Goshen Central High School - Yearbook (Goshen, NY)

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10 THE PIONEER As soon as the weather permitted about twenty fellows went out on the athletic field to start training, and the aggregation looked as if there was enough material for a good track team. But the spirit aroused in the meeting lasted only a week, for the team had dwindled to five, making the possibility of getting some points very slim. The five who were left trained faithfully and secured five points. Not such a wonderful showing but the team gained something for themselves and hope to do a great deal better the next time. Capt of Track and Basketball Teams. The manager did not need to get so fussed about that ducking, even if the water was wet. Prize Speaking Contest. AT the local Speaking Contest of the Goshen High School, held at Music Hall on May 18, the following program was creditably rendered: Piano solo - - - Philena Youngs Return of Regulus - - John Welsh Pro Patria - - Mattie Sutherland Vision of War and a Vision of Future, Mary, Queen of Scotts Destruction of Babylon Lasca -The Unknown Speaker The Swan Song -Vocal solo Violin solo Decision of Judges. Earle Roosa Alice Lewis J. Sayer Seely j Julia Reid - Augustus Wallace j Mary McCormack ; Mary Lewis Julia Reid The prizes, which were presented with fitting remarks by Professor Sanford, were awarded as follows: The first prize for girls was given to Miss Mattie Sutherland, the first prize for boys to Mr .Augustus Wallace. The second prize for girls was awarded to Miss Mary McCormack, and the second prize for boys to Mr. Sayer Seely. On May 29, the Interscholastic Contest took place at Music Hall with results most pleasing to Goshen. Five schools were represented, and the following program was given: Piano, selected - - Florence Mapes Joam Da Costa. - - Ruby J. Ccuser Plea for Cuba Henre Riel Joam Da Costa As the Moon Rose Violin solo The Unknown Speaker -Sombre The Unknown Rider Pro Patria Spartacus to the Gladiators Vocal solos Decision of Judges. In this contest the first prize for boys was awarded to Mr. Augustus Wallace of Goshen High School, and the first prize for girls to Miss Laura Morrell of Warwick High School. The second prize for boys was won by Mr. Wilton Bennet of Port Jervis High School, and the second prize for girls by Miss Mattie Sutherland of Goshen High School. Wilton Bennet, Jr. Helen Roe Reginald Potter Myrtle Conkling - Julia Reid Augustus Wallace Laura Morrell - Howell Taylor Mattie Sutherland - Walter Rogers Miss Mae Newman Acknowledgment. ??rHE Goshen High School owes a great deal of Vi the success of its various enterprises to the generosity of the citizens of Goshen, who have been kind enough to give prizes voluntarily for all the contests that have been held. Among these are: the Daughters of the American Revolution, who gave two five-dollar prizes for essays ; Mr. Joseph Merritt, Mr. Wm. Hoffman, Mr. Geo. Gregg and Mr. M. C. Smith, who gave the prizes for the local speaking contests; Mr. Sutherland, Dr. Parker, and Dr. Thompson, who furnished the prizes for the county speaking contest; Mr. Frank Drake, who gives $10 for an essay to be written by Senior Class; and the Board of Education who give a prize of $10 to the Senior having the best average for examination for the entire school course. We feel very grateful to these people and hope very sincerely that our achievements will make them feel that their generosity has not been in vain. A. C. W„ ’09. “ Entlang,” with accusative is preferable to “ langs,” with the genitive.

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THE PIONEER 9 suffered great loss in another battle and was much alarmed when the Americans secured the crossing at Saratoga. On October 11, during a heavy fog, Gates attacked him on the heights above Fishkill in a battle which is sometimes called the battle of Saratoga, but is more properly known as the second battle of Bemis Heights. It ended the invasion of Burgoyne, for at Saratoga, October 17, he laid down his arms and part of the great British plan had failed. Early in 1777, Washington, realizing the necessity of holding the Hudson, strongly fortified its banks and stretched a boom, consisting of heavy iron chains and floats, across it from West Point to Constitution Island. When Sir Henry Clinton started up the Hudson to join Burgoyne he destroyed this boom, captured two forts and burned Kingston. Upon hearing of Burgoyne’s surrender he returned to New York city, abandoning West Point to the Americans, who held it as one of their strongest posts during the remainder of the war. In the spring of 1779, Clinton sailed up the Hudson with a large fleet and landed a few miles below the Highlands on May 31. Advancing on both sides of the river and attacking Stony and Verplank Points at the same time, they captured them with little trouble and, after garrisoning both forts, returned to New York city. Anthony Wayne, better known as “ Mad Anthony,” planned an attack against Stony Point on July 15. At midnight his men approached the fort as silently as shadows and forced their way into it at the point of the bayonet. The Americans made a similar but unsuccessful attack on Verplank Point at the same time and, after burning Stony Point, withdrew to the Highlands. The first traitor to the cause was Benedict Arnold, a man who had fought bravely in many battles and had charge of the important post at West Point in 1780. He carried on secret negotiations with the British and promised to surrender that place to them with only a show of resistance. Major Andre was sent to complete the arrangements and, while on his way home, was captured and sentenced to death. The real traitor, Benedict Arnold, escaped and received his promised reward. But many brave and true patriots still existed. While returning from a secret mission to Long Island in search of information, in the dark days of 1776, Nathan Hale, a young captain, was captured by the British and hung as a spy. As an inspiration for all patriots he left his dying words, “ I regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.” From 1782 to 1783 Washington made his headquarters at Newburgh on the Hudson, and the house in which he lived is still preserved as a relic. During the last years of the war there were no events of much importance along the Hudson. New York had endured every evil of the war. Her inland districts had been ravaged by the bloody Indians and Tories, her chief cities had been helplessly held by the British and her prisoners had been confined in their vile prison ships and sugar houses. After the treaty of peace was signed in 1783, and the British had left New' York and the Hudson, the sturdy patriots had little left but their dearly bought independence. Their progress and growth was steady and rapid and now, in little over a century, we live in a peaceful, well-governed land and are far too apt to forget the glorious struggles of our forefathers which made our Empire State possible. MARGARETTA FARLEY. Ye Visit of Ye Inspector. A manne came down from Albanie towne. Grave and severe was he, He poked around in our little school house And sayed he wanted to see What kinde of place we hade downe here. And whether 'twas suited to be The place fore boys and girles to go And learne about 'ologie. His browe grew dark, and sterne spoke he From out of ye depths of his beard, When he entered ye basement doore of ye school And upon ye coal bin leered. “What ho! Gadzooks! Where's ye fronte doore ? Quoth he in a voice that “skeered, “ Mye Lord, its the onlie doore there is. And we just had that porte-cochere reared. Blacker and blacker became his frowne And fiercer and fiercer grew he Hunting a place where he mighte sit, And not get a bump on his knee. “ Downe with the whole shebang!” he cried, “ For it certainly seems to me That it's no place fore boys and girls to goe. And learne about 'ologie ! A. O. W., '08. High School Athletics. HE season of '08, '09 was not a successful one, from an athletic point of view, mostly on account of the lack of “spirit. A basketball team was organized the latter part of February, so late that we were able to schedule only one game, with Warwick, in which Goshen High was defeated. In the early part of April a meeting of the boys was called, in order to start some “ spirit and to elect delegates to the Athletic Convention.

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THE PIONEER 11 MORE OR LESS In Loving Memory of MISS DOROTHY PHILLIPS who was taken from us September, 1909. THE NEW WOMAN. I. She was versed in Greek and Latin, She was versed in German too. And was versed in all the classics And the poets old and new. She had studied art and music. And in Culture she was graced. But I note her weary husband, Had to button up her waist. II. She could tell of by-gone heroes. She could tell off-hand their names. She could tell when Rome was founded And the date it fell in flames. She could tell of styles and fashions At a mile a minute rate, But she had to ask her husband If her hat was pinned on straight. Ex. In reply to a question in Roman His., a bright student said that Julius Caesar was chief among the persecuters of the Christians. Mr. Smith said it reminded him of a man who said he found a coin dated ‘‘500 B. C.” M. Me. C.— Did you hear about band concert at Montgomery the other night?” J. S. S.—“ No ! What about it ?” M. Me. C.—“ I’ll tell you some other time.” Notice—Using firecrackers or other explosives not on July 4th is forbidden under penalty of the law. PERTINENT I. L’Allegro. Haste thee, nymph, and bring with thee Chocolate, cocoa, coffee, tea; Cookies, doughnuts, cake and pie, From the corner store—oh my 1 Salad from that charming grill. Cream from Ackley’s, if you will I If thou canst produce a feed I’m a friend to thee, indeed. II. H Penseroso, Come, hollow Hunger, lean and gaunt. Sober, self-subdued by want. Famished thou from head to heels, Ne’er consuming inter-meals. Thou shalt clear my hazy mind, So I’ll grind, and grind, and grind I Hunger, I’m akin to thee, (Just because I have to be.) George Washin’ton of thee. General of liberty. Of thee I sing ! Thou cutst thy father's tree And when he came to see Thou saidst, ‘I won’t do it again, by gee !’ Let freedom ring.” M. C. S., TO. J. S. S.—“ I don’t suppose we will see our old pal Vincent at the moving picture show as often as we used to. E. H. P.—’ Why not ?” J. S. S.—’’ Oh, they have raised the price to ten cents.” A. C. W.—“Then you wont be able to go either.” Oh ! What is so rare as an hour with June, When Cicero is all in tune. She wanders along, Very happy in song, Until she has passed the whole noon.