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

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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

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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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honors at the 1931 Athletic Banquet when twelve of our boys received block letters for baseball, football and golf, and in assembly when sixteen boys and girls received block letters lor basketball, chess and checkers. One trick was taken by the honors won by our orchestra in the state sectional contest. Six seniors helped gain the tie place which we won in this contest. Mrs. Cussler, our Culbertson, has taught us some of the rules and finer points and we have profited by her advice, especially during ihe last hand. We did not take the game too seriously. The social and athletic events in which we took part made our studies more bearable and we are justly proud of our regents' average list which is dependent upon the efficient work of our teachers. “Thus endeth the first lesson.” Mary Jane Davis. TO THE SENIOR ANNUAL (With Apologies) Reams of work, teams of work Bales of work before them; Piles of work, miles of work, Hovering o’er them. Forward each lad and maid. Onward, nor be afraid! Vanqish the grim tirade, Blanch not before them! Forward with Staff arrayed. Was there a one dismayed Not though he knew full well What lay before him. Their’s not to reason why Their’s not to make reply Their’s but to do or die, So in the thickest fray, Dauntless we found them. Swift flashed their pens in air, Not a one did despair, Nor wavered nor faltered. Straight to their task they went, Steadfast on victory bent. Not one repiner. Swiftly their work was done, Nobly they fought and won, Witness their year book—none Could be finer. When can their glory fade Oh, the success they made! None of them blundered. Nobly their parts they played Nobly their work essayed— All the school wondered. 9 C. Muldoon.