Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades - Mechanic Yearbook (Media, PA)

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WILLIAMSON SCHOOL 21 he will E, the Class of 1921, being about to leave this world of school life, all in good health, do make and declare this, our last will and testament, hereby re- voking and making void all former wills and inventories concerning our possessions as it has pleased fate and our ambitious nature to give us-. We dispose of the following, viz.: , . I. To the school, we give our appreciation for all it has given us- during our stay at Williamson, but find it utterly impossible to express our deep regret at having to leave our beloved teachers. II. To the chemistry room, we do will and bequeath a new alcohol lamp, as the old one has served us very satisfactorily. III. To Mr. Pratt, we take leave of absence, feeling fully assured that we will not over stay our leave. We also leave him all the cards' of all classes following in our footsteps, as- ours have lost their usefulness and attraction. IV. To Mr. Tobias, we do will and bequeath a bottle of hair tonic to replace the hair lost in trying to make us successful mechanics. V. To the present Junior class, we willingly bequeath our places in the dining- room and auditorium. On account of lack of space, we can only leave this much, but while roaming over our estate We leave you all that you may discover. VI. To Miss Humphreys, we leave a good portion of the incoming rook class, who are to be taught the ways of good housekeeping. VII. To the present Freshman class, we leave our old hats, as they have been duly stretched by us. We also give you the privilege, for the first time, to become expert line men and go home whenever so disposed. VIII. To Mrs. Hill, we, for the first time, willingly sanction you the right to turn out the lights at 193 minutes of 10 P. M., also the right. to direct the poor little geezers by an unlimited How of oratory. IX. To the incoming Freshman class, we leave three years of hard work, but above all we leave you that which we have loved, honored, and respected during our stay at Williamson with the sincere hopes that you will appreciate it and never cause a shadow to fall on the glorious Blue and Gold. X. To Mr. Schisler, we will and bequeath the privilege to ride over the premises in his one-man auto. To Mr. Schisler, we leave a new company to be annexed to the Williamson Cadet Corps.

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20 THE MECHANIC 61112155 Qltlistnrg nf '21 Continued mined and well-pressed suits were so wet, that they reminded us of wet burlap bags. Despite this fact, we made a good showing in the parade and were well applauded. In the latter part of July, we began a summer vacation which ended in Septem- ber. Many of the fellows worked at the trade they were taking up at school and thus gained much valuable experience. On returning from our vacation, a Song Committee was appointed to compose a class song. The editor of the class book was also elected at this time. When Miss Hall. our teacher in Literature, resigned, the class presented her with a-gift in appreciation of all she had done for us during our association with her. At a class meeting held in October, the oHicers for the third term were elected as follows: President, Edwardsg Vice-president, Wood, Secretary, Steelg Treasurer, Shinehouse. Theise oflicers conducted meetings and transacted business in a manner that did them cre it. It was during this period that Mr. Pratt gave us a series of talks dealing with the issues of the World War, Forms of Government, Federal Reserve Banking System, etc. Much valuable information was acquired from these talks and the class- feels deeply indebted to Mr. Pratt for them. An intercottage basketball league was started in December to decide the cottage championship. Our class was well represented. 3d B, one of our class' cottages, won the championship. Graduation Day for the Class of 1920 rapidly approached. Excitement reigned! Hurrah, the day had arrived! We saw the diplomas given out, and then we realized what good friends we had in the class of 1920. A feeling of regret came over us as we realized that we were about to part. The class felt deeply thankful to them for information they had given and wished them success in their endeavors. We now as- sembled on the school campus. In our presence, the emblem of the class of 1920 was hauled down and the emblem of 1921 unfurled. In May, 1920, we gave a reception to the Freshman and Reserve classes. A short entertainment was given, which was followed by a more fitting one in the dining- room. Though not an elaborate affair, it established a feeling of good-will and welcome to these classes. The spirit with which we gave this was the same as that with which we had been received two years beforeya spirit which tended to brighten up our eezer year. The class officers who presided at this affair were: President, Kellyg Vice-president, Richardsg Secretary, Herreg Treasurer, Anders. In the inter-class' track meet, held in June, our class took most of the honors. The support' given the team and the spirit shown was a great factor in our victory. ' After we returned from summer vacation, we elected class oilicers for the last term. Those elected were: President, Grossmang Vice-president, Stewartg Secretary, Herreg Treasurer, Anders. We also discontinued day class on our return. The entire day was then spent in our respective shops and our evenings devoted to class. 'It was then that we were granted late leave, a privilege that made us feel the importance of being a Senior. . During the winter months, a series of lectures and entertainments were presented by artists skilled along these lines. They proved both entertaining and instructive and were helpful in brightening the cold, dull winter evenings. And now We have come to the end of our term, which obviously means the end of the history of the class of 1921. I may not have recorded all the important events that occurred in our three years at Williamson, but I have done my best.. Looking backward, the feeling of regret. of sadness, comes to us, and then the feeling of love, of gratitude to the dear old school to which, with all its association of teachers, in- structors, and classmates, we acknowledge our indebtedness, as the time when life was most enjoyable, when the staunchest friends were made. There is not one of us but feels the deepest regret that on April 30, 1921, we leave this school as a class-. From this time, our paths will divergeg but, wherever they lead us in after life, we s'hall forever cherish the name and fame of Williamson. WALTER J. HERRE, Historian, '21.

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22 THE MECHANIC flllass will Caged XI. To the incoming reserve class, we leave many pleasant and unpleasant sur- prises, all depending upon your ability to get away with the things you do. We also leave you all the scrubbing brushes, buckets, etc., as we will have no more use for them where we are going. XII. To the Athletic Association, we leave the good old Willie Spirit. which always leads to victory. We also take a good portion of this with us so that we may give you cheer in the dark hours as others have done for us. XIII. To Ted, the night-watchman, we give the privilege of being up after 10 P. M., but we also leave him a cot, so that he will not come around during the night and wake the peaceful sleepers. XIV. Last, but not least, we sincerely extend to the Alumni our thanks and ap- preciation for the interest they have shown in us and the school and honestly hope to repay our indebtedness by joining their ranks. KERNS and SHINEHOUSE, fSealJ Witness-es: Attorneys-at-Law. fab IMA NUTT. fsj OTTO B. SCHOTT3'