Fairport High School - Hourglass Yearbook (Fairport, NY)

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20 THE HOUR GLASSf Aunt: Yes, Wlesley Bahler, the famous scientist who just discovered a new species of bedbugs. Another member is Doris Brown, now Mrs. VVilliam Cooper, who was formerly a Latin teacher in Albany High School. VVesley was valedictorian of our class and Doris, salutatorian, and now their brightness is an aid to them in making out the Regents. Too bad for the poor kids who have to try them! Oh, and here's an old snapshot of Boo Aldrich and Nelson Hogan. Wlhen they were in school Boo was all wrapped up in Clara and Nelson was gone over Catherine Rich. Boo is an All-American basketball star and Nelson is pitcher for the Yankees Niece: VVhat a pretty landscape drawing! Aunt: Isn't it? Margaret Coon, the well-known artist painted it for me. Margaret VVillis was another member of our class talented in that line. She is now head of the department of drawing at Albany. I re- member how popular she was when project notebook covers were to be painted. Niece: Vllhom do you suppose I saw today, Auntie? Parkie, the great aviator wl1o just completed a non-stop flight around the world. Aunt: Donald Park was another member of my class and is the head of the Continental Aeroplane Company. Niece: VVho are these in this big picture? Aunt: That is an old class picture. Edward Carey, who was our very quiet but capable president, turned out to be a chemist. I read in the paper that he almost blew the whole works up the other day. The. tall boy next is Jerome Doyle who has gained his desire in dancing his way to VVall Street where he is a Big Butter and Egg Man. Sitting in front of him are Lois Dusett and Alma Grinton who are now Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. VVatson, respectively. They looked as nice at their double wedding as they always did in school. Carlyle French invested money in oil, and made a million. He always did have good luck in such good matters. He is settled in Scotland so he can save his money. Parce Hannan has a large planta- tion in the south. He is interested in VVrigley's Chewing, Gum Corporation on Long Island. The members of the class prophesied he would one day be champion gum-chewer. Well, he has done the next best thing. Raymond King, who use-d to be so quiet has reached the heights of Secretary of State. Norma Pickett and Louise Land are his secretaries. D-o gentlemen prefer blondes? Evidently Ray does! Phil Price, who used to be so absent- minded, and never arrived any place on time, is now a great surgeon. Let's hope he d0esn't have a relapse and leave his knife in the patient. I don't think we need worry: he has outgrown that. Eleanor Emrich is his head nurse and as such she has gained great fame. Jennie Nicosia is his secre- tary. Allan Steffen, that curly-headed boy, is now a renowned cartoonist. Lucky boy! He fell heir to a fortune. A second Sid Smith! His capable secretary is Lillian Goetzman. She thinks Allan has good taste in picking out diamonds. They are going to be married next month. Hollis Warner is as much in demand as a mechanical engineer. At present he is building a big bridge, said to be the largest in the world, across the canal in Fairport. Mabel Adams, as owner of a hot dog stand, has found the way to Johnnie's heart through his stomach. Irene Bauman, as sweet and cheerful as always, is Dean of St. Mary's College. Under her direction, the school has become the most popular in the country. All the girls just love her. Emily Dwyer has reached the heights as a pianist. Her line of Stage-door .Iohnniesn is a mile long. Mary Finnegan teaches in Kendall 'and is the wife of Fred

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THE HOUR GLASS 19 November 18, 1927- The Romantic Age our play was given and will lic repeated tomorrow night. Under the skillful direction of Miss Street it lzecame a great success. February, 1928-The Senior Dance like the Ball proved a source of profit for our treasury. It was given by the Parent-Teachers' Association for our benefit. March 23, l928+This year, our Senior team won the interclass game. April 6, 1928-Today we are all hippy for we are going to VVashington. Thirty-three members are taking the trip, aided a great deal by the money earned. April 1-I, 1928?-YVe are home again, tired, but happy. VVe think our trip was the best ever taken. VVe will never forget the good times, or worthwhile sights. June 16, 1928--Another school year is ending. All too soon, another class will fill our place. VVe will never forget the happy days we spent with our dear Alma Mater. YVe also hope each class will be happy here, and realize the worth of Fairport High. -Mabel Johnson, Historian. AMONG MY SOUVENIRS Time: 1948. Place: New York City. Niece: Aunt Mae, what is in that trunk? It has not been opened for years. Aunt: That trunk, 1ny dear, contains treasures of my youth, souvenirs of my Senior year in High School. If you like, I'll open it and show you the trinkets. Niece: Oh, please do. Cl-30th open trunkl. Yvhatis that sparkling? VVhere did you get the diamond? VVhy don't you ever wear it? Aunt: Sidney Fitzgerald, the present governor of New York State, gave me that ten-cent ring when our class was in VVashington. It is quite tarnished now though. VVhat wise cracks he used to spring! They serve him in good stead now when he is making speeches. Niece: I often wondered how you happened to know Mr. Fitzgerald and always called him Sid . And the faded flower? Aunt: That was one of Mrs. Donald Deneen's, the famous singer's flower that she carried when she made her debut. She was formerly Ruth Zimmer. And wasn't she a clip in school? In our Senior play she kept us in gales of laughter. Charles Ditmas has become famous as a musician. Niece: May I have this yellow handkerchief, Aunty? Aunt: No, Merrill gave me that and I want to keep it. You know Mr. VVatson, the head of the chain of K'Genuwine Night Clubs, the largest one of which is on Summit Street. Two other members of my class are in- terested there too. Babe Hart is dancing there and Harold Marsh is Gen- eral Manager. You should see the cars he drives! These three have not changed much. They are as much fun as ever. Niece: Look at the pretty beads! Aunt: Yes, Mabel Johnson gave 'me those when I was maid of honor when she was married to Roscoe Straight. She is living in Rochester on East Avenue at present. Mabel and I used to have some pretty good times together. - Niece: Did you say you knew someone on the Board of Regents?

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THE HOUR GLASS 21 Vick, superintendent. Betty Hawes is the girls' basketball coach at Fair- port High School. Catherine Hammond is helping Nook Henner sell Oldsmobiles in VVebster. Alberta Kopp is a librarian, and a good one! She can talk 'to a flapper and persuade her to take ia classic and read it. Made- line McMahon, that black-haired girl of such popularity in school, is wearing just as pretty clothes as she always did, now that Ray is providing for her. Now come dear, it's getting late. Let's close the trunk and tie it with those green and gold cords over there. Those were our class colors. -Irene Bauman, Madeline McMahon. LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT Yve, the Senior Class of 1927-28, of the village of Fairport, County of Monroe, State of New York, United States of North America, 1Vestern Hemphisphere, Earth, being of extremely sound mind and memory, do make, publish' and declare this our LAST VVILL AND TESTAMENT in manner and form following: 1. VVC direct the Juniors to take charge of our class effects, namely, the Senior Room 17, on the second floor of the High School in the East Corridor, the annual Year Book, the School Chatter, and our unpaid bills, as soon after our decease or graduation as can be conveniently done. 2. TNC give and bequeath to the Junior Class our lofty superiority and general excellence, for their very own, to be preserved with the utmost dignity and valor during the ensuing year. 3. We give, will, and bequeath to Harry Eldridge, Seymouris bicycle as an experiment to see how many he can get on the handlebars. -1-. VVe give, will, and bequeath Doris Brown's walk to Jeanne Harris to see what she can do with it by combining it with her strut. 5. To Clate Brewster we bequeath Donald Park's tenor voice. VVe hope that he will become a baritone. 6. We will, give, and bequeath to Duane Crichton, Phil Price's football suit. May it get as much use as it has hitherto. 7. VVe fully yield Ellie E1nrick's 'temper to Charlotte Sampson. 8. VVe will, give, and bequeath to Otto,' Gears, Jerome Doyle's brilliant yellow sweater and red curly hair. May it ever brighten the atmosphere of the Senior Room. 9. VVe will to Myra Thompson, Jennie Nicosia's Ford, so Myra may run about with her town friends. 10. VVe will to Alberta. Young, Mary Finnegan's far-reaching screech and Miss Smith as her protector against those who would make her yodel. Il. VVe will, give, and bequeath Charles D'itmas's musical talent to VVild Bill Packard. 12. To Pearl Rush we yield Alberta Kopp's most descriptive and over- whelming vocabulary and garrulous powers so, at last, she may convince Harold VanNorman that. she is right. 13. VVe give with pleasure a sofa cushion to Harold VanNor1nan so he may rest more easily in classes. 1-L. VVe give and bequeath to Bernice Horn, Margaretis comliness that she may temper her great vivacity. 15. To Arlene Newman we will Louise I.and's favorite phrase, Come on big boy so the team may go clear to Sidney, Australia next year. 16. We will and bequeath Nellie's football ability to Charlie Bridges. Heaven knows he needs it.