SCHOOL DAZ, Rusk Co. TX, Gloria B. Mayfield

From the Scrapbook of Deason Hunt, May 1931 Graduation Edition of the Henderson Hi Life.

The annual Junior-Senior banquet was given in the dining room of the Junior High School Friday evening, April 24th. This was a gala occasion from both Juniors and Seniors, an event to which the Seniors have looked forward all year. The girls were beautifully gowned in satins, taffettas, and organdies, that gave no hint that they had been exposed to rain. From the reception room the guests marched into the dining hall which presented a colorful and beautiful scene, one which will long be remembered by both hosts and guests. The decorations were in orchid and green, the senior class colors. This scheme was carried out in detail, even in the appointments and the dainty food served. The following program was carried out with C. T. Heath as toast master:

March ...................Both Classes
Introduction   .......C.T. Heath
Song             ........ Both Classes
Our Seniors ........ Lucretia Crane
Response  ........... Deason Hunt
Music              ....... Orchestra
Our Faculty  ......... Grace Maloney
Faculty Response.. C.O. Pollard
Class History ....... Elizabeth Motley
Song              ........ Both Classes
Key of Knowledge.. Martha McCarter
Response  ........... Vera Marwil
Revised Rules...... Lawrence Burks
School Songs ..... Both Classes
Orchestra .............. Mrs. Lake Cannon, Leader

  SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY
At last the great document  has been uncovered
That will burst once for all  the great blowing bubble.
We can not help what fate will  demand,
For he is the guide and runs the great  strand.
And this he has written from  beginning to end,
And places upon it his own seal;
First to lead the list of honor  and fame,
And win the title of “king of  “names”
Will be our pastor and guide of  all
No other that our own class-mate,  John Ross.
Deason, Lawrence, and Willbyrn a  partnership shall form,
As the minds of the three so  nearly conform.
And this partnership, let no man  put asunder,
For as fishermen-three they will  be the ninth wonder.

... The year 1930-31 has seen the last of the journey to be made by this sturdy band. They now call themselves Seniors and have as their leader Sir Deason of the House of Hunt.
Many worthy deeds have been done by this band. Led by Lady Martha of the House of McCarter, the Crusaders fought to rout the Pagan King Tuberculosis in the sale of Easter seals. With Sir Earl and Sir John Ross of the House of Adams in the front, the next attack was made on the city of Athletics. Before these courageous Crusaders all enemies fell, even to the greatest, the Giant Longview. The heroes of the field were the knights: Sir Vernon of the House of Dunklin, Sir George of the House of Strong, Sir Cecil of the House of Arnold, Sir Thomas of the House of Drennan, and Sir Russle of the House of Haskins. After conquering that dreaded enemy, Mid-term Exams, The Crusaders marched bravely forward and now they stand before the gates of the citadel, eager to make the final attack and enter that coveted land, the City of Graduation, with victories many and casualties few.

Jack Lokey attended school five days one week this year.
James Rountree thinks he will major in Spanish at college.
A.T. had his own matches yesterday.
Harris Beall’s automobile, “Clara Beall” did not break down on its trip last
week.
Lowe Law attended school on Chemistry Lab day.
Ione Dowdy did not leave the house during the week end.
Lucretia Crane did not resolve to murder A. T. Boren during the past week.
Jack Ramsey turned in the required number of geometry problems one day this
year.
Cecil failed to answer a question in history.
Ruth Propes didn’t have on anything red yesterday.
Lucille and Virginia Houston both say they believe that have a natural
talent for chemistry.
Deason Hunt has hopes of passin’ Spanish.
We see nothing wrong with H.H.S.
(A GRAND PRIZE OF ONE SACK OF PEANUTS IS OFFERED TO ANYONE WHO CAN PROVE ANY
ONE OF THE ABOVE STATEMENTS>)

Jewel had been a Singer instead of a Harper.
Izell had been a Lake instead of a Pool.
Fairy had been a Dewdrop instead of a Rainwater.
Lucretia had been a Chicken instead of a Crane.
Lucille had been a Dallas instead of a Houston.
George had been a Weak instead of a Strong.
Hazel had been a Dressmaker instead of a Taylor.
Joe Memory had been a Wrong instead of a Wright.
Inez had been a Headstrong instead of an Armstrong.
Deason had been a Find instead of a Hunt.

We, the Senior Class of Henderson High School, claiming the county of Rusk in the state of Texas as our home, being of sound and disposing minds and memory, do make and publish this as our last will and testament, hereby revoking all wills and promises by us, at any time heretofore made.

We desire that this will be probated in accordance with the laws of H.H.S. we desire that all our just debts be repudiated, and the legacies hereinafter given shall, after repudiation of our debts be paid out of our estates.

As a class we bequeath to the juniors our long-used dignity of which we are justly proud.

The Senior boys will to the Sophs “Tinhorn Alley” and Miss Kate Brown’s pecan tree.

The Senior girls will to the Juniors all back issues of the “Golden Book”.

Item 1. Francis Young wills to Jack Ramsey his school-girl complexion and the ability to stay in school.