Wakefield High School - Echo Yearbook (Wakefield, MI)

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- !{ THE ECHO OF 1927 f - Class History N THE fall of 1923 the Class of 1927. sixty-five strong, first marched through the famed corridors of the Wakefield High to accept the time honored title of “Freshmen.” It was not surprising that we should display a hue of greenness. This verdancy, however, did not last long, much to the grief of the Sophomores. After the election of officers we staged a successful “get acquainted party” in the form of a “weenie” roast. The Sophomores gave us the customary welcome party which we returned shortly. Having thus established ourselves in the High School, we were prepared to take on the cloak of the Sophomore. Our role as Sophomores began very auspiciously. We were rid of the undignified and cumbersome appellation “Freshman.” Our athletic ability began to show itself in this year. Several of our boys secured places on the football and basket-ball teams. The last reunion under the name of “Sophomore” was held at Lake Superior. When the next September came around we reverently took on the responsibility of Juniors. Our boys “copped” the High School Basket-ball championship by very handsomely defeating the other classes and with them the faculty. We planned for and carried out elaborate preparations for the Junior Prom. We were rewarded by a remarkable success, that is, not considering the finances. Following this we had an enjoyable party at Virgin Forest and adjourned for the vacation. When we returned to school in the fall, of the original sixty-five students, only twenty-six remained with the class. We held our class election and secured Mr. Ricketts as the paternal guide of our destinies for the final year. We celebrated class day by visiting the l’ark Falls High School, much to the envy of the lower classmates. We are now preparing for the Senior Hop and looking forward to producing a Senior play. June will bring with it joy and regret; joy that an ambition shall have been fulfilled, and regret that we shall no longer have the pleasure of attending the old Wakefield High. The members of the Class of 1927 feel greatly indebted to the Wakefield public for giving such a splendid opportunity as may be had in graduating from the Wakefield High School. Class Will 1. the Class of 1927 of the Wakefield High School, City of Wakefield, State of Michigan, being of sound mind and memory, and realizing that my days are numbered make my last will and testament in the name of Ben Turpin. Section I—To Ye Aspirant Juniors, I do bequeath my honored title, Senior, provided ye do it the same honor and justice that I have. Secondly—To Ye Juniors, I bequeath my ebony rod and ye shall protect it with all diligence and take care not to leave it with any pawnbroker neither by accident nor purpose. Furthermore, ye shall add one more gold band to it before relinquishing, as your ancestors have done. Section II—To Ye Sophomores, I leave my unequalled record as an athlete. Ye shall not do me the injustice of attempting by any manner or means to surpass my brilliant record. Section III—To Ye Freshmen, I bequeath my superfluous dignity of which ye are sorely in need. I also leave my unlimited knowledge in your hands which I hope ye shall soon transfer into your heads. Page Twenty-live

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-«( THE ECHO OF 1927 Seniors Edmund D. Crosby - “Little Doc” ACADEMIC COURSE Books! ’Tis a dull and endless strife. Glee Club 2, 3, 4: Football 3; Radio Club 3; “Love Pirates of Hawaii” 2. Elizabeth L. Tregoning - “Lizzie” ACADEMIC COURSE Happy is she; from all care she is free; Why aren’t they all contented like she!' Commercial Club 2; Basket-ball 1; Glee Club I, 2, 3; Rooter’s Club 1, 2; Echo Staff 4; Math. Club 4. James A. Gilbert - “Ginger” INDUSTRIAL ARTS COURSE He teas a mortal of the careless kind, With no reat love for learning. Glee Club 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3; One Act Play Contest 2; Representative to Student Council 1. Isadore L. Crosby - “Big Doc” ACADEMIC COURSE Great ambitions make great men. Football 1, 2, 3; Captain 3; Basketball 3 ; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics-Debating Club 3; Radio Club President 3; Secretary Student Council 3; “Importance of Being Earnest” 3; Echo Staff—sports 3 ; Secretary of Class 1; Senior Debating Team 4; Debating 2; “Love Pirates of Hawaii 2. Lodavica A. Carbone - “Dicky” ACADEMIC COURSE A genial disposition brings its owner many friends. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; “Evangeline” 1 ; “Love Pirates of Hawaii” 2; Commercial Club 2; French Club 2; Literary Club 3. William John King - “John” ■ INDUSTRIAL ARTS COURSE An all round good fellow. Basket-ball 3, 4; Track 2. 3; Football 3. Page Twentyfour

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-4 THE ECHO OF 1927 In- sertion IV—To Ye Eighth Graders, I do hereby bequeath the right to express your opinion as freely and as unquestioned, as heretofore only Seniors have done, in any matter be it Love, Honor, or War. Section V—To Ye Baby Brothers, the Seventh Graders, I bequeath the exalted privilege of drawing up your last will and testament five years from the affixed date. Lastly, I do make and appoint the Principal of the High School as the sole executor to this will. In witness whereof, I hereby set my hand and seal to this document. Done at the City of Wakefield, this seventeenth day of February, one thousand nine-hundred and twenty-seven. The Class of 1927 (Y. Z.) Class Prophecy Name Ambition Result in 1957 Roy Bolen Basket-ball Coach Watchman on a Railroad Crossing Lodavica Cardone T eacher Supt. of University of Tula Edmund Crosby Woman Hater U. S. Senator Isadore Crosby Dentist Veterinarian James Gilbert Pharmacist Bootlegger Julius Gouza Accountant Counting bricks in padded Cell No. 346432 Jack Howe Become an angel Still sprouting wings Joe Hrbacek Cartoonist Hauling washing for his wife Marie Roy Keskey Doctor Undertaker John King Mining Engineer Suspender Demonstrator Frances Komove Spouse of Millionaire Old Maid Waino Lemplin Ambassador to Finland Inventor of new destroyer of Potato bug Florence Matthews Nurse Grass Widow Elsie Nelson Ride in a Buick Holding down front seat of Ford Ethel Peterson To be Mrs. Johnson Author of Cook Book “How to fill Dates.” Helen Pihlaya Typist Head typist for Pres. Coolidge Anton Ringsmuth Detective Janitor in Scotland Yard Mayme Rintamaki Stenographer J. D. Rockefeller’s private Secretary Wilfred Rostollan Shakespeare II Bellhop at Wakefield Hotel Oscar Sissala Politician Coal heaver on D. S. S. A. R. K. Ernest Skytta Diplomat Traveling with a popcorn wagon Eldridge Stein Elsie Swanson Historian Regular attendance at Swede-Finn hall Absent-minded professor Still hoping Elizabeth Tregonning Nurse Lecturer on the sins of mankind Irving Wanink Mechanic Inventor of folding toothpicks John Vali Journalist Still riding freight age Twenty-six