Petersburg High School - Missile Yearbook (Petersburg, VA)

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20 The MissHiE Mr. R. of IVB, transcribing his short-hand notes (We are perfectly satisfied to stand the loss in excess transportation charges) : “We are perfectly satisfied to stand the kiss,” etc. O, where were Mr. R.’s thoughts wandering. A hearty welcome is extended to the four new teachers of our faculty. Miss Blanche Cousar, a graduate of the Southern College of Georgia, comes to us to fill the vacancy in the Com- mercial Department. Miss J. B. Burhman, a former teacher of the Blackstone Female Institute, joins us in the English Department, while Mr. P. G. Thompson, a graduate of Wash- ington and Lee, has charge of several Latin, History and Civics classes. Miss Cora Rolfe, our honor graduate of ’13, has finished her course at Randolph-Macon Woman’s College and Cornell University and is back with us as an assistant in sev- eral departments. Although they have been with us a short time, they have won many friends, and we shall endeavor to make our work successful under them. Having elected officers, the John W. Daniel and Thomas Nelson Page literary societies have entered on their third year. The popular interest in the work of the societies has steadily progressed. Most conspicuous, however, is the great improve- ment in the programs. The debates have been decidedly more interesting; and the declamations and other selections bet- ter rendered. The marked improvement in the spirit of the student body leads us to predict a most successful year. The following officers have been installed : PAGE SOCIETY. Geraldine Gerald, ’16 Jane Cabaniss, ’18 Florence Roper, ’19 J. M. Ribble, ’17 Cameron Hall, ’17 Mr. Thompson President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Chief Marshal Critic DANIEL SOCIETY. Sarah Seward, ’16 Florence Lane, ’16 Duckett Jones, ’16 Nelson Partin, ’17 Edward Traylor, ’16 Miss Segar

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The Missile 19 Mr. M. : “Mr. K. what did Chaucer write during the Italian Period of his work?” Mr. K. : “Dante’s Inferno” (Darn if I know). A lacu Lemanno gui in f lumen Rhodanum influit. Miss T. of IIIB, translating, “ — by the lake Lemannus, which flew into the Rhone river.” The IVB’s regret that Miss Alice Leigh Mason, who has been with them during their high school life, cannot con- tinue it with them this year. It is their sincere wish that she will be speedily restored to good health. Mr. C. in IIIA English, had just quoted from the Bible. Mr. Miller: “You know the devil can quote scripture for his purpose.” Mr. M. in IIIA English: “Miss Godsey, I enjov what in the dark?” Wanted : A larger desk for Miss M. of IVA. The IVA Class regrets that Miss Banks and Mr. Roettger are unable to be back with them this year. Miss R. in History : “Name some of the things the Queen of Sheba gave Solomon.” Mr. P., now of IIB : “Peacocks, apes and some coins marked 800 B. C.” Mr. S. : “Miss C. of IVB, how are you making out with your Arithmetic?” Miss C. : “I can manage the ciphers all right, but, oh my, the figures.” Wanted: To Imow what P. G. stands for. Alas! The IVB’s had an English test that they didn’t fail on.

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The Mislile 21 IN MEMORIAM Wallace Dyer 1896 1915