Clifton Springs High School - Cliftonian Yearbook (Clifton Springs, NY)

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12 THE CLIFTONIAN Concerning Upperclassmen “THE SENIOR PLAY” The Seniors presented the three-act play, “Nothing But the Truth,” by James Montgomery, November 21, at the High School Auditorium. There was a large attendance and all went away feeling that they had “had their money’s worth.” The play was a financial success, the Seniors having cleared $170. The school band added confsiderably to the program by a number of selections under the leadership of C. H. Mac-umber. THE SENIOR HALLOWE’EN PARTY On October the eighth, the Seniors had a very exciting party. The hall was all decorated in autumn colors, and looked as though the Seniors might have sacked the nearby farms. In the corners and against the wall were corn stalks and pumpkins. The evening was started with the grand parade. Costumes of every description were seen. Prizes were awarded to those having the best and funniest costumes. Dancing and fortune telling was then enjoyed and fried cakes were sold at one of the side rooms. The confetti, which was also sold, seemed to fall on every thing. It was hard to keep from getting tangled with the streamers. About twelve o’clock the people began to leave. Everyone felt that a happier Hallowe’en had never been enjoyed. CLASS NIGHT On June 23. the Seniors held their Class Night exercises. The whole idea was that of a ship. The Seniors, with Claude Goodman as their Captain and C. S. H. S. as the ship, furnished speeches, with sailor songs and dances interspersed. There were presents given to the Juniors and a speech from their Captain. The program was greatly enjoyed. THE JUNIOR DANCE There was great excitement when the Junior Dance was announced. We saw all kinds of posters telling about the big time every one was to have. The great night came on April the eighth. The auditorium was very attractively trimmed in pastel shades of crepe paper. As one entered the hall, it seemed that a certain section was very popular. There was a good reason for this. That was the section where punch was served. It was very convenient to promenade to that section and gratify one’s thirst. The orchestra was all that the posters told us it would be. When people finally did leave, it was with the feeling that they had had a most enjoyable evening. M. TOMLINSON JUNIOR PLAYS Two one-act plays were successfully staged by the Junior Class at the High School Auditorium, May 28. The first play, “Sauce For the Goslings,” was an enjoyable comedy that brought home to most of us some of the absurdities of speech which we continually use. The second play was “The Ghost'Story,” by Booth Tarkington. This play was a comedy which George, Anna’s collegiate boy-friend, tried to make into tragedy. But he scarcely succeeded although he did succeed in finally getting across what he !came early to tell her. The evening’s entertainment was augmented by the High School Band, this being its first appearance with its members in uniform. The plays were well attended. The Juniors wish to take this opportunity to express their thanks for the kindly interest and support of the public in these—their first efforts towards the reproduction of drama.

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11 THE CLIFTONIAN OUR BAND PARADES ON DECORATION DAY Music Department The Music Department of the school has made great progress this year. We especially notice this in the Band. The members have learned to play many new selections, under the leadership of Mr. MacCumber. The Band and Glee Club gave one concert this year in order to obtain money to buy uniforms for the Band. The concert was fine and the uniforms of black and scarlet were bought for the twenty-six members for around $400. The Band has played at many assemblies and has also lent its support at the Junior and Senior plays, the Prize Speaking contest, several of the baseball games, and at the Memorial Day celebration. The Glee Club and orchestra, under the leadership of Miss Golden, has also been making great progress. This year the Glee Club has learned to read the notes better and to keep very good time. The Club has thirty-five members, who have sung at three entertainments this year. Their part in the programs have been done very well, as they displayed great eagerness and enthusiasm. The Seventh Grade has done splendid work this year. They are able to sing a two part song nicely. Miss Golden is organizing a bigger and better orchestra of fifteen or sixteen members for next year. I am sure that with the cooperation of the public the Music Department of our school will progress more in future years. We all want it to be an honor to Clifton Springs, and we are working hard to excel the other nearby schools in our musical clubs. AGNES ADAMS, ’33

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THE CLIFTON!AN 13 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BANQUET Plans are now going forward in preparation for the annual banquet of the C. S. H. S. Alumni Association, which will be held Thursday evening, June 25th, in the High School Auditorium. The program for the evening lists a business meeting of association members at six-thirty. The old grads and their guests will formally welcome the Class of 1931 into their midst with a dinner and entertainment which will start promptly at seven o’clock. Alumni President, Albert Bosshart, Jr., urges every alumnus to be present and so to foster the enthusiasm which was revived last year. OUR WASHINGTON TRIP On April 3rd our party of fifteen left Clifton Springs from the Lehigh Valley station, for Washington. There were nine Seniors, Miss Golden, our chaperon, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Wright, Clara and Parker Wright, and Marjorie Webb. Our party arrived in Washington a half hour ahead of schedule, so we had that much longer in the wonder city. We were in Washington from Friday night until Wednesday morning, during which time we managed all the usual tours and visits in spite of much rain. On Monday we visited the Annapolis Naval Academy. On Wednesday morning we went to Baltimore and the Arlington Cemetery. The same night saw us in Philadelphia in the Benjamin Franklin Hotel where that evening a dance was held for our party in the Betsy Ross room. Thursday was spent in touring the city and visiting the Curtis Publishing Company and Independence Hall. On Friday we spent a most enjoyable day at Atlantic City, finally leaving for the homeward voyage about 9:30 o’clock—tired and happy. This simply touches the high spots and does not begin to tell of the really happy time we had together, seeing new places, meeting new friends, taking in the shows and rushing for busses. Our Washington trip will always remain a happy memory. ANNUAL PRIZE SPEAKING CONTEST Much interest was exhibited in the Prize Speaking Contest this year. A large number volunteered, although several had to drop out because of sickness or prolonged absence. There were enough left, nevertheless, to make the contest an all evening affair. A new ruling having been made, two first and two second prizes were awarded—one set to the girl contestants, and the other to the boy contestants. Helen Whedon was awarded first prize for the girls and also was chosen as our representative at the Finger Lakes Prize Speaking Contest, her selection being a humorous one, “A Corner on William.” Avis Little won second prize in the same contest; Wilbur DeVall and Howard Roth won first and second prizes respectively in the boys’ group. Helen Whedon, Clifton Springs representative to the Finger Lakes District Public Speaking Contest, won the girls’ second prize. THE OWASCO TRIP On June 22nd, the Seniors and the High School Faculty journeyed to Owasco as guests of the Juniors. This is an annual event always greatly enjoyed. After a day of thrilling rides and refreshments furnished by the Juniors, we all arrived home tired but happy. “SCHOOL NEWS” Members of the fourth year English class have provided the Clifton Springs Press with “School News” every week of the school year. Four complete staffs were chosen, each working for a quarter of the year. We hope we have succeeded in bringing the public in closer touch with school life. E. Rich—Hey, don’t strike that match there; that tank is full of gas. L. Norsen—Think nothing of it. This is a safety match.