Piedmont High School - Tris Yearbook (Piedmont, WV)

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fs.-.ii Tlfrfss from the trip, except maybe a little stiffness. Everybody agreed the hike was a huge success. On account of the weather and basket ball practice, other hikes have had to be postponed. However, this spring, when there aren't so many things to interfere, we hope to have many good times . 1 jfinal literary Qlnntest On April 30, 1926, the Piedmont High School auditorium was filled to its capacity. Once more the crowd had gathered to see whether the York- ists or the Lancastrians were to be the victors of the final contest. The program was as follows: The debate: Resolved-That There Should Be a Secretary of Education in the President's Cabinet was upheld on the af- firmative side by the Yorkists, Horace Richards and Roberta Morrison, while Paul Thomas and Annie Butler, Lancastrians, argued the negative side of the question. A pleasing dialogue was then given by the Cherry brothers. Heavy readings, The Wheels of Time by Sue Fredlock, a York- ist, and Tom O' the Gleam by Enid Ours, a Lancastrian, followed. A delightful piano duet was rendered by Vivian Baldwin and Eula Freeman. Light readings were then given, A Study of Hats on Bargain Monday by Lorna Cole, a Yorkist, and The Ransom of Red Chief by Thelma Cod- dington, a Lancastrian. This was followed by an interesting school paper read by Catherine Crawford, Yorkist. The decision was as follows: debate, negativeg heavy reading, Sue Fredlock, light reading, Lorna Cole. This made the decision two to one in favor of the Yorkists. Euniur 19mm The juniors entertained the seniors and the faculty with a supper at the Old Homestead Hotel at Burlington, West Virginia, on May 21, 1926. Everyone started out from Piedmont in cars. Then upon reaching the hotel some of the people immediately began to torture the piano and the victrola. Soon a chicken supper, which everyone enjoyed, was served. Af- ter supper some of the children enjoyed themselves by making noise with cazoos and similar instruments, while others played with balloons. Louise Dixon gave an exhibition of the Charleston. Then Mr. Rhodes held his own by showing the audience some absolutely new steps of the Charles- ton. About a quarter of eleven each person found his car and started home. All the people present at this event declared that never before had they had a more enjoyable time. Page sixty-seven

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Tlirfsi R99-gg ing of by-gone days, but not with sadness. A pile of songs on the piano with her name as composer gave me the key to her evident success. Even as I looked, a richly dressed lady entered upon the arm of a. handsome es- cort. As they floated away on the wings of a delightful waltz I recognized the lady as Louise Dixon. I asked a man standing near who her escort was and to my surprise I learned that it was Dick Butler, her sweetheart of high school days. The dance had been given in honor of their engagement. Next I saw a huge banking establishment. Wondering whom I should find here that I had ever known at Piedmont High School I gazed very close- ly into the caldron. As the steam passed away I saw a row of doors lead- ing to private offices. On the most elaborate of all I read, Paul Thomas, chief accountant. The next scene was a large five and ten cent store. While looking around in amazement I heard someone ask, Something for you ? I turn- ed and saw my old friend, Thelma Coddington. Before I had time to speak to my old classmate the scene changed and I seemed to see a beautiful church. I looked about the audience wondering which of my old friends was to be found here. The preacher announced the first hymn and I looked up with astonishment for I had recognized the voice as that of Robert Wright- son. Little did I dream that Robert would follow in the footsteps of his father. The picture faded and the hag dropped in some more powder warning me that this would be the last scene. I beheld a school room crowded with unruly pupils, forty or more, who were evidently bent on mischief. At the desk sat the teacher who seemed to be taking it easy and not in the least disturbed by the confusion. On looking more closely I recognized her as no other than my dear classmate, Bessie Weaver. As this picture faded I ran home so agitated that I both laughed and cried as I thought over the fate of the class of 1927. WINNIE BUTLER '27 The Ilaiking Qlluh About a month after school had begun, at the suggestion of Mr. Rhodes, a hiking club was formed. At the first meeting, which was held during October, the following officers were elected: Robert Wrightson, pres- identg Louise Dixon, vice president, and Elizabeth Wrightson, secretary. It was decided that we should take a hike down the Keyser road the next Friday if the weather permitted. It happened that Friday was a delight- ful day, so after school was over we all fthat is, about half of the high schoolj set out, accompanied by Mr. Rhodes and Mr. Knode. Since we went under the name of the Hiking Club, everybody agreed that lifts would not be accepted, but before we had gone very far, who should appear upon the sce ne but a few boys riding in a truck. The other boys got in and rode down to Keyser, so that the girls were left to complete the hike. When we had gone a little more than half way to Keyser we decided to turn back as it was getting rather late. We reached home safely without any ill efects Page sixty-six

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is-1--51 5 , fQl1----II ,.,-..-4, Hp,'UI1't5 ,gg Jfrzsbman ilkeceptiun The Freshman Reception was held in Piedmont High School on Sep- tember 17, 1926. As usual there was a large attendance at the event. This was due Iirst to the pupils' desire for amusement, and second, to their enjoyment of refreshments. Of course, the greenies were on time because they did not Want to miss any of the fun. The freshman boys were taken to the lower part of the building while the green girls remained in the upper part of the school. Then the fun began. Since the upper classmen themselves had at one time been initiated, they took their revenge out on the poor freshmen. When the greenies had been put through many dreadful experiences they were given the once-over by the teachers. A delightful program was given by the freshies. . Then the refreshments were served. The freshmen gave a sigh of relief when they were informed that their miseries were over and that they had the honor of calling them- selves members of Piedmont High School. Mhz Eluniur jfair On November 19, 1926, the annual Junior Fair was held in the Pied- mont High gymnasium. As usual the faithful members of P. H. S. turn- ed out to give their loyal support. Upon entering the gym one could see four booths and a fortune telling tent. The ceiling of the room was decorated with strips of cream and pink crepe paper. The booths were decorated with suitable colors. The way the teachers were throwing con- fetti and having a good time it seemed as though time had turned back- ward just for that night and had made them children. Besides the break- ing of the glass in the gymnasium door and the ruining of a few hats, no serious damage occurred. Anyone that attended the Junior Fair knows it was a huge success. Page sixty-eight