Charlotte High School - Witan Yearbook (Rochester, NY)

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Our Class in June 1921 parts, that of John Bonder in the “Belles of Reaujolais given in 1922 and as that of Captain Corcoran in “All At Sea” given in 1923. Ernest Doty played a leading part in 22 ami proved to be the usual good entertainer. He has also rendered vocal solos in a number of our assemblies. The “Witan” which was introduced in C. H. S. about two years ago has been well supported by the members of the '24 class, both by contributions and staff work. Ten of us have held executive posi- tions on the staff. Mary Castle and Norman Coons won the prizes offered bv the Witan in the Story Contest last year. Everyone knows Charlotte High be- cause of her good work in athletics. “Milt” Bunnell who was the “oldest in- habitant” of the class of ’23 suddenly decided to graduate with a good class so. of course, he waited for us. We are proud that we have such a good athlete, lie is now captain of the basketball team. Another one of our number. Ernest Doty, stands out for his good work in athletics, lie may be small but when it comes to basketball he's right there. Howard Justice, k»----------------------------------------------- — who made a good showing on the fresh- man basketball team, has also done his part on the soccer and baseball teams. Without these men. where would Char- lotte be? John Karl, as manager, led the soccer team through its most successful season last term. During the January 23 term there was a Gymnastic Efficiency Contest open to the girls of the school. Marv Castle, our class president, was awarded the cup as the gill having the most points. Last year when Shop School chal- lenged iis to a debate. Don Landon and John Karl represented the class of ’24. s two of the three speakers they won the day for Charlotte. This was another vic- tory over an old rival in a new field. hen we became Seniors it was with great pride that we took up our responsi- bilities. W him Students Association called for officers, Milton I’unnett. our popular athlete, w as the choice for president. Real- izing our duties and responsibilities as leaders, the class met on October 29 to elect its officers. Mary Castle was elected president: John Karl, vice-president; John Burns, secretary and Florence Drews, 20

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Class History J Prehistoric Picture of tin Class of January, 1921 Can ) ou Recognize Five Members of I he Class in this Croup? In January 1921 CharlotteHigh opened its doors to a class whose hidden knowl- edge and ability has been brought out during its high school life. The first real event in our new career (and every one of us remembers it well) was the Frosh party given in October of the following term. Of course, we may have looked green as all freshmen do. That grand October evening was very exciting. How well we remember the qui- nine solution so graciously administered by the Honorable William Wegman. an upper classman. I think that the merchants of Charlotte must have had to order a new shipment of it hole barrels after that eve- ning. On the whole, though, the evening was enjoyed by every freshman regardless of his treatment. Hut deep in our hearts we nursed tin black hope that the day would soon come when we Could pass on to some poor freshman the hard knowl- edge which we had acquired on that eve- ning. The freshman basketball team could never have had such a successful year if it had not been for tin untiring Howard Jus- tice who played as guard. While Howard was so busy with basketball thegirlshelped to form a Captain-ball team. Jefferson Junior was the onlv school with which games were arranged. Soon we were promoted to sophomores. What a grand and glorious feeling! from that time to now we. as a «lass, have shown our ability in the various lines ol school activities. Tin- operettas called for a number of the members of this class to act on the cast as major and minor characters. Nor- man Coons played one of the leading

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treasurer. On November 5 the committees and Senior Annual Staff were appointed. It was then that things began to hum. Everyone could see how busy the seniors were. On December 26, the Senior ball proved to he one of the most enjoyable occasions of our entire career. The hall was most tastefully decorated and was indeed a credit to the committee in charge. The music was furnished by Hainan's or- chestra. We have done our best to promote the spirit of good feeling and co-opera- tion in the school and to bring the school standards to their best. We sincerely hope that our successors will imitate our course with equal enthusiasm and success. Erma Shaw. Class historian