Arlington High School - Stillaguamish Trail Yearbook (Arlington, WA)

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Page 22 THE STILL AGU AMISH TRAIL CLASS CHRONICLES CHAPTER I. Now the history of the Class of Two-and-Thirty of the High School of the City of Arlington, County of Snohomish, State of Washington, is in this wise: In the beginning, in the eight-and-twentieth year of our Lord there entered into this Land of Learning one hundred fifty seekers of knowledge. Some were green and fresh from a far off country: some came from farms where they had been tillers of the soil: and some from other halls of instruction. And it came to pass as they did enter this land that they were received with wild welcomings by those who, it was decreed, should henceforth, lead them up the slippery byways of knowledge. Likewise it came to pass that they were received with malicious glee by a certain band of wild beings who called themselves “Seniors,” and who because of their fierce taste for Freshman blood did cause them to suffer great things at the Freshman mixer, and to cause them to say in their heart, “verily have we been martyrs to a noble cause.” They were shown no mercy unto their sufferings, and no heed unto their lamentation, un- til all were bruised and full of much sorrow. As they dwelt long in the land, they fell in with the customs of the inhabitants thereof and they each became as one among the rest. After a few weeks they treated the Sophomore Class to a party. Few were seriously injured, whereat there was great re- joicing throughout the land. Then it came to pass, that, they were one and all seized with a strange infirmi') which did cause them to act with a strangeness of manner. Wise men called it a neces- sary evil—desire for good grades. The instructors allowed the disease to run its natural course. And it came to pass after some months, that there eyes were turned toward summer vacation. CHAPTER II. Now it came to pass at the beginning of the second year that the class assembled again, under the name of Sophomores. They again chose the wisest ones to be their leaders. It came about in due season that this worthy Sophomore Class won Campus Dav. Disgust was written upon the face of the Senior Class; for behold there was nothing like it on earth. And as the class did journey through the land, behold! They swept all honors with them; several diligent students won honor pins, and there were several lettermen. Most of the time, however, was applied to diligent use of the brain. CHAPTER III. And behold! In the third year the Class returned under the glorious title of Juniors. Now they were upperclassmen ! And it came to pass that their pride grew to a great bigness within them and the Class began to wish for badges befitting their station. Many messages were sent to the big cities and all the towns round about for samples or their fine jewelry; finally after much deliberation, the Class professed itself to be satisfied with its choice, and pins were purchased of a style to be used thenceforth. Lo! A great cry went up from the throats of the Class. Thus it came to pass that the Junior Informal was given. From hill and countryside came fair damsels and hand- some youths. And when the guests did at last report, they were exceedingly glad that things were as they had proclaimed, and did give much thanks to the Class of Two-and-

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THE 9TILLAGUAMISH TRAIL Page 21 CLASS WILL—Continued and Miss Coy. I 7. John Kraetz’s shoes to Les Mansfield so that Les may have a bigger and better understanding. 1 8. Bernard Moen’s quiet and reserved manners to Chet Larson. 19. Marie Anderson leaves a book “How to Diet” to Cynthia Countryman, so that Cynthia may forever have her girlish figure. 20. Olive Botten leaves her come hither smile to Irene Wise. 2 I. Eleanor Russell’s athletic ability to Ethel Hayden. 22. Chuck Mathews’ blushing countenance to Yoneo Nakishimo. 23. Louise Johnstone will give all her advice on how to pick an escort to anyone who will come to see her. 24. Ken O’Laughlin on account of his Scotch instinct does not wish to leave any of his characteristics unless paid a reasonable price for them. 25. To Carl Lindberg, Arnold Tommervik's basketball ability. We, the Class of 1932, do nominate and appoint Gordon Duskin, President of the Junior Class, as the sole executor of this, our last will and testament. In witness whereof, we have hereunto set our hands and seals by Irene Hoidal our attorney, thereunto lawfully authorized this twenty-eighth day of April, A. D., 1932. In the presence of: (SEAL) IRENE HOIDAL LOUISE JOHNSTONE. DON C. LEACH. KEN. O’LAUGHLIN. ARNOLD TOMMERVIK.

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THE STILL AG U AMISH TRAIL Page Z3 CLASS CHRONICLES—Continued Thirty for the pleasure they had provided for their enjoying. In their Junior year also, they swept all honors before them. Nineteen diligent students became members of the Honor Society. There were also, a great number of Junior Lettermen. CHAPTER IV. Now this, the fourth year in the history of this great and wonderful Class of two and-thirty has been one of much hard labor, and but little resting by the wayside; for preparations have been making ready for them to take their final departure from the Land. It did likewise come to pass, during this year, that the class did aspire to dramatic honors, and did present to the people a great and wonderful play wherein each should act what he was not; and they did choose as a sacrifice, Come Out of the Kitchen.” And lo, the multitude did cry out in their hearts, Heaven forgive them.” And with their lips. How grand and wonderful this thing which ye have done.” And the heads of the Class did become swelled to their fullest capacity at the praise they did recieve for this murder- ous deed! Verily, this Class was talented in other ways: They did again win Campus Day after much perseverance; the interclass track meet was wen by the same Honorable Class; all those who debated were Seniors. And behold! they won the Annual Sale! And in the fullness of time it came to pass that the 1 50 that entered this Land of Learning in eight and twenty only five and eighty departed. Too verily, verily, I say unto you, that bread is the gate and wide is the way that leadeth to the High School, and many there be that go in thereat; but straight is the gate and narrow is the way that leadelti to graduation, and few there be that find it. Many make excuses: Hie first said, I am poor in health, therefore, I cannot graduate.” Another said, “I must need toil at home.” A third said, I am dull and cannot learn. I pray thee have me excused.” And still another said, I am going to be married, therefore, I need not graduate.” So thus did the class dwindle to five and eighty. hour years hath the Class of two and thirty sojourned in the Land and gathered in large portions, the fruits from the Tree of Knowledge. Now they must depart thence, jou mou)| Xatp op oj ‘jo jou mouj| Aaip spue| oj Xbm ajeiedas ipea oS oj But let us not be weary in well-doing, for in due season we shall reap if we faint not.” And now may the blessings that ever attend the noble and good and true, follow and abide with us, each and all, now and evermore. HAZEL KNIGHTS. MARGIT OTTEM, KENNETH HALL.