Watsonville High School - Manzanita Yearbook (Watsonville, CA)

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From the Boob of Prophecy CHAPTERS MMCLXVI AND MMCLXVII. And in the year 1962, there did appear in the metropolis of Watson- ville. a certain great prophet, by the name of Oscar Maher. And, beholding the old VVatsonville Union High School, he did lament the calamities which had befallen the members of the class of 1925, quoting in the following manner: I beheld Clinton Allison, a missionary among the heathen in Alaska. And, lo, Harry Ashcraft. having become proprietor of the Corralitos dog pound, has at last become the successful operator of a meat market. ' Next, I beheld Blanche Beilby, now famous as. a painter of marine scenes, taken from nature around Moss Landing. And then there came before me the vision of Maurine Blohm, who has become the leader of the Ziegfield Follies. Through the mist, my eyes did see Dorothy Bosley as the leading lady for Lew Cody. Then. as the mist rolled away, there arose before me the vision of Billy Bowker. who has made millions manufacturing false teeth. And then I did see Frances Bowker, who has become the champion bicyclist of the world. And then there came in sight Milo Browne, proud manager of the lace department in VVoolworth's. -Yea, verily, Austin Bryant is now setting a fast pace for the people in Hollywood. Then I bethought myself of Stephen Carey, who after ten years of hard labor at high school, finally received the required number of recommendations and is now studying medicine at Stanford. And, lo, I did see Anna Cikuth, who, in 1925 did win the W. F. X. M. Z. R. T. U. gold medal for being the world,s fastest calculator on the adding machine. Then, did I behold the vision of Richard Craemer, who is now in Spoofum Brothers' Circus. teaching flying fish how to fly. Thereafter I looked. and beheld Irvin Dethlefsen, who is now leader of a famous rubber band. And then I beheld Bertha Dick, known over all the world as a famous skater. And, lo, Ella Dong has become prominent through her debate with Methusaleh on Where was Moses when the Lights VVent Out? And then 1 did see Arthur Eaton as a clever Comedian who delights his audiences with original monologues in down-country dialect. W'hereupon I saw Louise Fillfus who has become the best dress-maker in the United States, for in 1950 she held the world's record for mak- ing striped costumes for the government. Then I bethought myself of Martin Franich, who has become a barber in Russia. And, lo, I saw Nelson Giberson, who is an aviator of repute, having established a new record in flying backward. Next, I beheld Myrtle4Gregerson who has become the world's foremost agitator for shorter hours for Tillie the Toiler. Yea. I did see Alice Hall, who, since 1925, has been trying to arrange the minutes which she took at the meetings of the Student Body. And then there came before me the vision of Earl Hansen, who for the last thirty-five years has been trying to become a success as :1 speed-cop .

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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.

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And I heard the voice of Lulu Hart telling of her experience as a teacher in the art of marcelling in Africa. Lo and behold, our brother, Perry Hill, has just obtained his copyright on a very good book entitled- My Experiences as a Heart-Breaker. And, yea, Violet Holgerson has cast her numerous ambitions aside and decided to be a house-wife, now and forever more. And Fred Holm appeared through the mist as the Light Weight Champion Boxer of l962. And I beheld Dale Huntsman, the sheik of '25, as one of the country's foremost religious educators.. Furthermore, I did think of Evelyn Kitaji, who is traveling our vast country from north to south. and from east to west, giving lectures on the need of a gymnasium in the W. U. H. S. And my eyes now beheld Irene Lewis, taking her regular Sunday strolls 'on the boulevard of Aromas. Lo, as predicted, I found Eva-Marie Lowe living in the VVhite House as the chief leader in society. Then I did see Alma Manning, who has just received a pension from the Mannequin's Society, to which she belonged, and is now living in tl1e home which was built by said society. Yea, and ,Alwyne Miguel has become a notable detective, and is still trying to find out what's become of Sally . And I beheld Lloyd Mitchell who is running a street sprinkler in Aromas. And I heard the voice of Arthur Mork, who has traveled all over Santa Cruz County as a traveling salesman for the Hand-Organ Association. And then there appeared the vision of Alton Murray who went to Russia and now leads the Bolsheviks in that country. And lo, John Novacovich is well-known through-out Pajaro Valley is the Hermit of Mt. Madonna. And, yea, Melba Piroja has become a renowned toe-dancer and has recently endowed a school for the disabled members of her profession. And I beheld Stanley Ramer, who is a great success as the principal of the famous Aptos High School. Then did I see Katherine Rodgers who is spending her declining years i11 a school for enfeebled artists. And lo, Jess Stilwill has worked hard all these years, and is a success as a plumber. Yea, and Irene Strazich is known in the East as Irene Castle II. Then, I beheld Sylvia Stuart as instructor in horseback riding at Mills College. And Chester Turney, who has been running for U. S. Senator for twenty years, expects to realize his ambition within the next twenty fears. ifhen, I did see the vision of Mae Walker, who is a policewoman. Vfhereupon I saw Arthur Webb, who is a sailor on the deep briny sea. And, yea, Vida Wilson had become a soap-box orator, and has a big factory keeping her supplied with soap-boxes. And I beheld Avery Wood, who is now a lamp lighter at Half Moon Ba . Anid then there came before me the image of Yasu Yamasake, who is the champion reporter for the Police Gazette. So have the Seniors of 1925 each proceeded in his own way. They toiled not, neither did they spin, yet not one of the underclass men will ever possess one millionth of their knowledge. So saying, he disappeared, and all was well.