Ferndale Union High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Ferndale, CA)

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Senior Pedigree We, the class of 1917 of the Ferndale Union High School, after much research, exploration and study, have traced the course of events to their origin and offer to the succeeding generations the following pedigree of the genii which are now leaving your portals of learning. Looking back through the ages we find chronicled in the Annals of Jove a description of eighteen individuals-twelve girls and six boys-of just such distinguishing traits as our own. He further records, In the year 1917 these people shall visit various lands and climes and each shall enter a new calling and much success shall attend their adventures. We are des- tined to be led by Linus, a beautiful son of Apollo, one of the Great Divinities of Heaven. Characteristics which daily come to light are of the greatest assistance in compiling our Senior Tree. That some of our ancestors were Cave Men and Cliff Dwellers is evident from that touch of barbarism and savagery on the football and basketball fields, which have brought us much prominence in the athletic world. Marks of ancient Rome may be detected in our ability to argue and recite. The orations and debates of Cicero can not equal those of our most worthy classmates. In learning and creation of the beautiful we resemble the Greeks. And like these same people, we have made our fame in dramatics. Our chosen actors and actresses have performed their parts with grace and ease and made themselves at home on the stage. The beauty and grace of our girls would put the goddesses themselves to shame. Our examination papers, especially those of the boys, show the influence of both the Hindoo and the Egyptian scientific principles. The Juniors, however, are a nomadic people, and wander listlessly about the Assembly day after day. We hope that in the course of their development they will lose this tendency. Although we are trying to live like Americans, we still have a cannabalis- tic taste, which at times shows itself. This is the only trait of which we are not proud. Our banquets savor of Homeric Greece, and the gods can well be envious that they do not now live to taste of the dishes which we have prepared in our cooking class. Our gay dancing parties and many successes in social life show indica- tions of French ancestry. . One-eighteenth of us is true Irish, for where else could Collins have gotten the blue in his eyes and his merry, quick wit? Again, about one-third of our industrious class trace their origin to Germany and picturesque Switz- erland. Among these we find our quietest as well as our merriest. Our Scotch element is represented by Pete, whose gruff voice and strong, manly bearing hide from us his true self. One-ninth of our intelligent group claim the Danish flag, and here we find our good cooks and merry brown eyes. Another large portion are Americans-true blue, who trace relatives to Mo- hawk chiefs and days of Bonnie Eloise, as well as the Mayflower. As yet, however, we have not been able to trace the origin of Frenchy's pug and vanishing freckles. As a whole, we, the class of '17, are Romanticists, not content to accept old customs, but ever striving to bring forth that which is new and original. MARY RENNER, '17. 15

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Jess yfwffmwf The cheerful man's a king. X Her free behavior, winning looks, Will make a lawyer burn his books. Mascot A frlend to one and all ' ' -14

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Class Will We, the illustrious and mighty class of the year of our Lord, one thousand, nine hundred and seventeen, knowing our days in the Ferndale Union High School are num- bered and being sound of mind and body, do desire to will and bequeath our property in the following manner, to wit: I, Harold Aggeler, do bequeath to the Student Body a life size statue of myself to be placed in some conspicuous part of the building, so that every trembling Fresh- man may gain renewed strength from a glance,at my noble figure. I, Sadie Ambrosini, commonly known as 'Ambrose, will my meek and retiring manner to Ida Montgomery. I, Alice Bessemer, leave my bird-like trills of laughter in sewing, to Ila Kelly, hoping she may find something cheerful in that subject. I, Gladys Bugbee, do solemnly part with my bottle of peroxide willed me last year, hoping that Velda Lund will make as good use of it as I have. I, Cyril Collins, leave several inches of my extreme height to Cyril Ries trusting that he will soon become grown. Q I, Bessie Cook, bequeath my amazingly full and deep contralto voice to Eva jen- mngs. I, Frank Francis, knowing that my time is short and wishing to dispose of my most valuable possession, do bequeath my ability to bluff my teachers to Fritz Haas, but advise him to be very careful in the use of same. I, Sadie French, wish to leave my ability as an amateur actress to Alma Marten- sen, charging her to make good use of said talent. I, Linus Hicks, do leave my stylish and dignified appearance, together with my golashes and bath bun to Earnest Lanini, solemnly requesting him to use all. I, Zoe Kelsey, gladly bequeath my look of complete innocency and meekness to Ross Goble, in the hope that he may derive benefit from same during assembly periods. I, June Meng, hand down to the following generation, my executive ability. To the faculty I leave Robert's Rules of Order, that they may become as proficient in parliamentary law as I am. I, Clinton Morrison, do sadly part with my girlish beauty and worthy manners, bestowing same upon Timothy Canty. I, Ida Oeschger, leave my athletic prowess and my ability to see the bright side of life to Barrett Cook. I, Mary Renner, do will my German ability to Raymond Macken so that he may learn some new German phrases, as his are getting stale. I, Marion Reynolds, bequeath my curls, vanity case and powder puff to Mary Ambrosini. I, Maren Skow, leave my large twinkling eyes to Chubby Erickson, hoping that they will relieve the shade of seriousness which rests upon his face. I, Gertrude Smith, bequeath my studious habits to Bert Kelsey feeling confident that he will benefit by the same. As a class we wish to give the following: lst. To the Juniors, our studiousness, athletic ability, regular attendance, our originality-knowing they are sadly in need of it-and most important of all, the honor of becoming Seniors. Znd. To the Sophomores, our dramatic ability, our love of the dear old F. U. H. S., our sunny corner in the Assembly Hall and all the sweet notes in the desks thereof. 3rd. To the Freshmen, all our old pencils, not exceeding two and one-half in- chesg all our old erasers, blotters and pens. We also wish to leave to the dear little things all cuds of gum we may have left adhering to desks or banisters, knowing that they need something to soothe and calm their young and restless jaws. 4th. To Mr. Grant, our esteemed principal, a life long remembrance of the Class of '17, for we were Freshmen together. Sth. To Miss Clyne, our class adviser, an unbroken succession of restful nights and peaceful dreams. No longer need she worry! 6th. To Miss Herdeg, a grave, solemn shorthand class and also an unlimited sup- ply of mirth subsiding glances. 7th, To Miss Moser, a year in which every girl will put away her own things in Domestic Science. 8th, To Miss Portlock, our large collection of songs, hoping that she will enter- tain the Student Body for the coming year. 9th. To Mr. Brown, a patent knocker to help him keep order. Pencils are rather fragile and they have gone up in price. l0th. To Mr. Reiben, our heartiest gratitude and sincere affection. 11th. To the Enterprise, our city paper, we bequeath all amazing knowledge and startling information with which we have furnished our teachers in examinations from time to time, in the hope that the editor will publish same, as we believe a great many of these things have never been heard before and will serve to enlighten the world. Signed, CLASS OF 'l7. 16