Auburn High School - Follies Yearbook (Auburn, IN)

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THE 1915 27 Glass Will NOW ALL MEN that we the Senior Class of 1915 of the Auburn High School, being of sound mind and memory, in spite of over- study, do hereby make, execute and declare this to be our last will and testament. ITEM I. First and foremost we do give, will and bequeath fondest memories of our wondrous wisdom to the dotting instructors of the most estimable in- stitution with which we have been co-operating during the past four years. ITEM IL. Upon this the 13th day of May, the year of our Lord, 1915, we give up all claim upon our Indian Reservation in New Mexico and present the same to the School Board, with but one consideration that our beloved classmate, Howard Dirrim, be allowed to remain thereon for the rest of his days (we fear they are numbered). May it be also suggested that the School Board send in case of consternation, for preservation, to the Reservation one Eoward Wimer (the terrible Turk) and Arthur Steele (the African ant hunter. ) ITEM III. To any member of the Auburn High School, who wishes to seek for hidden treasure, we give this opportunity. If said seeker can swear, that he has never received below ninety-eight (98) in all branches of his education, is a favorite of Miss Mulvey, never stayed out after 7:30 P. M., is a great admirer of Caesar and Roosevelt, and never expects to marry, he will be pre- sented with a booklet containing further specifications. ITEM IV. We leave the Junior class at large (or caged) two pencil stubs, three hairpins, one mirror (property previously owned by our classmate, Simon) and one pair of overshoes, guaranteed not to wear, tear or run down at the heel. ITEM V. As for note books (it is customaiy for the departing Seniors to make the Junior class their heirs to said property) we reier you to your physician. Of course if he deems it impossible for you to complete that phase of your education unassisted, we shall come to the rescue. ITEM VI. At the southeast corner of Jackson and Ninth streets will be found a livery stable wherein reside the ponies of Mary Clark, Lucile Hebel and Viola Frederick, also one goat previously owned by Mr. McKenney. The first three beasts are cheerfully bequeathed to the oncoming Virgil class. The last ‘“‘animul’ mentioned we give to Miss Armstrong, in whose ability we have the utmost confidence since she already possesses several of the same.

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26 THE 19:1 another phase of the history of Class 715. Of course the social side of life was not neglected; and, since we pride ourselves in the enthusiasm with which we make everything a go, one can well imagine the delightful class parties that we have enjoyed these last two years of ours. They have united the class until we feel that we are simply one big family, and the acquaintances of our Freshman, Sophomore and Junior classes have been our brothers and sisters through the help of Mr. Good Times. And now we have come to the only said thing in our history, and that is the parting of classmates. If it were not for the fact that we cannot be separated in our common task in life—‘‘to make our better best’—it would be indeed a part of the history one should like to overlook. However we shall always be united by this and let us hope together that our history will be made brighter and better each year. “Achievement isn’t always writ large—lettered on one’s brow, While simple peace a nd sweet content oft lowly lives endow, An’ so, I’d say, though on his brow no laurel wreath’s been pressed, The feller’s doin’ mighty well who always does his best.’’ —H. S S. PMH How They Shared Their Merry Xmas URING THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY the Senior class of the A. H. §. decided to improve their time by helping some of the unfortunate people of their city towards having a Merry Xmas. The first thing was the benefit show given at the Empire Theater; this was very well attended and its success was due in a great measure to the enthusiastic co-operation of the management of the theater. With the proceeds of the show as a beginning the Seniors got busy and after soliciting assistance from the teachers and under classmen who responded in the proper spirit, they called in the assistance of the Juniors and the various donations and purchases were sorted and distributed. About twenty-five baskets stuffed with good things to eat were given away, besidesa large amount of clothing. As a whole the affair was a success and the Seniors, and in fact, all the students and teachers of the A. H. S. felt that by these acts of kindness they made their own Xmas all the more happy.

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28 TA loa ITEM VII. We feel it our duty to will the Junior class our position of esteem, dignity and honor. Before presenting said position, however, allow us to give you a few rare morsels of admiration: I. By all means do not get the crude idea that anyone knows more than you do, you being a Senior such a thought is quite impossible. II. You will not have to say a cross word to Miss Mulvey if you will be very careful not to contradict her. III. Above all else, do not allow your instructors to bluff you; this they will try again and again but if you stand your ground they will respect you more in the end. ITEM VIII. Last but far from least we will (at the suggestion of Johnny Me. ’16) ten benches and one lemonade stand to all the classes of the A. H. 8S. These benches are to be carefully placed under the trees in front of the building in order that all the weak and weary ones may go out upon the green and join in the festivities with as little unnecessary exertion as possible. In testimony hereof, we hereunto set our names and cause our seal to be affixed. io THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1915 (SEAL)