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

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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

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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

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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