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

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THE CLASS OF 1926 In September, 1922, when we entered B. H. S. as Freshmen, it seemed to us that 1926, the year when we would be acknowledged leaders of the school would never come. But indeed, that time has come alto- gether too quickly and now that our high school days are at an end, wo begin to feel a certain sense of responsibility, knowing that our future success depends upon the course we follow from now on and the reputa- tion we make for ourselves. We are proud and filled with joy to know 'hat we have reached our goal, graduation; still, we regret that the good times we have had within the walls of B. H. S. are over. The merits of this class will, we hope, never be forgotten. Members of this class have brought much honor to themselves and to the whole school. We have the honor of being also the largest, class that has yet graduated from B. H. S. and in our own opinion, we are the best. Our motto, Crescat Scientia (May knowledge increase) will always be with us. THE CLASS OF 1927 This is the first class that can boast of having spent all four years of high school in this beautiful new building. Having had the training af- forded by the Junior High School, they will doubtless be a class of which wfe may be proud. We wish them luck. SOPHOMORES This is the largest class of our present Senior High School. There is a large amount of intelligence and talent in this class and we are sure that they will be worthy graduates after they have received the training we have had. Good luck to them! E. LOUISE VAN DENBURG. CLASS OF 1925 The members of last year’s class are, as near as we are able to as- certain pursuing the following occupations; Harvey Banks...................................... Penn Spring Works DeForrest Beers ....................................... Post Graduate James Belknap ..................................... Cornell University Leona Bronson ............................ Office of Fulton Candy Co. Francis Carroll .................................... Carroll’s Bakery Dorothy Chapin ........................................Training Class Carl Clary .................................... Morris Machine Works John Cornell ................................. Syracuse University Catherine Cronin ......................................Training Class Martha Crook ................................ . . ....Training Class 3

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EDITORIAL As lias heen the custom of former graduating classes we have at- tempted to publish the Senior issue of the “Lyre. We shall let the pub- lic judge whether or not we have succeeded. We wish to thank the Board of Education for this beautiful build- ing with its fine auditorium and gymnasium, without which the fine orchestra and basketball teams, both of which have brought much credit to our school, would have been impossible. It is with heavy hearts and tear-dimmed eyes that we glance back over the pleasant days of the past. But with still heavier hearts that we come to a realization that our good times in this building have at last drawn to a close, and that we must bid farewell to members of the faculty and fellow students, all of whom we have loved and highly respected. Our class is the last one which has not had the benefit of the entire four years in this new building. In this issue of the “Lyre” we have tried to he humorous without intentionally hurting anyone's feelings. If we have offended anyone we stand ready at any time to make apologies. We leave our best wishes for all possible success of the future graduating classes. JOHN CLARK, Editor-In-Chief. THE SENIOR PLAY Lucile Weston is working her way through college; she longs to go to the college dances, but has no dress. She meets John Prince, who calls her his Cinderella Girl. Two of the girls have played a prank on the boys and are afraid of the police. Mary, who wants to help Lucile, gets her lover, Pat Quinn, to pretend he's u detective. The girls are scared and try to bribe him. Mary tells him to demand Isabel’s party dress as a bribe. She gives the dress to Lucile, who wears it to the dance. She loses her slippers and John helps her find them. Isabel recognizes her dress. Lucile confesses. John claims his Cinderella girl and all ends happily. Lucile Weston .................................................... K. Coe l3abel....................................................... e. Smith Jeanette ....................................................... H Rrown Mary Flannigau..................................................E. P. Lyne John Prince ................................................... S. Weeks Dob ................................................... P. Montague Jim .............................................................. K. Tice Professor Ellsworth ....................................... Alex jone3 Patrick Quinn .................................................. H Klein 2

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Arthur Fellows Nettie Field ....... Charles Heaton Edith Johnson .... Mildred Lory ....... Kenneth Mawhinney John Miller......... Dorothea Moss....... Blanche Patchett ., Vera Rice.......... Bruce Root ........ Doris Root......... Arthur Schaff....... Lester Schaff....... Nellie Taylor...... Robert Turner .... Marjorie Van Wie . Harry Voorhee3 ... .................. Chauffeur ..............Training Class ............. Post Graduate ......... Hospital Training ............. Training Class ....... Syracuse University . . Baldwinsville State Bank Central City Business School ..............Training Class ..............Training Class ................. . Electrician ... Conklin’s Confectionery ....... Syracuse University .......Syracuse University ...... Detroit Stenographer . . . . Brown-Lipe Chapin Co. .............. Stenographer .......Illinois State College JOHN CLARK. CLASS HISTORY Three years ago last September, fifty-six students instructed by Miss Rindge and Prof. Baker began their high school career in the old Acad- emy building. The long summer vacation had been spent in anxious waiting and we entered the hall of knowledge, bewildered by the numer- ous “do's” and “dont’s,” and in great awe of Mr. Elden. the Faculty, and those superior upper classmen. Even a3 Freshmen, we were recognized as an illustrious class, for the boys were soon given that coveted honor of rolling the baseball diamond. Not to be slighted the girls were invited to join the Glee Club, and a goodly number were asked to join the special chorus. One of our members won the County Prize Speaking Contest, fur- ther proving that our class had genuine talent. We were well repre- sented In baseball and football and one of our members was elected to the Athletic Council. In June came the dreaded Regents where we lost a few of our num- bers. However, most of our members withstood the test and returned the next year, Sophomores. This year was our first in the new building, where we had such a fine gymnasium that a girl’s and boy’s basketball team were organized, the Sophomore class being well represented on each. Our class, as it has been mentioned before was one of great ability, and the Sophomore honor rolls for that year will never be forgotten. The success of the High School Minstrel Show put on that year, was in large part due to the efforts of various Sophomores. As before, we furnished several members of the baseball and foot- ball teams, and two of our classmates carried off first honors in the Bige- low Prize Speaking Contest. 4