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

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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.

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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.”

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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