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

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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)

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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

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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