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

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THE CLIFTONIAN I 18 OUR FACULTY Kindergarten Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Principal Science History Mathematics and English English and Librarian Latin and French Commercial Homemaking Drawing and Music Nurse Miss Mildred Brown Miss Esther Lamson Miss Lou Bishop Miss Lena Cowley Miss Catherine MacAniff Mrs. Earl Hurlburt Miss Verda Jones Miss Sara Murnigan Mr. Edmund Casper Mr. D. B. Williams Mr. William Spencer Miss Ruby Howard Miss Agnes Frantz Miss Ruby LeGrand Miss Marjorie Judd Miss Lulu Williams Miss Una Trautman Miss Virgina Golden Miss Bernice Cook Clifton Springs, N. Y. Syracuse, N. Y. Clifton Springs, N. Y. Clifton Springs, N. Y. Phelps, N. Y. Manchester, N. Y. East Rochester, N. Y. Clifton Springs, N. Y. Webster, N. Y. Clifton Springs, N. Y. Clifton Springs, N. Y. Wellsboro, Penna. Seneca Falls, N. Y. Gloversville, N. Y. Oneida, N. Y. Rochester, N. Y. Geneva, N. Y. Madison, Ind. Watertown, N. Y. ASSEMBLY PROGRAMS At the first assembly program of the year the following people were elected as officers of the Athletic Association: Claude Goodman, president; Lawrence Wheat, vice-president; and Nan Quigley, secretary. Mr. Williams was treasurer according to the by-laws of the Association. After the election and during the counting of votes we were entertained by several selections by the school band The second assembly program was given by Miss Howard’s History and Civics classes. It was a political mass meeting in which were speakers for Republican and Democratic candidates, after which was voting by the general assembly. The third assembly program was an inspiring speech by the Hon. Joseph Hanley. His subject was “Success.” The fourth program occurred on the occasion of Thanksgiving. We had a delightful Thanksgiving program which was presented by the first six grades. The fifth assembly program featured Professor Delevan, of Syracuse Univer- sity, his topic being “Forestry.” His talk which was illustrated by means of stereopticon views, proved to be very interesting to most of us, especially the Physiography students. A Christmas program under the guidance of Miss Williams and Mr. Spencer was the next assembly program. It proved to be very entertaining. The play was followed by the annual Christmas tree and presents. The next assembly proved to be a long one. Two one-act plays were given by the Seniors as a supplement for their rhetoricals, after which Mr. Humphrey gave a talk on “Waste.” Mr. Risley, a School of Commerce representative, spoke at the next assembly about success in vocations. His talk was illustrated by bright lights and lettered blocks. The last assembly program of the year was one consisting of rhetoricals by some of the Juniors and Seniors. There were several other assembly programs consisting mainly of rhetoricals.

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THE CLIFTONIAN 17 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM First row, left to right: Betty Sullivan, Marguerite Griffiths, Catherine Walters, captain; Nan Quigley, Doris McCormack; second row: Frances Burgess, Mary Calteaux, Clara Wright, Lorraine Kauder; third row: Dorothy Brown, manager; Vivian Chalker, Miss Williams, coach. Girls Win Sportsmanship Cup The girls’ basketball team this year was more successful than last, for the girls won a trophy; not the championship trophy but the Sportsmanship Cup. This is the first year that the girls’ team has ever won this cup. The team was organized in the fall under Miss Williams and the following members were chosen for the regular team: Nan Quigley, Catherine Walters, Peg Griffiths, Doris McCormack, Frances Burgess, Betty Sullivan, Vivian Chalker with Lorraine Kauder, Clara Wright, and Mary Calteaux as substitutes. The schedule follows: C. S. H. S....37 Macedon ........ 3 C. S. H. S.... 36 Shortsville .... 7 C. S. H. S.... 16 Shortsville 12 C. S. H. S....41 Rushville ..... 11 C. S. H. S.... 35 Rushville ..... 12 C. S. H. S....59 Manchester ... 6 C. S. H. S....51 Manchester ... 14 C. S. H. S....22 Phelps......... 23 C. S. H. S.... 21 Phelps ........ 15 C. S. H. S.... 17 Victor ........ 19 C. S. H. S.... 11 Victor .........20 C. S. H. S....25 Alumnae ....... 17 C. S. H. S....26 E. Bloomfield.. 13 C. S. H. S.... 16 E. Bloomfield.. 16 C. S. H. S.... 16 Phelps ......... 9 Total ........429 Total 197 League Games.

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19 THE CLIFTONIAN THE KINDERGARTEN During the present school year forty-one children have enjoyed the benefits of our kindergarten. The total registration of last year was thirty-one. The increase in attendance is gratifying, as it shows perhaps, that a larger number of parents are realizing the benefits the kindergarten has to offer. In the program of plays and games carried on throughout the year, we have had certain definite aims. We have tried to socialize the child through the development of cooperation in games and group projects, and through the handling of the aggressive, the shy, the spoiled and backward child We have attempted to educate physically through emphasis upon cleanliness and the value of a sunny well-ventilated room; by the development of physical coordination, grace and skill through rhythmic exercises and games. We have aimed to educate manually by teaching correct handling of scissors, brush and crayon, and by utilizing clay, paper and wood for self-expression. We have tried to train intelligently through songs, music appreciation, stories and poems, teaching the child to speak and understand simple English. We have attempted to develop accurate observation, concentration, attention, intelligent obedience and orderly habits. It is our hope that we have built character so that each child has gained in habits of self-control, industry, initiative, self-reliance, fair play and courtesy. Over one hundred and fifty years ago Friedrich Trobel, founder of the kindergarten, stated its purpose: “to take the oversight of children before they are ready for school life; to exert an influence over their whole being in correspondence with its nature; to strengthen their bodily powers; to exercise their senses; to employ the awakening mind; to make them thoughtfully acquainted with the world of nature and of man; to guide their heart and soul in the right direction, and to lead them to the Origin of all life, and to unison with Him.” MILDRED L. BROWN THE FIRST GRADE When school opened in September. 29 children registered. At present we have a class of 28 children. At Hallowe’en we joined the kindergarten and second grade in having a costume party. In November we dramatized, “The King of Hearts” for the regular Wednesday Assembly. During the later part of November and December, Miss Clark of the Rochester Normal had charge of the first grade and carried on the work very successfully. On St. Valentine’s Day we had a party. The Valentines which were sent to one another were distributed, after which refreshments were served. In March the children expressed their desire to make a village. The children visited the different stores. Then, by means of boxes and blocks a village was built on the floor of the room. During the spring months we have studied birds, flowers and gardening. ESTHER LAMSON GRADE TWO This year grade two registered 34, 18 girls and 16 boys. Many of the group are especially fond of music. We have had very nice chorus singing all the year. This is enjoyed especially because of our being fortunate in having a piano. That has made it easy also for us to do “Folk Dancing and Interpretative mostly from “Nursery Rhymes Songs.” We have enjoyed our little newspaper which comes once a week. It has made the children “News Minded.” They often bring pictures or items from other papers, things of World Interest, making an approach to later study of Geography as well as Current History. The easel for free art expression is always in demand. Many of the group show real talent. We have woven one rug on our hand