Goshen Central High School - Yearbook (Goshen, NY)

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THE PIONEER ble. A large ship was floating in the harbor and a regiment of soldiers appeared to be embarking. A young officer wearing tbe bars of a lieutenant was just bidding a farewell to his anxious friends. As he turned I saw it was Paul—the only boy of our class. Out on the prairies we passed Bertha. She was cantering along on horseback, viewing from under her broad sombrero tbe fields and herds of her husband. Now that I had seen the last person of the memorable class of 1911, suddenly 1 felt a severe blow, and upon investigating, found that a large apple had fallen, waking me from my dream of the future and my courting of Father Time. Acknowledgments There are no truer friends of the Goshen High School than the ones who by their generosity, enliven the attention of the parents and the public to the furtherance of the education of High School pupils. Among our true friends are Mr. Frank Drake. To him we are indebted for the donation of $10 for the member of the Senior class who obtains the highest average in answering one hundred general questions submitted by him on religion, books, famous people, politics and current topics. Mr. George F. Gregg, Mr. Joseph Merritt, Esq., Mr. William N. Hoffman and Prin. M. C. Smith are the donors of a fund of $30, given annually, as an inducement to local talent in the development of oratory. Dr. E. G. Parker, Dr. Charles Thompson, Judge J. B. Sweezy and Sheriff A. C. Sutherland are the donors of an appropriation for purchasing gold and silver medals, 13 to be contested for by the different schools of Orange County. The Minisink Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution gives annually two five dollar gold pieces to the pupils of the High School writing the two best essays upon an appropriate topic chosen by the Chapter. This topic has always been historical and the students enter it with great zeal. The Board of Education contributes $10 to the person showing the best average for the four High School years. This scholarship prize has been the means of much keen rivalry among the students. We are very grateful to our worthy friends for increasing the standard of excellence, the power of speech, the gift of writing, and the power of keen observation and judgment. We trust that we may keep developing those powers which our friends have awakened within us and that we may prove ourselves worthy of the motto, “Facta non Verba.” P. R. S. Ml. Class Will E, the class of 1911 of Goshen High School, being of most sound mind and memory, do hereby declare this to be our last will and testament. To Charlotte Schriver, the most worthy president of this renowned (?) class of M2, we bequeath the east corner of Garr Hall in which to entertain her friends next year at tbe basket ball games—those who come from the neighboring schools. To Henry Merritt, the vice president, we give a new list of excuses for being late. To Dorothy Parker, their secretary, a share in the “Saver” lumber yard.

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12 THE PIONEER Class Prophecy NE day in the early part of June when I was unusually tired with the worry and cares of school, I wandered out into the orchard and sat idly thinking of the long, uncertain future of the class of 1911, and what they would do in after years. Suddenly, I know not how it happened, a huge areoplane guided by old Father Time, appeared before me. “How would you like to take a trip into the future?” he said. I climbed in quickly and away we sailed. “This is the land of ten years from now,” he explained. As we went flying swiftly across the neighboring country, we passed an automobile spinning along the road and 1 noted that it carried Harriette, just returning home for good with the diplomas of many schools. Then, we came to a farm house and on a shady bench sat Ruth, entei'taining in her old bewitching manner a friend whom I had seen with her during High School days. Next we came to the broad waters of Orange Lake, and here I caught a glimpse of a tiny skiff moving slowly along. In it I recognized Mae and a friend from a nearby town. Both seemed to be enjoying each other’s company greatly. Now, we headed southward. As we approached New York I saw a crowd of little children out in the country for fresh air. The woman in charge of them seemed to be kept busy answering their questions and a child’s voice floated up to me. “Miss Jane, won’t you ask the society to let you bring us here again?” When we neared the suburbs of the city, I perceived that the neat little lady stand- ing in front of a white cottage was no other than the Elma of school days. She was welcoming home her husband from his hard day’s work at the bank. His form too seemed a trifle familiar. We passed on and to the crowded part of the city. Trolleys spun hither and thither with dangerous haste, and indeed an accident had happened. Father Time paused just long enough for me to get a glimpse of Adele in her neat white suit and nurse’s cap, lifting an injured woman into an ambulance. I knew that she was carrying happiness to many a sick bed. On, on we went. The airship had headed seaward now. In a summer cottage on Long Island, I caught a glimpse of Molly. She looked much stronger than in old days, evidently she did not find the confinement of school life so wearing—perhaps her old school friends had not forgotten her and she had had many pleasant outings. But away we went straight out over the sea until America died in the distance and I saw only the great ocean on all sides. In less time than one would imagine we came to France and headed straight over toward Black Sea. I strained my eyes eagerly to catch a glimpse of Paris as we went sailing by, and there I saw Emmy hurrying about investing extravagantly in all manner of trinkets for use in her prospective home. And, now we sailed on and on. We left the civilization of Europe and crossed the countries of Asia. In a remote part of China, I found Margretta teaching the little Chinese and leading them into the straight and narrow path. And now we were nearing America again—outlines of the shore became visi-

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14 THE PIONEER To Anna Strong we give credit for be-iug the best uatured girl in the school. To Sayer Seely we give the advice that he will leave “her” white kid gloves at home after his Sunday evening call. My, but they were monstrous! To Helen Wallace, one large bottle of Vichy’s anti fat—to be taken just before meals. To Earl Roosa we give and also advise (by Condict’s direction) to take nine dozen bottles of Mrs. Winslow’s soothing syrup for uncontrollable temper. To Marjorie Stocken we give the advice not to train with a “Dumbed” for the new gymnasium. To Gussie Lippert, the treasurer, we leave a cake of soap and a cloth with which to wash out his mouth at the beginning of the day to keep him from false ejaculations. To Myrtle McMunn, the hope that she will fulfill the contract with a certain person of waiting in the park during the summer months. To Ralph Earle the advice that he will not pay the admittance of girls escorted by another fellow. To Roswell Purdy we bequeath a pair of dark glasses to cover up those dangerous eyes. To Orlando Smith we kindly leave the advice that in the futui’e he shall control his ardent emotions and not hug the bed post after being out with his lady friend. To William Welsh, the “sunshine” of the class, we give the privilege of drumming up trade for his brother. To Evaleen Hartman a chafing dish in which to make “welsh” rabbit. To Willis Marsh we bequeath a rattle box and—a new girl. To Lester Tremper a copy, of that patriotic poem (Barbara) F(r)itchie. Senior Class of 1911. In witness whereof, we, the undersigned, do hereby affix our names on this first day of June, nineteen hundred eleven. President Taft, Alexander Hamilton. Base Ball History 3N 1911, Goshen again entered the County Base Ball League, with a team much stronger than last year but not with as much experience. A meeting was called and Joe Lewis elected captain; Donald Parker, manager and Henry Merritt, treasurer. As Parker was soon placed in quarantine, Henry Merritt was elected manager in his place. After a tryout Lewis named the following team: 0. Smith—catcher. J. Lewis—pitcher. E. Roosa—1st base. W. Welsh—2d base. J. Sargent—short stop. R. Purdy—3d base. L. Tremper—left field. II. Alexander—center field. P. R. Schriver—right field. G. Lippert—sub. With the strong pitching of Lewis we beat Middletown, April 8, to the tune of 5-4. Our journey to Chester was celebrated by a great hit by Roosa, which won us the game with score 5-4. Tremper made sensational catches which, if missed, would have easily defeated us. With great difficulty we beat Warwick, 6-5, Tremper making fine double play on hard liner.