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

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Senior Class Prophecy In reading a strange newspaper some months ago, I noticed an an- nouncement that thereafter a column would be printed concerning prominent graduates of prominent schools. Immediately I knew that those graduates of Wilson High School, class of ’35 would have their names published there. From time to time the following items appeared in the column; Sara Virginia Baker, professional nurse, recently visited Spain on a tour. Agnes Buchanan, teacher of history in Wilson High School, has introduced a new type of teaching throughout the schools of Virginia. The construction of the dam in Death Valley is under the super- vision of Francis Conner, prominent for his engineering feats. Alice Wright, otherwise known as Charlotte, has been recently acknowledged the greatest opera singer of the age. Mary Margaret Farrar and Anna Garber, who are authorities on “What to Feed the Husband” will visit the old home town soon. Professor William Bragg, English teacher of Harvard University, Stanley Garber, M. D., head doctor of one of Chicago’s largest hospitals, and Wilbur Ross, outstanding American mathematician, who has held the Einstein Professorship at Harvard for a number of years, have re- signed from their respective positions to form a company whose purpose is to publish books and decorative handbills. Clementine Doyle saved the life of Miss M. V. Grifith, when she fell into South River last Saturday. Miss Doyle will receive a medal for this heroic deed. Cecil Harding, stratosphere explorer, sailed away in a balloon the other day and has not been seen since. It is popularly believed that he is now worrying the inhabitants of Mars. James Gordon was elected to Congress from Virginia with a ma- jority of thirteen votes. His opponent was Genevieve Scott, former Senator from this district. A double wedding of Miss M. V. Griffith and Miss Virginia Hiser- man was held Monday. ‘The brides wore purple and gold, old school colors. Miss Hilda Holbert is making a great success as a comedian on Broadway . Edwin Hopkins and Maynard Baber, well known scientists, have discovered another element. Again they have rendered a great service to humanity. Miss Charlene Mattox and Miss Della Clark have recently been appointed on the board for criticism of books published by Garber, Bragg, Ross, and Co. Miss Jane Menefee, Marjorie McGann and Jean McClung are, at

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Genevieve Scott hands her wit to Anna Tucker, who is requested to use it with discretion. Elizabeth Fay Davies leaves her place as editor of the Gossip Column to Imogene Burton. M. V. Griffith leaves her handwriting to Rebecca Doniel. To Hazel Barker, Grace Wimer bequeaths her knowledge of Com- mercial Law. To Mary Frances Hawkins, Charlotte Wright, with best wishes, leaves her marcelles and finger waves. Francis Conner, after much deliberation, leaves his “up and doing” air to Bobby Via. Maynard Baber kindly gives his studious manner to Wallace Dodd. After much thought and meditation, Sara Baker leaves her soft voice to Virginia Mohler. Elizabeth McClung will divulge the secret of her so-called natural curls to Edna Maxey. Sometimes shyness is a desirable trait. Realizing this, Curtis Floyd has willingly agreed to leave his portion of it to Benton Rosen. Cecil Harding leaves his ability to be lazy and handsome to “Sot” Gallaher. The indifferent attitude of Edwin Hopkins should be of great value to Virginia Ellinger. Margaret Farrar’s great book, “How to Grow,” is left to Mary Tanner. Virginia Hiserman leaves her ability to play basketball to Isabel Fisher. Ada Rowe leaves her curls to Estelle Philibert. Bill Harlowe bequeaths to Julius Stombock, his wit and laziness. Melvin Jennings leaves the qualities that make him so attractive to the ladies to Ralph Spitzer. Jack McFall leaves his ability to sleep in class, to Robson Coiner. Jane Menefee leaves to Daisy McClung, her friendly air. To Mary Jane Chambers, Marjorie McGann leaves her weekly cor- respondence with “Jack.” Bill Davis regretfully wills his blue hat to Lewis Bagby, in hopes that it will be treated with care. Phyllis Saufley leaves her years at Wilson High School to George Diedrick.

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present, in charge of the famous home for taking care of stray and aged Cats, Patricia Menefee is a most noted woman doctor of the United States. She will attend a convention in Vienna soon. Miss Pauline Thacker has become the second “Singing Lady” of America. She has thus combined her talent for telling bedtime stories with that of singing. Miss Mabel Sharpe and Miss Elizabeth McClung have recently be- come professional basketball players, the first ever known. Miss Cordelia Mohler is now a head secretary to the President of Montgomery, Ward and Company. Katherine Ross and Dorothy Maxey, are to be presented in the Court of England this spring. Miss Maxey will render several concerts at a request of the King. Margie Lee Phipps and Phyllis Saufley have formed a company which has for its purpose the betterment of chewing gum flavors. Mr. William White has recently been elected President of Yale University, where he has been instructor for some years. He is the youngest person who has ever held the position. Grace Wimer and Jewell Webb are two of the most popular motion picture stars of their time. Grace only recently showed talent for act- ing, but Miss Webb has been heading for stardom for many years. Robert White is at present, Business Manager of the New York Herald, of which George Von Frank is editor. Curtis Floyd is director of the largest brass band of Waynesboro, Virginia. Miss Ada May Rowe has founded a school for aged school teachers— the subject taught: “How to Grow Old Gracefully.” Jack McFall has recently accepted a position with the International Correspondence Company, where he will write textbooks about English. Melvin Jennings is at present working on a new picture in Holly- wood, ‘““The Handsome Hero,” in which he is taking the leading part. Bill Harlowe has joined the Barnum and Bailey Circus, in which he will take the character of a clown. William Davis has become President of the A. and P. Company. He has been employed by them for some time.