Albion Jefferson High School - Torch Yearbook (Albion, IN)

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Mia a n QQ x SENIOR CLASS WILL We, the class of 1922, about to leave this sphere, in full possession of a sound mind and understanding, do make and publish this our last will and testament: FIRST: We request that our funeral services be conducted by our friends and Well-wishers, the Faculty. AS TO OUR ESTATES Item 1. We give to the Freshmen, the following advice, following which will lead them to glory: Follow the example of '22, Learn to work if not to win: development comes sooner through failures fwe knowj and staying after school than through successes. Item 2. The Senior dignity and good behavior we bequeath to the Juniors. Item 3. Our privilege of seats in the north side of the Assembly Room we leave to the Juniors, providing they occupy them at eighty-thirty promptly, every morning and at one every noon. Item 4. The whole Senior class bequeaths its deportment grades to the Freshmen as a ground work from which to build. Item 5. -Our strings for Geometry, we give to the Juniors as an incentive to take Solid. Please call for them before tearing down is begun on the old building. Item 6. We give to the Faculty our appreciation and good Will. They have done their duty nobly. The following are recorded as personal privileges and properties, and are willingly given to the persons mentioned. lst. Carl Gappinger bequeaths his ability to do most anything and get away with it, to Don Barcus. 22

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TQ Q Q Q2 Did you know that Carl Gappinger is tripping the light fantastic toe in the Ziegfield Follies. Ruby is his dancing partner. They have all New York at their feet. Of course you know that Vera has taken the veil and is at St. Mary's Convent trying to mend her broken-heart. Her fiance eloped with a mani- curist on her wedding day. Vera's life has indeed been sad. Warren Hastings has revived again the name of Hastings by being known throughout the world for his wonderful achievements along the radio line. I also see in the Mirror that Forrest Hoffman is residing on the old Hoffman homestead and making a great success as a stock-raiser. Our old chum, Edith, is married and living in a rose-covered cottage along the Hudson. Her husband has sold his retaurant and they are rais- ing mushrooms. Virgil Conrad is a minister and is preaching the Gospel in Dallas, Texas. You know Virgil always seemed inclined toward the ministry. I see that Marie Hayes is a Red Cross nurse and has gone abroad. I can hardly imagine Marie as a nurse, can you? Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Matthews are living in Canada. Lee is an elec- trical engineer and Velma is quite well known as an authoress. Velma's latest book is Lovey Doveyf' Have you read it? Ford has never married and is touring the south in the interests of the anti-tobacco league. He is called the silver-tongued orator of the West- ern Hemisphere. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Prickett are out here in California. Fred is the Prof. of Physics in the University of California. Mary has gained fame by her illustrations in the Ladies Home Journal. They were in Los Angeles last week and came to see me. It was just like old times. Katherine just came in and she sends her love and says to tell you she likes the movies very much. I suppose you are enjoying your work among the heathen and are well and happy. Wishing you future success, I remain your friend and class- mate. ATHENE CLAYTON. 21

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l MM QQR 2? 2nd, Velma, Helen, and Vera bequeath their privileges of letter writ- ing during school hours to Loretta, Ruby, and Evelyn. Srd. Leo bequeaths his privilege of napping to his brother, Raymond, pioviding he can do so Without snoring. 4th. ' Warren leaves his superiority in Physics to Don Favinger. 5th. Katherine and Edith grant to Mayme and Grace their privilege of reading in Physics. 6th. Virgil leaves his cares of maintaining a pompadour to Wood- ward. 7th. Marie gives her silent disposition to anyone with Whom it may agree. Sth. Lee leaves his office of presiding over the encyclopedias and the dictionary for Mr. Van Gorder in History and English to the person with the biggest voice. Contestants Don and Harold, others to apply to the executor of this Will. . 9th, Edith bequeaths her B. B. pep to Ruby. 10th. Forrest leaves his audible appreciation of a good joke to Don Halferty. Make it audible. llth. Bonnie leaves her good fortune of missing marching out at noon to Whoever can use it best. 12th. Athene grants to Mildred her privilege of screaming aloud in Physics at any glimpse of the Word electricity 13th. Lee and Velma authorize the Juniors to organize a new ad- miration society for 1923. Besides these enforced gifts we leave you our pledged friendship, henceforth. All the rest of the property not disposed of we give to the Albion High School for their use and benefit. Any pupil who sees fit to use the 23