Myrtle Point High School - Bobcat Yearbook (Myrtle Point, OR)

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CLASS PROPHESY Early this morning while walking in the woods, looking for wild flowers, I met a beautiful stranger. She was dressed in a costume of ancient date; Her hair was gathered into a knot and confined by a golden fillet, and she walked along with a gliding wiovement like unto a dove skimming along on motionless wings just above the surface of the ground. Although her whole being seemed pervaded by some divine influence, yet she looked upon me kindly and I ventured to address her. After a short and interesting conversation, in which she told me she was a descendant of a famous sibyl, she said she would grant me any favor that I might ask, so I at once revealed to her the perplexity into which I had fallen when my classmates selected me to be their prophetess, and entreated her aid in reading for them the book of fate. For a few moments she stood in silence. Then looking suddenly up with a new light on her face she gathered some large oak leaves and seated herself underneath the spreading branches of an oak. She then read from them the prophecies which I repeat to you. Although the events which the leaves recorded are yet ten years in the future the lady seemed to regard them as if they had already happened. “I first see Kathryn,” she said, “engaged in teaching music in her home neighborhood, but thinking to better herself she went to Boston and studied five years at the conservatory. At present she is the leading instructor in that institution and much devoted to her art. “Claudia having finished her course at 0. A. C. went to Europe to study more thoroughly. She visited all of the historical places there and also climbed the Alps. She is particularly interested in the countries of Norway and Sweden, as when she was there she could study as long as she liked, not being interrupted by nightfall. Then she returned to the home of her ancestors, Ireland, where she is now becoming an acknowledged leader in the Woman’s Rights movement. No woman has done as much for the cause as she. Page Twelve

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Second: We leave the task of setting a good example for the younger pupils. This means that you must act a little better than they. While not a hard task for us, we realize that it can prove to be one for our younger followers, the class of 1923. Third: We relinquish all Senior privileges. Now, if the younger pupils attempt to deprive you wrongly of them, speak to your principal: he will tell them that the Seniors come first. To the Sophomoress we leave nothing but our best wishes and thanks, for it is plainly seen that if you keep on doing as you have done for the past two years, this class will rise to illustrious fame, similar to that of Julius Caesar, Pauoleon or the Duke of Wellington. To the Freshmen we will our perseverance. As a token of friendship and remembrance we will the following to the persons named: I, Vada Davis, will my position as school pianist to Elsie Moller. I, Verla Johnston, will my dramatic qualities to Oliver Horn. I, Claudia Parker, will my attitude toward young men to Alice Young. I, Milton Luttrell, will my dignity to Lois Still. I, Beatrice Beckham, will to some needy freshman a part of my knowledge. I, Rowena Hermann, will my hard working qualities to Merwin Moller. I, Raleigh Greene, will my ability to graduate in six years to Barton Stemmier. I, Emily McLeod, will my sunny disposition to Clayton Mast. I, Odis Beckham, will to someone that can acquire it, my knowledge of French. I, Kathryn Warner, will my ratless coiffeur to Bessie Young. To the school and other classmates, we leave the credit of one of the most happy and creditable school years that it has been our privilege to spend. The foregoing is the legal will and testament of the class of 1922, and we do solemnly declare that we published and executed the will by witnesses thereof. We hereunto set our hands and seal this twenty-sixth day of May, in the year of our Lord 1922. Signed, Class of TWENTY-TWO. Witnesses: Claire Keltner, Marguerite Laird, Crawford Annin. Page Eleven

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“After eight years of practically ceaseless toil and worry Milton’s efforts were rewarded. He is fast becoming famous for his marvelous invention. It is a small machine which enables students to learn and to remember their lessons. The next generation will be much more intellectual and Milton’s name will go down in history beside that of Thomas Edison. “Emily is now in St. Louis where she has a large milliner and dressmaking parlors. She gets nearly all the trade for mil-lint ry. although she charges not less than ten dollars for every hat she trims. Her many artistic and elegant gowns are even sent to Paris for sale.’’ At this point my curiosity got the best of me for I wondered if jovial Emily was st;ll single ar.d lavishing all that she earned upon herself, or if she was surrounded by a happy fireside. As I spoke the sibyl raised her forefinger with a slight Town, so I dared not finish my question, and Emily’s domestic life was still unknown. Then the lady turning to me said, “You will become, by your own efforts, a leader in social reform, and a benefit and uplift to the whole nation.” “Vrda is now in San Fmcisco plaving the accompaniment for Mary Carden. She has traveled all over the United States rnd s contemplating a tour to Spain with the company. Her wealth is so vast that she is thinking of making a contribution to the school district of Myrtle Point for a new High school building.” “Beatrice, after two years of school teaching, went to New' York where she soon became the reigning belle in society. She married one of New York’s promising young men and is now living in California, on a magnificent estate which was given to them by the groom’s father. “Raleigh finally dec’ded that his talents lay in the surveying line, so after diligent study he received a government position and is now one of the best surveyors in the country. At his odd hours he trains a large and enthusiastic class of boys in this work. “Verla was undecided what to do but finally after much training she went to India where she is now teaching the poor heathen the gospel. When her thoughts turn to her success she breathes a thankful prayer to her efficient teacher’s training teacher of 1922. Page Thirteen