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

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THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER MISS PEPPYi'S DIARY April 16eMonday-Up betimes this morning in surly mood as this does be the first day of school after a vacation which did prove most enjoyable, albeit unsatisfactory in length. Verily, however, did become of a more amiable frame of mind when ,I did note how pleased the teachers and underclassmen were to see us. Methinks they must have been exceeding lonely during the long period of separation. April ZOeArbor Day-To assembly where we did enjoy the Arbor Day program with readings by Helen Peterson and Geraldine Claxon. Miss Johnson, of the faculty, did play two cello solos in a manner which did completely awe even the Frosh, Sophs, etc., who had had a most unearthly longing to rake up the yard as has been their habit in celebrating Arbor Day in former years. April 27eFriday-This day in assembly an extraordinary fine program which did inspire the admiration of faculty, students, and also Freshmen. This, given by the B2 Club, did consist of a fashion show, moving picture scene and study hall scene. This last I do fear overmuch will not prove an entire success if startling developments are expected in the line of reform. This is especially true in regard to some of those who interpreted the roles on the stage. The program was most enjoyable, albeit, if I had been consulted, methinks I might have offered some most valuable suggestions to the young ladies. May 4-Friday-Today did the girls enjoy an exceeding inter- esting talk given by Miss Marion S. Van Liew concerning a course in home-making which is to be given next year. Miss Van Liew did give us most valuable hints on how to make dishwashing easy. In- deed was I so impressed by her colored-dish-cloth theory that I did immediately purchase a bolt or two of gay calico and did consult the managers of numerous restaurants concerning a position this summer as dishwasher. Verily, I do anticipate a most pleasant vacation. May 9-Wednesday-To Ten Spring Woods this afternoon where the Senior members of the Debate Club were entertained on a picnic by the J unior debaters. In truth we did enjoy the games overmuch. Confess myself amazed at the many variations of baseball manifest. Methinks a very weird varsity could be selected from the ranks of debaters. Certain it would be an unbeatable one. May 11-Friday--This day in assembly a reading by Laurel J ohnson, cleverly given, and the awarding of basketball letters. Truly

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THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER CLASS POEMe1928 BY ANNA LAFFAN So many acres of waiting land So many years in which to till, So many tasks for each young hand So many trials for each young will. Here is a square of rich brown loam Where one will grow what none has grown. Here is a little garden plot Where one Will work with spade and hoe To make of it a homely spot Where beans and corn and cabbage grow. Here is a level rolling plain Where one Will toil through blazing heat To grow a wealth of waving grain, Of golden, life-sustaining Wheat. Here is a cracked old flower pot Where one will come in wondering pain To set his slip of reckless lot And haunt defiant the crimson stain. Here is a bed marked off just so Where one will work in order neat To grow quaint flowers row on row, Pale phlox, bright pinks and jonquils sweet. Here is a broad white field called Home Where all Will come, each one alone. So many years of joy and strife, So many parts to make the Whole, So many tasks for each young life, So many dreams for each young soul.

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THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER 11 I do envy the boys overmuch and do wonder greatly why I have not received a letter this year; in truth I do feel that I deserve one. For, if it be a question of representing the school, that does take up most of my time especially at those affairs where entertainment and re- freshments are in evidence-free of charger-This night to Troy where Alice Gibbs did represent us in the interstate finals of the Na- tional Oratorical Contest. Confess myself awed by the powers of oratory there extraordinary well displayed, and much overjoyed because of the high rating which Miss Gibbs did win. Did reverse some of my opinions concerning this. matter of representation. Per- haps I do not deserve a letter after all. May 18-FridayeTo auditorium where prize-Winning essays of the W. C. T. U. contest were read. Verily, were the horrors of intem- perance pictured so effectively by Violet Putnam, Helen Doherty and Eleanor Corey, first, second and third prize winners respectively, that I do consider seriously postponing my trip abroad until interna- tional prohibition shall have been accomplished. Truly I had never before realized the advantages of living in a safe, dry country. May heaven forgive my former inappreciation of Mr. Volstead. May 24-Thursday-This night a party in the gym for the Typewriting I class. This party does cause me exceeding discomfort and unhappiness since I could contrive no way of getting myself invited. From various authentic sources, information to the effect that those present did enjoy themselves most thoroughly has come. to me. Methinks I could have found out many details but my dignitgzr did forbid my making further inquiries except, of course, in regard to the quality and quantity of refreshments. These seem to have been indeed satisfactory. May 25eFridayeThis day did we enjoy the Lake Placid program given by the orchestra and chorus. Methinks that they have every chance of winning a high rating in the contest. D0 consider the original march by Richard Evans one of the best I have heard. Overe pleased and grateful that he has dedicated the march, the title of which is ttThe Blue and White? to the school. May 28-Monday-This afternoon Secretarial Club picnic at The Geysers. In truth this does be an exceeding mysterious affair since I have'heard no comments on it except that it was a complete success. Must cOnfess that I do usually associate some unusual happening With picnics. Perhaps the Secretarialists have become through experience hardened to the excitement of ants, worms, spiders and sundry other species of animal life in the food, as well as other thrilling incidents of picnics.