Palmer High School - Terror Trail Yearbook (Colorado Springs, CO)

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The Will of the Class of l9Z0 The lawyer dashed up the stairs of C. H. fearing his client, 1920, would pass out before making his will. A yellow dog was howling in the distance as the clock in the pigeon-haunted tower struck the doleful hour of '21 and the faculty with tears in their eyes knew his last sad hour was drawing near. The lawyer pushed the friends aside with a haughty air, realizing what it meant to the world to record the dying wishes of the man. Taking out his pad he bent over the quivering lips of the well-beloved sage a11d caught these last hesitating words, I leave to 1921 the right of decorating the high school tower if their brain is capable of coping with the trouble of getting up there. I also leave them the joys and'thrills of the barber's trade and they may pursue my footsteps in establishing a stage line to all remote points such as Canon City, Black Forest, and the Bluffs. One of their more ingenious members may start small stores at these destinations where such luxuries as shoe strings and wigs will be sold with great profit at certain times of year. One of their greatest privileges will be that of managing the Lever, which, tho of course won't compare with the copies put out this year, may with much practice become at least readable. lXIy dying request is that they see that something as clever as the list of popular and good looking students will be introduced. I suggest a complete record of the exchanges of all pins be posted in the main hall and kept up to date. Then, too, I give them the pleasure of inspiring their pugilistic repre- sentatives in the auditorium. To the class of '22 I leave my hearty support in any attempts which they may make to follow my noble example in defeating '21. To them I leave my sincere hope that they find a second Mary Pickford in their midst to aid them in their first dramatics. It is my wish that they star said actress in Ten Nights in a Bar Room or 'fUncle Tom's Cabin. Either would put tl1e aud- ience in ecstasy. To them I leave the wish that they will always see that there is a jolly crowd in the halls discussing the last word in scandal and gossip. It is always the best plan to stay around the building as long as possible and talk to the janitors, for they are usually informed on all interesting subjects. UI give to my fellow workers of '23 the privilege of assuming a supercilious, disdainful air for the benefit of next year's freshmen. Above all I give to those of their group who are good looking, enthusiastic, clever and accomplished, the right of becoming members of some society of this institution. To the little inquisitive strangers who will enter this large family soon after my departure, I leave the explicit right of finding fault with their more experienced elders. I give them tl1e privilege of criticizing the delicious banquets served daily in the cafeteria, and also the duty of helping their com- rades rebuild this royal mansion of mine, provided that the citizens of Colorado Springs become more generous before this old shell of knowledge caves in. The pale figure gasped, This is very important. I give to everyone in this school the necessary task of seeing that there is always a Ryan on the team. Lastly, I bequeath to the faculty the sad service of mourning my death and singing my praises to those who follow me. Tell them that I gave my life that others might gain knowledgef' As the voice of the old man failed, the mourners tried to speak but words failed them and they turned away overcome by grief at seeing so noble a soul leave tl1eir midst. 1920 sank back and with a sigh which indicated he was tired of this life, passed on to a brighter, better world. 21

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a sign of our victory. There was also a flag hanging to the hands of the tower clock with the same sign. A'I'ToRNI2Y1 -VK'l1at was this sign? Al.: 20. The boys had to pay the damages, but what was that? How- ever, all this interruption just added zest to our grand party. A'l I'fJRNI2YZ fflfnough of the party and tight, what happened next? Al.: School was stopped for the second time on account of the Flu, but after we went back we again elected Russell Hunter as President. Marion lluron, Margaret XVells, Mildred Bergen, 'llubby Sheehan, and Tom Seeley were the other officers. AT'1'okNI2Y: AVhat followed in this term? Al.: -t lne of the first functions was the Senior breakfast held at the High School, after which all the Seniors enjoyed the annual Pikers' Day. Toward the end of the term the juniors again darkened the horizon but failed to eclipse us. Later in the year we were entertained at a reception given by the juniors, and another reception given by tl1e faculty. Both of these affairs were enjoyed to the uttermost by tl1e Honorable Seniors. We gave an excellent Senior play at the Burns 'I'heatre. I will not tell you about it though, because you can get all the necessary information in the 1920 Annual Lever. Class Day was another big affair when tl1e Prophecy, VVill, Poem and History were read by members of the class. The Memorial and Annual Lever were also presented to the school by the Senior President and Editor. A'rToRN19v: -What else happened? Al.: -All the Seniors enjoyed the Baccalaureate Sermon. But tl1c real time of our history was the night when we were all seated on the platform of tl1e Burns Theatre waiting for tl1e speaker to finish so that we might proudly walk across the stage and receive the parchment which was the reward of the work that we had done in High School. It came at last and what a beautiful sight it must have been to see those two hundred students. It certainly was a fitting climax to those four beautiful, interesting years that we spent during our lfreshman, Sophomore, junior llllll Senior periods at the Colorado Springs lligll School. A'r'roRN1cv: ls that all? Al.: Yes sir. A'r'1'oRNl9v: Defendant take the stand. Do you or do you lltll confess to the charge made against you? IJIEFENIJANTZ I confess that I said these things. .A'I I'llRNl2YZ It is a good thing you did. Don't you see that the reputation of this whole class might be lost if the Denver Post I1ad printed what you most unjustly said? Any older man wI1o made such libelous remarks would be for- ever shunned. Ilonorable judge, you have heard tl1is convincing evidence and the confession of the Defendant. Please, Oh judge, make this sentence the Iongest and hardest one that you can, so that this man will never do such a thing again. jI7IJt3liI liailiff, as soon as the court adjourns take care of the prisoner. In order to fulfill my duty, I feel that I must pronounce an extremely heavy sentence upon you, defendant. As a penalty for your crime you must eat your meals for the next six months at the High School Cafeteria. I5I2lfi5Nn,xN'r: For tl1c love of Mike, judge, HAVE MERCY. jlmou: --Nt 1, NICVICR. The court is adjourned. BIILIJRED BERGEN. Jo

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