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

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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

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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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CLASS ROLL Clifford Tappan South Side Grammer School President of the Senior Class; Toastmaster of Junior-Senior Banquet; Pilgrim Pageant; Senior Play. “All things come to those who persevere.” Mae Hencle Lysander District No. 4 Decorating Committee of Junior-Senior Banquet; Member of the Glee Club; Vice-President of the Senior Class. “Aspiration is everything.” Bernice Beeves Fenner District No. 8 Secretary of the Senior Class; Member of the Glee Club; Senior Play. “The end and aim of life is truth.” William French North Side Grammar School Treasurer of the Senior Class; Pilgrim Pageant; Decorating Commit- tee of Junior-Senior Banquet. “If I must, I can.” Lena Loope North Side Grammar School Editor-in-Chief of Lyre; Special Chorus; Senior Play; Christmas Play; Two Kyne Scholarships; Program Committee of Junior-Senior Banquet; Trial by Jury; Jewel-Maiden; Glee Club; Valedictorian. “Solomon in all his wisdom is not greater.” Marion F raw ley , North Side Grammar School Member of Glee Club; Interclass Basket-ball Team; Class Prophecy. “Of all the gods, my favorite is Apollo.” Filen McDermoth North Side Grammar School Glee Club; Pilgrim Pageant; Class Historian. “I never act, until I think twice.” Walter Van Ben burg South Side Grammar School Athletic Council; Winning Basket-ball Team (1919-1920); Pilgrim Pageant; Christmas Play (1920-1921); Junior Play; Senior Play. “Great are the joys of country life.” Nonna Wright North Side Grammar School Special Chorus; Glee Club; Speaker at Junior-Senior Banquet; Trial by Jury; Jewel-Maiden; Senior Play; Christmas Play; Decorating Com- mittee of Junior-Senior Banquet; Associate Editor of Lyre. “In case of doubt, ask me.” Mary Connor North Side Grammar School Glee Club; Christmas Play (1920); Pilgrim Pageant. “Her goal—the stars.” 12