Charlotte High School - Witan Yearbook (Rochester, NY)

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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.

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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 WITAN MISS H. JEAN CARTER, CLASS ADVISOR