Bethlehem Central High School - Oriole Yearbook (Delmar, NY)

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THE ORIOLE NIN ETEEN THIRTY-SEVEN CLASS HISTORY T nouGH vitally important, a class history seldom attracts attention. Nevertheless, it is a requirement when the Sénior year has been completed. Entering as Freshmen, there were sixty-nine in the class, and, with additions, seventy-four have completed the full four-year course. Among the ranks are sev- eral honor students, others who have upheld the school record in athletics, dra- matics, debating, music, and art, and, most essential of all, the many dependahles who alvvays conformed to all school laws and regulations and supported all activi- ties financially, hesides showing true “school spirit.” Our Sophomore year was spent quietly, the “Hop” being the one outstanding social event. However, the records report a few minor events; such as: class meetings, contributions to the circus, and athletic events. By the time our Júnior year rolled around, we were quite prepared to launch important social activities. During the entire year we sponsored the popular Fri- day afternoon tea dances. The circus of ’36 was entirely in our charge and proved a great responsibility as well as a credit to our workers. The final and happiest. event was the Júnior Prom. This was held in the gym, which had been magically transformed into a roof garden. Pleasant memories of this occasion will always linger with us. As the responsibilities and dignity of Seniors descended upon us, many tasks and obligations presented themselves. Breaking away from tradition, we elected a girl president. Class meetings were more frequent and many vital nratters carne up for discussion and passage. Social events included a sport dance, the Oriole “Hop,” tea dances, and as a grand filíale, the Sénior Ball. Following the established custom, the class of ’3 7 will add a tree to the Sénior Row. The class of ’37 marks a distinctive milestone in the history of the Bethlehem Central High School. It is the first class to have completed the full four-year course in the new building. To our ever patient and helpful teachers we are sincerely grateful for their aid in enriching our living. They have helped us lay the foundation stones of our edu- cation, and shown us the valué of self control and the joy of Service. Doris E. Sahloff. Page tu enty-jour

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THE ORIOLE NINETEEN THIRTY-SEVEN THINGS WE COULD DO WITHOUT 1. Coach Butterfield’s whistle after one of the team has made a mistake. 2. All exams. 3. The pest who wants to date your girl. 4. The “gal” who takes fifteen more minutes to dress because yon rang her buzzer twice. 5. A gum chewer on a dance floor. 6. The person who will take your last cigarette. 7. Twelve o’clock curfew at school dances. 8. Anyone who copies from your test paper, then yells when vou ask him something. 9. The güy who’s going to find fault with this Oriole. 10. Anyone who thinks he’s God’s gift to women. 11. The fellow who thinks he’s an express train on a dance floor. 12. The Prof who hands out an assignment—and then expects you to have it ready the next time. 13. The onion-eater seated behind you at the show. 14. Study halls in the back of classrooms. 15. Miss Newell’s “short” tests. 16. Activity periods. 17. Kearney’s pugilistic tendencies. 18. Vera Lasher’s laugh. 19. Isabel Buchaca’s humor. 20. The teacher who talks so loud, he wakes you up during the first couple of classes. 21. Ten minutes after school for every minute late to class. 22. P. G.’s. 23. Those people around school who try to sing. 24. Teachers who won’t speak to you outside of class. 25. Juniors in the balcony. 26. Pink absence slips. 27. Forced visits to the office. 28. Short Easter vacations. 29. Freshmen who think the Seniors are the only ones full of hot air. 30. Book reports and projects. 31. Walworth’s puns. 32. Miss Lane’s whisper (?). 33. Blanks to fill out. 34. Rendez-vous at guide desks. 35. Seventh graders and Juniors who run in the halls. 36. This column. Page tuenty six