Willard Middle School - Target Yearbook (Berkeley, CA)

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25 THE TARGET and troublesome knee, which throws such convulsions in English Class, to Arthur Gunderson. Rob Berry gives her colored coat with the waffle collar and cuffs, also two fog-proof curls to Faith Milliken. With his last breath, Elbert Schil- ler tenderly wills his sylph-like body, which he manages on the folding-bed principle to Douglas Hosselkus. Marion Hunt bequeaths to Lula Madison her soft voice and gentle manner with the hope that she will not deem them too valuable to use as they are warranted to last. Mildred Harkey leaves to Anna Knoop her ability to “Tickle the Ivories” as Anna is striving patiently to acquire the art. Eleanor Tingman has kindly prom- ised to reveal her beauty secrets to Polly Sleeper when she passes into the “Great Unknown” as the latter studies so hard there is a danger of her acquiring wrinkles which of course would never do. Irene Tush condescends to part with a few of her bewitching blushes to Millie Tremp who has all the airs of a finished coquette save that. Clay Farnsworth wills to Johnnie Waste her air of independence as Jean is a shy little girl suffering from a common malady, lack of “pep.” Lucille Barrett leaves to Dodo Tacks Staats her ability to slip out of quarantine and other difficulties, as she realizes that Dodo needs a little boost now and then to help her out of her many perplexities both real and imaginary. George Gilchrist leaves that ser- ious mien and a supply of epistles which he has been shooting across an empty seat in German Class, to Robert McCullough. Earle Lowell leaves his skill in losing “Target” passes and his head, as it is in danger of turning into a basketball, to Arthur Parsnips Par- sons. Geraidine Burnett will sadly part with her dainty mincing steps as Mildred Nuttall will make good use of them. Geraldine has a few first sections for Avis Rodehaver. Lillius Jewell wills the “sportive toil” of imparting algebra knowledge during the sixth period to Amelia Bernard. Wee Winkie Boone bequeaths that contagious smile to George Thomp- son, and his anti-fat secrets to Tommy Barrows. Revere Bones Hofstetter refuses to leave to anyone his delightful afternoon walks with a certain eighth-grader, but endows Wheeler Jensen with his Websterian, Heney- like oratorical fame. Mildred Laird bestows upon Ora Chang a few of her crimps, but wills her orange coat and red middy tie so often worn together, to Judith Lee. Helen Bolton transmits her win- some ways that have a tendency to ensnare, also her Tuesday afternoon body-guard to Annvonette Bates. Kenneth Yoyo Emsile wills, in his last moments, to Beverly Clarke his terpsichorean ability to be exhibited exclusively in history class. His curls and lady-like manners are to be cherished by Wikes Glass. “Pickles” Horstman leaves to fu- ture High Ninth classes, his shining “mourning” face and great fluency of speech in English recitations. He also leaves to whoever may need it the graceful bow of which Willie is so justly proud. Possibly Harold Payne would enjoy these gifts. Olive Lundy settles her meew and mild disposition, that lamb-like ex- pression, and unreasonable desire to always lead the High Ninth lines upon Vi Grady, as that little maid shows a tendency to follow in her footsteps. Crispolo Garsulas leaves his bois- terous ways for the advantage of George Crach. Henry Hank Whoy Haines, much to the joy of his associates, leaves those awful jokes and that faculty air to Sidney Brown. Faith Bililken Babcock wills that baffling expression, and lusty warble to Marie Myers. Margaret Grimshaw begrudgingly wills her curling irons and her artis- tic mode of hairdressing to Alice Greer, hoping that they will serve to foster the anity of their new owner. Rita Aclainsen passes over those bewitching brown eyes to Edith Brown, and adds that she hopes the recipient will see more out of them than she has during the third algebra period.

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24 THE TARGET THE LAST WILL AND TESTA- MENT OF THE HIGH NINTH CLASS Having raised our eyes from the dust and hearkened to the call of higher things, , we are about to leave the dwelling of our childhood and fare forth into the great unknown. It is with sorrow and misgiving that we take this step, for we fully realize that this, the home of our infantile joys, deprived of our guiding hand and losing the. firmest rock amid its foundation of sand, is in grave danger of a fall such as was dealt to mighty Rome when she was deprived of her Caesars and her Horatius, but the trumpet summons of Ambition is not to be disregarded. Therefore we, the members of the December Class of 1914, wishing to avert the im- pending doom as much as possible, do, in pity, bestow upon the infants who are to attempt the superhuman task of upholding the dignity of the school which we have performed so well, the following of our rarest posessions, which may, perhaps, in some degree, enable their tiny minds to slightly grasp the import of the work before them. Margaret Spaulding consents to forego her desire for Alma Smith’s part in the class play and, strange to state, she is willing to leave her reputation as a big fish in McKinley’s Pond to Louise Park and to try her luck as one of the multitude in the great ocean of wisdom which lies beyond. Frances Morris yields her amazing frankness for revealing all she doesn’t know about Latin, to Mary Walkup as “Ted”, sad as it seems in one so young, has the habit of trying to bluff Mr. Cobert. Dorothy Todd hands down her box of white kid gloves exclusively for school wear, and her marvelous vo- cabulary of jaw-breakers” to Olga Hansen. Walter Monsey Maas gives by will his supply of pinches and punches to Bob Thompson for he expects to be a dignified little soldier when strid- ing through the halls of Berkeley High. Alice Searby takes a long, linger- ing look at her latest supply of snails as she leaves them to Joseph- ine Payne, but not without the hope that they will serve to increase her avoirdupois, for Alice’s expectations in that respect were not fully real- ized. Donald Johnson leaves his rosebud blushes to Moses Rey, and his mathematical knowJedge, perfected under the tuition of Lillius, to Marv Thompson. Those short trousers go to any one who needs them. Sherrill Conner wills his privilege of noon-time promenades with a cer- tain fair maid in room one, and the violets bestow ' ed upon him, to Hale Parker. Elvira Erikson leaves her “French Roll” and “Devil Curls” to Fern Follies Hicks. Helen Trevor leaves her w ' hite stockings and long-sought-for posi tion on the honor roll to Blanche Tomaire. Carl Geiser leaves his mumbling, bouncing and flouncing properties, together with his knowiedge of Ger- man to Parker Allen. His position as official fly-swatter of the High Ninth Class he resigns to the ad- vantage of Henry Lingle. Ernestine Porter readily wills her latest accomplishment, the ability to utter heartrending, ear-splitting, throat-cracking cries of distress most spontaneously, to Charlotte Thaxter and her ability to wmite and recite book reviews with first sections in mind, to Bill Foss. . Rufus Johnson, our roaring lion, estates upon Richard Erving his bump of pugnacity as he fears little Dick is too timid and retiring. His antagonistic looks of certain uncer- tainty, so frequently noticed in alge- bra class, are thrust in for good measure. Arthur Rice, familiarly known as Dotty Dimple, wills his auburn locks of that “dissembling” color and his nickname which he so fondly cher- ishes, to George Eldredge. Melvin Stamper beneficently be- stows his deep bass voice, of w ' hich Miss Christy is so proud, upon Ruth Stewart for use in sixth period Eng- lish. Ruth will doubtless render her thanks and present to him her Wamba costume for High School wear. Rochelle Blair with a sigh of re- lief, leaves his Beau Brummel choker

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26 THE TARGET Anna Edgar gives by this testa- ment her diffidence and the art of coyly balancing curls, to Annabel Gaw. Eleanor Livingston wills her love for Overland automobiles, as she re- peatedly states that she has had many pleasant rides in them, to Frances Block. Philip Calkins turns over for “Whiskey” Porter’s use that persist- ent attack of “frog-in-the-throat.” He wishes to impart to Wescott the knowledge that his great fond- ness for athletics has resulted in the noticeable increase of his stature. Much to the relief of the awed High Ninth Class, Rev. Henry Hawk- shaw Thomas has decided to be- queath a portion of his dignity, and his graceful movements of speed, to Sam Scotchie McRae. Victor Victorious Bigelow, our social lion, leaves his “Ford” and his extensive correspondence, as he in- tends to start a new set when he reaches B. H. S., to Kenneth Graham. Molly Brant Rankin will now permit Soinnus, (God of Sleep) to exert his powers over Ralph Hagin, during all periods of the day except noon hour, which he reserves for strolls around the block. Florine Wurkheim passes on with deep regret, because it is her moth- er’s, that filmy, green waist, to Em- my Lou Noble. Those yellow curls of Charles Bid- dle and his position as Miss Eller- horst’s official mesenger, must go to Leslie Alexander. Perhaps you did not know that Johannes Magis Moore has become a musician of note, and so happily anticipates playing at recitals, that in the future he knows that Muriel Ditzler will enjoy these opportunities. Margaret Newsom bequeaths a por- tion of her self-possession and a goodly supply of first sections to Irene Paret. Mabel Johnson unwillingly loses some of her extra pounds and ounces to the advantage of Muriel Oakshott. Her French giggle is donated to Minnie Chan. Edith Bryant, for the sake of the Low Ninth spelling average, gives bv testament her spelling powers to George Bliss for his exclusive use. Myrta Smith leaves her occupation as a Latin whiz to Evwyn Anthony. Connie Lutgen leaves her sweet calm smile and her motto, “Silence is golden,” to Burt Babcock. Charles Chick Woodworth dedi- cates his fly and mosquito knowledge to Albert Flea Raymond. Libby Burke says, “I’ll never tell,” but leaves a supply of “spearmint” and the privilege of obtaining it at wholesale rates, to Ruth Sorrick. Grace Benkers leaves her pencil box and contents to Lester Browning. Gertrude Holland passes on her assumed right to dine during the seventh period, and the pleasure of being conveniently absent from Eng- lish recitations, to Phyllis McIntosh. Frances McConlogue lovingly be- queaths to Gertrude Haunt that pink dress of which she is so fond but she seems already to have given a portion of her profuse blushes, and timidity in Latin class to that maid. “Bee” Miller bequeaths her crystal watch imported from Switzerland to Alice Wittenburg. Isabelle Warwick reluctantly leaves her w ' andering comb to Pearson Hig- gins whose long roaming locks fre- quently need attention. Harriet Guy relinquishes her fairy- like interpretation of the “Eloise Gavotte,” for Dorothy Ellerhorst’s benefit. Claire Kennedy leaves a baker’s dozen freckles to Morgan Cox, other- wise known as, “Red,” and a curl or two, together with her Latin squeak, to Blake Curly. Florence Hazen leaves her Paderew- ski talent, and her novel ideas on the subject of hair dressing to Helen Ingham. Alfredus Sub Colie (Underhill) reluctantly and with many a long last lingering look leaves his first signs of budding manhood, his long pants, to Donald Kitzmiller but re- fuses to part with a new privilege which came with them, that of es- corting a fair young damsel to school. Wilbur Boots Booth, that silver- tongued orator, disposes of his fluen- cy of speech, so noticeable in Eng- lish, as a boon for Elva Busch, but yields his stock of motorcycle knowl- edge to Mr. Beardsley. Fuzzy Howard Moore bequeaths his hilarious disposition as indented by his spontaneous “Puck” giggle, to Lillian McHoul.