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

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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.

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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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THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER 17 :0:30:o:oam:o:oaomosoaoaoaoaocosoaoao: May ZOeAt the stroke of the bell to assembly Where there was a musical program. Did rejoice to hear Helen Denton, Nathan Goldsmith, Gertrude Beach, Leo Ayen, and the girls chorus display their wares. 'Our music students should be further encouraged methinks. May ZleUp betimes to go to the Skidmore Festival. There did drop my jaw in astonishment to hear a lovely young baritone sing classic ballads. Home to practice before the mirror. Rejoiced to hear the chorus and orchestra perform With merit. Rejoiced, too that I did have an opportunity to sing my beloved tiPastorale. But mighty ambitious to sing baritone and to play all the instruments of the symphony that rises in me. May 23eThis day did attire myself in hat, gloves, and senior dignity to attend a tea in honor of the graduates of the Saratoga Hospital. Did eat overmuch, and did well nigh make myself a patient in the very modern hospital. May 26-T0 207 at three-thirty to war with sword and battle axe in favor of white for graduation. Did win upon the support of one Dotty Nachman, aged sixteen, who advocates White because of its purity. Pray Heaven we may avoid all resemblance to ghosts. May 27-Again to assembly, where I did listen to prize-winnihg senior essays. Janet Lewis and Leon Beach took first prizes, with Joan Davenport and Donald Tillotson coming next. ; In the afternoon to Troy to debate in a non-decision contest. Home in a cloudburst. June 3-This day did set down my ambition and my place of residence as well as paying my Recorderii subscription. Truly con- fusion doth reign in this business of graduation. To assembly to see the ignoble Frosh present scenes from Treasure Illslandil. Much elated at the good acting and the new scenery. The Freshmen are to be commended for their presenta- tion. A genuine courtesy to their director, Mr. MacGregor! Enroute betimes to Lake George for our all day boat ride, lunch, baseball games, and general high jinks. Was petitioned to bring a lemon but saw no place for one in this happy affair. Did choke mightily over Don Peetis lettuce story and was hysterical to see one Larry Hennessey fish a baited egg out of his pocket. This being Saturday, I find it apt to close my diary. The ominous Regents hang over us, while History C notes, book reports, French verbs, and after-school review classes claim as much atten- tion. When it is opened again for public inspection, may its records be more complete, exuberant, and foolish than ever. So upstairs and to bed.