Wapakoneta High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Wapakoneta, OH)

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queath a mileage hook belonging to Mary Campbell. YYc assure Miss Craig that this book is valid on all railways, es- pecially on the one leading to Findlay. X INTI I.—In case her recitation room should be re- plastered next summer, we bequeath to Miss llulda Schwartz all the precious bits of the original plastering. I FNTH.—To Mr. Bice we bequeath a penny note book containing all the sensible things Harry Kahn has said in Civics class «luring the last four and one-half months. We ex- pect Mr. Bice to value this book as highly as his beloved World’s Almanac. ELE EXTII.—To the scientific department of the Blunie High School we give and bequeath one small fly care- fully preserved in acetic acid by Marie McFarland. As this small beginning is destined to bring about great results we hope that the gift will be duly appreciated. TWELFTH.—Since we have recently acquired the title of the most obedient class that has ever graduated, we be- queath to the Junior Class that former title of wiggly. giggly, leany Juniors. THIRTEENTH.'—To the Sophomore Class we be- queath that power of imagination | ossessed by Sue Henry. FOURTEENTH.—To the Freshman Class we be- queath some sealing wax and the box in which the jokes for the Senior Annual were collected. After they have placed some of their superfluous energy in the box and carefully scal- ed it we would advise them to take great care of it as they will need it before they become Seniors. FIFTEENTH.—All the curls, puffs, rats, ribbons and bangs that have been invented in the art of hair dressing by- Sue Henry, we bequeath to Vivian Arnold and Thecla Stueve. SIXTEENTH.—The turban cap which saved the life of Eva Gossard in the great contest at St. Marys we bequeath to J'ansy l.orton. If Miss Lorton will always wear this cap in basket ball games she need never be afraid of fracturing her skull. SE ENTER NTH.'—To Carl Wintzer and Frank Con- naughton we bequeath that love of mental ami physical exertion that has made famous two earnest and energetic Seniors. Guy 1’cpple and Beulah Moore. EIGHTEENTH.'—We bequeath the modest and un- assuming manner of Newman Metz to James Anderson and advise him to make good use of this needed gift. NINETEENTH,—To Carl Fischer and Carl Abe we bequeath that Inevitable and Irresistible” Dictionary that alter Broekert is about to publish. I’W EXTIETH.— Knowing how valuable such a pos- session will prove to him, we bequeath to Charles Davis all the perseverance and diligence belonging to Mr. Meckstroth. I EX 1 Y -FIRST,—The title of inseparable friends” that belongs to Hazel Melching and Marie Langhorst. we be- queath to Merle Hamilton and Ruby Wintzer. 1 ENTY-SECONI),—The athletic ability of Emmet Lusk, we bequeath to Edward Elliott who, by the help of this gift, will undoubtedly become a star in the athletic world. r ENTY-THIRD,—The honorable position of grumbler and growler of the Senior Class which George Caldwell has held during the past winter, we bequeath to Wilhelm Tacusch. I ENT -FOl R ITE—We bequeath the cheerful and sunny disposition of the Senior Class which has been entrust- ed to Susie Davis and Fentrus Shaw for the last four years, to Robert Edmiston. —30—

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CLASS WILL 1 JESSIE BOYER. • o • In the name of the faculty of the Blume High School. We, the Senior Class of the city of VVapakoncta, in the county of Auglaize and the state of ()hio. and being of sound mind and memory, do hereby make, publish and declare this our Last Will and Testament, in manner following: FIRST.—It is our will that all the former misdeeds that have been committed by us in thought, word or deed against the powerful rulers of this great High School be forgotten and forgiven by the foresaid persons. SECOND.—To Superintendent Reynolds we bequeath all articles found belonging to the Seniors after their de- parture. THIRD.—We bequeath to Miss Mary Conrath the recipe used by the Senior boys in making mud pies. Since she was so pleased with their humble efforts we would advise her to take a special course in pie making at Columbia University next summer. FOURTH.—To Miss Sarah Howell we bequeath the love and respect of the entire Senior Class. Her kind words of encouragement, which have aided us so much in school life, will certainly aid is in the great work of life’s school. FIFTH.—To Miss Frances Reinhard who has labored so diligently to instill into the Senior minds a thorough know- ledge of English, we bequeath twenty three Herrick and Damon Rhetorics. We also bequeath to the foresaid person permission to use any books in our modern up-to-date library. SIXTH.—We bequeath to Mr. Crim an automatic typewriter that will take down the names of all persons who whisper in the study hall. We also bequeath to the aforesaid person a phonograph that will inform Miss Conrath of the mis-deeds of the transgressors. SEVENTH.—To Mr. Morris we bequeath two large “GY in deportment received by Clara Hcadapoh! and Eva Gossard for the month of March, to have and to hold in trust until he finds someone he considers worthy of them. EIGHTH.—To Miss Blanche Craig we give and bc- —29—

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TWENTY-FIFTH.—That hearty laugh possessed by Marie McFarland, we bequeath to Roy Mertz as a substi- tute for his everlasting grin. TWEXTY-SIXT11.—The poetical ability of Olive Cook we give and bequeath to George Connaughton with the condition that he must not allow it to lose any of its value. TWENTY-SEVENTH.—The perfect conduct of Xellc Higgins. Ada Rostorfer and Mable Kiefer, we bequeath to Donald Moore, since he needs all of this virtue that he can ob- tain. TWENTY-EIGHTH.—The talent that Harry Craw- ford possesses as an actor, we bequeath to William Dorley. We hope that William will use this talent to the delight of Miss Conrath next year. We hereby nominate and appoint Mr. Reynolds to be the executor of this Last W ill and Testament. In Witness Thereof we have hereunto set our hand the nintcenth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and ten. THE SENIOR CLASS. The foregoing instrument was subscribed by the Senior Class, the Testator, in the presence of each of 11s and was at the same time declared by them to be their LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT, and we at their request, sign our names hereto in their presence as attesting witnesses at Wapakoneta, Auglaize County, Ohio. HAZEL TAM. resides at Wapakoneta, Ohio. ROBERT STECH, resides at Wapakoneta, Ohio. -31—