Altavista High School - Nuntius Yearbook (Altavista, VA)

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‘ , we terererere rer econ PLUNIING cere tere te ee et Last Will and ‘Testament I, Beverly Wilkinson, the appointed testator of this conglomerate mass of con- ccntrated ignorance, designated as the graduating class of Altavista High School, and being of unreasonable mind do originate, perpetuate, create this, the last will ard testament of the aforesaid class, hereby revoking all other and former wills made by us at any time. We wish to give, bequeath, and everlastingly dispose of, after our many debis, lawful and otherwise, are paid, the following fragments of our shattered career to the designated persons, whether they need them or not. ARTICLE I Te the various members of our esteemed faculty we give and bequeath the following: 1.—To Mr. Childs— (A) A new whistle which will not be so shrill as the old one. (B) A new golf set for two. 2.—To Miss Phillips— A place in the Hall of Fame, as a reward for her heroic efforts in helping this group of mental deficients to graduate. 3.—To Mrs. Rowbotham— (A) A new picture to be used in the future annuals. (B) A new method of teaching English Literature, so that there will not be so many monotonous reports. 4.—To Miss Woodson— (A) Any color dress except blue, in order that there will be no more History IV written lessons. (B) A special edition of “The Altavista Journal.” 5.—To Mr. Crigler— One of the grade teachers who has not yet been “spoken for.” ARTICLE II 1,—To the. Junior Class — The use of Room No. 11 for a whole session; and may they have better suc- cess with the fifth edition of the NUNTIUs. 2.—To the Sophomore Class— A whole carload of “Caesar Ponies.” 3.—To the Freshman Class— (A) An automatic chalk and eraser thrower. (B) A speedometer to regulate their speed while marching down stairs. ARTICLE III To the entire school— (A) Our model line (?) 20 i 2 a 2a? sa 2a? 2? a» ao? 2 oro? 2? 2? 2? as oo 2 2% a -s as .3 s -s .- v4.) -a 3 2? was a» 2a a s aos?

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pervert eurececewre Punting ecrce Me Wane Ge Gee ee ee 7. ae @ eo “a9 “a a? a” a 42a? as so 2s was Edward English. The lawyers were Ernest Gaddy and Robert Clark. The voice of Gaddy roared, “brown eyes would make anybody beautiful.” The answer came from Lawyer Clark, “Science teaches the color blue throws off light and heat, and attracts, while brown is a dull somber color.” The Judge’s decision was without question—gray eyes throw off light and heat, attract, absorb interest, compel and bind forever. Again the vision changed; now I saw a beautiful home and in front of it was a man trying to sell a sport roadster to a prosperous-looking woman. I could see her shake her head, re- fusing to buy, but the salesman finally erased all doubt from her mind and she bought it. The high-powered salesman was Earle McCormick and the woman was Virginia Finch. I gazed again into the fumes. I saw a stage, a musical comedy was being given. I recog- nized in the chorus of beautiful girls Estelle Wilburn and Frances Barrett. Naturally they would be together. My glance switched from the stage to where the orchestra was situated. Who should be directing it but William Rountrey. Oh! Yes it was Ziegfield’s theater. The fumes died down and the witches stirred the contents of the pet three times. Again the smoke arose. I saw a magnificient home. A man and woman came out of it quarreling or arguing vigorously, but before they got te the limousine that was waiting for them, the woman had persuaded the man to her side of the argument. He looked very happy. I recognized Graham McCartney and Lemma Owen. Next I saw a school house, and in one of the class-reoms I saw Eleanor Morris teaching English and trying her best to imitate Mrs. Rowbotham. She had her class giving one oral report after the other. Sull wandering through class rooms, as in days of yore, a man sauntered in; the teacher addressed him as Professor Owen. Could it be Gordon Owen, my classmate? The scene changed into another classroom. I saw Beverly Wilkinson teaching a large Latin class. I heard her say “Class, never use a pony, for an aeroplane will carry you much faster.” The contents of the pot bubbled down. The first witch asked me if I cared to see more. I eagerly told her to reveal the fortunes of my other classmates. The witches danced around the pot, stirring it as before. Another vision arose before my eyes. I saw many books. Standing by the books that had made her famous was Ethel Anthony, the author of them all. I saw more books, forbidding looking, that appeared to be Histories. I looked closer to see who the author of such imposing books could be. To my surprise there it was in big letters the name, Mr. Marion Durwood Fitzgerald. I gazed again into the fumes that arose from the caldron. This time I saw a handsome man dressed in sport clothes, surrounded by a crowd of admiring girls. It was John East, the shiek of the class of 1930, living up to his old motto, “All play and no work makes John a happy boy.” I looked closer. I saw a girl in a gymnasium coaching basketball. The little figure looked familiar. I then recognized “Duck Waldon.” Next I saw a man traveling from city to city. He would stop at each city and lecture to great crowds of people who drank in his words. His lectures evidently pertained to farming for I heard him say, “When I lived in Leesville I raised the fattest pigs in the county.” I hadn’t known at first who he was, but now I knew it could be none other than Sammy Mattox. I saw another -picture. It was Velma Doss busily washing dishes in a neat kitchenette. Ancther ring. matching “The Diamond,” was on her finger. A man nearby was helping dry the dishes, but the vision changed before I could) recognize him. The University of Virginia loomed before me. Curiosity drew me into an unfamiliar building, entitled “Motorcycle Department.” The instructor was Aileen Wood. Another vision arose before my eyes, | saw Margaret Jones happily married and living in Altavista. I now became more interested, for I realized that the caldron had revealed to me the future of every member of the class of 1930. I next expected it to portray my own future. But I was disappointed, for the witches jumped into the pot and passed through the roof of the cave, with a roar as of thunder, without giving me even a hint as to my own future. I suddenly awoke to find that I had fallen asleep while preparing a theme on Macbeth, to hand in to Mrs. Rewbotham the next day. As I picked up the book and read over the scene ef the three witch-s on the heath, I smiled and wondered if any part of my dream would ever come true. THe PropHet (HELEN LANE). 19

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eq : (B) Our dignity (?) (C) Our motto: Per aspera ad sidera—‘Through the basement to the senior 99 room. (D) And then what? Our departure. ARTICLE IV To the designated inmates, of the Junior Class: 1 —To Katherine Burnette: Maude Smith’s distinct voice—Velma Doss’ : diamond. . 2 —To Guy Burnette: Lillian Arthur’s “talking machine.” Earle McCormick’s f round head. . 3 —To Lelia Mattox: Frances Barrett’s giggle and marcelle. ‘ 4 —To Evelyn Cassidy: Estelle Wilburn’s double chin. , 5 —To Clara Parker: Virginia Finch’s melodious voice. 4 6 —To Gladys Morgan: William Rountrey’s brother. 7 —To James Burnette: Douglas Walden’s funny, fat and forty ways. 8 —To Bledsoe Clement: Lawrence McCormick’s “professorship.” 9 —To Jack Finley: Ernest Gaddy’s and Winfree Hughes’ class skipping s ability. 4 10—To Doris English: Beverly Wilkinson’s 5 ft. 10; and Aline Wood’s dignity. p 11—To Elizabeth Kirkpatrick: Margaret Jones’ quietness. , 12—To Clarrice Rosser: Ethel Anthony’s affectionate nature and Shirley Sny- 4 der’s friendliness. ‘ 13—To M. D. Vaughan: Edward English’s “business head.” (A 14—To Webb Frazier: John East’s art of driving with one hand. 15—To Virginia Payne: Gordon Owen’s floor-walking career. . 16—To Violet Holt: Sam-Mattox’s agricultural ideas, and Lemma Owen’s modern , country home. . 17—To Asa Hall: Graham McCartney’s studiousness, and Eleanor Morris’ ( “closed mufller.” P 18—To Gaither Hughes: Robert Clarke’s “flying ambition,” and Helen Lane’s : alluring eyes. , 19—To Audrey Mattox: Katherine Morris’ physique. ‘ 20—To Thelma Owen: Durwood Fitzgerald’s knowledge of literary charac- y ters and philsophers. 21—To Charlie: A book, “How to clean School Buildings and how to Fire ‘ Furnaces.” ’ ARTICLE V ‘ To Mr. Fray, and the other members of the school board, our appreciation for (4 the appointment of our efficient teachers. - I, Beverly Wilkinson, being mentally deficient, and slightly dazzled after such 4 a laborious task, affix my signature and seal this, the twenty-seventh day of May, in r the year of our Lord Nineteen Hundred and Thirty. ‘ I do solemnly testify this to be the first, last, and only will of the Senior Class of 1930. (Signed) BEVERLY WILKINSON t Witness: The Senior “rat.” p 21 ; | um id “ ne ee ae ae a? ale ae ae al? le ae ee ee ee ee |