Palo Alto High School - Madrono Yearbook (Palo Alto, CA)

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19-CLASS WILL- 22 We, the Class of '22, being of sound mind and perfect health and of remarkable intellect, do consider it fitting and proper to prepare for the disposal of our valuables impartially and according to our express wishes, do hereby, in this year of our decease, affix our sign and seal this 16th day of June, 1922, bequeathing the following: We, the Class of '22, leave to the Juniors, one tenth of our pep, intelligence, school spirit and general-all-around enthusiasm with the assurance that they will take advantage of this opportunity to become almost as far-famed as this departing Class. I be rest of our worldly goods such as our worn-out powder puffs and toothless combs we leave to the underclassmen with out blessing. I, Elmore Adams, with many regrets, leave my ability to he a model for Hart, Shaffner and Marx to Gregory Williamson. I, B. Z. Hillman, leave my clever “line” to Mr. Bashor. I, George Baker, with a smile of confidence, turn Elyse Braunschweiger over to the tender care of W allace Cathcart. I, Charles Snyder, leave my booklet entitled “How to he Finn hut Happy” to Donald Hedges. I, Clayton Draper, bequeath my curls and shyness to Bolton White. I, Lucille Wagner, will my languorous, dreamy eyes, with directions for use to Lorrine Wasson. I. Kline Jaggar, bequeath my unexceptionable ability to regulate impossible situations behind scenes to Frankie Hunter. I, Jack Franklin, surrender my rouge-pot and skill of application to Olive Connilly. I, William Fitzhugh, regret that I will be unable to leave my coiffure to anyone, as it is to be deported to Russia. I, “Flo” Stanley, turn over my secretarial notes and list of excuses, accompanied by a dog-eared dictionary, to whoever can decipher them. I, Doris Holston, leave my skill at the piano, and incidentally my place in the commissioner's office, to Rose I aff. I, Harriet Oliver, somewhat bashfully tender to the future Com. of Literary Activities a treatise on how to subjugate the Commissioner of Entertainment. I, Ruth Williams, leave my charm and beauty to Lida Rittler. I, A1 Carey, relinquish all rights to my ability to draw cartoons and listen to Chemistry lectures at the same time, to Frank Bowers. r D]

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I 16] Chari.es Sumner “lie knew what’s what, and tliar's as high as meta-physic wit can fly. Louise Whitaker “She sailed airily through the halls, this wee bit of a girl. Mart Schofield Imagination is the best ol com- panions.” Bing Moy It is good to lengthen to the last a sunny mood.” Lucy West all The mildest manners and the kindest heart.” Lucille Burlingamf. It is a friendly heart that hath plenty of friends.” Katherine Van Polen She was stately, young and tall.” Fdith Dewar Wc seldom hear her speak.” Barbara Larkey Cheerful anil yet profound, like an October afternoon.” Jeanette Pollock Nothing is more useful than silence.” Mildred Vkrmii.ya Knthusiasm is always con- nected with the senses.” 11 rold Sfbring ’The noble mind th? best con- tentment has.“

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I, Lewis Rhodes, leave my shy, retiring disposition and well-modulated voice to Mary Denny. I, Bob Cannon, relinquish all rights to my delightful French accent and leave it to Miss Cramer’s discretion to select its owner in the future. 1, Gordon Ashley, am very much distressed that I have nothing to leave but my brilliant hair and sunny freckles, but—well, you know, I was born that way. I, Minerva King, dispose of my reputation as a coquette to anyone who can measure up to my standards. I, Maxwell Stevenson, leave my answer book to Algebra Theory I, to be disposed of at auction to the highest bidder. I, Gene Scofield, leave my ingenuous smile and the remnants of my chewing gum to Gertrude Pyle. I, Edgar McDowell, give over my brains and studious habits to Louis Hickey. I, John Neikirk, leavy my starry eyelashes and ‘‘skin you love to touch” com- plexion to “Mac.” I, Mary 1 hygeson, leave my stentorian whisper and ability to create a rumpus to Margaret Powers, to be used in Miss Montgomery’s registration room. 1, Adelaide Kelly, will my Puritan reserve and lectures on dancing to Polly Smith. I, Frances Boone, hand down my bottle of Peroxide to Alice Espinosa. I, Dick Shaw, settle my estate, consisting of one robe de unit (see Miss Cramer as to translation) to Roger Hand. Deeming that we have fairly and squarely dispossessed ourselves of our belongings, we do beseech the said beneficiaries to be content with this will and not to contest it after our departure. Class ’22. [18]