Canastota High School - Toot Yearbook (Canastota, NY)

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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

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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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12 THE TOOT CZL The Junior Class of 1928-29 was or- ganized in September with Arthur Hermann as president and Eudora Sykes as Secretary and Treasurer. Miss Powers and Miss Jutkiewicz have been our advisers. At the begin- ning of the term it was decided that each member pay dues or ten cents per month since everyone was in favor of it. In November each class presented a short play, our was “The Trysting Place.” Although we did not receive the prize, it was very well given and worthy of praise. At a meeting that was called in April we discussed ways of earning money but since the class dues amounted to the sum needed for Commencement Week we thought that this would be merely a waste of time. On May 16th a meeting was called ed by our advisers at which we made plans for Commencement Week. This term being a very busy one, we have not had time for many soc- ial activities. —E. E. P. Nineteen hundred twenty-eight and nine marks the Sophomore year of the class of thirty-one. The records of this class begin with the meeting in Sep- tember, ninteen hundred and twenty- eight. This meeting was held for the purpose of electing officers and for determining dues. Membership fees were fixed at one dollar a year. The officers were chosen as follows: Presi- dent lone Robertsone; secretary Mary Newberry; treasurer Gladys Baldwin; Miss Anna B. Clines and Miss Grace Colton are advisors. They have not only given their advice but they have also showed genuine interest in all of its efforts, and have given much of their time in promoting the activ- ities of the class. We are very grate- ful to them for it is they who have made possible much of the work that we have accomplished. The first activity of the year was a corn roast, in the early part of Oc- tober held at Olive Relyea’s home. The party was chaperoned by Miss Colton and Miss Gaudern. A splendid time was enjoyed by all who attended. The initiation of the freshmen was a frolic long to be remembered for its humorous and ludicrous aspects. This was the first time that the boys have been privileged to participate in this enjoyable sport. Our next social meeting was a Halloween masquerade held in the high school club room. The program was interesting and unusual and gave great pleasure to those attending. Re- freshments were served. The party was chaperoned by Miss Clines. Our greatest accomplishment was the winning of the silver loving cup offered by the Dramatic Club to the class staging the best one-act play. We presented the play “Sauce for the Goslings.” “The class of 31” was en- graved on the cup. Again we wish to thank our ad- visors for their co-operation and the class for its aid in our success . —Mary Newberry, Secretary