Nappanee High School - Napanet Yearbook (Nappanee, IN)

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Ci.ass Song Tunc ROBIN ADAIR A TRIBUTE now we bring, Dear Nineteen-Six: And gladly for thee sing. Dear Nineteen-Six. We love the memory Of work and jollity Which we have had with thee. Dear Nineteen-Six. We’ve done our very beet, Dear Nineteen-Six: We’ll stand the future’s test. Dear Nineteen-Six. The pride we hope to be Of our community, And thus lie true to thee, Dear Nineteen-Six. We face the coming hour Dear Nineteen-Six: May each possess the power Dear Nineteen-Six; To right the wrongs we see, To practice charity, And e'er a blessing l e Dear Nineteen-Six. 14

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The Prophecy of By HILD ' PROPHKT is not without honor save in his own country. Hut the fu-ture of the class of nineteen six issoclear that I venture to foretell the marvelous careers of its mem tiers. If the class were In any way an ordinary one it would not be so easy to prophesy concerning it hut since It displays such extraordinary ability and such decided genius it takes little effort to conceive the greatness which the future holds in store for it. In the future it will stand as a model of excellence in scholarship and deportment, which all other classes will strive in vain to imitate. In the year nineteen-twenty the city of Chicago will boast of possessing the most famous lawyer in the United Slates, renowned for his eloquence, his marvelous reasoning ability, his phenomenal insight into the most intricate cases and his justice ever tempered with mercy. The name of this famous lawyer and judge will be the Honorable Edward Wilson. In the next twenty-live years then will be a structure erected in the city of New York which will lx a marvel for ages to come. It will prove to lx the work of a genius in inventiveness and mechanical skill and will make the builder, Mr. Lester, Weber noted and renowned throughout the world in the field of mechanics. Then the world of fashion will hear of the celebrated modiste w ho will send out the most beautiful and artistic creations that have ever delighted the eyes of women. Beside her the dress makers of l arls will fade into insignificance and the gowns from Paris will no longer bear the stamp of excellence, but those fashioned by Madame Wilt. Also one of our members will excel in the profession of dentistry. He will lx known as an authority in his line and besides attending to his large and lucrative practice he will be the author of several of the most famous books on dentistry. Besides his achievements in tills line he will also win fame as a celebrated violinist, and this distinguished dentist and artist will be known as Dr. Carle Guiss. In the years to come there will be a second Susan B. Anthony. Her reputation will lx world wide as the greatest suffragist leader and most eloquent speaker of her time. This prominent and capable leader will be Miss Ida Pippenger. 13 i BAER In the choir of the first Methodist church there will be a talented and beautiful singer who will sing away the heart of the admirable minister and as his helpmate she will greatly further the good cause by her melodious voice. She is now known as Miss Joy Whiteman and will continue to be a Joy to all who know her. The great settlement work in the slums of a large city will Ik carried on by Miss Ettle Weyburn, who will go to the poor and distressed relieving them of their want and brightening many homes with kindness and material benefits. In a very few years there will be a beautiful country estate not far south of Nappanee. In this spacious home where many brilliant social events will take place the class of nineteen six w ill enjoy many pleasant reunions and its lovely and charming hostess will add great pleasure to the occasions. The name of the mistress of this future home is now Miss Merle (iwin but I will not venture to prophesy what It will be In the future. The science of medicine will be greatly advanced by a skillful and proficient surgeon and after becoming famous in Europe, he will be called to the homes of the wealthiest, but in his noble and unselfish way lie will not refuse to minister to the poorer classes. Dr. Curtis Miller will become famous for his kindness to the poor as well as for his skill. This wonderful class will also be honored by furnishing to one of the best colleges the most capable and most highly educated German instructor that has ever been known. This instructor will be noted not only for her accurate knowledge of German but also for her kindly and chee.-y disposition which will win for her the hearts of all her pupils and they will all love and respect MIss I vy Stably. Then last but not less important in this prophecy is the future founder of the finest cooking school in the land. Site will be an excellent cook and to partake of one of her meals will be considered a rare treat indeed. She will lx sought after by those highest in society to superintend at the preparing of sumptuous repasts. It will lx said of Miss Anna Newcomer that she is so skilled and |H rfect in tlie art. that every thing her fairy fingers touch seems like ambrosia; fit for the gods.

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 Mt was a bright, September morning. In the year of Nineteen Two That twenty-one little Freshies Decided what they should do. At tirst we were embarrassed By the Seniors smart, you know. But ‘ere a year had passed away Ve convinced them we were not slow. As sunshine follows shadow So praising follows sneers: And all the townsmen look so proud. When naughty six appears. There’s Curtis with his fortitude; And Lester’s just the same; But Joy and Merle and Belle and Ed Are what you'd call skin game. Now Anna. 1 am sure you'd say Was sweetest, if not tall: And Ivy who should be her mate In si .e. and weight and all. Cl-ASK POEM By MERLE CWIN And now comes Ida Pippenger With hair and eyes of brown, She’s very pleasant when she smiles, Hut, oh dear: what's her frown? Now Hilda’s next, a student strong And prophetess so great: She’ll tell your fortune for you all And all your hearts elate. Now Elite. 1 would like to say, Has hair of raven black; It falls in ripples round her face And makes the boys lips smack. And now comes Carie last not least Our president is he: He wouldn’t waver from his patli For man or Deity. Then Hah: Rah: Rah: for 100» . She's great and strong and free; Her boys and girls an like the pearls That glisten in the sea. 15