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

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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

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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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McMICHAEL ROBERTS WIEDERSHEIM HALL THOMPSON DE HAY SEITS DANIELS LEA $br Juniors In August 1913, seventeen blooming- lads and lassies, composing the largest class that has ever entered the portals of our High School, made their debut. Since then we have gained many honors in athletics, debating and dramatics, for it is from among us that the leaders in these activities have been chosen. At the close of three years ten remain loyal and true to the Blue and Gold. We deeply regret the loss of those who, on account of various reasons, were unable to continue the course; yet we feel proud to think that we shall enter the Senior class with double the average number. Though we are not at all conceited, we have always been noted for our dignity and austere gravity which the lower classes might do well to imitate. We are Seniors now, the leaders of our school, by right of age and ex¬ perience. We sincerely hope that 1917 will mark one of the most successful and notable years in the history of C. H. S. 13