Petersburg High School - Missile Yearbook (Petersburg, VA)

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On the afternoon of April twenty-third, the pupils of LA and LB with several of the teachers went to vari- ous points of historic interest in and around Petersburg. Peter Jones’ trading station at the extreme end of Short Market Street, and the Golden Ball Tavern on Old Street were the first points visited. The next stop was at Oak Hill, on the north bank of the river, where a marker shows LaFayfette’s head- quarters during the Revolution. Near the house is a walkway bordered by box trees of remarkable height and beauty. Violet Bank on the opposite side of the road is an at- tractive colonial house surrounded by fine trees. One, in particular, a cucumber tree of immense size, is well worth looking at. Some distance behind the house is an interesting grave yard, containing stones dating back more than a hundred years. Returning to town, the party visited East Hill, where General Phillips died during the Revolution, Center Hill, and West Hill. We hope that this will not be the last of our local his-

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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?

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24 THE MISSILE. torical expeditions as there are several places of historic interest in Petersburg to which many of us have never been. During the past month we were favored with a visit by Mrs. Faith Parratt, of Martinsville, a member of the W. C. T. U. She spoke to us about temperance, treat- ing the subject scientifically. Much interest was aroused. Miss Beard (III.B. French) : “Can any one tell me how frost opens chestnuts ? One of you chemistry pupils ought to be able to tell me.” Upon receiving no answer, she said, “It bites them.” Miss R. (LA Latin) : “For to-morrow write a sent- ence on the head of a King.” Miss R. “What is a crime?” Miss D. (IV.B) : “A big misdemeanor.” HEARD IN THE PHYSICS CLASS. “The speed of light was determined by watching the rotation of the sun about the planets with alargemagni- fying glass.” Miss D. “If men cannot make certain laws in regard to the American colonies, who can ?” Mr. C. (earnestly) : “Women.” Miss D. (III. B Eng.): “Name some of Fielding’s works.” Miss S: Pamela and Joseph Anderson! ' Miss X. has been trying the starving method to make her pnpils think.