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

Text from Pages 1 - 27 of the 1920 volume:

Potter Tyler At the Sign of the Tiger Shoes Oxfords Pumps BALDWINSVILLE DRV CLEANING WORKS DAVE COOPER, Proprietor Clean and Dye Everything Also Carry Large Stock of LADIES’ SAMPLE DRESSES Phone 49-W 20 Syracuse Street The Old Reliable 3rd Ward Grocery Established 1877 A. V. MONIER Corner of East Genesee and Salina Streets Cashman’S MENS’ FURNISHINGS Now Open for Business New Store 20 Oswego Street Phone 257 H. H. BAKER Groceries ‘‘Larkin’s on the Corner” MAGAZINES, CIGARS, CANDY, ETC. S. A. KING The Popular Shop 38 Oswego Street GOOD MEATS You will find the Quality here as good as can be had any- where and the Prices Right. The Cash and Carry Market. E. Genesee St. J. EBSTER Phone 22 Office Phone 98-J Re . Phone 26-M R. L. SULLIVAN, M. P. DR. W. HOWARD MOYER Office 14 W. Genesee St. DENTIST 12 W. Genesee Street REAL BARGAINS in REAL MEAT Call at the City Market 48 Oswego Street CREMO PASTRY FLOUR Highest Grade in the World Makes beautiful cakes, flaky rich pie crust, tea biscuits and all kinds of pastry with less shortening. Try a sack. Let Cremo speak for itsself If you cannot get it through your grocer, send direct to James Frazee Milling Co. Cholet’s Lunch Room ’Nuff Said 10 Oswego Street When in Need of Footwear see My Line First GEORGE E. HOSTLER Odd Fellows Semple Dry Goods Carpets Shoes J. E. Connell Son Rubbers DEPARTMENT STORE Crockery 50-52 Oswego Street Groceries ______________________________ Wall Paper (Erimann ani Mljita Published by the Senior Class of Baldwinsville High School BALDWINSVILLE, N. Y„ JUNE 1920 Price Twenty-five Cents Editor-in-Chief—Frederick Fuess, Jr. Associate Editors—Anna Thompson, Mayme Taylor Business Manager—G. Herbert Quackenbush CONTENTS Editorials ... 6 The History of the Class of 1920 - - 8 The Class Roll - - - - 10 The Last Will and Testament - - 12 Class Prophecy - - 13 B. H. S. Athletic Association - - 14 The Glee Club - - 14 Football in B. H. S. 1919 - - 15 Basket Ball - - 16 The Class Poem - - 16 The Glee Club Concert - I 7 The Athletic Banquet - - 17 Social Seniors - - - 18 Class Play - - - 19 Jokes ... 20 EDITORIALS The “Crimson and White” For two years or more we have wanted a school paper. This wish has been realized to a certain extent in the publication of the Senior number of the “Crimson and White.” When we started to edit the paper, we knew almost nothing about how it should be done. We have tried to do our best and we have learned much, but we realize that we have much more to learn. Now that it is completed, we find many imperfections in it. If we were to do it over there are many things which we have done that we would do differently or not at all, and there are other things which we have not dene that we would do. One of our main ideas in publishing the paper is to start the develop- ment of a regular school paper, issued as often as once a month, if pos- sible. We sincerely hope that t.his will be done, and that it will be the means of immortalizing, as it were, the happenings of the school. Of course we realize that the present issue is more in the form of an annual than it would be practicable to use in a monthly paper. But that could easily be remedied. But, with all its faults, we are proud of this, our paper. If a dedica- tion is necessary, we gladly dedicate this first issue of the “Crimson and White” to all loyal students, both past and present, of B. H. S. The Class of 1920 It seems that every Senior Class, at the time of graduation, prides itself because it is the greatest class that ever graduated, and that no future class can ever hope to mount to the heights it has attained. But there must be some exaggeration here. We know, and we say it with all modesty, that the Class of 1920 is the greatest class, mentally, socially, athletically, and morally that has ever graduated from this High School. And as we are the greatest class that has graduated in fifty years, is it unreasonable to believe that there will not be another like us for at least another fifty years? Therefore, we warn all future classes to be careful not to vaunt themselves as the best, but to remember that the Class of 1920 surpassed them all. But all good things must come to an end, and we must bid farewell. As we have seen the time approaching when we must leave the well-known building of B. H. S. for all time, we have felt a sadness creeping over us. We have had many good times in the building; we have cheered our teams to victory in many close games on the athletic field; and we have passed through the familiar rooms to classes many, many times. When we first entered, it seemed “ages” before we could even hope to reach the much-sought Class of Seniors. But, by the patient and faith- ful guidance of our teachers, we have attained that goal and the time has gone much too swiftly. Never again may we don cur athletic suits and help uphold the honor of B. H. S.I We must be content to stand aside and watch others fight for her glory. Never again can we enter the beloved building as students! We can only return as visitors to see those who have taken our places. The time has come for us to leave and to seek greater fields. But, although separated from our Alma Mater by many miles, we shall always remember the happy times we had when we were students here and we shall always remain loyal to her. Farewell, dear old B. H. S.! 6 I The Juniors The Junior Class of B. H. S. is a large and live class. They are fitting successors to the Class of 1920, as Seniors. Although they (or any other class) can never hope to reach the heights which the present Senior Class have attained, we feel sure that they will give a good account of themselves. They have already gained honors in athletics and in music. In many ways they have shown that they have true school spirit. At the Glee Club Concert this last year they staged a play which was very well acted, and was one of the features of the evening. They have helped the Seniors by taking charge of a number of the things incident to graduation, especially the trimming of the hall, for which we are extremely grateful. With this last word of advice we wish you the best of luck during the next, your Senior, year: Be careful to be as good examples to the rest of the school as we have tried to be! The Sophomores Webster’s dictionary defines a Sophomore as “one next above a Fresh- man.” While we do not wish to deny that Webster probably knows, we do believe that the present Class of Sophomores are very little above Freshmen, if they are any above them. They have allowed the Freshmen to “beat them out” for the athletic teams. Also we fear that they have forgotten or neglected to teach the Freshmen the customs of B. H. S., and to realize that they have come to study, not to play, and that they must be seen and not heard. Although this is not true of all the individual members, as a class they should wake up and in the two remaining years of their sojourn should show the rest of the school that they are alive. Next year they will be members of the uppei’class body. May they overcome their failings and become an important factor in the life of the school! The Class of 23—Skidoo Now we come to the babies of the school, the largest class in the school. How funny they looked when they first entered the Study Hall! Many of the older students wondered if some of the pupils of the fifth grade had not entered the Study Hall by mistake. They thought, “What can the school be coming to, if they allow such young children to enter High School? Why, we were all larger than they are, when we entered.” But even if they have been here such a short time, they have already won some honors. Two or three members of 1923 have won letters on the athletic teams, and many have obtained honors in their studies. (We are glad to see that they have come to school to study and that they are work- ing hard.) Next year they will be Sophomores. It will be their sacred duty to see that the entering class is trained in courtesy and in the customs of B. H. S. Therefore, be careful to conduct yourselves as models and be patient, little ones, you will be Seniors in three (or more) years. A professor who had been a little too exacting with a student at an 5 examination in Chemistry asked, as a final question, “Can you tell me any- thing at all about prussic acid?” “Yes,” replied the student. “It is a deadly poison. One drop on the end of your tongue would kill a dog.” 7 HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1920 On the twenty-eighth of June, 1916, forty-eight very dignified and studious young people were graduated from the North and South ide Grammar schools with all the pomp and honor due to such an occasion. The days which followed between our graduation and the opening day of school in the fall were anxious ones for us. What were we to do when we entered the strange place to which many of us were to go? How would we ever become accustomed to so many different teachers, and queer-looking rooms? After many warnings from our upperclassmen, we entered the Study Hall on the second of September. And will we ever forget the mistakes some of us made that day? How proud those Seniors must have felt in knowing the words of the Alma Mater, while we just “Joined the chorus” and “Sped it onward.” W had scarcely become accustomed to our new surroundings, when we were given a vacation because of the infantile paralysis epidemic. And when school commenced again, it was like beginning anew. Now, we were permitted to join the Athletic Association and the girls to enter the Glee Club. But, first, we were at the mercy of our upperclass- men who initiated us at a Hallowe’en party. This party and the others held annually during our high school career will long be remembered. It is doubtful whether we enjoyed the first one, or those in which we played the pranks, the most. In the winter, an Athletic banquet was held, Which everyone pronounced a huge success. In April, the Glee Club concert was held in the Town Hall, the proceeds being added to the piano fund. One of our members won second honors in the “County Prize Speaking” contest at Solvay. Several of our boys and a few of our girls answered the call for farm cadets. Then came the dreaded “exams.” Some of us could no longer be counted as members of the Class of 1920. In September, we again entered upon our duties. Many new faces greeted us, both from the faculty and the student body. Soon after school opened a Junior Red Cross was organized in which the girls and a few of the beys became deeply interested. Football and baseball schedules were curtailed because of the war. Seme of our fellow-classmates substituted in the games which were held, however. With the proceeds of their annual concert, the Glee Club presented the High School with a splendid Victrola. At the “County Prize Speaking” contest at Skaneateles, second honors were awarded one of our number. Later the same selection was delivered at an “Inter-County” contest at Auburn. Then again came those awe-inspiring “exams,” which marked the half- way post of our high school career. Juniors now! How proud we felt to be part of the upperclassman body, for now certain privileges were granted us which are reserved for upper- classmen only. It is a law of the Glee Club that its officers be Juniors or Seniors. When the elections were held, Juniors filled two of the offices. On the Executive Council of the Athletic Association, two members were now permitted us. Some of the young men earned berth on the football team. The games played were few, however, school being closed because of the “flu” epidemic when the season was at its height. 8 On the eighteenth of February occurred a ne’er-to-be-forgotten event in the history of our class: an Athletic banquet was held in the Parish House. This banquet was a welcome home for the High School men who had served in the war. In May a Junior-Senior banquet was held in the High School. A sup- per, followed by toasts by the members of our class and a play by tne Seniors, constituted the program. Now came the time when cur boys proved valuable to the class of 1919, which was noticeably deficient in the masculine element. The male talent of the play given by 19 was furnished by ’20. And what those girls would have done without our boys remains a puzzle. We had now become so used to taking the examinations that we passed them by as a mere trifle, knowing that when we encountered them again it would be the most critical test in our lives, so we saved our strength accordingly. On the fifth of September we entered the Study Hall for the beginning of our last year. Now we were to be patterns instead of imitators. And if anyone doubts whether we have faithfully carried out this duty, let him consult the faculty. Every time this whole year, when we have felt like doing anything out of the way, we have been restrained by the thought, “We’re Seniors,” and if we weren’t restrained by the thought we were reminded of the fact by the faculty. This year we were greeted by our new principal, Mr. Elden, and many new teachers. Some of our former classmates were not present, having decided that being Seniors in the real sense of the word would be too strenuous. At the election of officers of the Glee Club, the president and the secre- tary were chosen from among our members. Our class has had a prominent place in Athletics this year. In foot- ball several of our boys played regular positions, one being captain. Again, in baseball we were called upon to furnish the captain. In basketball, a new sport for this school, the Parish House being rented for the purpose, two of our girls played on the girls’ championship team, one scoring the most points of anyone in school, while one of our boys played on the winning boys’ team. As soon as the results of the January examinations became known we organized our class. We had the honor of electing as president our one member who has made his course in three years. Although few in num- ber, we surpass former classes of B. H. S. in one respect, we have as many boys as girls. Indeed, we are also proud of having both our honor students boys. As a class we have enjoyed an abundance of meetings and good times, which I am sure we will never forget. Soon after the mid-year examinations the “flu” again visited us, when, much to our sorrow, a vacation was granted to us. Our annual banquet, scheduled to be held during this recess, had to be postponed, but when it was held, soon after Easter, we all heartily agreed that the old saying that postponing a thing spoils it, is untrue. The crowning event of the year came with the Glee Club concert, in which all the girls took part. Never was a concert such a success, both financially and musically. So, we plodded along studying our best for our yearly tests. Although at times much discouraged, we are here tonight none the worse for the wear. I have told you of our past, now I leave it to one of my classmates to tell you our future. 9 a MARY LOUISE GARDNER. CLASS ROLL Blanding, Leo _ , South S;de Grammar School, 1917 President Senior Class; Salutatorian; Farm Cadet, Cati'.e Sale and Pedigree Work Oh Captain, My Captain, our fearful trip is done. 1918; Senior Play. Gardner, Mary Louise , . South Side Grammar School, 1916 Vice President Senior Class; Class Historian; Glee Club; President Glee Club, 1918-19; Executive Council (two terms); Speaker, Junior-Senior Banquet, 1919; Program Committee, Athletic Banquet, 1920. Wellesley Was highly elated when she found that Mr. Elden did net believe in deportment marks. Taylor, Mayme North Side Grammar School, 1916 Secretary Senior Class; Class Will; Associate Editor “Crimson and White”; Glee Club; Secretary Glee Club 1919-20; Speaker, Junior-Senior Banquet, 1920; Mandolin Club. College Fun, did you say? I’ll be right there! Qunckcr.bush, Herbert North Side Grammar School, 1915 Treasurer Senior Class; Business Manager “Crimson and White”; Executive Council; Athletic Banquet Committee, 1919; Program Commit- tee Athletic Banquet, 1920; Farm Cadet, 1917 and 1918; Baseball Teams, 1917-18-19,—Block letter, 1918; Football Teams, 1916-17-18-19,—Block let- ter, 1918,—Block letter and numerals, 1919; Captain Football, 1919; Senior Play. College Greatest Ambition: To establish a jitney service between Baldwins- ville and Ithaca. Coote, Julie South Side Grammar School, 1916 Glee Club; President Glee Club, 1919-20; School Soloist; Senior Play; Program and Ticket Committees Athletic Banquet, 1920; Speaker, Junior- Senior Banquet, 1919. Our little flower that a Gardner is tending. Fuess, Frederick, Jr. North Side Grammar School, 1916 Valedictorian; Editor-in-chief “Crimson and White”; Executive Coun- cil (3 terms) ; Treasurer Executive Council (2 terms) ; Vice Chairman Executive Council; Senior Plays, 1919 and 1920; Athletic Banquet Com- mittee, 1919; Chairman Ticket Committee Athletic Banquet, 1920; Toast- master, Junior-Senior Banquet, 1919; Farm Cadet, 1917; Speaker, Athletic Banquet, 1920; Football Teams 1918-19,—Block letter, 1918,—Block letter and numerals, 1919; Baseball Teams, 1918-19-20,—Block letter 1919__________ Block letter and numerals, 1920; Captain Baseball, 1919; First Prize Bigelow Prize Speaking Contest, 1918; Second Prize Onondaga County 10 Prize Speaking Contest, 1918. Hamilton College In arguing, too, our Frederick shows his skill, For e’en though vanquished, he can argue still. McCarthy, Walter North Side Grammar School, 1916 i ni01 Play; Executive Council; Program and Decorating Committees Athletic Banquet, 1920; Baseball Teams, 1919-20,—Block letter, 1919,— Block letter and numerals, 1920. Syracuse University They go simply wild over me”(?). Myers, Adell South Side Grammar School, 1916 Senior Play; Glee Club; Speaker, Junior-Senior Banquet, 1919. Business School Plug—Plug. Sears, James Sorrell Hill School (District No. 7), 1916 Senior Plays, 1919 and 1920; Program Committee Athletic Banquet, 1920; Speaker, Junior-Senior Banquet, 1919; Farm Cadet, 1918; Football Teams 1917-18-19,—Block letter, 1918,—Block letter and numerals, 1919; Assistant Manager Football, 1919; Baseball Teams, 1917-18-19-20,—Block letter, 1919,—Block letter and numerals, 1920; Assistant Manager Base- ball, 1919 and 1920; Captain Baseball, 1920. Cornell University Happy am I, from care I’m free. Why aren’t they all contented, like me? Thompson, Anna School No. 4, Albany, N. Y., 1914 Associate Editor “Crimson and White”; Senior Plays, 1919 and 1920 Glee Club. Memorial Hospital How you going to keep her down on the farm? Vandeveer, Herman School District No. 3, 1916 Senior Play; Second Prize Spelling, B. H. S., 1920. Better late than never (usually about 9:30 A. M.). Wilson, Katherine Spragueville Grammar School, 1915 Class Prophecy; Farm Cadet, 1918; Glee Club. She dwells among untrodden ways, Far from the world dwells she. “We Can; We Will” 11 Yale Blue and White Pink Rose LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT We, the Senior Class of 1920, of the Baldwinsville Academy of Bald- winsville, in the County of Onondaga and State of New York, being of sound mind and memory, do make, publish and declare this our last Will and Testament, in manner following, that is to say: First—We direct that all our just debts and funeral expenses be paid, if possible. Second—We direct that all our good examples, morals, intentions and so forth be distributed among the members cf the Baldwinsville Academy. Leo Blanding, who because of his charitable instincts intends soon to engage a gardner, wills his famous formula, which has enabled him to grad- uate in three years, to Earl Pester. Mary Louise Gardner, who has many controversies with those believing thirteen an unlucky number, since cur president’s heme is at stop 13. wills her ability to speed around the study hall as well as her ability to refrain from controlling her vocal organs, to Edna Colling. Herbert Quackenbush bequeathes to William Ciddings lrs 'nd’sseluble smile and winning ways which, as everyone knows, has won for him great favor in the eves of a certain underclassman at Cornell. Kathryn Wilson, who has been undecided as to what her life aim should be, has concluded that she will be more successful if she bequeathes to Kathryn Snyder, the man-hater of B. H. S., her data on the life of spinsters, for which Kathryn fervently hopes she will have no use. Adell Myers wills to Evelyn Smith her ability to concentrate on her studies while that alluring jazz record, which so easily entices Evelyn, is being played. Anna Thompson, who recently secured a copyright fer her series of books on etiquette, wills her great theatrical ability to Gordon Gayetty. Herman Vanderveer gives and bequeathes his great strength, which so many times has saved him from the perilous Mires, to the b:ys of B. H. S., that they may likewise escape the dangers of the other mires. Walter McCarthy, who during his B. H. S. career discovered many secret passages for notes, wills his popularity with all the girls and his ability to do fancy toe dancing, to Howard Loveless. Frederick Fuess, who always questioned his parents’ wisdom when they named him Frederick, upon discovering that Fred is also f:und in Winifred, in a moment of supreme happiness, rashly bequeaths his plans for the life of a great actor to Carlyle Jackson. Julie Coote, who, for certain reasons, has had great interest in phar- macy, wills her puffs and sweet-toned horn to the girls of B. H. S. James Sears, who intends to petition the trolley authorities to run a special midnieht car for him, so that he will not have to remain in Syra- cuse overnight after visiting on the Hill, leaves his height and gracious manners to Shirley Wormuth. In Witness Whereof, we have hereunto subscribed our name, the twenty- second day of June, in the year One Thousand Nine Hundred and Twenty. THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1920. ’ We, whose names are hereto subscribed, Do Certify that on the twenty- second day of June, Nineteen Hundred and Twenty The Senior Class of 1920, the testators, subscribed their names to this instrument in our pres- ence and in the presence of each of us, and at the same time, in our pres- ence and hearing, declared the same to be their last Will and Testament, and requested us, and each of us, to sign our names thereto as witnsses to the execution thereof, which we hereby do in the presence of the testators and of each other, on the said date, and write opposite our names our respective places of residence. Pluto, residing at Hades. Neptune, residing at the Sea. 12 MAYME TAYLOR. CLASS PROPHECY At one of the Senior parties, Mayme Taylor suggested that they find out what fate had in store for each one of them. But how were they to find out? Fortune tellers were mentioned; they, however, did not seem exactly dignified enough. “Well,” said Frederick, “why not visit a keeper of the Runes, for she can surely throw some light on our future.” This being the best suggestion offered, was accepted. Now who should go? “Why, Mayme Taylor, of course,” exclaimed Walter; “she it was wnc made tne suggestion.” So, at this time was fully decided that Mayme should visit the seer. As the first quarter cf the moon is supposed to be the propitious time to make such a visit, it was at this time that Mayme went. The seer, who was very glad to be of service, found by means of her virtuous power the fortune ci the Seniors very amusing. The first person whose fate she read was the president. Leo Blanumg, who has completed in three years what has taken others four cr five to complete, v ill spend his early life striving to become a gardener; but at the age of forty, he will become so discouraged that he will study for the ministry. Julie Coote, the girl with the sweet voice, will take up pharmacy, for she told her Gardner that she thinks every girl should understand the work of her partner. In spite of all her devotion, she will eventually become jealous of her husband and sue for a divorce which she will obtain by the aid cf the noted lawyer, Frederick Fuess, Jr. Herman Vanderveer, the class humorist, will become manager of a large farm on the south side of the Seneca River. In 1923 he will very suddenly change his occupation, saying that he is much afraid, if he re- mains on the farm, he will become Mired. Here is Mayme Taylor, the ever-patient secretary. She is to become r great orator because cf the splendid success of her first public speech, the one she gave to the Juniors. This was also the first speech of that kind ever given in ner school. As a fitting memorial, this speech will be deJi' red every year, being called the “Taylor Plan.” What—the baby—Walter McCarthy? He will try many things before he will find an occupation that will satisfy him. One vocation will physical training; but this will take too much energy on Walter’s part. At last he will decide to sell automobiles. For this work he will show much aptitude. Here he will be assigned to sell cars to ladies. His suc- cess will be unlimited; he will never turn a car over to a purchaser until he is sure that she has completely mastered, under his personal supervision, the art cf driving. Walter always did believe in doing things thoroughly. Now comes the rur.e cf the studious member, Adell Myers, who will snend seme time at Cornell, taking a course in domestic science. In 1923 she will suddenly abandon her course. The only reason she will give when questioned about it. will be that she has lost Her-man; and therefore has no future use for domestic science. James Sears, who bus found his past year of high school so cheerless because he has not been able to get enough Heat-on, will find his four years at Syracuse very cheery and comfortable indeed. Next comes Anna Thompson, for whom the whole class has much re- spect, for you must always respect your elders. She is to become a great teacher cf history. Anna first discovered her inclination for this line of work when she found, to her delight, she could pass history on short time. Eventually she will mark “Regents” papers at Albany where, as she always favors a “square deal,” she will be very lenient. The treasurer, Herbert Quackenbush, who has shown his skill as a financier, will at once take a course at Cornell, where he will remain until he thinks it wise to leave. He will then take up the study of law so that he may not feel out of place among the Me-ays. 13 Mary Louise Gardner, with the pleasant laugh, will become a very eco- nomical housewife. For example, she will use O-Leo and tell her friends with pride, how she has learned to like it although at first she thought it would be impossible. Last, but not least, Frederick Fuess, to whom all have gone when in doubt about anything, is to become a noted lawyer. At one time he will have an opportunity to run for president. He will refuse to ccnsider such an honor, because his wife favors-a quiet life and is afraid being president will take her husband's thoughts away from the family. It was with this information as regards their future, that Mayme returned to the Seniors. KATHERINE WILSON. THE B. H. S. ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The B. H. S. Athletic Association was formed for the purpose of sup- porting and encouraging athletics. According to the constitution, all students and teachers of B. H. S. may join by paying the dues, which are twenty-five cents a term. After the dues have been collected, the mem- bers meet to elect officers. The following are the officers for the spring term of 1920: Manager Baseball—James Reeves. Cheerleader—Barton Meays. Assistant Cheerleader—Evelyn Smith. Each class meets separately to choose its representatives on the Ex- ecutive Council. The Seniors choose two, the Juniors two, and the Sopho- mores and Freshmen each elect one member of the Council. Professor Elden is chairman by virtue'of his office. The oth'er members of the Coun- cil for the spring of 1920 are: Seniors—Mary Louise Gardner and Walter McCarthy. Juniors—Mary Sears and Earl Foster. Sophomores—John Reid. Freshmen—James Gifford. The vice chairman is chosen by the Council from its upperclass mem- bers. It also elects from its number a secretary and a treasurer. The present officers are: Vice Chairman—Earl Foster. Treasurer—John Reid. Secretary—Mary Sears. The Executive Council is the governing body of the Association. The athletic schedule and all bills for the year must be approved by the Coun- cil. It has charge of all money, the sale of tickets and meetings. THE GLEE CLUB The Baldwinsville High School Glee Club was organized in the year 1912, when Miss Roth took charge of the Music department of the Bald- winsville Schools. All the High School girls may become members of the Club. Soon after school opens in the fall, the Glee Club holds a meeting to which all the girls are invited. Those who wish to become members express their desire at this meeting. They promise to attend, if possible, all the meet- ings. The meetings are held every Wednesday afternoon, at 3:45 P. M. in the Study Hall. These girls are temporary members until the wonderful night in late October when the Glee Club party is held. At this party all the new members are initiated into the laws of the Glee Club. After the business of the evening a good time is enjoyed by all. 14 The officers are elected from the upperclassmen by vote of the Glee Club, as s on as the Glee Club is organized in the fall. The officers for the year 1919-20 are as follows: President—Julie Coote. Vice President—Flossie Freer. Secretary—Mayme Taylor. Treasurer—Mary Sears (appointed to fill vacancy caused by Ruth O’Brien’s leaving school). When all are full-fledged members of the Glee Club, the business of the year begins, this being the preparation for the concert. Now the members must work, but never do they work as their faithful teacher, Miss Roth, does. Never scolding, never complaining, always smiling and always sing- ing, Miss Roth works with them every Wednesday until the day of the concert. After the concert, meetings are not held regularly but they meet for good times until June. Thus a Glee Club year is spent. Now just a word about Miss Roth. She is the “life” of the Glee Club. Never does she allow the members to become discouraged about their voices or their music. She works with them and helps them until she gets music out of them. She it is who always furnishes the prizes and who always plans the good times for the Club and never, no, never will Miss Roth ever be just a “teacher.” FOOTBALL IN B. H. S. IN 1919 The 1919 football season was not very successful from the point of view of the number of games won. However, one might call it a success after taking into consideration the adverse circumstances under which most of the games were played. Very wet fields, snowstorms and rainstorms did not help the team but were deciding factors against them. Owing to the. small squad which came out for football, the team could not and did not get the practice that they should have had to combat such a hard schedule. Early in the season Baldwinsville lost, in the person of Captain Neil Adsit, the services of one of the best football players to ever represent them on the gridiron. In spite of this and also in spite of the fact that the newly elected captain, Herbert Quackenbush, was out of the majority of the remaining games through injury, the excellent spirit of the teafcn still prevailed. This spirit which was shown by the various members of the team as the season progressed, was manifested by the overwhelming defeat of Adams on the home grounds, 25 to 0, in the final game of the season. Adams had previously defeated Baldwinsville, 12 to 0. Nine games were played during the season, five being out of town and four on the home grounds. Of the home games, two were tie scores and two decisive victories. The out-of-town games all spelled defeat for the High School eleven. The playing of the team was never brilliant, but the teamwork, which was good considering their having practically no opposition in practice, was responsible for their victories, and materially aided in keeping the op- ponents’ score low in their defeats. Nine touchdowns were scored by B. H. S. during the season, but only two of the goals were successfully kicked. In this department the team was sadly lacking, no one being sure of getting a goal after touchdowns. It is hoped that another year will develop sev- eral good punters which the team greatly needs. Let us hope that the excellent spirit shown this year will continue and be even greater another year, and the boys will get out on the field and work with a will. This should mean the winning of more games for their Alma Mater. Every one strive to make the 1920 football season a banner one for B. H. S. CHARLES T. ELLIS, Physical Director and Coach. 15 BASKETBALL Basketball was added to the increasing list ofcsports at the High School, to the enjoyment and physical well-being of eighty-five per cent of the student body. This promises to be a leading sport from the student’s point of view, owing to the fact that so many can participate. Leagues were formed in the different classes of Physical Training; teams were organized and played a regular schedule of games. There were sixty beys and sixty-eight girls who made up the nineteen teams in the leagues. Some of the pupils developed rapidly into good basketball players. The games were marked by close competition and good sportsmanship. The Pink team, composed of Clemadean Reid, captain, Mayme Taylor, Julie Coote, Esther Hahn, Alice McDonald, Muriel Maxon and Elizabeth Odell, won the championship of their league, only losing one game out of twelve. They also won the inter-class championship for the girls. The Cavalry team, made up of Frederick Fuess, captain, Roy Delaney, Orscn Stewart, Robert Church, Dawes Champlin and John Miller, came through their schedule without a defeat, only to lose the interclass champ- ionship to the Navy in a hotly contested game, by the score of 3-4. The members of the Navy team, which won the championship, were John Reid, captain, Walter VanDenburg, Herman Vanderveer, Van Coe, Vance Gates and Earl Foster. The personnel of these teams should feel proud that they have won, through superior teamwork and individual playing, the first basketball championship contest ever conducted in this school. Basketball is a game which develops alertness, and no game demands mere varied and constant muscular exercise, thus making it an ideal sport. We had eighty-five per cent participating last year; why not one hundred per cent next year? CHARLES T. ELLIS, Physical Director. THE CLASS POEM The Senior Class of nineteen-twenty Is full of life and knowledge. Of course not all are blessed with both, We’re willing to acknowledge; But every member does his share, And though the task be hard, why care? We can, we will. Of our president we’re very proud, For as you all should know, His four years’ work in three he did, While others were more slow. And we’ve all found it helps each day, If, when in trouble, we will say, “We can, we will.” Our class though small shall gain renown. You’ll read in future years About the wondrous works of Taylor, And all about Professor Sears . Of course not all are mentioned here, But soon they’ll gain a world career. We can, we will. 16 Katherine Wilson. THE GLEE CLUB CONCERT The eighth annual concert of the Baldwinsville High School Glee Club was held Friday evening, April 23, 1920, in the Grange Hall. It is the first time in several years that the concert has been held in any place but the Academy. One of the members proposed that they try having the con- cert where they could seat more people and therefore make more money. The Grange Hall was chosen as a suitable place. New tickets were printed and then sold by the members of the Glee Club. All of the members of the Club were present, as were also seme of the talented former members. The following program was rendered: Forest Worship ) , The Merry, Merry Sleighbells j...............................Glee Uub Barcarole 1 Flowers of the Forest !•...................................Violin Club Pretty Partner J Reading, A Ride for Life...................................Evelyn Smith Prologue to the Cantata, “Snow White”.......................Adell Myers Cantata, “Snow White”.........;............................Special Chorus Waves of the Danube ) ,i oln. Farewell to Thee .......................................Mandolin Club Play, “A Little Mistake”....................Members of the Junior Class Julie Coote sang the part of “Snow White” in the cantata: Mabel Dristle acted as the “Wicked Queen” and Ina Garrett was the “Magic Looking Glass.” Seven girls, representing dwarfs, sang minor solos. The play furnished the merriment for the evening and was declared a success by all. After the program the floor was cleared and all who wished to, danced until twelve o’clock. An orchestra was furnished by the Glee Club for the occasion. Although the expenses were more, the Club cleared more than on any previous concert. They were able to add over $100.00 to their bank account, making in all $336.00 toward the new piano for the Study Hall. It has long been the aim and ambition of the Club to place a new piano in the Study Hall, and with a little more work they will soon be able to do so. THE ATHLETIC BANQUET The third annual banquet of the B. H. S. Athletic Association, held in the Grange Hall, April 14, 1920, was a great success. One hundred and ninety-six tickets were sold and the treasury of the Association was enriched by about $46.00. The hall was very prettily decorated with yellow crepe paper. On the tables were baskets of artificial daffodils, made by the decorating committee. The ladies of the Presbyterian Church served a delicious dinner. The menu was as follows: Fruit Cocktail Meat Loaf Mashed Potatoes Brown Gravy Cabbage Salad Fruit Jello Pickles, Olives Rolls, Coffee Ice Cream Cake The Pastor’s Aid Society served and the fact that a few people were accidentally sprinkled with water by the waitresses made the dinner even more enjoyable (for the others, of course). Between the courses, popular songs were sung. 17 A very interesting toast list had been prepared, the suk ct being “Athletics.” Mr. Brown, the toastmaster, used as his subject Wild Ath- letes I Have Met.” He told of several different athletes he had known and brought out that everyone should choose some work they wish to do and StlCMr° Donald Moyer, a former student of B. H. S., discussed “Athletics, From the Alumni Viewpoint.” While in school, Mr. Moyer took an active part in athletics. In his address he urged the members of B. H. S. to show more school spirit. He stated that the success of many games has been due to the support of the school by being at practice after school and by cheering at the games. Mr. Frederick Fuess, Jr., spoke on “Athletics, From the Student View- point.” He gave a brief but very interesting account of some of the foot- ball games played during 1919. He also urged that more spirit be shown by more students trying out for the team and by cheering at the games. “Athletics, From the Faculty Viewpoint” was discussed by Miss Bernice Bronner. She stated that athletics were looked upon favorably by the teachers because they tended to make a boy or girl more active in school work. In all kinds of athletics it is necessary to obey commands and to think and act quickly and correctly. Rev. Charles Champlin, speaking upon “Athletics, From the Citizen Viewpoint,” stated that athletics should be continued by everyone even after schooldays are over. Here Mr. Brown interrupted, saying that if Mr. Champlin would call at his home at seven o’clock any morning, he could take part in all the athletics he wished. Mr. Champlin, however, went one better by saying that Mr. Brown might receive the same by calling at his home at half-past six any morning. Mr. Champlin said that it was his desire that everything should be done to encourage athletics in the school, for it is there that our future citizens receive their first training. School life has a great influence on later life. Principal Elden then presented the block letters and block letters with numerals to those who had won them in football during 1919. After the football players had received their letters, Mr. Brown called upon Mr. John Simmonds of Syracuse University. Mr. Simmonds is a well-known cross-country and relay runner and is captain of Cross-Country Team of Syracuse University for 1920. He gave an interesting address upon the importance of athletics. A solo by Ina Garrett, a duet by Mable Dristle and Julie Coote, and a trio by Mable Dristle, Julie Coote and Roy Delaney formed part of the evening’s entertainment. At ten o’clock the banquet came to a close. All joined in singing the Alma Mater. Dancing was enjoyed from ten to twelve o’clock. All who had any part in arranging the banquet are to be congratulated on the successful carrying out of their plans. There is no doubt that the banquet this year was fully as successful, if not more so, than in former years. SOCIAL SENIORS Did we hear you ask whether the Class of ’20 is a live class or not? Perhaps when we have finished you will wish that vou were a member of the best Senior Class of B. H. S. Our class was organized in the first week after the January Regents. The first two meetings were held after school, and, therefore, were business meetings. Of course everyone remembers the snow we had last winter; well, we were invited to a sleighride. We planned on it and then came the word that schools had to be closed on account of the “flu.” We were all very much disappointed, for this meant that we had to postpone our sleigh- ride. When school commenced again we planned the sleighride. But when the appointed night came the snow was so deep that we could not 18 get through, so we held our party in the school. Mr. and Mrs. Elden were our guests. We all had a lovely time and we did not think we could ever have a better one, but this was only the beginning. Then, one wonderful evening in early February, the class was invited to the home of our president. Here our school party was surpassed in a good time. Miss Wormuth was also the guest of Leo Blanding. Many games were enjoyed and a lovely supper was served. The class colors were used very effectively in the decorations. Being so in love with the good old school building, we again made our way to the Academy. The members of the class, with Miss Bronner and Miss Mawhinney, spent a very enjoyable evening. Refreshments were served by the girls and dancing was enjoyed by all. Just before the social time of the evening, the class decided to hold a Progressive dinner. A short time later the most enjoyable evening of the year was spent at the homes of several of our classmates. This was the evening of the Progressive dinner. We met at the home of Mayme Taylor, where soup was served. We then journeyed to the home of Frederick Fuess, where the meat course was served. Our next stop was at the home of Mrs. Crego, as the guests of Mary Louise Gardner. The salad course was served here. All of these courses were a little too much for our constitutions, so we took a walk down to the river. When we came back we started for our last stop and course, which was at the home of Herbert Quackenbush. This was the dessert course. Class and school songs were sung during the evening. Music was enjoyed during every course. The class banners and colors were used as the decorations throughout the evening. The class declared this to be the prize party of the year as far as we had gone. Miss Mott and Miss Kenyon seconded this declaration. Many other parties have been planned for the rest of the year. Al- ready we have received several invitations, among which there are a dinner at the home of Herman Vanderveer, a party at the home of Anna Thomp- son, and the last but not least, the class picnic at the home of Katherine Wilson the day after commencement. THE CLASS PLAY The Senior Class play, “The Colonel’s Maid,” which is under the super- vision of Miss Pike, is destined to be a great success. Although this is being written before the play has been presented, nevertheless we all feel sure that everyone who sees it will be well pleased. The ca t is as follows: Colonel Rudd..................................................James Sears Colonel Byrd..................................................Leo Blanding Marjorie Byrd...................................................Julie Coote Robert Rudd, Jr.........................................Frederick Fuess, Jr. Mrs. Carroll, CM. Rudd’s sister-in-law......................Anna Thompson Julia Carroll, her daughter....................................Adell Myers Ned Graydon...........................................Herbert Quackenbush Ching-ah-ling, Col. Rudd’s Cook..........................Herman Vanderveer Mr. Baskcm, Col. Rudd’s lawyer................... -......Walter McCarthy The plot, laid in the South, is very interesting. Colonel Byrd and Colonel Rudd are bitter enemies. When Colonel Rudd learns of Bob’s engagement to Marjorie, he summons his lawyer, Mr. Baskom, to draw up a will in which he disinherits Bob. At the end of the story the Colonels become good friends and both consent to the marriage of Marjorie and Bob. The sub-plot of Ned’s love for Julia and “Aunt Emmy’s” disapproval adds greatly to the interest of the play. At various times during the action, Ching’s humorous remarks are enjoyed. Although he causes a great deal of confusion, Marjorie insists that she never could manage her household without him. , , , The Senior Class appreciates very much Miss Pikes efforts and the time she has spent in preparing the play. She should be congratulated on its success. 19 JOKES “You know,” said the lady whose motor car had run down a man, “you must have been walking very carelessly. I am a very careful driver. I have been driving a car for seven years.”—“Lady, you’ve got nothing on me. I’ve been walking for fifty-four years.” Two miners went on a fishing expedition. But they were novices at the game. “Hoo are ye gettin’ on, Jock?” asked one. “Och, simply rotten!” was the reply. “I don’t believe my bloomin’ worm’s trying.” Teacher (seizing pupil)—“I believe Satan has a hold on you.” Pupil—“I believe so, too.” In Chemistry Little drops of acid, Little pieces of zinc, Put into a test tube Raise an awful—odor. In Asylum Inmate—“Say, have you got a piece of toast with you?” Visitor—“No, why?” Inmate—“Well, you see, I’m a poached egg and I want to sit down.” Miller—“Do you notice any change in me?” Stewart—“No, why?” Miller—“I just swallowed a dime.” Miss Wells (In French quiz)—“You will answer all parts of this ques- tion in French.” Meays—“Miss Wells, do you want us to translate them into English afterwards so that you will know what we are talking about?” Student (hunting a job for the summer)—“Have you an opening for me, sir?” Busy Man—“Yes, please close it behind you as you go out.” Miss Wormuth—“What reign of ancient times had the most influence on history?” Asselstine—“The one about Noah’s time.” I. Wolford (on D. L. W.)—“Is this a fast train?” Conductor—“Of course it is.” I. Wolford—“I thought so. Would you mind my getting out to see what it is fast to?” Reeves—“What part do I take in the play?” Miss Pike—“You are to be the heroine’s father.” Reeves—“What does he do?” Miss Pike—“He dies ten years before the curtain rises.” M. Sears—“Why is Earl Green’s hair just like heaven?” A. Klotz—“I don’t know. Why?” M. Sears—“Because there is no parting there.” Sears—“Have you forgotten you owe me five dollars?” Hofmann—“No, not yet; give me time and I will.” 20 M. A. Costello Hats and Millinery Novelties Spirella Corsitiere 12 Oswego Street C. H. Ward Son Staple and Fancy Groceries DECKER NORTHROP Men’s Furnishings Clothing Shoes SCHENCKS FOR HARDWARE Phone 99 We Have It A WILD WOMAN —is occasionally supposed to be seen in some of the big shows BUT your lady friend will go wild over your old suit if it is cleaned and pressed at Schwartz's. Hr has the machinery to do it with and guaran- tees all clothes that are cleaned and pressed in this special sanitary way to Retain the Creases much longer when this Up to-Date method is used. JACOB SCHWARTZ AMILY OOTWEAR OR STYLE SERVICE and COMFORT Joe Glass Phone 337-M 30 Oswego Street PIERCE PROUTY Millinery Heatrn Block C. J. DALLEY Vienna Bakery 10 Oswego Street Home of Dailey’s Cream Bread Baker Bros., Jr H. Howard Co. Bicycle Dealers Repairing Promptly Done Goodrich and Sterling Auto Tires Jewelry Books Wall Paper GARDNER DAVIS THE UP-TO-DATE DRUG STORE L. 0. STEARNS SON American Steam Laundry J. M. Hamlin Son Select Family Groceries Phone 254 HARDWARE COLE-LEGGETT HARDWARE CO. H. F. BROOKS THE PUKE FOOD STORE JAS. E. LATHE Shoe Repairing Done Promptly 91 Oswego Street GEO. HAWLEY, M. P. Office 36 W. Genesee St. Office Phone 261 -R Re . Phone 64-R DR. E. R. KRATZER DENTIST Opposite City Hall 0. W. KLEIN Tin Shop TINNING—HEATING STEEL CEILINGS International Coal and Wood Burning One Pipe Heater General Jobbing 6 Syracuse Street Phone 158 Smith’s Studio To the Graduating Class remember this is an important epoch in your life. Do not neglect to have your picture taken by some one. Photography is my profession. F. A. SMITH C. A. MURDOUGH A. SEIPLE Barber Shop Cleaning, Repairing and Altering Clothes Opposite Terminal 37 Oswego St. ACADEMY AND CAMPUS