Canastota High School - Toot Yearbook (Canastota, NY)

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2« THE TOOT K. E. Society We started off in a novel way this year by having a rush party so that we might be- come better acquainted with the rushees. It was a huge success with many likeable girls present. Eleven girls were taken into the So- ciety at the solemn initiation at the home of our president Mary Tibbits. We were well represented at the K. E. Convention by Frances Setticase, prize speak- er and Barbara Gleason, business manager. Frances brought honor to our society by win- ning second prize. Due to the fact that Miss Goff was un- able to continue as our advisor for a time, Miss Peters ably assisted us. During the Christmas holidays we held our annual ball with Helen Ely as chairman. Amid the streamers of blue and gold, the K. E. colors, many couples danced to the strains of Herb Dowd’s orchestra. It was a success in every way. Several candy and sandwich sales were held during the year for the purpose of rais- ing money. The first meeting of 1940 was held at Mary Tibbit’s home. The following officers were elected: President..........................Helen Ely Vice President .............Frances Setticase Recording Secretary............Doris Durfee Corresponding Secretary........LaVerna Fox Treasurer ...................Annie Morecroft Chaplain ..................Carmella Rinando The food sale which we sponsored in March was a grand success financially. Also a three cent supper was successfully held at the home of LaVerna Fox in the latter part of the month. The annual card party was held at a later date this year, being in March. Although not as successful as last year, about $15 was realized. We close now wishing the K. E. girls of next year as enjoyable a year as we have had this year. —JOAN and BETTY SMITH

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THE TOOT 25 Future Farmers of America The Future Farmers of America is the national organization of farm boys studying vocational agriculture in public high schools thruout the United States. Six years following the founding of the organization at Kansas City, 47 states the Territory of Hawaii and Puerto Rico, had formed associations of Future Farmers of America affiliated with the national organ- ization. There were at that time approxi- mately 82,000 members, in 3500 local chap- ters. The Future Farmers of America is a non-profit corporation designed to reorganize and develop tendencies to organize into “granges” or groups and put enthusiasm and pleasure into work and recreation. By estab- lishing strong local chapters in each school where vocational agriculture is taught, an outlet for these instincts and tendencies is afforded by the vocational studies. The organization affords an excellent opportunity to teach the vocational student some of the fundamental principles of group leadership. The purposes for which this organization is formed are as follows: 1. To develop competent, aggressive, rural and agricultural leadership. 2. To strengthen the confidence of the farm boy in himself and his work. 3. To create more interest in the intelli- gent choice of farming occupations. 4. To create and nurture a love of country life. 5. To improve the rural homes and surroundings. 6. To encourage cooperative efforts a- mong students of vocational education in ag- riculture. 7. To promote and improve scholar- ship. 8. To advance the cause of vocational education in agriculture in public schools of United States and its possessions. —STEPHEN CIMINO

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THE TOOT 27 Canastota Monogram Club One cool night in November an idea sud- denly popped into the heads of three boys, namely, Bob Hamlin, Dick Wood and Tommy Kolar. After a little deliberation the founda- tion of what is now the famous C. M. C. was established. The C. M. C. or Canastota Monogram Club was organized for social purposes and is re- cognized by the C. H. S. faculty. The twelve members are as follows: Bob Durfee, Nor- man Sutton, Bud Hall, Tommy Kolar, George Cox, Dick Wood, Bob Hamlin, Rubin Halli- day, Stanley Sweet, Bill Stearns and Homer Ball. At our first meeting we elected Tommy Kolar President; Dick Wood Vice President; Norman Sutton, Secretary and Bob Durfee, Treasurer. We also formulated a set of rules for our club. Dues are 10 cents per week plus a 25 cent entrance fee. To join, one must be at least a sophomore. Meetings are held every other Thursday at the home of a member. Two successful parties were held during the year and plans are now being made for a third. The first was at the home of Homer Ball and the second in the form of a sleigh- ride after which we all went to Mary Tibbits house for refreshments. The C. M. C. is an entirely new club in C. H. S. and is expected to be carried on thru the years with even greater success than was achieved this year. I know we all had a good time this year and those members who are not graduating will be more than willing to carry it on. —TOMMY KOLAR Miss Clines: “Bud, name two collective Policeman: “How did the accident hap- nouns”. pen?” Bud: “A wastepaper basket and a vacuum Motorist: “My wife fell asleep on the cleaner.” back seat.”