SUNY at Fredonia - Fredonian Yearbook (Fredonia, NY)

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Class VU ill Know all-men by these presents, that we, the Senior Class of 1926 of the Fredonia Normal School, in the county of Chautauqua, and State of New York, considering the uncertainty of life and being of sound mind and memory do make, declare, and publish this, our last Will and Testament. First-We direct that all our cafeteria and library debts be paid also our funeral expenses by the Junior Class for they seem to have all the money. Second-We leave to the Juniors the honored privilege of looking after the Freshmen. See to it that no harm befall them. Stick close to them. Guard their tottering footsteps in order that they do not bump their heads against the steps of fame. Follow the example set by us and your way will then be smooth and you will be qualified to be called sedate Seniors. Cast away all frivolity, assume a serious mien, uphold the name and then the Alumni will be proud of you. Third-To all under classes, we do give and bequeath our set of formulas for excuses, trusting that these excuses may prove as useful to them as they have proved to certain members of our class. We would warn you only to use tact and judgment in your selection. Fourth-We leave the privilege of dancing the modern dances in the gymnasium. Fifth-To the Freshmen and anyone else that made need it a guide that you may be able to find your classroom before the second bell. Sixth-To the hikers we bequeath a lantern fthe one used by that ancient historical Creek you have read aboutj that they be able to find their way back next time they got lost in the wilds of Chautauqua County. Seventh-To the Freshmen class, that serious and dignified body of whom we see so much, yet hear so little, we bequeath the privilege of continuing its diet of pretzels and milk and of hoping to gain by that means our astonishing cerebral capacity. By the way, it may be added that some of the Juniors, judging by the absence of certain qualities, may well afford to follow those instructions. Not that it would do any good, but at least they will know for certain that there are no hopes for them. Eighth-To all the right to use the reception reason during the lunch hour as a meeting place for foursomes, duets and so forth. This will save walking up and down the halls, entering recitations rooms and 31

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Class Song 1926 Words and Music by Mary Haag. 1. To our school, our Alma Mater We soon must say farewell But always thru the long years Will we her praises tell. Chorus: Dear Alma Mater-School of happy days, You are the one school we'll remember always. Oh! dear Fredonia Normal-Our youthful pride- The Class of '26 stands always true to your side. II. In your halls of work and play Loyal friends we have found. Hearkenl while our voices Your loving praises sound. fChorusJ Marching Song Music-D. M. Wallerg Words-O. L. Tanner. l I Happy days we've spent together in work and play With lots of smiles thru all the miles we've sped along the way Chorus: So to you our dear own Alma Mater, We, your children will elre be true While our guiding star above us Is shining white and blue. II. Always clear we'll keep our purpose, strong, clear and bright Lets give a cheer while we are here for our cause and the right. 30 CChorusD

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other places. The statue of Abraham Lincoln will be moved there to act as chaperone. If that does not suflice a sign will be placed where it is easily seen on which will be written, Let your conscience be your guide, if you have any. Ninth-To the Juniors the right and privilege to mark your own grade in Dr. Manzers classes. Juniors here is one time when you must not underrate yourself. Whatever mark you think you ought to get multiply it by your house number and add to it your age. This will enable you to get through. Freshmen if you hear of numerous Juniors moving further up the street, you need not wonder why, you will know. Tenth-To the English Two classes, a bottle of glue so that they may have unity and coherence in their class meetings and in their debates. Eleventh-The class as a whole requests that Ed. Cavanaugh give his well known laugh Cif it can be called a laugh? to Chester Barber, in order that he come into prominence, since it has served its purpose with Cavvy. Different members of the Senior Class have bequeathed to certain individuals of the other classes divers rights, requests, information and so forth, which are as follows: Paul Ruttenbur bequeaths to Herman Hawkins all rights both home and foreign, patents, and all royalties to his latest dance step called the 'fGliding Gallop Newton Rundell wished that Ed. Herrmann take the baa used in the Farce of the Worth Master back to the sheep when he goes home in Milwalkee His red tie he leaves to Doris McDonald to keep in memory the fact that he was after all true to her in spite of the part he played in Cinderella Married. George Snyder leaves all the girls in the art department in care of the only other man in that department, Ellis Gould. George hopes that Ellis will keep up the good work and that he will not mix too much perspective with his deep sea stories. Mop Eddy leaves his Olive in care of the best long distance walker in school. He requests that a contest be held under the supervision of Mr. and Mrs. Manzer to determine the fortunate one. William Schliecker leaves his job of delivering flowers to any fresh- man who can prove himself capable of appreciating beauty in buds and flowers, both tall and short, both in and out of school. Esther Green and Madge Newton do not leave anything material, but they do wish that no one else take their places in the forsome. 32