Santa Rosa High School - Echo Yearbook (Santa Rosa, CA)

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THE ECHO bequeath to Mary Tsumaru. I, Mabel Lehn, the most successful, most brilliant member of this noted 716 class, wish in parting to leave to the Freshmen, 33 inches of my height, to be divided equally among them. My success as a cireus master in the Girls’ High Jinks, I give to Alma Eddie. I, John Linebaugh, leave my easily acquired popularity with the girls to any Feshie who desires to make himself known immediately upon entering. My proficiency for making ‘‘E’’ records, I will to Ernie Price that it may aid him in acquiring enough units to graduate. I, Harry Luce, wish to leave my example of a successful career as editor of the Echo, to Bub Pressley, and will congratulate him if he does as brilliantly as L have. My rausical art 1 bequeath to Milton Sayre. I, Marion Monrce, do cheerfully bequeath my mighty basso voice to Wesley Cline, that he may make himself heard without effort on his part. My girl- ish blushes, I will to Harold Work. In this my last will and testament, I, Vernon McGough, the prodigy of the class of 1916, de willingly leave such old relies as magazines, newspapers, and text books resurrected from the class room of the old Pacific Methodist Col- lege to the Student Body as a whole. My stately air, neat hair cut, and gen- eral attractive appearanee, I will to Leonard Pavlik. I, Elgy McIntosh, the brunette of the school, the shark of many classes, hereby give and bequeath to Frances Panye my set of books on ‘‘How to Keep Thin,’’ with strict orders to follow directions carefully so it may be as ben- eficial to her as it has been to me. My active interest in U. S. History, espe- cially as far as the American army is concerned, I leave to Gertrude Matthew. I, Ruth Miller order my executor, Evelyn Burke, to dispose of my muecb édmired blue sweater o lone Long, as | am sure it will go very well with her hiue striped barre: hoop skirt. 1, Theodose Matthew, holding the prominent position of Student Body pres- dent, do hereby agree to disclose the secret of evading public speeches while in active service to the next unfortunate who is forced to accept said office. I, Thomas Miller, bequeath my skill for making wonderful records to James Sewell, hoping it will help him in his patient training which he performs reg- ularly during the seventh period. I, Robert O’Conner, leave and bequeath to the janitor, the bushel which has never been used to hide or to cover my light. My noted reputation as a base- ball player I wil! to Louis Gnesa. I, Gladys Pond, wish to leave my quiet charm of manner toegther with with my big gray eyes to Ora Caldwell. My new(?) brown plaid coat I bequeath to Eleanor Howard. I, Salem Pohlman, command that my majesty, pomp, glory, self-assurance and dignity be distributed impartially among all the members of the Fresh- man, Sophomore and Junior classes and the Faculty. My quietness in entering

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THE ECHO ““Toothless Jake,’’? my companion through years of primping, and appoint the Senior Junior Girls Organization executor of said companion, on condition that after ten more years of faithful service, he either be retired on a pension or placed among the trophies in the glass case in the Study Hall. I, Frances Fry, desiring to make this my last will and testament, and revok- ing all former wills made by me, bequeath my ability to ovtline chapters in U.S. History to lrene Bacigalupi. I, Gertrude Gates, bequeath my snapping brown eyes to Isabel Bolton, cer- tain that they will make a very striking contrast with her beautiful blonde hair. My mania for wearing but one dip in my hair I also will to her. I, Ferne Huckabay, the only person known to get an E in Latin without doing any work,leave my knowledge of ho w to get through English Compo- sitin without going to class, to Anita Chapman. Proud of my ereet carriage I, Will Heitsmith, sorrowfully leave said object of pride to Dwight Barnett. I also leave to him my eraze for carrying home as few books as possible. I, Gladys Hawley, leave my slow and stately walk to Vera Mehring, thinking that it may aia her in making quick time home some day when her ‘‘Univer- sal Car’’ goes on a strike. I, Mae Hodgson, leave my winning ways to my little sister Jewell to help her make herself as popular as | have been, when she reaches the High. Looking back over the five years in which I have crammed, to graduate; I, Fred Hatch, do leave my ability to cram to Wesley Colgan, thinking that by this gift he may at least complete his course in six years. The monopoly of the office and the entertainment of Mrs. Yost I bequeath to Donald Carithers. I, Walter Hefty, desire to bestow upon Gilbert Trosper my skill in playing handball. My motoreyele I leave to Lela Greene that she may be relieved of many long, tiresome(?) walks. I, Bernadette Hebir, will unto Marjorie Vaughn my noted brillianey in Chem- istry Ex’s, together with a key to how I get my knowledge during said exams. My ability for aecidental(?) meetings with certain persons at a certain cor- her,every morning, | leave to Ardella Arnold. Knowing that my school days will soon be over, I, Mona Kelley, leave to my twin(?) sister, Edith Miller, my stock in a certain Stanley Steamer, that she may enjoy as many rides as I have in the past. With much relief, 1, Hilda Kintzi, leave to Barbara Gilman my much honored position as Miss Wirt’s assistant to the German students in the Study Hall. My loud voice and bird-like ways I leave to Loraine Johnson. I, Donna Lambert, bequeath my dark curls, starry eyes, and soft voice to Vera Stump. My reputation as an artist I bequeath to Anita Chapman to aid her in counting her E’s in drawing during the coming year. I, Wilman Hocker, “Billee’’ for short, bestow my rosy cheeks upon Mrs. Yost, knowing that she covets them. My much loved yellow striped dress, | yp 9

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THE ECHO any class room | be queath to I'red Wright. I, Frances Pannell, leave to Evelyn Laughlin my sporty, playful, fluent style of speech. May she use it effectively. Counting the days as the end draws nearer,l, Edna Peter, will my pleasant manner and joyful disposition to whcever will take the hint that said dispo- sition is v ery necessary to those who would graduate successfully. I, Roy Roberts, will, devise and bequeath my Ford to three boys in the lower classess who seem to be very much interested in it. May they use it with more success in the future than formerly. My wit in the Study Hall | bequeath to George Hosheide. I, Myrtle Read, leave my quiet maidenly ways to Olive Spotswood. My graceful and atiractive dancing which I so nobly performed at the Senior play, I bequeath to a member of the Junior Class. I, Frank Reno, being obliged to make this my last will and testament, have but one request to make before I depart from this source of good and evil. When I am no longer able to care for young brother Orion, wil! some kind per- son see that he is not neglected, as it would be very unfortunate if his extraor- dinary talents are not recognized. Hoping that my sweater may bring upon Sam Kistler a charmed eareer in Basket Ball, I, Ernest Richards, do willingly relinquish all claim to said val- ued possession, in his favor. I, Leo Sullivan, the pride of the school, the joy of all the teachers, wish, in closing my last will and testament, to leave my extreme popularity with said Faculty, to Harola Bellus. The honors I have taken in debating I will to Edwin Anderson. I, Gladys Sherman, wish to make this, my last will and testament, and I give to Irene Nathanson my extraordinary number of good marks that I have re- ceived, which have enabled me to complete my course so quickly. My talent as an actress I leave to Gertrude Baker. I, Alma Shane, having faithfuly represented my city in High School of this small town, hereby wish to state that if a duly authorized committee of stu- dents from said school, which I have honored by regular attendance, should approach me with the request that my portrait be placed in the Study Hall, or principal’s office of said school, said action would not be taken as inperti- nent, and said committee might expect a favorable answer after a reasonable period of consideration. I have no bequests to make. I, Dorthy Wright, will and bequeath to Marion Peterson the companionship of my dear little sister Mildred, whom I wish to make ag brilliant a record as I have done. My art in painting I will to Hazel Graham. My newest, my awning skirt, | bequeath to Marie Rosenbure. I, Josie Watson, will my knack of making remarkable grades in English Composition-B, to EFdna Baum, hoping it will be of use to her. My quiet at- titude and studious habits in the Study Hall, 1 bequeath to Will Oldham. 27