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

Text from Pages 1 - 44 of the 1932 volume:

THE CLIFTONIAN Clifton Springs Qrade and High School COMMENCEMENT NUMBER JUNE 1932 To Mr. Chester W. Hovey, whose interest and acts in our behalf claim our true appreciation, the “Clif-tonian” staff dedicates this book. 2 THE CLIFTONIAN SENIOR ROLL MARABEL BENNETT— Candour is the brightest gleam of criticism.”— Disraeli. Basketball 29; Glee Club '29, ’30, ’31; Junior Play ’31; Senior Play ’32. University of Michigan. RUTH BUCHAN— “They are never alone that are accompanied with noble thoughts.”—Sidney. Glee Club ’29, ’30; Junior Play ’31; Senior Play ’32; Editor School News ’32. Geneseo Normal HAROLD DE GRAW, DEED — We know what we are, but not what we may be. ’ —Shakespeare. Junior Play '31; Business Manager Senior Play ’32. WILBUR DE VALL, DEVIL”— “Censure is the tax a man pays to the public for being eminent.”—Swift. Basketball '29, ’31, ’32; Baseball ’30, '31, ’32; Band ’30, ’31. '32; Senior Play ’31, ’32; Clif-tonian Staff ’31; School News ’32; Sportsmanship Pin ’31; Student Association Secretary ’31, ’32; Local Prize Speaking ’31, ’32; Representative for District Speaking Contest ’32; Senior Debate ’32; Wearer of C.” Syracuse University. CARLTON DICKENS, “DICKY — “Every man has his fault and honesty is his.”— Shapespeare. Senior Play ’31; Junior Play ’31; Stage Manager Senior Play '32. LOVETT HARE, RABBIT OR BUNNY — “He trudged along, unknowing what he sought, And whistled as he went, for want of thought.” —Dryden. Basketball ’30, ’31; Baseball ’31. Nurse. ----------—o-------------- LANCELOT’S FIGHTING MOOD Glad am I to don my helm and gear Gladder still to mount a spirited horse, And then to the combat without a fear For is not my charger a tower of force? What is more glorious than the fight, The rattle of arms, the clash of shield, What is more glorious than a knight Ready and eager for the tourney field? And in battle we will crush the foe Aye, through the wide fields we’ll ride Bringing justice to the high and low, For who stays a knight in stride? —EDWARD O’CONNELL, Eng. III. THE CLIFTONIAN 3 EDGAR HILLYER, “CRIP”— “He tells you flatly what his mind is.”—Shakespeare. HELEN KEATING “MIS-QUITO”— “Out with it boldly, truth loves open dealing.”— Shakespeare. Basketball ’29; Glee Club ’29, ’30; Senior Play ’32; School News Staff ’32. Syracuse University Training School. JAMES KUHN, “SEBASTIAN”— “Fools admire, but men of sense approve.”—Pope. Band ’30, ’31, ’32. ASHLEY MACOMBER, “MAC”— “ ’Tis good in every case, you know, To have two strings unto your bow.”—Churchill. President of Athletic Association '32; Baseball ’29, ’30, ’31, ’32; Captain of Baseball ’32; Basketball ’29, ’30, ’31, ’32; Captain of Basketball ’31; Junior Play ’31; Wearer of Sportsmanship Button and of “C.” ELLEN MADDEN, “EK”— “Amen, if you love her, for the lady is very well worthy.”—Shakespeare. Glee Club ’28, ’29, ’30; Basketball '28, '29; Prize Speaking ’30, ’31; Senior Play ’32; Junior Play ’30. Nurse. LOUIS MARK, LOUIE”— Life is a jest, and all things show it; I thought so once, but now I know it.” Basketball ’30, ’31, ’32; Co-captain Basketball ’32; Baseball ’30, ’31, ’32; Manager of Baseball ’32; Junior Play ’31; Senior Play ’32; Senior Debate ’32; Sportsmanship Button ’30; Vice-president Junior Class ’31; President Senior Class ’32; Cliftonian Staff ’30, ’31; Wearer of “C”; School News Staff ’32. Post Graduate. ------------o------------- OUR FRIENDS How fair and pretty seems the earth, How bright the skies, and blue, How sweetly bloom the fragrant flowers, When friends are kind and true. But when our friends no longer stay, When they from us have gone, How dark and gloomy seems each night. And darker still each dawn. As I go down life’s highway, Until the journey ends, I do not need so much of gold— But, oh! I do need friends! —JACK CURRAN, Eng. II. 4 THE CLIFTONIAN ETHEL MASLYN, “ETHIE”— Behavior is a mirror, in which everyone shows his image.”—Goethe. Senior Play ’32; Costume Committee for Senior Play ’32; Business Committee for Junior Play ’31. DORIS McCORMACK, “DORY”— “Her voice was ever soft, Gentle and low: an excellent thing in woman.” __Shakespeare Basketball ’30, ’31, ’32; Glee Club ’29, ’30; Clif-tonian Staff ’31, ’32; Junior Play ’31; Senior Play ’32; Prize Speaking ’31; Sportsmanship pin; Wearer of “C.” Nurse. SIDNEY McLOUTH, “SID”— “I love—I love it, and who shall dare To chide me for loving that old arm chair?” —Eliza Cook. School News Staff ’32; Cliftonian Staff ’31; Senior Play ’32; Band ’31, ’32; School News Staff ’32; Cliftonian Staff ’31; Senior Play ’32; Band '31, ’32; Baseball '30; Cheerleader ’31, ’32; Wearer of Sportsmanship pin and of “C.” Cazenovia. NICHOLAS MILELLA, “NICK”— “Villain and he be many miles asunder.” —Shakespeare. Student Government ’29; Musical Comedy ’29; School Orchestra '30; School Paper ’30; Junior Play ’31; Committee for Junior Prom. ALYCE MILLER— “She is a most exquisite lady.”—Shakespeare. Glee Club ’30, ’31; Basketball ’29; Prize Speaking ’31; Junior Play ’31; Senior Play ’32; President of Junior Class ’31; Secretary of Senior Class ’32; Cliftonian Staff ’30; School News Staff ’32; Vice-President of Student Association ’32; Wearer of “C” and of Sportsmanship pin; Basketball Scorekeeper ’32. Nurse. NAN QUIGLEY— “She looks as clear as morning roses newly washed with dew.”—Shakespeare. Glee Club ’30, ’31; Basketball ’29, ’31, ’32; Manager of Girls’ Basketball Team ’32; Junior Play ’31; Cliftonian Staff ’29, ’30; Vice-President of Senior Class '32; Secretary of Athletic Association ’30, ’31; Senior Play ’32; Wearer of “C” and of Sportsmanship pin; Editor of School News ’32; Senior Debate ’32. ----------o------------ THE TWO ROSES Two roses once in my garden grew, The one was brilliant and rich of hue; Proud of her beauty, and perfume rare, She spread her sweets to each passing air; The other, timid and chaste of mind, Shrank from the kiss of the fickle wind; Proud in the pride of her virtue meek She veiled the blush on her modest cheek. —GLADYS HALL, Eng. Ill THE CLIFTONIAN 5 HOWARD ROTH, “PROF”— “He reads much; He is a great observer, and he looks Quite through the deeds of men.”—Shakespeare. Salutatorian ’32; Cliftonian Staff ’31. ’32; Editor of School News ’32; Public Speaking ’31, ’32; Senior Debate ’32; Junior Play ’31; Senior Play ’32. University of Michigan. LUCILLE SMITH, “SMITTY”— “True as the dial to the sun, although it be not shined upon.”—Butler. Glee Club ’29, ’31; Junior Play '31; Senior Play ’32. KENNETH SQUIER, “KEN”— “Bashfulness is an ornament to youth, but a reproach to old age.”—Aristotle. Junior Play ’31; Senior Play ’32. BEULAH VANDERHOOF, “VAN”— “Shall I compare thee to a summer's day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate.” —Shakespeare. Stage manager of Junior Play ’31; Senior Play ’32; School News Staff ’32. AGNES VAN OPDORP, “AGGIE”— “Thy head is as full of quarrels as an egg is full of meat.”—Shakespeare. Business Committee of Junior Play ’31; Business Committee of Senior Play ’32; Senior Play ’32. St. Francis DeSales, Geneva. HELEN WHEDON. NEMO”— “Age cannot wither her, nor custom stale her infinite variety.”—Shakespeare. Valedictorian ’32; Editor-in-Chief of Cliftonian ’32; Prize Speaking ’31, ’32; Junior Play ’31; Senior Play ’32; Junior Prize ’31; Basketball ’30; Glee Club ’30, ’31; Senior Debate ’32; School News Staff ’32; Wearer of “C.” Northwestern University. PARKER WRIGHT, “PARK”— “He sits high in all the people’s hearts.” —Shakespeare. Band ’30, ’31, ’32; Junior Play ’29, ’31; Senior Play ’32; Prize Speaking ’31; Cliftonian Staff ’31, ’32; Class treasurer ’31, ’32; School News Staff ’32; Wearer of Sportsmanship Pin, and of “C.” Cornell University. -------------o---------- AT NIGHT At night the ghosts come stalking ’round, To those who walk alone. Though most of them don’t weigh a pound, How they do moan. You think they’re creeping up behind, And quickly look, aghast; And even if they are a funny kind You run not slow, but fast. —ERMA LANG, Eng. III. 6 THE CLIFTONIAN History of Class of 1932 We first assembled as a class in September, 1928, in the study hall of the old school house. After encountering the usual difficulties of freshmen, we soon became acclimated to high school life. It was in our freshman year that the school first decided to edit a school year book and it was named “The Cliftonian. The next Fall when we came back to school we had the thrill of entering a new and beautiful school house. Needless to say, we found it an incentive for better work and we all resolved to study earnestly that our class might be an outstanding one. When we entered school in September, 1930, we were upperclassmen. The first thing we did was to organize our Junior class. Our class officers were: President, Alyce Miller; vice-president, Louis Mark; secretary, Fran Burgess; treasurer. Parker Wright. Miss LeGrand was chosen class adviser. Great was the excitement when we received our Junior pins. Among other enterprises for making money were a bake sale and a Junior dance, April 8, 1931. On May 23, 1931, we gave two Junior plays, “The Ghost Story” featuring Howard Roth and Helen Whedon, and “Sauce of the Goslings” in which Harold deGraw played the college football hero. In the latter part of June, 1931, the Juniors took the Seniors to Owasco for a picnic and at graduation the Juniors had the honor of ushering. On September 1, 1931, we entered school as Seniors. We elected class officers: President, Louis Mark; vice-president, Nan Quigley; secretary, Alyce Miller; treasurer, Parker Wright. Miss LeGrand was class adviser. According to the custom, the first social function of the year was the Hallowe’en party on October 29, 1931, which included dancing, fortune-telling and a fish pond. We next gave a bake sale and this resulted in a $15 profit. Following the bake sale, our next attempt to earn money was a card party which was both a social and financial success. November 15, 1931, was a notable day for the Seniors for it was on that day that the Senior rings arrived. No one was given any peace until due admiration was given in appreciation of the new possessions. On December 15, after many hours of practice we presented our Senior play, “The Touchdown,” with Wilbur DeVall as the leading man. The Seniors were well satisfied with the results of the play as they cleared $225. As Christmas time was drawing near the Senior Class began to take orders for holly wreaths. After our Christmas vacation we returned to school and faced the ordeal of Regents. In February we gave another card party. We presented two Winter Chautauqua programs which included “The Flour Girl” and “The Workmen’s Minstrels.” On March 15, 1932, the Seniors gave a debate before P. T. A. The day finally arrived although we never thought it would, to leave for Washington. In spite of the fact that we had a snow storm the Seniors appeared undaunted in their new Spring outfits. Everyone enjoyed the trip greatly and had many interesting and amusing experiences which are too many and lengthy to relate here. After returning to our studies after Easter we realized the proximity of June and Regents and settled down to review. Our last business enterprise was a bake sale held on June 4, 1932. Helen Whedon and Howard Roth were the honor pupils of our class, the former being valedictorian. On June 27, the Juniors took the Seniors to Owasco. On June 28, the Seniors held their gypsy class-night. And so ends the history of the class of ’32. The members carry with them many happy memories of class activities and it is with a feeling of joy not unmixed with regret that the Seniors leave their high-school days behind. —N. QUIGLEY. -o----------- Miss Frantz: “Give me a sentence with a direct object.” R. Leland: “You’re a good scout.” Miss Frantz: “Well, what’s the object?” Rod: “A good mark.” o —Exchange. Ash Macomber: “I proposed to that girl in Washington and would have married her if it hadn’t been for something she said.” Louie: “What did she say?” Ash: “No!” THE CLIFTONIAN LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT Townships of Manchester and Phelps, Village of Clifton Springs, County of Ontario, State of New York, Anno depressio, 1932. We, the undersigned class of distinction, “32”, being in the town of Phelps, county of Ontarioso, state of foolhardiness, do declare, publish, and make this our last testament and will, that is to say: 1— We bequeath to good old C. S. H. S. our out-standing knowledge yet due us. 2— To Mr. Hovey another revised and simplified key to Solid Geometry. 3— To Mr. Spencer a tub large enough to put “Chem.” students in next year when they mix chemicals. 4— To Miss Frantz some new expressions to use on the incoming freshman class. 5— To Miss Howard a book of traffic rules and hand signals. 6— To Miss LeGrand a book on “The Secrets of Make-up,” so that next year’s Senior Play cast will be half as good looking as this year’s cast. 7— To Miss Golden a non-tippable India ink bottle with a low center of gravity, to be used in her new position. . 8— To Miss Kane a book of rules of Classroom Etiquette to be applied to unruly Freshmen in Latin class—of course such discipline isn’t necessary in French classes. 9— To Miss Goodman a new Ford V-8, so that she can get to Study Hall in time to check Lovett tardy. 10— To Miss Trautman a slightly used bottle of Italian Balm to avoid those “red dish pan hands.” 11— To the hard-headed Juniors a book, “How to Train for Your Washington Trip.” 12— To the sophisticated Sophomores a private telephone line so they can converse across the study hall without disturbing the others. 13— To the revolting Freshmen the privilege of staying Eighth Period when they don’t have the time to get their lessons done in class!!! 14— To the study hall a time clock with a noisy bell to be punched when pupils go to the library. 15—To Mahatma Gandhi a new sheet and incidentally the privilege of acting as executor of this, our last testament and will. In witness thereof and thereby we have sworn over a dozen Bibles that this is absolutely our last testament and will, thereby revoking all such former documents on this the 24th day of June, anno depressio 1932. HOWARD ROTH, LL.D. Witnesses: “Babe” Ruth, Tom Mooney Samuel Seabury, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Sam Nairy—(he was asleep at the time) o IT’S IN THE CARDS Scene: A Gypsy Camp. 1st Fortune Teller—Nan Quigley. 2nd Fortune Teller—Alyce Miller. Seekers into the future: Beulah Vanderhoof, Marabel Bennett Parker Wright, Ellen Madden, Ruth Buchan. What is going to happen to this gypsy band after Beulah: Tell my fortune, we leave here? 1st F. Tellei. The cards will tell your whole future. I see you in a business office in a great city, New York. I can see that you will have associations with other members of this band. You will read the name of Kenneth Squier on every telephone, for he will be the president of the company. I can see you in the midst of a great crowd, its at an opera and you are listening to Nicholas Milella the great pianist. I see a light-haired man and a tall building. He is pointing to the skyscraper and telling you that he will do even greater things He is the great architect, Mr. Hillyer. And again I see you in the midst of a great crowd; THE CLIFTONIAN 8 it's the Yankee Stadium and the crowd is mad with excitement as they watch the Yankees defeat their opponents with a scoreless score. I can see a little dark haired man—it’s Louie Mark, the manager of the team. You will take a trip to another city—a great electrical city—Schenectady. I can see you being warmly greeted by a red-headed woman. Miss Quigley, the private secretary to the president of the General Electric Co., Carlton Dickens. A tall blonde takes you away and now I see you on your way to the altar. Marabel: Tell my fortune, too. Please tell mine. 1st F. Teller: You have an interesting future before you as well as an in- teresting past. I see you in companionship with a chaperon of a past party to che capital. I can see you standing before a small group, pointer in hand. You are teaching Latin in Brockport. Now, Mr. Daly, the principal comes in to observe you. You will go on a long journey. Yes, it is Paris. There you will find a long lost friend, whom you have difficulty in recognizing because of the white cap and cape. It is Helen Keating, head nurse of the Paris City Hospital. On your travels you will also visit the city of Palmyra, where you find another classmate, the Honorable Harold deGraw, accountant for a big bird cage manufacturing corporation. You will visit his home and the large family of which he is justly proud. I see another dignified gentleman. His hair is gray and he wears heavy spectacles on the end of his nose. This surgeon in the Cairo hospital for mummies is Dr. Sidney McLouth. That’s all I see in your cards—but cards never lie—never. 1st Fortune Teller leaves. Parker (going to 2nd Fortune Teller): You couldn’t find a good looking blonde in those cards for me, could you? 2nd F. Teller: Ah, a great and interesting future. You are surrounded by beautiful women. Many of them are gathered in one room and are waiting for you. I can see a sign which reads, “Dr. Parker Wright, M. D.” You will be called to Hollywood to restore a great star, Ethel Maslyn, to health, in order that she might finish the great film “Longing for Sulphur.” On your return trip you will stop in Chicago to see the renowned television star, Helen Whedon, playing Lady Macbeth. Black aces turn up—politics—and a trip to the nation’s capital, where you will file suit against Agnes Van Opdorp, private secretary to the president, for throwing all the bills concerning the medical profession in the waste paper basket. Ellen Madden: What can you see in the future for me? 2nd F. Teller: A life of adventure. You will travel much on the high seas as a ship nurse and as such will perform a worthy piece of work for the animal kingdom. In your travels you will go to San Francisco. You will meet a girl in the khaki uniform of a hitch hiker. The person looks familiar and you find that she is Doris McCormack, just completing her world’s hitch hiking record. You can use your nurse’s training on her to advantage. On your way across the continent you will stop at Reno and Mayor Ashley Macomber will give you the keys to the city. (Ashley was always ready to help maidens in distress.) You will visit the city of Rochester, Minn., where you will find a former friend, Alyce Miller, head of the nurses of the Mayo Brothers’ Institute for the Aged. When you stop in Detroit you will be surprised to find on a high building the sign “The Roth Aeronautical School.” You will also notice his latest book, “Us,” in all the windows. Ruth Buchan: Tell me what the rest of us will do. 2nd F. Teller: You are very musical. You will be closely associated through life with a blonde girl—Lucille Smith. You will both be teachers at the Buffalo Teachers’ College. As a member of the music committee you will take an occasional trip. On one of these trips to Rochester you will meet “The Motorcycle Senior,” electrical engineer in the F. W. Woolworth Store. In making a special trip to Yale University, you will be met by the members of the faculty. One of the men who will interest you most will be the professor of entomology, Mr. Wilbur DeVall, who is now trying a new branch of science as a hobby and has made a great success in proving that anything that goes in a northern direction is going south, and that up is the longest distance to any place that you have set your heart upon reaching. You will receive a very formal welcome as you make your way back to Buffalo. Stopping at Clifton Springs you will be escorted to the Academy of Learning by Mr. Lovette Hare, who in himself is the sole owner of the only Rolls Royce in the city. Oh, I see that your card reveals a sacret, which I nearly overlooked. Now let me look close. Oh, yes, you are a Senior of that very same school which in your present day bears the title of Clifton Springs High School. I can see a group leaving the building and can recognize your friends and classmates. The school has lost a worthy class, and it is doubtful whether the town of Clifton Springs can stand the blow. —WILBUR DE VALL. THE CLIFTONIAN 9 SLANTS ON THE FACULTY Principal C. W. Hovey: Well, he’s our new principal, and a darn good one, too, but in case that’s insufficient, he’s the one who speaks with a peculiar quirk of the corner of the mouth, and when he speaks at the floor to an audience it is on the rebound theory; and as we are told in Physics that the angle of reflection equals the angle of incidence, he can speak to any particular group or person and the rest hear nothing. Mr. Spencer: He could tell you much more about this rebound theory but he may want to use it himself some day, so let’s not be too pressing. Miss Cowley: “Dimpled smiles her true depth betray.” They say it takes the sunshine to drive away the clouds, and we’ve never yet met Miss Cowley without a smile. Mr. McCumber: He’s our bandmaster and he knows his business. Who else could get music out of those horns? The band members say, “He made us what we are today.” Miss Brown: She’s the “Outdoor Girl,” for when she’s not golfing she’s garden- ing. Perhaps that accounts for her attractiveness. She has attracted so many pupils into kindergarten that the class has had to be divided. Mr. Kasper: “He has “promoted” his new Senior “femme” already. We aren’t mentioning names, but we congratulate him on his choice and his way with the ladies.” Incidentally, he expects a crack girls’ basketball team next year —and why not? Miss Murnighan: “Tried, trusted and true” we say who know her, and what more can one say of a teacher? Miss Cook: Our school nurse is quite a “checker.” One can’t even be sick without her calling up to “check.” She’s quite a kidder, too, but in spite of these characteristics a good school nurse interested in our welfare. Miss Jones: “The Mystery Woman.” Of course we’re curious to know more about her and are jealous of her ability to remain so mysterious, for we think she knows more than she tells—perhaps. Miss Clark: “The Anthropologist,” or what have you? Nature study is her chief concern. She has a place in her heart for caterpillars, gold fish, moths, polly-wogs, and turtles—oh! what a heart! Miss Howard: We have quite fancifully depicted Miss Howard as Catherine the Great and as a horse-back rider in a “Just Imagine” column. Now we can do more than just imagine. We can actually see her driving her new “Chevy.” Miss Trautman: She’s the one big reason why the next generation of men will eat at home and like it. So, my starvelings, say good-bye to your tough steaks and sponge rubber cakes forever. Miss McAniff: In her little Ford, Miss McAniff drives. She takes all the teachers for a ride. Her sweet disposition is really a treat; And what a generous smile she gives students she meets. Miss Golden: Well, we swan, if it isn’t Miss V. L. G. popping up from nowhere and running smack into us, honey chile. Do you-all say smack down there, or is it smash? Just the same we-all wish you-all all the good luck in the world wherever you’all’s gwine next year and wish you-all was gwine stay with us-all. Miss Lamson: Wee little Lamson is learning how to “Reed” Another good Cliftonian deed, But we want to give “Bucky” a worthwhile hint— To clothe little Lamson, ’twould take a little mint. Miss Bishop: The entertainer. She’s not only an entertaining conversant, but also the “society bug” of the faculty. Suggestion: Maybe she’s wasting her talent here. Maybe her place in life is hostess at the Ritz-Carlton, or the Hotel Statler. Who knows? Miss Goodman: In the class room—“Neil, will you please be quiet?” Out for a spin with “Clem” and doing 65 miles per hour—“Oh, Clem, isn’t nature wonderful?” Moral: She’s a good teacher even if Neil is in some of her classes. Miss LeGrand: Quite small, yet a commanding character; quite humorous, yet serious on appropriate occasion. Altogether quite Napoleonic. Miss Kane: Just take a look at “Sugar Kane” Who Barney Google’s love has slain, She’s always smiling, even when mad— A teacher that Seniors are glad they’ve had. Miss Frantz: The sheet’s clean so far. Miss Frantz, but we’ll just have to write something down for you. We hope Miss Frantz doesn’t feel that way herself sometimes when she’s taking down names for eighth period. Although Miss 10 THE CLIFTONIAN Frantz is always ready to call you silly goose, she is also ready to help you and to give you a boost which is more than mere mechanical action. Mr. Smith: As a “clean-up man” he has no equal. And that reminds us that we might use him expeditiously, if not actually, on our baseball team. ----------------------------------------o-------------- BASEBALL, 1932 C. S. H. S. AGAIN THE CHAMPIONS ! For the third consecutive year, Clifton Springs High School has come through the baseball season as the undisputed champions of the Scholastic League. During the season only one league game was lost, which was due mostly to weather conditions, rather than to the inability of the players. Of the other two years, when C. S. H. S. also took the championship, the boys did not let one league game slip by them. Much credit is due to the ability of Coach William Spencer, who has coached the High School boys to the three successive championships which they now hold. Following are the scores and other statistics, for the season 1932- SCHEDULE C. S. H. S. . C. S. H. S. . . 13 . 10 Phelps Victor 2 C. S. H. S. . 2 Manchester . C. S. H. S. . . 15 Shortsville .. C. S. H. S. . . 23 Geneva q C. S. H. S. . 2 Phelps C. S. H. S. . 5 Victor 4 C. S. H. S. . 8 Manchester . C. S. H. S. . . 15 Shortsville —Non-League Game. —Game was forfeited. BATTING AVERAGES ab. r. h. Pet. ab. r. h. Pet. F. Walters, ss. . ... 31 17 11 .355 Record, p. .. 24 4 4 .167 E. Smith, cf. .. ... 24 8 7 .282 Mark, rf. ... 6 1 1 .167 Bloodgood, lb . ... 32 12 12 .375 DeVall, p. .. 3 1 0 .000 Macomber, 2b . ... 28 14 12 .429 Durkee, 3b. . 1 0 0 .000 R. Walters, c. . ... 33 11 16 .444 Hillyer, p. .. 1 0 0 .000 D. Smith, 3b. .. ... 32 8 10 .312 Hare, p. ... 2 3 2 1.000 O’Connell, If. . ... 25 10 10 .400 Peters, rf ... 25 6 10 .400 Totals ... 270 95 95 .352 THE CLIFTONIAN 11 PITCHING RECORDS Games Won Lost Pet. Record ..................... 8 7 1 .875 DeVall ..................... 2 0 0 .000 Hillyer .................... 1 l 0 1.000 Hare ....................... 1 0 0 .000 9 8 1 .889 INDIVIDUAL HONORS Two-base hits: Macomber 4; Bloodgood 4; R. Walters 4. Three-base hits: Macomber 1; Bloodgood 2. Home runs: Bloodgood 1; Peters 1. Stolen bases: F. Walters 9; R. Walters 7; Macomber 7. Sacrifice hits: Bloodgood 4; Mark 3. Walks: F. Walters 11; Macomber 12; O’Connell 7. Putouts: R. Walters 80; Bloodgood 51. Runs: F. Walters 17; Macomber 14; Bloodgood 12. Hits: R. Walters 16; Macomber 12; Bloodgood 12. FINAL LEAGUE STANDINGS Won Lost Pet. Clifton Springs 7 1 .875 Victor 6 2 .750 Manchester 5 3 .625 Phelps 1 7 .125 Shortsville 1 7 .125 O SOCCER Although this was the first attempt by Coach Edmund Kasper to promote a Soccer team, in the High School, he found some very good material in the boys who went out for this sport. The team did not expect to win any championships but went out merely for the sport and good practice which was afforded them. Next year it is hoped by all the players and Coach Kasper, that the team will be in shape to make a better showing. Although they did not win any games, they showed very stiff competition to the opposing players. The following is a list of the games played and the scores: C. S. H. S 0 Phelps 10 C. S. H. S 0 Manchester ........ 6 C. S. H. S 1 E. Bloomfield C. S. H. S 1 Manchester Following is a list of the regular players and the subs: B. Walters, F. Walters, J. McLouth, S. McLouth, G. Record, P. Brown, D. Smith, E. Smith, G. Cost, C. Moran, H. Mosher, B. Webb. Subs: P. Quigley, R. Maslyn, C. White. -----------o------------ CHEER LEADERS The weaker sex has always added forcibly to the cheering, and especially this year under the leadership of Mary Lannon and Mary Tomlinson, who have proved strong aids to Park and Sid, our ancient hurrah leaders. Jordy has been training to step into his big brother’s shoes, and there’s no doubt but that he can do it all right. He’s lent his husky voice very generously and we hope he does hereafter. They were all good! -----------o------------ COMPARISONS In the days of thirty-eight, A good man in gold Was worth his weight But those days are old. A man today Might not be worth his salt Who can say It may not be his fault. —EUGENE SMITH, Eng. III. 12 THE CLIFTONIAN GIRLS’ BASKETBALL The girls’ basketball team had a very successful season during 1931-32, under the able direction of Mr. Edmund Kasper. Although they did not win the championship, they offered some very keen competition to the opposing teams. Miss Trautman acted as chaperon. The following is a summary C. S. H. S......................... C.S. H.S............................ C. S. H. S......................... C. S. H. S......................... C. S. H. S......................... C. S. H. S.......................... C. S. H. S.......................... C. S. H. S......................... •C.S. H. S.......................... C. S. H. S.......................... •C.S. H.S............................ C. S. H. S......................... •C. S. H. S......................... •C.S. H.S........................... •C.S. H.S............................ •C.S. H.S............................ of the games played in 1931-32: . 30 Shortsville............ . 12 Clyde ................ . 38 E. Bloomfield ........ . 48 Manchester .............. . 18 Phelps ............... . 16 Alumni ............... . 16 Henrietta ............ . 19 Clyde ................ . 34 Honeoye .............. . 21 Shortsville ............. . 17 Victor ................ . 26 E. Bloomfield......... . 21 Manchester ........... . 18 Phelps................. . 29 Honeoye .............. . 16 Victor ................ 13 18 12 15 29 18 11 18 17 14 26 19 10 25 15 13 Totals ................. •League Games. League Games------ Non-league Games 379 Totals ................ Won Lost ......................... 7 3 ..................... 4 2 273 Totals for Season ..................... li 5 The following girls were considered regular players during the past season: Nan Quigley, Marguerite Griffiths, Doris McCormack, Clara Wright, Frances Burgess, Margaret Joyce, Lorraine Kauder, Alice Walton, Doris Costello, and Rosalie VanKerkhove Other members of the squad were: Jean Vanderhoof, Mary Louise Connolly. Mary L. Madden, Mary Kralovich, Jeanette Roper, Sarah Jane Devereaux, Lee Knapp. THE CLIFTONIAN 13 BOYS’ BASKETBALL During the Basketball season of 1931-1932, Clifton Springs High School was well represented by the fine team which, under the able direction of Mr. William Spencer, came out the runner-up for the Championship. Although the team did not win the Championship, the boys showed their sportsmanship and loyalty, by coming through and winning eleven out of nineteen games played. The following is a summary of the games played (1931-1932): c. s. H. S .. 40 Shortsville .... 13 c. s. H. S .. 24 Monroe (Rochester) . ... 51 c. s. H S .. 17 Clyde .... 24 c. s. H. S . . 14 E. Bloomfield .... 12 C. s. H. S .. 15 Manchester .... 22 c. s. H. s .. 18 Phelps .... 22 c. s. H. s .. 30 Alumni .... 19 c. s. H, s . . 37 Henrietta .... 23 c. s. H. s .. 22 Clyde ... 24 C. s. H. s . . 58 Honeoye 18 c. s. H. s .. 25 Shortsville ... 9 c. s. H. s .. 23 Victor ,... 35 S'C. s. H. s .. 32 E. Bloomfield ... . 23 c. s. H. s .. 23 Manchester ,.. . 26 c. s. H. s .. 25 Phelps ... 20 4C. s. H. s . . 26 Honeoye ,.. . 15 c. s. H. s . . 24 Victor ... 16 c. s. H. s .. 19 Phelps .... 23 c. s. H. s . . 28 Town Team ... 24 Total .. 500 Total ... 419 —League games. Won Lost League Games 6 4 Non-League Games . 5 4 Totals for Season ... 11 8 The following boys composed the regular squad: Louis Mark, Clifton Bloodgood, Ashley Macomber, Edward O’Connell, Fred 14 THE CLIFTONIAN Burgess, Robert Walters, Francis Walters, Donald Smith, Eugene Smith, George Record, Wilbur DeVall, Charles Moran. The following were substitutes: Parker Wright, George Cost, Paul Brown, Sydney McLouth, Ken Hanlon, Hugh Mosher, Burton Webb, Jordan McLouth. -------------o------------ ATHLETIC DINNER The annual athletic dinner was held on June 24, the students winning the school letter as guests. The following boys received letters for work in baseball and basketball: Francis Walters, Ashley Macomber, Edward O’Connell, Louie Mark, Donald Smith, Eugene Smith, Wilbur DeVall, Robert Walters, and George Record. Gordon Peters received a letter for baseball and Clifton Bloodgood and Fred Burgess for basketball. The following girls received letters for basketball: Doris McCormack, Nan Quigley, Clara Wright, Marguerite Griffiths, Margaret Joyce, Doris Costello, Frances Burgess, Lorraine Kauder and Rosalie VanKerkove. Helen Whedon and Wilbur DeVall received letters for representing the school in the district speaking contests. -------------o------------ OUR ORCHESTRA Our orchestra started last Fall and is still going strong. Possibly too strong. We now have in our repertoire about fifty pieces, most of which are hits of the day. Usually when we start playing, we harmonize on “Little Sweetheart of the Mountains.” We just start playing “Good Night Moon,” when Miss Golden instructs us to find “Strangers” in the “Starlight.” In our next dance we are “Just Friends,” By the Fireside”—not “Two Loves,” but one. Having completed a few sentimental numbers we play “Now’s the Time to Fall in Love” and how we play it. You’d think potatoes had hit a new low. When the “Moon is Low,” we play “Diana,” and “Margy” says: “The Sun’s in My Heart.” When the night is nearly spent we go “Somewhere in Old Wyoming” to find our “Little Sweetheart of the Mountains,” and having seen her and said “Goodnight Sweetheart,” we go “Home,” wishing it was “Sleepy Time Down South.” -------------o------------ BAND The C. S. H. S. Band, since its beginning a year ago, has “grown up” into an organization which can play something besides noise. Its repertoire contains many selections for band—several of which are difficult for expert musicians. The Band now numbers 40 members and has this year participated in all assembly programs, Senior Play, the Memorial Day Parade, and two concerts sponsored by itself. The big event of the year was participation in the competition at Mynderse Academy for bands of this section of the state. Clifton Springs was entered in Class C and made a very encouraging showing against other schools of the size of this. Watch this organization, for it’s going to bring honors to the school and town very soon. -------------o------------ GLEE CLUB A girls’ Glee Club was organized early in the year under Miss Golden’s direction with the idea of being approved by a state official for high school credit. This, however, was not carried out. One public appearance was made this year, when the club sang at a P. T. A. meeting. -------------o------------ SENIOR DEBATE On March 10th, the Seniors debated before the P. T. A. the question: “Re- solved, That the Nations Adopt Complete Disarmament Except for Such Forces as Are Necessary for Police Protection.” The affirmative side was upheld by Nan Quigley, Howard Roth, and Helen Whedon. The negative side by Wilbur DeVall, Louis Mark, and Parker Wright. Alyce Miller acted as chairman. The audience, acting as judges, decided in favor of the negative side. THE CLIFTON IAN 15 PUBLIC SPEAKING On March 14, ten Juniors and Seniors competed in the Annual Prize Speaking Contest. In the girls’ contest the first prize was won by Helen Whedon, the second by Margaret Cornell. Wilbur DeVall won the boys’ first prize and Howard Roth the second. Helen Whedon represented Clifton Springs in the Finger Lakes District Contest for girls held at Romulus, while Wilbur DeVall represented the school in the District Contest for boys which was in Geneva. -------------o------------ ASSEMBLIES Once every other week we have left our loved classwork for a period of entertainment in the auditorium. Programs in which our fellow classmates took part were particularly enjoyed, among them the following: “The Boomville Band”—in which we were educated (?) musically by Professor DeVall and his band (to say nothing of the Mayor Bloodgood and others). “Fudge and the Burglar”—in which Sue Fox and others rendered high entertainment. “Wanted—A Wife” and “Getting Experience”—in which the eighth grade acted quite grown up. “An Old Fashioned Christmas”—in which the seventh grade ably performed. “Station B-U-N-K”—in which any number of celebrities were seen and heard, including Katie Smithers, in the flesh, Graham Cracker, and Edna Hallis Flopper. “The Job Hunters”—in which we saw the proper and improper methods of finding jobs and enjoyed the improper methods more. “Sauce for the Goslings”—in which the pupils of Phelps High School performed very ably. Other programs greatly appreciated were the science demonstrations, given by members of the Physics class, and a movie, “Byrd at the South Pole,” shown at the Palace Theater. At various times throughout the year speakers on educational topics were heard. The band always added noise and enjoyment to these assembly programs. -------------o------------ SCHOOL NEWS School News is that up-to-the-minute (?) report of school activities which appears in The Press every week. It is maintained by members of the English IV class and each quarter of the year sees an entire new staff (thank Heaven!). This year the editors have been Nan “Good Editorials” Quigley; Howard “International Relations” Roth; Helen “Ink-Stained Fingers” Whedon and Ruth “Good Ideas” Buchan, each assisted by willing (well, maybe) and competent co-workers. (Note: We’re very glad to have School News, for each edition is pasted in a scrap book and makes a permanent record of all school functions. Maybe we haven’t used it to jog our memories!) ------------o------------- R. Haubner: “Dad, you are a lucky man.” Mr. Haubner: “How is that?” Robert: “You won’t have to buy me any school books this year. I’m taking all of last year’s work over again.” ------------o------------- Miss Howard: “What is the latest date mentioned in your book?” Ashley Macomber: “Sunday night until four o’clock.” ------------o------------- Lovett Hare: “They stopped a six day bike race in New York the other day.” G. Peters: “Why?” Lovett: “Peddling without a license.” ------------o------------- C. Moran: “It must have taken a lot of nerve to dive from that high tower.” P. Brown: “Nerve nothing. All it took was a little push.” 16 THE CLIFTONIAN HONOR ROLLS GRADE 3 Kenneth Walters ................. 9 Harold VanOpdorp ................ 5 Edith Taylor .................... 9 Jean Sterling .................. 2 Robert Quigley .................. 6 Paul Macomber ................... 2 Delores Lush .................... 9 Rose Mary Lindner ............... 6 Gene Lindner .................... 9 Elaine Hoffman................... 6 Francis Fox ..................... 9 Winifred Edwards ................ 9 GRADE 4 Jean deGraw ..................... 8 Janet Hoffman ................... 9 Paul Hughson .................... 8 Rodney Dusinberre................ 8 Eleanor Carver .................. 6 Barbara Lindner ................. 8 Marybell Rowe.................... 8 W alter Maker .................. 7 Isabelle Cooley ................. 9 Harold Brown .................... 2 Audrey Snell .................... 4 Rheta Little .................... 1 GRADE 5 Marian Goodman .................. 9 Florence Roth ................... 9 Mary Lou Webb ................... 9 Frances Garney .................. 8 Helen Norsen .................... 9 Donald Walters .................. 8 Elizabeth Finewood .............. 8 GRADE 6 Harold Maslyn........ Grover Taylor........ Hall Stewart ........ Elizabeth Garney .... Esther Walsh......... Harry Carver ........ James Devereaux ..... Donald Vanderhoof____ Thomas O’Connell .... Marjorie Snell ...... Entire Year Entire Year Entire Year ......... 8 ......... 8 ......... 6 ........... 4 ........... 3 1 FOR THE YEAR GRADE 7 Helen Youngs ........... Lillian Earle .......... Aleine deGraw .......... Charles Webb............ Drew Morris ............ William Manley.......... Leonard w alters ....... Frances Macomber........ GRADE 8 Isabella Adams ......... Letta Bornheimer........ Evelyn Chalker ......... Dons Goodman ........... Helen Joyce............. Edith Kauder ........... Irene Lannon............ Mary Alice Madden ...... Mary Virginia Miller ... Lois Snell ............. Betty Sommers .......... James Walsh ............ Alice DeVall ........... Evelyn DeCann .......... William Curran.......... Earl Elkie ............. Margaret Raes........... Genevieve Wells ........ HIGH SCHOOL George Cost ............ Agnes Adams ............ Lucy Roth .............. Parker Wright .......... Helen Whedon ........... Raymond Maslyn ......... Gordon Taylor.......... Margaret Cornell ...... Robert Haubner ........ Howard Roth ........... Edward O’Connell ...... Gordon Taylor ......... Clara Wright .......... Jack O’Neill .......... Dorothy Maslyn......... G. Record ............. M. Kingsbury .......... ATTENDANCE RECORD TO JUNE 1 Kindergarten .......................... 81% Grade 1 ............................... 91% Grade 2 ............................... 91% Grade 3 ............................... 92% Grade 4 ............................... 97% Grade 5 ............................... 98% Grade 6 ............................... 94% Grade 7 ............................... 94% Grade 8 95% High School Girls ..................... 94% High School Boys ...................... 96% Average ........................... 93.1% The fifth grade made the greatest improvement over last year’s attendance record, raising its average from 88% to 98%. lO H� GCGCCJ«COCi—3Cn- 20C0C00O3kiC:0C MCCiCD-JOCCOO THE CLIFTONIAN 17 HEALTH REPORT The following statistics give some idea of the health work done during the school year. Ear defects 9-—9 treated. Dental defects about 195—53 corrected. Tonsil defects 70—24 either received medical attention or tonsillectomy. Enlarged lymph glands 59—22 treated. Enlarged thyroid 21—14 treated. Small-pox vaccinations—325. Toxin-anti-Toxin given to 35 children. Average of 67 children received daily milk. Communicable diseases: 73 cases Measles 96 cases Chicken Pox 8 cases Mumps Pupils’ emergencies, 1,435. —BERNICE COOK. -------------o------------- BANKING From September 1st to June 1st the children of the school have put $227.45 in the School Savings Account. -------------o---------■—■— Many pupils regret the fact that C. S. H. S. boasts no Alma Mater. It was with this thought in mind that Wilbur DeVall composed the following verses which may be sung to the tune of the Cornell “Alma Mater.” C. S. H. S. Stately stands our dear old High School, Standing for the best, May we all be loyal to her. May she e’er be blest. May our guide be this our motto, “Live to learn and see.” Ever working for her interest To keep fond memories. We will cheer our teams to vict’ry We will e’er be true Alma Mater cheer forever For the Gold and Blue. CHORUS— To our High School, be our duty Hers to own and rule So that when she’s far behind us It’s Clifton Springs High School. —WILBUR DE VAT.T, -------------o------------- Mr. Spencer: “How is it that you have only written ten lines on ’Milk’ and th« others have written pages?” A. Miner: “I wrote on ‘Condensed Milk,’ sir.” -------------o------------- “Bus” Walters: “I can tell you the score of the game before it starts.” “Bob” Walters: “What is it?” “Bus”: “Nothing to nothing—before it starts.” -------------o------------- Miss Frantz: “This essay on ‘Our Dog’ is exactly like your brother's.” Wilma Elkie: “Yes, ma’am, it’s the same dog. -------------o------------- Miss Howard: When was tennis first mentioned in the Bible?” J. Vanderhoof: “When Joseph first served in Pharaoh’s court.” 18 THE CLIFTONIAN THE JUNIOR CLASS The Junior Class was organized in the latter part of February with a membership of twenty-six. The following officers were elected: President—George Record. Vice-President—Margaret Cornell. Secretary—Edward O’Connell. Treasurer—Raymond Maslyn. Class Advisor—Mr. Hovey. The activities of the class have consisted of a Junior Prom on April 15, with music furnished by A1 McClurg and his “Flaming Oranges,” the presentation on May 20 of three one-act plays, “Washington's First Defeat,” “Two Crooks and a Lady,” and “Flittermouse,” and the annual trip to Owasco with the Seniors and faculty as guests. ------------o------------ PRIZES This year a number of prizes will be given at commencement as follows: School Census Prize of $25, given to the Senior leaving the highest average during the Senior year. P. T. A. Prize of $5, given to the Junior leaving the highest average during the Junior year. Alumni Association Prize of $5, given to the Sophomore leaving the highest average during the Sophomore year. Board of Education Prize of $5, given to the Freshman leaving the highest average during the Freshman year. ------------o------------ THE TOUCHDOWN This year the Seniors chose “The Touchdown,” by Marion Short, for their Senior play. On October 2nd, 1931, the try-outs were held, the cast being chosen entirely from the Senior Class except for Neil Buck, who kindly consented to take the part of Junius Brooks, the heavyweight sophomore, as no Senior was equal to it. The play was scheduled for Dec. 3rd but owing to the illness of a member of the cast it was not put on until Dec. 15, when it was presented very successfully, netting the Seniors about $225. ------------o------------ ARBOR DAY PROGRAM On May 6, the whole school took part in an Arbor Day program on the school lawn. George Cost opened the program by reading the Arbor Day proclamation. Rodney Dusinberre recited “Grandfather’s Trees.” “Historic Trees” was given by Lillian Earle. Seven pupils from the English II class under the supervision of Miss Frantz read essays on historical trees of the United States. “Planting for the Future” was recited by Rosalie VanKerkhove. A tree, as a living memorial, was dedicated by Mr. Hovey to the memory of Mrs. Ruby F. Leland. The exercises closed with the singing of “America the Beautiful” by the student body led by Miss Golden and Wilber DeVall. ------------o------------ WASHINGTON BI-CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION Clifton Springs held its bi-centennial celebration in the high school auditorium on February 23. The program was presented by students and several members of the American Legion before a large crowd. Several dramatizations were given by grade pupils in colonial costumes. The school band contributed several selections to the program, and pupils of the seventh and eighth grades presented patriotic recitations. The high school department depicted scenes from the life of Washington in five well-staged pantomimes. ------------o------------ Miss Cook: “Can you read those letters?” Ashley: “Sure, I learned those in first grade.” ------------o------------ Peg Grffiths: “It must be three years since I saw you! I hardly knew you —you have aged so.” Sue Fox: “Well, I wouldn’t have known you either except for that skirt.” THE CLIFTONIAN 19 CLIFTONIAN STAFF Helen Whedon ................................ Howard Roth ................................. Parker Wright ....... ....................... Neil Buck ................................... Ftuth Grimsley .............................. Raymond Maslyn............................... George Cost ................................. Paul Quigley ................................ Marguerite Griffiths—Doris McCormack......... Miss LeGrand ................................ ------------o----------- ----Editor-in-chief ... Associate Editor ........Art Editor ... Athletic Editor ... Literary Editor .. Exchange Editor .. Activities Editor ..... Jokes Editor Business Managers ........... Adviser SWIMMING Swimming is very much like school, but of course, we don’t think of them together. The reason? Well, we like to swim. Yet one can learn to swim in school—yes, in swimming school. Our entrance into school life several years ago was like learning to swim. We had a vague idea of what we were expected to do, but we had to learn to do it. It took a little while to make noticeable progress, but all of a sudden the fog cleared a little and we could take a few strokes alone. Later we got proficient in that style and ventured in new fields of learning, and as we conquered each, passed on to another and more difficult step. When we finish all our swimming strokes we shall have acquired enough assurance to try diving by ourselves, and as we learned to swim, so shall we learn to dive gracefully. Then we shall apply all our skill and glide smoothly to Success. —H. WHEDON. -----------o----------- EXCHANGES We have gained many helpful hints from our exchanges this year and hope to add more to our list in the future. FINGERPRINTS—Naples High School A very well composed magazine containing fine student feature stories. THE LATRATOR—Barker High School An attractive magazine. You have a good collection of pictures, jokes and advertisements, but all your writings are about school activities. THE SEARCHLIGHT—Dansville High School A well written quarterly solely composed of school activities and well ar-langed. ECHOES—Spencerport High School A very good magazine with many fine features, but won’t you be more careful with the printing? -----------o----------- COMMENCEMENT ACTIVITIES Commencement week is a busy one for the Seniors. Following is the program of events: Friday, June 24—Athletic Banquet. Sunday, June 26, 8:00 p. m.—Baccalaureate. Monday, June 27—Junior picnic at Owasco; Seniors as guests. Tuesday, June 28, 8:00 p. m.—Senior Class Night. Wednesday, June 29, 8:00 p. m.—Commencement. Thursday, June 30—Alumni Dinner; Seniors as guests. -----------o----------- ALUMNI BANQUET On Thursday evening, June 30, former graduates will revive cherished memories and renew old friendships, when they will welcome the Class of 1932 into their midst with the annual Alumni dinner. John H. Bosshart, Superintendent of Schools at Maplewood, New Jersey and a member of the Class of 1897, will be the speaker of the evening. Every Alumnus is urged by Alumni President William Peisher to be present and thus revive the enthusiasm of former years. THE CLIFTONIAN 20 KINDERGARTEN DEPARTMENT This is the third year our kindergarten department has been established. Forty-four children have been registered during the year as compared with thirty-two our first year and forty-one our second. In October the annual Hallowe’en costume-party was held for the kindergarten and grades one and two. A number of pre-school children and mothers were guests at this party. It is an occasion much enjoyed by children and grownups alike. In November a farm-project formed the main part of our work and culminated in the celebration of the Thanksgiving festival. At this time the children joined the rest of the school in bringing jellies and canned fruit to be distributed to the sick and needy. Book Week was observed by the formation of Library Rules. Lists of books for parents and for children were sent to the homes. A Christmas party for the children and mothers was held on Dec. 22nd. In January our pre-primary class was formed. This class consists of children THE CLIFTONIAN 21 showing first-grade readiness. Lessons in reading and manuscript writing have been given these children. In February we were entertained by the Second Grade and shown their project on Early Settlers.” We were also entertained by the First Grade at a valentine Party. On Feb. 19th we gave a “movie-party.” Lantern slides, picturing the changing seasons, were shown—an early approach to geography. On Feb. 22nd we joined the First Grade in giving a patriotic program in celebration of the Washington Bi-Centennial. Quite a number of visitors were present. This celebration established for us a background for history lessons to come. During February a Mothers’ Meeting was held. Demonstration reading lessons were given. There were discussions on reading readiness and the value of manuscript writing. Later tea was served and a social hour followed. In April, after the Easter recess, five new children entered the morning class. During this month the afternoon class prepared a dramatization of The Sleeping Princess” in three acts. This play was given in the Auditorium. The children composed the dialogue and made or selected the costumes and settings. Snap-shots of the children in their costumes were taken later by Mrs. Dusinberre. On May 6th the morning class attended the Arbor Day exercises held on the East Lawn when the fir-tree, planted in memory of Mrs. Leland, was dedicated. During this month the pre-primary class worked on a grocery-store project which led to many outcomes in number-work and reading. This project was later exhibited at the Spring Conference of the P. T. A. held at our school on May 7th. Several kindergarten children took part in the folk-dances which were given as a part of the Conference program. During the year one hundred and seventeen visitors have been registered in this department. A press book has been started which, it is hoped, will be of interest and value in our school records. We wish to express our thanks to Edith Kauder and Helen Joyce of the Eighth Grade, who have assisted each day in the preparation and serving of lunch for the children. —MILDRED L. BROWN, Kindergarten Director. --------------o------------- FIRST GRADE At the opening of school, 36 pupils registered in the First Grade. At present we have a class of 30 children. In October we joined the Kindergarten and second grades in a costume Hallowe’en party. In November, Indians were studied. The children made wigwams and Indians by means of burlap, paint and other materials from the first grade room. “Hiawatha’s Childhood,” by Longfellow, was the basis for this work. , At Christmas time, the children made gifts for their parents and they also made decorations for their Xmas tree. On February 14th we entertained the Kindergarten at a Valentine’s party. On February 22nd the Kindergarten and First Grade gave a Patriotic program for the Washington bi-centennial celebration, to which the parents were invited. In May, transportation was studied. A train, aeroplane and bus were built by the children by means of boxes, paint and other materials. Besides the reading work done with the basic primer and first reader, six supplementary books have been read and enjoyed by the children. We have introduced Manuscript Writing very successfully and benefits have also resulted in its correlation with our reading work. Weekly committees have had charge of the care of the room, i. e., serving lunch, caring for gold fish, watering plants. The new playground, enclosed for the younger children, and the apparatus provided, have given much pleasure to the children during the year. —ESTHER LAMSON. --------------o------------- Nan (teaching Paul the alphabet): “What letter comes before ‘J’?” Paul: “I don’t know.” Nan: “What have I got on each side of my nose?” Paul: “Freckles.” 22 THE CLIFTONIAN SECOND GRADE Eighteen pupils have been registered in this grade during the year. The children have done a great deal of project work during the year such as displaying and re-enacting the life and customs of the early settlers, and of the Indians. They have, also, done a great deal of weaving on a large loom. The pupils have made their own patterns, and have selected the ones they considered the best. During the month of June they have been working on a toy project which will be exhibited at the closing exercises. The new system of manuscript writing has been introduced and used with much pleasure and success. —L. BISHOP. -------------o------------- THIRD GRADE This year the third grade has had a registration of thirty-one; twelve boys and nineteen girls. Geography has been the favorite subject. These boys and girls are eager to learn about the world they live in, and the slides from the Education Department are a great help to this end. “My Weekly Reader,” published for Third Grade, has also awakened their interest and increased their knowledge of geography, and also of nature study and history. Having read much of China, the students decided to work out a project about this country. The library has been a source of great enjoyment. Frequent library periods have been held in which books which had been read were discussed. The social events of the year have been a Hallowe’en party, a Christmas party and a celebration of Valentine Day. Some of the children took part in the program at the P.-T. A. meeting in December and others had parts in the Washington’s Birthday program, giving the playlet, “The Making of the First Flag.” -------------o------------- FOURTH GRADE The fourth grade social activities have consisted of a few little parties, namely, at Christmas, Easter, and Valentine’s Day. The work for this year has progressed rapidly. The Geography travel slides were especially enjoyable. The bird house contest proved inspiring. Several boys and girls built houses for our feathered friends. Prizes were awarded to the best. We have had excellent attendance, receiving the attendance banner many times. The banking cup was awarded to us three months. In retrospect we have had a very interesting and happy school year. —K. MAC ANIFF. -------------o------------- FIFTH GRADE When school opened in September, 1931, there were twenty-four pupils in the fifth grade. We are ending the year with twenty-three, as one member left in April. Our first party was at Hallowe’en time. Each child came masked and much enjoyment was had in trying to guess who each one was. Christmas time brought us another party with a large Christmas tree, decorated by the children, holding a gift for every child. On May 25th everyone returned tired but happy from a picnic held at the Outlet. Supper cooked over an open fire was quickly consumed by twenty-three hungry children although there were a few ashes and burned edges on some of it. At Christmas time a play was given entitled, “The Christmas Spirit,” at a meeting held by the Parent-Teacher Association. For the Washington Bi-Centennial Celebration the playlet, “A Dream,” was presented and repeated again at the Parent-Teacher Association Convention which was held in our school on May the seventh. On May sixteenth, the same players went to Penn Yan to give the play before the Parent-Teacher Association of that city. The class has been very much interested in working out a large map of the United States on the blackboard. As the different sections of our country were studied, products typical of that part of the country were placed on it. The year has been an interesting and profitable one for the fifth grade. THE CLIFTONIAN 23 SIXTH GRADE The sixth grade celebrated Christmas in the usual manner—party, Christmas tree and exchange of gifts. They also had a Valentine party. Some interesting work in original poetry and stories has been done by the class. Booklets were made on Abraham Lincoln which contained poems, a short biography, a detailed incident and a dramatization of an episode in Lincoln’s life. Some of those dramatized were produced before the class. Grover Taylor won first prize in the Lincoln essay contest. Poetry anthologies and nature study note books were made and an interesting Colonial project was also carried on. -------------o------------- SEVENTH GRADE During the year we have had twenty-four pupils registered. We have enjoyed the school year with its many activities. The transportation project which we developed proved to be very interesting We learned the methods of land travel throughout the world, also the development of water travel from galley to steamer. In connection with this work the boys made two miniature airplanes, a speed boat, a cruiser and a battleship. We have kept in touch with the news of the world in our “Morning News • Club”.; also enjoyed many jokes and stories. For our assembly program at Christmas time we presented the play “An Old-fashioned Christmas.” We have enjoyed attending all of the assemblies. We have had the Health Banner several times during the year. Our study of birds during the Spring months has taught us to be more observing and to appreciate nature. We have seen fifty different kinds of birds. -------------o------------- EIGHTH GRADE School opened the first of September with the usual chatter and excitement. At the beginning of the year our attendance was twenty-four but it has now increased to thirty pupils. The girls in our grade Were allowed to take, as one of their subjects, Home Economics II, which is a high school subject. December the seventeenth, we gave two plays, “Getting Experience,” and “Wanted—a Wife,” as our part of the assembly program. In January we were allowed to take the regents in the following subjects: Arithmetic, Spelling, and Silent Reading. After we had passed these subjects we were allowed to take new subjects. (Algebra and Civics.) In spite of the fact that we have had so many absences because of vaccinations and epidemics, we have one girl, Isabel Adams, who has had perfect attendance up to the time of this writing while three others have missed this mark only by a very few absences. -------------o-----------— THE MOON Last night when I went up to bed Peeping through my window was a round gold head. I stopped. It seemed as though it winked at me But then I thought, “That can not be The moon out there winking at me.” I snuggled down into my bed But there it was when I uncovered my head. I jumped to the floor and ran to the sill But the moon was sturdy and standing still. I was satisfied and surprised as could be For a swinging branch made it wink at me. —BLANCHE FOX, Grade 6 -------------o-----------— Miss LeGrand: “How would you punctuate this sentence: A pretty girl walking down the street turned a corner just as I saw her?” Park Wright: “I would make a dash after her.” -------------o------------- Russ Burgess: “My dad is an Elk. a Moose, a Lion, and an Eagle.” Bill Fox: “How much does it cost to see him?” 24 THE CLIFTONIAN DANDELION Dandelion! Dandelion! What makes your color so bright? I know! I know! You stand in the cheery warm sunlight. The fiery sun drops the gold on you Shining down the whole day through. But after you have stood so long You put on silver, then some down. Along comes the wind and blows you away. But we’ll expect your return on another bright day. —AINSWORTH BENNETT, Grade 6 -------------0------------ WANDERING This man expresses his desire: “I like home and a cheerful fire, But I place first the golden trail. This trail. I think, will never fail To keep me happy—I’ll never tire Of wandering.” The next old man is telling me: “I have a home down by the sea. It is pleasant—I like it there— To sit alone and dream how fair ’Twould be to cross the sea— Thus wandering.” A woman thought of dreams come true, Of friends who were now but very few; She thought of home and fireside bright, And sat and dreamed far in the night Of love, home and friendships true— Her wanderings. I, too, care for home and friendships true, I place these before the wanderer’s view. Each person has his own choice, But I must now strongly voice That I like my home, old or new— Not wanderings. —HELEN TAYLOR, Eng. I. --------------o----------- “ ’TIS ONLY DAYLIGHT THAT MAKES SIN”—Milton The thought that Milton means to put in Comus’ mouth by this meaningful excerpt is that sin committed at night is not sin because the darkness covers it up. Now—about our beliefs concerning sin today—if you were told that Comus’ belief is held today—not altogether, but in varying degrees—would you believe it? “How childish”—“How absurd,” you might exclaim. But, is it? Let me explain. Take any person—Timothy Hay, for example: He goes out some night and gets drunk, and, as is the usual case, he repeats the good time. Now. has he sinned, or hasn’t he? Presumably he hasn’t. The crowd has given its verdict—not in words, but by smirks of approval, slaps on the back, and a certain degree of popularity. (By the way, a more detailed accounting of this can be had in any book on .mob psychology.) His act no longer bothers him; his conscience having died of misuse. Those who care for him are usually those who are blessed with the sort of ignorance that is bliss, and those propagandists who would back up his tastes say that he is merely pursuing happiness as is his constitutional right. (?) Summarily: He hasn’t sinned because his act is ignored by some, enlivened l- others, unknown to others, and “ ’Tis only daylight that makes sin.” —H. ROTH. Eng. IV. ------------o------------ Miss Trautman: “Laura, I’ve told you to stir the cocoa three or four times.” Laura: “Well, I’m sorry, Miss Trautman, but I have cotton in my ears.” THE CLIFTONIAN 25 The following essays, written in English IV class, show how different people have very different ideas on the same subjects. “EYES” The most expressive of human features are the eyes. Through them words can be spoken, thoughts transmitted, inspiration offered. Through them also can be shown hatred, love, coquetry, innocence, faith—in fact, practically all human emotions. In most cases eyes are beautiful. There are few whose organs of vision do not attract attention. Crossed-eyes are fascinating, but in a different manner from that in which a clear-straight-forward eye commands attention. Bright, sparkling, vivacious eyes, alert and wide-open, commandeer comments of admiration no matter what sort of features accompany them. In short, oculistic beauty depends upon alive, healthy eyes, and this in turn upon health. Nearly everyone has eyes. Everyone can study them. We can only express deep regret for those whose eyes cannot function as they should, and hope that perhaps some day they, too, will be able to see gorgeous visions. —HELEN WHEDON. BROWN EYES There are dark blue eyes, light blue eyes, green eyes, gray eyes, black eyes and hazel eyes, but the most beautiful of all are brown eyes. Not a tannish brown or a greenish brown but the real color brown. What is more beautiful than a pair of large brown eyes set in a frame of long dark lashes? The eyes sparkle and reflect the light, so that one can see himself in them. They show the thoughts and feelings, and moods of the owner. When he is happy his eyes seem almost to smile and to light up his whole face. When he is sad they have an expression of hurt which makes one sorry if one has caused it. The eyes seem to know when something very funny is happening, because they twinkle and laugh as though they perfectly understand the joke. When their owner becomes angry they become almost black and flash and sparkle so that sparks of fire can almost be imagined coming from them. All eyes have these moods, but not all of them are capable of showing them, and none of them are as beautiful and expressive as brown eyes. —R. BUCHAN. PENCILS Pencils are used for many things. Of course their primary use is for writing and what a variety of things they do record at the hands of a high school student. They are also used as a sort of teething ring. We see many people going around chewing on their pencils, especially in moments of deep thought or when they are disturbed and have to find some way to show their anger or agitation. Others sometimes use pencils as a kind of decoration. We often see boys with pencils of bright colors in their coat pockets. Most of these that are used for show have passed their age of usefulness but as they still have their clasp can be fastened on the coat and tend to give a prosperous look to the wearer. Pencils give the high school student a chance to leave his desk in study hall, stroll leisurely to the pencil sharpener, sharpen his pencil, gather any late items of interesting news from the students whom he passes, perhaps borrow a stick of gum, or some late magazine, and return to his seat with his recent collections. So you see, although we think that pencils are very ordinary things they really play quite a part in the life of a modern student. —N. QUIGLEY. PENCILS You may never have thought how valuable a pencil is to you, but what would you do without one? Think how horrible it would be for a high school pupil whose head is just crammed with ideas (?) if he didn’t have any pencil to scribble them down with. And just try to imagine, if you can, the plight of the person, who is unable to think unless he is chewing on a pencil, if the pencil supply suddenly ran out. He might even have to start chewing gum and this is not generally encouraged in high schools. Just think what the world would have missed if I hadn’t been able to borrow a pencil just when the inspiration for this—choose your own name—struck upon my mind (very small, if any)! I tell you, the world does not appreciate the value of having or not having (as the case may be)—pencils. —P. WRIGHT. 26 THE CLIFTONIAN GEORGE WASHINGTON ESSAY CONTEST The English I and English II classes were entered this year in the George Washington Essay Contest sponsored by the Literary Digest. The essays, of from 500 to 1,000 words, were to be written upon The Life and Character of George Washington.” The first prize for our local contestants, a gold medal embossed with the head of Washington, was won by Burton Webb. The second prize, a silver medal, was won by George Cost. Following is the first-prize essay: “THE LIFE AND CHARACTER OF GEORGE WASHINGTON” In George Washington’s early boyhood, he was pretty well hemmed in with work. His two brothers went away when he was still young, and George was rather overworked. From the very first, George was put “on his own.” He received no help from anyone, if it were not necessary. In this manner George Washington received his strong character, which was his greatest asset in later life. George was a marked scholar. He did not dislike school, and his work was carried on with all diligence possible. He was not, however, one, of the boys who never did anything but study, and he was unusually adept at all sports. Mathematics was his chief study, for he liked it better than any other. At the age of eleven, George’s father died. Life was hard for the boy, for he had the task of supporting his mother. , He continued school until he reached the age of sixteen. He then took up surveying because of his liking for mathematics. He surveyed his own father’s land for practice, and before long his opportunity came. In the company of young Fairfax he set out to survey the vast tract of land which Fairfax’s father owned. Thus we find a young pioneer, unversed in all the ways of life and of people at that time, starting on the hardest track known to man at that time. George Washington’s greatest asset in private life was the training that he had received in early years. When his half-brother, Lawrence, left him in charge of Mount Vernon, he showed such skill in his management that he soon became known as the wisest and most prosperous farmer in the state of Virginia. His honesty was so great that he never came to any difficulty in his business. Washington lived a strong, wholesome life, plain and simple in all ways. He was religious, and well thought of by his few neighbors, chief among these the Fairfaxs, who lived the same life that he did. When at the end of the war, it was proposed that Washington become the ruler of the United States, he showed a touch of anger and reprehended the people for moving this thing without more thought. In early boyhood training and travels, when he was surveying Lord Fairfax’s land, George Washington started preparations for his career without knowing it. In the vast stretches of wilderness, in which he had to live, he met many types of men, and he came to know them perfectly. This was a wonderful preparation for his later life. Washington never left his home country, except on a short visit to the West Indies, but he was probably better fitted than any other man to hold a responsible position among men he knew. Washington, at the age of twenty, became a soldier for Great Britain. He was early given the position of general, but his treatment by General Braddock, his superior, set him against Britain and influenced him towards the revolutionists, when their time came. His stay with the British taught him their methods of warfare, and he used this knowledge in his later battles against them. Washington was given the position of Commander-in-Chief of all American forces, at the first meeting of the Continental Congress. In his military life he was unsurpassed as a leader of men. Whether Washington was greater as a soldier or statesman is hard to determine. The facts of his life would point to his being a better soldier than statesman, and I think this was so. In all his adventures in the war, he showed a marvelous ability to lead men. This was the great factor in his military success, for without this essential he could not have done so well. He showed strategy, good judgment and cunning, all of which go to make up the very finest in a soldier. When he was first put into service, Washington showed his abilities for warfare. In this he was superb, for he inspired his men to such an extent that they almost worshipped him. As a statesman, Washington was truly remarkable, but he could not have been the statesman he was if he had not had his military training as a basis. His patriotism, also, was partly due to his military service, and it would therefore seem that Washington was greater as a soldier. THE CLIFTONIAN 27 When Washington became president, his government ran smoothly for a while. Soon, however, the critics began to appear, and they put the man in difficult positions. When a dispute was being held between two parties, Washington rarely decided wholly in favor of either party but held his own opinion of the dispute. Washington’s powers of foresight were strong, and this was the reason for his perfect foretelling of the future. He was prejudiced by no one and he was unhampered by the usual things of presidency which arise. He was impartial in his judging and he could make his own opinions and ideas. Washington wanted to help all the people, not just one class of them. In this he was far above the people, yet on an even basis in actual life with them. In Washington’s life, ideas, hopes and ambitions, we see only a simplicity of nature and a love for his people which is as undying as his name. —BURTON WEBB. -------------o-------------- LIMERICKS (English I-II) There once was a man named Big Bill Who thought he had swallowed a pill The doctor did come But went away on the run When he presented his bill to Big Bill. —George Durkee. A wonderful skater was Rose She could skate on the end of her toes But she tried to show Nancy Some steps that were fancy And landed on the end of her nose. —Mary Thomson There vonce vas a fat little pig Vat vas clever at dancing a jig To the market he vent And there met his ent For the butcher said, “Come mit me, pig.’’ —George Cost There once was a man from Savannah Who slipped on a peel of banana, He fell on his back With a terrible crack Thus ended the man from Savannah. —Francis Walters. There once was a man named Jake Who fell into Seneca Lake He broke his neck And he said, “By Heck, I always did get a bad break.” There once was a man named Sam Who drove an old Ford sedan When he went “43” His Ford hit a tree, And that was the end of poor Sam. —Paul Quigley. -------------o-------------- JUNGLE PEACE “Jungle Peace,” written by William Beebe, is the very interesting account of a scientist’s adventures while collecting specimens in the jungle. The reason that the jungle seems so peaceful to him is that this man has just come from the wax ZOnCHe begins by telling of his experiences on shipboard and the catching of various kinds of seaweeds, and then goes on about several small islands and the Pam-eroon Trail. He tells very vividly about hunting for a queer bird called the Hoat-zin Next comes a description of their wilderness laboratory and the Convict Trail and the work of an army of ants. Before leaving, Mr. Beebe took four square feet of jungle mold and analyzed it and the results are interesting. He ends the book by a very vivid and colorful description of a night spent in the jungle. This book is written in a very glowing and colorful fashion and the author writes as if he were very much in love with his subject. —P. WRIGHT. 23 THE CLIFTONIAN “SOHRAB AND RUSTUM” Sohrab awoke one morning early, To the Tartar leader he fled; He paused by Peran Wisa’s bedside, And whispered to him and said: “I have come to seek my father, Let the armies rest today. I have come to you not to bother I must be on my way. I wish to challenge a mighty Persian, In a duel, man to man; By this I may seek my father. Will you help me if you can?” They chose the mighty Rustum To go to the field unknown; To do this he was not anxious, To fight one man alone. When Rustum gave his war cry, Sohrab dropped his shield at once; He had found his mighty father Whom he had been in search of for months. Too late! Rustum had stabbed him. To the ground Sohrab fell. And the grief this brought to Rustum, Words could not ever tell. Then Sohrab showed to Rustum, The seal he wore on his arm. For this was to mark identification In case of any harm. Before death’s cold grip could take him, He showed his father the seal. The sorrow this caused his father Made his mind within him reel. He sat down by the river, With Ruksh by his side; He prayed that the Almighty Father Would forever be his guide. —GLADYS PARDINGTON, Eng. II. SCIENCE IN VERSE Einstein and I get along pretty well Except when he voices a word I can’t spell. He knows quite a lot, but I’ve got him beat— For I can tell a man’s weight by the size of his feet. When I was a boy, I played quite often with “AL” Not quite a brother, no, only my pal. He knew every star in the sky to be seen; And he could tell me the color—whether red, blue, or green. When youths of eighteen we later had grown, “Al” would gaze at the stars and emit a big groan— And then he would say in a wonderful way, “I’ll make me a theory about ’em some day.” He married and prospered and his hair soon turned gray From the thoughts which he’s pondered since that very day. He is an old man and wise at this present time, But I can still remember a boy called Albert Einstein. —BURTON WEBB, English II. 29 THE CLIFTONIAN BACCHUS AND PROHIBITION “Bacchus, the first from out the purple grape crushed the sweet poison of misused wine.”—Milton. They say that this question of the evil of drink and of Prohibition and the Eighteenth Amendment and the Wickersham Commission is fairly new. The last three things may be quite modern but it certainly looks as if there was at least one Prohibitionist back in Shakespeare’s time. Milton speaks of Bacchus and the “misused wine.” He certainly could have had no great love for liquor. Milton says that Bacchus made the first wine. Why shouldn’t he? He was a God and he had to be God of something; so why not wine? He may have been the first one to make wine but it’s my guess that he didn’t have much trouble getting people to drink St. One nice thing, he didn’t have to “bootleg” it to his best customers J It seems rather a pity that since Bacchus was a God, he couldn’t have had foresight enough to see the harmful qualities that drink could have and to have kept it from mortals. Maybe the present depression should be blamed on liquor and this in turn on Bacchus. Why shouldn’t it? It has to be blamed on someone and Bacchus is dead and probably wouldn’t care, anyhow. On the other hand Bacchus may have just made wines for himself and a few of his personal friends and he may have had no idea of starting an industry. He probably didn’t. Still, Milton may have been right in proclaiming Bacchus as a worthless person. It’s our guess that he probably knew what he was talking about. —P. WRIGHT. “A THREAD OF ENGLISH ROAD” Charles S. Brooks, the author, could bring one no better glimpse of present day England in its connection with its literary and historic past than he does in his casual, off-hand way in this book. The author kept no diary or other written record of his bicycle trip through old England, but, aided by a colored map, he has relived the overland voyage and vivified it with humorous incidents and allusions to characters, cities, abbeys, forests, and other places of historic, world-wide interest. The charm of his travelog seems to lie in the fact that it isn’t written in routine manner, but as the interested passer-by who has an eye for beauty, humor in dull lives and incidents, and a knowing of English history never pathetic; always scholarly. His picturesque allusions often bring back pet thoughts one has unconsciously held in memory of novels, drama, and poetry written in glory of England in the days of Alfred the Dane, Shakespeare, Tennyson, or others. The author often adds his own bits of accompanying poetry and thus one digests or rather assimilates his story to a tune made to fit. One merely has to read words to get the thought of his keen sentences such is his facility of expression. He never uses long, hard sentences, and he explains his reasons for this in a chapter of soliloquy when, as the story goes, the rest were exploring some slot machines. In this mood he deplores the fact that amateur writers use long strings of adjectives profusely, oftentimes carelessly, and sometimes adjectives of restricted, scientific meaning with the primary intent of increasing their vocabularies, unaware that such words make hard, dull reading. On the other hand, common words necessarily have long histories mingled with certain associations which give them added weight as well as being readily understood. The author’s style seems to fit the foregoing ideals of composition well, and, offhand as it seems, it retains authenticity as well as beauty of style. —H. ROTH. THE BROOK As I sat resting in a nook, Beside the restless flowing brook, I could not help but idly wonder What part of the world this brook would enter. Sometimes it would gush up as a threat; And at other times it would silently slip On its way to the wide parts unknown, Where it has gone since it was born. Its hungry mouth is pressed in might To the banks on its sides, left and right; It seems to say in a way that is gay, “Why don’t you come with me and play?” —HAROLD BUNCE, Eng. I. 30 THE CLIFTONIAN I WONDER Sometimes I sit and wonder. What makes the world go ’round? The thing that makes us blunder, And sputter like a hound? Then, too, again I’m puzzled, When I gaze at distant stars, Sometimes I wish they were muzzled, And pinned to all parked cars. Maybe you think my brain is numb, Of course, I’m not insulted, Because if everyone was glum, How would this world have resulted? —GEORGE RECORD, Eng. III. ------------o------------- PRUNELLA The characters, setting, and action of the three-act play, ‘’Prunella,” are blended together in such a way as to produce the effect of a confused dream. Impossibility, happiness, merriment, sadness, humor, and personification are revealed in this different and enchanting play. The story is of a too well protected young girl who at last finds her ‘‘Prince Charming” or, in this instance he finds her, and carries her away. However, the story only begins here! A beautiful setting, that of an old fashioned Dutch garden, helps to make the play so delightful. —R. BUCHAN. THE BULLETIN BOARD What a strange sight the bulletin board at the head of the High School boys’ stairs is! Yes, indeed, boys, it can be a good excuse for a place to stand and talk while members of the faculty are passing. And what fine opportunities for printing! Many a lad practices his printing on the bulletin board. Let us glance over the news posted on the board. Ah! Here is a notice with a few typographical errors. And beneath this is a list of names which has recently been made more picturesque in print. Some read like this: “Smith’s Cough Drops” “B. Mark, Press Me Pants” “Brown’s Family Loafer” “Hare’s Big Sister” “Mr. Whacky Burgess” “Bloodgood Next Stop—Oaks Corners” “Macomber Heap Big Check” The boys certainly do wonders with a few names. In one corner is a poster for C. M. T. C.—good old C. M. T. C. (or is it Blue Ribbon Malt?) Well, no matter. In the front line of this fearful array of soldiers we have Harold deGraw, veteran, Buster Walters, recruit, “Flan” Fox and George “Cassius” Record, both just good little soldiers trying to get along. My! How fine and manly they all look! —EDWARD O’CONNELL, English III -------------o------------- C. White: “Is that a Jersey cow over there?” E. Smith: “I don’t know. I wasn’t able to see its license.” -------------o------------- Mr. Spencer: “Describe a hippopotamus.” A. Miner: “It’s a rhinoceros without a radiator cap.” -------------o------------- “Brad” Bloodgood: “How’s your new cigarette lighter?” Sam Nairy: “Fine—I can light it with one match.” -------------o------------- G. Cost: “Who wins in a chess game?” R. Haubner: “The one who lives the longest.' THE CLIFTONIAN 31 DISEASES SPIT-BALL FEVER: Symptoms: A mania for shooting spit-balls at the ceiling or at persons nearby. Cure: All his “victims” should give him a “dose of his own medicine.” COPY-POX: Symptoms: An itching brain and an “itching palm,” both conditions growing worse as time passes. Cure: Large doses of wrong answers administered by someone immune to the disease. TARuY-IGO: Symptoms: Insomnia, lack of ambition. cure: Put the bed manufacturers out of business; a Big Ben might help also. WHISPERINGITIS (very common): Symptoms: A buzzing sound and noticeable movement of the mouth. (If not curbed in the early stages this disease often develops into Gabbelaria.) Cure: Isolation. CHEWING-GUMLARIA: Symptoms: Uncontrollable jaw movement, a smack- ing sound. Cure: Put Wrigley out of business. NO AMBI-SHIN: Symptoms: Day-dreaming, “don’t-want-to-work” feeling. cure: Starve the patient. ACUTE BORROWITIS: Symptoms: The patient never has anything of his own, is conspicuous for his “lend-me’s.” Cure: Never have what he wants to borrow. ------------o------------ HAIL THE FUNNIES! Giggles—Miss Golden. Harold Teen—“Bus” Walters. Toots and Casper—Dory and Eddie. Pam—Sara Jane Devereaux. Pop Jenks—Spero. Major Hoople—“Ash” Macomber. Tillie—Charlene Kless. Mutt and Jeff—Lovey Hare and George Durkee. Katzenjammer Twins—Ralph Salisbury and Jack O’Neil. Hairbreadth Harry and Belinda—Bob Walters and Mary Louise Connolly. Rudolph Rassendale—Rod Leland. Salesman Sam—Harold deGraw. Winnie Winkle—Beulah Vanderhoof. Tarzan—Ed O’Connell. Slim Jim—Lovey Hare. Willis Willetts—Paul Quigley. Wash Tubbs—Gordon Taylor. Nut Brothers—Sid and Jordy McLouth. Boob McNutt—Park Wright. Mickey Mouse—Nick Milella. Skippy—Ted Burgess. ------------o------------ BOOK TITLES The Promised Land—Washington. Half Hours—After school. Overruled—The Students. The Thunderbolt—The trip to the office. The Rivals—Seniors and Juniors. Justice—Fourth Friday. You Never Can Tell—Regents. Tremendous Trifles—Geometry and Caesar. Great Possessions—Souvenirs from Washington. Uncle Remus—George Record. Iron Woman—Miss Goodman. The Fat of the Land—Wilma and Elizabeth. The Homemaker—Miss Trautman. Twice Told Tales—Miss Howard’s stories. The Wrecker—James Kuhn. Pushing to the Front—“Deed” deGraw. Prisoners of Hope—Seniors. The Woodcarver of Lympus—Wilbur DeVall. The Piper—Paul Quigley. 32 THE CLIFTONIAN WHAT HAPPENED IN WASHINGTON The Seniors all say that they had a wonderful time in Washington and Philadelphia. The following are things we heard while on the trip: Harold and Sydney nearly bought a taxi-cab. (Sid still says they had it more than half paid for.) Alyce had a doctor. (We think his name was Jesse James). Several Seniors found out that they lock the Lincoln Memorial at night. Marabel likes to play in the sand. Miss LeGrand liked “The Scandals.” Harold says two can live as cheaply as one (if going to the theater is any sign). . „ The show at the “Howard” theater wasn’t all the billboards said it was. Parker had some trouble with the lights. Marabel slept in a chair one night. Harold and Ashley got hooked on a high class (priced, too) night club. Louie and Ashley had a friendly (?) chat with the white-haired “dick” at 2 A. M. Dory and Speck got in a crowd of small school children at the zoo and Dory lost Speck and couldn’t find him. “The Checkers” nearly stayed on the Buffalo (Caledonia, also) section of our train when it split at Bethlehem. It took two trainmen, the conductor, and the yard foreman to move them. Harold used opera glasses in the seventh row at “The Scandals.” ----------------------------------o-------------- “Brad” Bloodgood: “I’m a marked man.” Lovett: “Ah! So you’ve been skating again.” --------------o------------- B. Webb: “Do you send your shirts to the laundry?” P. Wright: “No, I just wear them once and tear them up myself.” ----------------------------------o-------------- J. Roper: “Let’s play store.” Lee Knapp: “But we haven’t any money.” J. Roper: “All right, let’s play bank.” --------------o------------- WE HEAR THAT: “Louie” Mark has been to Oaks Corners several times during the past year. Mary Louise Connolly and “Bob” Walters are “that way” about each other. Charles Moran and Gordon Peters think Newark is a pretty good town. “Tid” Wright is another Newark supporter. For quite a while everything was “Rosy” with “Buster” Walters. “Bob” Haubner thinks 500 is a great game even if he does have to walk clear across the street to find some other players. “Jack” O’Neil shoots can rubbers in Study Hall. Lovett Hare and “Big Sister” put on quite an exhibition dance at one of the Friday night dances at Community Hall. “Bobby” DeBrock has a “love interest” in Seneca Falls. Alice Walton and “Bill” Fox go walking on Sunday afternoons. “Dory” and “Eddie” are just friends. Alice Miller knows someone in Phelps named “Herb” but we can’t quite figure out who it is. Beulah Vanderhoof says that there is nothing like riding in an Auburn. Burton Webb has been spending week-ends in Rochester quite frequently of late. We believe her name is Jean. Harold deGraw developed a sudden interest in Palmyra right after the Washington trip. Wilbur De Vail is acquainted with someone in Brockport. We’ve heard the name Prince mentioned so it may be royalty. “Dave” Roth did quite a lot of promotin’ on the Washington trip and nearly snatched deGraw’s title. George Cost has been to Canandaigua more than once during the past year. Along about the first of March “Check” Macomber acquired a desire to go to Caledonia. While in Washington, Marabel had a desire to play in the sand. THE CLIFTONIAN 33 G. Cost: “I have a beastly cold in my head.” C. Wright: “Never mind, Costie, that’s something, anyway.” —------------o------------ G. Taylor: “Why is a trombone like a ball game?” R. Maslyn: “Because you have to slide to base.” -------------o------------ DO YOU KNOW: That the class of 1897 was the first to graduate from C. S. H. S.? That there are 25,000 volumes in the school libraries? That the picture of the Capitol was purchased with money from the Elson Art Exhibit? That the largest class in the school this year is Civics, with 43 pupils? That Ralph Salisbury is the youngest pupil in High School? That the school bell from the old building is still behind the school? That there are 353 pupils in the Clifton Springs Grade and High School? That the bust of Lincoln was presented by the class of ’22? That the attendance of the High School boys has been better than that of the High School girls this year? That the class of ’32 is the largest class to graduate from C. S. H. S.? That there are 40 members of the Band? That the trophy case was presented by the class of ’30? That the school subscribes to the “New York Times?” That Intermediate Algebra, Solid Geometry and French II each had an enrollment of 3 pupils for the last half of the year? That soccer was played this year for the first time at C. S. H. S.? That the smallest class to graduate from C. S. H. S. was in 1898 with one graduate? That “Charles” is the most popular boy’s name in High School? That there are five pairs of twins in school? That Shorthand II had one pupil this year? That “Mary” is the most popular girl’s name in High School? -------------o------------ Ed O’Connell: “I speak French like a native.” Miss Kane: “Yes, like a native Mexican.” -------------o------------ STAGE ATTRACTIONS So Big—Neil Buck. Impatient Maiden—Helen Keating. Girl Crazy—Robert Haubner. Are You Listening?—Elizabeth Adams. Alias the Doctor—Parker Wright. Touchdown—Senior Play. Are These Our Children?—Unruly Seniors in Washington. Fifty Fathoms Deep—Freshmen taking Regents. The Ruling Voice—Miss Frantz. Daddy Long Legs—Lovett Hare. Stepping Sisters—Jean and Beulah. No One Man—Marabel Bennett. The Menace—Lucile Norsen. Love Bound—Louie Mark. A Woman Commands—Miss LeGrand. The Big Shot—Mr. Spencer. Passionate Plumber—James Kuhn. She Wanted a Millionaire—Sue Fox. Man Wanted—Helen Whedon. Three Wise Girls—Latin III Class. Neck and Neck—Jordan and Sarah Jane. Caught—Bob Walters. Palmy Days—Vacation. The Greeks Had a Name for Them—Cliftonian Orchestra. The Broken Lullaby—The band playing the “Lost Chord.” Once in a Lifetime—The trip to Washington. Pardon Us—Who wrote this. 34 THE CLIFTONIAN Mr. Hovey: “Your play is too long for the stage.” Miss LeGrand: “But can’t you lengthen the stage?” -------------o------------- E. Smith: “Where I come from, men are men.” R. Leland: “Is that why they chased you out?” -------------o------------- Mr. Spencer: “I got the copper residue in Experiment 7 and guess how much it weighed.” Wilbur: “Five grams?” Mr. S. Wilbur Mr. S. Wilbur Mr. S. Wilbui Mr. S. “No.” “Seven grams?” “No.” “Ten grams?” “No.” “Well, how much then?” “I don’t know, I didn’t weigh it.” --------------------------o------ Mr. Connelly: “What is your son’s average income?” Mr. Walters: “From two to two thirty A. M.” --------------o-------------- CAN YOU IMAGINE— Sam Nairy walking down Tefft Ave. with a large raccoon coat wrapped around him and a girl on each arm. Alice Miller going downtown without Nan Quigley. Albert “Pooch” Miner sitting still in his seat for a half minute. Harold Bunce riding a motorcycle. Kenny Squires driving a Packard. Miss Howard riding horseback. Brad Bloodgood staying up late to catch up on his Greek. Elizabeth Adams as a toe dancer. Ray Maslyn as a conductor on a garbage wagon. Fred Burgess preaching a sermon in a local church. Bus Walters as a lion tamer. Nan Quigley as a Sunday School teacher. Charles Debbout as captain of the local baseball and basketball teams. Mr. Spencer making an announcement in the study-hall so that you could hear it the first time. Sam Nairy having his lesson done on time. The Quigleys without freckles. Miss Howard a tap dancer. Clara Wright sylphlike. Miss Le Grand 6' 3 . Marabel Bennett without a line. Miss Kane without a flock of kids in her room before classes. George Durkee in a suit of Neil’s clothes. -------------o------------- THE MOST IMPORTANT FRESHMAN IN SCHOOL “Hey! What are you doing that for?” asks a small, rotund Freshman coming into the library on one of his regular trips. (He spends fifteen minutes of every study period there.) Or he is apt to ask: “Where is the new issue of ‘Popular Science’?” “I’ve got it,” says Neil Buck. (He is two or three times the other one’s size.) “Well, hurry up and let me have it,” says the rotund Freshman, never acting the way an insignificant lower classman should act toward a Junior. “Go sit down,” retorts the big boy. “I’m not through yet.” So our noble roly-poly starts his daily hike through the halls of our dear old C S. H. S. for about ten minutes. Then he returns, just in time to secure the magazine, and relax comfortably. He looks at the cover. Then he turns to the first page in anticipation. Footsteps are heard from the study hall, and then comes the most aggravating announcement, “Your time is up. Go back to the study hall.” Thus our weary and exasperated young friend waddles back to his seat in the front of the room, and starts tormenting “Sleepy” Sam with innumerable foolish questions. —RAYMOND MASLYN, English III i l ( i i OLD FRIENDS naturally expect to find your name in the Telephone Book A phone gives that prestige your friends naturally expect INSTALL ONE TODAY i ONTARIO TELEPHONE CO., Inc. i i i i i I 4 We Sell ONONDAGA ICE CREAM 39c a Quart 20c a Pint i i i SOCONY SERVICE STATION I i i ART KEYES Main and Kendall ROBERT R. CROWELL Everything Electrical Phone 62-J Elbert Hubbard once said: “When you want anything done well—take it to a busy man.” PATRONIZE P. S. We’re busy. OUR ADVERTISERS GEO. W. CASE Photographer R. E. Connolly Son Department Store CONNOLLY’S MEN’S SHOP Peirce Block Clifton Springs, N. Y. Phone 21 CHAS. J. FOX Barber Shop Agent Canandaigua Laundry Phone 73M Compliments of the Empire Gas Electric Co. of the Associated.System CANDY KITCHEN — and — East Hill Confectionery Candy—Ice Cream—Lunches SAM CORONA Quick Shoe Repair Shop Work Done While You Wait ILadies’ and Gents’ Shoes Shined A. G. PAPPAS CO. 14 W. Main Street Treat Yourself to a Savory Metal Cooking Utensil You will discard aluminum, enamel and tin Made of Chromium Alloy. It stays bright, acids will not stain, gas flame cannot melt. Heats faster. Saves fuel. We can prove these statements. BANKS’ HARDWARE Phone 135 F. R. J. R. TOMLINSON FLORISTS ELLIS M. WELD Furniture and Undertaking Clifton Springs, N. Y. Office 29 House 25 Phone 135 THE BOOK STORE Clifton Springs, N. Y. When better milk is sold in Clifton Springs “WE AIM TO PLEASE” QUIGLEY R. Devereaux Company Open Evenings will have it Marquis Restaurant GEO. F. WALTERS Proprietor B. MARK TAILOR Phone 73-J FORD’S GARAGE Battery Charging Starter, Generator and Ignition Work First-Class Repairing “THE BEST IN RADIOS” Clifton Springs, N. Y. Phone 153 R. W. FORD, Prop’r LEHIGH VALLEY COAL The Coal That Satisfies W. H. VANDERHOOF CO. Phone 19 Kendall Street NIAGARA UNIVERSITY NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y. Conducted by the VINCENTIAN FATHERS Chartered under the Regents of the University of the State of New York. Member of the Association of American Colleges, the American Council on Education, the Catholic Educational Association, and the Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools of the Middle States and Maryland. COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES SCHOOL OF BUSINESS COLLEGE EXTENSION AND GRADUATE SCHOOL Courses leading to Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Bachelor of Philosophy, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Economics, Master of Arts' Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy. Preparatory Courses for Medicine, Law, Dentistry, Teaching, Journalism and other leading professions. RESIDENT AND DAY STUDENTS For Catalogue, address the Registrar. Purchase Your Graduation Gifts at BARTH’S Jeweler Fine Stock of Diamonds, Watches and Jewelry at reasonable prices L. H. BARTH, Jeweler, Geneva, N. Y. New Schine Theater Building COMPLIMENTS OF The Clifton Springs Sanitarium and Clinic The Garden Patch The Newland Store G. CLIFFORD NEWLAND Fruits and Vegetables FRESII DAILY Dry Goods and Notions Men’s Furnishings Phone 177 Phone 30-W Clifton Springs, N. Y. “There Is No Substitute for Insurance.” J. A. Edwards Co. COMPLIMENTS OF S T O T T S ’ CLEANERS AND DYERS 108 West Miller Street Newark, N. Y. COMPLIMENTS Roper’s Drug Store C. E. WELLS, Prop. DRUGS—The Best I. G. A. STORE SODAS—You Know Fancy Groceries You get what you want When you want it Where can you get it? at Kelly’s Barber Shop F. ALLEN de GRAW Attorney-at-Law Clifton Springs, N. Y. COMPLIMENTS BLOSER’S GARAGE Day and Night Service | Phone 33 Clifton Springs i i Main St. Beauty Parlor j and Barber Shop Phone 163 ! i i I TRY Landschoot’s Garage Dependable Service on all cars Phone !74 1 1 j COMPLIMENTS OF j GIFT NOOK i i Compliments of KENNETH F. BILL | Meat Market ( I LEE H. LELAND j Blue Coal j Building Supplies j Phone 75 CALL 1 MARIAN WELLS J. F. PEISHER Phone 175-R” Carting Hauling Wood | Phone 72-R For your Finger Waves J THE SCHOOL NEWS ! Through the SCHOOL NEWS, which appears in the Press every week i during the school year, the activities of our students, educational, athletic and social, have taken a forward position in the public eye. This department of the CLIFTON SPRINGS PRESS is conducted entirely by I the students themselves, subject, of course, to the supervision of the | English teachers. Friends of the school are able through the SCHOOL NEWS, not only j to learn of the scholastic progress made by the students, but j by reason of the editorials on current affairs, to observe the trend of j thought of the young people who will be the men and women of tomorrow. The PRESS, in giving its space and the cost of handling the mechan- f ical part of the production of the SCHOOL NEWS each week, feels that I it is co-operating in some measure with this valuable contribution to j community progress made by the students themselves. If you are interested in our young people and our community life j you will want to read the SCHOOL NEWS every week. j You can get almost any kind of PRINTING done on veryshort notice j by the Clifton Springs Press at the office on Crane Street. The Clifton Springs Press I •o The editors and business management of the Cliftonian wish to thank the advertisers whose hearty co-operation makes this annual publication possible.