Petersburg High School - Missile Yearbook (Petersburg, VA)

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The MissHiE 15 Knronaifitrnrg It always is the way with me, That when I study more, Those old reports come in and show I’ve made less than before. I study up on history, And strive to make the mark; When test day rolls around, I find My mind is in the dark. Then on the other hand, when I Neglect my lessons most. Those teachers all, ’tis strange to say. My marks up higher post. Instead of reading Caesar’s Wars, I play ball at recess; And all in good time, on that day I’m laclring none the less. So if you please, take this from me. And never it forget; Just con your books and study if Low marks you wish to get. ■ — Anna P. Hobson, ’18. Hittlp Mt0B liridgpt Miss Bridget is an Irish lass. An Irish lass is she. And very full of Irish sass She always is to me. She is a little milk maid. And one milk cart has she; And also eggs just freshly laid She brings to sell to me. — Elizabeth Badger, ’18.

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14 The MisshjE headquarters. The full moon was shining softly and I re- solved not to stop at anyone’s “Halt!” When I came to a turn in the road on which I was rid- ing, I heard a “Halt,” but gently pulling the reins, I made my horse go so fast that we reached the general’s headquar- ters unharmed, save for a small scratch on my arm, due to the shot the enemy’s guard fired at me when I passed him. I gave the document to the general, and then fell senseless to the ground. When I awoke, I learned that I had helped to save the day, because the document was a call for re-in- forcements. I will close now, assuring you of further reports later. Yours truly, — Wra L. Blank, ’13. Teacher: What is a hug? Student: Energy gone to waist. cSt 5 Notice: — If you are desirous of knowing how fish are bit- ing this Spring, ask Jno. T. Pace or Curtis Lyons. S Teacher: What is sulphur used for? Pupil: To galvanize rubber. Biology Teacher: Diseases are sometimes spread by kissing. Boys: Say, girls, let’s try that experiment. Petersburg Tailor (after November 1st) : And the hip pockets, sir, what size shall I make them — pints or quarts?

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16 The Missile A mule’B Hamrnt Whenever nations go to war, At once they think of me; They send their buyers from afar, And take me o’er the sea. They make me pull their wagon loads Of murderous shot and shell; And if I balk a soldier goads Me in the flank like — Oh, well ! What do I can for England or For France or Germany? And what should I be fighting for When I’ve no sympathy? I’m kicking to get home again, On old Missouri soil. Where I can live at peace with men, And feed well for my toil. If you paddled over a dam safely, you’d naturally say, “I got over that dam easy.” Whose Notes Have You? Lives of Seniors all remind us. That we must try to do our best, And departing leave behind us Note books that will help the rest. Conjugating. Kiddo — Kiddere — Kissimi — Kissus.