New Washington High School - Highwayman Yearbook (New Washington, IN)

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SENIOR WILL we, the class of 1950, having been New Washington High School students for four years, do declare this to be our last will and testament. We be- queath to the class of '51 the honor of being dignified seniors and do also bequeath to them the last three rows of seats on the east side of the as- sembly. Robert Austin bequeaths to Jerry Wiggam his ability to sing, hoping that Jerry will use this gift freely--maybe on a radio station. George Baird bequeaths to Buddy Monroe his quiet ways, and hopes that he will surely use it to the best advantage. Sam Beach and Lloyd Barton bequeath to Thomas Brear and Frank Mauk their secret of being short and sweet, thus assured that they can always find a girl of the same description. Edward Boles bequeaths to Ralph Clapp his gift of knowledge and hopes that within the next year he becomes a straight A student. Glenn Bower bequeath: to the bookkeeping class of '51 his bookkeeping papers, hoping that they do not have to spend as much time on it as he did. Beulah Cartright and Joann Forsee bequeath to Jeanette Webb and Marietta Shepherd their beautiful curly hair, assuring them that they do not have to curl it or wear a scarf to keep it that way. Maurice Cash bequeaths to Clyde Henry his artistic ability reminding him that a gift like this doesn't come every day. Jhmes Carroll begueaths to Whayne Read his blond hair on the condition that he won't forget to have it out once in a while. Billy Clapp and James Cortner bequeath to Donald McCreary and Ernest Sex- ton their secret of being great pals and sincerely hope that they are good friends forever. Bill Engle bequeaths to one of the students of the typing class his type- writer with the wish that their fingers fit the keys better than his did. Charles Gregory bequeaths to one of the senior boys his occupation as mail carrier for the school warning them never to stop at the store for can y. Thelma Vest bequeaths to Verda Jones the privilege of writing articles for the Chronicle. She suggests that it takes a bit of thinking. Audrey Tucker bequeath: to Carol lent her fondness for people whose last names begin with G. Mr. Hall and Mr. Hatfield be ueath to Mrs. Plaskett the pleasure of spon- soring the senior class of ' l assuring her that she will have no trouble because seniors alvays live up to their name-- dignified that is. --Thelma Vest

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HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1950 There were 61 freshmen who began their voyage for the senior side of the assembly, way back in l9h6. Although we were not initiated, we be- came known as the green freshmen of Old N. W. H. S. Those entering school during that year were: Margaret Ziegler, Nancy Greenwood and Made- line Dean. We elected the following officers: president, Mae Nelle Foster; vice president, Dorothy Pollard; secretary and treasurer, Norman Zimmerman; reporters, Betty Prewitt and Ernie Mappins. We chose as our class sponsor, Mr. Hatfield. During our year as greenies we lost nine of our crew. In 19h? we moved over toward the center aisle as silly sophomores. The school dances of this year turned out to be a big success. We wel- comed Mr. Hall to our school as history teacher and coach; and he later joined Mr. Hatfield as sponsor of our class. Our officers for this year were: president, Norman Zimmerman; vice president, Ernie Mappins; secretary and treasurer, Mae Nelle Foster; re- porters, Doris Head and Bill James. During this industrious year Bill Engle, Joe 'Newton, Marla Evans, Alma Smith, Thelma Vest, Lucy Townsend and Doris Head Joined us as silly sophomores. There were fifteen of us who didn't want to become Jolly juniors 1n 19L8. Well, this was our big year. Our main goal was to make money for the Junior-Senior Banquet, which was very successful, and enjoyed by all who attended. We sold magazines and had a rummage sale which added to our pennies. We welcomed Maurice Cash and Eva Walls to our class. Our offi- cers were: president, Norman Zimmerman; vice president, Ernie Mappins; secretary and treasurer, Alma Smith; reporters, Bill James and Doris Head. We lost fourteen members during this year. Well, finally we reached our destination which was to sit in the last three rows of seats in the assembly. Gee, it sounded good to be called dignified. There were 30 of us who had the desire to sit in those seats. Those who didn't sit for long were: Eva Walls, Melvin Har- mon, Margaret Ziegler and Joan Ringo. Our president was Norman Zimmer- man; vice president, Maurice Cash; secretary and treasurer, Beulah Cart- right; reporters, Sherrill Peters and Audrey Tucker. Weoare all proud of our crew of 30. We'll really feel proud of ourselves when we can change the tassel on our hats and walk out as graduates of New Washington High School. --Audrey Tucker

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JO ANN CALLIS JERRY 'IGGAI DORIS FELLOWS DOROTHY GRAEBE