Ypsilanti High School - Ypsi Dixit Yearbook (Ypsilanti, MI)

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a ——— Senior Class Will Time waits for no one. We, the Class of 1925, of Central High School, have ac- cumulated many earthly possessions during these four short and interesting years. Some are real and useful, others fancied and imaginary. Realizing that our remaining days as seniors of Ypsi High are numbered and that the time will soon come when we will enter into a new life, leaving only our shadow selves behind to cast their influence over those who follow in our footsteps, we have consulted legal authority in order that the disposition of all our possessions might be accomplished in a wise and judicial manner. Therefore, we, the Senior Class of Ypsi High, in the City of Ypsilanti, County of Washtenaw, State of Michigan, and United States of America, do make, ordain, publish, and declare this our last will and testament, declaring null and void all preceding wills made by us. FIRST—We consign our body, which is like an old cast off garment, to be cremated, the ashes to be placed in the Board of Education Loving Cup in the Library. This task we delegate to Orville W. Laidlaw, trusting that he will use such judgment and discretion in this delicate matter as befits one in his position. Our spirit we would cast to the four winds of Heaven that it may be taken to the far corners of the earth where its dauntless courage and unserving loyalty may help in the building of empires, the moving of mountains, and the harnessing of the now unused and undreamed of forces that Nature, like a kind genius, is waiting to release. SECOND—We direct that all cremation expenses and just debts be paid in full. THIRD—We do give, devise, and bequeath to the class of 1926, the most honored, cherished and coveted Session Room in the School, trusting that under the keen and watchful eyes of Miss Hardy they will use it with such reverence and respect as is ordinarily characteristic of Seniors. FOURTH—We do give, devise, and bequeath to Rote Holmes the ability of Don Wallace to preside at class and Hi-Y meetings. FIFTH—We do give, devise, and bequeath to the Ypsilanti Fire Department for their own protection and benefit, our somber colored sweaters and jackets to be used as they shall deem fitting and proper. SIXTH—We direct that all miscellaneous articles, such as s-cond hand chewing gum, lost vanity boxes, lip stick, and so forth, be placed on sale at public auction, proceeds of which shall be left in the care of Miss Lidke for the benefit of next year’s freshmen. We recommend that it be used to buy green paint with which to dceorate the interiors of rooms 215, 309, and 311. SEVENTH—We do give, devise, and bequeath to Max Ament, the book “How to Be- come An Orator,” Linnie Hedding’s most treasured volume. | EIGHTH—To next year’s debating team we bequeath the logical thinking and forceful arguments used so successfully this year by Ruth Latham and Lorinda McAndrew. NINTH—We bequeath to our successors the name of Helen, made famous by Helen Wilber, Helen Sherwood, Helen Callen, Helen Casler, Helen Newton, Helen Holley, and Helen of Troy, a name synonymous with beauty, grace, love, and affection, the latter clearly displayed by Helen Wilber and Lisle Scott. 29

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TFOI-DIXTT TENTH—We bequeath to future track aspirants the “Seven League Boots” of Dolphy Thorne, trusting that they will wear them with as much success and sportsmanship as this son of Old Ypsi High has done. ELEVENTH—We bequeath the athletic ability of Hubert Youngs, as a four sport man, to Karl Kubin, trusting that he will uphold the fine standard set by the former. To Marian Vandersall and Rosina Colby we bequeath Helen Wilber and Margaret Harker’s reputation of being the two best girl athletes in school. TWELFTH—We leave to our successors all dark horses that have been used in times past at class elections, advising that a gift horse should not be looked in the mouth. We bequeath, also, our first class stables of high grade ponies. These can be found in most any book in school, especially in Latin, and they should always be kept in good condition, for it is generally necessary to call them into service for the final, five-day race each January and June. | THIRTEENTH—We leave to all interested parties a revised set of parking rules, which shall designate the place and time limit for enamored students. Credit is due Raiph Gates and Marian Daggett for this excellent piece of legislation. FOURTEENTH—To the people of Ypsilanti we leave our thanks for having so generously presented the School with a new gymnasium for the betterment of future generations. FIFTEENTH—We leave to our successors our good will and most sincere wishes, to our teachers our respect and admiration. We advise that all grievances, disputes, petty jealousies, disloyalty, and unfairness be sold to the junk dealer, and the proceeds used to beautify the grounds of Ypsilanti High School. Lastly—We do appoint Prof. De Forrest Ross of the City of Ypsilanti, in the County of Washtenaw, State of Michigan, as executor of this our last will and testament. In witness hereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal on this 17th day of June in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and twenty-five. Everett H. Skinner The foregoing document was at the-date mentioned signed, sealed, and declared by the class of 1925 to be the last will and testament of said class, in the presence of us, who at request, and in the presence of each other, hereto sign our names. William Jennings Bryan Alex. J. Groesbeck Ma Ferguson Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David Windsor, Prince of Wales. 30)