Goshen Central High School - Yearbook (Goshen, NY)

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THE PIONEER 7 championship of the country ; a big special from Goshen passeth before our sight on the way to the metropolis, to witness the final triumph of the season. And what of his private work ? Again the vision vanisheth all too quickly, but praise and j ower seemeth to hover about it. Scarce could it be otherwise with one of the class of ’( 5. I see as if written upon a piece of parchment and unrolled before my gaze, the future of another of the class of 1905. Charlotte Glover's high school course hath been followed by one in bookkeeping, and by years filled with devotion and loving ministration in the home, until finally her heart’s desire hath been accomplished, and she is dedicating her life to the cause of mission work in distant lands, winning many of the benighted to the cause of Christianity. And now there remaineth only one more who, with his usual courtesy, hath waited until the last. Let us look with bated breath, and fix our gaze more intently, that wre may read correctly the future of the class president. The score that unfoldeth to our vision is brilliant with light, and the ear is filled with music. Fair women and gallant men lead the mazy dance and the form that appeareth to be leader of the “four hundred” is Mr. Gott with the accustomed handsome flush still upon his cheek, a very Beau Brummel, Lord Chesterfield and Ward McAllister in one. But not alone as a society leader is our president renowned ; the spirit voices whisper of a life work with high aims, of knightly deeds accomplished and noble purposes faithfully carried out. We foresee that he who hath so admirably led the class along its weary way to this final triumphant finish shall be likewise successful in all his future undertakings. But listen ! Something calls me back. It is the murmur of childish words seemingly in prattle with older speech, and answering a query about its name, the lisping voice plainly utters, “Joseph W. Gott 4th.” And now’ my classmates, the prophecy is ended. There remaineth only the assurance that were the Seeress the arbiter rather than the prophetess of thy fortunes, there should be given unto each one the fullest possible measure of happiness and success, of grand and noble achievement and of enduring fame. “Tom Tuthill w’ould rather see a Trot(t) than a pace. TRUE SCHOOL SPIRIT. Of late years there has been a new force at work in the high schools. This force, inspiring every student to do work of greater excellence, has tended always to the advancement of the school. For the more their efforts are directed by this influence the higher will be the standard of work which the students are able to turn out. This force which has for its aim the intellectual and physical betterment of the students is true school spirit. It is generally conceded that those habits w’hich are founded in the begining of life are the ones that govern our after life to a great extent. This fact alone is sufficient reason why every student of the high schools should become imbued with and governed by true school spirit. For school spirit shines against and conquers one of the most sinful and miserable habits—selfishness. True school spirit might well be written self sacrifice. Because, the student whose habits and actions are directed by true school spirit will sacrifice all personal pleasure if by so doing he may bring honor and glory to his school. But these beneficial effects continue all through life. Public spirit is but a continuation of school spirit. Those w ho have done their best in school and sacrificed their own conveniences and pleasures for the sake of the school will become public spirited citizens of the type so much needed to-day if America is to remain a great and free nation. School spirit, however, has a more far reaching and enobling purpose than merely leading students to do good work in school and preparing them to become good citizens. School spirit readily develops into patriotism. Those wdiose minds and bodies have been developed under the animation of true school spirit w’ill never hesitate to risk their lives for their country. Should our great and prosperous country ever be forced to undergo the hardships of wrar the Alumni will be as loyal and willing to suffer from as great privations as did our renowned forefathers in the day that tried men's souls. In closing great praise should be given Mr. G. H. Baskerville for his untiring efforts while principal of this school. Mr. Baskerville, during the six years of his administration, did more to make school spirit a virtue of every student than had been done during the previous existence of the school. This was wisely accomplished by interesting the students in athletics. The true

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(•) THE PIONEER CLASS PROPHECY. Since the world began has the old saying held true, that a prophet is not without honor save in his own country, and in his own house, and never has it been more truly exemplified than now, when methinks I can see, O my prophetic soul ! all of the ’05’s and many of the superior ’00’s, holding up hands of astonishment and exclaiming: “What is this that has come unto the son of Kish (otherwise Kid of the class) ? Is Saul also among the prophets?” Has it never dawned upon your minds, nor entered into your hearts, oh my sisters and brothers, that she who may have appeared quiet and retiring, who may, perchance, have even been dubbed the Silent One, has been so, perforce and because of her mission? And deem her not wanting in social instinct and class spirit, nor in proper appreciation of class fun and flirtation, but know that her mind has been occupied with peerings into the future, and her time taken up with consultations with the fates, and in preparation for the announcement which the time has come to declare: “ I am Madam Oracle, and when I open my lips let no dog bark.” And now, oh ye fates, be kind ! Swing wide the portals of the future, and lift the mystic veil, that mine eyes, dark with dreaming, may look far beyond, into the coming years. And ye, my beloved classmates, draw near and lend your listening ears while mine occult art doth portray that which mine eyes do see. Come hither, Hazel ; let me be the witch and tell thy fortune true Yea, this is Hazel, treading with stately steps the college campus, making glorious records in school work and again becoming valedictorian of her class. Looking still further into the years, I see her founding and presiding over a Woman’s College, which seems to be a more influential center of learning than any we now know in our beloved land. Let me close mine eyes while I speak of Jennie Bassett, lest the sweet picture fade too quickly. The voices have whispered of years of travel in distant lands, with all the advantages which the chaperonage of a wealthy lady can give. And now I plainly see my dear classmate as queen of a happy home, the surroundings of which appear to be English, and a manly form is by her side, and the air is filled with the music of children’s voices. I behold the radiant matron bending with loving touch toward the little ones, and, as the vision fades, she seems to be moving among guests, dispensing gracious hospitality. There is nothing mysterious about Sadie’s fate. The lines of thy future, my classmate, are well defined, and the prophecy is plain. Listen to the Seer. The spell which hath brought local fame and power to the Goshen High School, and which maketh proud the class, shalt develop until the author becomes the world renowned basketball player, whose victories, together with her native charms, shall attract a famous athlete. My prophetic heart gives the comforting assurance, that the time spent in public doth not in any wise detract from a life of domestic happiness and joy. And now comes our sweet Katherine for whom the near future seems to be filled with brilliant work in the University class room, lightened with outside pleasures and social success. I see her graduating from Syracuse in the class of 1909. Now the scene changes to White Plains where I behold her as the valued and trusted assistant of our honored Mr. Baskerville, teaching German and Latin, and otherwise training the minds of the coming generations. The further lines are dim and hazy but yet surrounded by a glow of golden light which most surely indicates happiness and prosperity. Who is this that appearetli before me in the distance, tall and prosperous looking, wearing the laurels of success upon his brow? He ap-peareth the prominent member of the editorial staff in a large and flourishing city newspaper office. Surely it is our friend Frank Penny whose remarkable ability in this line even now we recognize. And again the voices whisper, this time telling of years of labor and great devotion to work, of feats accomplished in engineering ; the scientific journals by which he is surrounded, are filled with glowing accounts of a wonderful discovery in electricity. Draw near, Laura, and let us look upon the page of thy future. It seemeth dimly written, and yet I make out the story of a woman’s cares and duties bravely borne, and well fulfilled. And is it the home of a rector or a college professor? At least the one who shareth the home seemeth good and kind, and we must leave it to time to unfold more clearly that which the years will bring. Again the vision seemeth to be that of an athletic field. We behold John Landy as captain and pitcher of the Giants, winning the

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8 THE PIONEER worth of school spirit, public spirit, and patriotism can never be realized for the greatest good, unless the mind from which they spring is helped by a strong body. Mr. M. C. Smith must also be commended for carrying on the patriotic and unswerving policy of his predecessor. W. Y. R., ’04. THE SHAKESPERE CLUB. During the winter of 1905 the Sliakespere Club held its meetings at the High School Building, that is, if nothing happened to prevent, such as sociables and the other numerous pleasures of this dissipated Goshen. “King Lear” and “The Twelfth Night” were read, also articles written by the different members, concerning the principal characters of these plays. At the last meeting sketches of songs were given and illustrations of the kind of song of Sliakespere'8 time, or contrasted with the songs of to-day. Financially the club was successful, having a surplus of five cents in the treasury. Jennie 8. Bassett. THE CLASS WILL. We, the class of 1905, of the Goshen High School, being of sound mind and memory, do declare this to be our last will and testament: As our farewell words to the Junior class, we bequeath the right to meet in the Physics Laboratory at the inconvenience of teachers, students and others concerned, and we hope that they will conduct these meetings with the same dignity as we, who have gone before them, have conducted ours. Also, we give the right to sit in the rear seats [without whispering] of the High School Room I, but with the injunction to “ Do as we say, not as we did.” To Mr. Thomas T. Tuthill, the honored president of the class, we ask a last favor, that he will train next year for the “ meet ” as well as he did this year and win so many medals that he will rescue the silver cup. We also give the advice not to play “roots” in his senior year for it does not agree with hard study. One day in the Junior year in company with the charming -------------------is sufficient. To Miss Edith A. Harrington, the most worthy treasurer, we grant the right to enter into an athletic career that she may become something harder than “ putty.” We assign the whole vacation from “thinking” [if she so desires]. We offer the advice that she should not exercise her “hard influence” over anyone next year. We say also that descending the H. 8. stairs in an informal manner is not “half bad,” as some of the Seniors enjoy the recreation and designate it “lapsus.” To Miss Margaret V. Cox, the secretary, we offer the place of musician, which office, in former years, she has filled so admirably, and as far as we are concerned to play “Ragtime” after 8:55 a. m„ and 1:25 p. in., if the Faculty only consent. We grant the right to have “dozens” of adopted brothers and write ONCK a week to a friend in Michigan, with a classical name, for instance, “Egbertus Santurus G.-----” To Miss Thresa A. Byrne, the “ basket ball devotee ” of the class, we say that it is not just the right thing to go in a class with no one but a “nice young fellow” for company, especially as they have to amuse each other for a time before “DerLehrer” appears We also say that a low musical laugh is a very agreeable characteristic but we are inclined to attribute it to “ coyness.” To Miss Bertha M. Borland, our “dear flower of modesty,” we have no advice to give unless it is to remove her finger from her mouth when thinking, for otherwise she seems to satisfy all. We bequeath our best wishes for a successful Senior year and a very happy future after. To Mr. Percy M. Ivory, we give the advice that he shall not let small things touch his heart so. You know, gentle hearted one, that some are not deserving of “girl friends ” Alas, we deem it worthy to tell you that it is cheaper to have one’s fortune told at the county fair [if you have the patience to wait] than to become involved in such a tangle, merely for the sake of a witty tongue, because even the local papers caught a drift of the affair. To Miss Mabel A. Knapp, the “ Lady Bountiful ” of the class, we think it would be better to store away her “decollect” toilettes and put on the guise of “Little Daisy” just for next year, for every one believes in the motto “ Work while you work and play while you play,” for after “'00” we grant the right to play as much as desirable. We, alas, say the sweet “stuff is detrimental to “leanness.” Also we give her consolation on account of being separated from her gentlemen friends and being put up in front with the girls.