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

Text from Pages 1 - 78 of the 1927 volume:

THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER Ebe migb Ecbool 1Recorber a paper Oevoteb to the interests anb encouragement of 1mm: School life VOL. XXXII SARATOGA SPR'IN-GS, N. Y., JUNE. 1927 EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-chief .................................................... Helen Foote Assistant Editor ................................................. Paul Kellogg Exchange Editor ............... . ................................. John Nichols Athletic Editor ................................................ Augustus Sigsby Alumni Editor .............................................. Francis Lewis, 126 Literary Advisor .......................................... Elizabeth F. Gorman BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Business Manager ................................................ John Wells Margaret Kanaly, Mary Griffin Robert Blanchard, Morgan Starke Faculty Advisor ............................................ Alvin Ray Calhoon REPORTERS Class of 1927 .................................... Audrey O1Raidy, Charles Bird Class of 1928 ............................ Josephine Applegate, George Pierce Class of 1929 .................................... Ruth King, Charles Hutchins Class of 1930 ........................................ Helen Hecht, David Eddy Junior High ................................ Doris Allerdice, Margaret Delaney TYPISTS Elizabeth Cogan, Margaret Kanaly, Edna Grieser, Josephine Ruscitto, Vesta Santabar, Dorothy Snyder, Helen Uveges, Anna Noyes, Edith Schmitz, Alice Covkin, Gladys Bahil, Audrey Bussing. '1Acceptance for mailing at special rate of postage provided for in Section 1103, Act of October 3, 1917, authorized December 18, 1918. Assistant Business Managers ................ g Ctoiltents Editorials Class History, by Audrey O'Raidy ......................................... Class Poems, by Paul Kellogg and Mary Giffen .............................. Class Prophecy, by Mary Giffen and Donald McNaughton .................... Last Will and Testament, by Lucius Croxton .............................. 15 Class Roster .............................................................. 17 Debate Club Better Bred Club ........................................................ 41 Dramatics and Pilblic Speaking ............................................ 43 Fine Arts Department ..................................................... 44 High School Chorus Orchestra . Athletics THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER I . Aim Our last year has come to a c10se-a year Which, as we look back, has been full of accomplishment. In the literary field the Recwder has set a high standard, which has won recognition from its exchanges and other critics. One story, Elijah and the Damself by Mary Giffen, was chosen by The School Press Review as a fitting representative of high school work for the month of March. This we consider a mark of distinction both for the paper and the author. We next look at the work of the Debate Club, and find that this group held its own in every debate of a busy season. Hard subjects were tackled tooewater power, war debts and football. In defeat and victory, the team never fell short of the ideals set by the Club. In the field of athletics we note the triumph of the S. H. S. Basketball players as they again won the title of Sectional Cham- pions; and 0f the Baseball team which has ,just won its pennant in a determined struggle for league honors. Socially has the year been a success? A partial answer is fur- nished by the Senior hop, Senior play, as well as several attractive tea dances which enlivened the gym? But now we have come to the end. The Recorder staff is sorry. For us it has been a pleasant though busy yearepleasant though busy because of the cheerful, unselfish encouragement and assistance of our Literary advisor, Miss Gorman. We realize deeply that with- out her guidance the way would have been missed more than once. May we take this opportunity to express our sincere appreciation of her efforts? Regretfully we relinquish the management to our successors. ttTo you we throw the torch, Be yours to hold it high? 4 THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER CLASS HISTORY BY AUDREY O,RAIDY That the four years of High School are over seems incredible, but a diary which I came across today among some old papers shows that this is an unquestionable fact. Sept. 27, 1923- Actually in High School at last! The upper classmen are already beginning to complain about our number for we are the largest Freshman class. Thatis all right. Welll soon deserve praise and if We donlt get iteWell, they may complain with reason then. Oct. 20, 1923- What an exicting time we Biology pupils had yesterday. Why? Because Mrs. Phelps took us to Albany to inspect the Educational Building. We must admit that there were many things there we didnt know about, including the Indians and fossils. In fact Mary Giffen has changed her aim in life. When she saw what the bottom of the sea is really like she decided not to be a mermaid after all. Oct. 27, 1923e The most awful thing happened. Our school house burned. And such confusion! The Board disposed of the children from N0. 4 and now a grade school is the High School. We are having school only in the afternoonematinees, While the upper classmen are still going in the morning. They would. Sept. 15, 1924e- Once more the Class of ,27 has come together. This time we are a dignified, thoroughly organized body, The Sophomores, with Nelson Hastings as president. The faculty are gratified at the advance we made under their direction last year. We were just getting started. This year We shall be in full swing. Helen Foote and Paul Kellogg will be busy writing up all our activities for the Recmder. Nov. 12, 1924e Some of our members are going to be money makers, according to the new system which they have introduced. Each week every student is to pay into a school budget live cents toward school ex- penses. In return he is to get a ticket which will admit him to all thirty-live cent games and assure him his copy of the Recorder. After investigating to make sure this is no get-rich-quick scheme the Sopho- THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER 5 mores have sanctioned this and it has therefore been accepted by the school. Nov. 25, 1924e The time has come. Our new schoolhouse is opened. The SOpho- more rooms are very conveniently located on the second floor. This gives us the advantage of reaching all other places by climbing or descending only one flight of stairs. We agree With Mr. Mosher, who says that in such an atmosphere we surely should do good work. Sept. 14, 1925- The Class of 27 has reached the half way point in its course. During the first half we have progressed rapidly. At our first meet- ing this year, we chose those who will guide our progress during the next quarter. We now again feel quite secure with J ohn Wells as president; Thelma Johnson, vice-president; Helen Foote, secretary and Donald McNaughton, treasurer. March 30, 1926e We are quite downcast now at school because Mr. Hailieigh has resigned his position here and is going to Freeport, Long Island. It will surely seem strange without him. However we are anticipating the arrival of Mr. Alvin R. Calhoon, Who will take his place. May 8, 1926- Tonight is the night of our big party, the J unior Prom. Every- thing is in readiness. The Gym is no longer work-a-day in appear- ance, but rather the scene of a carnival, with its blue and orange bal- loons, crepe paper banners and hangings. Soon confetti will be fall- ing. The whole school is waiting impatiently for the hour. The chairman of the committee in charge is J ean Lauder. Sept. 13, 1926- ' Today we are exultant. We have reached the crowning year of high school. Though gone are the frolicsome Freshman days, the self-important Sophomore days, the anticipatory Junior days, the ' days of honest endeavor and well earned consideration are before us. At our first meeting, Charles Kennedy was elected president; Marjorie Grippen, vice-president; Ruth Smith, secretary and Philip Baker, treasurer. THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER Oct. 31, 1926e- Once more we find ourselves doing routine work, for the Senior Hop is over. The committee decorated the ttGymit with cornstalks and pumpkins, which gave a delightfully rustic atmosphere. We almost expected the Halloween witch to ride down on her broom. The music, however, did not sound at all like the black cats which Dec. 23. 1926- This afternoon the High School held its Christmas exercises. The auditorium was not available because of decorating, so the exer- cises were held in the ttGymF There was a group of Christmas Bells, a most amusing collection of Tin Soldiers and several dolls which walked, danced and said ttMama. Of course there was danc- ing too. May 27, 1927- The Class of 227 is nearing its graduation from Saratoga Springs High School. We feel proud of our career during the past four years. May 28, 1927- The assembly period this afternoon was devoted to the recitation of the four essays for which the Woments Relief Corps and the American Legion award prizes each year. Those victorious this year were Helen Foote and Emily Leek, DeForest Lowen and Paul Kellogg. The Class of ,27 is now making preparations for the Senior Ball which is to be held at the Casino June 17. Then comes Class Day and graduation, which ends our High School careers. THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER CLASS POEMS I Forth from the workshop- Fromthe shaping hand of science, From the molding hand of letters, From the smoothing hand of art, To the tasks of life before them, Go they forth to take their part. Out on life,s highwaye Towards the joy that comes from winning, Towards the pain that comes from failing, Towards the blessing of success, To the goal of life,s attainments, All now their steps address. Forward on their journeyse One to fashion new inventions, One to blaze and clear new pathways, One to grasp the truths of science, Backed by learning, letters, art, Finely based in self-reliance. Each to his own work- One to strengthen those in weakness, One to aid those who are needy, One to comfort those in sorrow, Each to his own task advancing, T0 the work of the tomorrow. On out into lifee- With bright hopes of future glory With light hearts of present joy, With souls bent, with one accord, To labor truly; in each service Serving mankind and their Lord. Paul Kellogg THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER II A iieet of ships set forth to sea For a'four yearst cruise in 23; The ships were new, as was each crew, And the ways of the sea were known to few; Their sails they set with purpose high, Their log book said to do or die- But alas for ambition and firm set will, Many dropped behind in the iirst yearts grill, For some were caught in the trough of the waves, And others were captured by Moors for slaves. More experienced they in the second year, Though a sharkts flashing fin still made them fear, For after the monsters swam round their fleet More than a few were the wrecks theytd meet; But the leaders now saw their port half won, And kept their helm towards the setting sun. The third year came, and with it storms Of the kind an old tar a younger one warns, For the waves ran highelike green molten glass, And ugly and black were the reefs to pass. Masts were splintered and sails were torn, And many were left who were weary and worn. The fourth year dawned and hope was greate But laughing soft in her sleeve stoodeFate, For the sea was flat as a dancing fioor, And the mariners askedewhy go on any more? For the sun was warm, and the breeze perfumed, And ahead of them more dangers loomed. So some stayed there but more fought through Till they reached their happy goal and true; And the dangers shared, and the joys shared, And the task of curbing the weather Had bound them round with strong steel bandse These ships that had sailed together. Mary Giffen THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER CLASS! PROPHECY BY MARY GIFFEN AND DONALD MCNAUGHTON Cohoes! Waterford! Ballston! and Saratoga!-Since, as usual, I could not understand any of the stations, I walked up to the announcer to ask if this was the train to Saratoga. Instead of making the usual curt reply, he suddenly grabbed both my handseand lo and behold- it was my old school-mate, Ralph Stark. Just then, of course, the train whistle blew and I rushed back to gather up Professor Nichols, Bill Collector Extraordinary on behalf of the Electric Light Co. to the Northern Lights. After seeing that I was comfortably fixed in the Pullman, the professor went into the smoker to enjoy one of his big, black cigars. It was rapidly growing dark when the professor returned with a guilty look upon his face. After a little questioning, I learned that he had been drawn into a game of poker by Paul Kellogg. And Paul was to have been a minister! At the card table were DeForest Lowen, a prohibition lecturer, his co-worker Thelma Johnson, and in no way least, Oz Millward, now a prosperous boot- leggereof Latin translations long since outlawed in U. S. In the courSe of the game, J ohn lost all of his possessions except one stamped envelope. To add to his sorrow, he had learned from the conductor that his four companions were the most notorious band of card sharps now in operation. Just as the professor was about to take his seat, I was thrown violently forward into his arms by the sudden stopping of the train. Almost as suddenly, two masked figures appeared in the door with a demand for our money or our lives. The professor stepped forward at once and handed them the stamped envelope. Just then a big, manly form arose from across the aisle and, brandishing a pistol, began to shoot out the lights. The bandits started to run and the hero, whom I saw to be J oseph McNeil, began shooting at their backs. A low piteous wail arose as a poor little man whom I discovered to be John Wells importuned our savior, ttShoot me in the plus-fours- the coat and vest are mine. Eventually the bandits were captured and turned out to be Martin Lerner and Ford McAllister. By this time the train crew were coming back along the tracks, Rollin Allen, the gentlemanly engineer, driving before him two other bandits who had attempted to take his beloved engine away from him. These were Helen Kirkpatrick and Helen Uveges, who con- fessed to being the leader of the band. After the bandits had been safely stowed away in the baggage car under the care of the brawny express guard, Pete Chiperno, the train got under way again and soon Norman Glacey, the conductor, 10 THE' HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER was calling the old familiar statiOnseWaterford! Ballston! Saratoga! The first thing that struck my eye at the station was a cinder. After we had disposed of this, we looked around and then we saw them, Faust Farone and George Griffen. George was on the point of say- ing, ttWhat do you say we have a darn good chaw of gum, when, seeing us both, his jaws dropped and the gum was forgotten. When the customary gossip had commenced, we learned that Martin Behr had at last attained his much-suppressed desire to be the head-gardener at Madison Square Garden; that Philip Baker was now the proud choir-leader of the Salvation Army. With much gusto, Faust Farone called over Carl Baldwin from the bathing- beauty magazine stand. With little astonishment-we had always suspected itewe learned that he was on a much needed vacation from his position as life-saver at Niagara Falls. He said Harriet Nesbit was his popular assistant and that Alice Ferguson was chief guide to sightseers at the Falls. Just after we had made our adieux to these, we started to leave the station when suddenly we spied a huge poster, on which was capitalized, ttFight for the Lightweight Championship of the World Between Charles Bird and Lois Casey. Just then we had the bright idea of telephoning for a taxi. Naturally we got into a dispute with the operator when a tired voice broke in, tiRobert Cummings, quarrel arbitrator, speaking? With his assistance, I managed to get a garage and procure a taxi. Who should the driver be but Gladys Bahil. She informed us that Ena Casey had earned the cognomen of the Ameri- can French-Woman because of her knowledge of French; Aleda Carey had become a hair-dresser, with Bertha Burpee,, recommended by Miss Scutt, for her secretary. Unexpectedly I yelled ttStop! Stop! Let me out P For in Star- buckis window was Lucius Croxten in the latest menis suit. Just then an awful combination of odors assailed my nostrils and there at a counter was Bernice C. Carhart trying to persuade James Ferrara to change his perfumed stacomb. I am afraid that she did .not succeed. At that moment Irene Viele, who was returning from her work at the Grippen Ice Company, told us that Nelson Hastings was now manager of his father-in-lawis business, though it is often asserted that Marjorie is the real manager. We also learned that M. Blackwell Starke had received a title from the King of England, and, to add to his joy, had married Emily Leek, a noted Ziegfield beauty, who attributed her looks and her perfect form to eating Edith Schmitfs holeless doughnuts. Upon leaving Irene, we went over to Hudlin Hotel jointly owned by Huldah Heslin and Vivian Hudson, to secure THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER 11 a nightis lodging. After getting a suite of rooms, we entered the grill for dinner. Because of Ralph Ellsworth,s prompt attention, we soon had a very good meal. Upon leaving, we were handed a cook-book which explained how the different foods were prepared by Otis Zealey. To our inquiries concerning amusement Ralph answered that the show at the Congress-Palace was sure a ttthriller, and that, in addition, there would be vaudeville and Pathe News. We had just seated ourselves in the peanut gallery, when the curtain went up and the news reel showed that at last one of our old playmates had realized his ambition. Charlie Kennedy was now Mussolini, ruler of all except his wife-nee Sylvia Zukerman. The feature picture was ohe of the desert, Which featured Clifford Farr riding up on a fiery steed and carrying off Elizabeth Peck, who later was saved through the super-human efforts of her co-star, Robert Lawrence, to whom in the final fade-out, she pledges her eternal love. Then came three acts of Keith vaudeville and it must be admitted that they were ttterrible? The head-liners were Francis Smith and Nate Feld- man, who presented a classic dancing act. After the performance, the professor met Milton Porter and Donald McNaughton who dragged us out to a soft drink establishment, which was run by J ohn Collins and Bill Davis. After a few ttnuth sundaes, we began to recall the ttgood old days? So many of the old gang had turned out to be teachers-Perry Kelsey. for instance, was now teacher of aesthetic dancing at Skid- more. Efnor Vanderwerker was head professor of Palmer Method Handwriting at the old High School. Vesta Santabar was now Mr. N eilanis assistant and in her annual demand for a higher salary, ,had said that Donald Thomas, children alone qualified her for it, since they invariably played tthookyti or slept too late in the morning. Florence Ellsworth was head of the Board of Latin Regents. J ust then the doorbell rang and I answered it. It was Florence Griffen asking me to tell Leroy Stiles that he was to come home at once- that this was the last time she would drag him away from that crowd. As that interruption sort of broke up the party, we went over to the Cogan restaurant, which was run by Elizabeth Cogan. The first dance after we came in was a Black-Bottom-Charleston by George Bartholomew. We must say that the kid isnit missing when it comes to using his feet. At a table bench were Ruth and Vesta Smith with their lawyer, Germaine Wheldon. I gathered from their conversation that they were being sued by Smith Bros. for making a new kind of cough-drops and calling it Smith Sisters. As I was about to speak to them John Wilhelm appeared on the scene and held forth a long vime on golf, the gist of which was the fact that Thomas Christopher 12 THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER had won back the Davis Cup for the United States, after making two holes with one drive. After he had finished, a jazz orchestra,- which I noticed was made up almostentirely of our classmates, struck up uDarolanella. The leader was Ken Duval, Alice Covkin banged the cymbals while shooting wicked glances over toward the professor, and Catherine Ouellette played the piano tshades of Assemblyl while Audrey OlRaidy did an Oriental dance. At that moment, a form passed crying, ttCigars and Cigarettes, Cigarette and Cigar-ars ! and there was Dot Snyder selling the wicked weed. Then, as it was around the wee sma, hours of the morning, we got our check and went to the cashierls desk, over which Grace Wilsey presided. We want to tell her now, if ever she sees this, that she short-changed us thirteen cents. Finally, we returned to the hotel and were let in by Alfred Waring, the nightwatchman, who seemed scandalized at our arrival at this early hour. On entering the hotel, we realized for the first time its actual beauty and demanded in awed tones who was the decorator. After Alfred had informed us, we unanimously agreed that Doris Feulner was a great futurist. Alfred then called a bell boy to show us to our rooms. When the gold-braided figure finally stood still before our eyes, we recognized Chester Moore, who had j ust returned from playing the comet in the Bell-boys, Band and was rather out of breath. He said that they had been celebrating the winning of the cross-country hike cup by Elizabeth Swick. Going up-stairs we met Ethel York who, under her authority as house- keeper, was about to call the servants to get up. With a sigh, she said that she supposed there would have to be two late breakfasts for us. Later that morning, as we came downstairs, the Professor insisted on getting a cigar. He was so long about it that I finally went over there, and he was leaning over thhe counter talking to Anna Noyes. i She was making him buy a package of chewing gum which had laterly been invented by Edward Maddock. I was about to point out a package that I desired when my eye was caught by a three-inch headline in a morning paper Mary Yakubec-star of Knute Rockne,s team-runs 90 yards for a touchdownfy I immedi- ately went over to the telephone office to send my congratulations to Mary and who should be the telephone girl but J osephine Ruscitto. It sure was great to see her. She had just been very much excited over a conversation between Dot Ramsdill, who was J udge of Traffic Cases and Earl Robinson, who had parked his bicycle on the Town Hall steps. Josephine said youtd never know that Dot was a girl from her language, but she ought to be able to speak after all those English lessons taken of a special tutor, Ben Kischenbaum. THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER 13 When we had seated ourselves for breakfast, Ralph brought over an old friend of ours, Harold Brown. His present position was dress designer for a factory. He claimed that the Petteys sisters, Gladys and Helen, were copying his ideas on dress for their hats. The Pro- fessor and I could not quTte get the drift of his reasoning but perhaps it was because we had stayed out so late the night before. Harold went on to say that he had just designed a fancy costume for Lois Bortle, who had become social secretary for Mrs. Vincent Astor. Our pleasant meal was interrupted by a stern, business-like voice saying, ttYou still owe me twenty cents on your General Associa- tion dues for 19273, With a sigh I drew out twenty cents and handed them to Audrey Bussing, who claimed to be the permanent Treasurer for the Class of 27. She sat down and began to talk over old times. From her account we learned that Florence Eddy was matron and Dorothy Hauerwas was manager of an endowed home for aged cats. The. latest joke about Vernette J ohnson was that she had sat beside a man bleeding to death, looking through a nursets encyclopedia to procure the most approved means of making a tourniquet. In speak- ing about hospitals Audrey said that when she went to collect dues from Frances Jackson and Anna Perry, she found that Frances had a position as typist, to take down bed-side confessions, and that Anna had one day etherized the head physician by mistake. After We had paid our bill and had left the hotel, we stopped at a soda fountain Where we discovered Edna Greiser at the desk. We tried to obtain from her the information as to where the flying field was, and, since she did not know, she directed us to an informa- tion booth across the street. When we had finally pushed our way through the hordes of girls from ten to fifteen who surrounded the booth, we saw that it was run by Gene Yeackel. Beside him was the Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, Doris Martin, who immediately turned her attention to vamping the Professor. It was necessary to drag him away, and when we finally managed to get him to the flying field what was our surprise to see Augustus Sigsby painting a huge sign advertising the hotel we had stayed at. From behind the board popped out a re- porter from the New York World to ask our opinion as to the probable intervention of the Japanese in the raising of goldfish. Yes, you guessed it, it was Howard Curry. He said that he was collecting material to answer a heated article on the subject by Margaret Kanaly, Editor of the Atlantic Monthly. When we got to the field, we saw a plane out and almost ready to go, except that someone was sitting far out on the wing. The pilot had his back turned to us, but when we asked if this was our 14 THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER plane, he turned around. It was George Smith. After our greetings and news was exchanged, he told us that he was the champion stunt flyer in the company and would demonstrate some aerial stunts when we were fiying. I confess I did feel a weakening in the knees at this point and so changed the subj ect by asking who was on the other wing. George then explained that it was Helen Lockwood, whose profession was sewing patches on aeroplanes when the moths had eaten the canvas. Helen came over and said she was sorry that we had not arrived sooner, as Helen Foote Kellogg had left about an hour before on a lecture trip through the wildest parts of 'South Africa, where she was to talk to the cannibals on the benefits they owe Hamilton and the Constitution. Finally we gave a last, fond farewell to the earth, and took off. After we had gone about 30 miles, George said there must be something the matter with the engine as it tipped pecuilarly. So he crawled into the engine compartment and in about five minutes appeared, dragging someone after him. Imagine our surprise when it turned out to be John Power. He said that he had been coaching football in the fiying field, and had got so tired that he had crawled into the engine and gone to sleep and never wakened up until George had shaken him. He also advocated footballs as pillows and said that the roaring of the engine had not even disturbed him- his High School training had stood him in good stead. At that mo- ment a sharp whistle sounded behind us and George exclaimed, tIDown! Air cop 1,, Sure enough, there was a small plane by ours and a head and hand stuck out with a large pink ticket. As we took it, I recognized Jean Lauder with a wide grin on her face. Before we could even say Hellot she was gone. Finally, we dropped John and continued on our way-to destruction. Written on a large iceberg: Before We meet our death we point with pride to the phenomenal achievements of our classmates, who, through bright days and dark, have made glorious the class of 1927. THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER 15 LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF THE CLASS OF 1927 tDRAWN BY LUCIUS CROXTONl We, the Seniors 0f the Saratoga Springs High School, Lake Avenue, City of Saratoga Springs, County of Saratoga, State of New York, on the continent of North America, having been declared of unquestionably sound mind talthough we ourselves at times are doubtful of this factl by a young, gifted and somewhat normal would-be lawyer in our midst, the Honorable Deforest Lowen, do hereby draw up, establish, ordain and publish this document as our last will and testament. FirstzeWe do hereby command that all our just, unjust and otherwise ill incurred debts be immediately, expeditiously, and promptly paid from the fund we leave for that purpose. SecondzeWe bequeath to those numbskull Juniors, who some day may, we hope, be high and honored Seniors, those most precious lockers we vacate, as no longer able to surround our noble cloaks, hats, books and other such worthy equipment as only honored Seniors have the need for,-and such useful articles as the floors, walls, etc., which we have kept so clean and tidy in our year of supremacy-also we leave those time worn desks in 207 and 307, whose history dates back before the fire, and which must be guarded against the interest- ing monograms and uninteresting portraits of some unmanly lower classmen. Third :'-We direct that the most honored seats in the auditorium, those of the first four rows, be left to the aforementioned class of 28 and likewise the honor and obligation of suppressing unseemly demon- strations, suppressing all juvenile pranks, such as loud guffaws 0f mirth and outrageous hand clapping which spoil the pleasure of that wise, august and aristocratic body decorating the honored and coveted front rows in chapel. Fourthz-We give, devise and bequeath to some ttmanly young Junior, if one there be, the most marvelous genious and splendid vocabulary of our honored salutatorian, the Rt. Rev. Paul Kellogg. FifthzeWe who are Seniors in wisdom, knowledge and learning of all descriptions, do leave to the class of 1928 some sound advice which should be used, reused and used again. To those who would fare farthest into that sublime realm of knowledge and into the world of hardship and cold facts we bequeath the library, which we are leaving with our other beloved and cherished treasures and which will afford opportunities not to be gained in any other spot either within or without the sacred portals of our beloved institution. 16 SixthzeTo our successors we bequeath a special joy and privi- lege. This is the great enjoyment and pleasure of pursuing and delving into for hours and hours each day, that little brown volume, that dear brown volume, that cherished brown volume, that coveted brown volume-Burkels ttConciliationJ, SeventhzeTo our successors on the Student Council, we leave the joy of that easy task of extracting five cents each week from their dear and beloved classmates. Eighth:-To the literary lights, we bequeath the pleasing and comparatively short matter of writing interesting and original stories. Ninth :-To thePresident 0f the coming Senior body we leave the pleasure of expounding his views upon any up and coming subject from dress reform to the hours of the Senior Ball. Tenth:eTo the artistically inclined we leave that wonderful and enjoyable burden of rehearsing three hours each night, for eight weeks tif a measly epidemic makes it no longerl to be laughed at, the night of that grand and glorious production, the Senior Play. And to Patrick Volks, we leave that also exceedingly easy and enjoy- able task of official and only stage hand and property-man of the aforesaid great production. LastlyzeWe do hereby appoint Dennis Kanaly executor of this, our last will and testament, as we feel sure that he will prove as efficient in this capacity as he has been in his various duties in the past. We hereby revoke all former wills and testaments by us drawn. In witness whereof, we have hereunto set our hand and seal of this 18th day of J une, in the year of our Lord, nineteen hundred and twenty-seven. i Class of 1.927 of the Samtoga Springs High School We have witnessed the drawing up of the above document and declare it to be absolutely and entirely legalein fact, quite a master- piece. GEN. CHANG KAI SHEK LOUIS XIV ALEXIS CLAGBONE EUPHANESE PIKE THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER 17 um ?' 1 CHARLES KENNEDY ; President of Class IV; -Manager Basketball IV; Junior Prom Committee I'II; Student Council I; Assis- tant Manager Basketball III; Science Club II I. Hie hath a daily beauty in his life. MARJORIE GRIPPEN W Student Council I, II, III, IV; Vice-President of Coun- cil III, IV; Secretary Athletic Council LI; Vice4Presi- dent Class IV; Social Committee 11, IV; Hockey 1, II; Glee Club 111; Sportsmanship Emblem III; Junior Prom Committee hf; Senior Hop Committee IV; Christmas Committee IV. uA certain miracle of symmetry, A miniature of loveliness, all grace, Summed up and closed in little. RUTH SMITH Student Council I; Relief Drill Leader III, IV; Varsity Derbate III, IV; Senior Play IV; Basketball II, 111; Senior Hop Committee IV; Junior Prom Com- mittee III; Squad Leader III, IV; Sportsmanship Brotherhood III; Glee Club 11; Hockey III, IV; Vice- President Debate Club IV; Secretary Senior Class. Earth hath nothing to show more fair. PHILLIP J. BAKER Class Treasurer 'IV; Class Basketball 11, 111; Boys' Week III; Junior Prom Committee III. uvFor my voice, I have lost it with halloing and singing of anthems? HELEN FOOTE Varsity Debate III, IV; Class Secretary III; Editor- ' -Chief.Recorder IV; Recorder Reporter 1, II; Orator- Mal Contest IV; Sportsmanship Emblem 111; Senior 1 Play IV; Junior Prom Committee IH; Chorus Accom- IW ; anist III, IV; Senior Usher IV; Be xStquare IV; Girls' UWvAVfiockey I, II; Relief Drill Leader 111, IV; Library Com- mittee 111; Degree of Excellence National Forensic League; Chairman of National Committee Debate Club IV; Squad Leader IV; Winner First Prize Essay Con- test, Girls IV; Valedictorian. nThe best of her is diligence. THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER PAUL A. KELLOGG Orchestra 1, II, 111; Chorus III, IV; Varsity Debate III, IV; Oratorical Contest IV; Library Committee 111; Recorder Reporter 1'; Assistant Editor Recorder IV; Warden Science Club 111; Senior Play IV; Nominating Committee for Class Recorder Officers IV; Sportsman. ship Emblem III; Relief Drill Leader IV; Degree of Honor National Forensic League; rSalutatorian IV; Winner Second Prize Boyss Essay Contest IV; Class Poet tBoyss ssThe man of life upright Makes his wisdom heavenly thingss C. ROLLIN ALLEN JR.-- Student Council I'; Constitutional Committee 1; Science Club 111; Debate Clusb III-IV; Varsity Debate III-IV; Treasurer D. C. III; Assistant Basketball Mana- ger III; President Board of Education Boys' Week III; Assistant Head Usher Cleveland Symphony IV; Xmas Exercises IV; Nominating Committee Junior Class Officers III; Chairman Senior Hop Committee IV; Chairman Debate Club State Committee IV; Forensic League. sln mathematics he was greater Than Tycho Brahe or Erra Pater. GLADYS BAHILL Basketball III; Debate Club III'-IV; Secretarial Club IV; Be Square Club IV; Recorder typist IV; Relief Drill Leader IV; Gym Squad Leader IV; Business Club III; Office Practice. A large head of hair adds beauty to a good face. CARL BALDWIN Member Secretarial Club IV; I'nterclass Basketball III, IV; Track IV; Swimming Team IV; Business Club III. sAllsconquering have I now become all-knowing, All wisdomYs mine; What teacher should I follow? GEORGE A. BARTHOLEMEW Debate Club IV; Christmas Exercises IV; Chorus IV; Usher at Illion Debate IV. nGreat philosophers delight to stretch Their talents most at things beyond their reach.n THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER Y MARTIN E. BEHR uJust at the age ,twixt boy and youth. LOUI'S J. BIFFER G00d nature is worth more than knowledge. CHARLES BIRD Manager Baseball IV; Science Club 111; Senior Record- er Reporter IV; Shall I call thee Bird, Or just a wandering voice? LOIS BORTLE Vlce-President 1; Junior Prom Committee II'I; Senior Hop Committee IV; Senior Ball Committee IV; Christ- mas Committee IV; Christmas Program IV. She excels each mortal thing Upon the dull earth dwelling. HAROLD BROWN Varsity Swimming Team 3 ul can study my books at prithjni, for they are always disengagedf2 x x' r14 . 1H 39 THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER BERTHA BURPEE Class Secretary IT; Glee Club I, II, IH; Junior Prom Committee 111; BaskeUball IV; Vice-President Be Square; Christmas Program IV; Commencement Com- mittee IV. There be none of Be auty s daughters With a magic like to thee. AUDRE Y BUSSING Debate Club III, IV; Treasurer Secretarial Club 1V; Be Square IV; Recorder typist. Everything that is exquisite hides itself. ALEDA CAREY Commencement Usher IPI; Senior Play Usher III; Glee Club 111; Secretary Be Square IV. Her face, Oh! call it fair, not pale. BERNICE CARHART Be Square IV; Debate Club IV. I have no other but a womams reason; ,3 , I think him so, because v'X I think him so. p x ENA CASEY Field Hockey 1, H; Basketball IV; Orchestra I, II, III, IV; Student Leader III, IV. Neat not gaudy. THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER 2 1 V LOIS CASEY Captain Basketball III, IV; Hockey 1; Vice-President Athletic Association 1T1; Be Square IV; Relief Drill Lsader III; IV. SLi11 constant in a wonderful excellence. PETER CHIPERNO Varsity Basketball 11, III, IV; Varsity Baseball 11, III, IV; Track III. N. uTo business that we love we rise betim-e, And go tow; with delight. THOMAS! CHRISTOPHER Track II; Baseball 111; Skating 1, II, III, IV; Manager Skating I'V; Interclass Basketball IV; Secretarial Club IV. Swift in his fiight, o'er the lake he glides? , '.. A , x' Ar , r' , .' 3, ,r t' ELIZABETH COGAN Basketball III, IV; Glee Club 111; Hockey 1, II, 111; Be Square IV; Squad Leader III, IV; Secretarial Club IV; Recorder Typist IV; Chairman Secretarial Social Committee IV; Relief Drill Leader III, IV. I believe it because it is impossible. JAMES COLLINS Interclass Basketball III, IV; Skating Team IV. uFor my name and memory, I leave it to mews charitable speeches, to foreign nations, and to the next ages? v? . 22 THE sHIGH SCHOOL RECORDER HHHleln Ile H m u. w my -m n w rm ALICE COVKIN Debate Club 111. IV; Basketball III; Secretarial Club IV; 132 IV; Recorder Typist IV; Glee Club II. ssHer voice was ever soft, gentle and low. LUCIUS CROXTON Skating 1, II, 1'11, IV; Capt. Skating 1, IV; Swimming 1, II, III; Football 1, II, III; Varsity Football III, Stu- dent Council I. II, III; Class Treasurer 111; Class Law- yer IV; Senior Play IV. System, the keynote of big business. HOWARD M. CURREY Captain Tennis Team IV. He has done the work of a true man. ROBERT CUMMINGS Varsity Baseball III, IV; Interclass Basketball 11, III, IV; Capt. Senior Class Basketball IV; Secretarial Club IV; Business Manager Ditto Shap. uMen of few words are the best men. WILLIAM DAVIS Basketball i, I Ely, Sportsmanhsip Button III; Drill Leadexr II, x7 uHe is axvery man, per se, and stands alone. THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER 23 R. KENNETH DUVAL Interclass Basketball I'I; Second Team Basketball III; Orchestra 1V; Secretarial Club IV; VicemPresi- dent Secretarial Club IV. h'Who makes a furnace of his mouth, And keeps his chimney burning. FLORENCE L. EDDY Hockey II; Basketball 11, III; VarsLy Debate III; ,Sarge-ant-at-arms of D. C. III; Sportsmanship pin III; Drill Leader III. IV; Senior Play IV; Usher 1V; Presi dQnt of B2 IV; Recording Secretary of Debate Club IV. hThy promise by thy deed. FLORENCE ELLSWORTH Field Hockey 11; Class Basketball II; Glee Club 11, III; Debate Club 111, IV; B2 IV. hHer modest looks the cottage might adorn, Sweet as the primorse peeps beneath the thornf RALPH EIALSWORTH A fair youth and modest. FAUST FARONE Superintendent of Streets in Boys' Week 11; Super- intendent of Water Works 111; Senior Basketball IV. hA little curly-headed good-for-nothing, A mischief-making monkey from his birth. 24 THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER mmtvlv m m, m mu ml nn .m w n m s s CLIFFORD J. FARR Business Club uThe sleep of a laboring man is sweet. JAMES F. FER'RARA Varsity Basketball 11, III, IV; Varsity Baseball 1V; Freshman Basketball 1; Glee Club II, III, IV, V; Boys' Week 111, IV, V. sCome, sleep: oh sleep! the certain knot of peace. ALICE M. FERGUSON Relief Drill Leader III, IV; Squad Leader 111; Be Square, Secretarial Club, Hockeyv II. 'HIFair spoken and persuading. DORIS C. FEULNER In framing an artist art has thus decreed, To make some good, but others to exceed.n MARY GIFFEN Debate Club III, IV; Be Square Club 1V; VarSIty Debate IV; Class Prophet; Assistant Business Manager of Recorder IV; Senior Play IV; Chairman of Inter- national Committee IV; Class Poet sgirlss ssOn a poet's lips I slept. THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER NORMAN GLACY President Secretarial Club IV; Tennis Team IV. WVise to resolve and patient to perform. EDNA GRIE'SER Hockey I, IV; Secretary Secretarial Club IV; Be Square Club IV; Recorder Typist; Pin Committee of Be Square; Pin Committee of Secretarial Clwb; Office Practice. My crown is in my heart....not decked with dia- monds and Indian slants - Nor to 'be seen: my crown is called content. FLORENCE GRIFFEN Usher IV; Member Be Square Club IV; Christmas Exercises IV. A noble type of good Heroic womanhood. GEORGE GRIFFEN V Secretarial Club IV. I thank God I am as honest as any man living that is no .honester than I. NELSON HASTINGS Interclass Basketball 1; Class President 11; Track 11; Football 111; Boys' Week HI. As. father Adam first was fooled Here stands a man a woman ruled. y THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER mm mm DOROTHY HAUERWA'S Basketball II, III, IV; Hockey 11, III, IV; Debate Club 111; Glee Club III. A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance? HULDA H HESLIN Glee Club 11, 111; Science Club 111; Member Be Square Club IV; Debate Clwb IV. 'Tis only nobAe to be good. VIVIAN ALICE HUDS 0N Secretarial Club; Member Be Square Club; Debate Club III, IV; Secretarial Clulb Banquet Committee IV; Chorus HI; Recorder Typist. ' uMy nature is subdued To whom it works in, like the dyer's handF FRANCIS P. JACKSON Secretarial Club IV; Business Club III. Only a sweet and virtuous soul Like a seasoned timber, never gives. THELMA JOHNSON Orchestra I, II, III, IV; Chorus III, IV; Debate Club III, IV; Hockey 11; Chairman of School Committee of Debate Cluxb III; Junior Prom Committee 111; Vice- President of Class III; Winner of Sportsmanship em- blem 111'; Member Be Square Club IV; Varsity Debate 1y; Senior Play IV. nBright star! Would I were steadfast as thou art. THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER 27 VERNETTE JOHNSON Field Hockey 11; Member Be Square Club IV; , Christmas Committee IV; Class Banner Committee ; . Glee Club 11, III. u uI want what I want when I' want i . Xx a MARGARET KANALY 6 lx Glee Club I, II, 111; Science Club 111; Science Club dance Committee 111; Vice-President Science Club 111; Public Debate IV; Christmas Progam IV; Memaber Be Square rClub IV; Secretarial Club IV; Business Man- ager 0f Ditto Shop IV; Assistant Manager of Recorder IV; Relief Drill Leader IV; Be Square Dance Com- mittee; Secretarial Clwb Program Committee IV; Commencement Committee IV; Member National For- ensic League IV; Recorder Typist. u'Of all the girls that are so smartl PERRY KELlSEY Varsity Football III. I dare do all tnat may become a man HELEN KIRKPATRICK Secretarial Club IV; Secretarial Banquet Com. IV. MGood-nature and good sense must ever join. BENJAMIN S. A. KIRSCHENBAUMl Varsity Cheer Leader III, IV; Orchestra II, III, IV; Glee Club III. One blast upon hi bugle horn RV THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER $ , - JEAN LAUDER Senior Play Usher II, III; Chairman Junior Prom Committee 111; Senior Hop Committee IV; Christmas Entertainment Committee IV; Commencement :Com- mittee IV; Senior Ball Committee IV; Glee Club 1V; Be Square Club IV; Relief Drill Leader III'. uIf to be absent were to be forgotten, ROBERT LAWRENCE Debate Club 111, IV; Football 11, III, IV; Swimming III, IV; Senior Play IV; Chorus III, IV. His conduct still right With his argument wrong. EMILY LEEK Field Hockey I, II; Basketball .11; Recorder Reporter 111; Usher Senior Play II, III; Debate Clu-b III; Junior Prom Committee 111; Senior Hop Oommittee IV; Christmas Program IV; Senior Play IV; Drill Leader 11, III. IV; Be Square Club IV; Winner Second Prize Gir1s Essay Contest IV. A dearth of words a woman need not fear. MARTIN LERNER Debate Club IV; Varsity Debate IV; Science Club III; Drill Leader IV; Track Team IV. A fellow of plain uncoined constancy. HELEN LOCKWOOD Recorder Reporter 1; Glee Club III; Be Square IV. A pretty girl is worth some pains to see, Nor is she spoiled, I take it, if a crown Completes the forehead xpale, of tresses pure. THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER 29 H-uu nu m; 'm m m- 1111 m 'mdhmmmu DE FOREST LOWEN President Debate Club IV; Science 01qu III; Varsity Track -111; Varsity Debate III, IV; Chairman Christmas 1Banquet Committee Debate Clulb III; Junior Prom Committee 111; Delegate to Sportsmanship Convention III, IV; National Forensic League OChapter Presi- denU; Glee Club 111, IV; Christmas Exercise Commit- tee IV; Senior Play IV. uWhat is this strange power I have over women? EDWARD MADDOCK Class Basketball If, III, IV; Track 111, IV; Captain Track IV. uAs thin of substance as the air. DORIS J. MARTIN Business Club; Glee Club I; Be Square Club IV; Secretarial Club; Secretarial Club Banquet Commit tee IV. 11Fommed by thy converse, happily to steer, From grave to gay, from lively to severe. F10 RD M CALLIS TER Varsity Debate 111; Debate Club 111, IV;- President of Student Council IV. Honest as the skin between his browsJ' i, 7M72133N DONALD McNAUGHTONp Van IXA ibby 151, Football 11; 2nd Basketball 11; Varsity Track II; Treasurer Junior Class III; Varsity Basketball III, IV; President Athletic Council IV; IClass Prophet IV; Manager Football IV; Junior Prom Committee 111; McKelvey Prize Basketball III. uThe fame of his own merit makes his way.n 30 THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER 'm'mmm JOSEPH McNEIL Track 111, IV. MSatan finds some mischief still For idle hands to do. IIENNETH MILLWARD Football 1; Varsity Football II, III, IV, V; Glee Club III, IV; Boys' Week IV. hMy heart,leaps up whenlnl behold the. 1' i 47;; W143, 94 HILSMV! 4f : w ,IVjV CHESTER MOORE '2 qu Orchestra 1, II, III, IV; Music Club III. hI love vast libraries. HARRIET NESBITT Glee Club 11, III; Usher for Senior Play IV; Junior Prom Committee III; Class Basketball 11; Hockey I, II, HI; Christmas Exercises IV. hAs good be out of the world as out of fashion. JOHN S. NICHOLS Debate Cluhb III; Recorder Reporter III; Exchange Editor Recorder IV; Illustrator of School Gift Book IV hIn faith, he is a worthy gentleman, Exceedingly well read. THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER 31 ANNA NOYES Secretarial Club IV; Recorder Typist IV; Glee Club IIII. uA noyes like of a hidden lbrook In the leafy month of June. AUDREY URAI'DY Historian IV; Senior Play IV; Recorder Reporter IV; Varsity Debate III, IV; Secretary of Debate Club IV; Basketball II, 111; Better Bred IV; Squad Leader IV; Relief Drill Leader 1H; Christmas Exercises I'V; Degree of Honor in National Forensic League. uIt'll only take me ten minutes. CATHERINE OUELLETTE Glee Club Accompanist I, II; Orchestra II, III, IV; Delbate Club III, TV; Better Bred IV; Student Council IV; BasketJball IV: Sportsmanship Pin III; Winner Grace Wagman Memorial Music Prize III. uFain would I change that note. ELIZABETH R. PECK Devbate Club III, IV; Senior Play IV; Relief Drill Leader l'V; Better Bred IV. uA simple maiden in her flower Is worth a hundred coats of arms. ANNA PERRY Hockey I, 11, IV; Basketball IV; Better Bred IV; Squad Leader IV. There is a kind of character in thy life That to the observer dost thy history Fully unfold. 32 THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER GLADYS PETTYS Orchestra I, II, III, IV; Vice-President II; Better Bred IV. uShe walks in beauty, like the night. HELEN PETTYS Better Bred 1V. Beauty like hers is genius. MILTON PORTER Glee Club I, II, 111; Class Basketball II, III; Boys' Week III; Senior Hop Committee IV. Never love unless you can. JOHN POWER Varsity Football II, III, IV; Baseball II, III, IV; Captain Baseball IV; Varsity Swimming II, III, IV; Varsity Basketball III, IV; Varsity Track II, III, IV; Debate Club 111; Glee Club 11, 111; Junior Prom Com- mittee III; Varsity Debate IV. nIf doughty deeds my lady please. DOROTHY RAMSDILL Science Club III; Girly Chorus III; Debate Club IV. uA woman good without pretence, Blessed With plain reason and with sober sense. THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER , 33 P EARL ROBINSON Junior Play III; Committee on Registration. I am a part of all that I have met. JOSEPHINE RUSCITTO Secretarial Club IV; Secretarial Club Program Com- mittee IV; Secretarial Club Banquet Committee IV; Recorder Typist IV. uSweet is every sound, Sweet thy voice,- VESTA SANTABAR Secretarial Club IV; Recorder Typist; Secretarial Club Banquet Committee; Secretarial Cluvb Program Committee IV. Gent1e of speech, beneficent of mind. EDITH R. SCHMITZ Debate Club IV; Secretarial Club IV; Better iBred. IV; Varsity Debate IV; Hockey Team I, III, IV; Base- ball Team 111'; Basketball 11, III, IV; Glee Club 111, Recorder Typist IV. Bid me discourse, 1 will enchant thine ears. AUGUSTUS SIGSBY Interclass Basketball I, II wapm, III, IV; Tennis III, IV; Athletic Editor Recorder IV. Man wants but little here below, nor wants that little long. ,Tis not with me exactly so; but ,tis so in the song. THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER FRANCIS B. SMITH Track I, II, 111; Baseball II, III, IV; Football II, III, IV; Second Team Basketball 1, II; Varsity III, IV; Secretary Student Council IV; Sportsmanship Brother- hood HI; Funding Com., Com. of Acts Boys' Week. NThe world knows nothing of its'greatest men. GEORGE SMITH Assistant Manager Basketball 11, III; Relief Drill Leader III, IV; Stage Manager Senior Play IV; Com- mittee on registration. uIn thy face I see The map of honor, truth, and loyalty. VESTA SMITH Secretarial Club IV. Hf to her share some female errors fall, Look on her face, and youll forget them all. DOROTHY SNYDER Glee Club I, II, III; Basketball IV; Secretarial Club IV; Treasurer Be Square Club IV; Senior Play Usher III, IV; Christmas Program IV; Recorder Typist IV. Beauty like hers is Genius. MORGAN STARKE . . 3 x X Tennis Te IV; Clas Basketball III, IV; Varsity Swimming 111, s ; Man . er Swimming IV; Assistant Manager Baska III; Assistant Business Manager Recorder IV; ee wbsyl. 3 ssAt the mid hour ofxn'ght, when stars are weeping, I flyf 4 THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER WTARK r Varsity Football III, IV; , Track 111, IV; Manager Track IV; I er-C as Int r-Class Track Ilwv. .- l I, II, III, IV; I ; 7 D, up f' ien aan quit your books, $9,ng yowll grow douible. 7f LEROY STlL-ES , - W Varsity Baseball II, III, IV; Inter-Class Basketball II, III, IV; McKelvey Baseball Prize II. A loyal, just, and upright gentleman. ELIZABETH SWIOK Basketball 1, II, III, IV; Debate Club IV; Hockey I, II, III; Be Square Club IV. Her words do show her wit incomparable. DONALD THOMAS Orchestra I, II, III, IV; Debate Club III, IV; Albany Debate III. 1 have a reasonable good ear in music. HELEN UVEGES Chorus III; Debate Clurb IV; Squad Leader IV; Secretarial Club Banquet Committee IV; Secretarlal Club Program Committee IV; Recorder Typist IV. There's little of the unlaudable element in her. THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER EFNOR VANDERWERKER Orchestra II, III, IV; Secretarial Club IV. Nature hath found strange fellows in her time. '1 IRENE VIELE Secretarial Club IV; Recorder Typist IV; Be Square Club IV; Squad Leader IV. uAnd I oft have heard defended Little said is soonest mended. ALFRED WARING Junior Play III; Secretarial Club IV. Stately and tall he moves in the hall, The chief of: a thousand for grace. 'Q ,n ,4 ix g4 4 J OHN WELLS Class President II'I; Business Manager Recorder IV; Student Council III; Secretary Student Council III; Swimming Team II, III, IV; vCapt. Swimming Team 111, IV; Tennis Team IV; TnterdClass Basketball H, 111, IV; Social Committee IFII; Junior Prom Committee III; Senior Hop Committee IV; Recorder Reporter 1; Glee Club III. He's simply the rarest man in the world. GERMAINE WHELDON Debate Club 111, IV; Senior Play IV; Chorus III, IV. Tm way too old a bird to get caught with salt on my tail feathers. THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER 37 r JOHN W'ILHELM Secretarial Club IV. A man of good repute, carriage, learning and esti- mation. GRACE WILSEY Hockey I, IV; Basketball IV. ; a,k' x. W feel within me A peace above all earthly dignitaries, A still and quiet consciencef KENNETH WILSON Track Team II; Tennis Team II; Commencement Committee IV; Glee Clwb I, II, III, IV. He that loves a rosy cheek. j j ' . MARY YAKUBEVC Hockey 1; Basketball 1; Capt. Basketball II; Mana- ger Basketball IV; Squad Leader IV; Better Bred IV. She was What honor knew. EUGENE YEAGKEL Varsity Baseball 1, II, III, IV; Captain Baseball III; Varsity Basketball IV; Second Team Basketball III; Football IV; McKelvey Baseball Prize III. uWhen a lady's in the case You know all other things give .place. THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER ETHEL YORK Be Square Club. I would be human-toiling like the rest, With tender human heart beats in my breast. OTIS ZEALEY Business Club 111; Secretarial Club 1V; Be Square Club IV. uSpeech was given to man to conceal his thoughts. SILVIA ZUCKERMAN Hockey 1; Basketball III, IV; Devbate II'I; Drill Leader IV; Senior Play IV; Be Square Club IV. uHer eyes - -ug10w like the sparks of firef, NATHAN FELDMAN Varsity Basketball 1, II, III, IV; Captain Varsity Basketball III, IV; Varsity Football 11, III, IV; Varsity Track II III, IV; Varsity Baseball IV; Boys Week II, III; Orchestra 1. We petty men Walk under his huge legs and peep about To find ourselves dishonorable graves. THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER 39 The tit'th year ofrDebate Club is at end. To review its history is gratifying, to look into its future is encouraging. During the past year the Debate Club has advanced in every line of activity. The departing Seniors, however, are leaving its management in the hands of Juniors already proved competent. By the addi- tion of a promising group 01' Sophomores t0 the present Junior members, the future Success of the club is assured. The Iirst meeting in September demonstrated the enthusiasm and fun which have prevailed throughout the entire year. At this meeting DeForest Lowen was elected president; Ruth Smith, vice-president; Florence Eddy, recording-secretary; Audrey OtRaidy, corresponding secretary; Norman McAllister, treasurer; Frances Flanagan and Jack Harrington, sergeants-at-arms. Scarcely was the club started upon its course when it received its first challenge to an inter school debate. In this activity the club of 1926e1927 has surpassed that of any former yea1 having entered eight contests. On January 13 at Albany, S. H S. successfully contended that the water power of New York should not be developed by the state. Despite the fact that Albany does not recognize girlst ability in debate, the Capitol city boys have been Saratogats most able and courteous opponents. At the request of the Womean Civic League of Saratoga Springs the water power question was also discussed in the Casino. The subject of the dual debates with Lansinghurg, held on February 12, was one of the most important topics of the day, Resolved: That the United States should cancel her inter-allied debts. This was also the subject of the dual debates with Troy on April 12. 111 each of these four debates the decision went to the negative. Most interesting to the majority, if least successful in regard to decision, were the three debates on the question, uResolved: That the present emphasis on intercollegiate football is deplorable. The first was a duel with Ilion on May 11. 111 the last, on May 20, Saratoga upheld the negative at Gloversville. Although Saratoga's opponents succeeded in getting the three decisions, they could never succeed in taking away the pleasure which the club had in preparing the subject. The members who took part in these debates are Margaret Kanaly, Francis Lewis, Thomas Dunn, Audrey O'Raidy, Paul Kellogg, Alice Gibbs, Rollin Allen, Helen Foote, Leo Zuckerman. Thelma Johnson, Martin Lerner, Ruth Smith, 40 THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER .mmu DeForest Lowen, Edith Schmitz, Stewart Rowley, John Harrington, Mary Giffin, Robert Hodges and John Power. 'The participation of so many pupils in inter-scholastic contests has made the club eligible to join the National Forensic League, an organization whose aim is to encourage interest in public speaking contests. Each member of a winning team receives twelve credit points; of a losing team, six points; and of a non-decision debate, nine points. The coach receives one tenth of the total points gained by the team. When one earns ten credits he may, on application, receive a certificate of membership bearing a white seal Degree of Merit. Thirty points award a copper seal, Degree of Honor, and sixty points a silver seal, Degree of Distinction. Twelve of our members have earned the Degree of Merit; five the Degree of Honor and two, Miss Wells and Helen Foote, have gained the Degree of excellence. uAll work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Recognizing this, the Debate Club has furnished much really enjoyable entertainment. The first outing was a weiner roast at the Geysers, the second a birthday party, novel in its features and interesting to the alumni as well as to present members. The annual Christmas banquet followed, with its amusing debate on the color of Santa Claus costume. Throughout the year the club meetings have been lightened by these funny debates. The Juniors, too, are quite able fun makers as proved by the party which they gave to the Seniors at Wilton Grange on May 18. To top it all, the club spent May 29 at Miss Wellsi campyon Lake George. The experience gained in Debate Club is of lasting value; we must all engage in some kind of contest, in our business, our work, or our leisure time. And we all mean to take with us as we become alumni members of Debate Club, the Code of a Debater. I. Debating must, above all, be honest, dignified and courteous. 11. Debate aims to convince by logical reasoning. Humor is not out of place, if it is Kindly and clear, and adds to the argument. 111. Debating demands careful preparation, but is neither oratory non dramatics. 1V. Debaters must realize that their opponents have firm convictions in their contentions. Refutation aims to disprove the opponents arguments, not to be- little or misinterpret them, nor to disparage opponents by personalities. V. Any hint of unsportsmanlike conduct cheapens the debater, his topic and his school. Respectfully submitted, AUDREY iOtRAIDY THE SECRETARIAL CLUB The Secretarial Club has just completed a most successful year. The members feel that. they have been greatly benefited because of their association in the work of the club. Much interest has been aroused and this, coupled with the social life of the organization, has made the work a pleasure. And the work has been ttreali, work, too. The club sent out circulars to the business men and women of the city announcing the opening of the Secretarial Ditto Shop. As a result the shop has built up quite a business of typing matter THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER 41 and manifolding work on the Ditto machine, which the club purchased in January. Soon after Christmas a banquet was held, which was successful in bringing together the Commercial Alumni of the Secretarial Course and the present mem- bers of the club. It is the hope of the club that this reunion will be made a yearly event. The club has chosen a pin, the design of which no doubt will be adopted by all future club members. The club has become an established organization of the school; and its present members are already looking forward to happy reunions in the future. EDNA GRIESER, Secretary THE BETTER BRED CLUB OFFICERS President .................................. Florence Eddy Vice-President Bertha Burpee Secretary .................................... Aleda Carey Treasurer Dorothy Snyder Motto ................................ Be Square Colors ........................ Blue and Orange We, the xbeautiful Better Breds tor what you willl hereby give a last, true and veracious account of ourselves. Much have we accomplished in civilizing the otherwise untaught jungles of the High School. Since last you heard from us we have learned correct conduct in the street and in public. This crusade against charlestoning down Broadway and letting a gentleman precede one down the aisle, was led by the Misses'Florence Griffin and Doris Martin. At the next meeting Elizabeth Slwick and Ethel Wallace taught us the proper way to talk, how to be interesting though dumb-how not to be a door Slammer in conversation. We also learned how to address an adult, a child, an elephant, and a golf ball. While we were examining our conduct it suddenly dawned upon the Misses Mary Giffen and Emily Leek that the school was in no way properly dressed. ISo, with laudable zeal, they showed the erring ones that evening dresses, vballet costumes, and the unattached sock are not the proper dress for corridor and study hall. At the next meeting Vivian Hudson and Bernice Carhart based their talks on the chapters from Emily Post, called itThe Kindergarten of Etiquette? From this we learned the fundamentals of good behavior. This program was continued the next week by Alice Colvkin and Elizabeth Cogan. The HBe Squares also gave a novelty dance which was perhaps the most successful social event of the season. At any rate, the organization has been requested many times to give another. So now, our account having been given, we make our last deep bow to the high School and hand over: this space in the Recorder; Emily Post's book of etiquette; the right to wear our Better Bred pin; and our worthy coach and faculty advisor Miss Scutt, to the future Senior girls. HEN. ENQE MQEOOD mHQQEDHw m P R m N E S E H T F 0 T S A C THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER 43 DRAMATICS AND PUBLIC SPEAKING During the year 1926-1927 much progress has been made in the held of Dramatics at S. H. S. The Class of 27 has just reason to feel proud of its contri- bution in the form of Zelda Searts, A Lucky Break, which under the direction of Miss Lena Smith, was produced with skill which many professional players might well admire. . The choice of characters to fit the many different roles was a difficult task. The manner in which it was done had much effect on the success of the play. With great naturalness Paul Kellogg acted as a prosperous business man who came back to his home town to found a factory and ended by marrying the lovely Nora, a part acted With charm by Miss Ruth Smith. Audrey OiRaidy played the difficult role of the proprietress of the inn in the little town. Emily Leek was well chosen as a modern fiapper, who cared not for the society of which her mother was so fond. In fact she much preferred the young Village painter, Tommy Lansing. DeForest Lowen proved altogether suited to this part, succeeding in sweeping the fair Claudia quite off her feet. Surely one of the parts best appreciated by the audience was that of Benny Ketchum, taken exypertly iby Lucius Croxton, Benny was always looking for big business, a chance to up and. One of the most humorous scenes of the play was that in which he analyzed Elmine's head. As Elmine, Elizabeth Peck proved herself a true comedian both as a hated drudge and, later, as the vam- pire into which Bennyis advice turned her. Francis Lewis and Florence Eddy were French dancing teachers, including among their pupils Bella McNatt, a flighty guest. This part Sylvia Zuckerman made one of the best in the play. There were also two aesthetic old maids who had ttnever been separated for even a day. Their parts, though small, were made striking by the acting of Helen Foote and Thelma Johnson. Robert Lawrence acted the practical business manager, a part which was originally given to George Smith, who was prevented by Quarantine from ap- pearing. For the same reason Bouton Bird acted as bus driver and chauffeur, surrendering a more important part. We must'not foget Uncle Abner Ketchum, the village crank, who supplied much of the humor of the play. Germain Wheldon certainly lost no opportunity to make his part live. At every appearance he brought down the house by such remarks as, uDarn crabs. Like spiders. Nothini but legs. The properties committee consisted of Mrs. Richardson, George Smith and Edward Maddock. or very ditferent nature was the first elimination of the Times National Oratorical Contest, held in the auditorium on March 25. Nine contestants pre- pared and delivered ten minute essays on the Constitution or the part one of the tounders played in its formation. Those entering the contest were Leo Zuckerman, John Wilhelm, Rollin Allen, Paul Kellogg, Audrey OiRaidy, John Wills, Margaret Kanaly, Robert Whitford and Helen Foote. Each one of these did admirably and certainly gained perma- nent value in speech organization and delivery as well as in knowledge of History. This contest was also sponsored by Miss Smith. Most of the contestants take Public Speaking, 3. new and very advantageous addition to the curriculum. The judges chose Helen Foote, Paul Kellogg and John Wells as representa- tives of S. H. S. in the county contest held on April 8, 1927. The subject of Miss Footeis oration was itAlexander Hamilton's Contribution to the Constitution. 44 THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER Both boys considered John Marshallis contribution. Miss Foote and Mr. Kellogg were also victorious in the county contest and at Albany. vHere second place was won by Miss Foote. THE FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT This little-known department of High School has been steadily forging ahead during the season. Aside from the eighth grade, which has its own classes and its own Work, there are three classes in the department. These deal with De- sign, Elementary Representation, and Intermediate Representation. In the design class we find a number of students, freshmen for the most part, working vigorously amid seas of india-ink and paint. The joys of using color are not slight, and here is an opportunity for having a real good time. Advancing to the second-year class, we hnd slightly smaller groups engaged in portraying in outline such pleibian objects as tin cans, howerpots, and spools-and learning all the time. Then we arrive at the advanced class. Here the ranks have been thinned in earnest, and only a handful are left to draw foliage, scenes from photographs, howers, or objects dtart in full light and shade. For the student who has advanced this far is opened a bright vista of achievement in creating drawings which are a source of pride in the creator and of admiration in the holder. 0n the whole, we may say that the year has been quite successful as to the quality of the output of the students. One ifact, however, we must not over- look. The enrollment of the department is entirely too small. The entire num- ber could seat themselves comfortably in 302. Imagine the History department duplicating this feat! We feel that, with the generous facilities arranged by Mr. iCalhOOn for the adjusting of schedules, room could be found on the cards of many a student who loves beauty to attend one of these classes. If many more did so, it is certain that the efficiency of the entire department could be improved, and many a student sent out into life with an appreciation of the beautiful which may be gained as well in no other way. V Note: The congratulations of the present art department are extended to Mr. Robert Costello for his success in winning the first prize award in the Civic League County poster contest, and to Benjamin Kirschenbaum as winner of the play poster contest. THE HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS 1n vocal expression the music department has not been lacking. The High School Chorus, although small as regards numbers, is great as regards accom- plishment. Under the able leadership of Miss Hazel Collins the chorus has developed from a mere group of high school boys and girls into a unified choral body, capable of rendering real music, which it is a pleasure to hear. Not only has the group as a whole developed remarkably but there has been a noticeable growth in the individuals composing the body. Those that sang in September with child-likej, ttopen voices, now sing with matured tones and rounded quality. The chorus was not merely a group of people brought together for pleasure, but for hard work and self-improvement. Miss Collins has seen that plenty of opportunity both for pleasure and hard work has been afforded, and the results of a years engagement in training were evinced on the Wednesday night of Music Week when the chorus proved that the time had not been wasted, by the presentation of a program demonstrating capability of the chorus under its able director. The various numbers were interpreted with a skill and taste both to understand and to express feeling through music. The school may well be proud of its chorus. THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER 45 mm: - mmm-nmu ummummmmmmmuunttmttttxmnmuuuummummmu ORCH ESTRA The accomplishments of the orchestra since last September are undoubtedly without an equal in the history of the school. Under the able direction of Joseph Kreinin, noted violinist, and Miss Hazel Collins, supervisor of public school music, and the devoted supervision of Mr. A. Stanley Osborn, of Skid- more the orchestra has grown from a small group of inexperienced players to a twenty-six piece group of well trained musicians. It has only been the constant and untiring efforts of the leader in urging the members to attend all the re; hearsals and in making each individual player feel his responsibility that such amazing results have been accomplished. It is interesting to note that Mr. Kreinin received his musical training abroad. We should all feel indebted to Skidmore College for the wonderful opportunity of having such a true musician as our director. The different public appearances of the orchestra during the year have aroused much favorable comment, and the grateful reception of its numbers by the audience has 'been a source of great satisfaction and encouragement both to the leader and to members. The real success of the year's accomplishments was proved to the public when the orchestra and chorus appeared in a spring concert during Music Week. On June 4th we motored to Lake Placid and competed in the Annual M.Sic Festival fostered by the Adirondack Civic League. The aim of these contests is to promote public school music along choral and instrumental lines. We competed against lPotsdam, Malone, Plattsburgh and Saranac. Potsdam, noted for its music, came in th'rst, Malone second and Saratoga third. We feel this recognition and inspiring trip worth the year's labors. The Lake Placid 'Club, known as the wealthiest in the country, extended unequaled hospitality and courtesy. We shall all remember the trip as one of the greatest and happiest of our lives. And now the time has come for those of us who have been playing our parts in the symphony of high school life for the past four years to play the grand finale of this symphony and fmd and play our parts with a nobler effort in the great symphony of life. We are loathe to give up our parts in this lesser sym- phony and hope that our successors may prorfit by any discordant notes we may have struck and that their efforts in attaining perfect harmony may The more successful than ours. With this, the seniors of this organization bid adieu in the 'Iinale of a fine orchestra experience in Saratoga high school. Am SEE ENQN MOEOQNL wmQOwwNwmw 0L ORCHESTRA HO HIGH SC SPRINGS SARATOGA THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER 47 FOOTBALL On September 14, 1926, there appeared en the Recreation Field forty aspir- ants, from whom one of the best football teams in recent years was chosen. Doug Eighmey appeared 1'11 the role of captain and center. Besides ttDoug the team included John Power, George Pierce, Dan Sturdevan, Bob Hedges, John Hays, Francis Smith, Sam Bailey, Kenneth Darrah, Percy Eggleston, Ralph Starke, Fred Tarbox, Kenneth Millward, Nate Feldman, Michael Mulqueen, Charles Fall, and Morris Schwartz. After a short practice the seascn opened at Granville with a Saratoga vic- tory 7-2, Emith making the only score of the game. . Next it was Glens Falls, our old rivals. who gave us a harder game. Here Power came into the limelight, where he remained through the season. It was his long runs and finally his field goal which mneat Glens Falls 3-0. 011 October 9, Mechanicville went down to defeat after an exciting game, in which Piefce and Sturdevan made the greatest gains. Smith caught a pass over the goal line and Power broke the tie by di'op-kicking the goal. The final score Was 7-6. On October 16, Saratoga held Whitehall scoreless and was in turn held scoreless :by the northerners. The game was close and, as both teams became desperate, developed into an exhibition of breath-taking passes, none of which were completed. Saratoga missed Hodges and Hays, both of whom were suffer- ing from injuries suffered in the Mechaniuville game. The next victory was at Granville, where Saratoga mixed up an aerial attack with a running offense Which resulted in a 19-0 victory for the Blue and White. Smith and Power netted all points. The season's climax was reached at the Hudson Falls game. The elements played a part by deluging the field with rain all during the game; but this did not slow up the play. The storyea tragedy for S. H. Seis brief. Sturdevan scored and Power made a field goal. Then the tide turned. Power was injured. With only two minutes to play and with Saratoga having a three point lead, Hudson Falls made a touchdown and came thraugh a winner 12-9. BE SEE ENQE MQEOON wwmowbmw FOOTBALL SQUAD 1926 THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER 49 At Cambridge Saratoga played a slow game, to be defeated 18-0. The Alumni game was a no-score tie, and the season wound up with a defeat by Glovers- ville 44-7. BASKETBALL OR HOW SARATOGA AGAIN WON THE SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP The iSaratoga High School 1926-27 basketball season opened with a schedule which promised much oppositicn and many chances for thrills. Feldman, the school giant, led the team as captain and center. Practically the same team appeared for vSaratoga this year as last. The first three games gave Saratoga some opposition but not enough to make the games very interesting. With Gloversville the Blue and White bas- ketters had a harder tussle. In the first quarter Gloversville was in the lead but with the appearance of Davis the tide turned and Saratoga walked off with the game. The next game which was at all close was the Glens Falls High School game at Saratoga. Glens Falls came down uscalp-hunting, with a band and a gallery of rooters. The tables were turned, however, in the first quarter and from there onlsaratoga did all the uscalping for the game. Glens Falls couldnit get started. The next night Saratoga put on an even more spectacular contest and liter- ally crushed lLansingburgh. There was no question as to the victor. Lansing- burgh didn't even get within Saratoga's seventeen foot line during the game. The next games were fundamentally the same, victories for Saratoga with a varying amount of opposition. After sixteen straight victories, Gloversville managed to nose out Saratoga in a hard fought game, 28-27. Saratoga lost in the last Second of play when a Gloversville man was fouled while shooting. He Was credited With the lbasket and two fouls which he made. This won the game for Gloversville. At Glens Falls the Saratoglans went back to the winning column and de- teated their old rivals, 23-19. The game was thrilling to say the least, but Sara- toga had recovered it spoise and was undefeatable. After three more victories Saratoga entered the State Semi-Iinals, held at R. P. I., Troy. Saratoga drew Albany. Here Saratoga met her downfall. Allbany got an 8-1 lead in the first quarter, which Saratoga could not overcome. Sara- toga lacked her usual itpep and could not get started. Albany played fast ball. Saratoga made up for this defeat to a great extent by defeating Schenectady in a post season game, 20-17. In this game Saratoga showed flashes of her old spirit, which increased the fans confidence for the Eastern States Tournament. Here iSaratoga met the fast C. B. A. team of Albany. Saratoga got away wtih a poor start but recovered and the second half almost wrested the title from C. B. A., who won it last year. This game, ,one of the most brilliant games of the season, marked the close of the greatest season that Saratoga has ever had. Last year the team entered the Semi-iinals but this year's team was the first to enter the Eastern States Tournament. Ems. ENQE MQEOQN wHQQwEEw BASKETBALL SQUAD 1926-1927 THE HIGH SCTfOOL RECORDER 51 The schedule was as follows: S. H. S. Opp. S. H. S. Opp. Schuylerville ............. 52 14 Glens Falls Academy 36 12 Ballston .................. 42 14. Troy Conference Academy 23 22 Alco Drafting School ...... 56 10 Mechanicville .......... 45 15 Gloversville .............. 32 23 Hudson Falls ........... 43 18 Alumni ................... 34 27 Gloversville ............ 27 28 Mechanicville ............ 24 17 Glens Falls ............ 23 19 Troy Conference Academy . 45 12 Lansingburgh .......... 48 9 Hudson Falls ............ 23 9 Whitehall .............. 46 13 Glens Falls Academy ..... 31 15 Union Frosh ........... 21 16 Glens Falls ............... 31 13 . Albany ................ 16 22 Lansingvburgh ............. 34 11 Schenectady ............ 20 17 Whitehall ................ 32 14 C. B. A. .............. 27 34 I leave it to the reader. Isntt that a schedule to be proud of? Nothing more need be said by me. The McKelvey Prize, a prize awarded by Mr. McKelvey for the players Who were the most valuable to the team, was divided among Smith, Feldman, Sturdevan, Yeackel and Davis. The uGoal Shooting Prize, donated by Mr. Fullerton to encourage players to try to make a better foul per- centage went to Feldman and Chiperno, Feldman taking first prize and rChiperno second. Gold basketballs were given to the members of this years team who did not receive them last year, namelyePower, Yeackel, Kennedy and Fowler. The following were given letters: Kennedy, Feldman, Smith, Davis, Yeackel, Fer- rara, Chiperno, McNaughton, Power, Sturdevan. BASEBALL The Saratoga High School baseball season opened April 23 at Gloversville, with practically the same team appearing for Saratoga as last year's. The game developed into a pitching duel between Smith of Saratoga and Sleat of Glovers- ville. The honors were about even. Smith struck out one man more but also walked one man more than tSleat. The rest of the Saratogians fought hard but could not break down Gloversville, who took the honors 3-2. On April 30, tSaratoga met her first league defeat at Hudson Falls. The game was close ,but Saratoga played very loosely and the game was lost on errors by one point, 7-6. On May 9 Saratoga won her first victory. Glens Falls High was the victim. The game was very close for the most part, the score being a tie in the sixth inning, 6-6. Then Saratoga made three runs, mostly on errors, and won the game. Smith pitched his usual good ball but received rather poor support. On May 20 Saratoga met Hudson Falls in a twilight game. Here she more than made up for her earlier defeat. Smith pitched wonderful ball, allowing only two hits during the game while Saratoga piled up five runs. This game put Saratoga back in the running for the league championship. SEE ENQE MOEOOD NHQQwDHw 7 2 9 1 D A U Q S L L A B E S A B THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER 53 mHHH t n. m . . u tt1HHHUMHHHIIIIIIIIHMHHH ttwmwttHHHmlllilllllllllln ..... l TRACK Saratoga trackmen took second place in the Invitation Track Meet held at Glens Falls, May 21, When Glens Falls managed to nose out Saratoga 41-3539 The meet was close and the result was unknown until the last event was finished. Saratoga took the following places: 440 yd. dasheEggleston, 2nd; Painter, 4th. 880 yd. dashasturdevan, 1st. MileeFedush, 2nd. 220 yd. 10w hurdleseBaldwin, 3rd. High jumpeSmith, 1st; Starks, 3rd; Sturdevan, 4th. Shot puteFeldman, 2nd. Discus throw-Mulqueen, 2nd. Pole vaulteSturdevan in athree-cornered tie for first place. Half-mile relayeSaratoga, 1st. SWIMMING The 1927 Varsity swimming team was composed of: John Wells, captain; J. P0wer;, R. Lawrence, G. Stpaulding and H. Brown. M. Starke was the man- ager. This team participated in the Sectional Championships and in three inter- school meets. On January 15 they met Glens Falls at Glens Falls and took the meet easily, 25-10. At Schenectady they were less successful. The Schenectady swimmers fought and managed to nose out tStaratoga, 33-25. In the Sectional meet Saratoga captured fourth place. On March 16, Glens Falls turned the tables and defeated Saratoga, 35-24. Saratoga put up a good .fight but Glens Falls would not be beaten. This concludes the broadcasting from station S-P-O-R-T. Signing off until September. A. Sigsby 179 r vH-u-bwu .uum- .mx Nw-Q'inmwl i W ; 5am J, I H mm mun: . ,, m. m' .m . n m, mu mm mm m mmmm Mm m. m; m mm m. mmmmu ....H m m u v n m w Mn N um 21308005121 YOOHOS' HOIH HHJ, mummmmme Hmml nm m mx m um .m w Iw , . .m w MEMBERS OF THE TRACK TEAM THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER u m EXCHANGES 1mm '1: COMMENTS ON EXCHANGES tPositively my last appearance in this departmentt When I swept the dust off the pile of exchanges I have up in the attic, a couple of days ago, I came across some mighty interesting material. Upon tabu- lating everything, I found that since February 16 we have received papers from 46 different sources. Twenty-six of these have been magazines. A lengthy perusal and heartless elimination finally brought the number of magazines down to eight; but for the life of me I could not decide Which one of the eight to give the title of Best. I have them yet; if any of my readers want to decide for himself or herself, they are: The Gryphon, of West Philadelphia, Pa., notable for a fine literary section and unusual tfeatures . The Academe, from the Albany Academy for Girls-a fine literary section, distinctive and readable advertising, quality paper. The Owl, Wadleigh High School, New York City-e-plenty of illustrations and lots of literature. The Micrometer, Ohio Mechanics Institute, Cleveland-Good illustrations and very clever departments. The Triangle, Emma Willald Sch001,Tr0y, New Y01k-Distinguished appeal- ance, lots of splurge. The Owl, Middletown, N. Y.-Inf0rmal and friendly appearance, due to the presence of a clever cartoonist in the school. The Cliveden, Germantown, PennsylvaniaeNeat appearance all tround, ex- tremely interesting class notes. Shucis, from SchenectadyeNeat cover, good literary section, convenient size. 'tAverse alike to hatter 0r offend, Not free from faults, nor yet too vain to mend. eAlexander Pope 56 THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER THEIR COMMENTS ON US An original paper. We enjoy reading it.w-The Acropolis, from Scotia. Grade iB. Criticism: General appearance poor, change of type distracting and unusual, typographical errors numerous. tAs a matter of fact, we had the name of this ypaper twisted into uEve'U Exceptional features: Originality in the style of the write-ups. Class notes-lThe Cue, Albany Boyst Academy. Congratulations, Exchange Editor! Your department is the ,best we have seen. tAnd when she said that, I thought Pd fall right through the iioorU An editorial which interests us is that about the new pictures in yo.r study hall. -The Academe, Albany Academy for Girls 1011 have a good magazine. A few photos would improve it, however, as would putting ads in front.-The Blue Owl from Attleboro, Mass. Your literary section is complete: Just enough poems, jokes, and school notes to make a splendid magazine.-Sir Billts Bugle from Johnstown. As a Recorder your magazine is excellent, living up to its avowed purposer Your extensive class notes and club notes effectively keep all parts of the school life before your readers. The Literary section, what there is of it, is good Mos. Malaprop's Observances are delicious for their easy incongruity. May we suggest that you enlarge your Literary department and add some serious poetry. We like your spirit, Recorder, and hope to see you againeThe Triangle, Troy The Recorder informs us that they have won all the basketball games played up to February 5. It really was too bad that Gloversvillels basketball shooters had to put a kink in that winning streak. tWell, it wasJ eThe Oracle from Gloversville Why do you cling to that statue so tenaciously? We've been criticizing it. for over a year, but it still appears-Shucis from Schenectady. He now held up the High School Recorder and pointed out ttMrs. Malapropls Observances. tThis is a dialogue between a Grypnon and the editorJ ttThis. is clever, and the story called uThe Only Way has an original twist at the end.. Indeed, the entire Literary department is well worth reading. -The Grypnon, from West Philadelphia You have an excellent paper. The uClass Notes department is very well developedr-ttRed and Blacklt from Claremont, 1N. H. Splendid magazine. It is worthy of the highest praise. e-The Cliveden from Germantown, Pa. Your December tiRecorder is a fine recorder indeed for all your school activities are well represented. Your literary material is also good. Why not, however, have more varied and more plentiful cuts?-The Wadleigh nOwl , N. Y. C. THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER OUSTAVE LOREY PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER ARTISTIC PORTRAITS AT REA- SONABLE PRICES TO ALL STU- DENTS. MR. LORETS PERSONAL ATTENTION TO ALL SITTINGS. DUPLICATE PHOTOGRAPHS MAY BE HAD AT ANY TIME CLASS PHOTOGRAPHER 1918319320321-,22323324325326327 The ftudios 560 Broadway - Saratoga Springs, N. Y. mo State Street - : - Albany N. Y. PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER CONGRESS THEATRE ONLY THE BEST PHOTOPLAYS Keith Vaudeville Thursday Friday Saturday HECHT PROVISION CO. George J . Hecht, Prop. Phone I 75 428 Broadway A watch on the wrist is worth two on the Rhine.- Exchtmge Tom: Did you pick up any French or Spanish While you were in Europe last summer? Bill: 111 never forget the blonde one. Saratoga National Bank SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y. F OUR PER CENT INTEREST IN OUR SPECIAL DEPARTMENT Member of Federal Reserve Bank PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS THE HIGHSCHOOL RECORDER WHERE QUALITY RULES WE HAVE A COMPLETE LINE OF EASTMAN KODAK'S AND CAMERAS FROM $2.00 UP If it isn't an Eastman, it isn't a Kodak HERE YOU WILL FIND A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF PERFUMES, POWDERS AND TOILET GOODS. ALL THE POPULAR ODORS. Have You Tried Cappi? 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PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER Summer Has Come And With it the need for cool, comfortable garments, cool furnishings and rugs for the home, Summer kitchen comforts, sports and vacation re- quirementseSummer has indeed brought many, many needs. Our stocks of Summerts latest Fashions for Men, Women and children are now complete. The modes interpreting the new seasons of the year, in their variety of textures and bright colors were never so delightfully pretty and becoming. Styles that Will admirably serve every Summer require- ment. Summer conveniences and cool comforts for the home are also 'a part of the program in your Summer purchases and these too have been consid- ered and carefully selected and priced to please you at this store. In addition to the pleasure of choosing Sum- mer-time needs from fresh new assortments, our reasonable prices are of genuine importance also, to everyone Who appreciates good value. So come in! 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Teacher: szy, can you pronounce av oid 1W Izzy: WSure. Vot is de v01d ?'L-Exchange STATE RESERVATION BATHS SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y. MODERN BATH HOUSES MODERN EQUIPMENT Every kind of Hydrotherapeutic Treatment administered Special Mechano-Therapy Department Mineral Baths given with the famous Naturally Carbonated Mineral Waters of Saratoga for Diseases of the Heart, Nervous Disorders, Rheumatism, Gout and Neuritis STATE OWNED AND STATE CONTROLLED CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT DIVISION OF SARATOGA SPRINGS PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER Top Coats of camels haireColf Suits of imported mixtures that wear. Golf stockings from Scotland. Spring Shirt- ingseNeckwear in Regimental stripes and High School colors. Dinner coats priced especially at $35.00 and evening accessories. Squires 8t Squires GRAND UNION HOTEL SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y. Congressmants wife, waking him in the middle of the night, told him that there were robbers in the house. Impossible? said the congressman. There may be robbers in the senate, but not in the house? Hair Dressing Marcel Waving Shampooing Facial Massaging Scalp Treatment Manicuring Electro-Vibmsage Hair Singeing THE NEWEST IN PERMANENT WAVING HELEN M. WIGGINS Hair Dressing Shoppe 445 Broadway Phone 105-M iSaratoga Springs, N. Y. CITY CREAMERY 15 Caroline Street Phone 1180-W CLEAN SAFE MILK From Tuberculin Tested Cows We also specialize in Strictly Fresh Eggs and Whipping Cream that Whips PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS 66 THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER GRADUATION GIFTS Free Instructions in Dennison Art Greeting Cards For Every Occasion E. H. HOLLAND 1 CAROLINE STREET SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y. Teacher: Express in Shakespearean language the sentence ttHere comes a bow-legged man? Student: uBehold! What is this I see approaching me in par- enthesis ? hE'xchange After school, stop at our place and try some. of our Fresh Home Made Candies Also do not forget our FRESH BANANA SPLITS AND SPECIALS SARATOGA CANDY KITCHEN BROADWAY PHONE 12t14-M A Word To The Student Be a good sport. Prepare yourself to play the game of life honest, and while you play that game right, prepare yourself for Eternity; then you have won all that anyone could win. J. A. BEYER PATRONIZE OUR AD VERT'IJSERS THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER THE MAGOVERN STUDIO 338 BROADWAY SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y. DANIEL. EDDY 8c SONS, Inc. Grain Merchants- 19 CAROLINE ST. h h SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y. Dear teacher, wrote a parent, uKindly excuse John,s absence from school yesterday, as he fell in the mud. By doing the same you ' will greatly oblige his mother. WILLIAM P. TARRANT Plumbintheating PUTNAM STREET SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y. Open All Yearh THE SARATOGA INN European Plan PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS 68 THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER ICE The End of Makeshift Cooling THE SARATOGA ICE CO. Phone 259 ttI used to smoke the same cigars that J . D. Rockefeller smokesft Why don,t you smoke them now? I don,t know Where he throws them. JOHN E. ERB 384 BROADWAY Now For a NEW STRAW HAT HABERDASHER HATTER F OR GRADUATION With our complete line of sport clothes for young men, we are well prepared to meet the demand for Graduation Gifts. Eugene Lynch CE, Sons, Inc. 462 BROADWAY SARATOGA rSI'PRINGS, N. Y. PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER 6E9 SPORTWEAR LINGERIE NOVELTIES THE MARIE SPECIALTY SHOP, Inc. Millinery, Wraps and Gowns Broadway and Spring St; ' Saratoga Springs, N. Y. xxxxxxxx Compliments of SurrOgate George 0. Tuck xxxxxxxxxxxxxx 4 uI hang my head in shame every time I see the family wash in the back-yard? 440b, do they? The DrugeStore of Compelling Excellence ! We possess every feature that-enters in to make excellence The Quality40nly the beSt standard goods are featured in every department. . , The Service is so planned as to save you steps and give you every satisfaction. MENGES 6: CURTIS4PHARMACISTS 4The Old Storm 472 Broadway Telephone 34 M- LAPHAM'S SONS Sporting Goods4Boats-Motors 437 BROADWAY SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y. PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS 70 THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER FREEMAN 6: SHEA Plumbing, Steam and Hot Water Heating 2, 4 and 6 CAROLINE ST. SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y. BETWEEN THE Y and TRUST COMPANY THOMAS LUNCH HAPPY THOMAS, PROP. Formerly Proprietor of Reservation Restaurant Counter Service 453 BROADWAY SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y. Benedict: What excuse have you for not being married? Bachelor: I was born that way. Phone240 Time Payments on Contract SHERIN'S Everything Electrical 350 BROADWAY SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y. JAMES J. NORTON General Insurance SIX ARCADE SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y. PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER OUR 70TH YEAR REEVESREAGAN PAINT COg, Inc. FRED REAGAN, MGR. Edges of Automobile Glass ground ,and polished by our new Power Edging Machine done While you wait EVERYTHING FOR THE PAINTER Caroline ISItreet Phone 589 Saratoga Springs, N. Y. Established 1879 Phone 394 WELLS' PHARMACY Drugs and MedicineS9United Cigars and Happiness Candies 348 BROADWAY SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y. Nervous lady 6'90 window washery: Oh, mister, hadn8t you better wear a belt? W. W. molitelyh No, suspenders does very nicelynnadam. uuuuuuuuuu F. V. HEWITT 8c SON Successors to C. C. Van Deusen Wholesale Grocers PHONES 268-269 SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y. If you do not want the soles of your shoes nailed 011, try our Staple Machine--No Nails. GOODYEAR WELT SHOE REPAIRING SYSTEM FRANK J. SALLEY, Prop. PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS ,8 '72 THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER Say It With Flowers On All Occasions WE TELEGRAPH FLOWERS ANYWHERE HENRY SCHRADE 6c SONS, Inc. THE TELEGRAPH FLORISTS 1 Areade Building Phone 497-J Saratoga Springs, N. Y. MARINELLO SHOP FACIAL SCALP i MARCELLING SHAMPOOING V MANICURING 10 Phila Street . Saratoga Springs, N. Y. EenyettHe uses the touch system. MeenyettOn the typewriter? Eeny-- No, on his friends. GEO. W. BLOOM Barber All Styles Ladies, and Children,s Hair Cutting 9 PH-ILA STREET National Bank Building SARATIOGA SPRINGS, N. Y. llllllllll The Head and The Foot We think with oneeWe walk with the other BETTER SHOES AND HOSEeBETTER WALKIN G THING Has The Shoes and Hosiery 6e8e10 Church Street PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS THE SARATOGA PRINTING COMPANY 18 PHILA STREET