Saratoga Springs High School - Recorder Yearbook (Saratoga Springs, NY)

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12 THE.HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER 30:0:0:0:OEOEOEOEOCOEO:OEOEOEOEOEOEOCOC CLASS WILL DRAWN BY DONALD PEETS We, the illustrious, eminent and dignified class of 1931 of the Saratoga Springs High School, being of sane and sound mind tac- cording to the best veterinarian in the cityi and of equable tempera- ment twith accent on the temperi do hereby will, bequeath, leave and otherwise dispose of our various properties and possessions and what-nots real or imaginary in the following and subsequent manner: FirsFWe do direct that all our just debts be paid out of the deficit of six dolars which will be ours after we make our gift to the school. SecondeWe bequeath to the school as a constant reminder of our devotion to the classics one colorful print of a scene from ttKing Lear, which we charge the J uniors to guard tenderly. Thirdewe do direct that each member of the faculty be given an Austin to be used in patroling and traversing the corridors. FourtheWe ordain, decree and command that the undierclass- men have due care and consideration in disposing of their chewing gum so that aforementioned Austins will not become enmeshed or entangled. Fifth-We bequeath the sum of one thousand berries for the' installation of a padded cell in which to confine the six-footers who shall develop dementia praecox through addiction to the Yo-yo craze-. Sixth-To all the teachers who are leaving S. H. S. with us we wish the best of success and happiness in all that they undertake. ISleventh-To any future Senior who so desires and who has the necessary qualifications we give the privilege of passing through the corridors in the company of his better tbitte'ri half as is the custom of one George Wright; said right not to be revoked or en- croached upon by any member of the faculty or student body punitively inclined. EighteWe deliver the infant debate theory class into the hands of a mentor with instructions to be as capable and efficient as Miss Wells; said class to revert to Miss Wells at the end of one-calendar year. NintheFor the studious and enterprising pupils we direct that the curriculum be stretched to include one compulsory German course, sinc'e French and Latin do not provide enough homework for the ambitious student.

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THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER 11 taco:0:0:030:05OEOEOEOEOEOEODODOGOEOEOC CLASS POEM BY MARGARET DELANEY To me prophetic vision. From a hill I watched the light descend in slanting rays, When suddenly each sunbeam was a blaze Of color, and the lives, for good or ill, Of classmates were disclosed before my gaze. Upon a long bright beam of shining gold Were those who had achieved the worldts success. With fame and power, Fortunets bright caress Had changed the faces I had known of old. A band of royal purple, deep and brave, Held those whom Science called to patient toil, To work for man's goodenever to rec'oil From loss of health or horror of the grave. And there were those who moved in restless Whirl Along a scarlet flame that burned so bright It seemed to mock the thought of coming night. The dancers laughed to watch the flame-tongues curl. The green of elms in summer next I saw, Tinting a beam along whose steady glow I watched home-makers and home-lovers go, Happy in order, in decency and law. A slender beamtblue as a fair J une sky Veiled those whom Earth could never quite contente- To Whom her beauties are but trifies sent To point to greater happiness on high. And so to me one day prophetic vision, Colored deep with classmatest loss or gain. N obly frenzied 0r serenely sane, Here was Free Will's choice. May each decision Mean triumphant joy and conquered pain.

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THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER 13 30C:OEOaOEOEOEOCOEOEOEOEOEOEOEO:OSOEOEOC Tenth-To Coach Willis S. Gale we suggest that a polo team be organized, itponiesii to be obtained from the collection confiscated by Latin teachers. E1eventh-T0 the class of 32 we bequeath the privilege of sitting in the auditorium seats now sanctified by our presence, and we urge them to make an attempt at an occasional look of intelli- gence. Twelfthe-To our beloved itAunt Mary we bequeath a complete set of voice refills to be used in subduing and keeping in order the underclassmen in study hall. Thirteenth-To Mr. Sexton we bequeath all your unused filing cards, on which to keep records of future iiRecorderii subscribers. Fourteenth-To each and every member of the faculty we ex- tend our most hearty congratulations for having produced such a brilliant group as this incomparable class of 31. We hereby appoint Will Rogers as executor of this our last Will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills by us made. ' tSignedi Class of 31 We whose 'names are hereby subscribed do certify that in our presence this fifth day of J une in the year One Thousand Nine Hun- dred and Thirty-one this instrument was signed and declared as the Last Will and Testament of the class of 1931. tSignedi Elmer Gantry Al Capone