Tuscola High School - Tuscolian Yearbook (Tuscola, IL)

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They are Seniors, beloved Seniors, Sad, 'tis true, but never conquered, Never vanquished or discouraged. Over-burdened with their honors And their high marks in deportment. There they stand—the great ’09-ers, Numbering just twice eleven, On their happy road to—mamma. Sword in hand, bedecked with plumage. Leading them, the captain, He, the president, commander Of this famous band of scholars; Mightier of brain and body Than was Webster or Goliath; Williamson, an Earl, they dub him, Knight of all the true and holy. Close beside the doughty leader Is his aid-de-camp. Lieutenant William Campbell, secretary, Scribe and writer of the records, By this august band transacted. He of books and pens and learning Is the peer without an equal. Henry next, surnamed Wamsley, Vice commander is his office, Proxy knight is he, far famed, Also fleet, is he, of pedals, Speeds the quarter like a whirlwind, Rivals any deer of Lapland. Guardian, keeper of order, Next appears, of highest valor; He is bold and brave and Earnest— Surnamed Moore, he is the mighty On the track and with the pigskin. And the tilling of the cornfields. Next a bright array of maidens, Lena Timm, the queenly lovely, She of meek and sweet demeanor, Full of kindness, blessed with beauty. Gertrude Lewis, just behind her. Great of heart and small of stature, Much adored by all who know her. Merry Jennie, Jennie Fonner, Mild and pretty, like a flower Ought to bloom in William’s bower. Virgie, then, and Florence Snyder, First, a Foster-er of young men, And the last is somewhat like her; 24

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Gertrude Roe’s pride to Madaline Wiedmann. Jessie Niles’ cpiietness to Arthur Bollman. Ernest Moore’s stock of German lore to anyone already supplied. Faye Collins’ artistic temperament to Irene Bollman. Earl Williamson’s level-headedness to Nelle Jones. Lastly, we do give and bequeath Will Campbell and Jennie Bonner's love to Ross Maris and Ida Ammen. Seventh. We do hereby nominate and appoint our Superintendent, Mr. Hoover, to be executor of this, our last will and testament. In testimony whereof, we hereunto set our hand and seal, and publish and decree this to be our last will and testament, in the presence of the witnesses named below, this........day of............... in the year of our Lord, 1909. (Seal.) SENIOR CLASS. Signed, sealed, declared and published by the said Senior Class, as and for their last will and testament, in the presence of us. who, at their rec|itest, and in their presence, and in the presence of each other, have subscribed our names as witnesses hereto. Claire O’Hair, residing at Tuscola, 111. Lora Henion, residing at Tuscola, 111. CLASS POEM By Wayne Calhoun, '09. From the breezy, broad campus. • From the ancient firs and hemlocks, From the walls of brick and mortar, F'rom the floors and desks and blackboards, F'rom the breasts of the professors And the hearts of the instructors, From the grinning mugs of Freshmen, From the sombre Sophy faces And the lips of the docile Juniors, I can hear a painful murmur. As of falling, rushing waters. Hear a wailing and a crying. Like laments of some one dying; I can hear a dreary mourning See the crepe above the doorway, See the casket of diplomas. And away off in the distance, I perceive a great battalion Of Carnegie’s gold aspirants— Prodigies grown in Tuscola; Born and reared without a bottle. They are not poor, scrawny Juniors, Don’t portray smart, Sophy instincts, Don’t resemble gawky Freshies. 23

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They, beloved of all the strong sex, Have the best of dispositions. Just the kind cut out for sweethearts. Edith, then, of whirlwind movement, Well that she is known as Goodspeed; Quick of wit, both sharp and learned. Jessie Niles, of kindest nature, Follows next, a kindly Jessie; True as steel, and good and honest As the sun that now illumines ’09's road to wealth and glory. Fay, Miss Collins. Roe, Miss Gertrude, Both so sweet and each so lovely. Faces tinged with healthy sunshine. Winifred a winsome creature. Next appears, with voice so dove-like, Quaint of action and of manner. Much beloved by all who know her. Della Stevenson appears now. Tall and fair and large and stately, Picture of an angel phantom. Leon Jones, a man of power. Throws his baskets with precision. Speaks in phrases full of power. Howard Fuller, just behind .him, Far-famed as sturdy half-back And a man to suit the ladies— All hail to the little doctor. Evolution is the watchword Of the next man. Bill and Willie, Willis V. V. and Van Voorhis, He is known as a stale joker. Red and ruddy as an apple. He creates uproars of laughter. By his childish pranks with Leonard. After him the noble Judson, He, a scholar well-nigh perfect. Silent, solemn, but still happy. Destined for an M. E. D. D. R. R. Reeves, the man from Garret, Pleasant he, and kind of spirit. Constitute his happy manner. J. Frank Bassett, king of grinders, Skipped his Jr. year in High School, This an honor greatly envied. And at last your humble servant. I’m convinced you can but judge me Sure indeed a tiring author.