Theresa High School - Blue Banner Yearbook (Theresa, NY)

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LAST WILL ANU TESTAMENT We the Class of 1947, leaving this school with sound minds and well-trained memories do make and publish this, our last will and testament. The class trusts that these small gifts will be accepted collectively and individually as a sacred trust. Item Is Tick does give and bequeath to John Bartlett his graceful walk; to Mr. Gibbs, his fishing ability at Red Lake; to Don VanTassel, his Chemistry book. Item 2s Tiny does give and bequeath to Betty Miles her ability to drink cokes; to Mary Warrick and Toot Mize, her ability to get along with Red; to Marjorie Bulson, her figure. Item 3: Hank does glvo and bequeath to Wayne Slate his bashful- ness; to Eddie Vock, his wavy hair; to Bob Brownell, his giggle. Item 4s Joe does give and bequeath to Austin Alverson, his driv ing ability; to Mr. Lockwood, his smile; to Bob Brownoll,his night3 at the Bay. Item 5: Frenchy does give and bequeath to Marjorie Bulson the girl from Watertown to patchup ; to Betty Mack, Harold’s milk truck and two black eyes; to Jean Pangburn, her ability to keeD One boyfriend. Item 6: Don does give and bequeath to Wayne Slate his ability to argue with Miss McKee; to Richard Roberts, some of his extra blonde gals; to Lyle Shurtleff, his method of keeping his hair slicked down. Item 7j Here does give and bequeath to Pail Shannon his nights at play practices; to Eddie Vock, his interest in a school teacher; to Wayne Slate, his girls from out of town. Item 8s Bettie does give and bequeath to Marjorie Bulson her hand sleigh; to Mary Margaret Wilson, her habit of stamping her feet when she's mad; to Trudie Mize, her working days at Bill's. Item 9: Dot does give and bequeath to Jean Pangburn, her ex- periences at play practices; to Pauline Bartlett, a guy from Syracuse; to Toot Mize, Donald Dingman and Victor from the Bay. Item 10: Glad does givo and bequeath to Betty Miles Address Unknown ; to Evelyn Hale, the ni'ghts in Philly; to Marjorie Bulson, her guy in the army, Laurie. And we do hereby appoint our principal,Professor Fields,sole executor of this our last will and testament. In witness, whereof. We, the Class of 1947 set our seal this last day, June 23, 1947. Let's look in on the ten seniors of the Class of 1947 to see what records out of our Album they want played on the phonograph. What does their choice foretell of the future? Betty's favorite is Somewhere in the Night. Why, Betty? Eileen selects All Alone with My Memories. Bethany picks I Wish Was Single Again. Dot's selection is Who's Heart are You Breaking Now? Gladys used to like the Victor-y Polka but she gladly plays it for Betty Miles now. Tick picks I've Got to Find Somebody to Love. Henry's favorite is The Last Letter —on a post card, huh, D. N.? George requests the Beer Barrel Polka and on looks for Rum and LocaCola. John is looking for one to replace An Apple for the Teacher If her hair had only been red...