Goshen Central High School - Yearbook (Goshen, NY)

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THE PIONEER. 11 porter to be used during chapel for the purpose of steadying her chin, while attempting to reach the high notes. We grant her the privilege of studying, unmolested, her favorite saint. To Katherine Doremus, we leave the pleasure of riding to Orange Lake with Frank, “but don’t go near the water.” To Hannah Brown, we leave the request that she originate a new shade, “Hannah Brown.” “Alice Blue,” “Helen Pink” and “Nell Rose” are rather trying to some complexions. To Sarah Horan, we leave a hit of advice—It is more profitable in the end to spend noon hours in study, rather than sitting in the Park with her friend or even going to Middletown. We have found this out by experience. To Edith Nash, we bequeath a very desirable position of stenographer in Seigel-Cooper’s, Denton, N. Y. To Donald Parker, we give the exclusive right of setting dates with foreigners as well as Americans. To Ralph Pemhleton, we leave the gentle reminder that ladies should not adorn themselves in gentlemen’s attire. Also the privilege of playing “Good-Night Nurse” on his violin, when the solid doors of dear old G. II. S. have been closed to us forever. To Philina Young, we extend our sincere regrets that she is not a Senior with us but we give her the honor of being the valedictorian of next year’s class. To Emily Pemhleton, we leave a clear path for her to do wonders in the way of public speaking next year. We further grant her the position of honorary President of the “Knockers Club.” To Franklin Sehriver, the next “Bull Moose” President, we bequeath a book on “How to Speak in Public” and “Present Day Politics,” in order that he may prepare for the great future in store for him. To Marjorie Thompson, the class boss, a book of new jokes, is bequeathed, to tell the fellows. To Karl Wehinger, “Windy,” we leave the position of reporter for next year’s Pioneer, with an increase of salary. To Elizabeth Slmrts we leave a suitable sum to be loaned by “A. G. S.,” for sodas at Ackley’s. To Clara Sutherland we do bequeath a bottle of “soothing syrup” for her nerves, to be taken before and during carriage or auto rides. To Elting France we leave a book on “Fancy Steps in Dancing,” and the right to smile once in a while, if he feels like it. Class of 11)13. Athletics. The year of 11)13 will long be remembered by the members of the track team and every member of the High School, who lias a spark of school spirit. For it was in that year on May 30th, that the Goshen team succeeded in winning six gold medals, two silver medals and one bronze medal. William Welsh and Charles Coleman made eighteen points apiece and were tied with Lubin of Middletown, for the individual honor and point cup. The Athletic Association decided to give each of the three contestants a silver cup. William Welsh, with Goshen High School to back him up, succeeded in breaking the discus record of 130 feet, raising it to 135 feet 5 inches. It is something to be proud of and it is hoped that it will remain so for some time, as it is the only record held by a Goshen athlete. Welsh also won the hammer throw with a heave

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]() THE PIONEER, Although we agree that a little fun is not wrong, still we would advise you against too much, as we lind it is not conducive to such scholarship as we wish you to attaiu. All those childish tricks which we have noticed on your part during the past year will have to be given up when you become Seniors. Some of you are inclined to use “ponies” in Latin translations. For your dear sakes we have tried the experiment in order to advise you about it. We have found that when one gets accustomed to trotting with a “pony” you have to go at a snail’s pace when you have left it home. Make an earnest effort to get along without the use of helps, next year. In interscholastic contests, maintain the record that Goshen has made, following the example of certain of us Seniors, thereby preserving the honor of the school. With best wishes for your success, The Class of 1913. C. II. L., ’13. Pres. The Organization of a German Club. A German Club, composed of members of the second and third year German classes, was organized this year in the Goshen High School, under the supervision of Miss Taylor. The following officers were elected: Charles Lynch, President. Anna Strong, Vice-President. Abram Clark, Secretary. Clara Sutherland, Treasurer. The first action of the club was a German lunch, held one noon in the School library. The menu consisted of only German dishes, excepting the drink, of course. Committees were appointed to arrange the weekly programs of entertainments. The only one on record is another lunch, but in picnic style, held in the rear of the Erie Street School. The attendance at the meetings is steadily increasing and gieat achievements are hoped for from the undergraduate members. J. M. II., ’13. The Class Will. We, the class of 191.'!, while still in possession of the soundest minds ever manufactured by Goshen High, do declare this to be our last will and testament. We are about to depart from the life which you must lead for yet another year, but before we go, we generously scatter among you such suitable gifts as we deem necessary and acceptable, namely: To Reginald aldo, we bequeath some of our dignity which is an essential to his high position, also a jointed fishing rod which is easily unjointed, being especially adapted for Sabbath fishing. To Mary Fitchie, we grant the sole privilege ol being Jay Entee’s leading lady, both in and out of his plays. She has the good wishes of the entire class. To Alice Dayton we give the honor of being the only “Countess” ever educated in Goshen High, and also the privilege of winning the gold medal for prize speaking next year. To Bertha Bookstaver, the treasurer, we give the authority of collecting the dues from the members of the class, and we hope they may be as plentiful as the dew of the heavens. To Anna Brown, we bequeath an individual looking-glass, in order that the other girls might have a chance at the public one. Also the advice, “If your hair be-cometh unruly—cast it from thee.” For Louise Coleman, the singer of the class, we have manufactured a chin sup-

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12 THE PIONEER. of 115 feet, out-throwing his nearest rival by 12 feet. The high jump gold medal also went to Welsh when he made a lea]) of 5 feet 5 inches. If he had not put in such a strenuous afternoon, Welsh would have had the high jump record to his credit. In the shot put, Welsh lost to Reagan of Port Jervis by 1 inch. Henry Merritt won third place in the broad jump and ran the low hurdles with credit. Charles Coleman won both hurdle events as well as the pole vault. In the high jump he was defeated bv his team mate, Welsh. Lack of space prevents my enumerating the other athletes who ran but failed to get qualified. If they would only profit by the writer’s example and stick to the game, they would win out in the end. I tried for three years before I won my favorite events —the hurdles, and it certainly was worth while. [Editor’s note—The spirit Chas. Coleman has shown in his athletics, well represents the spirit of his class—that old but never worn out motto—“If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.”] It is hoped that the young athletes will take more interest in the sports and win the championship of Orange County, next year. The point score was as follows: Middletown II. S.—14. Goshen II. S.—37. Newburgh F. A.—35. Port Jervis II. S.—24. Cornwall H. S.—7. Montgomery H. S.—3. Highland Falls II. S.—1. Washington If. S.—1. C. C., ’13. The members of the track team wish through these columns to thank the Orange County Driving Association for the use of the track for their early training. The above records show their appreciation. Base Ball—1913. Early in March while the weather was still cold, the squad of candidates for the base ball team began their practicing on the road in front of the school. About twenty candidates reported for this first practice. Many prominent men of Goshen, noticing this snappy practice, predicted a successful season for the team. About this time an association, com posed of all the members of the High School, and known as the G. II. S. Athletic Association, was formed. The aim was to control all forms of athletics in the school. Officers for the different branches of spoits were chosen, Joseph Lewis being captain and Russell Rutan manager of the base ball team. Now we were in a position to get down to business. Captain Lewis had his men out regular on the road, because the diamond was not in shape. We obtained the services of Mr. Chas. Chappell as coach, who has acted, for the last few years, as coach of the ball team, for free gratis. We deeply appreciate the time and labor he has so willingly given to the team and wish to thank him for it. It is largely through his efforts that we have been successful. After three weeks of practice on the road and one week on a diamond (at Campbell Hall), we went to Chester on April 5th. The Chester team was supposed to be a High School team but they played three