Arthur Hill High School - Legenda Yearbook (Saginaw, MI)

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kept so busy during the second semester that there were no social events until it was time for the Junior Banquet. This was the best banquet ever given, or, at least, it should have been, because we worked hard enough. It was also Mr. Bricker’s farewell party, and I am sure we will never forget how kindly he addressed us that night. The Seniors invited us to the Senior return banquet and we spent a delightful day at Linwood. Who are these stately, studious people slowly walking through the halls? Why they are the Senior class of 1913. For three years we have looked up to the Seniors, and now that we have reached the desired goal, it is no wonder that we look so solemn and dignified. 1913 has not proved an unlucky year for us for we are all here and ready to com- plete our courses. Our class officers are: Theodore Krauss— President. Hilda Schulz—Vice-President. Edna Mcleod—Secretary. Malcolm Sheltraw—Treasurer, This last year was too full of hard work for many festivities, con- sequently we gave no parties during the first semester. A committee of five selected the class pins, which were original and unique. In March we elected a committee to purchase the announcements. This committee decided to buy a class seal which we might give to the school to use in the following years. This seal is well designed, as you will agree when you look at the front cover of the Legenda. In the latter part of March the Play was decided upon and the cast chosen. Because of the excellent leadership of the Misses Coney and Coates, we were able to produce.the play May 16, at the Teutonia opera house. As usual, the Juniors gave us a splendid banquet which we all greatly enjoyed. One beautiful day in June we all took the Interurban to Linwood, where we had an ideal Senior return picnic. There was nothing unusual about commencement night. We were, as Seniors always are, glad to receive our diplomas; but were also, as Seniors always are, sorry that it was all over and that perhaps we would never be assembled again as a class. Nevertheless our class has been one that we all are proud of. We have not been overly brilliant but we have done our best and have tried to set a good example for the following classes. We shall always cherish in our memory the days we spent at Arthur Hill High School. MARIE FERRELL.

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CLASS HISTORY What’s all the noise about? Why it is the Freshman class of 1913. Yes, we were a great, noisy class. It does not seem possible now that we could have been so verdant. But by the time the second semester came along and we had tasted A. H. S. exams. we began to quiet down and elected the following officers: Carl Seymour—President. Mark Welsh—Vice-President. Tom Walton—Secretary. Hilda Schulz—Treasurer. For some reason or other we never decided upon any class colors, but merely adopted the school colors, yellow and blue. Everything went along smoothly the first year and we all returned the following fall. SH k Re Like all Sophomores, we decided to start things right away, so im- mediately elected our class officers, who were: Julian Burows—President. Clarence Remer—Vice-President. Charles Myers—Secretary. Hilda Schulz—Treasurer. Then we decided that we must have some class colors. Red and green were considered the most economical for decorating, so they were wisely adopted. During the second semester a dance was given. Financially it was a failure and | believe this party started the prece- dent for “going in the hole” every single dance. x x In the fall of 1911, we entered dear old A. H. S. full of hope and en- thusiasm. A few of us forgot to return but the rest remained faithful. The following class officers were elected during the first month of school : Eugene Ippel—President. Clarence Remer—Vice-President. Marie Ferrell—Secretary and Treasurer. We decided to give a dance at Smith Hall. This was a good one, but, of course, we did not make any money. In due season we appointed a committee for the Junior Hop. This was a never to be forgotten event. The hall was decorated with smilax and Christmas trees dotted with red lights. When the orchestra played the last strains of “Good Night, Dear,” we all said that it had been a perfect party. We were

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CLASS WILL I, the Class of 1913, Arthur Hill High School, of Saginaw, West Side, in the County of Sa uginaw and State of Michigan, being of sound mind and memory, do make, publish and declare this to be my Last Will and Testament, in manner following, viz: FIRST. I will and direct that all my just debts and funeral ex- penses be paid in full, and a suitable monument be erected to my mem- ory not to exceed the sum of fifty dollars ($50), and if said sum be not available from my estate after bequests herein stated have been com- plied with, | request that my beloved sister, the Class of 1914, make oe necessary provision for the erection of said monument. SECOND. I will, devise, and bequeath to my dear mother, the Arthur Hill High School, my famous literary triumph, the Legenda, the child of my fertile brain, and my family crest, my biography as chron- icled by J. IL. Bricker and M. B. Baker, and also all contraband articles, too numerous to mention, entrusted to the care of M. B. Baker. THIRD. I give, devise, and bequeath to my elder sister, the Class of 1914, all my household effects entrusted to the care of my capable housekeeper, Miss Jeannette B. Coates. Also four volumes from my library, entitled, “Now or Never,” “School Politics,” both by C. Remer, 3urrow’s “Adventures in Courtship,” and Parkinson’s “Treatise on Bluf- fing ;” also Ippel’s “Last Try.” I request that the Class of 1914 set apart a day shortly after my demise for a wake. It is requested that said wake be held at Linwood Beach. A proper provision for this has been made in separate instructions entrusted to the executors of my estate. I woul also request that the said sister should do all in her power to follow the high standard which | have set for integrity, honesty, beauty and pop- ularity. FOURTH. I give, devise, and bequeath to my little sister, 1915, the following advice: Do not think that Nursey, in spite of her small stature, cannot give severe punishment. Her eyesight is very keen and it behooves you to conduct yourself in a proper manner. To a good child she gives a kind word and a pleasant smile and food for thoughts. 1 have interceded with our mother and have gained her consent for your children’s party at Christmas time and a tea-party in June, but only on the condition that those dances be indulged in which meet the approval cf your grandfather, Baker. FIFTH. I give, devise, and bequeath to my baby brother, 1916, all my unconfiscated toys. Also my athletic library including Mowry’s