Mount Airy High School - Airmont Yearbook (Mount Airy, NC)

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ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft Last Will and Testament NORTH CAROLINA, Surry County. 7 O ' -, the members of the Senior class of the year 1930 of Mount Airy High School, of aforesaid l 0) County and State, being of sound mind, but considering that our days and years of association yj with the student body of Mount Airy High School, and realizing that our enrollment as .1 member of the student body of the school is nearing a close, and for the purpose of justly distributing our interests in the school among those classes and individuals, whomsoever they may be, do make and declare this our last will and testament. We give and devise that part of our property which is known in law and recognized by the courts and law enforcement authorities as waste paper, broken pencil points, etc., being inconsiderable and of non¬ account, therefore we will and make no disposition of it in this our last will, and our right to graduate being a school estate, it is not at our disposal, but those things being excepted, we, by this will, devise and bequeath all else in school to the hereinafter distributees. I We give and devise to the High School as a whole the desire to see our school succeed in everything it undertakes, and we direct the entire High School as a condition to their acceptance of this device, that they shall continue in the hope which we have cherished through the preceding years—the hope for a gymnasium. II We give and devise our High School respect and gratitude to that exalted body, the Faculty, whose patience and assistance have made our years of High School life, not a period of unhappiness and despair, but one of cheerfulness and hope. III We give and devise to the Freshman class, whose lot it is to he spending their first year with usi, that dignity which we, the members of the Senior class, may or may not have acquired with years spent as a member of the student body of Mount Airy High School. IV We give and bequeath to the class of newcomers, and by this will direct them before accepting this bequeath, the right to live up to their name of Freshmen. V We give and bequeath to the Sophomore class the right that we have had and the right they may hereafter possess by virtue of this last will and testament, to keep a ban on all breaches of discipline by Freshmen. We charge said class, however, in the administering of said discipline to use all implements of torture justly, but generously, however, as the needs of the Freshman, or Freshmen, shall or may require. VI We further will to said Freshman class the right to attend all of our eighth period classes. VII We give and bequeath to the beloved Junior class the honor and distinction of maintaining and uplifting the reputation of the High School in the class room and on the athletic field, as we may or may not have done in the preceding year; and to said Junior class we further give and bequeath our home, Room No. 12, which is so situated as to permit us at all times to he the last to leave the building. We also give to them Room No. 7, which is situated so that the typewriters can best disturb the students in the library. Because of our much love and cherished affection for the Junior class we further give and bequeath to them all of our Senior privileges, which are none, and all that may be granted after our graduation. VIII Realizing that certain individuals deserve mention, and because of our affection and consideration for them, to the following individuals we will certain articles of personal property and certain characteristics, which to us seem justifiable and proper and right to be given and bequeathed to said individuals. We will and bequeath the right heretofore possessed by Dorabelle Graves, to answer, “Ah, you know!” to a question when propounded by a teacher, to one Ora Smith. A mirror, we realize, is a great asset to cretain distinguished and honored students; we therefore will and bequeath the mirror of Martha Binder to the next Editor-in-Chief of the High Spots. ft • ft • ft ft ft Page Thirty-one ft-ft-ft-ft.ft-ft-ft-ft-ft ft - ft • ft • w • ft-ft-ft-ft-ft-ft-ft ft • ft ft

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the first. It was clear to me that she had meant no other than he outstanding palace with the lively rhythm of the latest hit.” At least, we might try it, since it appeared very inviting. We were in a luxurious office, where a small woman worked very busily. When her face was raised. I saw that it was that of Lillian McCoy. After our cards were presented, we were led in a room where many women laughed. From the sea of faces, I recognized those of Hallie Moore and Hallie Nelson. They were in conversation. I was able to gather that Hallie Nelson, who was working for her father from eleven to twelve and from two to three o’clock, felt that Hallie Moore, who advertised Gordon Hose, had a favored occupation. But why discuss that.” when Charles Redman, pitcher of the All-American baseball team and Thomas Minor, catcher, were in town? My attention was called to the mystic and dignified hostess, who was giving orders to the porter. It must be—it was Rena Pendleton. As I came to this conclusion, doors were thrown open. I followed the crowd into a room which was rapidly being filled with dancers and diners. Seated at a table. I found myself next to Locke Webb and James Bray, the renowned judges of many beauty contests. They were jesting about the many beauties that Joe Tesh had found as he flitted from capital to capital, leading a Bohemian life. I was able to gather such useful information as that they were to have a program by visiting celebrities. Among those whom I recognized were: Dorabelle Graves and Lakey Harkrader, dancing partners on a popular New York stage; Mildred Wolfe, a screen vampire: Lois Gwyn. the opera singer; Marguerite Jones of the Golden Laughter, who has captured Hollywood and the talkie. and Lessie Lowry, an acrobat of Ringling Brothers Circus. I realized that I must hurry. Why. I do not know. While making my exit, I came face to face with Lonnie Brown, the handsomest officer of Uncle Sam ' s Navy. When we were on the outside, I turned toward the other building, for the desire to know more was growing. Maybe, it was the other. At least, I might try it. We were able to gain an entrance, since the club was operated by Mary Armfield and Vir¬ ginia Harris. The purpose of the club was the discussion of such vital questions as Com¬ panionate Marriage. The subject of discussion at that time was the possibility of Human Development. It had been subjected by the marvelous result that Chester Seewald had ob¬ tained with training fleas. The charter members of this club were: Grace Tilley, a lawyer of Dobson: Rachel Bray, a much-beloved missionary on leave from China: Louise Edwards, the author of Why Men Marry Brunettes:” Katherine Cooke, who spends most of her time doing research work in Australia: Ossie Goad, a rising young artist; Ruth Massey, an art critic: Pauline Key, a nurse; Gae McCraw, a teacher: Myrtle Short, author of the Myrtle Column” in the Mount Airy News; Jack Hodge, a salesman for hair tonic; and Marion Wagner, who delights and shocks everyone with her jokes in College Humor. Really, I had traveled a thousand miles, for there was another signboard. A storm was forming and my mind was called from the land of fancy to the problem of a safe landing. Frances Stewart, Prophetess. Page Thirty it it m it it it it ?t it lil ft a; a ft ft « a ft ft ft ft « ft ft ft a ft • ft • ft ft • ft • ft lift

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3 • 3d • 3d| 3d 3d ho Hi “I Hi hi 3d Hd Gt Hd ex Hi 3d ev 3! til 3d as 3d un 3d Pa 3 he 3 nic 3 th of 3 3 by 3 bet 3 Ai 3 3 ma 3 thi an | cl a 3 ha 3 3 3 3 3 3 • 3- - 3 3 We will and bequeath the height of Joe Tesh to Paul Moorefielcl. It is a condition to this bequest, ver, that Paul will have to grow only twenty inches higher. We will and bequeath to Wade McKinney the scientific ability of Chester Seewald, the reigning ■quis of Molecules.” (Title ct dl.) Marguerite Jones devises and bequeaths, and bv this document wills her giggles to Ruth Bowman, Further wills to Ruth Bowman her ability to get on the honor roll. James Bray wills and bequeaths unto Kenneth Cooke his latest book entitled, “Isquinomical Demonsi- •s.” which book requires the first five thousand pages in which to explain the title. We give and bequeath to Mabel Satterfield, Irene Roberts’ basketball ability. For such use as it may be to him, we devise and bequeath unto Clyde Banner the ability of Alfred smith to work trigonometry by shorthand. We will and bequeath to McRae Byrd the inability of Miles Foy to learn the “idiotic French ssions.” Hallie Nelson and Ilallie Moore will the good fortune or misfortune, whichever it may be, of having ame name to Ruth Bow-man and Ruth Blizzaid. We will and bequeath unto Julia Belle Foy the ability of Frances Stewart to yell at a football game. We give and devise Charles Redman’s studiousness to any Junior who will carry all his books home night as Charles does. We give and devise unto Mary Zilla Carter all the chewing gum that Marian Cooke has stuck under esks. It is a condition of this bequest, however, that Mary Zdla have a truck to carry it. Lonnie Brown hereby wills and bequeaths unto Charles Lowry “that hair you love to touch.” Unto any Junior who will keep his mouth shut at least half the time Locke Webb wills his position dio announcer for the science club. We give and devise James Combs’ position as Senior partner in the famous “C. and B. sign service the Junior partner, Lester Badgett. Unto Mary Nell Short we will Clara Belle Welch’s reputation as the most energetic Senior. Mary Blanche Lowe devises and bequeaths, and by this document, wills her willing disposition to ne Shinault, for whatever use it may be to her. We give and bequeath unto “Bill” Jordan Lois Gwyn’s singing ability, with the understanding that ill make as good use of it as she heretofore has done. Lillian McCoy does hereby give and devise her height to Frances Folger, realizing of what value it be to her. Marion Wagner does give and bequeath to Garland Warren her good grades, with the understanding should they be too numerous for his own use, they be distributed among those who are in greatest need ?m. Myrtle Short does hereby give and devise unto Rebecca Hines her parking space behind the building. We will and bequeath unto Catherine Marshall the quietness of Eva Caudle. DeWitt Coble hereby wills and bequeaths unto Woodrow Roberts his ability to manipulate a typewriter e “hunt and peck” system. Unto Mary Y. Davis, Ruth Massey wills her certificate for not being tardy over five times in a week. Mildred Wolfe gives and devises unto “June” Lovill her musical ability. It is a condition of this ath, however, that he is never to disturb our regular sleep in chapel. Rena Pendleton hereby wills and bequeaths her affections for a certain young man in Elkin tot ■ Belton. Lucile Simmons gives and devises her desire for fresh air to Edna Sumner. Unto Ruth Bowman, Mary Armfield wills her mathematic ability, especially in trigonometry. We hereby constitute and appoint the Faculty of the Mount Airy High School, whomsoever they be, as lawful executors to all intents and purposes to serve without pay, but with honor, to execute our last will and testament, according to the true intent and meaning of the same and every part lause thereof, hereby revoking and declaring utterly void all other wills and testaments by the Senior and us, as individual members of the Senior class, heretofore made. In witness whereof, we, the Senior class of 1930. of Mount Airy High School, do hereunto set our and seals, this the 31st day of May, 1930. THE SENIOR CLASS. Miles Foy, Testator, Official Spokesman and Scribe. Witnesses: Pythagoras, Sitting Bull, Rameses II, Daniel Boone, Simp O’Dell. Page Thirty-tivo 3 3d 3d Hd Ft 3 3! Bd 3 3d 3d ft 3d 31 3d 3d 3! 3d 3d 3d 3d 3d 3d 3d Hi 3d 3d 3d-3j-ftd-3d-ftd-Bd-ftd-ft!-ftd-R;-3d-fld-3d-ftd-7e-Ftd-3i-ftl • 3d • it • a