Goshen Central High School - Yearbook (Goshen, NY)

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12 THE PIONEER Myrtle McMunn came to the High School four years ago. And has traveled back and fourth every day between Campbell Hall and Goshen on that delightful Montgomery Branch. Augustus Lippert started in the very first grade and after a great deal of hard toil is also a member of our class. I will not under take to write THE ENTIRE HISTORY of our ambitious editor, for I have neither time nor space. He began in the first grade. In 1909 he went to Hudson and remained there a year and returned to the G. H. S. In 1910 he entered the Junior Class. Evaleen Hartman, the most studious member of our class, started in the first grade and is now completing her course. Now as our happy school days are dawing to a close and as we turn our faces to the future, may we remember our motto and “ What we do, let us do well. H. W..'12. Graduation and Graduate GRADUATING has become a great institution. Exercises are held in the larger schools for advancement from the grammar school into the high school or academic department Then, as from our own school, we graduate pupils from the academic department. From here the pupil goes, perchance, to a preparatory school—another graduation exercise. At last the University commencement awards the “ sheepskin.” Man is truly a social being. He wishes everyone to share his good fortune and condone his misfortunes. He wants everyone to know about himself and his doings (when they are commendable). When you graduate you prepare your essay—send out invitations to all your relatives, kin, near of kin, friends and aquaintances. There is much decorating of school, hall and church. There is the Reception, Class Day, Baccalaureate Sermon, Alumni Banquet, Commencement, etc. On each occasion advice. On some occasions speeches and congratulations and advice. Again speeches, bouquets and ad- vice. Then some more advice. ( Even now the writer is in a small way going to offer you advice). But do not get bored and say you’ve had enough advice; for the older you get and the more you learn, the more you will appreciate advice, until finally you will seek it. But the funniest part of this advice business is that you will not heed it unless it coincides with your own plans—then if you succeed—they were your plans anyway—and if you fail it was the fault of the party offering the advice. After all this graduating and re-graduating comes the stern business of life, viz: earning a living. Your mind has been trained by Latin, Algebra, Geometry and other subjects that apparently are of no use to one who does not expect to enter a profession, so your earning capacity has been enlarged even though you do not realize it. When you have gone out into life—then what “you are counts. If you can make good there are a host of positions awaiting you. If you can “hit the ball” in the game of life—the managers of many teams will want you to sign with them. If you are a “quitter” no one wants you. You hate a “quitter,” I hate one. So we say to the graduate, “Go in and win ! Its up to you. Make the most of your opportunities. Fortunately the old saying Opportunity knocks once at every man’s door’ is entirely false. Arise each time with new courage and opportunity will find you out, even though you may have missed his forelock once, twice, or many times. Go in and win ! ’’ O. A. M., ’07. School Proverbs Give unto others the German sentences that you would have them give unto you, for it is more learned to give than to receive. Loaf, and the school loafs with you; study, and you grind alone. A fish in the hand is worth two in the brook; likewise, a word in the head is worth two in the book.

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14 THE PIONEER Junior CHarge DEAR JUNIORS: THE time has come when we must sorrowfully bid farewell to the well beloved wadis of the new high school and our school-mates. Although we have not been in the new school for very long, we have learned to love it, as well if not better than the old. Many are the good times we have had together in its familiar halls, but sad to say, they shall be no more. When in this world which we are to inspire, two friends part, the older and wiser gives advice to his younger and more foolish brother. For this reason we consider it our duty to give you a little insight to the success we have had, hoping that you may heed our words and thereby gain some much needed assistance. The message of the most illustrious Senior Class to the straggling Junior Class is this. You have long had our example to follow—you have seen with what success our battles have been won. We have had to rely on ourselves as you will have to rely on yourselves. Dear Juniors remember this—self reliance is the greatest asset for you to have in your school life. You have been accustomed to have the Senior Class coach you in your lessons, which is all very well; you are young and weak and need help. Thus, when you become Seniors, aid by fair means, your weaker, younger schoolmates. Try also while doing this, to have them realize that independence is the only thing, and that too much use of the “ beaten path ” is liable to weaken them beyond repair for regents’ week. If you practice this which we like you to preach, your path through life also will not seem so hard and rough. It is now your turn to set the example for school patriotism. Instill in the hearts of the younger set a greater school spirit. You can see for yourselves what we have done. In what class of Goshen High has there been found such school spirit? Remember, too, that school patriotism is not only rooting for the ball team but also standing by the faculty. Strive to keep a high standard in class work. 1 hat is one great thing you should try to obtain. A splendid era started at the opening of the new building. As a whole the averages of the students were raised. It is plain to be seen that they were inspired to higher marks by our class, the greatest in quality and quantity that has ever graduated from Goshen High. Let us hope that the pace set by us will be continued and increased by our successors. Always strive to eclipse those befoie you. Thus and thus only can you attain to your ideals. Here endeth the farewell advice of the class of 1912. W. G. M. Senior Class Dance ON December 27th, 191 I, occurred the social event of the year—the Seniors of 1912 held their “ Prom.” The “ elite ” of Goshen and vicinity were there to celebrate with the class, the holiday season. It was a success beyond words. The seven piece orchestra made the dancing delightful, and for those who were not so fond of “ tripping the light fantastic toe ”—there were the charming patronesses ever ready to while away an impossible dull moment. The new auditorium was a wonderful sight with it's appropriate decorations, glittering lights and attractive people. The corridor or “ promenade was a joy to those accustomed to spending their “ between dances ” in a ballroom— thus giving an enjoyable change. Refreshments were served at the usual hour, and the expression given by one of the people there, describes very well the feelings of the majority. In the words of that person they were termed “ the best eats I ever had at a dance.” The efforts of the class and their friends were repaid a hundred fold by the splendid success of the dance. Congratulations were given to the Seniors for being the first class of Goshen High to ever give a “ Prom. May the Seniors who follow live up to the precedent furnished them by the Class of 1912.