McKinley Junior High School - Purple and Gold Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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URPLE it COLD A8 Class Literature r , GRAMMAR TOWN Once there was an old lady who lived in Fairy Town.' Her name was Mrs. Noun. She called all of the little brownies and fairies together one day, and told them she would like each of them to have a special duty to perform. She named the oldest Fairy, Pronoun . She was to take Mrs. Noun's place when she went away. She named the little boy that lived across the street from her, Ve1'b. He was to be active around the house when visitors came. His chum, Adverb, was to accompany him when he was not busy helping out 'tMr. Adjective or his own mother, Mrs.' Adverbf' He and his churn went for a walk. As they were going down the street, they met a little girl who was introducing her friends, little Nouns and Pronouns to the Sentence family. Thy namd her Prep- ositionn. She was to introduce all visitors who came to Fairy Town. Across the street from the little girl 'was an old man who was a minister, who because he joined together menibersnof the community, was called Dr. Conjunctionf' Soon, they met a little biownie describing Mrs. Noun, so they named him, A,d- jective, toof ' ' ' ' ' He was to decribe the town to all visitors. As they went a little farther they met a small brownie out on the street, shouting, Oh look at the fire! So they named him, Interjection! , because he was always causing sudflen or strong feeling among thepeople. This community would be a good one to live in, for everyone had a duty to preform! 7 , -Bernice Van Norton. -McK----1 TO A BOY A Boy that is honest, helpful and kind, Is hardly ever found to rank: behind. Who cloes all his duties that a real boy should do, Is always found happy, courageous and true. A Boy that 'is pouty, stubborn and bad, Will always find his life miserable and sad, Whether he is dull, or whether smart, He can always win his way ,to a real Boy's heart, -Julius Mitchell.

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PURPLE scum PT! fCo'ntimted from the preceding pwgel a liking to the ranch and the boys. H Yes he said I have had a taste of freedom, and now I'll go back to my cage. ., . . , Early next morning, Mr. West hitched the horses to the buggy preparatory to tak- ing Hariis back to town. Going to Harris' door he called to him. Receiving no answer he entered the room, which to his surprise was empty. Not only was the room empty, but the bed showed no signs of having been slept in. On the table was a note which read: Please do not look for me as I will call again at the ranch in a month, or less. ' fSignedJ HARRIS. UP. S.: I thank you for your hospitality. The news spread instantly, and Mr. West deoided not to go after him, as he liked the man, who might be miles away by now. Three or four days later the incident was almost forgotten, altho not by Frank. By the time three weeks had passed nobody ever mentioned it. . On the third day of the third week, however, Mr. West got a note which was un- signed, and had no salutation, merely the words: Have the sheriff here day after tomorrow. Excitement predominated everywhere. Mr. West had the sheriff over the next night, and all were up early in the morning, wondering what the day would bring. As the morning passed without anything unusual happening, the sheriff began to think it was a frame-up to get him out of town, but he had wisely left his right hand man to look after things in town. A During supper a knock was heard on the door. Sheriff Rule instantly pulled his revolver, while Mr. West went to open the door. Imagine his surprise as after slowly opening the door he beheld Tom Harris! Behind him he had two securely bound men. Did you bring the sheriff? he asked. I have the men you were looking for. Rule stepped to the door and stared in astonishment, for Harris had the worst man in that district, for whom Rule had looked in vain. . You see, Mr. West, explained Tom. I knew the thieves had been bothering you and in return for your wonderful hospitality, I decided to follow up the suspicion that Wally, here, was one of the thieves. Yesl You got me, but I'll get you, sneered, Wally. That's enough of that, you crook, said Rule. He then turned to Harris. Al- though you didn't know that there was a 310, 000 dollar reward you certainly have earn- ed it and tomorrow I'll put your case to the governor! Six weeks later, Frank was whistling merrily while preparing to leave, for he would see his parents and his sister again. He had had a good time at the ranch and in a way hated to leave. Oh, Frank! Cecilia cried, running into his room. Father is going to give Har- ris a job on the ranch. As Frank went out to see Harris he wondered if he looked any different. Going up to Harris, Frank put out his hand saying: Hello Harris. I'm certainly glad to see you again as I was just packing to leave. The half hour that ensued was a ,very happy one to all, and it seemed as if only ten minutes had passed when Mr. West called Frank to tell him that the train was due in fifteen minutes. ' At home Frank told his parents all that happened, saying happily at the end, Pm certainly glad I made George take Harris to the ranch! -McK I THE MCKINLEY SPIRIT It docsn't pay to be uni:-ind We would want McKinley Selfish or unt'rue, To bc courteous in every way l1'ecu'use someday, And some day too Someone will The world will see Pay it back some way to you. And love McKinley's way. -.7Iflcw'garet Toth.

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PURPLE it CULD B9 Class Literature REAL VICTORY Estelle was feeling very sad. Just that day, she had broken her resolution two times, Since her mother worked, she never had time to confide in her. She had always found it easier to fib instead of telling the truth. Eselle was popular with her teachers and friends. Nobody mistrusted her and yet she would be talking and suddenly her tongue would slip. Today, she was feeling worse than ever, indeed, she was feeling so badly, she went home and cried. Estelle knew that if she did not stop then, she would always be the ser- vant of habit. She got up, dried her tears and said, I won't do it again. A week passed and Estelle had not a single untruth. The sun was beginning to shine again. When Saturday came, she was singing away at the dishes. Then Bobby, her younger hi other, came in and asked for an apple. Estelle told him there was none, but there were -some. She turned white, and running to the cupboard, she took out an apple and gave it to him. As she gave it to him, she said, Bobby, never tell a lie, no matter what the cost is. Bobby went away munching his apple, and wondering what had made his sister so white. H V ' A -Consuelo Rivera. lMcK-l .CHARACTER In all my life I have never seen A man whose life has been more keen Than that of a 'man with good character. Wherever you are, wherever you go, Remember good character will always show. Character should be mcmis highest aim Good character has won many a 'mcm's fame, Character is a 'word with 'nine letters, When you think of it, do 'nine things better. Believe me now if I do say Good character will 'not be in your way, Just try your hardest to do your best, Good character will always wuz. out in a lest. -Anna Van Eyk.