Wapakoneta High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Wapakoneta, OH)

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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—

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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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