North Shore Country Day School - Mirror Yearbook (Winnetka, IL)

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THE MIRROR 15 Motto Ad Astra per Aspera Colors Blue and White Last Bequest We, the Senior Class of Nineteen Twenty-Two of the North Shore Country Day School, about to depart from this sphere of education in which our light has so radiantly shone, do hereby declare, publish, and ordain this our last will and testament: First, we bequeath to the Juniors the undisputed right to head the lunch line. Second, we bequeath to the Sophomores our popularity with the Faculty. Third, we bequeath to the Freshmen our sincere love and enthusiasm for gym inspection. Fourth, we further make the following personal bequests : Mac — his oratorical ability to Rosamond Coffin Carolyn — her disposition to Ruth Copeland Austin — his marcel to Crilly Butler Mabel — her pep to Mary Elizabeth Couch Molly — her poise to Barbara Groves Pete — his laugh to Elsie Blatchford Sib — her capability to Libby Boyden Hinchy — his vivaciousness to Percy Davis Barb — her artistic talent to Ayers Boal Willoughby — his voice to Billy McEwen Joan — her line to Edmond Hoskins Vera — her stature to Cameron Eddy Butch — his memory to Midge Janney Bud — his politeness to Charlotte Pitcher Senioriad Treading his way through briar and weed, Entwining himself in thicket and mead, The Student of many years hence draws near To the place he has sought in a cliff so drear. It is merely an entrance, the student is seeking Hidden within the black woods; and peeping From out the depths of the darkness Are two glaring eyes of fiery brightness. Who passes my door, says a voice from within Which makes the rocks rumble and grumble with din. ' Tis I, a student of famous North Shore. I seek the people who went there of yore. Thou wilt surely, my sweet and knowing sacerdos, Not decline me my favor, because ' tis of those

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14 THE MIRROR John Mordock— Bud 1919-1922. Assis- tant Business Manager Purple and White ' 20; Student Council ' 20; Cheer Leader ' 21, ' 22; Dramatic Club ' 21, ' 22; Dramatic Club Com- mittee ' 21; President Boys ' Club ' 22; French Club ' 22; Football ' 19, ' 20, ' 21, Basket Ball ' 22; ' Tis as cheap sitting as standing. William Miller— Butch 1919 - 1922. Student Council ' 20; Executive Committee ' 21; Dramatic Club ' 21, ' 22; Football ' 20 ' 21; Captain Elect Football ' 22; Base Ball ' 20. Silence is deep as eternity; Speech as shallow as time.

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16 THE MIRROR That I travel so far to beg information Concerning the school and the good of the nation. He spoke in this manner, quite frankly and bold, To the sibyl who gazed in amazement untold. A virtue is boldness, my son, true and good, She spoke from the depths of her cavernous hood. Surely, thou ' rt mad to ask this of me When thou knowest nothing of what thou wilt see; But come, I will take you, and whate ' er may befall Thou wilt never regret it, thus did she call. Through Pluto ' s dark caverns and dens they hurry Where deep in the earth the sun is buried; On and on past realms of fire Of mired abodes most black and dire Until it is reached, the place they are seeking. Not here is it dark but beautifully streaking The blossoming trees with rays of light The rising sun comes up into sight. Here in the Elysian Fields so fair The spirits are floating about in the air. Here on your right, says the prophetess, pointing, Is Carolyn Case, divine, fascinating, Who the new suffragette school has unfurled And preached women ' s rights all over the world. On your left Edward Hinchliff, as you well remember, Attained his position as Spanish Ambassador. Over there you see Mr. W. H. Walling, The only person to attempt without falling To paint the highest point of the Woolworth Building Which he owns and runs in a way most bewildering. And yonder Sylvia Haven you see Editor-in-Chief of a newspaper free ; She helped her friend Carolyn all she could By much propaganda and articles good. See ' st thou him ahead in the soft breeze swaying You recall Malcolm Stevenson without my saying. Surely no other deserves more praise, Than he who gives up his life to raise The lowest boy from the streets and gutters To fame in his school for waifs and loafers. Close by was a lady of wealth and fame Known for her charities, — Vera, by name, — Her kindness and sweetness never did end; The poor and the troubled she ' d always befriend. The one on my right you certainly know Is John Mordock, who invented the hoe, A mechanical instrument saving money and time, And certainly reputed to be very fine. That person in front has been blessed by the fates For she is the President of the United States, Molly Radford ran for the office, a mighty hot race,