Goshen Central High School - Yearbook (Goshen, NY)

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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-

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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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THE PIONEER 13 dress. Monroe Terwilliger next presented the school with a beautiful flag from the P. 0. S. of A. This was accepted by Prof. M. C. Smith. Miss Neafie then presented the prizes, the first to Philip Wilcox, the second to Harry Durland. Immediately following this, dancing was enjoyed by the students. This occasion was, as usual, one of the most enjoyable of the year, and is always looked forward to by the students. —E. C. R., ’17. LITERARY SOCIETIES GIRLS This year a girls’ literary society was organized under the name of the Philo-mathia Society. Meetings were held every other Wednesday and different subjects were taken up. The programs were given by the girls under the direct supervision of the teachers. These programs consisted of readings, recitations, current topics, music and playlets. The meetings met with great enthusiasm and success. Officers were elected as follows: President—Lucie W7allace. Vice-President—Eleanor Pise. Secty. and Treas.—Anne Sutherland. —L. M. W., ’17. BOYS The Boys’ Literary Society was formed during the early part of the school year for the purpose of training the boys in the High School to express their thoughts coherently, and to speak fluently, when standing. The boys, together with three of the faculty, met every other Wednesday in the Auditorium, at which time recitations, debates, current topics and music was rendered. The debates were particularly good, displaying excellent talent and deep reasoning on the part of the participators. The boys, during the end of the year, showed a marked improvement in their public speaking, and also gained considerable knowledge from the recitations and debates. The officers for the year were: President—Harry Durland. Vice-President—Harold Knapp. Secretary—Allison Pise. Treasurer—Miss Toole. —H. L. J., ’17. Y. W. C. A. On account of the late opening of school and the extra work this year, the Girls’ Noon Group was not organized until March 23rd. About 35 girls joined, among whom were many from the village. In this way, those who do not come in contact with each other very often, are brought together at least once a week in a social way. At several of the meetings we had most interesting speakers. At one Miss Elizabeth Mould told us of her trip through