Watsonville High School - Manzanita Yearbook (Watsonville, CA)

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C7716 Senior will We, the famous Class of '25 of the VVatsonville Union High School, realizing that our esteemed presence shall no longer continue in said insti- tution, except in the memory of those left behind, and that we should be- queath some of our most loved possessions and talents to needy persons, do make, publish, and declare this our Last Will and Testament: VVe bequeath to our class teacher, Miss Harris, our best wishes for health, happiness and success in the future. To the Class of '26, who may find the path of History IV particu- larly thorny, we leave, with deep regret, our beloved History books, hoping that said class will be able to extract more plausible answers from them than we seem to have been able to do. Individually, we bequeath the following: I, Clinton Allison, do will all my educational ambitions to anyone ulxo wants them. I, Hairy Ashcraft, do will my gold teeth to Ralph Johnson. I, Blanche Beilby, bequeath my monotonous giggle to Mildred Webb. I, Maurice Blohm, do will my chewing gum under my desk, to the Freshman Class. The gum is slightly used, but Flavor Lasts . I, Dorothy Bosley, bequeath my long tresses to Mrs. Tyler. I, Billy Bowker, do will my attendance record to Fletcher Jones, to be presented to him on one of the days he is in school. I, Frances Bowker, do will all the fours I have received to Donald Newell. I, Milo Browne, do will my ability to play hero to George Cowles, knowing that experience is the best teacher. I, Austin Bryant, do will my commanding personality to George Brewington. I, Stephen Carey, bequeath my interest in Fords to any one wishing the responsibility. I, Anna Cikuth, do will my latest novel- How I Escaped the Kid- nappers to Isabelle Trevethan. I, Richard Craemcr, do leave my boisterous ways to Frances Fer- guson. I, Irvin Dethlefsen. do will my cut down to Miss Struve, with warnings to look out for Payton. I, Bertha Dick, bequeath my fiery coloring to Hazel Wood. I, Ella Dong, do will my peaceful disposition to Melvin Fay, know- ing that he will be able to use it. I, Arthur Eaton. do bequeath my football bonnet to Harold Bennett, hoping that it will fit him better than it fitted me. I, Louise Fillius, do will my little book entitled Yell Leaders I Have Known to the school library. l, Martin Franich, bequeath my beautiful penmanship to any one who can read it.

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Kafherine Rodgers Oscar Maher Uiolei Holqersen Fred Holm Richard Craemer Avery wood

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I, Myrtle Gregerson, do will and bequeath my new song I'm Gettin' Dizzy to the high school orchestra. Treat it gently. I, Alice Hall, do will my list of conversational topics to anyone desirous of making a lecture tour. I, Earl Hansen, do leave my famous collection of biology drawings to Francis Silliman, as they will aid him in his exploration of Zululand. I, Lulu Hart, do will my flapperish ways to Ruby Beilby. I, Perry Hill, bequeath my ability in the art of dancing to Elwyn Lundy. I, Violet Holgerson, do will my winning disposition to Arthur Rodgers, in hopes that it will brighten the atmosphere somewhat. I, Fred Holm, bequeath my close resemblance to Rodolph Valentino to Peter Knego. Let all girls take warning. I, Dale Huntsman, do will my tardy slips to the office in order that they may be used over again. I, Evelyn Kitaji, bequeath my stature to Charles Smith. A change of altitude might do a little good. I, Irene Lewis, bequeath my speedy ways to Carrie Mork. I, Eva-Marie Lowe, bequeath to Miss Cox my patience, which has been sorely tried. I, Oscar Maher, do will my method of yelling to Mr. Munson. I, Alma Manning, do will my grandmotherly advice to Florence Hay- ward, trusting that she will then stop to consider things. I, Alwyne Miguel, do leave my fairy-like manner of expressing Spring Has Come to Joseph Polifka. I, Lloyd Mitchell, do will my petted, combed, and exceedingly well- trained pompadour to Stephen Scurich. Stacomb is the best, Steve! I, Arthur Mork, do will my ability to keep my cords clean to Merrill Lindsey. Use Ivory Soap-it floats! I, Alton Murray, bequeath a carefully gathered collection of neckties to Charles Spencer. I, john Novacovich, do will my History IV notes to the History Department for future reference work. I, Melba Piroja, do will my musical ability to Olive Schanbacher, trusting that she will always bring honor to my already unsurpassed fame. I, Stanley Ramer, do will my lady-killing qualities to Eldon Covell. I, Katherine Rodgers, do leave all my surplus energy to the Chem- istry Department, to be used in the manufacture of high explosives. I, jess Stilwill, do will my football uniform and my place on the football team to Charles Henizer, knowing he will amply fill both. I, Irene Strazich, do will my bashful and retiring nature to Maxine McKibben. I, Sylvia Stuart, bequeath my athletic ability to Lorraine Scarbrough. I, Chester Turney, do will my stock of burnt-out vacuum tubes to Mr. Dyche, hoping he will then be able to get results from his radio outfit. I, Mae Walker, do will my reputation of being a rough-neck to Glendawyn Cox. I, Arthur Webb, do will my quiet and unassuming ways, which are most becoming to anyone, to Bernadine Moran. I, Vida VVilson, do will my bold and long practised vampfng ways to Alida Nielsen, knowing in whom I trust this rare possession. I, Avery Wood, bequeath to Whipple Gregerson my ability to hold the undivided attention of the history class for thirty minutes while taking the part of Boob McKnut. I, Yasu Yamasaki, do leave my ability to ride bicycles to Mr. Mac- Quiddy. Be careful on the corners! Executed this twelfth day of June, A. D. 1925. Class of 1925, Chief Executioners.