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

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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.

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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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12 . THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER May 29eTuesday-To assembly where I did listen politely to the exceeding long words and involved sentences rather nervously delivered by the prize winners in the Senior essay contest. These essays were without doubt of very logical nature, albeit they did leave me in a state of utter bewilderment. After much thinking I have decided that the four students, Katherine Powers, Anna Laffan, Charles Siwick and George Pierce, first and second prize winners of the girls and boys, contests respectively, had collaborated in an effort to prove that the League of Nations and Mussolini have done much to foster the increase in crime as shown by the achievement of democracy and the Locarno Conference. Confess that this conclu- sion does sound a bit unusual to me albeit the other students did seem to be convinced. Do despair that I did not complete my essay in time to enter it in the contest. Methinks it would have easily won over any of those read today since it was on a topic which concerns us all, tiThe Present Tendency of Manchurian Mustard Hunters to Commit Suicide? Mr. Calhoon did make a very important announce- ment, that of our valedictorian and salutatorian, Anna Laffan and Dorothy Frick, respectively. Confess myself rather surprised that I was not named either, as I have had only one or two red marks per month this year. There are some injustices that cannot be forgiven. May 30eDecoration DayeNo school and therefore a prolonged extension of that activity Which belongs to night. Later many im- portant tasks, among them a special conference with various famous characters in American history. So weary, so to bed. J une 1-Friday-This day spent in dismal contemplation of the pleasures of those fortunate groups, the orchestra and chorus, who have gone to Lake Placid to participate in the contest there. How- ever, did gain some consolation in the unholy thought that some discomforts might befall the merry travelers such as a puncture or two. May heaven forgive my wicked thoughts and be with our musicians in their efforts to win high honors. June 2--Saturday--B2 Club did enjoy a hike to Mt. MCGregor. I had planned to go until I learned that each one was to bring her own lunch. Verily even anticipation of the companionship of Miss Scutt and several attractive Be Squarettes could not induce me to hike to Mt. McGregor to consume What I myself must furnish. Did read tonight in that faithful recorder of human affairs, iiThe Sara- togian that the chorus and orchestra did win first and third places respectively at Lake Placid. Verily was I much overjoyed.