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

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THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER 7 :OEOEOEOEOEOSOEOEO:OEOEOEOEOEOEODOEO: t0 Saratoga Springs High School the same year as we, and our class has had to ttstep to keep up with his achievements in promoting many of our extra curricular activities. We were happy when Helen Pierce and Lawrence Gordon were selected as cheerleaders to urge the various teams to honor and glory. The Freshman girls took a small part in assembly when they attempted to fascinate the upp-er-classmen by gracefully braiding green and white streamers around a May pole. When we entered upon our second year we began to haunt our sophomoric superiority. On October 19, 1929, we held our first official class meeting, at Which John OtBrian was elected as Class President to be assisted by J ean Richardson as Vice-President. Bill Hayes was chosen treasurer and Pete Stickle secretary. Jean Waring and Arthur Pierce were chosen Recorder reporters. To complete the business of the meeting we selected Betty Hodges as Secretary for the Athletic Council and elected Dotty Nachman and Edgar Ingmire to the Student Council as Sophomore representatives. It was quite a comedown when we had to register on the first tioor but our customary pride stood the great test. tPerhaps it was a good thing for the slow ones, Who usually just caught the last belD . The talented Sophomore Class abiy presented scenes from ttThe Merchant of Venice. We were very proud of the clever interpreta4 tions the English IIII classes gave of the Shakespearian play under the direction of Miss Harrington. Leon Beach gained recognition for our class when he received an honorable mention in The Scholastic for a Correct piece of grammatical research, submitted to that publi- cation. In 1930 many members of the Sophomore Class were active in the physical demonstration given by the girls of our school and St. Faithts. The interclass swimming meets of the year were won by both boysand girls in the Sophomore Class, which was ably represented in both events. The boys received the decision after a victory by the relay team and the girls after their splendid showing in every event. To the Eastern District Chorus of High Schools we sent Marcella Leonard and Joan Davenport as our representatives. As the year ended our class was sorry to see the departure from our faculty of Miss Feeny, Miss Kennedy, Miss Wiley, Mr. Calhoun, Mr. Kelly, Mr. Hays and Dr. Viele. In the autumn of 1930 we assembled as upper-classmen and with profound enthusiasm we gave assistance to the shy infants of the lower classes, being intent on cooperation and fellowship. This year

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6 THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER 6:?O:O:0:0:O:O:OSOGOEOEOEOEODOEOEODOGO: CLASS HISTORY As the time draws near when we shall sit proudly on the gradua- tion platform and quietly welcome the eloquent sendolf which will be given us as we embark on life's voyage? it is indeed natural that we pause for reflection upon the events of our four years in high school; On a memorable day in September, 1928, a remarkable group, which is known as the Bi-Centennial Class of 32, entered high school as Freshmen, vivacious youngsters eager to grasp the social and in- tellectual opportunities which the comparatively new school was to offer us. School started off in an entirely business like manner. We were guided through the regular ritual which registers one in the high . school; assigned to home rooms; given locker partners and keys and acquainted with the different departments in the building. At our first assembly we were welcomed and introduced to various rules we were to observe and, alas, later to break, as Freshmen. The first day of classes was a novel but trying affair. To the top floor was quite a jaunt and one just couldnt accustom himself to those infernal bells! Imagine our embarrassment when we were told 308 was not the Freshman study hall after we had been so nicely situated, and when we briskly journeyed downstairs with burn- ing faces to be reprimanded by Mrs. Richardson for being late. The first year our class did not organize, as we were too young and unsophisticated to attempt formal class government. After deep thought and careful consideration we did manage to choose Norma Wolcott and Walter Fullerton as Recorder reporters. Home room representatives and the Sportsmanship Brotherhood were also en- tirely new to us. In 1929, girls were given an active part in athletics under the supervision of Miss Wiley; and our boys were also active in sports. Coach Kelly found many willing rookies for the fields of football, track, basketball, baseball and skating in our class. The biggest thrill of our Freshman days came when we were allowed to enter the newly organized Music Club. All classes were eligible to this club if they were in some way musically inclined and as we could successfully whistle a tune, to say nothing of singing one, we were warmly admitted. Leo Ayen has held, at some time or other, the entire four executive positions in that club and we feel well represented. Mr. Sexton, the Head of the Commercial Department, came

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8 THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDER EOEOEOGOEO:O:OEODOEOEOEOEOEDEOEOEOEO: we are happy to welcome Mr. Connolly as principal, Mr. Monosko, Mr. Robinson, Miss Nellie Smith and Mr. Gale as additions to the faculty. At our Class meeting we elected Walter Fullerton President and Vilma J ornson Vice-President. Phyllis Wright and Art Pierce were chosen secretary and treasurer, respectively. Edgar Ingmire was selected member of the Assembly Program Committee while Jane Morrison was chosen Secretary to the Athletic Association. Leslie Bortle and Elsie Callahan collected Recorderii notes and Dorothy Nachman, Dorothy Smith, Charles Stickle, and Stewart Holmes were members of the Student Council. The one sad rift in our hap- piness was the death of our classmate, Betty Waring, who had been a leader in social and athletic activities of her class. The J unior Class became eligible to the Secretarial and Debate Clubs in 1931, and increased its activities in general. An assembbr program given by the class of scenes from Gareth and Lynette was very cleverly presented under the direction of Miss Gorman. The annual Junior Prom was an outstanding event of that year. In two afternoon dances we joined with the Senior Class for perfect social events. On J une 5, 1931, original class songs were sung in assembly to the baton of class leaders and we participated with our usual ardor. We must not forget Stunt Night and the Gym Demonstration when we again distinguished ourselves as versatile people. In 1931 both the boys and girls won many athletic awards. Last September when we came back to school we raised our heads even higher as we entered the sacred portals as Seniors. Our extraordinary achievements this year will be marked in history. It was with utmost satisfaction we took our places in a crowded assembly in the front seats-at last we had realized our ambitions. Edgar Ingmire was elected as Class president, Vilma Jornson as Vice-President, Betty Hodges, Secretary-Treasurer and Arthur Pierce, President of the Athletic Association. Chosen as members to the Student Council were Charles Stickle, Jean Waring and Elsie Callahan. This year we were immediately impressed by the growth of the student body. Miss Moore, Miss Marotta, Miss Urquehart, Mr. OiBrian, Mr. Butler, Miss Foote, Mr. Wolcott, Mr. Van Aller and Mr. Bacon were added to the faculty to take charge of the new rooms built from the locker room space and to aid the increased student members. Heaven forbid an expanse in the future! The traffic problem has become a grave one.