Mynderse Academy - Myndersian Yearbook (Seneca Falls, NY)

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seeing him again, and soon found that another surprise awaited us. We then turned to the passenger who had just alighted. We easily recognized Hamilton White. Hamilton, now known as the world’s richest man, had made famous explorations of unknown regions in his own private plane. We went on shortly, but soon halted. A gold name-plate caught my eye. “Homer S. Kuney, Att’y.” We eagerly climbed the narrow stairs to his neat little office. Homer himself, the most popular and best patronized lawyer of all Hollywood, greeted us. After exchanging pleasantries, he told us that his sister Ellen had gone into business with Ruth Morehouse. They are two very competent directors; Morehouse-Kuney films can be found anywhere in the best theatres. We next visited the abode of Francis Philo and Emelia Recco, who have a lovely home for the tiny stage children. Emelia graciously volunteered to show us the lots. The first thing we heard was a shrill voice saying, “Now, Miss Allen, your lover is in a most precarious position; you are petrified with fear, but you must cling to him with the tenacity of a bulldog. It looks preposterous, but, in reality, can be done with great agility, if you only precipitate yourself unawares on his back. All ready? Now do it rapidly and correctly!” Of course, I knew in a minute that it was Leah Wood, with a megaphone in one hand and her beloved dictionary in the other. The lovers were Margy Allen and Willis Thacker. It was rather difficult for Margy to interpret the role to suit Leah, but she stuck to her alleged lover through thick and thin. They say she does the same in private life. It then chanced that I glanced again at the dictionary. A name caught my eye, I seized the book in both hands, and held it closer to my face. “William Van Arsdale, lexicographer.” I nearly fainted. You remember William’s spelling But he had over come this failing, and now was known as a second dictator of the English language! Wonder will never cease! The next scene was enacted by Betty Burtless, in a black velvet gown that made her look even taller than usual. She was trying to alienate Nettie Burroughs, who sacrificed all for her children, from her husband. It was here that I ran across Inez Kelly. I learned that she was a collector of first editions. She always did have peculiar hobbies. I was struck by the beauty of the next scene. Someone told me it had been designed by clever “Diz” Morrison, a distinguished artist. With this beautiful background as a setting, I discovered Althea Green playing the part of Cleopatra, the wicked temptress. As we were returning to the hotel, we met a passing troupe. Several faces seemed familiar to me. To be sure, they were Amelia Capparelli, Alice Hughes, Maiy Carroll and Alice Hoster. Amelia’s violin, Alice Hughes’ lovely voice. Maiy Carroll’s contralto and Alice Hoster’s ability in playing the piano won applause wherever they chanced to go. Suddenly when the luncheon whistle blew, everyone tore pellmell for a certain attractive restaurant. Of course, it was planned, owned and directed by our own capable Bobby Wilkes. As I ate one of her delicious chicken pies, many pleasant reminiscences of ’27 occupied my mind, and I rejoiced as I thought of the pleasant futures of my dear friends. L. J. A., ’27 Pag' 27

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fCGw Junior Class History Hurrah for the juniors! We now consider ourselves nearly as learned as the superior seniors, for next year we will have climbed to their place on the ladder of knowledge. As freshmen, we organized our class in September, 1924. Green and white, the former quite appropriate for freshmen, were chosen as class colors and Miss Webb and Miss Redman were selected as class advisors. Elmer Chappell, who seemed very efficient, took up the duties of president. The first social event we participated in was a masquerade party in the old “gym”, which was voted an entire success by the majority of the class who attended it. Sophomores! When we came back to Mynderse the next year, w'e considered ourselves vastly above the level of freshmen. At the first meeting the lordly Jack O’Brien w'as elected president, while Paul Alford, as vice-president, assisted him. Green and white as class colors were discarded, and orange and blue became our emblem. The class advisors. Miss Webb and Miss Finnimore, aided us in putting on two very successful parties, one a Hallowe’en party in the old “gym”, and later a progressive party in the gymnasium of the new school. Both were a decided success, especially the latter which was the first party to be given in the new school. Juniors! There is scarcely one of us who does not realize our importance, for are w'e not upperclassmen with the top nearly in view? At the first meeting in October, Jack O’Brien was again chosen president while Edwin Medden was elected vice-president and Faith Moran, secretary and treasurer. Plans were discussed with the class advisors, Miss Holbrook, Miss Competello and Mr. Davidson, for a Valentine party to be given on Lincoln’s birthday. The seniors, post-graduates and the teachers were invited. The gymnasium was attractively decorated with red crepe paper and red hearts. Music was provided for those who wished to dance, while games were open to others. Everybody had an enjoyable evening and as a result we are confident of making the Junior Prom, with the help of our faculty advisors, the most successful dance ever given in the newr school. Thus, lacking only one more chapter, the history of the class of ’28 is completed. E. I. B„ ’28. Page 29