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

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On March 2 .and 3, the .annual High School Minstrel show was given. It consisted of two plays, in which many of the members of the Glea Club had parts, and a circle in which the whole thorns took part. On February 9, we gave a program tor Mr. Carter, the State Inspector oT Music, and u number of music teachers from different schools around here. We had the great honor to he represented in the National High School Chorus, which was held in Chicago by Merle Loveless, one of the members of our chorus. He was one of four, picked t.o represent New York State. During the year, members of the chorus have played or sung for the Parent-Teachers or for Assembly. We all realize that our progress is due to the work of Miss Roth who lias given us much of her time, and we all certainly do appreciate it. ELIZABETH S. DAVIS. THE ORCHESTRA Last year witnessed the graduation of a large part of the famous Bald- winsville Academy Orchestra. Consequently, Miss Roth has been molding an orchestra this year, composed mostly of young and unexperi- enced material. They have practiced faithfully and have made credit- able showings at the weekly assembly periods. Because of the lack of experience this orchestra has been unable to play at the various school functions For this purpose Miss Roth organ- ized an older orchestra which has carried on the work very acceptably. Much credit is due Miss Roth for her faithful work in developing both of these orchestras. OLIVE BROWN. THE TRAINING CLASS The Baldwinsville Training Class seems to have made a name for itself. Thi3 year's class is larger and more widely representative than any of the preceding classes. The present class consists of students from Baldwinsville (of course), Fabius, Fulton. North Syracuse, Phoenix, Pualski and Solvay. The mem- bers of the class are: Charlreane Frawlev ......................... President Erma June Walker ...................... Vice-President Gordon Smith ............................... Secretary Mary Luke .................................. Treasurer Alice Andrews Inez Miller Dorothy Axtell Thelma Nelson Gladys Carrington Lillian Schenck Clara Brauksieck Mary Silk worth Eleanor Evan Nona Smith Jessie Guess Mildred Southard Ellen Kurhela Frances Spouenberg Elizabeth Townsend Early on the year their class was organized, their constitution written, their laws made, and their motto chosen “Out of School LiTe Into Life’s School.’ A very fitting motto, indeed. The class was rather unfortunate in having their capable teacher. Miss Boyd, forced to give up her teaching for several mouths because of illness. Miss Hazei Phipps substituted until Miss Boyd wus able to return. Al- though they were rather handicapped by the change of teachers, they all successfully passed their January Regents examinations Clara Brauk- sieck receiving the highest score. The first and perhaps the most important social event of the year was the Class Dance held on November 11. The “Ham and Eggs” orchestra furnished the music. It. was a rather exciting evening—made so. not only by the fire alarm ringing at varied intervals, but also by the Freshmen who insisted on being served through the kitchen windows. The appetites 22

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 PUBLIC speaking Oral English, entertainments, assembly programs, the Kiwanis debate and prize speaking contests gave opportunity during the year for training and practice in public speaking. Each home-room in the Senior high school, the training class and several rooms ot the .1 unior high school. gave assembly programs. Much good work was done in planning, rehearsing and giving these programs, which had variety and interest. The Kiwanis Club again offered prizes to the winners of a debate given at their club luncheon. The question debated was: Resolved, that the Srate, rather than private corporations should own. control, operate and maintain the water power of New York State.” After preliminary trials, the following teams were chosen: Affirmative. Ellen Wilkinson Kirby V os burgh, Malcolm Reed; Negative. Elizabeth Davis, Marion Connell, Philip Llnscott. The decision was made in favor of the affirmative. Much interest was manifested in the annual Bigelow prize speaking contest. Seventeen tried out for places for the contest, the following being chosen to take part: Ruth Carroll. Margaret Farley. Elizabeth Gere, Helen Stryker, Paul Allen. Francis Cassidy. Benjamin Odell and Tracy Purdy. First prizes were awarded to Elizabeth Cere and Francis Cassidy: second prizes to Ruth Carroll and Tracy Purdy. The first prize winners or the local contest represented the school at the western section of the County contest. Both received second prizes, Solvay High School’s representatives winning first in both boys' and girls’ contests. H. E. ELDEN. REVIEW Ob REVIEWS Question—“What is your opinion of the Senior Class?” Mr. Ek ien—Individually and collectively the finest class of boys and girls in the state. Mrs. IkiikIIioh—Le medicare clusse du monde (The best class in the w orld . Mrs. Forssell - Crescit eundo. (Ft improves with age.) Miss Forrest—Their genius cannot be transmitted by a last will and testa merit. Miss Rotli—Noch nicht da gewesen. (Nothing like it ever existed.) Mr. Hetman—Cause Fu3se. (Ditto). Mrs. Griffetli—They’re winners all right! Mr. Cmy—All may at some time rate -1 guns, 4 rifiles, and S side boys. Miss Lawrence — Not half bad, even in their days of Q. E. F. and Q. E. D. Mrs. Mac Niece—There is much that I would say. but. space not per- mitting let these words suffice: I think you are all mighty fine, even though voit don't care to march in parades or study spelling lessons. Miss Coolldge—Endes gut alles gut. (Alls well that ends well.) Miss steirly-—I don’t wish to express my thoughts. Mrs. Tappan — Probably the best class ever graduated from B. H. S. Ask any one of them. THE GLEE CUR Under the excellent supervision of the music director. Miss Roth, the Clee Club has assumed a very prominent position this year in our school activities. On Thursday, Oct. 27, we gave »i half-hour program at the Lutheran Church for the State Teachers' Convention. On Tuesday. Dec. 20, we broadcasted a half-hour program Tor the Clark .Music Company through station Wl’HL, Syracuse. On Januarv 21. we held the annual Glee Club party at the school There wore dancing In the “Gym” and cards in the Library. Everyone who went had a very enjoyable evening, especially when it came time to eat. 21

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of the Freshmen were so immense that for a time the refreshments threat- ened to disappear entirely. Later in the year the class prepared a splendid program for Assembly. Four members ot the class, Erma June Walker. Frances Sponenberg, 'in.s.iwa yo’so -1 • n Cla -a Rrmiksieck sane: a delightful selection entitled “Whispering Hope.” They also secured Mr. Otis Bigelow, who gave a very interesting talk on “Indians. The class is now planning a house party and a hot-dog roast, both of which are sure to l:e a success. They have spent many hours this last semester preparing the play. Lighthouse Nan,” which is to he given on the nigiit of their graduation. All the members of the class have obtained their schools for next year; so. we all hope that they will prove to be as successful teachers as they were scholars. JANE ESTHER MATSON. REHl’ LTS OF THE Favorite teacher .................. Favorite sport .................... Most popular senior ............... Most modest senior ................ Most brilliant senior ............. Most respected senior ............. Least appreciated senior........... Fretriest sirl .................... Thinks she is...................... Handsomest boy..................... Thinks he is....................... Biggest bump ...................... Best student ...................... Busiest student ................... Laziest student ............. ..... Noisest student ................... Wittiest student .................. Most original student ............. Nerviest student ............... Nicest student .................... Hard Guy .......................... Best natured student .............. Most reliable student ............. Most forgetful student ............ Most likely to succeed ............ Most likely bachelor .............. Hardest teacher to bluff........... Easiest teacher to bluff........... Best athlete ...................... Biggest hi offer .................. Best parlor athlete ............... Dune most for B. H................. 1928 QUESTIONNAIRE ........................ Mrs. Walter ............................ Basketball ....................... Sydney Cooper ........................ Inez Wagner ................... Kathryne Cook ...................... Malcolm Reed ........................ John Bellows ........................ Ruth Weeks ..................... Elizabeth Davis .................... Fremont Brooks ....................... Walter Bellows ...................... Betty Miller ....................... Betty Miller ....................... Marian Connell ................... Edwin Mignault ....................... Louise Fuess ................. Donald Van Wie ................... Blanche Weldon ...................... Lyman Abbott ......................Jeanette Clute ...................... . Haul Donahue ....................... Olive Brown ................... Ellen Wilkinson ........................ Coe Alt house ...................... Malcolm Reed ;................... William Crego ........................ Mrs. Forssell .......................... Mr. Cary ...................... Horwood Jones . . . ............. Donald Van Wie .................. Louise Eggleston ....................... Sydney Cooper FOOTBALL 1927 When Coach Getinan sounded his call for foot ball men for the 1927 team there were only four regular members of the 1926 team to answer the call. These were Jones. Van Wie, Kelly, and Donahue, all linemen. The great need was for back-field material, as the entire 1926 back-field had either graduated or left school. Bv steadv practice and hard work. Coach Get man turned out a team composed of Jones, a line-smashing full-hack; Turkowski and Bochino. two speedv half-hacks; Crego. a clever quarter-back—the back-field: Seabold. a charging center: Van Wie and Kelly two powerful guards: Vosburg and Donahue, two sturdy tackles; and Hitchcock and Dunham, two hard- tackling ends—the forward wall. 2.1