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

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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

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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.

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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