Fulton High School - Fultonian Yearbook (Fulton, NY)

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THE SENIOR YEAR BOOK-FULTON HIGH SCHOOL 21 were furnished by the various manu- facturers ofthe city. Mr. C. J. Wood's recent play entitled A Trip To the Moon was also presented. It was very good. Although it was very fantastic, it was thoroughly enjoyed by the audience. The Cast consisted of: Alice Stewart, Beardsley Sperry, and Ted Prawda. The March meeting consisted of a series of scientific motion pictures which were shown in the auditorium of the high school. The proceeds were presented to the school athletic fund. In A ril, the Fulton Club was the guest ofpthe Oswego High Science Club, at a joint meeting at which they were addressed by Dr. Baker of the Chemical Department of Syracuse University. On June lst the members of the Oswego Club were the guests of the Fultonians. To do one better the fine time that the Oswegonians showed us, we presented on our program Mr. W. C. Lodge, Chemical Engineer of the Oswe o Falls Corp. and Mr. Pattello, Ciemical Engineer of the Arrowhead Mills. They gave illustrated lectures on the aper- making industry, which were olpgreat interest to the large audience which attended. Refreshments were served later in the evening, after which the Oswego Club Departed, but not before voting our Science Club The Prince of Entertainers. judging by the first year's success, the Science Club has a promising future. -B. MILLS, '28. Junior Science Club The very latest things in school organizations, the Junior Science Club was organized in the Spring of this year, for the purpose of furthering interest in Nature. The study of birds and flowers form the greater part of the activities of the Club, although any matter of scientific interest may be brought up for discussion by the members. The aims of the Junior Science Club are very much like those of the Science Club. lt helped its big brother in selling tickets for the Movie Benefit and on many other occasions was of great aid. Fifty students are already on the roll of this worthy organization. Mr. Bodley was the principal speaker at the most interesting meeting of the year. His talk on our native birds was enjoyed by all present. VVith two such capable leaders as Mr. Bodley and Miss Otis there is no doubt as to the success- ful future of this Club. The ofiicers are: President .............. James Mason Vice-President ....... Teddy Freeman Secretary .......... Esther Woodbury Treasurer ............ Margaret Keys Meetings are held every two weeks in the Science Room of the High School. All members of Biology classes are eligible to join. Forensic Club Newark-Fulton Debate At the close of school one Friday afternoon of sunny May, the members of the Newark-Fulton debate team accompanied by Coach Bodley set out for Newark, where we were to prove to the inhabitants of the metropolis that Chemical Warfare Should be Abol- ished. Our departure, however, did not take place without considerable delay made necessary by a last minute attempt of colleague Morin's to locate a missing head-gear, which was later found to be in the car. Finally after a dashing journey in our Bodley piloted sedan we arrived at Newark, where we straightway headed for the Newark Coffee Shoppe. After lunching more or less heartily, we began to stroll down Main Street, that we might become better acquainted with the town. Soon we were overtaken by an individual, who upon Ending out that we were the Fulton debaters informed us that he was the reception committee. Thence we proceeded to the Perkins School which was to be the scene of the conflict. The remainder of the recess time was spent by a tour of the school grounds, and by informing a gullable Newark student of our noteworthy oratorical reputation, the greater part

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'20 THE SENIOR YEAR BOOK-FULTON HIGH SCHOOL A IX . . 4-as Science Club Back Row: Prawda, Root, Foster, Jennings, Fannin, Short, Wilcox, Kenney, Strough Third Row: Sperry, Barker, VVood, Whitaker, Van Buren, Crowell, Morin Second Row: McSweeney, Grifiin, O'Brien, Nettle, Gorman,'O'Neill, Brannan, Stewart, Loveless First Row: Williams, Curtis, Menter, McGinnis, Ward, O'Brien, Carver, Garrett Science Club The Fulton High School Science Club was organized on October 21, 1926. The avowed object was the increase and dissemination of scientific knowledge. The membership was limited to those who are taking or have passed one of the physical sciences. The following ofiicers were elected: President .......... Gaylord Whitaker Vice-President ........ Richard Carver Treasurer ......,... Theodore Prawda Secretary ....... .... i Anna McGinnis Reporter .............. Bertram Mills Faculty Advisor ...... Mr. C. VVood Section Ofiicers Physics ......... ..... D aniel Williams Chemistry ..................... John Purrington succeeded by .....................BillFoster Physical Geography .... Edward Morin There were forty-three charter mem- bers. The membership has been in- creased by other individuals who became members after taking the oath and receiving the spark of scientific enthusiasm. Honorary members consisting of Mr. Bodley, Mr. Strough and Mr. Taylor were elected and became members of the club without the ordeal of initiation or due extraction. The first regular meeting was held in Room 30 on November llth. At this meeting, a diving submarine con- structed by Albert Ives was demon- strated. Erwin Menter exhibited a model artesian well. Grace Wilcox, Ruth Kenny and VVirt Barker took water apart and put it together again. The December meeting consisted of scientific motion pictures furnished by the General Electric Company. At this time there were talks by several of the members. At the February meeting, Mr. D. C. Pattello, of the Arrowhead Mills, gave an illustrated lecture on the scientific phases of paper-making. The exhibits

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22 THE SENIOR YEAR BOOK-FULTON HIGH SCHOOL Forensic Club Morin, O'Grady, Bodley, Williams, Fannin, VVhitaker, Strough of which was slightly exaggerated. The hour ofjudgment was then upon us, and we boldly entered the audi- torium, where we were introduced to the chairman and our worthy op- ponents. Thereupon, we seated our- selves at a long table with a pitcher of water upon it which tasted as if it had been doped by our opponents. The curtain was drawn apart and we were subjected to the glares of the multitude. Jack O'Grady was first to make his way to the platform. Jack conducted himself in a laudable manner creating an atmosphere favoring the prohibition of chemical warfare, which the negative was unable to break down throughout the debate. Thus the way was paved for me and I continued to build up our case. Next Morin took up the argument and was forceful enough to arouse the indignation of the negative to such a degree that they made an attempt to confuse him by asking that they be allowed to question him. Their request was granted, and Ed, after suliiciently squelching them, continued with his argument stronger than ever. It must be admitted that the nega- tive had several arguments which seemed good as they presented them in an attractive manner. Williams as rebuttal blew these arguments to fragments, and even went so far as to make our opponents feel almost sorry that they presented themselves. Dan championed the cause in a manner which showed to advantage the ex- perience and training he has had in the National Oratorical Contest. Then came the moment of greatest suspense, while the judges were ren- dering their decision. As usual the result was 3 and 0, favoring F. H. S. It sure was a happy bunch that returned to good old Fulton that night, the stillness being broken only by the purr of the motor and sleepy remarks from the rear seat as to the roughness of thehighway.-GAYLORDVVH1TAKER,'27. International Oratorical Contest For the past three years Fulton High School has entered its representatives 1n the International Oratorical Contest.