Milford High School - Milfordian Yearbook (Milford, DE)

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Bertha Welcome. ‘‘Above the vulgar flight of common souls.” Bertha was always one who had lofty ideas and notions of her own, above the comprehension of the poor mortal minds of her classmates. But, if anyone wants information on any subject what- ever, let him or her go to Bertha, for she has a ready store of knowledge; and the best part about it is, that she is not sparing with it, but imparts it to any one who asks thereof. We have always classed her among our most brilliant members,and she proves herself worthy of it; for besides once receiving a prize in English, she receiver 1 the prize while in the Freshman Class for high standing in mathematics. Member of Alpha Phi and Deutscher Verein. Minnie Wheeler ‘‘The highest degree of earthly happiness is quietness.” Minnie is built lowr down and w'ide out. She says but very little, and was never known to speak to a person of the male sex except on the greatest provocation. She is from the country, and drives to school every day. She is generally supposed to stud3' a great deal, for she never ap- pears rushed or worried, but instead always calm and contented. She holds fast to her ideas as if she were afraid she would never have any more. She has no inclination toward marriage, but intends to become a teacher. We think she will be an honor to her profession. 25

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Edith Simpson. “She is of si free, so kind, so apt, so blessed a disposition. Edith is one of the shining lights of our class. In any recitation she is always ready and almost invariably right. Her reputation for good be haviour in school and elsewhere, has never been sullied by the slightest misdemeanor. Others may try to air their knowledge but she does not, though she always has an answer ready. She has a rep- utation for goodness, which is equalled bv none in the world. In order that this shall not make her vain, we must add that she is very tall and thin, and could easily hide behind a bean pole. Stanley Vibbert. “A lion among ladies is a most dreadful thing.” Member of Alpha Phi, editorial staff of Eido- lon and Deutsclier Verein. This is our little farmer lad. He conies from the thriving town of Shawnee, and from the name you might think he was an In- dian, but his own handle will set you right. Summer evenings Stanley may be seen sitting on the bridge at the mill and singing that touching ballad, “When the Hees are in the Hive,” to a fair rustic maiden by his side. Stanley is the youi g- est member of our class, being only 15 and is short of stature. In warm weather Stanley can always keep cool, for he can wiggle his large ears so that they resemble fans. We are very fortunate in having such a bright boy in our class, and we will always have a kind word and a pleasant remembrance for the Shawnee babe. :4

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junior class Top Row—Haswell Pierce, Wm Viereck. Dorothy Phillips, Wilson Vinyard. Vernon Pearce, Pearl Messick. Middle Row—Hazel Chipman, Elizabeth Griffith, Isabel Kespert, lessie Pleasanton. Bottom Row—Wilbur Pearce, James Pettyjohn. James Salevan.