Florence High School - Husky La Bran Yearbook (Florence, CO)

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Class Prophecy My Day Dream After I had taught school for about ten years I began to think it was time for me to do that which I had longed to do all my life. That was a tour of the globe. So 1 planned the necessary things and prepared for the long journey which would make use of my hard earned knowledge of history, sociology, language and science. As I was well pleased with Florence and its environment, that was my home from whence I started. My first visit was at my childhood home. 1 was on the streets of Oklahoma City when 1 saw a form which was somewhat familiar. The person had an air of importance which made me take second notice, when I recognized the ambitious hoy who had been the president of the class the four years. John McClelland He did not recognize me but I didn’t let him pass without a few words. I learned that he was a prosperous young mechanic and was connected with a large motor factory in that state. lie said that his high school athletics had taught him many things which were of value to him in after years. '1 he class had looked to him for a share of the honors which the class took from the others. In my tour of the South I learned that another of my class mates was a short distance from me. Of course 1 did not hesitate to find her. A friend of hers in that city said that 1 would probably find her on the tennis court it she wrs. not attending t home duties. Hut t first went to her home, which was a beautiful one located in one of these beautiful southern cities. We had a good long chat about our high school days, discussing the merits : nd demerits of the teach ers and the whereabouts of the different school friends. As 1 had only taken a small part of my journey, I was compelled to resume it before the former Bessie Wild and I had talked to our hearts content. My next stop was at the capital city of our country. ! expected to find some of my old classmates here, so proceeded to look them up. The first name I recognized uas Nora Hau in a certain government building. 1 took a car to the place and when I gave the fare I could not help recognizing the tall form of the former Florence boy who had completed his high school work in three years. “Mr. Campbell,” I said “Beg pardon,” said he surprisedly. but that countenance changed to one of recognition. He was of course on the job but a few remarks could not help passing between us—mostly about the senior year, students and teachers. 1 found my way to the building and found Nora in a government lab” busy with a chemistry experiment which would greatly effect the welfare of future generations, i used the Golden Rule and did not interrupt her until the working hours were over. But i met her at the door and those keen eyes of hers recognized her old classmate immediately. What all we talked about 1 will not attempt to repeat here. My visit at the capital was a pleasant one, but 1 continued my trip, my next stopping place being the metropolis of the nation. As soon as possible » attended grand opera. I was pleas-rntly surprised when 1 heard a sweet low alto voice sing a sweet song. 1 did not need to take a second look at the beautiful singer whom « recognized s one of my class friends. Alt ho known in public by a different name she was to me the same sweet Alice Lee. Later I attended a show, the feature being a talented : rtist, humorist and musician. After seeing several of my

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Class Know All Men by these Presents; That we. the class of nineteen hundred eighteen, of the City of Florence, State of Colorado, about to take our departure from said high school, do hereby proclaim this to be our last will and testament: First: To our beloved teachers we leave our best will and our appreciation for what they have done for us in the past together with our sympathy for them in their struggle with the oncoming classes. Second: To the class of nineteen hundred nineteen we hereby bequeath all the joys and sorrows, privileges and responsibilities which befall the lot of a Senior cless Third: Ina Hawkins wills to Christina Struthers he talkative disposition, her ready wit and never failing humor Fourth: Joe Campbell hereby bequeathes his love for the “fairer sex” to George Percival. Fifth: To any freshman who needs it John McClelland gladly wills his love for Algebra. Sixth: To some person in dire need. Rupert Hunt wills his Spach gefuhl.” Seventh: To the highest bidder Alice Lee wills hei beat ty. her charming manner and lovely disposition. Eighth: Ruth Skeels v ills her quiet disposition to Effie Wagoner Ninth: Harold Lucas wills his sombrero, boots and spurs to James Parks. Tenth: Marion Wilson leaves her vivaciousness to Mabel Householder. Eleventh: 1 Jessie Wild wills her wildness to Willie Wil- liamson. Twelfth: Edna Craig wills her petite form to Pauline Woods. Will Thirteenth: Frank Blunt wills his ability for making speeches to Leonard Roberts. Fourteenth: Bruce Patterson wills his versatile qualities to John Altieri. Fifteenth: Nora Hale wills her affectionate disposition to Uollin Usher. In the testimony whereof, we hereunto set our hand and seal and publish and declare this to be our last will and testament. in the presence of witnesses this twenty eighth day of March, in the year one thousand nine hundred eighteen. Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Senior ('lass as and for their last will and testament, we in the pres ence of each other have hereunto subscribed the above to our successors of 1919. —NORA HALE. The Senior Alphabet S—Stands for Skeels, our Ruth always knows just how much work with real pleasure goes. E—Stands for Edna, though new to us here we welcome her to ns with a merry good cheer. N Stands for Nora so sweet and demure. But a friend to depend on, of that we’re quite sure. I—Stands for Jna. so prim and so staid. But still we all know she’s a dear little maid. O—Stands for one whose name wouldn’t fit. And for this very reason it wasn’t writ.” R—Stands for Rupert, though small as you see. he Is trying his best like big boys to be. All put together, though not half the class, this represents the Seniors of the F. H. S.

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old class friends, my old curiosity arose, wondering if 1 should see a few more of them, as 1 remembered one of oui members was of (hat nature. The famous entertainer appeared on the stage and of course it was that old class member who used to entertain us to many jokes and laughs in school. Bruce also had developed his talent for singing and was accompanied on the ukelele by Marion Wilson, who found her talent in her senior year at Florence. She also sang in several different languages. 1 remembered her fluent pronunciation of that language which we studied together in old F. H. S. Our visit afterward was a pleasant one. My ocean trip was very pleasant for the most part. I saw one poor fellow who could not agree with the ride. 1 really felt sorry for him and when he got thru being company with the rail and walked around J recognized the Sociologist who was going to tour Europe for further research. Frank Blunt had been another athletic senior by whom many honors were won in track and field. He was just as interested in his social work. 1 landed safely at Liverpool and proceeded to look for my old Senior chum Edna Craig. I was touring England and admiring the large and beautiful estates which had passed thru many generations of aristocracy. Sociologists say that American girls do not live happily in English homes. Well, my little Lady Edna was an exception. She delighted me very much by showing me thru a typical English mansion and the beautiful gardens. I next went to France. My first place to go there was one of the famous Paris cafe’s. Rupert Hunt tried to spring some French on me. As • had studied it and was able to take it, he introduced some fancy French dishes, most of which I relish very much. The waiter knew the names of them but I thot it net necessaiy to learn them, so did the same thing • did to many chemistry formulas- let them go by. Of course my tour was not complete without seeing sunny Italy, the home of interesting ancients. This is a land tV’here in this particular summer many brides and grooms were enjoying their honeymoon. I brushed up my mind and unraveled my knowledge of ancient history which made m? appreciate the beautiful land more than ever. I was enjoying an evening sightseeing in Rome when the sound of a familiar voice came to me. 1 recognized it immediately, for why shouldn’t I. I had heard it enough in school every day. She was among a happy crowd who were enjoying that particular summer in Italy. The former Ina Hawkins was somewhat surprised to see me there too. but I explained that I w'as there only on a tour to spend my vacation. Before returning to my own land again to tour it, I went to South America—that country, strange and comparatively unknown. ! had seen all the members of the class of ‘18 except one and I was determined to see them all. I saw tint person, who was a wealthy cattleman who in days gone by had been Harold Lucas, the cowboy. 1 w'as compelled to make account of my visits with the class of '18. I was enjoying giving my account very much when bang a stray piece of chalk disturbed my day dream and 1 came back to earth ami began studying my Herman lesson very indu triously. it being the second period in the afternoon, disappointed that it was only a dream still live in hopes that my tellin ; it will give some dear classmate an inspiration. RUTH SKEELS.