Gloversville High School - Oracle Yearbook (Gloversville, NY)

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8 Usually thoughts of High School are left behind as Com- mencement ends and are not brought back to memory until, the gang gets together several years later. However, if we go back now, and think of all the things we did in high school, all the classes, activities, all the pleasant thoughts of school, perhaps they will be more clearly impressed upon our memory. But even though we remember all the joys of these three years, we should also leave room for one other thing. Room for the memory of all our mistakes. This is probably the greatest contribution to our lives from school. It gives us concrete examples of what to do and what not to do. If we just pause a moment and collect all these mis- takes, those we made as a group as well as those we made in- dividually. we will be better prepared to face either college or work. It has been said that high school is the first heat in the race of life-so we should consider the first heat as a place to adjust ourselves so that we may do better in the years to come. ' To those of the lower classes, we suggest that they im- prove their time by avoiding the errors which we were guilty ofg that they use their time to better the school and its activities instead of using it for things which do not improve the school. If this spirit can be impressed upon the students as they enter high school it is bound to improve our class standings as well as improve the type of students graduated. For two years we watched other Seniors, as they carried on the traditions and activities of their class. We were for- tunate at being able to finish our course and to take our places with those who have gone before. But each and every one seems changed. We all hate to leave. But, even as we go out, the school goes on and we leave to you the task of con- tinuing and perpetuating the traditions and memories which have flourished within these walls. We leave it to you. Carry on! A A D THE ORACLE .V,.F'ov'd A CHAPTER ENDS A chapter of our life closes! A goal is reached! The chapter, perhaps, has been a drudgery to some, yet despite that, it is more than safe to say that the time will never come when we will look back at our high school days as a completely unhappy chapter. But now that that chapter has closed and become the memorial past - what do we look forward to? What is there to look forward to? There is nothing but happiness and success to look forward to if we strive persistantly to attain them. Hang on even when defeat seems inevitable -- and success will ultimately follow - as there remains but a thin line separating the two, success and defeat. The Class of '35 has probably several who will achieve fame in some line or other. It will be interesting to know who they are in the future. One cannot but concede that the class has everything a graduating class should have -- ambition, pep and, last but far from least, ability. A large number of the class will go to college. But the most are not as fortunate -- yet the cloud of depression is fading so their outlook is not hopeless. As every class before it -- the Class of '35 will scatter to the four winds. Few will go to the same colleges, few will come in further contact in the business world -- yet those few who do, will doubtlessly continue high school comradship. For the most part, however, the high school chapter ends with a finality that is complete. Yet, there will always remain happy memories, the old year book of the Class of '35, the cards you exchanged and the letters you earned. They stay as part of your history. Yes, time passesg chapter ends but there always remains before you - the future - and in our pursuit of happiness let's always strive to do the right and never stop even after success. Some people view graduation as sort of a mournful oc- casion but not the Class of '35, We stand ready to do our part. As fOr the future - Let it come! p A. SWANN, '35

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JUNE 1935 7 Dr:BA'ric CLUB DEBATE CLUB NOTES The Second Roaming Debate Society closed its season with the annual state contest, faring well considering the lack of preparation. Jasper Steele, Bob Durfee, Joe Clifford and Alton Swann made the trip to Peekskill. It was the first time that the local debate club has participated in the state contest. Virginia Johnson entered the declamation contest there also. Graduation will take all of the club's veterans and most of the other active members. The club will soon have to take some steps to bolster up its hnances. Letters are to be awarded to jasper Steele, Bob Durfee, joe Clifford and Alton Swann. JAYNE MAIDMENT, Secy. DRAMATIC CLUB NOTES The Masque and Wig Club closed a very successful season with its play No Retreat . We have had very good times at our meetings and we feel that in every way we have accomplished many noteworthy things. To Miss Tefft, our excellent adviser, we owe many thanks for her tirelss efforts and kind help. We wish to express our good wishes to the Masque and Wij Club of 1936. The best of luck to you and may your success be great! ESTHER PECK, Seey. v l DRAMATIO CLUB

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.lack Agnostopulos- .laclc , Agn 69 Steele Avenue Academic Course: Basketball 32, 33: Dramatic Club 323 Junior Prom Committee 345 Choir 35: H. M. S. Pinafore 351 Senior Picnic 35. This Pinafore Sailor can't get a girl in a home town port. William Allen- Bill 14 First Avenue Academic Course: Pageant 343 Essay Conte-st 41st prizeyz Littauer Contest 35. Little Minister. Robert Alpert- Bob , Bobbie 44 East Boulevard Academic Course: Student Council 33. 34, 353 President 355 Cheer Leader 33, 34, 35: Senior llall 35: Junior Prom 34, Chairman oftfommittocg Debate Club 33, President 34: lwvsidenti Dramatic Club 343 Orchestra 33, 34, 35: Citizens' Prize Speaking, Secolnd Prize: Laurel G Committee: Littauer Prize Speaking, First Prizcp Senior Play Cast: Herald 34, 35 Mc and the Senior Class. Juliette Alric- Juliette R. D. No. 1 Academic Course. She's promised. Ruth Anclrist- Ruthie 51 Montgomery Street Commercial Course: Basketball 33, 34, 353 Baseball 33: Speedball 33, 34, 35: Out- door Club 35. A Strong, Silent VVoman. Laura Anikstein- Laura 15 Market Street Commercial Course: Citizens' Prize Speaking, 2nd prize, 345 Skidmore Contest: Debate Club 34, Dramatic Club 34, 353 Herald 34. Who knows? Philip Anikstein-- Phil , Anky 15 Market Street Academic Course: Band 33, 34, 355 Orch- estra 35g Debate Club 34. Who cares? Minard Ash- Miny , Asl1y'l N- Caroga. Lake Stage Academic Course: Class President 33: Junior Prom Chairman 33: Commencement Marshal 34: Football, 2nd team, 333 Track 34, first team letter. Back to the Soil. Marjorie Babcock- Marjorie 33 WValnut Street 3uglummercla1 Course: Girls' Athletics o, . You think up one. Maria Barker- Maria 90 lVest Pine Street Commercial Course: Girls' Athletics 33, 34. The Quiet Senior. 1 I tv Ellis Bassler- Stubby 80 Steele Avenue Acedemic Course: Band 33, 34, 35: Orch- estra. 33, 34, 35. A Long going for a 'Long' girl. Katherine Beck- Kate 8 Monroe Street Commercial Course: Girls' Athletics 34, 35: Debate Club 325, 335 Senior Play Com- mittee 35: Home Room Treasurer, Short- hand Commercial Contest. Quiet but so sweet. Edward Betor- Ed ' 185 South Main Street Academic Course: Dramatic Club Treas- urer 34: Choir 3-lg Horwitz VDCal Contest 35. llc sure 'Knowles' his women. Fay Blanchard- F ay 21 North Boulevard Academic Course: Band' 33. 34, 35. Anchor Man.