Bolivar Central School - Gusher Yearbook (Bolivar, NY)

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 Log of B. C. S. With the opening of Bolivar Central School on September 2, 1930 came the dawn of a new era of school life in Bolivar. Rather timorously we adventured on that day across the threshold of the fine new school into the unknown recesses beyond. There a scene of richness met our enquiring eyes, a richness which we must approach cautiously. Like a bursting bomb did this startling change come into the lives of the pupils. We had been uprooted from the old, smooth, worn course and were beginning again. We saw new faces intermingled with the old. There were new customs'to assimilate with those of the old regime. Everything was so turbulent, so novel that it was delightfully pleasant. This turbulence lasted and held us for many weeks. However, order and system were restored and the new school began its new existence. Naturally with the increased size and importance of our school would come the formation of many new organizations and activities to interest the pupils. September 2—Registration Day—Our old gang is back with all enthusiasm. September 3- We all try adjusting ourselves to a new kind of life. It’s rather amusing. Why can't we be always jolly like this? October—This month heralds the formation of B. C. S.'s most important and influential organization. The first new organization was the Student Council. The twelve members, selected from all the classes, were elected by their fellow students and form the legislative department of our school. Several wise laws were made under its reign, and all its actions were just. October 7 This day marked the dedication of our school, and was one of the season's most significant events. Those who attended thoroughly enjoyed the excellent program arranged by Principal Whitford. The orchestra, hastily organized by Mr.U. Clavelli, was surely good. At the close of the program the presentation of the keys of B. C. S. was made by Carl C. Ade, the architect, and A. L. Shaner, president of the Board, to Principal Whitford. Bolivar High School’s first dramatic club was organized during October. At the first meeting called an astounding number of pupils was present. The members seemed eager to begin their new work. Evidently the previous lack of anything of this nature had left the pupils with a longing for such a club. At the initial meetings the many phases of dramatics were outlined and extensive plans for the year were made. Without a doubt the Dramatic Guild was a priceless asset to the B. C. S. October 17—On this day was organized the Boy's Glee Club. This novel band, the first of its kind in Bolivar, was certainly helpful in effecting harmony within the school. Its twenty members, yodelers all, enjoyed their weekly meets to learn a few new tunes. The members assisted in several assembly programs. All in all it was a big sensation.” This month also sees the beginning of the band and orchestra. An evident lack of stringed instruments hindered the rapid advance of the latter organization. However, the former, the B. C. S. Band, is the jewel in the crown of our school. It is the center, the nucleus, of school life, and an organization to he much esteemed. The members aided in all the assembly programs, being invaluable and indispensable then. On May 1, arrayed in the new uniforms, forty members represented Bolivar at the Musical Festival at Fredoma and came home with first honors for their class. October 10—The first of its kind to be organized, the Varsity “B” Club, hasshownrapid progress. In the first meeting the duties and purpose of the organization were outlined. It was to act as supreme and omnipotent authority” on all athletic disputes and questions. Reviewing their work during the term, we feel that they have surely formed a solid, praiseworthy base on which, in future years when the present members have long since left B. C. S., the organization will rest secure, to grow, forever, in power and size. November 20—B. C. S. is given a taste of concert music. This day, long anticipated, marked the arrival of the famed U. S. Army Band, scheduled to appear at the high school auditorium. This nationally renowned musical organization, under the leadership of Captain Stannard, was a spectacu-