Charlotte High School - Witan Yearbook (Rochester, NY)

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Page eighteen T he W I T A N Ou of the Past It was a rather bewildered and inexperi- enced group of boys and girls that entered Charlotte High School in September of the year nineteen hundred twentv-nine. Those en- rolled in commercial courses gathered in room 106 under the supervision of Mr. Tracy, while those enrolled in academic courses met in room 105 under the supervision of Mr. Lacy. Our first day was one of pleasant memories punctuated with reminders that we had entered wrong doors, used wrong stairs, and badly mixed our teachers’ names. Class elections were held early in the school year making Walter Smith our president; Winston Clifford, vice-president; and Blanche Gauthier, secretary. In November we were entertained at a party at number 38 school, by the upper-classmen. It was an enjoyable event as well as painful, inasmuch as most of the boys in the class were learning to dance. The second year found us with a new class adviser, Miss Bitter, who has faithfully stayed with us to the end. Election of class officers was again held and James Walters was elected president; Robert Grabenstetter, vice-presi- dent ; and Blanche Gauthier, secretary. Among the memorable occasions during our Sopho- more year were a hot-dog roast, promoted by Sally” Gordon, and held at )ntario Beach park, and a Sophomore party held in the so- called assembly hall of the old school. At the end of our second year we had a class of ninety-eight members. During the third year many of our members were prominent in athletics and school activi- ties. We were slowly becoming the leaders of our school. Our fourth and last year of high school has lieen full of excitement. Class elections were again held and the following officers were elected: Mary VanKestern, president; Walter Smith, vice-president; and Blanche Gauthier, secretary. We collaborated with the class « i January 1934, in presenting a senior play en- titled “Skidding.” Our class president l ccame also the student association president and we embarked on a series of informal class meet- ings; argued much and said little. As we gladly and yet reluctantly see our last year draw to a close, we have something of The Cruise of the “Classy” 1 started a four years cruise And sailed away 'lis true Without much wide experience It’s result I leave to van. First Miss Miner roused my thoughts And helped me find my way. And then, when I was much ton gay Mrs. Denise just saved the day. 1 sometimes have quite hungered For the best in life—a friend Then stepped Miss Watt beside uie And my search uxts at an end. When we were in mid-ocean 11V changed our captain friend For we knew that another vessel He must go away to tend. Efficient is the time Cap's name He helps to sail ns well All hail to “N. G. IV.” We hope he'll stay a spell. The name of my boat was Classy ; The officers twenty odd, Hone of my mates were sassy. ’Chough like peas in a pod. I painted my ship green and white And think it pretty too And J later loved the color Fecause it sailed so true. Our trip is almost (rver, We soon will part and sigh We've given our best endeavor To our glorious Charlotte High. J. Bright man. which to be very proud—the senior class of June nineteen hundred thirty-three is the larg- est class that has ever been graduated from Charlotte High School. Dorothy Durrans. Class Historian.

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T H K Y I T A X Page seventeen Norman Spaftord 42 Holcroft Road College Optimates 3, 4; Service League 4; Swimming 2: Hi-Y 2. 3. I • Glens Spoor 120 Barnard Street I 'tutedited Senior Play 4. Claude V. SwicerT 52 Upton Place U ud edded Baseball 3; Basketlrall 4; Three years at Aquinas. K. Adei.inf Triesdale 140 Wyndham Road Undecided French Honor Society 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 1. 2; Hiking 3; National Honor Society; Opti- mates 3. 4; Service League 4; Tennis 2. Carol G. Tupper 7 River Heights Genera! Hospital Assembly Committee 3; French Honor Society 3. 4; Hiking 3; Northern Lujht 4; Optimates 3, 4; Senior Play 4; Service League 4; Tri-Y 3, 4; Volley Hall 4; H'itan 4. Vito Turtu Corrigan Street Undecided BaselKill 3. 4; Northern Light 2. 3. 4; Service League 4; Soc- cer 1. 2; Wrestling 2. 3 Lawrence Van Dam 1382 Dewey Avenue U. of R. Chemistry Club 4; French Honor Society 3; Galileo Science Club 1; Optimates 3, 4; National Honor Society 4; Senior Play 4; Service League 4; Swimming 1. 2. 3; Ten-Ten Committee 3. Elizabeth Wkdel 45 Stonewood Avenue Undecided Basketball 2. 3. 4; Girls Athletic Association 1. 2, 3, 4; Library Committee 2, 3; Opti- mates 3. 4; Tennis 2. 3. Kathryn M. West 52 Wabash Avenue Geneseo Normal French Honor Society 3; Glee Club 4 Willard Whicht 62 Worcester Road U ud eeided Baseball 2. 4; Hi-Y 3. 4; Orchestra 1. 2; Service League 4; Soccer 2. 3. 4; Wrestling I. 2. 3, (Captain) 4.

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T n r. V I T A X Page nineteen Class Will We. the class of June 1933, of Charlotte High School, declare ourselves of sound and ane mentality. I to a certain extent), and do hereby tender our Last Will and Testament: To Mr. West we leave our best wishes and five cents worth of mapleans to feed the faculty. To Miss Doeliler we leave a new publication of “Parlor Jokes.” To the student Ixxly we leave a supply of tion-tipahle chairs. To Paul Goodwin a megaphone. To Harold Wright we leave Mary Van Kes- tern’s ability in school politics. To “Eddie Cranch we leave George Hei- berg's personality and drag with the teachers. To Kay Grant we leave George’s job of pecking around the curtain during all per- formances held in the auditorium. To Miss Watt, the perfect American His- tory Class. To John White, a complete shaving set. To Phyllis Yarker, we leave Dorothy Dur- rans blush. To Mr. Enright a secluded corner in which he may dance; also an actress with Pauline Butt’s talent. To Gard Mason we leave Ed Goodrich’s “technic.” To Sam Bogorad we leave a phonograph recorder, for his orations. Robert IIoppe. Class Testator. WHAT DOES IT MATTER? A space of three score years and ten. Xo more, perhaps much less. Life begins, goes on, and ends; The majority accomplish nothing— Therefore 11 ho are yon ? What am I? And who cores? M. Bessey DAYS GOXE BY In days gone by aeross the street We could see the foundation of cement and concrete. We became very anxious and could hardly wait Tor the long looked for day—the moving date. At lust zee are settled and happy glad. With the best equipment a school ever had. Evelyn Mann, 7B-8 I shall wear laughter on my lips Though in my heart is pain. Cod's sun is always brightest after rain— I shall -walk eager for what life still holds The song birds come again after the snow, Although it seems the hard road will not end. One never k nazes the beauty round the bend! Alma Natlwn .... 4 » ••• As We See Ourselves In an open class meeting, the seniors have decided that Mary Van Kesteren is the hardest worker; George Heiberg the biggest grafter; Dorothy Durians the greatest giggler; Etta Kyden, the most studious; Edwin Goodrich, the best looking hoy and Virginia Riley, the best looking girl; William Finucane. the big- gest bluffer; Donald Meech. the worst nuisance; Ruth Gordon, the most popular; Miss Bitter and Mary Van Kesteren. the most indispensable; Karl F rechic ton. the wittiest; George Heiberg the best dressed boy and Helen Hanson the Ixrst dressed girl; Ruth Gordon and Mary Van Kesteren, the most energetic; Ruth Gordon, the Iwst natured girl and Everett l.ockiner. the l ?st natured boy; Bill Finucane the best athlete of the boys and Angelina Roman the liest athlete of the girls; Milan Brace, the most forgetful; Martha Moore, the worst pessimist; Edwin Goodrich, and laziest.