Prescott High School - Hassayamper Yearbook (Prescott, AZ)

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Cl ass Prophecy CLASS OF 3 6 1 t is the summer of 1946 and a liny black speck is seen to be gliding along upon the shiny ribbon of one of the latest flexible, shock-absorbing, salt highways. The speck rapidly materializes into a car somewhat similar in design to a rocket ship. As it ap- proaches another car going in the opposite direction, it keeps in the center lane and does not slacken its speed. A terrible collision seems imminent, but the rocket car rises neatly into the air, glides swiftly over the other car, skims gently to the pavement and rushes on. The seven occupants of the strange contraption appear to be cool and unconcerned over the feat of the car, and continue playing chess while they talk animatedly. Five of the group arc none other than Bert La Fuze, Donald Garber, Robert Shipp, Earnest Wilkins, and Courtney Boom, who compose a world famous jazz orchestra known as the “Jammers. The other two occupants are Patsy Merritt, now known as Countess, and Opal Patterson, movie actress, who fascinates the public as the brunette May West of 1946. Patsy is telling me others of her travels and encounters with former classmates. She says that Nancy Crandall, contralto, recently took Broadway by storm and that Dorothy Gentry and Ruth Wallace are enjoying new-found wealth, said to have been inherited from rich uncles. Patsy adds that she is skeptical as to the source of this wealth as there have been several major bank robberies lately. The seven are on their way to Prescott where they hope to see old acquaintances. As they approach the city they find it very different from the Prescott they remember. Large parks and resorts surround the city, which has expanded considerably. Skyscrapers decorate the business district and in the very heart of the city stands a place that is a delight to all tourists. This is a fine graveyard for old cars; it is maintained by Ross Cravcr The new high school located upon the shoulder of Thumb Butte commands a beau- tiful outlook of the city and surrounding territory. This so-called back to the hills movement was originated by Mr. Bast, chemistry teacher. The high school provides training in every occupation, even aviation which is taught by Harry Higgins, daring stunt flyer. Take-offs are made from the top of the building which has been made into an ideal landing field. Near Granite Creek the group is attracted by the noise of a whistle. To their amazement they see an old fashioned steamship puffing up the stream. Upon investi- gation they find that the creek has been widened and connected with Boulder Dam. Phil Marquette conducts the tours in connection with this project. He welcomes his classmates with many a tale concerning his interesting adventures. After reluctantly leaving the boat the company proceeds to the city hall to visit Mayor George Travis and his council composed of Dick Robbins, Chester Cook, and Hiram Leffingwell. They are told that the mayor and council are engaged at present as they arc trying to decide whether the new suits of the city's basketball team are to be blue or red. While lunching with the mayor and council the group hears loud cries. All fear a ••••••• PAGE 10 T

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CLASS OF ' 36 I, Wesley Bever, leave my dimples to Mabel Cowan. We, Charles Bobo, Grace Genung, and Rosalee Young leave our sisters to carry on our names. I, Chet Cook, leave the school without a carpenter. I, Art Espinoza, leave my brother to the football team. 1, Thelma Hadlock, leave my place on the Badger staff to any ambitious reporter. We, Robert Oliver and Ernest Wilkins, leave our places in the band empty. 1, Wyona Wilson, leave to start life anew. I, June Richardson, leave my tennis ability to Ina Ruth Crose. Allen Lawrence wills his ability in Chemistry to Mr. Bast with instructions for its disposal. We, Delina Zanot and Frances Yeomans, will our personalities to Ruffner. We, Henry Plummer and Fred Patton, leave thoughts of school far behind. We, Nancy Crandall and Patsy Merritt, will our singing ability to Ver Neva Reykdal. I, Virginia Pearsall, leave my quiet nature to Jessie Frankim. 1, Ina Dickerson, leave my make-up to Theda Brewer. I, Ruth Wallace, leave my accent to Barbara De Walt. 1, Robert Shipp, will my horse laugh to Dan Farrell. I, Bessie Johnson, will my imperfect attendance to the scrap heap. We, Doris Lang, Marvelee Oliver and Allwyne Strickle», leave to the sophomores a hope that they will lead bigger and better lives. 1, Jean Crozier, will my studious disposition to Jack Born on condition that he does not abuse it. I, Eugene McConnell, will my good looks to future dramatic heroes. 1, Pat Mcllvain, leave after four years of drudgery. We, Adeline Lenz and Dorothy Webster, leave quietly in hopes that fish-face” won't follow too soon. In testimony whereof we hereunto set our hands and seal, publish and decree this our last will and testament, this last day of May, in the year of our Lord, nineteen hundred and thirty-six. PAGE 18 Signed. SENIOR CLASS.

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CLASS OF '36 riot so rush to the windows while the city’s policemen, armed with modern death ray machines, go out to investigate. An object is seen to be hurtling downward from the skies. It proves to be Marvellee Oliver, stunt parachute jumper, who has just leaped head first from a plane in one of her most daring exhibitions. As she nears the ground she demonstrates her extraordi- nary abilities with a few flips and side kicks. She finally alights on the arm of a giant sahuaro cactus. This act evidently displeases the gardener who is none other than Gilford Bisjak. Marvellee agrees to pay damage costs and “Gil goes away satisfied. In looking over the shopping district of Prescott the group finds that Delina Zanot. Bette Parsons, and Mike Miller are the co-owners of a delightful dress shop. Mike ap- pears to make money on the side by giving boxing lessons to women, and she has turned out many experts who claim that it is due to Mike that they live so peacefully with their neighbors. A trip is taken through the new jail. It contains every comfort and the inmates do nothing except acquire culture. Indeed some of the prisoners are so cultured that the visitors complain of feeling inferior. Fortunately, not one of the class of 1936 is found in the jail. On one street corner a crowd has gathered and there is much shouting. In the midst of the commotion stands none other than J. R. McDonald, leader of the powerful social reform movement which is sweeping the country. He is gesturing fiercely with one hand while he holds a pitcher of water in the other. He seems to be leading the people up to a fever pitch of excitement. Before leaving the city the vi:itors go to Nekkers Hill. Here they find Bob Perkins, the old man of the mountain, herding sheep. He tells them that the hill makes an ideal spot for a sheep ranch. From Prescott a trip is made to the Grand Canyon. After a pleasant meal at Bright Angel Inn, owned and operated by Jessie Maders and Mary Kmetich, the com- pany decide to view the canyon. They find its main attraction to be a huge Gorge Slide up and down which cable cars run continually, affording quick and comfortable trips into the canyon. Eugene McConnell, its inventor, operates the slide so that mule- shy travelers may visit the river. Allen Butterworth, electrical engineer, helped con- struct the system. Allen also manages the El Tovar Hotel in cooperation with Frances Yeomans. Ruth Pipes operates a modern beauty shop upon the very rim of the canyon where she spends most of her time telling of the approved styles in mustaches, sideburns, and goatees which are again popular. Pat Mcllvain lands his huge air liner while the group is still at the canyon. Among the passengers are Ted Kiehl, president of the World Bank in Switzerland, and Carl Stump, his bodyguard. Two other arrivals are Allwyne Stricklett. who is iust returning from a far-off mission, and Arthur Espinoza, big-time politician, who aspires to be gov- ernor of California. The reporter who dashes out to get statements from the visitors is none other than Margaret Tinsley, crack A. P. correspondent. The boys propose a fishing expedition to Morman Lake. Upon their arrival 'here they find an abundance of a large boneless species of fish developed by Thelma Had- lock, famous fish culturist. They find that Thelma is now working upon a fish that can be cleaned and cooked in three minutes. She got her idea from three minute oatmeal. Patsy and Opal decide to take a boat ride. Whom should they find at the beat house but Fred Patton and Charles Bobo, whose beards make them look like real hill- billies. Another visitor at Mormon Lake is Robert Oliver, who has been supporting the ■ Mil PACE 20