Goshen Central High School - Yearbook (Goshen, NY)

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4 THE PIONEER lating is dangerous. We further advise the Treasurer that the smiles of the gentle sex are not to be trifled with. To Hermene Kattmann we would say, ‘ Beware of crabs and other animals with long legs and arms.” To Mary McCormack, we do leave the advice that “Hearts” is a dangerous game to play, although we know it’s lots of fun. To John Welsh, we do bequeath a volume of the International Cyclopedia in which he may find full particulars concerning the McCormack ( Reaper and Binder). To Alice Lewis, we would say that although Park(er)s are very pleasant, exams, are important. To Bertha Schoonmaker, in view of another dry summer, we do leave a large Well(s). To May Carr, we would give the advice that it is not good form to argue with the teacher when reprimanded for talking, also ribbon for a new b(eau)ow. We would say to Jane D. Coleman, surr.amed “The Short,” that she must beware of the lentils of the doorways of life. To little Mattie Sutherland, who, though she is mentioned last, is, as we all know, by no means the least, we would say, that a good understanding is something which everyone will envy her for. To the class as a whole we give a generous portion of our bounteous knowledge of which this whole column shows that we have a great abundance, but with the understanding that it is passed on to each succeeding Junior class forever. Senior Class of 1909. In witness whereof, we, the undersigned do hereby affix our names, on this eighth day of June, nineteen hundred nine. George Washington Jackson, Washington, D. C. Marcus Tullius Cicero, Rome, N Y. A. C. W.. ’09. While E. H. P. is away this summer he must not get reckless and forget the laws of the (Bor)land. The Debates of the Debating Club. 'JjJNDER this rather alliterative title I can say H but little, for although our ambitions were great and we would willingly have debated with anybody in the country our field was small and our oratorical efforts were confined to two debates with the same school—Warwick. The first debate took place in Warwick and was on the subject of imposing educational qualifications for the admission of immigrants to this country. Goshen won the debate, our team composed of Wallace, Seely and Wyker being on the side opposed to establishing an educational qualification for immigrants. After the debate the Warwickites entertained the Goshenites with music, dancing, charades games and refreshments. The affair was very enjoyable and everyone started home in the best of spirits. The ride home however, was chilly and unfortunately the horses were compelled to go at a very slow gait. Some people with memories may be able to read between the lines just here. The debate at Goshen was on the subject of labor unions. Warwick had the side favoring labor organizations and Goshen with the same team as in Warwick had the side opposed to them. The chairman of the debate was Lewis Merritt, ’06, and the judges suggested that the honors of the evening belonged to him on account of his very able speech at the beginning of the debate. However, it was decided that Goshen had won and with Miss Mitchell as general manager we proceeded to try to give Warwick as good a time as the Warwick people had given us. A. O. W.. '08. A True Story. A kindergarten teacher in New York City, was once telling her children a story in which she used the word, “cream.” The children did not know the meaning of this word, and the teacher proceeded to explain as follows: “ Now children, suppose we should put some nice, rich milk away over night. What would be all over the top in the morning ?” The unanimous answer was Cockroaches.”

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THE PIONEER 3 Class Prophecy. Now my rhyming won’t be long, For my rhyme’s not very strong, And perhaps you may be glad When I shall cease; But I hope to please you, too, Or for pardon I shall sue. And grant it, please. The lot has come to me, alas! To tell the future of our class. May gods be kind ! The task's mysterious, I grant. Tell it certain true, I can't. For Fates are blind. As in a glass I darkly see Our president is sure to be To college sent. In after years he still is with them, Great knowledge he is sure to give them. Toward learning bent. June Thompson’s fate’s not hard to tell. Of all the town she is the belle. Around her, beaux. In after years, I can’t discern, Indeed her fate is hard to learn. We hope, no woes. first concerning your conduct. Next year, of course, a company as important and awe inspiring as the class of ’09 has naturally put the insignificant ’10s in the shade. Now that we are taken and the light of public attention seems to shine upon you, be especially careful of your conduct. Do not become inflated with the idea that you are important and conspicuous—you are not, for the lingering radiance of our magnificent career will not have faded away until long after you are forgotten. Follow us in this example and be of the same quiet, unaffected students that we have been. You may think that this is sarcastic. It is not, for you know your best friends are those who portray you in your true light. Another thing, remember that you are no longer children and that on you, the senior class, rests the tone and spirit of the school. Therefore, frown, as we have done, upon those who disobey the simple rules, prohibiting communication in any form at certain periods, and remember that one word is talking. We do not think it profitable to spend more time on such subjects, so Vale, mei amici.’’ A. C. W„ ’09. Class Will. And last of all (the glass grows dim), It seems to me I see within, A teacher grave. The children flock around in bands. With work, indeed, are filled her hands. Sedate and staid. Now the Fates are through So they bid you ' ‘ adieu. C. H. E„ ’09. Charge to Juniors. Dear Juniors: HE melodious gong in the hall has called us together for the last time, and we feel it our duty before leaving to give you help and advice which you so seriously need. In the first place, the smallness of your importance is so small that we hardly known how to begin. We might speak E, the class of 1909, being of sound mind and good memory, and in view of the inevitable, do hereby declare this to be our last will and testament. To E. Harold Parker, the Reverend President of that wonderful class of TO, we do bequeath an abundance of wisdom, which the aforesaid president will need in ruling his class, also the suggestion that it would be better not to keep HER waiting each night after school. To Everet B. G. Vincent, the frivolous Vice-President, we do bequeath the advice that it is better not to express one’s opinions so freely, also that such frivolity as the aforesaid Mr. Vincent indulges in is not conducive to study. To Reynolds Farley, the reliable Secretary and Treasurer, we do bequeath the warning not to meddle with the funds of the class any more, as smarter men than he have been caught, and specu.

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THE PIONEER g J UNIOR SECTION Class Roll. E. HAROLD PARKER, . . . President EVERET VINCENT, . . Vice-President REYNOLDS FARLEY, . Sec’y and Treas. MAY CARR JANE COLEMAN HERMENE KATTMANN ALICE LEWIS MARY McCORMACK BERTHA SCHOONMAKER MATTIE SUTHERLAND JOHN WELSH Motto—Don’t do to-day what we can put off until j to-morrow. Class Flower—Buttercup. The Green and the Gold. 'Tis ever sweetly ringing, the name We hold so dear, Our voices take the old refrain, and Echo far and near. With fondest mem’ries wreathing May we, like those of old, All love and praise and honor Bring to the Green and the Gold. M. C. S. TO. Reply to the Charge. Dear Seniors: It is with much regret that we feel time approaching when the most beloved class of ’OS shall leave us. We know the responsibility left upon us is very great, but we will do our best to bear it. The advice of the Seniors is well intended. Like sensible people we take it good naturedly, because we know that even the '09s are not too old too learn. When we begin our senior year, it will be our determination to keep up and if possi ble to raise the high standard of the school, as the classes of former years have endeavored to do. We believe that we shall succeed in this, as we have the mistakes of the '09 class to profit by. I certainly extend my sympathy to your beloved president It must be hard to preside over a class where if he favors one he must “ slight” the other. But great praise is due him if he can control such a large class, for they say three is a crowd,” and I guess that’s about right, for the Senior Class requires considerable room, even if its number is small. But, putting aside all nonsense, we, the Juniors, wish the members of the graduating class the best of success in whatever work you may undertake after leaving the high school. E. H. P. The Webster Debating Society. 3F there is one thing to which a young man should give special attention in the high school it is the study of parlimentary law. Any young man may be called upon to preside at a meeting of some kind or other. If he is acquainted with the rules of order he can do this with ease, and also bring honor upon himself. Another thing is the ability to express his opinion upon a subject in a clear and concise manner. In whatever line of work a man follows he is sure to find the training obtained in debating very useful to him sometime. He is benefited not only by hearing the opinions and ideas of other speakers, but he also obtains the power and ability of expressing himself before them. The Webster Debating Society was organized in the high school for the purpose of developing these faculties. It held many successful meetings during the school year among its own members and also with the Warwick school. The team representing the Webster Debating Society showed much skill in preparing its debates with the Warwick team, and also considerable ability in delivering them. The society has quite a large membership and it is hoped that it will remain an important feature of the high school. E. H. P.. TO.