Flanagan High School - Syllabus Yearbook (Flanagan, IL)

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1 18 THE SYLLABUS I went to Boston. As one of my friends lived there I went to her home. In the evening she suggested that we go to a high-class opera. I assented and we went. But imagine my surprise when one of the singers proved to be Doris Horrie. She had always had a great talent for singing, but no one ever thought she would become a noted singer in Boston. Here endeth my prognostications. I trust that no one will think that I have done him or her any injustic, and that all will think kindly of the prophecy and its writer. Jessie Carmen. CLASS IVILI, 1914. From ancient times it- has been the custom for persons departing from one sphere to another, to leave behind them their wishes in some established from, as to the manner that they desire their possessions, or things that they have held an interest in, or exercised authority over, disposed of. . A llle, of the Senior class of the Flanagan HighYSehool, 1914, following many precedents, have, in due form, attended to the disposition of many valuable accessories, both tangible Hllll intangible, of the school life that we have enjoyed in the Flanagan II'igh School, and which, we departing, must necessarily re- linquish. The content of this will has been the subject of many acerbic arguments. Some have favored making its content public at this time, others have been loathe to grant this liberty, preferring that the curious and expectant world be apprised of its benehcences at a later date. After having taken full cognizance of all facts, and having listened to many arguments, pro and con, the Senior class has decided that no more suitable time could be selected for making known the content of its last will and testa- ment than this event, and forthwith I will make known its benefactions: lVe, the Senior class 15914, of the Flanagan High School, being of sane mind and sound body, and able to discern the similarity of a .luniorls ears to a donkeyls organs of hearing, realizing that we are soon to depart from the halls of learning of F. H. S., and that we are to make our exit from this school life, do hereby declare this to be our last will and testament, drawn up and attested this day of May, 1914. To the Juniors we bequeath the seats in the Senior row, providing they adhere to the following rules: 1. That they make good enuf grades to occupy the honorable position as Seniors. 2. That holding the position of Seniors, they take care of the under- classes and see that they behave as they should. To Parke G. we grant permission to walk to school with the ll. S. girls, a right which he has heretrtfore exercised without our permission. To Lucille Ryan we leave the seat of honor at the desk beside our beloved professor. To Hnlh Rich we give one box of highly explored face powder.

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THE SYLLABUS 17 for five years, I decided to make a grand tour of Europe. IVith this idea in view, I purchased a ticket, first-class, for Liverpool, on the Cunard line, which still held supremacy among the trans-Atlantic steamship lines. After an uneventful trip I arrived at Liverpool, and transferred bag and baggage to the boat. train for London. Arriving in the foggy city at ten-thirty I felt rather nervous, but as the St. Regis had been highly recommended me I hailed a taxi and was whisked away, and found the hotel up to my expees tations. It was fully as splendid as any at home. I registered and inspected the clerk at the same time. Something familiar in the man's appearance held my attention. I looked more closely and found he was equally interested. I think our recognition was mutual. He proved to be my old class-mate, Ralph 1Ionk. He had changed quite a bit, developing into a more worldly individual, and not so innocent as he once was. NVQ chatted over old times and had a very nice visit. I left- the next day for Havre, France, across the English channel, and from there went direct to Paris. I visited the art galleries of the Louvre, and saw many famous works of art. In connection with this immense institution I found the Academy of Arts. Imagine mysurprise when examining the faculty list to find that Ada lleils was a member. She was an instructor in vocal and harmony. She appeared pleased to see nie, but I took this with a pinch of salt, for the reason that I had not been away from Ameria long enough to get the French mode. I learned that Ada had been in I'aris for eight year, and that she was very much pleased with her position. Iler French shrug seemed to come liandy. After visiting with Ada for three days, I left the eapital of lfranee for Florence, Italy, which has the reputation for the most complete art eeliter in the world. I had a fancy for all things artful, and so proceeded at once to avail myself of the advantage otfered. . The gallery Iles Ileau Arts was located in the heart of the city in a hand- some building. II'hile wandering thru the gallery l neticed a young lady busily engaged in sketching Raphael's Madonna. Iler appearance' had a strik- ing similarity to one of my former friends. I moved nearer and recognized her as Vivian Ilarkness. As a school girl she had a decided liking for drawing and water colors, so her presence was easily explained. Vivian informed mc that one of my class-mates had chosen, if I may call it so, an Angelic llIodc,77 of earning a living and gaining fame. In other words, Clifford I,ehman was an aviator, at that time in the French corps at Bordeaux. I decided that I should like to see him fly, so I caught a boat for that place. Arriving at Bordeaux, I proceeded to the flying fields, and found several planes in the air, and several ready to fly. I inquired of an oflicer standing near by, clad in leather, as about to attempt a flight, the whereabouts of a certain person by the name of Clifford Iiehman. The officer extended his hand in a puzzled way, and said that he went by that name. lVe talked for some time, until the signal was given him to ily. Ilis flight was very successful, and I felt very highly honored to think that I knew such a noted person. Ilftvine' seen this flight I decided to return to America. On my way home ' to as

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THE SYLLABUS 194 To VVilliam Louden we bequeath the northwest corner of the recitation room, in which to set up a bed for his use when he feels especially sleepy. To Anna Hunsicker we bequeath that excellent volume entitled, HI-low To Recite Distinctlyf' To Mona Meils and Juanita lVilcoX we leave all the gum found in the Senior row. llve bequeath to Ivan Obenshain a self-pronouncing German dictionary. To the Geometry class we bequeath our superior knowledge of that branch of mathematics. To Leta we leave the class stilts, that her height. may be increased some- what. To Dorys Zinn and Vida lllette we bequeath our private code of communi- cation, so they will not have to answer minus. To Xora, the bashful little country damsel, we leave our box of stationery, which may be used in writing notes to Charles City, Iowa. Ralph and Clifford bequeath their knowledge of latin to Uyril O'Connel and llelen Herbert, and hope they will be benefited by it. To Dorothe we grant the liberty of accepting Elbc-rt's escort whenever hc. shall tender it. To Jessie Harkrider we leave our complete set of rules regarding Laugh- ing in Sehoolf, Vivian bequeaths her oratorical ability to Amelia Tarmann. To Alfred we give a purse of 331.79 with which to keep the girls around him supplied with knives. To Susie Carmen we bequeath one Maxim Silencer and hope she will make good use of it. To Ruth Rupp and lYilda lvlrieh we give the class curling iron and all the hair pins found along the Senior row. To Maurine llamber we bequeath one package of green hair dye, to be used if she should grow tired of the present color of-her hair. To the eighth graders we grant the privilege of becoming Freshies, a thing which is not very important, but which is a stepping stone to the crowning glory of all-the Senior class. Ada Meils. ill- A SEXIOIVS VERSIOX. 1. Nr. Hill is my professor, but I should worry. 2. He giveth me exceeding long lessons, he keepth me in after school to write 'cininusf' i 3. He refresheth my understanding: he leadeth me in the paths of know- ledge for my edification. 4. Indeed, tho I roam at will thru the lower halls, I will fear him not, unless he spieth me: his eyes are keen, his knowledge of studentls ways annoyeth me.