Canandaigua Academy - Academian Yearbook (Canandaigua, NY)

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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

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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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Owed to the C1 A. Boys When Nebuchan-ezzer was a kid And then when knights were bold Men were mighty different- At least so I am told. They stood when a lady entered They FOLLOWED her onto a bus And if she dropped her handkerchief They made an awful fuss. But times have changedtoday 'Ilhere isa different chant He beats her to the seat each time Just show me one who can't. And when she drops her handkerchief No one seems to care And everyone for miles around Rushes-to leave it there. Maybe lt's just this modern age That makes them so lmpolite Or maybe they just haven't Been brought up quite right. . , . V. K. Abbey - I A-m an American Are you an American? Perhaps, some people may nod their heads-to that question and again there may be some who might ask, What qualities make the true American? True Am-erlcanism is made up of a great many things. I often compare it to a recipe because the ingredients must be in the cake before you can call it a cake. Likewise, an American must con- tain all th-e qualities of a true Ameri- can before he can be called an Ameri- can. ' ' ' 1 i In this recipe, of a true American, I would start with a larg-e percentage of loyalty. Loyalty is like baking powder. A cake lacking baking powder fails to rise and an American lacking loyalty falls to rise. This is your country- what can you do to improve it? Show by your actions that you love your country because younger ones will imi- tate you. When you salute the flag, show some spirit! Concentrate, and many pictures will appear before you. War, blood, and thousands of lives suf- fered for that flag. Millions have praised lt, millions have cheered for Ol-d Glory. The next time you salute the flag, let your voices ring and shout THE ACADEMIAN your praises! In this period of panic, country should be foremost in your your thoughts. Is it? Thousands have been called to the cause. You may be next. Are you ready to fight? Every- young or old or handicapped, one, should be trying. at this time, to do his best for the cause. Your help is needed, y-our loyalty demanded! ' I like to think of freed-om as the re- quired temperature for a cake. If the temperature isn't regulated correctly, the cake will be a failure and so it is with the true American. If an Ameri- can's freedom is restricted, he too will be a failure because without freedom he is like a brilliant genius locked in a cag-e. He can only think of what he would do if he could and that is all. In this democratic country of ours, free- dom is granted 'to us through the Con- stitution of the United States and everyone enjoys it extensively. We all enjoy equal rights and we all have the right tospeak. Stand up, and voice your opinion of the government. You may be just the person who can help better our country, so why sit back and let the world go by? - Many people prefer chocolate cake to white cake, and sometimes show their partiality. My imagination compares this to -our equal rights system, here in our free country. Race, color, or 'creed matter little in our government. Mr. Jones may be just as good as Mr. Brown, but no better! The negro fought for his independence and he has all the right in the world to -enjoy the privi- leges granted him. The immigrant has achieved his goal, here in ourc-ountry, and the right to become a citizen, fol- lowed by the right to enjoy American privileges. They, too, are Americans and if given a proper chance, the spark of love for this free country will kindle into a fire of enthusiasm to better their new found happiness. Usually, after a cake is baked for the required time it is decorated and so it is with the true American. M-any de- mands of our country have been, and are still being fulfilled by the youth of America. Some have gone to battle never to returng oth-ers have returned with poor health asa reminder of a. brave deed. In their hearts, these men are fighters although they never will be physically fit to iight again. Deco- rations, in the form of medals and other honors, tend to encourage the average American just as decorations on a cake tend to enliven the appetite. In closing may I ask, Are you an American? . . Angela Malara