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

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CLASS HISTORY Four years ago on June 26, 1917, thirty-three members of the North and South Side Grammar schools, who had been very carefully reared under the instructions of Miss Rindge and Mr. Baker, graduated at the Grange Opera House, with all the ceremony that such occasions require. How anxious all of us were for the day when we should become one of those studious freshmen whom we had for such a long time regarded with so much respect. At last that long-dreaded, but much desired day came. On Monday morning, September 7, we entered that large room, commonly known as the Study Hall. The question of where we were to sit was a serious prob- lem for us, because in the grades the privilege of choosing our own desk? was denied us. Finally, after we had wandered about that Study Hall for some time, a very haughty and dignified senior condescended to inform us that we were supposed to sit in the front seats, but we had our revenge later on. A new method of seating us had been established, which seated the pupil according to his or her average. When it came time to seat us at the end of ten weeks, we freshmen no longer occupied the front seats, we adorned the back ones. That year, the girls of the class joined the Glee Club where many of them were permitted to add their melodious voices to the Special Chorus. The Glee Club that year presented the High School with a splendid Victrola bought with the proceeds of their annual concert. Our entire class joined the Athletic Association, being firmly convinced that we were now a part of the school. One of our members was given the Kyne scholarship, which is awarded to the best speller in the school each year. Soon—all too soon—came the examinations which caused many of our classmates to remain freshmen. Sophomores—Now we could watch the shaking “freshies” come in. Now we were able to enlighten them about the fine arts of how to whisper without getting caught, how to bluff well, the way to the office, how to “fix up a copied lesson, and how to do other things too numerous to mention That year the Athletic Association held a banquet which was in honor of former High School students who had served in the war. It was pro- nounced a great success'; everyone enjoyed it. That year some of the members of our class played on the fbotball and baseball teams. The games played, however, were few because of the “flu epidemic which closed the schools for weeks. One of our number had the honor of being chosen «the school and Glee Club pianist. Then again came those dreadful methods of human torture which the Board of Regents see fit to inflict upon us, the undefended, every January and June. time we entered into that institution Juniors—Now for the third learning where we were to languish tor another year—this time as Junior This year we were greeted by our new principal, Mr. Elden, and many ne- members of the faculty. J By this time our class had shrunk to a small number because of the fact that the “Regents had proved too much for many of the members. Those who were left, however, were full of life. Indeed we tried our best to make up for those who were no longer with us. At the Glee Club election of officers one of our illustrious members was chosen vice president, while another was appointed to fill a vacancy. At the Glee Club Concert six of our talented classmates took part in a play, which was one of the successes of the evening. 5

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Junior Play; Special Chorus; Vice President of Glee Club 1919-20; Senior Play. “Little, but Oh My!” Edwin Deline Editor-in-Chief of “Lyre”; Farm Cadet 1918; Senior Play. “When breeezes are soft and skies are fair I steal a day from study and care.” Clemadean Reid South Side Grammar School Secretary Senior Class; President of Glee Club 1920-21; Decorating and Program Committees Athletic Banquet; Captain of Winning Basketball Team 1920-21; Class Will. “For if she will, she will, you may depend on’t.” And if she won’t, she won’t, and there’s an end on’t.” Ruth Warren Washington Avenue School, Batavia, N. Y. Associate Editor of “Lyre”; Special Chorus; Junior Play; Speaker Junior-Senior Banquet. “Variety is the spice of life.” Claude Duffy Captain Football Team 1920; Athletic Council; Assistant Manager Base- ball Team 1920; Captain Baseball Team 1921; Associate Editor of “Lyre.” “Never say nothin’ but what you’re compelled tu, And then don’t say nothin’ that you can be held tu.” Mary Sears Sorrell Hill School (District No. 7) Associate Editor of “Lyre”; Athletic Council; Secretary Athletic Asso- ciation; Secretary of Glee Club 1920-21; Decorating and Program Commit- tee Athletic and Junior-Senior Banquets; Junior Play; Senior Play. She has a head to contrive, A tongue to persuade, And a hand to execute any mischief.” Virginia Vosburg South Side Grammar School Special Chorus. “When I work I work, but when I’m energetic I play ” Black and Orange Proelium Est Purgum P. E. P. Black Eyed Susan

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At the Athletic Banquet, given at the Grange Hall, several boys received block letters and numerals. Other members were on the toast list. 'Several of our fellow-students played on both the baseball and football teams. In the Athletic Council we were represented by two classmates. One of our members was' also chosen Cheer Leader. Again in June our trials and tribulations came to us in the form of “Regents.” These would decide whether we were to be or not to be Seniors. Again we entered that all too familiar 'Study Hall, recognized rulers of all we surveyed. The football season now being open one of our classmates was chosen manager and another captain, while others played on the team. The captain of the Girls' Champion Basketball Team was one of our number, while another played on the winning boys’ team. January found us prepared for the examinations which would decide whether or not we were to be considered members of the class of 1921. In March the class was organized and officers were chosen. The Glee Club Concert this year was a grand success, several of our members taking leading parts in it. At the election of officers the president and the secretary were chosen from our members. The vice president of the Athletic Association was one of us too. During this la6t year the class, as a whole, has enjoyed many social gatherings which I am sure will always be remembered. The Special Chorus went to Syracuse and to Oswego to sing a cantata, which had been thought by many competent to judge, especially good. So we are here tonight very happy at the thought that we have come through four years of struggle safely—eager to know what the future has. in store for us. ALADA McHALE. CLASS PROPHECY Oh, dear, it seems so good to be back in Baldwinsville after being; absent so many years. But I’m dreadfully bored. There doesn’t seem to be anything to do. I just had to have something to amuse myself this, evening so I borrowed this crystal from one of my friends. I think I shall take a look in it; now perhaps I shall be able to get in touch with some of my old friends, say the members of the Class of 1921. Why the very first one I see is Neil Adsit. He was the president of that class, you remember. Evidently Neil is with a circus or something of that kind because I see him washing an elephant. You know Neil always did say he was going to do something big. And here’s our Clemadean! Why what a surprise! Ciemie is a famous singer. It seems fame came to her through the singing of just one little Scotch song, “Roamin’ in the Gloamin’ on the Bonnie Banks with Clyde.” Oh---- Olivia Moyer has become a very distinguished lawyer. She always was quite a bluffer you know, so 1 suppose she’s still giving people “De Line.” Why I wonder what this means? I see a tiny bungalow and now I see Flossie Freeer. Of course, that means she’s married—how stupid of me. Well some , people always get the best of everything and that’s the way it always was with Flossie. Oh what’s this? Ruth Warren is going to bring disgrace upon the Class of 1921, I’m sure; here I see her dodging a “Bill” and going to “Hyde.” The person seems to be a college instructor. Ye6, I’m sure she is. But 6