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

Text from Pages 1 - 53 of the 1925 volume:

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Baldwinsville, N. Y. TISSUES AND WAXED PAPERS S. C0PERS BUY MERCER’S KREAM TOP-PATENT PASTRY FLOUR MOSS ROSE PASTRY FLOUR MERCER’S BEST ALL-AROUND FLOUR MERCER MILLING CO. HILLVIEW 13-F-13 T. B. TURNER SON National Economy Stores Co., Inc. Great Quality Grocers of Central New York TWO STORES IN BALDWINSVILLE MEATS AND GROCERIES—Oswego Street Phone 61 James Tellier, Manager GROCERIES—Genesee Street Phone 150 Richard Perkins, Manager Free Delivery COMPLIMENTS OF FRED LARKIN 24 BASKETBALL TEAM 25 President . . . Vice-President Secretary . . . Treasurer . . . Valedictorian Salutatorian . CLASS OFFICERS ............................ Francis Carroll ................................. Vera Rice .......................... Margery Van Wie ............................. Lester Schafft .......................... Mildred Blanchard ............................ Charles Heaton EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-chief ................................... Bruce Root Assistant Editor .............................. Dorothy Chapin Business Manager .................................. John Miller Class Colors—Old Rose and Silver. Class Flower—Rose. Published by the Senior Class of Baldwinsville High School, June. 1925 Price, 25 cents. EDITORIAL Following the precedent established by former graduating classes we have endeavored to publish this Senior Issue, better known as the “Lyre,” of which not only we, but also the entire school can be proud. We leave it to you to decide whether or not we have succeeded. Being the largest class that has ever graduated from B. H. S. and the second class to graduate from our new temple of knowledge we con- sider ourselves worthy of being the “leaders of the school,” as we are known by the other classes. We hope that you will recognize us as such when you have finished reading this paper and have learned of the var- ious activities in which the seniors have taken the leading parts. We wish there was some way in which we could show our apprecia- tion for the people who made our new school possible, thereby giving us a better chance to compete with other schools, not only on athletics but also in other ways such as prize speaking, etc. Had it not been for our auditorium, which our new school provided, we could not have hoped to have such a fine orchestra as we now have, nor could the minstrel shows have been staged with such great success. We believe that you, w'ho have been present at the various entertainments, have been greatly pleased with the results. We hope that succeeding classes will continue to publish an annual such as preceding classes have done. BRUCE ROOT. CLASS PLAY TITLE: “LET’S ALL GET MARRIED.” CAST: Professor Maxwell Carrington, with a reputation for mathematics.................Francis Carroll Ethel Carrington, his sister who has a sweet secret...................Isabel Mills Miss Laura Plum, his devoted aunt .................................Margery VanW’ie Majorie Miller, his dear but distant cousin.....................Catherine Cronin Goldie McGrath, his very competent stenographer.....................Martha Crook Everett Payne, the family lawyer...................................Lester Schaff Rev. Ben. Morris, of excellent intentions.........................James Belknap Dick Havens, an irresponsible undergraduate........................John Miller Jack Foster, who shares Ethel’s secret.......................Robert Turner Biggs, a very satisfactory butler.......................DeForrest Beers 2 STORY: Young Professor Carrington, who must marry at once or lose a for- tune, has quarreled with his finance, Marjorie. Jack Foster secretly en- gaged to Ethel, proposes that the Professor should marry his stenogra- pher, Goldie. The new engagement has just been announced when Mar- jorie returns. Her pride is wounded, she announces that she is also married. Jack Foster, falsely accused of being a burglar, saves himself by stating that he is Marjorie’s husband. When everybody and every- thing are in the worst possible tangle, it is Jack who saves the situation and everybody pairs off happily. FRANCIS CARROLL. THE CLASS OF 1925 Three years ago our class entered the old study-hall, shivering, half- afraid of Mr. Elden and the faculty. We took the seats given us in the front of the room, and perhaps it was because we were so near the front and because we were so afraid of the teachers—that—at the end of the first quarter, w had the back seats, showing that we had the best marks, for then we were seated according to our averages, the one with the highest average in the row getting the back seat. We stayed somewhere near the back for the rest of the year. By this time we were not afraid of any of our instructors—we had learned to love and respect each one. That was our first year in that old study-hall, and our last, for when we returned the next year—as—Sophomores—it had been made into several small rooms, one for each of the classes. Perhaps the reason for our success this year was the careful watching and training given us by Mrs. Prudhon, who had charge of our room. Last year again we had a change when we went into our new school building—this time to be under the care of Miss Tanner. This year we are the dignified Seniors of the school and the goal we have been working for—graduation from B. H. S.—is near. We have the honor of being the largest class yet to graduate from this school, and of course we are the best. Our motto, “We can—We will.” we will follow through life. And surely where there is determination, there is success. And now we bid good-bye to dear old B. H. S., trusting that she will train all future classes just as well as she has the class of 19 25. TO THE CLASS OF 1926 Belonging to this class are a number who should belong to our class—but who could not bear to leave the school this year, and so have decided to spend one more year in B. H. S. However, we hope they will not decide to spend still another year here. Even though this class takes from us the honor of being the largest class yet—we wish them well. 3 TO THE CLASS OF 1927 The class of 1927 is the first one that may say they spent all of their four years of high school life in the new building. In this class you may find wit, beauty, intelligence and perseverance. Surely, with all of these they will succeed. TO JUNIOR HIGH This is a new part of the school, this being only its second year. Al- though we never were fortunate enough, we know it will be a good thing for the school, because it will make it easier for the Senior High teachers. It is succeeding now and will continue to do so under the competent supervision of its Faculty. CATHERINE J. CRONIN. The Class of 1870, the first class to graduate from B. H. S.: Martha Curtis, Margaret Goble, Frances Scoville, Martha Toll. Class of 1875: Emma Boley, Emma Dixon, Anna Kaulback. THE CLASS OF 1924 Maynard Hencle . . . F. D. Mills ........ Frances Virginia . . . Mary Sennett....... Helen Garrett ..... Helen Gates......... Mildred Kratzer . . . Harriet Kratzer . . . Anna Hurley ....... Marion House ....... Doris Barney ...... Homer Abbot ........ Arthur Weldon Harold Green ....... Roswell Horner . . . Anna De Lyne ...., Genevieve McCarthy Frances Mawhinney Dorothy Guess .... Elizabeth Odell Edith King......... Sherman Gilmore .. ............................ Farming ............................ Farming .................... Training Class Hospital of Good Shepherd, Syracuse training to be a nurse ..................... Training Class .............Clerk in Economy Store ................. Cornell University ................. Cornell University ................ Syracuse University ........................ New York ..................... Training Class ............................ Farming ............... Syracuse University ................ Syracuse University ............................ Farming ......................Training Class ..................... Training Class ................ Syracuse University ........................... At Home • • Training Class ................ Syracuse University ............................ Painter 4 Edna Wheaton James Gifford . George Lewis . Van Coe ..... Thomas Reeder ............. Training Class Central City Business School ....... Syracuse University ....... Syracuse University ....... Penn Spring Works DORIS ROOT. BALDWINSVILLE TRAINING CLASS Again this year Baldwinsville has a training class. And such a class! Twenty-five girls from everywhere around—from Lysander, Clay, Merid- ian, Brewerton, Nedrow, East Syracuse, Phoenix and Oswego. In a day or so we became acquainted. The second week we elected our officers choosing for President, Frances Virginia; Secretary, Edna Wheaton; Treasurer, Genevieve McCarthy; all of last year’s senior class. Immed- iately we plunged into a year of work and pleasure. Our social events opened with a Halloween party in the gymnasium, later followed by a chicken dinner given by the girls who bring their lunches. At Thanks- giving time, we presented in the auditorium a play written by two of our talented members. Next came our Christmas party and dinner at school. After we returned it was time for January regents and everyone studied, soon the dreaded regents were over. The class as a whole was most successful, and once again we thought of entertainment. On the 17th of February a banquet was held in the library to which all the Grammar School teachers were invited. From this time until April first only one dinner was given and we were next invited to a week-end party at Lysander on May fifteenth, sixteenth and seventeenth. The en- tire class had as we expressed it the best time of our lives and next we are planning a progressive dinner before settling down for June regents after which we plan to have picnic to end our social events for the year. FRANCES VIRGINIA. CLASS HISTORY At last the long sought day has come. We, the Senior Class of 1925, have finally accomplished the thing toward which we set our mark. Yet the joy is not all unmingled with sorrow, for many happy days have wre spent in B. H. S. as students and it is in memory of these days that we review our history. On the evening of June 22, 1921, fifty-two students, having been thoroughly trained by Miss Ringe and Mr. Baker, were presented with diplomas which entitled them to enter High School, that mysterious place of learning, of which they had heard so much. It seemed that the long summer months would never pass but finally the great day arrived which had been so anticipated, yet perhaps a little dreaded and we began to live the days of which we had hitherto only dreamed. We fully realized this when, one morning in early 5 September, as we entered the Study Hall and were deliberating as to which seat we would choose, a haughty, dignified Senior stepped up, say- ing that “The Freshmen were supposed to take the front seats as those in the back of the room were reserved for the upper classmen.” This inci- cident together with the problem of arranging our schedules and appear- ing in the proper classroom at the required time, made the day seem rather discouraging. However wre put forth our best efforts which with the assistance rendered us from the faculty enabled us to get through the day—tired but successful. As the days which followed went more smoothly, we soon became somewhat accustomed to our new environment and felt that wre were truly a part of B. H. S.—in our own estimation, a very important part. So, accordingly, when the time came, we joined the Athletic Association and were allowed to elect a member of our class to represent us on the Council. The girls also joined the Glee Club and with a few members of the faculty went through that thrilling experience of being initiated. How- ever, all survived so that they could thoroughly enjoy the “eats” which were served later. A few' of the girls in our class because of their su- perior musical talent were also given the privilege of belonging to the Special Chorus. Later in the Fall, the Glee Club held a dancing party to w'hich all members w'ere allowed to invite their “beaux.” “That all had a good time” could be easily seen. The boys of the class were given the honor of rolling the lawm at the beginning of the Baseball season, a task, which, I am sure, furnished much fun. In June came our first real conflict with the Board of Regents. Most of our members, howrever, withstood the test and proudly returned to B. H. S. the following September as Sophomores. This year we started to win honors at the very beginning. The as- sistant manager of the Football team besides one of the players, was chosen from our class. We also furnished both the Cheerleader and his assistant for the latter half of the year. In January, the Special Chorus held a banquet with the Faculty as its guests, at w'hich one of the speakers was a member of our class. Next came the celebrated “Sophomore Sleighride” which I am sure everyone well remembers especially bcause of the “good chaperons” which wre had. In the Spring we were again called upon for Athletics; this time for the baseball team. These wrere of course, readily given and the team won a great number of honors. June again—and regents. This time although everyone tried his best, several of our fellow-classmen wrere not successful and w’ere left behind to join the class of 1926. The rest of us, however, came back in September to take our places in Room 105—under Miss Tanner. This year we all joined the Athletic Association and were allowred two representatives on the Athletic Council. One of them wras chosen as Treasurer of the Association of which fact we were justly proud. The manager of the Football team was chosen from our class, as well as several of the players. The Cheerleader for the entire year and the 6 i-r r, Also, a little later. assistant cheerleader for the first half-year were also elected from the class of 1925. This year—our first in the new school building, w e had such a fine cJirmnnium thatjwci-ftfftfj fcoth a girl’s and a boy’s basket balTteant: The Junior class wras well represented on both of them. The manager of the girl’s team, also was a member of our class. In February we un tjed with the Senior Class to give the annual Jun- ior-Senior Banquet, pne of the speakers at this banquet was a Junior, fter the toasts, dancing was enjoyed—all agreeing that the event was a •eat success. hen the Bigelow Prize Speaking Contest took ___of the speakers, one of whom won second prize. To complete our glories for the year, one of our members had the onor of winning a Kyil e Scholarship for spelling, while another w'as hosen to deliver an address on Memorial Day. All too soon came the next attack of the Board of Regents. This ime it was to decide thg fatal question of who should become Seniors, lowever, we were excel taonally fortunate—losing only a very few mem- ers. Then, in the following September, thirty-four students returned to B. 1. S. as Seniors—the acknowledged leaders. This year, despite the act that all of us must {spend much of our time studying diligently, we seemed ordained to win many more honors. During the first half-4'ear one of our members on the Athletic Coun- cil was chosen as secretary and the other as treasurer, while the last half-year, one of them was again chosen as secretary. The Cheerleader and assistant Cheerleader for the entire year wfere also members of our cla;s When the Glee Club ,'as organized, it was composed only of those who had formerly been members of the Special Chorus as the number of girls in the school was ton large to be accommodated. Several from our bership and one of them was elected as Vice- class were entitled to m President. The manager of the lected from the Senior C team. The managers of both! assistant manager of th several of our class-mate Soon after the January j who were to be members the class officers. We ar ! graduated from B. H. S. In February we joined uet. The toastmast 1 jclass of 1925. . As our class wras note® for its ability in called upon to furnish th otball team, for the second season, was ss. We were also well represented on se- the jBanqi iujiu UPJO ugalu l'epi enTftcnjrrthe field. the boy’s and girl's Basketball teams and the girl’s team were all from our class, wiiile played on the teams. regents, when it was more definitely decided of the graduating class, we organized, choosing proud of our class—the largest that has yet with the Junior class to have the Junior-Senior r and also another of the speakers w ere of the managing” we were again manager, this time of the Baseball team. We 7 Later in the Spring, the Bigelow Prize Speaking Contest was held in the Auditorium. The Senior Class provided four of the contestants, two of whom brought additional honors to the class by winning prizes . It was further proven that our class had genuine ability when one of our classmates represented the school in the Boy’s County Prize Speaking Contest, winning first prize. In May, the Senior Class gave a dance in the Grange Hall. Due to an efficient Committee, the hall was beautifully decorated in the Class colors. This together with the good orchestra and delicious punch, made the evening perfect. Many other activities have already been planned to take place during the month of June, all of which, I am sure, will be long remembered. Thus, we are here tonight, very happy at the thought that we have come through four long years of struggle safely—and eager to know what the Future holds in store for us. NELLIE TAYLOR. CLASS ROLL Harvey Banks Clyde Grammar School Athletic Association. “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” Olive Barrus “Seek wisdom.” Meridian School DeForrest Beers North Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Athletic Council 1925; Assistant Cheerleader 1924; Cheerleader 1925; Assistant Treasurer of Athletic Association 1925; Glee Club Minstrels 1924-1925; First Prize, Bigelow Prize Speak- ing Contest 1925; First Prize County Prize Speaking Contest (Western Section) 1925; Cheerbook Committee 1924; B. H. S. Orchestra 1925; Senior Play. “Make haste slowly.” Janies Belknap South Side Grammar School. Class Lawyer; Treasurer of Junior Class; Athletic Association; Glee Club Minstrels 1924-1925; Speaker at Junior-Senior Banquet 1924; Jun- ior-Senior Banquet Committee 1924; Speaker at Bigelow Prize Speaking Contest 1924; Speaker at Memorial Day exercises 1923; High School Chorus, Decorating Committee for Senior Dance; Senior Play. “Not heedless of the future.” Mildred Blanchard North Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Glee Club (3 years); Valedictorian. “Never unprepared.” 8 Leona Bronson North Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Glee Club (3 years). “To be rather than to seem.” Francis Carroll South Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Athletic Council 1922; Cheerleader 1923, 1924 and 1925; Assistant Cheerleader 1922; Football Block letter 1922, 1923, 1924; President of Junior Class; Junior-Senior Banquet Committee 1924, 1925; Speaker at Junior-Senior Banquet 1924; Toastmaster at Junior- Senior Banquet 1925; Glee Club Minstrels 1924, 1925; Speaker at Dedi- cation 1924; Second Prize, Bigelow Prize Speaking Contest 1924; Bige- low Prize Speaking contest 1925; Manager of Basketball team 1924-1925; Class Poet; President of Senior Class; Athletic Banquet Decorating Committee 1924; Constitutional Committee 1924; Chairman of Enter- tainment Committee Athletic Banquet 1923, 1924, 1925; Parent Teach- er’s Christmas Benefit 1921; Speaker Memorial Day exercises 1924, 1925; Senior Play. “All great men are dead or dying and I’m not feeling well myself.” Dorothy Chapin Perry Grammar School B. H. S. Orchestra (2 years); Basketball block letters 1923-1924- 1925; Athletic Banquet Decorating Committee 1925; Senior Dance Decorating Committee; Athletic Association; Glee Club (4 years); Spe- cial Chorus (2 years); Glee Club Minstrels 1925; Assistant Editor of Senior Lyre. “She speaks, believes, acts just as she wants to.” Carl Clary North Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Athletic Council 1924; Treasurer Athletic As- sociation 1924; Decorating Committee Junior-Senior Banquet 1925; Dec- orating Committee Athletic Banquet 1925. “There is need of a lady’s hand.” John Cornell North Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Athletic Council 1923. “Present in body, but absent in spirit.” Catherine Cronin North Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Glee Club (3 years); Committee for Junior- Senior Banquet 1924; Decorating Committee for Athletic Banquet 1925; Secretary of Junior Class; Kyne Scholarship for Spelling 1924; Senior Play. “She just can’t make her eyes behave.” 9 Martha Crook Phoenix Grammar School Athletic Association; Glee Club (3 years); Speaker at Junior-Senior Banquet 192 5; Senior Play. “Variety is the spice of life.” Arthur Fellows South Side Grammar School Athletic Association, Baseball Block letters 1921, 1922, 1923, 1925. “When breezes are soft and skies are fair, I steal a day from study and care.” Nettie Field Lysander School Athletic Association. “There is work in small things.” Kendall Haydon Lysander School Athletic Association; Baseball Block Letter 1925. “I can.” Charles Heaton North Side Grammar School Athletic Association; B. H. S. Orchestra (2 years); High School Chorus; Salutatorian. “Silence has many advantages.” Edith Johnson South Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Glee Club (4 years). “Hammer it out.” Mildred Lory North Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Glee Club (3 years). “I’m neutral.” Kenneth Mawhinney North Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Christmas Play 1921; High School Minstrels 1924, 1925; Second Prize Bigelow Prize Speaking Contest 1925; Speaker Memorial Day Exercises 1925. “The winner of the standing broad smile.” Clancy McNeill North Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Athletic Council 1922; Athletic Banquet Enter- tainment Committee 1922. “Green but growing.” 10 John Miller North Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Interclass Track meet 1921; Interclass Basket- ball 1921; Basketball Block letter 1924-1925; Manager of Baseball 1925; Business Manager of Lyre; Decorating Committee Athletic Ban- quet 1925; Senior Dance Committee; Senior Play. “A pleasant smile, a ready wit, A mind for any study fit. Isabel Mills North Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Athletic Council 1924; Treasurer of Athletic Association 1924; Glee Club (3 years); Decorating Committee Athletic Banquet 1925; Decorating Committee Senior Dance; Committee for In- vitations Senior Dance; Committee for Senior Play; Basketball Block letter 1923-1924;. Assistant Cheerleader 1923; Cheer book Committee 19 24; Senior Play. “One or two notches short of perfection.” Dorothea Moss South Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Glee Club (3 years). “A vision of conscientious thoroughness.” Blanche Patchett North Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Glee Club (4 years); Special Chorus (4 years); Treasurer of Glee Club 1924; Secretary of Glee Club 1925; Atheltic Council 1924; Athletic Banquet Committee 1924; Constitutional Com- mittee 1924; Initiation Committee Glee Club' 1925; High School Min- strels 1925; Washington Birthday 1924; Arbor Day Program 1922. “Love conquers all.” Vera Rico North Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Glee Club (3 years); Initiation Committee; Glee Club 1923; Manager of Girls’ Basket Ball Team 1924, 1925; Athletic Council 1924; Secretary of Athletic Council 1924; Athletic Ban- quet Committee 1924; Chairman Decorating Committee Athletic Ban- quet 1925; Committee Junior-Senior Banquet 1925; Chairman of Deco- rating Committee; Senior Dance; General Committee Senior Dance; In- vitation Committee Senior Dance; Vice-President of Senior Class. “Silence may be golden, but it has no charms for me.” Bruce Root North Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Athletic Council 1922, 1923, 1924; Interclass Basket Ball 1921; Interclass Track Meet 1921; Football Block Letters 1920, 1921, 1922, 1923; Gold Football 1923; All Scholastic Football Team 1922; Assistant Manager of Football 1922; Manager of Football 11 1923, 1924; Basket Ball Block Letters 1923-1924, 1924-1925; Constitu- tional Committee 1924; Chairman Cheerbook Committee 1924; Senior Dance Decorating Committee; Editor-in-Chief of Senior Lyre; Athletic v Banquet Decorating Committtee. “Because you are big, it is no sign you are great.” Doris Root North Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Glee Club (3 years); Girls’ Interclass Basket Ball Team 1920-1921; Initiation Committee Glee Club 1923. “Better late than never.” Arthur SchafT Tillson Grammar School Athletic Association; Athletic Council 1922; Treasurer Athletic As- sociation 1922; Assistant Manager of Baseball; Basket Ball Block Letter 1923-1924. “Love is the universal language.” Lester Schaff South Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Treasurer of Senior Class; Senior Play. “Seek wisdom.” Lloyd Southard Lysander School Athletic Association; Assistant Cheerleader 1924. “As graceful as Apollo.” Nellie Taylor South Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Class History and Roll; Decorating Committee Athletic Banquet 1925; Decorating Committee Senior Dance; Athletic Council; Secretary Athletic Association 1925; Glee Club (4 years); Special Chorus (4 years); B. H. S. Orchestra (2 years); Speaker at Special Chorus Banquet 1922; Initiation Committee Glee Club 1924, 1925; Vice-President of Glee Club 1924, 1925; Vice-President of Junior Class; Basket Ball Block Letter 1924, 1925; Assistant Manager of Girls’ Basket Ball Team 1924, 1925; Glee Club Minstrels 1925; Junior-Senior Banquet Committee 1924; Invitation Committee for Senior Dance. “Give me to know what ought to be known.” Robert Turner Porter Grammar School Committee for Senior Play; Assistant Cheerleader 1925; Foot Ball Block Letter 1924; Senior Play. “A mild, good-natured, sweet tempered easy-going fellow.” 12 Margery Van Wic South Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Secretary of Senior Class; Decorating Commit- tee for Athletic Banquet 1925; Glee Club (4 years); Special Chorus; Glee Club Minstrels 1925; Committee for Junior-Senior Banquet 1925; Bigelow Prize Speaking Contest 1925; Senior Play. “I want what I want when I want it.” Harry Voorhees North Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Decorating Committee Athletic Banquet 1925. “Finished labors are pleasant.” NELLIE TAYLOR. THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF THE CLASS OF 1925 Upon behalf of my client, the Class of 1925, of Baldwinsville High School of the Village of Baldwinsville, State of New York, U. S. A., I have called you together upon this solemn and serious occasion to hear her last will and testament and to receive from her dying hand the few gifts she has to bestow in her last moments. Cutting so rapidly loose from life, and finding so many things of such gigantic proportions to be at- tended to before the end should come upon her, realizing at the same time that she had no longer any time left to spend in cultivation of her own virtues, she did, collectively and individually, deem it best to dis- tribute these virtues with her own hands to those friends to whose needs seem best fitted. As a result of this announcement a wild scene took place amidst most frantic pleading and scrambling of her friends for this or that so long coveted glory; but she has tried to be just, as well as generous and impartial, and distribute wisely unto those who will make the best use of such gifts as he has to bestow, the talents that have served her so faithfully these four years. These are her decisions, as at last definitely arrived at through very deliberate consideration. Owing to a slightly swelled head, weakness of the knees, and flighty condition of her brain, she begs me to state for her that possibly she may have been mistaken in her inventory; but such things as she thinks she has, she hereby gives into your possession, praying that you will accept them as a sacred trust from one who has gone before. Listen, then, one and all, while I read the document, as duly drawn up and sworn to: We, the Class of 1925, in thirty-four individual and distinct parts, be- ing about to pass out of this sphere of education, in full possession of a crammed mind, well trained memory, and almost superhuman under- standing, do make and publish this, our last will and testament, hereby revoking and making void all former wills or promises by us at any time heretofore made, mayhap, carelessly, one to the other, as the thoughtless wish of an idle hour. 13 First, we direct that our funeral be conducted by the Faculty and other friends and well-wishers, with all the pomp and ceremony which the great and famous Class of 1925 merits. Second, we direct that all debts and funeral expenses be paid by the Faculty and Board of Education. Third, we bequeath to the far inferior Juniors, our dignity, our room and the kind sympathies of Miss Wormuth. To these same inferior Juniors, we bequeath the exalted Senior seats in the front rows of the Auditorium. Also to these fortunate, would be scholars, we bequeath as follows: 1. Francis Carroll leaves his darkie dialect, Irish brogue, and Jewish gestures to Herb Klein, the coming actor. He also leaves his architectural genius, especially in “Garret” designs, to Alex Jones. 2. Bruce Root, our famous basket ball star, bequeathes a few feet of his surplus height to John O’Dell, the future star. 3. Margery Van Wie wills her becoming Grace, quiet manner, and dainty walk to Luella McQuaid. 4. Arthur Schaff, the man who always “Stands Pat,” leaves his Caesar books to Sloan Smith. (Arthur seems to find this the easiest way to get rid of them.) 5. Kenneth Mawhinney leaves his glasses, his chewing gum, and his noiseless manner to the tender care of Thomas Comerford. 6. Arthur Fellows wills his Famous Ford to Leslie Horner to be added to the Horner Collection. 7. Robert Turner leaves his feminine friends and also his “shleking abilities” to be equally divided between Marshall Stevenson and Clifford Burton. 8. Vera Rice bequeathes to Blanche Weldon her brush, comb, and prestige gained by being one of the very few who have not joined the “Bobbed-Hair Brigade.” 9. Dorothea Moss leaves her Auburn hair, freckles, and boisterous nature to quiet “Red” Johnson. 10. John Cornell wills his slender Grace to Muriel Loveless. 11. Catherine Cronin, our forestry student, bequeathes all of her thorough knowledge of Woods, especially Hor-Woods, to Marian Kratzer. 12. Leona Bronson leaves her accurate knowledge of French, her lightning-like tendencies, and her surplus avoirdupois to be heavy burdens to poor, frail Louise VanDenburg. 13. Martha Crook, the “Loveless” one, wills her demure manner and her ability to “have and to hold“ “fellows” to Adria Gaylord. 14. Mildred Lory bequeathes to Ruth Goodwin her ability to giggle at any time, any place, and at anything. Io. Charles Heaton leaves his “gift of gab” and his stock of laugh- ing gas to Horace Dann. 16. Harry Voorhees wishes to bequeath to William Lewis Clark his envariable record of never having been sent to the office. 17. John Miller leaves his ability to put anything together from antique Fords to Chaffin (Chapin dishes to Ralph Carrington.) 15. Harvey Banks wills to Shirley Wormuth his remarkable ability to graduate at an early age and in four years. 14 T9. Kendall Haydon leaves his wrestling knowledge, including his special holds to “Herky” Smith, the gigantic wrestler of Hollin’s Hill. 20. Nellie Taylor leaves her basketball suit and reputation to Lillian Fowler. 21. DeForest Beers wills his cornet and his position in the High School orchestra to John Clark. 22. Isabel Mills bequeathes her dainty dimples to Margaret Small- wood. 23. Blanche Patchett leaves her serious classroom mein to Alma DeLyne. 24. Olive Barrus and Edith Johnson will their glasses to Edith Spengler. I suppose these are to help her cram through Caesar regents. 25. Lloyd Southard leaves to Lenerd House his easy gliding walk and his ability to pass, with ease, any five-foot doorway. 26. Mildred Blanchard wills her extraordinary power of concen- tration and her faculty of handing in all her lessons on time, to Dorothy Fellows. 27. Nettie Field wills her prominent “shingle” to Virginia Conklin. 28. Lester Schaff leaves his solemn countenance and his other qual- ities of a perfect country school teacher to Frank Cassidy. 29. Dorothy Chapin leaves her magical smile and athletic abilities to Charlrene Frawley. 3 0. Doris Root wills her ability to deal out kisses (candied of course) to Edwin Moss. 31. Carl Clary bequeathes his ability as a radio expert to Richard Abrams. 32. Last, but not least, either in quantity or quality, Clancy McNeil leaves his great size and weight to Franklin Reddout. Lastly, we do hereby appoint our principal, executor of this, our last will and testament, at the same time revoking all former wills. Dated and sealed this twenty-third day of June, nineteen hundred and twenty-five. GRADUATED CLASS OF 1925. By JAMES BELKNAP. CLASS PROPHECY • As I am neither in the habit of dreaming or gifted in the art of prophecy, I decided to consult Madame LaSalle, the medium, that to- night I might be able to entertain you with the future of my class-mates of 1925. The following is what she saw in her crystal: Blanche Patchett will take up the study of “Art” and will design the main shaft (Schaff) for the monument, which will be erected in Washing- ton to commemorate the end of the World War. Vera Rice whom we all thought would become a Parisian modiste, will become “Johnson’s” candy kid. 15 It was the opinion of the Seniors, that Nellie Taylor would be raising chickens on a south side farm. However, she will punch holes in dough- nuts in Carroll’s bakery. Marjory Van Wie, after a course at Sargent’s School for Dramatic Art, will become Frank Wilcox’s leading lady. Francis Carroll, who was our cheer-leader during his course in High School, will be the announcer in the Union Station, New York City. Harry Voorhees will keep his vow of single blessedness and will be traveling representative of the Bachelor’s Club of America. Bruce Root, after graduating, will enter business with his father and will furnish sand and gravel for contractors. Robert Turner, who during his High School years, divided his time be- tween farming and elocution (Ella) will pass out checks for weighing coal (Wayne Cole). Martha Crook, who danced herself to fame in the dance “I just can’t keep from loving you,” will soon appear at Keith’s. Dorothy Chapin, who in her High School days, had considerable dif- ficulty in deciding what vocation she would follow in life, will become a miller (Miller). Charles Heaton, who during his Senior year, by his reticent manner, led us to believe that he would become a physician, will take up boxing and will, by knocking out Dempsey in the twenty-seventh round, become champion of the world. John Miller who possessed such winning ways and beautiful marcelled locks, will be induced to become a movie actor, but later will become dis- gusted with this life and will settle down on the peony farm. Kenneth Hayden who will make a study of the yellow races, will be- come a guide for slumming parties in the Chinatown of San Francisco. Clancy McNeill will meet with a serious accident while doubling for Walter Heirs when attempting to alight from a train backwards. Kenneth Mawhinney who started his business career as an errand boy in Conklin’s Ice Cream and Confectionery Store, will retire in ten years, as he will become rich by patenting a process for making ice cream without cream or ice. Harvey Banks, the child wonder of our class, will be professor of dairy husbandry at Cornell University. Mildred Blanchard who was always interested in kindergarten work during her school course, will become the wife of a widower with ten small children. James Belknap, who was always a great financier, will become a presi- dent of a Building and Loan Association. DeForest Beers who made a study of oratory during his Senior year, will become a Unitarian minister at Old Point Comfort, Virginia. Lester Schaff who conscientiously fulfilled the duties of guardian of the boodle of the Class of 1925, will hold a similar position at the Elk’s Club of Syracuse. Arthur Schaff, after a course in Molar’s Barber College, will return to Baldwinsville and open a tonsorial parlor when he will, in a gentle way, painlessly relieve his patrons of their golden fleece. 16 Arthur Fellows, through his striking likeness to William Jennings Bryan, was called the silver-tongued orator of our class, will receive a contract for running a snowplow between Phoenix and Fulton. John Cornell, that rising young athlete of our High School days, will become a professional at the Kelley Golf Course. Doris Root, who during her High School days, was an observer of lent (Lent), will continue observing lent (Lent). Dorothea Moss in ten years, will be the history teacher of our old high school. History was always her favorite subject. Edith Johnson, after finishing her high school course, will enter a nurses’ training school and will become the head nurse of the Children’s Hospital in New York City. Catherine Cronin, after graduating from Syracuse University, will be- come professor of Oriental languages in the Syracuse Business School, which we know she will hold with a Chinaman’s grip. Leona Bronson, whose secret ambition during her high school days, was to become a great horsewoman, will join Barnum-Bailey circus as a bare-back rider. Upon graduating from B. H. S. Nettie Field will study aesthetic dancing at Ned Wayburn’s school and will become the dancing partner of Coach Getman. Mildred Lorey will operate a fashionable ladies’ reducing parlor. Her method will consist of a succession of giggles. During his Senior year, Carl Clary worked in Connell’s store. From this start, he will become the owner of a chain of stores. Olive Barris after taking a business course at the University, will en- ter politics and will become sheriff of Onondaga County. The tall pine of Lysander, Lloyd Southard, who was the champion peanut eater of our class, will go to Texas and will take over some abandoned cotton land, will become very proficient in raising “Colling” berries. In conclusion, dear classmates, allow me to apologize if there is any- thing amiss. I close with the words of Byron, “Fare thee well, and if forever. Still forever fare thee well.” MARGARET ISABEL MILLS. ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Due no doubt to the example of the Seniors, the Athletic Association secured a large membership this year. At its first meeting, held in Sep- tember, the officers for the coming year were elected. The Seniors were well represented among those chosen. The officers were: Football Manager .....................Bruce Root Assistant Football Manager. . . Charles Hebblethwaite Cheerleader .....................DeForest Beers Assistant Cheerleader ........... Llojrd Southard The classes that were allowed representatives to the Athletic Council met early in the year and elected the following students: 17 ................................ Carl Clary, Vera Rice juniors................ Helen Brown, Blanche Weldon Sophomores ............................. Horwood Jones Freshmen ................................ Olive Brown The officers of the Athletic Council for the first semester were: Vice-President ......................... Horwood Jones Treasurer .................................. Carl Clary Secretary ................................... Vera Rice In November, a special meeting of the Athletic Association was called in order to elect the manager and assistant manager for the basket- ball teams. Those having the honor of being elected were as follows: For the Boys’ Team: Manager ............................. Francis Carroll Assistant Manager ................. Ralph Carrington For the Girls’ Team: Manager ................................... Vera Rice Assistant Manager ............................ Nellie Taylor ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION. 1925 The membership of the second semester was much the same as that of the first. Early in February, all those who had procured their mem- bership tickets met in the auditorium and elected the officers for their baseball season. Those who were thus elected were: Baseball Manager .................... John Miller Assistant Manager ................ Horwood Jones Cheerleader ...................... Francis Carroll Assistant Cheerleader................ Robert Turner The Athletic Council was composed of the following representatives: Seniors.............. DeForest Beers, Nellie Taylor Juniors ..... Helen Brown, Charles Hebblethwaite Sophomores .................... Ralph Carrington Freshmen ............................ Olive Brown The following officers were elected by the council: Vice-President ...................... Helen Brown Secretary ........................... Nellie Taylor Treasurer ..................... Ralph Carrington Assistant Treasurer ................ DeForest Beers HARVEY BANKS. FOOTBALL The Football season of 19 24 was the most successful that a team representing Baldwinsville High School has had in many years. As in other years we were entered in the county league with Eastwood, East Syracuse, Onondaga Valley, Minoa, Marcellus, Skaneateles and Solvay- Besides these seven league games, we played three non-league games 18 with Herkimer, St. John’s Reserves and Weedsport. We lost only three of the ten games. Of these, two were league games and one non-league. The outstanding game of the season was played with Eastwood, which team won the championship of the league. This game resulted in a victory for Baldwinsville by a score of 9 to 7. When one takes into consideration the fact that Baldwinsville was not only the one team to defeat Eastwood, but also the only team to score against them, it can be seen that wre had one of the best teams of the league and one of which Baldwinsville can be proud. At the close of the season, an all county football team was picked by a well-known football expert. One of our men, Robert Shea, had the honor of being placed at right guard on the team. Another one of our men, Marshall Stevenson, received honorable mention. These two men are not the only ones who deserve credit for it was the team working togeth- er as a whole that gave Baldwinsville the successful season. Next year with the loss of only one man, Francis Carroll, a Senior who played a fine game at center last fall, the team has a fine chance of winning the championship of the league. The following football players were awarded block letters: Pierre Montague (Captain), Alexander Jones, Francis Carroll, Marshall Steven- son, Evert Thompson, Ralph Carrington, Frank Turner, Robert Shea, Truman Smith, Theodore Vader, Sloan Smith, Robert Turner, Thomas Reeder, Shirley Wormuth, Charles Klotz, Clifford Burton, Horwood Jones, Edward O’Brien. SCORES OF GAMES Baldwinsville.... 26 Onondaga Valley .... 7 Baldwinsville. ... 0 East Syracuse ............ 6 Baldwinsville. ... 9 Eastwrood ........ 7 Baldwinsville. ... 0 Herkimer ....... 48 Baldwinsville. ... 46 Marcellus ........ 0 Baldwinsville.... 13 St. John’s Reserves.... 0 Baldwinsville. ... 0 Solvay ................... 6 Baldwinsville. ... 41 Weedsport ........ 0 Baldwinsville. ... 26 Skaneateles .............. 0 Baldwinsville.... 34 Minoa .................... 0 Total............ 195 74 BRUCE ROOT. BASKET BALL The season of 1924-1925 wfas a most successful year for basket ball. For the second time the Girls’ Team won the championship of the Western Section of the county, scoring 157 points to their opponents 66. They passed hopefully through an undefeated season, until the final play- off with Fayetteville. Here they w'ere defeated. The Senior Class was represented by Taylor and Chapin. Besides these two, Hahn, Weldon, Clark and Loveless received block letters. 19 Much credit is given to our coach, Mr. Getman. Next year with the same coach, we hope to wrin the County Championship. THE RECORD Baldwinsville. . . . 8 Jordan . . 1 Baldwinsville. . . . 13 Onondaga Valley . . . . 8 Baldwinsville. . . . 24 Skaneateles . . 3 Baldwinsville. . . . 14 Marcellus . . 4 Baldwinsville. . . . 7 Skaneateles . . 6 Baldwinsville. ...10 Jordan . . S Baldwinsville. . . . 7 Onondaga Valley . . . . 6 Baldwinsville. . . . 18 Jamesville . . 4 Baldwinsville. . . . 9 East Syracuse . . 8 Baldwinsville. . . . 15 Marcellus . . 1 Baldwinsville. . . . 9 Warner . . 1 Baldwinsville. . . . 11 East Syracuse .... . . 8 Baldwinsville. . . . 8 Warner . . 2 Baldwinsville. . . . 4 Fayetteville . . . 6 Total . . 157 66 VERA RICE. BASKET BALL TEAM Faced by the loss of two veterans and the most difficult schedule of any team in the Onondaga County League, Baldwinsville, surprising even its most ardent supporters, came through with a bang, placing second in the County League, winning 10 of its games and scoring 329 points to 290 for its opponents. In the schedule of two game series, only Solvay, league leaders, defeated us in both games, and they only by a three-point margin. The East Syracuse, Onondaga Valley, and Skan- eateles series were even breaks, while Jamesville, strong title contenders in the eastern section, defeated us in the only game we played them. This year’s team was a team of scrappers who played the game for all it was worth and fought up to the final bell. They were a team of whom the school may well be proud. Their record made against teams of greater size and experience, stands as proof of their worth and ability. Much of the success is due to Coach Getman. Coming here last year, he has so developed the talent and ability of the boys he had to work with, that from a squad of green, inexperienced men who had seldom even seen the game played, he brought forth a team that was ever a threat in the league race and a dreaded opponent. In Captain Alexander Jones the team had a good leader, a man who kept the team in good spirits, always fighting and working co-operatively. His defensive work was good and his always ready “Let’s Go!” worked wonders when points were needed. Root, a Senior, playing his last sea- son with B. H. S., was high scorer, gathering 107 points during the sea- son. His all-around work at center was good. H. Jones, Smith, Steven- son and Montague did well all season, while Miller, Vader, Krafft, Kelly and Cooper came in for their share of the honors. We thank the public for their support which made the past season not only a victorious one but also made a new financial record. 20 SCORES Baldwinsville. . . . 25 Jordan ................... 6 Baldwinsville. ... 19 Skaneateles ............. 15 Baldwinsville.... 10 Solvay .................. 13 Baldwinsville. ... 17 Onondaga Valley ......... 16 Baldwinsville. ... 24 Alumni .................. 21 Baldwinsville. ... 9 Skaneateles ............. 12 Baldwinsville. ... 24 Marcellus ............... 23 Baldwinsville.... 30 Warner .................. 13 Baldwinsville.... 32 Jordan .................. 20 Baldwinsville.... 19 Solvay .................. 22 Baldwinsville.... 19 Onondaga Valley ......... 25 Baldwinsville.... 14 Jamesville .............. 29 Baldwinsville.... 20 East Syracuse ........... 19 Baldwinsville. ... 31 Marcellus ............... 12 Baldwinsville. ... 22 Warner .................. 14 Baldwinsville. .. r 14 East Syracuse ........... 30 FRANCIS CARROLL. BASE BALL. 1925 The season just closed was a very successful one, the team winning six out of eight games. As the line-up of this year’s team was greatly changed from the one which won the sectional championship last year, it can be seen that, as a whole, the team made a very creditable showing. Under Coach Getman’s guidance the raw material of the squad was gradually molded into shape to fill the vacancies caused by loss of last year’s men, and it is due largely to his efforts that the team acquitted it- self in such a manner. In mid-season our squad was weakened by the loss of Carrington, our pitching ace, and it was necessary to finish the schedule with Captain Stevenson on the mound. This young “find” covered himself with glory when in the last game of the season he pitched a no hit, no run game against the Jordan High School. The team play itself was exceedingly good and much credit is reflected on the players for their exceptional fielding and hitting. Next year, with the loss of only two men, the team should have an even better season than the one just closed. Players who were awarded block letters for base ball were: Captain Stevenson, Turner, Montague, Fellows, Doran, Vader, Burton, Berney, Thompson, Carrington, Hayden. SCHEDULE OF GAMES, 1925 Crouse Avenue Collegiates North Syracuse ........ Solvay ................ Skaneateles ........... Warner ................ Marcellus ......... . Liverpool ............. Jordan ................ JOHN MILLER. 8 B. H. S 8 7 B. H. S 6 1 B. H. S 5 9 B. H. S 8 3 B. H. S 10 4 B. H. S 7 2 B. H. s 7 0 B. H. s 2 The 1924-1925 Athletic program for the High School has been busy and successful. The school has been represented in football, basketball, baseball, and track by teams that have established good records and have been a credit to the school. Many boys have taken the opportunity to compete for positions on the teams and the result has tended not only toward stronger teams but also, equally important, has given a good per- centage of the boys athletic training. A football squad of 25 boys was maintained throughout the season, whereas 15 boys composed the basketball squad, and 2 0 boys made up the baseball squad. In addition to this Mr. Baker organized a club of the boys of Junior High School, which afforded many younger boys the chance to play basketball during the winter season. An Inter-class basketball league for boys, and a program for Junior High girls has given everyone an opportunity for athletic endeavor, and individually has kept the gymnasium boiling throughout the year. The County Athletic Association, which maintains the league in which our teams are entered, sponsored a track meet this spring for the first time. On short notice an inter-class track meet was staged and the ablest of the competitors represented the school in the County Track Meet which we won, closely followed by Eastwood and East Syracuse. The end of our football season found us second to Eastwood and East Syracuse who were tied. We lost to East Syracuse but defeated Eastwood and should have been in first place but for an unexpected and undeserved defeat at Solvay in a game played under unusual circum- stances. The other teams of the county were comparatively easy victims. The football team next fall should be powerful and experienced. On- ly Francis Carroll, veteran center, and Robert Turner, reserve quarter- back, will be lost to the team, whereas Captain Montague, Horwood Jones, Stevenson and Burton will all be back to make a strong bid for the back field positions. A. Jones, T. Smith, Krafft, Carrington, Shea, Vader, F. Turner, C. Klotz, S. Smith, Donahue, and W. Clark will all be back to form a strong line. In addition to these many Junior High School boys are developing to a point where they will make the older boys hustle to keep their positions. The Basketball team has been least impressive of the athletic teams representing the school. However, basketball is a new sport in Bald- winsville and the team has made a good record when all things are con- sidered. The team finished second to Solvay who won the championship of our side of the league. Two defeats by Solvay by the narrow margin of a point indicate the relative strength. Bruce Root who has played center for two years and John Miller will be the only ones lost to the squad by graduation. However, with Alex and Horwood Jones, Steven- son, Montague, and Smith back in school a strong team is assured. In addition there are Vader, Cooper, Hebblethwaite, Krafft and a host of 1)0} s from Junior High who are fast acquiring a speed and cleverness in basketball which will make them real contenders for the team. The Girls’ Basketball team, champions of the West Section for two seasons, will be hit the hardest by graduation. Dorothy Chapin and ellie Taylor, regular forwards, will be lost to the team, and it is rumored 22 A 19 TRACK TEAM 25 that Vera Hahn, captain and center of the team, will not return to school next year. But with Blanche Weldon, Esther Clark and Bernice Loveless as a nucleus, it should be possible to build up a strong team, for many girls are taking up the game and are improving to the point where they may step in and fill the vacancies. So, looking back over a year of athletics we find much to be proud of. The teams have been real competitors for the top position in every sport. While the baseball team last spring, the Girls’ basketball team and the track team have finished on top in our division, no team has finished more than one place from the top. Our trophy case has been fattened to the extent of two loving cups and nine track ribbon awards, all tokens of victory and sportsmanship, with the prospects pointing to a better year ahead. W. A. GETMAN, Coach. GLEE CLUB The Glee Club for the year 1924-1925 was composed of those who had formerly composed the Special Chorus, it being impossible to accommo- date all those who wished to belong At the first meeting the officers of the club were chosen as follows: President ............................ Helen Garrett Vice-President ....................... Nellie Taylor Secretary .......................... Blanch Patchet Treasurer .......................... Helen E. Kelly The initiation party was held November 19th in the gymnasium and Domestic Science rooms and many weird as well as amusing stunts were performed by the “Members-to-be.” In September the hard grind of preparing for the minstrel show began and was finished with the “Real Thing” on May 2nd and 3rd. Alexander Jones and Francis Carroll, assisting the cause of “The Coon as an End- man,” with great success. The club cleared enough to purchase a Xylophone for use in the orchestra—a division of the said club—as well as presenting a creditable sum to the Parent-Teachers Association. The Parent-Teachers Association thanked them by giving a dancing party in the gymnasium of the school, at which, I believe the faculty as well as the pupils passed a pleasant evening. Several times during the past year portions of the chorus have been called to the aid of Parent-Teachers, Prize Speaking contests and Prin- cipal Elden—on gloomy Tuesdays. Arrangements are being made to have a mixed chorus next year at which time the boys who aided this year will be invited to join. The orchestra was given the honor of playing several times at the M. E. church, at school and Legion Minstrels, prize speaking contest and even broadcasting at the Syracuse station known as WFBL. Everything taken into consideration I believe the Glee Club has passed an enjoyable and profitable year. Its members are sad because of its passing yet are looking forward to a new beginning and an even more glorious new term. CHAPIN, Assistant Editor. 23 THE 1925 SPEAKING CONTESTS Interest in public speaking has been stimulated during the past school year by the Bigelow Prize Speaking Contest for local contestants and the County contests conducted by the County League Athletic Association. Four boys and four girls took part in the local contest for the prizes offered by Mr. and Mrs. Otis M. Bigelow. The girls prepared under the direction of Miss Elizabeth Roth of the high school faculty and the boys under the direction of Mr. Elden. The contest, held April 24, proved to be one of the best of the series held during the past years. The following speakers took part, giving the selections named: The Lie” ............................................... Ruth Weeks Patrick Henry’s Speech Before the House of Burgesses”. Francis Carroll The Lost Word” .................................... Margery VanWie The Two Spies” ....................................... Sydney Cooper Quarter Interest” ................................. Virginia Conklin Touissant L’Ouverture” .......................... Kenneth Mawhinney Isani and the Deer” ........................... . Louise VanDenburgh Marc Anthony’s Oration” ........................... DeForrest Beers Virginia Conklin was awarded first prize and Ruth Weeks second for the girls, and DeForrest Beers first and Kenneth Mawhinney second for the boys. The County League contest for boys was held at the Baldwinsville Academy Auditorium on May 8 with representatives of five schools taking part. DeForrest Beers was unanimously chosen for the first honors and William Fibben, representing Skaneateles High School, won second place. This honor gives Baldwinsville its second championship cup in speaking. The County Contest for girls was held at North Syracuse on May 15 where representatives of Jordan High School and North Syracuse High School won first and second honors, respectively. Baldwinsville was creditably represented by Virginia Conklin, who stood third in the judges’ marking. H. E. ELDEN, Principal. THE ATHLETIC BANQUET On January 28th the Athletic Banquet, held at the Grange Hall, was attended by about two hundred and twenty people, including students, faculty, alumni and their friends. A very good dinner was served by the Ladies of the Legion Auxiliary. Both the dining and dance halls were very prettily decorated with red and white paper and branches with red berries which were covered with snow. Many thought the halls were decorated prettier this time than ever before. During the dinner many cheers were given and several songs were sung. Some of the songs were original and were aimed at” the faculty this being one of our few chances to get back at” them. Mr. Chesley, the song leader, favored us with some vocal and piano selections. After the eats” several toasts were given. Mr. Charles O’Brien pre- sided as toastmaster in his usual witty way. Miss Helen Brown told us about School Athletics and their value to us. Dr. Kratzer gave the view- point of the Board of Education on Athletics and told us some of the 24 things they have done to further Athletics. Mr. Wesley Getman talked about what a high school coach should do. He also told us what our teams had done so far compared with other teams and what we could ex- pect of them in the coming year. Coach Ten Eyck, of Syracuse Univer- city, gave an interesting talk on University Athletics. Then Professor Elden presented the block letters to the baseball, bas- ketball and football teams and also to the managers of the boys’ and girls’ basketball teams. After this nearly everyone went upstairs to enjoy dancing until twelve o’clock. MARGERY VAN WIE. CLASS POEM When other classes, other years Did their bit and graduated, They wrote a poem for their Class; And in it boldly stated That their class was the truest. And there, they pledged to thee Their eternal love and reverence And unwavering loyalty. Tonight, our turn has come, and as We are leaving thee forever We are bound to thee by bonds of love That naught but death can sever. Tonight, we begin to realize That whate’er we are or do, In future years, each waking hour Will be filled with thoughts of you. As students, we have had our share Of work—and sometimes fun. The record that we leave behind Is proof that we have done Our share in each achievement That has given to the name Of Baldwinsville Academy, An everlasting fame. As Alumni, we are pledging To take an active part. To aid and help in any way Anything you start. Our support will e’er be ready As long as we're alive, And Baldwinsville will ne’er forget The Class of ’25. 25 FRANCIS CARROLL. THE JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET The annual Junior-Senior Banquet was held in the library on March 25th. It was attended by about seventy-five. Francis Carroll was toast- master by virtue of his office as president of the Senior Class and toasts were given by the following: Mr. Elden.......“Trying to Teach us the Appreciation of the Beautiful” Miss Rauch......................................... “The Perfect Lover” Miss Marks.............................................. “My Ideal Man” Sanford Weeks .......................................... “The Faculty Martha Crook ........................................... “The Juniors” Helen Brown ............................................ “The Seniors” Although Miss Rauch’s and Miss Marks’ toasts were supposed to be purely informational they both had a lesson. Several people were called on for impromptu toasts but only one was given, that by Miss Biggar. After the toasts dancing was enjoyed in the gymnasium. MARGERY VAN WIE. Below appear the results from the questionaire filled out by the senior class. We regret that lack of space prevents giving all the answers received, but the variety of answers and the wide devergence of opinion resulted in such great numbers that this is impossible. As two or 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. LM. LUO far as possible in each case we have given the names three having the largest majority. Average age—17 years, 9 months. Average height—5 foot, 5%. Favorite teacher—Wormuth, Rouch. Favorite Sport—Basketball, Football, Dancing. What senior has done most for B. H. S.—Carroll, Miller, Been Do you approve of kissing—yes, 21; no, 13 (unlucky). Who is most popular—Turner, Crook. Who is most modest—Rice, Blanchard. Who is most brilliant—Blanchard, Heaton. Most respected—Heaton, Mills, Cronin. Least appreciated—McNeil, Beers, “Caesar.” Hondsomest boy—Turner, McNeil. Thinks he is—Mawhinney, Clary. Handsomest girl—Crook, Mills. Thinks she is—Mills, Bronson. Best student—Blanchard, Heaton. Busiest student—Chapin, Schafft, Heaton. Laziest student—Fellows, Cornell. Biggest politician—McNeil, Carroll. Best parlor athlete—Fellows, Voorhees. Biggest bluffer—Fellows. Noicest student—Turner, Fellows, Crook Wittiest student—Carroll, Miller. 26 24. Most original student—Bronson, Buck. 25. Craziest student—McNeil, Clary, Bronson. 26. Nicest student—Mills, Taylor. 27. Class “Hard Guy —McNeil, Clary. 28. Nerviest student—A. Schaff, Hayden, Taylor. 29. Best natured—McNeil, A. Schafft, Mills. 30. Most reliable—Heaton, Johnson. 31. Most unreliable—Belknap, Clary. 32. Most likely to succeed—Belknap, Banks. 33. Most likely bachelor—Banks, Southard. 34. Hardest teacher to bluff—Wormuth, Prudhon. 3 5. Easiest teacher to bluff—Rouch, Elden. A CROWDED APARTMENT Miss Rauch: “John you have spelled apartment with two p’s. John Clark: “Which one shall I take out? HIS EARLY STRUGGLES Reporter: “Tell me Mr. Elden, of your early struggles. Mr. E.: “Well my mother says they were terrible w’hen she wanted to scrub my ears. HOW? Miss Rauch: “If you want a thing done well, do it yourself. Herb Klein: “How about a haircut? GREEN! Miss Coolidge: “Class, I found a little green snake this morning as I was coming to school. Bob Shea: “You should be careful Miss Coolidge. They might be just as dangerous as a ripe one. Miss Wormuth: “In what battle did General Wolfe when hearing of victory cry—T die happyI’ Jack Eggleston: “I think it was his last one. Miss Wormuth: “Where was Napoleon’s most famous battle fought? E. O’Brien: “At Alexandria Bay I think. Bob Turner: “Why is a man who rents a house likely to have many cousins? Ella: “Because he has ten-ants. AS USUAL Coach Getman to Frank Turner (who was fishing this time): “What are you catching Frank? Frank: “Next bus going home. 27 THOUGHTLESS Leon Conklin: “Here is the dollar I forgot to pay you last week.” Ken Mawhinney: “I had forgotten all about it.” Conk: “Why didn’t you say so before?” TOO BRIGHT Getman: “Who invented the ark light?” Isabel Mills: “Noah.” Getman: “What makes you think that?” Isabel: “Why when he got out of the ark it made the ark light.” WONDER WHAT HE MEANS? J. Miller: “I have not paid one cent for repairs on my machine since I had it.” B. Root: “So the garage man told me.” BIG Herb Klein: “What is the largest room in the world?” Mr. Elden: “The room for improvement.” FEED WIRES Blanch Patchet: “What fruit grows on telephone poles?” Art Schaff: “Electrical currents.” A GOOD REASON Miss Wormuth: “What members of the class object to war?” Bill Clark: “I do. Miss Wormuth: “Good, Now tell us why.” Bill: Because war makes history and I hate history.” OBLIGING An old chinaman delivering washings in a northern state noticed a huge brown bear snuffing his tracks in the snow.” “Hugh, he gasped. “You likee my tlacks. I makee some more. THE REASON Dr. Kratzer: “I have to charge you $2.50 for pulling that tooth. A. Fellows: “1 thought that you charged 50c.” Dr. Kratzer: “Yes but you yelled so loud that you drove four other patients away.” ALWAYS BLOWING Stranger in school: “Does it blow much around these parts?” Art Fellows: “I have seen it blow so hard that it blew an iron pip® inside out and a crooked road straight.” SO THAT’S WHY Jack Miller: “What makes your cat so small?” Dot Chapin: “I brought him up on condensed milk.” 2 HE STOPPED FOE A PERIOD Miss Pike: “Don’t you know that punctuation means that you should pause?” Dot Gossner: “Course I do. An auto driver punctured his tire in front of our house Sunday and he paused for a half-hour.” JUST ACTING Ring Carroll: “When is an actor not an actor?” Alice Falardeau: “Nine times out of ten.” THE REASON WHY Miss Mills: “These biscuits have a stale taste. Edith Spengler: “Oh, that’s because I used an old recipe.” IN OIL Mrs. Prudhon (in a department store): “I want something in oil for the dining room.” Clerk: “What will it be? A landscape or a can of sardines.” An American visiting in a Eureopean town boarded a stage behind two sorry looking nags. At the end of the journey he handed the driver a $1.00 bill. The driver looked at the bill and said. “Which horse do you want?” This is the end of my tale said the monkey as he backed into the lawnmower. CLANCY McNEILL. FINAL POEM Our school days now are past and gone. And yet w'e fondly linger here. For sweet each joy that we have known: ’Tis sad to part from comrades dear. The world before us brightly lies. Yet here found memories dwell; With saddened hearts and dewy eyes We bid to all a sw'eet fare-well! Fare-w'ell! Fare-w'ell! We bid to all a sweet fare-well! Long will our hearts recall each joy That bound us in sweet friendship here; For time can nevermore destroy The light of mem’ry burning clear. Of other scenes and other cares Our lips must now' their story tell; Each heart your tender mem-ry shares. Teachers and comrades, now farewrell! Fare-well! Fare-well! Teachers and comrades nowr farewell! LEONA BRONSON. 29 COMPLIMENTS OF VAN WIE MOTOR SALES CHEVROLET GOSSNER CITY BARBER SHOP “The Shop for Ladies, Men, and Children” Ludwig Gossner B. D. Webb HINES HOOPER CHOICE MEATS AND VEGETABLES Phone 259 E. H. LEWIS GENERAL INSURANCE COMPLIMENTS OF HARLAN S. GATES Funeral Service Edison Phonographs and Records DODGE BROTHERS MOTOR CARS ALES , AND ERVICE Merrifield King BALDWINSVILLE DRUG CO., Inc. 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