Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-06-16
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Our class was once scattered like unrefined gold
And rail-drops that fall from the clouds the sand
But High School enticement drew into its fold
20. And united us into grand happy band
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We time called "Greenes" all Freshies" are
But studied with ardor and all subjects did pass,
This proved to the teachers all above par
And were therefore admitted to the sophomore class
We ready and willing to advance toward success
And thus history up to this day.
All those who have witnessed will freely confess
That stood by coors the Maroon the Gray
Some have fallen from rank as an army at war
And some plodding the straight narrow lane
When here numbered about twenty-four
But now in our class just eleven remain
And often we've labored 'twixt hope and despair
And struggled each day toward the far away goals,
With minds which adened with tolls and withcare
When nothing but sleep would bring peace to souls
But still we've pleasures in classroom and hail.
For friends and kind teachers would cheer along
And oft we'd make merry at party or ball.
TIL midnight would say for all to be gone.
"Speed Up" is motto and advise to the Juniors
We hope they'll finish the they've begun;
But now I'll return to the praise of the Seniors,
And talk of each character in the class of '21
Now, Park is the oliest best fellow of ALL
He's so large and so Strong and stately and TALL
All Basketball players in this dear old state
Will rejoice when they hear that he's graduate
And Loran, who's dignity no one can surpass
Is the horored VcePesident of this grand class,
The President of the English Club the Valdictoran,
And may day be classed leading historian.
Charles is dilgent so kind and SO true
He's friend of the many but of the
He may rightly be called the class electrician
For he sends wireless messages all creation.
If humor is lacking in classroom hail.
On hikes, at receptions at party ball.
We call upon Edward to start up the fun
And then in moment the merriment begun.
Ada May Summers is bright bue-eyed lass,
Her hood disposition very few surpass,
She with such and through all of her works,
Her manifold duties she shirks.
We if Donna likes EWriggey's" gum
And boy that is tall would she choose for chum
Or would she much rather become an old maid
Than to follow the music of matrimonial parade
Virginia Lee Shnn is dainty and SMALL
She is highly esteemed and is cherished by all,
In geometry she outdoes all her classmates by far,
And is distinguished in French being "Star'.
With dancing and flirting Ada Wymer is there
Skipping her classes with dignfed air,
All hearts that she's won, need hardly repost,
Was by using her charms with hidden deceit.
Heres Eva Wilson with personality rare
She's lover of movies and dresses that flare
Her kind disposition and sociable ways
Will be missed by companions of former school days.
And last but least is the girl of the smile,
Her radiant good-humor may be felt for mile,
IT'S Mary who represents a shining jewel,
And sunbeam that shines throughout school
Dear classmates the time has dsband
And depart from the school which all hold so dear,
10 seek out fame in away strand
And meet future problems with smiles of good cheer
But when into fes We joyfuly enter
With the knowledge we've attained
gether
The assembly of II let's always remember,
For the day has come that this must sever
The following lines added composed by Winnie E.
Exline
read the above with joy and with pride;
But | find there's left out side
know you wonderng Who can it be?
IT'S the author of the poem you all now will see
In speaking of himself, he's modest and shy
But his goodness and knowledge pass by.
Ac cboo1r H.