Geneva High School - Legend Yearbook (Geneva, IN)

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The Senior Class Will We, the Senior class of 1914 of G-eneva High School, make and publish this our last earthly will and testament. 1. I, Doris Acker, being ig. sound mind, divide my effects as follows: To Pauline Greene my convincing giggle and grin. To Virginia Pyle, my Winsome smile and captivating influence over H. S. Loys. 2. I, John Eckrote, in the presence of 'Doc' Pyle and 'Atty' Drew bequcaths as follows: To Ed. Blosser my silent dispo- sition and good deportment g1'ades. To Forest McWhirter my old raincoat and my power to keep still when there is noth- ing to say. I, Chas. Drew, divide and bequeath my school qualities, to wit:--To Forest Watson a much worn copy of a Wilhelm Tell Pony. To Bland Stahl convincing argument and the care of the Girls's B. B. team. 4. I, Marjorie Reddout, knowing my present condition make my will as follows: To Irene Reed and Isabel Weeks my musical laugh. To Ina Bolds my convincing influence with the faculty. 5. I, Louise Mattax, divide my high school effects to the several parties. To Ruth Shoemaker, the right to serve as pianist next year. To Mabel Pontius, my busy attitude and work brittle disposition. 6. I, Milton Eckrote realizing the end to be near will these things: To Glen Vorhees my standing with the Sophomore girls. To Milo Lindsey the power to say something now and then. 7. I, Foster Fike, being of sound mind make the said will: To Forest Watson the privilege to blow a slip-horn all the time. To Arthur Zehr a nice little Sophomore girl. 8. I, Merrill Pyle, knowing my true condition and state of mind do bequeath: To Sanford Acker, the quality of a con- vincing speaker. To Mearl Burris, a short stepladder by which she may climb to her goal. 9. I, Anna Armantrout, being weak and worn in high school work divide: To Katherine Glendening, a cure for bashful- ness. To Edna Mesel, a good deportment grade next year. 10. I, Merle Vance, bequeath my school effects to these persons: To Rene Macklin, a pair of stilts. To Ray Mann, a standing with High School girls. 11. I, Harold Wegmiller, being well in body and right in mind will, as follow: To Ray McCollum, the right to act as treasurer for everything next year. To Brayton Pyle, my aptitude to mathematics. 12. I, Ruth Linton, in accordance to school laws divide to wit :-To Katherine Fravel my old shoes and class colors. To Olive Shimp the undesirable qualities of an old maid. 13. I, Dad Cross, relinguish and release my rights and priveleges as follows: To Pick, my old text book and Physics nlote book. To Arthur Zehr, several hundred Popular Girl otes. 14. We, the Senior Class as a whole divide our joint estate to the following: To Supt. Griffey, the highest and best praise ever given a superintendent. To Prin. Egly, our best wishes for a happy and a prosperous future. To Myrtle Lung, the best regards of the class and a long bright future. To the Juniors, the privilege of the math. room, our old text books, desks, rulers, book-keeping sets and the grand title of Seniors. To the Sophs. our motto, Spare the Freshies, and the pri- vilege of holding a class meeting undisturbed. To the Fresh- men, the power to get rid of that Green color, a place in th-e Athletic Association, and the right to talk once in a while. In testimony whereof we have to this our last will and testament subscribed our names and set our seal on this twenty third day of April, in the year of our Lord Nineteen Hundred and fourteen. qSignedl THE SENIORS OF 1914.

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NAMES Rob. Odle Edna Whiteman Joe Didot F. McWhirter Mary Pontius Dorothy Larue Ed Blosser Bess Wright Pauline Greene Doris Acker Merrill Pyle Miss Lung Mr. Egly David Cross A. Armantrout Ina Bolds Mary Hale Emile Cooper Virginia Pyle Chas. Drew Facts and Fancies IDENTIFICATION Soprano Voice The Vance Smile His Gait Triangular Head Dimples Blonde Pompadour Her Shoes The Nose Always Giggling Bald Pate Walking Long Face His Wheeze Rosy Cheeks Prim Always Happy Red Hair Sorrel Top Loud Laugh OCCUPATION News Carrier Gazing Playing Music Bragging Milking Cows Writing Notes Flirting Being Gloomy Looking for Ed. Chewing Gum Preaching Selling Jewelry Keeping Order Selling road lice Giggling Writing Letters Studying Geom. Doing Nothing Talking Aloud Helping the Girls FAVORITE EXPRESSION NICK NAME Oh Deah Me Sissy I like Seniors Whitey I don't see why Paderwhiskey I'll git yuh Coyote Bill I love 'L' Molly Heller Ceylon Kid I don't know Peppey--mint Don't tease Coyote Betty You think you'r smart Miranda I'l1 scream Do I should say not Deacon Seniors be quiet K. C. Attention Bill I know better Dad I just love Physics Dot Rich did it June I'm ashamed Sister I forgot Sunshine That's not right Sunshine No. 2 Is that it Dope AMBITION Dentist To wed a Senior To graduate To develope a ches Farmer's Frau To see Heller To be a bachelor Chiropodist To be a Blosser Teacher I Prize fighter To marry young Governor Henry Ford Nurse To marry Rich 100 in Conduct Farmer Dutchess Attorney

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Junior Class FRONT ROW: Isabel Weeks, Nelle jones, Ina Bolds, Olive Shimp, Katherine Fravel. MIDDLE ROW: Pauline Greene, Irene Reed, Inez Pyle, Mary Inechen, Hazel Byers. BACK ROW: Bess Wright, Ray McCollum, Ray Mann, Edward Blosser, Brayton Pyle, Virginia Pyle.