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

Text from Pages 1 - 58 of the 1927 volume:

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BUY MERCER’S KREAM TOP-PATENT PASTRY FLOUR MOSS ROSE PASTRY FLOUR MERCER’S BEST ALL-AROUND FLOUR MERCER MILLING CO. G. A. MOUNT CO. Eldred PURE PENNSYLVANIA GASOLINE KEROSENE MOTOR OILS AND GREASES Drive-In Station PROMPT SERVICE - - FREE AIR Phone 141 Phone 62 GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM President....... Vice-President . Secretary ...... Treasurer ....... Valedictorian . . Salutatorian . . . Faculty Advisor CLASS OFFICERS ............................... Evelyn Baker ...............................Maurice Cox ......................... Doris Van Derveer ..................... Clarence Hebblethwaite ...............................Nickie Cenci ............................. Marie De Serio ......................... Miss Mendenhall EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief .................................... Nickie Cenci Assistant Editor .................................... Helen Kelly Business Manager..............................William Lewis Clark Class Colors—Blue and Silver Class Flower—White Rose Published by Senior Class of Baldwinsville Academy, June, 1927. EDITORIAL TO THE READERS OF THE LYRE : In compliance with the custom established, we, of the Class of ’27, are publishing the Senior annual, the “Lyre.” This class, being the largest class graduated, wishes to make its copy of the “Lyre” the best ever. A little bit of seriousness, a little bit of comedy, and we present to you the finished book for your approval. The class wishes to express its gratitude to all who have helped it become a graduating class, the Faculty, the Board of Education, and the people of Baldwinsville, who have given this beautiful building to be our “Home of Education” for four years. My simple words cannot begin to express how grateful we all are. Dear readers, every word in this booklet was written for a good purpose, so if anyone takes offense to anything published, we stand ready to make amends. Therefore, if you are fortunate enough to be made the subject of a joke, take it with a hearty laugh, and we will thank you. To the future graduating classes, I issue this challenge: “The Class of ’27 has done its bit for B. H. S.—you do yours!” EDITOR-IN-CHIEF. SCHOOL ACTIVITIES SENIOR PLAY—STORY OF THE PLAY Bill Haily objects to the efforts of his wealthy and youthful Uncle Jimmie to mate him with Mab, a sweet but quiet girl whom Uncle Jimmie has selected for a niece-in-law. The uncle has promised to leave part of his fortune to Bill if he will marry as instructed and part of it to prize- fighter, Battling Bennie Bogo, if Bennie remains unmarried. Bill’s sister, Lil, seeks to have her brother marry Mab as the uncle desires, and plots to make him tired of his romantic desire for a motion picture bride. So Lil gets her school friend, Patricia, to visit their home in the guise of a motion picture star, and Patricia loses little time in ensnaring the hearts of all the boys in the neighborhood. Bill so completely loses his head over her that he takes money from Uncle Jimmie’s trunk to make an impression on the “movie queen.” The theft is discovered, and Mab, knowing who took the money, pleads guilty to save Bill. Patricia adroitly saves the situation, but by this time Bill is not so enamoured with the dashing visitor, and remorse- fully begins to appreicate Mab. It develops that while pretending to flirt with the others, Patricia has confessed her identity to Uncle Jimmie, and she brings a sudden end to her flirtations by announcing the marriage of the two, while the other romances are settled in equally satisfactory fashion. 2 CHARACTERS Uncle Jimmie.......... Bill Haily ........... Battling Bennie Bozo Harry Dover........... Ned Collins (“Puffy”) Patricia Niles ....... Lil Haily............. Mab Allen............. Mrs. Haily............ Rosie................. ... Norman Daistle ..... Maurice Cox ..... Nickie Cenci . . .. Donald Decker Frederick Mignault ..... Helen Kelly . . . . Evelyn Baker . . . . Eleanor Davis . . Gladys Carnrite . Dorothy Plunkett THE JUNIOR-SENIOR PARTY Of course it couldn't be a banquet this year; not when everything else of the class of ’27 has been original. In fact the Senior sleigh ride was so original that it wasn’t even held. Seriously, there was too big a class of Juniors and Seniors for a banquet in the library so we com- promised with a party in the Auditorium, Library and Gymnasium on April 23rd. A most interesting and entertaining program was enjoyed in the Auditorium. The following speeches were given: “The Art of Running a Ford”.................................Mr. Elden “Why Students Don’t Give Better Recitations”................ Mr. Cary “Marriage’ ............................................... Mr. Getman “Juniors” ................................................. Ruth Hickey “Seniors” ........................................... Ellen Wilkinson Between the speeches were selections by the H. H. of H. Orchestra, a sketch by Clark and Conklin in “Something of Their Own,” and a solo by Nickie Cenci. The party then adjourned to the library and gymnas- ium, which, it should be mentioned, were cleverly decorated with the school colors. Cards and dancing were enjoyed here, followed by refresh- ments later, and at twelve the party broke up, a great success. THE SENIOR BALL Speaking of successes, what greater success has our Senior Class sponsored than its Senior Ball, with its wonderful orchestra, attractive decorations, clever favors and delicious punch. These are the lasting remembrances of all who attended it; but, as for facts, this momentous dance was held on May 27th in the Grange Hall. The orchestra engaged for the evening was “Pep” Barnard’s. No better proof of their ability could there be than the fact that a collection was taken for an extra hour of dancing. The hall was prettily decorated with apple blossoms, and Japanese lanterns and parasols. For the final touch, to create a festive mood, were the favors consisting of hats, Japanese parasols and, of course, some sort of a device for making a noise. Then with a crowd ready for a good time, they proceeded to enjoy themselves to the fullest extent. HELEN KELLY. 3 TO THE CLASS OF 1927 This class can well be proud of itself. It is the largest class that has ever graduated from the Baldwinsville Academy and the number graduating will probably not be equalled for several years. It is the first class that can boast of having spent its whole four years of the high school course in the new building. But more than this the class is noted for its exceptional brilliancy. Its averages in scholarships are among the highest of any of the classes which have graduated here. Even its Regents averages have surpassed those of all other classes. This is the class that has had the most orchestra members. In fact, the orchestra would have felt lost if its present Senior members had not been there. This class has had the largest number of athletes and the most athletes in the championship teams. Altogether, everything seems to make us the very best class and this we all firmly believe. Now still remains the challenge to go on building more victory and success for ourselves. By graduating we are starting into new life, a life which gives us a certain spirit of independence, a life which will determine our whole future and happiness. And then as ever we must work with the same unceasing energy as we have in our high school days. It remains to us to show everyone that we actually were the best class, the brightest class, the class with deserving merits. It remains to us to prove that we actually deserve the honor for which we have labored so strenuously, the honor which we now claim. We hope and firmly believe that this Class of 1927 has so vividly and indelibly stamped its memories in the minds of the Faculty, the students and the people, that our names will live forever. TO THE CLASS OF 1928 It would be our delight to see this class achieve the heights that we have achieved. It is already distinguishing itself for its remarkable oratorical brilliancy, both the boys and girls of this class having surpassed the Senior orators. Some day a second Demosthenes or a second Daniel Webster may rise from this class. We wish them all the luck possible, and hope that they can fill the place of dignified Seniors next year as notably as we have filled the place. TO THE CLASS OF 1929 To this class we also wish the best of luck. It will be with joy that we watch their progress and success. Although we now, as Seniors, view them as being rather subordinate we will be happy to see them rise to the heights of Seniors and graduate. TO THE FRESHMEN CLASS The least noticed of all classes seems to be this class, yet they are one of the smartest classes in high school. They may seem insignificant now but four years from now, when they are Seniors, when they are filling our place, then we will see that they deserve praise. We wish them luck and success. 4 MARIE DE SERIO THE 1926 CLASS The Class of 192 6 as nearly as we can ascertain, are engaged in the following occupations: DeForrest Beers .................................. Syracuse University Isabel Bocchino .................................... Business School Stella Brauksieck .................................. Oswego Normal Helen Brown ...................................... Syracuse University John Clark ................................................. At Home Katherine Coe.................................................Syracuse University Ruth Colling ....................................... Training Class Thomas Comerford................................Morris Machine Shop Mary Agnes Farley................................... Oswego Normal Adria Gaylord ......................................... Training Class Charles Hebblethwaite............................. Employed on a Farm Marion Kittell ..................................... Oswego Normal Herbert Klein ...................................... Business School Charles Klotz..............................Albion College, Michigan Gertrude Maloney............................. ......Business School Eleanor Markam .............................................At Home Edna Catherine Moyer ............................... Oswego Normal Ruth Osborn ..................................... Cazenovia Seminary Madora Plaisted ............................................ At Home Margaret Smallwood ............................... Syracuse University Ethelyn Smith .................................... Danforth Normal Floyd Southard .................................. Automobile Salesman Wilhma Taylor ................................................ Detroit Evelyn Thompson .................................. Hospital Training Kenneth Tice .............................. Barber Shop, Cincinnatus Theodore Vader ............................ North-Eastern University Louise VanDenburg...................................Hospital Training Sanford Weeks ............................................. Unemployed MARY HALL CLASS HISTORY Tonight, June 21st, after a long, steady pull, the Class of 1927 has fulfilled the requirements of the High School course, and reached the goal, toward which it has been striving the last four years. For a few minutes, let us look backward, and see in what activities we have had a part, and what honors we have won. Just four years ago, the members of our Class received their diplomas from the Grammar School. This was really our first distinction as the custom was then changed, and no class has graduated from Gram- mar School since. After a short summer vacation, the largest class ever in the High School, numbering 67, came into the new building, used for the first at this time. We partially lost the thrill of being “green” Freshmen, as the Junior School was organized, and we were considered as the ninth grade. It was a little awkward at first to go from room to room for classes, but we soon thought it was fun, and we became accustomed to High 5 School ways, and began to show the other classes our real ability. Most of us joined the Athletic Association and we were allowed to have one representative on the Athletic Council. The Glee Club was formed, and many of our girls entered, of course, first going through the dreadful ordeal of being initiated. Some of the girls, because of their superior musical voices were asked to join the special chorus. At this time the orchestra was formed, and several of our members joined this also. The opening of school brought sports, football being first. We had never been really interested before, but as four of our class were on the team, and as we were students in High School, we became enthusiastic. Our new school building afforded us many advantages, one being a well-equipped gymnasium. When the football season was over, basket- ball teams were formed, both for girls and for boys. We furnished two members for each of these teams. Soon winter was over, and the basket-ball season gave place to base- ball. We had the very great honor of having both the pitcher and catcher chosen from our class. The year closed with the usual regents, most of us standing the ordeal, and passing on as Sophomores. Then, we were moved down a flight of stairs, to occupy the rooms below, which made us feel more important, and we, at once, began to assume more responsibilities. At this time the Glee Club consisted of only those who had formerly belonged to the Special Chorus, as it was impossible to accommodate all girls who wished to join. But we still were very well represented. Again, we furnished a large part of the orchestra. An unusual feature presented itself, when our Orchestra and Glee Club were asked to give a concert at WFBL, the broadcasting station of Syracuse. In the first half of the year, our representative on the Athletic Council was elected vice-president, and the second half, treasurer. In basket-ball, besides furnishing several of the players, we were favored by having the assistant manager chosen from our number. During the winter at our Annual Athletic Association Banquet, the block letters were given to members, who had played football and basket-ball. We had the distinction of having six boys in the former list for honors and three girls in the latter. In the spring, at the Annual Bigelow Prize Speaking Contest, we had two contestants, one, the girl, receiving second prize. Again came baseball, with half of the team coming from our class. The year gradually crept away, until June and Regents again. Most of us were successful, although we lost a few who were unable to report as Juniors next year. Now, as Juniors, a few more privileges were allowed us, one being the right to elect two members on the Athletic Council. During the second term, we had the honor of having both vice- president and treasurer of this organization from our class. This year, both manager and assistant manager for football, manager and captain of the girls’ basket-ball team, manager and assistant manager of baseball, as well as one of the cheer leaders were taken from our class. Our class surely was a leader in supplying managers. 6 In every sport we were well represented, especially in girls’ basket- ball. When block letters were again awarded, seven girls of our class received them. In the music line we ranked high. The president and vice-president of the Glee Club were elected from our class, as well as several appointed on committees for the initiation party. We again furnished many members in the Orchestra and Glee Club. The year progressed until spring, when the Bigelow Prize Speaking Contest came. In this we had three contestants, one boy receiving second prize and a girl third. This year we also had an American Legion Essay Contest. Four were chosen, three of these from our class. These four essays were given orally, as a prize speaking contest. The two prize winners were from among our number. This certainly showed we had the best essay writers in the school also. In the spring we were asked to join with the Seniors in a Junior- Senior Banquet. This made us feel that it would not be long before we would be the real upper classmen of the school. Of course one of our number had to represent the Juniors in giving a toast. With all our studies and all our activities this year, like the others, passed quickly, until the finals, which would decide whether or not we would return as Seniors. We entered the High School again in the fall of 1926, the largest Senior Class in the history of our school. Although some had failed to meet the requirements, thirty-four assumed the role of Seniors. As to sport activities it was a repetition of former years, with championships in football and girls basketball as a result. At the beginning of the last semester our class was organized, officers elected, and the usual routine followed, as to selection of class motto, class flowers, class colors, class rings and pins. On account of a large number in both Junior and Senior classes we were unable to hold the Junior-Senior banquet, but substituted a party instead. Of nine candidates for annual prize speaking, five were Seniors; both second prizes were secured for us, but we courageously resigned claims to the first prizes. The outstanding items of this condensed history, just given, seem to be the athletic, musical, and prize-speaking accomplishments. But let it be assured there were five long days each week of 4x40 or 160 weeks, in which class-room work was our main endeavor. By this our knowledge has been increased and our true character strengthened. We sincerely hope, as one author has expressed it, we have been taught to Think Truly, Speak Truly, and Live Truly. In full the quotation is as follows: “Think truly, and thy thoughts Shall the world’s famine feed; Speak truly, and each word of thine Shall be a fruitful seed; Live truly, and thy life shall be A great and noble creed.0 7 CHARLOTTE HEATON. Richard Abrams CLASS ROLL South Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Decorating Committee of Junior and Senior Party; Decorating Committee of Senior Ball. “When breezes are soft and skies are fair I steal a day from worry and care.” Francis Aherin North Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Ice Cream Committee for Decoration Day. “Calm, cool, and collected, Surely he’ll rise in the world.” Dorothy Axtell North Side Grammar School Athletic Association. “A little body doth often harbor a great soul.” Evelyn C. Baker South Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Glee Club and Special Chorus four years; Glee Club Minstrels 1924-1925-1926-1927; Orchestra 1925-1926-1927; Second Prize, Bigelow Prize Speaking Contest 192 6-1927; Senior Joke Editor of “Crimson and White;” Decorating Committee for Athletic Banquet 1927; Kiwanis Debate; President of Senior Class; Senior Play; Vice-President Glee Club 1927. “Never unprepared. A good sport and a friend to all.” Anna L. Beebo Lysander High School Athletic Association. J‘She‘d rather talk with a man than an angel any day.” Walter W. Bellows Lysander High School Athletic Association. “As graceful as Apollo.” Mildred Blann North Side Grammar School Athletic Association. “Just good-natured, that’s all—not pretentious.” Richard Blann South Side Grammar School Athletic Association. “A quiet chap of superior brand.” 8 1 Marian Bort South Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Glee Club one year. “She speaks, believes, acts just as she wants to. Clara Branfcsieck South Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Glee Club. “Of manners gentle, of affections mild. Gladys Camrite North Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Glee Club; Senior Play. “So womanly, so benign, and so meek.” Gladys Carrington Pleasant Valley School Athletic Association; School Minstrels 1927. “She does little kindnesses which most leave undone. Nickie Cenci South Side Grammar School Athletic Association four years; Orchestra two years; Glee Club (President) one year; Special Chorus four years; Male and Double Quartet; Glee Club Minstrels 1924-1925-1926-1927; Second Prize Bigelow Prize Speaking Contest 1927; First Prize American Legion Speaking Contest 1926; Speaker Memorial Day Exercises 1925; Editor- in-Chief Junior “Crimson and White 19 26; First and Second Prizes in Kyne Spelling Contest; Baseball Championship Team 1926; Baseball 19 27; Editor-in-Chief Senior Lyre; Senior Play; Valedictorian. “He's not only a scholar. But a gentleman and a good fellow.” Esther Clark South Side Grammar School Athletic Association four years; Glee Club 1923-1924; Basket-Ball Teams 1923-1924-1925 (Captain) 1925-1926; 1927. “A friend of many and a foe of none. William Lewis Clark South Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Manager Football 1925; Cheer Leader 1926-1927; Glee Club one year; Male Quartette; Double Quartette; Orchestra 1925-1926-1927; Business Manager Senior Lyre; Music and Decorating Committee for Senior Ball. “If it weren’t for my studies, I’d get along fine. Ella Cole North Side Grammar School Athletic Association. Finished labors are pleasant. 9 Marie Comerford North Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Glee Club; Minstrel Show 1924; Special Chorus; Basket-Ball Team 1924-1925-1926-1927; Chairman of Invitation Com- mittee Senior Dance. “A hdndful of life is better than a bushel of learning.” Maurice Cox North Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Orchestra three years; Glee Club one year; Minstrel Show one year; Athletic Council; Assistant Manager of Baseball 1926; Editorial Staff of ‘‘Crimson and White” two years; Vice-President of Senior Class; Prize Speaking 1927; Senior Play; Class Will and Testament. ‘‘Doubt not my Lord, I shall play the Orator.” Donald Docker North Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Senior Play. ‘‘Silence has many advantages.” Mario DeScrio South Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Second Prize Kyne Scholarship 1925; First Prize Kyne Scholarship 1926; Jordan Debate 1926; Second Prize Legion Prize Speaking Contest 1926; Assistant Editor of Sophomore ‘‘Crimson and White” 1926; Literary Editor of Junior ‘‘Crimson and White” 1927; Editor-in-Chief of Senior “Crimson and White” 1927; Committee for Junior-Senior Party; Salutatoriam “Faithfully she does her duty.” Walter Doran South Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Baseball three years. 1925-1926-1927; Basket- Ball 1926-1927; Glee Club 1926-1927; Special Chorus 1925; ICyne Spelling Contest, First Prize 1926-1927. “Greater men than I have lived, but I doubt it.” Norman Dristle North Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Decorating Committee for Junior-Senior Party; Decorating Committee for Senior Ball; Senior Play. “He just can't make his eyes behave.” Gladys Ellis North Side Grammar School Athletic Association. “Not to be underestimated.” 10 Louise Eggleston South Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Glee Club four years; Glee Club Minstrel Show 1925-1926; Special Chorus five years; Basket-Ball 1925-1926-1927; Chairman of Decorating Committee for Senior Ball. “She has a head to contrive, a tongue to persuade, and a hand to execute any mischief.” Dorothy Fellows South Side Grammar School Athletic Association. “I want what I want, when I want it.” Charircane Frawley North Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Glee Club; Special Chorus. “Few things are impossible to the diligent.” Ruth Goodwin Thomas Jefferson School, Binghamton, N. Y. Athletic Association. “Known unto a few, but prized as far known.” Gertrude Gristwood South Side Grammar School “I’ve tried to be a critic kind and true; How well I’ve played my part I’ll leave to you.” Jessie Guess South Side Grammar School Athletic Association. “A quiet, unassuming girl of sterling worth.” Mary Hall South Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Write-Up of Class 1926. “A capable girl with many friends.” Charlotte Heaton North Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Athletic Council 1926; Orchestra four years; Glee Club four years; The Club Pianist 1926-1927; Special Chorus two years; Reporter on Senior “Crimson and White;” Vice-President Glee Club 1925-1926; Secretary of Glee Club 1926-1927! Invitation Com- mittee Glee Club Party 1925-1926-1927; Class Historian. “A moral, sensible, well-bred woman.” 11 Clarence Hobblethwaite Auburn Grammar School Athletic Association; Athletic Council 1926; Treasurer Athletic Council 1926; Orchestra 1926-1927; Glee Club 1926-1927; Double Quartette 1926-1927; Treasurer of Senior Class. All mankind loves a lover. Ruth Hickey East Rochester School, Rochester, N. Y. Athletic Association; Glee Club four years; Special Chorus; Com- mittee for Decorating at Junior and Senior Party; Slams on the Juniors at Junior-Senior Party; Write-Up of Training Class of 1927. She’s full of life, she’s full of fun. Helen Kelly South Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Glee Club four years; Special Chorus five years; Treasurer of Glee Club 1924; Athletic Council 1927; Minstrel Show 1925-1926; Assistant Editor of Lyre; Decorating Committee for Senior Ball; Senior Play; Class Activities. Her mind is bright, her heart’s all right. Lawrence Kelly Lysander High School Athletic Association. So fearsome lest he make a noise. Eloise Klotz Van Buren, District No. 7 Athletic Association; Glee Club; Special Chorus; Christmas Play 1924; Minstrel Show 1925; Class Poem. I am not in the role of common women. Marian Kratzer North Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Decorating Committee for Senior Ball; Chair- man of Punch Committee for Senior Ball. A true girl admired by all. Bernice Loveless North Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Basket-Ball Team four years; Captain Basket- Ball Team 1926-1927. The world’s no better if we hurry, Life’s no longer if we worry. Mary Luke Van Buren, District No. 4 Athletic Association; Glee Club one year. Ever the same, so steady, sober, and mild. 12 Frederick Mignault North Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Senior Play. “Mischief, thou art his impersonation.” Inez Miller Liverpool Grammar School Athletic Association; Glee Club one year. “Modest simplicity is the virtue of woman.” C. Edwin Moss South Side Grammar School Athletic Association. “Silent energy moves the world.” Edward O’Brien South Side Grammar School Athletic Association Football Team 1926; Glee Club 1926-1927. “Men of few words are the best men.” Eudora Patchet North Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Basketball Team 1925-26; 1926-27; Glee Club 1924. “Her hair is not more sunny than her heart.” Clifford Sadlemyer North Side Grammar School Athletic Association. “There’s a need of a lady’s hand.” Lillian Schenck Spragueville Grammar School North Side Grammar School Athletic Association. “Her ways are ways of pleasantness.” Frederick Sears South Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Orchestra. “Love is the Universal Language.” Mary Silkwortli Van Buren, District No. 1 Athletic Association. “I hate to see things done by halves If they be right, do them boldly, If they be wrong, leave them undone.” 13 Dorothy Thompson Chestnut Ridge, District No. 14 Athletic Association; Athletic Council 1926; Basket-Ball Team 192 5- 1926; Manager of Basket-Ball Team 1926-1927; Glee Club 1924. “Amiability shines by its own light.” Erma June Walker Van Buren, District No. 4 Athletic Association; Glee Club two years; Orchestra three years; Biglowe Prize Speaking Contest 1926-1927; Kiwanis Debate 19 27; Orchestra and Glee Club 1927; Notes for Lyre. She would stop St. Peter's Roll Call to ask a question.” Blanche Welden North Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Glee Club four years; President Glee Club 1925- 26; Minstrel Show four years; Glee Club Invitation Committees 1926- 1927; Eats Committee for Glee Club 1925-1926-1927; Athletic Council four years; Decorating Committee for Athletic Banquet; Basket-ball Team four years; Captain Basket-ball Team 1923-1924; Manager of Basket-ball Team 1925-1926; Chairman Basket-ball Dance Committee; Decorating Committee Junior-Senior Party; Decorating Committees for Senior Ball; Chairman of Entertainment Senior Ball; Class Prophesy. It’s nice to be natural, when you’re naturally nice.” Mary Widger South Side Grammar School Athletic Association. It’s best for others to decide.” Doris VanDerveer North Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Secretary Senior Class. Love Conquers all.” MAUDE ELEANOR DAVIS. THE CLASS WILL OF 1927 The time has come, the Walrus said, to speak of many things, Of boots and shoes and sealing wax, and whether pigs have wings. So it is with us, the time has come, and, being of sound mind and judgment, we, the Class of 1927, do make and publish this, our last will and testament. Though with a trifling lightness of head, caused by a gradual swelling during the past four years, we should not be held ac- countable for such mistakes as appear in the following: First.—We would direct that all our just debts and expenses be paid from their proper funds; our funeral being conducted and its expenses paid for by the Faculty. 14 3 Second.—We bequeath to the Board of Education, restful nights and peaceful dreams. They have done their duty and must receive their reward. Third.—We leave to the far inferior Juniors, our room in which they will come under the tender care of Mrs. McNiece. Also to these fortunate, would be scholars, we bequeath as follows: 1. Evelyn Baker, who paid for a hair cut and received only half of one, leaves to Rosalie Dann, a duebill which may be redeemed at Mur- doch's shop. 2. N'ickie Cenci leaves his knowledge of welding (Weldon) to Hor- wood Jones who may some day be a blacksmith. 3. Marie DeSerio bequeathes her interest in matrimony to Marshal Stevenson. 4. Erma Walker leaves her humble manners to Ruth Cramer. 5. Charlotte Heaton wills her long tresses, ladylike conduct and soprano voice to Olive Brown. We hope that Olive as a cheerleader will make good use of the same. G. Clarence Hebblethwaite bequeathes his knowledge of a Doctor’s Profession to Dick Spengler. 7. Doris VanDerveer her extra twenty counts to Betty Miller that she may graduate in four more years. 8. Marie Comerford leaves her spare wardrobe to Marion Connell. 9. Gladys Carrington bequeathes her love for the Faculty to Thelma Sturdevant. 10. Charlreane Frawley leaves her surplus height to Helen Ger- trude Perkins, the future basket ball star. 11. Gladys Carnrite leaves her taste for lemons (Lyman Abbott) to Doris Ellison. 12. Inez Miller leaves her facilities for smelling to Peter Spooner (Dick Sears). 13. Norman Dristle, the “Senior Shiek,” leaves his glasses, chewing gum and dignified smile to Malcolm Reed. 14. Donald Decker leaves his record, of never having skipped school, to Midge Miller. 15. Frederick Mignault wills his spare time and surplus evenings to Frank Cassidy. 16. Mary Widger, our Charleston dancer, bequeathes that ability to Mary Ostrouski. 17. Gertrude Gristwood, the Senior Class Lexicographer, leaves her ability to use big words in the wrong place to Kirby Vosburgh. 18. Eleanor Davis wills her abbreviated haircut to Frances Green. 19. Helen Kelly leaves her position in Proff’s office to Mary Turner. 20. Anna Beebe bequeathes her school girl complexion to Ruth Adsit. 21. Mary Hall bestows her brusque manners upon Dick Sears. 22. Walter Doran, who believes in brotherly love, leaves his place on the mound to the “Candy Kid. 23. To Edgar Cole, Lawrence Kelly bequeathes his Gift of Gab. 24. Brainard Huntley aWards his ability as a veterinary to the driver of the bay horse. 15 25. Dorothy Fellows leaves her shoes and her tongue, not of her shoes, to Ethel Sherwood. 26. Louise Eggleston leaves her interest in Pontiacs to Ruth Carroll. 27. Richard Abrams wills to Lee Hotaling a bottle of slick which he may use in place of the curling irons. 28. Lillian Schenck confers upon Clifford Burton her ability to give Oral English. 29. Mildred Blann bequeathes to Louise Fuess her pretty blonde hair. 30. Mary Silkworth leaves her boy friends to the needy Elizabeth Davis. 31. Eudora Patchett leaves her ability to “stand up and grow taller” to Frank Youngs. 32. Edward O'Brien wills to Kedzie Hitchcock his ability to study Latin. 33. Mary Luke leaves her overwhelming smile to Inez Wagner. 3 4. Edwin Moss, our light boxer, leaves his ambition to Fremont Brooks. 35. Clifford Sadelmyer imparts his knowledge of astronomy (Star Cars) to Prof. Cary. 36. Bill Clark leaves his extra two years to Nelson Huntley. 37. Walter Bellows wills his graceful walk to Phil. Linscott. 38. Dorothy Axtell bequeathes her large statue to Anna Donahue. 39. Marion Bort leaves her charming soprano voice to Thelma Surbrook. 40. Bernice Loveless leaves her quiet laughter and rubber heels to Dorothy Palmer. 41. To Peggy Gear, Blanch Weldon leaves her basket-ball suit and her position on the team. 42. Eloise Klotz, the girl who put the curl in a mustache, leaves her ability to graduate in three and a half years to Frank Cassidy. 43. Ruth Goodwin wills her ability to go through a small place and keep still about it to Merle Loveless. 44. Jessie Guess leaves her perseverance in finding the right boy friend to Edith Gaylord. 45. Clara Brauksieck bestows upon Ruth Ward her wanderful power to concentrate. 46. To Lyman Abbott, Francis Aherin leaves his ability to keep out of trouble. 47. Esther Clark wills her four years’ experience as an athlete to Mildred Ward. 48. Frederick Sears leaves his ability to obtain bargains in Lizzies (four-wheeled and human) to Leslie Horner. 49. Alex Jones, our ingenious engineer, wills his power to electrify Garrets to Sidney Cooper. 50. Dorothy Plunkett leaves her dialect and dramatic tendencies to Ellen Wilkinson. 51. Ella Cole bequeathes her pleasing 16 voice and other excellent powers of oratory to Elizabeth Gear. 52. Edith Spengler leaves her naughty eyes to Betty Bins. Lastly, we do hereby appoint our Principal, Mr. Elden, executor of this our last will and testament, at the same time revoking all former wills. Dated and sealed this 21st day of June, nineteen hundred and twenty-seven. GRADUATED CLASS OF 1927. Maurice E. Cox. CLASS PROPHECY OF 1927 In looking over my treasures of B. H. S., my scrap book, and noteboxes in which I have kept my communications with the members of my class during the past twenty years, I gleaned the following information: Edwin Moss is singing the latest song hits in Woolworth’s five and ten cent stores, accompanied by Evelyn Baker at the piano. In our last war in 1945 Ann Beebe was the commander of Cox’s army and Ruth Hickey was at the head of Lee’s. Marion Bort, who is noted for her sweet and melodious voice, is announcing for WFBL at Syracuse. Our Valedictorian, Nickie Cenci, is playing center on Harvard basket- ball team. William Lewis Clark, our class shiek, has taken up for his future diversion “interior decorating,” especially sewing rooms. Erma June Walker has decided to take up “Krafft” for her future occupation. Marcellus Johnson, the class hard guy, is foreman of the stone quarry gang at Jamesville. Glady Carnite, our new music teacher, is giving Lyman Abbott vocal lessons. Dorothy Axtell and Mildred Blann after taking six lessons from Chief Perkins, have become sheriffs for Onondaga county. Frederick Mignault, the “mystery man” of our class, is professor of the dairy husbandry at Hamilton College. Louise Eggleston after finishing her high school course, became a per- manent speaker for the “old ladies' convention.” Marian Kratzer is still teaching geometry” in the Baldwinsville High School. Maurice Cox for some reason or other, is taking a great interest in bees, especially (“Beebes”). Marie Comerford, the class sheba, has started a school for “old-fash- ioned” girls. Gladys Carrington, who has danced herself to fame in the dance “I Can’t Keep from Giggling At You,” is to appear at the Temple Friday the thirteenth. After Sears Roebuck Company had filed bankruptcy papers, a new company was formed under the name of “Sears VanDeveer,” under- takers. 17 Donald Decker after finishing his school course, became a permanent ‘‘Gaylord.” Esther Clark, the star guard, after her four-year course with Coach Getman, is now carrying the leading part in the Metropolitan Opera Company. Mary Hall is superintendent of a “nursery” for the children of the negro cotton pickers of Louisiana. Francis Aherin, that rising young athlete of our high school days, is a professional at the Seneca Golf Course. Dorothy Fellows after taking lessons in riding at the Arena, is the leading bareback rider of the “Thompson” circus. Helen Kelly whose secret ambition during her high school course was to become a noted teacher, has joined the Baldwinsville Faculty. Brainard Huntley is at the head of the “Ward” department in the Memorial hospital. Charlotte Heaton after completing her high school career, continued her studying at the “Hebblethwaite School of Ministry.” Jessie Guess and Mary Luke have formed a partnership and have opened the “Jessie-May” beauty shop at Iona Corners. After Donald Decker accepted his “lordship” Norman Dristle took his place in Decker and “Northrup.” Our industrious Marie DeSerio after touring Europe, has become a “Mrs.” and has landed at Schenectady. Charlreane Frawley has accepted a position as “Charleston” instructor of the Zigfield Follies. The students in the future instead of being bored with the works of Kipling, Shakespeare and others, will have the pleasure of reading “something original” by Gertrude Gristwood. Clarence Hebblethwaite is still continuing his course in medicine under “Heaton.” Lillian Schenck because of her speed through the corridors of B. H. S. has become physical training teacher of Onondaga County. Ruth Goodwin has achieved fame by writing jokes for “college humor.” Walter Bellows, the famous chauffeur of B. H. S., is still continuing his good work as a personal chauffeur and body guard for Governor Smith. Through the efforts of Clara Brauksieck and her pencil, our grand- children will not look for amusement for they will have the “comic” sec- tion of the “Brauksick” daily press. Lawrence Kelly, our boisterous shiek, is playing center on Cornell’s football team. Eloise Klotz has attained her ambition by having an extreme boyish bob and leading a group of women in a political campaign in 19 44 to elect a female president and staff. The Star Motor Car Company was very fortunate in securing as their first line salesman Clifford Saddlemyer of the Baldwinsville High School. Mary Widger admiring the slender form of the Baldwinsville Faculty, has become a famous dietitian of the Belleview Hospital in New York. 18 1 Mary Silkworth with. “Bemiss” is superintending the delivery of the bread of Ward’s Horae Bakery. Edward O'Brien, the class politician, was mayor of Baldwinsville in 1936 and is now headed toward the presidency. Walter Doran, our famous pitcher, is still center of attraction regu- lating traffic at the intersection of Tappan and McHarry streets. Eleanor Davis, the American beauty of our class, has become the lead- ing vamp of the movie world. Richard Abrams, the speed king of our class, is the proprietor of “Shuffle Inn” at Duck Lake. Last on my list is our quiet, retiring trio, Bernice Loveless, Dorothy Thompson and Endora Patchett, who published in 1949 the latest edition of the book called “Etiquette and Fashion.” With apologies and best wishes I fare-thee-well my class notes. BLANCHE 0. WELDEN. BASEBALL Baldwinsville High came through the season undefeated until we played the championship game. We played a hard, fast game but North Syracuse had the stronger team. Due to Coach Getman’s training our players went from victory to vic- tory and made the name of Baldwinsville shine in the Sport columns. For another year Baldwinsville has carried away another Western Section Cup of the County League. Many of our players from last year came back and made our team stronger. Our star moundsman, Marshall Stevenson, was greatly missed but Walter Doran brought us to victory by his strong pitching. Although he was hit on the right arm at Elbridge by a pitched ball, he was at his best during the championship game. The players were faithfully supported by the whole school at every game. The organized cheering as well as the attendance kept up a strong school spirit. The championship game was a hard fought game from beginning to end. No runs were scored until the third inning when by errors three were chalked against Baldwinsville. SCHEDULE B. H. S. Opp. Baldwinsville vs. Marcellus ............................ 4 — 2 Baldwinsville vs. Skaneateles .......................... 9 — 2 Baldwinsville vs. Solvay ............................... 6 — 5 Baldwinsville vs. Camillus ............................ 15 — 0 Baldwinsville vs. Jordan ............................... 5 — 4 Baldwinsville vs. Warners ............................. 21 5 5 Baldwinsville vs. Elbridge ............................ 18 — 2 Baldwinsville vs. North Syracuse ....................... 0 — 3 . Although we did not win the championship, this season will be re- membered by all as a successful year. i 19 BRAINARD HUNTLEY. FOOTBALL The 192 6 football season was the biggest success in the history of the school. Our team after taking second place honors for three years, finally came through with the championship. Coach Getman with but few veterans moulded a strong and alert team. Our first two or three games were easy victories, but from these to the end of the season we had to fight for what we got. Jones, our husky center, made the center of the line unpenetrable. Shea and Kettell, the charging guards, were towers of strength in every contest. Donahue and VanWie, tackles, proved themselves heroes in every game. Players like Montague, Johnson and Kelley on the ends, stopped many end runs and broke up many passes. The backfield was composed of fast and shifty men who could buck the line and run the ends at will. Stevenson was noted for his open field running and passing. He was honored with a position on the all- scholastic team. ; |$j I ij}|| O’Brien, the other half-back, was a hard line plunger. He got off many long punts during the season. Captain Pierre Montague was as good a quarterback as ever donned a high school uniform. His level headedness in the pinches and good choice of plays carried the team out of many holes. Smith played full-back. This combination succeeded not only in going through the season undefeated, but in holding their opponents to seven points. This is a record seldom established by a high school team. The scores wrere as follow's: Baldwinsville 20 Weedsport 0 Baldwinsville 33 St. Johns Jr 0 Baldwinsville Solvay 0 Baldwinsville 7 East Syracuse 0 Baldwinsville 6 Cortland 0 Baldwinsville 54 Marcellus 0 Baldwinsville 12 Onondaga Valley 6 Baldwinsville 139 Opponents EDWARD O’BRIEN. 6 GIRLS’ BASKET-BALL 1926-1927 For the fourth consecutive year the Girls’ Basket-Ball Team of Baldwinsville Academy won the western section championship, which gave them the right to represent the West Section in the Onondaga County League Championship play-off with East Syracuse, champions of the East Section. This championship game was played on the Danforth School Court. Both teams put on a real battle and, when the game ended, the score stood Baldwinsville 11, East Syracuse 11. The League ruling for girls’ 20 teams states that, in case of a tie, members of each team shall have one free throw and the team scoring the most points is the winner. Three of the Baldwinsville players tallied on their free throws, while only two of the East Syracuse players tallied, making the final score 14-13 in favor of Baldwinsville. This marked the fourteenth victory for the Baldwinsville team, going through the entire season without a defeat. In spite of the fact that all of last year’s squad but two were back in uniform, there were about forty girls who responded to the first call for practice. Coach Getman had no easy task in picking two girls to fill this vacancy, but through his good judgment, he picked an exceedingly fine team. However, this team made a remarkable record, scoring a total of 321 points to their opponents’ 65 points. It was the best Girls’ Basket-Ball team put out by B. H. S. in the four years it has had a team. BLOCK LETTERS Fourth year (Gold Basket Balls), Blanche Weldon, Esther Clark. Third year, Bernice Loveless. Second year, Marie Comerford, Louise Eggleston, Marjorie Thompson, Eudora Patchett, Dorothy Thompson. First year, Ruth Carroll. BASKET-BALL SCORES 1026-27 Baldwinsville Academy. . . . . . 23 Jordan 4 Baldwinsville Academy. . . . . . 30 Warners 4 Baldwinsville Academy. . . . . . 24 Alumni 4 Baldwinsville Academy. . . . . . 16 North Syracuse 11 . 35 Marcellus 8 . 24 Camillus 4 Baldwinsville Academy. . . . . . 28 Split Rock 1 Baldwinsville Academy. . . . . . 13 Jordan 6 27 Warners 1 Baldwinsville Academy. . . . . . 12 North Syracuse . . . . 7 . 31 Marcellus 0 . 23 Camillus 0 . 21 Split Rock 2 Baldwinsville Academy. . . . . . 14 East Syracuse 13 Total Points................................................321 65 BERNICE LOVELESS, Captain. BOYS’ BASKETBALL The Baldwinsville High School Basket-ball Team had another suc- cessful season. The boys won 16 games and lost 7, scoring 4 60 points against 416 points for the opponents. The traveling squad was com- posed of Captain Marshall Stevenson, Horwood Jones, Sydney Cooper, Joseph Turkowski, Russell Furman, Walter Doran, Edward Bishop and Truman Smith. All these boys earned their block letters by participating in one-half the games. 1 21 The climax was reached when Solvay was forced to forfeit to Bald- winsville because the Solvay team left the floor before the game ended and failed to return. Having been defeated in the first game of the sea- son at Jordan, the Baldwinsville team was now in a tie for first place and our hopes rose that we might defeat Solvay and all other teams in the West Section again in the second round of play. But Solvay was just as determined to be the winner in the West Section. Our boys journeyed to Solvay and there before a huge and excited crowd Solvay defeated Baldwinsville 18-13. Our boys played hard but something seemed to be lacking. Our hopes fell but we still had visions of Jordan defeating Solvay at Jordan. That was exactly what happened—Jordan defeated Solvay. But Baldwinsville was defeated at Split Rock by the score of 26-23. The Baldwinsville boys had previously defeated Split Rock 48-8 on the B. H. S. court, using seven substitutes for much of the game. The smaller Split Rock players on their little court had Baldwinsville bewildered by their fast work. The Baldwinsville team, handicapped by the size of the court, were unable to use any of their pass work, designed for a larger floor, or get loose with the ball enough times to defeat Split Rock. If we had won that game with Split Rock we would have been tied with Solvay for first place, but instead we took second place, our basket- ball bugaboo for four years. But that season is past and every one is hoping that we may win first place next year. WALTER DORAN. ORCHESTRA AND GLEE CLUB CHORUS The members of the Orchestra and Chorus for the year 1926-27 have been very busy taking advantage of the splendid opportunities afforded them at the B. H. S. and have enjoyed immensely the many calls made for their services. At our first meeting we elected the following officers: President, Nickie Cenci; Vice-President, Evelyn Baker; Secretary, Charlotte Heaton; Treasurer, Merle W. Loveless. This is the first year that the Glee Club has ever admitted boys to its membership. Of course our first party was for initiation. This was held in the gymnasium on October 25, 1296. Our committee proved themselves very original in their ideas for stunts which were enjoyed by all, that is, by all who were looking on. The participants were silent upon that sub- ject. Perhaps the much-needed refreshments served in the library after the initiation, helped them to refrain from expressing their views. On January 19, 1927, a frolicsome time was had by all on a sleigh ride after which hot refreshments were served at the high school and the evening was completed by dancing. Instead of our regular minstrel show we decided on something dif- ferent and as a result of our efforts we put on a fine “Vaudeville Show” March 11th and 12th. The program opened with music by the orchestra, followed by “Fifteen Minutes With Great Operas,” featuring “Night So Fair” from “Martha” (Flotow), by our double quartet consisting of Merle W. Loveless, William Lewis Clark, Nickie Cenci, Clarence 22 Hebblethwaite, Ruth Ward, Blanche Welden, Gladys Carnrite and Thelma Surbrook, a vocal solo, “Gypsy Love Song,” from “The Fortune Teller” (Victor Herbert) by Nickie Cenci and a selection from “Carmen” (Bizet) by the orchestra. Next we presented a one-act farce, “Rats,” and then “Just Kids,’ 'introducing June Dunbar and Mabel Baker in the Charleston together with “Kid” Conklin who lives “Down by the Wine- gar Works.” The next, “Aunt Betsy and the Oil Stock,” by Ellen Wilkinson and DeForest Beers brought forth a great deal of applause. Our tenor soloist, Merle W. Loveless, was then heard in “I Heard You Singing,” by Eric Coates and “The Moon Behind the Cottonwood,” by Cadman. The best number on our program wras a one-act comedy, “A Regular Fix.” Because of their good work the participants of the show' and their friends were given a most delightful party by the Parent-Teachers Association. On April 1st in the shadows of the evening a host of queerly clad masqueraders crept stealthily about the halls and gym of the Academy building. There were sheiks and flappers, little girls with curls and hair-ribbons, dainty Spanish dancers with handsome young Spaniards in gay clothes, the gold dust twins, clowns, Japanese ladies, Rip Van Winkle, and gypsies; and lurking in darkest corners a ghost whose very skeletonized figure made the shivers run up and down one's back. There were others too, in brililant colors and shy costumes repre- senting different characters. Prizes were given to the wearers of the best and most original costumes. Mary Sears won first prize of the girls, as a bushy-haired black faced gold dust twin while Carl Kratzer was awarded first prize of the boys as Rip Van Winkle. There was dancing by our wrell-known H. H. of H. orchestra and games for those who did not dance, prizes being awarded to the winners. Sherbert, wrafers, fancy cakes and salted nuts were served in the library. We are not fooling, you may be sure, when we say we all had a wonderful time. On Tuesday evening, May 10th, a party of fifteen, including ton from our Glee Club, drove to Rochester to attend the fourth season of Grand Opera at the Eastman Theatre, presented by the Metropolitan Opera Company of New York. The presentation this year was “Tales of Hoff- mann,” with the leading parts taken by Armand Tokatyou, Marion Tally and Lucrezia Bori. Our party included Evelyn Baker, Blanche Weldon, Thelma Surbrook, Florence Tyler, Miss E. M. Roth, Mrs. Arthur Tyler, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Lonergan and guest of Oswego, Merle W. Loveless, Nickie Cenci, Frank Cassidy and Jay W. Gossner. Members of our chorus and orchestra have played and sung for as- sembly, Parent-Teachers’ meetings, the Mason’s minstrels and out of town concerts, the local and county prize speaking contests and several of our club members have participated in the speaking contests and other affairs of the year. The Glee Club has the honor of an invitation to sing at Crouse College for the State Teachers’ Convention next October which all members of this year’s chorus have promised to take advantage of. We have received many compliments upon our music, among which were the especially encouraging remarks of Mr. Carter, state inspector of music from Albany, who, on a visit to the school, said: “I came tonight with a little talk prepared upon ‘Why Have Music in The Schools?’ but 23 since hearing the delightful program of the chorus and orchestra I have decided to discard my prepared talk and simply say that the Baldwins- ville school has it. The team-work, which is the most necessary part of successful music is to be greatly complimented, thanks to your very capable instructress.” Of course every one knows that she is Miss Elizabeth Roth, to whom every member is very grateful for her services during the year. The members of the orchestra are: Violins, Charlotte Heaton, Eloise Klotz, Erma June Walker, Leland Hotaling, Francis Cassidy, Catherine Cassidy, Richard Sullivan, Rosalie Dann, Grace Pratt and Catherine Stryker. Piano, Evelyn Baker; Harp, Margaret Northrop; Clarinets, Fred- erick Crego, Clarence Hebblethwaite; Saxophone, Charles Krafft; Oboe, Richard Spengler; Xylophone, William Lewis Clark; Drums, Maurice E. Cox; Trombone, Nickie Cenci, Evert Thompson; Cornets, Marion Con- nell, Richard Sears, Olive Brown. (The stars ( ) indicate those of the graduating class of this year.) The Senior Class sincerely hopes that the future orchestra and choruses may prove as successful as those in the past. ERMA JUNE WALKER. PUBLIC SPEAKING AND ESSAY WRITING The school has again won honors in public speaking through partici- pation in the County League Prize Speaking Contest. The contest for girls from schools in the west section of the county was held at Jordan High School on May 13th. Elizabeth Miller represented Baldwinsville Academy and spoke “The Mallet’s Masterpiece” in so charming and im- pressive a manner that she was awarded first prize. The competition was close, as each of the four other schools represented had contestants who were well prepared and rendered their selections in a pleasing man- ner. Second honors went to the representative of Solvay High School. The boys’ contest of the western section was held at Baldwinsville on May 20th. Again first prize came to Baldwinsville through the skill and ability of Richard Sears, who spoke “Shamus O’Brien” in a manner which left no uncertainty in the minds of the judges or audience that he should be awarded first honors. Second place was awarded to the speaker from Warners High School. The winning of both cups in the prize speaking contests by one school is an honor never before obtained by any school. The Bigelow contest was held on May 6, 1927. The following were contestants: Nlcki Cenci, Evert Thompson, Robert Kersten, Maurice Cox, Richard Sears, Gladys Carnrite, Evelyn Baker, Erma June Walker and Elizabeth Miller. First prizes went to Elizabeth Miller and Richard Sears, second prizes to Evelyn Baker and Nicki Cenci. Through the courtesy of the Illinois Watch Company of Springfield, Illinois, the Academy was invited to conduct an essay contest, the sub- ject being “Abraham Lincoln.” All Seniors and Juniors wrote essays which a committee rated. The award of first prize was made to Kirby Vosburgh, the prize being a large medallion of copper, on one side of which is a cameo portrait of Lincoln and on the other an appropriate 24 BASEBALL TEAM inscription. The prize essay as well as those awarded second and third places, were read at the Lincoln’s Birthday program in Assembly and printed in the “Crimson and White.” Several plays of a high degree of excellence have been given at Assemblies and at public entertainments during the year. These, togeth- er with recitations and declamations, have given many students an opportunity to gain confidence in public speaking and have proved enjoyable to the audiences. H. E. ELDEN, Principal. SENIOR QUESTIONNAIRE Age ....................................................... 17Y2 years Height ............................................... 5 feet, 6 inches Favorite teacher ..................................... Miss Mendenhall Favorite sport ............................................Basketball Do you approve of kissing?...............................Yes, 37-13 What Senior has done the most for B. H. S.?...............Evelyn Baker What Senior is most popular?..............................Evelyn Baker What Senior is most brilliant? ...........................Nickie Cenci What Senior is most modest?...............................Ruth Goodwin What Senior is most respected? .......................... Evelyn Baker What Senior is least appreciated?..........................Maurice Cox Mary Widger What Senior is the handsomest boy?...................... Richard Abrams What Senior thinks he is?.................................Norman Dristle What Senior is the prettiest girl? ...................M. Eleanor Davis What Senior thinks she is ..............................Erma J. Walker What Senior is the best student?..........................Nickie Cenci What Senior is the busiest student?........................Marie DeSerio What Senior is the laziest student? ...................William L. Clark What Senior is the biggest student?.........................Mary Widger What Senior is the biggest politician?................Marcellus Johnson What Senior is the best parlor athlete?............................Marie Comerford What Senior is the biggest bluffer?.................Marcellus Johnson What Senior is the nosiest?........................... Mary Silk worth What Senior is the wittiest? ........................William L. Clark What Senior is the most original?.........................Eloise Klotz What Senior is the craziest?.......................... Bernice Loveless What Senior is the nicest?............................... Helen Kelly What Senior is the class “Hard Guy?”.................Marcellus Johnson What Senior is the nerviest?............................William L. Clark W’hat Senior is the best natured?....................Frederick Mignault What Senior is the most reliable?.................... Charlotte Heaton What Senior is the most likely to succeed?................Nickie Cenci What Senior is the best athlete?..........................Walter Doran What Senior is the best joker?........................ William L. Clark W’hat teacher is the easiest to bluff?....................Miss Lawrence What teacher is the hardest to bluff?.......................Mrs. Forsell Who is the flapper teacher? ..............................Mrs. MacNiece Wrho is the best liked teacher? ........................ Miss Mendenhall 25 CLASS POEM If you should ask us why we love This glad, triumphant hour, Just see it as you sometimes do A fragrant, blooming flower. Before the flower, a seed there was; Before this hour a dream That grew within our hearts so warm— A garden, sale ’twould seem. Soon as the dream was seen outside, That tender, soft, warm heart Whispered, “Fight on, you can, you will” O, what a noble part! Although the weed discouragement Was there to choke and kill; With sunshine of some smiling face The dream grew sweeter still. And as it grew, this dream of ours! ‘Twas quieted from fears; Our true friends and our teachers Guarded it through these years. So that is why this dream of ours Bears now this blossom sweet— Because it grew from hearts of love, Waiting this night to greet. Greatest of all the care it knew Was that of Power Divine, Making it pure as on it grew, Guiding it—yours and mine. This is our dream that’s blossoming, Cherished by us this night. But future years shall find our dreams A far-more lovely sight. ELOISE KLOTZ. JOKES Harry: “I heard that you refused a position as principal.” Ralph: “Yhea, there was no chance of advanceent.” Grieved Junior Layman: “Haven’t you ever heard of the ‘Ten Com- mandments?’ ” Jazz Hound: “Whistle a few bars, I may be able to remember it.” 26 Found on a Freshman’s registration card: Question: “Give your parents’ names.” Answer: “Mamma and papa.” Teacher: “What would you call a man who hid behind a woman’s skirts?” Wise Guy: “A magician.” Prof.: “Do you like English?” Stude: “Yep.” Prof. “Why?” Stude: “That’s the only language I speak.” Even his best friends wouldn’t tell him, so he flunked the exam. Anthony: “If I kiss you just once nobody will be wiser.” Cleo: “Oh, yes there will.” Anthony: “Who?” Cleo: “You.” “What’s that Senior throwing his books in the river for?” “Oh, he is probably drowning his sorrow.” The Old Boy: “What do you think counts most in the world?” The Young Boy: “Well, there is the adding machine.” “Give me a sentence with the word satiate.” “I took my girl out to dinner and I’ll satiate.” “There is nothing like the acid test,” commented the Professor as he hit his wife in the eye in the morning grapefruit contest. Teacher: “What are these dark specks in this oatmeal?” Cooking Stude: “Those specks are those things called calories.” Dumb: “Do you speak Latin?” Bell: “No; I have never been there.” “Hey boy, what are you running for?” “I am going to stop a big fight.” “Who is fighting ” “Oh just me and another fellow.” The Young Boy: “What was the chief recreation of the old fendal lords?” Wise Frosh: “Riding the serf.” Good Lookin’: “What would you do if you could sing like me?” Handsome: “I would take lessons.” 27 Coach: “How would you define a transparent object? Physic: “Any object that you can see through.” Couch: “Give an example. Physic: “A doughnut. Speaking of short skirts—it’s not the initial length; it is the up creep. “Did that candy your wife ate agree with her? “Heavens no. It wouldn’t dare to. Pedagogue: “Take that gum out of your mouth. Chewing One: “I can’t; my teeth would fall out. Boy: “Dad, can you write with your eyes closed? Dad: “Yes son; why? Boy: “Well, please close your eyes and sign my report card. And then there is the absent-minded professor who slammed his wife and kissed the door. DONALD DECKER. TRAINING CLASS Baldwinsville High School is famous for its Training Class. Such wonderful teachers are trained here that other schools are filled with awe and people marvel at their great depth of knowledge. This year the Training Class has become so famous that we are very widely and promi- nently represented—girls from Baldwinsville (which is of course the most important), Phoenix, Manlius, Brewerton, Pompey, Syracuse, and last but not least Euclid. The present class consists of Lona Clancy, Ruth Colling, Adria Gaylord, Cecile Heagle, Annette Heisner, Jennie Larrabee, Florence Miller, Doris Root, Edith Spengler, and Margaret Lee. Evelyn Gurnsey, Helen Hall, Gladys Koegal and Lothi Lucas were in the class but left in January. This is such a lively class too! Wait until you hear some of the activities—a real Hallowe’en masquerade party was held in our own gymnasium with dancing and refreshments of cider and doughnuts; at Christmas time they had a party in the Domestic Science room with gifts for every one; a farewell party was held at Jennie Larrabee’s in Phoenix for one of the girls who left the class; a farewell party for Evelyn Gurnsey too; and here’s a new idea for willing ears—Edith Spengler held a gingham dinner party at her house on St. Patrick’s day, every girl wore a gingham dress; also a party was held at O’Brien’s house for Lona Clancy. I heard them talking about hot-dog roasts and picnics too. You can see that in spite of the geography lessons and that dreadful Sociology much fun was had and really Training Class wasn’t so difficult after all. And just think how lively these young “school marms really are; maybe it isn’t so bad after all being a teacher! With such success perhaps wre shall have just as large a class next year, who knows? We only hope it will be as successful as this one has been. RUTH HICKEY. 28 THE SENIOR BOYS Our Valedictorian’s fine memory, they say, Will win him high honors on life’s highway. Two dashing young sheiks, Montague and Bill Clark May teach summer school somewhere out in the park. The subject will be, I’m quite sure, “How to Spark.” Why is it that Dristle wears such big “specs” If he could not see “North” he would surely be vexed. And then Donald Decker is really quite “Gay,” He wants to win the high title, “Lord,” some soon day. Rusty Johnson, “hard guy,” knows its surely no bluff When we say, he believes in treating ’em rough. A master of dancing we expect Abrams to be, Perhaps he may travel far over the sea. Frederick Mignault’s eyes twinkle just full of the dickens, WThen he goes out to dine, his order is “chickens.” Clarence Hebblethwaite’s trills on his sweet clarinet Go well with a certain violin, you may bet. In Maurice Cox, a clergyman everyone sees, And for a side line, perhaps, he’ll keep “Bees.” Pitcher Doran is sure to win world-wide fame;— Perhaps in some future international game. Any time you are hunting for Frederick Sears Don't neglect to call first at the VanDerveers. Brainard Huntley likes to stand by the wall Doubtless it’s just to “Ward” off a fall. Another member is Edwin Moss, When he lands a job, he’ll want to be boss. And now comes our friend, Clifford Saddlemyer, He also deserves his name in our Lyre. All the girls in the class seem to like Walter Bellows, When he gives them a ride, he’s the Prince of Good Fellows.” O’Herin, O’Brien, two other class boys! Are they timid? or don’t they believe in much noise? Quiet Lawrence Kelly is last on our list, An attractive young lad, we do all insist. Although in this class there are more girls than boys We will vouch that the last can make the most noise. ERMA JUNE WALKER. THE SENIOR GIRLS Our Senior Class is full of girls With boyish bobs or waves and curls. Surely a pleasant sight to see Launched on an educational sea. Marie, our Salutatorian, is A quiet kid who knows her “biz.” Our President is Evelyn Baker, 29 We all vow never to forsake her. There’s Clark and Welden, basket ball stars, Two veterans of successful wars. Another, is Budora Patchett, Throw the ball, she’s sure to catch it. Loveless and Thompson show they’re game They’re going to get there just the same. Now, Comerford with flaxen hair, With never a worry and beaus to spare. Popular Eggleston, called Louise, We know will have use for Reverend Fuess. Charlotte Heaton holds the position Of being a most successful musician. And stately brown-eyed Jessie Guess Will certainly make a fine seamstress. VanDerVeer’s standings make us sigh We can’t pretend to reach so high. Quiet is Goodwin and very prim, To her, low marks are quite a sin. And none would know where Clara is Until we have a good hard quiz. The tallest one is our Charlreane She sure knows how to use her bean, The pal she thinks is quite all right We recognize as “Glad” Carnrite. Right good pals and full of sand Are Dorothy Axtell and Mildred Blann. W’hile Inez Miller and Mary Luke Are just as inseparable as duchess and duke. Next Mary Hall—she just won’t tell Where she gets her nice marcel, But Gertrude Gristwood has long tresses, No use has she for those hair dressers. Maude Elinore—all-around good scout, Everyone knows how she’ll turn out. Next on our list comes Marion Bort, We can truly say she’s a very good sport. Ellis and Carrington, both Gladys by name, Are trying to climb the ladder of fame. Lillian Schenck, a girl from Plainville, Is doing fine work in our Class at B-ville. Eloise Klotz has had hard luck, But she sticks and shows just heaps of pluck. A right, bright student is Miss Ruth Hickey, And that’s not all, she is also witty. Mary Silk worth—do you know? I’ve seen her lately with a beau. School for Beebe is on the wane. We think she’ll make a fine “Cox” swain. Oh, yes, and there is Helen Kelly, 30 Did I hear you say her hair is curly? Widger in French is one bright child. To miss one word would make her wild. Another is Fellows, or rather “Dot,” Sometimes her temper gets very hot. With us again are Plunkett and Kratzer, Elusive geometry is what they’re after. Another extra one this year, Is Edith Spengler; she’s a dear. If this makes you sick, call on Ella Cole, Her name is now on the nurses’ roll. And now at last comes Erma June, Goodbye—she’s sung her little tune. ERMA JUNE WALKER. i _____________ FINAL POEM We’re saying good-bye to our teachers, To classmates, friends, and all; We’re saying good-bye to the classroom. The library, office and hall. In future days we shall still love you, Sweet memories will come o’er and o’er; In future days we shall be longing For dear Alma Mater once more. Our victory we won in this high school, Both courage and strength have we known; Now “Conquering, still to conquer”— This motto shall be our own. ELOISE KLOTZ It is only fitting that we devote this space to the business men, who so generously helped us to make this class magazine possible. When in need of anything consult the advertisements herein. Back of each is a guarantee of service and satisfaction. 1 FOOTBALL TEAM ARTHUR B. TYLER SHOES - - - MEN’S WEAR Baldwinsville, N. Y. KENT WRIGHT Attorney-At-Law TONER’S BAKERY TRY OUR BAKE STUFF A Boom From The Fields ALFRED W. JOHNSON ELECTRIC SERVICE 94 Canton St., Baldwinsville Phone 379-M G. E. 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