Elmira Free Academy - Torch / Sagoyawatha Yearbook (Elmira, NY)

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I I LITE—WI II 3 r'E MADELINE BOAK “What are you making, my pretty maid?” “A sock for a soldier, sir,” she said. Was there ever a girl more industrious than “Monty?” Surely we can never forget her sitting in class serenely knitting, knitting—the click of her needles lulling us to sleep often times in 4th English. And “Monty” has other diversions besides making socks and sweaters. They are opera singing, measles, and a certain young—but we won’t tell. “Blue and White” Board Class Song Senior Entertainment MARCIA BOWER “She beareth her sorrow nobly.” It really is a shame that there is such a distance between Elmira and Ithaca. Marcia conceals her longings under that cheerful smile. She never seems to worry about any- thing and is always ready to help you out by holding wool or lending a pencil or her brains, or ’most anything. Her great and everlasting liking for co-education, will take her to Cor- nell next year. Good luck, Marcia. Senior Reception, Senior Party Committee HELEN BUTLER “Knit! for the bell will ring in a minute.” This girl endlessly makes socks—mighty nice ones, too. We know for we’ve watched her all year. She is famed for her good looks and her socks. And you should have seen her in the Vaudeville Show. She was the cutest little coon. We breathlessly watch her manage four needles and gaze in admiration at her charms— and like her a lot. Committee for Senior Vaudeville Vaudeville Entertainment HENRY CONSIDINE ‘1 Hail to the man from the country. ’ ’ Henry left us in January having obtained the necessary 72 counts. Now he is working in the Morrow plant helping Uncle Sam beat the Hun. In September he expects to go to Carne- gie or Rensselaer, where he will take up elec- trical engineering. Henry was with us when we were in math, or science class, but never when it w'as a language. Our best wishes are with you in your future, Henry. LEO CONSIDINE “A man of rare ability.” No one girl has succeeded in completely capturing Leo, though several have tried. He is a good student and is especially fond of mathematics and drawing. The latter is his hobby. He is studying to become an architect and some day we shall hear of him as the designer of famous buildings. You have only to look at the cover of this book to see what talent he has and how liberal he is with it. “Blue and White” Board Cabaret Party Committee Track Team

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1 I LUE —WI 11 n 71 c FRANCES C. BEEBE ‘ ‘ Her eyes flash Medea’s eloquence. ’ ’ Is this a whirlwind or a hail storm descend- ing upon us? No! It’s Beebe racing down the hall. ‘ ‘ Cug ’ ’ is one of the most talented and enthusiastic girls in the class. She has dis- played her talent in the school orchestra for three years, and she shows her enthusiasm in everything she does from dancing to work- ing on committees. She is a mighty good friend to have and we wish we had more like her. President of Orchestra Senior Vaudeville Cabaret Party, Military Party, Cast Party Committees JOSEPHINE C. V. W. BENTLEY “0, come here and be comforting. ’ ’ That is Jo! Always rushed to death and always getting out of an ‘awful scrape,” She is famed for her clever writing, her work on the Vindex, her love for the ‘ ‘ Star-Gazette ’ ’ and her fondness for Cornell—also her good looks. We predict that she will be either a newspaper writer, a famous author and poetess, or a doctor’s wife. Secretary of Student Council Ass’t Editor Vindex Senior Vaudeville MOLLIE BLOSTEIN ‘ ‘ A light heart lives long.’ 9 Molly laughs and giggles. She likes to whisper when she shouldn’t but just has to have fun. Molly’s voice is very pleasing and we shall miss it when she leaves us for the Bal- timore doctor. She seems very popular with the teachers, for you hear often, “I wonder where Miss Blostein went?” or.”Miss Blostein, wouldn’t you like the front seat?” Senior Entertainment HAROLD L. BROOKS “Oh, I’m the same guy that graduated last year. ’ ’ “Brooksv,” the school’s comedian, has a good story to tell every time you see him. If you get the ‘ ‘ blues ’ ’ go see ‘ ‘ Brooksv ” and he’ll drive them away with his jokes. But don’t think he never is serious. You should see him down at the Armory drilling the “booby” squad, and you’d never think that the serious military-looking man is our young comedian. Senior Vaudeville Entertainment Class Play Senior Party JOHN BURR ‘ ‘ My school work and business make me hurry, But it will soon be over, so I won’t worry.” John Burr is one of the best examples of likeable fellows we can name. Did you ever see John “riled?” Such occasions are rarer than daffodils on the Sahara desert. In fact, those who know him could be pardoned if they should claim that John’s temper cannot pos- sibly be aroused. He will offset all your efforts with a smooth, disarming laugh, and you fall back powerless. Vaudeville Entertainment “Blue and White” Board

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B L HK VH ITUI RUTH E. CARPENTER “Of stately and dignified bearing.” You just ought to see Ruth going down the hall. With her pensive air and look of great intelligence, you wonder who the young prodigy is. But just follow her until she meets some of her numerous friends and hear her giggle. She’s a mighty popular girl, who has a good time wherever she goes. She hopes to become a nurse—won’t she make a peach? Senior Party Girl’s Number Vindex ELISBETH C. CARR ‘ She is pretty to walk with, witty to talk with. ’ ’ That surely describes Betty! 1 ‘ Isn’t she the cutest thing!” (heard ’most any time) ‘1 and she has such a lot of pep. ’ ’ There is never a dead party when she is present. She is noted particularly for her good looks, green sweater, originality and her association with people in high circles (especially presidents.) Orchestra Chairman Senior Reception Military Party Committee Vindex ELIZABETH J. CHAPMAN “A girl whom the Gods hath blessed.” That characterizes “Betty” exactly, who is always full of ambition, enthusiasm, and good will towards all. Whatever would our class do without her? Goodness knows! She has such a lot of (1 pep, ’ ’ and besides such a lot of common sense, that it would take reams of paper to make her write-up complete; in short—she’s a peach. “ Blue and White” Board Vice-President Student Council Cabaret Party Committee Pin and Announcement Committee WILLIAM BOYD CRAIG “Now, in Peabody High------.” Boyd, although only a half-year with us, has many friends. Ever since he became ac- quainted with the weaker sex, he has admitted that the girls were better here than at Peabody High. Which girl occupies the largest space in his hca t we have not been able to find out. In fact, we have never seen him with the same girl twice. Perhaps lie is trying to crowd them all into his heart. Forum Class Play CORNELIUS DONAHUE “Docs anybody want to wrestle with me?” “Mike” is one of the most popular students of E. F. A. His many duties have kept ‘1 our young hero” pretty busy this term. But, nev- ertheless, he can find time to take out a certain little girl, whose picture is on page -- of this book. For recreation, “Mike” has taken up the gentle art of wrestling, but we advise against. He doesn’t look fierce enough. (Hint—How to look fierce: don’t smile all the time, but scowl.) Student Council Football Team Forum Vaudeville Entertainment