Piedmont High School - Tris Yearbook (Piedmont, WV)

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df la as Nine o'clock came and the orchestra took its place while we waited in expectant silence. Mr. Rhodes gave a few comments and then announced that the orchestra would play a selection for us. The music was received with great applause. We all feel that Mr. Jenkins is to be complimented on the way he has developed the orchestra. December 8. The time came for the Sophomores to take charge of chapel and they presented to us the following program: Song ------- - Assembly Reading of the Bible ---- Mary H. Spencer Anecdote - - - Elvin Adams Song - - - - - Assembly . Story - - ---- Lorna Cole Musical Reading - Ida Baker and Eva Abramson Recitation ------ Beatrice Anderson I Song -------- Assembly The Sophomores give indications of a great deal of talent. Jan. 5. Back in school again after two weeks' Christmas vacation. One would thing that we were old friends who hadn't seen each other for years, by our manner of greeting. Nine o'clock came and we went to our respective desks to await further results. Mr. Neff then announced that he had something to say to us. He then talked to us on the necessity of taking a greater interest in our school activities and studies. The explanations he gave for these needs aroused us to make resolutions to overcome our difficulties. January 26. The time came for the Freshmen to take charge of chap- el and on this morning we heard the following program: Song ..-- ---- A ssembly Reading of the Bible - - - Nellie White Recitation - - - Lorraine Coddington Piano Solo - - - Vivian Baldwin Song - - - ---- Assembly Anecdote ------- Annie Butler Horace Richards then told us about the happenings to the girls and boys on their basket ball trips to Davis and Thomas. He told those things in an amusing manner, causing much merriment. February 2. Everyone was excited after Mary Powers ran into the assembly hall and declared that there was a speaker in the office. We did Page .sixty-.sewn

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lea School Paper - - - - Enid Ours Violin Solo ------ Marguerite Johnson The march was then played by Debbie Ord and we marched as usual to our class rooms. November 10. Sarah Crist came running in the Assembly Hall all out of breath and excitedly declared that there was a speaker in the office. Of course everyone rushed to the door to investigate and sure enough there was. We all had fidgets until Mr. Rhodes brought the stranger in and introduced him to us as Dr. Best, of Baltimore, Md. After all formalties were over Dr. Best announced that the subject of his talk was Cleanliness Cleanliness of mind and body, he explained. He then proceeded to tell us just what this cleanliness was and what bene- fit it would be to us in the future as well as in the present. When Dr. Best finished speaking we were all convinced of the truth of his statement and also sorry to see him go. November 17. On this morning the Juniors were given the honor of presenting the program for chapel. They are to be complimented on their ability to make up such a good program. We were expecting a great deal from the energetic Junior Class and they fulfilled our expectations. The program was as follows: Song -------- Assembly Reading of the Bible - Grace Walker Piano Solo - - - Catherine Crawford Violin Solo - - - - Horace Richards Talk on Junior Fair - - - - Grace Knott Talk on Education Week - Elsa Harman Talk on Constitution Week - - Erma Turner Reading ---- Sue Fredlock Talk on Basket Ball - Evers Smith Vocal Solo - - - Harold Kight School Paper - - Nellie Keplinfer March, played by ----- 'Catherine Crawford November 24. Everyone was very much excited when the Whisper went around that our new high school orchestra was going to play this morning. We glanced over in one corner of the room and saw a number of queer looking things which later turned out to be the instruments of the various orchestra members. Page sixty-six

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em have a speaker and it proved to be our old friend, Mr. Spencer. We were very glad to see him, because it was the first visit he had paid us this year. After the usual chapel exercises Mr. Spencer announced his subject, which was: What are you going to do with your life ? As this subject is of importance and interest to every high school lpufpil we listened atten- tively to the advice which Mr. Spencer gave us. He told us of the difficulties that we would have to meet and overcome, and also the best way in which to overcome them. To make his meaning clearer, he told us of several instances which he knew about and proved to us that it was not always the five talent person who made the greatest name for himself. Mr. Spencer's talk proved to be an inspiration, help and guide to all of us. February 9. On this Monday morning we had as a speaker, Rev. Par- rish, pastor of the Franklin Street Church, Baltimore, Md. Rev. Parrish spoke to us on the subject of Our Apartment House, ' or our mind. He told us of the intricate workings of our mind and the mys- try of how we are able to remember. He gave us several instances which showed to us just how rapidly our minds work. Rev. Parrish's talk was interesting, instructive and was enjoyed very much by the assembly. February 16. Mr. Rhodes surprised us this morning by giving us an unusually long speech-for him. He talked on the qualities and characteristics of Abraham Lincoln and how we could apfply these to ourselves in our own daily lives. He told us how A.braham Lincoln often went out of his way to do some kindness for another. Mr. Rhodes proved to us more forcefully than ever just what a great man Abraham Lincoln was. February 23. The Seniors again presented the program for chapel, which was as follows: Song ----- Star Spangled Banner Reading of the Bible - - - - Ethel White Early Life of George Washington - - Marie Walsh Military Life of George Washington Marguerite Johnson George Washington as our President - - Sarah Crist His Later Life ------ Debbie Ord Saxophone Duet - - - John Crist and Clyde Marker Song ------- - America As George Washington's birthday was celebrated on this day we gave the program in his honor. Page sixty-eight