Charles W Baker High School - Lyre Yearbook (Baldwinsville, NY)

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14 THE SENIOR LYRE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF THE CLASS OF 1916 We, the members of the graduating class of 1916 of the Bald- winsville Academy, being of sound mind and memory, but realiz- ing that the last moments of our High School career are rapidly approaching, do hereby make, publish and declare this to be our Last Will and Testament. First—We do direct that all our just debts and graduation ex- penses be paid. Second—Upon our worthy successors, the June, 1917, class, we do bestow our right and title to the position we have hitherto so creditably occupied in the study hall, together with the sacred duty of acting as models of virtue and propriety for the “Freshies,” which duty we have thus far so faithfully performed. Third—To the High School in general, we do give, devise and bequeath our school spirit, to be divided equally among all students of the High School who in any way lack the valuable article. Fourth—To the “Freshies” and Sophomores we bequeath what- ever skill we may possess in the art of note-writing and all similar accomplishments, with the advice that “although the teachers sometimes wear glasses, we are perfectly sure there is nothing ser- ious the matter with their eyesight. Therefore beware!” Individually, we make the following bequests: Chauncey Kingsley bequeaths his copy of Burke’s Speech on Conciliation to Carroll OTlerin. Frances Johnson and Marjorie Ulrich bestow upon Anna French their hitherto secret formula of how to keep their bookkeep- ing books free from ink. Payn Bigelow bequeaths his well-known ability on the baseball field to Wendell Butler. Helen Johnson entrusts her gift of silence to Victoria Owen., Marjorie Shea and Vera Rober bequeath the looking glass in the girls’ basement to the girls of the High School, subject to the condition that in the future no individual is to occupy the space directly in front of said mirror for more than forty-five consecutive minutes. V iHard Van Denburg bequeaths his share in the virtue of punc- tuality to Paul Holihan. Avis Messick leaves her ambition to become a pain-less dentist to Alta Souttrick. Catherine McCarthy gives as a freehold possession forever to Winifred Jones, her fondness for Intermediate Algebra. Donald Kane bequeaths to William Powell the privilege of oc- cupying the office during at least one period each day. Frieda Schuelke gives and bequeaths her German grammar to her friend, Jennie Loucks. Doris Garrett wills her note route to Leila Widgcr. Donald Van Denburg wishes Orlo Clark to have his Virgil book, which is doubly prized because of the valuable engravings contained therein.

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THE SENIOR LYRE 13 forgetfulness of the patriot and the martyr and without which the poet's inspiration itself is but an idle ecstacy, it is this alone which can save us from the barrenness of pride or self distrust; of indo- lence or cynicism, from the unhappness of strife and feverish dis- content, and bear us into heights of character and achievement to which no man can struggle in unaided strength. Man is rising through the ages into light; he shall lift himself into the recognition of the good within him and behold then, in- stead of a selfish purpose, his duty to humanity, and this it is that is to conquer the selfishness and brutality within us, to lead us to go down into counting-house and quarry and fill hearts with love and turn service into song. W hatever, my classmates, has been said of the duty of service to which we have given our consent, has appealed to us because of that pure and generous atmosphere in which consciously or uncon- sciously every gentleman has been bred and which is itself the di- rect product of this discipline of the centuries. Then in the spirit of Him “who” came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, “may we each grow as did Tennyson’s vanished friend. “Not alone in power And knowledge, but by year and hour In reverence and in charity.” M. ALPHONSUS SIN NETT. CHARACTER SKETCHES Chauncey Kingsley—“Chaunce.” Says lie can’t get the hang of the Fox Trot—he always starts on his partner's wrong foot. A democrat, the kind of a fellow who walks along the street with you and then says he is not afraid to be seen with anybody. Member Debate Club. Martha LaGarry. Rarely guilty of meanness, says it is difficult to stoop so low. Dis- agrees with Tennyson when he says, “What is so rare as a day in June?” Thinks that a night in June is much rarer. Tightwad—wouldn’t tell a story at her own expense. Member Literary Club. Mary Louise Maloney—“Midget.” Salutatorian. Very popular since being elected treasurer of the class. Mary had a little lamb, Of which you’ve heard before But did you know she passed her plate And had a little more? Avis Messick. Came from the Metropolis of Cicero. Began vVriting at four but did not accomplish much that year. Awful fretter, wonders how people who toe out can walk on snowshoes. Says she is reminded of the Royal Gorge every time she sees her brother cat. Catherine McCarthy—“Mac the Younger.” Would be all right if she didn’t have to go around with sister. An- other philosopher—says that heat travels faster than cold because a person can catch cold. Awful artist—can draw a crowd in two minutes. We have to admit that she has a spotless future.

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THE SENIOR LYRE 15 Oleatha Schultz leaves her fondness for ribbons and bows to Helen Smith. Mary Louise Maloney wills her surplus height to Ida Foster. Alphonsus Sinnett, Olin Haydon and Ned Giddings bestow their well-known ability to represent the school in debate upon John Cronin, Rufus Jones a id Fritz Holmes. Grenville Soule bequeaths to Bertha Campbell, his favorite nickname, “Soup.” Catherine Mangan bestows upon Madeline Reid her priceless discovery of how to whisper to her neighbors without attracting Miss Pike’s attention. Esther Harrington bequeaths her calm, peaceful disposition to Marion Richel. To Paul Palmer, Leo McCarthy leaves his knowledge of all the twists and turns in the river road for at least two miles in the di- rection of Hortontown. Helen Vader and Hazel Aller bequeath to Orel Messick and Ruth Sinnett their positions in the Training Class, said positions to be occupied by them for not less than one year or more than two. Edgar Tappan entrusts his information concerning coal, wood, etc., including how to keep rooms at the proper temperature, to Mr. Towne, with the hope that he will be duly grateful. Martha Reeves wills her good marks in deportment to Made- line Sparks. Martha La Garry gives and bequeaths her mileage book on the Belgium Rapid Transit to Ethel Evans and Clifton Pratt, said book to be used during the period of time extending from Sept., 1916, to Tune, 1918, by the two beneficiaries previously mentioned. Lastly, we do hereby appoint the Faculty of the Baldwinsville High School, executors of this, our Last Will and Testament, here- by revoking all former Wills made by us. Written by MARION SLAUSON. CHARACTER SKETCHES Marjorie Shea. Senior as seniors really are. See below. Motto—Never do to-day what you can put off until next week. Origi- nal penny-shaker. Have you ever wondered why the 3:36 trolley going north has no whistle? Look at the names on this page and cease to be puzzled. Catherine Mangon. Senior as seniors are theoretically spoken or. See above. Managed to keep conscious when she learned that she had passed Chemistry, but couldn’t speak for a week. Prefers popular songs to music. Leo McCarthy—“Carty.” Revised funeral oration: Friends, Romans, Fellow-debators, lend me your ears. Says it is against the laws of nature to shave. Believes every little thing should run its own course. Member Debate Club. Vera Rober—“Weary Sparrow.” Another school marm. 1-Iow is the weather up where you are? Example of the superiority of brain over brawn. Stars at dancing—a big dipper. Member of the Literary Club, Glee Club.