Cloverdale Union High School - Spectator Yearbook (Cloverdale, CA)

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JkimueU Schoolmates, the time for parting has arrived And we must say the word that brings us pain. The years that we have spent together here Are not for naught; they all have served to bring Our lives into a close relationship As friends and comrades. We will ne’er forget The ties that bind us to this town and school. The path of life lies smooth before us now, But each must carve the record of his deeds As in a marble book,—and he who carves The best will have the best reward for all His toil. Let us resolve that we will strive To work and serve, that our report may be Filled with good deeds that to us honor bring. From now, our paths will never be the same; Then let us push into the future dim Bidding to each Godspeed upon his way. J. p.s. ii

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Ah We GDur IGraur We cannot restrain certain feelings of sadness when we realize that we have come to the end of this trail and that here we must part. Our sorrow intermingles with joy, however, when we recall the happy years that we have spent here with our schoolmates. In 1912 when Cloverdale High opened her portals of knowledge to another Freshman class, we were among the eleven who entered. We began the ascending trail courageous and brave. We started well, indeed, for we were the recipients of many honors, both in scholarship and athletics. The close of this year found us fairly hopeful of becoming Seniors some day, but for various reasons only six returned to see what another year might bring. During our Sophomore year we lost two of our number, Myrtle Reed and Cyril Browne, whose parents moved to other parts of the state. The whole school missed them, but to us, as a class, the loss was especially great. We were favored, however, by the arrival of Henry Barnes, who increased our number to five. Henry has proved a very desirable classmate, for whenever we need help in anything, be it to shine behind the footlights or to write a poem, we call on him and’he rises to the occasion. This year was auspicious in many ways. Helen and Goldie were active in various athletic sports. They became quite skillful in both high and broad jumps while learning to evade the cunning mice that often visited the laboratory. Their greatest fame, however, came from the baseball team which they organized. Palmer and Willie both dis¬ tinguished themselves by fine work in basket ball. In the early spring our history teacher, Miss Seidl, decided to follow Cupid s call into another sphere. She left many warm friends who join in sincere wishes for her happiness. Miss Bagley took her place and during the years that she has been with us we have found her a dear friend and a kind and willing teacher. Our Junior year brought new responsibilities, and yet diversions were not forgotten. We cannot praise Willie Ahrens too highly for his excellent work in athletics. We feel honored to have him as a classmate. In the track meet at St. Helena he was the highest individual point winner, and in various other meets he did exceedingly well. Palmer was honored by being made president of the O. V. L. in which society we all held important positions. Henry and Palmer took active part in debating. Among the members of the Spectator staff the Juniors predominated. We entered our work as Seniors with a realization that this year would be different in many ways from those that had preceded. Our participation in athletics diminished, but we became more active than ever in the literary society; Helen was made president, while Henry has the honor of being Editor in Chief of the Spectator, with all the other members of the class on his staff. And now we have come to the end. As the climber, who, weary but triumphant, reaches the summit, then turns to view the rugged path, so we view ours. Hard work is forgotten and we see only the pleasures, the joys and the triumphs which we as a class have enjoyed. We cannot adequately express our appreciation to our teachers for their sagacious, untiring aid through the four years of our school life. We realize that there were times when we have been troublesome, but we hope our future may be such that even they may be proud to think they had us for a class. We have reached the end and surely the reward is worth the effort. G. I. H. 10

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OIlasB 1 nb THIS INDENTURE, made the seventh day of June, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and sixteen, between the graduating- class of nineteen hundred and sixteen of the first part, and the pupils and faculty of Cloverdale High School of the second part, WITNESSETH, That the said party of the first part does hereby assign to the Juniors of C. H. S. and their heirs forever the Senior seats described as row A, together with the appurtenances and all rights in and to said premises. To the Faculty we bequeath a plain and simple little flower, “For-Get- Me-Not.” Individually, we lawfully deed these our last bequests. I, Palmer Sedgley, do bequeath to anyone in need of canal boats, a pair of my number tens. To Henry Wiedersheim, I leave my reputation as the most brilliant pupil in school. My cold indifference to the opposite sex, I leave to Raymond Roberts (he needs it). My ability as a hiker, I donate to ‘‘Mike” Ludvig. I, Henry Barnes, do bequeath to “Spots” Donald my auburn whiskers, knowing that they will harmonize with said heirs ruddy complexion. My deep regard for socialism I leave to Melvin Hall with a strong desire that he may further the cause and bring about the golden millennium. My Waterman non-writable fountain pen and Egyptian hieroglyphics I pass on to Theron Seits. I, Helen Carrie, do bequeath my deep regard for the terpsichorean art to Zelma Eells. My pink hosiery I leave to Merle McCray, in case of another appearance of mice in the “Lab.” My reputation as a Marv Pickford, I pass on to Grace Tyler. My vocabulary of four languages I deed to Lorraine Kruse, my dignity, to Francis Coffey. I, William Ahrens, do hereby bequeath my ability to play solo to Mervin McPherson; my art of queening, to Oma Osman. My pugilistic abilities I be¬ queath to Jack Warren. My 220-yard dash record I deed to Homer Connor, hoping that he will maintain it against all speed breakers. I, Goldie Hale, do bequeath my guardianship over a certain Sophomore boy to Miss Pierson with instructions that she keep a watchful eye on him lest he should again indulge in his favorite pastime of breaking hearts. To Erminie Wiedersheim I gladly give my unoccupied time, so that she may hence¬ forth be spared from using so much midnight oil. To our modern Prescilla, Flora Otis, I do give and bequeath my love for mischief, giggles and sass. Lastly, Sylverine Jeffries will find in the secluded corner of the church steps, a Big Ben, with repeating alarm set at thirty seconds to one o’clock. This will enable her to enjoy the precious moments of friendly visiting to their last limit without being tardy at school. In witness whereof, the said party of the first part to these presents has hereunto set their hands and seals, the day and year first above written. J. Palmer Sedgley, Helen Carrie, Goldie Hale, William Aherns, Henry Barnes, In the presence of Geo. Imrie, F. P. Conner, State of California, County of Sonoma, ss. Breck. Ornbaun. E. Melvin Hall, Notary Public. 12