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

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Senior Ball The gymnasium was transformed into a flower garden on the night of June 4th; roses, morning glories, sun-flowers, ear- nation, chrysanthemums, spirea, were found climbing over maroon and cream trellises, while pink clouds floated in mid- air. With this mid-summer atmosphere and the music of Stan Harris floated among the clouds, the Senior Ball was indeed a pleasan affair—'financially as well as socially. One corner of the gymnasium was devoted to a table and chairs, of the type that might be found in any garden. The patrons and patronesses seated there were: Mr. Elden, Mr. Howard Moyer, Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Gates, Mr. and Mrs. George Sawyer and Mr. and Mrs. Guerrera. HAHOLD STEARNS ----0O0----- Spring Concert Again the annual spring concert held on May 28, brought many favorable comments from its audience. Everyone agreed that both the Orchestra and the Glee Club are unhold- ing their reputation. Under the direction of Miss Elizabeth Roth, the orchestra opened the evening’s program with “Fantasia and Inter- mezzo’’ from the “Larlcssienne Suite” by Bizet. Other num- bers given were “Angelus” by Massenet, and a group of se- lections composed by Mrs. Ethel 0. Phoenix. The last num- ber was the well known “Naughty Marietta” by Victor Her- bert. ‘‘Morning” and “The Persian Market” sung by the Glee Club were favorably received. Several solos were sung by Mr. Harlan Gates. A violin, flute, and piano trio was played by Virginia Pierce, Michael Sawyer and Robert Dow. Miss Helen King, a graduate of the class of 1936, played several piano numbers. An oboe concert was well interpreted by Robert King. The Glee Club and the orchestra have worked hard this year and have helped to make many school affairs a success. DOROTHY GETTMAN 19

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The Senior Play CRAB APPLE—THEODORE PACKARD A Comedy In Three Acts The Senior play “'Crab Apple”, given May 14, was a great success both socially and financially. Ably directed by Miss Wortman, the characters were well portrayed. The play, too, was a good selection. “Crab Apple” is a story of a quiet New England family dominated by a harsh father. His weak wife submits to all his outbursts, but his children revolt against him. His son, Jim, a senior in college, comes home married. His wife, Paddy, creates a great disturbance which she seeks to quell. George, the older son, prepares to leave home, taking with him the radio which his father will not permit him to keep in the house. John, handsome doctor who lives in the nearby cottage, becomes engaged to Amy, daughter and oldest child of the family. To make Mr. Hunter take a vacation, John tells him, “You’re sick”. This is part of Paddy’s plan to bring harmony into the family circle. Her plans run amuck and Mr. Hunter is ready to clear the house of his offspring when Paddy succeeds in bringing him to a point where he will permit Amy and John to marry, George to have a radio, Mrs. Hunter to go on a vocation, and Paddy to return to college. So, like in all good plays, the characters seems to be about to enjoy life. Mr. Hunter, Father who fusses Michael Sawyer Mrs. Hunter, lovable wife and mother Isabel Aplin Amy, beautiful daughter at home Bernadine Bartnikowski George, son two years out of college Jim, senior at college John, friend of the Hunter family Paddy, girl who wins her way with a smile Property Manager Stage Committee Manager Committee Publicity Robert Morehous Kirby West WiIliam Klasmier Martha Sullivan Lucyann Davis Warren Virider Ernest Turner Donald Rowley Robert Bond Charles Greene KIRBY WEST and ROBERT MOREHOUS 18

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CLUBS Prize Speaking The Junior Prize Speaking Contest was held in the high school auditorium on Friday evening, April 16, 1927, at eight o’clock. Rather a large number tried out. Elizabeth Sweeting, Arthur Baker, Catherine Montague, Richard Perkins, Mar- ietta Burt, Hugh Gibbons, Marjorie Gere, Glenn Thompson and Mary Browning Curtis were chosen as contestants. First prizes were awarded to Marjorie Gere for speaking “The Chrismas Substitute” and to Richard Perkins for “The Bell Ringer of ’76”. Second prizes went to Mary Browning Curtis and to Arthur Baker. The annual Bigelow Prize Speaking Contest was held in the Academy auditorium Friday evening, April 30, 1937. A smaller number then usual tried out, but the following were chosen for the finals: Howard Crego, Martha Sullivan, James Weeks, Mary Alice McNeill, Leonard Socia, Clarice Fer- guson, John Nostrant and Nancy Bigelow. The judges gave James Weeks first prize for “The False Valuation of Money” and Nancy Bigelow first prize for her interpretation of “Penrod’s Busy Day”. Second prizes went to Martha Sullivan and to John Nostrant. Although we have shown a decided interest in prize-speak- ing, still we hope that future classes will better even our efforts. IRENE SPRAGUE Journalism Club The success of the Journalism Club this last year was obvi- ous and wonderful. Under the guiding hands of our two able editors-in-chief, Martha Sullivan of the Crimson and White. and Katherine McCarthy of the Messenger, the Journalism Club members furnished splendid material for the issues of the two school papers. Since the club had been enlarge by the addition of fourteen new members, it was possible to have a great many articles. But the success of the editing of the two papers was not the only accomplishment. In the middle of the year the club had a successful party for its members and throughout the year they were most fortunate in having very interesting speakers. 20