Geneva High School - Aquila Yearbook (Geneva, OH)

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THE AQUILA 1939 Lucy Thomas gives her artistic ability to some- one who would like to become an artist. Richard Nash leaves his sense of humor to Howard Mumford. Carl Price wants Betty Pollock to have the dimple in his chin. Warren Ashley wills all the poems he has composed to Nettie Kroner. Ellen Beer bequeaths to any boy who does not know how to dance, her knowledge of the art. Lillian Lothrop's red hair is left to Mr. Spaf- ford. Carl Behling thinks Nancy Johnson should re- ceive his knitting. Emma Penhollow's class loyalty is left to any underclassman. Robert Matteson wills his masculinity in typing class to Floyd Bemis. Betty Parsons becomes the heir of Martha Rollins' big brown eyes. Florence Tomsic's skill in sports is left to Jean Wynkoop. Charles De Wolf's Charlie McCarthy doll is left to Bud Owen. Verna Gaines competency is left to any fu- ture bookkeeper. Betty Brott's clarinet is willed to Philip Searle. Joseph Sintic's dancing is left to any one with Fred Astaire ideas. Elizabeth Spinelli wants Dorothy Cox to be- come the possessor of her nail polish. Marian Henderson bequeaths her chewing gum to Jimmie George. Gerald Jeppe leaves his suspenders to his brother, Irving. Pauline Vian wills her week-ends in Cleveland to Betty Cowdery. Katherine Patterson becomes the owner of Betty Prince's long drive to School. Rosalie Charkaff thinks Evelyn Karran should have her Socialistic ideas. Esther Fisher's journalistic ability is left to the next Talon editor. Jeanne Yearley bequeaths her job at Fisher's to Virginia Stanley. Norma Close becomes the sole heir of Mary Caufield's boy friend from Ashtabula. Lucille Starkey gives her Painesville B. B. pin to Pauline Parker. Jean Ebs would like Fred Steutzer to have her blond hair. Mary Spring's tete-a-tetes in the corridor are passed on to Martha Casselman and Dick Chapman. Frank Giangicomo's freckles are bequeathed to Evelyn Pitcher. Doc Landsman is the receiver of Ruth Johnson's ear muffs. Addison Murphy becomes the possessor of Dominic Cirino's bright green suit. Alta Dusenbury's petiteness is left to Maxine Whelpley. Would you like to have red hair? lf so, notify Sophie Latak. Rosalie Christian gives her blushes to Mary LeCrone. Virginia Fleming bequeaths her piano playing ability to Virginia Kissel. Robert Fuller's paper route is passed on to Ralph Jeppe. Gordan Spade wills his glasses to Donald War- ren. Dorotha Cromwell's secretarial ability is left to any future private secretary. Dan Donovan wills his joking ability to Guy Geel. Agnes Kelly's mornings at the Du-All are given to John Strickler. Evelyn Stoneburner leaves her artistic ability to anyone interested in becoming a famous artist. Frank Gornick wills his temper to Charles Miller. Virginia Mae Webb bequeaths her acting ability to any future Thespian. May it be known that the said Senior Class, on the day of June, A. T. lAfter Tribulationl do sign and seal this document and universal- ly declare the above as our last will and testa- ment, and do here in our presence and in the presence of each other, have finally signed and sealed this parchment. Frances Peterson, Notary Public twenty-eight

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THE AQUILA 1939 Class Will We, the class of One Thousand Nine Hundred and Thirty-nine of the Geneva Village High School in the Village of Geneva, the county of Ashtabula, the state of Ohio, being of more or less sound mind, memory, and understanding, have decided, after four years of strenuous pondering, to depart from our beloved high school and to make our own way in the world of de- pression. Therefore, we hereby make our last and only will and testament in the manner and form following: FIRST-We do present to the Junior Class, the stage curtains, which we have wanted all during our high school career and which have finally been given us, SECOND-We hereby bequeath to the Sopho- mores the privilege of planning and giving the Junior Prom for the above said Juniors. THIRD-To the Freshmen the honor of some day becoming Seniors. FOURTH-We give, devise, and bequeath the following to the faculty members: To Mr. Ekern, his desired homeroom. To Miss Forsythe, a class of perfect conduct. To Miss Fleming, a long vacation in France. To Miss Sparrow, a perfect Salesmanship student. To Miss Overholt, a whole class of good typists. To Mr. Peck, the dream that this is a model high school. To Miss Diles, a play cast that comes to practice on time. To Mrs. Beckwith, a class that always pronounces correctly. To Coach Overturf, a champion football team. To Miss Miller, the honor of teaching a class of girls and boys the technique of ballroom dancing. To Mr. Deverell, the large band that he worked for all year. To Mr. Spaf- ford, more candy sellers for B. B. games. To Mr. Logan, some chickens who lay two eggs a day. FlFTH-The following individuals have con- sented to bequeath certain characteristics to some of the remaining inmates who are less fortunately endowed: Ruth Hazen bequeaths her merry laugh to Beverly Bromley. Robert Geho would like to have Joe Commisso receive some of his height. Glenadore Chapman willingly gives her Shir- ley Temple curls to Helen Welton. Edgar Dennison says to Mary Jones his appe- tite must go. Frank Zima leaves his physique to Bud Kelly. Barbara Strickler's monopoly of the mirror on the second floor is left to Doris Perry. twenty-seven Helen Price wills her Band Sweetheart uni- form to the most popular underclass girl. Howard Hulbert says his quietness would be useful to Ronald Bromley. Jean Jewitt becomes the possessor of LeRoy Balliet's curly hair. William Waite thinks his bass voice should be- come the property of Dick Moulton. Frances Peterson leaves her happy smile to Raymond lnscho. Harry Scott bequeaths his culinary art to Charles Manthey. Orla Jean Martin will leave George lnscho to the Sophomore girls. Delores Geho wili receive Edna Lord's walks to West Street. Jeanette Howard falls heir to Evelyn Migie's roller skates. Witter Moon, at this time, wills his red shirt to Clifford Nash. To Jacque Kauvar, Richard Stiles gives his scientific mind. Gordon Kissman gladly gives his football let- ter to Jane Carle. Jane Barrow, to Jack Lord will her beautiful handwriting bequeath. Thomas Westlake is going to leave his old Oakland to the junk yard. John Korver is going to leave his athletic abil- ity to Harold Keener. To any boy who would like many girl friends goes Robert Noirot's roadster. Louise Jeppe thinks Mary Jane Elwood should receive her nickname Squeak . Eva Duplay leaves her shorthand correspon- dent to Martha Casselman. William Ford leaves to any student who likes to drive, his ability to obtain his parents' car when he wants it. Harold Swartz wills his many musical instru- ments to Barbara McColl.

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THE AQUILA 1939 X K H 5 Soaring With The Eagle As we started our journey four years ago On the wings of the eagle in flight, We little realized the importance, While riding, of holding on tight. We sought for the best for nothing, Without grasping the things we would need, But rode on being independent With never a thought to take heed. Though entering with the purpose of learning We failed oftentimes to follow through, Now in the midst of our sorrows and regrets The time for departure is due. ln making out schedules we followed our friends Now it seems they led us astray Too long we waited to make up our minds And settle down, quitting the play. As freshmen and sophomores we were little known And were ordered around by the others, But now that we are of the senior class We boss the little sisters and brothers. Sometimes while in flight with the eagle, A few times with disaster we met, As sometimes when grade cards came out On our reports a failure we did get. twcnty-nine Upon entering the Junior class Larger tasks awaited to be done, We struggled and fought, trying so hard To make the best of every one. Our junior year seemed better, But this year was the very best, Activities we entered, our friends, and our teachers Are things we'll never forget, To them who taught us and treated us well, They who our works directed, They whom we should adore most of all Our actions little regard reflected. Though trouble we had with our teachers We honor them one and all Even though at times they would punish us By, Go to the Eighth period hall. The leader of all is Mr. Peck Who followed upon Mr. Frasher, With his secretary Miss Pelton He works on with unceasing measure Among the faculty we have Mr. Spafford All of us know him as Spaff, Though he embarrasses the girls we all agree He's swell to have on the staff.