Vandergrift High School - Spectator Yearbook (Vandergrift, PA)

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THE SPECTATOR 31 We the class of 1926, of the Vandergrift High School being of sound mind and memory and of a benevolent spirit toward struggling humanity, do declare this to be our last will and testament, thereby an-nuling any and all bequests hertofore made by the class of 1926. Item 1—To Mr. Kurtz and Faculty, we do hereby give our most grateful and sincere thanks for attempting to instill within our cerebum a few drops of wisdom. Item 2—To our beloved brethren, the Juniors, we leave our comfortable seats in Room 29; and our dignified and efficient management of the “Spectator.” Item 3—Poflfv bequeaths her worn-out compact to Jean McClelland to be refilled for the coming semester. Item 4—The Three Musketters (Rex, Gene and Byron) have left their rusty muskets to Cecil. Marlin and Chuck. Item 5—Abrilla Johnson bequeaths her height to Shorty Byrne. Item 6—The Senior Class leaves funds for purchasing a special made chair for Hippo. Item 7—Imogene Bauer leaves her straight boyish bob to Ella Dickey. Item 8—Melvin Little leaves fond and endearing memories to a few of the girls in the Sophomore Class. Item 9—Franklin Bell bequeaths his fondness for loafing and Hirting to Johnnie M agaro. Item 10—To the Juniors we leave a copy of our Senior Annual, so they may have improved models of our modern style. Item 11—To the Juniors desiring knowledge on Civics and History, we leave the example of Jim Cummins, “The Man of Wisdom.” Item 12—To the School in general a silver loving cup. which we hope will be the first of a collection to be placed in the new case in the front hall. Item 13—To Mr. Kurtz the privilege of rounding up all the study hall skippers. May lie do this as thoroughly as in the past year. Item 14—To Miss Ray the memory of the most silent Trigonometry Class she ever taught. Item 15—To Mr. Foster the best behaved class that ever studied American history. Item 16—To Miss Stahlman a vacation from demanding excuses and keeping in the tardies. Item 17—To Mr. Davis, an orchestra greatly diminished bv the loss of our valuable Senior musicians. Item 18—To Miss Baker a sorely needed rest from making Operetta costumes. Item 19—To the Freshies we have a book in the office, stating traffic rules in V. H. S. Item 20—To the oncomers in room 29, the gum under the seats. Item 21—“Redhead” Young bestows on Item 22—To Miss Hespenheide, the memory of a very attentive and responsive class in English IV. Martha Brayshaw her clever witticians and wise cracks. We hereby appoint as executors of this, our Last Will and Testament, Mr. Wallace, Miss Hogan, Miss Bain, Miss McKee, Miss McDowell, Miss Major, Mr. Margraf and Mr. Thompson. Signed—The Senior Class. Witnesses: Veryl Doverspike, Agnes Allen, Joyce Moore, Gladys Phillips.

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DELLA URBAN “Dale” Della Urban is tall and fair And when it comes to fun she’s there; Her heart is light, her cares are few. She s ever willing to help me and you. JOSEPH VILLANO “Joe” Joe doesn't like to come to school He is here very seldom as a rule But when he conies his lessons lie knows He does more work than you’d suppose. RUTH ISABELLE WHERRY “Rufus” (dee Club '26 Choral Club '26 Ruth is just another friend True blue through high school davs She’s sweet and quiet all the while And winsome in her ways. RUTH AGNES WILSON “Red” Dramatic Club '24 The Xewsie 25 Dainty Ruth Wilson Is a pretty little lass, She's one of the red-heads We have in our class. HENRIETTA ELEANOR WOLFORD “Hen” Spectator Staff '23 Treasurer Sophomore class '24 Secretary Junior class '25 Glee Club '24, '25 Captain of Basket Ball '23, '24 Windmills of Holland '25 Captain of Plymouth '24 Cheer Leader '24, '25, '26 Pageant “The Newsie '25 Sophomore Dramatic Club '24 Choral Club '25, '26 Athletic Association '25 Crimson Eyebrows '26 Hen is a sport and true blue friend Clever and witty too; We wish her success unto the end And joy her whole life through. MARTHA EVELYN YOUNG “Red” Athletic Association '25 Choral Club '25, '26 Glee Club '24, '25, '26 Sophomore Dramatic Club '24 Windmills of Holland '25 Love Pirate of Hawaii '26 Pageant “The Newsie” '25 Spectator Staff '25, '26 Crimson Eyebrows '26 Here’s to Red a good dancer is she, One of those girls we all like to see; Queer to say, she loves a red headed lad— But a happier couple could never be had.

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32 THE SPECTATOR ! should be a BUICK HOWARD E. WAGLE Hancock Avenue and Walnut Street | Phone 56. VANDERGRIFT, PA. | COMPLIMENTS OF B. M. SWANK Funeral Director Phones—Day 3A; Night 3R.