Houghton High School - Amygdaloid Yearbook (Houghton, MI)

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THE AMYGDALOID Page 29 In your short life, Louise, But we hope you will not try to put Your foot in these. Edward VVayrynen We'll give this mouth-organ to Ed, And when he learns to play, He'll give us all the latest songs To help pass time away. Joseph Warrick This little gun for joseph Is not one bit alarming, He only needs a khaki suit To make a soldier charming. Kathryn Williams I think this box of powder A secret will disclose, And prove why Kathryn never has A red or shiny nose. Lucille 1Nilliams Charming Lucille never lacks The other kind of beauxg A But here is one at which I'm sure She will turn up her nose. CLASS MEMORIAL RUTH KENDALL It is usually the custom in most schools for the graduating class to leave some gift as a memorial. For several years this has been the custom in Houghton High School, but the memorials left by past classes were all lost in the fire. It is appropriate that we should leave something that will be both ornamental and useful in the new building, for, as we do not want to forget our school days, we do not want to be for- gotten by our followers. At the top of the stairs in the old high school stood a large mahogany clock, which in its day served to speed our lagging foot- step toward the class room, and we, the class of 1923, wish to replace it. This clock will stand in the hall and will bear our class number. During the past year especially we have felt the need of a good clock to keep classes moving on schedule. This clock will satis fy this need in the new building and by its loud ticking it will constantly remind all future classes of the class of '23, CLASS WILL LILLIE PHPPO VVe, the Class of 1923 of the Houghton High School, Village of Houghton, State of Michigan, of the United States of Amer- ica, being in full possession of a sound mind, well-trained memory, and almost superhuman understanding, do hereby make, declare, and solemnly swear to this our last will and testament. To our dear faculty who have been our instructors in all the wisdom of the ages, we give all the knowledge and information which we have furnished to them in vari- ous classes. We also leave to them a sweet and unbroken succession of restful nights and peaceful dreams during their summer vacation. ' To our beloved Superintendent, John E. Erickson, and the Board of Education, we give our sincere affection and many thanks for the opportunities they have granted to us during our school years. We give and bequeath to the Junior Class the enthusiasm, class spirit, .and ever-endur- ing friendship of the Class of 1923. To the sophomores and freshies we give our Senior dignity. May they then uphold it forever, with all seriousness and gravity, endeavoring to realize its vast importance in spite of their natural light-mindedness. To the Junior Commercial Class we be- queath Sigrid Pelto's and Lila Kellow's shorthand and typewriting ability.

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Pageizs THE AMYGDALOID john Moore George Washington was a great man, But you'll learn sooner or later, That we think john S. Moore will be just a little-grater. Marion Noetzel Most boys are fond of books and sports, The girls, of course, like candy, But, Marion, if you just keep these gloves, You will always find them handy. John Nelson John Nelson, there may come a time When you're not feeling fit, When that time comes. take my advice And don't say dye, but 'lRit. ' Harry Odgers If Hank should ever take to smoking, He will never have a grouch, If he keeps all his tobacco In this nice new leather pouch. Alex Pakkala Of all the books the store contained, I put this to the test, And found the friendly pocket-book Would suit Alex the best. Aileen Pelkonen This hair tonic will give the hair A beautiful, silken sheen, A woman's crowning glory, So we'll give this to Aileen. Sigrid Pelto From Sigrid's home, way out of town, The distance is quite farg If she should get real hungry. She can eat this chocolate bar. Helen Pettis Helen may this pencil use For taking down dictation, If she should choose stenography For her future vocation. Lillie Piippo On any day, in any weather, No matter where you roam, Your hair will look just right, Lillie, If you use this little comb. ,C I Elizabeth Richards You'l1 think it strange, Elizabeth, To get this empty dish, But it's Hlled to overflowing With every kind of wish. Robert Rickard Bob, please accept this little dog, His name is Rex, no doubt, He will not bark or even bite, He's safe to have about. William Slattery Bill Slattery runs a car all right, But with this little boat, 1 If he should take l1er for a ride, n It's a case of swim or Hoat. Urho Strang And here's a car for Urhog, Perhaps when he's not busy, He'll ride us around the country side In his brand new tin Lizzie. Palmer Sullivan If Palmer feels real bad since he And his girl drifted apart, He'll find this bottle of liquid glue Will mend his broken heart. Stephanie Sullivan I made this kerchief for Stephanie, It's just a square of pongeeg She'll like it more because the goods Were bought across from Ongies'. Mary Theriault Mary Theriault is quite pretty, And I've often heard them tell That her only great ambition Was to be a little belle. Thomas Trathen To give away a knife, they say, VVill cut friendship in two, W'e hope that Tom won't use this To cut old friends for new. Ethelyn Tulppo This gift for Ethelyn will prove A very trusty friend, 4 It seems to me that safety pins Have uses without end. Louise Uren You probably made a few mistakes ,HY I A l 1 -.- . . r

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Page30 THE To George James, John Nelson's execu- tive ability. He will still feel the need of that, but will give it up to George, who will appreciate it, we are sure. We bestow John Moore's musical talent on any anxious applicant from the junior Class. Apply early and do not rush. Priscilla Miron's love for quietude and obedience we bestow to Helen Kenerson. lVe bequeath to the freshman girls, the good looks, charming ways, and sunny dis- position of Lucille Williams and Mary Theriault. Ruth Kendall's perfect behavior we be- stow on Helen Rashleigh. We hope Helen will share it with Grace Holmes and Agnes Ingram. To Arieus Croteau, Lawrence Gilles's oratorical ability. VVe know he will become an able orator as he shows some tendency toward becoming one already. To the most dignified freshy we give and bequeath Harold Gustafson's taciturnity. Florence Brimacombe's remarkable rec- ord for punctuality and regular attendance we willingly bequeath to Nora Erickson. Stella Armstrong's entrancing eyes and coquettish glances we leave for Veronica Fitzpatrick. She will find them of great value. We bequeath one-tenth of Urho Strang's knowledge to the Juniors in the school bus as a reward for soothing his oppressed brains after school dismissal. Geraldine MacDonald's wonderful ability and grace on the dance floor we confer to Mary Millenbach. This will be of great advantage to her, provided she takes heed of it. Lydia Kotila, valedictorian, and Milton Grams, salutatorian, reluctantly bequeath their high honors to Mansfield Foley. and Lucille Davey, as their most likely suc- cessors. Harry Calverley's eleverness and wit for the entertainment of the class and the fac- ulty. we generously bestow on Matthias Manderfielcl. He will become a joy to the class. t . .- Henrietta Krellwitz's comb we willingly give to Lea Cote in spite of Henrietta's re- luctance to part with her faithful servant. We leave Leona Hartz's pleasant smile to those who frown when they are asked to work complicated geometry problems or translate Caesar. This should be appre- ciated by all. VVe leave Edward Wayrynen's shortness of stature to john Mctfiinty. Alex Pakkala's mathematical knowledge we bestow on Theresa Colombe. We hope Theresa will profit by it and give her friends a goodly share. John Marshall's sore thumb and his foot- ball reputation we bequeath to John Kirkish. To Lillian I-lruneau we leave the good nature and soft but pleasant voice of Louise Uren and Ethlyn Tulppo. To Wiljo Strang we leave Palmer Sulli- vanls goggles. Now he need not strain his eyes in seeking the hidden points of any lesson. Richard Carne's ability to speak with ease in front of an audience we bequeath to Hayner Marshall. . Aileen Pelkonen's intense love for Phys- ics and the numerous electric shocks re- ceived, we considerately bestow on Huldah Rantamaki. To the freshies with school bags we con- fer all our cherished treasure which we may leave behind in our haste and excite- ment. This includes text books, note books, history maps, test papers, pencil stubs, half- used erase-rs, and all such valuables. To our principal, Mr. G. E. Thorpe, we leave our own free will, our blessings, ten- der memories of our pleasant association together, and our forgiveness for anything that we may not have exactly appreciated in the demonstrations of the past. 'We do hereby constitute and appoint the said Principal sole executor of this our last will and testament. Lastly, we hereby revoke and declare void all wills by us heretofore made. In witness whereof, VVe, the Class of lf- X A