Medina High School - Medinian Yearbook (Medina, OH)

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Twenty-Seven MEDINI AN there. To these same Juniors we will our dear class yell, with which we have often encouraged our friends and discouraged our enemies. However, we insist that it be used several times a day in order that everyone shall be thoroughly inoculated with the true spirit and patriotic inspiration of its words. As an aid to the French students of next year, we bequeath our books in which the translations are neatly and correctly written. These are the outcome of many hours of brain-racking toil and leafing through the pages of the vocabulary. With much sorrow we pass on the wonderful musical talent of that great in- strumental trio consisting of Donald Ausman, Elizabeth Fretz, and Rolland Hoff to Chester Fish, Phyllis McNeal, and “Fat” Nichols. That high rate of speed at which our three musketeers, namely Glendon Schaefer, Phillips Holmes, and Roy Kinch, hasten towards the school building in the mornings and at noon, we donate to Ted McDowell, Vernon Blanchard, and Hall Kellogg re- spectively, also Schaefer’s ability to squeeze a number six shoe on a size nine foot shall be handed down to Sherle McNeal whereas the quiet, peaceful nature of Phillips Holmes shall become the possession of John Boswell; and Kinch’s salesmanship of beans and bread goes to “Civvy” Bagley. With best wishes for the future, we bequeath the success of Ralph Wise and Jacy Kernan to Ernie Rollins and Violet Tooker, and at her request, we present Jacy’s freckles to Ellen Nichols. The never-ending line and gift of “gab,” now belonging to Margaret Watkins and Frances Bowman is hereby willed to Eleanor Freeman and Virginia Crump, also Fran’s angelic conduct in Miss Davis’ assembly to Ralph Seymour provided that he uses it every period; and Margaret’s power to take a “calling down” as a matter-of- fact to “Doc” Strong. To a small good-natured Freshman we bequeath Lilly Hoddinott’s ill temper, to- gether with one pair of slightly used “sheik” pants now being worn by Maynard Abbot. We impart to next year’s valedictorian the splendid ability of Dean Oatman, our virtuous Class president, to make such splendid speeches as his valedictory address. The lankiness of Neil Dickinson shall be divided proportionally between Rufus Kindig and Theodore Wyer; and about forty per cent of Emma Curtis’ altitude to Helen Hammett. We give the good behavior, which for four years has been held by Pearl Hoddinott, Ruth Hood, and Barbara Jakab, to Tom Munson, Tommie Haight, and Gerald Black. Myrle Porter shall receive Ruth’s gym suit; and Pearl’s ability on the typewriter and Barbara’s aptness for shorthand shall both be given to Loa Rickert. The precise aim of our two leading rabbit hunters, Tom Rowe and Glen Stoup, is alloted to Albert Fenn and John Gordon. However, we hope that these two youthful gladiators will have more mercy on the poor “bunnies” than did the former. We bequeath the popularity of Alverta Munson to Marion Bagley, the “perpetual motion” of Dorothy Bagley to La Verne Thorpe, and Violet Betz’s civics questions with answers to some poor junior who expects to follow the straight and narrow path. Merland Benedict’s Clarence Snyder’s discovery of the value of silence is as- signed to some who occasionally need to apply the motto that, “Speech is silver, but silence is golden.” We confer the fluent speech and excellent oratorical aspirations of Alline Nettleton and Opal Snyder to Katharine Root and Olive Davis. This pair with the use of this splendid gift and their natural ability should become two of the world’s foremost debaters. Wesley Barfoot’s and Roy Thomas’ habit of studying during school hours, we bequeath to “Bill” Leohr and “Shorty” Ausman, also Bruno’s general ability to Stanberry Nichols and Lefty’s job at the Princess to Howard Dailey. We will the duties of our office assistants, Nellie Short and Vivian Hatch to those who, on account of their admirable grades and standing, shall be selected as assistants by the office; and Nellie’s capability for arriving promptly at school to Maisie Tollafield, also Vivian’s basketball suit to Grace Taylor with the hope that she will participate in the game this coming season and possibly develop into one of the greatest centers in the history of the school. warn

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MEDINI AN Twenty-Six Kernan and Harriet Kulp, who believed the proper sphere for women was in the home. They aspired to nothing higher than a cozy home and contentment with what they had. They had each met a man who was looking for just such a girl, and nothing more need be said. During an intermission in the dancing, the usual chatter and noise was suddenly broken by a shrill feminine voice, and although voices are somewhat changed by radio, I knew it was Margaret Watkins because I had listened to her many times. Velda Eastwood and Ruth Hood passed by us and they told me they were running adding machines in the Federal Reserve Bank at Cleveland. As time waits for no man, the party began -to disperse, and I was congratulating myself on having met all my old classmates, when Rosa Rieder and Geraldine Beedle came into view, and I extracted from Dean that they were following in the footsteps of many others in making good homes for their families; and they really seemed the happiest in the class. As duty called me, it was with regret that I left for Chicago the following morn- ing. The conductor on the Pullman, after eyeing me for a while, inquired if I was Ralph Schlechty. Upon assuring him that I was, he made himself known and I was certainly glad to shake with “Wes” Barfoot. But then I should have expected it since the railroad company employs only highly respected and courteous men. I had a long story to tell Rex when I returned, and we lived over together for the fifteenth time the scenes that had taken place back in ’25. Class Will By Charles Romig I am an attorney by profession, having graduated from the XYZ Correspondence School where I specialized in drawing up difficult wills. I understand that, in the past years, so many of the last wills have been broken or have caused much wrangling and dissension, for this reason the Class decided to obtain the services of an expert who could draw up such a document in a way that it would remain intact through the years to come. Through the kindness of my heart I accepted this burdening duty and obligation. The Senior Class realized that it would soon cease to exist and, since it possessed many treasures that might cause conflict among those who desire to secure them, it took careful inventory and distributes them as follows : We, the Seniors of the never-to-be-forgotten Class of 1925 of Medina High School, knowing our infirmities (due to age) and scon being about to cease our existence, but in full possession of our rights minds, in fact having well-crammed minds and superhuman understanding, with a memory that was never known to fail (except during some of the terrible tests which we have been exposed to) do hereby make and publish this, our last will and testament, revoking all heretofore made. We relinquish all rights to that delightful and inspiring body of individuals called the Faculty and bequeath it to the school as a small token of our appreciation for its well-being. To that same highly respected faculty Who have imparted to us all the wisdom of these ages we grant a series of sweet and peaceful nights full of dreamless sleep. No longer now will they have reason to spend the long hours of darkness wondering whether their faithful wards are pondering over their geometry propositions, and poring over the fascinating pages of English literatui ' e, or whether they are swinging gayly to the frightful strains of jazzy music. We leave our chief advisor, Mr. Conkle, who has braved with great courage the trials and tribulations of our class, to the Class of ’26. And, to him, our beloved superintendent, we extend our sincere affections, heartiest gratitude, and our deepest reverence. As a partial payment of the debt we owe him the class gives him a first mortgage on the glittering reputations and great achieve- ments which the future has stored up for us; for during the years which we have spent in school he has taken the keenest interest in our welfare. To the Junior Class we bequeath all of our Senior dignity and uprightness in hope that it will quell their lightmindedness and irresponsibility. Also our front seats in the middle section of the auditorium and we hope that they will appreciate the kind and sympathetic glances which Mr. Conkle bestows upon us while we are assembled

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MEDINI AN Twenty-Eight We bequeath Rex Van’s and Glenn Beck’s “tricks” with a flivver to Harold Rodgers and with these valuable instructions he will soon be able to manipulate his Ford so that it will take the corners on one wheel instead of two. The privilege of using Mary Kuntz’s style of “coiffure” shall be extended to Ardis Arbogast, and the thick fluffy hair of Hilda Lance shall be set aside for Mr. Orlando Duke to be used as a crown of glory during old age. All of Leroy Perkins’ knowledge of the manufacture of ice cream is to be exposed to Robert Cain; whereas Elmer Young’s entire experience as a “soda jerker” is dealt to Jack Oatman. We make a gift of Nora Kindig’s alLwool shaker-knit, blue sweater, which has effectively withstood six years of wear, to Edwin Wack and Ellsworth Phillips, to be worn in partnership; and Beatrice Huntley’s favorite parking place on North Broad- way to anyone who, desiring an education, cares to stake out a definite claim. To Albert Abrams we leave three of Ralph Schlechty’s good erasers to be used only in removing the marks which he leaves on Miss Phillips’ desk; and we bestow upon Miss Phillips, as a gift from George Myers, seven sticks of his favorite chewing gum, one of which has been slightly used. We deal out the book reports of Faye Lance in equal parts to Myron Offineer and Mildred Pritchard; and also allot Anna Kavanaugh’s qualifications as a dressmaker to Sophia Jacot. Edna Fulton’s joy rides to and from school with her brother shall be yielded to Phyllis McNeal; and the nightly escapades of Geraldine Beedle to Emma Smith. We will Arnold Overholt’s football suit to Carroll McClure and his “musical talent” to Hall Kellogg; and Harry Eckert’s powerful grasp acquired by tossing around parcels which arrive via Electric Package to Norman Barry so that he may carry all the freight boxes without his father’s assistance. To “Jap” Dundas and Jay Lash, we apportion Velda Eastwood’s and Rosa Reider’s ability to get “E’s” in all their subjects. We bequeath all of Forrest Carleton’s and Norman Abbott’s agricultural knowledge, including that of hoeing corn and feeding chickens, to Miss Guthery and Miss Alex- ander. All of Genevieve Winters’ and Kathleen Aylard’s quietness and gentleness, we bestow unto Louis Renner and Julian Bigelow, and Genevieve’s prominence as a pianist to “Honky” Wade, also Kathleen’s violin talent to Violet Tooker. We bequeath Lawrence Bair’s r’ If 11 in juggling milk bottles to Edward Yost; and “Vic” Smith’s knack of traversing tfie distance between Root’s and the school house in 2:10 flat to Dick Warner. The pep and vim of Elizabeth Kirk and Frances Miller is conferred on Agnes Lentz and Elizabeth Amheiser. We defer all of Ernest Vance’s knowledge of football and his playing ability back to its original source when we will it to Mr. Ford Case. Ted McDowell shall be given Richard Cotner’s power and ability to throw “twisters” providing that he finds a catcher who is able to hold his “steam.” We bequeath Harriet Kulp’s and Josephine Palker’s politeness and habit of greeting everyone with a smile to Mary Armstrong and Dorothy Frederick. An elimination tournament shall be staged to discover who shall receive one pair of number eleven shoes which have grown too small for Charles Romig. If inadvertently we leave any erasers, pencils, or other scholastic equipment, we give them to whosoever can get them in the mad scramble of the vociferous under- classmen. To our successors we leave the tender memories of our pleasant associations to- gether, and also our places in the affections of our principal and teachers, for we know that they will love them even as they have loved us, and show them all the kindness and attention which they deserve. To this last will and testament We do hereby set our hands and seal on this first day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and twenty-five, to be executed by our administrator. Signed, SENIORS.