Bolivar Central School - Gusher Yearbook (Bolivar, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1924 volume:

JFfe Bolivaf High School “Blizzard” FIRST ANNUAL PUBLICATION OF THE STUDENTS OF B. H. S. A Record of the Achievements of the Student Body for the School Year Ending June 1924 Foreword This is the first animal year-book of Bolivar High. In the pages which follow is contained a summary of some of the achievements of our student body. This little book is far from complete. It has its faults and shortcomings in common with most other “first annuals.” An attempt has been made. While the result is not certain, it is felt that there are many pupils and friends who will treasure these few pages as a memory book of B. H. S. during the 1923-24 school year. As the years pass on people always reminisce a bit on happenings and details of earlier days. There is a certain romance about high school events that time and change cannot efface. Once familiar figures depart and are gone except in the lingering haze of memory. “Bunches” are broken up to associate little if any more. Residences and occupations cause a change in old interests. Something tangible from the “old days” is often longed for, something which will recall to mind earlier struggles and experiences, that will refresh the pictures of “Pete” Bliss on the gridiron, “Mart” Moore in a characteristic pose, Wilkins Newell busily dreaming, “Jo” McDivitt’s quick steps, Edwina’s animated voice, “Smut” Smith’s measured tread, Edgar Dillie’s fearful gaze, Murray Potter’s boundless ambition, the “amours” of the Hon. Paul Husak, Irene Seamans and her admirers, “Jim” Dougherty and his grin, Philo Richardson at the county meet, Ed. Bullock’s struggle and final victory over the “Gallic Hordes” as depicted by one J. Caesar, Florence and Feme at the piano, “Ted” Jordan giving a demonstration of “how the timber fell,”—all those and many others may return to the minds of those of 13. II. S. who peruse this book in future years. The “combinations”: Marion and Harry; John Me and Thelma; Ed. and Roberta; Charley and (Hive; “Pete” and Teresa; Dorothy and Harold. Space does not permit of further description or of a complete summary. Certainly those mentioned have not lived in vain. Due credit should be given to those who helped to make this year book a success, to those who took sufficient interest to contribute to its various sections. The list which follows tells the story: Senior Play— Leland Burdick ’24. Washington Trip— Florence Smyth ’24. Football— George Bliss ’24. Ray C. Witter. Basketball— Elwvn Swarthout ’2.3. Girls Basketball— Olive Lain ’25. Baseball— James Dougherty ’24. Boy Scouts— M. M. Larrabee. Homemaking Notes— Dorothy L. Bell. Senior Essays— George Bliss ’24. Teresa Wellenhoffer ’24. Art Work— Velma Smith ’27. (Hive Furrow ’25. William Mooney ’27. Jokes— Pauline Smith ’24. (Continued on page 31) Bolivar High School Academic Student Body BOLIVAR HIGH SCHOOL BLIZZARD 5 Faculty—1923-24 Ray C. Witter, Principal, History...............................A. B. Alfred Martin M. Larrabee, Mathematics.................................B. S. Alfred Lorna W. Scliram, Science ................................A. B. Wells Helene Jessen, French and Latin........................A. B. Elmira Ivy Balmer, English ...........................B. L. Ohio Northern Dorothy Bell, Homemaking ......................B. S. Buffalo Normal I), lola Lanphere, Supply Teacher......................A. B. Alfred Marguerite Buckheit, Physical Training............... Syracuse-Comell Aurelia M. Dean, Music and Drawing................. Fredonia Normal Genevieve Moran, 7th and 8th grades............... Mansfield Normal Irene Cosgrove, 6th grade........................... Geneseo Normal Mary Allen, 5th grade .............................. Geneseo Normal Pearl Hooker, 4th grade............................. Geneseo Normal iolet Hoffman, 3rd grade ......................... Buffalo Normal Kathryn Conley, 2nd grade........................... Geneseo Normal Jane Smith, 1st grade .............................. Geneseo Normal Harry Coke, Janitor Board of Education F. A. HERRICK, President P. H. DOUGHERTY, Clerk WILLIAM F. LAIN MRS. MINNIE BLISS MRS. JENNIE NICHOLS School Calendar Fall Semester Opened .. Columbus Day........... Election Day........... Thanksgiving Recess .. Christmas Holidays .... Regents Examinations . Second Semester Opened Lincoln’s Birthday .... Washington’s Birthday Easter Vacation ....... Country Track Meet ... Memorial Day .......... Regents Examinations . Commencement .......... .........Tuesday, Sept. 4 ...........Friday, Oct. 12 .........Tuesday, Nov. 6 Wednesday, Nov. 28-Dec. 3 ....Friday, Dec. 21-Jan. 7 ...Monday, Jan. 20-Jan. 25 ..........Monday, Jan. 28 .........Tuesday, Feb. 12 ...........Friday, Feb. 22 .......Friday, April 11-22 ..........Monday, May 26 ...........Friday, May 30 .......Monday, June 16-20 .......Wednesday, June 25 6 BOLIVAR HIGH SCHOOL “BLIZZARD Miss Jjssen Helen” BOLIVAR HIGH SCHOOL 'BLIZZARD' 7 8 BOLIVAR HIGH SCHOOL BLIZZARD 1924 Senior Class of Bolivar High School Senior Class Roll and Officers Thelma Marion Case}’ Helen Frances Clarke Arlouine Josephine Hall Pauline Carnl Smith Florence Jeanette Smythe Teresa Mildred Wellenhoffer James Anthony Dougherty Donald Fay Thomson Edward Franklin Bullock George Walter Bliss Thomas Poland Burdick alter Fred Woodin Officers T. Poland Burdick, President Teresa Wellenhoffer, Secretary George W. Bliss, Vice President I). Fay Thomson, Treasurer BOLIVAR HIGH SCHOOL BLIZZARD” 9 The Senior Play After the presentation of the musical comedy, staged for the benefit of the annual senior Washington trip, the next and greatest step in the senior activities was the senior play. The seniors decided to present a drama of a serious nature as already a musical comedy had been presented. After a careful search for such a play, “The Lion and the Mouse,” by Charles Klein, was selected. The characters were assigned and work was immediately begun under the direction of Miss Tola Lanphere. Miss Lan-phere had successfully coached the musical comedy and was familiar with this play as she had played in it before. The play was progressing rapidly when Miss Lanphere was suddenly called away to a position. At first it seemed as if the play would have to be given up on account of no one being available to coach it. Then Miss Genevieve Moran, a member of the faculty of Bolivar High School came to the rescue and offered to coach the play. The play was well under way and scheduled to be presented the eighth of April when our leading man, “Pete” Bliss was taken sick. Of course it could not be presented without “Pete” and thus it was postponed until after the Washington trip. Soon after our return practice was resumed, although under some difficulties. The fellows were out for baseball and track and the girls not infrequently had dates which could not be broken. Thus the full cast was not always present at the rehearsals. Finally the date set for the production was Tuesday, May 13th. Of course many prophecies of bad luck were registered as the thirteenth is not considered a very lucky day. The play was presented that evening to a large and appreciative audience which seemed much pleased with the production. Much credit is due Miss Moran in presenting so difficult a drama in the manner in which this was presented. Among the individuals whose work may be commented upon were: Thelma Casey, George Bliss and Fay Thomson, while among those keeping the audience in good humor were: Helen Clarke, Lucille Jordan, and Francis Ward. After the many sighs of relief were over the senior play cast of 1924 disbanded very happy at the way in which their effort to present a difficult play had been received. The Cast. The characters are named in the order in which they first appear. Kudoxia.....................Helen Clarke Rev. Pontifex Deetle.......... ...............Robert Wightman Jane Deetle .......Dorothy Fisher Mrs. Rossmore ................ ............Teresa Wellenhoffer Miss Nesbit...............Lucille Jordan Judge Rossmore.. .Leland Burdick Ex-Judge Stott... .Wilkins Newell Expressman................Francis Ward Shirley Rossmore.. .Thelma Casey Jefferson Ryder....Fay Thomson Hon. Fitzroy Bagley.Edw. Bullock Jorkins...................Francis Ward Senator Roberts.Elwyn Swarthout Kate Roberts ... .Florence Smytke Mrs. John Burkett Ryder....... .................Arlouine Hall John Burkett Ryder. .George Bliss Maid ................Helen Clarke 10 BOLIVAR HIGH SCHOOL “BLIZZARD The Washington Trip Tlio Seniors of the Bolivar High School left home for our Easter vacation Washington trip on Saturday morning, April 12. We joined the party, directed by J. 1). Jones, and his assistant, Hay Witter, our honorable professor. The schools represented in our tour were Belmont, Cuba, Eldred, Friendship, Fillmore, Portville, Nunda, Rich-burg and our group from Bolivar. The special train left Glean at 11:15. After all had made themselves comfortable, our thoughts turned to eating, and lunch boxes could be seen being brought suddenly to view. Not long after the beginning of our journey the entertainment began. Troops of hilarious ones paraded through the train, laughing, singing and yelling in a most exciting manner. Most of these uprisings were lead by our most royal entertainer and fun-maker, Murray Potter. More excitement was also had when this same young man found himself minus a hat. How this happened only he himself could explain. However, there was a woman connected with the case, as usual. Quite some time passed before the crowd finally decided to quiet down and even then there were numerous “parades,” etc., during the course of the afternoon. Some were busy finding old acquaintances, others making new ones, and in this way the trip proceeded. We arrived at Washington at the Union station about 9:15. Arrangements were soon made and a number of large busses were ready to take us to our hotel, the National. On arriving there most of the crowd were tired enough to retire at once. However, a few of the more energetic ones of the party decided to “See Washington First.” The next morning, Sunday, April 13, we left the hotel at 10 o’clock for Annapolis. Here we enjoyed a fine dinner and were guided through the Naval A c a d e m y BOLIVAR HIGH SCHOOL “BLIZZARD’ II grounds, visiting the academy and the chapel where the remains of John Paul Jones lie in a crypt surrounded by gold rope. A few of the crowd enjoyed seeing a base-hall game played by the Philip-pinoes at Annapolis. On leaving Annapolis we returned to our hotel where we had dinner and prepared for the evening. At 8 P. M. the crowd left for the Congressional Library, an extremely artistic structure on the capitol hill. After inspection of the library the crowd sepai ated, s o m e g o i n g to church, some to theatres and (of course this is purely confidential) a number of our dignified senior girls were seen hurrying away from the Burlesque before the lights came on. Some could be seen two by two, occupying a bench in the parlor, or a seat on the stairs. Monday morning dawned bright and sunny. At 8:30 we left the hotel to visit the Bureau of Fisheries after which we boarded electric cars which took us to Mt. Vernon. A very interesting and enjoyable time was had in tramping about those old historic grounds of earlier times and viewing Washington’s mansion, both inside and out. From Mount Vernon we went to Alexandria, Fort Meyer, Arling- ton cemetery, Lee’s mansion and the tomb of the unknown soldier. We returned to the National for evening dinner, after which most of the crowd enlightened their minds by going to Keith’s theatre, where Ted Lewis and his orchestra were featuring. Tuesday morning we visited the S. Capitol, the crowd being separated into groups, each having a guide who explained to us about the rooms of the capitol and all the great works of art. After leaving the c a p i t o 1 we went to the White House and here were allowed to look through the rooms. The noted Fast Hoorn stands out the most prom inently in my memory. M a n y pictures adorned the walls, among them the noted picture of Mrs. Coolidge. We returned to the hotel for lunch a n d immediately after, we took a sight-seeing motor drive through the residential part of the city to the Corcoran Art Gallery, Red Cross, 1). A. R., Treasury, State, War and Navy, Pan-American Union Buildings and Lincoln Memorial. A few of the more “crazy ones” of the party enjoyed a delightful ride down the length of Pennsylvania Avenue in a small hack pulled by one horse, and driven by a FLORENCE SMYTHE '24 Who Writes Concerning the Washington Trip 12 BOLIVAR HIGH SCHOOL “BLIZZARD” colored gentleman, perched on a high scat on the front of the cab. Wednesday morning the crowd visited the Bureau of Printing ana Engraving and Washington’s Monument. In the afternoon the National Museum was visited and some of the mor (‘fortunate ones were able to go up to the capitol to see Congress in session. Others were more interested in the league ball games, the season having just begun. As this was to be our last night in Washington an eventful evening had been planned. There were no thoughts of going to bed until our friends, the house detectives demanded that we should do so. These friends I have almost neglected to mention. They were large men, each one having a dignified looking moustache (as a rule detectives all possess these, and in fact, they do not improve appearances very much). They were to be found at the most unexpected time, walking through the halls demanding rest and quiet, insisting that “doors should be left ajar when visitors were within” and even became so disgusted with the fourth floor crowd as to call them a bunch of cattle and threatening to force them to leave the hotel before morning. However, this was only a threat and was not carried out. Thursday morning we arose early and left for Philadelphia. We arrived at the Broad Street station at 11 A. M. From here we took a sight-seeing motor drive about the city, visiting Independence Hall, U. S. Mint, Curtis Publishing Co., Fairmount Park and other points of interest. The rest of the day was left for us to use as we wished. Some went to theatres, others to a baseball game that was not played because of rain and others spent the afternoon at Wanamaker’s large store. At seven o’clock we left Philadelphia. Our party was now to be separated. Belmont, Cuba, Fillmore, Friendship, Nunda and Rich-burg took Pullman cars straight through to Clean. Portville and Eldred accompanied Bolivar to Gettysburg. Friday morning we toured the battlefield in cars, returning to the hotel where we had dinner. We left Gettysburg for Harrisburg about 4 o’clock. At 9 o’clock we boarded our Pullman and arrived at Clean the next morning, a very, very tired crowd but so happy after the wonderful trip we had all so enjoyed. The senior class of the Bolivar High School wishes to thank everyone who so kindly helped us and made it possible for us to take this wonderful trip. Everyone enjoyed it so much and surely holds a more extensive knowledge of the many places that we visited. It not only afforded us a great deal of pleasure but also of learning. We thank you all BOLIVAR HIGH SCHOOL “BLIZZARD” 13 Thomas Jefferson and the Constitution By TERESA WELLENHOFFER Little more than a century ago a civilized nation without an aristocracy was a pitiful spectacle, scarcely to be witnessed anywhere in the world. The American colonists having brought no dukes and barons with them to the rugged wilderness felt compelled to set up ail imitation of these creatures and as their best makeshift in the emergency, they ennobled the richer Virginian planters. The gentlemen well filled the qualifications assigned to them. They gambled recklessly and caroused at taverns. They were very extravagant, very lazy and very arrogant; they were great genealogists and stupid in family pride; they occupied houses which were very capacious and noted for unlimited hospitality. Rather upon the outskirts than actually within the sacred limits of this enchanted circle, Thomas Jefferson was born on April 3, 1743. Peter Jefferson, the father of Thomas was the first of his family to trod the road of success. He owned a large plantation near the James river. Thomas Jefferson was sensibly brought up, getting as good an education as was possible in Virginia. He grew to be a slender young man, six feet two and one-half inches tall, with red hair and gray eyes. Although he was not handsome, he was intelligent and sensible. By his own desire he entered William and Mary college in 1760, at the age of seventeen. After graduation, Jefferson read law in the office of George Wythe. His career at the bar began when he was twenty-four. He stepped into an excellent practice for he received many cases, but he remained at this only seven years. Farming, though it contributed but little to bis income, he loved with a fondness not to be quenched by all the cares and interests of a public career. He was never too busy but that he could keep an eye on soil and its cultivation and lie always praised new methods mid experiments. In 1769 he was voted a member of the house of Burgesses of Virginia. In the years that followed he was in Congress, then Governor of Virginia and minister to France. At the close of the Revolution, Thomas Jefferson was chosen to write the Declaration of Independence. He was not only pre-eminently fitted for this difficult task but also a man without an enemy. The Revolutionary war was over now. The colonists having united for a struggle, had defended their rights mid won their independence. Could they now govern themselves? Would they hang together or become jealous and distrustful of one another and fall apart? Would they still be able to protect their property from foreign foes? These were the questions the people had to face. The great men of the Revolution now had to form a government strong enough to establish justice, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare and secure the blessings of liberty for their children. Thus in May 1787 a convention met at Philadelphia to form a government. But some of the members preferred a national government while others desired a federal form. On account of this difference two parties were formed. The Federalists in favor of a national government, the Anti-Federalists against it. Thomas Jefferson was 14 BOLIVAR HIGH SCHOOL ‘BLIZZARD” considered an Anti-Federalist. He had great faith and confidence in the wisdom of the masses and wished to give them a large share in the government. Jefferson stated that he was not a Federalist because lie never submitted all his opinions to the creed of any party of men. But he was much farther from that of the Anti-Federalists, lie approved of what was in the new constitution while they didn’t. His experience abroad, in attempting to form commercial treaties, had taught Jefferson the necessity of a closer union of the States for purposes of foreign relationships but his general plan was to make the States one in connection with all foreign affairs, and several ins to everything domestic. Thus when the constitution was published, he found much in it which seemed very unsound and his earliest criticisms were very severe. But within a short time he was looking forward eagerly to its adoption, hoping that a favorable moment would come for correcting what was amiss in it. The only real objections which he retained to the end were, the absence of a bill of rights and the presence of the re-eligibilitv of the President. The former defect was wisely fixed and the other has been practically controlled. In 1789 when Washington became President, the cabinet consisted of only four persons. John Jay was chief justice; Jefferson, secretary of state; Hamilton, secretary of treasury, and Knox, secretary of war. The greater part of the labor fell on Hamilton who encountered the task with magnificent spirit. Every matter of importance had been taken care except the war debts of the States. The States were unable to form any plan for this. Their feeling showed that a serious crisis was menacing the young nation. Hamilton became very anxious, for the fate of the government depended upon his department. Thus he resolved to make use of Jefferson. The time had now come for the selection of a site for the national capital. The Southern States wanted it on the Potomac; the middle and northern States wished it to be farther north. Hamilton desired to have it on the Potomac. The opportunity for a bargain was obvious and temptation to it was irresist-able. So he took Jefferson as his partner to secure it. Although Jefferson knew little concerning the site, by Hamilton’s influence he gained it. Soon, however, Jefferson found himself deeply repenting his share in the transaction. He began to doubt whether assumption was really wise and right and he plainly saw that from a personal point of view he had blundered seriously. For he had greatly aided the influence of one who soon became his most formidable political opponent. The two men soon became so bitter toward each other that they requested Washington to send one of them away. But they were both fine men and filled their positions so well that Washington would not hear of losing either. Finally Jefferson resigned and betook himself to his plantation. Jefferson came to the vice presidency in a cheerful and sanguine temper. He plainly saw that Hamilton was no longer to have control over a united party. In 1801 he was chosen President, the first President to be inaugurated in the city of Washington. The capitol city unlike Philadelphia was new and crude. It. consisted of a few buildings in the midst of the wilderness an dsome of them were unfinished. Brilliant social events were impossible under such conditions and what is more important. BOLIVAR HIGH SCHOOL “BLIZZARD” 15 the Republicans were not in favor of useless display. The inauguration was a simple ceremony. The new President walked to the capitol in the company of a few friends and quietly took the oath of office. It was his policy to introduce simplicity into governmental affairs. At Jefferson’s election the fervor which attended the first, the new born sense of American national life had largely worn away. From the open beginning of the constitution-making at Annapolis until the inauguration of Adams, the American people under the governing of Washington were concerned only with the framework upon which tile fabric of their political life was to be wrought. The framework was doubtless of vast and enduring importance. But quite apart from this were the temper and traditions of popular politics, out of which conies the essential nature of pub- lic institutions. In this creative and deeper work Jefferson was engaged during 1801 and 1809. There was an American government, an American nation when Washington left for Mt. Vernon. The government was wel lordered and the nation was dignified, but the people were either still colonial and provincial or rushing in bad temper to crude theories. Twenty-five years later with Jefferson as the political idol the people became profoundly national. Before this many had seen no more than the mean and trivial details and of course the unimaginative minds failed to see the greater and deeper movements of politics. But in Jefferson’s term dawned a great national spirit in their virtues, an exalted love of truth and liberty composure and dignity and the absence of either meanness or bitterness which is for greater than any other treasures. Football, Best of American Games By GEORGE BLISS During the last twenty-five years the game of football has been revolutionized. Fundamentally of course it is the same game but it is no longer a sport requiring more beef and brawn. Mass play is a thing of the past and an open style of football prevails. Altho this style of play is not such a test of strength and endurance as was the olden game it is more thrilling and spectacular. But the players will fight just as hard playing one style of football as the other. Into no other game can a fellow throw all his spirit as he can in football. He forgets everything but the thrill of the game. He gives everything he has and does not realize that he is tired until afterwards. What is there to a game that has such an effect on a youth? Football is a fight and no one forgets one’s self as they do in a fight. The real football player must possess courage and the power to fight. To bo sure he must understand the game but the man who cannot fight is not the man who is seen on the gridiron. An authority on football has said, “It matters not how big you are or how fast you can run. The ideal football player is made up of 60 per cent fight and 40 per cent usable knowledge.” A large stature and fleetness of foot are most valuable assets to a player but with- 16 BOLIVAR HIGH SCHOOL BLIZZARD out the ability to fight they are useless. For football is no game for the mollycoddle or cake-eater. It is a game of bruises and hard knocks. But those things are of small moment when compared with the joy obtained from playing. It is a wonderful feeling that you obtain when you tackle an opponent as hard as you can. That crashing and rending of bodies is obtained iu no other sport. Probably there is no other game that is harder to lose than is a game of football. The bitter disappointed feeling that a fellow experiences after the loss of a hard fought game of baseball or basketball is gone over night but the loss of a football game is never so easily forgotten. The reason for this is that in no other sport does an athlete tight as hard for victory as lit1 does in a football game. Therefore there is no other game that furnishes such elation to a team as does a football victory. Football players will talk over a post game time and time again without tiring of the subject. There is another effect that football has on a youth that no other sport has. Beginning two or three days before the game most fellows will think constantly of the coming contest. lie looks forward to it with nervous anticipation. He lies awake nights wondering whether or not they can win. Other sports do not act in that manner on a fellow. Only fleeting thoughts enter his mind in the hours preceding some other athletic contest. A player never worries as to the result of many athletic contests. It is argued by some that football is a dangerous game. To be sure it is not a nice, polite game like croquet. Every player suffers bumps and bruises that are of minor con- sequence. The athlete who never allows the thought to enter his mind that he may be injured is the one who is seldom hurt. But considering the large number that play loot ball it is a very small proportion of these that are seriously injured during the course of a season. But this very small amount of risk that is involved is more than offset by the part football plays as a character builder. It does more to instill sportsmanship in a youth than any other game. As I have said a football game is harder to lose than any other and so it does more to teach a fellow to take defeat smilingly. We are told that courage is one of the greatest virtues possessed by man. Football will do more to develop courage than any other game that I know of. Many a fellow has courage and tight but oft times it lies dormant in him. After he has played on the gridiron in a hard battle this quality will no longer slumber. The value of a game that is such a builder of character as is football can not be placed too high. Besides developing character football is a great benefit to a fellow from a physical standpoint. All the muscles of the body are constantly called into play. It strengthens ones wind and ones power of endurance. Surely there is something to a game that is such a physical aid to a boy. Football has ever been a game of the schools and colleges. They have made it their big game and ail other sports are shelved if they interfere with football. I am not able to say why it is that the game is so highly esteemed in the eyes of the students unless it is that they realize that the players are giving every ounce of strength and fight that they possess for the honor of their school. (Continued on page 31) BOLIVAR HIGH SCHOOL ‘BLIZZARD 17 Athletic Association OFFICERS George Bliss, President Paul Husak, Vice President Teresa Wellenhoffer, Secretary Pauline Smith, Treasurer Bo! i car Hi oh School Football Team BOLIVAR HIGH SCHOOL “BLIZZARD” 19 Football 1923 George Bliss, Captain and Manager Line-up: Left end—Harry Sackett. Left tackle—Duncan MacEwan. Left guard—Wilkins Newell (captain elect) Fay Thomson. Center—Murray Potter, Francis Ward. Right guard—John Sawyer, Robert Wightman. Right tackle—George Bliss (captain ). Right end—John Kroli. Quarterback—Lyman Root, El-wyn Swarthout. Right half—Charles Mead, Harold McKee. Left half—James Dougherty. Fullback —Marlie Brigham. Substitutes: Nelson Shavalier, Melvin H. VanCuren, Earl Harrington, Cerell Schram, Raymond Burdick, William Osgood. Letter Men: Sackett, MacEwan, Newell, Potter, Sawyer, Bliss, Ivroli, Root, Swarthout, Mead, Dougherty, Brigham, McKee, VanCuren, Thomson, Wightman. Review of Season. The football season of 1923 was not a wonderful success. Out of a schedule of ten games, B. H. S. won four, lost five and tied one. But viewing the season from the interest manifested by the student body, it was the most successful that we have enjoyed. More than twenty-five fellows came out for football and sixteen of these earned their letters. The team did not seem to strike its stride until the middle of the season but once they gained confidence they played a winning game. In the last few games of the season the B. H. S. machine looked like a real team. Olean High 19—B. H. S. 6. Playing the first game of the year with only a week of practice B. H. S. held the strong Olean eleven to a 19-6 score. Lack of practice was shown in loose handling of the ball and in weak tackling. It took the entire first half for the team to recover from its “stage fright.” In the second half the team played a much better game, taking the ball in the first five minutes to the Olean ten yard line by means of line plunges and short forward passes. From this point “Lon” McKee hit right tackle for our lone touchdown. B. II. S. was able to gain consistently throughout the last half when the ball fluctuated about the center of the field. Lack of the final scoring punch prevented another touchdown. Wellsville High 0—B. H. S. 0. Bolivar upset the dope when they held the more experienced Wellsville squad to a scoreless tie on the latter’s iield. At the very beginning of the game, B. H. S. fumbled on their own ten yard line, but with their characteristic fight, they held W. H. S. for downs and recovered the ball, Brigham punting' out of danger. From this time on the Bolivar goal line was never seriously threatened. Outside of a long run by Brigham when he nearly eluded the W. H. S. tacklers for a touchdown, the contest was devoid of features. The B. II. S. team still lacked the punch that is necessary to win football games. 20 BOLIVAR HIGH SCHOOL BLIZZARD' Eldred High 12—B. H. S. 7. This was the most bitterly fought game that was played during the season. Although Bolivar outplayed their opponents during the first half, they were on the small end of a 6-0 score. However, early in the second half, Kroh intercepted a forward pass and raced for a touchdown. McKee drop-kicked the ball betwreen the posts for the extra point. The score remained thus until about two minutes before the final whistle when Eldred completed a long forward pass that resulted in the winning touchdown. It is needless to say that it was a hard game to lose, and it was the one game of the season which we should have won. Cuba High 19—B. H. S. 7 Playing their poorest game of the season, B. H. S. was easy prey for the Cuba team. The B. H. S. squad seemed to lack the old pep and fight, and at no time of the game did they seem able to really start an offensive. Cuba was able to shoot their backs through the line and around the ends for long gains. Alfred Frosh 34—B. H. S. 0. The Alfred Freshman team was the strongest team that B. H. S. encountered throughout the season. In fact, it was the only team that was really out of high school class. Nothing much can be said of the game except that B. H. S. fought hard, but were powerless to withstand the attack of the sturdy freshmen. Belmont High 0—B. H. S. 39. Plaving the best game of the season, B .H. S. easily defeated Belmont. After a series of disappointing games. B. H. S. finally seemed to come into its own. Belmont was not able to stop the crashing attack of Brigham and Dougiierty who tore off long gains time after time. At no time during the game was Belmont able to pierce Bolivar’s defense. Hornell High Reserves 0. B. H. S. 63. The light, inexperienced Homeli team was no match for the B. H. S. squad. Every member of the B. H. S. squad took part in the game and it was only a question of how large a score could be accumulated. No doubt if the team which took the field at the beginning had remained throughout a much higher score would have resulted. Belmont High 10—B. H. S. 25. In a weird game B. H. S. emerged triumphant over Belmont. During the first half, B. H. S. showed the spectators the poorest brand of football it had played all season with the result that Bolivar was on the short end of a 7-6 score, our touchdown being gained by a pretty 70 yard run by Root. In the second half the team regained all their old pep and fight. Beginning this half, Brigham received the ball on the kick-off and raced through the entire Belmont team for a touchdown. From this time on Belmont never had a chance, and two more touchdowns were scored. In the last five minutes of plav Ackerman, Belmont’s star halfback, kicked a beautiful field goal from the 35 yard line. Alumni 0—B. H. S. 12. Playing this game on a muddy iainsoaked field, fast football was out of the question. The Alumni showed lack of practice and it was cnlv a question of how long they could last. As they knew the B. H. S. signals, they were able to hold BOLIVAR HIGH SCHOOL BLIZZARD 21 the high school team to two touchdowns, both scored by Dougherty. The game was entirely lacking in thrills. This encounter served as good practice for the Wellsville game which came two weeks later. Wellsville High 14—B. H. S. 0. As a result of this victory Wellsville High emerged as champions of the Allegany county high schools. The score does not really show how evenly matched the two teams were. W. II. S. recovered a fumble on the B. H. S. ten yard line, and on the second play a halfback circled right end for their first touchdown. From this time on neither team was able to gain consistently by plunging tactics. In the last quarter, W. H. S. completed a forward pass, the only one which they completed during the game. This took them to the B. H. S. two yard line. From here they took the ball over by means of line plunges. Both teams showed a strong defense with little offensive power. Wellsville’s running attack was better than that of B. H. S. but the blue and white excelled in an aerial attack. Eight letter men, Capt. Bliss, Dougherty, Swarthout, Thomson. McKee, MacEwan, Brigham and Root will be lost to the 1924 team. The first four mentioned graduate in June. The others either have departed from or will leave school. The nucleus for 1924 will consist of Capt. Newell, Sackett, Potter, Sawyer, Kroh, Mead, ard, Wight man and VanCuren. There is some promising new material that may serve to bolster the veterans through the tough schedule which faces the team. Hornell, Port Allegany, Alfred Freshmen, Olean, Cuba, Belmont, and Wellsville are all scheduled to meet the blue and white in what is probably the heaviest schedule attempted by a team representing B. H. S. Of the men who are leaving, special mention should be given to Capt. Bliss who was a tower of strength to the B. H. S. team throughout the season. Always possessed of plenty of pep and fight and a defensive player of extraordinary ability, the gap that “Pete” leaves at right tackle will be hard to fill. He certainly should be successful on the collegiate gridiron. Brigham at fullback was a powerful offensive player, and was responsible for many long gains. A fast man for his weight, a good punter and passer, Brigham was easily the best fullback in the section. Swarthout began the season at fullback, was shifted to half when Brigham entered school, played several games in the line when an injury prevented his working in the backfield, and finally, after Root had become ineligible, accepted the post at quarterback. “Stub” was an experienced plaver and could be used in any position. He played bis best game in the Thanksgiving Day contest at Wellsville, running the team capably and efficiently. Thomson was new to football this year, but he showed plenty of fight and determination in the games that he entered. With more weight and experience he should be able to secure a berth on a small college varsity. McKee played a consistent game at half until he left school after the Alfred Freshmen game. He scored the B. H. S. touchdown against Olean, and his drop kicking ability was never doubted. “Lon” leaves us for the oil fields. “.Tim” Dougherty was a substitute lineman at the beginning of the season. Shifted to the back-field. his speed and dash soon won 22 BOLIVAR HIGH SCHOOL “BLIZZARD him a regular place. Always a fighter and never thinking of the word quit, “Jim” was one of the most reliable hacks on the B. H. S. squad. The familiar grin was always seen on his face even when he emerged from the bottom of a pile. He was 1 lie best man on interference that B. II. S. boasted. MacEwan and his 175 pounds helped B. II. S. considerably at the left tackle position. He was a hard fighter and could always be depended upon to give his best in the games. A trifle inexperienced, he should, with more training, make good in the college game. His best game was against Belmont on the latter field. “Sliv” Hoot was a good quarterback. Despite his light weight he was a consistent gainer in short dashes through the line, and at times showed marked ability as a field general. Had he been regular in his attendance at school he would have filled the quarterback position throughout the season. His presence will be greatlv missed in the fall of ’24. Boys’ Basketball George Bliss, Captain Our basketball season was hardly what might be termed as an uproarious success. Out of the twenty games we played, we won eight and lost twelve for a percentage of .400. This should not be looked upon too harshly since basketball is a comparatively new sport at Bolivar, the village hall court being available for the first time during the 1922-23 season. With a squad of limited size and a schedule of twenty hard games before us, the prospects were anything but encouraging. The opening game of the season was played at Bolivar with Rush-ford as an opponent. We had taken but two practice sessions previous to this game, and were defeated by a 3A-24 score. This by no means discouraged us but the proverbial horseshoe seemed to be lacking for we lost several games throughout the season by not more than one field basket. Our best performance of the season was against Portville when we held, in the two games played against them, the fast P. TT. S. team which defeated Olean Harry Sackett, Manager by a 22-2 score, without a field basket for one and one-lialf games. One of the hardest games of the season was played with Wellsville. The W. H. S. came here with a record of ten straight victories and no defeats. The game was fast and furious from the start and at the end of the third quarter we were leading by a score of 24-17. Again the horseshoe disappeared and in the last quarter the opposing team crept up and within about a minute of the final whistle, a W. H. S. forward, closely guarded by B. II. S. threw the ball over his head in a desperate attempt to score. The ball slipped through the net and the game went to Wellsville. The boys wore especially anxious to win this game on account of the hard fought gridiron games with Wellsville on the fall preceding. Tt should be noted that Bolivar played hard games with both Wellsville and Cuba, winners of the county sectional championships, and lost to both by a margin of few points. One of the fastest games in which BOLIVAR HIGH SCHOOL “BLIZZARD” 23 Bolivar High School Boys Basketball Team we participated this year was B. H. S. 26—Rushford........24 staged against the local town team. B. H. S. 32—Richburg........ 5 At half time the score was 10-4 with B. H. S. 26—Cuba............31 B. H. S. in the lead. The second B. H. S. 8—Friendship.......31 half started with each team deter- B. H. S. 26—Glean “Warblers”.28 mined to win. After twenty min- I . 11. S. 30—Clean “Royals” . 8 utes of the fastest and hardest play B. H. S. 26—Fillmore........56 which could be offered by both B. H. S. 31—Little Genesee . 0 teams, the B. H. S. emerged from B. H. S. 20—Town Team.......18 the fray with a 20-18 victory. B. H. S. 18—Belfast.........40 The letter men of the squad are B. II. S. 22—Portville....... 7 Ward, Sackett, Dougherty, guards; B. 11. S. 4—Portville........12 Bliss, captain, Bartlett and Kroh, B. H. S. 5—Friendship.......16 forwards; Swarthout, center. Bart- B. H. S. 23—Wellsville......24 lett, Swarthout, Dougherty and B. H. S. 12—Wellsville......41 Bliss will be gone from the 1924-25 B. IBS. 15—Town Team.......31 line-up. With the veterans Kroh, B. H. S. 14—Clean.........20 Ward and Sackett it is hoped that B. 11. S. 11—Cuba..........1 • a team may be developed that will B. H. S. 9—Belfast.............16 win the largest proportion of their B. II. S. 23—Rushford......41 games. B. II. S. 75—Richburg......16 Following is a list of games ---- —— played: 524 o!0 24 BOLIVAR HIGH SCHOOL “BLIZZARD Bolivar High School Girls Basketball Team Girls’ Basketball Marion Hodnett, Captain Olive Lain, Manager Seasons record: Dec.—Friendship 25, at Bolivar 0. Jan. 4—Cuba 4, at Bolivar 0. Jan. 11—Bolivar 8, at Fillmore 4. Jan. 19—Bolivar 8, at Belfast 15. Feb. 2—Bolivar 5, at Portville 14. Feb. 5—Wellsville 6, at Bolivar 7. Feb. 9—Portville 12, at Bolivar 3. Feb. 12—Bolivar 4, at Wellsvilie 7. Feb. 19—Bolivar 1, at Richburg 10. Feb. 27—B. H. S. 25, 2nd Team 3. Mar. 3—Bolivar 2, at Friendship 15 Mar. 4—Bolivar 0, at Cuba 8. Mar. 7—Clean 5, at Bolivar (5. Members of team: Right forward, Olive Lain; left forward, Roberta Lain; center, Marion Hodnett; right guard, Florence Smyth; left guard, Elizabeth Newton; sub- si itutes: Gladys Orcutt, Josephine McDivitt, Regina Barnes. Summary: Our first game was enough to discourage us for the remainder of the season. Friendship came over and romped away with a 25-0 victory. The Cuba game was very close there being no score until just a few minutes before the whistle sounded when a forward on the Cuba team scored two baskets. It was a hard game to lose. ()ur first game out of town was also our first victory, the change of climate bringing good luck. We were told before the game by some of the players that we were going to be defeated. We were told of the games they had won and what BOLIVAR HIGH SCHOOL “BLIZZARD” 25 a fast forward they had. This aroused our determination to win tiie game. We did, the final score being H-4. We next traveled thru the unknown vilds of the north to Belfast where we were defeated by the Teachers Training Class. Athletic relations with real rivalry have existed between Bolivar and Wellsville several times. When the Wellsville girls came to Bolivar we were prepared for a hard struggle. Much to our delight we were again victorious. One of the greatest incentives that we had to drive us into the game was the support of those who witnessed it. Heartiness and enthusiasm was with us through the game. Prospects for a strong team in 1924-25 are excellent despite the fact that Elizabeth Newton, one of our best guards and Marion Hod-nett, this year’s center and captain, will not be with us. There are in all about twenty girls who are ambitious to excel in basketball and from that list a strong team should be assembled. FLORENCE SMYTH Basketball Guard Track Track is a comparatively new sport in Bolivar High. In past years not much interest has been taken in this branch of athletics, but this season witnessed something of a revival. A one-eighth mile track was laid out at the local athletic field, and some practice was carried on in preparation for the county meet. Philo Richardson won the mile run against county competition while Irene Seamans placed second in the girls baseball throw. Among those taking part in vhis meet were the following: George Bliss, James Dougherty, Harry Sac-kett, Klwyn Swarthout, Earl Harrington, Nelson Shavalier, Keith Perry, George White, Win. Foster, Doris Monroe, Hegena Barnes, Hazel Baldwin, Alice Waters, Maxine Nelson. Last fall Paul Husak, Fred Newton and Keith Perry ran in the Alfred University Interscholastic cross country race. Keith Perry finished 15th. William Osgood tied for third place in the spelling bee at the county meet. 26 BOLIVAR HIGH SCHOOL “BLIZZARD BASEBALL John Kroh, Manager James Dougherty, Captain The baseball season of 1924 was not marked by many spectacular performances or by any long series of victories. At the time this article goes to press with seven games played, B. II. S. had won two and lost live. Weather during the early spring was exceptionally poor, and practice sessions were few and scattered. The team opened the season at Fillmore opposing the strong F. H. S. nine with “Gene” Towell in the box. In a rather well played early season game B. H. S. was on the short end of a 7-5 score. Kroh and Swarthout were on the mound for Bolivar while Newell worked behind the bat. Captain Jim Dougherty at first base played the best game for B. H. S. The second game of the season was at home with Friendship as the opponent. The game was replete with errors both of omission and commission, and neither team played any kind of a game. At the conclusion of the final inning the score stood 15-12 with F. II. S. on the victorious side. The Belmont game was a real battle, neither team scoring until the fifth inning. Ackerman, the star Belmont twirler, met a real rival in John Kroh, but two hits being netted by either team. Due to errors Belmont was able to push six runs across the plate while B. II. S. garnered but one. This was one of the best games of the season on the Belmont field. Both games with Portville were lost, the first, a seven inning affair at Bolivar, going to the visitors in a hard fought contest by a (5-4 count. Kroh pitched excellent ball in the opening innings but weakened after the fifth. The game at Portville was played in a drizzling rain. The ball was wet and heavy and neither team played exceptionally well. The pitching of Rowe, the Portville ace, was the main factor which contributed to the B. II. S. defeat by a score of 8-0 in a miserable five inning game. Swarthout did the hurling for Bolivar. The Rushford game was an easy victory, B. II. S. outclassing their opponents. With the exception of one inning in which Rushford scored seven runs, the B. H. S. team was never in danger, and the final score of a long drawn out contest in which hits, runs, and errors were extremely plentiful was 23-11. The Cuba game was an excellent exhibition, and Bolivar played its best game of the season. Swarthout held the Cuba hits well scattered and was accorded excellent support throughout. The hitting of Bliss and Swarthout featured while Sackett, Dougherty and Day played excellent fielding games. The final score was 4-1 in favor of B. II. S. BOLIVAR HIGH SCHOOL “BLIZZARD” Bolivar High School Baseball Team But one game remains to be played before the season will officially close, that being the contest with Olean. While little is known of the strength of the Olean team this season there is little doubt but that they will offer severe opposition to the local team. B. H. S. supporters are working hard for a victory, and it is hoped that the conclusion of the season will be successful. Capt. “dim” Dougherty was the leading player of the 1.924 team and his loss will be greatly felt another year. Swarthout, a reliable player of considerable experience will also be seen no more on the diamond for B. H. S., while “Pete” Bliss departs for other scenes. While the 19:25 team will lack experience it should develop into a fairly good combination with Newell. Day, Kroh, Sackett, Ward, Pot- ter, and Harrington in uniforms another year. New material from the Boy Scout organization of this season should be in shape for high school duty. Line up of team: Catcher—Wilkins Newell. Pitchers—John Kroh and Elwyn Swarthout. First Base—James Dougherty. Second Base—Allan Day. Third Base—Harry Sackett. Shortstop—E 1 w v n Swarthout, George Bliss. Right Field—Murray Potter and Earl Harrington. Center Field—Francis Ward. Left Field—George Bliss and John Kroh. Substitutes—Robert Wightman and Fay Thomson. 2N BOLIVAR HIGH SCHOOL BLIZZARD” Boy Scouts of America The Boy Scouts of America first made its appearance in Bolivar as an organization in the latter part of November, 1928, when, after a series of informal meetings, a charter from national headquarters was obtained. During the previous years, a Boy Scout movement had been started by the Rev. Mr. Bal-mer but owing to his death all further efforts in organization had been abandoned. The officials of the newly chartered troop consist of a troop committee of three citizens, namely, Dr. II. L. Hulett, P. H. Dougherty and Principal R. C. Witter. The duties of the latter consist of general supervision on matters of business, finance and troop activities. The troop officers having charge of the executive end are the scoutmaster, M. M. Larrabee and assistant scoutmaster, George Bliss. The activities of Troop 1, Bolivar, since the initial beginning in November have covered many fields of scout endeavor. Immediately upon becoming organized the troop divided itself into two patrols, the Beaver and the Otter, with a patrol leader and assistant patrol leader at the head of each. The troop has grown so rapidly that steps will soon be taken for the formation of another patrol. The regular meetings of the troops were first held in the high school building every Wednesday evening, but later the town hall was secured insuring a better place for drill and athletic contests. The meetings thus far have shown the interest the boys have taken in scout work and plans are being made for this spring and summer embodying such outdoor activities as instructive hikes, baseball, swimming, camping, etc. The athletics of the troop began with a series of basketball games with several Friendship teams, Richburg, Little Genesee, and games among the scouts themselves. A fairly creditable showing was made notwithstanding the fact that the majority of the games played were with older and more experienced players. Steps toward tin organization of a scout baseball team have been made and all scouts are looking forward to an enjoyable season in the sport. Of course the main objective of all Boy Scouts is to obtain perfection in Scoutcraft and the big main divisions under this which are dearest to the hearts of all true scouts are woodcraft and camp craft. Thus the main objective and outstanding events of the troop activities for 1924 will be a camping trip to Cuba Lake or some other place for a week or more in the summer. This will tax the energies of the troop to the utmost to insure the success of this trip but every effort spent will be paid back a hundred fold in the delightful knowledge of eampcraft and woodcraft secured and the healthful fun obtained from such close contact with nature. Thus our slogan will be “Every Scout in camp this summer” and as there are twenty-six full fledged tenderfoot scouts at the present time, the cost per scout should be reduced to a minimum. Bolivar Scouts: James Ariza, William Mooney, LaRue Almy , Arland Howard, Ralph Sawyer, Howard Shaner, Joseph Shaner, Harry Carpenter, William Osgood, (Continued on page 29) BOLIVAR HIGH SCHOOL “BLIZZARD 29 Homemaking Department Dorothy Bell, Teacher Our Homemaking Teacher Homemaking I. The first half of the year the homemaking girls had foods work. This included the cooking of simple foods and simple meal planning. At Thanksgiving the girls planned, cooked and served a Thanksgiving dinner. The work for the last half has been serving and they have made simple undergarments and dresses. For home projects the girls planned and made their summer wardrobe. BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA (Continued from page 28) Frank Henderson, Herbert Perry , Earl Harrington, Fred Newton, Nelson Shavalier, John McMurdy, Murray Potter, Melvin Shaner , Sealant! Appleby, Allan Day, Edward Ervin, Laurence Wightman, Howard VanCuren, Howard Richardson, Frederick Maxson. Not attending Bolivar school. The Matchless Trio Homemaking III. The work done by the homemaking III girls this year has been of especial interest. In the fall the girls made hats which were exhibited in the sewing room and proved a great credit to their ability as milliners. A luncheon was prepared and served to the ladies of Soro-sis at the town hall. The rest of the first half included houseplanning and interior decoration. The girls made original plans and made a special study of conveniences and good arrangement. During the third quarter was nutrition, child care and home-nursing. Dr. Hu-lett gave a very interesting talk in connection with this work. Several of the girls took care of babies on Saturdays as their home project work. The last part of the work this year has been household science. 30 BOLIVAR HIGH SCHOOL BLIZZARD Sophomores The sophomore class of Bolivar High School is, like the old Austrian Empire, composed of heterogeneous elements. We claim the distinction of having as a member of our class a boy of untold studious ability in the person of Keith Perry. We are proud to state that he has held the best class average of the school for the year 1923-24. We also have the honor to charter the prize comedian of the institution, one Murray Potter; a trap-drummer, a singer, always noisy and inevitably busy at something or other—usually the other. Murray is well known in all places where Bolivar High School is concerned. He was center on the football team last fall, a substitute guard in basketball, and right holder on the baseball team. He does not indulge in track athletics due to corpulence. It would he improper not to mention the “Honorable” Paul Husak, the only member of our class who has the distinction of having been born abroad. Some fourteen years ago in the blissful haunts of Bohemia a small baby was born with blue eyes and a few symptoms of yellow hair. Coming to the U. S. A. with his father when about two years of age, Paul has few recollections of the ocean voyage. He is glad of that. This honorable gentleman occupies the position as vice president of the Athletic Association, and competed in the interscholastic run at Alfred in the fall of 1923. Of the latter he has few pleasant memories. We are sure that Paul is destined to make the name of Horse Run famous at some date in the future. “Mart” Moore is another member of note. Being something of a comedian himself Martin has a habit of worrying faculty members considerably. He would have been a Junior had not sickness forced him out of school for a year. Charles Meade, half back of football fame, is also in our ranks. Wilkins Newell, left guard on the ’23 team, and captain elect for next season, is also due consideration. We have our legitimate supply of Shaners in Clarence and Lawrence. The Junior class has one member of that family, and the Freshmen two. We summarize the accomplish meats of the others as follows: Dorothy Dodge—Cheerleader for football ’23. Weldon Foster—“The King of Little Genesee.” Ruth Howard—Reporter de-luxe for Clean papers. Jos. McDivitt—Basketball player and musical comedy star. Roberta Lain—Basketball forward. John M c M u r d y—Sergeant-at-Arms at the Casey residence. Florence Murphy—The school’s prize musician. Gladys Orcutt—Basketball player and the giddy flapper. Mel VanCuren Foot ball end and guard. (hie of the hardest workers of the class. Thelma Weaver—Who came to us from Belleville. Bernice Bliss—One of few who works. Isobel Cowles—The girl with many men. Millis Cady — The one armed giant. (Continued on page 31) BOLIVAR HIGH SCHOOL BLIZZARD 31 Football, Best of American Games (Continued from page 16) Football is about the only major sport in America that has never been touched by a breath of scandal. Everyone remembers the baseball scandal of 1919. We frequently hear rumors of boxers being bribed to throw a bout but did anyone ever hear of a high school or college football player being paid to lose a game. No, because he is not playing for money, he is fighting for the school that he loves. The game of football has never been professionalized to any great extent. Of course professional football is played but the lovers of professional football are few and far between. Professional football is a graft. The players are paid large salaries but they fail to take any interest in the game. There is a great difference between playing for money and playing for your school. I have sought to illustrate the thrills connected with football and the pleasure obtained from playing. Also the moral and physical advantages derived from the game. If I have failed in my object it is not because I do not love the game. It is my opinion that as long as football continues to be played in the schools as widely as it is today the youth of America will never be in danger of rot or decay. Sophomores (Continued from page 30) Helen Havens—A welcome addition to our ranks. Fred Newton—The sheik of Kossuth. Ellouise Peters. Harry Sackett—Who may leave us for Senior ranks in 1924-25. Left end on football team, basketball guard, and third base performer on the baseball nine. Harry acted as manager of the basketball team last winter. Mary Cummings—R e d-h aired “vamp.” Harrison DeGroff—Bashful Harrison. Ruth Wightman—The nicest of our class. Howard Root—Shark of geometry. Earl Stolir, Ralph Crandall, Kenneth Rice and Marlie Brigham were with us at the beginning of the year, but have departed for the work-a-day world. Watch this bunch at Washington in the spring of 1926. Foreward (Continued from page 3) Alumni— Violet Hoffman ’18. Advertising— Feme Wilson ’25. Florence Murphy ’25. General Organization and Miscellaneous— Ray C. Witter. To Feme Wilson and Florence Murphy much consideration is due for faithful and efficient work in the collection of advertising. Had it not been for them it is doubtful if the publication would have become a reality. The helpful hints accorded by Mr. Herrick and the staff of Bolivar Breeze are greatly appreciated and we also take this opportunity for thanking those people who so kindly donated their advertising. Whether a book is published next year or not depends largely upon the reception which this is accorded. At any rate, we have made a beginning. Let us hope for more in the future. 32 BOLIVAR HIGH SCHOOL “BLIZZARD “Harry,” Our Janitor Our year book would not be complete without some reference to “Harry,” the capable janitor who has served us for the past two years. While Harry often does not seem too well acquainted with the sharp and shining: blade of a razor, he makes up for that growth by bis constant attendance to the wants of the various members of the faculty and his usual smile. The duties of a janitor are many, and the man who is really successful must willingly perform numberless small but often difficult tasks. Harry is ingenious as the table which he built for the study ball encyclopedias will indicate. The waste baskets in the various corners are a product of bis handiwork. The photograph of the football team and the Gettysburg group on exhibition in the office was framed by Harry Coke. The sand box in the first grade room is also his invention. Each Christmas Harry has been the recipient of a gift from the faculty which he deeply appreciates. He has been kind in returning the compliment to some members. Generally, Harry has made good, and he continues to improve with service. There is no school or at least very few where a janitor is not regarded with lax enthusiasm by members of the student body. As maintainer of law and order, “house detective,” ringer of bells, truant reporter, etc., no man is likely to become exceedingly popular. That is why the position of janitor is by no means easy to fill. Responsible to every teacher, to the principal, to the Board of Education, to the people of the village who send their children to a. school building where the temperature is supposed to be always hovering around 70, even on the coldest of flu; winter mornings, a man must be exceedingly alert and on the job. Occosionally most of us fail in a measure to accomplish all that we set out to do. Thus be kindly toward the janitor. We wish Harry the best of success, the pleasantest possible of domestic relationships, and a long career in his present position. BOLIVAR HIGH SCHOOL “BLIZZARD' 33 Students Registered 1923-24 Pupils with ( ) after name have left school. Postgraduates: Marjorie Cranston Regina Dunn Elwyn Swarthout Seniors: (54 or more Regents counts in January 1924) Leland Burdick Florence Smyth Pauline Smith Teresa Wellenhoffer Thelma Casey Edward Bullock Fay Thomson Arlouine Hall Helen Clarke Walter Woodin George Bliss James Dougherty Juniors: (36 or more Regents counts in January 1924) Helen Dougherty Olive Furrow Lucile Jordan Olive Lain Malcolm McDivitt Elizabeth Newton Florence Shaner Edwina Smith Marguerite White Robert Wightman Genevieve Williams Feme Wilson Duncan MacEwan Sophomores: (16-35 Regents counts in January 1924) Stella Ward Mary Cummings Dorothy Fisher Florence Murphy Harrv Sackett Millis Cady Isabel Cowles Ralph Crandall Howard DeGroff Harrison DeGroff Dorothy Dodge Weldon Foster Helen Havens Ruth Howard Paul Husak Roberta Lain Josephine McDivitt John McMurdy (diaries Mead Martin Moore Fred Newton Wilkins Newell Gladys Orcutt Keith Peny Ellouise Peters Murray Potter Howard Root Clarence Shaner Lawrence Shaner Earl Stohr Howard M. VanCuren Alice Waters Thelma Weaver Kenneth Rice Marlie Brigham Freshmen: Leighton Cook Julius Cook Belle Childs Julia Carlson Gladys Baldwin Hazel Baldwin Harry Barnes Regena Barnes Robert Bartlett Raymond Burdick Pauline Burdick Marjorie Burdick Allan Dav Edgar Dillie Gladys Fan ton Thelma Guild Velma Green Gertrude Frost Marion Hodnett Arland Howard Lydia Ingalls Howard Jordan Helen Johnson Josephine Jeselnick Loretta Kilmer John Kroh Harold McKee Howard Millard Paul Miller Marion Newton Marguerite Nelson William Osgood George Perry Blanche Phillips Ruth Potter Dora Reynolds Arthur Richardson Max Richardson Philo Richardson Lyman Root Ruth Root John Sawyer Philip Sackinger Cerell Schram Irene Seamans Evelyn Shaner Helen Shannon Nelson Shavalier E. Gerald Smith Ruby Smith Edith Sprague Eunice Stives Crystal Taylor Marcedas Turner Francis Ward Dorothy White Laurence Wightman Ruth Wightman Gladys Wood Lulu Wood Howard Seager Lloyd Foster Bernice Bliss Sea land Appleby James Ariza 34 BOLIVAR HIGH SCHOOL BLIZZARD Irene Casey Edward Ervin Marion Hoffman Nevah Jones Doris Monroe William Mooney Maxine Nelson Burdette Thomson Eighth Grade: GENEVIEVE MORAN. Teacher Lcaland Appleby James Ariza Allan Day Edward Ervin William Foster Howard Jordan Frederick Maxson Harold McKee Lyman Root Claude Shaner Forrest Shaner Joseph Shaner Stanley Seamans Howard Seager Edward Seager Burdette Thomson Laurence Wightman Julius Cook Gladys Baldwin Rcgena Barnes Elizabeth Carpenter Irene Casey Lulu DeGroff Marion Hoffman Celestine Jones Nevah Jones Loretta Kilmer Anna McQueen Doris Monroe Maxine Nelson Clarissa Osgood Ruth Potter Dora Reynolds Alta Root Mary Root Irene Seamans Eva Shaner Evelyn Shaner Helen Sinsabaugh Velma Smith Mnreedos Turner Winifred Ward Dorothy White Cliarry Woodard Cleta Childs A number of these are registered as Freshmen in the High School. Seventh Grade: GENEVIEVE MORAN. Teacher Guy Bullock Harry Garthwait Forrest Holley Bernard Jones Ralph Sawyer George White Theodore Jordan Frank Henderson Guy Wilber Clara Beckwith Ila May Foster La June Foster Muriel Kriley Mary McQueen Frances Turner Edna Ward Mary Ward Sixth Grade: IRENE COSGROVE. Teacher Carl Appleby Robert Balmcr Harry Carpenter Edward Dougherty Donald Goodridge Franklin Green Earle Harrington Frank Johnson Richard Metzgar Wilson McQueen Harold Newton Stanley Root Robert Sawyer Howard Shaner Ronald Shavalior Joseph Smith Derreth Sage Lillian Cowles Grace Havens Viola McGary Helen Potter Helen Root Josephine Seamans Doris Sortore Veronica Turner Phillis Turner Velma Willis Fifth Grade: MARY ALLEN, Teacher Mildred Allen Edward Benson Arthur Common John Common Arthur Dibert Mary Katherine Dougherty Leona Ganoung Ruth Harrington Robert Jones Cleo Jordan Muriel Kriley Herbert Lovitz Leo Miller Irene Moyer Alice Newton Stephen Rich Catherine Shannon Margaret Shavalier Maxine Simons Helen Swarthout James Swarthout Edith Wightman Roy White Fourth Grade: PEARL HOOKER. Teacher Arvilla Bovee Vervl Casey Ruth Clark Beatrice Cowles Kathryn DeRoek Margaret Dibert Elizabeth Dougherty Donovan Eastman Daisy Garthwait Clara May Graves Opal Guild Frances Harrington Lucile Jones William Jones Bernadine Kilmer Bernard Kilmer Robert Lain Josephine Livingston A. J. McDivitt BOLIVAR HIGH SCHOOL “BLIZZARD” 35 Manley McQueen David Metzgar Arline Monroe Dorothy Mooney Helen Neely Clarence Schaffner Loretta Shaner Geneva Sherwood Francis Stomierosky Dorothy Thurber Maxine Wasson Keith Wilson Ada Wood Third Grade: VIOLET HOFFMAN. Teacher Ruth Adams Ralph Apgar Burton Bartlett Gladys Beckwith Marianna Chrispo Richard Common Albert DeRock Vincent Eberl (Accidently killed May 26. 1924) James Gardner Calvin Griswood Samuel Griswood Samuel Hartman Anita Herrick Karl Hill Dorathea Jordan Robert Kilmer Robert Metzgar Lucile Neely Joe Paffie Vincent Patterson Zehla Patterson Farl Potter Gertrude Quick William Rich Harland Shavalier La Verne Stomierosky Joseph Turner John Ward Robert Wight Harold Wightman Louis Wilson Second Grade: KATHRYN CONLEY. Teacher Albert Batsford Mary Coke Arthur Cowles John Dougherty William Gardner Jane Herrick James Hodnett James Hoffman Walter Jaques Isabelle Jones Rose Anne Jones Frances Livingston Clifford Lounsberry William McGarv Acena McIntyre Bernadine McQueen Earl Monroe Ida Patterson Pauline Phillips Raymond Powell Myrle Root Gertrude Shaner A. C. Simons Rita Stomierosky Mary Turner Marjorie White Eleanor Wilson Marion Wilson First Grade: JANE SMITH. Teacher Edwin Adams Fred Bartlett James Bracy Betty Briden Edward Brook Agnes Chrispo Thyrza Clark Francis Coast Nettie Cowles Herbert Crandall Theodore Dellone Mary Dunning Bernadine Eberl James Ford Charles Green Marvin Griswood Sara Jayne Hartman Beatrice Ingalls Merle Ingalls Charles Ireland Jane Jacques William Johnson Madeline Koehler Robert Livingston Louise McIntyre Mary Miller Thomas Mooney Betty Morrow Allen Neely Angelene Paffie James Ramsell Thelma Richmond Stanley Root Margaret Saraco LeRoy Schaffner Genevieve Seeley Wayne Slaughter Douglas Spencer Gerald Stomierosky Maxine Swarthout Frederick Wheeler Richard Wheeler Crandall Wilcox . ML BOLIVAR Ice Cream Parlor and Lunch Room +- MARY A. MILLER, PROPRIETOR 36 BOLIVAR HIGH SCHOOL “BLIZZARD The cows are in the meadows, The sheep are in the grass; But all the great big “boneheads” Are in the Junior class. Roberta: Edward was the goal of my ambitions but— Gladys: But what? Roberta: Father kicked the goal. Frosh: A comedy of errors. Soph: Much ado about nothing. Junior: As you like it. Senior: All’s well that ends well. Miss Buckheit: What could be sadder than a man without a. country? Miss Dean: A country without a man. ■ F—ierce lessons. L—ate hours. U—nexpected company. N—othing prepared. K—nocked standing. Let x equal girl. Let v equal boy. Let z equal chaperon, x plus y plus z equals misery, x pins y minus z equals joy. A woodpecker lit on a freshman s head And settled down to drill; He bored away for half a day And then he broke his bill. Future school ma’ams: 0— live Lain. L—ucille Jordan. 1)—orothy Dodge. M—ary Cummings. A—rlouine Hall. 1— sabelle Cowles. D—orothv Fisher. S—tella Ward. Mon.—F—elt too tired to study. Tues.—L—ost my lessons on the way. Wed.—U—sed up all my paper. Tliur.—N—o, I really couldn’t say. Fri.—K—new it once but have forgotten it. Life is a joke, all things show it. Look at the freshmen, then you’ll know it. Genevieve: Oh, there’s a big black bug on the ceiling. Edwina (busy at work): Well, step on it and leave me alone. BOLIVAR HIGH SCHOOL “BLIZZARD” 37 Tressa: When will the alphabet contain but twenty-five letters? George: When U and I are one. Olive F.: I have bad news for you. Murray: What? Olive F.: The fortune teller said I would marry a handsome man. Little Eddie Bullock froze his ears While taking home his girlie. Now you’ll find the boy in tears While he comes home real early. Senior: Much learning; swelled head; brain fever; he’s dead. Junior: False fair one; hope fled; hearts broken; he’s dead. Soph: Went skating; ’tis said; ice hit him; he’s dead. Frosh: Milk famine; not fed; starvation, he’s dead. Ruth H.: The night Roger and I became engaged he reminded me of a baseball player on a wet field. Marguerite: Why? Ruth: He slipped on the dia- mond. Song Favorites in B. H. S. Martin—I love the Ladies. James—Please Go ’Way and Let Me Sleep. Charles—Sweetheart Olive. Elwyn—G o o d b y e Girls, I’m Through. John S.—When Your in Wrong With the Right Girl. John McM.—When Your Away. Bob—At the Old Maid’s Ball. Harry—Love, Love, Love Me. Fay—I Can’t Get a Girl. Murray—When Your in Love With Someone Who’s Not in Love With You. Walter—I’ve Only One Idea of the Girls ('and That’s to Love ’em). Lucille: There’s a towui in Mass achusetts named after you. Wilkins: Yes? What’s its name? Lucille: Marblehead. Cereal: You look sweet enough to eat. Isabelle: I’m willing; where shall we go? Table Manners in Seven Chapters. Chapter I.—If a piece of meat crawls off your plate, capture it as soon as possible and then gaily snap it across the table to your vis-vis. This will probably make even -body laugh and will help to make the meal merry. Chapter II.—If you bite your tongue, just, let it hang out the corner of your mouth for a few minutes until it has cooled off. In this delicate way you can appraise the people of your misfortune. Chapter III.—If you get a spot on the table-cloth, absent mindedly place a piece of bread over it, butter side down. The butter will keep the bread from slipping off the spot. Chapter IV.—If an ice is served, don’t gulp it down as though you were unused to it. Dillydally as much as possible in a bored manner. Make soup of it by paddling your spoon in it. This is considered distingue. Chapter V.—If you have a desire to use Tutti-Fruitti, don’t do it between courses. It is usually employed before cafe noir. Chapter VI.—If pie is served, eat the hide as wrell as the stuffing. By doing this you will not cast reflections on your host’s pastry. Chapter VII.—If you spill your coffee in your neighbor’s lap, instantly assure him that you really didn’t care for the coffee anyway. Tell him not to mind it at all. 38 BOLIVAR HIGH SCHOOL BLIZZARD' Arlouine: Why Bob, you have a terrible black eye. Did you meet with an accident? Bol) W.: I wouldn’t exactly call her that. Mrs. Schram: Give for one year, the number of tons of coal shipped out of the U. S. Edward: 1492—N one. Father: What did you and Charles talk about last night? Olive: Oh, we talked about our kith and kin. Bobby: Yeth, pop, I heard them. Charles said: “Can I hev a kith?” And Sis said: “Yeth, you kin!” John S.: I think there’s some- thing dove-like about you. Florence Sh.: Not really 1 John S.-: Sure! You’re pigeon-toed. Dot D.: Why did you kiss me in that awkward way? Harold: It wasn’t my fault. You haven’t your lips on straight. Florence Smyth: Mother, I made a mistake when I took up geometry, I want to take astronomy instead. Mother: No, you’ll have to in- vent some better excuse for staying out at night. Most ambitious—Wilkins Newell. Least popular—Martin Moore. The worst case—Frances Ward. Best sport—Lawrence Shaner. King nicotine—John Kroli. Seediest looking—Fay Thomson. Busiest—Walter Woodin. Quietest—Murray Potter. Best athlete--Edward Bullock. Homeliest—Harry Sackett. Saddest—Malcom McDivitt. Sprvest—Jimmie Dougherty. Most studious—Edward Irvin. Mr. Larrabee: Guess I’m an Indian giver. Prof.: Why? Mr. Larrabee: I gave my girl a box of lip rouge and I got it all back when she thanked me for it. Weldon: Going to chapel I Paul: Naw, I don’t need the sleep. John McM.: Where did you do most of your skating when you learned ? Casey: I think your horrid. Mrs. Balmer: Illustrate the use of the word “judicious.” Malcom: I like garlic, herring, mackerel and other Jew dishes. Leland: Once I loved a girl and she made a fool of me. Helen C.: What a lasting impression some girls make. For a bluff: Four or five smiles, one easy teacher, one unprepared scholar, six replies to make the teacher forget her question, one dozen big words. Mix well with cold air and stir constantly, do not allow ingredients to heat. Clarence: Hey Dillie, your wanted in the gym. Edgar: Why, what’s the matter now? Clarence: There’s a dumbell missing. Harry: Have you ever come across a man who, at the slightest touch, caused you to thrill and tremble in every fiber? Marion: Yes, the dentist. Perhaps these jokes are very old And should be on the shelf, But if you can do much better, Hand in a few yourself.—P. S. BOLIVAR HIGH SCHOOL BLIZZARD 39 Al kMMl “Let me tread the happy ways Of those by-gome yesterdays.” As the other pages of this book have told, by word and picture, something of the present of the B. H. S., the following lines will, perhaps, form a link between the past and the present, by recalling fond memories and creating a longing to be with “That Old Gang of Mine” once mdre. Since the organization of the school, in ’89, two hundred three students have been graduated. Many of these have found their field of sendee in their home town. P. H. Dougherty, now assistant cashier in the State Bank of Bolivar and secretary of the Board of Education, was a member of the class of ’93, being graduated at the age of 10. After this he became a professional ball player, making good on the Chicago White Sox, Boston Reds, and the New York Americans. Other Alumni, associated with him in the bank are, his brother, Frank Dougherty, ’03. Milford Root ’15, George Osborne ’10, and Louis Dunn ’17, whose present desires seem to be money-making, real estate and—. The B. H. S. is also well represented in the law profession, the following being practicing attorneys: Frances Scheffer ’01, Buf- falo, N. Y.; Albert J. Matson ’99, Bolivar, N. Y.; Lawrence Bliss ’09, Albuquerque, N. M.; Chester Bliss ’15, Bolivar, N. Y. Frank Gannett ’93, now living in Syracuse, is achieving great success in the newspaper world, owning at the present time, four newspapers, one of which is the Elmira Telegram. Hubert Bliss ’13, and his brother Burton are also in the newspaper field, being on the staff of the New Bedford Standard, in New Bedford, Mass. W. J. Brannen ’95 has established a large local machine industry and oil well supply. Charles Hoffman ’12, after practicing in the medical profession in Buffalo for several years, is now 40 BOLIVAR HIGH SCHOOL “BLIZZARD' Roentgenologist for the Travelers Insurance Company in Hartford, Conn. Roscoe Repp, also of ’12, is a bond salesman in Buffalo, N. Y. Douglas Repp ’17, his brother completed a course for Naprapaths and is successfully practicing this profession in Bradford, Pa. The teaching profession has, apparently, furnished a very strong-appeal to many of the Alumni, as the following are in its ranks today: Mvrtie M. Cooper ’97, Jamestown, N. Y. Elizabeth Murphy ’97, Passaic, N. J. Mary McDermott ’03, critic at Ypsilanti Normal. Lura McDonell ’09, music and arts, Rochester, N. Y. Raymond Burdick TO, superintendent of schools, Ticomleroga, N. Y. Charles McKelvy ’07, Vancouver, B. C. Morton Mix TO, professor of languages, Alfred University. Marie McDermott TO, teacher of mathematics, Michigan. Beatrice Streeter ’16, Ceramics, Private School, Greenwich, Conn. D. Iola Lanphere T6, historv, Liberty, N. Y. Helen Dunn T5, Kindergarten, Elizabeth, N. J. Jessie Saekinger ’16, Allen town, N. Y. Marjorie McPivitt ’18, Portville, N. Y. Ethel Hayward ’18, New Jersey. Daisy McDivitt T9, Bolivar. Gay Nichols T9, Ischua, N. Y. Leola Crooks Herrington T9. Genevieve Casey T9. Margaret Crowley T9, Churcii-ville, N. Y. (music and art). Marjorie Davie T9, St. Marys, Pa., (music). Mary Sackett ’20. Faye Allen ’20. Mvrtie Severson ’20, Carteret, N. J‘. Freda Sherwood ’21. Iona Miller ’21. Edith Wertman ’22. Evelyn Jordan ’23. Onnolee Wilber ’23. The teaching profession, as well as the community, suffered a great loss, on June 11, 1923, in the death of Celia K. Davitt ’92. Her class, which consisted of but two members, was the first regents class to be graduated from the B. H. S. Maude Maxson is now town clerk of Bolivar. Justin Bradley ’ll, at present time, president of a large gas concern in Hornell, has recently been appointed to have charge of the playground department of that place. Anna Hearons ’97, is leader of the celebrated Hearons Sisters’ Concert, internationally known, having toured Europe and also furnished entertainment for the soldiers in France, during the world war. Augustine Dunn ’16 has opened a drug store in Glean, known as the Moore Dunn drug store. Josephine Keeny Cook ’93, nurse. BOLIVAR HIGH SCHOOL ‘BLIZZARD” 41 Frank E. Hogan ’03, real estate, Detroit, Mich. William G. Nichols ’16, insurance, Bolivar, N. Y. Kenyon Andrus ’1 2, and Lowell Andrus ’10 gave their lives in the sendee of their country during the world war. Naomi Bradley ’14 spent the summer of ’23 touring the countries of Europe. Many are attending schools and colleges where they, also are attaining success. Orval Perry ’18, Cornell University. Margaret Dunn ’19, Syracuse University. Blanche Kilmer ’20, State Teachers College, Albany, N. Y. Gladys Hulett ’20, Milton, Wis. Leland Hulett ’22, Milton, Wis. Clara Lain ’22, University of Michigan. Margaret Moore ’22, Trinity College, Washington, D. C. Raymond Root ’22, Milton, Wis. Sada McDivitt ’22, Alfred University. Arline Smvthe ’23, Allegheny College, Meadville, Pa. Lvlc Burdick ’23, Alfred University. William Hogan ’23, Villanova College, Villanova, Pa. It has been impossible to tell of the activities and service of all the Alumni, as practically every walk of life has been benefited by their service and, in accomplishing this, they have been scattered far and wide. ■mi mi- ■mi—ini mi—ini — no F. J. PARKER i s The Store | Drugs, Stationery, Toilet Articles I Paints and Wall Paper BOLIVAR, N. Y. j on—nil— mi—■mi—-mi—— mi—iih — mi—mi—mi—mi—nil—no 42 BOLIVAR HIGH SCHOOL BLIZZARD Academic Departments English. One of the busiest departments in tlie entire school is Mrs. Bairn er’s English room. At the beginning of the year there were 45 registered in English 1, 25 in English 2, 22 in English 3, and 15 in English 4, making a total of 107 pupils. During the year an additional class was accepted including those who entered the high school from the eighth grade as a result of the January examinations. There were 12 of the newcomers, bringing up the grand total of pupils to 119. Certainly there has been plenty of work for one teacher, and Mrs. Bel-mer has given an excellent account of herself in her careful conduction of the several classes. Mathematics. Under the direction of Mr. Larra-bee, classes have been conducted in Elementary Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, and Plane Geometry throughout the year. Seventy-one pupils registered in September for the course in Elementary Algebra, 0 in Intermediate, and 35 for Plane Geometry. After midyears 9 entered the Intermediate Algebra class bringing the grand total to 115. A class in Solid Geometry was proposed, but owing to lack of a convenient period it was abandoned. An innovation was introduced in the conduct of a special class in Elementary Algebra which contained those who were unable to keep with the regular classes. No pupils wore forced out of Algebra, but the class for slower pupils met at first after school and during the latter part of the year in the morning before the regular session began. In this way pupils who need more than one year in which to complete Algebra will be given the opportunity to take the examination in January, 1925. Science. Mrs. Schram’s department registered 52 for Biology last September together with 3 in Physics and 16 in Chemistry, a total of 71 pupils for the regular classes. A new course, General Science, for eighth grade pupils was introduced and lias found considerable favor although as yet no Regents credit is granted for the same. Twenty-four pupils were enrolled in this course bringing the grand total of students in the science department up to 95. Due to laboratory work for the various pupils in the above mentioned courses, Mrs. Schram has been kept active throughout the year. Being a rather versatile person, she has not only taken over her regular courses and general science but has offered instruction in shorthand and typewriting to students who wished to pursue those subjects. History. History A has an enrollment of 25, History B 27, and History C 13, while 42 registered for the course in Civics, a total of 107 pupils in this department. Latin-French. One of the most difficult departments of any high school is the ancient and modern language unit. Miss Jessen enrolled 39 for first year Latin, 23 for Caesar, 3 for Cicero, 11 in French 1 and 24 in French 2, making just an even 100 pupils. Due to conflicts it has been necessary to divide some of tin classes and force them to meet in sections. Together with her study BOLIVAR HIGH SCHOOL “BLIZZARD 43 liall period Miss .lessen has lmd. six periods of teaching each day. She lias had a difficult task and has done faithful and conscientious work. Music and Drawing. In the academic classes, Miss Dean enrolled last September 28 for Elementary Representation and 8 in Rudiments of Music. In .January 18 other pupils entered the Rudiments of Music class. Together with this academic work for 4-t pupils, Miss Dean has had charge of the music and drawing work in the several grades together with the assembly programs. With the co-operation of Miss Buekheit, a very capable program was presented before the local ladies club, the Sorosis, the grade children of Miss Dean’s classes taking part. The art exhibits which have been posted from time to time speaks a great deal for the value of this department and clearly indicate the development of ability in work of this type. Homemaking. Discussed elsewhere in this yearbook, the Homemaking Department is well advertised. Certainly it should have that privilege for the work of 1928-24 in this department has never been better accomplished and the returns are obvious. Miss Bell has shown a capable hand in the direction of the girls who have been placed in her charge. Physical Training. Approximately (it) pupils of the academic department were enrolled in the Physical Training Department under the direction of Miss Buekheit during the past year. During the spring term a physical training exhibition was planned and conducted by this teacher and resulted in a great success. The hall was packed with people for the program, and the exhibit was one of the most successful pieces of work that B. II. S. has enjoyed throughout the year. Miss Buck-heit, who leaves B. II. S. for a position in the ( lean schools next year, has plainly demonstrated her ability as an exponent of physical training, especially of the folk dance. 4 b—hh-m nn—� im«— nw—nil—i:— ■ — a«j� a R. C. Kessler s s = Dry Goods and i Notions J ........... Allen “A and Phenix Hosiery = BOLIVAR, N. Y. j I BOLIVAR MARKET CO. i - I Si I Fresh an Saif j Meats a POULTRY AND FISH a OYSTERS IN SEASON PHONE 18 FREE DELIVERY • Ml mi— nil HU Mil ■ III! ■■ IIII-I ' lllli lt«|� 44 BOLIVAR HIGH SCHOOL BLIZZARD on——ill!—im BOLIVAR HIGH SCHOOL BLIZZARD 45 OH—.1111—Mil——llll—1111— HM III Compliments of n—mi—� im ■ im—mi—no Dr. L M. Claflin I Vogan hawkes DENTIST ! j I OFFICE HOURS: Bolivar High School 9 to 12. 1 to 4 P. M. = Pupils are Pleased With Our Service OFFICE: BRENNAN BLOCK I PHONE 78-J 1 BOLIVAR, N. Y. E E | NICHOLS NICHOLS j j GENERAL INSURANCE | i Fixtures L. M. Hackett, f i Edison Mazda Lamps M. D. ! Appliances Electric Wiring STATE BANK BLOCK 7 BOLIVAR, N. 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