Piedmont High School - Tris Yearbook (Piedmont, WV)

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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

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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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Eli rl The Junior Fair It was on November 21, 1925, that the annual Junior Fair took place in the high school gymnasium. For one week the Juniors settled down to real, hard, honest-to-goodness work. When this happened, of course, everyone knew that a great treat was in store and awaited with no little impatience the arrival of the big night. When finally the night arrived for the big event to take place, large crowds hurried to the gym to see what the Juniors had done. All expec- tations were realized and were surpassed at sight of the good old gym, The class colors, pink and green, furnished the color scheme. The large booths, all decorated, were laden with various good things to eat and drink, devices for making noise and with everything needed for a good time. Har- old Kight's hot-dog stand was especially popular. Percy showed the crowd how expertly he can cook weenies. fKeep it up, Harold.J When, all to soon, the time came to leave, it was with great reluctance that the crowd departed. The next day our dear Juniors were back in their old ways, but we all knew that when the time comes for another event to take place the class of '26 will work and put it over just as successfully as the fair was handled. Law Class Visits Keyser Miss Miltenberger took her Commercial Law class to Keyser Monday, March 23, 1925. The purpose of this trip was to visit the court, hear a trial, and see just how court trials are conducted. The class saw and heard much that was of interest, and Miss Miltenberger feels that each member will be benefited by this visit. She had only one worry on this trip. That was keeping her wary eye on Marie Walsh, who insisted upon flirting with the jurymen and creating a general disturbance among that would-be staid group. , The Juniors Entertain The members of the boys' and girls' basket ball teams of Piedmont High School, the boys of the team from St. Johns Academy, Petersburg, W. Va., and the girls from Norton, W. Va., were delightfully entertained by the Junior class at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Hill, Westernport, Fri- day evening, Feburary 27. Games and music served as amusement, Horace Richards and Grace Walker acting as directors of ceremonies. When it began to grow late many good things to eat were served. Af- ter the eats were all gone, everybody decided that it was time to go home and proceeded to do so, feeling that it had been an evening well spent. Page .twenty ,