Goshen Central High School - Yearbook (Goshen, NY)

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20 THE PIONEER ATHLETIC TRACK HISTORY The year 1916 has not been very successful for G. H. S. track athletics, owing to the lack of seasoned material. Early in the season at a meeting of the student body Harry Marston was chosen manager of the track team, and at the first meeting of the track candidates Harold Houston was elected captain. As soon as possible the aspirants to the team began training out of doors each one hoping that to him would fall the honor of winning one or more places in the O. C. I. A. A. meet. The first test of the team’s ability came on May 20th at New York Military Academy. The only places taken by Goshen were seconds in the shot put and half-mile, making six points altogether. The O. C. I. A. A. meet, which was held May 20th at the Historic Track, was then trained for in earnest. All the events went ofT smoothly, with no serious accidents. Middletown took first place, with Newburgh second. Port Jervis a close third and Monroe 4th, and G. H. S. fifth. The point winners in the meet with points made by each are as follows: L. Tuthill .................. 5 H. Houston .................. 2 H. Marston .................. l W. Ehlers ................... 2 H. Manchester ................. 5 H. R. M. '16. 15 BASE BALL Early in March nominations for manager of the baseball team were called for and two days later a meeting of the Student Body was called to elect one of the nominees. J. Millard Strack was elected, the entire Student Body assuring him of their support. Two weeks later a meeting of all the possible candidates was called to elect a captain. To this honorable position they elected Raymond Richner. The team is composed this year almost entirely of new material, in fact only two of last year’s players remain and in the beginning not much enthusiasm was shown. The first game of the season wras played with Middletown at that place and much to their surprise and much to Goshen’s also, we beat them by a score of 2-0. The next game was with Middletown at Goshen and again our “recruits” beat the “Invincibles, this time by a score of 8-6. We then journeyed to Monroe and up to Mackenzie’s Prep. School. This was the closest and most exciting game of the season, but in the ninth, with the score 10-10, Goshen scored a run on a disputed play and the game ended, much to our regret, in a disagreement. Our next game was with Middletown at that place and this time we met our first defeat of the season, owing to a lack of practice, by a score of

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THE PIONEER 19 TRAINING CLASS Members of Class 1910 ANNA B. CRANS ESTHER BEAMS KATHRYN BIRCH BERTHA A. BOOKSTAVER ANNA BROWN BESS R. DALTON ALICE E. DAYTON HELEN DINIEN HELEN DUNNING ELMA M. EARL BLANCHE FARQUHAR RUTH C. HANLON SARA F. HEATON RUTH LINDSLEY MILLICENT M. LAIN LOUISE E. MACKENROTH NELLIE O’BRIEN EMILY C. PBMBLETON HELEN M. RIDER JENNIE M. ROWE ISABELLE SATTERLY MARION SHERIDAN LUELLA E. THOMPSON IDA K. VAN DEWATER Class Officers. RUTH C. HANLON President HELEN DUNNING Vice-President ESTHER BEAMS Secretary BERTHA BOOKSTAVER Treasurer BIRDS. This last year great interest has been taken in birds. In all the grades Audubon Societies have been formed. In this way the pupils have been induced to observe nature more keenly. In the winter the boys of the several grades made bird houses, for which Millard Snow. Henry Hopkins and Linton Foster each received a prize for the best made houses. THE Y. W. C. A. During the past year the girls belonging to the Y. W. C. A., of the Goshen High School, have met in the laboratory every Tuesday. This year has been a most successful one for the group. The organization started well by choosing the right sort of officers. Florence Lewis was chosen president; Ethel Seely, vice-president, and Katherine Egbertson secretary. They also chose competent leaders for the four serving teams into which the Y. W. C. A. was divided. During the year three very enjoyable entertainments stand out in our memory. We had a union meeting wfith the Y. M. C. A. in February, celebrating Washington’s Birthday. Many patriotic songs were sung, there were appropriate speeches and we took home little booklets with the signatures of those present as souvenirs. On March 14th the girls were treated unusually well. Miss Jeanne Tier entertained with recitations, first giving us pathetic and then humorous selections. Miss Parker’s share in the entertainment was the rendering of some delightful songs. On May 16th the girls went outdoors and played games as long as the time permitted. This was a change from the usual form of entertainment and was most acceptable. During the year the girls have had a speaker almost every week. Of these, perhaps those which made the greatest impression were: “Character Building for Girls,” by Mrs. Knox, of Warwick; “Seeking True Values,” by Mrs. Dann and a series of talks by Mr. Wilcox. The titles of Mr. Wilcox’s talks were: “The Road to Self-Knowledge,” “The Road to Self-Reverence,” and “Self-Control.” These talks were brimful of big thoughts and high ideals and are well worth thinking over. At the close of the year as the girls look back over the meetings and recollect the fine thoughts they have received and the lofty ideals they have gained, they feel that this organization has certainly been successful. To Miss Mould, Miss Gerow and Mr. Wilcox, who have worked so earnestly and planned so carefully that the Y. W. C. A. might have the best standards and ideals, we are full of gratitude. In this past year, nothing has been of more value to us than these noon meetings for they have broadened our visions, raised our standards and made us more worthy for the struggles that await us in the great world outside. A. M. T. 16. PATENTED:—My Poses. H. W. FRANCE.

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THE PIONEER 21 6-1. but the following Wednesday Middletown came to Goshen and we reversed the score in our favor, 7-6. The game was most exciting as Middletown was ahead 6-3 in the ninth and two out, when Goshen scored the winning runs, thus ending the series with Middletown. The team’s line-up is as follows: Raymond Richner, catcher. Joseph Gerow, pitcher. , Harold Gillespie, first base. Raymond Seaman, second base. W’illiam Clark, short stop. Millard Strack, third base. Clifford Morvin, left field. Henry Hansen, center field. Everett Peat, right field. Harold Knapp, substitute. Y. M. C. A. In company with the various other activities of our school, the boys’ Y. M. C. A. Noon Group is completing its course for this school year. Beginning in early fall, meetings have been held one noon each week with a regular attendance of over twenty high school boys, eighty per cent, of whom are from the farms. The group was first organized by County Secretary Z. L. Wilcox, under whose leadership it has continued. The general program has consisted of a luncheon served by a committee of the members, followed by outdoor games or a talk by an invited guest. The latter feature has been especially educating and inspiring. Many splendid talks by both business and professional men have been enjoyed. During the last school term, alternating with regular speakers, a series of discussions on ethics have been in charge of Rev. C. A. Dann. Though space is not used here to name our speakers, benefactors and others who have contributed to the success and pleasure of the year’s work, we wish to again extend to them our hearty appreciation. Our club was represented at the big Rochester State Convention, December 1-3, by four delegates. On February 17th, a union meeting of the girls’ and boys’ groups, similar to last year’s, was held in the auditorium, with over eighty present. After refreshments, patriotic speeches and songs in celebration of the birthdays of Lincoln and Washington were enjoyed. Music was furnished by the Y. M. C. A. orchestra. The officers for the year have been: Herman France, President. Raymond Seaman. Vice-President. Howard Manchester, Secretary and Treasurer. We feel proudly confident that we have even surpassed the efficiency and success of previous groups, and hope our challenge may be an impetus in next year’s continuation of the good work. H. W. F. ’16. THE CHAUTAUQUA ENTERTAINMENT COURSE On February eighth, ninth and tenth, 1916, the people of Goshen enjoyed an unusual treat. The Chautauqua Entertainment Bureau of Elmira, N. Y., gave very pleasing programs, both afternoon and evening of those days. Dr. Downey, the director of the bureau, spoke each afternoon in a very interesting and instructive way on theories concerning the training of children. Dr. Turner lectured on “How to Rebuild Your Town,” Frank Stephens, a man strongly against preparedness, on “The World’s War,” and Dr. Pierson, of Swarth-. more College, gave a short, inspiring talk filled with beautiful poems anecdotes and words of wisdom. Very enjoyable musical programs were rendered by the Soiree Singers, the College Club and the Cartwright Brothers. In my opinion the most pleasant evening was spent in listening to Miss Agnes Doyle give the reading. “Peg of My Heart.” She portrayed this sweet story so charmingly that no one could be present and not be immediately captivated by her. After the last evening’s entertainment, all who had attended agreed that no more delightful week could have been passed, and hoped that at no very distant date another course of like nature might be as successfully carried out. C. M. ’16. Small Boy:—“Good flshin’?” “Yes, sir; ye go down that private road till ye come to the sign, •Trespassers Will Be Prosecuted.’ cross the field with th’ bull in it an’ you’ll see a sign. ‘No Fishing Allowed’—that’s it.” Miss Scott:—Why are the middle aged known as the dark ages? Dorothy Dougherty:—Because there were so many Knights. Teacher:—“Philip, where is Mexico?” Philip:—“On page ten of the geography. Miss.”