*****., high school freshman who today received a $160,000 settlement, for loss of her legs in a boating accident on Lake Tahoe last summer, demonstrates how she can use the first of two artificial legs. Behind her is Phyllis Buchan, nurse at the University of California hospital here, where the artificial limb was fitted. Imogene, whose legs were severed below the knees, faces two more operations before a second limb can be fitted. American High School Girl, Imogene Witische, 14, who received a settlement of 160,000 dollars for the loss of her legs in a boating accident, demonstrates how she can use the first of two artificial legs. Imogene, whose legs were severed below the knees, faces two more operations before a second limb can be fitted. May 18, 1950. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).