Delaware Academy and Central School - Kalends Yearbook (Delhi, NY)

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Jung 1936 TheKALENDS 1932-33 Sept.-Gee, what a thrill to be in high school! I feel really grown up. There are almost seventy People in this class. I feel kintl of small to be a senior. Oct.-We elected Colgan was elected They all look sort of timid. myself. I bet it feels great class officers today. James president, Readith Wilson vice president, Bill Humphries, secretary, and james Dickson, treasurer. Nov.-Isabelle Hinckley and Ruth Fraser warbled their way into the girls' choir. Their super colossal voices make them a great asset to this organization. fan., 1933-james johnson and Robert Irish played the 'leading parts in a freshman play, Outclassed, which was presented as one of a group of three one-act plays. Feb.-Harrie Fraser, the boy who is always walking along behind a pile of books, Herbert Wlall, Robert Irish and William Humphries played in the mighty high school orchestra. April-The freshman class won a prize of twenty-five dollars, the result of a contest spon- sored by Mr. Edgar Lee. june-Well, this is the last day of school. It,ll be swell to be a sophomore. We won't be looked down upon by a group of haughty upper-class men, any more. 1933-34 September-Freedom at last! Now we will take it out on the Freshman! We have ad- vanced from the vast study hall to our new domain, room 23, where, allah be praised! there is no big bell to make us jump to attention. Anyhow, we've passed the stage of jumping. October-NovemberDecember--Why did I de- cide to keep a diary anyway? After all, being a Sophomore is not what I thought. I have to carry my own books just the same, and even ducking isn't much fun any more. People seem to think Sophomores' brains are bigger and bet- ter. I dread to grow old at this rate. One thing has already brought sadness to my young heart, that many have fallen by the wayside and now we are only about fifty strong. But if we stick to the end, we shall be the biggest class to graduate from D. A. january and on into the Spring-True to their start my good friends are showing promise in many ways. They speak in public, play bas- kerball, baseball and soccer. They sing, act, and what musicians they are. They are well repre- sented on The Kalend: by Isabelle Hinckley and Bob Irish. Bill Humphries puzzles me. Will he be an orator, having won second place in the public speaking contest or will he be an elec- trician, since heis always getting lighting effects for plays and dances. The end of Spring-Exams, exams, the Junior Prom and all the commencement doings! I walked down the auditorium with a big, red band on my sleeve. 1934-35 September, 1934-I'm growing older day by day, I know, and I feel aged this month. A junior-imagine it! Maturity is creeping on my shoulders. When we settled, class election took place. All of my worthy friends were elected officers. President ---- Catharine Banuat Vice-President - - Isabelle Hinckley Secretary - - - - James johnson Treasurer ---- Wm. Humphries October-We started the year off well by hav- ing a Junior 'Hop at Hallowe'en time. It was a howling success, tool November-The Girls' Choir was organized and some of D. A.'s famous canaries fI mean carolersj, especially some juniors, were members. It's equal, the Boys' Chorus, was organized at the same time. Herb. Eckert, our renowned bass soloist, sang at the Spring concert, the first of its kind to be held in D. A. December-Even though my mind is failing, I well remember my friends, the great literary gxniuses. They are doing a noble piece of work for The Kalemls. Ruth ,Burgin and Virginia Bouton are the assistant editors this year. February-What a basketball team we have this ycar. Ruth Fraser and Dorothy Bishop play on the team and certainly are a great help. How I cheered when the girls won the championship! March--The boys' basketball team isn't any- thing to find fault with. Long Shot Colgan certainly lives up to his name. U91

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The KALENDS June, 1936 Virginia Bouton-A pair of size 12 shoes so she can remember Eckert. Elizabeth Gracey--Three shares in Wrigley's Chewing Gum Co. Kathryn Anderson-A Sir Charley rug for her Hall. Catharine Banuat-Some wave set to fix her unruly hair. Edna Gray-A dress to dress the Bride in lBrydenj. Dorothy Bishop-A book i'David-Sonv by Del- mer. Ellen Gesell-A house to livc in after August. Ruth Burgin-A report card with all Ds. She has never gone home to her father with shak- ing knees. Vivian Gage-A can of red paint for her and Doug to paint the rear wheels of the Ford with. Mabel Cameron-A bottle of Rae's', Sunshine. Ruth Fraser-A Mickey Mouse fMcKeej. Eva Clark-A recommendation for a restaurant where she can Bc-dined fBudinej and dance. I-Iarrie Fraser-A car to use at college to take the teacher riding noons. We hope they like it. Mildred Alexander--A Lock. We hear she's interested. James Colgan--A hat to wear so his hair won't get mussed up while driving Lula Belle. Herbert Eckert-A match to make Woodburn. James Dickson--A special pass to Ag School next year. K Audrey DeSilva-A dictionary to improve her Wordin lWord'nl. Evelyn Hill-A Tasty Yeast to give her pep, vim and vigor. Ida Lord-A book of tickets to Sidney. Isabelle Hinckley--A Bill that comes once a week instead of once a month. Readith Wilson-A medal for being Constable. William Humphries-A secretary to write receipts for him. john Westcott-A car to use when he becomes a country doctor. Robert Northrup-A mouth organ to make a lit- tle more noise with. Robert Irish-A longer arm so that he may pat himself on the back more easily. Herbert Wall-An alarm clock even though he always is on time, L1 James Johnson-One pair of Brown Eyes. Arline Smith-A thumb to make hitch-hiking to Walton easier. Iames Lane-a Lily fLillianj to remind him of the one he always sat beside on the bus. Marjorie Russell-A package of Mais blushing powder. Joseph Lane-Some make-up to get Howard again. Roberta Means-Some nerve tonic to take before she gives her commencement speech. Ellen Lasher-A boy friend to take her to the dances. Let's hope he can build a bridge. Clarence Ostrander-A contract to work in Cur- tis's Law Office. Robert Mabon-A can of Cocomalt to enable him to put some weight on that thin frame of his. Cornelia Mostert-A car in order to get to Ag. School more quickly. Janet MacGregor-A horse so she won't have to go to Hamden to ride one. Louise Mogridge-Some kids fdollsl to teach when she becomes a teacher. Ellie McDonald-A free bus ticket to Riven- burg's. Muriel McNaughton-A jexter. Donald McKee-A contract to work in Fraser's feed store. Pauline Palmer-A bottle of Gherkins Uergensj Lotion. SCENE III--CLASS HISTORY fliriends enter lo visit the patient. They clasp his hand and sit down in a group around the bed.j A FRIEND: Well, old boy, you've lived a long, useful, and prosperous life. I only wish I could remember all the things we have done together. PATIENT! Trust me, Charlie, I've kept a record of it all. fR6dCl7ES under pillow.j Here is my diary. Sometimesll didn,t put much in for months, but then I tucked in what I could remember, and it will help you. Read it, Charlie, I'cl like to live the old days over again with you. fClIarlie takes the diary and begins to read. The old man on the bed and the visitors react accordinglyj Sl

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The KALENDS June, 1936 M ay-Bill Humphries went out to Ithaca with the cast of The Tree which won second prize. Bill is a natural electrician. He must have been born with an electric light in his head. june-Oh, bitter age! Why must thou make me so weak? Or is it the after effects of spring fever? No, I have just returned from the Junior Prom. Everyone certainly felt Japanesy', under those lanterns which closely resembled Jacobfs coat of many colors. I think my fellowmen on the decorating committee should be congrat- ulated. Class Day--Yes, I did lead a wonderful, mature life today. I almost forgot something, tonight I saw Bill Humphries playing his tuba in the famous high school orchestra. By the way his cheeks were expanding I thought he was blow- ing up a fiat tire. 1935-36 September-In my long weary life how many strange new faces I have seen among the fac- ulty, more strange ones this year. The old order changeth giving place to new. October--How would the old school organiza- tions function without the solid representation from the body of my most worthy friends? Shades of Cicero! We will steer ourselves along under the firm, strong hand of the giant Wes- cott, Colgan, our silent partner, keep our fingers crossed while Dickson spends our money, and Isabelle Hinckley keeps tabs on all our doings. The music went round and round tonight for those who attended the first dance of the sea- son to welcome the new pupils and teachers. November-Will Xmas never come? December-My worthy friends of athletic powers helped to win the Soccer Championship banner and to represent the All-Star team. Xmas at last and now that I have lost my faith in Santa Claus, it ain't what it used to be. To quote a friend of mine, Woe is me. But there are compensations. Yesl Yes! April-Months and months of unfilled spaces in my diary. But I will cram into one sentence my recollection of these months. Plays, prize speaking contests, concerts, minstrel shows, dances, activity galore, and oh yes, study, study, study! May-I fear my aged friends are losing their gift of gabl' along with the freshness of youth. Ellen Gesell, however, has llost none of her youthful vigor. Well, dear people, my life's diary is nearly completed. What a life I've led! Oh, my rheumatism. I fain would write more but my strength is failing fast. Farewell, folks. My life's journey is done. PATIENT: Ah, those were the days, my old friends. So long. I'1l be seeing you. fHis friends gather about the bedside, shake their heads, fold his hands, and slowly fle out. 2 Shorthand Club A number of students have wondered just what the Shorthand Club is. The Shorthand Club is not new this year. It was revived after January examinations. This 'club consists of fifteen members from the Com- mercial Department with Miss Murphy as ad- visor. At the first meeting, the following officers were elected: President, Muriel McNaughton3 Secretary and Treasurer, Evelyn Reed. Our meetings combine both work and play. After the business meeting, games which involve shorthand outlines are played. Some of the members are now working for certificates given by the Gregg Shorthand Company for speed in shorthand. Besides our regular meetings, we have had a few social functions. We celebrated St. Pat- rick's Day with a party. Last month about ten of our members enjoyed a hot dog roast at the old reservoir. I hope this will give our friends an inside light as to what the Shorthand Club is. E201