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

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Z3t)e Annual Class Will We are called together on this both sad and joyous occasion, to witness the distribution of the many antique possessions of the class of nineteen hundred and twenty-six A. D. On this occasion it gives us the greatest of pleasure to present these gifts to the ones we think are the most deserving of them. We sincerely hope that those who receive them will show their appreciation by placing flowers, especially cowslips and pink carnations, on the final resting place of the class of ’26. At the last moment, being sound in mind and body, we do hereby make this the last will and testament of the class of ’26, declaring all former wills null and void. To Harvey Rettburg we leave Peter J. McCabe’s love for study, that he may become as great a man as Nicholas Carter, Diamond Dick, or Sherlock Holmes. To Richard Johnston we leave William Van-Cise’s gift of eloquence, that he may carry on the honor of the Academy Debating Club. After a great deal of deliberation we have decided to leave Richard Winter’s patented formula for putting on flesh to Ervin Torpey. We think he needs it more than any one else. To Dorothy Stuck we leave Margaret Man-nix’s ability to remain quiet for a period of less than one minute at a time. We hope Dorothy may become the only Silent Lady this world has ever known. To Adrian Rowe we leave Paul Miller’s ability to coax harmony from four strings and a horsehair bow. We advise Ade to let his hair grow longer and to cultivate a moustache so he will look like Fritz Kriesler. To “Ed” Manahan we leave George Meri-thew’s ability to ensnare the fair ladies. We notice that Edward has a good start. We wish him luck! We don’t know what to leave to Charlie Thorpe. After doing a lot of thinking we decided to leave him Harry Santee’s old pipe and half empty tobacco box. “Dutch,” we don’t know what you want or what you need, but we have decided to leave you Viola Carpenter’s laugh. We hope that you will make as good use of it as she has. Elizabeth, after doing some serious thinking we have decided to leave you “Bill” Van-Cise’s orange collar and green polkadot necktie. We know that you have a preference for red, but we think that you can adapt yourself to orange and green. Eberlin, you have nearly everything you need, but one thing. You don’t seem to care for the fairer sex. With this fact in mind we leave you Harry Hiram Birney’s pocket comb. This comb has seen much use and abuse, but if you treat it kindly you will get many years of service from it yet. Amelia, you were a problem, we didn’t seem to have anything that would be satisfactory to leave you. At the last moment we thought of Leon Spaulding’s old topcoat. It has seen much use but we believe you can patch it up. Winifred, we can easily see that you are destined to become a great basketball player, so we leave to you “Toots” Taylor’s ability to shoot baskets, hoping that you will win many games for Athens High School. Francis, I knew what you wanted and we give it to you. It is Lewis Delaney’s key to the Print Shop. Then you can get in any time you want to. Too bad he won’t be here next year! To Wesley Page we leave Paul Budman’s ability as an athlete, orator, and scholar, that he may uphold the traditions of A. H. S. To Hilda Page we leave “Dode” Campbell’s checkered jacket, trusting that on cold nights she will make good use of it. Ellen, seeing that you play the ukelele, we leave to you Agnes Middaugh’s ability to handle this instrument of torture. It has provided hours of entertainment for us; may it do the same for you. Raymond Horn, seeing that you are a good lawyer, we leave to you Garnard Birney’s ability to make people listen. Make good use of it. Having disposed of all the available junk, old clothes, etc., we do hereby appoint Miss DeWitt and Miss Curtiss as executors of this will. Having attended to all business we bid you all a fond farewell. Witnesses: Leon Spaulding Dorothy Rogers Viola Carpenter Joseph Campbell —James Knowles '26. —Lewis Delaney ’26.

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.Annual Athenian Viola Carpenter will probably be the first woman Congressman from Bradford County. We don’t know on what ticket she’ll run, but probably the Democratic ticket. Elwood Carpenter and Earl Loomis will be a great aid to L. J. Delaney’s business by discovering some new and cheap process for “Hair-stay.” Stanley Stowell will be one of the biggest costumers. George should be America’s premier butler by the showing he made in the operetta. Keep on, George, they get the money. Pete, you should make a good comedian, better yet—“Irish Comedian” because you have the wit and will no doubt be a running mate to A1 Jolson. You should get Jimmie Knowles as a pait-ner, Pete, because he has always found something to make fun out of high school. May the dollars pour in both your pockets. Shirley will rival George McManus because he is such a clever cartoonist. We expect Chamberlain will be Willie Hoppe’s most dangerous rival. Most of the fellows know he “pushes a wicked willow.” In years to come we expect to read in Ike’s daily paper about the great debate between Clifford Drew and Garnard Birney about whether boys should take home economics. The Misses Keeler and Kingsley will be authorities on “Social and Political Problems” and we expect to be using their text books in A. H. S. in a few years. Martha, we notice that when spring comes the Green makes you feel better, doesn’t it? Marguerite Cook will be a great writer, we know, as she is always doing some kind of writing whenever she has any spare time. A good helper in your line would be Edith Hine. She doesn’t write so much but is full of ideas. Success to you two. The Callear girls never talk much but seem to get along in school very well and we sincerely hope that you will be as successful in life as you have been in high school. To Harry Wandell we give the credit of “stepping out” the most of any fellow in high school. But, Harry, don’t ever take the girls seriously; they may not be as true as you think. William Van Cise, the “Human Question Box;” we want to tell him to remember the way back to A. H. S., so if he ever gets “stuck” he can hunt up Mr. Hazard and find an answer. Or, perhaps then Joe Campbell will be the “Prof.” here. He never gave us facts, but with his brilliance he should be a teacher. Emily, you’d better take a mechanic’s course; so if your engine ever stops on the road you’ll know what to do. Harry Santee, we expect you will be a rival to Earl E. Leidman very soon. You’ve a fine start, keep it up, and if you need any new’ exercises, I’m sure Miss Weller will have them in her hardware store. Alberta, you had better talk more so your real value can be realized. Misses Messner, Middaugh and Ohlman have good starts as French teachers. And last, but not least, Maggie Mannix, the noise maker of the class. She could get a laugh out of King Tut’s mummy. We expect all the Seniors to go out into life and gain success, but with all your ability and talent you’d better hurry for you only have one year, as next year the Class of ’27 will come to the top. Well, here’s to the success of 1926! —Albert Carpenter ’27. JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY The class of 1927 resumed its meetings, after the summer vacation, September 23. 1925. wrhen wre elected officers for the year. Our first attempt at social affairs was a Hallowe’en Dance, at which we had a delightful time. Our next adventure as a class was a picture at the Morley. This was practically a failure from the financial viewpoint, as was a dance we had soon afterwards. As it w’as getting near Christmas wre decided to sell a box of Christmas wreaths. They did not sell as readily as we had expected and all our proceeds were used up in paying for the w’reaths we could not sell. Our luck seemed to change with the New Year and we w’ere successful at a bake sale. We next took over a jello proposition. We made our commission on this jello as we were able to sell it all. As part of our English course, Miss Curtiss allow'ed us to give four short plays. These were well attended by the public and the proceeds increased our bank account considerably. Since we more than made up for our failures by the wonderful successes of the second semester, this year may be considered successful for the class of 1927. —Edith Campbell, Class Historian.

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Z3l)e Annual 'Athenian QUESTION BOX A Bureau of Information has been established for the purpose of helping people in distress. All reasonable and sensible questions will be answered to the best of our ability. An extia fee of five cents will be charged for personal answers. Q. Why does Cicero get my goat?—Viola Carpenter. A. Perhaps he watches you when you tie it. We suggest tying it in a different place each day. Q. Can you advise me in a choice of a career?—George Merithew. A. We are sure you would become famous by entering a dancing school as an instructor. Q. Can you tell me a quicker and better way to go to Greenslanding?—James Knowles. A. We see no necessity for going so often, but we think if you invest in an airplane you can avoid the traffic jams. Q. I)o you think I would make a successful preacher?—Harry Birney. A. We are a little doubtful of your success in this line. Don’t you think it would be advisable to move to some young, yet prominent, city as Milan or Ulster and publish a daily newspaper? Q. Will I ever become famous?—Joseph Campbell. A. Without a doubt. Heighth means everything. Q. Should I take up nursing?—Emily Campbell. A. Since you have had so much experience in driving automobiles, we are sure you would be more valuable as an ambulance driver. Q. How can I get rich quick?—Marguerite Cook. A. The quickest way we know of is to reveal the secret of your reducing exercises. Q. Why couldn’t I be a magician?—William Van Sice. A. We see no reason why you can’t. It is surprising how cleverly things disappear when you are about, especially articles belonging to the girls. Q. Must I grow taller to become popular? —Helen Messner. A. By no means. Your pleasant manner and winning smile will command attention everywhere. Q. I wish to go into politics, but I am undecided just what to take up. Can you help me? —Dorothy Rogers. A. By all means try for tax collector. You have had so much Experience in collecting class dues. Q. Why is there such a demand for Spaulding’s home baking?—Leon Spaulding. A. Success in baking often comes from the quality of the flour. Do you use Kelley’s Famous? Q. What make of matches are considered the best?—Garnard Birney. A. You should be a better judge of this than we are since you have tasted so many different kinds. Q. Would it be better if I were more serious minded?—Clare Sperry. A. We think you use good judgment in deciding when to be serious and we should really be lonesome without your jokes and sense of humor in seeing others’ jokes. Q. Where could I spend a pleasant yet beneficial summer vacation?—Gladys Taylor. A. We think a summer at Hollywood would satisfactorily fulfill your desires. Q. Is it profitable to continue my occupation as ticket seller?—Ethel Converse. A. Perhaps, but if you desire a change, why not become a model for displaying fashions of the day? Q. Should I have my voice cultivated?— Betty Koehler. A. We discovered how powerful your voice is when you appeared in “Peter Projects.” We are convinced that all it needs is a little training. Q. Do you think any of my inventions valuable enough to be patented?—Purl Chamber-lain. A. We assume that you mean your inventions of toys and other means of furnishing amusement. We realize that no other person has your genius along this line. Q. Can you suggest a small yet profitable business that I could take up for a short time? —Hilda Cullen. A. You might try introducing magazines into the homes of this community. You are able to convince people of the value of many of the best papers, especially “The Literary Digest.” Q. Is it a pleasant occupation to accompany a traveling circus?—Ernest Thorpe. A. We are sure you would enjoy it. Without a doubt you could even become manager since you have so successfully helped in the management of the “Pigskin Chasers’ Circus.” Q. I have a small amount of money to in-