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

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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

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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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Climbing “Not at the heights but climbing.” Our motto used to.be, And now that we are finished We turn around to see The records bare or the records fair That were made by you and me. “Not at the heights but climbing,” Our motto e’er will be. “Not at the heights, but climbing,” In Life as we are here, And when we reach our present goal, The higher heights are clear. Then we'll strive upward, onward, Till those longed-for heights are near. “Not at the heights, but climbing,” We go on with never a fear. “Not at the heights but climbing,” And climbing will make us strong To carry our shares of Life’s burdens, To travel the pathway long, When friends are no longer ’round us To guide us and keep us from wrong. “Not at the heights but climbing,” For this is our climbing song.