Wilson Memorial High School - Hornets Nest Yearbook (Fishersville, VA)

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Sentor History 1926 E HAVE always been taught that history is a repetition, although something is always being added to it. Therefore, having been wees preceded by three chronicles, it is very difficult to make this ees i fA) fourth chronicle show much originality. September 12, 1922, on KS} e p is BN} which this begins, is a very important date which should be writ- Cay Co ten in the annals of history as well as 1492 and 1607, to be EI PON ONE A! handed down from generation to generation. The story of the experiences of the Freshman Class of Basic “Hi,” and of the Freshman Class of Waynesboro “Hi,” would be very humorous and interesting, but as space is limited, and as the trials and punishments we en- dured from the Sophomores were endless, the Freshman Class of ’22 had their joys very evenly distributed. After the joys of a summer vacation, we enter the “Haven of Rest (?),” namely, Sophomore year. The High Schools of Waynesboro and Basic were united in 1923, so the history of the two classes of ’22 becomes one. The work was not very heavy, and recreations? Well, the Freshman Class received rough treatment from us for a while. Our Junior year truly seemed a lull before the storm of work to be done in the Senior year. We fulfilled the time-honored custom, and entertained the Seniors in February. The majority of the class passed their work with only one or two left behind. We at last have become dignified (?) Seniors, the long-looked-for goal has been reached. The Class as a whole deserve praise for their whole-hearted co- operation and united effort in literary, scholastic, and athletic duties. We are proud to say that the class of ’26 has among its number three of the star basketball players of the first team—Zora Lovegrove, Scottie Witt, and Louise Via; also in last year’s joint literary program a majority of medals and prizes were awarded to members of this year’s Senior Class. Porter McCray received the prize for the best essay, Lucy Taylor the medal for the individual debate and second prize for the best essay, and Evie Ellis a prize for declamation. Among the great artists of the future we see the names of Helen Wilson and Elizabeth Robson. We feel sure that Evelyn Harner’s ability to recite will lead her to bigger and broader fields. And as we are about to close this chronicle, let us add a few words about the future. In after years when two or three happen to meet to talk over High School experiences, how we will long for the familiar sight of a tall figure with silvery hair, that presides over the Sophomore room, rings the bells, and is loved by every one. For the dear, patient, auburn-haired teacher wha taught us the poetic qualities and writings of many noted writers in English and American Literature, and for the many other loved, respected, and honored teachers who helped us over the rough paths of education. Let us hope that some time in the future, the Senior Class of ’26 will gather together in one place for a grand class reunion. —MarcGaret Moore, Historian, ’26.