Morrisville State College - Arcadian Yearbook (Morrisville, NY)

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WA Tim' DQ DIAH Q LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT We, the Senior Class of the New York State School of Agriculture, situated in the Town of Morrisville, County of Madison, State of New York, being sound in mind and memory, and being aware that our career in Morrisville is at the verge of coming to a sublime end do hereby make our last Will and Testament in the following man- ner, declare: First-We order and direct all funeral expenses paid by executor herein named as soon as possible after our decease. Second-To Miss Morse, who has so carefully watched over us, we leave our sincere thanks and best wishes. Vile also extend our heartfelt sympathy for having to live throughout another year of untold agony with those now subordinate members ol' society who call themselves Juniors. Third-To the Faculty we leave the amazing knowledge and astonishing informa- tion which from time to time they have gleaned from the various examination papers. Fourth-To the Cottage we leave a new set of shadow proof shades. Fifth-To Helyar Hall we leave a new living room to receive the now congested conditions. To the insignificant humans who call themselves Juniors we leave the follow- ing: To Mary Hall, a liberal amount of Knola Weller's lady-like manners. To Marguerite Stickler, an all-day sucker that those around her may enjoy the unusual silence. To Marion Cragg, a soundproof cell where she may enjoy her violin to her he-art's content. To Eddie Rycralt, some aspirin, to ease the growing pains. To Elwin Guy, a ribbon for his curls. To Hazel Keller, a man. To Ada Pritchard, Mabel Wightmaifs gift of gab. To Geneva Ezick, a bottle of soothing syrup to be taken every three minutes dur- ing a Ht of temper. To Dorothy Porter, a Kiddie Kar, that her actions may suit her words. To Betty Aldrich, the hope that Schryner may be induced to take another P. G. To Clifford Alcott, a thermometer graduated to 190 degrees. To Carl Snyder, a little common sense. To Ethel Brown, a pair of rubber heels and a yearis supply of chewing gum. To Lucia Gray, Louise Holmesi position as an uplifter of humanity. To Edna Kimball and Isabelle Adle, a few inches. To Bob Nesbit and Frances Wells, one pound of sanitary kisses. To Jim Kelly, some of Pete RHSH1USS6D,S success with the ladies. To Arnold Briggs, all the Limburger cheese he desires. To Frances Johnson and Florence White, some of the Senior girls, self satis- faction. Page thirty-three

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fs e f A A-X ff' 'es D iElAlNl-----A Edwin Jewell has taken the place of Graham lVlcNamee as famous sports editor and radio announcer. He is ably assisted by an ardent ulfanfl Margaret Bridge and Norma White are doing missionary work in Africa. Peter Rasmussen has made several scientific explorations to prove his theory of evolution. He has Ritton a book on this subject. His trips were financed by lloward Upham, the only millionaire farmer in the country. Beryl Clark and Edna Snyder are teaching at the Union School at Berkshire, Y. Among the brightest children are the Bardens. Beryl Smith is on the stage. She is at present playing the leading part in the Siegfeld Follies. Ollie Coe, being disappointed in love, has entered a convent. Helen Dailey is working behind a cafeteria counter serving uStew.M Isabel Shoemaker is at the head of a reform society-her chief supporters are Irene Edwards, Rachel Reese and Helen Snell. They are very successful in the reformation of man. Nina Mae Burton, after teaching a few years, married and received her UDOW- eryf, Howard Van Scoy has recently purchased a furniture store in Poolville-his specialty is c'Dressers.', Estelle Higgins is running a tea room in Georgetown. We understand, however, this is not her HlVlaine occupation. Velma Nowers has established a millinery shop in Morrisville. lVluriel Smith, Genevieve Rockwell and Harriett Ellis are nurses in the new orphan asylum at Morrisville. Marguerite Hughes is busy teaching school in the new school building in her own town, Morrisville. Thelma Lewis, better known as uTed,i' can be found feeding the chickens on a little farm in Nelson. Fay Stoker, realizing her dreams, married money and now has all the gflewellsw she can 'take care of. Ethel W1'atten and Grace Smith are running a beauty parlor. Geraldine W1'atten, being unusual, instead of getting larger as she grew older, has gotten 4'Small.', Marion Hartsorn and Olive W'aterman are holding good positions as teachers. Katherine Nolan is running for governor on the Independent Socialist ticket- that party has for its emblem a hammer. She will be able to use it well because of her practice in lVIorrisville. Stewart Benedict is manager of the All-American Basketball team. He tends to his duties UDailey.'7 Dorothy lVlcAndrews is one of the leading announcers of the broadcasting of Oneida. George Bowden is conducting a classical dancing school. Two of his assistant instructors in the school are Marion Brown and Marion Phillips. The Senior Class of N. Y. S. S. A. is bringing to Morrisville next week Shakes- peare's famous play, uRomeo and Juliet. We undestand the leading parts are to be played by Beatrice Brown and Edwin Rycraft. George Whitacife Knola Weller' Peg 0'Connor Marie Cox Adele Palmer Page tlzirly-11110

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'? ? fs S f . e e Q 'eAD AiSlAH.......Q To Frances Brown, another as perfect a roommate as Coxie. To Mae Madden and Charlie Foland, Babe and Peggy generously donate the laundry, the constant use of which proves its popularity. To Marion Quackenbush, her doubting Thomas. l To Everett Scott, the privilege of a date with a different girl every night next year. To Marjorie Boast, a bungalow with a cook. To Mabel Wfightman, Clifford Wilcox done up in tissue paper and tied with pink ribbons. To George Hosler, a farm and a girl. 4 To Lucielle Trask, a bottle of olives to feed Jim. To Marietta Burton, a generous supply of energy. To Evelyn Pauquette, who tried to bring home all the bacon we leave the Ryan, and a copy of the song, g'Sweetest Little Fellerf' To Gorge Powlesland, a little discretion to use when speaking to the ladies. To Dorothy Hughes, Mr. Harter's position as coach of the girls, basketball team. Tion't Hchuckw it Dot. T To Zaida Weller and Velma Holden, we leave the hope that they enjoy each other as much in the future as they have in the past. . To the Junior and Freshman Classes as a whole, we leave our example. MA word to the wise is suflicientf' Lastly, we name and designate as executor of this, our last Will and Testament, Kenneth McPherson, with the injunction that he carry out these our last desires. In witness thereof, we herewith set our hand and seal, and publish this, our last Will and Testament, on this the fifth day of May, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and twenty-seven. fSignedl - SENIOR CLASS OF 1927. SENIOR CLASS SONG As the Class of twenty-seven We fondly linger here, 'Tis sad to part from friends dear, And bid a fond farewell. To the friends who,ll come behind us We leave them good-will, For we know theyill always love Our Alma Mater still. CHORUS: Twenty-seven, twenty-seven, We will e'er be true, Grateful members, love unfailing, All our vows renew. Page thirty-four