Sodus High School - Soduskan Yearbook (Sodus, NY)

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' Sophomore Class Traditionally, sophomores are in-between peopleeneither lowly frosh nor sophisti- cated upper classmen. But be it modestly said, there is nothing btzlf-may about the class of 1937. It may be in between, but it has a distinct personality of its own. The form of government seemed to be matriarchal, for the offices of the class, with only one exception, were turned over to the fairer sex. The imposing list of female officials is hereby presented for inspection: Prefidezzf ,.......................,,. STE1.i.A BLEMLY Vitae-Premlezzf. . . ...... EDITH YoUNo Secretary ........................... DoRoTHY Kimus Treazi-wer .......,................,.. AILEHN INGISON The one exception was Donald Harris, who served as S. O. Representative for the first part of the year. Upon Don's resignation, Gerald Gallagher was elected to take his place. We understand that Gerald had things pretty much his own way, in spite of being so greatly outnumbered. fWomen sure fall for these guys that croonlj When Dorothy Kraus rose to the rank of a junior in january, Helen Van Heiten was entrusted with the secretaryship. Miss Newton and Mr. Arnott, as advisors, proved to be real friends and supporters of the class. When it came to planning the Initiation program for the freshmen, what Mr. Arnott couldn't think of, Miss Newton could! On November ninth, the sophomores gathered together in the gymnasium for a social night. Comical games were followed by card playing and several kinds of plain and fancy dancing. fMostly fancylj The high point of the year occurred during the week of March twelfth-Initiation Week. Did the freshmen suffer-and did the sophomores love it? For a week before the chapel Get Wise program, all the freshmen had to carry their books in market baskets, to which green bows were attached. They also carried open umbrellas to and from school. The boys looked charming in bracelets and earrings fRemember Bobbie Shaw?j, and the girls very sporty in neckties. Gaining position and prestige is very much like eating Crackerjack- The more you eat, the more you wantf' Having tasted the pleasure of rising to a point where they can look down on the frosh, the sophomores are anticipating their promotion to the rank of juniors where they can have two classes looking up to them. They will be satisfied, they say, if next year proves to be as enjoyable and profitable as this has been. -..ggi Eb..-

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Junior Class Once upon a time, there were some youngsters who, because they knew how to spell it and thought it seemed a great word, chose the name of a certain brand of milk for their class flower and designated such as a white CARNATION. Since these same kiddies had heard that a motto is in order in such a group, they chose Honor waits at labor's Gates. It so happened as a surprise to all, that these little folks struggled from one subject to another until they were no longer called kiddies but other names-various other names. Then on one great and ordinary day they became that part of the High School firm which does all the work, spends most time in the office, helps the weak but willing first year people, and is considered elegant, sophisticated and substantial by the Seniors-in other words, became the junior Class. Time alone, they say, can tell of greatness and since time is busy fleeting, it behooves this star reporter to relay to you the actions of this meek, modest, but powerful class. From the start the class showed intelligence by selecting Miss Greene and Mr. Thomas as advisors. Then to go with this gallant combination these officers were chosen: Preridefzr .....................,....... jAMEs MYERS lfice-Preridefzf ..., ........ W ILLIAM Fox Secretary ....... . , .ELIZABETH VAN HEE Trearnrev '.... ...................,... A LICE LOCKNER Next, because all dues were fnotj paid and just for a good start, a stupendous party was enjoyed by all. Soon a great spurt of energy and enthusiasm wrapped all of Sodus in wax paper which the juniors sold. Stopping at nothing, they showed the community some real talent when they produced their hit show-their only one and play of the season, ln an Airplane Passenger Station. It was miracu-lous to hear Lawrence Wiest in his airplane and see 'john Herman in his regalia. But read onw-the juniors gave a great garden party on june 7 and once more All ye community's Lads and Lassies tripped the light fantastic. And then feeling sorry for them and sorry about them, the great juniors joined the Great Seniors for a great picnic at Owasco Lake--Great Day! Continue readinga-read until you realize the athletic ability of these sons and daughters -how many of them made Varsity Teams Q Westie was even captainj and how the boys and girls each won the Intramural basketball Championship. And now ceaseArelax--the tale is over-fit's been a great year for the juniors but think of next! --+25 12 ls--

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l i at Freshmen The other day when we were walking down the hall, we saw Rita Duncan and Arland Wllite by one of the lockers, squeezing in a few precious seconds of conversation be- tween classes. Of course, we didn't mean to listen, fwe wouldnt do that for anythingj-- but Arland whispered so loud we couldn't help but hear him say, Rita, dear, why is your face so red? And Rita answered, Oli, Arland, I'm just blushing to think how green I've been all year! ln September, the Freshmen were green, indeed, in the eyes of the upper classmen but they have certainly learned the ways of Sodus High School so rapidly, that Rita and Arland may yet steal the honors away from Elnora and Fred. They began to show signs of organization early in the year with the election of the following olhcers: Prefideuf ...... . . ........ VUILLIAM HAAK Vive-Prariden! .... .,.. V IRGINIA ATK1NsoN Serrefrzry .......... .... E vta1.YN Efisreittv 7'reamrer ............................. R1TA DUNCAN S. O. Reprerwzfizfizie ................... Rossa W1LscJN Miss We-lclm, a new and well-liked teacher, and Mr. Lewis, always the Answer to a Freshman's Prayer, served as class advisors. The Freshmen boys had a soccer and a basketball team. Although neither team was a winner, the boys had fun playing these games. The Freshmen Girls had a basketball team and they took second place. Freshmen, or rather Fresh Girls, aren't so green after all. The boys also had an indoor baseball team which played with the other inter-mural teams. On March twelfth, the Freshmen were initiated by the Sophomores. The President says it was very successful because they enjoyed doing the things set before them. fCould it be true that the Freshmen enjoy being slaves?J When june has rolled nearly all her days off the calendar, the Freshmen expect to cele- brate ending their hrst year with a picnic which has great quantities of food. They will discard their green cloak and put on the mantle of the jolly Sophomores. They certainly have a reason to rejoice. Not any of them will become embarrassed any more by such questions as Arland asked Rita. I f -43 14 fy..-