Wicomico High School - Tom Tom Yearbook (Salisbury, MD)

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THE TATLER—19 2 7 19 Miss Parker teaches the girls to sew In order that they might get a beau; She says that is the only way To obtain one and to make him stay. Miss Ida Morris, in ways her own, Teaches us a study not unknown, The X Y Z’s of Math are made clear And unsolved substances seem quite near. Biology is taught in a way That mysteries seem as clear as day. You say you don’t know this man—now hush! Of course its our Mr. McIntosh! From Baltimore came our Miss Wootton, To find others like her you couldn’t. She makes her students open their eyes, For she is such a prize. Next to Miss Wootton comes her good friend— Miss Erwood, who does her chum’s hose mend. Not only English—Miss Erwood knows, She also makes the loveliest clothes. Our librarian we could not spare, For when you want her, she’s always there; No matter what time you want a book, Miss Lankford will always help you look. Of the commercial teachers there’s one Who enjoys work and also likes fun. Miss Strauglm knows how to jolly and “kid” And how to make you do as you’re bid. Mr. Carroll instructs Chemistry, And makes all understand—even me. We all learn more science every day From him who drives in a Ford Coupe. English and History, Miss Wright does teach, And to describe her—she’s just a peach! What we did before we had her Is something that I often wonder! From Whaleyville comes our Miss Whaley Who teaches Trig, to Seniors, daily. There is nothing that she does not know And we with our problems to her go.

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18 THE TATLER—192 7 Faculty Poem As I wandered through the spacious halls And gazed at the pennants on the walls, I pondered upon what I should write About the teachers so wise—so bright. They all deserve an account of fame If a pupil fails, they’re not to blame. I don’t really know just what to say, Each one is so good in his own way. Mr. Cordrey must come first of all Our principal—so smart and so tall For four long years he has guided us Through every kind of tempest and fuss. Mr. Smith comes—close following him Always looking neat, always so trim. He teaches Physics in such a way His pupils love him more day by day. We have our dear class advisor One who is excelled by none wiser; Her name is Miss Dryden, don’t you know She makes friends wherever she might go. Junior English, Miss Morris teaches To great heights her ambition reaches She is, too, our mother confessor And tells our sins to THE professor. Mrs. Pope, so jolly and full of pep, Has earned for herself a brilliant “rep.” Out of “can’t” she has taken the “t” And taught the word “can” to “goofs” like me. Miss Porter just loves to seem so wise, And at Mr. (?) she rolls her eyes, But he has long been captivated And for a year has gladly waited.

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20 THE TATLER—1927 Miss Gordy teaches Algebra, too— And makes everyone his homework do. It’s not surprising we know a lot, Look what a dandy teacher we’ve “got!” Dear little Miss Davis, don’t you know, Teaches us tones that are soft and low. Her sweet notes make us thrill to the core, And make us holler for more and more! Miss Brown is “strong” on the newest games— She knows all about them and their names, Her classes love her as well they might For she is a teacher—very bright! If Silas Mainer and Ivanhoe Could learn the secrets we have to know, About their actions and their deeds, Mrs. Disharoon could fulfill their needs. Miss Land-in enjoys dramatic art And can always take the hardest part, But above this—Latin’s her chief joy, The purest pleasure without alloy. Miss Phillips writes a “very short hand” And she seems to be in great demand, Her talents number a score or two And her presence awes both me and you. Parlez-vous Francais, delights Miss Moore, This you hear when you enter the door. When we speak it, it doesn t seem right For unlike Miss Moore, we are not bright. To paint, to saw, and all of its arts— To cut wood into all of its parts— To draw, to plan, and things one would fain. Are all within Mr. Waller’s domain. Miss Holland’s home-room is twenty-one, And there the children have lots of fun. For tho’ this teacher is very good, She has a heart—as all teachers should! Miss Dryden is very like a queen For her manner is calm and Serene. May all her days while she is here Be ever filled with perpetual cheer.