Waterville High School - Tetonka Yearbook (Waterville, MN)

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I Class Prophecy Marion Stangler pushed back the papers on her glass topped, highly polished, mahog- any des with a gesture of weariness and passed her hand lightly over her eyes. Being the editor and sole owner of the largest news- gaper in a town whose population was about fty thousand and, was no small job. After three years of steady grind, she decided that she needed a vacation. She pressed the button on her desk and ushered her secretary in. Miss Broughton, get me all the time tables you can fin and also some information on a few of the most interesting sights of the West. Marion glanced over the stack of mail on her desk briefly. At the bottom was a small scented, lavendar envelope. She stared over it curiouslyg then opened the envelope without hurry or excitement. It was an invi- tation from Winifred McGovern to attend a house party at her lodge in the Catskills. There was to be a reunion of the graduates of their Class of 27 . She icked up the lavendar, scented en- velope, andl hastily rang for her secretary again. Miss Broughton, never mind the time tables and other things, run up to Dunn's and get me the daintiest, most expensive and ex- clusive box of stationery you can find. This was Wednesday and Marion was going to Shadow Lodge on Friday. She cleared her desk of the papers and hastily putting on her hat, went to the most up-to-date store in town. Here she purchased extravagant sport clothes, informal afternoon gowns, evening gowns, hats, gloves, silk hose, satin pumps and sport shoes. Arrlvin at the station late Friday af- ternoon Winiged met Marion with the car. Her welcome was most enthusiastic, and Mari- an's heart felt light. Marion, you make the nineteenth in our party! It seems that all the members of the :lass were able to come, despite the fact that nany had to come great distances. That night while gathered around the Fire-place they decided it would be a good time to hear of the success or failures of each of :he Classmates of 27 .' This was a good opportunity for Marion :o get material for the serial running in her newspaper, so she found pencil and paper and .istened intently. She learned that James, who was an officer in the Aviation Dep't., had been pro- moted to rank of Captain for successfully completing a non-stop flight around the world. Francis, it seemed, who had followed his outlined carrer of Civil Engineering, had been detailed to survey the lands near the South Pole, which had been recently explored by Dick Clarke who is becoming famous as a naturalist, and is endeavoring to find a profit- able. crop that could be raised in that district. He IS receiving much encouragement and aid from his friend, Professor Spake, who is a noted Professor in a New York University and is becoming famous for his theories on Anti- Evolution. Winifred Arkell has waged a successful campaign as Governor of North Dakota, as a firm supporter of the Anti-Labor party, be- lieving that to Labor and Serve, the Motto of the C ass of '27' is contrary to the ethics of her party. Walter Kanne is head surgeon at the New York Clinic and has recently published his series of books upon microbes entitled, Forty Thousand Germs to a Kiss . He is sup- porte in his theories by Irene Van Fleet, the head nurse in the Clinic, who decided to aid Walt in bringing out his theory, immediately after the Basket Ball game with Montgomery in 1927. In the Art Studios of New York, Elmer Christjaener has made a flourish before the Fifth Avenue Society as the painter of the nation-wide famous portrait of Evangeline , which was posed by Genevieve Slattery. It seems that Royal has made great ad- vancement in military work and has been ap- pointed Governor General of the Philippines. He is supporting his old theory that the Phil- ippines are not yet ready for Independence, which was disproved by the memorable debate of 1927. Maurice is the owner of the World Champion Blue Ribbon Shorthorns. He has recently completed a tour of the World on which he has made a great name for himself. Neva Boeke is a reliable Physical Ed- ucation director in the University of Minnesota. She has set the World record in the hundred yard dash and is waiting to compete with Norway's champion. Ward Worlein has acquired a vast for- tune and is spending the remainder of his life on his estate in Long Island. His donations to Educational institutions have made him fam- ous.

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The Senior Class History 595555 On a September morning about nine o'clock in the year of our Lord, nineteen hun- dred and fifteen, a group of youngsters, clad in their Sunday's best, entered shyly into the schoolhouse. This was their first advance to- ward obtaining that which everyone should have, an education. These same children, advancing, drop- ping out, and failing, have dwindled down to only seven who have kept up the traditions of the school and have been bound together in continual association until they, with twelve others are about to step out and take their place with the countless others and to consid- er themselves Alumni. These seven are: Irene Broughton, Francis Bunn, Royal Petersen, Bernice Swift, Rosalie Burns, Lyle Spake, and Winifred McGovern. As Freshmen entering into the much longed-for High School they were in continual dread of being criticized by their superiors. Since, however, they have learned, sometimes to their sorrow but ever for their good, though the Seniors in school should be classed as su- perior along educational lines, the Freshmen sometimes teach them a lesson in Citizenship. Advancing to Sophomores they, as others before them, held the Freshmen in contempt, little realizing that less than a year previous they held that same place in the eyes of the Sophomores. Another step and one more year behind them, entered into the laurels of the Junior Class with its glories and its sorrows, ever realizing their responsibilities of school life. They literally prepared the way for the out- going Seniors. Then came the time when they, a few years before, shrinking into the corners of obscurity, were to step into the limelight of graduation. As all Seniors before them they were suddenly struck with the realization of regret, of a longing to continue to take part in the work of the school. They were to leave soon, friends whom they had constantly met, and go out into the world to begin over and make new ones. But this alone did not make up the entire feeling of regret, they were to leave a school, its members, and its faculty that had through equal suffering and joyous events become dear to them. The history of this Class is not re- markable, they have advanced, it is true, but only as a result of continual work and endea- vor. As Seniors before them, they have left behind them, work to be taken up, joys to be partaken in and success to be acquired. They cannot end this, however, without thanking the teachers who aided greatly in bringing them up to the standard they have reached. Those wearing Caps and Gowns this year, as a symbol of graduation, wish to ex- tend their highest gratitude to their former teachers and a fond farewell to their old schoolmates.

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Thresa Waber is a reliable English in- structor in Vassar. She has written a trea- tise on, The Value of a College Education. Bernice Swift is now Mrs. Allen Ford, and as a society leader, makes a splendid host- ess and club worker. Rosalie Burns is director and pianist of the famous Girl Syncopatersn of San Fran- cisco, which soon will play in Minneapolis, while on a trans-continental tour. Upon hearing this, all insisted that Ro- salie demonstrate her talent, and unable to resist her good dance selections everyone thought it appropriate to turn the occasion into a dancing party. Marion enjoyed an entire week of fro- lic and fun and it was with much regret that she packed her luggage and prepared to go back to the grind of the office. However, she was happy in the knowledge that once more she had been with her old Classmates and that each one's desire for success had been realized. The Class Will We, the members of the Senior Class of 1927, being of sound mind and body, do here- by draw up this will and testament: Maurice Penfield leaves his winning way with the girls to Lyle Castles, who will need it greatly in deciding Senior questions next year. Winifred McGovern leaves her dainty ways and good behavior to Gwendolyn Sher- ratt. Francis Bunn leaves his sarcastic man- ner to Ellen Coughlan. Elmer Christjaener sadly and proudly gives his ability to orate to George Robson. Walter Kanne leaves his skill in pass- ing notes to the Sophomore girls. Irene Broughton leaves her 90 average to Arthur Gifford. Dick Clarke graciously wills his park- ing place to Thomas Balfe under the condition that no girls shall be allowed to sit in his car during noon hour. Lyle Spake leaves his knack of appear- ing before a large audience to Earl Bumgard- ner. Royal Petersen sacredly leaves his high rank as an athlete to Kenneth Fowler. tHe leaves his poetical ability to Donald Borchart.J Genevieve Slattery leaves her timidness to Margaret Stangler. Marion Stangler leaves her bashfulness to Howard Smith. Irene Van Fleet passes her ability to spell to Marguerite Reynolds. James Rohl leaves his pep and the gum under his seat to the first one in the assembly September 8th, 1927. Winifred Arkell sadly leaves her knack of blushing and kidding to Mae Hoban. Rosalie Burns leaves her mild temper and musical career to Celectine Weaver. Neva Boeke passes her good nature and hearty laugh to Virginia Van Fleet. Bernice Swift leaves her seat next to the window, that also provides a good view of the hall, to Angela Hancuh. Theresa Waber leaves her kindness and prescription for henna hair dye to Anita Hauck and Erma Brinkman. Lastly, but not least, Ward Worlein leaves his manly form and caveman strength to Raymond Kalow. The Senior boys leave place for an en- tire new basket ball team to those who can stand the hardest knocks and come up to the high standard they have set. The Senior girls leave three responsible positions on the girl's basket ball team to the three best next year. Hoping that the people who are closely connected with this will, will use their gifts to the best of their ability. -The Senior Class.