Petersburg High School - Missile Yearbook (Petersburg, VA)

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THE MISSILE. 21 room to learn greater lessons on the highway of life. May fond remembrances linger in the hearts of their fellow- pupils; yet may the pain of parting be duly tempered by the assurance of work well done! The least that can be said of the past session is that the toil of nine long months has been crowned with the fruits of success. The unit sys- tem, now firmly established in our school, has proved its worth; the newly instituted courses of domestic science and manual training have given opportunities long sought; the establishment of our literary societies reflects credit upon our school; the perseverance in athletics, both girls’ and boys’, has prepared the way for winning teams next year; and numerous advances in various directions have demonstrated the progressive tendency of our principal and faculty. In this, the last issue of the Missile, we wish, in the name of the student body, to thank our authorities for a successful school year and, in the name of the Mis- sile staff, to thank the contributors and subscribers and our printer, who have lent their aid to attain our success. Now, as we thrust our Missile into its sheath, it is with a heartfelt hope that others have deemed its wielding well done; and we dedicate it as a means of glory to those who follow us. What constitutes an up-to-date High School ? It is true that attractive class-rooms, competent instructors, well ventilated rooms, and various other things are need- ed. There is, however, one thing which is often over- looked and which is of the greatest importance — -a play- ground, with suitable equipment, for the promotion of ath- letics. Character is moulded on the play-ground as well as in the class-room, and the school authorities should

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Roslyn D. Young ' 14 Editor-in-Chief ASSOCIATE EDITOH8. M. Francis Drewry, ’14. W. Arthur Elliott, ’15. J. Guy Jones, ’14 Exchange Editor Virginia C. Ridenour, ’14 Alumni Editor T. F. Heath, Jr., ’16 Boys’ Athletic Editor Ruth Roper, ’16 Girls’ Athletic Editor Sadie F. Walke, ’14 Head Reporter Reuben E. AUey, ’14 Business Manager J. Dabney Burfoot, ’14 • t • Richard Gill ’16 J Assistant Busmess Managers William F. Nufer, ’16 Circulating Manager Frank O. Strailman, ’14 Editor of “A Few Pointers” Theodore Roettger, ’16 . , M. Alice Riddick, ’16 Editors Published on the 10th of each month by the pupils of the Petersburg High School. Subscription Price: 50c. per session; 10c. a single copy. Address all communications to the Petersburg High School, Petersburg, Va. Entered as second-class matter at the Post Office at Petersburg, Vir ginia. here comes a time when all good friends must part, when we must cease to see the 1 faces that have gathered around us day af- ter day. Merry June brings with it a touch of sadness for those who, on the night of June nth, face their future as they depart from the school-

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22 THE MISSILE. provide suitable play-grounds for the use of the school children. Our High School campus, on account of its slope, is not at all adapted to athletic contests. When- ever a base-ball or foot-ball game is to be played, we must look about us and find some place in which to play. A suitable play-ground should be furnished, and the school authorities are not doing their duty until they sup- ply this need. At present, a wonderful opportunity for securing an ample play-ground presents itself. Directly in the rear of the High School campus is a vacant lot ex- tending back several hundred yards. Bordering the High School campus on the west is another vacant lot of great proportions, separated from the campus by a small stream. If these two vacant lots should be purchased, the small stream bridged, and the present campus graded some- what, a play-ground of ample size for any kind of athletic contests would be secured. The pupils should have such a play ground, and it is earnestly hoped the school author- ities will investigate the matter, grasp the opportunity which now presents itself, and do their duty toward the school children. PROOF. Stella — Are they wealthy ? Bella — They gave their baby an auto tire to cut his teeth on. OUT OF HER LINE. Sporting Goods Salesman — This is the regular size catcher’s glove, ma’am. Johnny’s Grandmother — Very well, how much are they a pair?