Goshen Central High School - Yearbook (Goshen, NY)

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u THE PIONEER these there is a second landing and another flight of stairs which leads to the third floor. Tiie rooms located at each side of the upper hall are used for the prepartory department, which is taught by Miss Kaiser, and the High School II, taught by Miss Baker. In these two rooms scholars receive their preliminary certificates. On the second floor, under the preparatory department, is the room used by High School I, in which the third year students, juniors and seniors, are seated. Miss Farrand has charge of this room. Across the half is a recitation room, which is under the supervision of Miss Bucklyn. The physics laboratory is entered through Miss Bucklyn's room. This is under the charge of Miss Cooley, who is also the music teacher and librarian. She has a desk in the office. This room is situated between the physics laboratory and High School I, and opens into both. The principal, Mr. Smith, has his desk there also. The library is kept in the office. It consists of books of Action, classical books and reference books. In the basement a small room has been prepared as a chemical laboratory. It opens into the furnace room. By the co-operation of teachers, scholars and principal, a series of entertainments has been given in the school, and with the money raised a few pictures and statues have been added to the decorations of the school. By the kindness of Mr. Joseph W. Gott a case containing a large number of mineral specimens has been added to the school possessions. For a few years the school has formed a Shakespere Club, which meets during the winter. Two basket ball teams have been organized and have each won many honors for the school. For three or more years the Interscholastic Athletic Meet has been held in Goshen under the management of Goshen High School. In these meets Goshen has won a few of the honors. CHARLOTTE C. GLOVER, 05. THE CLASS or 1905. I. In the annals of school history of good old G. H. S., The class of “ nineteen hundred five ” is thought the very best, The members of this famous class are good hard workers all. Some at lessons, some at mischief, some at basket ball. II. The first that I will speak of (perhaps you'll guess his name), Awoke one bright May morning to find that he had fame For his numerous flirtations, which he carries on with zeal, Succeeding in convincing every girl his love is real. III. A maiden fair came gaily up the hill that leads to school. Across the path a serpent lay, opposed to usual rule. “Gracious sakes !’’ exclaimed the maiden and her face grew very red, When she finally perceived that the frightful thing was dead. IV. Hurrying, hurrying, hurrying, some one comes up the hill, The member of our famous class who never can be still. She keeps the “Deacon hustling to keep up to her pace, For never for a minute is she in the selfsame place. V. One member of the class has a very serious manner, Excels in books and basket ball and throwing of the hammer. His business often calls him to the office thro' the day. And when he thence emerges, lias a care-free smile and gay. VI. A girl so very mischievous and sometimes very dense, Bribed a boy to visit “ Basker for a reward of five cents. And one day kept her spelling book to see what teacher'd do, And the “ lecture she received made her feelings very blue.

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THE PIONEER 13 “CHARGE TO THE JUNIORS To the class of 1900, greeting As we, the class of 1905, approach the clay of separation from the teachers and classmates we have known so long, we wish to say a few words of profound wisdom (?) to you who are to take our places in the rear seats and in advanced classes. First and foremost, no matter what anyone says against her, be loyal to your school, and may no voice be heard louder in her praise than yours, for remember that what little you know was learned within her doors. Second, never fail to give your entire energy and support to all the interests of the school, both study, and outside interests. Third, be considerate of the faculty, for they are always ready and glad to do all they can to help you, and when they resort to stern measures, rest assured that it is only because you have worn their patience to the breaking point. Fourth and lastly, remember that whatever you say or do, is sure to be copied by the younger members of the school, for in the small boy’s and girl’s ideas, what a Senior can do, he or she can do too. So strive to make yourselves as nearly as possible, examples for what High School Seniors should be. Yours with love and best wishes, The Class of 1905. J. W. GOTT, 3rd, Pres. THE HISTORY OF GOSHEN HIGH SCHOOL. July 26, 1888, a Union Free School was established, and the following were elected as a board of education: William D. Van Vliet, president; Janies C. Coleman, Frederick W. Seward, Edwin Dikeman and Richard A. Kipp. In 1890 the school became crowded, and it was thought best to build a new building. This was done under the direction of the same board. April 15, 1892, this school was admitted into the University of the State of New York. The High School charter was obtained December 7, 1897. The High School was placed under the Department of Public Instruction November 12, 1900, and became an approved school for the purpose of receiving the State payment of non-resident tuition July 15, 1903. The first graduate of the school was M. Adele Schoonmaker, who received her diploma in 1892. After that year there has been one or more graduates each year except 1895. Some of the graduates have entered higher institutions, while others have considered their education finished. They are as follows : Wil- luid Parker Jessup’93, entered Princeton University ; Edwin J. Dikeman ’94, entered the College of Pharmacy; Frances A. Landy ’94, Anna Florence Landy ’02, Emily Liebergeld ’02, entered New Paltz Normal; Ira M. Hawkins ’96, entered the University of Michigan; Elizabeth Holbert ’96, Katherine Reakes ’97, entered Oswego Normal; H. Violetta Levison ’97, entered the Ethical Culture Training School; Jennie A. Kipp ’98, and Ammarilla Lloyd Brown ’02, en-i tered Jamaica Normal; J. Lester Tuthill 98, entered New York University; Elinor Van Bus-kirk ’99, entered the Woman’s Medical College, New York City; Agnes Cecelia Byrne 1900, entered Paterson Normal; James Kelly Foster ’01, and George Chapman Newbury 01, entered Union University; John Cowdrey Grier ’01, entered Cornell Law School; Mary Frances Lyon ’01, entered Pratt Institute; Ella Winfield Morrison ’01, entered Ralston University ; Frederick Dennison Sayer’01, Katherine Gray Hinchman ’02, Ann i Clara Deyoe ’04, Nellie Elizabeth Mould ’04, and Florence Seeley Robbins 04, entered Syracuse University; Gertrude Seaich Bemrose ’02, entered the Middletown State Hospital, and Mabel Dayton ’02, the M. E. Hospital ; Sara J. Beattie ’02, entered the Geneseo Normal; Ivan Alexander Gardner ’02, entered the Albany Law School; Isabelle Veronica Lyon ’03, and Mary Emily Ostrom ’03, entered the Albany Normal College; Mary Elizabeth Barrett joined the faculty as Assistant Chemistry Instructor ; Anna May Allen 02, entered Ramsdell’s Business College ; Carlton Ira Smith '04, entered Conkling’s Business College. The High School is a brick building of three stories, located a short distance from the county buildings. It faces a campus. At the back are many pretty trees and delightful nooks where dainty wild flowers grow. On the south side is a small ridge of rocks and on the north side Erie Street. To enter the school one must climb two flights of stairs, at the top of which is a small landing. On each side of this, stairs go up. At the top of

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THE PIONEER 15 VII. A member very modest, one day her 44 Virgil ” took, Which she had writ for “Basker,” and hid it in her books. She then rushed to the ’scmbly room, 44 Basker” followed after, Where she explained the situation amid spasmodic laughter. VIII. JUNIOR CLASS. 05. Colors Maroon and White. CLASS Bertha M. Borland, Theresa Byrnes, Margaret Cox, Edith Harrington, Percy M. Ivory, ROLL. Mabel Knapp, Lewis C. Merritt, Bertha Mills, Thomas T. Tuthill, Helen Trott. Some people call him sleepy, but it’s very hard to find A better baseball captain, who is very apt to 44 grind ; ” He’s first-rate in mathemetics, and very fond of punning, But never was so hurried as to cause him any running. IX. One 44 Miss” is very strenuous, and athletics are her forte. She often spends a week or two in New-------- (but not Newport!), She’s always in the middle of a large group of old maids, Recounting some adventure of her numerous escapades. X. The next thing I will speak of has the gift of conversation, Which she uses to advantage whene’er she has occasion. She’8 stars in mathematics and certainly delights In out-door sj ort8 as tennis, bicycling and flying “Kytes.” XI. Officers Thomas T. Tuthill, President; Edith A. Harrington, Treasurer; Percy M. Ivory, Secretary ; Lewis C. Merritt, Editor. The worthy President of the class will find that a knowledge of jiu jitsu does much toward preserving the normal color of the eyes and etc. A tape worm is about as much use as a snake. The class of ’05 will always be hazy. Unless one member of the class takes lessons in walking the Seniors may have to spend their last Penney and to pay for broken chairs, etc. Teacher. Now can you tell me why the Puritans came to this country ? J. L. They came to purify their blood. A Wandering Minstrel. 44A musician out of work, are you?” said the housekeeper. 44Well, you’ll find a few cords in the wood shed. Suppose you favor me with an obligato.” ‘‘Pardon the pronunciation, madam,” replied the bright tramp, 44 but Chopin is not popular with me.” Penney—What is electrical fruit? Gott—Currents. FROM THE CLASS OF 1906 TO THE WELL BELOVED CLASS OF 1905. Of myself the least said’s best. You may form your own opinion, You probably have by this time and like’s not it’s not a good one. My intentions, I beg to tell you, are really all right, •But perhaps we view affairs in a very different light. V., ’05. We, the Junior class of Goshen High School, who are about to become dignified Seniors, have watched the class of “’05,” and will try to excel even their good record. While it will be hard for us, or any class to excel the class of 44 ’05 ” in their high standard of recitations; still we think we might improve on the school spirit which they (as a class) have shown for the athletic sports connected with the school. We