Piedmont High School - Tris Yearbook (Piedmont, WV)

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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

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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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li-'SI sl March 9. On this morning Mr. Neff spoke to us about habits, both good and bad. He selected three, worry, selfishness and quitting, as the worst. As an example of worry he told us about Napoleon Bonaparte, who never let anything bother him, not even his most critical battles. In the second bad habit Mr. Wrigley was used as a example. VVhen Mr. Wrigley first began in life he sold shoe strings and he conceived the idea of giving a stick of chewing gum with each pair of strings. In discussing quitting Mr. Wrigley was again used as an example. Mr. Neff told how Mr. Wrigley made and lost two fortunes before he finally achieved fame. The three habits named were independent thought, courage and faith. The first can be used in our everyday school life as well as later. It takes the courage of a pugilist to get us through life because we know that life is made up of hard knocks. To illustrate the third good habit Mr. Neff told of a young man work- ing in the patent office who gave up his position because he thought that everything had been invented that could be. March 16. This morning we were all excited because we were going to have a speaker for chapel. The speaker proved to be Reverend Marsh, of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. As this was Mr. Marsh's first visit to P. H. S., we were very desirous of hearing him. He spoke to us on the physical, moral and intellectual aspects of life. He illustrated his talk with many interesting examples, which drew the at- tention of the assembly. We were all sorry when Mr. Marsh ended his talk, because it was so in- teresting. We hope to have him with us again very soon. March 23. The Juniors again had charge of the chapel program, but as it was exam.ination week the exercises were brief. Song -------- Assembly Reading of the Bible ----- Nellie Keplinger Prayer -------- Assembly The program was concluded by Horace Richards.. who told of the ex- periences of the basket ball team on the trip to Buckhannon. March 30. We were all very much pleased when Reverend Gold ap- peared. His subject was very appropriate. It was Vision or Ideals, and to illustrate his first point he told us of the seven wonders of the world, both ancient and modern. He told us how it was necessary to have a vision in order that these things might be produced. He also pointed out the dif- ference between the ancient wonders of the world and the modern ones. He also talked to us on Service, and how to serve, mentioning some of the great men who had already served their country. To illustrate his point he told us the story of the Great Stone Face. Page .vixly-nine