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

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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

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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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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