Emmerich Manual High School - Ivian Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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SENIOR BOOSTER Page Twenty-three A June CLASS WILL Carl Burris 1928 7 he Senior Class has for some time been I making preparations for a flight that will - either mean success or failure. Therefore, we realize that there is a possibility that Manual Training High School may lose the most brilliant class that has ever passed through her historic halls. Although the class feels there is slight danger of said flight being a failure, certain faculty mem- bers are more dubious of the outcome, and have insisted we make preparations for our will. We feel with happy certainty that the hour for taking off is close at hand. I. We hereby appoint and charge Richard Witte, the lawful caretaker of our funds, to faith- fully pay our numerous bills and settle all accounts of our departing class from the surplus treasury we have left. II. To the members of our beloved faculty, who look upon our leaving with smiles of joy, we be- queath the satisfaction that comes from duties well performed. We also leave them a January class — that has possibilities. III. To the January class, as our rightful and worthy successors we leave: A. Our seats — occupy them, but do not try to fill them — that is impossible. B. Our tendency to make a little knowledge go a long way in the classroom; also our ability to throw faculty members off the trail when they imagined we were bluffing. C. Our honored positions as models for the school — models of wit, wisdom, charm of manner, physical development, and intel- lectual expansion. May heaven help you to stand up under the strain. I). Lastly, that which gives us much sorrow to part with — our strongly entrenched places in the hearts of the faculty who have loved us devotedly — we understand that it would have been impossible for them to have done otherwise. IV. The following valuable bequests are fully and freely given: A. To Mr. McComb, the unfailing good will of our class: we feel certain that this will be essential in dealing with future seniors. B. To future class presidents, Parvin Hagan ' s ability to preside at senior meetings with dignity that would do honor to a Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. C. To Wilbur Becker, Art Hartson leaves his power of fascination — Art says he has a steady now and doesn ' t need any further power. D. To Marie McCool, Jean Davidson leaves her ability to be an ideal leading lady. E. To all students who are pessimistic, we leave Mr. Ankenbrock ' s optimism — he re- cently bought some hair grower, a brush, and a comb. F. To whomsoever lays first claim, we leave Mare Oliver ' s complexion. G. Marie Truitt leaves the magnetic power of her eyes to any January 1929 girl who wishes to be successful in hypnotizing the keeper of the January 1929 class funds. She found this hypnotic power brought the desired results. H. James Swartz, the logical successor to John Barrymore, leaves his success in playing the part of the big butter and eggs man to Robert Tilford. We do hereby constitute and appoint our prin- cipal Mr. McComb sole executor of this last will and testament. In witness whereof, we attach the signatures of the June class of 1928. Class History (Continued from Page 22) When we landed, we were immediately besieged by a number of cameramen; from among them we chose the National. Edward Throm, editor-in-chief of the King ' s paper, called the Booster, was in- troduced to us. He made it a point to get facts about the life of everyone of us in order that he might publish them in the next issue of his paper. We were feted in this land for some time, and then a few of our crew flew on to the Land of Success. Others who had become so infatuated with the music of the Land of Failure flew back to that land. It was noticeable among the crew that not a single one was idle, but each one found himself a duty and performed it to the best of his ability, letting himself be guided by Live to do, not do to live. ' ' Tom, Tom, the piper ' s son, Stole a car that wouldn ' t run. The engine ' s knocks Were heard for blocks, So now Tom ' s making little rocks.

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Page Twenty-two SENIOR BOOSTER June CLASS HISTORY Herman Kline 1928 (Being the facts and incidents of our trial ;An September 8, 1924, we first entered our plane, L I Manual High , to fly to the Land of Oppor- tunity. Our pilot, E. H. Kemper McComb ; gave us final instructions, and we seated ourselves for the first leg of the flight. Being inexperienced, we made a somewhat perilous take-off, but man- aged to right ourselves after a short time. Each pilot-student was given the privilege of choosing his own post on the plane. After two months of fast flying, we first sighted the ground of Illiter- acy. Flying low, we noticed a slothful, ignorant type of people, whose cities were dirty. No pro- gress was apparent. They moved and lived as though in total darkness. We shuddered to imagine a life of this kind. While passing over the lateral region of this kingdom, we suddenly became pos- sessed with an indescribable feeling. Our altitude and longtitude were uncertain; we could not steer the ship with equilibrium. It was noticeable that the crew was not trained for such a trip. After consulting the Chief-pilot McComb, we were forced to return. On September 8, 1925, when all was ready, we changed posts and signaled our intentions of be- ginning a similar flight to the Land of Opportun- ity. Our path this time took us over the Land of Failure. The inhabitants of this land were a dreamy, haggard, and indifferent race. Their land was mostly rocky and hilly, and no cultivation could be seen. But even though the land was in such a dilapidated state, it seemed to hold en- trancing music of some sort. We were always on the verge of descending to the Land of Failure; only the warnings of our pilot and the utmost will- power on our part saved us. We flew a straight course, but the length of that nation was great, and we soon became perturbed over our failure to over- ride it. Our flying experience so far was not to be boasted of, and Pilot McComb, sensing this, gave the orders to return. Our third attempt was inaugurated on Septem- ber 7, 1926, over the marshy land of Unprepared- ness. Our course was duly laid out and our take- off made with great success. Our spirits were high on this trip, for often the crew would lustily sing the chorus of Onward Manual . When almost in the center of the Land of Unpreparedness, we suddenly encountered high-powered winds, which we later learned the people of that land called Marks . Hitherto our natural enemies had done us little damage; but now as we were nearing the and final flight to the Land of Opportunity.) final stages of our flight, the enemies ' powers be- came more dominant. Some of our men became unseated, but the greater number of them only seemed to tighten their holds on their positions. Pandemonium reigned for a few minutes. A quick decision was necessary, and because of the loose co- operation now among the men we were for a third time required to back-track our flight. On September 7, 1927, as we were now de- termined to try a fourth flight, we gathered again. To leave no problems facing us we held a consulta- tion and elected Parvin Hagan to pilot us; Jean Davidson was asked to become his assistant; while Marie Truitt was required to take data on the flight. Blanchard Smith became a second Hamilton of the crew and saw to the financial side of the project. We chose jade green as the proper color for our plane, and a lovely banner, designed by Albert Loo, was chosen on December 14. When asked what kind of floral decorations we wanted if we landed in the Land of Opportunity, we chose the American Beauty rose. Over one-half of the flight was covered before we found it necessary to change the different posts again. This time Parvin Hagan was again selected to steer the plane, while George May became his able assistant. Jean Davidson took over the work of Marie Truitt, and Richard W T itte became possessor of all the valuables of the crew. On March 6 we elected Lawrence Laughlin to act as giftorian. Katherine Kelly was called upon to prophesy the remainder of our flight and the future of each member of the crew. Carl Burris became our willmaker and contrived, with a lawyer ' s instinct, to make our last will and testament. Herman Klinge was requested to en- liven the universal populace as to the history of the flight. It was also necessary that we should have some kind of motto to signify our intentions of such a trip as this; so on March 6, we chose Live to do, not do to live. Storms again hindered but did not stop us. Everything ran in co-ordination. On April 19 we sighted the outskirts of the Land of Opportunity. We landed and were taken to the King ' s Palace, where we were introduced to the Little Princess . She was very charming and was greatly approved of by our men as well as by the populace of that country. On May 11 we left the King ' s Palace and flew to Ivy Day Field, in the midst of the Land of Opportunity. We were met by Mrs. Bing, who saw to our comfort and care. (Continued on Page 23)

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Page Twenty-four SENIOR BOOSTER The Little Princess Technical Staff Cy Vith the production of the Little Princess I I I another success has been added to the fame - already earned by the June 1928 seniors. As we bid old Manual goodbye, we feel we leave an excellent example and inspiration for future classes. May their success be as great as that of the Little Princess. That the Little Princess was a huge success is well known and half of the praise is due the technical staff which worked with the regular cast in making the class play a production worthy to be considered among the best. Mr. Finch coached the cast behind scenes, and these actors rehearsed and slaved equally as hard as the cast before the scenes. Properties had to be in their own specific places; lights had to be turned on and off at given times; scenes had to be changed as noiselessly and as quickly as possible. When we consider that it is a task to build a house in several months, we will more fully ap- preciate the accomplishments made by the boys and girls who built the interior of a Young Ladies Seminary and prepared it for a party — all in five minutes. Then, it was necessary to tear down the Seminary parlor and put in its place a dingy attic. Snow had to be provided to make you feel the situation; the lights had to be regulated to corre- spond with the actions of the performers. We are ready and willing to thank these helpers who slaved in dust and dirt, who worked in a quick systematic manner, who helped make the Little Princess a success. TECHNICAL STAFF Technical Director Mr. Lewis Finch Scenery Mortimer Present Horace Settle Frederick Hohlt Blanchard Smith Emil Sam Frank Shea Electricians Robert Manion Homer Peters Assistants John Fields Ralph Conner Ray Emery Melvin Henselmier Donald Moore Frederick Lahrman Martin Conaway Edward Fox Mark Andry Properties Kathleen Snider Norma White Mildred Kord Harriet Krause Emil Sam In Charge of Costumes Miss Baldwin Miss Ebbert Miss Compton Miss Fuller Business Manager Miss Knox Publicity Miss Haynes Tickets Mr. Main