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

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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

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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

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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