Arsenal Technical High School - Arsenal Cannon Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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'dike Tomlinson in spite of the fact that George already has troubles of that nature. Still, tonsorially speak- ing, Harold Berkowitz confers his raven locks upon Thomas Worthington. Feeling that Frederick Goodrich is sadly in need of some senior dignity, Katherine Rinehart honors him with hers. Pratice makes perfect, Fred. Also, Loretta Galm's impressive solemnity is timidly transmitted to Dorothy Showalter. To lend color to the Will, we allow Carver McArthy to give his color choosing ability to the poor unfortunates on the next color committee. Eleanor Flowers, feeling that she should have been a member of the committee by that name, grudg- ingly bestows the unused ability in that line upon Georgianna Brown. Although Elva Flannagan, Katherine O'Connell, Mary O'Donnell, and Ruth Casady may not be particularly Irish, they throw away all tendencies in that direction to Josephine and Catherine O'Neill. ln the same strain of thought, Mary Moncrief wishes to wish away all connection which she may have with the furnace company of that name to Mary Jane Morris. A striking resemblance to Big Bill' Tilden in his idle moments, possessed by Harry von Burg, is passed down to Robert Maxwell. Of course, Robert may not need this resemblance, but that isn't the willmakers' job. Continuing the fast pace set by Harry, Telfair Torian bequeaths a remarkable abil- ity to clamber in and out of porch swings to lris Carroll. Yvonne Patterson feels that her pleasant first name should be given to anyone in the January class whose christening was unsatisfactory. Billie Taylor and Robert Taylor join in handing down the name of Taylor to anyone who might take that name as a qualification for organizing a boys' clothing class. Apply to Charles Hughes for suggestions that might be handed down along with the name. All chances which Roger Summers and Lawrence Baldwin might have of becoming mayor of our no mean cityn are magnanimously presented to Wilbur Glenn and Way'ne Shumaker. Perhaps two girls, such as Thelma Kinnaman and Bonita Heft, may feel that they will some day be mayor, but that's a long shot. The faculty of explaining away things, majored in by Norman Babcock and Robert Pentecost, are dropped gracefully to Elmer Wilson and lvo Du- Vall. Don't forget, though, boys, that even the best of things sometimes fail. Jeanette Griflith and Billy Adams request that Marjorie Goble and Bud Griffith continue to preserve the standard of Tech High romance which THE ARSENAL CANNON they have endeavored to establish. Any books which Marjorie or Bud might write on the subject are certain of an entire shelf in the Tech library. The delightful little hobby of winning money in slogan contests, which Ruby Allison seems to have cultivated, shifts itself to Charlotte Derck. It is understood that no money goes with the transfer, however. The frequent blushes indulged in by Elizabeth Dawson when the announcement is made that she has won another contest are presented to Charles Knight, if he thinks his complexion will stand the strain. Those desirable seats close to the door which are possessed in R. R. 4 by Gertrude Austin and Dorene Anderson are passed down to lrma Blight and Charles Bolte. lt takes real athletes to hold such responsible positions. The chairmanship of the flower committee, car- rying with it responsibilities of terrible weight, are reluctantly left by Katherine Gibson to Josephine Dodd. This is a job requiring long night hours and a keen sense of smell. We hope Josephine fulfills Katherine's expectations. Continuing this ruthless disposition of positions, Virginia Frank's position as a Tech librarian falls to the lot of Marian Bishop. This may be news to both of the girls but, nevertheless, we can not be else but correct. As a seamstress Virginia Holmes feels quite ready to hang out a shingle. As there are no places at Tech to hang shingles, she leaves her Singerl' to Alma Stegmeier. Undecided as to the correct- ness of hanging out a shingle, Hannah Jane Wolfe wills her task of accompanying all the numbers at senior meetings to Marjorie Bollinger. Here's hoping Marjorie can play the piano. A vast collection of honor points, gleaned in the highways and byways of high school life by Aurine Davis, may be had by any succeeding senior who feels the necessity of heading the commencement honor roll. Applicants will please form in line with- out crowding. George Purves, William Read, and John Schade willingly heap upon anyone the terrible respon- sibility and inconvenience of being juniors.', And although William Robinson may not be a junior, still he bestows the name of William upon Ezra Blount because anyone, to sing Irish songs like Bill does, needs the name of Patrick or Morriety. The rarity of a sunny disposition, claimed by Gladys Lohrman and Charlotte Meier, is handed down to Mildred Turner and Pauline Burnett, While Hazel Hiles' rosy and natural complexion be- comes the possession of Martha Pittenger. Still flattering the girls, Pauline Cofiin, Grace Sandy, and Virginia Bray place all their demureness upon Ruth page twenty-f-ve Jig

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'ie A THEARSENAL CANNON Last Will of the fum' '26 Class Having no fear of joining the hoop skirt and one- cylinder automobile in the depths of oblivion and experiencing no immediate feelings of departing hence from this vale of tears, we, the june class of nineteen and twenty-six, nevertheless, feel this to be an opportune occasion to draw up and solemnize our last will and testament. Not because we think anyone especially needs whatever we are going to will him, do we make this will, nor because we par- ticularly like to part with several treasured articles, do we load them off on someone else, but because we feel we have acquired a feta' traits and characteristics that, passed on and elaborated, will add to the future of Tech in which we may have no active part. Like all other classes in ages dark and times past, we leave to our enduring teachers much sympathy and regard for the patient and hilly road they have traveled in attempting to instill in us some traces of an education. In case future classes might feel some hesitation in following our illustrious footsteps, it is only fair that we hasten to add that those same teachers may still possess rather large quantities of A-I-'s which they have been unable to bestow. With the kind consent of our faithful sponsors, Miss Welch, Miss Harter, Miss Axtell, and Miss Ryan, we give them away to the next June class, hoping that that class can give them even less to worry about than we did. In the grand race to get rid of all our belongings, there is one thing that we refuse to part with-our high regard for Mr. Stuart. That must be acquired by each class as it comes to know, better and better, the man who has made such a place as Technical High School possible. Many of us have never had the privilege of knowing Mr. Stuart personally, but, nevertheless, we all carry away with us a lasting es- teem for and appreciation of him. To start the thing out in the really correct way, we might mention our noble president as the first donor. To the following executive of the senior class, Walter Johnson leaves a great amount of fatherly pride and affection that naturally goes with the presi- dency of a class so famous as ours. Martha McLaughlin, surnamed Fuzzie, Firp, etc.,,' leaves a battered carbon copy of a most elo- quent inaugural address to the most needy vice- president of our successors. Hugh Myers is the honored recipient of Boyd Hickman's ability to break training and still be on speaking terms with Coach Mueller. The best way to preserve this ability, however, is never to be forced to exercise it. page twenty-four Although Paul Barr may never have any use for it, David Clarke places on his shoulders all of Davels punch and comeback. While we are dealing with Clarks, it might be well to mention that ,lack Clark's mammoth sweater falls upon the person of Leo Beck. Also, along the line of clothing, Byron Dow's jacket, which might be yellow but isn't, descends to Paul Atwood. As a little diversion, Dorothy Fenstermacher and Helen Arshopsky are willing to trade names with Melvin Dorbecker and Leslie Gresendanner if the last mentioned deem it a good trade. Likewise, Anna Doll leaves her surname to lona Davis, hoping that she will be all that the name implies. George Cook and Robert Smith, having nothing in particular to will, merely leave their regrets to all following seniors. Lorraine Pylls and Leone Moore are to become the proud possessors of Maude Heistand's and Frances Lewis' blond fairness. A muscular left arm, the result of embracing a cello, is given by Mary Webb to Fay Niekirk. As a partner to this athletic remark, Dorothy Rea heaps all the joy of being little sister to a baseball star upon Lucille Robinson, whether she has a brother or not. A shade of embarrassment belonging to Marjorie Burghard and a tendency to look ceilingward owned by Urban Anderson are placed upon Lucille Atherton and Gtto Miller respectively, if they will exercise these public speaking habits as their donors have. An infinite knowledge of stagecraft, painfully acquired and belonging to Theodore Foxworthy, is gladly handed down to anyone connected with the next senior play. Being playfully inclined, we hasten to add that Louise Hodges and Mamie Wil- liams unselfishly transfer a portion of their drama- tic ability to Annabelle Burt and Ruth Patterson. Esther Brown's ingrown fingernails which she re- ceived from stamping letters are left to Zerelda Jenkins. Thinking of the Jenkins, Ruth Jenkins' fame gained through the medium of her unshorn locks is transferred to Esther Snoke, provided she lets her hair grow. CWe don't suppose she could possibly stop it.j -lack Garrison gives a string of 'Lhowdy's, hello's, and hi's,' and Kermit Slack bequeaths his Uhowdy, men to john Sharp and Charles Trosky, but they will have to travel at top speed to equal the pace set by the givers. A very individualistic mode of haircut, possessed by Robert Hurt, indicating that some things go up and never come down, is handed down to George Jif'

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THE ARSENAL CixNNoN Wie I Jfiw Owens, Elsie Nell, and Isla Hanna, with the sig- nificant remark that you can catch more Hies with molasses than you can with vinegar! The peculiar distinction of looking like one's twin brother, held exclusively by Lawrence I,,.lllI', is shouldered onto Merritt Swails. Nlarjorie Day's and lylaxine Elkins quite un- usual trait of having something to do in roll call is willed to Dale Young and Irvin Boles. If the last two named knew what a valuable thing they have inherited, they would guard it carefully. Evelyn Hankins has had sufficient time in roll call to meditate upon a new book called School Memories in four sad chapters, which she dedicates and pre- sents to Dorothy Weidman. Speaking of publications, Helen Lee's graphic description of an ideal man is framed and handed to Fvelyn Murphy. Due to a substantial understanding which en- ables Ralph Keeney to proceed rapidly to lunch, Ralph feels free to part with some of his develop- ment to Walter IT. johnson, but VValter must train to reach the ethciency of that Keeney Ifxpress. A flock of autos, driven by -lames Foley, is merely loaned to VVayne Farrow because it is understood that lim has his eye on some new skates and needs the car as a down payment. Shelley Givens, the owner of a checkered jacket, places it in the hands of anyone who can use it for else but neckties. Harry Hager, John Gilroy, and Martin Barnett pass on to William Taggart, Judson Taylor, and George Guy the surprise and elation which they experienced at becoming seniors. Ellis Stuart was also surprised, but he hasn't gotten rid of that surprise, so his gorgeous pair of long shorts are willed to John Derbyshire. A wonderful gymnastic ability possessed by Harry Klezmer and a beautiful syncopated stutter belonging to Norman Hammer are too precious to give away. Personal entreaties might change their minds, however. Virginia Seed's manner of being a perfect lady both on and off stage are given, if possible, to Iailizabeth Carr. And now, as the little boys said when they cut the cat's tail off and as the little girls remarked when they dropped the basket of eggs, W'e,z'e gone and done itf!! The will is willed, and the class of June '26 may expire before its day is over, the ax of execution is sharpened, the tedious will can be read. Perhaps it will have suf- ficient energy to affix its signature to the official doc- ument through its willmakers: GRACE Ayers VAUGHN GAYMAN page Iszwnly-six Tree Day Exerciser fum: Senior Clary-.-I pril 16, 1926 Song-Morning Invitation . e , Our Indiana Trees . . . Senior Group e . john Nickerson Salute to the Trees ..,.,. .... R ichard Fox Song-This is Arbor Day Presentation of Trees . . ,.,,,..JoeFoy WValter Johnson , Mr. Stuart , . . Senior Class Response ...., ,..,. The Planting Song , . X IR, SIC NIUR TRE Ii D.-XY fzme '26 Class Song I. W'e've had, Clear old Tech, four years of joy, You've given to us what nought can destroy, VVe've learned that your teachers are kind, good, and true, But now comes the sad time-to bid you adieu. II. VVe'll dream in the future of these short years, We'll think of the campus-its beauty and cheers, We'll praise them, the faculty, who gave their best, Fair Tech, we will laud you above all the rest. CHoRUs Farewell, Tech and Techites, farewell, We leave with fond hearts-none can tell, Our happiest times now are through, As dear Tech, we say good-bye to you. GENEVIEVE Flsrthn