Petersburg High School - Missile Yearbook (Petersburg, VA)

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26 THE MISSILE The ladies of this generation have yet a few things to learn when it comes to monkeys, parrots, and lap dogs for pets. Mr. Townes, iVB, thinks that “most beautiful Dido walked among the altars holding a white cow in her hands.” “What is the difference between the North and South Poles?” “All the difference in the world.” Hurrah for the boys of iiiB. They got more “Goldens” than the girls. Mr. Urbert Gibson of lA was absent for about two weeks this month on account of illness. The “wandering boy” has returned, and everyone in the iVA German class is in a laughing mood again, for “teacher’s pet” was sadly missed. It is indeed pathetic to hear teacher ask in a trembling voice, “Oh, where is my wandering boy this period?” Teacher: — “Can you name the seven hills of Rome?” Pupil: — (hopefully) “I used to know them.” Teacher: — (consolingly) “Well, the definition of an edu- cated man is one who has forgotten most.” German nouns seem quite confusing to the beginners of the iiiA. Mr. Gilliam cannot comprehend the difference be- tween die Tor and der Tor — he wrote, “The city walls are higher than the fools.” Miss H — during her English period asked the class the definition of antidote. Miss W — , without a moment’s hesita- tion, replied, “A short story.” Miss Ridenour of iiB received her “Golden,” as usual.

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TSU MISSILE 25 ri;aal A pupil in IV A was heard to remark recently that teachers may come, and teachers may go, but Latin goes on forever. Two new pupils entered i A Grade this half session, Miss Young and Mr. Willis Hays. M ' iss Robertson is back again after a brief spell of sickness, and not only the pupils of the iiiB but, also, those of the entire school are glad to see her. Miss H. — : (to Mr. Brunet) “What condition is this, ‘Were I young again, etc.’ ” Mr. Brunet; — “That condition is contrary to fact, I think.” According to Miss Lawrence’s recent Latin translation, “Laziness is lying.” Sad to relate, no one in the iiA Grade received a “Golden Report” this month. The girls of the iiiA Grade, have at last reached the sad conclusion that there is something very unattractive about them or their grade. Last half they started with five boys and ended with three ; this half one has dropped out already. Gan anyone tell them what to do? Miss H — : — “For what are alligators valuable?” Miss El — : — J“For their fur.” One day, after asking a pupil of the iiB Grade the prin- cipal parts of the Latin verb scio. Miss E — asked what Eng- lish word was derived from it. Mr. O ' — immediately replied, “Sciter.”

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THE MISSILE 27 “How is a hinge like a girl?” “Both are something to “adore.” Dear little lambs of the iiiB, watch for a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Miss Helen Allgood, iVA, did not know until recently that it is not customary for tents to have sails. Mr. Theodore Roettger, formerly of iiA, has left school on account of illness. “Was Shylock’s punishment just?” was the question for debate in the iiB Class recently. The affirmative was up- held by Miss Ridenour, Miss Walke, and M;r. Young, while the negative was represented by Miss Riddle, Miss Benson, and Mr. Alley. Mr. Young held his ground so well that he brought his side victory. To Mr. Munson of the iVB is due the credit of discover- ing a new species of trees. “The pine-es is the latest thing, ac- cording to his method of scansion. We sincerely regret Mir. Sinton’s resignation as a teacher in the department of Latin. In the brief stay with us, he had become our friend as well as our teacher. We wish him all success in his new position in New York. Mr. J. E. Anderson, a R. M. alumnus and a teacher of experience, has taken Mr. Sinton’s place. We give Mr. Ander- son a hearty welcome and a promise to do our best in the class room.