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

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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

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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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All in all, the Journalism Club feels that it has fulfilled its duty and hopes for as great success next year. The staff for both papers is as follows: Crimson and White Editor-in-chief News Editor .Managing Editor Sports Editor Feature Editor M essenger Editor-in-chief News Editor Managing Editor Sports Editor Feature Editor —Martha Sullivan —Carmella Cenci —Nancy Bigelow —Jack Bunnev —Jane Pritchard Kathryn M cC a r t h v —Lucyann Davis —Alice Montague —'Charles Greene —Donald Flaherty ----oOo— Orchestra The orchestra, under the able direction of Miss Elizabeth M. Roth, has accomplished many difficult undertakings during the year 1936-37. With her very helpful assistance, Mrs. Ethel Connell Phoenix and Mr. Silvio Meneguzzo, every piece of work has been successful. The orchestra played at various school entertainments this year which include prize speaking, Parent-Teacher Associa- tion meetings, senior play and all assembly’s. The best per- formance of all was the splendid annual spring concert which took place May 28, 1937. Although the orchestra lost many members by the graduation of ’36, they have added several new members. At the concert they welcomed back an old member of the orchestra, Miss Helen King, whom everyone was glad to hear once again. May I say that, all in all, the orchestra of Baldwinsville High School is something to be proud of! And here’s to the future success of this very active organization. 21 CAROLYN DORAN