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

Text from Pages 1 - 32 of the 1936 volume:

— I DEDICATION To Mrs. Henry K. Cussler, we, the Class of Ninteen Thirty-Six, dedicate our Lyre as a symbol of friendship for a teacher whose generous advice has piloted us through the problems and pleasures of our senior year. ■ 1 FACULTY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Harry E. Elden, Principal Richard E. Cary, Science and Civics Elise B. Cussler, Mathematics Theodore R. Durgee, Mathematics Martha E. Edwards, Commercial Mae E. Forrest, Physical Training Wesley A. Getman, Science and Coach Mae H. Goodtellow, Latin Estelle J. Griffeth, Drawing Priscilla King, Home Economics Nancy M. Lower, English and History Howard E. Murphy, Commercial Margaret Orvis, Secretary Ethel Phoenix, Music Isabelle M. Pike, English Elizabeth M. Roth, Music Maud Steirly, Librarian Lenora Wormuth, History j9- Adella Wortman, French JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Charles W. Baker, Principal Clarissa I. Coolidge, Biology Rhea Kittell Alta Olney L. Pearl Palmer Mae E. Reynolds ■ jt Editor -in- Chief .. Assistant Editor ... Circulation Editor Business Manager STAFF ..................Urana Chamberlain ........................June Farnham .......................Harold Shafer .......................Charles Palmer CLASS OFFICERS President..............................................David Bogdanoff Vice-President ......................................Mary Joyce Wells Secretary ..................................................Helen King Treasurer .............................................Seymour Furbush HONORARY STUDENTS Valedictorian Salutatorian ___Eleanor Griffeth Urana Chamberlain SENIORS History Will Prophecy Senior Pictures Dorothy Beebe Syracuse Normal Athletic Association, 3, 4 yrs. Still in thy right hand carry gentle peace.” Lillian Bell Syracuse Secretarial School Athletic Association, I, 2, 3, 4 yrs.; Glee Club, 3 yrs.; Journalism Club, 3 yrs.; Minstrels 3, 4 yrs.; Senior Or- chestra, 2, 3, 4 yrs.; Junior Orchestra. I yr.; Senior Play, 4 yrs.; Senior Committee; Typist of Crimson and White, 4 yrs.; Chess and Checkers, 3, 4 yrs.; Typist for Lyre. With promise of high pay and great rewards.” David Bogdanoff Syracuse University Athletic Association, 2, 3, 4 yrs.; President of Senior Class; Glee Club, 2, 3, 4 yrs.: Journalism Club, 2, 3. 4 yrs.; President Journalism Club. 4 yr.; Sports Editor of Crimson and White; Minstrels, 4 yrs.; Hi-Y President '35, 2, 3, 4 yrs.; Senior Play, 4 yr.; Interclass Basketball; Assistant Manager of Basketball; Manager of Basket- ball; Tennis Club, 2, 3, 4 yrs. On the stage he was natural, simple affecting; 'Twas only that when was off he was acting. Alice Brauksieck Indefinite Athletic Association. I, 4 yrs.; Glee Club, 4 yr.; Minstrels, 4 yr. I have heard of the lady. And good words went with her name.” Urana Chamberlain Salutatorian Oberlin College Editor-in-Chief of Lyre; Athletic Association, 2, 3, 4 yrs.; Minstrels, 2, 3, 4 yrs.; Glee Club. 2, 3, 4 yrs.; Journalism. 2. 3, 4 yrs.; Kiwanis Debate, 4 yr.; Literary Editor of Crimson and White, 3 yr.; News Editor of Academy Messenger, 4 yr.; Essay Contest, 3rd prize; Senior Committee, Food Sale: Tennis Club, 2, 3, 4 yrs.; Girls' Golf Team, 4 yr.; Recreation Club. 2. 3 yrs. That hath a mint of phrases in her brain. Annette Chaplin Syracuse University Athletic Association, 4 yrs; Glee Club, 3, 4 yrs.; Journalism Club. 3 yrs.; Minstrels, 3, 4 yrs.; Prize Speaking, 4 yr.; Feature Editor of Crimson and White, 3 yr.; Senior Play; Senior Dance Committee; Tennis Club, 3 yr.; Golf Team, 3. 4 yrs.; Recreation Club, 2, 3 yrs.; Legion Award for Flanders Field. A jewel well worth a man's taking. Frances Clark Indefinite Glee Club, 4 yrs.; Minstrels. 4 yrs.; Senior Committee, Food Sale. A companion that is cheerful is worth gold.” Robert Coates Indefinite Athletic Association, 2. 3, 4 yrs.: Basketball, 3, 4 yrs.; Baseball, 3. 4 yrs.; Theater Benefit Committee; Captain of Junior Varsity 1935; Interclass Basketball, I, 2 yrs. Witty, courteous, liberal, full of spirit.” Charles Colo Post Graduate Athletic Association, I. 2, 3, 4 yrs.; Glee Club, 3, 4 yrs.; Minstrels, 3, 4 yrs.; Hi-Y, 2, 3, 4 yrs.- President of Hi-Y '36; Orchestra, I, 2, 3, 4 yrs.; Chairman of Senior Ring Committee; Tennis Club, I, 2, 3. 4 yrs; Hockey, I, 2. 3. 4 yrs.; Captain of Hockey 1936; Foot- ball, 4 yr.; Interclass Basketball, I, 2, 3, 4 yrs.; Manager Golf Team, 2, 3 yrs. As a wit, if not first, in the very first line. John Crego Syracuse University Athletic Association. I, 2, 3, 4 yrs.; Glee Club, 2, 3. 4 yrs.; Vice-President of Glee Club, 4 yr.; Minstrels, 2, 3. 4 yrs.; Hi-Y, 2, 3, 4 yrs.; Kiwanis Debate, 2, 4 yrs.; Senior Dance Committee: Football. 3, 4 yrs.; Basketball, 3, 4 yrs.; Golf, 3 yr. O! heaven! Were man but constant, he were perfect.” y i s V «i I m Avis Day Recreation Club, I yr. “I know thy quality. Edna Dunham Glee Club, I yr.; Recreation Club, 2, Roller Skating Committee. The smile, the cheerful, happy Indefinite Indefinite 3 yrs.; Senior smile. Francis Erwin Indefinite Athletic Association, 4 yrs. There is a probability of succeeding about that fellow that is mighty provoking. June Farnham Indefinite Athletic Association, 3. 4 yrs.: President and Vice- President of Journalism Club, 3, 4 yrs.; News Editor, Feature Editor, Assistant Editor-in-Chief; Editor-in-Chief of Crimson and White; Editor-in-Chief of Academy Messenger; Assistant Editor-in-Chief Lyre; Senior Dance Committee; Senior Play Publicity Committee: Tennis Club: Recreation Club, 2, 3 yrs.; Delegate to Press Conference. Thy spirit which keeps thee is noble, courageous, high, unmatchable. Rachel Farnsworth Syracuse University Athletic Association, 3, 4 yrs.; Minstrels. 3, 4 yrs.; Senior Class Night Committee. How far that little candle throws its beams! So shines a good deed in a naughty world. Seymour Furbush Syracuse University Athletic Association, 3. 4 yrs.; Glee Club, 2, 3, 4 yrs.; Journalism Club, 3, 4 yrs., Delegate to Press Confer- ence; Minstrels. 2, 3, 4 yrs.; Orchestra, 4 yrs.; Stage Manager of Senior Play; Staff of School Paper; Daughters of 1812 Essay Prize 1936; Senior Sport Dance Committee; Publicity Committee for Senior Play; Treasurer of Senior Class; Hockey, 2, 3 yrs. The tittle foolery that wise men have makes a great show. Louis Gettman Syracuse University Junior Orchestra, 2, 3, 4 yrs.; Senior Orchestra, 5 yrs.; Junior High School Prize Speaking, 1st Prize in 1933; Senior High School Prize Speaking. 2, 3, 4 yrs.; 1st Prize in Local Contest 1935 and 1936. 2nd Prize County Contest in 1935. 1st Prize County Contest 1936; Athletic Association, 5 yrs.; Secretary of Athletic Council; Glee Ciub, 2, 3. 4 yrs.; Cast in Senior Play; Senior Play Committee; Class Day Program Committee; Minstrels, 2, 3. 4 yrs.; Hockey, 2, 3, 4 yrs.; Football. 3 yrs. He served with glory and admired success. Russell Greene Post Graduate Athletic Association, 3, 4 yrs.; Kiwanis Debate, 4 yr.; Dance Committee. Who mix’d reason with pleasure, and wisdom with mirth. If he had any faults, he has left us in doubt. Eleanor Griffeth Valedictorian Mount Holyoke Athletic Association, I, 2. 3 yrs.; Glee Club, 2, 3, 4 yrs.; Journalism Club, 2, 3, 4 yrs.; Secretary, 3 yr.; Minstrels, 4 yr.; Prize Speaking, 3 yr.; First Prize Speaking Contest; Senior Play; Crimson and White Staff, 3, 4 yrs.; (Literary Editor, Managing Editor; Editor-in-Chief); Senior Committees, (Candy, Senior Ball); Recreation Club. 2, 3, 4 yrs. Those graceful acts, those thousand decencies that daily flow from her words and actions. Hugo Heinemann Indefinite Athletic Association, 5 yrs.; Senior Valentine Dance and Senior Ball Committees; Hockey, 2, 3, 4 yrs. And 'witch sweet ladies with thy words and looks. I Indefinite Leland Huntley Athletic Association, 3, 4 yrs. Prosperity to the man! Helen K ing Syracuse University or Eastman School of Music Athletic Association, I yr.; Glee Club, 5 yrs., Minstrels, 4 yrs.; Orchestra, 5 yrs.; Secretary Senior Class; Presi- dent of Glee Club, 3, 4 yrs. Music resembles poetry; in each are Nameless graces which no methods can teach, And which a master hand alone can reach. Florence Loveless Syracuse Normal Athletic Association, 3, 4 yrs.; Glee Club, 4 yr.; Min- strels. 4 yr.; Senior Candy and Food Sale Committees; Typist for Lyre. No legacy is so rich as honesty. Carl Lynch Indefinite Athletic Association, 3, 4 yrs.; Senior Color Committee. '7 hate nobody; I am in charity with the world. Elizabeth McCarthy Syracuse University Glee Club. 2, 3. 4 yrs.; Journalism Club, 2, 3, 4 yrs.; Vice-President of Journalism Club, I yr.; News Editor of Crimson and White. I yr.; Senior Dance Committee: Prize Speaking, 3rd yoar; Cheerleader, 3rd year; Or- chestra, 2, 3, 4 yrs.; Minstrels, 4 yrs.; Special Chorus; Athletic Association, 3rd yr. Answer me in one word. Helen McNeill Syracuse Normal Glee Club, 4th yr; Journalism, 3 yrs.; Minstrels. 4th yr.; Prize Speaking, I. 2 yrs.: Won 2nd Prize, 2nd yr.; Kiwanis Debate, 4th yr; Senior Play; 1st Prize in Essay Contest; Senior Play Committee; Senior Card Party Committee: Recreation Club, 3rd yr. Whose high respect and rich validity Did lack a parallel. Edward Madden Indefinite Athletic Association, 6 yrs.; Baseball, 4 yrs.; Football, I. 2, 3 yrs.; (Captain ’34) Hockey, I. 2, 3 yrs.; (Cap- tain ,34-,35); Manager Hockey, '35-’36; Track, I yr.; Safety Association, I, 2, 3 yrs; Safety Association Coun- cil. 35- 36. Here's that ye may never die nor be kilt, till ye break your bones over a bushel o : glory. Charles Palmer Potsdam (Crane Institute} Athletic Association, 2, 3, 4 yrs.; Glee Club, 2, 3, 4 yrs.; Journalism Club, 2 yr.; Minstrels, 4 yrs.; Prize Speaking, I, 2, 3, 4 yrs.; Junior Orchestra, 2, 3. 4 yrs.; Senior Orchestra, 4 yrs.; Senior Play; Picture Editor of Lyre; Senior Ball Committee: Senior Card Party Committee. The man that hath no music in himself. Let no such man be trusted. Helen Patchett Indefinite Athletic Association, 3 yr.; Glee Club, 2, 3 yrs. May your joy be as deep as the ocean, your trouble as light as foam. Charles Peters Indefinite Athletic Association, 2, 3, 4 yrs.; Chess and Checkers, 3, 4 yrs. “May you live all the days of your life! fa •fcfa Harold Reaumo Indefinite I Athletic Association. I yr.: Baseball, 3, 4 yrs. '7 will go meet the ladies.” Mildred Rich Indefinite Athletic Association, 2, 3 yrs.; Recreation Club, 4 yr. A gay. serene spirit is the source of all that is noble and good.” Rhoda Schulz Syracuse Normal Athletic Association, 3. 4 yrs.; Journalism Club; Junior Glee Club: Senior Food Sale Committee; Recreation Club, 2. 3, 4 yrs. 'Genteel in personage. conduct and equipage. Harold Shafer Indefinite Circulation Editor of Lyre; Senior Dance Committee; Safety Association. 2. 3 yrs. The force of his own merit makes his way.” Florence Smith Indefinite Athletic Association. 4 yrs.; Senior Ring Committee: Recreation Club. 2, 3, 4 yrs. Of soul sincere; In action faithful and in honor clear.” Norma Troxler Post Graduate Athletic Association. 4 yr.; Senior Food Sale Committee; Recreation. 1st yr. The fair, the chaste, and unexpressive she.” James Turner Syracuse University Athletic Association, 5 yrs.; Journalism, 2, 3, 4 yrs.; (Sports Editor}; Hi-Y, 4 yrs.; (Secretary); Senior Dance and Senior Ball Committees; Tennis Club, 2, 3. 4 yrs.; Football, 2, 3, 4 yrs.; Captain ‘36; Basketball. 2, 3, 4 yrs.; (2 yrs. of Varsity and I yr. of Jr. Varsity); Manager I yr.; Track, 2, 3 yrs.; Safety Association, I, 2. 3 yrs.; Vice-President and Secretary of Athletic Council. 3 yr. He proved the best man in the field.” Doris Vanderveer Indefinite Athletic Association, 2. 3, 4 yrs.; Glee Club, 4 yrs.; Special Chorus, 4 yrs.; Journalism, 2 yr.; Minstrels, 5 yrs.; Senior Orchestra, 4 yrs.; Secretary of Orchestra, 3rd yr.; Junior Orchestra, I yr.; Property Manager of Senior Play; Chairman of Card Party Committee; Senior Ball Committee; Recreation Club, 2, 3 yrs. Your heart's desires be with you!” Catheri ne Voorhees Indefinite Glee Club, 4 yrs.; Minstrels. I. 3, 4 yrs.: Senior Roller Skating Committee (Chairman); Recreation Club. 4 yrs.; To be merry best becomes you. for out of you were born in a merry hour.” Mary Joyce Wolls Wellesley College Vice-President Senior Class; Athletic Association, 2. 3, 4 yrs.; Glee Club, 2, 3, 4 yrs.; Journalism Club, 2, 3, 4 yrs.; Secretory. Vice-President, President of Journalism Club; Minstrels, 2, 3. 4 yrs.; 1st Prize, Junior Prize Speaking; Senior Prize Speaking, 3, 4 yrs.; Orchestra, 4 yrs.; Secretary Orchestra, 4 yr.; Kiwanis Debate, 4 yr.; Feature Editor of Crimson and White, 3, 4 yrs.; Daugh- ters of 1812 Essay Prize, 3rd yr.; Prize for Flanders Field, 3 yr.; Program for Class Day; Tennis Club, 2, 3. 4 yrs.; Recreation Club, 2, 4 yrs. Forget thee . . . Never— Till nature and all her loves and hates Sink into Chaos.” Chorios Woods Indefinite 'Tis deeds must win the prize.” Mary Bratt Nurse Athletic Association, 4 yrs.: Senior Committee; Recrea- tion Club, 2. 3 yrs. Grace is grace, despite of all controversy.” Mary Balcer Indefinite Athletic Association, I yr. She has common sense in a way that’s uncommon.” Elizabeth Clemens St. Joseph's Hospital Athletic Association, 4 yr.; Glee Club, 4 yr.; Minstrels, 4 yr.; Transferred from Camden in 1935. May your purse always be heavy, and your heart always light.” John Navin Post Graduate Athletic Association, 4 yrs.; Hi-Y; Glee Club, 2, 3, 4 yrs.; Orchestra, 2, 3, 4 yrs.; Stage Manager for Senior Play; Football, 2. 3. 4 yrs.; Captain elect Football for 1936; Jr. Varsity Basketball. 2, 3, 4 yrs. O. it is excellent to have a giant’s strength.” CLASS HISTORY When America was discovered that made his- tory. When the class of '36 graduates, we hope that they, too, will make history. It has fallen to us to leave to future classes and others who may be interested a written report of our accomplish- ments. With this thought in mind let us look back over the years and see what information we can acquire from the records. The members of our class have not confined their abilities to any one field but have participated in all activities offered by the school. Our first appearance on the horizon of academy affairs was as freshmen, when representatives of our class won the Interclass Baseball Championship. That same year James Turner, Guy Farnham and Charles Cole gained positions on the varsity foot- ball, basketball and hockey teams, a feat which is most enviable when accomplished by freshmen. As sophomores we continued our winning ways in interclass athletics and succeeded in capturing the Interclass Basketball title. This year our class- mates assumed a more active part in extra-curri- cular affairs of the academy. Twelve ma|or letters were awarded members of the sophomore class for their part in high school sports. Four of the ten entrants in the annual Bigelow Prize Speaking contest that year were from our class; one of these, Frederick Palmer, won first in the local contest and second in the county. Again in our junior year our class showed a remarkable aptness in all fields. Although orches- tra, glee club and Journalism Club drew heavily from our class, still the athletes maintained their awards of the past two years by receiving fourteen block letters. Charles Cole and Russell Virginia were chosen by prominent Syracuse sports writers on the all county hockey teams for '34 and '35. Again we were well represented in prize speak- ing by five members of our class. This year Eleanor Griffeth and Louis Gettman won the awards, and the latter secured second prize in the county contest. Our junior year proved to be rather hectic and we were forced to leave some of our classmates behind when we made our debut as seniors in September. All events of our three previous years soon became memories as we busily undertook our duties as seniors. We now fully realized our re- sponsibilities and proceeded with one thought uppermost in mind; to establish new standards, new customs and new records. We feel that we have succeeded in attaining our goal in these three things. Turning once more to athletics, we observe that again this year 16 major letters came the v ay of our athletes. As a climax to their long and glorious athletic careers four of our members: James Turner, Charles Cole, Edward Madden and Guy Farnham received gold insignias, the highest award the academy bestows upon its athletes. Again this year five members of our class won their v ay into the Bigelow Prize Speaking contest. Louis Gettman won both the local and the county contests. In the various societies sponsored by our school, members of our class have, from the first, occupied prominent positions. At present we have 21 mem- bers in the Glee Club and 10 members in the orchestra, the most outstanding of these is Helen King, our pianist, who has won both state and national recognition for her splendid interpretation of the works of masters. Much literary talent has been displayed by members of our class and we have a large repre- sentation in the Journalism Club. Each year various associations award prizes to academy students. Urana Chamberlain, Helen McNeil, Mary Joyce Wells and Seymour Furbush, who are all Seniors, have received some of these. Perhaps one of the most outstanding things accomplished by our class was changing the custom of having the Senior Play. This enabled us both to earn money and procure a better play. In scholarship our class has the highest record ever attained in Baldwinsville Academy, which was reached by our Valedictorian, Eleanor Griffeth and Salutatorian, Urana Chamberlain. However, at last the time has come for us, as seniors, to leave the picture, and with our gradua- tion goes our last chance to uphold the fine name and excellent standing of our school. We are passing on the burden of responsibility to younger shoulders and it is up to you, members of future graduating classes to raise the name of our school and its standards to an even higher level. This is a challenge. Are you going to accept it or are you going to fail? The Graduates, the seniors and the Academy have faith in you — you must not disappoint us. MARY JOYCE WELLS LOUIS GETTMAN PROPHECY Scene—A small clearing in a dense forest. Seated about a boiling cauldron were three witches. As they stirred the moulton mass, they visioned within the rising stream the futures of those familiar figures of '36 who had so often passed unsuspectingly close to the weird and shadowy dwell- ing of these wicked three on their way to school. Brighter and brighter grew the flames: higher and higher rose the steam and clearer and clearer became the figures as they slowly passed before the far-seeing eyes of these wretched beings. From the swirling mist emerged the figure of the presi- dent of the senior class of '36—David Bogdanoff. No longer did he appear to be the gawky school-boy but was now one of the most prominent artists of America who was at this time busily painting a portrait. Before him sat the eminent social-worker, Mary Joyce Wells, who was posing for her picture which is to be in the next Who's Who In America. Mary Joyce always did strive for big things. As these faded a spacious open-air roller skating rink on Coney Island came into view. In the center of the rink, displaying their marvelous ability (due to long practice) v ere Catherine Voorhees and Edna Dunham, now owners of the place. However, this frolicking picture vanished and in its place the three old women saw the tall and stately figure of Dr. Griffeth, well known surgeon of one of New York's leading hospitals as she was performing one of her miracle operations. Her patient was the famous violin player, Charles Palmer, who had utterly collapsed as the result of a broken string during a concert. Hardly had this stark scene passed from view when the low moaning tones of ''Charley Cole and his Lazy Rhythm Boys v ere heard drifting from the roof garden of Hotel Lexington, New York City. Some change from the squeeking tunes of his claronet in the Syncopators. Featured at the piano was Miss Helen King who had changed from her classical tones and v as now playing the swing hits of the day. Across the glistening floor glided Mile. Lisetre Cartis (Betty McCarthy to you) who was once again performing her famous interpretation of The Merry Widow Waltz. From this taste of nightlife, the three witches turned their attention to the scene of the husky young Apollo, Jimmie Turner, who was busy autographing copies of his book, the best seller of the year. The Story of Me. Before this scene had passed from their eyes, tho witches minds were turned to thoughts of Rachel Farnsworth and what had become of her in the turmoil of worldly events. But they did not ponder long, for suddenly they saw the sign Mile. Rachel Shoppe hung over tho entrance to an exclusive Modiste shop in Paris. Flitting about the salon in one of her own latest creations was Rachel, herself; and graciously displaying her gowns were Francis Clark, Avis Day, and Mary Baker who began their careers together as chorus girls. ZZZst—the sound of a siren—the rat-a-tat-taf of a machine gun and Killer Fuzbush (Furbush), public enemy No. I dashes around a corner after committing another of his gruesome murders (he always did resort to brute force ) but ho will not escape the hands of the law this time, for following close behind him is G-man Erwin, who always gets his man (or woman). Somewhat startled by this quickly passing act of vio- lence, the witches hardly had time to recover before there appeared the ape-like figure of John Navin nonchalantly carrying a grand piano upon his back while Russell Greene was struggling manfully to carry the piano stool. Russell never would eat his spinach. (Incidontly, John got his prac- tice while performing the duties of stage manager during the senior play.) Florence Loveless was seen sitting in Dr. Bennett's office where she spent many of her younger days answering phone calls. She is still waiting for Dr. Bennett to come in. Next came Mildred Rich who was peacefully married to Freddie (Liverpool). Many a day off do they still spend fishing on the old Seneca. What’s this? Hugo alone???? But haven't you heard, he joined the Bachelors' Union to seek solitude after his last unsuccessful les affaires des coeurs. Hugo will never learn that women are dynamite. Presently there appeared the figure of Elizabeth Clemens reclining peacefully in a none too comfortable Chemistry lab. chair. The witches decided that Getman didn't try to v ake her up after the last chemistry class. (Pleasant dreams, Betty.) A small group of children are seen sitting about a radio listening attentively to the golden voice of Uncle Eddie Madden who is heard saying And now, my children, I shall be back tomorrow night with my own little story of Little Jimmy Jones and the big, big bear . . . Eddie always did go out for delicate things. After this surprising shock, the witches beheld the be- witching figure of Miss Mary Bratt, PHD. AB. who finally conquered (?) geometry and is now successfully teaching Math, in Syracuse University. We hasten to add that her pupils are learning much. . . . (although some are planning to take the subject in summer school.) Speaking of teachers, Florence Smith is now wielding the dumbbells in place of Miss Forrest (v ho, by the way, retired after the class of '36 graduated—she had to. as the strain was too much for her.) John Crego is seen sitting in his well worn seat in 107 where he is still making up time for Miss Wormuth. He still has 424 hours to make up for Miss Pike. Urana Chamberlain, after learning all there was to know about Chemistry in B.H.S. has completed her course at Boston Tech, and is now threatening to explode Einstein's theory which she claims to be able to disprove. Trudging along a dusty road is seen the bent figure of Bob Coates. He has one thumb in the air and the traditional manner of all hitchhikers. Coatesie always said he was studying hard to be a first class bum. Not far behind him is Eddie Smith. But he is not a bum, oh no. he's a traveling salesman trying hard to sell his own original brand of Lucky Smith cigarettes. His partner seems to be none other than Leland Huntley v ho eats up most of the profits. The noise and confusion of a traveling circus are carried to the ears of the witches and rasping voice of Harold Reaume is heard saying Step right up, folks, only a dime, one-tenth of a dollar, a chance of a lifetime—all yours— come and see the beautiful snake charmer among her snakes. She lives with em—loves 'em—and even sleeps with 'em— our own little Alice Brauksieck. Under the big tent was Helen McNeil displaying her ability as a horseback rider (she practiced in the senior play) on that invincible horse composed of Frederick Peters and Charles Woods. But what is this? Lillian Bell in a courtroom??? Oh yes, she is just receiving her final divorce papers from her fifth marriage. Lillian never could learn to stick to one man for more than one month. When Dorothy Beebe was in high school the three witches heard rumors about her interest in a certain young man, Freddie, by name. As they now see her busy with her household duties they decide that the rumors have become facts. Next, in the gradually diminishing line of '36 seniors come Louis Gettman. Yes, he's reciting Marc Anthony's Oration to no less an audience than Baby June who is not too attentive. Louis had to give up his oratorical career so that Mrs. Gettman (June Farnham) could carry on her duties as sobsister on a New York newspaper. Seen speaking before the Board of Education is Carl Lynch who is pleading for the cause of The Educational Advantages of Chicken Raising in the School —Cluck-Cluck. Helen Patchctt, having just completed her fourth article of the series Correct Use of Patchett Beauty Formula is now planning a nationwide tour on the some subject. Her private secretary is the unobstrusive Norma Trcxler v ho gol her training assisting Margaret in the office. Happily married to her childhood sweetheart, Ray Wil- liamson, Wilma Kingsley is completely wrapped up in her domestic duties out on the farm. Surprise Dick Powell was once a confirmed bachelor— until Rhoda Schulz hit Hollywood. But, he quickly suc- cumbed to her feminine charms and she is now Mrs. Dick Powell. A brief preview of the futures of all the seniors of '36 have passed before the eyes of the witches—with the ex- ception of one—Where is Harold Shafer???? After search- ing in vain for some clue which would lead to his where- abouts, the witches decided that he had probably tried to make the grade but that his poor old Ford had broken down before he could reach the line of quickly passing seniors. By DORIS VANDERYEER and ANNETTE CHAPLIN CLASS WILL We, the senior class of Baldwinsville Academy, being, it is supposed, in sound mind and body, and feeling bene- ficient, do hereby make and declare this to be our last will and testament. First, on this 23rd day of June, 1936, we do leave Bald- winsville Academy. Secondly, we bequest to all juniors, who have earned that right, our well worn scots in Room 107, including the one Jimmy Turner broke. We also bestow on those juniors those countless half-hours we made up for Miss Wormuth for whispering after the first bell. They can use them to good advantage when preparing their assignments next year; and to Miss Wormuth, we leave a brazen gong with John Crego to strike it to inform the next senior class that the aforementioned first bell has rung. Thirdly, wo bestow on Miss Wortman one soundproof ceiling to be placed by Mr. Jackson between the French and Drawing Rooms, so the noise and falling plaster accom- panying each tipping over of a heavy desk above will cease to disrupt the French classes. Fourthly, we have several individual bequests to make: Mary Bratt leaves her robust, farmerette, appearance to Ruth Lawrence. (Continued on Page 21) w 9 SENIOR PLAY Inaugurating a new custom, the Senior Play was held on May 1st instead of on Class Night as has been customary. After due consideration, the committee selected the play, Mr. Pirn Passes By, by A. A. Milne. Mr. Pirn, an absent-minded, middle-aged gentle- man, visited the home of George Marden and his wife, Olivia. During a conversation with George's niece, Dinah, the latter mentioned that Olivia had been a Mrs. Telworthy before her marriage to George. Since the name was very unusual it re- mained fixed in Mr. Pirn's mind. Later while dis- cussing with the Mardens his trip to Australia, Mr. Pirn mentioned that he had recently met her first husband whom they believed dead. Naturally, this news upset the Marden family completely. Toward the end of the play, however, Mr. Pirn relieved the Marden family of their anxiety by telling them he had been mistaken about the iden- tity of the man, Telworthy. Lady Marden, aunt of George Marden and a very energetic woman, added a bit of humor to the play by her criptic suggestions and remarks. A bit ot love-interest was injected into the play by the romance between Dinah and Brian, he finally consented to the marriage and restored the Marden family to nor- malcy. Those taking part in the play put on a very pro- fessional performance and were a credit to Mrs. Lower who directed the play and spent many hours training the cast. The players were made up in a very realistic manner by Miss Wortman. Much credit is due Doris Vanderveer, John Navin, and Seymour Furbush, the helpers who had charge of the lighting and stage property. Those who at- tended the play expressed the opinion that the performance was one of the finest ever presented by a Senior class. The cast for the play was as follows: Mr. Pirn ............. ... _____Louis Gettman Olivia Marden ......................Eleanor Griffeth George Marden .................... David Bogdanoff Dinah ......................................Annette Chaplin Lady Marden ........................Helen McNeill Brian ..............................Charles Palmer Anne ...................................Lillian Bell Director ...............................Mrs. Lower HELEN McNEILL SPORTS Football Basketball Baseball Hockey Track Golf I FOOTBALL Although Championship rank was denied the Crimson and White warriors of 1935, a team of excellent ability was developed. Because of the ineligibility and injuries, the outlook for the Get- manites was very dark at the beginning of the last football season. In spite of this, led by Capt. Jim Turner, the team was victorious in five combats and also held Solvay High School, Onondaga County Champions, to a scoreless tie. The other two games of the schedule were defeats for the home team, one by a margin of a single point, and the second by the difference of a touchdown. The team can there- fore feel proud of its record even tho it failed to bring home any trophies. The following are boys who were awarded block letters for their service: Smallwood Rowe Farnham Van Wie Cole Rice Navin Dunham Turner, 4 years Hudson Gettman J. Mercer G. Mercer Smith Mathewson Vigrinia Heagle, Manager To the 1936 team under the Captaincy of John Navin, we of the Senior Class wish the best of luck. SCHEDULE Sept. 21—Baldwinsville.... 14 Jordan 6 Sept. 27—Baldwinsville..., .... 6 Liverpool 7 Oct. A—Baldwinsville... ...19 Camillus 0 Oct. 1 1—Baldwinsville.... .... 0 Solvay 0 Oct. 18—Baldwinsville... 28 Fayetteville 0 Oct. 25—Baldwinsville.... ...34 East Syracuse .... 0 Nov. 1—Baldwinsville.-. Manlius ... Defa ult Nov. 8—Baldwinsville.... .... 0 North Syracuse.. 0 JAMES TURNER J --I-----■■ ■ry . w T BASKETBALL Baldwinsville started the season with the pros- pects of another great basketball team. The local team lived up to advance expectations by winning the first two games. They lost the next game to Jordan by a narrow margin in a closely contested battle played at Jordan. The team came back the next week to win from Split Rock on their own court. The following week the team was defeated by Skaneateles. Prospects began to look bad, but Coach Wes Getman’s charges came back with two wins to put them back in the running. In- eligibility then hit the local team with the result that they were unable to come out on the long end of the score again during the year. Following are the members of the squad that received block letters: Varsity Farnham (4 years) Smallwood Sullivan Turner Wilkinson Bunney Junior Varsity Robert Coates Donald Coates Rice Shriver Powell Sanford Manager, Bogdanoff Assistant Manager, G. Mercer Dec. 6—Baldwinsville. .22 Warners ...........15 Dec. 13—Baldwinsville.. 35 Camillus 24 Dec. 14—Baldwinsville . .28 Fayetteville.......35 Dec. 20—Baldwinsville. 31 Solvay 27 Jan. 10—Baldwinsville.... 19 Jordan ___________ 28 Jan. 17—Baldwinsville.. 29 Split Rock.........23 Jan. 24—Baldwinsville.. . 17 Skaneateles .......26 Jan. 3 1—Baldwinsville...2 1 Warners 22 Feb. 7—Baldwinsville. .34 Camillus 16 Feb. 14—Baldwinsville-.26 Solvay 28 Feb. 21—Baldwinsville. ...32 Jordan 38 Feb. 28—Baldwinsville. 15 Split Rock 21 Mar. 6 Baldwinsville....26 Skaneateles .... 27 Non-league game. JOHN NAVIN BASEBALL Dogged by the same evil star that has followed B'ville baseball teams for several years, the season of 1936 has been one of few victories. The weak showing of B'ville teams may be attributed to many drawbacks. The latter part of April the weather was such that it didn't permit practice to any great extent. April tests also took their toll of many players who under ordinary circumstances would be eligible to play. The greatest handicap to a coach is having lack of material; year after year boys come out for the team who, if they had had suffi- cient training during sandlot days, would be just that much better. Baldwinsville, having no parks or tutors, doesn't give the young boy a chance to play until he has reached high school. He then must absorb all baseball in a few weeks. And this can't be done. After losing the first two games by decisive scores to Split Rock and Marcellus, the team finally hit its stride and won a close game from Warners. This victory over Warners may give the team needed confidence to remain undefeated through the rest of the season. May I May 2 May 12 May 15 May 22 May 29 June 2 Baldwinsville at Solvay Marcellus at Baldwinsville Warners at Baldwinsville Baldwinsville at Solvay Baldwinsville at Skaneateles Elbridge at Baldwinsville Baldwinsville at Jordan At the time this article was written only the first three games of the schedule had been completed. So, let's hope that the remaining part of the schedule will prove as successful as the game with Warners was. I - ROBERT COATES HOCKEY The season of 1935-36 was the first in which the competing teams of the County League were forced to play on outdoor ice. This proved to be a great handicap for most schools. Baldwinsville was more fortunate than other schools in that they received aid from the town highway department in building a rink. However, although much time and effort v ere spent by the officials in charge, the inconsistency of the weather prohibited the use of the rink which they built. This aid failing them, the team was forced to play its home games on the Seneca River. Three home games v ere played. Much credit is due Coach R. E. Cary for his team's records show that they have been taught thoroughly the fundamentals and principles of hockey. This season, Coach Cary built his team around Capt.-elect Cole, Heagle, and Virginia, veterans of last season's championship team from which Cole and Virginia were selected for all-county honors. He turned out a very formidable sextet that finish- ed second in the league race for the play-offs. In the League Play-Offs, held at the Coliseum, home of the Syracuse Stars, Baldwinsville's defend- ing champions were selected to play two games on a Wednesday night and win both in order to meet Skaneateles, who finished first in the regular schedule Saturday night. Baldwinsville, playing fast hockey in both games, defeated North Syracuse in the first game by a score of 2 to I, and Marcellus in the second game by a score of 5 to 4 with Cole scoring the winning goal on an assist from Heagle, with but two seconds left to play. Saturday night, trying for their second consecu- tive league championship, Baldwinsville, although they played clean, fast hockey, went down to a glorious defeat at the hands of Skaneateles by a score of 3 to 0. In the ballot cast by members of the team Heagle and Virginia were elected co-captains for the season 1936-37. The following is the record of this year’s team: Baldwinsville 0 Skaneateles Baldwinsville 0 East Syracuse Baldwinsville 3 Marcellus Baldwinsville 1 Skaneateles Baldwinsville 1 Marcellus Baldwinsville 6 East Syracuse Baldwinsville. ... 2 North Syracuse Baldwinsville. ... 5 Marcellus Baldwinsville ....... 0 Skaneateles CHARLES COLE TRACK A team representing Baldwinsville Academy on the track and in the field events has been named by Coach Getman. This 1936 edition will be handicapped by the loss of three big point win- ners from last year's second place team. This sport is comparatively young in regards to county league competition but Baldwinsville's record to date proves that whether young or old, our team will finish near the top. From last year's squad goes Payne Bigelow, George Sullivan, and Gus Rowe, who won six, four and five points respectively. Bigelow placed in the 50 and 440 yard dashes; Sullivan, a miler and pole vaulter; and Rowe com- peted in the 100 and 220 yard dashes. Thus figur- ing this up, Baldwinsville lost three men who brought home a total of 15 points. The following table shows those boys who repre- sented Baldwinsville in the county league meef on June 5th and 6th which is to be held at Liverpool, and the events in which they participated. Name Event Alfred Oppleton—100-220 yard dash, broad jump, 880 relay. James Williams—100-220 yard dash, pole vault. Milton Stafford—440 yard dash, relay. Russell Virginia—440 yard dash, high jump, relay. Wilbur Smallwood—880 yard dash, relay. Frederick Pulver—880 yard dash. Leonard Mackey—Mile run. James Turner—Mile run. Howard Kratzer—Mile run. Howard CregO'—Mile run. Warren Virkler—880 yard dash, mile run. Norman Kingsley—Mile run. Frederick Sullivan—Mile run, pole vault. Harry Shriver—Mile run, high jump, relay. In order to v in a letter or insignia for participa- tion in track one must win five points in a triangular meet, or two points in a county league meet. Following is a summary of County League Track Meets, in the last three years showing the leading teams and how Baldwinsville stands: 1933 Skaneateles BALDWINSVILLE Solvay First Second Third BALDWINSVILLE 1934 First Skaneateles Solvay Second Solvay BALDWINSVILLE Liverpool . . Skaneateles 1935 First ...Second Third 1936 First Second Third EDWARD MADDEN GOLF CLASS WILL This year, as usual, the County League is divided into two sections. In the western section are Bald- winsville, Solvay, Marcellus, Skaneateles and Split Rock. The eastern section includes East Syracuse, Fayetteville, Liverpool, North Syracuse, and Tully. The scoring system in use this year is much simpler than the one used last year. A win scores two points, a tie one point, and a loss zero. When the schedule has been completed, the winning team in each section will meet and play for the county championship. On June 12 the two best players from each team will meet and play a match for medal score. The three lowest scores will win medals. Baldwinsville has played two matches thus far, and has emerged victorious in each case. On May 14, the boys defeated Solvay 10 2 to M 2. The following Saturday, May 16, they easily downed Split Rock 9 to 3. This certainly indicates a suc- cessful season. The members of this Boys William Walters Jay Mercer Robert Wilkinson Kirby West Russell Virginia Harold Stearns Manag Faculty Adviser, r's teams are as follows: Girls Jeanne Gere Martha Sullivan Annette Chaplin Urana Chamberlain Peggy Harrington Lucille Follay , Carl Rice Ar. Richard E. Cary FRANCIS ERWIN INTERCLASS BASKETBALL The Interclass Basketball season opened with a lack of interest, except for that of the players. The teams were equally balanced during the first half of the season and Kept within easy reach of each other's position in the league. The freshmen at the middle of the league season showed an unforseen amount of strength, when they defeated every team in the league once. At the end of the regularly scheduled games, there was a triple tie, among the seniors, juniors, and sophomores. The seniors were defeated in the first game of the playoff by the sophomores. This defeat prevented the seniors from winning the championship and gave the sophomores the privi- lege of playing the juniors for the championship. The Juniors were the victors of this game. Although the season did not produce any player of outstanding value, it did advance Jay Mercer, C. Root, and R. Lavoie after the mid-year to the Junior Varsity. (Continued from Page 14 ) Alice Brauksieck bestows her ability to do her French correctly on Mary Squires. Urana Chamberlain leaves her shoes with Kate McCarthy, since Mac is the only one who could fill them. Annette Chaplin leaves her skill at golf to Mr. Cary. With that handicap he should attain some high scores in this, his first year of playing at B'ville. Avis Day bequeaths her quiet speech and dignified mien to Leopold Mier. Francis Erwin leaves his well polished and dusted seat in the office to Mabel Baker, who can make good use of it. Louis Gettman leaves his Cicero book to anyone who will accept it, that seeming to be the only way he will get rid of it. Russell Greene leaves his stature to the Rice brothers. Maybe that will bring them down to where they can look us in the eye. Eleanor Griffeth leaves her baby-talk to Catherine Merriam. Helen King bestows her ability at the piano to Harry Clark. Harry already has a good start. Florence Loveless leaves her ability to sit patiently and wait for Dr. Bennett to return to his office to all the doctor's patients. Eddie Madden leaves his Ford to Arthur Shea so Art can get to school on time. Charles Palmer leaves Joyce to the tender mercies of his brother Fred. Perhaps she won't be able to tell the difference. Rhoda Schulz bestows her willingness to cooperate with the teachers to Robert Snow. Robert can use this generous gift to good advantage in History A class. Harold Shafer leaves his red thatch to Roland LaVoie. Step right up folks. See the only redheaded Frenchman living today! Florence Smith wills her walk and carriage to Lewis Johnston, who can use them when his bicycle breaks down. Edna Dunham and Catherine Voorhees leave their com- bined roller skating ability to Merrill Rowley. That should enable him to go places in a hurry. Norma Trexler and Lillian Bell leave their typewriting and stenographic ability to Mr. Cary so he wil! be able to write his own letters to the various county coaches. Doris Vandervoer would leave her nose to someone, if she wasn't afraid she'd lose it and never find it again. Mary Joyce Wells, being completely satisfied at present, just wants everybody else to leave her alone. (Hint, Turner.) Dorothy Beebe leaves her interest in chemistry to Harold Stearns, who needs plenty of it. Frances Clark bequeaths her personality to the needy Bill Klasmier. Elizabeth Clemens leaves her skill at answering office phone calls to Miss Orvis, who will use this gift a dozen times a day. Robert Coates leavos his ability to go through the year without buying a tablet to Mrs. Cussler, so she won't have to spend her money on spiral notebooks. Charles Cole bestows his haircut upon Al Capone. With the one he now has, Mr. Capone will become practically bald. John Crego leaves his title as the hondsomest senior to be put in mothballs and saved for Kirby West. Helen McNeill leaves her Lady Marden accent to Daniel Grome. June Farnham leaves her tendency to drive carefully at about 30 miles per hour to Harry 'Shriver, who never could bear to see the accelerator project above the floor- boards. HUGO HEINEMANN (Continued on Page 26 ) SOCIETIES Athletic Association Journalism Club Orchestra Glee Club Prize Speaking Tennis Club Recreation Club Chess and Checkers Musical Review Spring Concert ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The Athletic Association is the most important student organization in the school. It is through this organization funds are collected to maintain the expenses of the various sports. The Associa- tion sponsors all sports recognized by the County League, and gives aid to several not sponsored by the league. As its governing body the Association elects students to a council. The Seniors were represent- ed the first semester by James Turner and Louis Gettman. The Juniors elected Neupert and Bunney. The Sophomore and Freshmen elected Frederick Pulver and John Nostrant respectively. In the second semester Seymour Furbush and John Crego spoke for the Seniors, while the Juniors elected Charles Cole and Jack Bunney. Pulver and Coates represented the Sophomores and Freshmen. The high-light of the Association's social activities each year is its Athletic Banquet. This Banquet is held for the purpose of honoring the students who receive block letters. This year the banquet was held at the Masonic Temple, the toastmaster being D. Charles O'Brien, while the honorary speaker of the evening was Ray Jeffries, intercollegiate box- ing champion of Syracuse University. After the banquet we danced in the ballroom at the Masonic Temple. JOHN CREGO JOURNALISM CLUB The Journalism club has concluded its sixth suc- cessful year, meeting as formerly on Wednesdays in the library. The enrollment has expanded until there are now thirty-six members. The club has been fortunate in obtaining for speakers at the regular meetings both outsiders interested in the field of Journalism and faculty members. Among these have been Mr. Murphy, Mr. Cary, Mr. Davis of the Gazette, Mr. Gettman, Mrs. Egbert Turner, former reporter on an Albany newspaper, Mrs. Cussler, and Mr. Nelson of the Messenger. Editors for the Academy Messenger were editor- in-chief, June Farnham; managing editor, Seymour Furbush; news editor, Urana Chamberlain; sports editor, Jack Bunney; feature editor, Martha Sulli- van. The editors of the Crimson and White for the first semester were: editor-in-chief, June Farnham: managing editor, Seymour Furbush: news editor, Elizabeth McCarthy; sports editor, David Bogdan- off; feature editor, Margaret Harrington. For the last semester the editor-in-chief was Eleanor Griffeth; managing editor, Margaret Har- rington; news editor, Elizabeth McCarthy; sports editor, Gardner Mercer; feature writer, Mary Joyce Wells. The officers of the club from September to January were president, Mary Joyce Wells; vice- president, Elizabeth McCarthy; secretary, Margaret Harrington: from January to June: president was David Bogdanoff; vice-president, June Farnham- secretary, Alice Montague. The Journalism Club varied its program by a bit of social activity now and then. Its big social activity was a party, held in the library and gym- nasium on November 8. RHODA SCHULTZ ORCHESTRA The Baldwinsville High School Orchestra and Glee Club continued to climb to higher success and greater fame during this past year. Under the able direction and guidance of Mrs. Ethel Connell Phoenix the string instruments have become noted. On February I, Virginia Pierce played a solo at a recital for the Music Teacher’s Association of Central New York in the Art Museum of Syracuse. Lois Ammerman played a suite. Sketches from Alice in Wonderland, at the Syracuse Composers' Banquet. The orchestra, as a whole, has played for several school functions, among which are P. T. A. Meet- ings, Prize Speaking, the Musical Review which was formerly known as the Minstrels, Senior Play, Weekly Assembly Program and will play for Class Nite on June 23. Our school orchestra has never before been asked to play for this occasion but they will surely do justice. Mr. Silvio must also be given much credit for his untiring efforts while drilling the orchestra for all occasions. The orchestra has been exceedingly lucky to have such a pianist as Miss King. She has proved invaluable to our orchestra. In conclusion, I should like to say, as a member of the orchestra, that I know it will continue to do well under the able direction of Miss Elizabeth Roth. LILLIAN BELL GLEE CLUB Can you imagine what the world would be like without music of any kind? I believe that it would be rather sad and dull. But there is music in the world, and the Glee Club is one organization, which v e hope, makes the world happier with its songs. This year's Glee Club was organized at its first meeting in September. The following were elected as officers: Helen King . President John Crego ..............Vice-President William Klasmier ____________ Secretary The club started its eventful year by preparing a cantata for the Christmas program. Immediately following this, they started practising for the Min- strels which were different this year being com- prised of more musical numbers. They also sang at the Senior Prize Speaking Contest. On May 22, the Glee Club and Orchestra gave a concert. The Glee Club has just completed a very suc- cessful year and hopes that it has brought much enjoyment to many people. ALICE BRAUKSIECK PRIZE SPEAKING Among the activities in our school, which are exciting greater interest each year, is prize-speak- ing. On April 3rd, for the sixth successive year, the Junior Prize Speaking Contest v as held in the Academy Auditorium. Those participating were: Gail Bowman, Clarice Ferguson, Doris Bilyeu, Mary Alice McNeiil, Garth Ball, Walter Williams, James Weeks, and John Nostrant. The girl and boy judged best were Gail Bowman and Garth Ball. Second prize awards were received by Clarice Ferguson and Walter Williams. The Bigelow Prize Speaking was held on Friday evening, April 24th. The four girls competing were: Jean Gere, Martha Sullivan, Annette Chap- lin, and Mary Joyce Wells. The first prize was won by Jean Gere and the second by Martha Sullivan. Miss Gere therefore represented the school in the County Contest on May 15th, giving as her selection Annie O'Brien, and did so very well that she received first prize, bringing home to Baldwinsville High School the silver loving cup offered by the county association for first place in the contest. The five boys who vied for the Bigelow prize were Louis Gettman, David Bogdanoff, Charles Palmer, Frederick Palmer, and Lester Ball. Louis Gettman, although judged the best speaker, was not eligible for the prize av ard since he had won in the 1935 contest. However, he was given the honor of representing our school in the County Contest on May 8th, in which he received the first prize and earned a silver loving cup for the school. It is interesting to note that he won with a splendid interpretation of Marc Anthony's funeral oration. The first prize money for the High School Con- test was given to David Bogdanoff and Charles Palmer who spoke Decline of the Drama and The Soul of the Violin respectively. The boys who participated in the Junior Con- test were drilled by Miss Pearl Palmer and in the Senior by Mr. Elden while Miss Elizabeth Roth coached both Junior and Senior girls. Prize speaking may well be considered as one of the activities in which our school has been especially successful for in 14 years, since 1923, Baldwinsville High School students have won 20 out of the possible 56 County Speaking prizes, a much greater number than any other one school has ever captured. It is significant that this year's double triumph is the third during the last nine years: in 1927 by Richard Sears and Elizabeth Miller and again in 1930 by Walter Mercer and Barbara Brown. FLORENCE LOVELESS TENNIS CLUB The Tennis Club is enjoying a highly successful year from a financial standpoint, as they are putting the club on a self-supporting basis. This is due largely to the efforts of its officers: Jack Bunney, President: and an executive committee consisting of Fred Sullivan and David Bogdanoff. Of course, there has been no tournament play- off yet but it has already been decided that Bunney will represent the club in the New York State Junior Tournament to be held this year. Others who will probably represent the club in tournament play are: Sullivan, Smallwood, Cole, Bogdanoff, and Pulver. The fees have been reduced to $1.00 for girls and $2.00 for boys which probably accounts for the increase of almost 20 in its membership. HAROLD REAUME RECREATION CLUB In the Recreation club this year, two groups of girls, the Freshmen and the Seniors, were organized under the leadership of Miss Forrest. Twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday nights they met from 4 o'clock to 5 o'clock. The equipment, which consisted of Ping-Pong, Shuffle-Board, Badminton, Bowling, Horseshoes and Bingo, was purchased by the Junior and Senior High School girls through their contributions of five cents a month. Serviceball likewise was played on some of these nights. The seniors entertained the freshmen and ten senior boys at a St. Patrick’s Party. An Easter party was given by the opposing group and their friends. This was the final activity of the club for the season. Since Recreation club has been discontinued, an archery set and deck tennis have been purchased and these will be used when the club is organized again. All the girls of the club wish to thank Miss For- rest for the time she spent with them this year. FLORENCE SMITH CHESS AND CHECKERS When the Chess and Checker season opened, several players signed up for Checkers, but few turned out for Chess. After the playoffs the outlook for the Chess team was not very bright, as there were only three participants. Checkers was going strong. There was a three way tie for first place between Kathryn McCarthy, the red-headed wizard; Elmer Whorrall and Norman Kingsley. Kathryn McCarthy won the lead by beating both Elmer and Norman. Elmer was second, Norman third, and Robert Hen- derson fourth. The same as the previous year the teams went to the Y. M. C. A. on April 25. There all the teams in the county were represented and played around the table playoffs. The Chess team al- though poorly prepared, and weak-kneed, went into battle. The Checker team did not do so well at first, losing four games in succession, but they picked up and won almost all the rest of the games to beat Solvay and take third place. The Chess team won one game and took second place out of three. Those who participated in the Chess tournament were Gibson Holland, Leland Rice, Lester Ball, and John Leyburn. We hope that next year and in future years a greater interest in Chess and Checkers will be shown and that a greater success will be achieved. RUSSELL GREENE FREDERICK PETERS MUSICAL REVIEW As a part of this year's Musical Revue given mid-semester, January 30, two plays were given. If you remember, all the shows in the previous years were really minstrels with end men and chorus and all. According to custom, this year two plays were given with the Musical Revue. One play entitled Teeth of a Gift Horse, was given under the direction of Miss Roth. The actors were Annette Chaplin, Charles Palmer, Barbara Adsit, Betty Wheeler, Michael Sawyer, Dorothea Rowley. The other play, A Regular Fix, was under the direction of Mr. Elden, the actors being David Bogdanoff, Rachel Farnsv orth, William Klasmier, Frederic Pulver, Jeanne Gere, Eleanor Howard, Jane Pritchard. Then came Mr. Carey's Musical Revue, the in- novation of the evening. Such amusing sights as Al Jolson in Mammy ; the Chocolate Soldier sung by Bernadine Bartnikowski; the Merry Widow Waltz done by Elizabeth McCarthy and Harold Stearns; Top Hat by a good quartet; and the Haymakers all led to the success of the show. A lovely sight to behold was the interpretation of Apple Blossom Time in Normandy with an all star cast and Chinatown sung by the chorus. The Wedding of the Painted Doll and a tap dance by James Hayes must also be mentioned for the amusement they afforded. The Musical Revue was done before a standing room only ' audience. Best of all, from the enter- tainment we cleared about $150. ELIZABETH McCARTHY SPRING CONCERT Many and varied were the comments on the annnual Spring Concert given by the orchestra and glee club on the evening of May 22nd under the direction of Miss Elizabeth Roth. But everyone agreed that it was one of the outstanding events of the school year. The orchestra opened the concert with Selections from Carmen by Bizet and Isola Bella, played by courtesy of the publishers, Apolla Verlay, of Germany. The numbers rendered by the 'woodwind quintet and the string ensemble showed the hard work spent in perfecting them. Other well liked numbers were, In a Monastery Garden by Ketelbey and Morning by Oley Speaks, sung by the glee club, the male quartet interpretations of Sylvia, Old King Cole” and The Bulldog, also the violin and flute duet by Mary Virginia Pierce and Michael Sawyer. Harlan Gates' vocal solos and Chopin's Scherzo in C sharp minor as played by Helen King were also favorably received. The orchestra concluded the concert playing Egyptian Suite” by Luigini. HELEN KING SENIOR BALL June fifth was the night that will be remembered by many as the gayest, grandest, most colorful social event of all which marked the course of this school year '36. The school gym was an attractive sight decorated in navy blue and white, the senior class colors. The dancers were delighted with the naval effects so cleverly worked out. Descending on a gangplank boarded the smooth floor of the dance ship S.S. '36. The sides, or should we say, Star- board and port of the vessel were paneled in navy and white, interspersed with huge anchors, steering wheels and life preservers, and overhead more navy and blue streamers. Excellent music was furnished by Stan Harris' dance band. Mr. and Mrs. Elden, Mr. and Mrs. Cussler and several patrons and patronesses graciously piloted our ship. The main feature of the dance was the annual grand march, led this time by our senior class president, David Bogdanoff and vice president, Mary Joyce Wells. Because of the large number of couples insuring financial success, the splendid music and elaborate decorations, the affair was pronounced by all the best in years. The huge success can be accredited to the efficient com- mittee v ho worked for weeks in preparation for the affair. They were: Eleanor Griffeth, Doris Vander- veer, Hugo Heinemann, Charles Palmer and James Turner. KIWANIS DEBATE For many weeks before the debate was staged the two teams met separately working out concise points and subtle rebuttals, all with much secrecy. The all important question was Resolved; That the proposed amendment to the state constitution con- cerning tax limitation is to the best interests of the state. Those supporting the affirmative were John Crego, Mary Joyce Wells and Russell Greene. Their opponents were Urana Chamberlain, Helen McNeill and Kirby West. On Tuesday, May 26, at noon the debaters were invited to dine with the Kiwanis Club and present their debate. Each was allowed three minutes for direct argument and two minutes for rebuttal. It seemed to the debaters that all too often the gong interrupted their very eloquent arguments. A general vote by the Kiwanis decided that those upholding the negative side were the winners and each was given two dollars. Even the losing side were rewarded for their valiant efforts by one dollar apiece. Mr. Elden trained the members of the debate team in the fundamentals of good debating. We wish to show our appreciation to the Kiwanis Club for promoting this worthwhile project which affords us students practical experience in debating. CLASS WILL (Continued from Pa e 21) Rachel Farnsworth bequeaths her Garbo Glide to Lucille Follay. Maybe that will take care of Lucille's feet. Hugo Heinemann wills his optimistic attitude, especially towards senior projects, to the Board of Education. Leland Huntley leaves his liking for English to Miss Pike. Somebody should like it, and the teacher is the logical one. Carl Lynch bequeaths his ability to converse on agri- cultural topics to Dorothy Getlman who always is at a loss for words. Elizabeth McCarthy leaves her gift of gab to that walking sleeper, Fred Sullivan. John Navin leaves his mighty physique to Robert Currie, the Freshman genius. With my brains and your brawn— Helen Patchett and Mildred Rich combine their cooking and housekeeping abilities and leave this rare gift to Martha Sullivan. We're sure she can make use of it. Fred Peters leaves his Dawley girl to his brother. But what will Wilbur do with two of them? Harold Reaumc leaves his meek voice and manner to Lucy Ann Davis, whose voice has made all our teachers more acute of hearing, worse luck. James Turner leaves his all-round athletic ability to Michael Sawyer. This should round out Michael's develop- ment. Edwin Smith and Charles Woods left all they could spare last year, and have no bequests to make. Witness therefore our sign and seal set forth on this 23rd day of June, nineteen hundred and thirty-six. DAVID BOGDANOFF SEYMOUR FURBUSH JUNIOR -yso CLASS - A '- WHO'S WHAT?? SENIORS Done the most for B.H.S............ Louis Gettman Best looking boy..............................John Crego Best looking girl ................Annette Chaplin Most respected ........................Helen King Most popular ..................Urana Chamberlain Brightest .........•..............Seymour Furbush Most generous. Florence Loveless, Charles Palmer Most likely to succeed ............... Helen King Best dressed boy .....................John Crego Best dressed girl ................Annette Chaplin Best athlete James Turner, Edward Madden Parlor athlete ......................Charles Cole Biggest boss Mary Joyce Wells Jolliest Russell Greene Most dignified June Farnham Biggest bluffer Francis Erwin Best dancer Charles Cole Most musical ..........................Helen King Most modest ........................ June Farnham Grind .......................... Eleanor Griffeth Laziest ........................... Charles Cole Talks most says least..........Elizabeth McCarthy Talks least says most......................Seymour Furbush Tightest ..........................Leland Huntley Noisest .......................David Bogdanoff Most pessimistic .................Eleanor Griffeth Most optimistic ............... Doris Vanderveer TEACHERS Best liked ...........................Mrs. Cussler Prettiest ..............................Mrs. Lower Puts her subject across best........Miss Wortman Best sport ............................Mr. Murphy Gives hardest assignment..............Miss Wormuth Best dancer ...........................Mr. Getman Most dignified ........................ Mr. Elden THEATRICAL GUIDE Mary Bra ft............... Rose of the Rancho Alice Brauksieck....... Alice in Wonderland Urana Chamberlain................. Big Brown Eyes Annette Chaplin.................... Between Men Avis Day............................ Gentle Julia Francis Erwin.............................. G-Men L.ouis Gettman............. The Mighty Barnum Russell Greene............. Hair-Trigger Casey Helen King............ .. She Should Have Music Florence Loveless..................... Show Boat Charles Palmer......... The Perfect Gentleman Rhoda Schulz........ .... Girl of the Lumberlost Harold Shafer.......... Don't Bet on Blondes Edwin Smith.......................... Tough Guy Florence Smith_____ The Red Headed Woman Norma Trexler................... Thanks a Million Doris Vanderveer ... Freckles Mary Joyce Wells If You Could Only Cook Dorothy Beebe What Price Innocence Lillian Bell........ Gentlemen Prefer Blondes Frances Clark ...................... .. Man Hunt Elizabeth Clemens Anything Goes Robert Coates ............................ Skippy Charles Cole................. To Beat the Band John Crego.................. No More Ladies Helen McNeill....................... Annie Oakley June Farnham................. Exclusive Story Mildred Rich 1 Edna Dunham I.......................... We Three Catherine Voorhees J Rachel Farnsworth............... Little Minister Hugo Heinemann......... ............ Woman Trap Leland Huntley........................ Frisco Kic Carl Lynch. ........... The Farmer in the Del Elizabeth McCarthy ................. Chatterbox Edward Madden................ Abie's Irish Rose John Navin........................... Man of Iron Helen Patchett.................. Lady for a Day Chartes Wood j The Leathernecks Have Landec Harold Reaume ............. Too Tough To Kil James Turner........... Here Comes the Navy Eleanor Griffeth................ 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