Southold High School - Snuffbox Yearbook (Southold, NY)

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impressive dedication services were held in the assembly room which was crowded to capacity. Besides the new school there was a new flag given by Mr. H. Wells, a new flag pole donated by Mr. George Harper, the vane on the top being the gift of Mr. Macomber, a new piano, a Sohmer, purchased from funds raised by entertainments. Practically everything was new. The Rev. Dr. Whitaker delivered the dedication prayer in a most eloquent manner. The various other clergy of Southold also gave interesting and congratulatory addresses. A musical program of special interest was given by the town’s best musicians and by various pupils. At the close of the exercises the public was invited to inspect the new modern structure and many warm words of approval were heard. W. C. Page Nineteen

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mands? If not, would the people of Southold be capable of standing the expense of a new school? Meetings were held in which both sides of the argument were heard so that the wisest steps in providing for the educational welfare of the children of Southold might be taken. At a special meeting in which the women were permitted to vote it was decided that a new school would be bulit. But where would it be located? Several sites on our main thoroughfare were proposed, but because of the continual noises and attractions during the day it was thought that a more quiet location would be preferable. Oaklawn Avenue then came into discussion. Said avenue contained few houses, was noted for its beauty and quietness and was not far from the center of the village. This would be an ideal place for the handsome new building. This also caused much discussion, but when the vote was taken the majority were in favor of Oaklawn. The members of the Board of Education together with a special construction committee united their efforts to give Southold a school that any town might proclaim a credit, in which they were certainly successful. Mr. John A. Bliss, noted architect and prominent resident of Southold, willingly offered his services, which were gratefully received. To him we owe due credit for his many suggestions that helped in the success of the construction. A frame building did not comply with the state laws, therefore by building with bricks they would be satisfying the law, and all exterior repairing, such as painting, would be abolished. Mr. R. S. Sturges contracted to build the school. The building was to consist of two stories, an attic, and a basement under the entire building. The first floor would contain three class rooms and a Board room; the second two class rooms, principal’s office, library and a large assembly room. It was the intention of the Board that the Assembly room should be large so that in case of necessity it could be made into two rooms. A temporary partition was erected in the fall making two rooms of the one. To commemorate the beginning of the building process, the members of the Board assembled to witness President Thompson dig the first shovel of dirt where excavation would be made for the cellar. The laying of the corner stone was attended by nearly everyone and proved an affair worth remembering. Through the influence of Mr. Bliss the stone, bearing 1901 on one side and A. D.” on the other, was presented by the manufacturers of the stone used in the building. The services consisted of singing, band music, and speeches by local men. When the school was completed and ready for occupancy Page Eighteen

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Class Motto—“Jog On” Class Flower—Lily of the Valley Class Colors—Green and Gold HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1924 When we entered High School in the fall of 1920 there were seven of us. During the school year we were very busy adapting ourselves to high school life and becoming acquainted. In the spring we joined the class of ’23 in a picnic at Kenney’s beach. At the beginning of our second year we were five and during the term two others deserted. Harold Downs joined us in our Junior year. We organized, electing Frances Overton, President; Charles Simon, Secretary; Harold Downs, Treasurer. Later we purchased class rings. At the beginning of our Senior year, Theresa Fielder returned to complete her course and Frank Kramer entered. When we organized the same officers were elected. In January, Downs and Kramer left our ranks. John Purcell was elected Treasurer. The week before Easter our class accompanied the senior classes of several other Long Island High Schools on a very interesting and inspiring trip to Washington. Money for this trip was raised by selling candy, by cake sales and by a motion picture show, “David Copperfield” under the auspices of the class. This spring we bought class pins as remembrances of our high school days which we shall never forget. F. S. O. Page Twenty