Sheridan High School - Bronc Yearbook (Sheridan, WY)

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26 THE OCKSHEPERIDA SENIOR CLASS WILL. One consolation in lxing a Junior is that Xmas comes twice a year. After close observance the Senior Santa Claus has seen fit to bestow the following presents: To Mary Edelman, illustrious president of her clan, we give this “Co(u)pe.” Kathyrn Craig has such a time getting a fellow we thought it advisable to give her this “Glue” that she might apply same to her next beau and thus l e able to stick to him. To Ruby Samuelson we give this “Little Tin Soldier” as a reminder of Alger. Joe Krajicek wishes he had an auto, so we have willed him this “Mum-ford.” Dick Rivers has such a time locating “Carmen” we find it necessary to give him this bell that he may hang it about her neck, and by this means 1 e able to find her without separating his head from the rest of his body. To Clyde Kelsey, who is so particular in his toilet, we give this curry comb and rasp file, that he may not he hindered in his cultivation of a debutante. To Andrew Stager we give this hot water bottle, that he may warm up in spirits, for we notice he has l een acting rather “Cooley” of late. Louise says “Bobbie” is so slow in the loving line we thought it a good idea to give him this “hoky-poky.” Martha Hedin just dotes on cowboys, so we give her this Woolworth cowpuncher. and trust it will fill the hill. To Carl Church we give this 1x ok on “The Adventure of Kathryn.” Walter Becker will have to 1 e satisfied with this “Car(o)line.” To Edwin Whedon we give this iron hand, that his sjxlls of the big head mav he decreased. To Florence Wallace we give this can of Prince “Albert” as a reminder of her man Johnson. To Grace Johnson we give this flv-pajxr that she may he able to catch a man. Alice Furness just loves to go to the dances at Beckton. hut to save her the walk we give her this saddle horse. Jav Westbrook has such a time getting his collars to fit. so we thought this horse collar would l e strictlv the right size. To Miss Hull. Junior class teacher, we give this “shock alisorber.” that she may l e better prepared to stand the shocks of her outlaw class. To Rhea Byrd we give this paint brush, that she may lx able to get the paint on with more smoothness and exactness.

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THE OCKSHEPERIDA 25 the Hole-in-the-Wall, is presenting Laurence Welton in her Wild West show liefore an imposing pavilion, in which is seated in state the Chief Executive of the World Federation of Nations, Emperor Bill II, successor to Emperor Wilhelm, the first ruler. In my excitement I spoke—“Can this haughty potentate be our little Orell, once so sweet and gentle?” When ? ! ? etc. This busted the glolie. JUNIOR BANQUET. By Emma Bordewick.) May 29th the Seniors were entertained by the Juniors at the Congregational church. The dining room walls and ceiling were decorated with lattice work in the Senior colors of Nell Rose and green, while ferns served to soften the undecorated wall space. The tables were arranged so as to form a continuous whole. In the center a huge bunch of white roses were placed. The effect of this centerpiece was heightened by shaded candles. At each individual plate was a small candle alternating in color Nell rose and green. Unicpie combination menu and place cards containing the program of toasts were decorated with small pennants in the proper colors of either Nell rose and green or maroon and white. The time passed swiftly with toasts, given by the mem-l ers of the faculty. Seniors and Juniors: “Fooling the Faculty”..................Milton McMaken “Thanks for the Same”.....................Mary Edelman “When I Was Young”.......................Louise Enochs “Sadder, Wiser, or Both” ..................Carl Griffen “The Joke That Didn’t Joke”.................Mr. Herbst “Some Senior Footprints on the Sands of Time”..... ....................................Arden Godwin “Uneasy Lies the Head That Wears the Crown”....... ....................................Orell Freeman “Why Teachers Go Insane”....................Mr. Hawkes “The High Cost of Flunking”...................Mr. Early After this Miss Hull read the “It Might Have Been,” a mirth provoking stunt. Then “The Tribunal of Nemesis” brought to trial some of the members of the faculty and also a few Seniors, although they didn’t acknowledge how true the charges were. After this the Senior Class Will was read by Philip Brown. This didn’t prove to be as solemn as the name might suggest.

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THE OCKSHEPERIDA 27 for no artist can paint a woman like she can paint herself. To Lelius Zander we give this song, “My Own Marie. 'This joke has no point to it. but to Eleanora Jensen we give this “liar Bird.” To Hollis McBride we give this Doyle’ (doily.) To Gertrude Andress we give this “Dutch Cleanser,’ that die may he aided in her chase of “S] ec hedon. Paul Kendall is always on the war path, so we give him this war bonnet. To Johnnie Jensen, the big noise of the Junior class, we give this drum. To Gerald Duncan we give this sleeping cap, that his silken locks may not be mussed up. Harold Masters has everything in the tailoring line but a sewing machine, so we present him with this one. We tried to make it match his sewing cabinet. Donald Garbutt has taken music for three years, but this tune, “spittoon,” is the only one lie knows. Alice Sturdevant has the “Teddy’ teeth, but lacks the “Big Stick.” so we have supplied the missing link. To Charles Gettys. the infant of the class, we give this “babyhood.” that he may keep his ears warm next winter. Marvilla Gettys wins the Senior scholarship, so we take pleasure in presenting her with this roll of “wallpaper. To Florence Frazier we give this wig. for we understand that she is on the verge of baldness. To William Birchby. the modest one. we give this battery to shock his modesty. To Bernice Logan, who aspires to become a second Annette Kellerman. we give these “water wings.” Earl Evans is afraid to go home in the dark, so we give him this “lantern.” Arden Godwin has that babyish trick of slobberinfi. so we give him this bib. Gladys Hasbrouck has such a “catty” disposition, we give her this catnip, that she may remain as “catty” as ever. Mora Johnson’s chemistry grade is constantly falling down. s we give her these suspenders, that they may help her to hold them up. The Indians stole Eva Kearney’s dog, so we give her this one. We understand that Beta Ridlev intends Incoming a missionary, so we give her this cannibal to practice on. To John Clare Robbins we give this German pony, that it mav aid him to ride through his study of German. Myra Yager talks too much—such girls are dangerous— so we give her this stopper.