Stadium High School - Tahoma Yearbook (Tacoma, WA)

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' TI-IE. TAI-IOMA 3I C 15155 Wi!! i E, the students of the ,ll class, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, and not acting under duress, menace, fraud or undue influence of any person whatever, do make, publish and declare this our last will and testainent, in manner fol- lowing, that is to say, 'we wish to give to Mr. Knouff, our boy-hearted Principal, ouribest wishes for the future, and our gratitude for the interest he has taken in our class. Mrs. Knouff, an ear trumpet to enable her to hear the jokes Mr. Knouff tells about her in Assembly. Mr. Hunt, the hope that he may never lose that sympathetic smile and clear understanding of the students' failings. ' ' Miss johnson, a private secretary to take charge of social events, and to decide the question, Should Sophomores have co-ed parties? Miss Alcott, a lapse of memory ten minutes before the tardy bell, so the students may have 1nore time to socialize. ' n Miss Liddell, our deepest sorrow ,and regret over that one tardi- ness of hers. ' Miss Perkins, a class play for next year in which every scene is a love scene. Mr. Daniels, a parting injunction to stop running his fingers through his hair. That fresh product, known as Freshies, Sometimes we think that all the world is queer but us and thee, and sometimes we think that thee are a little queer. ' Mr. Owens, a softening of heart about whispering, and a certifi- cate of belief in the pig story. ' t Mr. Sniffen, a police star to wear on his beat on second floor. Miss Burgess, a carload of old clothes from which to select cos- tumes for the next class play, A Mr. Allen, students more highly developed intellectually, so that they can appreciate true wit when they hear it. Mr. Flett, a conscience that will not let him say again that he walked miles through snow that was 15 feet deep. . J!

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30 TI-IE TAI-IOMA V that outside the building the cleaner was run by Ruth I-Ieinenway and Genie Hicker, while Laura johnson and Lois King manipulated the machine within. It's Henry Jacksoifs invention, Lois said while she worked it, Hand it certainly is a success. Then she stopped, and' while Laura continued the operation, talked with us of some of our oldtinie friends. Did you hear about Jessie Short running a baby-carriage garage? She even has an elevator to the second floor, she has such good busi- ness. And Rachael I-Iull has established a pleasant tea-room in ,con- nection with it for all the babies' mothers. I was in visiting her the other day, enjoyed a nice chat for about half an hour, and she showed me a newspaper clipping which contained a graphic description of the daring deeds of Ivan I-Iine and Edwin Rounds while hunting lions in Africa. It also told how lfVillia1n Ludwig had been with them for a time, but he climbed a tree once when he saw a monkey and had not been seen or heard of since. As I turned the clipping over in my hand I saw advertisements of Leslie Young and Millard Thomas, who are conducting a sanitariuni, and Loren 'XN7etherby, proprietor of a men's clothing establishment. But nothing that I had heard all day surprised or shocked me more than to learn that Miss Alcott' and Miss Liddell are married and teaching a school of one. That was all I could stand, and as it was getting late, I said good-bye to Eva and the other girls and hurried home, where hubby was patiently washing the dishing. After all, I was the most fortunate and happy one of all that large class and with a laugh and a song I rattled the bright skillet and started supper. ' I -Helen Skinner 'll PN lg- :nd-if 7 Xl' 17' K- N ll A islf -:,?1 -' -af 4,53 f ' I' - '.jf4:

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32 THE TAI-1oMA Miss Gibbons, a fine for wearing a hobble skirt and exceeding the vocal speed limit. The Sophomores, a bottle of ignorance to antidote their oversup- ply of wisdom. Miss Remington, a hubby to dish out sweet things in Latin hexa- meter. Miss Read, thanks for not sending Seniors out of the Library oftener. ' Mr. Lange, someone to pick out music with more appropriate titles than Don't Teach Me to Swim Alone, Dearief' ' Mr. Grass, a life-long position in the Tacoma High, for it could not exist without him. Mr. Green, an Encyclopedia that contains all that ever happened from Adam down to VVillian1 Jennings Bryan. Miss Lowes, a dozen red parasols to reflect color on l1er smiling lace. Miss Finch, one hundred sweaters to loan her friends. Mr. Senter, a dictionary of endearing expressions. The Juniors, make a good impression with your teachers this year, and next year you will just have to look wise. Mrs. Friars, a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Miss Miller, a barrel of witch-hazel to apply to sprained knees. Mr. Sperlin, a' little bell, so that the students may hear him coming. Mr. Malone, a book containing the latest styles of hair dressing. Miss Smythe, a Sunday morning Bible class, consisting of, Messrs. Hickcox, Scott and Emmons. ' Mr. Todd, one grand halleluiah chorus at Auburn, with a few in- termissions for pickles and cookies. Mrs. Varnes, some more ponies of prominent Tacoma men to add to her collection. Remember, this is to remain within these four walls. ' Miss.VVortman, a hubby to love you as we do. ' Mr. Emmons, courage to withstand the onslaught of our lady teachers. . Mr. Traber, one thousand lumps of' sugar to sweeten his dis- posishf' - Miss Fay, an elderly hubby to cure her of those coquettish ways. Mr. Perkins, the gift of tongues. Janitors, a million bushels of salt to sprinkle on the tails of the microbes they are always stirring up. Mr. Wfebster, a monthly hand-out to tide him over till pay day.