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

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BASKET HALL TEAM

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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

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In April the special chorus presented ‘'.Jewel Maiden. in the Parish House. Five members of our class took part and helped make it the success that it was. In June. Regents were again inflicted upon us. This time we with- stood them better and lost only a few' members. When we returned as Juniors, we found a larger number, some of whom are yet Juniors, waiting to join our class. This year we were destined to receive more honors. One of our members was chosen manager of the football team, while some of our classmates were members of the team. When the Glee Club was organized one of our members was chosen secretary. During the first half-year, one of our representatives to the Athletic Council was elected treasurer. In the spring, the assistant manager of baseball was one of us, while many of our members played on the team. In May, we joined with Seniors in holding a picnic at Cross Lake. The Seniors furnished the eats' but the Juniors provided the chaperons. During the second half year, the vice-president of the Athletic Coun- cil was one of our representatives. On Memorial Day, a member of our class delivered General Logan’s Orders at the cemetery. And then came June Regents, which would decide whether or not we were to be Seniors. This year we were especially lucky, as we lost only six members. At length, late In September, twenty-six Seniors, recognized rulers of all they surveyed, entered the new school building and were assigned to room 107 under the supervision of Miss Wormuth. This year, although our last, was one most enjoyable. In every line we were able to capture honors. The president and the secretary of the Glee Club were chosen from our class. The vice-president and the secretary or the Athletic Council for the entire year were members of our class. Early in October an orchestra was organized, and of course, the Senior Class was represented. During the football season we furnished the team with some of Its best players. The manager of the boys’ basketball team was one of us. while many of the players on both the boys’ and girls’ teams were Seniors. Late in January we organized our class and elected our officers. Although the Class of '22 boasted of being the largest class ever graduat- ed from the High School, we take that privilege away from them, as we have four members more than they bad. With all their enthusiasm and •pep the Seniors began their activities early. On February 21st. the Seniors held a dance in the Grange Hall. Of course, who could help but have a delightful time at a dance given by such a class! In March the Junior-Senior banquet was held in the gymnasium. The Senior girls saw that plenty of “good eats’’ were furnished, while the president of the Senior Class very generously provided a toast list. Every- one had an enjoyable time. Then the baseball season—always full of school spirit. We gave our best students to the baseball team. In April for the first time since 11)18, the Bigelow Prize Speaking con- test was held in the auditorium. The Senior Class furnished two speak- ers for the occasion. Late in May, the Seniors held another dance in the Grange Hall. That it w'as a complete success. goes without saying. During the month of June we have had many enjoyable times, and we are here to-night, happy, since we know we are graduates, but sorry that we must leave B H. S. ANNA Kl'RLEY. 5