Watsonville High School - Manzanita Yearbook (Watsonville, CA)

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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

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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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