Piedmont High School - Tris Yearbook (Piedmont, WV)

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at Columbia. Miss Wilderman has acquired an A. B., A. M., Ph. D., M. S- and B. S. at the best colleges of the country. My how people change. VVhy I can remember when Cupid didn't know a French verb when she saw one and as for Latin, a thimble could ho-ld her knowledge of that subject. As for me, the fourth member of the gang, known by the rest .as Ac- cident, I am truly contented in my cozy little homie. The rest of the gang are having their pnofessio-nal careers in the world, but I arm hwappy in my own little world of happiness. It is getting late and I must put my fond memories back in the safe corner of my heart. Still I'd give anything, yes anything, to see that gang of mine once agiain. CATHERINE SPANGLER '24 3Rahings 'Twas moonlight on the Potomac and the soft summer breeze stole in cross the rippling waves. The stillness was broken by the shrill blast of the good ship Mal De Mer as she entered the Dead Sea. A lone figure stole mysteriously thnough the dense woods behind the R- Art Studios and peer- ed into thebrilliantly lighted windows of the Police Station, twhen with a chuckle of delight he slipped quietly into the darkness. A moment later he appeared carrying a small box under his arm. After raising the window, he twook something out of the box and held it to his mouth, then he vanished among the ghostly shadows of the grim forest. From outside the door of the Police Station one could hear the loud so- norous breathing off the P- Police Force. The chief was quietly resting in his chair, munching contentedly one of his favorite brands of pickles. As the chief's molars were about to come in contact with a. piece of the tooth- some flood, he stopped suddenly, the pickle dangling dangerously from be- tween his eager jaws. His face turned ai deathly pallor and he clutched wildly for a spot on his head which was noticeable because of the absence off hair. The chiefs hand came in contact with ia. soft mushy substance. Tremb- ling he drew his fingers from his head expecting to see a. crimson stain. In the palm of his han-d he perceived a mix-ture of paper and slailriva, evidently destroyed by coming into contact with the cihief's glistening craniium. Drat that confounded rascal, grumbled the Police Force, furiously hurling the demolished missile into. the waste basket. I ne P- Police Force had been continuously harassed by the vexatious activities of a certain mysterious individual, to whose identity the commun- ity had recently ventured various saollutions. The undaunted efforts of the P- Police Force had avail-ed no terngible results. In the meanwhile this enigmatical personage had persisted in his troublesome tricks. Tfhe citizens Page eighty-one . 'fag ' . - ' -. 'l?: ' az-u up

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should have a chanoe. He told her she could pay him as soon as she made the money or received the prize. So Gertrude took the lessons and won the prize and the first thing she bought was a present for Betty, a large doll and the cutest little poodle dog. She paid Professor Pirrie and the next year she went to the city to study music, thanks to little Betty. MARY BUTLER '24 what QBIIJ Gang uf Mine As I sit here in mv arm chair watching the flickering of the flames in the fireplace, I think of that old gang of mine, way back in the school days. Just four in number were we, but what pep and fun we did possess. Al- ways in for mischief and usually landing on t:he carpet in the end. I faint- ly recollect that th-ere was a popular song writ-ten ialoout a gang, let me think, ah, yes, it all comes back to m-e now, a song That Qld Gang of Mine, to be sure. Everyone was singing it in those days. I remember now where it said, farewell forever, old fell-orws and gals. How long ago it seems, ten years have slipped quickly by. When we left good old P. H. S. it was truly farewell of our gang. How I would like to be again wlith that old gang of mine. I picked up the newspaper tlhis evening 'and in' glaring headlines I saw the following words, Famous Follies Beauzty Marrdes Girllhood Sweetheart, I read further on and came to the name Jacqueline LalRue. You can ima- gine my surprise for it was none other than Ducky LaRue, as we called her, a. member of our gang. I wonder if she has forgotten her old pals and the favorite pass word, gimme a nickel and the cracked candy. Slome- how I feel down in my heart that she has not. Looking again at they news- paper I saw where she had married Boss, her lover of high sdhool days, the dark haired, blue eyed little boy whom she adored. I wish them all the happiness in the world, for nothing was too good for L1ucky. Anid there is Picky, ring lea-der of the gfamg. She is a nurse, known and honored by all. She was a dear girl, full of enthusiasm -and school spir- it. To think, she is head of the largest and best hospital in the country. They say she walks around with the air of a qu-een. Ca.n this be my mis- chief making, horse laughing Picky of long ago? I can hardly believe it possible, nor do I want to. Picky, please stay like you were in the days of tvh-e old gang. The greatest shock of all came in the form of a letter received a few days ago when I learned of Cupid Wilderman aooeptinig -at iposition at Co- lumbia University as foreign language teacher. I looked amazed upon the Words that said, Miss Etfhel Wilderman has aoceptetd ta, position as teacher Page eighty 3 ' wild' ,

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of the community had upon various occasions expressed their extreme dis- gust and, much to the chagrin of the chief, threaftenled him with possible discharge. Consequently, We find our eminent and venturesome chieftain avowing a solemn' declaration of hostility against the elusive rascal who might bring ignominious disgrace. The chief arose lalbori-ously and his huge bulk moved silently towards the door. For a. moment he peered out into the moonlit night with an ex- pression of wonder, and then, donning his official garb, starrted in pursuit of the roguish vagalbond. When the Police Force reached me main street of the prosperous little village he perceived the shadowy form of his intend- ed victim sauntering aimlessly alonlg the darkened buildings. Our hero took a thunderous step forward amd the villain whirled immediately about. Their ferocious orbs met for one swift, silent second. There then took place a race which would have struck envy into the hearts of the most renowned patrons of the winged foot. Foot by foot the pace increased until by the time they were nearing the end of the street both had gained an astonishing rnomentum. Wlhat the chief lost in velo- city he gained in mass. As the two speed demons approached a nearby cor- ner the sooundrel slackened his srpeed and rounded the curve with ease. Quite different, however, were the actions of our chieftadn. He made a vain effort to check his tremendous velocity, but was unsuccessful in his effort. His face turned a ghastly white as he became aware of the City Hfotel build- ing, which was directly in his path. The chief closed his eves :and trusted to the Almighty above for deliverance from this inevitable fate. The frail -doors of the hotel were of insufficient strength to in any way diminish the 'a-stounding momentum the chief had acquired in his unavail- ing pursuit. After demolishing the several tables, breaking up ia few poker games and rendering general disorder the chief was brought to a sudden stop when he came into violent collision with the rear Wall of the hotel. A- mid the crash of fallen pictures and the wild shrieks off several terrified vic- tims the Police Force crumpled into a dis-orderly heap. The -chief was made a total wreck by this recent clash fthe hotel was in a like condition! , but, al- though somewhat broken' up over the affair he gathered himself to-gether and departed in immediate chase. As the Police Force' reached the wharf he saw a fboat move silently and swiftly down the Potomac, which was then at the height olt' its beauty and glorification. The chief muttered an exclamation' of satisfaction and relief. Expecting to land comfortalbly on the cushions in the bottom cf his private boat he lunged contentedly forward. Suddenly the boart moved from its ac- customed position and to his evident surprise, amid a volley of remonstran- ces, the chief fell gracefully, to be engulfed by the welcoming waves of the warm slimy Potomac. A few moments later the head of the chief appeared at the surface. After spluttering about for a few seconds and venting his pent up feelings upon the surrounding water, he lumbered slowly and awk- vwardly toward the shore. From behind a screen of bushes came a low, taunting voice. Page eighty-tfwo -.- J., .