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

Text from Pages 1 - 55 of the 1929 volume:

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CONNELL SON Department Store 50-55 Oswego St. WARDS’ BAKERY General Line of Baked Goods Phone 142 Compliments of DR. R. L. SULLIVAN DR. F. B. SPENGLER DR. E. G. HEATON DR. GEORGE HAWLEY DR. E. R. KRATZER DR. G. W. HAYE DR. W. H. MOYER J. KENT WRIGHT SULLIVAN HALL BARTON C. MEAYS Compliments of the Managers The Great Atlantic Pacific Tea Co. J. P. McCarthy Son BUILDERS S. L. DEVENDORF GENESEE HOTEL Compliments of Baldwinsville Drug Co. NASH MOTOR SALES BILL SAWYER, Associate Dealer Compliments of C. A. MURDOUGH The Mildred Beauty Shoppe 24 North St. Phone 420 J. R. BLANCHARD MONUMENTS BALDWINSVILLE Compliments of Penn Spring Works Baldwinsville, N. Y. PIERCE PROUTY MILLINERY Heaton Block Baldwinsville, N. Y. Compliments of B. H. KILBY TRY OUR CHICKEN DINNERS $1.00 Every Sunday IfPW t BALDWINSVILLE ACADEMY CLASS OFFICERS President ......................... Vice President .................... Secretary ......................... Treasurer ......................... Valedictorian ..................... Salutorian ........................ Faculty Advisor ................... ...Clarence Blanding ........Robert Rowell ........Anna McGann .....Margaret Ivittell .....Margaret Ivittell .........Carl Ivratzer ......Miss N. Morgan. EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-chief ........................................ Royal Mawhinncy Assistant Editor ..............................................Carl Ivratzer Business Manager .............................................Muriel Baker CLASS COLORS - - OLD ROSE - SILVER Published by Senior Class B. H. S.—19 29 EDITORIAL Having in this class, beauty, brains and great talent, it is only natural that it should express itself. So this book is written, to form a lasting record of all achievements of the class of 1929. Another purpose of this ‘Lyre' is to show appreciation of the excellent school which has been made possible by the people of the town. ROYAL MAWHINNEY Editor in Chief SENIOR PLAY Two business partners, who are continually having disputes, finally decide which one will manage the business by means of a game of poker. As a result of this game the loser must act as a valet for the winner, while the winner will have complete charge of the business for one year. The result of this scheme makes a fine plot for the play. Cast in order of appearance: Miss Parker .................. Ivoome ....................... Shipping Clerk ............... Jimmie, the office boy........ Mrs. Ncttleton ............... Mr. Nettleton ................ T. Boggs Johns ............... Florence Cole ................ Tony Poler ................... Applegate .................... Yanderholt ................... Cuddles ...................... .....Mary Reeves ......Carl Kratzer ....Robert Rowell ...James De Serio ....Anna Me Gann ...Wilson Van Wie ....Richard Sears ...Kathryn Stryker .Franklin Redd out ....Albert Palmer Clarence Blanding ....Harriet Howard CLASS OF ’29 Four year ago we were Freshmen in Room 100. How awed we were as we entered that studv-hall, one which was twice as large as any we had ever seen before. We spent our first year in adapting ourselves to our new surroundings and getting acquainted with the teachers. We discovered that the dreaded Mr. Elden really could smile and be natural like other people and all the teachers were friendly. Our second year was spent with pleasure for now we entered the sports and felt much superior to the Freshmen. The Third year was when we began win- ning favors in sports and began to think more seriously about graduation. When wo entered upon our fouth year we found it different from any of the preceding years that we had been attnding school. We were seniors, that meant a great deal and we had to act accordingly. Now we know that upon three years of previous work and study depended upon our passing the fourth year course of study. We worked and worked hard, but we also had our pleas- ures, such as the Athletic Banquet, the Senior Ball and the Sweater dances. Now that we arc going to leave our Alma Mater ,we can do her no greater honor than practice and cherish the ideals which she instilled in us during the four years we spent with her. Felina Dembowski. 4 TO THE CLASS OF 1930 To the class of 1930 we wish the luck that some will doubtlessly need be- fore they are through. In observing this class we find they have a tendency to be strong in their likes and dislikes, especially so in schoolwork. The proof ol this theory lies in the fact that certain students are so fond of a subject that they will repeat it two or even three times. These students will in all probab- ility grow up to be great history, language or mathematics professors in our great colleges and universities. Although we never expect them, as a class to be the equal of our class, nevertheless, we wish them the best of luck. James De Serio TO THE CLASS OF 1931 To this class we wish the best of luck. It is already distinguishing itself for its oratorical brillancv, both boys and girls having won much fame in the contests of the school. Some day we may see rise from this class, members of future congresses. We also find the future Syracuse Star Basketball team and some rioted artists of the grand opera who will make their name known through the world. Although as seniors we now consider them a subordinate, we shall be happy to see them rise to the heights of dignified seniors which place we have so notably filled. Mary Reeves TO THE FROSH To you who will in future years be seniors also, we say this: ‘Respect your teachers, and those superior to you in knowledge; study your lessons instead of watching the person across the aisle; finish what you start; and finally, don't stay out too long at night' If you follow these suggestions, in due time, yours will be the honor and prestige which now is ours. Good luck. Carl Ivratzer TRAINING CLASS This year because of the small size of the class, they have not been able to have parties and dances as did the class last year. But, nevertheless, they have done much work and aided the grade teachers by preparing work for the children, looking over papers, and taking the teachers place occasionally. In February, those helping in the primary grades, changed to the higher grades. Next week they are going to rural schools for practice. If I could wait until then to do this write up, I should have many little experiences to tell you. By that time too, they would all know just what their schools for next year are to be. At the beginning of the year ten people registered. Marion Babcock of Phoenix, only after three weeks of school, had a wonderful opportunity of going to Albany State College. Although she disliked leaving, going to State College was too good an opportunity to pass over. Helen Long of Fulton, was forced to leave after eight weeks because of ill health. Anna Beebe, having begun last January, finished her work at the end of the January term this year. Those who are now in the class are: Brewster Payne of South Granby, Es- ter Wilcox of Fulton, and Mary Ostrowski, Mildred Ward, Dorothy Thompson, Bernice Loveless and Louise Eggleston of Baldwinsville. 5 Harriet Howard CLASS HISTORY In the year 1923 a Junior high school was organized in connection with the High School and ours was the first class to be enrolled in it. The summer va- cation of these exceedingly proud and important members, for we really thought that we were very important, was spent in asking every high school student what we should do and when we should do it. At last the long dreaded, yet much longed for, day came. On the seven- teenth of September we entered the new building and were sent to our rooms on the top floor. The second floor was reserved for Senior high school; if we happened to wander onto their floor or into their rooms, they none too politely told us to ‘get out.’ We were assigned to our home rooms and given our schedules. Now came the real test—we had been told what to do, where to go, and when-but-whethcr we could remember all we had been told was a question of considerable doubt, and, not without reason, for we always seemed to ap- pear cither in the wrong place or else at the wrong time. By this time ve wore beginning to realize what little insignificcnt ooings we were compaiul with ti.e ‘Mighty Seniors.' Soon however, we became accustomed to the methods of high school life. Three of our talented memoers, Margaret Northrop, Ivathryn Stryker, and Jay Gossner, were allowed to join the newly organized orchestra. No sooner had we settled down to work than the teachers began to tell us about Regents. We had never taken any Regents, so you can imagine, pen nap. , with what awe and quakings we appeared on that eventful day. The success- fully met, summer vacation seemed a glorious relief; but all too soon September came and we were back again, this time as Eighth Graders. In January we tried our Regents, but it was in June that the big test came. If we passed, we would have the honor of being the first class to complete the Junior High School course. But of course we passed; so, the following September we pre- sented ourselves as Freshmen. At this time, many new students, coming from the district schools, increased our ranks. Now we were allowed to join the Athletic Association and were given the privilege of electing one representative to the Athletic Council. We choose Ruth Carroll for this position. A number of girls were permitted to join the Glee Club. But first, they had to submit to the ordeal of iniation, which, you may be sure, was not without its thrills. In January, we chose Sydney Hall to represent us on the Athletic Council. This same year Ruth Carroll was nom- inated cheerleader. All too soon, came the June Regents—these always seemed to shadow us everywhere and at all times. In the fall of 1926, we began our high school year with but little depleat in our ranks. We were now Sophmores and once again we joined the Athletic As- sociation, choosing Clarence Blanding as our representative. It was this year that the Glee Club was enlarged and boys were permitted to join. In this, our class came to the front and contributed some of the best material in the club. In athletics, too, we were well represented, for Mr. Getman was beginning to find that there were some real athletes in our class; consequently, wc had a few members on the football, baseball and basketball teams. In January we elected Helen Perkins as our Council member. The year drifted on, no history making events taking place; but in June, examinations forced us to drop some of the members from the list, much as we hated to do it. Then as Juniors we settled down to a lot of study, the general characterist- ic feeling of the third year. Now the Athletic Banquet was forced to share honors with the Junior - Senior Banquet as the social event of the year. Ruth Carrol, our Junior representative at the banquet, ‘slammed' the Seniors very efficcntly. 6 This year brought another round of athletic victories; for, by this time, Mr. Getnmn realized that it took Juniors to make a team. So, you may be sure there were many Juniors on his different teams. As Juniors we were allowed two council representatives, James De Scrio and Margaret Kittell. Margaret was made council secretary. In January, Margaret Kittell and Clarence Blanding were elected to the council. Clarence was elected Vice President. Richard Sears won the Bigelow Prize Speaking Contest; also the County Contest. Lucy Hicks received second prize in the Kyne Spelling Contest. Mar- garet Kittell submitted the prize winning poster in the County Poster Contest and received honorable mention in the State Contest. Merle Loveless was chos on as one of the four high school students to represent all the High Schools of New York State in the First National High School Chorus held at Chicago. Last September we elected Richard Sears and Blanche Hall to the Council, Blanche being chosen Council Secretary. Our Senior Class was organized im- mediately following the January examinations. Clarence Blanding was elected President; Robert Rowell, Vice Presidnct; Anne McGann, Secretary, and Mar- garet Kittell, Treasurer. After many stormy sessions we decided upon our rings, class flower, motto and colors. Then came our first social function as Seniors—the Senior Ball. It was a great success. The Athletic Banquet soon followed. Many Seniors received their block letters. Wilson Van Wie and Joseph Turkowski, both Seniors, were the only ones who had secured three letters by playing on all three teams.. Marjorie Thompson, another Senior, had the honor of receiving a gold basket- ball for four years of work on the basketball team. She was Captain of our champion basketball team. In January, Carl Ivrayzer and Margaret Kittell were the Senior Council members. Margaret was made Vico President of the Council. Then too, our class shows its versality by the fact that Wilson Van Wie won the Bigelow Prize Speaking Contest and represented Baldwinsville in the County Contest. Our members held offices in the Glee Club and were also mem- bers of the newly organized checker and chess teams. Now that our last year draws to a close, we begin to realize that our Sen- ior year, so bright with the joys of the present and its hopes for the years to come, is at an end. ‘Time and Tide wait for no man’ is well exemplified in High School. Only a little while ago we were bashful, bewildered, and retiring Freshmen; today we are staid and dignified Seniors. Experiences that will be recalled with pleasure by those who took part in them and that will also live in our memories as belonging to the good old days in High School, are only a pleasent bit of what we arc taking away. Somehow, our hearts are regretful; yet, aftcrall. it is but one step towards our goal, for wo are bound ‘Out. of the Harbor into the Sea.' Marion Whitmore BETTY ABRAMS South Side Grammar School Post Graduate. Athletic Association; Athletic Council, 1928-20; Sec- retary, .1929; Decorating Committee for Athletic Ban- quet, 1929; Basketball 1926-27, 27-28, 28-29; “Crim- son and White” Joke Editor, 1927-28; Assistant News Editor, 1928-29. “Silence may he golden, but it has no charms for me.” ROLAND ADSIT “Moon” Plans Indefinite North Side Grammar School Athletic Association “Not very noisy, but far from glum.” IVAN COE ALTHOUSE Plans Indefinite Minetto Union School Athletic Association. “I can, if I have to.” CLARENCE BLANDING “Red” College South Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Athletic Council, 1926-28; As- sistant Manager of Football. 1927; Manager of Foot- ball, 1928; Basketball, 1927-28; 1828-29; “Crimson and White” Sport Editor, 1926-27; High School Min- strels, 1927; President of Senior Class; Senior Play. “You can tell the kind of wheels he has in his head By the spokes that come out his mouth.” MURIEL BAKER Plans Indefinite South Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Senior Ball Committee; Busi- ness Manager of “Lyre.” “Smooth action with great durability”. HILDA BLANCHARD “Blanchie” Plans Indefinite Hortontown District No. 3 Athletic Association; “Crimson and White” Editor, 1926-27; Glee Club (2 years) “A maiden appearing demure and shy, But there's a twinkle in her eye.” RUTH CRAMER “Woof” Plans Indefinite. South Side Grammar School Athletic Association; 'Crimson and White”, Assis- tant Editor, 1924; Glee Club (4 years); Minstrel Cir- cle, 1927-28; First Pastry Prize, 1924. “Flitting here, flitting there, Her giggle is heard everywhere.” 8 HOWAP-D COOK “Cookie.” Syracuse Business School South Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Checker Team, 1029; “There’s need of a feminine hand.” FELIXA DEMBOWSKI Central City Business School Belgium School Athletic Association. “At all times of day, She has something to say.” JAMES DESERIO “Jimmie” Northeastern University South Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Athletic Council, 1928; “Crim- son and White” Editor; High School Minstrels, 1926; Football, 1926, 27 and 28; Senior Ball Committee; Sen- ior Play; Kiwanis Debate, 1929. “My object all sublime, I shall achieve in time. ’ ’ ROY DUNHAM Plans Indefinite Bellinger School, Cold Spring. Athletic Association; Senior Basketball Team; Foot- ball, 1927-28. “Silence never betrays you.” JOSEPH FARLEY “Joe” Central City B. S. North Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Class Will. “Much can be made of a man if he is caught young enough.' ’ ADASSA GOODSPEED Oswego Normal North Side Grammar School Athletic Association. “Stately and tall, she moves down the hall, With each of a thousand graces” BLANCHE HALL Plans Indefinite South Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Athletic Council Secretary, 1929; Basketball, 1928-29; Glee Club (2 years); News Editor “Crimson and White,” 1928-29; Class Proph- ecy; Minstrel Circle “Her ambition is to rise, Not in position, but in size.” 9 LEONORE HENCLE “Lee” Syracuse University Root Grammar School Athletic Association; News Editor “Crimson and White,” 1925 26; Alumni Write-up for the “Lyre;” Glee Club; Orchestra. “Why work longer? It’s time to play.” LUCY HICKS Central City Business School Lysander Union School Athletic Association; Second Prize in Spelling, .1928. “Full of laughter, full of fun, Eever ready to help someone.” HARRIET HOWARD “Harry” Plans Indefinite North Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Basketball, 1928-29; Minstrels, 1929; Senior Play; Training Class Write-Up. “Oh Harriet! Oh Harriet! Some Romeo will get you yet.” WILMA KELLY Oswego Normal Lysander Union School Athletic Association; Class Poet. “I woke one morn and found myself famous.” MARGARET KITTELL Syracuse University North Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Athletic Council (3 terms). Secretary and Vice President; Assistant Manager, 1927-28 and Manager 1928-29 of Girls Basketball team Kiwanis Debate, 1929; Third Prize in Essay Contest, 1929; First Prize in County Poster Contest; Editor of “Crimson and White”; 1927-28, 1928-29; Treasurer of Senior Class; Valedictorian. (Of course, we all believe this!) CARL R. KRATZER Post Graduate Van Burcn School Athletic Association; Athletic Council; Minstrels; Associate Editor of “Lyre”; Senior Play; Kiwanis Debate, 1929; Bigelow Prize Speaking Contest; Edi- tor of “Crimson and White.”; Salutatoriam “I never act until I think twice.” PHILIP LINSCOTT “Phil” Syracuse University North Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Football, 1926; Glee Club (3 years); Chorus; Minstrels, 1928-29; Male Quartet, 1929; Soloist at Athletic Banquet and Prize Speak- ing, 1929; Kiwanis Debate, 1928; Joke Editor of “Crimson and White,” 1927-28 Write-up of Senior Ball for “Lyre”; Chairman of Senior Ball Commit- tee. 10 MERLE W. LOVELESS Simmons School of Under- taking. North Side Grammar School Athletic Association; News Editor of “Crimson and White,” 1926-27; Glee Club (3 years); President of Glee Club, 1928-29; Special Chorus; Minstrels (3 years); Member of First National High School Cho- rus at Chicago, 1928; Soloist at State Teachers Con- ference; Male Quartet. ‘ ‘ Not so green, but still growing. ’ ANNA MCGANN Plans Indefinite North Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Glee Club (4 years); Senior Ball Committee; Chairman Eats Committee and Stunts Committee for Glee Club Party; Senior Play; Secre- tary Senior Class; Write-up of Senior Play for “Lyre” “I could be better if 1 would, But it’s awfully lonesome, being good.” ROYAL MAWHINNEY Plans Indefinite South Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Editor-in-chief of “Lyre.” “I only ask that fortune send A little more than I can spend.” MARGARET NORTHROP Syracuse University South Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Glee Club(4 years); Orchestra (6 years); String Quartette, 1928-29; Class Roll for “Lyre. ’' “Self-sufficient.” MARY OSTROWSKI Training Class Hortontown School Athletic Association; Training Class Play. “Willing she is, and eager to please.” ALBERT PALMER “Buster” Plans Indefinite Plainville Grammar School Athletic Association; Senior Ball Committee; Senior Play; Athletic Association Write-up for “Lyre.” “With a smile for every fellow, and two- for every girl.” FRANKLIN REDDOUT Plans Indefinite Lysander Grammar School Athletic Association; Senior Play; Sophomore Write- up for the “Lyre”. “Love is sweet, but oh. how bittah, To woo a girl, thn not to gittah.” 11 MARY REEVES Memorial Hospital Fenner District Athletic Association; Senior Play; Sophomore Write- up for the ‘ ‘ Lyre ’ ’. 1 ‘A cheery smile and all that goes with it. ROBERT ROWELL “Bob Syracuse University North Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Football, 1927-28; Basketball, 1927-28, 1928-29; Senior Play; Senior Ball Committee; Vice President of Senior Class; Football write-up for “Lyre; Class Artist. “I worry not, for what’s the use? To worry, bores one like the deuce. KATHERINE STRYKER “Kay Cortland Normal New Hartford Grammar School Athletic Association; Orchestra (5 years); Second Prize in Spelling Contest, 1928; Glee Club, (4 years); Minstrels; Senior Play. “When joy and duty clash, Let duty go to smash. MILDRED SHEA Central City Business School Danforth School, Syracuse Athletic Association; Glee Club (2 years) “She’s pretty to walk with, witty to talk with And very pleasant to think on. RICHARD SEARS Cornell University Sorrel Hill School Athletic Association; Football, 1927-28-29; Assistant Manager of Baseball, 1928; Manager of Baseball 1929; Winner of Bigelow and County Prize Speaking Con- test, 1927; Glee Club (3 years); Orchestra (2 years.) ‘When I work I work but when I’m energetic, I play JOSEPH TURKOWSKI “Joe Plans Indefinite Solvay Grammar School Athletic Association; Basketball (4 years); Base- ball, 1927-28; Football, 1927,1928. “These days Joe is paddling his own canoe. WILSON VAN WIE Manlius Prep School Ira Grammar School Athletic Association; Baseball (3 years); Basket- ball ( 2 years); Football, (3 years); Winner of Big- elow Prize Speaking, 1929; Checker Team; Senior Play; Baseball Write-up for “Lyre . “A product of General Motors. 12 Cornell University HARRY WAGNER Lysander Grammar School Athletic Association; Senior Basketball Team. “He’s little and he’s shy, He’ll grow up bye and bye.’’ MARION WHITMORE Ryder College North Side Grammar School Athletic. Association; Glee Club (4 years); Minstrels; “Crimson and White” Literary Editor, 1928-29; Class Historian. It’s the song you sing, and the smile you wear, That makes sunshine everywhere.” Marga ret N o rth rop JAY GOSSNER Plans Indefinite South Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Bigelow Prize Speaking, 1929; Kiwanis Debate, 1929; Glee Club, (3 years); Orches- tra, ((� years); String Quartette (2 years). “Greater violinists may have lived, but I doubt it.” KIRBY VOSBURGH Plans Indefinite South Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Kiwanis Debate, 1929. “In case of doubt-ask me.” MILDRED WARD “Milly” Training Class North Side Grammar School Athletic Association; Training Class. “Nothing ever disturbs her.” THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF THE CLASS OF ’29 There comes a time in the course of human events when one, about to pass from this life into another, should will those things which have been his, to those who have been left behind. Therefore, we, the Senior class of ’29, on the eve of our departure, being of sound mind and memory, and realizing the bene- fits that those left behind will derive from our existence this last will and testament; that is to say, we give, devise and bequeath:— First to the Junior Class we leave our great dignity and superior example with which they may awe their under classmates. To the Sophmore and Freshmen classes we leave our good looks, ability to concentrate and a little encouragement. Joe Turkowski leaves his ability as an athlete to Paul Allen. Hilda Blanchard leaves her quiet voice and ways to Richard Decker. Carl Kratzer leaves his record of never having once skipped school to Allen Lavoie. Wilma Kelly leaves her poetic instincts to Philly Cooper. Kirby Vosburg leaves his love for Latin and Room 2 to Russel Furman. Blanche Hall leaves her surplus weight to Frances Weeks. 13 Jay Gossncr leaves his sideburns to Ralph Cramer. Leon ore Hencle leaves her boyish bob to Dorothy Connell. Roy Dunham leaves his wonder car to John Odell. We wonder whether, if he combines it with his Ford, the result will be better that the hum of its parts. Harriet Howard leaves her demure, lady like ways to Arlene Walters. Howard Cook leaves his gift of gab to Kate Cassidy. Dick Sears leaves his derby hat to Hymie Glass. Felixa Dembowski leaves her two mile walk and ability to get to school vti time to Ruth Carroll. To Mr. Elden, we leave a faculty better trained on account of their associ- ation with us. We did our best to create ingenious teaching devices by show- ing them how little we really knew. Margaret Northrop leaves the mayor's son to the paper mill to do with him as they will. James DeSerio leaves his last pair of short trousers to some Freshman, hoping that the Freshman may outgrow them quicker than nature let our little Jimmie. Muriel Baker leaves her place of honor as a French student to Winston Ba- ker. Merle Loveless leaves his reputation as being the most weighty student to Louis Bicknell. Margaret Kittell leaves her brilliant mind to Walter Bates. Wilson Van Wie leaves his fighting fooball face to Irish Carroll, to be used in the Solvay games. Leonard Lewis leaves his alarm clock to some Junior. Let's hope that its owner won’t forget to wind the alarm as often as Leonard has done. Clarence Blanding leaves Helen Perkins, “Until We Meet, Again.” Ruth Cramer leaves her weakness to giggle at all times and places to George Hawley. Roland Adsit leaves his paper route to Paul Bicknell. Betty Abrams leaves her boy friends to Eleanor Hyle. Albert Palmer leaves his course in dancing school to Kedzic Hitchcock. Franklin Reddout leaves his profile and good looks to Edward Widger. Mildred Shea leaves her diet to Arrcs Henderson. Marion Whitmore and Adassa Goodspeed leave their combined surplus height to Elmer Clark. Harry Wagner leaves his safety razor to Roger Diffendorfer. Anna McGann leaves her personality to Alice Hayes. Royal Mawhinney leaves his position’ as Editor-in-Chief of the Lyre to anyone in the Junior class who is crazy enough to take it. Mary Reeves leaves her petite ways and good looks to Mary Mawhinney. Robert Rowell leaves his art in drawing to Wilson Wormuth. Lucy Hicks leaves her spelling prize to Robert Berney. Phillip Linscott leaves the transportation of the Chess and Checker teams to John Adsit. To the faculty we leave joy and relief to be rid of us. Likewise wc make, constitute and appoint the faculty of Baldwinsville Academy to be executors of this, our last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills made by us. Dated and sealed this twenty-first day of June, nineteen hundred and twenty-nine. Graduating Class of '29 Joseph Farley. 14 192D Alumnao Lyman Abbott .................At horn John Bellows .................At home Walter Bellows ...........Ford garage Edward Bcrncy ............Syracuse U. Richard Blann ......United Cigar Store Fremont Brooks ............Syracuse U. Olive Brown ............... Syracuse U. Jeanette Clute ........ Oswego Normal Marion Connell ............Syracuse U. Katheryne Cook .....Central City B. S. Sydney Cooper .............Syracuse U. William Crego ................ At home Elizabeth Davis .... Memorial Hospital Paul Donahue .... Morris Machine Shop Louise Eggleston ....... Training Class Louise Fuesse ............. Syracuse U. Leslie Horner ................At home Horwood Jones ................At home Robert Ivors ten ............ At home Marion Kratzcr .... Memorial Hospital Bernice Loveless ...... Training Class Jane Matson ........ Cortland Normal Edwin Mignault ..............At home Betty Miller................. Syracuse U. Brewster Payne .........Training Class Malcolm Reed ............. Syracuse U. Clifford Sadelmymcr ......Syracuse U. Thelma Surbrook ....... Onondaga B. S. Donald Van Wie ...........State Work Inez Wagner .................Cortland Normal Ruth Weeks ...... N. Y. Tel. Company Ellen Wilkinson ... Central City B. S. Frank Youngs ..... Central City B. S. George Young ............. Syracuse U. Leonore Hencle Jay Gossner Music Box R3vue Dick Sears ‘ Red ’ Blanding Merle Loveless Mildred Shea Muriel Baker Coe Althouse 'Bob’ Rowell Betty Abrams, Blanche Hall Jay Gossner Carl Kratzcr Albert Palmer Leonore Hencle James De Serio Margaret North up Harriet Howard Mary Ostrowski Mildred Ward Margaret Ivittell Mary Reeves Franklin Redduot Hilda Blanchard Marion Whitmore Lucy Hicks ‘Gramp’ Van Wic Adassa Goodspecd Wilma Kelly ‘ Phil ’ Linscott ‘ Brick ’ Mawhinncy Ruth Cramer Marjorie Thompson Joseph Turkowski “Horses, Horses, Horses.” “Red Hot Henry Brown.” ‘ ‘ Humpty Duinpty. ’' “When The One You Love Loves You.” ‘ ‘ Carolina Moon. ’1 “Drifting and Dreaming.” “Collegiate.” “Me and My Shadow.” “There’s a Rainbow ‘Round My Shoulder.” “Once in a Lifetime.” “Blue Skies.” “Ain’t She Sweet?” ‘‘ In My Gondola. ' “What a Wonderful Wedding That Will Be.’’ “Five Foot Two.” “Oh Katherina.” I’m Forever Blowing Bubbles.” ‘No Wonder” “Just Let A Smile Be Your Umbrella”' ‘ ‘ Among My Souvenirs.' ’ ‘ ‘ Rosy Cheeks. ’; ‘Too Tired.” “The Song Is Ended.” I’m Sitting on Top of the World.” “Who?” “Where the Shy Little Violets Grow.” “I Love Me.” “Just Another Day Wasted Away.” “Gotta Get Myself Somebody to Love.” “The Man I Love.” “Youv’e Got To Know How.” 15 Joseph Farley Kirby Vosburg Harry Wagner Roland Adsit Roy Dunham Howard Cook Anna McGann B. IT. S. Felixa Deinbowski “Where Do You Worka John? ‘ ‘ Prisoner’s Song. ’’ “Sonny Boy.” “Buy A Paper?” “You Only Want Me When Your'e Lonesome.” “All Alone.” “My Mother’s Eyes.” “But What About Me?” “Till We Meet Again.” Can You Imagine? Margaret Kittell flunking? Ruth Cramer not flirting? Roland Adsit as a big butter and egg man? Coe Althouse saying, 'Please, Mr. Getnian, I know the answer?’ Clarence Blanding with mustache? Hilda Blanchard telling Coe Althouse she loves him? Howard Cook saying, ‘On your way, Prof.? Felixa Deinbowski playing the lead in ‘Abie’s Irish Rose?’ Muriel Baker with straight hair? James De Serio as a grouch? Roy Dunham as a shiek? Joseph Farley hurrying? Jay Gossner as a hard guy? Addasa Goodspecd with a lesson done? Blanche Ilall grown up? Lenore Hencle sticking her tongue out at Miss Pike? Lucy Hicks proposing to big bad boy-friend? Harriet Howard taking the hard boiled part in ‘Haggerty?’ Wilma Kelly as a vampire? Carl Kratzer proposing to Helen Gretrude Perkins? Merle Loveless getting kicked out of the Metropolitan Opera? Phil Linscott without his ‘line’? Anna McGann as the Goddess of Liberty? Royal Mawhinney saying, ‘Mr. Elden, I cannot tell a lie, I skipped to go to the ball game at Skaneateles ’ ? Margaret Nothrop turning down the ‘Duke’? Mary Ostrowski being saucy? Albert Palmer doing a Spanish Tango? Mary Reeves doing a shadow dance? Bob Rowell without his ‘Coky-Colv’? Franklin Reddout as a lady killer? Katherine Stryker in Grand Opera? Mildred Shea without ‘Dutch?’ Richard Sears serious and without his derby? Kirby Vosburgh singing ‘I’M SORRY SALLY?’ Harry Wagner as Ye OLde Athelete? Marion Whitmore dancing with Harry Wagner? Betty Abrams walking home Leonard Lewis on time? Marjorie Thompson as a shrinking violet? Joseph Turkowski saying, ‘Now, Anna, be careful with that paddle?’ 16 SENIOR QUESTIONAIRE 1, 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 13. 12. 13. 14. 35. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. Favorite Teacher—Miss Wormuth. Fa vo rite Spo rt—Bask et ba 11. Do you approve of kissing?—Yes, 27-7. What Senior has done most for B. H. S.?—Joseph Turkowski. What Senior is most popular?—Clarence Blanding. What Senior is most brilliant?—Margaret Kittell. What Senior is most modest?—Lucy Hicks. What Senior is most respected?—Clarence Blanding. What Senior is least appreciated?—Roy Dunham, Mary Reeves. What Senior is handsomest boy?—Robert Rowell. What Senior thinks he is?—Philip Linscott. What Senior is prettiest girl?—Anna McGann. What Senior thinks she is?—Marion Whitmore. What Senior is best student?—Margaret Kittell. What Senior is busiest student?—Carl Ivratzer. What Senior is biggest politician?—Kirby Yasburg. What Senior is best parlor athlete?—Philip Linscott. What Senior is easiest to hear?—James DeSerio. What Senior is wittiest?—Richard Sears. What Senior is most original?—Ruth Cramer. What Senior is nicest?—Anna McGann. What Senior is best natured?—Albert Palmer. What Senior is most reliable?—Carl Kratzer. What Senior is most likely to succeed?—Carl Kratzer. What Senior is best athlete?—Joseph Turkowski. What Senior is best joker?—Richard Sears. W'ho is best liked teacher?—Miss Wormuth. LUCY HICKS HILDA BLANCHARD SENIOR BALL The Senior Ball held April twelfth this year was a huge success because of the co-operation of all the members of the class in helping the committee. The Village Hall was secured and decorated with school colors, Crimson and White. Old Rose and Silver being the class colors were used in making the year letters. “BAM” Madrick and his Collegians furnished the music. We have to give “BAM” credit because he surely knows how to make “ WOOPEE’ on a piccolo. Prof. Elden did not come in until late as there was a speaking contest out of town. The dance lasted until one o’clock which met with the approval of all. The weather was fine for the dance, a nice moon and—well, speaking of the dance everyone had a good time. “PHIL” LINSCOTT BLOCK B BANQUET The Block B Banquet was held in the Grange Hall, April 24, 1929. The name was changed to Block B Banquet from Athletic Banquet as the block B letters are awarded on this occasion. The banquet, usually held in January, had to be postponed because of numerous activities, from January to April. Indeed it was doubtful for a time whether it would be held at all but finally it was decided that if a certain 17 number of tickets were sold it would be held. An adequate number of tickets were sold and plans were completed. Senior High School students, alumni and the faculty were eligible; Junior High students were barred. This was to stimulate more interest in the banquet among older students. The dinner, served at about quarter to seven by the ladies of the Grange, was followed by the usual toasts. Charles O’Brien, toastmaster, gave a few words and then introduced Dr. Kratzer, who told about plans for enlarging the seating capacity of the “Gym.” Coach Getman, the next speaker chose the banquet for his topci. He surely convinced all that a banquet is both desirable and necessary. Then he also spoke a few words to present the speaker of the evening, Mr. Leslie Bryan, assistant coach to Tom Keane, track coach of Syracuse University. Mr. Byran gave an interesting talk of what qualities one needs to bo successful. After this talk, Mr. Elden awarded the Block B Letters. When the guests had sung a few stanzas of the Alma Mater, they went upstairs and danced until twelve o’clock. The rooms were decorated in red and white; balloons were used as favors. The banquet was such a success that all sincerely hope the banquets to follow will be looked forward to and attended as they should be. BETTY ABRAMS CLASS PROPHECY Last night I dreamt that I had been given three wishes by the Godess of Fortune. My first one was that I might be high up in the air. Immediately I found myself sitting on a cloud. My second wish was that I might see into the future and be able to predict what my fellow-classmates of the Class of ’29 at Baldwinsvillc Academy were going to do after their graduation. As I told my wish to the Godess of Fortune, the mist around me cleared and my classmates passed by me in review. This what I saw. Merle Loveless has become Treasurer of the Rinkev Dinks. It has always been Merle’s mania, to handle money. Betty Abrams has a position on the staff of the New' York Times. Because of her many experiences in regard to the heart, she is well able to write “Advice to the Love-lorn.” Bob Row'll, the handsomest boy of our class, has become Chief of Police at Bangol. Dick Sears, with Mrs. Sears, the former Mary Reeves, now runs a horse ranch in Australia. Muriel Baker, because of her great love of studying spelling lessons, is now’ teaching spelling in South Carolina. James DeSerio, a famous engineer, is on his wray to the White House, following in Mr. Hoover’s footsteps. Lucy Hicks recently took a Correspondence Course on “How to Overcome Shyness.” This course gave her her first start as an elocutionist. Roy Dunham, the famous foot-ball player, has become an esthetic dancing teacher. Mildred Shea has w'orked up from ticket-seller to manager of the Variety Theatre. Carl Kratzer is preaching the gospel in Chicago. It might be mentioned that he wears a bullet-proof vest. Mildred Ward is selling glass eyes for canary birds. Mary Ostrowski has been elected to Congress from this district. It is certain that she will be well received at the White House, for the President is also from our town. Ho is Howard Cook. 18 Margaret Northrup is touring Europe, giving recitals on the harp. Her accompianist is Lenore Hencle, the former pianist of our school orchestra. Harry Wagner has become a famous doctor; he keeps Fred Sears, the local Undertaker, busy covering up his mistakes. Anna McGann took up acting as a vocation. At present she is staring as little Eva in Uncle Tom's Cabin. Albert Palmer is traveling. He believed in that slogan, Join the Navy and see the World. Marion Whitmore, who because of her great height always commanded respect, lately became floor-walker at F. W. Woolworth's store in Syracuse. Kirby Vosburg, who always admired Sam Johnson, has copied his style and just completed a new Zulu Island Dictionery. The Prince of Wales has given up horse-riding and turned to the less dan- gerous game of golf. Red Blanding, the famous pro, is his instructor. Katherine Stryker first started her career as a postal card painter. New she paints the covers of some of the best magazines. Franklin Reddout and Hilda Blanchard, who have cast their lot together, are at the present engaged in establishing 4 H. C. Clubs in Siberia. Jack Hoffman is making use of his military training; he is doorman at the Syracuse Hotel. Felicia Dembowski is a huge success in her beauty parlor in Belguim. Roland Adsit is teaching embroidery in the Baldwinsville schools. Margaret Kittell, our Valedictorian, has taken up land-scape gardening. It is needless to say that she is making good at it. Joseph Turkowski, who always had marvelous tact with ladies while he was in High School, is now director of Athletics at Yassar. Margery Thompson's favorite class was Physical Geography. So, she has returned from Wisconsin to assist Mr. Cary in teaching it. Brick Mawhinney enjoyed so much being editor of the Lyre that he decided to have newspaper work as his vocation. His perseverance won; now he is editor of the local Gazette and Farmer’s Journal. Phil Linscott, the boy with the golden voice, is a train announcer in the N. Y. Central Station. Joe Farley, who is a traveling salesman, hopes some day to be a Justice of the Supreme Court. Ruth Cramer knits stockings for the Salvation Army. Coe Althouse, a plumber, is a very fast worker. Harriet Howard followed in her father's footsteps; she has become head of the Federal Post Office in Washington. Wilma Kelly is a famous Dietician; she shows all young girls how to keep slender. Because General Motors Stock has soared to unbelievable heights, Gramp Van Wie, the great financier, is able to satisfy all his little whims. Last month lie supervised the installation of checker-boards in the new Chevrolets. Than as this vision faded away, the Godess of Fortune appeared again before me for my third wish. My last wish is this: That every worthy under- taking of any member of this class may be successful and that the future may bring us all great happiness. 19 BLANCHE HALL FOOTBALL When the call for Football Candidates was sounded for the team of 1928, ten veterans and several 1927 reserves reported. The line, composed of Dunham and Fowler, ends; Vosburgh and Pickard, tackles; Van Wie and Bicknell, guards, and Seabold at center, developed in to one of the hardest and fastest charging forward walls ever produced by our mentor, Wesley Getman. The backfiekl composed of Captain Turkowski, Crcgo Rowell and Bochino, was speedy, versatile and elusive. Two days before the opening game, Crego, veteran quarterback, sustained a sprained ankle while practicing. A loss to Fayetteville was the result of the first game. As Crego’s ankle was slow in healing, we were without his services with our arch rivals, East Syracuse. Although we were defeated by a small margin, the championship went with that game. Later in the season we defeated East Syracuse by a decisive score. Even though we lost the championship the team gained a moral victory by bringing the Football Sportmanship Cup to the school. Also Turkowski was picked for the mythical all county team. Baldwinsville (3 Fayetteville Solvav 13 Baldwinsville 13 13 Baldwinsville 0 E. Syracuse Manlius 7 Baldwinsville 2G 0 Baldwinsville 0 Solvav 0 Baldwinsville 20 E. Syracuse .. 0 Baldwinsville 20 0 Total 91 Total 45 BOB ROWELL THE 1929 BASE BALL SEASON With the Hon. Mr. Sears as our manager, we started out to clean up the County League. The only trouble seems to have been that Skancateles started sooner and copped their first league game, which as all loyal rooters know was with our Alma Mater. However, our season went along smoothly, without another mishap, and we finished a close second. Our average for the year was .855, while Skan- eateles had one of 1,000. At a rather critical time in our season, seven of the players on the first team were declared ineligible, and it looked bad for B ’ville. However the second string men played a snappy game and took the two remaining games. There was a brand of sportsmanship displayed by the team this year that has been noticeably lacking for a few years back. It is highly desirable that this spirit be continued and the student body be instrumental in attaining this goal. Baldwinsville .................... (5 Baldwinsville ..................... 1 Baldwinsville ..................... 5 Baldwinsville .................... 20 Baldwinsville ..................... 3 Baldwinsville .................... 10 Baldwinsville ..................... 4 Baldwinsville ..................... 5 Baldwinsville ..................... 9 Tully ............................ 2 Skancateles ..................... 12 Solvay ........................... 4 Split Rock ....................... 4 Tully ............................ 1 Jordan ........................... 4 Marcellus ........................ 3 Warners .......................... 2 Camillus ......................... 1 20 WILSON VAN WIE FOOTBALL TEAM GIRLS’ BASKETBALL 1928-29 For six consecutive years, the Baldwinsville Girls’ Basketball team has represented the West Sestion in the Onondaga County League play-off. This year a tie with Jordan made necessary a preliminary play-off on the Camillus court. The Baldwinsville girls won and played Minoa a week later on the Solvay court. They won twelve games this year and lost two. They have a record of having lost only three games in three years. From the first team, only Louise Eggleston, captain of the team for 1927-28, was gone; two players were also gone from the second team. With four veterans back, the vacant position on the team, that of guard, was taken by Irene Thomp- son, who played an excellent defensive game in all the games. “Peg” Gere at center, invariably out jumped and out scored every girl she played against. Carroll while making many points at forward, also was a great, help on the defense. Thompson, the other forward, played an excellent game throughout the year, both on the defense and the offense. Abrams, as a reliable guard, played a steady game. This year the team loses only Marge Thompson. So with four veterans and two good subs back, prospects for next year look good. The girls basketball team sincerely thanks the people who have supported them during the season of 1928-29. BASKETBALL 1928-29 The basketball teams of Baldwinsville High School made history this year. For the first time in the history of the County League both the boys’ and girls’ sectional championships were won by one school, and Baldwinsville had the honor of being that school. This is an account of the boys’ team and its relative success and defeat. The squad reporting the first night while not the largest, was the best squad of basketball players ever to turn out; so, many good men of necessity had to be dropped. The team started the season with a rush, defeating Split Rock, 38 to 17. After administering a 41-24 beating to Marcellus, the team met defeat at Skaneateles, but showed that it was just a mistake by winning the next eight league games. At this point, Warners scored an upset on the War- ner’s court, defeating the local team 40-30. With two more games to go, B'villc needed one victory to clinch the championship of the westrn section of the League. The slump continued, however, and the team was beaten by two points by both Solvay and Camillus. The season thus ended in a triangular tie with Baldwinsville, Solvay, Skaneateles at the peaks. The first play-off game be- tween Skaneateles and B-ville ended in a 2G to 11 victory for the home team. With renewed hope and a fighting spirit, the rejuvenated team played Solvay to decide the honors of the section and cam through victorious at the long end of a 21 to 18 score. With their first sectional basketball championship under their belt, coach Getman's proteges now pointed all efforts toward the coming battle with East Syracuse, champions of the eastern section. The game was played in the new Liverpool “gym” before a crowd of nearly a thousand. The two teams battled on even terms throughout most of the game, but the greater height and exper- ience of the eastern leaders and the dazzling play of Slocum, East Syracuse guard, gradually told and the game ended 26 to 22 in favor of Coach Smith’s boys. .Joe Turkowski was the big gun of the B'ville team throughout the season, establishing himself as high-scorer of the County League with 151 points in fourteen games. 22 This successful season was due not alone to the work of the players on the first team but also to the effort and support of the townspeople, the student body, the second team and the coaching of Mr. Getman. While not wholly successful this year, we rest assured that the team which carries the B 'ville colors next year will attain greater heights. The team will lose by graduation, Turkowski, Aran Wie, Blanding and Rowell. Carroll, Furman, Crego, Seabold, Bicknell, Cooper ur.d Kelly will undoubtedly be back and form most of next, year’s material. The following men received letters: Joseph Turkowski, Russel Furman, Robert Crego, Maurice Carroll, Clarence Blanding, Wilson Van Wie, Frances Seabold, Philip Cooper, Paul Bicknell and Robert Rowell. 38 Split Rock 17 42 Marcellus 24 27 .Skancatcles 3(5 34 Alumni 22 51 Warners 24 33 Solvav 30 32 Camillus 17 10 Split Rock 10 28 Jordan 17 33 Marcellus 25 27 Skancatelcs 14 35 Jordan 19 Baldwinsville 21 Auburn 29 Baldwinsville 30 Warners 40 40 Fulton 23 27 Solvay 29 17 Eastwood 24 25 Camillus 27 Baldwinsvillo 25 Fulton 31 2G Skancatcles 11 Baldwinsville 21 Solvay 18 Baldwinsville 92 East Syracuse 26 Total G53 Opp. Total 513 CLARENCE BLANDING REVIEW i OF ATHLETICS The athletic season of 192S-29 has been one of the most successful for our teams in many years. Baldwinsville may have had better teams in each branch of sport in former years, but never before have all the teams been so uniformlv strong in the same year. The spirit and interest shown in football, basketball and baseball seems to increase each year, so that the beginning of each season brings out a larger number of candidates for the various teams. This condition results in keen competition for regular positions on the teams, and consequently stronger teams. It has also built up strong reserve strength along wearing campaign. The greater part of the schedule of each team is made up of games with the other members of the Onondaga County League. Last fall, for the first time, the football league was divided into a Senior and Junior circuit, depending on the registration of the schools. East Syracuse, Solvay and Baldwinsville were placed in the Senior circuit. East Syracuse won the league banner by half a game from Baldwinsville. Although we dccesively defeated them in the last ?3 game, and scored more points than cither Solvay or East Syracuse. After the league season closed. Camillus, winner of the Junior section was also decisively beaten. The team was awarded the Sportmanship Trophy by the other teams. In basketball the boys and girls teams each won the championships of the Western Section. This is the first time in the history of the league that one school has won both trophies. Both teams lost out in the final game with the East Section winners, but this did not detract from the honor of finishing on top after a long hard schedule. The basketball season is pretty much of an unknown quantity as I write. The team has only two players of last year, which means an inexperienced outfit and the consequence mistakes and blow-ups due to greenners. The team, so far, however, has won four of its five games, and though it may not win a cham- pionship will certainly maintain the high winning percentage of the football and basketball teams. The prospects for next year are not especially bright. Each team will loss pretty heavily by graduation or players leaving school. Joe Turkowski, W. Van Wie, K. Vosburgh, R. Dunham, Rowell and Bochino are going to leave a gap in the football ranks which will be difficult to fill. Blanding, Turkowski, Van Wie and Rowell will be lost from the boys basketball team. Marge Thomp- son and Betty Abrams graduation will weaken the girls basketball team. COACH GETMAN CHESS AND CHECKERS The first game of the season played by our chess and checker teams was very successful. Marcellus was our first opponent. Baldwinsville won both the chess and the checker fatches by a large margin. After the game, refresh- ments were served and all enjoyed a game of cards. The second game was a harder one, Solvay being our opponent. Our checker team won by a small margin, but our chess team lost nearly all of the games. Refreshments were served after this game also. Th third game was played at North Syracuse. Both teams were again successful. Our chess team had nearly a perfect score, while our checker team won by a smaller margin. The fourth game was at East Syracuse. Our opponents had no chess team, but they did have a very good checker team. East Syracuse won by a very small margin. Both teams were very evenly matched and the score was very close. The fifth was at home with Tullv as our opponent. This was a very success- ful day for us. as we defeated them in baseball in the afternoon. Both chess and checker team won easily. The sixth was to be at home with Skaneateles on the other side. This game was postponed, '. lie seventh game, to bo played at Marcellus was forfeited by them. Checkers Chess Checkers Chess Baldwinsville uy2 ) Marcellus IV2 2 Baldwinsville 8V2 2 Solvay 7 % 6 Baldwinsville 9 7% N. Syracuse 7 % Baldwinsville 7% E. Syracuse 8 Baldwinsville 10% OVj 'fully 5V Baldwinsville lfi 8 Manlius (forfeited) This left Baldwinsville in a triple tie with East Syracuse and Solvay for first place in checkers. The chess team was second, with Solvay leading. The chess team challenged Solvay for a game the night of the checker play-off. 24 The play-off was held here and we won from both Solvay and East Syracuse very decisively. This gave us the County Championship, however, the chess team failed to win its challenge and was defeated very decisively. Therefore, our chess team remained second. Checkers—Baldwinsville, 10%, Solvay 7%, East Syracuse ( %. Chess— Baldwinsville, 1, Solvay 7. HOWARD COOK BLOCK LETTERS 1928-29 Fourth year—Marjorie Thompson. Third year—Ruth Carroll. Second year—“Peg” Gere, Betty Abrams. First year—Irene Thompson, Margaret Farley, Blanche Hall, Harriet Howard and Margaret Kittell. SCORES Baldwinsville .................... 41 Baldwinsville .................... 10 Baldwinsville .................... 15 Baldwinsville .................... 14 Baldwinsville .................... 30 Baldwinsville .................... 10 Baldwinsville .................... 24 Baldwinsville .................... Hi Baldwinsville .................... 14 Baldwinsville .................... 10 Baldwinsville .................... 28 Baldwinsville .................... 18 Baldwinsville .................... 14 Total ........:............... 257 1928-29 Split Rock ...................... 3 Marcellus ....................... 8 Skaneateles .................... 12 Jordan .......................... 7 Warners ......................... 8 Camillus ........................ 3 Split Rock ...................... 1 Marcellus ....................... 5 Skaneateles ..................... 3 .Jordan ........................ 18 Warners ......................... 3 Jordan ......................... 13 Minoa .......................... 17 Opp. Total .................. 107 MARJORIE THOMPSON, Captain ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The Athletic Association, which was first founded in our school in 1918, is still maintained under it original constitution. This association is organized, every year for the purpose of giving support to our athletics. All students are represented in a council which is chosen twice annually and of which Professor Elden is chairman. The members of the council for last semester were: Seniors—Blanche Hall, Richard Sears. Juniors—Ruth Carol, Betty Abrams. Sophomores—Wallace Smallwood. Freshmen—Frank Hanington. Soon after the association was organized last September, a meeting was held for the purpose of electing officer's for the football season. Those elected were: Manager, Clarence Blanding; assistant manager, Philips Cooper; cheer- leaders, Elizabeth Gere and Nelson Huntley. Later in the year the following officers were elected for basketball season: Girls manager, Margaret Kittel; assistant manager, Catherine Cassidy. Boys’ manager, Richard Price; assistant manager, Winston Baker; cheerleaders, Elizabeth Gere and Nelson Huntley. 25 GIRLS' BASKETBALL TEAM ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION 1929 After the basketball season, a new council was elected as follows: Seniors—Margaret Kittel, Carl Kratzer. Juniors—Betty Abrams, Ruth Carrol. Sopromores—Sidney Luce. Freshmen—Clifford Crego. At a meeting held the first of April, the following officers were chosen for the baseball season: Manager, Richard Sears; assistant manager, Richard Decker; cheerleaders, Elizabeth Gere and Arlene Walters. Because, undoubtedly, of the fine example set by the Seniors, the association has a large membership this year. ALBERT PALMER THE GLEE CLUB This year Miss Roth had a more difficult time in keeping up the name that the Glee Club has earned for Baldwinsvillc High School. Last year many of the members graduated and, therefore, it was necessary to find some one to fill their places. But Miss Roth, as usual, worked hard and faithfully and built up a very good Glee Club, consisting of old members as well as new. On September 1.3, the Glee Club met and elected the following officers: President .......................................... Merle Loveless Vice President ....................................... Richard Sears Secretary ......................................................Ruth Carroll In the month of November, the Glee Club had the honor of being asked to sing at the Armory for the Child Welfare. In January the Glee Club party was held in the school “gym.’' All the new members successfully underwent the initiations and were perfectly able to eat a goodly amount of rcfreshmnts. There were dancing in the gym, and cards in the Library. Even the faculty enjoyed themselves. On February I and 2, the Annual Glee Club Minstrels were held. It consisted of two plays in which many members of the Glee Club took parts, orchestra numbers, and a circle in which the whole chorus took part. The boys' quartet made the circle especially good this year. May 17, when the boys' County Prize speaking contest was held here, the Glee Club furnished a part of the program. During the year many of the members have played or sung for Parent- Teachers or for Assembly. There is no question about the fact that our progress is due to the work of Miss Roth, who has given us much of her time. Indeed, we certainly do appreciate it, one and all. R. CARROLL THE ORCHESTRA Six years ago, when our new school was opened, Miss Roth called for volunteers to form an orchestra. Many responded. After a great deal of “noise and training she suceeded in molding them into a group which has since played at many of our local and school affairs. As time went on more and more members from this original orchestra were graduated, the last of them leaving this year. Because of this loss an Evening Orchestra was started two years ago, which meets Monday nights in the Auditorium. This not only includes many of the former students, but also several of the citizens of the town. In the school itself, the necessity of a true High School Orchestra had already developed, with the result that a second orchestra was formed three years ago. For two years they have played at the weekly assemblies, making 27 a very creditable appearance. Many of this second orchestra have also joined the evening organization. Now they are to represent our school in the County Orchestra Contest at Liverpool on June 10. The winner of this contest will be given a radio for their school. The school should be very grateful to Miss Roth for all the valuable time and strength which she has given to the training of our orchestra, chorus and entertainments. She has worked very hard. Whatever honors we have received are directly due to her efforts. MARGARET NORTHROP PUBLIC SPEAKING AND DRAMATICS Although no regular courses are given in public speaking, aside from the work in oral English which is a part of the regular English courses, considerable attention has been given during the year of 1928-29 to developing talent of students in speaking and dramatics. The weekly assemblies have given opportunity for several short plays, recitations and various other appearances of the students before an audience. During the latter part of the year separate assemblies for the Senior and Junior High Schools have enabled more to take part and give programs appropriate to the different age groups. The annual Minstrel Show was even more of a success than usual. The standard of excellence was as high as in former years and the audiences were larger. The two plays, “Tangles’’ and “His Model Wife” were well presented and gave opportunity for considerable dramatic training. The annual Bigelow prize speaking contest, was held April 26th with the following students taking part: Nellie Fulmer, Josephine Ostrowski, Arlene ■Walter, Elizabeth Gere, Catherine Cassidy, Walter Mercer, Carl Kratzer, Jay Gossner and Wilson Van Wie. Elizabeth Gere was awarded the honor of representing the school in the county league contest while Arlene Walter and Nellie Fulmer were awarded first and second prizes respectively for the girls and Wilson Van Wie and Walter Mercer for the boys. In the county contests Baklwinsville was very creditably represented by Wilson Van Wie and Elizabeth Gere. The prizes in the county contests went to Solvay and Marcellus in the girls’ contest and to Warner and Solvay in the boys’. The Senior Class ably presented the comedy, “A Pair of Sixes” at their Class Day exercises and the Training Class gave “Come Out Of the Kitchen” both of which are former professional successes and were well rendered by the various students taking part. H. E. ELDER Fortune Teller—“Tell your fortune mister.” K. Hitchcock—“How much.” F. T.—“Twenty-five cents.” K. H.—“Thats right, how did you guess.” Prof. Carey “If you stand facing north, what have you on your left hand. ” Phil Lenscott—“Fingers.” 28 BASKETBALL TEAM CLASS POEM Tonight, dear friends we launch our boats Upon the open sea, Tonight our hearts are filled with awe, What shall the voyage be? Each day, O’ friends we’ve built our boats, Our thoughts, our deeds along, Were timbers that have made each one, A boat that's weak or strong. At first we kept beside the shore; Then out into the bay, Instructors taught us how to steer, Till now we sail away. Though skies are clear and waters blue, The night may bring the storm; Though lightning flash and thunder roar, Sunshine may come at morn. If weather’s good or weather’s bad. We’ll guide our boats the same, Some day to reach a greater port, Perhaps a port of fame. So, farewell teachers, kind friends too; Farewell tonight must bo. Tonight our hearts arc thanking you, As we sail out to sea. WILMA L. KELLY FACULTY AND THEIR SUPPRESSED DESIRES Harry F. Elden—To have a nine o'clock curfew for students. Charles Baker—To write detective stories. Wesley Getman—To win the national outboard motor boat races. Richard E. Carrey—To become admiral of the Pacific Fleet. Mae Forrest—To be a tall, willowy blonde. Nancy Morgan—To meet Tom Mix. Hank Cussler—To become section boss of the N. Y. C. R. R. Elizabeth Cussler—To run a beauty parlor in the Chimes Building. Leonore Wormuth—To write a history book on the Burning of Rome. Frances Tappan—A racoon coat and a Packard sport roadster. Estelle Griffith—To edit a funny paper. Elizabeth Roth—To discover Sullivan’s Lost Chord. Gertrude Forsell—To revive Latin as a refined mode of expression. Clarissa Coolidge—To discover a new form of bacteria. Miss Isabella Pike—To deliver speeches in a traveling Chautauqua. How much did Philadelphia, Pa. How much does Columbus 0. How many eggs did Louisianna, La. What grass did Joplin, Mo. We call Minneapolis, Minn. Why not Annopolis, Ann. If you can’t tell the reason Why, I’ll bet Topeka, Kan. 30 Joe Turkowski—“What do you think about evolution?” K. Cramer—“Well its a good idea, but do you think it can be enforced.’’ Betty Abrams—“I don't like this picture, it doesn’t do me justice.’’ Photographer—“Lady, you don’t want justice, you want mercy.” Get.man—“Waiter this chicken has no wish bone.” Jimmoy Bishop—“It was a happy and contented chicken sir, and had nothing to wish for. And have you heard about the Scotchman who pinned the wall paper on because he didn’t expect to live there always. Frosh—“How long could T live with out brains?” K. Carroll—“Time will tell.” Lady—“I want some powder.” Clerk—“Men nin’s?” Lady—“No, Viminis.” Clerk—‘ ‘ Scented? ’ ’ Lady—“No, I'll take it with me.” Prof. Eldcn—“Why are you late?” Leonard Lewis—“There are nine of us in the house and the clock was only set for eight. ’' Joe—“How did you make out in Intermediate Algebra?” Joan—“Fine, got a 100 in the course, 35 first test, 25 second, and 40 third. Prof. Carey—“Will you explain to me what capillary action is?” Kirbv—“Why, er, ah, just what part is it. you don't understand.” To every person comes his day, So calmly wait your chance— Pedestrians have the right of way When in the ambulance. Both beautiful and dumb My own true love must be; Beautiful, so I’ll love her— And dumb, so she’ll love me. Leslie Davis—“Please sir. may I leave class to jump rope? Teacher—“And why the kindergarten act?” L. D.—“I’ve just taken my medicine and forgot to shake the bottle. An Irishman was telling his friend of a narrow escape in the war. “The bullet went in my chest and came right through to the other side.” “But,” said his fritnd, “it would go through your heart and kill you.” “My heart was in my mouth,” quickly responded Pat. F. Mitten (acting at hat-check girl)—“Ain't you even going to give me a tip? Why even the champiou tightwad of the town gives me a dime.” H. White—“Well, gaze upon the new champ.” 31 Tcnshe—“Why didn’t you speak to that ghost when you saw it?” H. White—“How could I? I never studied any of the dead languages.” Farmer—“If 1 were as lazy as you. I'd go and hang myself in mv barn.” Ella Benson—“No, you wouldn’t. If you were as lazy as me you wouldn’t have any barn.” WOMEN AND ELECTRICITY When a woman is sulky and will not speak ..............................Exciter If she gets too excited ............................................Controller If she gets too long ..............................................Interrupter If her way of thinking is not yours .................................Converter If she is willing to come half way ....................................Meter If she will come all the way ......................................Receiver If she wants to go farther ........................................Dispatcher If she wants to be an angel .....................................Transformer If she is unfaithful .............................................. Detector If she proves your fears are wrong ..............................Compensator If she goes up in the air .........................................Condensor If she wants chocolates ................................................Feeder If she sings wrong ......................................................Tuner If she is in the country ........................................Telegrapher If she is a poor cook ............................................Discharger If her dress unhooks ................................................Connecter If she is wrong .....................................................Rectifier If she is cold ........................................................ Heater If she gossips too much .............................................Regulator If she fumes and sputters ...........................................Insulator If she becomes upset .................................................Reverser If this doesn’t satisfy ............................................ Shoot her It is only fitting that we devote this space to the business men who so generously helped us to make this magazine possible. When in need of anything consult the advertisements herein. Back of each is a guarantee of service and satisfaction. COMPLIMENTS OF CLASS OF 1929 Cole-Leggett Hardware Co. Lowe Bros. Paint Kyanize Varnish Phone 364 Compliments of SUNNY SIDE STORE J. L. RURY BLAGOFF LUNCH Cleanliness Quick Service Popular Prices 34 Oswego Street Comp'iments of Geo. E. Youngs Compliments of STATE BANK TAPPAN BROOKS COAL - - WOOD BUILDING SUPPLIES FIREPLACE FIXTURES ROOFING - - PAINTS Chain RED WHITE Store HARVEY L. HARRIS Meats and Groceries Phone 65 7 E. Genesee St. FEED SEED BALDWINSVILLE FARMERS’ CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION, INC. tile ROOFING GOSSNER’S BEAUTY SHOP Beauty Shop - _ Mrs. Beulah Gossner Le Mur Permanent Wave Compliments of FIRST NATIONAL BANK COMPLIMENTS OF TAPPAN REINHARDT DR. WILLIAM M. LONG VETERINARIAN COMPLIMENTS OF BUD KILBY H. HOWARD CO. JEWELRY - BOOKS - WALL PAPER SCHOOL SUPPLIES FAMILY FOOTWEAR SERVICE AND COMFORT - MENS’ WEAR Phone 294 JOSEPH GLASS 30 Oswego Street Compliments of STEELE DONAHUE J. M. HAMLIN SON Select Family Groceries and Vegetables Phone 254 F. A. SMITH STUDIO Camera Supplies, Films, Developing, Printing The Photo at the time of your Graduation will always be prized. All Photos Reproduced. REIS Changed to Jimshirts and Jimpants The New Style Underwear for Active Men $1.00 CASHMAN’S Compliments of WILLIAM SCHOTT Compliments of BALDW1NSVILLE DISPATCH H. B. WILLIAMS Aster Plants Sales Room and Office 40 North St. R. G. SLAUSON Plumbing Heating and General Repairing Andes Furnaces Phone 146 ALFRED W. JOHNSON ELECTRICAL SERVICE 94 Canton St. Baldwinsville Bottling Works A. W. Otts Son Dodge Brothers Motor Cirs and Trucks MERRIFIELD KING Phone 97 Compliments of Carroll’s Billiard Academy ARTHUR B. TYLER SHOES MEN’S WEAR CARROLL’S MARKET 1 Syracuse Street G. E. HOSLER SHOES F. W. CHURCH Plumbing Heating Hardware Paint Phone 234 R. G. WILBUR GROCERIES 21 Water Street THOMAS E. O’BRIEN REAL ESTATE - INSURANCE 29 Oswego St. Baldwinsville, N. Y SENECA GARAGE Official Towing Station of A. A. A. Repairing and Overhauling ATWATER KENT RADIO L. B. MATHEWSON Compliments of MORRIS MACHINE WORKS CHAPMAN MILLER Evinrude Otitboard Motors Baldwinaville, N. Y. OLD TOWN BOATS KELLY BOATS SKIBOARDS — -------- — MARK H. CHAPMAN electrical contracting engineer frigidaire Phone 126 6 Mildred Ave. TURNER’S MARKET CHOICE MEATS AND GROCERIES 45 East Genesee Street PKone