Cowan High School - Sachem Iris Yearbook (Muncie, IN)

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LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT E, the undersigned members of the class of 1917 of Cowan High School, being in our right minds and at peace with the world and very much pleased with our good conduct during our career as students of Cowan High School, do hereby bestow upon those whom we deem worthy of the honor, the following gifts, towit: First-As individual members of the class we give to each and everyone of the fac- ulty our deep thanks for the great in-' terest they have taken in our behalt and for the encouragement and gen-- erous aid given to us in our work. Second: To the Junior class we be- stow our place as Seniors, our dignity, our, Pep, Punch and Personality, our exceedingly high grades and our good behavior. Also, we hope that they will be able to have as much class spirit as we have had, when Seniors. Third: To the Freshman class, we bestow our infinite wisdom and hope that they will pass their remaining years at school and uphold Cowan High School. Fourth: To the Sophomores we leave our art of persuasion and our sociability. I, Mary Hayes, who have primped so much leave the mirror and comb for Edith Harold and hope she will use them to an advantage. I, Gilbert Tuttle, leave 111y musical talent and my beautiful complexion to Paul Barnhart, knowing that he will appreciate them. I, Audrey Rhoton, since my giggle is too precious to leave, bestow my next valuable possession, my cute little dimples to Crevia Spangler. I, Raymon Turner, having spent 111any ha1'd years of my life in study- ing desire to give to Freshman class the benefit of my experience. There- fore I bequeath to said parties the 598 pages of manuscript said volume en- titled How I Worked My Teachers. I, Noailes Hayes leave llly enthusi- asm over basket ball to little Helen Johnson, knowing that to be able to jump high makes a person tall. I, Edith Dragoo, leave my 98's and 99's and my love of study to Claud An- derson and my pleasant smile Ikeep for myself knowing I can't find an- other. I, Ruby Hays, leave my dreamy eyes and my golden curls to whoever needs them most. Also my punctual- ity. I, Harry Fleming, leave my beauti- ful tenor voice and my wonderful ability to orate to Cecil Fewell. I, Madge Priddy, decide to leave my reserved and winning ways to Madge Rinker. I, Lamon West, leave my cute little surveyors and my dear little boyish ways to my sister Laoma and hope she will become a mathematician like my- self. I, Harry Johnson, have decided to go into politics but hereby name Merril West heir to my sunny smile and good nature. I, Roberta Fleming do gladly give up all of my love letters to Mr. Eilar to use as models. CBetter late than never.D I, Harold Vice, gladly give to VVm. Hale four inches of my height hoping Little Bill will be able to see every- thing that happens in the assembly be- cause of the added inches. I, Edna Dragoo, leave my collection of jokes and my hearty laugh to Rob- ert McShirley as he is troubled with the blues. In conclusion, we, the Senior Class of 1917, do appoint as administrators and executors of this will the Junior Class knowing that they are a little superior to their under class men. To this, our last will and testament, we do, this lst day of March, in the year of our Lord, 1917, set our hands and seal. Carrie Reese.

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CLASS OF '17 Seated one day at the window, My mind wandered over the past And I thought of my school days at Cowan And the thoughts came thick and fast. l thought of thc years that were over, The many glad times that we had, When we were all happy together And the thought of it made my heart glad. Then t 'thought how we entered the High School, Green Freshies then was our name. But we battled along through our studies And, at last, for our class, won much fame. Next year we entered as Sophomores, XVith minds ever willing to work, I With hearts full of hope and forbearance, And hands that never would shirk. VVe soon changed our name to Juniors And a right jolly bunch we were, too, Our work ,began to get heavier And we always found something to do. At last we became known as Seniors Had finished the race we had run, Since we had entered the High Sschool? No! the race had only begun! The time had then come for separation When each one must choose his own way, And confquer the giants before him Make each day outshine the old day We left the ol-d building with heartaehes, Twelve short years we'd spent under its roof, And there gained the knowledge awaiting us Of which each one has now so much proof. Such thoughts are now fresh in our memory, But we must continue the fight And prove to the people around us These words, whate'er is, is right. ' Madge Priddy. SEN IGR CLASS SONG tTo Tune of Perfect Day.J Well, this is the end of our Senior year And the end of our High School too, And the thought brings forth the unbidden tear Though our hearts beat with gladdness, too For we've longed for this day, for our great Class Day And have worked for it 'brave and true. Now has come the parting of our ways Yet it comes with a meaning new. Well, this is the end and the commence- ment too The world looks so bright and so fine, And we long to find out if it's staunch and true And to go forth and step into line For our Alm-a Matre so tender and true Will send us forth in our turn And God will guide us the long way through To Heaven and His Great White Throne. Harold Vice.

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THE SENIOR PLAY THE l,lTTl.E SAVAGE Gilbert Tuttle Capt. Donald Churchill, Officer in Command Harry Fleming ,...,,, l.ieut. Arthur Lawton, Capt. Churchill's Brother-in-law Harold Vice ,.,,, , ,, ,John NVo0druft', VVest Point Cadet ltaymon Turner ......,,,,...,,...,, Lord Cecil Staunton Southerland. English Nobleman Madge Priddy ,,,,,..... Lady Agnes Southerland, Cecil's Mother l.amon VVest ,,......,, ,,,, C leorgie Sherwood, 'Lady Agnes's Nurse ltuhy Hays .,,,, .,..,,,,, ,,,,. ........,,..,, B I 1 ly Churchill, Captain's Wife ltoherta Fleming ,,., ...Ruth Chiurchill. IJ-onald's Sister, The Little Savage Miss Michael ,,.. . ,......,,,,,..., ,,,.....,, , ,, ...,..,.. Manager Our play was readily given the name ot' success. The characters were all praised for their ahility to imitate and for the ease with which they did it. The High School audi- torium was crowded and everyone praised the characters. The play itself held interest from the moment the 'curtain went up until the final lowering. The vivid characteristics ot' life and of the tangled webs that are woven as one mounts the stairs of m-atrimony were humorously portrayed in spite of the grave conditions that confronted the Little Savage. The play was staged hy Miss Michael who deserves much credit for its success. QT! QU DAD SENIOR CLASS WEEK Sunday, April 22, 1917-7:30 p. m., Baccalaureate Address. Monday afternoon, April 23, Senior picnic. Tuesday evening, April 24, 8:30 p. m., Senior party. NVednesday evening, April 25, 8:00 p. m., Junior-Senior Reception. Thursday afternoon, April 26, Class day exercises. Thursday evening, Ap-ril 26, 8:00 p. m.. Commencement address. Friday evening, Apiril 27, Alumni banquet.