Homer Central High School - Odyssey Yearbook (Homer, NY)

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THE 1926 EPIC 29 Bruce Daniels contributes his extensive knowledge of Latin I and Latin II, otherwise known as Caesar's Commentaries, to any member of the Junior Class who is anxious to become as learned and well-versed in Latin as is Mr. Daniels. Mr. Daniels has studied the course so systemati- cally and thoroughly that he takes a just pride in displaying his knowledge of the afore-mentioned, so that he feels quite justified in proudly saying at the close of his career as a Latin student, repeating the words of the mighty Caesar, Veni, vidi vici . Ruth Redfield, who, I believe, is the infant of the class, being but fifteen years of age at the present time, wills her beauty and goodness to Gertrude Morenus, who will, of course, use this gift to the best of her ad- vantage during her Senior year. Ada Ripley, with many misgivings, hating to part with her treasure, Durell and Arnold's Plane Geometry , and yet wishing to contribute her bit to the future Senior Class bequeaths the said geometry book to Sarah Torrey, under the condition that Sarah cherish and study the dear book as Miss Ripley has done. Marion Morenus bequeaths all of her slang, and also her ability as a basketball player, to Harriet Burns, trusting that by means of these gifts Harriet may enlarge her slang vocabulary and make good on the basket- ball quintet. Beulah Nadler, Marion Gallup, and Halsey Stevens contribute their knowledge and brightness in study to the Junior Class. Helen Adams wills her friendly disposition and willingness to help others to Mary Ranney. Norris Tallmadge wills his gentle voice and tender disposition to El- bert Gray, who, we hope, will make good use of said gifts. Sam Hopkins will to Robert Knapp his ability to fall asleep amidst the most exciting English recitations, and to refuse to hear the gentle voice of Miss Harris calling him from the Land of Nod. Of course, Mr. Hopkins expects Robert to improve on this art. Philip Lindberg wills his clean sportsmanship and athletic ability to William Tobin. He also wills to Bill the chairmanship of any committee that might be appointed for English work. We, the class of 1926, hereby make null and void all former promises and testaments made prior to this dateg do most solemnly request that these our last wishes and desires be carried out fully and carefully, and as executors of this we appoint Mr. Walker, Mrs. Eugene Coon, and Miss Harris, and for further safeguard we appoint Mike Mulligan, President Coolidge, and H. R. H. the Prince of Wales. . In witness and to the support of this marvelous document, we, the class of 1926, have hereunto subscribed and pledged our names, our for- tunes, and our most sacred honor. Done this twenty-first day of June, 1926. M. L. M., '26

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28 THE 1926 EPIC reluctantly, their charming array of freckles to Doris Williams and Donald Jones respectively. Bob Mantey bequeaths to Terry Letts the art of being able to escape nearly every topical recitation assigned to him in English. Mr. Mantey is somewhat loath to part with this cherished art, but, being unselfish and kindly in nature, he gives it up to Terry with the hope that he will suc- ceed in the use of this art as Mr. Mantey has most frequently done. Marion Gallup, Mary Shearer, Laura and Eva Button, and Cleo Bur- gett, who are the only girls in the Senior Class who have not submitted their crowns of glory to the cruel shears of the barber, deserve some credit and acclaim for so long resisting temptationg accordingly they will their ability to resist temptation and to cherish their beautiful long locks to Frances Perry, Sarah Eaton, the Denison girls, and whoever else has preserved her locks. Wilfred Pickering, otherwise known as Bud and Pick , bequeaths his extensive knowledge of French to Dorothy Wright, wishing to reserve, however, the right to the sole use of the following sentence: Non, made- moiselle, je n'ai pas ma leconf' Ruth Killam bequeaths her great capacity for giggling and talking after school has been called, to Andy Maier, who, Miss Killam probably thinks, needs something to stimulate his energy and arouse that desired quality called pep . Geraldine Harmon, otherwise known as Jerry , bequeaths her charm- ing, soft Texan accent to Bud Hemings, who, Miss Harmon knows, has been wishing for just such a bequest so that his magnetism and per- sonality might be increased. Norma Brown wills part of her kindly nature and sweet disposition and personality to Byron Davenport, who, she has heard, is quite a raging lion. Laura Knapp bequeaths very graciously to Marion Eldredge her sylph- like figure, hoping that Miss Eldredge will be pleased with the gift, and will be able to have a picture of herself on a poster bearing the inscription, The way some people navigate is enough to make you weep. Halsey Stevens, the able and brilliant leader of the Senior Class, wills his faculty for learning, and also his superior knowledge, to Katherine Allen, who, we are sure, will distinguish herself by her knowledge. Vivian Barber wills the magnetism of her pretty black eyes and of her personality to Claude Brown, trusting that he will use this gift as wise- ly as Miss Barber has done. Mary Shearer leaves her jolly disposition, for which she is so loved throughout the school, to Marjorie Rumsey, who will, of course, use this good gift to the best of her advantage. Harold Spencer bequeaths his charming personality and pleasing manners fespecially in eating oatsb, which have served him so well in win- ning' the heart of a fine young' lady, to Thomas Burns, hoping that Tom- my will improve on the record.

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30 THE 1926 EPIC beniur fllllass Qtatistins After many long and tedious hours of labor, and after burning the midnight oil until the Cortland Traction Company nearly went out of busi- iness, my classmates and I have completed a great task. With such a bright, beautiful, and popular class as ours, it ws very difficult to select the bright- est, most beautiful, and most popular. But with the help of the class, and by their votes, the statistics of the class of 1926 are complete. We hope that we have chosen both wisely and well. There are twenty-nine members in this honorable class. This may be few, but remember, dear friends, it is quality, not quantity, for which the class of 1926 has striven, is striving, and always will strive. The average height is 66 inches. Bruce Daniels is the tallest, but cheer up, Bruce, Bruceil will soon reach you. The average weight is 2,080 ounces. Laura Knapp is the champion heavyweight, weighing 227, and Thelma Gordon is the lightest, weighing only 95 pounds. The average age is 219 months. Ruth Redfield is our infant. She is only fifteen years of age. Our class is descended from the most famous people in the history of the world. Our ancestors are: King Solomon, from whence cometh our knowledge, Venus, our goddess of beauty, Methuselah, who gave us his age, Charlie Chaplin, who bequeathed us his understanding, and Scotty Mac Allister, from whom we get our strength. We all know that Phil gets his sense from his ancestor, Mr. Lindburger, and of course, Buttons come from skim milk. Our class colors are black and blue, and our flower the modest violet, which is very symbolic. Our class yell is, 'Sall right, 'sonly a dream. There are many favorite pastimes in our class. Among them are the following: CD Mary Nelson's is feeding the Boyds , C25 Helen Miller's is writing letters to Syracuse so she'll be a good Riter , C35 Bud Pickering's is studying his French and History, Q43 Last, but not least, Laura Knapp's is eating. The favorite haunts are Miller Sz Creque's, Room C, Prof. Walkeris oifice, and our schoolbooks. A GENERAL STATISTICS C15 Best-looking Senior: Helen Miller won this honor by her dimples and smiles. Among the boys, Bruce Daniels is our Valentino. C23 The most original Seniors: These honors go to Mary Nelson and Wilfred Pickering. 131 The most accomodating Seniors: Laura Button is one of those people who are always willing to lend a hand, while Harold Spencer takes honorable mention.