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

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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.

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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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16 THE SENIOR LYRE CHARACTER SKETCHES Martha Reeves. Fortunate in that she has but two girl enemies and they are not on speaking terms. Wonders how Hayden can argue in a debate. Says if she were in his place she would shake so that she could not hold an opin- ion. Debating on whether to take cooking or vocal lessons. Can't decide which the family could endure best. Freida Schulke—Naturalized Citizen of B. H. S. Feels aggrieved Jf marked below 98%. Says she is going to leave her brain to advance science. Bacteriology? Oleatha Schultz—“Stiffy.” Informs us that her family is raising several varieties of Plymouth Rocks and Leghorns in their garden this year. German descent and hasn’t gone far. Member Literary Club, Glee Club. Alphonsus Sinnett—“Fui Phonse.” Queer, always insists that some one accompany him on the piano when taking physical culture lessons. Gets addressed Prof. Sinnett. Chief oc- cupation is trying to make an impression among the co-eds. Thinks he is successful. Member Debate Club and Chief of Debate team. Marion Slauson— Latin Shark.” Business connections with Williams Co. in the way of promissory notes. Served as waitress at the Literary Club banquet. Brought the food to the table so fast that it turned stone cold. By her excellent work in spelling our eyes were gladdened by the trophy cup for one month. Mem- ber Literary Club. Grenville Soule—“Soup.” The flying Dutchman. Formerly had business interests in Phoenix. Great athlete at Euclid. Talks German like a native of Iceland. Edgar Tappan—“Tap Oddie.” The Old War Horse. Here is Edgar, sweet as May Waiting here for Judgment Day. He preserves a cosmic calm Caring not a cosmic da(h)m What may come. Member Debate Club. Marjorie Ulrich. Tries to make an example for Freshmen. Thinks she is successful. Does not believe in woman suffrage—says she suffers enough now, espe- cially in bookkeeping class. Great admirer of Columbus—says he had great national pride—he saw America first. Member Literary Club. Helen Vader. Our third school marm. Surely the reader will mark what an indus- trious class this is. Chemistry shark—says that oxides make the best kind of leather. Waiting for the time when Sophomores are stationed on every street corner. Little Red Riding Hood.” Member Literary Club. Donald Van Denburb—“Don Van.” Accomplished spoonoid. During the first three years did not do well, but did Weller during senior year. Made the astounding discovery that Thanksgiving comes on Thursday this j'ear. This is the Mud Lake Van Denburg. Member Debate Club. Willard Van Denburg—“Bill Van.” Ex-proprietor of the Grange confectionery store. Goes to sleep in classes to avoid being called on. Possessed of a cute face and one of the cutest bits of intellect in school. Member Debate Club. This is the Dead Creek Van Denburg.