Avoca Central School - Avocan Yearbook (Avoca, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1925 volume:

Q- 1,14-9 - A ..w. fki ,.-. iflgf, :px ' will 2 1 T H E A V O CA N The Annual Senior Publication AVOCA HIGH SCI-ICOL AVOCA, NEW YORK VOLUME II 1925 STEUBEN COURIER PRESS BATH N Y AvocA HIGH SCHOOL THE AVOCAN 3 EDITORIAL Our first Senior Annual was met with so much enthusiasm that we are at- tempting another venture in the form of a second edition. Since we have had the experience that accompanies the compiling of one such edition, we cannot, as we did last year, ask the readers to be generous in their judgments of our work. We do ask, however, that they read our annual with the preconceived idea of enjoying all of it. XVe again wish to extend our thanks to the several people who have helped to make this production possible. We expect our annual, which we hope will go down in history, to serve a double purpose: That of a historical year book and of an annual catalogue. The events of interest among the student body and the matters of importance in the administration of the school have all found a place among the leaves of our book. The many plates which have been used in this work have all been pre- pared and loaned to the editors free of charge. Rather than publish a special booklet dealing with the administrative material, the Board of Education have aided us in the extra expense incurred in placing this material in the Annual. It has therefore been possible for us, with so much outside help, to make our year book, which we hope everyone will read and enjoy. May 22, 1925 FACULTY or Avoczx HIGH Sci-1ooL. 5EN1oR CLASS or 1925. THE AVOCAN HOWARD A. SMITH, PRIN THF AVOCAN To our Faculty Advisor Howard A. Smith VVe, the class of 1925 dedicate this, our annual THE AVOCAN BGARD OF EDUCATION THE AVOCAN 7 BOA R D O F EDUCATION ERNEST GLEDHILI.. President ....... 1925 A. DI. CONNOR ...,........ .....,.. 1 925 E. CHAS. SMITH. Clerk ,.,,.....w....... 1926 CLARENCE ARNOLD ....... ...Vw , .1926 .ARTHUR HOPKINS .......... .........,. ....................................... ....... 1 9 2 7 OFFICERS Frank T,. Arnold TfC2lSU1'f'T' Mary Bentley Libfllfillll xvalter W. Bruce Janitor and Truant Officer THE AVOCAN FACULTY IIQWARD A. SMITH, A. B. Syracuse University Miss NTARY l5I2N'rL.EY, B. S. Elmira Cullc-gc Prcccpfrcs.s',' lilzglislz and Biology X Prizzcifnalq History and Physics THE AVQCAN REV. ROBERT S. JONES, PH. B. Oskaloosa College Atlzlctic Coach G. J. CARTER, B. S.. M. A. Alfred University Columbia University District Sllf7CVi1IfC'lldC1lf of Sclznols l THE AVOCAN Miss LILLIAN ROSENFELD Savage School for Physical Education Physical Directory Physical Training, Mathematics Miss lllixmox CHAFI-'1N, A. B. Bates College High School .-1ssismnt,' Languages Miss VIOLETTA SCHNELL Cfiencsco Normal Grades 7 and 8: High School Drawing THE AVOCAN Miss Rum XVIGHTMAN Atlanta Tfllllllllg Class Grades 5 and 4 K MRS. X lRA AAUSTIN .-Xtlzmta Training Class Grades 5 and 6 1 Miss lVlABEL SMITH Uenesco Normal Grades 1 and 2: lllusival Uiwcfrrss THE AVOCAN SENIOR CLASS OF 1925 RAvMoNn A. Ac1c1.EY Thu umm that iJI1l.l'!IF.S' is not quite cz Yu'1m'. VVhen we start to write up about Raymond. we think of the corner seat in the study hall, a Jordan car, and the leading man in the play, We also think of one of the smallest members of the basketball team, gliding out from 'under his opponent, and running down the court to get a basket before anyone has realized what has happened. We hardly know how to take Raymond, because he has more moods than an April day. With his stern face and knitted brow, he makes a valuable addition to the Senior Class, and undoubtedly makes a good impression before any visitors who happen in. Raymond seems to be sickened of love affairs after his Junior year, and has settled down to be quite a sensible lad. Mn,nREn R. BARNES ' I think, tlierefnrr' I rzmf' Mildred doesn't need an introduction, because everybody knows her without one. Needless to say, there is nothing that takes place in the Senior Class but what Mildred takes an active part, so little more need be said of her school activities. If we were to go into her social life, however, we would need several pages to contain it all. Although she played the part of the boy in the Senior play, we End that she possesses all the feminine charm necessary to make the lives of several of the boys in the study hall miserable. We hope that Mildred goes on to School so she can use her capability to as much advantage as she has used it in Avoca. IQATHRYN Svnimiiha Tlzm difficulties fo the sfms Although it was necessary for Kathryn to leave us in Janu- ary. we feel that she has been with us long enough so that we miss her from the Senior roll ill the study hall, Kathryn shines tirst because of her good disposition, second, because of her perseverance in all hard tasks, and third because of her promi- nence in basket ball. VVe always feel safe when she plays center on the team. When we hear the name of Kathryn we always think of a pretty girl with blond, curly hair and unusually pink cheeks, working earnestly at whatever task is before her. She makes us think of a goddess in that she is always good, yet knows how to Hght and stand up for her rights. We learn that she is having remarkable success in Atlanta Training Class. and we know that she will excel as a teacher. THE AVOCAN 13 BELLE Rose REYNOLDS Tim rml lf'nrir1'.r dn not alvcwys mnrrlz at the llrnd nf the lu'0n:.v.vion. Belle would naturally he a person who would gain the repu- tation of being persevering, patient, and extremely clever in books. lf we ascribe all these points to her, however, we feel that we might le picturing her as a prozy grind, which is anything but just: for to anyone who knows Belle as a true friend fand almost every one doesj she would appear as possess- ing all these traits along with many others. Ask her to do something for you sometime and see the results. Go with her on a picnic or party, and see if you 'don't have a good time. If you get in a scrape, tell Belle, and see if she doesn't save your life. We would be glad if she would decide to go to college. because we would be delighted to have her represent Avoca: we are very sincere in wishing her success in whatever she may do. Rornvrtv 0. NEWMAN F1'ir111l.v, Rn1unn.v, Cl0IHlll'j'Ill1'II, lend mr your t'Ul'.9.iH Class president and general business man for the Senior Class, we feel that Rodney has deserved any laurels he may receive. Being a migratory creature, he has travelled in various parts of the globe, and we understand that Olean proved so attractive that he almost decided to settle down and cease his wanderings. One of his favorite ejaculations is, For the love of Petef' and it isn't hard to understand why he has chosen this if we frequent the halls much. In summing up Rodney's points, we would classify him as follows,-two legged migratory bird, fond of chickens of every kind, and addicted to much crowing, having little protective coloring owing to his brilliant green phunage. joking aside, however, we know tl at Rodney is able to bring about for himself a very successful career. LEAIT MII.RIlRN ,lonss A fwrvfly fuer' ruins the case. Leah is the talented member of the Senior class. Who in :Xvoca has not attended some public gathering, and, throughout the evening, seen a young lady with long yellow curls, step out on the stage with violin in ha11d, and immediately proceed to send the audience to a musical fairyland? Leah hasn't neglected her school work for musical talent, which has been proven by the fact that she has completed her four years high school Work in three years. Although she has lived alone for many years, we feel that she will some day settle down and be a successful home-maker for two. THE AVOCAN RUTH lir.iz.-xnwrn S.-man 1'l.augl1 ai your ills ,flnzl .ni-zu' dortnr bills. Ruth is a girl full of pep. Two of her supreme accomplish- ments are giggling and whispering, and when she played the old country minister in our play we all knew that she was not half as serious and sanctimonious as she looked. Although studious, she knows enough not to let her lessons bore her. We under- stand that she enjoyed her trip to Washington very much, but then, we'll leave it to Ruth to get the most enjoyment possible out of anything. Somehow, we can't reconcile ourselves to the fact that she is going to be a nurse, yet we know that her very presence would be enough to make any sick person forget his aches and pains. MARY E. SHULTS A great .vlzip mzmf have rlrep 'Zt'tlll'l',U When We have had any work to perform that has taken a great deal of perseverance, we have turned to Mary for assistance. Because of her capability in all work that demands sober thought and executive ability, she has earned this reputation in the Senior Class. We could almost believe that the gods had de- creed that she should be a school teacher, When acting the part of Mari in the Senior play, she furnished the audience with a great deal of amusement. because, contrary to her natural disposition, she made a perfect scold and gossip. VVe dare say that if she manages her love affairs with the same capability she has shown along other lines, she will be able to take care of them for herself. ' RALPH D. FRFNIL H ll'l1r1i tl lndylv in flu' 41 You know, all ollzvr Ilziugs give flare. As one of the four Senior boys, Ralph has held his place in the class of l9Z5. Perhaps the easiest way to describe him is to say that he always has his fingers in a little of everything that happens, and i11 some of these things he has been a decided success. If he leads his future life as he has led his former life, he is apt to figure in a good many divorce cases and matri- monial affairs. We would hate to try to count up the number of hearts he has broken. At present he seems to be taking a post-graduate course in the eighth grade with Florence Nichol- son as tutor. However, although he knows how to shine with the younger set, he knows how to act the opposite, as was shown when he acted the part of lazy old Sam Alcott in the play. THE AVOCAN 15 X71-IRNON E. WIGHTMAN sl Iifllr' nmiscnxe 110'w and lhrn lx 1't I'I:.Vl1l?!Yi by the best of men. One of our Senior boys who will be greatly missed by the school in the coming years is Vernon Wightman. Although supposedly rather quiet, he has surprised us with the great amount of talent in various directions which he has displayed this year. If one could have seen the part of limping old Hosea in the Senior play, he would not have recognized that it was the same Vernon who starred in so many basket ball games. Vernon has somewhat ru11 the gauntlet with all the young ladies in high school. But, demanding so much of the robe on cold nights when he sits in the back of an open car, gives us a little insight into his real actions. But we can never believe that he is cruel-hearted, because of the tender, loving way that he treats his squeaking teddy-bear. VELUA L. ACKLEY She is a rt'i1r.rn111v, waz' fixing. Velda looks more like a small girl from the kindergarten than a grave old Senior. She is the class baby, although there is nothing babyish about her. She has always been a painstaking scholar, preparing her lessons regularly and carefully-so much for her scholastic honors. Perhaps if she did not have quite such big gray eyes, it w0uldn't be so ditiicult for various juniors and Seniors and outsiders, Cespecially Iuniorsj to keep their minds on their work. Velda is a good Latin student and has no trouble in declensions, especially the noun, Stannarius. Our future wish for her is that she will use the various long words in her life as successfully as in the Senior Play. RUTH MARONETTE FRENCH Method will teach you to win time. Some people might be inclined to believe that Ruth belongs to the quiet type, but we who are with her every day, know better. Give Ruth a Spanish mantilla, a big fan and a rosette for her hair then look to see if you haven't one of the finest Spanish princesses in existence. One has a very secure feeling when Ruth is around as she is an excellent advisor and a great help when one cannot get a Physics or an Algebra problem. Go to a girls' basketball game some time and hear Vernon E. yell, Come on, Elviryf' to his partner in the Senior Play, and then you will know that Ruth played the placid, gossipy part of Elviry Pratt, with a coquettish manner that quite delighted the audience. Rnth's brains will carry her anywhere, and her tact and consideration for peoples' feelings will help. She will make a good teacher, we know. 16 THE AVOCAN CLASS HISTORY No one ever had a more inspiring subject than the writer of the History of the Class of 1925 of the Avoca High School. The beginning of the class of 1925 was made i11 the old building in the year 1913. Of the members of that class only two have remained to finish their education in the said school, those members being Mildred Barnes and Mary Shults. Each year new members were added until we reached the eighth grade. The members of the Class of 1925 upon entering High School in 1921 were: Ralph French, Rodney Newman, Robert Ostrander, Charles Reynolds, Edwin Sintznich, Henry Sintznich, Vernon NVightman, Mildred Barnes, Loleta Davis, Ruth French, Hazel Omstead, Belle Rose Reynolds, Viola Razey, Ruth Sager. and Mary Shults. Robert Ostrander was the president of the class during our Freshman year and Miss Cathrine Close our faculty advisor. During that year we had many parties at the homes of the different members. In the middle of the year our number was increased by the addition of Raymond and Velda Ackley. During this year we labored diligently under the guidance of our teachers: Olin H. Simpson, Principal: Miss Cathrine Close, English: Miss Lydia B. Cotton, Languagesg and Miss Sara XVhitin, Physical Education. Our class lost in all that year only one member, Florence Reynolds, who left to fill a position in Life's Great Field of XVork, later marrying Spencer Duncan, of Sodus. In the beginning of our Sophomore year we lost two members, Henry and Edwin Sintznich, who went to attend school at Caledonia. Later our number was again decreased by the loss of Robert Ostrander. During the last semester our class was depleted in number by loss of Oleta Bartlett who left to become a telephone operator and later married Mr. Richard Dayton, of Batavia, Uur class was also increased by the addition of a scholar, Myron Glover. of Howard. It was during this year that the iirst High School Fair was held. Our booths received second prize.' XVe also had many candy sales, the proceeds from which helped to swell the fund started for our NVashington trip by the School Fair. Our teachers that year were: Mr. Howard A. Smith, Principal: Miss Maude Lawrence, Englishg Miss Lydia B. Cotton. Languages: and Miss Nora Belle Luther, Physial Education. At the beginning of the school year of 1923 the junior Class numbered fourteen. Soon after school began Viola Razey left to enter Miss I-Iowell's Business School and is now employed in an office in Bath. In November one member was added who remained for the rest of the year, Inez Tabor. Notwithstanding the serious work the class did in school, some little time was found for outside activities under the direction of Miss Alice McLouth, who was our Faculty Advisor. The principal thing was taking 'our part in the Second High School Fair, in which we did very well. our booths taking first prize this year. THE AVOCAN 17 In the spring our class was again depleted in numbers by the loss of Loleta Davis, who also entered Miss Howell's School and is doing our class credit as stenographer in a business office in North Cohocton. VVe also gained a member, Miss Leah jones, who came to us from the Sophomore Class. At the beginning of the school year of 1924 our class consisted of an even dozen of studious HJ members. Much to our delight not a single member has been lost this year. Our class is under the able supervision of Howard A. Smith, Principal of the Avoca High School. This year our work has been more difficult than the previous years but we have satisfactorily completed our work under the competent supervision of Howard A. Smith. Principal: Miss Mary Bentley. Englishg Marian Chaffin, Languages: and Lillian Rosenfeld. Physical Education. One of the most delightful events in the year was the party given to the class by the Juniors. XVe would also not wish to omit the play The Village School Ma'am which was successfully given three times. This was not only a gain financially but also afforded much pleasure, particularly at play re- hearsals. Last but not least we would not fail to mention the trip to Washington. under the supervision of Superintendent and Mrs. Carter, enjoyed by part of the class. The remainder preferring to wait until the close of the school year before taking any trips. In conclusion we must.say that we are sorry that our days of good times together are about over. NVe have formed many helpful and lasting friendships among the student body and the faculty. But nevertheless we are eagerly looking ahead into the future years hoping that they will bring fame and pleasures to us all. -Mary Shults. 18 THE AVOCAN SALUTATORY Members of the Faculty, Classmates, Ladies and Gentlemen: To you all who have assembled here to witness these exercises, it is my privilege to extend the greetings from the Class of 1925. Especially those who by word and deed have manifested their interest in our educational progress, I heartily welcome in the name of my classmates. We are indeed delighted to find among you, Ladies and Gentlemen, such a large number who have always advanced the cause of secondary education: who have realized that it is nigh useless to lay a foundation unless they provide for the magnificent edihce that is to be erected on the work of the elementary school. You have made it possible for us to pass through this high school course and tonight to appear before you as the Class of 1925. It has been said that some students seek an education in order that they may get on, but the true student seeks an education in order that he may help on. That is the reason why we have spent four long years in this high school: why we have endeavored to become an educated force: why we have sought training and education. We can scarcely believe that you will blame us, if today we hold our heads a little higher than usual. and rejoice in the achievement that is ours. NVe feel justly elated that we are members of the largest class as yet ever graduated from the Avoca High School, and that we are considered worthy to receive a diploma from this institution. We think that we have every reason to feel proud that our efforts have not been in vain and that today we are headed in the right direction-toward the goal. I now take great pleasure in inviting you, Ladies and Gentlemen. to the program of the evening. VVe trust it will please you. We have made the best possible preparations, but. as the poet says. to err is human. It is for this reason that we beg your forgiveness for any error that may occur, or any de- fects that you may discover. VVe shall endeavor to give you the best that is in us. May we, the Class of 1925. ask you for your kind attention. ' -Rodney O. Newman. THE AVOCAN 19 VALEDICTORY Tonight the class of 1925 stand at the conclusion of one cycle in our ex- istence and the beginning of another. Perhaps you who are far out on the sea of life may regard graduation from school as a minor incident in comparison with the vital things which are to follow, but to us it is a milepost that marks a dehnite stage of the journey through life. i This walk of life has been compared to many things, but as I was musing today, it occured to me that it is like an artist playing complicated and sweet music. He must keep time and read the notes correctly, and to do this he must be ever alert and watchful. There is a page of life written for us, and the extent to which we keep in tune with our fellow men will determine whether we are a help or hindrance on this stage called life. So far the music has been sweet and simple, and we have played with eager hands and joyful hearts, but tonight we turn over a sheet, and lol a page of life in the world of action lies fresh and clean and untouched before us. VVonderful visions, ambitous plans, and limitless possibilities rise before us as we contemplate this new page of our existence. VVe go forth armed with knowledge,-and not merely that sort of knowledge which begins and ends with the accumulation of facts and information. The training we have has given us these, but more than that, it has developed in us the faculty of thinking and reasoning for ourselves, of applying the facts and principles to the problem at hand. VVe have achieved our goal at last! XVe are graduates! The happy years We have spent together in work and play are ended. Yet, the influence of these delightful years will remain with us forever: we shall carry it away with us no matter where the diverse paths of life may lead us, or how far the varying winds of fate may scatter us. The memory of these school years will be a bond which will ever draw us together in thought. As we have shared each other's joys and sorrows in the past, so shall we always share them, and the success of any one of us will bring happiness to us all. Tonight, in this last school exercise, we are gathered here to wish one another the very best of fortune and all the happiness that life can offer. And with mingled feelings of sadness at the breaking of cherished ties and joy in anticipation of the great things that lie before us. we speak a fond farewell to our dear school, our beloved teachers, and each other. -Ruth French. 20 THE AVOCAN CLASS PROPI-IECY It was a dark and dreary evening and as I sat before the fire the pouring rain sounded as sheets of iron falling on the wooden structure in which I dwelt. Before me the brightly burning Fire formed a sharp contrast with the uncheerful- ness of the room. Amid this weird atmosphere I felt myself growing old and naturally I began to think of the Class of 1925. Pleasant memories were brought back to' my mind and I wondered if the future would also bring to me the same sort of memories of their lives that I had experienced in the past. In my pondering I raised my head and the flames disclosed to me the interior of a small theater. On the stage stood Rodney O. Newman, President of the Class of 1925, whose hair was grey with worry, orating on 'The Care of Chicksf This scene suddenly changed to a small ranch in Missouri where I found Rodney again living alone-alone! I could not possibly believe that and while I was pondering another scene came to my view. I found Belle Rose Reynolds the proprietor of a Beauty Parlor. On account of her position I hardly recognized her. She was not the Belle Rose of old but rather a modern flapper of 1950. In the chair sat Ruth French. who was being pleasantly entertained by the hair- dresser. Presently her husband, fperhaps you have guessed it alreadyl Vernon E. Wightman, came in surrounded by three children. So this was the effect the play played on their future lives! I next beheld Raymond A. Ackley sitting in a large office as vice-president of Sears, Roebuck and Company. He worked up to this position because he had taken so much interest in the firm ever since he had received such excellent service during his high school days. Then appeared another scene that showed Leah Jones as a movie actress working in a studio. I did not think this of Leah but suddenly I found that she was playing the part of a fussy old maid. Playing as her nephew was Ralph D. French. I knew he always tried to be popular with the girls but I never thought he would advance so far as to head a movie career. The next scene showed that Mildred Barnes, together with her husband CI dare not tell his name but permit me to say that he is a Soph'omore in High School this yearj were sole proprietors of an orphan asylum housing two hundred and fifty children. It was surprising to see with what fondness Mildred oversaw these children-almost as if they were her own, but of course they weren'tl Mary Shults was revealed as a keeper of a great number of floral gardens. She kept these for the purpose of presenting flowers to her many fellow friends. This was hardly in keeping with Mary's Senior days. Quickly this scene faded and I beheld Ruth Sager quietly settled in Atlanta. I-Iowever. every Saturday night she rendered a vocal solo to a small audience gathered in the town hall. With a small salary she lived comfortably. having been deserted by her husband. I suddenly began to grow cold and I realized that the flames had died down. Interested in what I had already discovered I hoped I might learn more about some of my school friends and accordingly I heaped more wood on the coals. The flames that sprung up corresponded with my hopes and'many strange scenes were placed before me. THE AVOCAN 21 First, behind a small counter stood Adair Stannarius, shouting, 'Fish, for sale.' I never thought that of our old time brilliant junior president! Next I beheld Hazel Olmstead as the sole proprietor of a garage which dealt in the 'Chryslers' exclusively. There appeared a large convent and in its interior I recognized Frances Carroll. Having been disappointed in some love affair of her high school days Frances had become a nun! Out in the XVest Lyman Shults was pictured as a cowboy of great and wonderful bravery. XVith Lyman I also noticed Lawrence XVessels. He was engaged in break- ing all specimens of nmle life. - 'lfhere appeared before me a dainty lady of society envied and flattered by all. the queen of every ball-lirnestine Pierce. Milo Sick was a professor of languages in a high school in the middle W'est. XVe know he is grateful for all the knowledge given him in Caesar by the :Xvoca High School. As a private secretary of a broker I found Mildred Bloy. Ifver since her high school days Mildred had shown a strange liking for business men. Next I saw a banker, riding in his aeroplane, counting out his money, wear- ing diamonds. His name? Ah yes, Daniel Cragg. As a ticket seller for the Avoca merry-go-round Laura Smalt had acquired the name of a vamp.', I saw Lydia Hees as a detective employed by the New York police force to discover illegal engagements and marriages. It was revealed that I-Iarriet Milford, after having traveled extensively, had created a new religion in a foreign country. On a sign in one of the largest cities I read A Second Melba-greatest opera singer of the day--Myrtle Towner! I found Francis Loop engaged as a physical training teacher in a large high school. I-Ie was employed especially to give instructions to exercise the muscles of the face. I was now eager to learn my own fate and glanced anxiously at the flames. As soon as my eyes rested on them they suddenly died down and the fire went out and so I was left uncertain of my future. --Velda Ackley. 1'-I tw d, ...wg ,, . ' -aw W 'von - vfk .1 . .1 6' 4-T f Mi r' 5-fs fix ni wr . id' xiii-'il -- .via 1359 it 'Je Wifi: ' I -, l I . - 1-' Q'-1 'fri 42 . if: .... . Q. 22 THE AVOCAN LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT We, the members of the class of 1925, having reached the end of our scholastic career, and though somewhat fatigued by incessant mental toil, but still of sound mind, memory, and understanding, do make and publish this, our last VVill and Testament, hereby revoking and making void all former wills by us at any time heretofore made. As to our worldly estate, and all the property. real, personal, or mixed, or to which we shall be entitled at the time of our decease, we bequeath. and dis- pose thereof in the manner following, to wit: FIRST-WC direct that our obsequies shall be conducted in such manner as is becoming to our social standing, due mention to be made of our activities in behalf of this school, hoping that our pallbearers will be men of strong muscles and our mourners ready to lament our demise. SECOND-We give and bequeath to our beloved faculty all the amazing knowledge and startling information that we have furnished them from time to time in our examination papers. XVe know that much which we have im- parted to them in this way must have been entirely new to them as well as to all teachers and students everywhere. and would throw much new light on many hitherto familiar lines of thought throughout the world of science and learning, even outside the halls and walls of Avoca High School. THIRD-In order to show good will towards the Sophomores, we bequeath to them a copy of an Old Farn1er's Almanac, which will help them to steer clear of many an approaching storm. It will enable them quickly and surely to read in their instructor's countenance, as he enters the classroom, what will be the nature and conditions of movements during the day. FOURTH-TO the Freshman Class we will any overlooked cuds of gum we may have left adhering to the underside of desks, bannisters, assembly seats, or any likely or unlikely places. XVe have sometimes had to rid ourselves of these in too much haste to be able to pick and choose the most desirable means of disposal. FIFTHLWC give and bequeath to the junior Class, as a student body, our knowledge of economics, philosophy, art, science, and the universe, in whole or in part. VVe trust the class may be able to survive it. The following may seem but trifling bequests, but we hope they may be accepted, not as worthless things lavishly thrown away because we can no longer keep them, but as valuable assets to those who may receive them, and a continual reminder of the generosity of heart displayed in our free will and full bestowal. FIRST-To PRoFEssoR SMITH: a sum of money to be used in buying a pair of rubber shoes for detective work. VVe feel he will be sure to need them in dealing with the classes that are to be our successors. SECOND-To ALL FUTURE CLASS PRESIDENTS : Rodney O. Newman's ability to convince Professor Smith of the said President's unerring judgment. THE AVOCAN 23 THIRD-TO SOME BENIGHTED FRESHMAN : anybody who will accept them as they are yet unclaimed-Leah jones' troubles. FOURTH-TO HAZEI. OLMSTEAD: a Chrysler sedan because we know she likes a Chrysler best. FIFTH-TO LAURA SMALT: the opportunity of becoming acquainted with French habits and Customs without taking a trip to France. SIXTH-T0 LYMAN SHULTS: a pretty girl whom we shall call Gleomargarine because he can't get any but her tbutterj. SEVENTH-TO FRANCES CARRoLI.: a Shetland pony so that she may take at least two trips a week to Bath. Automobiles. gasoline, and accessories are so expensive! EIGHTH-To NIILO SICK: we bequeatth the key to fame in Latin Prose. NINTII-TO LYDIA HEEs: this excellent bit of advice which we hope she will follow: Wfhen you're forming your opinions Do it carefully, go slow! Hasty judgements oft are followed By regretting. that I know. TENTH-TO FRANCIS LOOP! the right to become a general agent for 'a talking machine. ELEVENTH-TO ADAIR STANNARIUS: a number of white-washed boards to be used in patching the fence along the state highway between Wallace and Cohocton, on the left side of the road, going north. TWELETH-To ELLEN LOUISE ARNOLD! a package of Kellogg's Bran. THIRTEENTH-TO MYRTLE TowNER: Leah jones' book on Hairdressing FOURTEENTH-T0 HARRIS MII.FoRn: a share of Ralph D. l7rench's thirty- seveu varieties of sweethearts. FIFTEENTH-TO OLIVE PARTRIIJGE: the agency Iof the following cars: jordan, Chevrolet, and Dodge, XVe notice that she shows more partiality to a Dodge sedan than to a touring. XVe know she has good judgment and will leave it to her to determine the better. SIXTEENTH-TO LAWRENCE VVEssELs: we bequeathed the hardest key to turn. VVhat is it? A don-key of course! SEVENTEENTH-TO ERNESTINE PIERCE: Mary Shults' gift of gab and gossip. EIGHTEENTH-T0 VVILMA MooRE: the privilege of reducing her list of beaux to one. NINETEENTH-To DANIEI. CRAGG: a gold medal bearing the inscription Champion Liar which he may present to certain persons to save himself the embarrassment 'of saying, l don't believe it's so. TWENTIETH-T0 MII.DRED BLOY: we bequeath Rodney O. NCWH1HH,S power of oratory. 24 THE AVOCAN TWENTY-FIRST--TO JULIA BARNES: her elder sister's power to attract and distract. Besides these gifts. we leave!-not of necessity, but of our own free will- our blessing, tender memories 'of our pleasant associations together, and our for- giveness for anything that we may not have exactly appreciated in the demon- strations of the past, and a pledge of friendship from henceforth and forever. All the rest and residue of our property. whatsoever and wheresoever: of what nature, kind, and quality soever it may be, and not herein before disposed of after paying our debts and funeral expenses, we give and bequeath to our beloved Principal. for his use and benefit absolutely, and to be disposed of for the good of the coming classes as he may see lit. And we do hereby appoint the said Principal sole executor of this, our Last W'ill and Testament. In witness whereof. we the class of 1925. the testators, have to this, our will, set our hands and seal this twenty-second day of june, Anno Domini, one thousand, nine hundred and twenty-six. Xvritten by Belle Rose Reynolds. ex an Ag, 'f -e ' 1' I le, ' THE AVOCAN LIFE'S SCHOOL Once, upon an evening dreary. I was wrestling, weak and weary, XVith some geometric problems I had never seen beforeg Problems that all toil resisted, Though I gropingly insisted. And all mental powers enlisted, As I never had of yore: But the problems. all unravelled. Iiay there calmly, as before- Only this, and nothing more! Quite distinctly I remember: It was in the bleak December, And I was a humble member Of the Senior Class of yoreg Ifagerly I wished the morrow XVhen I hoped that I might borrow Demonstrations from a class mate XVho had helped me out before: XVho had loaned me his assistance X'Vhen in swampy paths before: Yes, I whispered, just once more! As I sat, some rule repeating, All my brain in madness beating, XfVhile my heart and throat were meeting And nay wan eyes scanned the floor, VVhile I wearily sat napping, Suddenly I heard a tapping, And I knew someone was rapping, Rapping gently at the doorg Oh I I cried, if some assistance Brings this stranger to my door, He is welcome, evermore! 9 THE AVOCAN In he came on invitationg Here,', I thought, is my salvation, He will have the demonstration, As he always has, in store! For 'twas he whose kind assistance Helped me often in the distance, Though I half feared more resistance To my plea than heretoforeg And I shrank from it on seeing Vllhat a troubled brow he bore, And the wearied eyes he wore! But at last my soul grew stronger, Hesitating then no longer, Friend, said I to him, most truly Your forgiveness I implore, But it is my one salvation That I make this application, So-Have you the demonstration ? X Here he bent his head and swore, No, I came to get assistance On those problems, too, he swore Only this- and nothing more! Now that every plank was falling, The tomorrow looked appalling, And I sadly sat recalling How old vials of wrath did pour: Could I face an angry teacher VVith a calm and unmoved feature. VVith those unsolved problems staring In my face forevermore? Staring wickedly and wildly, In my face forevermore, In the manner I deplore? THE AVOCAN Long I sat there, madly yearning, All my soul within me burning, Longing, thinking things no student liver dared to think before: O begoue all demonstration! How I wish 'my education, And the hour of graduation XVere a memory of the yore! How I long to look back, thinking They will bother me no more- liree from care forevermore! But the years in their rotation Finished High School education, And the longed-for graduation Is a thing to come no more, But I find I now am vexing Over problems-1 as perplexing As the ones I on that evening Fought, of geometric lore: just as stubborn and unflexing As of geometric lore, Trouble me forevermore! Thus, when school life is completed XVhen all lessons are repeated. And we are no longer seated In the class-room as before, Still, life's school is just before us, And its rule is quickly o'er us. And We look for graduation, But 'tis not till life is o'er: And our spirit from its burdens. And its lessons, as of yore, Shall be lifted, nevermore! -Adapted 1 THE AVOCAN 25 CLASS ov 19 THE AVOCAN 29 SENIORS-CLASS OF 1925 HIS TOR Y 1924-1925 The enthusiastic Seniors met September 17, 1924, for their hrst meeting. At this meeting several important matters were decided. lt was voted that the junior Class otiicers should, continue to hold their respective offices, namely, Rodney O. Newman, president: Raymond A. Ackley, vice presidentg Velda Ackley, secretaryg and Mary Shults, treasurer. Principal Howard A. Smith was chosen faculty advisor. We, as a class, have been very active during our last year in High Shool. We took an active part in the Country Gentleman subscription campaign. The proceeds, about 35000, being divided among the four classes. We were not as successful with the Collins Lyceum Course as we had hoped to be but we felt, however, that by bringing the Lyceum Course we had per- formed a service for our community by introducing such high class entertain- ment. The class decided to hold a play to boost our fund for an educational trip. Nedric Charl Halstead, the director, selected the play entitled, The Village School Ma'am. The cast of the play was carefully selected by Mr. Halstead, as follows: XVe were very much surprised to find that Mildred Barnes, with all her feminine charms, could be the most boyish kind of a boy. Leah jones, the village school ma'am, played her part very well, through all her trials and joys of the play. She deserves much credit. Hosea Clegg, portrayed by Vernon E. XVightman, hobbling on his cane and singing, Tramp, Tramp, Tramp, made a perfect old man. Rodney O. Newman, james Graham in the play. although not especially villainous in everyday life made a perfect villain in the play. Ruth French acted lilvira Pratt, a fussy old maid, in a very pleasing manner. There have been some hints that the tempestuous courtship in the play may end in the real thing. XYe think that Sam and Maria Olcott, portrayed by Ralph French and Mary Shults, in spite of their incessant quarreling are very good friends and will live happy lives as quarreling is very contrary to their natures. Dick Eliot, acted by Raymond Ackley, made a very good appearing coun- try store keeper. He has been highly congratulated on the excellent manner in which he played his part. lda May Alcott, Velda Ackley, was a very Winsome girl and played her part as a butterHy in the play very well, although it was contrary to her nature. The Reverend Timothy Flick, portrayed by Ruth Sager. was a very sancti- monious person. XtVe could not reconcile ourselves at hrst that she was the same giggling, whispering Ruth of the study hall. Posie Yerbenia. acted by Belle Rose Reynolds, was the servant of Maria Olcott and was not particularly fond of Mrs. .'Xlcott's bossing. XYe were very successful with this play and received many compliments on its delivery. The gross income was 55106.00 when given in Avoca. XVe also gave the play in Savona and in Atlanta. The school year is now coming to a close and we, the Senior Class, must bid farewell to our beloved faculty and friends. VVe hope that each student may carry with him only thoughts of friendship and of good will of the class of 1925. -Belle Rose Reynolds. THE AVOCAN if ,Q A , 1 W TW' CLASS oF 1926 THE AVOCAN 31 J UNIORS-CLASS OF 1926 OFFICERS ADAIR STANNARIUS, President LAURA SMALT, Secretary. Lyme. Hens, Vice President DANIEL CRAUG. Treasurer Class Colorsglilold and XVhite Class l lower!Daisy. The Junior Class organized in September and chose the officers mentioned above. Soon after we organized we began preparations for giving our play, The Early Bird, which was produced on Thursday night, December 18, 1924, in the High School Auditorium. This turned out to be successful for the class and was repeated in NVallace. March 4th and 5th, 1925. Although the juniors are a very busy class, we found time to give the Seniors a party on April 1, 1925. which proved to be much fun. Although we have had many defeats as a class in athletics. we have helped much toward making Avoca have a successful year in both baseball and basket ball. Three of our boys, Adair Stannarius. Francis Loop and Daniel Cragg were members of the basket ball varsity team and have the same record in regards to base ball. Francis Loop and Harris Milford are also members of the School Urchestra. Both Myrtle Towner and Daniel Cragg, our representatives at the Alfred Speaking Contest, are juniors, which speaks well for the class. Considering the year as a whole, the junior Class under the supervision of Miss Mary Bentley has made a record to be proud of. NVQ hope to do even better next year, thereby following in the footsteps of our sister class, 1925. -Harris Milford. THE AVOCAN 0F 1927 CLASS THE AVUCAN 33 SOPHOMORES-CLASS OF 1927 Officers-President, Ellen Louise Arnoldg vice president, Roberta Jonesg secretary, Julia Barnes, treasurer, Wilma Moore. Colors-Pink and white. F lower-Rose. Motto- On high and still climbing. The Sophomore class held its first meeting of the fall semester on Friday, October 24th, for the purpose of electing the above officers and Miss Lillian Rosenfeld as faculty advisor. When our class was organized it consisted of nineteen members, and by the aid of the January exams four more were added to our ranks. Our presient, Ellen Louise Arnold, as well as the other officers, was full of enthusiasm. The Sophomores cast a radiant beam of light in athletics. Vtfe have several members who play on the basket ball team. We have had wonderful success playing games with the Juniors and are looking forward to a better year in 1926. Can such an enthusiastic group live without social activities? I say, No! Among' the many social events held by the Sophomore class were various parties, sleigh rides, candy sales. and last. but not least the famous Dark Town Minstrel. This last event is one to be long remembered by the Sophomores who participated, as well as those who witnessed it. We are glad to say that we made a very gen- erous amount to go towards our Washington fund. Pink and white are the class colors. Pink is a combination of red and white denoting courage, and white purity. This readily explains the sterling qualities of our class. Now as another year of school is drawing to a close we regret to take leave of the Seniors and say goodbye to our classmates. But may we who are left fthe Juniors, Freshmen and Sophomoresj go back next year more determined than ever to attain the goal which the class of 1925 have reached. New occasions bring new duties, time makes former goods uncouth, He must upward still, and onward, who would keep abreast of Truth, Lo, before us gleam her camp-fires! XVe ourselves must pilgrims be, Launch our Mayflower and steer boldly, through the desperate winter sea. -Wilma Moore, '27, H THE AVOCAN CLASS oF 1928 THE AVOCAN 35 FRESHMAN CLASS OF 1928 You have read and seen the rest Now read and see the best, The Freshmen. Motto-Quod facis, bene fac. Class Colors-Blue and VVhite. The Freshman Class of the Avoca High School is the largest class and is just as wide-awake as it is large. Miss Marion Chafhn is our able .class advisor. At the beginning of the Freshman year the Class was organized and the following officers were elected: President, Margaret Derrickg vice president, Harold Huntg treasurer, Neal Barron: secretary, Elma Qlmstead. The class then had twenty-three members. By January some of the mem- bers joined the Sophomore class and some left our midst to begin their worldly duties, And some members from the country joined our class. In january new officers were elected to look after the welfare of what was now a class of thirty members. Several sleigh rides were enjoyed during the winter. During May, The Vaudeville Frolic was given by the Frosh under the direction of Mr. N. C. Hall- stead and was most favorably received by the public. A large sum was added to the Washington Fund. Later in the season this entertainment was also given successfully at Prattsburg. -Lawrence Overhiser, '28. 36 THE AVOCAN DRAMATIC ACTIVITIES THE PRIZE SPEAKING CONTEST The second annual Haskins' Prize Speaking Contest was held May first, nineteen twenty-tive, at the Presbyterian church. April twenty-fourth ten contestants held a try-out in the High School Audi- torium, at which time Rev. H. A. Simmons, Mrs. B. W. Sly and Mrs. Olin Town- er, acting as judges, selected six: Myrtle Towner, Leah jones, Mary Shults, Ruth Sager, Daniel Cragg and Vernon Wightnian to compete in the hnal contest. The contestants showed much enthusiasm which helped to make the contest very interesting. At the close of the final contest, Leah Jones, accompanied by Mrs. G. J. Carter, played a couple of selections on the violin, while the judges: Principal Howland, of Cohocton, Mrs. Snyder, of Cohocton, and Mrs. Shaw, of Atlanta, prepared their decision. Myrtle Towner was awarded first prize, which consisted of live dollars. A prize of three dollars was given to Leah Jones, and to Daniel Cragg. who ob- tained third place, two dollars. Myrtle Towner represented the High School at Alfred, May twelfth, and Daniel Cragg, May thirteenth, in the Annual Interscholastic Prize Speaking Contest. -Ruth Sager. THE ALFRED UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC I PRIZE SPEAKING CONTEST The annual Interscholastic Girls' Speaking Contest was held at Alfred Uni- versity, on Tuesday, May 12. Girls from various parts of the state entered this contest. Avoca was represented by Myrtle Towner, who won the first prize in the contest held here May l. Although we were not successful in winning any prize at Alfred we have just cause to be proud that Myrtle Towner, who spoke the piece, A Touch in the Heart, did very well, and that she was the first to receive honorable mention in the contest. The following evening the Boys' contest was held and this time Daniel Cragg was our participant. Lafayette, NVe Have Come, was the oration chosen by him and the amount of expression with which he delivered it made it very interesting as well as impressive. Again we turned away without a prize but were highly congratulated. Each year the Avoca High School is attempting to take her place with the other schoolslm Prize Speaking and we hope some time to be .successful in win- ning a prize. -Ruth Sager. THE AVVOCAN 37 CLASS ENTERTAINMENTS Among other Dramatic Activities of the year are the four class plays and vaudeville entertainments which have been given, one by each class, at various intervals throughout the year. ln these entertainments the students have been given an excellent opportunity for the development of expression and the ability to appear in public. A more complete account of these activities has been given i11 the preceding pages. ,gy -6. 'U N M , ff-ig Ti ?n' ,735 pn- , D THE AVOCAN SCHOOL ORCHESTRA AVOCA HIO H SMITH, ARNOLD, BARNES OVER H ISER, REYNOLDS, HUNT. LOOP, JOLLY, RICK, ER XVALRER, HALL, D MILFORD, JONES, THE AVOCAN 39 THE ORCHESTRA Two years ago the orchestra was somewhat in the position of a lusty infant who was apparently quite content to go to sleep and be forgotten but who was through some inadvertence awakened and in consequence has and is now a very determined organization and assuming an important role in the life and activities of our High School. VVe are indeed most fortunate in having sufficient talent for the orchestral work and we sincerely hope another year will find us with added members. Music has powers expressed by no other art and the success of our orchestra is due to the work, the zeal and the interest of the players. By means of its own finances the orchestra has acquired a valuable library of music which they expect to enrich through the coming year. The membership is as follows: Marguerite Derrick, pianist: Leah Jones, Harris Milford, Gertrude NValker. first violins: julia Barnes. Rowena Over- hiser, Bessie Reynolds, second violins: Harold Hunt, Ellen Louise Arnold, ob- ligato and contra melody: Francis l.oop, trombone, and Pauline Jolly, drums. THE AVOCAN MAN. MITH, YANXYORMER, XVIGHT LTS, S ACKLEY, SHU THE AVOCAN 41 STOCK JUDGING CONTEST The annual Intersholastic Stock judging Contest was held at Alfred Uni- versity May 13, 1925. This school has been represented in the contest for five years and has succeeded in carrying off a prize four times. In 1921 Theodore Smith, Alton Wfightman and Vernon E. Wiglitman won second prize. Two years later the team lost one of its members, Theodore Smith, and Raymond A. Ackley took his place. This year the team won first prize. The success of the first year was repeated in 1924 by again winning second prize. This year, 1925, the same team, with the exception of Lyman Shults in Alton Wightman's place, won first prize for the second time, which we very sincerely hope will not be the last. To obtain the ownership of the cup a school must have its name inscribed on the cup three times, which means first prize for three years. Two other schools have each had the cup twice and if either gets it another year Avoca is out of luck. But with the record of the past we have every right to hope that next year Avoca will again be successful and that the Beautiful Silver Loving Cup will become a permanent ornament of the Avoca High School. THE AVOCAN Acc, ACKLEY, XYIGHTWAN, LOOP. CR Sf IU AN NAR ST L1v1xusToN. joxss. SMITH, SAGER, THE AVOCAN 43 BOYS' BASKET BALL Early in October the boys organized a basket ball squad of about fourteen members from which were picked two teams to represent the Avoca High School. Raymond A. Ackley was appointed captain and he proved himself worthy of the position. Rev. jones took an active interest in coaching the teams again this year and due to his untiring efforts supported by the student body and the public our teams made a fine showing. The first game of the season was played on November 21st, on the home court, against Corning. This was a fast game throughout, but our boys proved too much for their rivals as indicated by the score of 10 to 13 in favor of Avoca. The best and most exciting games were played on February 20, when both boys' teams went to Springwater to play the High School teams there. This was the hrst real showing ever made by our second team for they won with a score of 20-8. Immediately following this game the first teams of the two schools went on the court and from the first they showed up as about evenly matched. The score was tied several times by Loop, of Avoca. Wfightman and Loop did the most of the scoring but the other members need to be commended for their defense. especially Cragg, who by his guarding held his man scoreless from the field. The score was 22-21 in favor of Avoca and our boys were lined up as follows: VVightman, center: Ackley, right forward: Loop. left forward: Cragg, right guard: Sager, left guard. The last game of the season was played on the home court on March 27th with the high school team from Lawrenceville, Pa. This 'team was one of Avoca's strong opponents the previous year, so the game was of unusual interest to both students and public. Our boys did wonderful playing from every angle, and ended the game with a score of 44-9 in our favor. Ackley and Loop were star shooters during this game scoring 14 and 20 points respectively. However the Lawrenceville boys should be praised for their fine sportsmanship and good playing. This game brought to a close the basket ball season for the year 1924-25 and all members on both first and second teams. including substitutes, deserve great credit for the record they made for Avoca High School. Total points scored-Avoca, 197: opponents, 175. Games won, 75 games lost, 10- THE AVOCAN RNES, RUSENEELD, PIERCE. BA S, SMITH, ra Z as 41 CQ ACKLEY, TOWNER. OvERH1sER, JONES, THE AVOCAN gf GIRLS' BASKET BALL The girls' basket ball team consisted of Mildred Barnes Ccaptainj, Velda Ackley, julia Barnes, Rowena Overhiser, lirnestine Pierce, Myrtle Towner Qsubj and Roberta jones tsub.j. E The iirst game oi the season was played against Naples on the home court with a victory for our team 4-O. The game proved to be interesting because our girls kept Naples from making a basket during the game. The Naples girls were quick and good sports but the quick work of our forwards, Velda and Julia, made the balls roll into the basket. lirnestine also stuck to her guard with all her force and passed all of the balls to the forwards. There was a large crowd of spectators out for the first game to urge them on. The second and last game was played on the home court against Horseheads. This was the better and more exciting game. Each team was on their job keeping the other man back but Horseheads won in spite of our work 13-10. The girls team has played but few games this season because they were unable to schedule games with outside teams because of difference in ruling, etc. Those games that they did play were played with much zest and enthusiasm. ' The team has only won one and lost one game this season but it is hoped that next year it may be able to schedule and play more games. 625 153.565 ,, lvS!Q7h Z5p'2g'w :xg I 1 JG I . 46 THE AVOCAN ATHLETICS A THLETIC ASSOCIA TION The Athletic Association of Avoca High School is now completing its second year of usefulness. It is serving well its established purpose to promote athletics and interest the public in the activities of the school. The athletics it sponsors provide wholesome recreation and lay the foundation for a clean, healthy life. Membership is open to all members of the faculty. high school students, and such Qlglltll grade students as have shown 'themselves worthy of membership. During the past year the Association has- provided for Boys' and Girls' Basket Ball, Base Ball and Tennis. A baseball held has been prepared on the school grounds where it is conveniently located for both practice and games. The basket ball and base ball games which have been played during the year have been a source of pleasure and profit to all. At the end of the season the Association grants letters to those of its mem- bers who have represented 'the school in its athletic teams. The following mem- bers will receive their letters this year: . Base Ball A's -Neal Barron, l.lwellyn lidwards, Charles Sly, l-larold Hunt, Francis Loop, Clarence Sager, Harris Milford, l-aVern Shaut. Boys' Basket Ball A's!'-Francis Loop. Adair Stannarius, Clarence Sager, Daniel Cragg. Raymond Ackley, Ralph French. Girls' Basket Ball A's -Mildred Barnes, Velda Ackley. Roberta jones. Myrtle Towner, Ernestine Pierce, X 1541 X1 A ull'lli5llll'!fl, A' Ko s. faq may Xi Rifle THE AVOCAN SONGS AND IYELLS Barney Google, Andy Gump, W e've got Atlanta on the stump. Oh! Min!! Tutti-Frutti--Punch and Judy Avoca High School do your duty, l3on't you worry, don't you fret Avoca High School will get there yet. Dk Dk Pk Pk Tune-XVhy Did l Kiss That Girl? VVhy don't you win this game? Oh! why, oh why, oh why? Why don't you win this game Oh, we could almost cry. XVe're nervous, we're nervous, we're worried and blue And if you can play like that, why not make a basket, too? We think that you're a wreck and we guess we're rightg Don't try to break our necks, we don't like a light, You're upset and all because NVe're a lo! better than we used to was XVhy don't you win this game? Oh! why, oh why, oh why? Pls Pk Dk :lf One-a zipa, two-a zipa 'lfhre-a zipa-zam, We play Basket Ball And don't give a razzle-dazzle Hobble-gobble-4siss ! boom-ba ! Avoca High School Ra! Ra! Ra! flflkfkvlf Tune-Barney Google. 4-Xvoca High School You're the team we like the best Avoca High School Do your work, we'll do the rest, Get that ball and show them how You'll do better than you do right now: Avoca High School you're the team we Like the best!!! THE AVOCAN LEY, MILFORD. AGER, HA ANNARIUS, JONES, S ST H1 FRENC SMITH, SNYDER, RRON, SLY, LOOP. BA AUT, HUNT, EDWARDS, SH THE AVOCAN 49 HIGH SCHOOL BASE BALL TEAM The boys of the Avoca High School showed great interest in base ball this year. This was clearly seen by the numbers who turned out for base ball. Out of the number the coach, Rev. Mr. jones, picked out eleven men. These eleven men have done great work. The first game was with Bath. This was very exciting and was not dc- cided until the ninth inning, when the Avoca boys batted in the winning runs. This game marked a great find for the High School in Edwards, a new twirler, who pitched his first game for the High School. The second game was with Springwater High School. It turned out to be a landslide for Springwater. Edwards pitched a good game but he received very poor support. Canaseraga was the next victimfor the Avoca boys. The Avoca boys won by a score of 17-6. The last home game of the season was with Atlanta High School. lt was a free hitting contest, Avoca finally winning 16-15. Stannarius is to be praised for effectually shutting off a batting rally in which Atlanta was participating in the ninth inning. Manager Milford has arranged the following schedule for the rest of the season: May 27, Avoca vs. Atlanta: june 5, Avoca vs. Canaseraga: june 10, Avoca vs. Springwater: june 20, Avoca vs. Bath. The line-up of the team for the .season was: Catcher, Neal Barron: pitcher, Llewellyn lidwards: lst base, Charles Sly: 2nd base, Harold Hunt: short stop, Francis Loop: 3rd base, Adair Stannarius: left field, Donald Holley: center field, Clarence Sager: right field, Henry Snyder. N f ff J W ffffm I N T- X V sf 'ilf+14' 50 THE AVOCAN INTER-CLASS BASKET BALL This branch of athletics was of unusual interest this year as there was keen competition for the championship by boys' and girls' teams of the different classes. Only one game was played by the girls' which was between the Juniors and Seniors. This was a very exciting match throughout and after fifty-five min- utes of playing the result was a score of 7-7. - The boys' part in the tournament caused great excitement among all stu- dents and teachers. The Sophomores won from the Juniors but they had a hard iight as the juniors are a lively bunch. In the next games the juniors were beaten by the Senior-Freshman combination, but they must have credit for good playing and clean sportsmanship. No other games were played so the cham- pionship cannot be claimed by any one class. SCHOOL EXHIBIT The Annual School Exhibit was held this year on the afternoon and evening of May 28th in connection with the Annual Physical liducation Demonstration. The work done by the students in different lines of school work was on display and the public were given an opportunity to see the character of the work which the students are doing in the different classes. The preparation of the material for this exhibit is done by the student with a definite purpose in mind and there is thus a relief from the routine of lesson preparation and recitation. PHYSICAL EDUCA TION DEMONSTRA TION The animal Physical Education Demonstration was held on the school campus on Thursday evening, May 28. The program consisted of wand. dumb- bell and Indian club drills, folk dances, free hand drills, tumbling and interpreta- tive dances. The students of both the grades and high school participated in the above. The program was enjoyed by a large crowd of about 800 people. The students deserve credit for their hard work to make the program interesting and faultless. The purpose of the demonstration is to show the people of the town and vicinity the work that the students have been doing during the school year. THE AVOCAN 51 LA DMINISTRA Tl VEJ COURSE OF STUDY ACADEMIC A new Course of Study has recently been adopted in the Academic Depart- ment. ln preparing this Course of Study we have taken as our guide the re- quirements of the Slate Department of Education for the granting of their Di- plomas. XVe have endeavored to include all the subjects which are required for the main State Diplomas and as a matter of necessity have been compelled to omit a few other subjects which would be desired by only a few students at the best. The Course of Study is given below: GRADES Special attention has been given to the organization and work of our grades. The Course of Study for the Elementary Grades follows closely the work outlined in the syllabus for Elementary Schools issued by the State Education Department at Albany. I Besides the regular Preliminary subjects-Reading. NVriting, Spelling. Ele- mentary English, Arithmetic and Elementary United States History-we also provide a constructive course in Nature Study 'which correlates with Drawing through the grades and prepares the way for the more difficult subject of Biology in the High School. Constant effort is made to vitalize the work in History, Geography and Arithmetic and to connect as closely as possible with the life of the child. Special emphasis is placed on the value of oral English. DIPLOMAS Students attending Avoca High School may receive any of several Diplomas. This school offers all the work required for any of the major State Diplomas. namely: The College Entrance Diploma, The Classical Academic Diploma, and The Academic Diploma. The work required for any of these diplomas is given elsewhere under the Course of Study. A minimum of 72 counts with a passing mark of 6575 is required in the Regents Examinations in all subjects, and, in the case of the College Entrance Diploma, an average passing mark of 752, is neces- sary. This high average passing mark together with the subjects required makes the College Entrance Diploma the most desirable. All of these diplomas are, however, generally acceptable for admission to college. Avoca High School also issues a School Diploma based on the Regents Examinations entirely, except that under certain conditions. as outlined elsewhere under Graduation. the school marks may be accepted in the june Examinations of the Senior Year. The usual 72 counts with a minimum passing mark of 6523 are required for this Diploma. 52 T I-I E A V O C A N ACADEMIC DIIJLQMA First Year U' E .5 .2 'E EE 'E E FIRST SEMESTER E if SECOND SEMESTER 5 3 English I R H 5 English I R 4 5 Latin I E - 5 Latin I E 5 5 Algebra R - 5 Algebra R 5 5 Biology R - 6 Biology R S 6 Commercial Geography E 2.5 5 Civics R 2.5 5 Second Year English II R - 5 English II R 4 5 Latin II E - 5 Latin II E 5 5 Geometry R - 5 Geometry R 5 5 Modern Language I E - 5 Modern Language I E 5 5 History A or B alternate E - 5 History A or B alternate E 5 5 Design E 2 5 Representation E 2 5 Third Year English III R - 5 English III R 4 5 Latin III or IV alternate E - 5 Latin III or IV alternate E S 5 Modern Language II E -- 5 Modern Language II E 5 5 History B or A alternate R -- 5 History B or A alternate R 5 5 Economics E 2.5 5 Intermediate Algebra E 2.5 5 Fourth Year English IV R - 5 English IV R 4 5 Latin IV or III alternate I-I - 5 Latin IV or III alternate E 5 5 Modern Language III E - 5 Modern Language III E 5 5 History C R - 5 History C R 5 5 Physics or Phys. Geog. R - 6 Physics or Phys. Geog. R 5 6 gm ,.. v-4 E14 MI,- 05: LE' :GFS u-fjyh -,.,-4 .. L, Gr:-1 fro LA- F.- wx- ::. .E '7 'Z. ,.. v-in-4-,-4 an E 1192. :r-15 9.34 .ASQ angry 0 If-Q-,.. ...,,, - . E50 QQL fre: 50-h 'COVE :LSE vga. -AF 35... IIT. .249 Emi lg,- 235 5-12 -:Wi ... .-2 Eff .... ,ar L.. 225' .-2.-.FD mg, Q-we SID.,- F57--O 35, O v-r,:J-I-fl. nm' -mo 2U'e-r mom new worn for that year. French is the Modern Language taught at the present time. C5 FF 2 cn cn lil 9 2 l 114 Pk Ulf Pk ACADEMIC DIPLOMA IIS FIRST SEMESTER English I Latin I Algebra Biology Commercial Geography - Fl?-1l'JU'PU?Il Counts 2.5 First Year UI n .2 E . 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I-1 .-+ I-4 59,4 30220: 55.02 H F 5224 56262 E-.335 H 'TJ 5 'fin 9.-wi A U UE-I -103,1 03: .E U35 Jays'-' '-', I: gl U :r cp- gs, :H 5 US me awe we 3 :D ' el awe me CD ,.4 ' Ig-Tv-4 ' :hr-4 'U C I-nfs' -1:-Q 3,4 0 P-'FD N,,,.4fD fb G ,.4-1 90,40 rg 0 r-43 5 H ua O v-1:2 ' 'f UQ -' nz 5 U m an sv 5 B 5 ' Ei P+ fi Ei - ft Ei Ei W rn W rn rp E 'D fn rn S' Zi Fl '27 UWIUIUIA Nvlvff-fl-'L Nwwww-in Nmmuuscounts wu-Uwus Nwmvw- Nmmmms Modern Language IH may be substituted for Latin HI or IV as a required subject, if the student desires. 54 THE AVOCAN GRADUATION The Senior Class of Avoca High School is not organized for other than social purposes until after the january examinations of their Senior Year. The Senior Class is then composed of all students who have 54 counts or an equivalent satisfactory to the Principal. As a requirement for graduation a student must taj Earn one of the Regents Diplomas, or tbj Maintain during his Senior year such a class standing as, combined with the standing which he obtains from the Regents Examinations. is not less than 703. In computing this rating, the class standing as given by the teachers shall count two-thirds and the Regents Examination as o11e-third. ALSO lst. The student must study in the High School for the required time and try Regents ln every subject necessary for one of the Regents Diplomas. Znd. The student must be enrolled as a Senior for not less than the last half of the year. Srd. A student who misses more than ten recitations in any subject during the year shall have his final standing computed by deducting from his standings as above determined one-half of one per cent for each recitation missed in excess of ten for the year, and any student who misses less than ten shalllhave his standings correspondingly increased. ' TH E ENGLISH DEPARTMENT The English Department may truthfully be called the most general depart- ment in any high school, because each and every student has to have four years of this language before he is permftted to graduate. The English work this year under the guidance of Miss Bentley has been carried out as efficiently as she has been able to do it. The work in the syllabus in regards to oral work, written composition and literature has been closely followed and an effort has been made to make all four years of English as interesting as possible. The co-operation of the students in connection with their English work has been highly,commendable throughout the year. and it is only left to be hoped that their spirit will remain the same next year. ' THE LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT Four years of ancient and three of modern language are offered. This makes possible the Classical Academic Diploma for those who care to make Language a specialty: also provides a choice in the three years of one language required for the College Entrance Diploma. Virgil said: Labor omnia vincit. This is the motto of our Senior Class. and it seems a good motto for every Latin class. X'Ve have all done our share of work in the Latin Department and are sure of our due reward. Sometimes it is difficult for the high school student to see the value of Latin: but when we realize that the wisest heads of the past century have considered it the only true educa- tion, we feel that we can take its value for granted. French has been introduced in place of Spanish as the Modern Language. French seems more worth-while for the average high school student because of our closer connection with the French people and the superiority of the French literature. THE AVOCAN 55 MATHEMATICS There is an especially large registration this year in both Geometry and Elementary Algebra. Intermediate Algebra is otifered the second semester. This subject is required for the College Entrance Diploma and is studied usually in the Junior or Senior year. Although Intermediate Algebra is chosen only by the few who desire this Diploma, it is a very interesting and valuable subject. and would justify a more important place on the high school program. XVe are endeavoring to make Mathematics of as much practical value to the student as possible, also to develop original thinking. The principal value of mathematical study arises from the fact that it exercises the reasoning power more and claims from the memory less than any other secondary school subject. The reasoning in mathematical work is of a peculiar kind. possessing characteristics that make it especially Fitted for training the minds of students. , HISTORY DEPARTM ENT Avoca High School now otters a complete series of courses in History covering the known world from the Dawn of History down to the present. The three courses which comprise this series are known as History A, History B and History C.,' Of these. the first deals with the history of the VVorld prior to the period of the French Revolution. The Rise and Growth of Civilization is here narrated as it emerged from the Ancient Orient and passed through the periods of Grecian and Roman Supremacy and Medieval ignorance. In the second course of the series, History PB. the progress of this civilization is con- tinued from the Erench Revolution down to the Present Time. Here the student is familiarized with many perplexing problems in Europe connected with the Industrial Revolution and the Growth of Democracy and Nationalism and their tinal culmination in the Worlcl VVar for Democracy. History C deals with the History of our own United States connecting it as- occasion may require, with the contemporary history of Europe. In the study of History and its related subiects of Economics, Civics and Sociology the student is brought into the closest contact with the life of the world about him. Historv is now taught as a Social Science in which the social. economic. religious and educational life of the past is of equal importance with the political and in which the influence of the past is clearly shown in our present institutions. The student who works in this department will find his viewpoint of life greatly broadened and his ability to participate in the activities of life greatly improved. THE DEPARTMENT OE SCIENCE Our sciences this year have consisted of Biology and Physics. Some of the students have been given private instructions in Phvsical Geography. The new school building is furnished with a fairlv well eouipped laboratory which is a decided improvement over the old one. Mr. Smith has taken charge of the Physics class and has expended every effort to make the work as interesting as possible. Physics will undoubtedly continue to be the science taught for the benefit of the Seniors and some of the Iuniors. The Biology class was so large at the beginning of the year that two sections were necessary until after .Ianuary Regents. when this condition was remedied. This subiect is taught by Miss Bentley who desires to make the course an attractive as well as a very instructive one. It is hoped that these two subjects will grow and will be even more popular in the coming years. 56 THE AVOCAN PHYSICAL TRAINING The purpose of physical training in the high school is to obtain good posture: to make pupils alert, accurate, and graceful in movement: to render them vigorous and able to endure: to teach them forms of recreation for use in after life: to teach the laws of health for the immediate purpose of success in athletics, and the ultimate purpose of establishing a life-long habit of good hygiene. These results are obtained by giving corrective exercises for good posture, educational exercises for good posture, hygienic exercises for vigor and endur- ance, and recreative exercises for instruction in play and enjoyment in its practice. Each of the above principles are obtained, separately. in the grades and in the high school. Physical training includes the two-minute drill, formal gymnastics, directed gymnastics, recreation, games, athletics, instruction in hygiene, the daily morn- ing inspection, the. observation for physical disabilities and signs of illness, and co-operation with the doctor. This is secured by the formation of the health clubs and every-day class in physical training. HEALTH CLUBS The purpose of the health clubs in the grades is to promote cleanliness and hygienic living. ' daily inspection is held in each room and students are given credit for their immaculate appearance. In order to make the health club interesting, the members are asked to make posters which are to represent some state of clean living. The students who make the best posters are awarded prizes. This gives the students some goal to work for and makes them better students both mentally and physically. THE LIBRARY One of the many advantages of our new school building is a fairly large and well equipped library located on the first floor on the left as one enters the building. Owing to the lack of space and to poor conditions in the old build- ing the books were in rather an unfavorable condition. This year a complete inventory has been made, and each book has been recatalogued according to the Dewey Decimal Catalogue System. There are at present about 825 volumes. The school also receives about fifteen ditiierent magazines of the finest type which are kept in the library for the benefit of the entire high school. Among these are the World's Work, National Geographic, Outlook, Literary Digest, Inde- pendent, and several others. One library period a day is held, under the management of Miss Bentley, during which the students procure and return books or study. A special system is used in regards to reference books which allows the student to take them over night only. Other books are allowed out, for two weeks at a time, and may be renewed. A New books will gradually be added, so that the future of the Avoca High School Library seems to be guaranteed as a successful one. THE AVOCAN 57 ATTENDANCE It is not necessary to emphasize very greatly the vast importance of regular attendance in school on the part of the pupils, because the parents cannot help but realize, without being told, just what this importance is. An examination of the report cards of two students, one who attends regularly and one who does not, will be suiticient evidence, for the regularly absent one's marks will never be what they should, while the marks of the conscientious pupil will show what one can accomplish if he attends school regularly. The State Department recognizes as a good excuse only: Sickness of Pupil, Extremely Bad Weather, lmpassable Roads, or absence for a certain number of days. due to sickness in the family. If the student himself does not realize the necessity of regular attendance, the parent should do all in his power to send the child to school unless the occasion happens to be one that demands the presence of the child at home. VVE'RE GROXVING The registration of :Xvoca High School has shown a steady increase for the past few years. Sincethenew building was started 3 years ago the number of students has increased from 182 to 236 which is an increase of ZQW, The indications now are that this growth will continue for the coming year. The number of graduates from Avoca High School has kept pace with this development. The Classes of 1923-1924-1925 total 23 graduates which is nine tnore than any other three consecutive years since the inauguration of the Regents Examinations. The percentage ot' students passing the various subjects is also a healthy one. Last year 8'-VZ, of all the Regents papers written in the school were ac- cepted by the Department at Albany. The State average in this regard for the same period was 77W which places Avoca High School considerably above the average of the state. 9? 3415 . if f-v s. ll 1'-nu I t ' l tl liill 58 THE AVOCAN SONGS OF THE SEASON Mildred Barnes-All Alone. Ralph and Florence-Me and My Boy Friend. Rodney Newman-Oh, Peter. Lawrence Overhiser-Marguerita. Lawrence Wessels-Go 'Long Mule! Ruth Sager-VVhispering. Adair Stannarius-Steppin' Around. Lyman Shults-Too Tired. Velda Ackley-Glad Eyes. Leah jones-Keep Smiling. Wfarren Abbey-l-lonest and Truly. Mr. Smith-See My Kid. Raymond Ackley-NYhere's My Sweetie Hiding. Mary Shults-I.onesomemThat's All. Luella Sharp-Nightingale. Ernestine Pierce-Listening. Olive Partridge-Because They All Love You. Neal Barron-Oh! How I Love My Sweetie tQertrudej. Pauline jolly-Dear One. Belle Reynolds-Voice XVith a Smile. Harris Milford-NVonderful One. Ralph and Florence-Holding Hands. Ruth FrenchvSon1ebody's Sweetheart. Roland Shaut-Only You. NVilliam VanNVormer-VVhat'll l Do? Miss Bentley-Charlie, My Boy. Miss Chaftin-Happy Heinie. Vernon NVightman-I Cilllll Find the One l XVant. Ralph French-I Have Had 57 Ditterent Varieties of Sweethearts. Miss Rosenfield-Soap Sud Sid. Adair and Daniel had been playing truant from school and had spent a beau- tiful afternoon fishing. On the way back they inet Milo who asked them the usual question: Catch anything? At this Adair in all consciousness of guilt quickly responded: l-laven't been home yet. Geometry teniitted by one of Miss Rosenteld's pupilsj. Theorem: A bad recitation is better than a good recitation. Given: A bad recitation and a good recitation. To Prove: A bad recitation is better than a good recitation. Proof. l. Nothing is better than a good recitation. 2. A bad recitation is better than nothing. 3. A bad recitation is better than a good recitation.fQ. E. D. Stranger tafter buying paperj-lt's pretty chilly tonight, arenlt you cold? Harris: Oh, no! Selling papers keeps up the circulation. Mr. Smith tin Physics classj'-Wfhat is steam? Leah-Water crazy with the heat. 11.1 II1.115.1l'1..1..1n1..1..1.,1..1..1g,1,.1I.1ll1uu1nu1up1.g1uq1n.1..1..1.p1g.1u1g THE AVOCAN 59 1- 1 I MEEKER'S BUSINESS INSTITUTE i 422 East Market Street, Elmira, N.Y. H H'1'11f st-11001 Irfmfffr Wlziltf' COURSES , Business Administration junior Accounting ll Secretarial Senior Accounting Shorthancl anrl Office Training 1 Graduates are given a permanent registration in our lfniploynient De- partment which entitles them to return to the Institute at any time for review work ancl to receive replacement: all free of charge. I The liest insurance for the boy or girl is a Meeker Business Course. l Catalog and Ill'f0l I1It1fI0lI Free I 1uu1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1un1:n1II1II1-n1uu1uu1ll1n1u1u1uu1n1u1 1uu1un1ll1l:1nu1eiuIu 11411 1 1 1n1nn-uu1ul1uu1n1uu1uu1n1u1uu1 1:11111 1ul1un1u1nl1au1uu1 1 1 u1uq!g The Roche ter B s'n 1 el I tit I l l Can give you a Commercial Course that will carry you through the elementary stages oi Bookkeeping antl Commercial l.aw antl then give you I a complete training in Accountancy. .l It can also give you a thorough course in Shorthand, Typewriting. Commercial English and Office Routine ancl then give you a higher train- ing for Secretarial work. 1 it it - n You can begin either of these courses on the iirst or thircl Monday of any month in the year. Our catalogue gives the particulars. XYrite for a H copy. Recommended Since 1863 l RochesterBusiness nstitute I Rochester, . y . 5 1.1 1 1 1 .1.l1..1..1..1..1g.1g.11111.111-..u1q.1ql151g-141,1111..1..1gq1l.1..1..1,.g', 60 THE AVOCAN PRAYER OF A SPORTSMAN Dear Lord, in the battle that goes through life V I ask but a held that is fair, A chance that is equal with all in the strife A courage to strive and dareg And if I should win, let it be by the code With my faith and my honor held high: And if I should lose, let me stand by the road And cheer as the winners go by! And Lord, may my shouts be ungrudging and clear, A tribute that comes from the heart, And let me not cherish a snarl or a sneer Or play any sniveling party l.et me say: There they ride on whom laurel's bestowed Since they played the game better than I, l,et me stand with a smile by the side of the road And cheer as the winners go by! So grant me to conquer, if conquer I can By proving my worth in the fray: But teach me to lose like a Regular Man And not like a Craven, I pray. Let me take od my hat to the warriors who stroke To victory splendid and high, Yea. teach me to stand by the side of the road And cheer as the winners go by! -Barton Bmlcy. Prof. Smith-l-lave you done your outside reading? Olive-No, it's too cold. Vernon had demonstrated in Physics class the great amount of electricity in his hair. Accordingly Mr. Smith asked: Raymond, why is there so much electricity in Vernon's hair? RaymondM Because it is attached to a dry cell. Mother: Rodney, did you hook the screen door? Rodney: NVhy, nol Dad bought it, didn't he? Oh Mr. Smith, Come take a hand, The Freshies are in the park, The Sophs are on the stand. VVhere are the Juniors. The bright little chaps. Watching the Seniors, A-taking their naps? Prof. Smith Cin history classj-Wlio was Marco Polo? Hazel-Wliy. son of the Polo brothers. A Freshman's head is like milk-thick on top. TH E AVOCAN ll!1ll1ll1n1lnrn-ll1ll-:ll-url:-nl1ll1mls alan-ll-ruli in-nn1ll1ll-lu-1 1u1n1ll1 Compliments of DRS. WOODBURY AND GROVER 1.'1nn1n.1nn1nu1n.1 nn1nn1n-141 un1n1u Compliments of The Geo. W. Peck Co. Hardware Bath, New York 1.11. 1 1 1 -n1-n1.u1u1u1 1:1111 Compliments of 11 11 IVIINERVA SW E ET S Bath, New York THE AVOCAN Was Printed by The Courier Press IT BATHI, NEW YORK Try them when you have a piece of print- ing you want clone in a workmanlike manner COSTS N0 MORE gp..-lu.-nu1lu-nl1nn1.n 1un1nu1n-1..1q.1nn1 1nn1n1u1np1u1un1 1 1 1nn1 62 THE AVOCAN 'I' ustin ,S I I arage I 1' Acetylene VVelcling and Brazing Complete Line of Accessories H Gasoline and Motor Oils T I I Expert Meclmnics Phone 17 l .i..-..-..-.I-.....,........ - - -..-......-. ssl-:lu1ul:-nn-:nn 111111 .-- -Quill' ll R Compliments of if Boots, Shoes, Rubber Goods Trunks and Bags If lf Bath, New York l .i..-..-...........-..-. ...........-............ Iain.. 1 1 n1un1n.i.up1n1-nn-n.- 11:11-an I I I I I I I I i T l I I I I T -5- -I l l l l l l I I I I I l ll I I l I Il -il n..uui- -. .. iuninuiguinninniniuni n1nn1ln.-up.-np.-gli.p1.li.,1 --1 1,11 1n1n1u-.gl.1qu1uu1u1u1ll-nn1nn- Up lfnlinuil 1 1ll1:p1ln1n1n1n1ln1In1In1 Compliments of Drs. Smith AND Smithwaite OLYIUPIAN FRUIT AND CANDY CO Home Made Candy and Ice Cream . Bath, New York THE AVOCAN 63 Little Soph Horner Sat in a corner Eating his geometry phi, He sure made a mess, And looked up in distress, As Miss Rosenfeld passed him by. Margaret-Rodney says I'm something to adore. Leah-Does he mean that you're a belle or a knocker? Francis Loop'called himself a young man from Pike's Peak, NVho thought that he looked like a Sheik, On his hair there was seen Enough bandoline To run a garage for a week. Miss Bentley-Have you read Freckles ? Ernestine:-Nope, mine are dark brown. Belle-Do you know that garbage man hasn't any nose? Ruth French: How does he smell? Belle-Terrible. Miss Chaffinz What right have you to swear before me in class? Harris: How did I know you wanted to swear first? Frances: VVas that a show girl I saw you with last night? Francis-Of chorus. Daniel-Can a person be punished for what he hasn't done? Miss Chaffin-Certainly not, Daniel. Daniel-Well, I haven't got my French. Ralph-Do you like sports? Mildred-Yes, but father never lets them stay long. Miss Bentley-How did giant Goliath pass into unconsciousness? Myrtle-David rocked him to sleep. Mother and her little daughter walking on the street saw Francis Loop with his unbuckled galoshes flapping in the breeze. The little daughter ex- claimed: f'Oh, mama, is that one of those bootleggers papa talks about. Please, Miss, began the hobo in appealing tones. as he stood before Lydia, standing in the doorway, I've lost my leg and- W'ell, I haven't got it, snapped Lydia. slamming the door. The Class of 1925 will be expected to do its duty in the matter of memorials. The following are suggested by way of meeting the demands of the future: Fifth anniversary-Ornamental radio receiving set with permanent antenae. Tenth anniversary-Marble and bronze landing platforms for visiting aeroplanes. Twenty-fifth anniversary-I-lelium gas service for disabled zeliums. Fiftieth anniversary-Private dormitory for visiting students from Mars. .g................ 64 THE AVOCAN ?n1ll1nl1 u1ln1ll-n1ll-1:11:11-run-nl-1ll1nl1-lu-ll1llillu-IIin-anI-nill1ln1lu-11:-ln:-ll-nu-lil? gi il ll U fl T Darrow School of Basmess T I ll -E..-E l l l '1 5 A friendly school where sincere personal interest and co-operation among it the students and faculty are evident-thorough training-satisfied grad- if uates-a free Employment Service, active in helping you to secure the posi- ll tion best suited to your qualifications. 4 I ROCHESTER, N. Y. 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'I' ' -I' g1..i,, 1 I ---g 1 g1:.1..1..1g-1 1 131. 66 THE AVOCAN ALUMNI A personal questionnaire has been used to gather data for this record and ex- treme care has been taken to make it as nearly accurate as possible. lt has been a considerable task to gather the information here presented and while some have failed to return the questionnaires, the Editors wish to thank the many who have so willingly co-operated in the task. The following is a list of those who have received either School or State Diplomas. If there are any omissions from the list, the Editors sincerely regret the error and will appre- ciate the opportunity to correct the permanent record which has been filed at the school. Class of 1886 Mus. Groncli BVCK tAlma Hoadleyb: VVebster, N. Y.: married George Buck 1888: four children. MRs. BAYARII COTTON fElizabeth Shultsl: Avoca, N. Y.: married Bayard Cotton 1890: four children. CAsTEI.I.A Hees: deceased: attended Elmira College. ANNA RA1'1'ALEE: Avoca, N. Y. Class of 1887 D. W. Davis 699 Garson Ave: Rochester. N. Y.: stock keeper: married Sarah Coats 1891: one child. Mks. D. W. Dixvrs tSarah Coatslg 699 Garson Ave: Rochester, N. Y.: married D. W. Davis 1891: one child. DR. Devo P. MA'1'HawsoN: Bath, N, Y.: Physicial and Surgeon: 'attended New York University and University of Edinburgh, Scotland: married: four children. Class of 1888 EMMET Haas: Avoca, N. Y.: druggist: attended National Academy of Design in New York and the Bultalo College of Pharmacy in Buffalo: married Myrta Smith 1894: three children. Mas. E. D. Huis: Avoca, N. Y.: attended Geneseo Normal School: married Emmet Hees 1894: three children. Class of 1889 HONIER R, SMITH: 147 W. 48th St.: New York City: purchasing agent: attended Rochester Business Institute. Class of 1896 Mus. LYNN DUNIIAM CMabel Walkcrj: 1254 E. 55th St., Los Angeles, Calif.: attended Canisteo Teachers' Training Class: married Lynn L. Dunham 1910: one child. ' CARI. KINGKAl1PI1 Ontario, N. Y.: musician: attended Eastman School of Music: married Cora H. Clark 1895. Mas. FRANK SIIULTS tMaude Coatesl: Avoca, N. Y.: attended Geneseo Normal School: married Frank Shults 1905: four children. E. CHARLss SMITH: Avoca, N. Y.: bookkeeper: married Jessie H. Dains, 1904. GEORGE H. SMITH: Cuba, N. Y.: District Superintendent of Schools: attended Geneseo Normal aIId Columbia University Summer School: Inarried Ella Sanders 1904: one child. Mas. BENJAMIN Wann tFrances Augusta Woodb: 40 Greig St., Rochester, N. Y.: married Benjamin C. Wood 1898: two children. Mas. AI.IcE Rowuav CAlice Pixleyl : Z8 Oak St., Geneseo, N. Y.: attended Canisteo Teach- ers' Training Class and Geneseo Normal School: married George W. Rowley 1904: three children. Class of 1898 Mus. H. N. Howann Clistella M. Searlesb: Mt. Zion, Ga., teacher: Attended Genesee! Weslyan Seminary at Lima and the Cumnock School of Oratory at Northwestern: married Herbert N. Howard 1909: tive children. THE AVIOCAN 67 Class of 1899 AUSTIN EVANS: Cohocton, N. Y., R. F. D. No. 3: farmer: married Alice C. Hurlhurt 1903: one child. ' MRS. FLoRENcE WESSELS CFloi-ence Smithj: 2017 Atkinson Ave., Detroit, Mich.: at- tended Geneseo Normal: married Ray C. Wessels 1905: two children. - MRS. GEORGE E. CONKLIN CAdella Walkerl: Avoca, N. Y.: attended Business High School at Washington, Teachers' Training Dept. of Rochester Business Institute, North- western University for Summer Session: married George E. Conklin 1916: two children.- Class of 1901 MRS. W1I.LIAM DURPERT QEdna Shadl: 103 Fredonia Ave., Peoria, lll.: attended Cort- land Normal School and Conservatory of Music: married William J. Duppert 1911: three children. A MRS. ALLYN MINNAMKJN CGrace Shadi: Pittsford, N. Y.: attended Bath Teachers' Training Class: married Allyn J. Minnamon 1916: one child. Class of 1902 MRS. LEWIS Arwoon Clidna Peckl: Avoca, N. Y.: attended Geneseo Normal School: married Lewis Atwood 1906. NORA DILLENBECK: Methodist Episcopal Mission, Taianfu, China: Missionary: attended Geneseo Normal School MRS. P. M. EVERRITT CPearl Clymol: Titusville, Fla.: hookkeeper: attended Hornell Business School: married P. M. Everritt 1908: two children. IDA M. HUBBARD: 677 E. Chestnut St., llleadville, Pa.: Principal of Market Street School: attended Technical Normal School at Chicago. MRS. G. A. PELTON CClaribcl Hendersonl: 186 Maine Ave., Staten Island: teacher: attended Cortland Normal School: married G. A. Pclton. MRS. OLIN TOWNHR CCora Carnochanj: Avoca, N. Y.: married Olin Towner 1908: taught in Avoca High School for six years and a half. CHARLES WALKER: deceased. MRS. NlAY K. HILL tMay Kelseyl: 1548 Ernest St., jacksonville, Fla.: attended Syra- cuse University and New England Conservatory of Music: married 1. W. Hill 1912: two children. Class of 1903 MRS. HARRX' DORMAN fO1ivc Zielleyl: 21.2 Chemung St., Corning, N. Y.: attended Geneseo Normal: married Harry L. Dorman: two children: taught two years in Avoca High School. MRS. GER1 RUDE BENJAMIN CGertrude Shultsl: Avoca, N. Y.: attended Geneseo Normal School: married: two children. Class of 1904 MRS. M. C. ALIJERMAN CMargaret Chainherlaynel: 1380 Raymond Ave., St. Paul, Minn.: attended Genesee Wesleyan Seminary and Syracuse University: married W. H. Alderman: one child. MRS. PIIEBE BENJAMIN fPhehe Hurlhurtl: Cohocton, N. Y., R. F. D. No. 3: attended Cortland Normal: married Chase Benjamin. MRS. M. H. PKUE CLura Clymol: Titusville, Fla.: attended Geneseo Normal: married M. H. Poe: one child. FLORENCE SAGER: 1212 W. Washington St., Los Angeles, Calif.: Interior Decorator: attended Sawyer Secretarial School in Los Angeles. ANNA M. SMITI-I: 235 Jarvis St.. Toronto, Can.: Fashion Artist: attended Geneseo Normal. MRS. RAYMOND VVESTBRUOK fGertrucle Carnochanl: 43 Kingsbury Ave., Batavia, N. Y.: attended Cortland Normal: married Raymond Westbrook. Class of 1905 MRS. ADDIE KEI.I.EY CAddie Boonej: Avoca, N. Y.: married James Kelley. FRED PETIT: 111 Pacilic Finance Bldg., Los Angeles, Calif.: Civil Engineer: attended Union College. 68 THE AVVOCAN Class of 1906 FLOYD ANNABEL: Bath, N. Y.: lawyer: attended Syracuse University: married Olive Dutcher: two children. MRS. FLUYD ANNABEL fOlive Dutcherlg Bath, N. Y.: married Floyd Annabel: two children. MRs. MARc'Us SMITH CRuhy HunnJ: 500 Fourth Ave., Clinton, Ia.: married Marcus M. Smith: four children. AIRS. FAY VVESSELS CFlorence E. M. Armstrongli Avoca, N. Y.: married Fay Wessels: four children. WILLIAINI D. ZIELLEY: 414 York St.. Olean, N. Y.: Civil Engineer and Contractor: attended Union College: married Edith A. Saunders. Class of 1907 MRS. J. R. GRISWOLD CBeulah Olmsteadl: Bath, N. Y.: attended Mechanics' Institute: married J. Rohie Griswold: three children. CECIL Noxoiw: Bayside Hospital, Tampa. Fla.: Dietitian: attended Pratt Institute at Brooklyn. MRS. M.xUm5 S. SC 9 '8z CMaude Schliefj: Cohocton. N. Y.: attended Atlanta Teachers' Training Class: married Ray Saxton 1917: one child. Class of 1908 S CLAUDE CORNUE: Avoca, N. Y.: farmer: attended Cornell University: married Irene mith. MRS. F. DAVIES CNeola BaldwinJ: 56 Marlboro St., Belmont, Mass.: attended New England Conservatory of Music: married Fred W. Davies: two children. 'Q DANIEL S. Fox: Box 135, Alhadena, Calif.: Director of Agriculture at Pasadena High Slflggol: attended Union College and Cornell University: married Grace Fordyce: two c 1 ren. GLADYS L. SHAR1-E: 442 Broadway, Dohhs Ferry, N. Y.: Music Supervisor: attended Corning Conservatory of Music, Cortland Normal, and the New England Conservatory of Music. ROBERT HENIJRYX: deceased: attended Union College and University of BuH'alo: married Marie Chidsey Williains 1915: one child. MRS. MABEL TROY CMabel Hynaj: Wellslxtirg, N. Y., R. F. D. No. 2: Married Michael Troy 1913: three children. Class of 1909 MRS. M. A. CoATEs: CAnn Brozitskyj: Richburg, N. Y.: ,attended Elmira College: married M. A. Coates. LVIJIA COTTON: Canisteo, N. Y.: Teacher of Latin: attended Geneseo Normal. I MRS. HARRN' CRAIG CVioletta Kathryn Shultsj: Canaseraga, Y.: attended New Eng- land Conservatory of Music and Cortland Normal: married Harry Craig. MRS. RUTH ERIcRsoN CRuth Mary Harrishg Avoca, N. Y.: writer: attended Alfred University and Columbia: married Arne Erickson. MRs. Rumi-2 BUCK HAYI-s CRuhie Buckl: 249 Berkshire Ave., Buffalo, N. Y.: attended Business School at BuFfalo: married Richard T. Hayes 1912: two children. MRS. FLoRI:Nt'E XVIEIJRICH fFlorence Suttonb: Ontario, N. Y.: Teacher: attended Gen- eseo Normal School: married 1912 Dr. Ernest M. Wiedrich, deceased: one child. Class of 1910 ITARRY C. SMITH: 115 Mountain Way, Rutherford, N. J.: Principal of Junior High School: attended Geneseo Normal anal New York University: married Halcyon E. Fenner: three children. ' MRS. LAURA IJLIVER CLillah Billingsl: deceased: attended Atlanta Teachers' Training Class: married Laurin Oliver: three children. Class of 1911 MRS. WEsLEv BUTTS fVivian Foxiz Prattshurg, N. Y.: attended Geneseo Normal: married 11Vesley Butts: two children. MARK CALKINSJ Honeoye, N. Y.: Principal of Honeoye High School: attended Atlanta Teachers' Training School, Carnegie College, Geneseo Normal: married Nellie M. Towner one child. MRS. JOHN DYCQERT fRuth Finchb: NVallace, N. Y.: attended Atlanta Training Class: married John Dygert: three children. THE AVOCAN 69 MRs. MELN'II.I.E Locxwoon CNellie Briglinj: attended Atlanta Teachers' Training Class: married Melville Lockwood: two children. ZELLA SCHLIEI-': Wallace, N. Y., teacher: attended Atlanta Training Class. MRS. ARTHUR WIGl.EY CMary Loucksj: Blamenburg. N. J.: attended Mechanics' Insti- tute at Rochester: married Arthur VVigley 1915: three children. Class of 1912 VILLA J. I-IoI'RINs: Catskill, N. Y.: Physical Education Instructor: attended Geneseo Normal and Cornell Summer School. LoRA RICHARDS: Avoca. N. Y.: printer: attended Atlanta Training Class. ERX'A XNYIGHTMANI Avoca. N. Y.: Teacher: attended Atlanta Training Class and Gene- seo Normal: teaching in Avoca I-Iigh School. HOWARII LI-:LAND SMITH: 505 Sth Ave.. New York City: architect: attended Carnegie Institute of Technology for Master's Degree: married Martha Bodine Strong 1921. GLEN HIGGINS: teacher: attended Geneseo Normal School: married Harriet Moshier 1920. Class of 1913 1 BIARIE Mc'CHFsNEv: deceased: attended Bath Training Class. MRS. E. H. BFNTl.EN' CE1inor Heesl: Manchester, Conn.: attended Geneseo Normal and New York State College for Teachers: married Thomas Bentley. MRs. BEssIE CLELANII CBessie Foxl: Avoca, N. Y EMERSON FRENCH: 72 Alexander St., Rochester: accountant: attended Rochester Busi- ness I-nstitute. - Class of 1914 GI.ENA M. ALLEN: Avoca, N. Y.: Teacher: attended New York State Teachers' College. CHARLFS IRGRAIIAM: Avoca. N. Y.: noultryman: attended Atlanta Training Class. married Gladys Stanley. Vestal Center, N. Y.: two children. S. ALTON SMITH: 622 West 113th St.. New York City: Sales Engineer: attended Car- negie Institute of Technology at Pittsburgh. MRS. ERNEST R. Mookl-t CKatherine Foxl : Eustis, Fla.: attended Gencseo Normal School: married Ernest R. Moore 1919: two children. Class of 1915 Class of 1916 ' ORA ALLEN: Natchitoches, La.: Teacher of Art at Louisiana State Normal College: attended Pratt Institute. MRS. CHAS. DURANII fCastel1a Heesj: 210 VanDusen St.. Newark, N. Y.: attended Geneseo Normal, New York State College for Teachers and New York State Library School: married Charles A. Durand 1924. Class of 1917 ELIZABETH RUssELI.: Cohocton, N. Y. Class of 1918 Class of 1919 ELDEN A. Coox: Kanona. N. Y.: farmer: attended Meeker's Business Institute. MARX' FRENCH: Avoca. N. Y.: saleslady. FLOYD V. HOPF: Shortsville, N. Y.: teacher: attended Geneseo Normal and Teachers' College. ADA VVIGHTMAN: North Cohocton, N. Y.: teacher: attended Geneseo Normal. Class of 1920 Class of 1921 SUSAN MINER: 282 W. Bridge St., Oswego, N. Y.: student: attending Oswego Normal School. PAUL NoxoN: 38 Manhattan Ave.. Batavia. N. Y.: Asst. Auto T. Sz R. Chief W. U. Tel. Co., Rochester: attended Syracuse University. MARION REYN0l,DSQ home address, Wallace, N. Y.: student: attending Geneseo Normal. MRS. ALTON WIGHTMAN CLovilla Hopkinslg Wallace, N. Y.: attended Mechanics Institute at Rochester: married Alton J. Wightman 1925. l 70 THE AVOCA N Class of 1922 BLANFII Loucxs: Avoca, Y.: teacher: attended Enrrn J. Co'rToN: Avoca, N. Y.: teacher: attended Normal Summer Session. VVILMO1' J. COOKE: Wallace. N. Y.: bookkeeper ORY VVAGNER: Avoca, N. Y.: baker: married Lila FRE11 BLELFIELD: Rochester, N. Y.: married Gladys Class of 1923 RAvMoNn BRIGGS: 742 S. Crouse Ave., Syracuse. N. YJ: student: attending Syracuse University. Gcnesco Normal Summer School. Atlanta Training Class and Geneseo Partridge 1924. Myers 1924. N. Y. Cpermanent address Avoca. RUBY Co1.L1ER: Avoca, N. Y.: student: attended Geneseo Normal Summer Session and now attending Atlanta Teachers' Training Class. PERCY WALKER: Avoca, N. Y.: student: attending Wharton School of Finance and Commerce at University of Pennsylvania. THEODORE SMITH: Cohocton, N. Y.: attended University of Pennsylvania. RosE Mt'CHESNEY1 70 Oxford St.. Rochester, N. Y.: student: attending Eastman School of Music. Y.: permanent address, Avoca, N. PAULINE Coox: Wallace, N. Y.: attending Houghton College. Class of 1924 JULIA HoPK1Ns: Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, nurses. Pa.: attending R. P. Hospital for GERTRUDE PIERCE: Wallace, N. Y.: attending Atlanta Teachers' Training Class. ELIZABETH SLY: Avoca, N. Y.: attending Syracuse University. ALTON WIGHTMAN: Wallace, N. Y.: teacher: married Lovilla Hopkins 1925. MYRON GLOVER: 59 Market St., Rochester, N. Y.: bookkeeper. 9 V 'iw 1 Q 1n-nu1:l1ll1n1ll- 1u-:ll 1:111111111 nl1lli illiluillillillilll-lil THE AVOCAN 71 luiIl1lu1IIII1nu-un:-1:1nn-nn:nn1nn1IIn1IIn1IIII1uu1nn-nn1ll1ll1II10-llilllill-ll'-ll1Ul ll1 I!l II ARE YOU LOOKING FOR THE COLLEGE XYHICH OFFERS THE GREATEST RETURNS EOR YOUR TIME AND MONEY? I Choose I ALFRED UNIV ER ITY I 'I Offers courses in Science, Liberal Arts, Music and I're-Medical. l're- 'I Dental and Pre-Law work: also, free tuition in Ceramic Engineering, Ap- plied Art, Agriculture, Rural Teacher Training. Has a six weeks' Summer School. For Information Address PRESIDENT BOOTHE C. DAVIS. Alfred, New York 15.1 1 1 1 1. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1. 1 1 1 1 1 1 .- iniuuinninninniuniuninn-n 1n',1un1nn1ll1un1lniln1na..nI-1111..1ll1qq-gg-. .1 1 1 1 1 iqiuninni-11.1 1.1.1-pq THIS STORE IS NOW The Home of Hart, Schoffher E5 Marx Clothes The Hart, Schaffner and Marx label, we believe, is the surest guarantee you can have of fine style, rich quality, good tailoring. You'll Find that label in the clothes you buy at this store. We Solifit Your Patronage Globe Clothing Company 38 Liberty Street Bath, New York I l I I I 'I' 1- I il Il II I I I ,I I II I I l I II I I IH la .AX X O C, A IN -,gil541.1I.-.H,101gliIl-.,,1ln1n,i.l4.in,i,n1g.1M-.Ill..1.1,101ll.1m1nq1,q1..-.lg.-nllgqiqli Dress Well and Succeed Hart, Schaffner 8: Marx Clothes E000 Star Clothing House HORNELL, N. Y. .-.nn.-anim ..1...1.,.1.,.,1,,,,1nn.-nn-.m...u..1q,1.1,n.-nlill-..1.u1.u.-.M1,m1p,.1,.1..i..i,,,1,,,1 1M1.m-.n..,..1,,...,1,,,-.nq1n,.1M1ml1.'1l.1'u1nn1nn1nn1uu1..1In1.'1..1.,1.p...p.-.g.1.....n.... M. C01-IN 6: SGNS AVOCA, NEW YORK lVlen's ancl Boys' Clothing, Furnishings, Dress and Work Shoes, Hats, Rubber Footwear for Men, Women and Children ..... JUDD POLMATEER Manager A S THE AVOCAN 73 Hill? Raymond-XVhere are you going, Ralph ? Ralph-To get some water. Raymond-In those disreputable trousers? Ralph-No, in this 'ere pail. H The Seniors' Cry-Oh. ouija. ouija. tell, me my fate. XVill I Hunk or grad- P Vernon-I noticed you got' up and gave your seat to a lady in the street car the other day. to h you. Ralph-Since childhood I have respected a woman with a strap in her hand. Orlo's mother says she hopes he will stick to the farm as faithful as it sticks im, and she looks at his neck and ears. Olive-I should think you would be ashamed to let that state trooper kiss Loretta-Yes, but could I resist the law. Mary Shults-Mls your llackard friend coming to-night? Ruth S.-No! I Mary-Dodge brothers? Ruth-No, Mary, this is XVillys-Knight. Rodney-lVhy do the members of the Avoca Fire Department resemble flappers ? Raymond-That's easysbecause they roll their own hose. Mr. Smith tin history classl-XVhat is the capitol of Germany? Iirnestine-About 31.98. First Burglar-XVhat did you get in that room? Second Burglar-Nothing, Milo Sick lives there. First Burglar-Gee, did you lose anything? Hobo coming out of church said to I,aura as she stood by the doorway: Say, what do they call those seats in here? her.' Fixt I.aura- VVhy, they are pews. I Hobo- I thought so. That was what the lady said when I sat down beside Mr. Smith tin history classl--lVhat was our president's name in 1899? Velda-Calvin Coolidge. Finally we admitted she was right. Pete -If you try to kiss me, I'll call for help. Rodney-Never mind, I don't need any help. Mildred-I am so worried something is preying on Dan's mind. Ruth-Never mind, it will die of starvation. VVhy kill your wife. I.et electricity do it. XVe'll help. Electric Supply QQ ure Company. THE AVOCAN 11:1 1lnii:Lllu-ll:-an-In--u:1lu1uu--ul-lull u!au1ln1u- 1- 1n1n1lu1ll1 -1 1 1 all White Front Garage F. H. XVALKER, Mgr Chevrolet Service General Repairing Gasoline, Oils and Greases Day or Night Service Plione Avoea S6-F-24 Vv':lll:1ee. N. Y. 191 1 -1.1111--1uu1..1..1 1 1,...1, 1ug1I.11115.11.1..1..1..1.g1gu1ng1n.11. J. R. DYGERT lVallace, N. Y. Quality ix fJCI7'C11110lll'lfU General Merelinnrlise Veteran Cannerl Products See Overalls Hurcl's XVork :incl Dress Shoes 1.1.-1..11-1..1....4.1..1uq1q.1..1.11. 4111.1l.1.,,1u.1..1.,1lp1..1..1..1.. m1n.-I.1..1qn-.q.1..1....qg1gq1gg1g. Compliments of Drs. Smith Selleck J. B. Sturdevant Banker Avoca, N. Y. Your Business Appreciated Protected and Solicited 1. T H E A V O C A N 75 ------------------------------------1- -I----- ----- - - - - - -----I I I I I I I PAYDAYSII I I ' I january First and July First will be pay days for you if you have an account in our INTER- EST Dl2PflRT4IlIiNT, as on these dates the interest your money has been earning for you will be credited to your account. BANK OF AVOCA Avoca, N. Y. 11,11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 --n1up1. 1.1 1 1 l1i,q1.Iu1ll1 1 1 1 1I,,1, Study Now to increase your Earning Power. T fade At the Cash Food Stores, Inc. It will help save what you earn. Cash Food Stores lnc. 22 Thrifty Stores and Growing I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 4' -I- I I I II I I I I I II I II I I I I I -..-..-..-..-...-..-...-..-..-..- -.-.,I I I A. J. ARNOLD I I I I I Gmzrral IIISIIVHIIIT' xfgvnfy I I I il Fire, Life, Automobile Liability I . I i and Compensation I I I I Q III I I. I I 4---H ----- - ---. -..-..i. u!au1un1 1 1111 ., --,.,. ,. i,,,u? I I I I I I I , I I Saad I I 8: Thorp I I I Dealers in Livestock I Veal Calves Our Special Line I WALLACE, N. Y. I I I I I I I I 'f' I. .1.,1 1 1 ,1 1 1 1gg1lg1g.1,,1.,il+ 76 THE AVOCAN Vernon fpassionatelyj-Dearest, yesterday I broke the world's record when I went two miles, four laps to the mile, in one minute, thirty-eight seconds. Loretta thastilyj- 'l'hat's nothing. One night last week I rode ten miles in four hours and all in one lap. was tory Traffic Cop- Hey, you! Didn't you hear me yelling for you to stop? Raymond twith his Fordj-Oh! NVas that you yelling? I thought that just somebody I had run over. Lyman-I wonder how old Miss Chaffin is? Adair: Quite old, I imagine. They say she used to teach Caesar. Mildred walked briskly into the store. Give me a chicken, she said. Do you want a pullet ? No. I wanta carry it. It is easy enough to be pleasant, NVhen life runs along like a song. But the man worth while is the man who can smile XVhen his last English cut is gone. Mr. Smith-XVhy are you so tar behind in your history, Ernestine. Ernestine-W'hy, so that I can pursue it farther. Ralph is always originating new songs. Here is a sketch from one of them: In Heaven above, Where all is love. V , The Faculty won't be there, etc. Prof.-If anything should go wrong in this experiment, we and the labora- would be blown sky-high. Come closer, class. that you might be better able to follow me. Mildred- I can't get electricity through my head. Belle: Good reason. Don't you know wood is a nonconductorf' Surgeon- Ill sew that scalp wound of yours for SIC. Patient- Gee, Doc. I just want plain sewing, not hemstitching and -em- broideryf' doze Milo: Say, this salmon smellsfl Belle: Impossible! I-Ie's dead. Miss Bentley: Laurence, how many ribs have you ? Laurence: Oh, my dear,YI'm too ticklish to count them. Prof.- VVifey. herels a box of candy for you. XVifey- Thanks, XVhat have you been doing? Mrs. Carter: Carmont, the First day I saw you, you were doing your daily n. Now I see you are doing only one fVeldal. Adair-Just one more kiss before I leave. Velda-No, we haven't time. Father will be home in an hour. THE AVOCAN .1 I.1gg..-W1I.1Ip1151...-.11ll1l.1l.1g'1-l1,q1l.1lg1In-n Photos that please and are fadeless, is our motto nu1ll111111111111.-.1111 1ln1..1..1.p.-..1..1.,1,'1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Dry Goods Groceries A. B. de GROAT Photographer J. D. 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I Lancelot: Yes, make haste, bring me a can openerg I've got a flee in my knight clothes. Roland: She screamed for help when I kissed her. Kenneth: Did you run Roland: No, I gave her another helpingf' pu ' Physics courses oft remind us We can help if 'we but try, In passing on we leave behind us Note-books for the other guy. Mr. Smith was trying to impress upon the Physics class the importance of the discovery of the law of gravitation. Sir Isaac Newton was sitting on the ground and looking at the tree. An apple fell on his head and from that he discovered gravitation. Isn't that won- derful? Ruth did not seem imprest. Yes, she grumbled, but if he had been sitting in school looking at his books, he wouldn't have discovered anything. Pete- Is my hat on straight, Rodney ? Rodney- Quite straight, my dear. Now do hurry-we're late already. Pete- NVell, I shall have to go back then. This isn't the kind of hat that is w-orn straight. Absent-minded Professor fwho has unconsciously donned his daughter's hatj-How remarkable it is that the first touch of Spring immediately transforms humanity into happy smiling beings. Laura Cpuzzled over an essayj: W'hat would you call a man who hides behind a woman's skirts F Harris: A magician. Dear Sir: Please send me another tube of your tooth paste. I can recommend it as excellent brass polisher. Respectfully yours, SAM SMITH. Dear Sirs: I have ate three cans of your corn sirup and it has not helped my corns one bit. There was a dress-goods salesman who used as a clincher, the argument: It just suits your style. He was so successful with this somewhat ambiguous phrase that he grew careless and finally met his Waterlfmti. That was the day he tried to sell a polka- dot to a freckle-faced girl. Prof.- When did Caesar defeat the greatest number?,' Francis- I think on examination day. 80 THE A VOCAN '? - '1 '- - l1ll-'ll-lw-lw- - -H--u-11m olenin1Z:nn-un-nn:Zn-nn-nn-nn-nu-lu-ll-'I+ i Th A 2 e 5 L J E. WALKER L A coca Advance 1 A coca, New York H CLYD15 R1c'iAl.1xR1Js, :Newt for T Editor and i,I'Ul71'iCi01' n Avoca. N. Y. i I nsnrnnce li i A . . . . C T H Best .'xCiVCl'tlS1l1g Medium in fi H Steuben County H f E T First Class blob Printing Nczuly W E Done on Short Notice l..-..-..-..- - -..-..-..-..-..- -,..-. .-,.-. .... ..-..-.....-..-..-.....2 ii ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' 'i - - I J. W. KENNEDY ' ' Q gi at son i i A. J. I-IUNN If lf i Furizifurv and Undertaking AND Clcncrzil Line uf Home i'il1I'l1i5i1i11gS Avoca New York E QQ AVCCA, N. Y. M-.. ,-....,... ..- ff T T , I lifllillillillillill 1111111 llilrlfn nio uiuniun -1111 lu-llxll-111:-ll1Il1ni1 THE AVOCAN 81 M. E. DENNEY AVOCA, N. Y. - 1 q-nu.-uiu1u1u1.,1g.1 1 in- Dealer in Dry Goods Groceries Wall Paper Rubber Goods and Shoes Bcnj. Sick Dealer in Shelf and Heavy Hardware Coal and Farm Implements XYholesale Price on Gas, Kero- sene ancl Lubricating Oils XVallace, N. Y. 1..1..1 1..1..,....,i..1.n1ul1u4.1u.1W.. E. D. ALDEN Rath, N. Y. -r I I I l : +lg,oE- l I Dealer in Staple and l Fancy Dry Goods Rugs, etc. l 'ITV' ilTllTT11?i lluilli 1111111-In-un1 1:u1n:1uns-n--:n1un- 1un1na!- l The Young Fellow llfho Takes Pride T' ln lrlis Appearance XYill lfincl The Right lfincl of Clothes T Priced XYithin Reason AI' T , l G U S V E I T S l l Main Street at Rroarlway Hornell, N. Y. 5 I ..,...g1.1 1 1..1..1..1.....,..-...1 ini, 'I' 82 THE AVOCAN Pauline Qconsulting cook bookj- Oh, my, that cake is burning and I can't take it out of the oven for tive minutes yet V' Prof.- Is there anything you can do without the aid of someone ? B. VanNVormer-J'Yes, read my own writing. Miss Bentley- Harold, what are the two genders F I-larold- Masculine and feminine. The masculines are divided into tem- perate and intemperate, and the feminine into frigid and torrid. ' Caesar conquered many nations, Conqueror of the XVorld was he. lint in this june's examinations Caesar did not conquer me. Soph.- W'hy does a stork stand on one foot? liresh.-- l'll bite: why does he ? Soph.- lf he'd lift the other foot, he'd fall down. -,ui Youne' man: Is Miss Rosenfeld en0'affed. fb ' i Z5 b . I H Rowena: Dont ask me. She wore a weddino' rinff esterda '. h N Silver City man wins honors in the National ligg Laying Contest. Head- line of New Mexican. Gentleman wishes room and board with ffaraf-'e smace for wife in rehned . . . . 5 P . . . private home: meals for h.mself when in town. Specify terms and location ni reply. Reference. P-43. Prof. tafter trying classj : Some time ago my doctor told me to exercise earl ever morninlf with dumb-bells. Will the class :lease 'oin me to-morrow Y Y U s before breakfast? Coolness is Keynote of liire in Adelphia Hotel. Headline in Philadelphia Record. Doctor- I don't like your heart action. You've had trouble with Angina Pectorisf' Vernon- You're Jartl ' Tlfflli, doctor. onl ' that lSI'l'l her name. s Y Vernon- There's a certain question I've wanted to ask you for weeks. Lorettae- XVell, get a move on: I've had the answer waiting' for months. Scientist to his housekeeuerl: Hannahl You have been in m em ulov w I I l Y ' l . . twenty-hve years. so as a reward for your faithful service, l have decided to name after you this species of water-beetle, l have just discovered. Ralph: XVhen a piece threatens every minute to be a tune and then dis- appoints you. it's classical. Frances- Have you never met a man whose touch seemed to thrill every fiber of your being. Leah-f'0h, yes, once'-a dentistf, THI AXOCLXN C. F. KELLOC-G AVOCA, N. Y. PLUMBING, HEATING, TINNING Roofing, Sheet Metal Work Repairing, Electric Wiring and Supplies Get Your Ice Cream and Candy at the Avoca Candy Kitchen E.. Dalaportas Avoca, N. Y. 84 THE AVOCAN ufau1 1 1lx11nu-n-ln1lu1nu-na-uu1uu1nn1un1u1:11:11l1111u-uu1ll1an1uu1uu--lninuiuni 1 -- I BABCOCK-BATH CO., Inc. ! Bath, New York H H 1. One of the Largest and Most Progressive Depart ment Stores in this section of the state. Three Floors devoted to Dry Goods, Ready-to . Wear, Shoes, Groceries, Floor Coverings, Fur , . ' niture and Home Furnishings. It ,,,, , 5 Elevator Service I -p..-...-.. --------- ...-...- -..i-...-.- ------- - - - -ii- 0! '- - - - - -- - - - - - - -II-II- -''-''-''-''- - '- - - - - - '- I 4 Photographs from which reproductions in this Annual are made are the Work of H Q , so so M 3 A. B. deGROAT Photographer ZSWWiZEx+ Advocate Block Bath, N. Y. if .. -5..- -..-...-.....-................- - - - - - -.-..-.........-.....-.................... 'l' H IZ A V-O C A N 85 Ruth French- Do you ever allow a man to kiss you when you're out motor- ing with him? Ruth Sager- Never. If a man can drive safely while kissing me, he's not giving the kiss the attention it deserves. XVhat did your wife say when you came in at four this morning ? Didn't have a word to say. 'S matter, tongue-tied? KK . S9 No, I put cement m her beauty clay. Picture Dealer: A picture for a wedding present? Yes, sir! I-Iere's the very thing, most charming, 'The Coming Storm'l Queries, quotes and exclamation marks have been freely used to inject sarcasm into the written word: but a wicked use of the dash was this: Dear S-ir, I am sorry but I shall not be able to use your-story. XVe understand that the collection of antiques at the British Museum has been greatly enriched by a perfect specimen of the hairpin of the pre-shingle epoch. Razz- I have a Ford: what car have you?', Vernon- A Dodgef' Razz- VVell, that's a good car, too. Look, Ma. the circus has come to town: there's one of the clowns. Hush, darling, that's not a clown: that's just a Senior going to try Regents. Dan- You look worried, Adair. Adair: HI am. I'm not sure whether Velda said I danced like a zephyr or a heiferf, Laurence: Do you love me, darling. Myrtle: Of course I do, Raymond. Laurence: Raymond! My name is Laurence. Myrtle: XVhy, so it is! I keep thinking today is Monday. Mr. XVightman: And you went to Rodney's last night. Vernon: Yes, fatherf, . Mr. XVlgI1U'l1?1l1Z Well, son, next time you go, be sure your gentlemen friends don't forget their lip-sticks and rougef, Dan: Did you ever get a note from a lady reminding you of the past F Adair: Yes. I just got a note from the class treasurer reminding me that I haven't paid my dues. Adair-Razz, did you know that I was going to marry your sister? Razz-Yeh! When did you find it out? Milo and Adair had been making too much noise and they had to write their names 500 times. Adair suddenly burst into tears. It isn't fair, he cried, his name's Sick and mine's Stannariusf' 86 'I' H E A V O C A 211111: 1111111111 nn1nn1n 11-n1un1nu1un1un 1111111111 nn1nn!u I I 1 I I I 1 arren- a se, ncorporate I I W K Ii I d I I I I I048 University Avenue I I I I Q1 Rochester New York I Z 1 I' . . , I Manufacturlng Jewelers and Stationers In I I I I I Class and Club I3 ms and Rlngs I I filnninu 1111111111111111-11111111- 1nn1ulf agen-uni 1 --nn1nn1nu1nu:nu1nn1un1nn1nu1nn1nn1uu1uu1 --uu-un-1nn1nn1nn1nn1nn1nu1uu1 1nn1u,!. I . I 1 After GF2dU3t1OH'-WHAT ? Q I The foundation of your house has been Izlicl, hut what about the upper I I Stories? Before phinging into your Iirst job, hit or miss, consider the many I types of training given I AT I MECHANICS INSTITUTE I Rochester, N. 'Y. I ' Courses in II I HOME ECONOMICS .XI'I'I,IIEIl :XRTS . Homenmking .Xrehitecture 1: I Costuming Design 5 I I.uneh Room Mzlnageinent IJeSign N Interior Decoration 2 I Dietetics Illustration N Advertising Art I Teacher Training ,, . . Art Education H I part-time Coumes Teacher Irzun11ig:Cmft Education ri - ISUUSTRIM. ARTS H I , . , . . , , . I T I wo X ear Eleetrleal 'I wo X ear Meehzunezil I i Co-operative Electrical Co-operative MeeI1a11iez1I T CO-OPERATIYE RETAIL DISTRIBUTION T II1 ritv for a Folderfb 'il Tll'ill1!lllll T T l in -5 'I' H E AVO CA N 1nl1.1nl-11:-11.11-1,111,111 - 1 1 1l.1.,1ql1u Castles Shoe Store BATH, NEW YORK Extends best wishes to the Class of l925 and trust we will be permitted to serve you 1,1 1 1 1 1 1n......... 1 11.1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1ln1nu1.u1un1 1 101 1111.1..1n.-..1nu1nn1.n1q.-.n1..1.,1,.1.. Cohocton Valley Auto Bus Line SCHEDULE IN EFFECT NOW DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY WALLACE AVOCA KANONA BATH 12,151 WEST 1.11 xx'1x1,1.fxc15 8:00 1:00 4:45 1.11. 11,1111 10:30 4100 5:45 Lv. .wcomox 8:15 1:15 5100 ' 1.11. 141-xNoN1x 10 .45 4:15 moo 1-11. 14,xNoN,x S150 1:30 5.15 1.1. .-wcmtux 11:00 41.10 6:15 C0llllCl'fS lV1'1'l1 thv Ifollowizzg Railroads D. I.. N XY. RAILROAD ICRIIC RAILROAD RANONA X l'RA'I l'SBURC,iH RAILROAD Cl2IlIIl'4'f.Y H'i1'l1 flu' Follcrwixzg Bussfs BATH-CORNING B.-X l'H-SOI.DIERS HOME IBATH-HORNICI,I. BATH- H A M MO NDS PORT J. R. 1.1 1 1 1 1 1 -l1..1.g11:1un...nn1un1.......1..1..1..-..,1..1q. SCOTT 11.1 1-.n1nn1..1.,1 S8 THE AVOCAN Raymond enters -Iolly's barbcr shop hurriedly and says- How soon before I can have a shave PH .lolly after close observation- I think it will be about three years. A hog can be tolled for miles and into a pen by stringing along something so eat. A secret girls: Same is true of most men. Maidf No, ma'am, Mrs. Hughes is out. Visitor- How fortunate! Vtfhen I saw her peeping through the curtains as I came up the path, I was so afraid she would be in. Vernon-'Do you collect anything?l' Rodney- I collect my thoughts occasionally. Vernon- The specimens you get are undoubtedly rare. Laurence: How does your sister like the engagement ring I gave her? Arthur: VVell, it's a little too small. She has an awful hard time getting it off when the other fellows callf' No, Kenneth, I'm sorry, but I am sure we could not be happy together. You know I always want my own way. But, Ruth dear, you could go on wanting it after we were married. A woodpecker sat on a Freshman's head, And settled down to drill. He peeked and pecked and peeked away- And wore away- his bill. Vernon: This is the first time I have ever kissed a girl. I Loretta: You don't know that I'm the blonde who last year was the brunette you told the same thing to? XVhy is Raymond Ackley, short-stop on the base ball team, like the Ancient Mariner? He stoppeth one of three. Ruth: XVhy, it is only six o'clock. I told you to come after supper. Kenneth: That's just what I came after. The Caesar class was translating about the funeral customs of the Gauls when Leah suddenly asked: XVhere do you get 'after the funeral'? Lydia turned around and with much seriousness replied: It hard to tell, Heaven or ---. THE AVOCAN Y UP 1111111 n1ln1n1ul:u1ll1nn!n Txninn-n1n:ll1u-11:1115--ll1lo-1:11:11 in F rea' B. House Shoe Repairing Neatly Done 1..1g.1 -. .- 1 1 1nuiuq1ll1qg1..1n 11.1.--5.11--...1-.1..1n1n1.n1ll1u1u C. J. T11-:RNEY Wallace ancl Avoca ..p1.l1u1n..lp-......1l.1n'1u1..1 11.1 XVholesale and Retail Flour and Feed, Harclware, Paints. Build- ing Supplies and Farm Machin- ery. -.I-.ll-u1uu1gl1u.1qiuu1.n1.n1ln..uu- C. TIERN EY Wallace and Avoca 1an-.uh-n1u1lu1.n11n1uu..nq1 1 ini.. I: ., .1 'Q 1 1 H I If T U I 11 U I I l it l u l m l - ll K I U 1 .K 1 l I 1 1 W L 1 n 1 l : I 'I' Your Friend T he Barber Clarence M. Heath ,.1..-...Qu-..1..1..1..1..-...1..1.,......1 u1In1nn,un-u.1nn1nn1un1n1u.1nu1..1..- ZINA C. BOWEN A General Merchant. Dealer and shipper of BUTTER AND EGGS Wallace, N. Y. For Reliable Goods Prompt Service Rock Bottom Prices In a General Store Call on ZINA C. BOWEN lVallace. N. Y. .I1.-1.I1U,1..1u1..1..-nu....1u1..14li ! 4... 90 THE AVOCAN L T T. ,,,,-,,-,,-,.-..-..-....,...-..-..-..-..-..-..-..-..-..-..-..-..- - -..-..-.....-..-..- i VICTROLAS PIANOS i Sheet Y gang and . . s c - 9 s t L MUSIC MUSIC Shoppe Inlxrliiqgits T 36 LIBERTY STREET, BATH, NEW YORK When Your Wants Are Musical, See Us 5 VICTOR RECORDS RADIOS 4...-.,-..-......-..-..-..-..-..-.....-..-..-..-..-..-..-.-- -------------------U------- - T N M ' SQllQ'ZQ2IlfQ1f - ' - 'M i Tog Shop Dry Cleaning Works 1 1 PLEATING, DRY CLEANING AND REPAIRING Q BATH - - - NEW YORK .i.,-,,,-,M - -,,,.,,-,,-,,-,,-,,-,,.,,,-,,-,.-,.-,,-,.-..-,.-.,...,,-,.-.... .. - - -.,... Cornplifnents of-- T O A vo ca Tj Mannfactarzng 3 Company I .,1.,,1g..1 .- 1.1-...ln-..,.1gg.-..1un1 1 ..-. 1 1 1I-l.1g.1..1u1u1u1...-gg.-.gn-..u,-gli THE AVOCAN n1u-ll1qu1u1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 It Pays to Attend the Best School Q-fo. t ik , sw BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND SECPETAPIAL SCIENCE R H EXPA ITION CLASSES UPON A RESEA C FD Our Employment Department Finds Good Jobs For Graduates Read This The success you achieve in life de- pends largely upon what you do during the first five years after leaving high school. What you are at forty is de- termined by what you do during these years. To waste them idly drilting would be a costly error. The financial battles of 1945 will be won by those who prepare now. The tremendous cost ol those struggles must be paid by the drilters. Our courses are designed to help you Win. They are abreast of the times. Over 50,000 students have won success by the aid of this training. Hundreds are added to the list every year. You can join this army ol successful business men and women. You have the ambi- tion and the native ability. Our training will leau you to certain prosperity. Write for our free booklets of information which tell about our college grade courses. AQ! Businexs Administration Professional Accountancy CC. P. AJ Secretarial Science and the Standard I? ' Courses Bookkeeping Shorthand English Typewntinl MA a BRYANT 6: STRATTON COLLEGE Main Street At North, Buffalo, N. Y. 1..--5.1m-1..1..1..1...-n1u1gq1-g1.. uw xg., . .W .q,.,.f.,, - ,:.fg, ' 1'-253.1-w2151.5 A17.'!l5 'g. JP' ,, -, Q ...I . 4 , X Q , . , :Vf WT, 4. . L W. ,Kc 'v 1 .1 J.. 1 . vi, bfi-ff 3. , J, ' 1 .4 1 A . '1 ,. , 5, K ,. uv , , ,j' :rf 1. 5 , 1 u 2. , .,3, .l.. , 4 1, z .' Q ., -4. ,. .1 ,, . , I.. 5... e'f..A., 'V+'-,g 7g13K::vQ .4 f -,ff '- - 5 . f, .1 P . sf , . 4. 1 gn-J mi. 'Hywg ,L H 3.3: 375: .rn w 15 ' - 1 ' if fn? .,, ,j 4, . ' I .5 .X . ,, ,. tv 5 - 2: H f V ' 1 k 1 nj' .rt V , W I 4, . :V ,WW Q 'f tj.: ! 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