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

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5 THE CLIFTONIAN gained in high school, but also memories of the happy times we have spent together. For, “Friends depart, and memory takes them To her caverns, pure and deep.” My wish for each of you is that you find in life not only success but more especially, happiness and contentment, for “Contentment surpasses riches.” So, with a full heart, the Class of 1931 bids you all farewell. REGENA REMERY Last Will and Testament Ship—C. S. H. S. Village—Clifton Springs Township of Phelps County of Ontario State of New York United States of America Planet—The World We, the dauntless crew of the ship C. S. H. S. and the class'of 1931, being of sound mind and body and healthy spirit, having never had any seasickness in our midst, and having unquestionably the biggest store of knowledge ever acquired by any midshipmen of the good ship C. S. H. S. up to this time and beyond, find that we, now, at our departure from this ship which we found so much to our liking, since we carried everything before us with our sagacity and wit, must leave to our inferior successors, who are so undeserving of our generosity and goodness, all that we ever possessed. Owing to the sadness of this situation, we will hurry this heart rending business, so that you, its hearer, may not grow too melancholy, for your brave smiles will be needed after our departure. To MR. WILLIAMS—We leave the memory of our sweet and smiling faces to console him at our leave-taking. To MISS FRANTZ—We leave our appreciation for keeping us in the straight and narrow path before classes passed. To MR. SPENCER—A time clock that works and a basketball whistle. We also leave him a megaphone to use in study hall while announcing. To MISS HOWARD—We bequeath one dozen pencils in case she should ever lose her own. To MISS WILLIAMS—We leave the best coaches’ Guide-Book to Basket Ball. To MISS JUDD—An extra supply of giggles in case hers should ever run out. To MISS LEGRAND—A pair of stilts to help her preserve her dignity when walking down the aisle behind Neil Buck. To MISS GOLDEN—We leave the ship’s foghorn with which to sound her “a’s” in her music class. To the JUNIORS—We bequeath all the hotel detectives in Washington and, especially, the white-haired man known as Santa Claus. To the SOPHOMORES—We leave all buckets and mops with which to swab the decks. To the FRESHMEN—“Emily Post”!! May they learn how to keep from annoying the worthy Seniors with their trivial nonsense. To the EIGHTH GRADERS — We leave the ship’s compass to charter them through the stormy seas of knowledge. To the ALUMNI—We leave our life savers, much worn but still good. We hope they won’t be needed. To the BOARD OF EDUCATION — We leave the ship’s rudder. May they use it to the best advantage. LASTLY—We appoint Charles Smith and Assistant Ikey Morris as Executors. In WITNESS THEREOF we have

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THE CLIFTONIAN 4 her environment, and finally she even learned to talk, read, and write. She created for herself a new world of which she had been entirely unaware until she began to sense things. Helen Keller has not stopped with overcoming her handicaps; her effort has been to aid others also handicapped. She has helped them create a world of which she herself was once ignorant. In music, art, and literature, we find, perhaps, the best example of creative effort. After acquiring the requisite foundation, the musician is ready to create a new composition; the artist, a beautiful painting; the author, an interesting story; the poet, an awe-inspiring poem; the dramatist, a play. We Americans are all too prone to lay aside the work of the artist as we say, “ ’Twas easy for him—a natural gift.” We are apt to overlook the time spent in preparation, and in gaining knowledge of the underlying principles of his art, or the time and effort spent in the actual creation of the masterpiece. Can we think that Dante’s immortal “Divine Comedy”, or Beethoven’s “Pastoral Symphony”, or Raphael’s “Sis-tine Madonna”, or Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” were created without time and effort or without a thorough knowledge of the work each engaged in? Before these artists created their masterpieces they studied, traveled, and worked hard, laying a firm foundation upon which to build a structure that would last through many centuries and for which the world would be the richer. During our four years of High School we have had a taste of creative effort. In our design classes, we have tried in a very amateurish way to draw, paint and create designs; in our English classes we have tried our hands at creating poems, stories, and essays. We have learned that there is a great amount of satisfaction derived from observing a piece of work which we ourselves have created by our own effort and initiative. We have begun to learn the joy of creation. But some people after laying a good foundation, stop. They do not build upon their knowledge and try to create something to their credit. Numerous speakers have come to us during our high school course with the message “build a strong foundation—else the superstructure of your career may easily tumble down.” Repetition has its effect. We have heard this statement so often that we have come to believe it, but now, as we have come to the completion of our high school course, we realize that the foundation is only the beginning and that no matter how strong it is, it is absolutely useless unless we go ahead and build upon it. Persistent effort, time, and faith, we now know are necessary. And so, we Seniors, by our creative efforts hope to build a worthwhile structure upon the foundation, you have helped us to lay—an edifice of accomplishments. And now in behalf of the members of my class and myself, I wish to thank the Board of Education, our principal and teachers, for all they have dons for us. We are fully aware of their many kindnesses, their anxious solicitude for our good and comfort, and we wish to express at this time our heartfelt appreciation and gratitude. Members of the Class of 1932—we, the Class of ’31, are very grateful to you for your unselfish cooperation in our behalf. You have aided us materially in our dramatic and financial enterprises, thereby, manifesting not only friendship, but true sportsmanship and school spirit. This school, like every other institution of its kind, has its own customs and traditions. We, in giving up our places as Seniors to you, feel that these traditions will be safe in your hands. Remember that as Seniors you have special duties to perform and standards to uphold, and we who are about to join the ranks of the alumni, wish you much success and happiness in their performance. Loyal and loving classmates, tonight we find ourselves assembled for the last time as an organization. Very shortly we shall part, each to go to work in his chosen field. Let us carry into that field not only the knowledge we have

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6 THE CLIFTONIAN hereby placed our steady hand and glittering seal on this, the 23rd day of June, Anno Domini, one thousand and thirty-one. Signed. CATHERINE M. WALTERS, L. L. D. Witnesses: CHARLES CURTIS (our old friend) THE PRINCE OF WALES WILL ROGERS JOE E. BROWN KING ALPHONSO (as he needs a job anyhow) The Seniors—Top row, left to right: Miss Golden, advisor; Elvere Buchan, Robert Goodman, Regena Remery, Elouise Hall. Bottom row: Avis Little, Catherine Walters, Claude Goodman, Dorothy Brown, Elizabeth Sullivan. CATHERINE WALTERS “KAY” “She was Claudes life The ocean to the river of his thoughts Which terminated all.” Vice-president of Senior Class (4); President of Junior Class (3); Glee Club (2-3); Basketball team (1-2-3-4); Cliftonian Staff (2-3); Orchestra (1-2); Prize Speaking Contest (3); Dramatic Club (1); Editor of School News (4); Wearer of C; Wearer of Sportsmanship Button. Nurse. DOROTHY BROWN “DOT” “My wealth is health and perfect ease. My conscience clear my chief defense.” Senior Class Treasurer (4); Junior Class Secretary (3); Senior Play (4); Junior Play (3); Basketball (1-2-3); Manager of Basketball Team (4); Orchestra (1-2); Cliftonian Staff (2-4); Dramatic Club (1); Prize Speaking Contest (3); Winner of Sportsmanship Button; Wearer of C. Nurse.