Watsonville High School - Manzanita Yearbook (Watsonville, CA)

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At this point our friends were interrupted bv a great musical commotion. What in heaven is that? cried Reuben. What is that in Heaven, you mean, said Angel Esther. ' That, said Saint Stephen, is the chorus of those on proba- tion. Lorne. let us see if any of your friends are there. It was not necessary to go far. Wonderful strains of music were heard, and at the pipe organ could be seen May Hockabout, ce- lestial jazz artist, and little Archie Higman, her organ pumper. A heavenly duet composed of Vivian Lindsey and Florence Nelson sang and danced on the clouds. Oh Boy, said Reuben. 'l'hey're just like professionals. They received their training in the school chorus. We have others here on probation, said Saint Stephen. Per- haps they are friends of yours. Who are they? asked Helen enthusiastically. Well, there is Carl Coehlo, the janitor, and Ose Koch, a maid for her Royal Highness, Mrs Saint Stephen. And who is Mrs. Saint Stephen? asked Reuben. Mrs Saint Stephen is Rose Leffaf' he said. Reuben remained silent for a moment, as it was not so pleasant to hear that one of his old friends was married. Suddenly Reuben cried out, Isn't that Ruth Karstedt on that rock pile wonder? Yes, said Saint Stephen. Before she can enter Heaven, she must rip out with her nose all the sewing she did on Sunday. Oh yes, interrupted Angel Esther, Phyllis Rowe is now the milkmaid for Saint Stephen, but it is rumored that Claire Holgerson will soon have her job, as she is becoming careless and spills too much milk on the milky way. Let's continue looking at the Book of Records, interrupted Angel Gertrude. Elsie Perkins: Douglas flenkins joined the forces below, so of course she had to follow in his footsteps. Chester Sproule: Seven black marks for repeated offenses of chewing gum in the Study Hall. Present occupation, chewing the rag with Mrs. Satan. Merlin Bryan: Black mark for being a peddler of patent medicine. Present oc- cupation. loafing in the kingdom of his Satanic majesty. Carlos Goforth: Coal shoveler for Satan. Edward Byram: Is in the land of eternal warmth, acting as a drum major for Cicero. Wilma Reddy: D I She became a grand opera singer. At a charity entertainment she sang Spaghetti so vehemently that she brought down the house and was sent to Hades for manslaughter. l23l

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Senior Prophecy g In the year 2049 A. D. that noble soul. Reuben Tuttle, passed away into the Great Beyond. He had attained the ripe old age of 127 years, due to his exceedingly quiet earthly life. After floating through boundless oceans of space, Reuben at last reached the Pearly Gates. With a feeble hand he tapped timidly. At once Saint Stephen Donahue appeared and warmly welcomed the new angel. Reuben's first question was to inquire if it were possible if any one else of his friends of the class of 1922 of the W. U. H. S. had also entered the Golden Gates. Saint Stephen, after rolling away several clouds, found one which bore the three who first gained entrance without any trouble. One was a little boy, Harry Holmes. Of course, he must have given Saint Stephen one of his smiles to gain his entrance. The girls were Edith Clanton. Gertrude Parsons, and Gladys Williams. Reuben was disappointe dthat the girls had not been at the gates to welcome him. but, of course, it was only because they did not expect him. They planned a reunion for the following evening. With her usual girlish vivacity, Angel Esther Green suggested that Saint Stephen have his celestial secretary, Vera Piroja, bring the Book of Records to see why so few of the Class of 1922 had passed through the Gates of Heaven. No sooner said than done. Vera arrived with her cheeks aglow and the investigation began. The first names to be read on the book were those of Grace Louise Beilby and Helen Anita Phillips. I see no black marks against their names. cried Reuben. Why aren't they in Heaven? Alas, r said Saint Stephen. you remember they were on the tardy list every day at high school. Well, it's the same old story. Both of them died several years ago but they have stopped so fre- qnently to gossip with passing spirits that they are still on their way here. Let's go on with the record. said Angel Esther. And the angel read this sad list of black marks: Kenneth Martin, Convict 2323 Sent to San Quentin by Judge Leo Polifka for keeping a blind pig. Cblind in both eyesj Preston McEwing: Never used his nights for sleep. Peter Freiermuth: Speed demon. Present occupation, messenger for Old Harry. George Dunlap: Black mark No. 1, queening a Soph. Black mark No. 2, crushing ten feet on at dance floor. Black mark No. 3, using too much rouge. Present occupation. fire chief t ohis Satanic majesty. 1221

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Stanley Thompson: Attended a dance at Castrovilleg therefore disqualified. Holton Benzie: Was sent to Hades because he had been caught rolling pennies in Study Hall. Doris Albright: On earth conducting a reform school so that the youthful gene- ration might prosper. Ernest Fugimoto: Black marks for shooting pool in Pippin Billiard Academy when his name was not on the 1ist. Lawrence Kelly: Was footman for Harold White who married a Russian countess and became a Bolshevik leader. Loren Pruden: Was driven insane trying to choose one of the many girls who pursued him. as his wife. Of course, insane people are barred from the peaceful realm. Ed Leonard: Was sitting at his desk when he received an invitation from two of his historical friends, Napoleon and Julius Caesar, to play pinochle with them. He is in Hades playing pinochle. Wallace Christensen: Chemistry fiend. No fiends allowed in Heaven. After closing the book, Reuben remained silent a minute and then said, I think I will leave you, as I want to be with the rest of my classmates. Saint Stephen led Reuben to the Pearly Gates and he started on his way to join the class of 1922. l24l