Amherst Regional High School - Goldbug Yearbook (Amherst, MA)

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Q Qin' QGUIJ Wag - .Qui W 171 and Teflzzment E, the Senior Class of Amherst High School, being of sound and dis- posing mind, memory, and understanding, do make and publish Cas we are about to depart from our dear and most beloved Alma Mater on this fatal and disastrous day of Junej this, our Last Will and Testament. First: To Mr. Brown-We leave our sincere wish that he will be as well liked in his new position as he has been in A. H. S. Sec01id:To the Faculty-Our hearty thanks for trying hard to teach us some- thing. Third: To the Junior Class-We will some of our high scholastic standing, fine sportsmanship and directness of purpose so that when they reach the plane on which we now stand, they will be able to venture forth with unlimited enthusiasm and the greatest of confidence. Fourth: To the Class of 1932-VVe leave a goodly share of determination and enthusiasm. Fifth: To the Class of 1933-A keener foresight so as to avoid the stumbling blocks which we have had to encounter. Sixth: For the purpose of complying with the statutory requirements, we give to the personnel of A. H. S. the following things: Howard Atkins: Wills his stilts to George Pease so that. Georgie', may get to class on time after friendly chats with girl friends in the corridor. Lucille Morrison: Gives her favorite book How to be Happy Though Marriedn to Avis Crandlemere and Ed Lee. Jean MacKimmie: Wills her sneeze to anyone who can use it to as good ad- vantage as she has. Anna Koslosky: Wills her pull CFD with the faculty to Richard Green. Kathleen Gowdy: Leaves her interest in college men to Anna Conner and Edith Watts. Mary Nloline: Donates her bright orange sweater to Helen Davis so that she may be a little more in the public eye. Kathleen Lannon: VVills one of her many compacts to Polly Ranney so that she may also have some of that skin you love to touchf' Angie: Krieski: Wills her variety of talents to Martin Kennedy. Ed Hill: 'Wills some of his conceit to Harold Hubbard. Edward Markert: Wills his efforts toward singing to Irene fMatska. Theresa Madigan: Wills her old High School flames to Esther Johnson and other interested parties. Jennie Doleva: Wills her gushing manner to Robert VVilson so as to enable him to Get There. Howard Sievers: Leaves his French help-mate Chlary Sullivanj to Francis Goodnow. . Dine Landis: Wills his athletic ability to Mr. Goding. In Witnefr Whereqf, we, the Class of 1930, the testators have to this, our Last Will, set our hand and seal, this 18th day of June, Year' of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and thirty. 9f26f'0

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I' Q66 QGUM Wag N7 K' Mildred Seitz. . Leigh Thornton Fritz Takahashi Chester Wheeler .... Vernon Watson. Harold Wood. . Frank Zak .... - - .... Home nights? ....Not sleepy? ..............Working? . . . . . . . . . .Out of mischief? . . . . . .Not doing his homework? . . ............... Hurrying? . . . ...... ,... W ithout his blush? 1930 lazff fbifiory N September 1926, we set our reluctant feet to tread the path of learning for the next four years in Amherst High School. We weren't an especially large or brilliant class but we were filled with the desire to succeed. That first year was long and tedious and we looked with reverent eyes on the stately seniors who so calmly and staidly walked the corridors, smiling under the dominant eyes of the faculty. We planned a sleigh ride but it never came about as there was no snow. Somehow we successfully Hnished the year under the skillful guiding of Fritz Allis, our President. Uur sophomore year began in a calmer fashion for we had by now become accustomed to all the haunts of the building.We set out to enjoy ourselves as well as learn the necessary things that sophomores are supposed to learn. That year, Harry jones was our president. He led us out of many difficulties and we were very sorry to have him leave us at the end of the year. As jolly juniors we enjoyed ourselves immensely to the chagrin of the faculty. Edward Markert was elected president and although he did not have much to do in that capacity he showed his leadership ability in many ways. Under the super- vision of a junior Dance Committee we gave what was generally conceded to be the best dance given in the High School. It was a costurre dance, a novelty in the social season. Of course we felt rather puffed up after that until our hopes burst with a bang when the announcement of the winners of the Stowell Cup was made. Kempy,,'the junior Play, though not a marked financial success, was given in Stockbridge Hall to a good sized group of spectators. Ma and Pa Bence were particularly good. Although we moved to Room 9 in September 1929, under the leadership of Howard Sievers, our habits had not changed a great deal and it was difficult to get down and dig. In November we held the annual Senior Dance which proved to be a great success. Leon Bouchardis Orchestra, from Greenfield, gave a very creditable program of dance music. Both the boys' and the girls' basketball teams came out on top of their leagues and the girls' gymnasium team won the Millet Cup for the third consecutive year. Mention must also be made of the Amherst High School champion basketball team, since five seniors played on this team. In April we purchased a moving picture projector and gave a few programs to raise money to pay for it. We were very sorry to hear of Mr. Brown's resigning, but we were alsoglad to hear that his successor would be Nlr. Haskins. All in all we have passed a very happy four years in Amherst High and we are sorry to leave. C-152536

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' I' Q66 QG0fd wug :A I' Trololzegf WAS off the beaten path. Not that I wanted to be but that the fates had so agreed. I was eagerly searching for the path,when to my surprise,I carne upon a small hut almost hidden by the nearby trees. I was over- joyed at the sight because it was getting late and I was too weak and tender to spend the night in the open woods. Walking up to the door,I softly knocked. I waited and knocked again and then again and again. lVIy patience at last gave out and I tried the door which opened with a loud and horrible squeak. This noise evidently awoke the owner for he jumped from his chair and timidly gave me the once over twice. I reassured him telling him not to be afraid and that it was only I. We at once became friendly and introductions were passed. To my surprise the hermit in this hut was none other than Howard Peckham. He told me his story of how he had been disappointed in love and had come to live here and forget about it all. To spend his time he had created a new theory of crystal gazing based entirely on mathematical hypothesis. He used a pyramid instead of a circular object to reveal his longings. His method fso he told mej was extremely accurate. This led me to thinking about old 1930 and what everyone was doing now. Could he tell me?But Howard beat me to it. He had his pyramid out already and said, Shall we see what the gang is doing? I clapped my hands with glee and answered, 'cCheck and double checkf' He warned me to be quiet and set to the task of coaxing his pyramid to reveal our futures. At last the glass object cleared and to my amazement it began to issue words. The following is the content of its discourse: Lucille Morrison is selling stocks and bonds in New York. Her success is due to her bold and forceful manner. Stanley Jackson is now connected with the Diamond Match Company as a field agent. He has increased their business to such an extent that they are now, working overtime. i , Edward Markert, after extensive study and preparation, has taken over the pastorate of the Congregational Church in South Amherst. Jack Decker has gone on the stage as a comedian and has proved to be a great success. This is probably due to his early study in Amherst High School. 'cTaky is the new night watchman in Amherst. He is pleased with his job as the hours and work agree with him. Ed Hill, after Hunking out of one college after another, Ckeeping up his high school record,D has joined Roxy in New York. Hector lWacleod is now working in Alaska for the Salvation Army. On the side he sells one cylinder carpet beatersf' After vanquishing Helen Wills in three straight sets, Ruth Hintze has ac- quired the World's Tennis Championship. She runs a girls' camp on the side. Anne Crandlemere has, of course, followed her husband, Jack, to provide a pleasant atmosphere. Jennie Kosakowski is teaching school in Cushman. Her students are said to be the best behaved in the state. A. QIZVIQ Q l