Charlotte High School - Witan Yearbook (Rochester, NY)

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THE WITAN Mrs. Denise (ominously): “Open the window, please. Now, Walter, why is this ablative case?” Walt: “It’s used with the verb utor. Mrs. D.; “All right, you may close the window.” A Little Vacation G. M. (hunting for book): “Mr. Gil- more, is 'Martin Luther’ in? Mr. G.: “No, he left after lunch.” Probable “Red K.: “She called me up sev- eral times, but I've never seen her. E. M.: “She couldn't have seen you either. One Reason Perhaps the rca? on for quiet in physics and chemistry classes is the Bird's-eye view. B. S. (in Mr. Bird's room): “1 can’t see the school bell from here. Oh, there's Gordon in the printing room, and Lillian in the room just below.” Sarcastic Friend: “You didn’t men- tion the basement; can you see the janitor there?” Not His Fault Indignant One: “Why did you make a fool of me?” Friend: “Don’t blame it on me. Miss Carter (in Civics): “Do you know what they make in Sweat- shops ? Bright Student: “Yeah, sweaters. A group of children were discuss- ing their fathers' occupations anil money they received. One little boy, who was a minister’s son, spoke up after all the rest had quieted down. He said: “My father earns more money than any of your fathers. He earns so much that he has to have four men carry it up to him every Sunday. Famous Sayings L. B.—“Have you got a pen? B. S.—“Will you hold my books?” E. M.—“Can I take your powder? H. D.—“Can I have a sheet of paper, darling? N. B.—“What's our French—can 1 take your book? P. A. P.—“Avez-vous votre lecon de ? E. B.—“Can I take your comb ? P- G.—“Hey! got yer geometry? R. D.—“Are you going to bank? G. B.—“Have you a nail file? E. M.—“Matthew got cher French— Oh gee, lemme take it. Really Miss Goff: “Who elected the Greek generals, Richard? Richard (thinking of manner of election, or talking in his sleep): “Beans, black anil white ones. In Wilh A Rush “Dix” S.: “Here comes the pros- pector. “Cille” B.: ‘I'm not a gold digger.” Chuck'’ M.: “No, but you came in with a rush. What is the temperature of ice-cold facts red-hot from the press? Simplicity Of all virtues, the homliest Is Simplicity With its barren anil genteel Traits of Frugality. It can well be termed In Quality, A desolate deserter of Formality. To us poor ones, however, Gentility May often bear harmless Of Simplicity. L'Envoi Let us then practice Simplicity And develop its traits With all Fruitility. 20

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THE W I T A N The Fear Complex 1 feel so nervous and all ashiver 'Cause where is pop and ma and the fliver ? They left the house ’bout half-past seven, And now it’s so late, it must be ’leven. Of course! I’m a great big boy, I know, Because my mother told me so, But when you're home and all alone If you hear steps or a distant moan. Then’s when you wish, with a clammy quiver, That pop and ma were home with the fliver. Poor Verb Mrs. Denise (in Latin class): “Ken- neth, what Ls the mood of this verb?'’ K. B.: “Subjunction. Some Things I’d Like To Have A man to awaken the sleepers of a railway track, A hat for the head of a nail, A key to fit an elephant's trunk, A splinter from a sunbeam, The club with which to strike an idea, A ruler to measure a narrow escape. Why, Of Course! M iss Ruf (in Geography): “Mary, where are shoes made? Mary (very unconcerned): “In a shoe factory, Miss Ruf. Not Blind Guddy S.: “Where’s Strohm street?’’ Kate B.: “OfT Lake avenue. Guddy S-: “Isn’t it a blind street? Kate B.: “Oh, no, there are electric lights on it. Report Cards If one wishes to see Dull gloom envelope me, Just say, “Report cards today. If one wishes to hear Exclamations of fear, Just say, “Report cards today. So if mine enemy Has a wish to get back at me, Let him say, “Report cards today. Midyear Exams My mind is running in circles, And I simply can’t think straight; I’ve tried to conjugate Caesar, But four and five make eight. I know that puer dixit. But I can’t seem to think of the date. And I wonder if du bist ein esel. When four and five make eight. Two parallel lines make a circle, It was destined to be by fate; And Marner wrote Silas Eliot, When four and five make eight. The Philippines are nutmegs That the English and Irish hate; While a hole is the sum of its parts If four ami five make eight. I can’t take the test in Shorthand ’Cause my typewriter’s lost one skate; And if 1 add carbon to sulphur 111 see four and five make eight. Oh, what is the syntax of eis? And what was it for dinner I ate? 1 think it was chloride of cabbage, And—four and five make eight. A frog is an insect with seven wings, But he lost the last debate; Aided by spontaneous combustion, Till four and five make eight. I know I’ll flunk these silly exams, I’ll have an awful rate, But what, I ask, can a poor soul do When four and five make eight? Sunset Class Sunset class is a wonderful class A wonderful class I trow, Oh, yea indeed, but listen and heed To the story I tell to you now. If your work you don’t do, There’s no need to stew, Just make up your mind to this ending: You will stay after school ’Till you learn this good rule, So take the advice I am lending: “Get your lessons done on time! N. Besley. Isn’t it a coincidence that Gordon Schlegel’s initials spell gas? 19

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THE W I TAN SENIORS When one looks back And thinks of many things That he has loved in his career Down here At Charlotte He wishes hard That he might bring To the minds of those just starting What all the four years At Charlotte Will do to get the best from him. Marjorie Simpson, '25.