Southold High School - Snuffbox Yearbook (Southold, NY)

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THE SNUFF BOX JULIA ANITA McCAFFERY Jul” In every rank, or great or small ’Tis industry supports us all.” Associate Editor “Snuff Box” ’27; Exchange Editor ’28; Class Treasurer ’29; Salutatorian. Jul,” where would the Senior Class have been without you to depend on for advice this year? You have always helped out in all the school activities, Jul,” and you’ve proved a very capable treasurer. Wish you’d leave us some of your brilliance to remember you by. 11

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THE SNUFF BOX IRENE BERGEN McKEON Irene” Vessels large may venture more, But little boats should keep near shore.” Girl Reserve ’26, ’27, ’28, ’29; President Girl Reserves ’28; Glee Club ’26. Irene,” little, but oh my! What will those doctors say when you start bossing them around? There’s only one thing, Irene, just speak a little louder so that they won’t lose you in the hospital. Here’s wishing you success as a nurse! Starry” Learning by study must be won ’Twas ne’er entailed from son to son. Baseball ’26, ’27, ’28, ’29; Basketball ’28, ’29; Track ’28, ’29; “The Whole Town’s Talking” ’28. Starry,” where will Miss Malone look for assistance in French Class next year when no one else can answer questions? Hope you won’t be too conceited to come back to Southold now and then and show us that stunning Coast Guard suit. You’ve certainly played a big part in all our athletics, Starry.” STANLEY M. KRUKOWSKI 10

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THE SNIJFE BOX EDITORIAL PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION The Parent-Teacher Association began its year’s activities early in September with a picnic given by the officers and chairman to the teachers. The picnic, held at the Bungalow Club at South Harbor was a very jolly get-acquainted party, in spite of the easterly storm which accompanied it. , The Class Parties, so successful the year before, were continued in 1928-9. The Fifth and Sixth Grade Party held in October was combined with an afternoon reception to the teachers. In November a pleasant evening meeting was held at which Mrs. A. P. Opdyke, of Sea Cliff, our District Chairman, was present and told us much about new Parent-Teacher Clubs on Long Island. No meeting was held in December, but thanks to the genetosity of the Long Island Lighting Company, Mr. Stacy, and many townspeople who responded to our appeal, the Community Christmas dree was again lighted. Health” was our topic during the winter months. In January Miss MacPhillips, of the State Department, gave a talk to mothers, At the Class Party held in February, the first four grades presented a Health Play. No activity except a business meeting took place in March. In this month a sad loss occurred in the death of one of our most loyal members, our social chairman and former president, Mrs. Elinor Wells. A card and domino party on April 19 took the place of the regular meeting in this month, and fourteen tables were filled in spite of the worst storm of the year. May, as usual, was a busy month, beginning with the Seventh and Eighth Grade Party on the tenth, with its Latin Play and Sewing Club Exhibit, and ending on the thirty-first with the three-act Operetta, Goldilock’s Adventures,” directed by Miss Walker. This was a gala occasion and well repaid the work of the many teachers, pupils, and mothers who cooperated to make it a success. The Fourth Annual Mother-Daughter-Teacher Banquet was held in the Presbyterian Parish House on May 23 and was attended by 124 guests. The guests of honor were Mrs. Mary Jane Fowler, of Cut-chogue, and Miss Margaret Dcale, retiring after 39 years of service. The Banquet was dedicated to Miss Deale, and each speaker paid some tribute to this beloved teacher. At the close of the evening, a purse of gold was presented to her, a token of love and appreciation from her Southold friends. The new work of the Association this year has been to encourage 12