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

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THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER 15 :OGOSOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEO: MISS PEPPYtS DIARY March lleThis day to B2 Club to hear a much discussed debate on the value of manners to success. Came out firmly convinced that since our faculty confesses no need of them, no more do we. Shades of my friend Chesterfield ! March 22-Did split into twins, one half listening to dual debates with Glens Falls, in which Saratoga was doubly Victorious, the other half listening to the annual high school concert at Skidmore. Did boister- ously applaud our guest artists, Mrs. Wm Sexton and Mr. Stefan, the While commending our chorus and orchestra, less violently but none the less, sincerely. March 24-Did throw down my books to enjoy the last real holi- day before graduation. Anxious to return, however, to view the school play. April 6-To the school play, very brave indeed in satin and sable. Did hold myself in patience until the curtain rose to reveal the very competent cast in action. Somewhat dazed to see all more or less affected by the vicissitudes of a pill factory. Did marvel greatly at Edgar Ingmirets sideburns and Liz Lashefs cockney burr, while reflecting that Messrs. Ramos and Gordon had little real acting to do. Did applaud the successful coaching of Miss Smith and the labor of those back stage. Clapped long and lustily when Howers were presented the cast and also when the orchestra played. ttMusic hath charms? as has been said before on various occasions. So home, so to bed. April lzeThis day the Debate Club finished its annual trials. Did laugh to see Donald Peets as prosecuting attorney win every case he tried. Do fear me he has some occult power over J udge Nachman. Sentences were, apt-Miss Phair to feed peanuts to members of the club and Miss Lasher to apologize publicly for various and sundry remarks concerning Utica. Hilariously home and to bed, resolving never to get involved in court again, even as spectator. April 14-In chiffon and pumps to Skidmore to see Virginia Phair carry away the Skidmore public speaking cup, making Saratoga

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14 THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER COED:OEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOGOEO:OEOEOEOEO: subjects of more weight and consequence than tiThe benefits of gum- chewingh or Why Gentlemen Prefer BlondesiietHer favorite in- door sportID. Tenth-to those faculty members who have earnestly tried to transmit to us some spark of learning, a hearty itthank youii and a fond tigood-byeii Signed by Class of 1932. We, whose names are hereto subscribed, do certify that on the third day of June, 1932, the class above named subscribed its name to this instrument in our presence and hearing, declared the same to be its last Will and testament and requested us and each of us to sign our names thereto as witnesses to the execution thereof, which we do in the presence of the class on this third day of J une, 1932. Percival Archibald Reginald Montague Browne Ian Skinnermerinkydine WHERE SHALL WE BE NEXT YEAR Leo Ayen and Leon Beach, Syracuse University; J ean Barr and Francis Stoddard, Rochester Institute; Laura Bird, Warren Hurd, Fred Pettit, Sylvester Ramos, Frank Ruhle, Minna Sutton, Alice Winslow, Post-Graduate, Saratoga High School; Cecil Brusie, Ethel Grande, John Reynolds, Albany Business College; Baxter Bush, Nyack Institute; Elwood Cole, Antioch; J oain Davenport, Max Finkle- stein, New York University; Helen Denton, Elizabeth Walton, Oneonta State Normal School; Walter Fullerton, Williams College; Betty Hodges, Fifth Avenue Hospital, New York City; Veronica Kushneir, Saratoga Hospital; Guy Lake, New York College of For- estry, Syracuse, N. Y.; Marcella Leonard, Pratt Instiutue; Janet Lewis, Barnard College; Elizabeth Martin, Eastman School of Business; David McMillen, R. P. 1.; Helen Pierce, Lasell J unior Col- lege, Auburndale, Mass; Mary Pilger, Presbyterian Medical Center, New York City; Victor Roggen, Columbia University; Gertrude Silverhart, Hilda Finkelstein, Business College of New York City; Dorothy Smith, New York State College for Teachers, Albany; Madeline VanDenBurgh, Lucy Webb Hayes, Washington, D. 0.; Phyllis Wright, Ohio Wesleyan College, Delaware, Ohio.

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16 THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER GOEOEOEODOEOEOErOEOEOECEOEOEOEOEOEOEO: High winner of two of the three contests held so far. Elated greatly to see us win again. May Providence be kind and send us another Winner to make the cup our permanent possession. Today, also, happy to find that Donald Tillotson did win a prize contest for an essay on Washington, the prize taking him to Wash- ington, D. C. for a visit this Bi-centennial year. Alma Mater and Miss Peppy extend congratulations. April 15eDid approach English class with tears and gnashing of teeth to say goodbye to that grand old maneEdmund Burke. Of a truth, I will miss Burkeapeace be to his ashes. To ease the pain of parting, I did go to assembly where ttSilas Marnerii was in pro- gress. A goodly array of actors, so I left with suffering assuaged. April ZOaBest bib and tucker for the faculty tea. Did however, search in vain for the majority of the male members of the staff. I dare say that had they been bid to a faculty ttcoffeeii they would have come. Did prove myself a true disciple of Samuel Johnson by spill- ing tea on my go-to-meeting dress. April 22-To assembly where with surprise did meet my beloved Burke once more, this time in his own hash and setting-the British Parliament. Glad to see him so well received by the school. May heaven be praised for airing him in public. April 29-Did learn this day the value of ruling myself. The Rev. Mr. Claxon did mightily convince us of the value of self-control. Do Praise Heaven for this good advice and do beseech Providence that I may act on it. Being such a foolish, flippity young lady, I have my doubts. May 7 8L 8aDid arise betimes to go to the state public speaking contests at Albany. Much elated to see final results list Virgie Phair first in humorous declamation, Norman Foote first in oratorical declamation, and Elizabeth Lasher second in humorous selection. My joy marred only by the fact that Saratogais debate squad missed the final only by two rounds. May 13eB0re various and sundry gifts of iiowers and candy to the train to bid bon voyage to our Sioux City crew. Did mix up coach and students to a pathetic degree but finally straightened them in my mind. After much cheering and ruining of my throat by noise making did betake myself to the annual Junior Prom. No crush could be seen at the doors, but in truth, it was the nicest dance the school has sponsored for some time. Home to dream of our horse Ernest dancing to jazz, and of ropes dangling to the tune of tt-Somebody Loves You. Truly the human brain is a feeble thing.