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

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B T i TTF! VHTTE RUTH FISH “She must talk, or she will die—.” You can always hear Ruth long before she hails in view. She talks faster than anyone else in the class (with a few exceptions). But just scan her report card sometime and gaze in silent admiration at the 90’s. She’s the shark variety of Fish (how could any one be so cruel!) and will certainly accomplish some- thing worth while. FRANCES FITZGERALD “Don’t view me with a critic’s eye, But pass my imperfections by.” Thus pleads Frances, who has spent her four years in E. F. A. most profitably and in- dustriously, but who modestly declares that she has done nothing. Frances is happy in the possession of two things, namely, brains and common sense. We prophesy a brilliant future for her. GRACE GILE “When joy and duty clash— Let duty go to smash.” Well, here’s Grace. Books and lessons are as nothing in her carefree life, but she does excel when it comes to having a good time. Did you see her in the Senior Play? Yes, we think so, too. Just great! Grace is mighty popular with the girls and boys, and we’ll miss her dreadfully if she carries out her threat of leaving this fair city next year. Senior Vaudeville Class Play CAROLUS GETCHELL “Strange to the world, he wore a bashful look.” Bashful? Maybe, but that will never stop “Getch” from becoming a successful business man some day. He is very, very quiet and doesn’t talk much—but when he does everyone else has to keep still. He is also athletic, and has come to fame for his track work. And now, just a little secret—he has a crush, too! We won’t tell who she is, but you can just bet that she is a peach and we wish “Getch” much good luck. Manager of Track Athletic Council Senior Reception Committee “Blue and White” Board GEORGE A. GOOD “In our mind this saying we should keep: The still river often runneth deep.” If you have seen a quiet, good looking fel- low walking about the halls, not saying much but imparting an air of wide knowledge, that fellow probably was George Good. George’s home room is on the first floor, so we do not see him very often. But we do know that his last name fits him better than it would some of the other Senior boys.

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IB 11 Tin WHITE HELEN C. DEMPSEY “She delighteth in great battles and awful names. ” The one thing you hear particularly about Helen is, “She’s an awful shark in history. I guess she knows as much as Miss Rockwell.” She takes positive pleasure in reeling off dates, and such things, which usually depart from the average mind. We predict a famous history teacher in our midst. MARJORIE B. ELDREDGE “Hey, Mr. Jesse—Have you anything for me?” Bill just decided to join us in January, but we are mighty glad she did. She never seems to be in a hurry and seldom loses her dignified bearing. You ought to see her chase the post- man some morning. The poor man surrenders without a murmur, and hands over six or eight letters—‘ ‘ The mail that girl gets is somethin ’ fierce.” That just shows how popular she is. MILDRED EPSTEIN “I have labored and with no little study.” The above certainly is true, but just con- sider the results. There seems to be nothing that she doesn’t know. Her recitations in Vergil are an education in themselves, and a joy to Miss Tashjian’s soul after hearing the rest of us stumble around. She is a poetess of note (see class song) and is perfectly sure of grabbing ten or twelve honors. But the best thing about Mildred is that all her fame as a brilliant student hasn’t spoiled her at all. Here’s to her! Class Song Committee JOHN W. FINLAY “A look of wisdom supernatural enthroning his lofty brow.” Who can say what great deeds our Editor- in-Chief will some day accomplish? We should like to see him directing scores of men in some great engineering feat, or perhaps as a famous inventor, but—lately we have had cause to wonder and worry a trifle. Can it be possible that “our John” has determined to be a farm- er? Certainly he has shown great interest in “Barnes.” However, we are confident that whatever he undertakes is worth while, so— good luck, John! Editor-in-Chief “Blue and White” Senior Reception Committee Senior Vaudeville Entertainment SIDNEY D. FRIEDMAN “Better late than never.” Of course you know what is meant. Let it suffice to say that the lobby in Room 17 is patronized by Sidney much more than his locker is. 11 Sid ’ ’ has another distinction—he is a real humorist. Those remarks he makes when he ought not to are the real thing. He can pass tests, sell shoes and occasionally get here at 8:55. Captain of Class Baseball Team

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nunc—whttu LAURA GORDON “Be content, and you shall prosper.” Laura is noted for many things, but mostly for her complexion, about which she is not the lease bit conceited. And another thing, Laura is no grumbler, everything is cheerfully done to the best of her ability. Her policy is, ‘ ‘ Do your best and then don’t worry.” Wouldn’t it have been fine if wre all had had such a motto ? Our teachers would have been charmed and with bitter regrets would watch the Class of ’18 go. As it is, we imagine they will all be smiling happily. FLORENCE GOWIN ‘1 Speak not, lest ye be heard. ’ ’ We have never really heard Florence talk since we’ve known her, except occasionally in Vergil. She seems to be afraid of telling her heart’s secrets. But in spite of her silence there are rumors creeping around about Big Flats. Florence expects to go to Syracuse next year. We wonder why she picked a Co- ed university. ANNA E. HAMMOND ‘ ‘ Tell me a thing she cannot dress, Soups, hashes, pickles, puddings, pies, Naught comes amiss, she is so wise.” Although Anna lives at some distance from the school, she is almost always one of the first ones there. In fact, she is ‘1 one of the first ’ ’ in almost everything she does. Domes- tic science is one of her favorite subjects and also household chemistry—we wonder why! AUSTIN HASSETT 11 Business before Pleasure. ’ ’ If you see a handsome young man rushing about the halls, that’s “Auzy. ” Working on the committees, making the Senior Play a finan- cial success, and looking after his other duties, requires a great deal of energy and pep such as only “Auzy” possesses. He is also an en- thusiastic Forum member. In September, “Auzy” intends to enter Holy Cross College Lawr School, and we all wish him the best success. Vaudeville Student Council Business Manager Class Play CHESTER E. HOWELL, JR. “Will the meeting please come to order! ” How often those words came from 1‘ Chet’s ’ ’ mouth! Acting as president of this class for the last two years gave “Chet” numerous chances to speak this. Besides running the class, “Chet” is working hard in converting sad down-hearted feTows into lively, smiling ones down at the Life Club. When he is not busy, this business-like young man is seen with ---- (for further details see pages of this book). President Senior Class Student Council