Saratoga Springs High School - Recorder Yearbook (Saratoga Springs, NY)

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THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1926 BY MARION E. PEACOCK The class of 26, one of the largest ever to enter High School, began its somewhat eventful career in 1922 under the leadership of Lawrence Olds. Although it was considered ttgreent it was known at times to take calmly the seats of the mighty Seniors. The first sig- nificant act of the group was its choice of crimson and silver for its class colors. This was quite an important decision as the time approached When there simply must be a Freshman Party and who ever heard of a class party without class colors? In September 0f 23 this same group became less green and were labeled 2Sophs't. It seemed that the boys were somewhat lacking in What they had learned by this time to call ttclass spirit? for at a class meeting for electing officers no representative of that sex appeared. Therefore the weaker sex took it into their own hands to rule. They would have ruled sooner or later anyway! But, be- ginning early, they appointed Theresa AtHearn to act as president. As expected, the affairs were successfully conducted throughout the year. These ttSophstt were just beginning to be able to get into the right rooms at the right time when something unexpected happened. On Saturday, October 27, the members of the school hastened to catch a last glimpse of their beloved building which was going up in smoke and flames. Not a few experienced pangs of regret at the sight. However, by the efficiency of the Board of Education and the Faculty, all were installed in No. 4 school the following Wednesday. Due to the unforetold occurrence the Sophs,, had no entertainment that year. The following fall they attained the distinction of Juniors. They still attended No. 4 as the new building was still under construction. They were assured, however, that the new school would soon be ready for them. This band of students traveled the third year of their journey under the capable leadership of Albert Ritchie. Then came the day when they werelmoved to the beautiful new school. Now that they were settled they made up their minds to do some real work. Class rings lent new distinction to this Junior Class. The J unior Prom was given with such success that the class looked forward eagerly to the coming year when they would be able to give 1 other entertainments. i In September 1925, after three years of hard travel they climbed to the highest peakethey were Seniors! Mighty Seniors! This they claim despite the fact that although the class was one of the

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THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER 3 Having come to the end of our Senior year, we will soon leave behind us familiar rooms and friends, keeping with us only their memory. To perpetuate these memories is the purpose of this com- mencement issue of the Reco7de'r. If, in later years, pictures of our lives here can be brought back through the medium of the Reco7de7, we feel our task will have been well accomplished. We relinquish to the class of 1927 the charge of editing the school magazine-regretfully, it is true, but confident ithat the Recorder will improve and prosper under their management. We cannot adequately express our appreciation to the people who have. helped us in keeping the Reco7de7 up to the standard set for us in former years. To Miss German, always ready to advise and aid us, we express our sincere gratitude, for we know that without her guiding hand the Recn7de7 could not as fittingly represent the spirit of Saratoga Springs High School. To the reporters and typists who were unfailing and tireless in helping to produce the Reco7de7, we advance our hearty appreciation of their work. May the editors of the coming year enjoy the same cooperation as we have enjoyed. As we look over familiar faces, 311d smile over the class pro- phecy; as we realize with a pang of reg1et that we no longer will occupy ou'r accustomed places in Saratoga Springs High School, let us keep in mind the inspiring lines of our ttAlma Mater, and resolve to live up to the ideals embodied in themre May our lives be worthy of her, Saratoga High.

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THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER 5 largest to enter the ttoldtt High School it will be the smallest to graduate from either school old or new, in the past decade. From its 140 members it has dwindled to a meager 60. The cause is un- known, though it must be admitted that some dropped by the wayside, leaving gaps Which are so noticeable today. But as the saying is ttGood things come in small packagesii let us hope that the Senior Class will not be j udged by its number. It has done some fine work this year. The Senior Hop was successful and the Recorder work was carried on to the approval of everyone. The Senior Play, The Whole Townis Talking, was staged with splendid success, due to the never tiring efforts of Miss Smith and the faithful work of the cast. Everyone felt regrets when Mr. Haifleigh left the High School to accept a position in Freeport, but they heartily welcomed Mr. A. Ray Calhoon, successor of Mr. Haifleigh. The Senior Class is looking forward to the Senior Ball, Class Day and Commencement. At that time it will be looking forward once more for greater heights to climb. CLASS PROPHECY BY EVELYN SADLER J une 21, 1941 Dear Diary: The great reunion of the Class of 26 is over! As I looked upon the familiar, and yet unfamiliar faces, of former classmates at the Casino tonight, I felt that our weeks of sending telegrams and letters to get in touch with our former friends, scattered over the globe, had nnt been in vain. ' The first arrivals came clattering up to the door in a rickety old buseof the bus-line of which we were so proud back in '26-and as the passengers piled out, I recognized Margaret Nelson, Iona Harris and Mary Eighmey, who left Helen Costello and Elizabeth Vogel to pay the fares. An angry expostulation of No, you dontt, you pay me that nickel you owe me, or you don't leave this bus V reminded me of Frank Lewis, of debate fame and sure enough, it was! When I asked him if this was his idea of the life of a forest ranger, he ex- plained that he had given up the idea of forestry in his Freshman year because he had got tired of sawing wood! It took him less than no time to decide to come in and partake of the refreshments ...... meanwhile, drawing pay at the city's expense. . . .and that was that!