Goshen Central High School - Yearbook (Goshen, NY)

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11 THE PIONEER. REPLY TO SENIOR’S CHARGE Yes, dear Seniors, we all know that “knowledge increases as years roll by,” because of your wonderfully narrow exit from school life. We wish to thank you for your kind advice, and to say that we will endeavor to follow it, as all good advice is usually followed. We assure you that we are adaptable to every circumstance that may arise to make our future life hai'd. We shall try to do “whatever we do, well,” and not as some members of the departing class have done. We also Wanted—A good girl to cook and one that will make a good roast or broil and will stew well. solemnly promise to do things in an agreeable and willing way, and to be courteous to our superiors, especially to our teachers. In fact, we have always been so. Now, dear Seniors, as the hour of parting grows near, we will say “au revoir” till next year, when you come back to inspect us, and, although it is not usual, we should like very much to give you a bit of advice, “Practice what you preach,” and wish you all success. CLASS OF ’18—K. E., Pres. Wanted—Someone to take over the duties of the Senior Class, owing to the lack of time. For Hire—A good Dancer—Apply Box 403. For other information, see Robert Hock. THE SENIOR CLASS PLAY “COMING” Seniors, ’17. TRAINING CLASS ROLL 1917 E. BROOKS G. BRONNIR M. DAVENPORT A. JACKMANN L. KELLEY S. BALL—President. J. LE PEER II. DINEEN H. O’ROURKE II. COLE H. DURLAND—Vice-President. O. MOULTON II. DURLAND E. DU BOIS S. BALL E. PEMBLETON G. RRONNIS—Treasurer. M. DAVENPORT—Secretary.

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10 THE PIONEER THE JUNIOR CHARGE Knowledge increases as time rolls by. And now that we have attained the dignified place of Seniors, we feel capable of giving a few valuable hints to our beloved friends, the Juniors. First, in whatever place you may be, whether in school, business or society, adapt yourselves to the surroundings, and make everything as agreeable and pleasant as possible. Second, whatever you do, do well. However disagreeable or unpleasant it may seem, do it with a willing manner to the Breathes there a man with soul so dead, Who never to himself hath said, As he banged his shin against the bed: “jj j i | | j j” best of your ability. Then success, not only in school, but also in later life, will be suie to come, and failure will be unknown. Finally, be courteous to your superiors, as I am sure you are, especially with your teachers, with whom you are closely associated. If you abide by these few suggestions as well as you have done through your three years of high school life, the Class of ’17 will be proud to return to this school next year, and see our fellow Juniors occupying the places made vacant by us. —H. L. J. Little dabs of powder, Little pots of paint, Makes Marie’s complexion Look like what it aint. Elizabeth—Have you ever kissed a girl? Robert—Annie, would you like to own a Philip—Is that an invitation, or are you dog? gathering statistics? Annie—Oh dear! This is so sudden. Junior Section JUNIOR SECTION CLASS ROLL President—Iv. EGBERTSON. Secretary—M. HOFFMAN. Vice-President—F. POTTER. Treasurer—1). COLLIER. ROBERT TCTHILL. Wanted—Some boys. Only good Dancers need apply. —Junior Class. The English III Class—A place where (he Junior Class exchanges bits of gossip. Lost—My dog; answers to the name of Charlie. —Fern Potter. Wanted—A boy to open oysters fifteen years old.

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12 T HE PIO N E E R The Senior Class of ’17 have, in spite of many difficulties, kept up at least part of the usual social activities of the High School. The first dance of the year was held in the Auditorium November, 1916. This dance was a great success socially and financially. After this, the ice was cut, and many more dances followed, given by all classes of the High School, from the little childish Sophomores to the dignified (?) Seniors. During the Christmas holidays, two dances were given by the Seniors, the first on Monday evening. Dec. 26. This dance was largely attended, about eighty couples being present. The second was held Monday, Jan. 2. This dance, like the one preceding, was a great success. On February 22, the usual D. A. R. Essay Prize Contest was held in the Auditorium. The subject was “The History and Present Status of the American Merchant Marine.” A number of essays were submitted. The program of the evening commenced by the Chester High School Orchestra. Rev. Kirkwood, of Middle-town, then made a very interesting ad-