Mason High School - Anchora Yearbook (Mason, MI)

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26 M. H. S. ANCHORA, 1927 Giftatory When I was asked to take the Giftatory for this class, I felt unlfitted and I said, How do I know what gifts would be suitable to bestow upon my mo-st Worthy class- mates? It is well known th-at this class of 1927 has outstanding ability and should not be compared with any preceding class so how could I choose suitable gifts for such a group? An idea came to me. Perhaps., for such a class, the 'Goddess Fortuna would con- sent to come to Mason and in her Horn of Plenty might be found gifts that would be suitable. The class of 1927 earnestly desires to do away with war and promo-te peace, and for this re-ason we would present a date 'book to Helen Gunn, Elsie Morrison and Ann-a Couch, that Two bodies might not occupy the same place at the same time. It is known that Doris Densmore would like to be taller-I wonder why? The Goddess Fortuna gives me a yeast cake to bestow upon her that she may rise from the lowly earth to the vaulted skies. To Homer Launstein we present a fishhook with this advice: Take your time, use the right kind of bait, for there are as good fish in the sea as have ever been caught. It seems that to Frances Brower the Gods have already given some gifts but For- tuna brings this megaphone for you, that the voice of our orator might be heard afar. This gift, Frances., will also remind you of the days when you led our yells in Old Mason High. Some are born for great things, and some are born for small, but it seems Philetus Peck came into this world end-owed with the soul of an artist, 'Therefore we give you a set of water colors and ia brush that you will bring honor to your Alma Mater. Don't misuse it by painting the town red. All girls are good for something I suppose, though for just what I've never discov- ered, but when I think of Margaret Eggers of our famous girls' basketball te-am, I feel we must present her with what the 'Gods have often bestowed upon her, HA Basket. Beatrice Fanson shot an Harrow in the air, She missed its Hight, she knew not where. The class tried to help her and all did their part, And the next day they found it in Cliffordi Smith's heart. The Goddess advises a piair of dark glasses for our friend, James Noxon. These are to be worn when he becomes a lawyer. They will make him look distinguished and wise when arguing his cases. The Goddess advised' me to supply Margaret Lasenby with another musical instru- ment, for, one Writer tells us, music is the fourth great material want of our natures. First food, then raiment, then shelter, then music. Addison says that music is the greatest good that mortals know, and all of Heaven we have below. The Goddess somehow learned that Longfellow's Excelsior was appreciated by Rex Beaumont. Excelsior, you know, means higher up. 'This portion of Excelsior, Rex is often heard repeating at twilight: Oh stayjl the maiden said, and rest Thy weary head upon this breast. A te-ar stood in the big black eye But still he answers with a sigh, Excelsior, Accordingly, a box of Excelsior. Somewhere in the good book we read of a foolish virgin who had a lamp, but no oil. We want H-elen Doane to be 'wise and have her lamp burning, so we present her with a bottle of gasoline-fuel for her Coleman lamp. It has been said that what you eat today walks and talks tomorrow. This class walks and talks well because they are go-od feeders. We might like to go to the home of Madeline .Iewett for a feed, so we present her with a rolling pin that can be used for a dual purpose. I have a feeling we should be on the lookout for the needs of our class. This box was given me by a young man who says the Gift without the giver is bare. It's a box of Watkins' heart-balm for Miss Frances Nellis. We have heard' the story of the lost sheep, but saddier yet is the lost man. Ac- cordingly, we give a road map to Ot-to Marshall that he may not get lost on his way to Leslie. The Goddess says she believes in giving beautiful as well as useful gifts, and to Kenneth White we bestow this pi-nk hair-ribbon. We are apt to lose- track of the members of this class. we love so well. Now, Virginia, you write better than many of your class, accordingly, we present you with this pen and request that you use it. n

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M. H. S. ANCHORA, 1927 25 1927 Class History Our class, the- class of nineteen twenty-seven, was founded in the year of nineteen fifteen. Under the most favorable conditions we received our primary instruction and prepared a foundation which has never since trembled. It is certain that our early schooling differed little from that of previous classes, except that perhaps we were more prompt in our classes or a bit more quiet at study. Aside from these two points it was nearly history repeating itself. We had. our long, tiresome days filled with lessons seemingly unconquerable, and we had our short, happy days filled with fun, and frolic. We spent our share of time after school hours receiv- ing special instruction from our teachers. Classmates' birthdays were celebrated, and oftentimes, under proper ch-aponerage, we held parties at our homes. After all, lookin-g back over our early school-life, we conclude that it wasn't hard work, as we once thought, but merely organized play. In January, nineteen hundred twenty-one, when we were known as the sixth grade, the most destructive fire in the history of Mason occurred-. The newly remodeled high school building was entirely destroyed. The loss was great, yet our schooling was but momentarily halted. We resumed classes a few weeks later in the Methodist church of this city. And although the conditions were poor, we satisfactorily finished our work. The next year we attended school at the court house. The present school building was finished in the fall of nineteen hundred' twenty- two. Our class at that time represented Mason High as the eighth grade. We soon became acquainted with the ways of the High room. We learned to plan our work with the greatest care. We learned' the secret of high marks, which so-me of us have forgotten-study. It was during that year, Hilah Paine, our beloved classmate, was forced to leave school because of her health. She died at her home December 1, 1924. We mourn the loss of one who was always willing to do, not just her share, but every- thing in her power for her class. The following year we took up the title of Freshmen. I think we lived up to it, for Mason High never saw a peppier class. The first thing to our credit was the ac- ceptance of the challenge, made by the Sophomores, to a tug-of-war across the mighty Sycamore. 'They were given the decision because we were first to break the ice. Many other events took place that year but never were the social activities placed above our high standard of scholarship. Although the class of '27 was not quiet during our Sophomore year, it wasn't until we had achieved the rank of Juniors that we broke fully into the lime-light. The Junior--Senior reception of nineteen -hundred twenty-six outclassed any preceding event of that kind. As Juniors we headed the high school in achievement for many months. We were represented in every phase of school life, in 'all social events and on all athletic teams. Then after seemingly only a few days had passed we were called Seniors. Seniors, because we were at the top of the list. One short year remained in which to do every- thing that would go down as history. We are proud of our senior year. We have tried to make everything successful. Our senior play, according to public judgment, surpassed all previous high school pro- ductions. The credit for its success is given to the director, Miss Densmore. The an- nual publication of the Anchora, we are certain will be met with the greatest satis- faction. Everything worth while is achieved through work. We have worked hard, and now, with commencement at hand, we feel worthy of our place. Philetus Peck.

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M. H. S. ANCHORA, 1927 27 Though 'Fredah Francisco wandered away from our class for a time, she returned to Mas-on to be with us at graduation. Fredah, we present you with a magnet, that wherever you roam you will be drawn to this part of the country, and call Mason your home. The Goddess tells me that Fern Smalley and Leona Benardin expect to follow the example of Florence Nightingale, and become nurses. A watch will be needed to take the pulse of their patients and we would suggest that at the same time they watch their own heartbeats, for Longfellow says, It is dificult to know at what moment love begins. Therefore, I say unto you, W.atch! We believe, Mary, you intend to go to college next year. It is generally understood you know as well as anyone ho-w to get next to the Dean, but if he be less easy to approach than some Deans we give you a key to his heart. The name 'Eggers stands for worth while athletics in Mason. Hank has been a participant in sports as well as being manager several times. VVe give you a ball to remind you of your athletic career. We learn that 'Thelma Whipp admires some of the old hymns. Sometimes she sings, t'Thou art the Potter, I am the Clay. Mould me and make me after thy will, while I am waiting, trusting and still. So we feel inclined to present her with a box of Potter's clay. To Kathleen Franklin who entered our class during the past year, we find in the Horn of Plenty a welcome for her from the class of 1927. We understand, Caroline, you expect to attend the U. of M. next year. The God- dess informs me that U. of M. means University of Men and a wise gift for you would be a package of life savers. Murray Peek is one of the few who can behave himself and see that others do. He was elected' policeman this past year and had charge of the halls. Accordingly, we present him with this officer to remind- him of the class of 1927. If our city dwellers had such a grove surrounding their home as has Marion Jewett, methinks they would tak-e a good book and would say, My home, the spot of earth supremely blest, a dearer, sweeter spot than all the rest. Marion, you are presented with a book. The Goddess tells me that Joe Bullen aspires to be an electrical engineer. You are therefore given this wire coil to assist you in completing the circuit. We think it quite a waste of time for a girl who aspires to be a teacher to take a normal cours-e just to show young ideas how to shoot. Dorothy, we present you with this revolver as a less expensive means of teaching the young Americans. Alice, to you we give a boat that you may go rowing down the Brooks. There was a little girl that had a little curl That hung down, down. her back just sog It was clipped from her head, the Goddess said, Barr, keep it wherever you go. One of Mason's- best families gathers 'round the piano on Sunday eve and sadly sings: 'tWhere is my wnaldfering boy tonight? -little dreaming that their son, Don, would ever go to Jackson. We bid them hopeful be, he must have his Hing. The class helps them out, and gives him the ring The Gallican Goddes.s Fortuna was wandering in the antique shops of Old Italy and there-, in one of these shops, she found a small bell. She brought it back believing its chimes would stir fond memories in the heart of one of our members-John Chapin. All honor to the farmer, The man with the hoe, The man who will use it, Omar Bartlett, you know. Mary had a little lamb which always lingered 'round', And wherever M-ary went, that lamb could sure be found. He followed her to school one day, it made her feel so mean, But everyone could plainly see that the lamb was Johnnie Dean It is well known that one of our good students likes baseball. The Horn of Plenty accordingly yields to Lynn Harkness something that may help him in this game.. A Glove you will notice. This in no way shall be construed that he was given the mitten. A piece of sheet music, and as I unroll it, it reads-t'Near-er, still Near-er, close to thy side. Draw me, oh, Merna., what-ever betidef' It's too deep and sacred for me and I'll present it 'to the one for whom it is intend-ed, Bob Loomis. Lee Ketchum has distinguishedi himself as an .acrobat in Mason High School. Therefore, we present him with a letter of introduction to the Barnum Bailey Circus and we hope that it will bring him good luck. Charles Davis.