Mason High School - Anchora Yearbook (Mason, MI)

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Americas Immortal Trio It is natural to believe in great men. Great men are born not made. They may exist for years in oblivion, until the coming of a crisis, and then they come forward silently. They are men who, in each moment and emergency, know what to do next. When a man has been present in many actions, he distinguishes that moment without difficulty. There needs to be but one wise man in a com- pany and all are wise, so rapid is the contagion. In the midst of trouble and desperation in early times a young man whose inclinations were naturally modest and retiring was offered com- mand of the Colonial armies. One commission and only one was his thought and that was to fuliill his trust. Mr. Washington was a man of wealth, and his position would have spared him that suffering at Valley Forge, but he remained with his men, and inspired them. It was George Washington who built the Ship of State. In the crisis when a storm was about to rend the Ship of State Mr. Lincoln took the helm, and by his patience and sincerity drove the Ship into a calm. Abraham Lincoln gave his life to preserve that which George Washington had constructed. In the present day and age of our world, another great man masters a similar situation. Woodrow Wilson, a provincial man becomes a univer- sal man. For again as our Ship entered a rocky channel, Mr. Wilson veered it away from the rocks. He is perhaps the greatest man in our history, contending against criticism and the bitterest of warfare. Never was such a leader so endowed and so weaponedg never a leader found such aids and followers. America's Immortal Trio-Washington, Lincoln and Wilson. We revere these names. EUNICE HUNT.

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down and study. The class was unable to put on a play at the opera house as it had only two boys, and a picture show was put on to realize for the much looked forward to reception. . On account of the war, the reception was made less elaborate. How- ever all endeavors were made to provide a pleasant evening and it was apparently enjoyed by all. When school began the next year, they occupied the most important dignified position of the school. It was greatly changed from what it was in the Freshman Days. It was now a class of only seventeen, but the smallness didn't count. This was the best year of all four years in High School. The boys Ray Phillips and Graydon Collar had shown themselves skilled in athletics and the girls were well represented in the Portia Club. The whole class were more intimate and were not lacking in hos- pitality. Several eventful times occurred, one the supper, after the class rush, in which Ray Phillips showed admirable bravery, and a Valentine Party with the good Old Sophs at the K. of P. hall. The evening was spent in dancing and refreshments were served. A taffey-pull was also enjoyed at the home of Mary Minar. As weeks passed away, thoughts of Class Day and Commencement came. And then the evening arrived when they all sat upon the platform ready to receive their diplomas when- T W '- A little hand was felt upon the breast of the old lady and she awoke with a beaming smile on her face. MARJORIE DEAN. Gwen, translating in French- Taking Monsieur Perrichon apart. Miss Gordon in Ancient History explained about the Y. M. C'. A. Russell Bateman, Well, why don't they have a Y. M, C. A. for girls? Miss Gordon in English XII, One of the characteristics of this age was not only sympathy with man, but- Graydon- Woman Kennedy in History- I know a young man and woman who went west for homestead land. They got same side by side, and they were married. Thus join- ing the lands and making a big ranch. Marjorie- Is there any -of that land left? Kennedy in History, speaking of Hughes' campaign- Every time he opened his mouth he put his foot in it. Pa heard him give the High School yell, For joy he could not speak He cried aloud, Oh Mother look! Our Willie's talking Greek!

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Class Will Realizing on the 6th day of June we shall pass from this realm of trials and tribulations into an existence from which there is no returng and wishing to avoid any argument and obliterate all opportunities for dispute over the wonderful legacy which the class of 1919 has accumulated its industrious and favored existence and being desirous of abiding by law and custom, we the class of '19 have voted the following to be our last will and testament: We the Senior Class of 1919, being at this time of sound mind and memory and wishing to dispose of our treasured interests as seems fit, do make and declare this to be our last will and testament, hereby annulling all others. We will and bequeathe to Mr. Parks all the waste paper he can rake and scrape around the school building along with all other necessary dirt. To Mr. Kennedy we will and bequeathe the honor of writing out excuses for skippers. Also his large easy swing chair in which he spends so much of his time. To Miss Gordon we will and bequeathe a cottage to go with the ring she Wears on her left hand. To Miss Bingham we will and bequeathe her summer vacation to practice trilling her r's' in French, We will to Miss McC'urdy all the old latin books and translations. To Miss Turnell we will the use and charge of the basketball court for the girls. We will and bequeathe to Miss Hume all remedies for a sprained ankle. To Mr, Allen we will and bequeathe the charge of all athletic material and wish him the best of luck in keeping our school among the winning teams. To Miss Allen we will all our best wishes for her success in building a. strong foundation, in the early years of the students of Mason High Schoolg that they may obtain the honors in their future school days. To Howard McCurdy we will and bequeathe the right to write down his thoughts on such, serious subjects as Matrimony and Bachelorhood. To the Junior Class we will and bequeathe the right to rule and run the High School Union for which they have strived in vain. To the Sophomore Class we will the right to protect the new assembly room and all others they see lit. To the Freshman Class we will the lawn and all the foliage of the trees. Also St. Patrick's Day. Florence Keller wills her bloomers to Lillian Whipple pnoviding they will fit. Marjorie Dean wills and bequeathes the right to have extra Sessions after school, Ruth Every wills and bequeathes all her Presidential aspirations as she has decided that men are not such bad creatures after all. Ray Phillips wills to Bobby White his affection for Ruth Tucker. Also some prospects of winning an M next year. Esther Greve Wills and bequeathes her little giggle to Norval Otis for he needs it in his stand of life. Bernice Parker wills her brightness to Puss McGowan and Percy Foler. Ethelyn Straight wills her last name to Russell McCormick as a motto. Lois Olds wills and bequeathes her winning smile and clever spirits to Anson Foote. Marion Curtis wills and bequeathes her clever and cheerful tongue for enter- taining the boys to Sarah C'ox. Eunice Hunt wills and bequeathes her presiding ability to all future presidents of M. H. S. -classes, providing said future presidents can conduct the meetings of said classes without the aid of a member of the faculty to prevent hair pulling and loss of eyesight. Mary Minar wills her latin book to Harold Bickert. She also wills her timidity to Frances Mickelson. Gwendolyn Cushman wills her habit of telling stories and chewing gum to Bessie Maine. Esther Lamb wills and bequeathes the wool for next fall's football sweaters. Maletia Kaiser promises to sign the peace treaty and have it presented to the High School Union for approval before it becomes a law. Florence Grindling wills all her old ponies, hack-h-orses and mules to Frances Haddy. And this we solemnly swear to be our last will and testament. Signed by Graydon Collar, member of Senior Class of 1919.