Lapeer High School - Pantherscope Yearbook (Lapeer, MI)

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Lapeer High School, which won for the school a wall trophy for its victories, live of its six members were Seniors. Another achievement for which this class will he noted is the putting out of the first annual in the history of the school. Several times before it had been attempted, hut not until the ('.lass of '2(i got behind it was it made a success. They have probably established something in this that will he carried on from year to year in the future. Hut the greatest undertaking was buying and presenting to the school stage settings and curtains for the auditorium. To this end the ('.lass of ’2(i gave several movies at the downtown theatre, and another which all will remember, “Abraham Lincoln,” at the school auditorium. It might he well to mention here the president. Jay Gray, for a great leal of tlie credit for the success of these undertakings goes to him. Other notable members of the class, not already mentioned, are Colburn Pottr, track star; Winston Ruby, yell leader, and Clara Conley, Helen Howland and Velma Smith, who represented Lapeer in a shorthand and typewriting contest at Kalamazoo. These records in the history of the (’.lass of 26 are ones to be proud of. and credit goes to every single member of this class for making it so. CLASS WILL Be it remembered that we, the ('.lass of 15)2(i, of Lapeer High School, being of sound mind and memory, do hereby make, execute and declare this to he our last Will and Testament as follows: After the payments of all our just debts, we give, devise and bequeath all of our real and personal Senior dignity wherever situated to the coming Senior Class. To the Superintendent and Teachers who have watched over us through this happy journey, we leave our Best Wishes. To the Tax Payers of this City, who have given us this magnificent building to carry on our education, we leave our gratitude. To the present Sophomore Class we bequeath the honor of studying strenuously five hours each day, five days out of the week for two consecutive years, except in case of illness or vacation. To the Freshman ('.lass we leave the duty of electing officers which are necessary to perform the work of carrying the class safely through their Sophomore year. Harold Russell bequeaths his dignified manner and scholastic attainments to Rex Stephens and Parnell Sullivan. Bernard Kintz bequeaths his ability to find the question for the midsemester examinations to Wesley Moore and Beulah Robbins. Bernard was disappointed to find that Miss Loughnane did not ask these questions after all his hard studying, and thinks to this day that she did not hear about it. Raye Carter and Alberta Groesbeck bequeath their ability to study Shorthand strenuously, five hours daily, to Willard Smith. Hollie Smith and Glenn Bolton. Helen Hall bequeaths her habit of being to school on time every morning, through rain or snow, to Carv White. We hope he will profit from this. Vera Jamieson bequeaths her recipe for spicy salad to Vera Freeland. Beecher Cary bequeaths his gracefulness in doing the “Charleston” to Arthur Alt ami Charlotte Clark. PAGE 26

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CLASS HISTORY Little was it dreamed four years ago when the ('.lass of ’2(i graduated from the grades to the high school, what big things they were destined to accomplish. Of course, it wasn't very dignified to he housed in the “chicken coop,” hut the fun they had there made up for that. I’pon interview of a few hoys of the class I find that certain frequent calls on Miss Wallace, the principal, seem to be their most vivid recollections of that year. Others remember particularly “The Pageant of the Seasons,” when the hoys dressed up as Indians, the girls were Puritan Maidens, and they all danced the Virginia Heel. “Cherry Blossoms” was also put on that year, and several of the class took parts in that. Leland Baird was their president. He is an outstanding character in the history of Lapeer schools, and though with them for so short a time will always he remembered hv those who knew him. With graduation to the Sophomore class came also graduation from the “chicken coop,” and they were now accommodated more properly in the main building of the old high school. Colburn Potter was president. This was the year it was the rage to wear black derbies handsomely decorated with skulls and crossbones, dice, playing cards, and other designs pertaining to evil. A big event of this year was the presentation of “The Gypsy Hover.” And who can forget the big dance when they rented the Masonic Temple at the extravagant price of fifteen dollars, and what a time poor Miss Wallace had keeping the boys out of the pool room! For Sophomores will be Sophomores. The next year Lapeer High moved into the gorgeous new building. With this wonderful equipment, especially the gymnasium and auditorium. the class bad new incentives, and that they did get the most out of their opportunities is shown by their achievements. The first big event of the year was the sleigh-ride. The boys furnished the two big sleighs and the girls provided the “eats.” And everyone will remember how one of the sleighs tipped over and everyone was sp iled into the snow. Booth Tarkington’s “Seventeen” was their good choice for the Junior play, which was the first ever given in the new auditorium, and it was a tremendous success. Beecher ('.ary and Velma Smith took the leads, as Willie Baxter and Lola Pratt. Theirs, and in fact all the parts, were filled to perfection, especially those of the little sister by Ida Wynn, and the mother by Alberta Groosbeck. Almost twice as much money was made as any Junior play before had produced, and as the proceeds go toward the Junior “Hop,” that was also the most successful ever given. The committee spent days working on the decorations of gold and blue and on the lighting effects, and they hired the best orchestra in the state. It was largely through the excellent leadership of their president. Harold Black, that the class achieved success in cverthing they undertook. The Senior year of the ('.lass of '2( will long be remembered for its remarkable record in athletics. The football team defeated Imlay (-itv in the Thanksgiving Day game, the biggest of the year. Several of the stars of that game belong to this class. Harold Black was captain of the basket ball team that won the district championship cup for Lapeer. The girls' basketball team claimed the Thumb championship, with Eleanor Thompson, a Senior, as captain, and another Senior. Thelma (iillett, a star forward. In inter-class basketball the Senior girls received the cup, having won every game of the season. Of the first debating team of PAGE 25

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Elizabeth VanWagnen liequeaths her ability to make excuses for l eing absent from her English program to Evelyn Baldwin. Bessie Klauka, our real giggler. l equeaths this trait to Muriel Goodrich. Marjorie McGuire bequeaths the History of the ('.lass of 1926, bound in leather, to the Lapeer High School. This would be a splendid addition to any library. Harold Black, our auditorium announcer, bequeaths bis ability to manage a three-ring show to Francis O’Brien. Ruth Harrison has been a source of comfort to our president. Jay Gray. This is a gift which she is willing to give to any deserving Junior. Grace Higley bequeaths her “curly top” to Rupcrta Graham and Velma Reaveley. This isn’t much, but if she could leave what was under it, someone would be very fortunate indeed. Realizing how much he needs it, Kenneth Kerr is the recipient of Nora Eastman’s great love for Latin. Thelma Gillett bequeaths her Physics text book, which is full of handmade art from cover to cover, to Louise Turnbull. Winston Buby bequeaths his knack of “having plenty of time for fun, but still have good recitations,” to “Bob” Connors. Hazel Avis bequeaths her seat in the Orchestra to Rhea Harvey and Phyllis Boshaw. Lucille Smith and Irma Sheldon, being of sound mind as we have said before, realize that running from one end of the hall to the other several times a day with a little insignificant message is not worthy of the digrufied Class of 1926, so from necessity they bequeath their title “office girls,” to Yvonne Hollingworth and Jean McGlashen. Irma hopes her successors will not be as tired as she has been. Robert Taylor has recently written a very argumentative and scholarly treatise on the “Life of Woodrow Wilson.” Robert bequeaths this wonderful work of literature to the Lapeer Public Library, hoping that it will serve as an incentive to the American History classes of Lapeer High School. Mildred Stokes bequeaths her ability to whisper and bother her teachers in every possible way to Gladys Weir and Elizabeth Steward. Eleanor Thompson and Ida Wynn are the long and short of our class. Eleanor is a splendid “boss” and thinks that Dorothy Nicholson would carry out this characteristic as well as anybody. Ida bequeaths her vanity case to Lois McGuire. Beatrice Weir bequeaths her long hair to any girl who has a “bob” and regrets it. Colburn Potter, George Moon and Elwyn Hemingway bequeath the address of their tailor to Vivian Oviatt. Of course, the tailor will have to make allowance for size. Note writing in the hands of Bessie Cooper has become an art. With great affection she bequeaths this art to Cyril Burlingham and George Boughner. Jean Wallace bequeaths her beautiful curls to any member of the faculty who feels that she needs it to increase her dignity. Our two Bentleys, Jean and Gladys, bequeath their sweet dispositions and lady-like manners to Helen Diener. Our president. Jay Gray, leaves many valuable gifts. He bequeaths his ability as a business manager to Aubrey Powell. Helen Howland bequeaths her ability to bluff the teachers the days when she forgot to study her lessons, to Delmar Jones. Catherine Baldwin bequeaths her ability to wield the baseball bat to Helen Mueller. PAGE 27