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

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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

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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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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