Theresa Public School - Milestone Yearbook (Theresa, WI)

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Mr. Leichtle (to hinsolf( : I can't understand why ny watch won't go. I think it needs cleaning. Gladys: It can't be dirty, Daddy. Betty and I had it in the bath this morning. TAUC VS. ACTION To those who brag or gossip This proverb should appeal The stcan that blcws the whistle Will nevor turn the wheelJ SCIENCE NOTE Mr, Dexter—What ccn you tell me about nitrates? Einer: Well, they are a lot cheaper than day rates. Jin: Is thore an instrument for measuring density? Mr. Dexter: Certainly, the report card. Miss Scoville: Have you done any outside reading? Dick: No, it's been too cold.

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CiJJ YOU DIAGINB? 1. Everyone in his seat during the 8:30 period? 2. No seat changing during the second semester? 3. Jimney V idnor with straight hair? 4. Hedwig Rahjes flunking? 5. The sophomores knowing their Algebra? 6. The Bandlows without their artistic ability? 7. Gladys six feet tall? 8. Jeanne without sweaters? 9. 3etty not talking? 10. Robert Hartman not knowing an answer? 11. The History assignments being short? 12. There being a lot of A’s in the science tests? 13. Jinney and Dick working without pins and glue? 14. Some night when no one stayed after school for some special activity? This looks like a clear case: A nan was charged with shooting a number of pigeons, the property of a farmer. Counsel for the defense tried to frighten the farmer. Counsel: Noy, are you prepared to swear that this nan shot your pigeons? Farmer: I didn’t say he did shoot ’em. I said I suspected him of doing it. Counsel: AhJ Now we’re coning to it. '.That made you suspect this nan? Farmer: Well, firstly, I caught him on my land with a gun. Secondly, I hoard the gun go off and saw some pigeons fall. Thirdly, I found four of ny pigeons in his pocket—and I don’t think then birds flew in there and committed suicide. We should bo as skilled in finding virtues as we are faults—as generous with praise as wo are free with critici an. Junior had been reading Treasure Island.” That night when ho was at his prayers, his mother was nuch shocked to hear him say: Give us this day our daily bread; yo, ho, ho, and a bottle of run. You are not dressed for work until you put on a smile. Mother: Junior, ’. as it a bad accident when you and the other boy ran into each other on your bicycles? Well, he was knocked speechless and ny bike was knocked spokeless. Junior:

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? THE DIARY OF A SOPHOMORE Date—Every Day (; ny resemblance to the activities of any one person is purely coincidental). 7:30 A. M. Is aroused fror. slumber by gentle voice of clam clock. Wishes classes bogan at 3P.M. 8:05 Rises and dresses hurriedly as room is cold. 8:14 Surrounds a mn-sizod breakfast, 8:30 Decides he has to have Dentine gun so he walks down to Charlie’s 8:55 Enters assembly room. 9:05 Exercises vocal chords to misery of Miss Scovillo and other students. 9:20-10:30 Miss Scovillo gives English assignment. Doesn’t hurry about getting started. Y ondors why teacher makes hin write so much; his arm’s getting tired. Let’s his mind wander for the last fifteen minutes. 10:30 Is glad when Miss Seville plays victrola signifying recess. 10:30-10:45 Spends fifteen minutes trying to figure out Algebra answers in his assignment. Tries to compare v ith his neighbor 10:45-11:20 Reeds - ’’Square of a binomial which is sum or difference of the two toms, It doesn’t make sense to him. Who do those Arabs think they were anyhow? Gives up in disgust and ponders the question of what movie is on in Mayville. 11:20-12:00 Passes his Algebra paper to his neighbor for correction with a ”takc-it-easy” expression on his face. Mr. Dexter reads answers. The paper ho corrects is all right. Notices scarlet appearance on his own paper. It isn’t as scarlet as his faco when he has to give his percentage grade orally. With Mr. Dexter’s help corrects 1 3 of his errors in the tine that is left. 12:05 Is late in getting started from school. 12:15 Arrivos hone and complains about the hard naming he put in. 1:00 Arrivos at school and helps congest the cloak room plus talking a lot, Mr. Dexter tells hin ho better cono and varnish the end table he is making. ’’And don’t forget to clean out the brush,” says Mr. Dexter. 1:10 Bell rings and he forgets Mr. Dexter’s instructions as he rushes into tho assembly room. 1:11-2:10 Is glad that he isn’t tho unlucky individual who is called upon to name the parts of a frog in biology class. When it cores tine for dissection he etherizes his frog (an hinself, almost). Cuts frog apart feeling liko a butcher all the while. Probes around in the mutilated frog trying to find its heart, lungs, etc. Is very unsuccessful, but succeeds in slashing his own finger. Mr. Dexter rushes for the first aid kit and everyone’s work is thus disturbed. After first aid has been administered he settles back in his seat for a rest because he