Binghamton Central High School - Panorama Yearbook (Binghamton, NY)

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' 1 l b f leasure and diversion to u Friends, we have reviewed some of the events XVh1Cl iave een ta source o p . fluring our sojourn at the High School. They have served Well in making our life there an enjo, M round of benefiting work rather than a disagreeable task. But m-ay We not review likewise the other eff' of our life whichhas made some of the little unknown events of our history sacred and holy? Maj: not commemorate here and now the struggles which it has cost some of our number to receive the ifalijl vantages uf the Iligh School education? XX'e have left many by the Wayside who could not or would liear the trials. There have been those who have not had the perseverance to plod on, pursuing thei studies far into the night. There have been those who have not had the courage to wear the dovvdy dres and the olil-fashioned hat. but have chosen rather to starve their intellects that their bodies might be clothe in gorgeous raiment. lint there lnzrw' been those among us who have surmounted difficulties that woul have ilisinayefl a weaker heart, who themselves have toiled and sacriticed, and Whose devoted parents han' toilefl and sacrificed, to attain the coveted knowledge, and to them the honor has come at last. .Xnfl lnuli yon, classmates. is it not a glorious motto that we have been wearing upon our breasts for tli past months? Nil lJesperainltnnf' .Xml to those who do not understand, it is Do not despair. Since i has proved sncli a comfort and help in the past. let us continue to Wear it, engraven upon our hearts. lllnsl lining memorial of our lligh School days, and a veiled promise for the future. THE CLASS OF 1906 Ninn. srNIf: LABOREH Q lt is with prifle and pleasure that we look back over the three years of our jolly soiourn in the Higg Svllannl, anfl now the tirst year ul. our career as an organized class has passed, a year blazing with succeis anal crowned with glorv. ln September of ioog the ,lunior class vvas organized when Charles Manga: was mznle onr first presnlent. , Unr class far surpassed the Seniors in number and because of this they had an envious spirit toward ns. .Xt several or onr lirst meetings the Seniors tried to annoy us in various vvays, such as pushing cravor' S . t- '8 1 4.

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we unfold the sacred secrets of the mistletoe, the knowledge of which cost our own souls so much? Nay, in truth not, for an we should, the juniors would never again look up to Prof. Banta with that old-time awe and reverence. c T But holidays will go, and verily examinations fail not, neither pass away, but in our own case they were a blessing last spring, for we reaped a rich harvest of new members, who have since verified the old saw, The more, the merrierf' The january snows fell, the March winds howled their fill, and then of a sudden spring had come,- Spring with its budding trees whispering Arbor Day secrets and wonderful promises for the future,- but they whispered not of a blackened class-stone, nor did they reveal the fact that Mildred Sperry was a lllethodist and did not dance. H A But we are comforted, for Arbor Day came, we planted our ivy, we sang our class-song, and we enjoyed our picnic at the Casino, for Arthur Callis's lemonade within doors was a fair exchange for the pouring floods without, and with Mr. Galvin to entertain at the piano, and Miss Healey as pitcher in a game of ball, Miss Finney as mistress of ceremonies generally, and the others to participate or look on, it was an en- joyable picnic despite the melancholy predictions of the juniors. But that supper! Cf a truth, there are at least promising cooks in our class, for who could dispute the excellence of those salads, or doubt that Pearle Jenks is an adept at the art of constructing Boston-baked beans, or will Mr. Mintz himself, although he demanded toast afterward, deny that Winifred Cady was born with .the bump for sandwich-making. There is one fact which we have all discovered during the past year, which it is fitting that we should pub- licly acknowledge, not lest we forget, for that will cling with the other memories,-but as an humble tribute. Qur principal,.our te-acher and personal friend, has likewise endeared himself to us in another capacity- that of entertainer. For twice in the past few months it has been our privilege to gather at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Banta to -enjoy their hospitality. It, is well that so pleasant an event as our last gathering there should close the social season. ' t I , . ' 27

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window sticks and paper baskets, etc., through the transoms. but we let such trifling matters pass in quiet, for 5' children must play. C y Upon the Friday evening before Hallowe'en we held an informal party in the Barlow School for ou-r own members only. The Seniors thought that they had done it 3' when they smashed a few pumpkins, but they were too confident and forgot to look in the corners. thus missing those put away for safe keeping. During the winter a very enjoyable sleighride was held. Again the Seniors were on hand and thought to baffle us by canceling the order for one of the sleighs, but the Juniors, expecting this, so-on found out the scheme and the sleigh was quickly secured after some brief delay. The warmth of our pleasure dur- ing the evening seemed to melt the snow and we came home in a drizzling rain. ' Soon followed the second election of officers, which resulted in the election of C. Roland Hugins, our present president. Mr. Hugins was chosen to represent the class at the planting of the vine by the Sen- iors upon Arbor Day. . . ' f y The latter part of May the juniors gave a reception to the Seniors. The Seniors join us in saying that this was the most successful class dance that any High School class has ever held. Many a Senior was heard to say on the sly I wonder how they can stand it. VVe have had our share as Juniors in honors. Charles Adkins was chosen this spring to represent the High School in an interscholastic Declamation Contest at Syracuse, in which Mr. Adkins won the first place. We also have had our share of men on the football, baseball and track teams, many of whom have shown superior skill. A T . A p i A Now for joy o-ver the success-and progress during our Junior year and for an assurance that the same may continue. Next fall when we come together as Seniors, let us cry aloud t . Boom! Chick a Boom 1 Rip, Rah, Rix . Hoot man, Hoot f For nineteen-six 29