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

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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

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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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- - - -- ' QM' Q60ld Qug - Verne Harvey and Min Hatch have accepted positions with the DuPont Company as research specialists. Their success is due to their early love for chem- istry in A. H. S. Vernon Watson is re-designing the M. A. C. campus. During his spare time he helps Robert Frost with his poetry. lVIary Moline and Jean Mackimmie are art critics for a large concern in Pel- ham. They had their early training while in high school, handling a great many pictures. Ruth Pushee has recently made her piano debut in Paris and is now planning a tour, accompanied by that great baritone, Karol Kusinski. Barbara Keedy has taken over her father's business and is sure of great success. Her sweet manner has won many a case. Frank Zak, following careful and thorough study at the Pelham Law School, has been elected mayor of Sunderland. Anna Koslosky and Angie Krushy are rolling in wealth after their American tour. Their dancing is superb, according to The Times. James Mackimmie is chief mattress tester for the Simmons Bed Company. He says that he is very well pleased and is doing his best not to be down on the job. Henry Landis is head Coach at West Point. His teams can,t be beaten. For inspiration he shows them his high school record. Harold Wood is demonstrating porcelain bath-tubs at the Mutual Plumbing and Heating Company. Theresa Madigan and Helen Bogulawski are now engaged in a tumbling act at the Shutesbury Opera House. Bill Casey has become a magician specializing in jail breaks. His former ex- periences in A. H. S. have helped him a great deal. Howard Atkins is a prominent politician in Boston. Landry and Conklin, Inc., were financially ruined after the repeal of the Prohibition Act. The speak-easy business ain't what it used to be -according to Bill. Lawrence Packard is designing airplanes for the Never-Crash Company in Hadley. Leslie Kimball is treasurer of the Montague Rod and Reel Company. Marjorie Hubbard is running a Taxi Service in Sunderland. Lannon, Lubas, Page and Matska have formed a stock company in North Amherst. They perform weekly, gratis. Kathleen Gowdy has returned to Africa as a Missionary to the lucky savages. Mildred Sietz and Frances King are shaking sodas at The Greeks. Leigh Thornton is now running a large chain of barber shops in New England. Frances Boyden is competing in the oratory contest in Washington, D. C. The Bias sisters and Pettijohn sisters have started an art colony on the Cape. Jennie Doleva is now starring in a musical comedy in New York. Albert Landis is leader of the American Boy Scouts and Zowie-zing tst-tst. HI guess that's all, drawled Howard, and with that he fell back in the chair and went sound asleep. This mental strain had been very trying and he needed rest. I, likewise, fell asleep dreaming of my classmates. Gf28llQ