West Allis High School - Wamago Yearbook (West Allis, WI)

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Ollaaz mill On the twenty-tirst day of April, nineteen hundred and nineteen, the Class of J une pronounced in the presence of subscribers the following words: ttWe, the Seniors, West Allis High School, residing in the city of West Allis; Milwaukee County, State of Wisconsin, in reverent anticipation of our approaching demise being of sound mind do hereby and herein make, declare and publish this, our Last Will and Testament: First : lVe desire that all our just debts and obligations of whatsoever nature or kind including the expenses of our last fatal indisposition and final departure, not ex- cepting our deep debt of gratitude incurred during our brilliant sojourn of four unrivalled years, to our faithful physician, Doctor Faculty in whom we shall place due trust for a successful exit from this 0111' High School life, shall be duly paid from our vast estate. Second : To our nearest of kin, the Juniors, Class llwenty in expression of high esteem, we will and bequeath our seats in Room Four, first lloor, the hallowed sanetuarv of Class Nineteen, hoping that our most worthy successors in its elevating and up- lifting atmosphere and under the care and training of Doctor Faculty, may become acclimated to the dignity and bearing befitting Seniors. Knowing those we hold dear to he most appreciative, the near deceased grants the exclusive privilege of camping in Room Three at any tiiiienparticularly from 3 :30 onefor special help in Latin??? and also a most generous bequest of our precious Miss H. M. R. as leader aml chaperone, providing she be present at all occasions in the future as in the past. Third : To the Sophomores 0f tTwenty-one, would-be Seniors, we graciously will and bequeath our common sense and good judgment realizing that these vivacious Sophs are about to enter the superior world of the Upper Classman. Also we grant to these Juniors 0f the future our success in taking honors and winning laui'els in school activities, heretofore, a sole privilege of the mighty Seniors. Fourth : To our infant proteges, the Freshman Class of tTwenty-two in view of their future needs we give, devise, and grant all interests and rights to the W. A. H. g. library and suggest to our devoted admirers that a daily perusal aids in the diges- tion, and assimilation of all that in it is. Not neglecting our cherubs in the nursery, Hoor one, in token of our paternal love, we hereby will and bequeath the confidence deemed necessary in enabling these, our youngest imitators, to advance from babyhood t0 the exalted realm of ttSufTer-Mores? Page Twenty-fiwe

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Act III. The Junior Prom. V The Prom! The long looked for Junior Prom! It was eight thirty and the crowd was forming in line for the grand march. The honorable principal and his wife took their place in the lead, and Tim Couch, the capable president of the Class took his place next in line. Every now and then a prominent figure starts forth; such as George Koresh, who had recently won honors in a contest at White- water, writing ninety-nine percent accuracy in shorthand and typewriting, and LaVerne Elleson who, with her interpretation of Miss Gibbie Gault, won second place in the deelamatory contest. It was a great success, this Junior Prom, and signitiml the pep and Vivaeity of the class of 49. Act. IV. Scene 1. Senior Assembly. A class meeting. Could these sophistocated, dignified seniors, following strictly the Rules of Order sit down for such a 111eeting be the self same persons, Who, four years ago, carried their monthly gatherings with such fury? Impossible as it may seem, there before us were the same faces, though more mature. One by one the Seniors rose to their feet, addressed the Chair, and suggested members of their class for the ofnee of president. After a session of quiet voting, Russell Davidson was chosen to be honored with the title of ttSenior Class President? A motion was made for adjournment and discussion ceased. Scene 2. Aetorts Quarters. A new but important club had been formed in the High School called the Aethrts Club. It was composed of the Senior Stock Company with its repertoire of Mrs. Busbyts Pink Tea? ttThe Heart of a Shamrocktt and itManoeuvres of Jane? Scene 3. Comemncement. Main ltoom. June twenty-seventh, nineteen hundred and nineteen. The hall was filled with parents, relatives and friends of those who were leav- ing the haunts of the past four years, and about to take their places in the world of men and women. A hush fell over the audience as Ida Page stepped forward to deliver her Salutatory address. She as well as Vivian Markussen, the Valedictorian, had time and again distinguished herself as one of the most talented members of the class. And then, one by one these seniors received their reward of hardships overcome and difficulties mastered-their diploma. EPI LOGUE mllhe Moving Finger writes, and having writ Moves on, nor all your Piety nor Wit Shall lure it back to cancel half a Line Nor all your Tears wash out a Word of it? Curtain. JANICE CANNON. Page Tewenty-four

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Fifth: To the student body entire, we hereby lovingly bequeath our long cherished and much coveted ttHomW of a New High School. Firmly believing the said de- visee will neither slight nor ignore the bequest hereinafter mentioned, we desire the treasured iiHOPIW to he willed and bequeathed from class to class down through the ages. Sixth : It is our will that the following special grants and bequests be duly executed, performed and carried out, to-wit: Emil Traehselts ability in athletics we will to Browney; may he attain the success of his predecessor. The scientific knowledge of George Koresh we will to Raymond Pahle, being aware that he will appreciate this gift of knowledge. We will and bequeath Pat Morank ability of wiggling out of tight places to her young but promising disciple, Ruth Whitcomb. To Ernest GrllhI' we will the superfluous height of Ida Page knowing he will greatly appreciate coming up in the world. We will Russell Davidsonts ever-ready burst of laughter to Elwood Wegner, suggesting that a compromise between both members concerned would produce a happy medium. To any worthy Junior we grant the privilege of manipulating affairs in Bill Pryoris ttCooptt and advise the new salesman tSaylesmam t0 faithfully abide in this wee hermitage, especially during class hours. We desire our Ja-Da Triojs enthusiastic interest in the Navy to be divided share for share among the demure members of the Junior TriumvirateeElda Edens. Mildred Hassett and Margaret Kellner. Lastly, our vast abundance of success we bequeath t0 the students of Old W. A. H. S. desiring that it be distributed equally among Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors. In testimony whereof, we hereto set our hand this twenty-seventh day of J une, nineteen hundred nineteen. tSignedt CLASS 19. On this twenty-seventh day of June, nineteen hundred nineteen, the said de- parted signed the foregoing instrument in our presence declaring it to be their last will and testament, and as witness thereef, we have at their request, in their presence, in the presence of others, subscribed our signaturesi tSignedt T. J. JONES, G. A. GERMAN. Page Twenty-six