Athens Area High School - Athenian Yearbook (Athens, PA)

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even president of the U. S. Agricultural Society, as we know you have extended knowledge along this line. We will not attempt to give any more advice. If we should give all that is needed it would fill many volumes. As you have not chosen your class motto. I think thiB one will be a great help to you : Oh wad some power the giftie gie us To see ourselves as others see us, It wad frae monie a blunder free us And foolish notion. CATHHYN FLANAGAN. ‘18. r.i I i THK JUNIOR RESPONSE We fully realize the marked ability of the class of 1918 and it is with regret and sickness of heart that we think of your leaving us. Your advice we take with great seriousness, yet you must remember that the class of 1919 is also a very fine class, and of course we cannot help but hold our heads high as we think of being Seniors next year. SENIORS! How strange that sounds! It seems rather hard to think that next year there will be no class above us and we will be IT. There has never been any bitter feeling between the Junior and Senior classes, but always a feeling of partnership. I remember, when we came into high school, we were paid very little attention except that of bearing the brunt of every joke, and. as you. Second Year class then, were seated next to the First Years, we soon became quite friendly and it was from then we always wished to be as good in our work and obtain as high a rank as you have gained. We still look up to you, although you will no longer be classed as high school students, as setting us a certain standard in the world to which we must climb in order to be able to think that we did as well as the class of 1918. The class of 1918 has filled a very important place in Athens High School. The Senior girls have played a very important part in high school activities throughout their high school course. They have also represented their class in basketball. Red Cross work and in the High School Congress. The Senior boys—yes, we must still call you boys—also have done their share toward the interest of the school. There are only a few of you in class, but you have well represented 1918 in baseball, football, basketball. High School Congress and the different societies of the school. And how can we help but miss you! But yet we should be glad to see you go. knowing that the world and government are in great need of great minds, and surely you can do your bit” nobly along all lines. So take this word from a friendly guy. When out in the world, don’t hold your head too high. For sure as nature’s stones protrude from the earth below. So sure will your name be known wherever you chance to go. WALTER F. LUNGER. 19. |ra fca fca PRESENTATION In choosing the articles for the Presentation. I used much thought in selecting those that would be useful to each one in later life. I hope you all will be benefited by them and that they will always bring to you happy memories of vour high school days. For fear that after the war. uniforms will be scarce, and then life will lose its luster for Miss Mills. I give her this soldier boy. Miss Francke. we are sorry to hear that your home is not in Athens. You must always remember the town and its people and doubtless the best reminded will be an lngersoll-Rand pin. I always long to see people content. Fearing that some day Miss Flanagan will not have enough to talk about. I thought this pacifier would come in handy. Athens High School has always been noted for its athletic ability. That she may always keep in practice, a basketball will be appropriate for Miss Leighton. 1 hope that Miss Prince will never undertake too great tasks by herself. She might a great deal better Let George Do It.” 14

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refer you to Mr. Bowen Immediately, or perhaps somebody, somewhere, sometime will be without their “milk” because you were so slow in shacking it. I'll bet you never were so slow as to miss a train enroute to Towanda. Walter Lunger is very popular among the fairer sex of the high school, but he, too, has a few virtues lacking. Perhaps it is a good thing for him that he has patience and a good physical condition or he would be a nervous wreck trying to keep track of his books. We can safely say, if they were in their right place, he could not find them. Next we come to the gentleman, George Barton, who has a great lack of interest in politics, but what interest he has is directed to the new party, the Socialists. You will no doubt have some new members with you next year, Mr. Barton, as your class has a number of radical members. Hilda Morey is a very “quiet” member of the “Ask me no questions, I’ll tell you no lies club” of your class, but when taken by surprise she can make a lot more noise than playing the piano. Wayne Howland should change his gait or someone is apt to mistake him for a rollicking sailor on a furlough. And the next time you want to sleep, Wayne, we advise you to remain home, as that snoring sung to the tune of “Bring Back My Bonnie to Me” is rather annoying to the German IV. students. And, John Weller, we advise you to post a list of your office hours. Of course if you are not at home or at the Bank, there is little need to ask where you are, but, it would be a little more convenient to have a schedule, that’s all. And Emily Tozer and Louise Schrier, you should not be so reserved. The men surely must live on this universe, the dear little things that they are, and why be so reproachful towards them? You cannot blame a person for what he doesn’t know. While I think of it, Paul, don’t let the girls turn your head. You know they are very tricky and need constant watching. Then there is Marie Salsman and Thelma Brown, equally good at reciting poetry, but say girls, why not go on the road? Thelma could compose the verses and Marie recite them. Why, you might even take Celestia with you. She could entertain “some.” Stanley Payne, the next time you want to give a party, wire a line to Uncle Sam and ascertain the weather conditions and don’t leave it to the sleigh load driver or the chaperones, as it were, because serious trouble often results. Your class has various clubs, one of which has quite a number on its list. This is the so called, “Silent Club” and is composed of Misses Margaret and Grace Smith, Marion Sherman, Esther Crompton and a few others. But remember, girls, “Still Water Runs Deep.” And, Tuney, you have been very warm this winter, have’nt you, with your “Foxey Mittens.” This is first class material, but, like many other things it grows old with age. The road conditions in the surrounding country are improving rapidly and soon you will not have to go out of town on business. “Buy at Home” is the Christmas slogan, you know. Frances Mills and Hinton Cook will surely make good language teachers, especially if they teach that particular kind of Latin known as “Hog Latin.” If you combine William Gerould’s knowledge with your common sense, with proper management you might even be able to publish a book on this subject. Halleck Raup must follow out his ambition to be a decorator. His artistic ability should carry him farther than decorating store windows, however. But many a famous decorator might say, “that's how I got my start.” And, Leigh Crawford, we implore you not to give away all of your clothes. See how neatly you could use that base ball suit you gave away. Perhaps “Dutch” has those old socks yet. One never knows, does one? Now Algie Winters, alias Dutch, we pray you don’t wear out so much shoe leather between the store and the high school building. Are you sure your name is on the roll? And say Dutch, have you a slogan? If not, we might suggest an old and familiar one, “Besser spat als nie.” Last but not least on your roll is Bert Squires. Why you should hear and see Bert recite Geometry! I am sure the class is reminded of the song What Do You Want to Make Those Eyes at Me For.” And Bert have you a monopoly on the typewriter? We hope some day to hear you are private secretary, or who knows, 13

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In her teaching, should gentlemen visitors come unexpectedly and should she lose her voice through fright, I'm sure Miss earner can use this bell to quiet her students. In case, Mr. Francke, you are out some day and cannot get powder, this puff will be a help to beautify your complexion. Miss Curtiss, having seen and conquered all in sight on the earth, you will perhaps need this telescope to discover new territory. As long as Miss Catlin contemplates the creamery business, a milk wagon will be necessary to help her deliver her products. We see that Miss Seidell, since coming amongst us, has taken a great liking to Cat(lins) and this little cat will help amuse her when she feels blue. How sad it would be, if Mr. Vunnoy ever found himself unoccupied and with-nothing to play with! If you keep this rattle-box in your pocket, I’m sure you’ll always find amusement. Some day, Miss Macafee, you miy be where circumstances will not allow people to hear your merry laughter. Keep this muffler with you and it will prove a great benefit. Perhaps, Mr. Leverton, if you put these spikes in your shoes, you may avoid falling down into mud puddles. Miss Gori, we all sympathize with you in your loneliness, but keep this “Rock” near you and try to comfort yourself. I had some difficulty in deciding what household utensil would be the most useful for Miss Salsman, but finally decided that a rolling pin would be very handy both in household duties and also in case of robbers or enforcing the laws. I am sure, Miss Taylor, that you could not survive the year if you did not receive compliments from “the eye specialist.” These glasses will be very useful. Should we wish to summon Miss Coveney in haste and her faithful horse “Lady” were not at her command, this little horse will prove most helpful. It is needless for me to tell for whom this alarm clock is. Miss Luckey, it is about time you learn to get up on time. Mr. Grenell, I’ve been watching you and wondering what makes you so preoccupied. Now I see you have no peanuts; so take these and be contented. It seems a pity that Miss Lynch did not find this strong box at the beginning of her school days, but I’m sure she’ll find it of use for her lost .strayed or stolen belongings. To the artist of the class I give these paints. With them, Miss Gerould, paint your masterpiece. It would be the height of folly to keep these hairpins from Miss Stevens. Mildred, was there ever a time when you did not need one? Could Miss Burns be happy without her Drake? This is a small one but perhaps it will serve the purpose. Lucille, you have never failed us when we went to you for advice; so keep this dictionary always with you, Miss Stevens. Miss Gerould, we have always enjoyed hearing you sing. Lillian, to further develop your musical talent for the world, use this jews harp. You can easily get this telephone in your pocket, Miss Sabin. It is shockless and wireless but very reliable. It grieves me greatly to give Miss Tomkins this little whip, but I knew that her teachers needed one to correct her because of her insubordination. We have all been bored (?) to death by the extreme talkativeness of Miss Rothloff. You may now play this music box and give us a rest from your chatter. Miss Newman, seeing that your interests are all in Europe, this little doll will be pleasant company. One side will remind you of France and the other of Sweden. LAURA JANE CAMPBELL, ’18. Its CLASS WILL We, the Senior Class of Athens High School, in the County of Bradford, State of Pennsylvania, being of sound mind and understanding, do this fourteenth day of June, nineteen hundred and eighteen, make, publish and declare this our last will and testament, hereby revoking and making void all former wills made by us, in manner following 15