Piedmont High School - Tris Yearbook (Piedmont, WV)

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9 1- -to the soft strains of a jazz 'band. In another corner were the bashful ones enjoying their share of lemonade and punch, while rin the further end of the glistening ball room we saw some love birds seeking the sheltering shades of the cool, inviting palms. As we glided over that glassy floor lis- tening to the warbling of the song-birds and the sweet strains of the or- chestra, we lost all our cares and were kids once agalin. Believe me, that was one glorious night. Jfinal literary As usual, the final Literary program was a huge success. Each mem- ber co-operated with the other to help make his or her society the best. The Yorkists especially deserve much credit for their splendid work. They feel sure that the White Will again this year float over the Red. On May 22 a great contest was held between the members of the Yorkist and Lancas- trian Societies. A deep silence reigned over the vast audience and everyone was wait- ing with eager expectancy for the appearance of the famous debaters who were to delbate the weighty question: Resolved-That the French were Justified in Occupying the Ruhr Valley. At last the debaters appeared. On the riht were Clay McClulloh and Gilson Freeman who walrgued the negative for the Lancastrians, while the affirmative side of the question was upheld by Carroll Wilson and Victor Abramson. The judges decided that Carroll and Victor were the best de- baters so the Yorkists won the decision. The next on the program were Gladys West, Lancastrian, and Cath- erine Spangler, Yorkist. The apfpreciatrion of t.he stories was judged by the applause which echoed and re-echoed throughout the hall. The judges, af- ter much hard work, gave Catherine Spangler, Yorkist, the honor of win- mng. Next were recitations by -the noted reciterrs -of our school, Mfayme Daw- son, Lancastrian, and Nellie LaRue, Yorkist. Both recitations being very good, the judges came to the conclusion that Mlayme Dawson won by a few ints. po Then Mildred Lewis entertained us by playing a few selections. The school paper had many jokes of great interest. As va whole it was one of the bestl school papers P. H. S. has ever given. This was read by Rosa Lee Vetter, Lfancastrian. The final decision went to the Yorkist Society. The Yorkists extend to one and all a hearty invitation to come and attend their meetings. CATHERINE CONNERS Page one hundred nine

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Ta F1 . ,.,,-. the world was to see Picky Boon waltz. Her feet refused to gllide along gracefuly as they should. To look at Plicky one would think she was clodhopping instead of dancing. It was impossible to teach her number elevens to be fairy like. Harold Kight labored night -after night with Bebe, while Russell practiced Wet Your Thumb. Ski-ddy with her Whoa, Tillie was sure the berries and we give her the tin jar -of ap- ple sauce' for the best strutter. Everything came off on top -and the curtain went down on the last act amid the generous shower of carrotts, cabbage heads and bricks. The class of twenty-four presented Mrs. Neff with a silver vase and candle sticks to match, in appreciation of her splendid interest and untir- ing efforts which made Mr. Bob a complete success. The Seniors owe everything to Mrs. Neff, as she was most kind in assisting the class as Juniors in' the various events that marked the ibeginnving of their financial succesisess and also the events of the Senior year. So throw up your caps, boys, and give three big cheers for Mrs. C. T. Neff, Jr., our good Samaritan and true friend of the Senior Class of '24. Ghz Zuniur iBrnm The present Senior Class will have no difficulty in remembering the most joyful event of their Junior year. After much hard work the class of '24 succeeded in becoming financially wealthy enough to entertain the class of '23. Well folks, that was a night that ma-de history. The Seniors were a bit surprised to see the frivoloufs and jolly Juntilors get down to bus- iness. If the accounts of all the love affairs, kisses, eating and mischief making that occurred that night were placed end upon end they would reach from New York to California. After having a Hrattlcin' good time in our Ford, we arrived at the scene of the slaughter. The banquet hall was a never-to-be-forgotten mirage of joyland and paradise. From the ceiling hung beautiful Japanese lanterns artistically decorated, which were swaying listlessly to and fro in the murmuring breeze of an electric fan. lilrom the piano came the sweet tenor voice of la high school maiden tuning her vocal chords for the big event. When everyone had demolished his share of the delicious meats, cakes and fruits, we began to fall into that shiftless, contented feeling of a moon- lit summer night. No cares of the morrow entered our minds and we ate, drank and were merry. We wandered into an adjcinling room. to be joyful- ly amazed at seeing a veritable fairyland. In the center of the room were the advocates of the light, fantastic toe, swaying hither and yon Page one hundrfd eight . .e

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if-.f v,x.szl'Q ' 1 , 5 QI Qleigh Bibs Monday, February 25, the Sophomore Class of Piedmont High School decided to make use of the twelve inches of snow by going on :az sleigh ride to Keyser. All plans were made and Monday night found us eagerly await- ing the arrival of the rest of the class so we could start on our ride. When all were ready we made a rush for the best place in the sleigh and with much noise and excitement We were off. When we were well on our way we discovered that we had left Punk LaRue and Plat Healy be- hind. Of course, we had to stop and wait for them and when they were set- tled we again started. ' When we went around a turnoeveryone had to get on the side and let Miss Suter on the other so as to balance the sleigh. Then there was a scrambling for places and it usually resulted in some wild exclamations of Get off my feet! and Hey, where's my overshoe ? Punk who was the last one on, had to perch on the side so he thought he would whistle the Star Spangled Banner, 'but it did not take much ef- fect for no one stood up, so he had to be contented with his position. Ritchie thought he would like to get out and stretch, so in the attempt he fell out, head first. But, it did not take him long to catch up with us and, recovering his position, he decided to remain settled for fear he would oauuse Miss Suter to have palpitation of the heart before we got back. Percy Kight decided he would entertain us awhile and so he began to warble That Old Gang of Mine. Well, that old gang of his wanted to throw him out in the snow, but they were afraid he would catch col-d so they did not. At last the beautiful lights of Keyser were seen and our noise was in- creased As we drove down that one street Keyser boasts as Main Street, we yelled and sang with all our might. We then retreated to a restaurant where every Sophomore had cause to be ashamed of himself because of his ravenous appetite. When every Sophie had eaten until his pocketbook could stand no more, there was an- other mad rush for places in the sleigh. As we rode home Margaret Shircliff's beautiful noise broke the night air and everyone was charmed I put to sleepy by her wonderful songs. Of course, just as We were coming back to Piedmont, J effie Baker had to fall off and spoil our fastest ride of the evening. ,. Nevertheless, we all got home safely and without any damage to Mr. Mairtin's sleigh except one side, which was much lower than the otr er, due to Miss Suter's light weight. ' Page one hundrrd tm .. -i 1 - jk- 1 . 'T .W 5,2 , , g Aw