Phelps Central High School - Highlights Yearbook (Phelps, NY)

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4 THE LIMIT. THE FACULTY. a German teacher, but owing to the number of German students in Geneva it is doubtful whether she can secure the right instructor or not. Another important personage is our proph- etess. She is so quiet that one would scarcely know when he is in her presence except for the magical influence which surrounds her. For a long time no one could solve how she knew what were to be asked in the examin- ations. By careful observations at last it was determined that she could look into the future. If you wish your fortune told consult her at once, but be sure to bring your pocket- bofk. ' Our poet is the sunbeam of the class. She lives away down on the plains that are cov- ered with pines. She trudged the weary country roads to a small school house in order that she might expand her intellectual capac- ity. She was successful, for when she came here begging admittance the doors at once were opened to her. She is so perfectly endowed with imagination and the power of expression that she is able to present ideas in new, harmonious and beautiful form. See- ing her ability, the class chose her for the poet. She has many suitors, but none suits. She is waiting for a trip to Shortsville or Niagara Falls.

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-i 1 a 36? ind of my be .re. tch of his op- fre- iew ous see he the he that 'ew ge. the .res ool ace me uch rse. eg- few ion ted t to -.ass ted iuld :few self 1 to .pe- THE LIMIT. 3 ,,Y- N , wggrn Y Y W f W V PHELPS UNlON AND CLASSICAL SCHOOL.. cially Qburysj berries. Surely our President's future is bright, but we will leave that for the prophetess. Our Vice-President also was deprived of the pure air of the country until three years hence. VVe first see her entering the school with a pack of books. VVhen she was asked what her intentions were and what subjects she wished help in, she quickly replied, not any only Caesar, Geometry, Physics, Drawing, Music, English History, English, Greek and a few hundred more subjects. She has proved her great ability by mastering Greek in half a year. She sat in one of the back seats, but there was so much noise her teacher moved her to the front seat for her own good. She is favored very much by the college students, especially those at Syracuse, and annoys our musician by wearing a Syracuse fob with 1908 on it. Her duty has been to settle debates, keep peace, and tonight she will read the class will. p Six years ago our Secretary and Treasurer came into the Academic room and has con- quered everything that came in her way except her ambition. In music, she excels and is the only accomplished musician in the class. She has only a few admirers, but she admires many. She favors the students at Colgate, while she holds those at Syracuse in less esteem. She has been extremely happy of late, for the fortune teller disclosed a very happy future for her. She believes the right one will come unexpected some day, so she tries to be smiling all the time. That is why she is smiling so tonight. Our essayist began in the lowest grades and by gradual progress she has accom- plished her end. She is greatly appreciated by her teachers, for she always has her les- sons. She studies all the time when school is in session and reads dime novels during vaca- tion. Some time ago she met a Geneva High School student and they worked together nicely until Teddy left school. Then she asked assistance of another Fred, but he only proved to be a mechanical student and pre- ferred the prophetess. She wishes now to be

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THE L1M1T. 5 Our orator came trudging along with glar- ing eyes and short quick steps until he finally secured a place in our Senior class. He is a very apt student, but it takes him a long time to impart his knowledge. iXYhen he recites he rises and puts on an air of confidence. ahems a few times. then begins by well le. As he continues it sounds like a corn sheller, then milder, like the flutter of a humming bird's wing. Hue is very popular among the ladies and amuses them by telling stories. He is not only late to school but even to church. He drives an up-to-date rig and strives to get a lady to ride with him. On account of his dignihed air, he is sometimes called deacon. He is a model orator and will prove his ability by giving you an address later. The career of the historian is insignificant and does not deserve to be mentioned, only let us hope for better things in the future. CLASS ESSAY. Frances Hariette Curry. The school year of '05-306 is at an end. To many it only means a delightful ten weeks' vacation, while to many others it means a step higher in the preparation for life's work. ,Vlfith pleasure these hail the completion of their work to proceed further. To some it means the ending of school life and to them it brings a feeling of sadness. For when is ther-.: a time in life so happy, so free of care, as the school life? But there is little time for sad- ness here. Let us look to the life that is before us! lYe must leave our schoolmates, but we need not forget them. lliould it not be appropriate at this, our Class Day, to bring up little things which would tend to hold the members of our class ever in remembrance and to drive away from our hearts the sad- ness of parting? .iof the play. It is rumored that she has rea- l 1 l l l l l i l 1 l Our president, Mr. Charles Earl Bradbury, is very popular with the young ladies of the High School, and, although he is very courte- ous to all, That little Girl from Cliftonw takes the lead. At one time he was pas- sionately fond of French, but he has given it up of late and spends that time in recrea- tion, mostly going to and from trains. Laura H. Durand, our vice president, is very fond of the opera and, on her return from there, the class receive a pretty fair idea sons for being particularly interested, as she says that her friend QPerhaps Bob,'j is going on the stage. Yet she has neverestated to me that it is so. Our secretary and treasurer, Marie Louise Vosburgh Bussey, is also our class musician. She is quite gifted. - During the last winter she was known to dress up every other night and play at the revival meetings free of charge. Wie all wonder why Can anybody tell? Miss Bussey, known by her schoolmates as Deb, is very decided in her way. Let me here state that if any one chooses to make a junior a present kindly refrain from present- ing them with a pair of hose. Miss Donley, our historian, is very frank in admitting that she intends to get married. We all think that she will, as she always seems to have a letter or two lying on her desk addressed to Mr. -l. Miss Donley is much interested when she hears of a church that is to be repaired inside and it would be well for those who desire their church to be remodeled to consult with her. But her greatest pleasure is in the walks which she takes with a certain young gentleman of this lplace. l i l Edna jane Alcott is our poet, but she iemphatically states that she is not a relative of Louisa May Alcott, nor is she in -any way lconnected with the inventor of the Alcock iporous plasters. Edna is quite hurt if you do