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

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{TOft i HO Cl'j F;D ■ : 20 cra triO0c«.C £csA sISiv viz.-;.. EDITORIAL ’•Ji . ;''i o.jj »• , ....'; : •... . Y EN the class which is now about to graduate, was known as W the eighth grade, it chose as its motto, “Loyality” and wrote a book on the subject. As editor of that book, I thought deeply on the various phases of the immense scope covered by this ' word: and came to the conclusion that no one book could include everything which should be said on the subject. Loyalty to country, to community, to school, to friends, and, most important of all, to self, should be practiced conscientiously by every student. We who are passing on realize, as we review in our minds the past four years, how many occasions there were when we were lacking in the proper enthusiasm for some school enterprise, when we did not support with all our hearts and ability an activity which needed our support. We regret these occasions now and wish to leave this little message to our fellow students that they may profit by the mistakes which we are powerless to remedy — BE LOYAL! is«f ’ ’ rV ? v IrH’Ps •- V' Trp-: i; Editor-in-Chief.

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STAFF OF THE “LYRE Editor-in-Chief Assistant Editor . . . Business Manager Assistant Business Manager Circulation Manager Frances Belknap Elizabeth Walter Arthur Davis David Clary Claude Emerson

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HISTORY OF CLASS OF ’32 President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Valedictorian Salutatorian Faculty Advisor CLASS OFFICERS .................... Wallace Smallwood ........................ Mary J. Davis ..................... Nellie L. Littell ...................Frederick Wilkinson ................... Laura Dickinson ................... Frances Belknap ........................... Mrs. Cussler With school studies as the major facts, it seems as tho our history would be A, B, C,—but no—it is like a bridge game with luck, honors and score. As Freshmen, we played the game in decided ignorance, not having learned the rules and tricks. Naturally we were tripped up by the more experienced players who practically ignored us while we were playing the first hand. With each succeeding hand—the 2nd, 3rd and 4th—the game was more interesting, more eventful, and we obtained a larger score year by year. All thru the game the honors were divided. Way back in our most ancient history came the honors of being represented in the Athletic Council, the High School Orchestra and the Glee Club. The sport field proved too great for high honors, but many of us worked up skill for the various teams. In the Kyne Spelling Contest, one of our number took 2nd prize. We busied ourselves with a sleigh ride. Junior Assembly programs, which had been newly introduced, and by the end of the year we had enough points to move on to the Sophomore class. We were looked upon now as human beings. Many of our number were initiated into the Glee Club organization; one was chosen as cheer- leader, one as a regular on the basketball squad, three on the baseball squad and one took the 3rd spelling prize. The orchestra, to which we sent about ten delegates, won the county prize. As the game progressed, our score increased by leaps and bounds. Evidently we were more learned, for as Juniors, we were allowed double representation in the Athletic Council; we sent untold numbers to make up the school teams—football, basketball (boys and girls) baseball, golf, chess and checkers; we tried our vocal cords in Prize Speaking to a better advantage, and three Juniors took part in the Kiwanis debate. Once again we shared in winning the Orchestra Contest, and likewise we shared in the fun at the Glee Club picnic at Long Branch. Of our number, some few were skilled enough to be honored at the Athletic Banquet by being presented with a block letter or two. Our recent history is more eventful and our game more exciting. In this last hand we all took more interest, played and worked harder, and achieved greater results. We drew high cards in all sports. Hockey, a newly adopted feature, drew the attention of several of our class, but all these were losing tricks as far as championships are concerned. Trumps were widely scattered as formerly. The Journalism Club was presided over by members of our class and the Crimson White staff was dependent upon our number. Our highest trump was played immediately after the January Regents when 39 names were posted to make up the list of official seniors—the longest list in the school history. Wallace Smallwood won the lead by being elected president and by following suit, we have accomplished much. We have trumped in with a successful sleigh ride, movie benefit, card party, and ball. The bid was high but we fulfilled our contract by taking 8