Westwood High School - Chipmunk Yearbook (Westwood, CA)

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CLASS HISTORY NOW the history of our class is in this wise: In the year of our Lord one thousand, nine hundred and nineteen we did enter through the Portals of Knowledge. But as we approached the Sanctuary of the Learned we did greatly fear. For it came to pass that a certain tribe called Sopho- mores beset us and made us to gaze miserably upon life. But 't came to pass likewise that much of the time we did feast and make merry. And we were called those of the tribe of Freshmen and the name fitted and became us well. Now it so happened that many times we were saddened by, the departing from us of one of our fellows and we did grieve and sorely lament. For on entering this pilgrimage we were twenty strong, but the departing of some to other lands and the falling of others by the wayside, we entered the Sophomoreland but thirteen in number. There be some that say this number bringeth ill-luck, but to the goodly fel- lows of this class came many worthy blessings and much merry-making. In the third year of our merry-making journey one met us by the way'and, joining our ranks , raised our number to fourteen. But as we drew near the promised land whither we strove, Dan Cupid, making conquest from the wayside, did pierce the heart of one of our members so that she fell and could not arise, and we passed on sorrowing greatly. But we were cheered by one who had hurried through the lands of Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior to pass with us through the portals of commencement. The number at the end of the fourth year is fourteen and they are these:- Kenneth Roswell, of the house of Walker, who, by com- mon consent of his fellows, reached the office of president of Senior Class. By much good and hard work through the four years he also became valedictorian. Ruth Marie, whose surname for the present is Wilson and who as a reward for her diligence was mac second n command as salutatorian. Johnnie James, of the house of Carniato, who did give I'anr 7‘aemly- Three us merit by joining the class after only two years sojourn in this land. Agnes Helen, surnamed Israelson, who, true to her name, was the chosen one and guided our wandering band for one year as president of the Student Body. Vera Juanita, only daughter of Thomas of the house of Jones. Carl Howard, whose surname is Allen. Bernice, surnamed Houghton. Erwin Anthony Francis, first son of “Bud” of the house of Morrison, known better in this school-land as “Monk.” Ruth Marie, surnamed Gadehon, who did join our company in our third year. Joyce Edith, only daughter sent to gladden the house of Ricketts. Augustus McCord, whose surname is Dixon. Agnes Ella, surnamed Johnson, who is a very worthy member. Capitola Anne, whose surname is Quigley. Edith Cecelia, first daughter of the house of Williford, who now speaketh unto you these words of enlightenment. —E. W. ’23 CLASS PROPHESY BEING instructed by the worthy class of 1923 to look in- to the uncertain future, I find it necessary to consult a famous clairvoyant, Madame Joyza, concerning these coming notables. Cautiously I enter the dimly illumined room. The smothering incense, the depressing atmosphere, have a de- pressing effect upon my already faltering courage. I man- age to seat myself upon a chair and to convey to Madame Joyza the purpose of the desired seance. She merely nods and with a graceful movement of her hand points to the crystal.

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 ‘agt Twmiy-Ttpo KENNETH WALKER EDITH WILLIFORD THE CHIPMUNK JOYCE RICKETTS RUTH WILSON

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 'j f Twenty» Four Slowly the magic ball clears and I am to gaze on life in the year of our Lord, nineteen-thirty-five. .Zounds! with a thud I land in what seems to me some two hundred miles within the interior of the earth. The situation, however, is not quite that bad, being only in the underground mansion of my illustrious schoolmate, Ruth Wilson. She is a highly noteworthy personage known as the “Master Mind.” She has all the data concerning the rest of my dis- tinguished class-mates. Edith, it seems, is endeavoring to fulfill the highest mis- sion in life, that is, to train an ideal man. She hopes to finish soon and to present to the world her most miraculous ac- complishment. Ken, I find is struggling in the wilderness of Africa try- ing with zealous faith to deliver a flock of heathen from the darkness of sin and eternal damnation. It is said his college training in football and track has aided him greatly in several instances. Monk, perhaps from his deep interest in chemistry, has become one of the best perfume salesmen known throughout the west. Capitola,—but why question, since her life’s problem was solved on the thirteenth of July, that famous year 1923. (Those of you who remain in the dark concerning the dark significance of this date will kindly direct your questions to- ward Cap). Bernice and Vera have joined forces in the manage- ment of a beauty shop. Their invention of a hairless coiffure has added greatly to their financial prosperity. Aggie, a charming divorcee is taking an extended tour throughout Europe. When she returns she expects to take up duties as first lady of the land. And would you believe it! Hick is the owner of a fine putomobile factory for he developed the great rival of the Ford and now “Hick Cars” are met on every county road throughout the West. THE CHIPMUNK Johnnie has found his place in the world as the star of “Aesop’s Fables.” He has replaced the sauve Valentino in the heart of the feminine world. Agnes Johnson has become the editor of the “True Story Magazine.” Being a capable business manager the business has proved a huge success. Lastly, Doggie,disappointed in love, has become the cel- ebrated rolling stone. At present he is making an experi- mental trip to Mars,—so no exact statement can be made concerning his future. Madame Joyza looks up laughingly while I endeavor to collect my bewildered senses. The Madame discloses her identity and is none other than Joyce Ricketts. We discuss at length the strange turn of affairs and also she tells me how she was inspired to choose her present profession. The pleasant tete-a-tete is completed by my being taken into her employment as one of the spirits necessary to hoodwink the trusting public. —R. G. '23 CLASS WILL WE. the class of 1923, in fourteen individual and dis- tinct parts, being about to pass out of this realm of knowledge and in full possession of an abundantly supplied mind, a well trained memory and an almost super- human understanding do make and publish this, our last will and testament. First: To the leading paper of our city, the Westwood Sugar Pine,” we give and bequeath all the events of our lives, past, present, and future, with all the scandals, sen- sations. hair-breadth escapes, glorious attainments, and other deserved or undeserved notoriety or fame with which we may have been or may hereafter be associated, trusting that they may furnish plenty of material for news items and brilliant editorials for ages to come.