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

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On November 9, we held a picnic supper at the close of school. At this, all enjoyed the initiation of the freshmen and the new faculty mem- bers into our worthy order. The great event of the year was our Glee Club dance, held in Novem- ber at the Grange Hall. Some of the members of student body surprised us by appearing with heretofore unsuspected “Beaux.” In December our special chorus gave a Christmas cantata at the Parish House for the benefit of the Parent-Teachers’ Association. The chorus is especially indebted to a number of our aspiring young men, who, by their melodious voices, but chiefly by their widely-advertised “appearance in person,” made the concert a great success. Under the direction of Miss Roth, an Operetta, entitled “The Jewel- Maiden,” was offered the music lovers of Baldwinsville at the Parish House on May 19-20. Judging from this performance, we are certain that the special chorus will soon be displaying other laurel wreaths on their already over-burdened brows. The proceeds of this concert were given to the Parent-Teachers’ Association “to do with as they will.” As our Glee Club has held its place in the front ranks for some time, now the prime concern in our minds is that it hold this place for many years to come. ALICE McDONALD. JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET Following in the footsteps of preceding classes, the Juniors and Seniors held a banquet April 6, 1922, in the lower halls of the Academy. The eighty persons present could hardly decide whether the decorations or the dinner was the better, so well had the committees done their work. In accordance with the precedent established in former years, the President of the Seniors, Clifford Tappan, acted as “toastmaster.” The following toasts were given: The Juniors ........................................ Vera Gates. Happenings in the Study Hall ..................... Norma Wright. Athletics ......................................... Vance Gates. The Seniors ..................................... Dorothy Smith. The Faculty ....................................... James Fuess. A very interesting toast, given by Mr. Elden, completed the program. As there is no doubt that the banquet was a great success, our earnest hope is that all future classes will continue this custom. MURIEL MAXON. JOKES William F.: “Speaking of electricity, that makes me think.” John R.: “Really, William, isn’t it remarkable what electricity will do?” Mr. Brandt: “What is density?” Winifred: “I can’t define it, but I can illustrate it.” Mr. Brandt: “The illustration is very good.” Miss Wormuth: “When did the revival of learning begin?” Dorothy V.: “Just before the exams.” Ellen: “What makes you so bright in your classes?” Lena: “Why, I ‘Reid’ and ‘Reid’ and ‘Reid,’ of course. Miss Roth: “What kind of music do Clifford: “Rare and well-done.” 10 you like best?”

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to do, we decided to follow some one ahead of us whom we knew to be bound for the same destination as we. But in the jostling, thronging crowd going in all directions, we were thrust aside and made to lose sight of our leader until we found ourselves floundering in an unknown wilder- ness. We struggled on. Finally we entered a class room where we looked about greatly dismayed to see no one we knew. The teacher set us right, and we reached our destination fully resolved to know where we were going next time, regardless of all “rules and regulations.” After many such experiences, we became accustomed to our new life and soon learned to break the rules, do what we should not do, and make ourselves regular nuisances. For further information, we refer you to any of our teachers. Thus the first and most exciting days of our high school life passed by and we became initiated freshmen of B. H. S. Freshmen: As freshmen girls, our first trouble came with initiation into the famous and renowned Glee Club. We were fully impressed as to the importance of the event by the constant reminders of the members, Again and again, we were told of the terrible punishments of those who broke the rules of this sacred society. We survived and soon began to enjoy terrifying others. Before the first baseball game, the freshmen boys were called out to roll the baseball diamond—the usual task of the freshmen. Sophomores: As sophomores, we began to share in the honors of our new land. One of our number was chosen to go to the Valley as the rep- resentative of our high school in the County Spelling Contest. Another was treasurer of the Athletic Council. And still another was on the vic- torious Girls’ Basketball team. Juniors: Having thus shown our ability at home, we extended our fame to other communities through several of our remarkable singers who took part in the successful cantata given in Oswego by our girls. This year we were represented in the Athletic Council by two members, one of whom was treasurer and the other secretary each term. The baseball manager—who, we were lately told by one who ought to know, was far superior in all things—was of our number. The victorious Girls’ Basket- ball team of this year also had several of our class on it. So, too, had the Boys’ Team. The speakers at the Athletic Banquet completed our laurels lor that year. Seniors: As Seniors, we gained similar honors on the governing body for athletics; one member being secretary each term. The Glee Club owed its 1922 success to three of our worthy members. We crowned our honor as speakers at the Athletic Banquet and at the Junior-Senior Banquet. We feel proud to say that we have representatives from almost every walk of life; one having already attempted matrimony, while still another is a ris- ing young banker. The latter, however, evidently believing in beginning at the foot of the ladder and working up, for he is now engaged, we notice, is carrying the bank’s mail to and from the post office daily. We have already delayed too long and must now leave dear old B. H. S. True to our name of Pilgrims, we must still wander further in quest of new honors. ELLEN McDERMOTT. GLEE CLUB ACTIVITIES (1921-1922) At the meeting of the Glee Club, which was held October 13, 1921, our worthy officers were elected. Three of this estimable group were Seniors. As they have all performed their duties with care and precision, we are pleased to extend to them our profound thanks. But we are sorry to say that our secretary left our number in February to embark upon a more favorable cruise upon the sea of matrimony,—a novice from Syracuse hav- ing volunteered his services as captain. 9

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Vance: “I want some good current literature.” Miss Reynolds: “Here are some books on electric lighting.” Jimmy G.: “Shall I mark time with my feet?” Mr. Brandt: “My dear fellow, did you ever hear of marking time with your hands?” Jimmy: “Yes, sir! clocks do it.” Mr. Elden: “When water becomes ice, what is the greatest change that takes place?” John R.: “The greatest change is the change in price.” Miss Wormuth: “Why are the Middle Ages often called the Dark Ages?” Roy D.: “Because there were so many knights.” Dorothy R.: “Ethel reminds me of a violin maker.” Norma: “Why?” Dorothy: “Because she is always stringing bows.” Mr. Brandt: “Morris, give a term used in electricity.” Morris (half asleep): “W-h-a-t-?” Mr. Brandt: “Correct.” Francis: “Hello, George, who's the girl?” George: “What d’you mean?” Francis: “Well, you’re not wearing a collar like that for fun, are you?” Son: “Papa, give me a nickel.” Papa: “Why, son, you're too big to be begging for nickels.” Son: “I guess you're right, papa; make it a dime.” Cecil: “Have you had much experience in a jazz orchestra?” David W.: “Have I? Why five years ago I was a physical weakling.” Cecil: “Well?” David W.: “Feel my muscle now!” Muriel: “Why do they put corn meal on the dance floor?” Russell: “To make the chickens feel at home.” Miss Boyington: “What do you work at, Alice?” Alice: “At intervals.” MAE HENCLE, BERNICE REEVES. SPELLING There have been two county spelling tests this year, in which Alma Weeks and Walter VanDenburg received the highest standings. They tried a test of fifty words, given by Mr. Elder, to determine which one would represent the' school at the county contest to be held at Liverpool. Alma Weeks was chosen. On two different mornings, an old-fashioned spell-down was held in which about twenty of the best spellers took part. Lena Loope was the winner in the last one. . . Mr. Kyne has offered two prizes for the best spellers in the school, the first prize being a seventy-five dollar scholarship, and the second, a fifty dollar scholarship to Central City Business School. DONELLA FARRELL. 11