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CLASS PROPHECY As I sit here in my tent peering into my Crystal ball, a vision comes before me ofthe January 1951 class of John R. Buchtel high school. Ahl What's this I see? It's the year 1960, and Ruth Kerns, who has iust maae herdebut into society, is step- ping out of her diamond studded limousine, about to enterthe MaiesticTheatre. The play, The Human Mess written by that eminent author, James Shakespeare Schultz is being given tonight. Co-starring with Cynthia Cornell Lawrence is Dave Barrymoore Blank. Noticing several flashbulb explosions, I look to see who is taking pictures. It is none other than Dick McCreary, Times photographer. Near him is the famous theatre critic, Norma Messner, who is contemplating the success of the play. Coming down the aisle, I see that wonderful set de- signer for, The Human Mess, Robert Angelo Floreani . Following him to theirorchestro seats are the noted sports announcer Dick Stern Bazley, and that outstanding Olympic star, Richard Anderson. Now that the play is over, two of the stage crew hands, Jim Trithart, electrician, and Eugene Fredericks, cur- tain puller, are leaving to attend a party being held at the spacious fiftytwo room mansion of Esther Edus Ra- binowitz on Park Avenue . In the Ekus-Rabinowitz home, I see in one room those two famous racketeers, John The Greek Economou, and Ed, Babyface Conrad, playing poker against the onlyhobo to makea million dollars, Al, Money Simon. In another room, I see the famous producer Marilyn Frye, the only one of her kind, eagerly watching a show put on by Dick Friend's Stork Club entertainers. Bettie Adamson, who does a bubble dance with a transparent bubble, and Pat Rand Spring, famous for her fan dance, will be featured . The master ofceremonies is thatviva- cious comedienne, Shirlee Katanic. Also watching this spectacle are Eddie, Master Mind Kalail, and his own physician, Dr. Eugene Sawan, M. D. Dr. Sawan per- formed the operation that restored Eddie 's brain to normal Ialmostl. Eddie's mind cracked after he and his gang blew up Fort Knox to print their own type of money. Standing nearby is Grace Nightingale Chaff with her first aid kit. She thinks Eddie might collapse again, Ipoor girll. Diane Haberman, that incomparable school teacher, and Joyce Raynes, head secretary in the United Nations are comparing notes witha beautiful Powers model,Dawn Craycroft, about the play seen earlier this evening. At this moment, things are getting dim, as if a cur- tain is being brought down-ahl , yes-it is-bringing with it the end of a great and unforgettable evening . CLASS WILL I, Al Simon, leave my ability to wreck a new car to any fool who is dumb enough to get too close to the car in front of him. I, Eddie Kalail, will my bookie syndicate to who- ever is willing to take the risk. I, Jim Trithart, leave my ability toget through school in four years to Danny Woodson. I, Pat Spring, leave my ability to wander around the halls and get away with it to Porter Godard . I, Eugene Sawan, leave my lock and locker to any- one who has a dollar. I, Shirley Katanic, leave my shy, quiet manner to Ergene Marnelos . I, Bob Floreani, leave all my J-E-R-N-T-S for Dick Kipp to take over, and to Leo Fouche, l leaveall my women . I, Ed Conrad, will my afternoon nap to Sleepy. I, John Economou, will my technique of gettina in- to trouble to Duke Stump . I, Bettie Adamson, will my ability to get along with all the boys to Val Crislip. I, Dick Anderson, will my abilityto swim backwards underwater while eating an apple to Dennis O'Brian. I, Dave Blank, will myability to evade bill collect- ous to Bob Davis. I, Dick Bazley, will my ability to hem toothpicks to Mr. Shaffer. I, Esther Rabinowitz, leave myability to finda good I, Marilyn Frye, bequeath my driving ability to Mar- lene Dark, who'll need it in the future. I, Grace Chaff leave my perfect attendance these four years to my sister Ruth. She leaves Jim M . too. I, Joyce Raynes, leave my7gOO o'clock alarm tomy brother Howard . I, Cynthia Lawrence, leave my ability to graduate a half a year ahead of time to Ruby Tresserand Sis I, Norma Messner, leave my seat on the second floor steps during the 5th lunch period to Alice Boss. I, Ruth Kerns, will my Tuesday afternoon iaunt down- town to Ann Johnson . I, Dick McCreary, will my place in the Tripel-alance I, Eugene Fredericks, will my shyness to Tom Bentz, who could use alittle of it. I, Dawn Craycroft, will my ability to like one boy for four years to Valeria Harris. I, Diane Haberman, leave my place on the Senior Griffin Staff. I, Dick Friend, leave my Seat in the library to Myer Slousky, who really needs two of them . I, Jim Schulz, leave my channing ways to anyone who wishes to follow in my tracks.
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E , f47C'lQLx.k.1-ill! 1 I A 'I lb-'ST , fx 'mn' I 334141 'Nw fly' ,J 15 gi? i wx Mr. Schneyer Mr. Reeves Mr. Switzer Principal Class Advisor Griffin Advisor QUOTH THE SENIORS, NEVERMORE 'Twas upon a day immortal that we stumbled through this portal, As we prayed for power to withstand the upper classmen's roar. While in fumbling desperation, we surveyed the situation, We concluded that our plight to ease would be a year-long chore. Suddenly there came a ieering, as of someone gaily leering, Look, the Freshmenl someone howled, sneering through our home-room door. That was all , but then came more! How distinctly I remember February to December. 'Forty-seven was the first and worst of the succeeding four. lf we dared to make a blunder, Mr. Weber's voice would thunder, You're so small, it's little wonder! which would hurt us to the core. Pride upsurging, tears emerging, while each face our wishes wore . Oh, to be a Sophomorel Soon our hero-worship faded as The Kingdom we invaded. Freshmen humbleness we traded, Soph'more confidence we gained. As we girls discovered dating, every evening found us waiting For the call that meant our rating was secure. Else sorrow reigned . Life depending, same impending, while indiff'rence each one feigned. Adolescencel Freud explained. Then returned the full-day session, followed by morale depression. Just to give you an impression, here's an average Buchtel day: lYawni Good morning, Mr. Schneyer. Missed the bus. ooooa what a liarl Fell into some muck and mirel still another one might say. l fell sickl fan ancient trickl, so, can l be excused today? Honesty had gone astrayl Now that Senior Year is ending and our graduation pending, All our ways we would be mending, but we find it's much too late. So, in open meditation we present this supplication To the future generationg QMay they heed the words we statei. Modesty of Freshman year ls worth it's weight in gold. Honesty and hearts sincere Are priceless, we are told. Thoughts of wisdom, often panned Are jewels, very rare. Put them all together and You'll be a millionairel
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