Ipswich High School - Tiger Yearbook (Ipswich, MA)

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tr mely careful study and expresses himself forcefully. To Evelyn Bamford, a twelve cylinder alarm clock and a tricycle to assist her in reaching school on time. To Bernice Connor, a large sign to wear upon her back, reading, “Don’t shoot, I am not a zebra.” To George Porter, the M. H. S. Army and a book on squad movements. To Julius Caesar Bean, the honor of being President of the Latin Club be- cause of his classic name and proficiency in the subject, also the hope of its great success under his leadership. To Robert Kent, a copy of “How to Keep from Blushing” by Roseltha Witham. To Helen Bruce, one strong voice with the hope it doesn’t get her into trouble when whispering. To Albert Spyut, a Rolls Royce to con- tinue his study of womankind, also a book entitled, “How to Shimmy” by R. M. B. To Ruth Gilday and Dorothy Man- thorn, some adhesive tape to hold the boys, who are attracted to their desks before school, after school, and at recess. To Nancy Homans, a dog to keep the cats from jumping at the rats in her hair. To Elsie Manzer and Beatrice Tufts, a vanity case. To Robert Nicholl, a volume of Snappy stories, and some advice when and where not to swear before the flap- pers. To Olive Pace, a bell to wear around her neck to denote her presence in the classroom. To Elsie Marr, her sister’s reputation and class title, hoping she will use it with discretion and not try to work it exclusively. To Dorothy Shaw, the chief guardian- ship of The Tiger with the injunction to keep him filled up with good, digest- ible food so that he will always be good natured and not hurt anybody’s feel ings. To Jonathan Hall, a mouse-trap to catch mice for the girls and one teacher. To Anita Daniels, the missing man of the Junior Prom. To Helen Rogers, an introduction to our honorable classmate, Mr. Dunn so that he may teach her how to grow. To Arnold Hamilton, a yellow arm- band and to his twin sister Hollis Ham- ilton, a green armband, hoping the colors are appropriate. To Paul Raupach, a pair of wings be- cause of his angelic disposition, char- acter, and face. To Petit William Burke, a chain for his Eversharp pencil so that he may be able to keep it from the clutches of un- scrupulous teachers ; also, a fountain pen so that the teachers may be left in peaceful possession of theirs. To James Burke, the championship of the inter-scholastic track meet of the Slow-feet High School. To Ruth M. Brown, a can of Dutch Boy red lead, sufficient quantity for twenty dances, or ten parties, or five walks in the moonlight, or one trip down river. To Leo Dondero, the responsibility of upholding the reputation of the baseball team next spring. To Mary Richardson, a suitable coiffure as bobbed hair is not becoming for a Senior. To Althea Whittier, her brother’s recipe for good looks as Whittier our honorable President, is the “prettiest” fellow in the class. Having heard from reliable physi- cians that Helen Kimball is not likely to outlive the M. H. S. Seniors, we did not wish to run the risk of having our valu- ables passed on to undesirable heirs and therefore are leaving her nothing ex- cept the hope that her evil ways in this 29

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CLASS WILL By Seward S. Tyler Be it Remembered that we, class of 1922 of Ipswich in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, being of sound mind and memory, but knowing the uncer- tainty of this life, do make this our last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills by us at any time hereto- fore made. After the payment of our just debts and funeral charges, we bequeath and devise as follows: To the Freshmen Item: Room V with its double seats conducive to sociability and to 100% on examinations. Item : The feeling of superiority char- acteristic of sophomores in general aris- ing from the knowledge that they aren’t the freshest and greenest things around. Item: The privilege of living in close proximity to the most respected and awe inspiring class in school, and the right to cast occasional glances of awe and admiration across the hall. Item: The joy and importance of be- ing initiated into the “parlez-vous” and “oui oui” class with the injunction not to talk too fluently and confuse or em- barrass the instructor. To the Sophomores Item : Room II and what goes with it. Item: The privilege of having Miss Ferguson spell the words correctly for them across the hall. Item: The distinction of having one unruly member of the class appointed for black-board duty. Item: The right to call themselves “upper classmen” and to look upon senior year and graduation as faint possibilities. Item: The pleasure of engineering a Junior prom when there are as many different ideas on decorating, music, and refreshments as there are members in the class. Item : The distinction of feeling them- selves originators in something truly novel in the line of fragrant odors and explosions. The benefit of their chem- ical research work is left to those for- tunate enough to have classes in Room III. To the Juniors: Item: Room IV with its stern guard- ian and privileges. Item: Front seats in that room for those who manifest an abnormal degree of sociability in their make up. Item: A color chart to be purchased by Mr. Tozer and kept in Room IV so that the inhabitants of that room may be able to distinguish between yellow and gold. Item: The proud privilege of taking seats to the extreme right in chapel. Item: The importance of having two of their number conduct the musical part of the program at the chapel exer- cises. We suggest Dondero and Kent to succeed Misses Harrigan and Web- ber. Item: The honor of taking the town by storm when they put on their senior play, and the invitation to repeat it in Rowley and the surrounding theatrical centers. Item: The joys of financing the last issue of “The Tiger” for the sake of having their pictures in print once in a life-time, and the advantage of profiting by our experience in undertaking a senior “Tiger.” To Parker Atkinson, three rolls of cotton batten (large size) in order that he may block up his ears and study in peace, safe from his annoying class- mates. To Frederick Bailey, a book entitled “Ways and Habits of Women” by “Al” Spyut. The author has made an ex- 28

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life may not be too much regretted in the life beyond. To Phyllis Girard, a package of Mel- lin’s Food that she may fatten up for the Senior year. To Roseltha Witham, the exclusive use with Miss Mann of the soap ( ?) and running water in Room eleven so that she may never again be embarrassed by personal questions asked in the French class. To Martha Gillis, the seat of the class vamp, formerly occupied by A1 Harris. In testimony whereof we hereunto set our hand and in the presence of three witnesses declare this to be our last will this 28th day of June in the year one thousand nine hundred and twenty-two. Class of 1922. On this 28th day of June A. D. 1922, Class of 1922 of Ipswich, Massachusetts signed the foregoing instrument in our presence, declaring it to be their last will and thereafter as witnesses we three at their request, in their presince, and in the presence of each other, hereto subscribe our names. Seward S. Tyler, Ross H. Whittier, Pres., Kathaleen Harrigan, Vice Pres. SOCIAL NOTES French Club “Le Cercle Francais” held its last meeting on March 15th. After that time the club devoted its attention to securing Professor A. D’Avesne of the D’Avesne French School to lecture for us. The lecture was given on Friday afternoon, May 12th and proved very interesting. It was illustrated and in- cluded characteristic sights of Paris, the Louvre, Napoleon’s Arch of Triumph and glimpses of Breton life. For the benefit of those who understood the language, Professor D’Avesne used a few French phrases. Tickets for the lecture were sold by members of “Le Cercle.” English Club The last meeting of the English Club was held on May 31st. After the roll- call and a short business meeting, “Quality Street” which was begun at a previous meeting, was finished. Plans were discussed for a picnic on June 8th. The English Club picked out one of the hottest days for their picnic but escaped the heat in town by choosing Sandy Point as the destination. The picnic was a great success, including the usual picnic mishaps. There are three of next year’s sopho- mores who are eligible for the club: Kennard Damon whose average for the first three-quarters of this year is 90; Angie Wile whose average is 92, and Edmund Witham whose average is 91. The boys gave a Minstrel Show in May for the benefit of the Athletic Associa- tion. The jokes and songs were very good, and there was some difficulty in distinguishing the various characters. “Mike” Ryan made a fine black baby. I wonder where Swasey got the long pink stockings. Those who took part were, Callahan, Ewing, Swasey, Ryan, and Bowen. Ruth Brown played for the songs. A social was held after the show and ice cream was sold. The usual Memorial Day exercises were held in Manning Hall on May 29th. The student body escorted the members of the Grand Army and American Le- gion from the town hall to the school and the marching went off very credit- ably. The exercises consisted of songs by the school chorus under the direc- tion of Mr. Tozer, a recitation “The American Flag,” by Helen Kimball, Lin - coln’s “Address at Gettysburg,” by 30