Gilbertsville Central Rural School - Yearbook (Gilbertsville, NY)

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tan maids, in costume, gave a pretty drill. The program closed with the singing of America by the whole school. Mr. Lovell, of the Presbyterian synod, gave a humorous, intimate, edu- cational talk on the Chinese. He stated that many accepted beliefs of the Chinese are not true. For instance, all Chinese do not have almond-shaped eyes, black hair and yellow complexions. The underlying principle of his speech was the problem of understanding other people. James Dyer, of Armenia, spoke to the students one morning. He rc- lated some interesting and amusing stories of school life in Armenia. He told his own troubles in learning the English language, Everyone enjoyed his talk. A Columbus day program was given by the fifth and sixth grades. Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean, was sung by the school. Following the recitation of Columbus by Shirley Carr, came a play, The Discovery of America. The play was well given. Miss Roberts' Latin classes gave a spdendid reproduction of a Roman Wedding. After the impressive ceremony, the bride, groom and attend- ants, attired in white, started for the bride's new home. Arrived there, the groom found it rather difficult to carry his bride over the threshold, but finally accomplished it. Miss Slocum's Introduction to Business class offered a program on the rise of transportation from colonial times up to modern times. It was as- tonishing to 11ote the changes and improvements necessary in order to ar- rive at our present-day means of transportation. Mrs. Nel1er's program, given by the Home Economic classes, contained many helpful hints about politeness and manners. The problem of correct introduction was solved. Mrs, Neher stressed the point that acting naturally was the important feature in meeting new people. Mr, Seaman's Economic Citizenship class have given debates onffthe subjects of May Rich People Work for Pay? and Money is the Chief Consideration in Choosing a Vocation? Both sides set forth very good points. These were very instructive. Mrs. Waterman has provedher ability as music teacher by her pre- sentation of excellent musical programs. Solos and duets, both vocal and piano, have added the necessary variety. The school has been fortunate, also, in hearing Mr. VVaterman's pleasing voice at various times. As music plays an important part in the lives of people, it is necessary that a certain, part of school time be devoted to the study of it. Thus, these few examples will illustrate the type of chapel programs that the school has enjoyed during the past year. The spirit that has ex- isted between pupil and teacher, between speaker and student, has shown whole-hearted cooperation. May the school continue its instructive pro- grams ! 36

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THE ALBANY TRIP On Saturday, May 26th, at about 5:30 A. a group of twenty-five Juniors and Seniors started out from the post odice, The company in- cluded Mrs. Roffe and Mr. Seaman as guides and chaperons with Mr. West- cott as bus driver. The ride was a trifle tedious but points of interest took away the monotony. After arriving in Albany, about the first thing was the visit to the top of the State Ofllce Building to look over the city from thi-rty- two stories. Most of the party had never had this sensation and found it very novel. ' From here, the visitors went through the underground passage to the Capitol, walked up its million dollar stairs, went through the chambers of the Senate and Assembly, the Governor's office, and the Museum. The whole of it was informative and interesting. - At noon, the group had lunch in a Chinese-American restaurant, which was a novel experience for most of the students. The ilrst visit of the afternoon was to the Schuyler mansion, seeing here where the historical tomahawk dented the stairs, where Washington slept, the room in which Alexander Hamilton was married, and much rare colonial furniture.- Last, in Albany, the party went through the State Education Build- ing and saw most of the Museum. This was the most educational part of the day, probably, and very worth while. g On the way home, supper was eaten at Thatcher Park, near thellndian Ladder. Some of the enthusiastic climbed around this cliff and further en- joyed the extraordinary view. ' ' The long ride home was broken by a trip to the movies in Cobleskill to top off the day. The whole day was well directed by the chaperons so that the time was spent most profitably and educationally. .......1..l?.4..... V CHAPEL PROGRAMS The chapel programs during the past year have been very beneficial. Both teachers and pupils deserve to be complimented upon the success of these exercises. Besides, the school has been very fortunate in securing various prominent, as well as local, speakers to address the student body. Not only have these programs been very entertaining, but educational, as well. The English classes, under the direction of Mrs. Shaw, presented, dur- ing February, sketches about the lives of famous men born in February. Among these were: Benjamin Franklin, Washington, Lincoln, and Stone- wall Jackson. Mr, Neher's Agricultural boys' program consisted of the usual opening ceremony of the Future Farmers of America. Later some of the boys told of their experiences at the Farm and' Home Week at Cornell. The Thanksgiving program given by Miss Tamsett's room consisted of several songs, two plays, one a pantomime and the other a tableau. During these plays several songs and dances were given. A. group of twelve Purl- nr- ud

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Alumni Association prim ALUMNI BANQUET on Friday bevening, July 7, 1933, the Alumni of the Gilbertsville Academy and High School met at the Major's Inn for their annual reunion and banquet. There were eighty-nine members and their guests present to Elnjoy the exceptionally fine dinner and delightful evening prepared for em. Between the courses of the dinner the company was led in singing of familiar songs by Mr. John R. Frone, with Mrs. R. V. Seaman at the piano. ' At the close of the dinner the toastmaster, Mr. Harry B. Ward, told a few of his memories as a student of the high school, and then had the members of the association stand up as he called the year of their class. He then introduced Mrs. James H. Ecob, who talked on the need and bene- fits of world peace. Music during the program consisted of two vocal solos by Mr. Paul F. Waterman, two piano solos by Miss Elizabeth Root, and two num- bers by a mixed quartet composed of Miss Stella Root, Miss Beatrice Moore, Mr. Clarence Freer, and Mr. Paul WVaterman. All these numbers were very well rendered and enthusiastically received. - Mrs. Sigwart Swenningsen very cordially and wittily welcomed the class of 1933 to membership in the alumni association and Miss Doris Latham responded on behalf of the class. The address of the evening was given by Mr. B. C. Van lngen, super- intendent of schools at Kingston, New York, whose topic was Trends of Education. His talk was both interesting and instructive, and it was a real privilege to have hlml with us. The program was very flttingly closed by the singing of the Alma Mater. ,il........- THE ALUMNI BANQUET The fourteenth annual banquet of the Alumni Association of the Gil- bertsville Academy and high school was held at the Major's Inn at 7:30 p. m., on Friday evening, July 6, 1934. There were ninety-one members and their guests present. During the dinner, Mr. G. G. Summerson, accompanied by Mrs. Paul D. Moore at the piano, led the company in singing of familiar and appro- priate songs. Mrs. Sigwart Swenningsen acted very ably as toastmaster for the pro- gram which lmmedlately followed the banquet. She tlrst introduced Miss Stella Root who very charmingly welcomed the graduating class of 1934 into membership in the association, to which Charles Nearing, the class president, responded on behalf of the class. Mrs. Swenningsen then re- quested those who had been students of the old academy to rise and it was found that there were about twenty-five present. The address of the evening was made by Miss Florence H. Freer, who 37