Southold High School - Snuffbox Yearbook (Southold, NY)

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THE SNUFF BOX Great things thru greatest hazards are achieved, And then they shine.” Orchestra, ’29, ’30, ’31; Treasurer, ’30, ’31; Winner of New York Times Research Prize, ’31; Literary Editor of “Snuff Box” ’28. ’29; Associate Editor of “Snuff Box” ’30; Editor of “Snuff Box,” ’31; Valedictorian; Glee Club, ’28, ’29, ’31. Your attainments and accomplishments, Lee, seem to be unlimited. In your own characteristically quiet and retiring way, you have done much for the support of all Senior activities. Perserverance has been your plume and grateful respect your recompense. May your life be as beautiful as your music! Vain would I climb, but that I fear to fall.” Class Treasurer, ’28, ’29; “The Patsy” ’30; “In Old Vienna” ’31; Tennis, ’31; Orchestra, ’28, ’29, ’30, ’31. You have a certain sureness of manner and innate independence which characterize your outlook upon life. Your Icarian inclinations should lead you to soar far above most of us—in aviation—at any rate, but we trust that you will favor us with a few condescensions —in the Wright way. Happy Landing! 10

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A THE SNUFF BOX NORA MARGARET McCAFFERY Genteel in personage, Conduct and equipage.” Secretary of Class, '28, '29; Class Editor of “Snuff Box” ’29; Exchange Editor of Snuff Box” ’31. Nora, we have marveled at your miniature stature, which, however, seems no hindrance to your marvelous scholastic attainments. You possess all the attributes that accompany titian hair, except perhaps, that cool reserve which has so often silenced us, but which, undoubtedly, will be most effective for the necessary professional dignity of a teacher. WESLEY EDWARD ORLOWSKI Wes” A true friend is forever a friend.” Easeball, ’28. ’29, '30, ’31; Basketball, ’29, ’30, ’31; Manager of Basketball Team, ’31; Tennis, ’31; Track, ’30; Captain of Track Team, ’31; Manager of Track Team, ’30; “In Old Vienna” ’31; Finance Committee, ’30. Jovial, dependable, industrious, and ever friendly, are all applicable to you, Wes.” There can be no doubt but that your winning disposition will be as conducive to success in the future as it has been during high school. 9

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THE SNUFF BOX EMORY ROBERT TUTHILL Tut” Flappy am I—from care Fm free, Why aren’t all contented, like me.” Baseball, ’30, ’31; Basketball, ’30, ’31; Assistant Manager, ’30; Track, ’30, ’31; “In Old Vienna” '31; Finance Committee Athletic Association, ’31. Your marvelous versatility has truly proven a great help in your all-around athletic achievements. There are few who could take your place. But tell us, Tut,” do you honestly think that you could have done so well without the Sophomore girls to inspire you? Seriously, though, we hope you will do well in future enterprises. Blessed with that charm—the certainty to please.” Glee Club, ’28, ’29, ’31; Joke Editor “Snuff Box” ’29; Vice President Class, ’30, ’31; “In Old Vienna” ’31. Since you are perfect in poise and contented in self-contained flawlessness you have succeeded in winning the admiration of all. Excellent grades, amiable disposition, and good looks are your fortunate possessions. For dependability and usefulness your superior would be hard to find. MIRIAM CASE WHITNEY Midge” 11