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

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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

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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

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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