Goshen Central High School - Yearbook (Goshen, NY)

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2 THE PIONEER President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer, Historian, Hlumni Hssociation - WILLIAM HENRY LANDY, 1901. SARAH J. BEATTIE, 1902. - CHARLOTTE C. GLOVER, 1905. LAURA C. TITUS, 1899. Class of 1908. ALFRED O. WTKER, - President EDI I'll M. STRONG, - Vice-President MARIE A. PARKER, - Secretary ELEANOR FARLEY, - - Treasurer MARGARET DURLAND, MARGARET V. COX. Class Colors—Purple and Gold. Motto—“ Honor.” Class Flower—Violet, w i Class History. How quickly the months have rolled by since that memorable afternoon, March 21, 1907, when our class was organized! As Juniors we were too insignificant to attract any attention whatevei-, nevertheless we had lofty ambitions which our colors, purple and ! gold, true symbols of royalty, indicate. As our class flower, we chose the violet; and this, with our Junior colors, we have kept in spite of much opposition during these last two years of our High School life. We were the first (perhaps the last) to have Junior pins; and although these artistic creations in purple and gold (!) were relegated to some dark corner upon the arrival of “the” pins, they still make us think of those happy-go-lucky days which must be classed as past time. In September our number, originally seven had reduced to four. Let me introduce them to you—First Alfred Wyker; do you recognize in him the studious, curly headed boy who began his public school life in the sixth grade? They say he used to be very bashful and al-ways got 100 per cent, in deportment; but being the president and the only man in a class ; of six has overcome any bashfulness from which he may have suffered, and as to his deportment—well, ask him! And here is Marie Parker. She has always been a quiet, demure little maiden, but her last three years in school have brought to light great elocutionary abitities which have won many honors for our class. She confidentially told me that she keeps her prizes in a chamois bag concealed in her Merry Widow. This is Eleanor Farley, who entered High School just four years ago. Previous to her coming, we had been noted for our exceptionally good conduct, but since then we have become completely demoralized—although some may doubt that it is Eleanor’s fault. Last of the four who remain from the Junior class, is the writer. She appeared ages ago in the first grade, but the least said about her the soonest forgiven. We feared that our class would be one of the smallest ever graduated, but Margaret Cox, unable to withstand the attraction of another year of school, decided to join us. She began her career in “ Noah Webster’s Select School for the Young,” and it was there that she acquired the fondness (?) for studying which has manifested itself during her course in Goshen High. From the enterprising city of Chester came Margaret Durlaud. Of her past life we know little; she is very quiet—seldom whispering in school (she talks out loud)—and although moody at times, she usually appears quite cheerful and has conducted herself with dignity (?) befitting a senior. And from the same metropolis came Orpha Wood, but our influence upon her was so demoralizing that she was forced to leave school. (See Memorial on Page 12)

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THE PIONEER Goshen High School, Goshen, N. Y., June, Nineteen Hundred and Eight. EDITOR-IN CHIEF,....................................MARGARET V. COX ...preface... The Pioneer, the official organ of the Goslieu High School, edited each year by the graduating class, is so well known by this time that this, the fourth edition, most assuredly needs no further introduction. Surely no apologies are due for the several papers, essays, poems, etc., comprising the paper, as their literary merit is undisputed. The class wish to extend their thanks to the business men who have financially aided them in compounding the paper. They are also greatly indebted to Mr. W. W. Lockwood and Mr. C. H. Hulse who have so kindly offered their services in selling The Pioneer.—Editor. Galenbar SATURDAY, JUNE 20—ALUMNI RECEPTION. SUNDAY, JUNE 21—SERMON TO GRADUATES. Rev. Dr. W. H. Moser, M. E. Church. MO AD AY, JUNE 22—PROMOTION EXERCISES—Music Hall. TUESDAY, JUNE 23-FACULTY RECEPTION—High School Building, 7:30 P. M. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25—HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT, followed by Reception to the Graduates, Music Hall.

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THE PIONEER 3 However, six of us have safely arrived at the eve of our graduation ; and it is with feelings of deep regret that we turn from the dear old High Sclool life, and with “ Honor ” for our watchword set out over new fields of labor. E. M. S., ’08. « ! « Class Poem. She’s witty and jolly and just right to-----, And as bright as a button is she. And now, gentle reader, allow me to add, Tho’ preposterous it may seem to you, My intentions are good, tho’ my verses are bad; But they’re really the best I can do. M. A. P., ’08. « i ’08. By far the most interesting class ever known Is the wonderful class of ’08— ’Tlio perhaps you have other ideas of your own, Ne’ertheless, please remember the date. Wanted Five eligible men between the ages of 20 and 90—nothing over or under will do. Must call at place mentioned below, accompanied by their mothers. References and pedigrees must be submit- To be seniors we once thought ’twould seem rather nice, And be wearing our violet and gold ; But if we could only be juniors twice! AYe feel so tremendously old, We are proud of our president, Alfred O. W., We’ll stick to him through thick and thin, And remember, please, not to forget what I tell you. He is just simply destined to win. Edith’s the superlative girl of the class— She’s longest and strong est and makes things jingle, She’s the dearest and sweetest kind of a lass, And ’twill be but eiu’ kurze zeit that she is single. ted. Only dukes, millionaries, counts, and West Point men need apply. GIRLS OF SENIOR CLASS, Goshen High School. « « Customer (an Englishman) : “ AA aiter, what’s this stuff?” AVaiter: “ It’s bean soup, sir.” Customer : “ I don’t care what it’s been; I want to know what it is now.” One little (?) maiden so dainty and gay AA'hile returning to school from on a choral The most studious girl in the class is E. Farley, Who excels in the x, y’s and z’s, And can talk upon anything from Hooke’s Law to barley— She’s a mighty nice girl, and is certain to please. M. Y. C.’s the most musical girl of the class. She can plaj’ you a ragtime or Bach symphonic, And can give the coefficient of expansion of While she’s always as happy as happy cau be. AVe are all very fond of our young Chester miss, (I am sure the young men will agree) club lay, Fell over a wire in the school house yard And bumped her nose just awful hard. (Ask M. C. S., if that isn't right.) There i$ a Small matter which Some of our purcha$er$ and advertiSerS have Seemingly forgotten. To u$ it i$ neceSSary in our bu$i-neSS- We are vel7 roodeSt au uo ' to Speak of it.—Ex. Customer: “ Waiter, there is a button in this salad.” AVaiter: “ Oh, that part of the dressing, sir.”