Petersburg High School - Missile Yearbook (Petersburg, VA)

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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.

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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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28 THE MISSILE On the 22nd of February we commemorated the birthday of two of America’s famous men, George Washington and James Russell Lowell. Effective quotations, appropriate to each, were given by the pupils of the different classes and a short musical programme was enjoyed. Dr. Spooner of the Market St. Methodist Church gave us a very instructive and interesting address on special traits in George Wash- ington’s character which enabled him to achieve greatness. Thus we have endeavored to make not only Washington, but Lowell, also, live in the hearts of their countrymen. Among the many interesting school events of this last month was the celebration of the one hundred and fifth an- niversary of the birth of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The pupils rendered a very interesting program, consisting of a song, “The Ship of State,” by the school ; an instrumental solo, “Prayer,” by Miss Elizabeth Williams; recitation, “Sandal- phon,” by Miss Spooner Dunn ; vocal solo by Miss Martha Lawrence ; reading, “King Robert of Sicily,” by Miss Cora Rolfe ; recitation, “The Wreck of the Hesperus,” by Miss Helen Couch; a series of quotations from Longfellow and a .«ong, “Upidee,” by the school. The musical and dramatic entertainment given at D. M. B. School on the evening of March the first was a decided success in every way. The musical numbers were artistically rendered by Misses Morrison, James, Bowman, Bain, and Walke, and Messrs. Svetlik and Booth. The little play, “Six Cups of Chocolate,” a translation from the German, was cleverly acted by Misses Rolfe, James, Hays, Russel, Mann and Seabury. A nice sum, $32.70, was realized for the mag- azine.