Bolivar Central School - Gusher Yearbook (Bolivar, NY)

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8 BOLIVAR HIGH SCHOOL BLIZZARD” JUNIOR CLASS

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BOLIVAR HIGH SCHOOL “BLIZZARD” 7 Seniors 1925 The senior class of 1924-25 is no better or no worse than its predecessors. There is the usual amount of intelligence, talent and brains as is found in other classes. But we have one distinctive feature— there are just thirteen of us. Thirteen is perhaps an unlucky number but we have been unusually lucky so far. Everyone made their counts in January and if none of the papers are returned by hard-hearted regents officials we have cause for rejoicing. The one cause for friction between classes, the annual rite of painting the tank with the ruling class number, was finally settled. Everyone agrees that the strange hieroglypics on the tank looks as much like a five as a six and therefore everyone is satisfied. The juniors, however, sturdily insist that it is a “six” while the seniors maintain that it has more resemblance to a “five.” Our senior play was a complete success both financially and dramatically, so we are told. Who can forget: Willie’s lack of pep, Kate’s use of the mother tongue, Mrs. Easton’s domineering personality, Mr. Easton’s henpeck, Elizabeth’s foolish infatuation, and all the rest of the acting which was so well done by the rest of the class. To make you more acquainted with the wonders of nature which we have in the class we will now go on a sight-seeing trip through the senior section of study hall. We are now entering the rear study hall door. Directly in front of you is Mary Cummings the dashing strawberry blonde who through her quiet winning ways and hard studying has won her admiration throughout her high school years. Occupying the same compartment you see Josephine McDivitt, the eighth wonder of the world, who at the delicate age of 15 proves that work works wonders. Directly in front sits Margaret Wainman, who joined our ranks last September, the Baby Peggy of Little Genesee. To the rear on the left are seen Edwina Smith and Genevieve Williams. The former bears a resemblance to a French style of slippers both being short vamps. The latter, “Our Little Midget,” who although very small has a great line of talk. In front of this unmatchable pair sits Marguerite White and Feme Wilson. Marguerite is one of the few remaining specimens in the B. H. S. who believes in thinking much and saying naught. Feme is our blushing bride of the paste diamond episode on the Washington trip. To the left and back of this combination you see Florence Shaner and Olive Lain. Florence is our beautiful ash blonde being the only

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BOLIVAR HIGH SCHOOL BLIZZARD 9 member of the class who lias not sacrificed her beautiful tresses to the ruthless hand of the barber. Thanks to the influence of John. Olive, a sweet little olive for Charlie, my boy, occupies the high position of vice president in our class. Florence Murphy who sits directly in front of the last mentioned, is our talented school musician. As a tickler of the ivories she ranks supreme. Passing on to the boys’ section wo first find Melvin Howard Van-Curen, the dashing alentino of the class. At Washington Mel displayed his powers over women to good advantage. Sharing the same compartment is Harry Sackett, well known for his patent leather hair and aptitude for taking the part of a snob in the senior play. Last but not least, we see Malcolm McDivitt, our honorable president. Mac is noted for his masterful reign over the senior class and for his “Backbone.” Our Washington trip was an eventful one. Much hilarity was displayed by the various members on the train. (fur hotel accommodations were not of the best but nevertheless we enjoyed ourselves to the utmost. At various hours of the night or morning stern faced deetectives were seen promenading down the halls and at these times the scurrying of many feet and the slamming of many doors were noticeable. The first night, just as we were settling ourselves for a good night’s rest (at 3 A. M.) we were rudely aroused by the fire alarm and the clanging of many fire trucks. We were very much frightened and were all hanging out of the windows trying to see the big fire, but it was only a false alarm. This was only one of the many exciting incidents of our wonderful trip. We arrived in Glean at 4:30 A. M. on April 14, tired but happy. May the seniors of next year study as hard and enjoy themselves as thoroughly as we have always done. Juniors The Junior class of ’25 is a lively and frisky bunch. At the first part of this year there was quite a disastrous conflict between Juniors and Seniors as to who was to have their number on the tank. But of course the strong and robust Juniors showed the Seniors who was boss. Of course it would be improper not to mention the Junior-Senior reception. It was one of the most successful affairs that the school has ever functioned. As to the members of our class we will summarize their various activities during the year: Stella Ward—Our faithful class president, who has stood by us through thick and thin. Paul Husak—The “Hon. Paul” from Horse Hun is a vice president, also editor and chief of our year book. Star of “Casey at the Bat.” Gladys Orcutt—Secretary and treasurer has charge of all the class money. She is interested in vamping and has proved very successful. She is interested in carpenter work. Roberta Lain—A very efficient captain of the girls’ basketball team. She is here in body but not in spirit—that is in Buffalo.