Canandaigua Academy - Academian Yearbook (Canandaigua, NY)

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An-d then-well, you know the rest. They're still national champions. As this school year closes up, we'll let the seniors have the spotlight, but next year we'1l be on deck for some big happenings. So until next year this ls good-bye and good-luck from all the juniors to the graduates. . . . Jean Fairley 1-iill Facts A bout F rash As the sun sets on another school year, we freshmen flnd that we have a great deal to chow about. For -the seniors, many of whom won't be with us next year, this ls the -end, but for us it ls almost the beginning of a grand, glorious career. Here is a summary of the year's events: FALL: The results of the election of officers were: William Cobbett, presi- dent: Esther Cross, vice-president: Ruth Cappon, secretary-treasurer: and Donald Smith, Student Council repre- sentatlve. In the line of sports, Billy Jacque received his letter for his good work in soccer. WINTER: Sports were the major in- terest of the boys. Paul Brooker and Joe Witzel served on the second bas- ketball team. The swimming team was the goal ol' Bob Spencer, Richard Hamm, Bill Cobbett and John Kurze- jeskl. SPRING: A number of freshmen went with the band to Atlantic City and the preceding competitions. On the track team we had Edgar Tears. Donny Smith, Joe Witzel and Harold Fletcher. Bill Cobbett, Jack Rushmore, Nick Valvano and Augy Placito went out for baseball, Bill Cob- bett also played on the tennis team. Now that summer rolls around, our main thoughts are exams and vacation. We'll let a few thoughts slip out about the seniors and we wish them lots of luck. And so-until next year, when your sophomore reporter takes over, this ls your frosh reporter signing off. . . . Norma Cougevan T That man may last, but never lives, Who much receives but nothing gives: Whom none can love, whom none can thank, Creations bl-ot, creations blank. . . . Thomas Gibbons THE ACA DEMIAN So homore Activities This is about the last chance we have to say good-bye to-the seniors and to wish them good luck for the years to come. The P. G.'s are leaving us for good, but maybe some of the seniors like school well enough to spend an- other year at C. A. The coming year will see us as juniors, setting a good example for the sophomores and frosh. We are glad to have our share of sophomores in the band that holds the National Championship. The whole band is to be congratulated for their splendid work in Atlantic City. In the sports world W-e are repre- sented by Bob Pease, Art Canfield, Dave Spencer, Eugene Cole on the track team, and in baseball we have Bill Turner, Dominick Loiacono, and Bob Boyle. They are coming. What? Why, REGENTS, of course. As if you didn't know. We're all clasplng our lucky charms and wislring on passing loads of hay, for it will mean a lot to us if we pass them. We hope this little re- minder will bring you out on top in your exams. Good-luck to you all, and especially to the seniors. . . . Eddie Melville Even Post-Graduates Th ink As the school year draws swiftly to a close, we post graduates are engulfed by a blanket of gloom. We realize for the flrst time that our days at C. A. are numbered. Unlike the seniors we can't look forward to returning, but instead we must brace ourselves for the College of Hardknocksf' Five years of preparation have taught us not to tear the future, but we can't leave with- out a feeling of regret. This current year has been a mem- orable one for all of us. Our pride in our school was inflated by the opening of the new athletic field, a model of landscaping and efficiency. We saw C. A.'s trophy case become congested with the addition of three awards won by the basketball team. The band again showed its worth by capturing national honors for our school, A fit- ting climax for the year would be an- 37

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THE ACADEMIAN sig-'f we ag? f D :Q Z CLASS . ri : Ning ,ily 61 ' ' : T o .figb n 2 11 .WW Q I .lif t , ftiiifllm' ,r ,HMAWU qt f if ,, .1 j k Lf- , t ef, 1 ' A Parting Words from A Senior As we write this, much activity is going on around us in preparation for the Apple Blossom Festival which takes place May 17, and will be a very lovely thing. We mention it here because, as has been the custom for the past few years, a girl was chosen from the senior class to represent our school in the c-ounty festival held at Geneva. From five beauteous seniors Isabelle Douglass was chosen as our queen with Betty Kaufman her alternate. We find some of our seniors still in the sportlight. Bud Benham and Jelly Leonard are carrying off tennis honors, while t'Curly Covel, Jack Claw- son and Jimmy McCarthy are giving their all to baseball. Everything now seems to remind us more and more of graduation. Seniors can be seen all over collecting money from fellow seniors to pay for invita- tions, caps and gowns and so on. It won't be long now before, clutching our diplomas in our hands, the Class of 1941 will be on its way to tackle life in a big way, and then world-watch out! Despite the fact that we realize we will probably never again be sheltered as we have been in high school, we hope we can keep our heads and keep going until we reach that success for which we are all striving. Now we would like to reverse the proceedings and instead of receiving the good wishes, we'd like to give out a few. First of all, the 'teachers who have stood us for the past four years have our best wishes for continued good teaching. We think their hardest days are over because they have stood the test-us. The rest of the students ought to be smooth sailing. For their won- derful help and advice we thank them all from the bottom of our hearts. Next we would like to thank the kind people who have made high school so enjoyable for us-the friends who are graduating with us and the others whose time will come soon. Lastly. our thanks go to Mr. Lomber fwe hope we've not meant too many added gray hairs! and the other mem- bers of the school staff. You've all been marvelous, and we appreciate it. To the junior class which is about to fill our place we can only say that we wish them all the luck possible and hope their senior year will be a happy one. . . . Virginia Abbey The Juniors Say The last lap, and just one more hur- dle to jump-EXAMS!! We'll clear it, because we'll be spurred on by the thought of being seniors next year. Our Junior Prom was wonderful and suc- cessful. Chick Edmonds and his Roch- ester orchestra furnished the music. The decorations were different and very clever. In the center of the gym was an artificial pool. Flowers, stars and colored lights made a pretty spectacle, thanks to the capable prom committee. History repeats itself! Two years ago the band assembled early in the morn- ing on the lawn before starting for a national contest. That time they went to the New York World's Fair. This year we watched from the windows as they started for Atlantic City. Some non-band members even took their breakfast outside and killed two birds with one stone as they watched the national champs get ready to leave.

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THE ACADEMIAN other victorious season for our baseball team. Can you recall these events without a feeling of pride? We, as a class, wish the seniors the best of luck, and we hope they appre- ciate this fine institution they are leav- mg. . . . Buzz Oskamp ill...--1 Clubs and More Clubs Thinking one day that I should wan- der around old C. A. and find out what the various organizations are doing, I did a little investigating. I found out that both the French Club and Library Staff are planning parties. The French Club will hold its gettogether out of town at a place to be selected at a later date. Library Staff is planning a fare- well party for its secon-d year members on June tenth. 4 There is to be a mass play day in Rochester on June. second. We'll be represented by four of our girls who will take part in contests in archery, badminton, baseball, and tennis. Dur- ing activity periods ping-pong, in addi- tion to the games above, has been a popular sport. Junior Red Cross had a Wonderful time at a skating party on May seventh from fourto six. They have recently made favors for Memorial Day and the Fourth of July, to be sent to the Vet- erans' Hospital. While the rest of us have been wor- rying about our exams, the woodwork- ing department has been busy since April putting finishing touches to cedar chests, end tables, a colonial type book- case, a sheraton type table, a modern bed, a Martha Washington sewing cab- inet, and Cape Cod chairs. This sounds like some list for any department to finish. All of these pieces look mar- velous. Art Club members could have been seen recently with charcoal smudges on their faces, clay on their hands, and soap chips all around them. They've been doing some very fine charcoal drawings, sculptorings, and soap carv- ings. The Future Farmers of America have been rather busy at home, helping their parents, but they have hopes of start- ing a baseball team.- ' With all this activity going around us, apart from graduation, C. A. is cer- tainly a busy place. After investigat- ing all these clubs, my dear Watson. I've decided that all -of them are well worth the time spent on them, and you'1l see me in some of the meetings next year. They all welcome new mem- bers, so come on, and be joiners! I can promise you that you'll enjoy your- self. . . . Anne Hilliard ,.,.-1-..l1 ClA.B.A. To the many organizations active in C. A. there has been added the name of C. A. B. A. Although this associa- tion is comparatively young it already has attracted many student members who have c-omplied with its rigid en- trance requirements. You of C. A. may have been wonder- ing what 'the purpose of the association is and who some of its members are. This society was organized to provide consolation f-or the young men of C. A. who desire to live the quiet life of a bachelor. There is no other purpose to C. A. B. A. other than to bring to- gether boys, and boys only, for this wonderful, quiet life. As this is the intent of the organization, we have named it 'Canandaigua Academy Bachel-or's Association. Should any member break any of the few rules he is given an honorable discharge and will be reinstated as soon as he is able to conform to these rules. We would be glad to accept new members meeting the requirements. Since we feel that everyone should be on an equal plane, everyone has been made an officer. The charter members are: Vice-presidents, M. Cohen, C. Henderson, T. Her-endeen, B. Longwell, B. Moore, C. Pierce, B. Scottg secretaries-H. Meath, A. Lock- woodg treasurer-W. Benham ithat's so that he can h-eip us take care of the S20 he wonl. President D. Elliott A scng for our banner? The watch- word recall Which gave the Republic her station: United W-e stand-divided we fall! It made and preserves us a nation! The union of lakes-the union of lands A The union of States none can sever- The union of hearts-the union of hands- And the Flag of our Union forever! . . . George P. Morris