Goshen Central High School - Yearbook (Goshen, NY)

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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

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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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14 TIIE PIONEER Yellowstone Park and Yosemite Valley. Her splendid descriptions of the huge trees and wonderful geysers were most instructive as well as intensely interesting. Another friend of the group was Mr. T. D. Schoonmaker, who spoke to us twice. The first time concerning the adventures and escapes of “Tom Quick,” the hero of Orange County during the Indian times; the second time of the solar system. Both were instructive, and appreciated by all. On May 10th, a splendid meeting was held with the Boys’ Group. This was their last one, so the two combined. Mr. Z. L. Wilcox gave us a very helpful talk on the wearing of a badge. We went back to our work with greater enthusiasm and interest. Last but not least comes Miss Jerow, who has, ever since we began, helped to make the group a success, and I sincerely think she has succeeded. I am sure we all feel that we have gained much individually, and formed a greater love for our school. —E. M. P., ’17. Y. M. C. A. The Y. M. C. A. Noon Group has had a very successful year. It organized last fall with forty members. Every week until about a month ago, the group has had a meeting. Many fine speakers gave up their noon hours to make these meetings helpful and interesting. The only draw- back was that the noon hour was too short to more than eat dinner and get started on the program. The officers for the year were: Presi den t—Harry Hurl and. Secretary—M. Hubbard. Treasurer—A. Pise. NONSENSE IFS If Douglas Knapp found a dog, would Marion Lov(ett)? If Marie Hoffman went boating, would Je(row) ? If Jane Gillespie got lost, would Walter Hunter? If Robert found a diamond ring, would Fletcher Hock it? If Elsie Rutan went to sleep, would Harold K(napp) too? Mary had a little lamb, It was so blithe and gay— It strolled into a butcher shop, ’Twas the End of a Perfect Day. If Harold Jackson’s shoe came untied, could Lucie Wal-lace it? No, but Muriel Fa (can). If Hank Jackson stubbed his toe, would Susie Ball? If Cort LaRue went to Newburgh, would Gussie Egbertson go to Tlmrnburg? If a hammer is a tool, what is Miss Toole? Question—Why is a husband like an American flag? Answer—Because it is not right to leave him out all night.