Goshen Central High School - Yearbook (Goshen, NY)

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1+ THE PIONEER. School auditorium. The contestants were evenly matched and the manner in which they delivered their selections, reflected great credit upon themselves and those who drilled them. Although the weather was inclement, a fair sized audience attended. The programme was as follows: Piano Solo-----------------------Fannie Fancher “Back in War Days” Franklin Schriver “The Governor’s Last Levee” — ---------------------Emily Pembleton “Vision of War and Peace” ---- ------------------ Charles Lynch “Sign of the Cross” Alice Dayton Violin Solo------------Ralph Pembleton “Toussaiut L’Overture” Roland Earl “As the Moon Rose”-----Marjorie Stocken “The Counsel Assigned” Spencer Horton “The Voice from a Far Country” -----------------------Marion Borland “Carmena”--------------Girls’ Glee Club Decision of Judges. First prize of $10 for girls --------------------Marjorie Stocken First prize of $10 for boys ----------------------Franklin Schriver Second prize of $5 for girls ------------------------Alice Dayton Second prize of $5 for boys ------------------------Roland Earle The donors of the prizes were Joseph Merritt, M. C. Smith, George Gregg and Dr. C. H. Thompson. The Interscholastic Prize Speaking Contest GOSHEN WINS A FIRST PRIZE. The second contest was held in the High School auditorium on the evening of May 30tli. Contestants from the following schools in the county took part: Warwick, Florida, Goshen, Port Jervis and Chester. The programme was as follows: Piano solo ---------------Janet Coates “Back in War Days” —Franklin Schriver Goshen. “The Death Disk” Emily Parsons Florida. “The Hero of the Day” Frederick Benedict Warwick. “The Going of the White Swan” -----------------------Edna Coulter Port Jervis. “Uncle Daniel’s Introduction to a Mississippi Steamer----------James A. Parkin Chester. Vocal Duet -----Misses Marie and Dorothy Parker “As the Moon Rose” Marjorie II. Stocken Goshen. “Toussaint L’Overture”.—Frank Dulski Florida. “Theatre Party” (Miss Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch)------Genevieve Van 1 Inzer Warwick. “Exordium of the Knapp Murder Case” ----------------------Wallace Cuneen Port Jervis. “The Going of the White Swan” ----------------------Camilla Masten Chester. “Carmena”--------------Girls’ Glee Club Decision of Judges. The prizes for this contest were gold and silver medals, two of each. The medals were unusually attractive this year, having a new feature. The boys’ medals were attached to watch fobs and the girls’ medals were fastened to neck chains. J. B. Swezey, Charles C. Chappell and Dr. E. G. Parker donated the medals, and the fobs and chains were the kindness of Thomas Farrell, Jr.

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THE PIONEER. 13 town men. The game was exciting throughout until in the 8th inning costly errors caused us to lose 8 to 3. AVe were not discouraged and determined to heat Chester when they came to Goshen, on April 12th. It rained on this date so it was postponed until May 10th. On April 19th, we journeyed to Warwick, determined to wipe out our defeats of last year. We accomplished our mission defeating Warwick 22 to 8. On April 24th the Port Jervis team came to (loshen, and after one of the most exciting and best played games in some time, we won 10 to 4. On May 3rd, after getting a rather mean deal from Middletown by their postponing their game, and after some quick diplomatic work we played New Paltz High School at Goshen, and defeated them in another fast game, 13 to 10. The next week, May 10th, we played Chester at Goshen, and after a rather ragged game and many disputes, we again came out on top, 18 to 10. On May 17th, we went to Port Jervis, feeling rather gay after winning four straight games. After eating a “fierce” meal at “Georges” we went about three miles by trolley to Traco Park. It was cold, rainy and the field was rough, but we played hard and did our best, only to get beaten 10 to 1. When a bunch of fellows, averaging seventeen years, play a bunch of semi-professionals, who pretend to go to school, why naturally the score would be in their favor. (This is not an excuse for getting beaten but actual facts.) On May 24th, the game scheduled with Warwick was postponed until May 31st, owing to the rain. On May 31st, Warwick failed to show up and we played a town team, a fast and exciting game. AVe were defeated 7 to 3, but our boys showed some fine work. A Te played Middletown High, on June 6th, on our own diamond. We had the game won in the fifth inning but owing to a few costly errors, we finally lost 8 to 6. At the time of writing, this was the end of the playing. During the season, so far, we have won four out of seven games, and we are proud of this fine showing which is better than has been made for the last few years. It is our sincere wish that next year will be as successful as this has been. The line up for the past season was as follows: R. Howell, pitcher. A. Lippert, catcher. N. Wilcox, 1st base. R. Earle, 2nd base. R. Rutan, short stop. S. Osborne, 3rd base. H. Lewis, left field. H. Coleman, center field. H. MacCormack, right field. R. Waldo, substitute. R. C. RUTAN, Mgr. Chauffeur: This controls what is known as the brake. It is put on very quickly in cases of emergency. Lady Friend: I see! A kind of kimona. The Annual Prize Speaking Contest. The eighth annual prize speaking contest of Goshen High School, was held on the evening of May 23, 1913, in the High

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THE PIONEER 15 The prizes were donated as follows: First prize for girls —Marjorie Stocken Goshen. First prize for boys Wallace Cuneen Port Jervis Second prize for girls Edna Coulter Port Jervis. Second prize for boys Frederick Benedict Warwick. E. G., M3. Girls’ Glee Club—1912-1913. As it has been the custom for many years to have a Choral Club in the G. H. S., a club of this nature, known as the Girls’ Glee Club, was organized this year. In former years, this club has consisted of both boys and girls, but this year, as only two boys reported, it was decided to have a chorus of feminine voices. Under the leadership of Miss Marie A. Parker, Music Director, we have developed one of the finest choruses of singers in Orange Coun-ty. These enthusiastic young ladies have proven on different occasions, that they are “all there” with their voices. During the winter they sang at several entertainments given by the “Young Stars Basket Ball Team,” the “Mid Year School Play,” the home speaking contest and the county speaking contest and on Decoration Day. A great amount of credit is due each member of this club, as each member has done her best and made a favorable impression on the audience. The greater amount of praise is due to Miss Parker, their Director, who has spent many hours with the Club, giving her time and labor to cultivate each individual voice. Each member should appreciate, as doubtless she does, what Miss Parker has done for her. J. M. IF, M3. Senior Matinee Dances. Friday afternoon dances were held in the High School Auditorium, beginning in November. They proved to be a great success and were a means of raising the interests and spirit of the students. An opportunity was afforded to all, who cared to part with a small amount of money, for “tripping the light fantastic toe.” After a week of hard study, the students heartily welcomed this diversion and pleasant times were enjoyed by all who attended. A. M. A., M3. In the Class-room. Miss Bucklyn—In the sentence, “We kill the man,” in what case is “man?” Bright Student—In a bad case. Miss Ames (in History class)—“Now-we’ll run over a few great men.” Voice from the rear of the room—“Honk Honk !” Miss Mould (in Physics)—What is a vacuum t Pupil—Oh, that’s nothing. Miss Ames—What important feature of Oriskanv made it romantic? Student—It was fought by moonlight.