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

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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

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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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W-fb THE ARSENAL CANNON .HM The fame '26 tprophccy Q45 Is All joking aside, speaking of wisdom, we possess no mean quantity of it ourselves. We want to remind you that in the last twenty years those certain parties mentioned in that former prophecy of ours have turned out, for better or worse, as we said they would. Of course we don't want to take any of the credit for ourselves, being naturally shy and bash- ful, but you'll have to admit that we knew what we were talking about. Only last week while motoring about in our trusty Ford near Altoona, Kansas, we stopped at a garage, it not being the custom of Fords to run without gas. After honking for half an hour we spied, around the corner, a big black cigar ambling along with the august Walter johnson slouching behind it. Strange and beautiful sounds came forth from the inner recesses of the garage. Upon investigation we discovered Paul Balay sitting on a barrel and playing a jews harp. He informed us that he had a job for life as chief bronco-buster of the Ball- King Mule ranch, owned by Thelma Ball and Merlin King, with john Anderson as cook. We rattled on with fenders flapping. As we viewed the scenery, our attention was distracted by a signboard upon which Myron Miller was posting bills. One was an advertisement of Hennafoam, illustrated by the pictures of julia Flynn and Fielder Andrews, another announced the coming of the marvelous Lyon-Hunter Circus, Calvin Lyon and Lester Hunter, managers. A beautiful picture of Kathleen Biegler, the famous equestrienne, orna- mented the upper right hand portion of the bill- board, while a striking likeness of Arthur Reeder, crystal-gazer and medium, adorned the space below Kathleen's picture. We were glad to note that Theodore Wells was the elephant rubber, he was always desirous of doing things on a large scale. After one last glance we chugged on, presently overtaking Billy Adams. Billy looked frightfully hurried and only shouted to us, as we passed, that he was hot on the trail of Warren Glunt, faithful employee of the Standard Grocery, who had recently robbed the company of 525,000 and had killed Waldo Clark, night watchman, in his get-away. We remembered that Billy was chief sleuth of the Goetz Detective Agency of which Byron Goetz is president and Grant Goodwin, vice-president. The next day, as we rode slowly through a little town in Illinois, William james hailed us. We were proudly informed that the name of the burg through which we were passing was Smuckville. William, the chief constable, remarked that Barbara Bridges had been re-elected for the third time as mayor. Finally we arrived in our old home town and purchased an edition of the Neem, then we headed for Forest Bowman's Quick Lunch Establishment, where we settled ourselves for an enjoyable meal prepared by Raymond Bennett, chief cook and bottle- washer. In the News were many interesting items: Shelley Anderson was pitching in the World Serious, Frances Borcherding, society matron of Moscow and wife of the minister to Russia, had returned to the States for a visit. A most stirring speech had been given in the new stadium at Tech the evening be- fore by William Brandt, Grand Master of the Society for the Extermination of the Kangaroo Hop. The new stadium, the money for which had been liberally donated by Rush Stewart, Indianapolis' richest citizen, had been designed by Richard Taylor, the architect. Oh yes, we forgot to mention that john W. Hodge, jr. is editor of the Neem. While we were eating and discussing further plans for our trip, who should breeze in but Dorothy Moore, the new swimming instructor at Boys' Prep. Although we were anxious to proceed on our journey, she insisted that we could not possibly miss the wonderful motion picture, Lover's Re- venge, which was the hit of the town. Also, she argued, it would be of special interest to us since the play from which the picture had been taken was writ- ten by john Maxwell and Edna Smith. Later we were glad we had decided to remain, for our old friend, Lawrence Lahr, was selling tickets, Tommy Robinson was doorkeeper, and the orchestra was composed of Harold Cohee, waz- utti artist, David Carlton, Glen Dearinger, and john Valdoi. The cast was as follows: Robert Ullery, leading man, Mary Jo Lizius, leading lady, Arthur Stevenson, the bloodthirsty villain, Genevieve Quinn, the vamping villainessg Roy Miller, tottering grandfather, Helen Noel, grey-haired grandmother. Bob was the ideal hero, compelling great applause, while dainty little Mary jo, so sweet and innocent, moved the audience to tears. It was during this portion of the picture that Marguerite and Elizabeth johnson quietly and solicitously made their way through the theatre, selling men's and ladies' hand- kerchiefs. It is rumored that Marguerite and Eliz- abeth have made many a pretty penny by this ingenious scheme. Art Stevenson was every inch the bold man who attempted to kidnap unsuspecting Mary jo from her dear old grandfather and grandmother, Roy Miller page Ircerzty- 'even