Goshen Central High School - Yearbook (Goshen, NY)

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THE PIONEER 9 Prize Speaking Contests. The ninth annual local prize speaking contest was held in the High School Auditorium on Friday evening, May 22nd. The speakers, and also those who spent many hours in training them, were much praised. The program was as followe: Piano Solo—“Piano Chimes”---------- Harold Knapp Declamation—“Patrick Henry’s Speech on American Independence” A. Van Duzer Wallace, Jr. Recitation—“The Littlest Rebel” Emily Pembleton Declamation—“Webster’s Reply to Hayne” William Vogel Recitation—“The Swan Song”--------- Laura Rutan Declamation—“Plea for Cuba”-------- William Bennet Piano Solo—“Twelfth Hungarian Rhap- sodie” (Liszt)----------------Philena Young Recitation—“For Her Country’s Sake” Alice Dayton Declamation—“The Storming of Mission Ridge” Douglas Jackson Recitation—“The Highwayman”-------- Margaret Phillips Declamation—“Wallace Forever”------ Franklin Schriver Chorus—“Moonlit Meadows ” Glee Club Piano Solo—“Valse” (Chopin)-------- Fannie Fancher Decision of Judges. After a long debate, the judges finally came to a decision. The first prize for girls was awarded to Emily Pembleton, and the first prize for boys to Franklin Schriver. The second prize for girls wras given to Alice Dayton, and the second for boys to William Bennet. The prizes were donated by Principal M. C. Smith, Joseph Merritt, Dr. C. H. Thompson and George F. Gregg. On Saturday evening, May 30th, the Interscholastic Contest was held in the High School Auditorium. There were four schools represented, Warwick, Florida, Port Jervis and Goshen. The following program was well rendered: Piano—“Concert Valse”---------------- Genevieve Holbert “Exordium in Knapp Murder Case”— Harry McCabe “Timothy’s Guest’’-Genevieve Van Duzer “Wallace Forever” Franklin Schriver “Leaving Yorkshire School” Kenneth Waddell “Back in War Days” Julia Riley “The Littlest Rebel” Emily Pembleton Vocal Number— “Hi! Lil Feller” Riker “In May” Horatio Parker Marie A. Parker. “The Chariot Race” from Ben Hur------ Hubert Raynor “Captain January’s Star”------------- Emeline Cuddeback “Moonlit Meadows” Girls’ Chorus Piano Solo—“Bell Tours”-------------- Grace Tuthill As there were but two judges, one from New Jersey and the other from Monroe, the minutes before they returned seemed like hours. But with them came a most satisfactory result for Goshen High School. The prizes were awarded as follows: First prize for girls---------------- Emeline Cuddeback, Port Jervis Second prize for girls--------------- Emily Pembleton, Goshen

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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.

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10 THE PIONEER First prize for boys -------------Franklin Schriver, Goshen Second prize for boys --------------Hubert Raynor, Warwick A. E. D., ’14. D. A. R. Essay Contest. The two annual prizes, given by the Minisink Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, were awarded in the High School Auditorium on the afternoon of February 28. The subject this year was: “The Sectional Differences in Andrew Jackson’s Reign. ’ ’ A number of essays were submitted by the students. After an excellent address by Mr. Coon, Miss Alice Hart Neafie gave a pleasant talk and presented the prizes. William Vogel received the first prize and Reginald Waldo the second. Philena Young was given honorable mention for the clever way in which she handled the subject. The students look with more interest every year to the day which the Minisink Chapter visits the school. D. N. J. Hallowe’en Party. Along in October at one of the meetings of the Senior Class of ’14, it was suggested that the Seniors should find some way to forward the social life of the school. This suggestion was acted upon, and the outcome was that on one evening in November, a Hallowe’en party was held in the high school auditorium. Invitations were extended to the Alumni Association, faculty of the High School, eighth grade and High School students. The first part of the evening was spent in playing games which were entered into with a will and were much enjoyed, especially by the children of the eighth grade and those in the first three years of high school. After this dainty refreshments were served by the Seniors, and the rest of the evening was spent in dancing to music furnished by Tierney’s orchestra. The magic touch was given by Miss Masterson, who, throughout the evening, made known the future to those who desired such revelations. The evening was pronounced a success, and all those who had appreciated the efforts of the Seniors to help them up the social ladder and had come to the entertainment, went home feeling that they had spent a very pleasant evening. B. A. B. “Toot-Toot.” Steaming, shining, panting, straining, Stands the monster of the road; Ready for her mighty journey, At the touch of throttle’s goad. Two small steel bands, This Titan’s track; In black clouds, with thunder’s roar, Pours the smoke from her great stack. In the polished cab her pilot bold, Ilis hair is grey, his eyes seem dim; But well we know from days of old, There’s nothing reckless in our “Jim.” There stands our engine grim and dark, Strong in the engine’s hall of fame; Grand in beauty and in size, “The Montgom’ry Pusher” is her name! A Student from G. H. S.