West High School - Hesperian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Gladys Manchester is the most talented girl so the voters decided, with Monica Flanigan and Marion White second and third. The fight for the most talented hoy was close and snappy but the mouth organ of “Dav Grimes won over the pen of Costigan. Bill Rorhford’s advocates were enough to put him in the third stall. The ambitions of the class were many and of various kinds. The most frequently expressed wish was a fond desire to graduate. Many also contemplated matrimony with eager eyes. Some desired scholastic honors. Justin Miller said he wanted to throw an egg into a fan and “Sid'' I fey wood gavly admitted that his aim was to be president of the beef trust. Some | wanted to get Fat and some to get thin. The favorite spot in the school is the lunch room with the Hesperian banding a close second. The Chemistry Laboratory and Recitation room was third. So we close the door to this hall of fame. (Lite Class Plan © HE Senior Play!” That phrase certainly sounds harmless enough, and that is the first impression it gave the committee, but choosing a class play has its trials and tribulations. At first the committee were in favor of a modern play, but here so many difficulties and poor plays confronted them that it was with a feeling of relief and pleasure that they finally read Goldsmith’s, “She Stoops to Conquer.’’ This was the play chosen by the committee, and under the direction of Miss Penney and Mr. Kloepfer we arc sure it will be a success. Sir Charles Marlow Young Marlow - Mr. liardcastle Hastings Tony Lumpkin Stingo Diggory Thomas Roger Dick .... Jeremy Slang Muggins Mrs. liardcastle Miss Hardens!le Miss Neville Dolly The cast chosen is as follows: Garrett Mandeville William Rochford Pierce Atwater Russell Burchard Elmer Carlson Sidney Hey wood Robert Towey Russell Patch Harold Pond - George Hadden Russell Patch Garrett Mandeville Russell Patch Cccyl Hoag Monica Flanigan Katherine Brewster Marie Campbell ’awe Nineteen

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Mr. Crimes, our eccentric musician, was chosen as tin fleetest in the halls. Mr. (irimes is not a track man but in his campaign he laid much stress on the tact that he could go down stairs, hitting only one high spot. This, evidently. brought him many votes. The company of Borden and Fenton came in second with the Bray twins. Burchard, and Wood tied for third. The last two intend to contest the election as they claim that team work is unfair. All parties united on the question of the noisiest and handed the ribbon to Doris Egge. Wood was a poor second 1o Miss Egge but deserves much credit. Burchard pushed Wood hut only registered third. The excellent training of the latter two on the Hesperian is largely responsible for their success. Dorothy Addy was deemed to be the best sponger, with Boh Towey a close second and Tucker a strong and healthy third. When the question of the most proficient flirt came up, Doris Egge demonstrated, beyond all doubt, that “practice makes perfect,” and so her election was almost unanimous. Mildred Fancher and Bob Towey were second and third choices. On the question of who talks the most the intelligent voters were practically of one mind, Hi 11 Koch ford was their choice with Wood second and Scgelbamu bringing up the rear. The contest was hot for the most popular boy but Cliff Borden made a sprint at the finish and finished a yard ahead of “Dick” Putnam. ‘‘Curly” Tucker drew the low card. Of a similar nature, was the race for most popular girl. Merle Fenton secured the honor but was hard pressed by the little Egge. Katherine Brewster came in a strong third. The returns for the most attractive girl were not known until the last vote had come in and then it was found that Frances Pray led Murlen Holton by one vote. Monica Flanigan pushed tlie leaders until the end, hut lacked the final punch. Bob Towey was given full credit for bis manly beauty but “Kenny ’ Dickinson also showed his popularity with the women. Again “Curly ' had to he satisfied with third place. When it came to the nerviest. Wold was given first honors while Bill Roehford and Doris Egge tied for second. Burchard slid in third. Our most bashful swain was judged to be “Pussy foot ” Bigelow. (II isn’t sensitive about his feet jeit her). Art Tyra and Elmer Johnson tied for second place while Helen West was the only representative of the ladies in this class. Many and judicious were the choices for bluffers hut “Chuck” Quinn was high man bv a good majority, with Bill Koch ford second and Boh Towey third. Page KiRlitecn

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“Wljat’s in a $ame?” watched the little birds “Teeter” on the branches above them, and listened to the sweet music of the “Brooke” as it gurgled its way along to turn the wheels of the “.Mills” and to furnish bread and butter For the “Miller.” They sat entranced. Suddenly he spake in accents soft and low: “ “Darling.” will you be; mine?” In whispered as he “Drew” her soft hand into his. QKM hi arm they strolled through the “Bright’’ “Fairfield” and into the still silent forest where only tin “Russell of the leaves could In heard. Slowly they entered the quaint, “Brown” “Bauer” and “ “Bray” Sir, unhand me!” replied the haughty maid. With dejected countenance and downcast eyes our hero spake, as he looked into the still silent “Wells” of her eves: “My own light of my life: better than any electric bull's-eye, I have always been at your “Buck” and call and ever have 1 been as the most abject “Kerr.” groveling at your feet. My only “Ames” in life have been to win your love. Oh! sweet (Juinevcre let not your “Mart” be of stone! Do not go into a “Huff” and stamp your “Shapely” “Foote.” These cruel “Knox” sear and “Pierce” their fiery way into the innermost recesses of my sensitive spirit. It “Burns” far worse than a red-hot brand.” So pleaded the red-faced Rudolph with his lady-love. “Oh “Shaw!” Quit your kidding,” came in a voice as sweet as a “Carol” from the ruby lips of our heroine. “Look over the “Meadows!” ” she continued, “and see how tin “Cray” storm clouds are marshaling their thunderous forces. See how they “Chase” each other over the sky. We had better be making tracks for our paternal “Hall.” Thus warned the cruel Guinevere. Sadly. Rudolph ascended from his recumbent posture, and with bent head proceeded. In silence they passed the “Pond” where a lonely “Fisher” stood like a “Sargent” on guard. Now there came a thunderous “Echo” from the “West” ami now a blinding flash of lightning. “Oh dear! Rudolph, what shall we do,” came in an agonized wail from the now terrorized Guinevere. “If it “Rains” il will spoil my new hat!!!” “Alas gentle maiden,” spoke the brave Rudolph, “Hardy” as an oak tree, “I have not got a “Penney” to my name but let us hie us hither and seek shelter in yonder house.” Together they approached the huge doors of “Wood” which separated them from warmth and happiness. Shivoringly they punched the “Bell” and waited in damp agony. The door was opened by the “Cook,” the stern “Warden” of the pantry. In trembling accents they told their tale of woe. The girl ushered them into a cheery room, the “Parsons” study, she called it. And so it came to pass that the brave Knight and his gentle lady were joined that day in the metropolis of “Hopkins,” by the mighty bonds of matrimony. Moral: Variety is the “Salt ” of life. Pajte Twenty