointed the follow- ing officers for the remainder of this year: President-Lucia M. Smith, Senior. Vice President-George Lazenby, Junior. Secretary-Harold Cunningham, Freshnian. Treasurer-Margaret Petit, Sophomore. Boost the Tennis Club, students, as you have all other school activities this year, and this, our first year, will be a red letter year in the history of Pennsboro High School. L. M. S., '23. MISS CH ERRYBLOSSOMH The operetta, Miss Cherryblossomf' by John Wilson Dodge and May Heives Dodge, was given April 26 at the gymnasium by the girls' and boys' glee clubs, assisted by five town folks-in all a cast of fifty-two. Mr. Jack Pennycook as Jack was in par- ticularly good voice, while Mrs. John Stoops as Cherry made a dainty and attractive geisha girl. Howard Collins and Opal Monroe as Harry and Jessica gave some pleasing duets. Hector Brasseur as Kokemo was the fun-maker of the eveningg Don Wilson gave- a creditable interpretation of the old Worthing- ton, as did Herbert Cunningham that of James Young, Worthington's secretary. Hugh Jack surprised everyone in his splendid portrayal of the character Togo, mastering several dif- ficult solos. . ' Two groups furnished a well balanced and harmonious background for the principal char- asters: the Geishas-Lila Bragg, Alfreda Cline, Cora Castine, Jean Fleming, Lottie Lambert, Alice Lamp, Margaret Petit, Mary Rhinehart, Roseann Wilson, Rena Riggs, Pauline Jobes and Vonda Dixon, and the American Chorus: Nelle Ruberry, Violet Hendershot, Lora Han- lon, Gladys Jack, Marian Marsh, Frankie Rid- dle, Lucia Smith, Mary Welch, Thelma Wor- stell, Hazel Mercer. Ruth Ayers, Helen Wilcox, Edith Cain, Harold Cunningham, Al Edmund- son, Denver Barnes, Waldo Nutter, Carl Sim- mons, Ceslie Peck, Homer Hogue, Milburn Riley, Ben Bee, Alex Corra, Leland Israel, George Bee and Harold Welch. Miss Ruth Ruff, the director, deserves es- pecial credit for her untiring efforts in manag- ing the affair. The pleasing work of the prin- cipal characters, the excellent ensemble work and the artistic stage settings represented hours of patient planning. JOKES Wrote Mr. Coffindaffer to his lady love: Dearest Girl-Have the greatest longing for your fair face always above my firesidef' The reply: Have not the smallest longing to spoil my complexion above your cookstovef' Emmet- Pa, what is a gentleman farmer? Pa- One that raises nothing but his hat, my son. JIIIIIIIIHJIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlllllllllllllIIIIllIIIllIIIlIIIIIIIllIIIIIIIIlIIIIIIIIllIIIlIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlllllllllllllllllllllll 1. WQ Allen GENERAL MERCHANDISE E Pennsbforo, W. Va.

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CLASS 20 'lluifn NlouN'1ul1N EAR Physical Education Class .. , V W 'b ,.E4 5, . rl' 4 ..: '-J-'34 Helen Wilcox Lila Bragg Jean Fleming Nelle Ruberry Ester Gray Ruth Connolly Cora Castin Madge Wilson Thelma Worstell Violet Hendershot 1922-23 was the first year of physical educa- tion in Pennsboro High School, Instruction was given in the gymnasium twice a week throughout the school year. May 10 an exhi- bition was given which was an example of the year's work. Physical education deserves a definite place on every school program. Its importance is such that it cannot be longer neglected. The course included: Calisthenics, Marching Tac- tics, Indian Club Work, Mimetics and Health Building Exercises. Mary Prunty Mae Heflin Alice Lytle Kathleene Bradford Ruth Ayers Erma McCullough Constance Richards Gertrude McCullough Mamie Crane Audra Lamm Edith Cain Zelma Perkins Frankie Riddle Alfreda Cline Etta Jones Sylva Welch Emma Taylor Irene Wilson Gertrude Kiger Lora Hanlon Phyllis Hazlerigg Florence Hinton Lucile Snodgrass Margaret Petit Lorena Spencer Coleen Cowell Marion Marsh

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