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

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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

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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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To the Athens High School we give and bequeath all of the rest, residue, and remainder of the real, personal, and mixed property to be used for the purchase of pictures for the new building. To the Junior Class we bequeath our perseverance in order that they may obtain as high a standard as we have obtained, and that they may, in no way, lower the spirit of dignity of the Class of 1918. To the Second Year class we leave our spirit of ingenuity, in which they are already well blessed. To the First Year class we leave our class average, being assured that they will need it before their high school course is completed. To Bert Squires we bequeath Cathryn Flanagan’s attentiveness, in order that his mathematical powers may be strengthened. To Muriel Carner we bequeath Harold Leverton’s ready smile. To Grace Smith we give Laura Campbell’s solemn demeanor, hoping that she will become more studious as she enters upon the duties of her Senior year. To “Tibby” Page we bequeath Beatrice Rothloff’s restlessness, that she may not become too sedate. To Mildred Carmer we leave Sibyl Macafee’s superfluity of laughter. To Genevieve Brown we bequeath Elinor Curtiss' ability to expound the knowledge found in books. To Harold Tonkin we give “Kay” Lynch's ability for remembering, which was bequeathed to her by the Class of 1917. To Thelma Brown we leave Mildred Stevens’ happy disposition, that the Senior Class of 1919 may not lack that essential quality of merriment. To Marie Salsman we bequeath Evangeline Leighton’s early rising powers. To Halleck Kaup we bequeath “Zeb” Luckey’s charming manner, which we hope will be as useful to him as it has been to “Zeb” in squeezing through many difficulties. To Hinton Cook we leave “Sid’s” timidity, hoping that he will not be so outspoken in the future. To Rheta Samson we bequeath Josephine Gori’s oratorical ability, which has aided us many times in our Senior year. To Hilda Morey we give Marjorie earner’s quality of sobriety, believing that it will make her a more dignified Senior. To Wayne Howland we bequeath Margaret Sabin’s ability to really know German. To Walter Lunger we bequeath Mildred Gerould’s pleasing disposition, that he may never do or say anything that he will be sorry for. To Paul Stevens we bequeath Lucille Stevens’ name, that he may never be without one. To Esther Crompton we bequeath Donna Mills’ ability for writing stories, in order that the Senior class of 1919 may not be without a novelist. To Mildred Sherman we leave Marguerite Newman’s poetical abilty, believing that the Senior class of 1919 will also need a poet. We do hereby set our hand and seal this fourteenth day of June. CLASS OF 1918, LUCILE PRINCE, '18. THE CLASS PROPHECY Before entering upon this utterance concerning the class of 1918, let me say that this prophecy is an inspired prediction. A short time ago, as I was studying the students in the Senior class, trying to discover by their characteristics thus far in life, what they would be doing, say ten years from now, a most extraordinary incident occurred. It was both supernatural and prophetic. I was at a loss in attempting to analyze it. Finally, however, it dawned upon me that I had seen a most uncommon and remarkable vision. Of course, the significance of this fact, since none of you have seen a vision, is lost. Nevertheless, I will portray to you the future of each member of this class of 18 as it was shown to me. Helen Luckey, always so quiet and shy, was the first person whom I saw. She was sitting at her desk in a large, bright, cheerful room cozily furnished. Many papers were strewn about the floor. That which attracted my attention 16