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

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As we leave the halls of old B. H. S. and prepare to grapple with dif- ferent and perhaps far greater problems which await us we think of our motto “Deeds, Not Dreams.” This is a result of the teaching of our High School. She has taught us to accomplish things. We may have had dreams, but she has trained us in such a way that we are able to trans- form dreams into realities. We can give her only our deepest thanks for such training. We feel that her training will follow us and guide us in the coming years when we have left her halls and look back upon years w'ithin them. The Class of 1923 bids goodbye to dear old B. H. S. trusting that she will be as successful in the training of all future classes as she has in the train- ing of ours. THE CLASS OF 1924 The Class of 1924 contains many who should have been enumerated among the ranks of our own class, but, who, having become greatly attached to things of the school, have decided to pass one more year, among its pleasures, and, we must add, trials. Next year the school should be the “best ever” with the advantages of a brand new school building with many new departments. We envy the fourth year of this class just a little, but, we wish them well. We trust that none will conceive the idea of spending still another year inside the portals of B. H. S. SOPHOMORES This is a rising class. Somewhat larger than either our own class or the Class of 1924; yet it is not so large that it is unwieldlv. It bids fair to run in opposition to the Class of 1923. Although it cannot surpass 1923, it will come very near to equalling it. We wish it success. FRESHMEN “In numbers there is strength.” This is the largest class, of course. It is made up of many different ele- ments. There is genius in the class, there is ability, there is energy, there is beauty, there is wit—all have a place there. After the training which this class will have in its coming years it will gain success. CURTISS L. BUTLER, Editor-in-Chief. CLASS HISTORY On June 22, 1919, forty-five boys and girls, students of the North and South Side schools, having been carefully trained by Miss Rindge and Mr. Baker received their diplomas and were ready to enter high school. After spending the summer in various ways, some working, others getting ready for strenuous work in High School, but all wondering how they would like 3

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EDITORIAL Following the custom of former classes graduating from High School, we decided to attempt to edit a paper! That was all well and good. Im- mediately we ran into trouble, for we found that there is more to editing a paper than just deciding to do it. We found that we didn’t know much about a paper when we really came to the point of printing one. However, having decided to make the attempt, we were determined not to turn back. We began to feel that we knew as much about editing a paper as previous classes had known. This feeling gave us courage. We formally resolved to do our best. Here we have the result. We are not going to say whether it is good or bad; we shall leave that to the judgment of those who peruse these pages. However, we must say that we are glad now that we have made the attempt. It would be worth while if the High School could print a paper regularly with monthly or perhaps quarterly issues. Each class could contribute to the paper. It would serve as an excellent means of keeping the community in touch with school life and of stimulating the interest of the people in the advantages of education. Besides this it would foster school spirit since the interest of the different classes would be centered upon one thing. This would tend to make them work together. Co-operation, as all know, moves mountains. As we believe that such a paper would be a success, we urge other classes and the High School, as a whole, to think seriously of the matter. THE CLASS OF 1923 Three years ago the Senior Class of 1920 referred to us as ‘‘the babies of the school! ” Babies of the school! How things have changed since that year when we entered the halls of old B. H. S. as high school students. Would the vaunted class of 1920 have designated us as they did had they been able to forsee the heights of glory and of knowledge to which wre were to attain? They would not have dared; for they would have been well able to perceive their own inferiority to the rising class. The Class of 1920 prided itself upon being the greatest, nay, positively it stated that it was the greatest class ever to have gained the honor of graduating from B. H. S. The 1921 and 1922 classes, following suit, each stated that it considered itself the only recipient of the honor. It seems that it has grown to be the regular procedure for each succeeding class to tell the world at large, by means of the LYRE that it is absolutely the best class in history. Well, the Class of 1923 is no exception to that rule except that its claims upon the highest and best in everything are founded upon facts as anyone can well see by the further perusal of these pages. From the day when we first passed into that old study hall, gone, now, but not forgotten, to the present day, we have labored to the utmost of our ability to attain the end which we now believe to be our reward. Some- how, we feel that we have not labored in vain. To be sure there have been times during the past four years when things have lookd dark and some of us have wondered just what we were working for. However, most of us, I think have come to the realization now that there was really something to be gained and that we are now close to our destination. Our goal is in sight. We feel that we are about to close one epoch in our lives. As we think seriously of this, we cannot help but look a little farther beyond and won- der what lies in store for us, as we push out into the world with its many duties, some of which, we feel sure will fall to our lot to perform. 2

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it there after hearing stories told by some of the High School students forty-two “Freshmen” as we were now entitled to be called, entered High School to greet the new principal, Mr. Elden—and to work. Having been informed by the Seniors of our rightful place, and being decidedly “green,” we took the front seats in the old study hall— now only a memory. We felt nervous—as if every eye were turned toward each one of us. As Mr. Elden was good to us and helped us make our schedules, we felt a little better. Very soon, however, we became ac- customed to our surroundings and learned all the tricks. After the quar- terly tests we changed our seats to those nearer the back because of the system of seating according to average. The girls in their first year were enttled to join the Glee Club. Of course, all the girls joined. Some of them were considered such able singers that they were allowed to join the Special Chorus. As members of B. H. S. we were all also permitted—and expected—to become members of the Athletic Association. We made a record by all joining. Now, we were allowed one representative in the Athletic Associa- tion Council, whom we duly elected. The Freshman boys were supposed to keep the baseball field in condition for the students who had the honor to play. We did the work—although grudgingly. All too soon came the June Regent’s— so easy if you have studied and worked— so hard if you haven’t! Such a small thing as an examination or two did not bother our class which was and is—so studious. We returned the next year—Sophomores —after having lost only six members of our class. This year we were to take more honors. Three of our members journeyed to Oswego with the Glee Clulb to give the cantata. We were well represented on the baseball and football teams in propor- tion to the number of boys in the class. Indeed several of the boys re- ceived letters at the annual Athletic Association Banquet. One of our members won the Kyne scholarship in Central City Business school for being the best speller in High School. We also furnished talent for the Christmas play that was put on in the study hall. This year a track meet was held on the campus back of the High School. The Sophomore class stood out noticeably. As Sophomores we showed our first signs of activity as a class; we held a picnic at Mills’ Landing. Besides having a good time, we showed the other classes that the Class of 1923 has some “pep.” The Cheerleader of the Athletic Association was one of our number as was also the one wrho was chosen to deliver President Lincoln's Gettys- burg address at the cemetery on Decoration Day. And then the Regents’ again. This time we came out of them better, losing only five members of our class. We came back in September upper- classmen, able to order the lowly Freshmen and Sophomores to do our bidding. And still we received more honors. V hen the Glee Club met to elect officers they came to our class for their vice-president. Another Kyne scholarship for spelling was awarded to one of our mem- D®rs Aga.in we were represented on the football and baseball fields. Be- sides the players one of our members was the assistant manager of baseball. In the spring of of 1922 we united with the Senior Class to hold a Junior-Senior Banquet. The class of ’23 did its share in furnishing both , e ability and the brains to furnish the “eats” and to see that the hall was well decorated. 1 his year we were entitled to two members on the Athletic Association council. One of these was chosen secretary of the Council. nee more we were represented in the speaking on Decoration Day. 4