Southold High School - Snuffbox Yearbook (Southold, NY)

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Charles Frank Kramer “Kramer.” You’re just a good, all around kid, Frank. Well miss you in basketball and baseball as well as in classes. Slow and steady wins the race, so we’re not worrying about you ! See you at the top! Basketball, ’23, ’24, 25; baseball, 24, 25. Clara Bernadette McCaffery “Mac.” Clarus-a-um—L a t i n for famous or brilliant. That fits you to a T, Clara, only it ought to be superlative. Who else in the high school has ever known as many of the hard words for crossword puzzles as you, Clara? Cheer up—you’ll be a woman sooner than Martin even if Alice beats you to it. Literary Editor of “Snuff-Box,” ’25; Secretary of Class of ’25; Saluta-lorian. Donald Robinson “Robbie.” How do you get that wonderful wave, Donald—bread crusts? The girls all adore it, and give you credit for being about the only boy they know who ever tries to learn anything. Every wish for success as a doctor, Donald, although we must confess that we fear for your welfare next year, without both Marion and Dot to advise you. Assistant business manager of'“Snuff-Box,” ’24; baseball, ’24. Page Six Ruth Beebe Silleck “Rudy.” Well, Peconic, if we miss you as much as you’ve missed the bus, we 11 all be heart-broken. We all love vour melodious giggle, especially when we can see the accompanying dimples. The Senior candy always tasted so much better when we bought it from you. Don’t waste all your time in training class, writing letters, Rudy, (dee Club, ’23; Treasurer of Junior Class of ’24. Helen Mary Thompson “ Pommy.” Well, Helen, what will Southold High do without you? For four years you’ve been the life of the classes. The cakes left over from the cake sales will spoil, the classes will become cjuiet, and the boys will have to find someone else to do their lessons. But seriously, Tommy, we shall miss your ready wit and pleasant smile. As long as you must leave us, please will some of your wit, your drag with the faculty, and your Virgil Trot to next year’s. Seniors. They will be greatly appreciated. “Miss Molly,” ’23; girl’s baseball team, ’24; assistant manager of basketball team, ’23, ’24; Associate Editor of “Snuff-Box,” ’24; manager of basketball team, ’24, ’25; Vice President of Class of ’25; Editor-in-chief of “Snuff-Box,” ’25; Valedictorian. Page Seven

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EDITORIAL WILLIAM H. TERRY When the death of William H. Terrv occurred March 8, 1925, it was not only the community that felt the loss, but also the pupils of Southold High School. It was felt by the pupils because Mr. Terry always took a great interest in them and did so much for them. William H. Terry was born in Southold August 13, 1847. He was a descendant on both his mother’s and father’s side of two of the early settlers of Southold Town. William attended the public school and at the age of thirteen entered a store as clerk. On reaching manhood he entered into business for himself. Mr. Terry’s business principles were of the highest order and he held many offices of responsibility and trust. He was a trustee of the Southold Savings Bank and for the past twelve years had been a member of the Finance Committee. In this position his good judgment and well-known business ability were a great help. Tie was a member of the Southold Lodge, 1. O. O. F. and Peconic Lodge, F. A. M. He was especially interested in the Odd Fellows for which he did a great deal. The one public service for which we should feel the most grateful to Mr. Terry is his interest in our public school. This dates back to the time when the school was in the eastern part of the village. He saw and helped greatly the growth of the school from a district to a union school then to our high school. He was a member of the Board of Education from October 28th, 1895, when the district school was changed to a Union Free School, until a few years before his death, March 8th, 1925. He served as secretary of the Board of Education for twenty-six years. There is no man that has done an ' more actual work to advance the cause of education than Mr. Terry has done throughout his long term of service. Mr. Terry always took a great interest in the pupils and wanted everything done that would help them. Every pupil will remember him as a most progressive worker for the High School. Page Eight SCHOOL SPIRIT In every school, there is an intangible influence which seems to control both pupils and faculty alike. It is present in every phase of school life, in both work and play. This strange influence is called school spirit. It is what urges the pupil on, when he doesn’t want to go; it encourages the teacher to keep trying when students seem impossible, and it is a common bond of interest for all. In school activities, it is especially noticeable. At athletic games, how much better the contestants can do, if they know that their fellow students arc there to cheer them on; and how much better are school entertainments if every student is working and doing his part. Without the influence of school spirit, there can be no real cooperation or pleasure in school life. THE SCHOOL GROUNDS Of late, a great deal of improvement in the grounds at school has been taking place. Early in the spring, the place was cleaned up, and plowed, under the direction of Mr. George Dickerson. Later, after the grading was done, grass was sown. The landscape work was then given over to the Swan River Nursery. Their representatives called and planned the placing of shrubs and trees, so that some may be added from year to year, on Arbor Day or some other like occasion. The school grounds are now in very good condition, and arc looking their best. Later, tennis and basketball courts will be laid out and the playground apparatus again put in order. Needless to say, every pupil will do his best to keep the grounds looking as they do now. This work is being controlled and financed jointly by the Board of Education and the Parent-Teacher Association. The ivy plants, twenty-five in number, were given by I)r. Stokes. In fact, everyone, teachers, pupils and taxpayers are cooperating to make the lawns at Southold High School look as fine as possible. THE NEW SCHOOL BUILDING Perhaps no one realizes more than the teachers and pupils the advantages of the new school building. The modern, well-lighted class rooms, the spacious auditorium and the teachers’ room are only a few of the improvements and added facilities in the building. Studies, sports and dramatics alike, have been benefited, and all of us are deeply grateful to the taxpayers. Page Nine