Woodlan Senior High School - Arrow Yearbook (Woodburn, IN)

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Senior Will We, the Senior Class of 1953, being in sound minds, and memories, and con sidering the uncertainty of this frail and transitory life, do therefore make, ordain, publish, and declare this to be our last will and testament, hereby revoking all other and former wills made by us at any time. I, Barbara Brager, with hair so fair, Will to Joyce Schulenburg who's without a care, My ability to draw and also to sing, Try it, though you can't sing a thing. I, Bob Arnos, the Senior Class President, Will to Thelma Weber a Junior Class resident, My quiet manner and suitable ways, You know, the kind that keeps you in a daze! I, Shirley Harris, who loves to go steady, With a certain boy who's willing and ready, Will to Mary Butt her power to woo, I can do it, maybe you can too. I, Suzanne Souder, being of sound mind, Will to Pat Carpenter both good and kind, The old choir piano that's all out of tune, Bang it hard, kid, it will make the kids swoon! I, Lucy West, so mild and fair, Will to Louise Reddersen her pretty brown hair, Lucy, a lively sort of gal, But everyone seems to be her pal. I, Corinne Wetter, am going to give, Something I'll miss as long as I live, My old French book to Marianne Killian, You couldn't find a better book in a million. I, Marjorie Bumpus, with abilities few, Marianne Coomer, I give to you, My old office job with which I now part, If you do the job well, it's really an art. I, Betty Nahrwold, with eyes so blue, Gerald Long, I will to you, My ability to be quiet and cause no commotionk If you can do this you'll deserve a promotion. I, Vivian Witte, with abilities rare, With Shirley Flint would like to share, My ability to sew like whiz, And become the greatest seamstress there is.

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had to be a reason for a class making S200 on a play, the first time ever. The reason was because of a contest of selling tickets. It proved to be very ex- citing and close for Betty Lilly only beat Lucy West by three tickets. April Showers was the theme for the Junior-Senior Banquet held at the Legion Home. In spite of the showers the evening was enjoyed by all. During the remainder of the year everyone was working hard to finish the work on the Arrow. The beautiful and memorable Baccalaureate and Commencement Services were held May 10th and 15th respectively. Music was furnished by the high school chorus, Junior choir, and the band. Reverend Schmidt, Reverend Rupp, and Reverend Springfield officiated. A very impressive address was given by Reverend Matthew Worthman who spoke on Opening The Gates Of Tomorrow . Our colors, rose and gold, and flower, pink and white carnation, are treasured symbols. Our five day trip touring New York and Washington D. C. was enjoyed by all. But last of all we will remember our motto, We Finish To Begin Anew . For we have not only finished our high school education but also started anew. Each a different path he 'will take. MHZ!- I l

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I, Mel Delagrange, with a car quite new, Will to Ronald Nietert, with eyes so blue, The ability to successfully pick up a girl, Take them for spins and give them a whirl. And also to a Junior who is bright and fair, Mike Moser, I give the wave in my hair, But since some day I might use it myself, I'll turn around and give you my health. I, Dorothy Gerbers, am going to give, Something you'll use as long as you live, So dear Darlene Roemke, as you might know, I am giving to you my ability to sew. I, Dean Weaver, short and stout, Will to Paul Bellis, without a doubt My ability to always be happy and hearty, And also be the life of the party. I, Harold Gerig, Prof. by name, Will to Marvin Hockemeyer of Junior fame, My earnest desire to study art, If you can do it, you'1-e really smart. And also to Harry Stoller who's really keen, My ability to say big words, and not know wh I, Sh' n Purk, a pert young dame, Wil 4 im Shanebrook who's very tame, My ability to comb my bright red hair, Take good care of it, it's very rare. I, Betty Lilly, do bequeath, To Lynda Smith, one class beneath, Something you are likely to need some day, My strong-arm Lady part in the play, And to Dick Helmke I do bestow, My typing ability to keep numbers in rows. I, Gerald Smith, my future mapped for me, at they mean Will to Charlie Wells my Hoosier Farmer Degree, I worked hard out on the farm, Try it, it didn't do me any harm. Also to Roland Buuckl do bestow, My ability of a baseball to throw, Sometimes straight and sometimes fast, But always toward the catchers mask. I, Kenny Becker, with holes in my pockets Will to Larry Murphy a safe full of dockets, And hope you count the money correct, So your mighty class will end out of debt. And to Gailyn Roemke Ido bestow, My ability to get on the Honor Roll. You must study hard both day and night, And work and slave with all your might.