Goshen Central High School - Yearbook (Goshen, NY)

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THE PIONEER 7 There was Marion Borland, the actress, whose fame Would put Sarah Bernhardt and even Flora Finch to shame, But just the same, she’ll make a great name, To be seen over Broadway in electric lights aflame. There was Kiting France, sometimes known as Dick, Who would learn the longest lessons and never kick; But some day of old Dick France you’ll hear, As the greatest surveyor that ever was here. There was Douglas Jackson, a speaker so brave, That Daniel Webster turned with envy in his grave; In the future the faculty of Goshen High School he’ll thank, Because through their help he owns Knickerbocker Bank. There was Miss Findlay, from Washingtonville she’d ride, In order to win some suffragettes to her side; But although she’s tall and rises high in the air, She’ll beat Rosalie Jones and win the President’s chair. There was Lillian Illenberg, that chic little miss, Because of tango her lessons she’d miss; When she was caught, she’d be as polite as could be, And say, “It was this way-er-um-don’t you see?” Now all is o’er, our graduation we’ve won, We are glad to hear the honorable well done; And so for the pleasure of our readers and friends, To my poetical efforts, I’ll put an end. R. L. P.

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6 THE PIONEER CLASS POEM. Nineteen Hundred Fourteen. “Wal I’ll be darned!” said a Goshen rube, Whose bones and joints did crack when lie moved, ‘‘The biggest thing that ever hit this scene, Outside of Barnum and Bailey, was the Class of ’14. There was Alice Dayton of “Goodly” fame, Whose great performance made known her name. In speaking contests, medals toward her were sent, And she took them home with the “Whistling Regiment.” There was Marjorie Thompson, the Ilarriman Miss, Who had so much spped she fairly would whiz. Very smart and petite, also spunky and bright, When she wasn’t saucy—she was all right. There was Mary Fitchie, a dancer she is, She did her steps best with Harry Lewis. But, just the same, she beat the rest to a frazzle, Some day she’ll be better than Mrs. Vernon Castle. An esteemed President was R. Waldo, Who did his best to make the Senior Class go (?) In school deep studies he’d always endure, Because some day he’ll be a doctor. There was Miss Bookstaver, that dignified girl, With the “Frisky Salesman” she’d not take a whirl, She was bright, but that didn’t bother her a whit, Because where she’s a teacher she’ll be a hit. There was William Bennet, so smart in spellin’, He was ever lonesome unless he had Ellen. He’ll be a lawyer, and some lawyer he’ll be, If he isn’t a Whitman—well, you can search me. There was Edith Nash, a Helma so fine, She put Middletown’s a mile behind; Although she said, “Yas, sir, und I not know,” She certainly gave the part the vim and the go. There was William Vogel or Demosthenes, Who with his essays all prizes would sieze; He could debate, decline and parse ever model, And so we’ll take off our hats to “big” Bill Vogel.

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8 THE PIONEER The Literary Society. “Studia litterarum adulscentaim alunt, senectu-tem oblectant, secundas res ormant, adversis per-fugium ac soiacium praebent, et memoriam sempi-ternam sapientaie consevant.” With an object of cultivating and cherishing the higher attainments of intellectual life, the Literary Club of the Goshen High School was formed in September, 1913. At the first meeting the officers were elected as follows: President—Edwin Marston. Vice President—Wm. E. Vogel. Sec. and Treas.—Howard Mather. A constitution was drawn up. There were ten charter members, whose duty was to enroll new members, and in every manner possible to strive to bring the society to a standard where it would endure for ages in the eternal memory of literature. Meetings were held weekly and in the discussions which arose it was evident that enthusiasm was at its high tension. Soon a debate was held on the subject, “Resolved, that capital punishment should be abolished.” The team upholding the affirmative consisted of William Bennet, Wm. E. Vogel and Edwin Marston. The negative, Howard Mather, Franklin Schriver and an unknown who dared not come out on the platform. This debate showed the rising spirit of the debaters, but to all intents it was lacking in the fundamental principles which characterize the eminent debater. The decision was given to the negative to the utmost indignation of all present. A mock trial was formed with Howard Mather as trial judge, Wm. Vogel as district attorney, and Herman France as clerk. A case was formed, Franklin Schriver being the defendant’s attorney. The case was hotly contested, the pleas and speeches made showing plainly that the district attorney and defendant’s attorney were both born argurers. In February a debate was held on the subject, “Resolved, that the progress of civilization decreases the love of martial glory.” The affirmative side was upheld by William Bennet, Herman France and Franklin Schriver. The negative by Howard Mather and Wm. Vogel. This debate showed the members of the literary society at their best. The decision was given to the negative side. Another trial was held at which Wm. Bennet carried off the prize. This ended the successful season, and all interested were of the opinion that they had gained great knowledge and experience. Thus there passes into example the renowned society of the G. H. S. which upholds the noble cause of literature. W. E. V. Back “Pioneers.” As there are only one or two issues of back “Pioneers” in the school library, a call is issued for those that are not in the school. If anyone has a copy of the “Pioneer” previous to the eighth issue, and would like to donate it to the school library, they will be thanked very much if they would please notify the librarian. “Heat.” Jennie sat upon a red hot stove, But she said it was not hot; The reason for this was because Some parts of Jennie were real and some were not.