Stockbridge Valley High School - Chieftain Yearbook (Munnsville, NY)

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To Anna Haslauer we leave the right to lead the Girls Chorus if Mr. Ferszt doesn't interfere. To George Gostling we leave more power so he can boss all the school. To Joe Splain we leave some type- lwrltten letters which he may hand out to the girls. as he is too shy to write his own. Article III Personal Bequests of the Seniors Fern Bishop leaves her success with Burel to anyone who doesn't want him. Lyle Boylan leaves his ability to get along with Prof. to Buddy Marshall. Jane Carlon leaves her ambition to Bernard Snell. Joe Carlon leaves his ability to look wise when he doesn't know his lesson to Frank Renwick. Mary Carlon leaves her seat in the back of the Senior Boom to any 'good little Jun1or.' Merle Chafee leaves her quietness to Anna Haslauer. Adelaide Church leaves her formula for slimness to Marjorie Towsley. Mary Davis leaves her Hollywood ideas on make-up to Virginia Maine. Ethel Dick leaves her ability to hold her man to Mary Schlick. Gore Hamrick leaves his mob of girlfriends to George Gostling. Carlton Hickox leaves his ability to play the trumpet to Douglas Greenfield. Helen Maine leaves Kenny Seamon to any of the next year's Senior girls. June Mason leaves a little of her quickness to Marjorie Endries. Nathan Mosher leaves the honor of being teaoher's pet to Richard Greenfield. Art Perkins leaves his art of writing essays and compositions to Charles White. Corabel Snyder leaves her priv- lege of getting engaged to Beatrice Moot. Walter Splain leaves his talent for talking without saying anything to Bernard Burke. Merton Thurston leaves his pop- ularity with the girls to George Basher. Paul Whipple leaves his bash- fulness and blushes to Buddy Marshall Glenna Wilson leaves her bright- ness in History C class to David Goff In witness of the legacies freely bestowed, we, the class of 1941, do hereby set our hands on this the Twentieth day of June in the year of one thousand nine hundred and forty 0110. Helen Maine lthel Dick

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L A S T W I L L A N D T E S T A H E N T le the Senior Class of 1941 being of sane mind well stored with knowledge, do hereby bring before you this legal document, drawn up and duly signed by the members of said class, as being their last will and testament. These lawful bequests are given with the best wishes of the passed-on classmates, and Dickie Bartlett is named as executor to see that these bequests are duly ex- ecuted. Article I Bequests to the Faculty To lr. Zeller! le leave the price of a new Buick instead of a Ford when he trades next time. To Kiss Marshall: lany thanks for the help she has given us during our final year. lay the memory of our class ever remain bright and be a comfort in lonely hours of the future. To Hr. Reynolds: The right not to let anyone leave his Biology class. To lies lhartoni le leave a week of Fridays because we know Fridays are so well liked. To lr. lidgerz A secretary to help him with his numerous extra- curricular duties. To lies Snookz The right to grow long fingernails again. To Kiss Venables Any Junior boy to wash her car once a year. To Miss Harriman: The hopes of a good looking male teacher who can dance. To lies Rohrmoser: A telescope so she can 'see' the Seniors talking in study hall. This will cut down the ear strain. To lies Chaffee: A pair of boxing gloves to use as she sees fit. To Miss Murphy: A piece of paper to stand on so she can see over the crowd. Tb lr. Ferssti le leave a sound- proofed room so that classes in the Senior room will not be disturbed. To lr. Bennett! The privilege of naming the future 'Bennetts' after the members of the Senior Glass. Article II General Bequests of the Seniors To the classes who have been as- sociated with us we leave our wonderful example as a modern class. lay they imitate, but never equal us. To next year's Senior Class we leave a large supply of sympathy be- cause lts members will not be able to maintain our high standard of wit, wis- dom, gush, and gdb. To the Juniors: The best themes written by this year's lnglish IV class so they won't have to write so many next year. le leave the 'detention room' to anyone who disregards the rules of S.V.H.S le leave the mumps to whomever wants them. Ie leave Gene Griffin the right to chew gum when she plays the piano. le leave Dayton Smith the privilege of eating apples in Miss 8nook's study- hall any time he wants to Cif he doesn't get caught., To Joan Smith we leave the hope of future success in entertaining the boys.

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ADVICE TO JUNIORS Robert Kyser: If you could study like you square dance, school would be a mere trifle. Bradley Shea: There are other things to do at a dance besides drink pop. Get wise! Ecile Carswell: You had better come to school more often if you ex- pect to graduate. Leonard Hull: Remember, WAll the world loves a loveru--but not a fickle one. Mary Schllck: To become a great pianist remember, 'Practice makes Perfect.u George Gostling: There is al- ways an opportunity for a position as a sports manager for a person like you. Virginia Maine: Basketball is a nice sport when the players are allowed to keep their minds on the game. Marjorie Towsley: Keep up the good typing. It takes practice to make the perfect secretary. Shirley Carpenter: You have what it takes in salesmanship. use it to your advantage. Evelyn Mowers: It's nice to be Betty lhipple: good friends girls Gertrude Fox : but don't let it interfere with your school work. George Basher: Perhaps you had better settle down and study--forget the girls since Jane will not be here. Anna Haslauer: Squeals are for piglets, you are no pig. Marjorie English: To become an author, writing notes 1sn't necessary! Marjorie Endries: Try to get to school on time, 'Time waits for no man.' Burel Love: You've got the right idea Burel--take the girls out at night and study in the daytime. Kenny Longbothem: Keep up the good work in scouts. Robert Blkowski: Keep up your good work, someday you'1l have a little farm that Marge can help you manage. Beatrice Moot: Keep it up Beaty, and lots of luck next year with a cer- tain Junior Class member. Clinton Thurston: To become a great violinist requires hours and hours of practice. Dorothy Wilkinson: Don't pay too much attention to little disagreements you know 'True love never runs smooth.n Charles lhitez A few books taken home at night would make a better lm- presslon on the teachers and certainly wouldn't strain your back. Faye Cunningham: Study hard Faye, being valedictorian is quite an honor. David Goff: June is a cute girl ,Dav1d, but don't let it detract you mind from your lessons. Charles Brockway: Histofy C is no cinch. Charlie: Take it from us, we know, Frederick Trew: Good Behavior in Study hall will bring better marks. IO