Canastota High School - Toot Yearbook (Canastota, NY)

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10 THE TOOT BOARD OF EDUCATION Charles H. Hoffman, President Norman L. Stafford Judge Albert E. Campbell I)r. David M. Hoyt William H. Maynard Canastota High School is blessed with an unusually excellent board. Every member is a man of unusual ability and experience. The fact that every member is chosen from a diff- erent profession makes their ideas and opinions very good. The Board of Education is really ‘‘the power behind the throne. It di- rects all the student activities and makes all the plans for the manage- ment of the high school. Without them, the school would have no back- ground. As I have said before the Board of Education in Canastota is unusual for a town of this size. Since we have had these members Canastota High School has prospered and advanced, more than at any other time. Under them the new school house was built and they are now doing all in their power to add equipment and advan- tages for the members of this school. In all of these things the members have shown good judgement and ex- cellent ability. I feel that due appreciation has not been shown to these men who so ably direct our affairs, concerning the new school house and its added advantag- es. We are the second class to grad- uate from it and have just begun to realize how much we do appreciate it. But I think that the way the students enter into all school activities, the in- creased interest in the school and the higher scholastic standards are a way of showing the great appreciation which we owe to the Board of Edu- cation.

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THE TOOT JUNE 1929 PUBLISHED BY CLASS OF 1929 OF CANASTOTA HIGH SCHOOL ROUGHING IT SMOOTHLY” The title sounds interesting, per- haps a camping trip comes to our minds, but hestitate a moment and think of the many ways it is applied to real life. Education by study is a large broad field, and a new experience for every student. To many students the road seems rough and consequently, some drop by the wayside. But is it rough as compared with that of our ances- tors—the pioneers? They had no text books, no outlines—cut and dried—no tablets on which to write, no fountain pens, no libraries. They lacked these and other facilities which make it possible for the youth of today to rough it smoothly. And they did “rough” it. Take Abraham Lincoln for example. He used a spade for a tab- let, a piece of charcoal for a pencil and a piece of cloth for an eraser. Yes, we are roughing it smoothly, but are we roughing it too smoothly? This year book is managed and published by the senior class of the Canastota High School, but under- classmen contribute toward its suc- cess. As yet it is only in its infancy. A school of this size should put out a larger and more original year-book than ones published in previous years. I sincerely hope the Senior Class of 1930 and other senior classes to come, with the cooperation of the under gra- duates will endeavor to make the “Toot” a more successful year-book. —Sherry Wood CLASS SONG Words and music by Iva Keller Now the joyous spring, in all its glory, Brings to us its bright and happy cheer, We again repeat the sweet, old story Of the many students gathered here. All the loving years we spent together, We can never bring them back again. In the years to come will be forever Memories of youthful days that always will remain. CHORUS Goodbye dear old school days, Tests, books and rule days Godbye to our kind loving teachers, Goodbye to the dear old school bell. Now we must leave you Our dear old pals So hail Canastota, our dear old High School, Farewell, Alma Mater, Farewell.

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THE TOOT 11 CLASS OF 1929 Our illustrious class came into high school after a successful combat with the preliminary subjects in, I believe 1925 B. H. A. (Before High-school Ag- onies.) We were happy, you know “Ignorance is bliss!” in the prospect of an active four year course. In the first year, according to cus- tom—we knew no other reason for doing so— we met and chose Harry Feeley as president, June Braun, vice- president and Audrey Locke as secre- tary and treasurer. With Miss Clines as our advisor we planned a party in the old high school gym. Here we had a hilarious time and not even spilled lemonade dampened the spirits of us verdant freshmen. The sophomores at- tempted to break up the party but the Chief of Police, Miss Clines and Will- iam Cox were kind enough to keep them from entering. It was rumored that two boys trying to secure en- trance thru the tunnel from the Spen- cer street school to the Chapel street school were met at the end of it by Miss Clines. The rumor also went further to say that the boys returned the same way as they came with in- creased speed, you as well as we, know the reason. Mr. Cox nailed ev- ery window but, nevertheless, one of the higher classmen did secure en- trance thru one of these and this sophomore was by no means a boy of small anatomy. Soon, being sophomores, we enjoyed hazing the “little freshies”. At this time we really respected no leader but later met to choose Dorothy Braun as president June Braun, vice- president, George Gustafson, secretary and Iva Keller, treasurer. Miss Mack- ey was our advisor under whose guid- ance we planned a Hallowe’en party which was attended by well over the full membership of the class, as all the teachers were there. In the spring we journeyed to Chittenango Falls for a picnic. No one went over the falls, but nevertheless, “an exciting time was had by all.” Our activities during the Junior year were limited. Our officers were: Elizabeth Musacchio as President: George Gustafson, vice-president; Sa- ra Sykes secretary; and Sherry Wood treasurer. During Commencement week the Juniors were busy waiting on the Seniors. A whole day was spent de- vastating a field of daisies (by means of a scythe) with which we decorated the stage. Several Juniors served as ushers and two were chosen as mar- shalls, namely Catherine McCullough and Elizabeth Musacchio. The follow- ing Friday, the Seniors entertained the Juniors at a theatre party at Loew’s. Thursday night the Junior girls served at the Alumni banquet. This concludes the activities of the “Jolly Juniors.” The first activity of our Senior year was “Lotus Flowers,” a one-act play given for a dramatic contest. The next event was a card party held in The members of the Senior Class the gym. This was successful, did not go to Washington this year, but two of the members went with Mr. and Mrs. Smith in their new “El- izabeth” the remaining space was oc- cupied by a single Junior. Our Senior play “A Full House” was attended by a full house. This was an all-senior cast who displayed unusual talent. We, the class of 1929 wish to take this opportunity to express our thanks and gratitude for the help and guid- ance of our two class advisors, Mrs. Smith and Miss LaLonde. —George Gustafson and Richard Coleman