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

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the boy who wore a bow tie—and making the freshmen roll the campus before the baseball season commenced. However, we grinned and bore everything until it became our turn to make the incoming Class of 1925 suffer in like manner. Our dread of the faculty changed to a liking and friendliness for them which was far differ- ent from what we expected. Through the valiant endeavor of that very faculty which we dreaded. w e have lived—some for four years, others for more or less—through our High School course, working hard for the goal which we had set for our- selves—graduation from our Alma Mater, B. H. S. And now, after many incidents, pleasant and otherwise during our four years in High School, we have reached that goal at last! Of course, we are the best yet” as far as classes are concerned (in our own opinion, at least). By applying our motto, Pluck Not Luck, we will be enabled to make our class, as a whole, one long to be remembered in the annals of local his- tory. We, having decided that Luck is too fickle to be of any practical value, are staking our all, as far as life in the future is concerned, on Pluck which will not disappoint us. The Class of 1924 now leaves the halls of B. H. S., some to resume (heir studies in halls of other institutions of learning and some to train themselves through experience rather than study. We thank our Alma Mater and her faculty for the training and knowledge which they have given us, feeling sure that other classes will get the same careful attention. THE CLASS OF 1925 Hail to our successors as Seniors of B. H. S ' They do not now real- ize the dignity which goes with that highly honored position. However, after receiving and heeding Miss Wormuth's admonitions to remember that they, as Seniors, are the example of the whole school, they will grad- ually acquire that decorum which so well befits persons who are examples of so vast a body of fine young people. With complete assurance that they will find Miss Wormuth the ideal teacher and adviser, we consign them, regretful that we are not the recipients rather than the givers, of the honor, to Miss Wormuth's care, wishing them good luck throughout their Senior year. SOPHOMORES Great unwieldly class that they are! Not as individuals hut as a whole because of this vast number. In numbers there is strength” but Might does net always make right.” Therefore it would be to their ad- vantage to make for themselves a good reputation in the two years left to them in High School They will find a good reputation of inestimable value both in High School and after graduation or departure from that institution JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL A new institution in our local educational system this last year. Above the Senior High School as far ns distance of the class-rooms from the ground is concerned but much below the members of that organization, so far as dignity and reputation may be counted. 3

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EDITORIAL This year it was not necessary to look far for the subject of our editor- ial. We a'.l thought, that as long as we have the honor of being the first class to graduate from the new school building, our new school would be an appropriate topic. Probably everyone who reads this article, has seen the new building and will agree with us that it is worthy of our sincere admir- tion. That it has inspired the scholastic of the pupils is shown by the in- creased number of students on the honor roll. It has had a stimulating effect on athletics, for we have just finished the most successful season in many years; in fact, without the new gymnasium, it would have been im- possible to have had a Basketball team. In addition to this many fine entertainments have been held in the new Auditorium which otherwise could not have been given, and in which not only students hut also the peo- ple of the town have shown interest. These things have produced a notice- able effect on the school spirit of B. H. S. All in all we Seniors believe that Baldwinsville now has a High School of which all may well be proud and which is worthy of the utmost loyalty and devotion from every student and alumnus. J. VAN B. COE. THE CLASS PLAY '‘Strong Medicine,” a comedy in two acts, was chosen by a committee appointed from the members of the Senior Class. In it, Dr. Gordon, who has proposed to Dr. Davidson's daughter at the hospital In the morning between operations and has been rejected, of course, is very ill at ease. Dr. Davidson, liking the young doctor, arranges an informal evening party to help restore Dr. Gordon in his daughter’s graces. To this party he invites Miss Crisp, his very business-like young lady attendant; Mrs. Van Tilt, a very fashionable lady who is fashionably ill at his sanatarium; or, rather, thinks she is; and his orderly. Kenry who is a very cheerful(?) person. On receiving a telephone call that his daughter. Kitty, will not be home for a half hour. Dr. Davidson decides that it would be best to stag a rehearsal wdth Miss Crisp acting in Kitty’s place. The rehearsal changes to a reality (partly through some wine served by Mary, the maid). Miss Crisp accepts Dr. Gordon’s proposal and Mrs. Van Tilt. Dr. Davidson's. A telegram arrives just before the end which states that Kitty has been mar- ried and is returning home with her husband and the minister. Thus all parties are satisfied and the play has a delightful ending. I r. Davidson . . Dr. Gordon . . . Miss Crisp Mrs. Van Tilt Mary, the maid Henry.......... CAST OF CHARACTERS ......... George D. Lewis, Jr. ............... J. Van 3. Coe ............ Frances Virginia ................ Anna Hurley ............... Mary Sinnetc ........... Arthur F. W’elden GEORGE D. LEWIS. JR. THE CLASS OF 1924 Three years ago last September, we. as a class, entered the old Acad- emy building in dread cf Professor Elden. the corps of teachers and those upper classmen who were determined to indict sufferings ou us poor ■‘frosh;” for example, severing our ties somewhere near the knot—lucky 2

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i i ! We missed the joys and trials of attending a Junior High School. We really, though, are not as sad about it as we may seem to be. Although we love B. H. S. we consider four years preferable to six in the same place. Scholars and faculty both sincerely hope that the supervised study plan will teach them how to concentrate on the business in hand, thus lightening the burdens of the teachers in charge of both study halls and class rooms and improving the chances of a career in High School of just the ordinary amount of time and with better marks. “Bon Voyage,' to all of these young students who are following in our footsteps. GEORGE D. LEWIS, JR. CLASS HISTORY On the evening of June 23, 1920, thirty-five students carefully in- structed by Miss Rindge and Mr. Baker were graduated from the Grammar Department of Baldwinsville Academy, and were ready to enter High School. The long summer was spent in anxious expectation of the day, when as “Freshmen we would enter that hall of learning, known then as the study hall. At length one day early in September our ambitions were realized and in that famous old study hall, we took the front seats as we were directed by our superiors, the Sophomores. At first we were at a loss as to what to do and where to go. But being apt students, taught by the upper classmen, w'e soon learned to fix up a copied lesson, to bluff through a class, and to do all the other things the Freshies” used to do. In a few weeks we had our first experience with quarterly exams. We withstood the attacks cf the Faculty, and were given the back seats because of our high averages. In October the girls joined the Glee Club and. with a few members of the Faculty, were initiated. The boys, feeling slighted because they were not allowed to join, invaded the building and escaped with some of the eats. Of course, we were well represented in the Athletic Association, and one of our number was elected to the Athletic Council to represent our interests there. Some of the girls, being gifted with melodious voices, were called to join the special chorus. During the year they journeyed to Oswego, to give the Cantata. In the spring, they appeared in Trial -By Jury,” pre- sented by the special chorus. As Freshmen, our talent was recognized and two of our members took part in a Christmas play given in the study hall. Not to be outdone by the Sophomores, the Freshmen held a picnic at the Sand Bar. Everyone had an enjoybale time, although the mos- quitoes were rather numerous. Tn June came another attack, this time not from the Faculty, but from the Board of Regents. In the battle many lost, and we returned as Fophcmores with many of our number missing. This year we were to shine brighter than ever. Our representative to the Athletic Council was chosen vice-president of that body for the first term, and treasurer, the second term. During the football seasou we furnished the cheer leader, while the assistant cheer leader during the baseball season was one of us. Our class was well represented on the football team, and a few of our members made the basketball team. In athletic ability, we were never found lacking. Again our talented members entertained us at Christmas time, in a play under Miss Pike’s management. 4