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

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Ten Years Later Crata| ILE seated at the window of my home in the quiet little town of Nowhere, I thought back over the good old days at Wilson High. I wondered what had become of the boys and girls of the class of 30. Suddenly my reverie was broken by the cry “Waynesboro News-Virginian. Latest news from Waynesboro.” DIAS. e274) 1 looked out and saw a newsboy and, having a natural desire to get the latest news from my native town, I bought a paper. Glancing over the first page I noticed several familiar names. Upon closer observation, I realized they were the names of my classmates in that famous class of ’30. I read the following: “Local Girl To Sing Here. After several vears abroad, Miss Gertrude Hannah will make first American appearance in Waynesboro.” Well did I remember Gertrude’s songs in ““Here Comes Arabella” our Senior play. The next column told of an Art Exhibit to be given by Harry Lough. Harry was the Art Editor of the WILSONIAN, our annual. “Prof. W. T. Coyner to conduct special class at Wilson High.” I read on and found that this class would be given for those who were interested in Shakes- peare’s plays. Oh Yes! Bill was always interested in Shakespeare. He would often sit up ‘til after midnight learning certain parts ot “Macbeth.” Some more interesting news was: “‘Miss Alice Kay to open Girls’ School.” I was glad to see this for Alice always wanted to be a teacher. Among the faculty members, | noticed the following familiar names; Miss Sarah Harman, expression, and Miss Essie Newman, French. It is my desire that Miss Kay’s school live a long and useful life. ‘Miss Margaret Mohler to be head of new Business Firm.” I know their firm will be a success, because Margaret was one of Mrs. Pace’s prize business pupils. Another interesting item was “Waynesboro Girl to be Miss Virginia in Nat- ional Beauty Cont est.” I knew at once that this, was Mabel Batten, who was voted the prettiest girl in the Senior Class. The next thing | read was “Little Boy Knocked Down by Hit-and-Run Driver. Man later caught and identified as Carl Norton. He was taken before Mrs. Robinson (Justice of the Peace) for trial. Mrs. Robinson began thus: ‘Knocking down that little boy was bad enough, but I can’t conceive of anybody going on and leaving him there on the ground.’ Then Carl, in his usual slow and deliberate way, replied: ‘Well, you see, Mrs. Robinson, I was too busy to stop. The case was promptly dismissed.” I next read, on the sporting page, “Wilson High Girls’ Basketball Team Winners of State Tourney.’”’ No wonder they won, for their coach was none other than Miss Agnes Stover. Stover will be remembered as a forward on the 1929-’30 team.

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Class History N THE FALL of nineteen hundred and twenty-six we entered the high school in fear and trembling. You must understand that we were Freshmen and it was the first time we had been in the high school. There were thirty-nine of us from Jackson and Wenona Grammar Schools, and we completely filled Miss Bryant’s room. During the winter of 1926-1927 we lived a hard life—such a hard life that many stopped school. Those that survived the hardships entered Mr. Kimler’s room the next year as Sophomores. We had many things to look forward to as Sophs. First we had Mr. Jennings, the new principle; next a new I'nglish teacher, Mrs. Robinson; and the last but not least a lot of Freshmen to initiate. We were very conceited (as all Sophomores are) and thought we knew more than any one else. We worried the teachers and made life miserable for the Freshmen. In 1928 we moved up stairs, the boys going in Miss Plumb’s room and the girls in Miss Dickerson’s room. We felt a little more dig- nified as we were on the floor with the Seniors. In the spring of 1929 we gave a “tacky party for the Seniors in the High school gymnasium. Kemper Fitch’s orchestra provided music and we had a fine time. Everyone was dressed as “tacky” as possible and prizes were given to the tackiest looking boy and the tackiest looking girl. In September, 1929, we entered Mrs. Robinson’s room with all the dignity that seniors can have and settled down for a year of hard work. Life was rather monotonous until after Christmas, but then things began to change. The first of February saw us taking our mid- year examinations. On March 17th we presented ‘Here Comes Ara- bella,” a very attractive musical comedy. On March 21, the Juniors entertained us with a lovely party at the home of one of the members of their class. We are all looking forward with pleasure to our grad- uation in June.—F. Mc. R.

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“Local Boy Making Good as Guard on Professional Team.” Of course, this was Louis Culton, and well did I remember his hard fought defensive games for Wilson. In the column devoted to civic organizations | read “Russell to Head new Civic Club.” The Club President was none other than our Class President, Billy Russell, known for his fine leadership. In glancing over the Radio Program, I noticed another familiar name. The Metropolitan Opera Company was broadcasting a special program that night, and on the program I read “Miss Margaret Lovegrove will be heard in a number of French songs.’’ I know many fans tuned in to hear this famous singer. “Strange Accident Happens to Mr. Davis.’”’ It seems that Carl absentminded- ly drove his Nash over the bank of the river. Carl must still be under the in- Auence——— of love. In the Church Column I read: “Special Services to Start Monday. Rev. Jos. Garber to Preach.” Congratulations to Joe. He has certainly made a success. Whoopee! One of the many members of the Senicr class who hitched his wagon to a star has reached the star. In the space devoted to Aviation, I read: “Man Arrested by Chief of Aerial Police Kenneth Bartlette. The charges were driving a plane while drunk.” The good die young is surely a true statement. In the obituary column | saw that George Nease had died in the clutches of a vamp. We know that George died according to his wishes, as expressed in our Senior play. I feel sure that the vamp must have been Miss Ellen Rogers, our class vamp. “ Ds Moore; thought to have been driving Ford Roadster that went over mountain side. The car was coming around a bend, making 60, when it went over the mountain. The driver was never found, but the car was identified as belonging to J. D.” In the Society Column I read “Miss Charlotte Harner Hostess to S. P. C. A. Among those present were Misses Kathleen Barbour, and Jaqueline Bailey, and William Shirkey, and Louis Koogler. Animals in Waynesboro are said to be living an easy life as the result of the work done by this group. The next column to attract my attention was “All Questions on Love An- swered by Vivian Coyner.” I know Vivian is an expert on such questions, because she was voted the most in love girl in the class, and then “experience is the best teacher.” . Back on the Sports Page, I noticed a very.familiar name. “Edith Coyner to Drive in Roadster Class at State Fair.” has had plenty of experience in driving spirited horses any place you want to go—especially to school.—E. M. C. “Tebo” will surely win this class. She