Southold High School - Snuffbox Yearbook (Southold, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 70 of the 1918 volume:

THE f PATRIOT! PUBLISHED BY America First AMERICA FIRST Have not already made regular saving part of your life plan, do so at once. You will never regret it, and you may have great cause for thanksgiving if you Practice Savings Bank Thrift Now One dollar will open an account, and deposits made on or before Friday, July 12, 1918, will draw interest from July 1st. Southolb Savings Bank SOUTHOLD, N. Y. Accounts can be opened by mail and blanks will be sent on request Ve sell Var Savings and thrift Stamps SURPLUS JANUARY 1, 1918 $879,771.41 THE PATRIOT ORDER - i- Buttermilk, Butter Cream, Pot cheese , THE MILKMAN MISS HADOLIN FLEET CUTCHOGUE, L. L Compliments of J. HENRY WOLF Central Alt to Station CUTCHOGUE, L. L Compliments of GOlder, t e Druggist South old, N. Y. S. W. PETTY Horse Shoeing and General Blacksmithing Rubber Tiring a Specialty Agency for Studebaker Wagons F. D. RICHMOND Fine Groceries General Merchandise PECONIC, L. L WM. h. terry FIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE IF IN NEED OF LIVE STOCK of any kind call -on J. M. GRATTAN Sonthold, N. Y. F. J. Gratliwolil CUTCHOGUE CHOICE BEEF Mutton, I.amb, Veal, Game, Pure Lard, Smoked Meats, Vegetables GOLDSMITH TUTHILL Fine Groceries and General Merchandise The Brick Store CUTCHOGUE N. Y. KEEP COOL, ! Buy Your ICE of J. A. Baker PECONIC AMERICA FIRST D. V. HOWELL, IDablia Specialist Cut Flowers in season PECONIC, N. Y. H. M. HAWKINS Z ioice v onfectionertj Southold, N. V. Wm. J. Grattan SOVTHCLD Agent for Swift’s Fertilizers A. W. ALBERTSON COVT1IOI.D £T. TT. Down Town Grocery and General Store We deliver at the ring of the phone B. F. Macomber SOUXIIOtD, XT. 3r. New Perfection Oil Stoves Rayo Lamps Ka Dexx Cream Separators Tin- and Agateware Ptcanic Livery, Sile and Exchange Stable C. H. KAII.KV, Prop. Horses, Wagons, Harness, Farm Machinery Team Work and Carting Peconic, N Y. Go to LENTS CUTCHOGUE for high grade Candy, Reid’s Ice Cream, and best brands of Cigars The very finest of Fruits used in our SYRUPS ANI) SODAS Jesse L. Case Attorney and Counselor at Law CO-J'XKOl.ID, XT. T . Franklin F. Overton SURVEYING PROOXIC. N. Y. Wm. T. Gagen SOUTHOLD Tiger Cauliflower Setters Engine Hoover Diggers Potato Ridgers Tel. 64-J Southold E. LEICHT Glea (bstate rfye icy Southold, L. . PATRIOT r—--------- — W X H STATISTICS FOf? 1918 Name Principal Characteristics Disposition Chief Delight Future Occupation Prof. Symonds Miss Schwarzbach Miss Terry Miss Kenney Miss Macomber Joe Grattan Raymond Donahue Freida Lucy Kanold Russell Tuthill Susie May Erma Horton Emma Christiansen Robert Ebbetts Fred Rich Walter Gagen Roy Wilkinson Dorothy Hawkes Helen Sayre Beryl Horton Helen Cochran Helen Terry Frances Leicht Mary Shields Rose Akscin Mary Cogan Nora Carroll Millie Voiik Helen Vojik Tidiness Hair Hard to tell Pleasantness None Size Musical Avoirdupois Inquisitiveness Style Freckles Noise Tallness Quietness Sleepy Heighth Limbs Bashfulness Modesty Silence Grace Musical Dignity (?) Coiffure Feminine Complexion Ambition Stature Smiles Lovely To match Uncertain Fine Worst possible Jolly Snappy Firey Punk Suuuy Fine Even Huffy Dangerous Breezv Angelic Nervous Mild Hard to define Saucy Stubrjorn Excellent Awful Spunky Not so bad O. K. Solemn (?) Sulky Amiable Gardening Scoldiug Slang Cicero “ Wes M Telling stories Growling The army Fiddling Monica Boys Studying Paul Making eyes Beryl Millie Girls Pine Neck Indoor B. B. Whispering Biology Rag-time Giggling Heinie Dancing Writing notes Novels “ Peanuts” Caesar Diplomat Same Le ures ? Boss Political boss Prof, of agriculture Asst. Postmistress Saleslady Missionary Trained nurse Teaching Canteen worker Acrobat Comedian Prof, of baseball Dancing teacher Housekeeper Star pitcher Authoress Ballet dancer Music teacher Latin teacher Chorus girl Basketball instructor No one knows Pritna donna Pianist Dressmaker THE PATRIOT Published by tf e Class of 1918 of Soutbold High School VOL. 1 No. 1 Soutfyold, New York, dupe, 1918 P2oSc CLASS OF 1918 JOHN DEMAREST MERWIN ISABEL HORTON BOISSEAU CLASS MOTTO America First CLASS FLOWER White Rose CLASS COLORS Blue and Gold fACULTY Principal......................... Preceptress....................... High School....................... High School and Eighth Grade . Sixth and Seventh Grades . . . Fifth and Sixth Grades . . . , . Third and Fourth Grades .... Second and Third Grades . . . . First Grade........................ ... A. W. Symonds, B.S. Olga P. Schwarzbach, A. B. . . Marion S. Terry, B. S. . . Mildred Kenney, A. B. ............ Florence Shaw ..............Lois Watson ......... Blanch Jennings . . . Marguerite McMann ■ . . . Margaret M. Deale 6 THE PATRIOT Editorial Altho our class is small this year we are glad that we decided to print a class paper. Aside from following a custom of graduating classes to do this, we believe that there is a value to the individual in this sort of work. We believe, too, that you who made our education possible have a right to expect us to show whether or not it has de ne any good. In choosing material for our paper we considered mainly that which would be of a real service to us as citizens in bringing before us a few things our country is up against and ways in which we may help. Thruout our motto has been —“Quality, not quantity.” Doubtless some of our readers will want to know why we have chosen “America First” for our motto and the “Patriot” for the name of our class paper. We feel that now above all times we must show our loyalty to our country and to cur government. We are in the midst of a great war, a war so terrible that it demands one’s entire attention. It is hard to find a subject that is interesting these days unless it bears some relation to the war. So we have tried to write on patriotic subjects, to make our exercises patriotic. With this in view, could we have chosen a better motto? We are citizens of the best, the greatest country in the world, so let our motto be “Our country, our whole country and nothing but our country,” for that is the meaning of “America First.” Salutatory By John I). Merwin Friends of Southold: • We are greatly moved bv your interest in us to-night and in our progress thru life. We are glad to welcome you to our ex.er cises and we hope that you may enjoy them and be benefited by some of the thoughts brought to your attention. While it is a pleasure to know that you have such a great interest in us. we are made fearful lest we may some time prove un- AMERICA FIRST 7 worthy of that concern in not making the most of the opportunities that come to us. However, we believe that the high school course that we have just finished is a start in the right direction and one that will help us to contribute something of good to your world. And for this training we are very grateful to you. By making it possible for us to get an education, you have given us the biggest lift possible. We should like to express our gratitude to all the teachers who have taken a hand in our development. But we cannot make it strong enough. Theirs has been the biggest job of all; theirs the biggest sacrifice. The only regret we have is that we did not ease their task more. It is too late and we can but hope that they will remember us as we were at our best. Personally I wish to testify to the influence of the work being y or e at schorl by our principal, Mr. Symonds. Had it not been for his constant help and encouragement thru the last two or three years, I would not be standing where I stand to-night, and there are many others who have been under his influence who have a similar tale to tell. Again the Class of 1918 welcomes you. • • • The Junior Red Cross The Junior Red Cross Society was organized in the Southold School in February of this year, as an auxiliary of the main Red Cross Chapter of this town. Every child in the school became a member of this Society after the entertainment given by the children which netted a large enough amount of money to more than equal the twenty-five cents for each child. At the meetings, which have been held on Tuesdays after school, hospital bags have been made, towels and wash cloths hemmed. The younger children have clipped the odds and ends of cloth for comfort pillows which the older girls made. A few garments for the refugees have also been made by the older pupils. Every child who has helped in the work has been benefited by it and such a worthy cause ought to be encouraged and interest stimulated to do all in our power to aid our country at this time. B. Jennings, Chairman of School Committee 8 THE PATRIOT “Our Debt to France” By Isabel H. Boissbau Ever since war began, and even before that, we have been constantly reading and hearing the words, “Our Debt to France.” We read them in magazines, in newspapers. We hear them in speeches, in songs and. as we pass a group of people talking very seriously, we hear again, “Our Debt to France.” Why are people saying this? What has France done for us that we should be called upon to pay such a debt as we are paying now, paying with the lives of thousands of our best, our bravest men? What is “Our Debt to France?” Let 41s look back over the years, back one hundred and forty-three years ago to the year 1775, the beginning of the American Revolution. We see the thirteen American colonies taking up the sword of Liberty against the mother country. We see France worn and tired from external as well as internal troubles, looking on with anxious eyes, praying that England, her cld enemy, might l e brought to her knees. But why this hatred for England? For years and even centuries England and France had been enemies. After the discovery of America both countries attempted to gain control of the New World. This rivalry brought on war and England was successful. France lost her colonies and gained a still greater hatred for England. So when she saw the colonies rise up against England’s tyrannical act she was naturally only too anxious for their success. Now was her chance to pay England back for the loss of Canada. Yet France was too weak and too cautious to assist America openly. Nevertheless, there was one brave Frenchman who offered his services. Am ng our Revolutionary heroes next to Washington. 1 think we honor Marquis de Lafayette. Altho only nineteen years of age. he became intensely interested in the American Revolution. In fact, he was so enthusiastic that the French ministers became worried for fear England would recognize his activities. The anxiety of the ministers could not stop Lafayette now for he had thrown himself heart and soul into our cause. He secretly fitted out a small ship and accompanied by several French Army officers, set sail for America. He arrived in April, 1777, just one hundred and forty-one years ago. In AMERICA FIRST spite of his youth, Lafayette was given the rank of Major-General on ashington s staff. It was not long before he became honored by all. including General Washington. Xone loved their general more or were as loyal to Liberty’s cause as was this French toy. Marquis de Lafayette. We cannot speak tco highly of his enthusiasm and his courage. What did they not do for the tired little Continental Army? -Mad so the brave commander and his army, aided by these few-gallant foreigners, struggled on. Finally, in October, 1777, came the news of Burgoyne's surrender. France felt certain then that America would win, so she was ready to aid us openly. On February 6th, 17 8. a treaty of alliance between France and the United States was signed. Ships immediately set sail fer America carrying a small French Army. Lafayette returned to France a year later. His enthusiasm was so contagious and his arguments so forceful that France became more eager than ever to aid us. When he again arrived in America he brought the encouraging news that a large army under Count Rcchambeau would leave France as soon as the ships could be made ready. This greatly strengthened the morale of the American army, for affairs at that time were in a critical condition. The British had practically overrim the Southern States. Cities were taken after very little resistance. We read of disaster upon disaster for the Americans. Savannah fell, then Cto ’’ston and Camden. Finally Cornwallis, the English commander, retired to the Yorktown peninsular. When Washington heard this, he, with his cont nentals and Rochambeau with hi; army, hurried South to join Lafayette at Yorkt wn. Cornwallis was unable to escape by land. But his escape by sea was also cut off by a powerful French fleet which had just arrived. There was nothing left to do but to fight. He could not hold out long against the combined armies of the French and Americans and the Trench fleet. On the 17th of October, 1781, the white flag of surrender was hoisted above Yorktown and the Revolution was practically over. After going over this summary of the Revolution, do we know now what Our Debt to France is? It has been said that without the aid of France we could scarcely have been successful. If this is true, and I think it is, we would not be the great nation we are to- V.- IO THE PATRIOT clay but for her aid. We probably would have won. tho after a much longer and harder struggle, for our cause was right and does not Right always win ultimately? As it was, the timely assistance of France brought us victory l)efore we were weakened entirely. Do we realize new the great debt we owe her. a debt which cannot be paid in money alone? France sent her brave sons in 1778 to tight our battles. She helped us raise the torch of Liberty. We are carrying that same torch across the sea to throw light on a darkened continent, darkened because the principles which we consider a very part of us, which France considered a very part of her. are being trampled on by the ruthless Hun. And so we are sending our brave boys “Over there.” We know that many will never return, but we also know that “these honored dead shall not have died in vain,” for we will have paid “Our Debt to France.” • “ The War and Education ” By John I). Merwin At this time there are a great number of questions facing the country which demand our attention. There is one in particular that 1 wish to bring before you, which seems to me to be as grave as any of them. Much rests upon the solution the American people make to this question of policy. It is: “Should the Promotion of Education be neglected while we are at War?” You say that is unimportant and that of course nothing should receive our attention but the winning of the war. Most certainly we must put forth every effort v;e command to win, but. taking a broad view of the situation, this educational problem is a most serious one and one that should receive as much thought as possible. The war has already affected the working of our schools to some extent. You remember upon our entrance into the war, when farm labor was so scarce, how many students of high schools were urged to leave their work and go on farms. You know the way the college students rushed to the colors at the first call. The whole country was in the greatest excitement and many extremes were reached. Now we have been in the war for over a year and we are becoming AMERICA FIRST more calm and settled. We do not sec red all the time and are coming into what will be a more effective working condition. That rapid leaving of schools was extreme, and altho mam cases may be justified and the fellows all honored for their supreme sacrifice, yet it is a fact that the ones who stayed in school and finished their courses can still be of great service to their country and to the world. The promotion of education in colleges should be kept up, but even more important than this is the training in the elementary and high schools, for upon the efficiency of this branch depends the effectiveness of the colleges. This age in which we are living offers to you as men and women, and to us as boys and girls advantages and opportunities which were never before offered to any people. And besides advantages and opportunities, this condition of war has thrust upon all of us certain duties and obligations which we cannot easily avoid. And we do not wish to avoid them, for they come to us accompanied by the cries of the whole world. Nations everywhere look to America for help. Have you ever stopped to think what will happen when this war has ceased ? Have you ever tried to realize what Europe will do for leaders to guide them back to peace and prosperity? If yen have, you have had to take into consideration the fact that boys in England. France, Germany and in almost every country in the war are being killed every day by hundreds. They are starving, they are giving of their youth in munition factories and are sacrificing their lives in countless ways for the cause which they believe to be right. Then when you have perceived that the men who arc n w at the head of affairs there, will not live forever and that when they go there must be some one to take their places, you have the situat on in mind. Every time a boy or girl loses his or her life from any of the above causes, a life which might have become famous as an engineer or an inventor or statesman, we are shown our task more clearly. We are made to wonder where the men will come from to reorganize the governments of the old World; who will give it new life and vigor. But look around you! Who are these boys and these girls who live among you? Are they being asked to make any of the sacri- 12 THE PATRIOT fices just mentioned? No, they are not, but it is upon these same boys and girls that the burden will fall of running the world by and by. Do you doubt it? Then listen—soon Europe will be without not all of her youth, but she will be without millions. You admit that when a man dies no matter what his job may be, whether it is that of a mechanic, a lawyer or a doctor, some one must step up and take his place. Men are dying and boys arc dying in Europe—who will take their places? Will it be the boys of South America? Will it be the boys of Africa or India or will it be the boys and girls of China or Japan? No, the call comes to America and it will be the boys and girls who are playing about to-day, so unaware of the mantle of duty that rests upon their shoulders. Now we come to your job. These young people who are now twelve, fourteen, sixteen and seventeen, must be trained if they are to render effective service. It is up to you to give them the best that can be had. It is the least you can do. To do your part well you should become acquainted with your own school conditions. Take a more vital interest in what is being done there, and if the school is not accomplishing what you think it should know the reason why. If courses which seem to you to be unnecessary are being taught and if more practical studies are being left out, make your influence felt in righting matters and in every way possible see to it that your school at least is performing its highest function in the proper education of your boys and girls. And when everyone all over this great country does the same, America will have taken a big step in preparing herself for the service she will b2 called upon to render. c • Frieda W.: I chatter, chatter as I go To join the brimming river; For men may come and men may go, But I go on forever. Bob E.: Anything doing to-night, Joe? Joe G.: Shaw. AMERICA FIRST •3 “Alphabet A is for Akscin, whose first name is Rose. B is for Beryl, who Latin ne’er knows; C stands for Cochran, a girl full of grace. D is for Donahue, round of face; E is for Emma, so blithe and so gay. F is for Frances, who wants her own way; G stands for Grattan, a speaker so fine, H is for Hawkes, whom Bayles calls “mine;” I is for Irma, so noisy and loud, J stands for John, the best of the crowd; K is for Kanold, always talking of “him , L is for Leroy, so tall and so slim; M is for Mary, who rides in a lizzy, X is for Nora, who never is busy; O stands for Olga, her advice we ne'er heed, P is for Patience, which we all need ; Q stands for Questions, these we all dread, R stands for Russell, of him much can be said; S is for Sayre, she can play ball. T is for Terry, so cunning and small; L stands for Usefulness we work with a will, V is for the Vojiks, both Helen and Mill; W is for Williams, with temper superb, X is Exams, of these we’ve all heard; is for ells, we have them here, Z is for Zeal, with which we cheer. Now, Mary, can you tell me whether the cat has fur or feathers? With scorn and contempt, mingled with vast surprise, Mary said: “Teacher, ain’t you never seen a cat?” And the lesson came to an abrupt end. • • • If you do not like these jokes and their dryness make you groan just drop around occasionally with some good ones of your own. 14 THE PATRIOT The War Savings Society A War Savings Society was organized in the school on March 15th under the name of the Southold High School War Savings Society. It started with sixteen members and has a membership of forty-three. At the first meeting, Alice Carroll was elected president and Walter Gagen, secretary. Believing that the society would be better supported if an older member of the school were president, Alice Carroll resigned, and Joseph Grattan was elected to the place. Whether this was necessary or not. the motive speaks for itself. Several meetings have been held, while the enthusiasm is not great, yet there seems to be a quiet determination to carry out the object of the organization as effectively as possible, viz., saving as much and buying as many War Savings Stamps and Thrift Stamps as possible. It is too early to predict results, but it is possible to accomplish much. � • • “How We Can Help Win the War” Bv Thomas Hall (Eighth Grade) This war is for the good of the American people, because the Kaiser had planned to attack the United States after he had conquered France, Russia and England and gained control of the English fleet. If he conquered the United States, he would find an open road to the South American countries, after which it would be easy to dominate the world. So. if we let Germany win, there would be no United States, or, at least, we would be dependent upon Germany. All Americans ought to help for the sake of France and Belgium, if not for themselves. The people of the United States must help win this war for Liberty, for Democracy, and for the freedom of the seas. The way to help win this war is to save, help others to save and to keep others from wasting foodstuffs, leather, clothes and money. Money can be saved by buying Liberty Bonds. Thrift Stamps and War Savings Stamps. People must save materials that are needed for the Army and AMERICA FIRST 15 Navy and not buy anything they do not need. Leather can be saved by wearing old shoes, resoled, and with their uppers patched. Food can be saved by not buying any more than we really need, and not buying luxuries containing large amounts of sugar and other things greatly needed by soldiers. One War Savings Stamp will feed one soldier for one week, so if each of the 110.000.000 people in this country of ours should buy one Stamp the money would feed one million soldiers for two years, if it were used entirely for food. Men’s work in shipyards, gun shops, and factories is needed. If we buy articles we do not need, we keep just so many men from making necessities for the government. If we buy things we need, but not those we do not need, we release men for Government jobs with only enough men to supply the country’s needs working at other jobs. A War Savings Stamp, which will help people save money, is a stamp issued by the government bought for $4.15 in April, $4.16 in May and so on. which in 1923 may be exchanged for five dollars in gold or silver. Thrift Stamps are issued by the government and arc worth twenty-five cents. They bear no interest. Sixteen of these stamps and a few cents, according to the month, may be exchanged for a War Savings Stamp which does bear interest. A War Savings Stamp is as good as a Liberty Bond, because it has the whole country behind it in its promise to pay back. It is also easier to buy one or more five-dollar stamps for those people who have not money enough on hand to buy a fifty-dollar Liberty Bond. • • Your Money and What It Can Do” By Elizabeth Sharp (1st Year High School) Our country is in a great war. the greatest on record. Thousands of young men are being trained to fight against a nation that menaces the world with its ideas of world domination. But the United States needs more than soldiers. We must save our money and lend it to the AMERICA FIRST 7 4 “Save and Help Win the War By Isabel H. Boisseau Yes, of course the United States shall come out of this terrible conflict victorious. Dees not Pershing say, “Germany must be beaten, Germany can be beaten, Germany will be beaten?’ But how are we going to gain this victory? The answer is this: With our men and our money. Our men, thousands upon thousands of the bravest and best of America, are gladly offering their services and their lives, if need be, in order that our country may be in the future as it has been in the past, “the land of the free”. They are giving their lives. It is up to us who stay at home to give our money, and we can do it, for we as a nation have the money and plenty of it. It is being given all the time. Think of the donations to the Red Cross, the Y. M. C. A., the K. of C. and the c untless other activities. Think of the Liberty Loans! Ever since war l egan we have been asked to save not only money, but food, materials, in fact everything. We may well be told to save, for, as a nation, we are noted for our extravagance. We must save. Is it right for us to be extravagant when other nations are in want? Is it right fer us to be extravagant when our gevern-ment needs so much? There can be but one answer to these questions. Not only must we save food and materials, but also the services of the working people, the manufacturers. If we demand luxuries, which take materials and services needed by the government, we are placing an obstacle in the road to victory. Can vve afford to do this? Then let us give up all those things which before we considered necessary, which now we know to be luxuries. Let us ask only for necessities. It is not much of a sacrifice compared with that of our soldiers and sailors, but we are at least being a help instead of a hindrance to our country. We must save money. The government offers 11s a g od investment by means of which we can not only save money but also help our country. The government is selling Thrift Stamps and War Saving Stamps. The Thrift Stamps are twenty-five cents and the War Savings Stamps four dollars and fifteen cents this month. IX THK PATRIOT increasing one cent each month until December. 1918. The War Savings Stamps are worth five dollars in 1923. By adding a few cents sixteen Thrift Stamps may be exchanged for a War Savings Stamp. This has been explained very briefly, but my real object is to show that as loyal Americans we must save in every possible way. Honor Roll Bert Moore Daniel Buckley Frank Dries Clement Carey Wilson Glover Clarence Glover Chas. Turner Otto Schafer John Schafer W. Germond Cochran F. Clair Van Dusen E. Win. Hoinkis Jack P. Ruebsamen Walter Prince Elton Booth Carlisle Cochran Bryant Overton R. Treat Merwin John Stelzer John Hogan Southold High School Edward Horton George Hogan Philip R. Danz William Franklin John Scott Wilbur Petty Graham Glover Clement Booth John Carroll Emmett Young Clatidc Hodgins William Griswold Robert Lindsay Gilbert Horton Henry Fitz Arthur Fitz Earle Goldsmith Harold Grathwohl Carl Vail Died Jay Glover, trying to enlist: I want to enroll in the tenth regiment. Rec. Officer: Why that regiment ? Jay G.: I want to be near a friend of mine. He's in the eleventh. AMERICA FIRST '9 Alumni Notes '17 Miss Marjorie Horton is studying to be a trained nurse at Mt Sinai Hospital. New York. Miss Doris Hagerman graduates from the Greenport Teachers' Training Class in June. Harry Carroll has finished his Freshman year at Syracuse University. Richard Hodgins is attending the University of Pennsylvania. 6 Miss Vera Petty graduates front the Greenport Teachers' Training Class in June. Myron Glover is catcher cn the St. Lawrence Baseball team, and Harold Goldsmith is' pitcher. ’15 Otto Schaffer is serving his country “Somewhere in France.” Miss Marguerite Howell has been re-engaged as teacher of the Bay View school for the following year. Henry Fit , has been in training at the National Army Cantonment. at Camp Dix, New Jersey. ’14 The following young men of the class of 1914 arc serving their country: Clement Booth. Robert Lindsay. Emmett Young and Carl Vail. Miss Ann Hallock graduates from Yassar College in June. Stephen Salmon has a position as Professor of Agriculture at Millbrook. New York. Dudley Hagerman graduates from Cornell University this year. ’12 Miss Edith Vail is training for a nurse at Flower Hospital. New York. F. Clair Van Dusen is at the U. S. Aviation Station at Pensacola, Fla. 'ri E. William Hoinkis has been in training at Camp Gordon. Georgia. '10 Carlisle Cochran is in France with the American Expeditionary Forces. 09 Miss Marion Terry has been engaged as Preceptress cf the Southold High School for the following year. W. Gcrmond Cochran is training at the Aviation School in Foggia, Italy. 20 THE PATRIOT Class Prophecy By Isabel H. Boisskau The month of June always brings memories of my graduation, and this June I could not seem to get the thought out of my mind. It was just twenty-two years ago to-night that we had held our exercises. There had teen one other beside myself in the class, John Merwin ! What had become of him ? After his graduation from Drew Seminary he had ceased writing to me. No one seemed to know what had become of him. But then I did not think it strange, as Methodist ministers move around so .that it is almost impossible to keep in touch with them. Still he might have written to me, the other member of his class. My thoughts were interrupted by the arrival of the mail. There was only one letter for me ajid that was post-marked Alaska. Who could be writing to me from that place? The writing looked strangely familiar. I tore open the envelope and glanced at the signature, “John Merwin.” Well, he had certainly wandered a long way from Southold. This was his letter: St. Michael, Alaska. May 20, 1940. Dear Isabel. Doubtless you will be very much surprised to receive a letter from me. I don't blame you. You have cause to be surprised, for it is fifteen years since I have written to you. But when I explain how busy I have teen and am, y u will. I hope, pardon me for my negligence. The years have teen so full that I had not realized time was flying until happening to glar.ee at the calendar several days ago the fact struck me that it was just twenty-two years since w’e had graduated from Southold High School. That started me thinking and the result of my thoughts is this letter. Alfter graduating from Drew, I received a call to Zanesville. Ohio. From there I gradually went West until at last I arrived in California. While there I received a call to this little church in St. Michael. Alaska. I enjoy my work here greatly, and I am glad to say the membership to my church has increased considerably since AMERICA FIRST 21 my arrival. I hope I may he able to stay here, for I have never been more satisfied. I do not know whether you have heard of my marriage or not. As you know, ncnc of the girls in Southold suited me. Not until I went to Zanesville did I meet my ideal. After I found her, it did not take me long to make the fact known to her. We were married just before I left for Kansas. I assure you, Isabel, I am one of the happiest of men. Now if you will pardon my neglect, and I am sure you will, write and tell me what has become of yourself and the girls and boys who attended S. H. S. the same time we did. As ever, your old classmate. JOHN. Prophecy By John D. Merwin Dear John, Your letter came as a complete surprise to me. altho 1 had just been wondering what had become of my old classmate and what he was doing. I am glad to learn that you enjoy your wcrk and that you are getting along so nicely. If you are way up in Alaska I will certainly have to tell you some news. I still live in Southold. but it is quite a city now. You are surprised that I remained in Southold ? Well, here’s how it was. After graduating from the Academy, I was made the offer to teach the Academy the following year. I accepted and taught for five years. Teaching business courses kept me in good practice and when I was offered the position of private secretary to Mr. Rogers, the manager of the National Aeroplane Works, (established in S. in 1920) I accepted at once. I have held that place ever since, excepc that from the first year I have been Mrs. Rogers. It is useless to say that I am happy, as it was for you to say so. You asked me about some of our old schoolmates. I have lost track of all but a few. Joseph Grattan is a professor of Ag. in Cornell University: Raymond Donahue is a pilot of one of our mail carrying machines that runs between New York and Chicago; Walter THE PATRIOT 2 2 Gagen is at the height of his fame as a baseball player. He plays short-stop on the New York Americans. They are all that I know anything about. Now do not wait fifteen years before answering this letter, please. Very sincerely yours, ISABEL. Valedictory By Isabel H. Boisseau It is my duty to-night as Valedictorian of our Class to say farewell to our school life. It is not easy to say good-bye. especially when we realize that our high school days are over forever. Life is a series of doors. Some are tiny doors; others are great, important ones. To-night we are closing the first great door in our career—the door, which closing, shuts us away from our school life. Our education is not finished, there may be colleges and other schools for us, blit we can never be high school students again. We are about to open another door, thru which we will step into our places in the great working world. To-night, as we think of the terrible sufferings and privations, the chaos and turmoil of the world, we realize more than ever the seriousness of this step. The boys and girls of to-day. who will be the men and women of to-morrow, are needed as they have never been needed before. Our country needs educated men and women. Altho our education : not at all complete, yet we feel we are helping our country by finishing our high school course. We wish to thank all those who have enabled us to graduate, those who have striven to make our school days pleasant. So with eyes turned eagerly toward the future, knowing not what is before us. with our motto, “America First.” ever before us. we, the Class of 1918 bid our school a fond farewell. • • • • First Girl: Do you like bow legs? Second Girl: Yes. they give a man such an arch look. AMERICA FIRST 23 S. H. S. Girl Athletics This year the girls at school have taken a very great interest in baseball. They have done seme goed playing and are now known as the Southokl Stars. Helen Sayre was elected Manager and Helen Booth. Captain. They arc giving seme very good games. The line-up of the team is as follows: Helen Sayre. Pitcher Milly Vojik, Left Field Inna Horton, Catcher Helen Booth. Third Base Helen Vojik. First Base Alice Carroll, Short-Stop Frieda Williams. Right Field Emma Christianson. Center Field Rose Akscin, Second Base The first game was played against the boys of the fifth, sixth and seventh grades on April 28. Batteries: Boys—Dickerson. Wadsworth. Girls—Sayre, Hawkes. Umpire—Sand ford. The score was 16-15 in favor of the Stars. They played their second game on May 1st against the “Faculty’ of the High School. The “Faculty” is made up of Prin. A W. Symonds, Misses G. Macornber, M. Terry, M. Kenney. O. Schwarzbach, F. Shaw. G. McMann. L. Watson and M. Howell. Batteries: Faculty—Macomber, Terry. Stars—M. Vojik, Horton and Akscin. Umpire—F. Sand ford. The Stars were victorious the score being 20-5. The third game was played against what is called the “Down Street Boys”, on May 7. Four of the Stars’ players being absent, four of the teachers filled their places. At this game the girls were beaten with a score of 10-5. The fourth game was played on May 14 and at this game an admission of ten cents was taken. The money was sent to the To bacco Fund. The Stars played the Faculty. Batteries: Faculty—Macomber. Terry. Stars—Sayre. M. Vojik. Umpires—Ullerich and Dickerson. The score of this game was 10-9 in favor of the Stars. It was a most exciting game all the way thru and was won by hard playing in the last of the ninth. They will probably give more games during vacation, so be prepared to see some good playing. 24 THE PATRIOT JOKES H. Wells: Miss Kenney, would you keep anyone after school for something they hadn’t done? Miss K.: Of course not, why? H. Wells: I haven’t done my arithmetic. Miss T.: Walter you should try to do something better than any one else. Peanuts: I can. MissT.: What? Peanuts: I can read my own writing. Harold D.: Say Ray, suppose you had fifty cents in your pocket and I should ask you for twenty-five, how much would remain? Ray D.: Fifty cents. Behind the scenes in “Excuse me.” Junior M.: The play's a failure, an absolute failure. Miss K.: Whatever makes you think so?” Junior M.: Why the critics are all in the front row and they are enjoying themselves fiendishly. Beryl Horton: I can’t get this algebra to save my soul. Miss Schwarzbach: I don’t teach you algebra to save your soul, but to save your body. Miss Terry, (In Ancient History): Irma, how did the Romans cross rivers when they had no bridges? Irma H.: Fords. Walter G.: I suppose you think I am a perfect idiot? Millie V.: No, none of us are perfect. Are you aware, Lemuel, that alligator’s eggs are so large that it takes only nine to make a dozen? Teacher (tapping on her desk with a pencil) : Order. Sleepy Freshman: Hot dog and cup of coffee. AMERICA FIRST 25 He’s a manufacturer of pens. Then he’s dishonest. Why? He makes men steel pens and says they do write. While I was walking through a hall, Alas! I stepped on a Freshman small, He disappeared into a crack. That was the end of the little chap. Berman: A doctor is a wonderful man. Carr: How’s that? Berman: Why, if you swallow a nickel he will make you cough up two dollars. Teacher: Give an important date. Pupil: 724. Teacher: What’s that ? Pupil: A good cigar. Junior: I like shorthand very much. Freshman: Can you talk it very much yet? SOUTHOLD HIGH SCHOOL PREPARES FOR College and Normal Schools Regular Academic work outlined by State Regents' syllabus. Tuition Tree to non-residents who bold a Regents’ Preliminary Certificate or Its equivalent. Apply for information. SOUTHOLD GARAGE Agency for Overland Cars for Southold Town Autos to hire by hour, day, or trip THE PATRIOT lank Organized Jlpril 6, 190 Qapital and Surplus, $32)000 This Bank offers its customers every' banking facility, with prompt and careful attention to all matters entrusted to it. Your account is solicited. Safe Deposit Boxes for rent. ALBERT A. FOLK, President HOWARD G. TUTHILL, 1 vi Presidcnts J. H. MARSHALL. M. D. } vice rresiacnis ALBERT T. DICKERSON, Cashier JOIN OUR CHRISTMAS CLUB GOLDSMITH TUTHILL Go to Goldsmith Tuthill, Order all your material for building a house, dumber, nails, lime, cement, Doors, sash, blinds. Send us your order. Many others have done so and It is up to you to profit by their example. Time saved is money earned. Hurry—don’t delay. Timber can be supplied by Us at short notice. Telephone 67-J if you Have no time to call. It is your duty to buy the best. Likely you will also want paint and oil. Let us hear from you. SOUTHOLD, - - New York Comp tmenfs Great Atlantic Pacific Tea Co., South old AMERICA FIRST Compliments of TIMOTHY HAY F. Fickeissen The Grocer ARSENATE OF LEAD FOR HALF. Sovittxold. Xj. X. G. N. WELLS, Peconic Alex Karam firs. H. G. BOOTH SOVTKOLD. IT. -2T. DRY GOODS and SHOES General Merchandise DEALER IN Confectioners, fruits, Huts CutCllOJf ll« , I.. I. Cigars an£ Cobacco ..SCHOOL SUPPLIES.. R. T. MORREULi HORSE-SHOER Peconic, N. Y. Road and Track Shoeing. Special Attention to Interfering, Frogling and other Faulty Actions Automobile for Hire For All Occasions AT KIAHONAHI.K PRICES F. C. IIORTOX, Soutliold Tel. Connection H. L. JEWELL Southold, N. Y. BEEF, PORK, VEAL, MUTTON LAMB and POULTRY CHflS. H. BECKTOLiD SO'JTHOLO PLUMBING. HEATING GAS FITTING. TINNING Engines, Wind Mills, Pumps VEGETABLES IN SEASON Stoves and Repairing P. J. MAHONEY Dealer in COMPLIMENTS OF HAY GRAIN FLOUR FERTILIZER SEED POTATOES ETC. Southold N. Y. SOUTHOLD HOTEL THEO. HOINKIS, Prop. M. L. Stelzer W. Corey Albertson Southold Livery and Boarding 5tables Contractor and Mason Southold, N. Y. THE PATRIOT ALBERT A. FOLK INSl’RANCE Surety on Bonds SAVINGS BANK BUILDING OCCTTHCIX, IT. T - Compliments of Chas. D’Elier, Prop. CLOTHINO, BOOTS SHOES, HATS, CAPS AND HORSE OOOBS W. A. WILLIAMS 8oA3.t3a.oldL. Xj. X. Compliments of Great Atla 1c and Pacific Tea Company SOVTS3L35, IT. ST. COMPLIMENTS OP L. Jefferson Co. I'ECONIC, N. V. PRANK D. SMITH MILLINER Dressmakers’ Supplies Gentlemen’s Furnishing Goods PECONIC Southold Bakery HRS. EIMER, Prop. Best of Bread, Cakes Pies and Pastry Southolrl : : • N. V. Theodore Nenninger sovth:ci.d, xt. rr. Choice (groceries jTruits Agent for Mohawkin Laundry Compliment f F. G. PRINOE GOUTHCLE, XT. “S'- Wm. H. Glover Horse-Shoeing and .A General Blacksmithing Wagon Woodwork and Ironing Main Street - - SOUTHOLD THOMAS FARLEY REAL ESTATE Southo!d, L. I. THE PATRIOT WAS PRINTED BY THE long Xslanh traveler « ! t t ✓ '