Goshen Central High School - Yearbook (Goshen, NY)

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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.

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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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THE PIONEER SCHOOL SOCIETIES. Alpha Gamma Sigma Sorority. Alpha Chapter. The Alpha Gamma Sigma Sorority was organized in February, 1913, with six members. Since then the number has increased to ten. The following are now members: Maude Schoonmaker—President. Elizabeth Sharts—Vice President. Mary Fitchie—Secretary-Treasurer. Jean Hardie. Margaret Hardie. Alice Hartman. Mary Coleman. Helen Boyce. Marion Borland. Marjorie Stocken. This club has enjoyed a number of social functions during the past year, at which they royally entertained their friends. Upsilon Tau Sigma. The Upsilon Tau Sigma fraternity met on the evening of May 16, at which time they held their second annual election of officers and banquet. After the meeting the fraters adjourned to the grill room of Bulson and Ferguson, where they enjoyed a delicious banquet. The following are the officers for the ensuing year: President—Donald Parker. Vice President—S. Ralph Earle. Chairman—Spencer Horton. Sec’y and Treas.—Scott Osborne. C. T.—Robert Lewis. K. G.—Moses Rowe. Committees. Entertainment—R. Lewis, M. Rowe and S. Osborne. Social—D. Parker, H. Lewis and R. Earle. Membership—Roland Earle, R. Waldo, D. Parker and H. Lewis. Senior Entertainment at the Home of M. C. Smith. On the evening of May first, the members of the Senior Class were entertained by Principal and Mrs. Smith, at their home on South Street. A program of amusement, consisting of different games and music had been arranged. It would be needless to say that these pleasures of the evening, as well as the delicious refreshments which were served, were thoroughly enjoyed by all present. The guests took their departure about 11:45, declaring Principal and Mrs. Smith royal host and hostess, and the evening spent with them will long be remembered by every member of the class of 1914. M. F. Alumni Association. The officers for the school year, 1913-14, are: President—Mary E. Bassett, ’04. Vice President—Wm. Y. Rumsey, ’04. Secretary—Molly Foster, ’ll. Treasurer—Adele Witt, ’ll. Emergency Hospital Play. On April the third, a play entitled “Peter Piper’s Troubles’’ was given in the auditorium of the High School, for the benefit of the Emergency Hospital. The cast was as follows: Peter Piper, a lawyer’s clerk Charles Coleman Selwyn Kibby, a poor artist Kenneth Sinsabaugh Jonah Bundy, a regular Jonah Earl Van Demark