University High School - Bisbila Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

Page 23 text:

C X I V E R S I T V HIGH SCHOOI M I X X EAPOI.IS Last Will and Testament of the Class of 1920 WE. the Seniors of the University High School and members of the graduating class of 1920, being possessed of sound and scholar!) minds which have only been weakened to various degrees by the severe strain of mental application to our work, do hereby make our last will and testament individually and collectively as follows: l:irsl—Helen Baldwin, wishing to further the athletic ability of the girls of “I High and the rest of the universe, hereby bequeaths her place on the widely known Girl Scout basketball team to Margaret Posey, and her athletic poses in Social Science to “Mary Shaw. Second—Jim Bohan, being of a kind and benevolent nature, hands down his position, as Disposer of Football Equipment to Mr. V. D. Reeve, and his Vnion buttons, as historical relics, to Miss Fleming. Third—Lillian Borreson donates her large speaking parts as housemaid in class plays to speechless “Mugs’ Sweet, and being further disposed to giving away her property, gives her generosity to Fannie Graham. Fourth—Dorothy Bowen, from the bottom of her heart and still further— from the bottoms of her feet—gives to Mae McIntosh her Fairy Dance, alias Russian Dance, alias Irish Dance, alias, etc., and coupled with this, the aesthetic inspiration to go with it. Fifth—Henry Brock, acknowledging the benefits of Social Science, bequeaths his knowledge in the same to Miss Fleming, and his diving accomplishments to Joe Hummel. Sixth—Lucille Brock, also accomplished in terpsichorean feats, has decided that Virginia Dustin shall inherit her soulful dance, which was given at a memorable Senior class party, and that her melodious voice shall not |ierish from this school, but shall go to Mr. Stockwell to be used in making records for the Shop Class talking machine. Seventh—Elvira Butler bequeaths her anti-fat platform to those interested in Political Economics, and her luxurious giggles to Mr. Powers. Eighth—Phillis Clemetson, after great meditation and consultation with the famous lawyer, A. C. Hislop. hereby hands down to Mugs Morris, a kindred spirit, her Western t’nion-like punctuality, and her extra vacations to Betty White, thereby keeping them in the Association of Vacationists. Her gestures are left to all students of French. Xintli—Bill Coffman, without hesitation, leaves his taking ways and his outstanding bill at Cirklers’ to other Hi-Y members, and his newspaper clipping recipe for rosy cheeks to Erwin ('.rumke. Tenth—Ye Faerie Quecne Colgrove bequeaths, with due ceremony, his fairy-ship to Paul Watts, and he designs to make Rachel Perkins the sole heir to his amassed fortune of I’ncle Remus jokes. Eleventh—Alice Dyer will always keep an open house, while the Ag School is in session, to all girls who wish to make evening calls for various reasons, and also bequeaths her pedestal | osition in Acme to Dorothy Every. Twelfth—John J. Eaton wills his “horse plav” to Mr. Stockwell, and his habit of being blamed for everything (along with two (2) other personages) to Ed Cless. Thirteenth—Elnrr Erickson, being of a kind and condescending character, donates his Bolshevik dance music for Assemblies to Mr. Pepinsky’s flock, commonly known as the I ” High orchestra, and his army shirt to the football dummy. Fourteenth—Mabel Ericksen. sometimes hailed as Theodore, has promised Page Twenty-one

Page 22 text:

!r: - ;i;ii -ih - i 1 Jiiiii , hn;i ir phi.I ivr!•«•» 1 1 in ' ‘ i r !■ m 11 hiii'IM ik i nr? T H E X I N E T E E X - T Y K X T Y B I S B I I. A After Ouija had taken a short nap. it informed us concerning two of our most prominent Seniors. “Mildred Jaynes. Helen Baldwin-------engaged in (lirl Scout work-----recently given high awards for service to country. )uija then went on to say that Katharine Hall was starring in “Oh, Maiden Fair With Lovely Hair, at the new Metro-Shubert. Tickets. $15. Katharine always did have a good deal of hidden dramatic ability. Have we no artist in our midst ? Hut wait! “Lois Wilde-------invents new family for page of ‘St. Paul Dispatch’--------- Alakadrosky------surpasses ‘Min and Andy . With very little coaxing on my part, 1 received valuable information concerning Caro Jurisch and Cathryn 1 Iaisley. “Haisley and Jurisch, street orators, declare for One Big Union and an All-world Strike.’’ How interesting! But is Ouija confiding in me? Wilma (lerst-----noted politician-----Republican ticket------Lucille Larson opposes her------runs independently--------close shave for governorship of New Jersey. “Well, 1 belie?'e the irksome task is finished,” I said to myself. The Ouija chose, however, to disagree. Don’t be so hasty. Elfrida Lundeberg, directress of tin pan symphony, specializes on combs and rubber bands----very talented woman.” At last my conscience is clear! If each member of the Class of 1920 does not choose to follow his natural bent and calling, he has no one but himself to blame for his failure in life. Tale of an Overworked Senior I 'M only jest a little girl, Miss Schill. she says I’m frail. (I 've been studying Social Science. That’s why I’m looking pale.) When bad teachers call on me, They musn’t scare me so. ’Cause if they do, 1 may leave school, Then where will their jobs go? My dad, he says right out to them, “See here, you teachers, quit!! I s’pose we ll have to compromise, 'Fore Winnie has a fit! I’m growing weaker every day. My life will sure be brief. I've even planned the funeral, So firm is my belief. Oh, teachers, can’t I do something To make you all agree That fewer lessons and more sleep Would suit both you and me? I ate Twenty WlNNlFRKI) H IT. I IKS.

Page 24 text:

WBnniiiHBDKiBinniwnMnHHnaHnnwMHiwiiBnuiiBauHifliHitnMnMiiiiiauiuaitnBiBiiiiiinitiiaT'1 ininiiiiiiiUitiiBUMHyiaHnBinMmKKf T II E X I N E T E E X - T W E X T V B I S B 1 I- A to hand over any of the locker keys to “I ' High boys, that he may | ossess in the future at the tniversity, that they may appreciate his lunches. He also leaves his nicely j arted hair to Cletus. Fifteenth—Not to be left out, is little Wilma (Jerst, who promptly disposes of her nice pantry to Hetty to keep stocked for Milfred. Sixteenth—In order to have more time to pursue his studies in the future. Edward Grumke leaves to Marian Sardeson his engagement calendar,—and a toothless comb to Arthur Porter. Seventeenth—Catherine Haisley has briefly compiled all her secrets and memoirs into 104 volumes, which she dedicates to the “I”' High. However, she refuses to leave any rights to the front seat of a certain Reo. Eighteenth—Katharine Hall, after great lamentations and discourses, finally consented to entrust “Rig Sister to I.aura Elder, and her marvelous intake and exhaust of hot air to the school ventilation system. Nineteenth—Raymond Hanson, also being of sound mind, bequeaths to Mr. Reeve one (1) vote for Hoover, and to the History Department he leaves one green-striped baseball suit, valuable as a relic because once worn by the famous Wilson Wells. Twentieth—With over-due generosity, Andy Hislop wills his habit of going directly home after school to Hildor Wold: to Mrs. Hickey he leaves his habit of “spoofing the boys. Twenty-first—Harry Hillstrom leaves his afternoon beauty sleeps to I .aura Elder, and to Harry Hill he leaves all his Rainbow collars. Twenty-second—With great reserve, I lelen Jackson donates a little superfluous reserve to Ethel Strickler. and. as an example to many “C High students, she leaves her attendance records at athletic events. Twenty-third—Mildred Jacobson ardently desires that her recipe for Titian hair lx left to Laura Elder, and that her list of Hamline telephone numbers be left to Margaret Payne. Twenty-fourth—Mildred Jaynes joyfully decrees that Margaret Morris shall receive her iirl Scout duties, and that Avis I.itzenlx rg shall inherit her love for 45-mile hikes. Twenty-fifth—Caro Jurisch benevolently wills her loud, blustering public speeches to Professor James Perkins, and lx fore she leaves she wishes to hand in a noteliook which was due last fall, but which was accidently left home on the piano. Twcnty-sixth—A1 ways generous, little Gladys Kuehne leaves her sword to the cooking classes to Ik used as a butter knife, and her Lord Eauntleroy hat goes to Weenie Hilgedick. Twenty-seventh—All joking aside. Lucille Larson willingly gives her Xo. 12’s to Mosses, so that lie may cover more ground as he hippety-hops to school in the morning. Eddie Bruce is to receive her marcelle wave (permanent for two days) immediately upon the close of school. Twenty-eighth—Grace Johnson shall become heir to Elfrida Lundeberg’s lx)isterousness. Elfrida also has decided that Mary Howe shall inherit her f reckles. Twenty-ninth—Carl Langland was finally persuaded to leave his perpetual motion machines to Mr. Mackell to play with, and his windiness to the Campus Breeze. Thirtieth—W ishing to keep his cute little tricks in U High. Hugo Miller wills them to J x Hummel, and his book of jokes, published during the Erench Revolution, he wills to Miss Denneen. Thirty-first—Prank Moulton entrusts all of his Freshman girls to his brother. Rowland, but retains the privilege of taking them out riding in his new Page Twenty-two