Auburn High School - Arrow Yearbook (Auburn, NY)

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l . x .lei lYQ vm' - I ' 9 I, . KA iQ UR, 'H in . 1 : l QQ: ' Pwnc N ln Klin- WY' sl U k,hS l' 1 11 .Nvwq 'g -.NESQ v .TT --. X LTQ 5 X 'W' ' uit X ,c ,, 1 X L3 N is .. K .. Q 1l.,..' -1.-Ag,,'Q ...lw 155 . 'xg 1 Ide- - , A Q M.. 5s 1. ,Ku A nxt., . L .l.,:, W II IC.. 4 ... J ,.. i . .J -.. -xv' 'Lf CT Q N .itA.... . n 43-. ...... .N ,U .. 15 THE SILHOUETTE. 3 CHRISTMAS RHETORICAL AND SOCIAL TQ C' HE Christmas Rhetorical of the Class of 1902, on the Friday preceding Christmas 1 go I , was, like most of the other under- takings of the class, based up- on an entirely original idea and very different from the Rhetoricals of preceding Hlstiiwllllfllakl mlmm . gs ,1 classes. The rogram was divided into t ree distinct parts, the morning Rhetorical including the presentation of window by the class of 1901, the play in the evening, and later in the evening a social and dance in the Assembly room. As this plan worked so successfully and met with such universal favor it is sincerely hoped that following classes will see fit to follow our example. lf - 51 5 THE RHETORICAL. The first part of our program consisted of one of the prettiest rhetoricals ever given by our Class. The Chapel was beautifully decorated with evergreens and holly, and the High School Orchestra, which made its nrst public appearance at this time, added not a little to the pleasure of the occasion. After the opening song by the High School chorus, the event of the morning took place-the unveiling of the window of the Class of 1901, and its presentation by Carl Neumeister, president of the class. Mr. Myer accepted the window in behalf of the Board of Education and Prof. E. W. Miller made a few remarks in connection with the gift. The window, which is at the left of the platform, is a work of art that will give pleasure as long as our chapel exists. At the top of the window is the class motto, Labor ommia 'ZJi7ZCi.f,' near the center the torch of knowledge and the wreath of victory gleam from behind the pin of the successful class 5 and at the bottom are the figures Igor. The rest of our morning program con- sisted of music, both vocal and instrument- al, and of recitations and declamations. Success crowned all our efforts and we were all very well satisned with the results of our labors. THE PLAY . The annual Christmas play was given by the Class of 1902 in the Assembly room of the High School on the evening of December 20, 1901. The comedy A Rice Pudding was excellently presented by a carefully selected cast, and a good-sized audience greeted the performance. THE CAST. john Richards, recently married, Henry A. I-Iompe Ellen Richards, his young wife. - Florence M. Andrews Dr. Thwaite, a young physician, - Geo. B. Stewart, jr. Marion, younger sister of Richards, Edna J. Hemingway Ellen O'Shaughnessy, a cook, Katherine G. .McConnell SOCIAL AND DANCE. Christmastide was observed by a dance, the memory of which will linger long with every High School student who was present. It was the first dance ever held in the school building and its splendid success augurs well for the future social life of the school. It has long been' the earnest wish of those interested in our welfare that there might be a more general social spirit among the under- graduates and this year that wish was ful- filled in a most encouraging way. The Assembly room presented a most brilliant spectacle on the evening of the dance, its walls draped with college ban- ners sent for the purpose by our loyal alumni, glowed with every conceivable combination of color, the floor was waxed and polished, the gas-jets flickered in a thousand fantastic reflections, while the happy throng glided over the fioor to the sweet strains of Stevens' orchestra. The delicious collation served during the intermission whetted the appetites of the guests to a keener enjoyment till the hours of early morning. Then the gay throng

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2 THE SILHOUETTE. we would like to suggest that if this arrange- ment is to be continued lower desks and seats should be placed in the West room for the use of the children 5 it is really quite heart rending to see the little tots sitting with their feet so very far from the floor. This change was very agreeable, especially to the girls, and after we had become accus- tomed to it, we settled down to work again. Our Class accomplished a great deal this year. At mid-year we began to hold class meetings and elected our oflicers. We or- ganized debating clubs and held several de- bates before our own class, and then, after the necessary drilling, before the public. In this line we accomplished something that has never been done by preceding class- es. We also began to hold Rhetoricals every two weeks so that we might become accustomed to the stage and Assembly room before appearing there the following year, when we must needs undergo the scrutiny of the whole school. During the winter the Class had a sleighride to Weed- sport. Besides these many interesting feat- ures of the year we again enjoyed a Shakes- perian play, The Merchant of Venice, given by the Class of IQOI. With class meetings, debates etc., and also a little study, the year iiew by on wings, and the time drew near when we must say farewell to the Class of 1901 We decided to do this in a novel manner. Therefore after a great deal of preparation, on a beautiful- evening in june we gave a reception in their honor. With the assistance of the Faculty we decor- atedthe Assembly room and hall with Hags and flowers, and the yard with japanese lanterns. Our class gave a debate after which all adjourned to the lower hall, where the evening was passed pleasantly with dancing. This was the last time we met ,OI as a class 3 we were now Seniors. Happy Junior Year ! We are loath to bid thee farewell. The memories of thy work are pleasant, and will linger with us through life. ' FOURTH YEAR. We had now reached our Hnal yearg we were Seniors at last, and now for the first time felt what a comparatively brief space remained before we, the Class of 1902, would leave our Alma Mater. How proud we felt as we occupied the back seats in the Study room, looking down upon the gradu- ates! We soon began to hold our class meetings again as usual, and accomplished a great deal, although the newness had worn off. We started our debates but were so busy in other directions that we did not continue them. To our sorrow, Rhetoricals were begun, which have been continued with few interruptions. At Christmas the Class gave a little farce, The Rice Pud- ding, after which came the High School dance. The next event of importance after the vacation, was the sleighride, which nearly the entire class attended. r We again visited Weedsport, and had a very enjoy- able time, due in a large measure to our genial chaperones. At Easter we presented As You Like It, which was a great success. After a short vacation we again came back, dreading to think of the eXam's so near at hand, but which most of us have passed with the usual high mark which is characteristic of all our work. Class Day and Commencement are not far away when the Class of IQO2, gathering up its few be- longings, will vanish like a dream in the night. The glory which she has won was well earned by months of incessant labor, and she trusts that the high standard of her performance will be an incentive to future classes. iii The following 11ote was found on the hallway floor one day in April. As perhaps it never reached its destination, we now publish it for the benefit of whoever it may concern. Dear C-, West Room, April 27, 1902. It is- so long since I heard from you. Why art thou so long silent? Has thy hand palsied? Or is it a want of in- clination? Oh but for a single word to relieve the solitude of Weary study. Yours loving, You Know.

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THIS sILI1OU1'lTT1'Z. 4 Separated, leaving the building and the de- li htful occupation of cleaning' UP to that 8 . Wonder of wonders the committee. This first dance was most favorably look- the school authorities and by the public,'and a general movement to- t ermanent feature of the The Faculty lent their ed upon both by ward making i a p year is under way. d assistance both in making arrangements HH l of that by their presence, when SGVGYH illustrious body showed that they Were mice young by tripping the light fantastic with the most active. So, here's to the Cl-HHC6 that was, and here's more to those that will be . in THE EASTER PLAY Following a custom which has been in vogue at the High School for several years, the Class of 1902 presented at their Easter Rhetorical a Shakesperian play. As each succeeding class persists in this custom the stock of plays by this immortal bard is natur- ally growing smaller year by year and we were very fortunate in hitting upon his happiest comedy, As You Like It, for our own production. This play was partic- ularly adapted for our class g so rich in the music of Amiens, bird-like CPD songs g so smooth in plot 3 so far from all suggestion of boisterousness 3 so witty, so melancholy and so charming, it alforded an opportun- ity to display every branch of talent that our Class possesses and that is saying a great deal for the play. A feature which appealed especially to the undergraduates, was the wrestling match in the hrst act when Orlando throws the professional wrest- ler of the Duke. The lower class men look up to us as a class abounding in athletes and admire us for our prowess in this direct- ion, and so this part of the pi-ogr-3111 5913111011 quite in keeping with a class that has made the record that 1902 has. Our version of As You Like It, was presented in the Assembly 1'OO1l1 Q11 1119 evening of April 4, and was a success 611311- cially as well as drarnaticallyg our friends tell us that it quite overshadows the attain- ment of any preceding class, and We chal- lenge those who follow us to equal it ifthey can. The success of the play was, in 3 large measure due to the careful and pains- taking work of Mr. Bartlett in selecting and drilling the cast, and to Miss Lamey Who superintended the costuming, and to the hearty co-operation ofthe students and other teachers of the school. One-fourth of the gross proceeds ofthe play was given to the Athletic Association, and it is understood that the various manag- ers had a little bit of excitement in the divis- ion of the spoils CPQ 3 at any rate the Asso- ciation is again out of debt. The remaind- er of the money, about eighty dollars, is to go toward the purchase ofa class memorial, probably a window for the west arch in the Assembly room. The school cannot be to proud of the High School Orchestra, which, under the leadership of Mr. XVillian1 Purdy, added very much to the pleasure and success of the evening. Our thanks are also due to the young men of the third year who so kind- ly lent their assistance, and to Mr. Lawton of the Burtis Opera House, for his timely artistic assistance with the scenery. After the play a flash-light of the actors was taken by Mr. Krzuner. svxovsis. ACT. I. Sci-:Ni-: i--Garden scene. Sul-:xx-1 2--The same. . Scicxxa 3---.-Xu apartment in the palace. Scum-1 .g--Gnrtlcn scene. ACTS ll, III, IV, Y, 'Ylicforcslol'ArdC1l. IYRAM.-X'l'lS l'1'IRSON.'lf- in -ir stewart,Jf- Duke, liVillj,fllli11llllSllIlll'1li, George at l rctlerick, his hrotlicr mul usurpcr of his domiuionsr . . . - - I-Itlward Allison ClaPP jnqm-s, if '1 H1 f'i s l Curl Warrington SomerS A1,,1,.m,' i' hmiislurq Frederick Green xxYake ln: llcnu, n vtmrtivr nttvmliug lint-tit-i'ick, - ' - . . . urlnmlu Lewis Thompson Clmlhns' H WWHHN in mmm idx' lnmcs lncksou Hosmer l',ilstnco, n ga-nth-mnn, 1 ' oliver, I. ,. I ! Francis james Bohn: . , H . . , , . jmlm-N' suns in . ll um 4 Smnlcy uowm-11Mi1ld0C Q I lzmtl dv in-ls, ' N V, -- . -Osterhout Oilamlo, I l .Xllut ULKOI Adam, i Dennis, f Touchsto Corin, I Si1vius,f William, Rosalind, Celia, dar Phebe, a s Audrey, a Hymen, Attendan Cart Gra- Mat Foresters Drui Man Ame L0rds-Wi J. Ra Dale Guards-I Pages-T. C For thi lars, oifere by a meml Sum: Sang f Sang o Of the Told tl Sang c Sang t Sang t Musin: Thrallfi Sang Sang Sang PX, Sang Ever Stay !