Goshen Central High School - Yearbook (Goshen, NY)

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THE PIONEER 15 About the first of March, Harold S. Knapp, a staid and dignified Senior, was elected by acclamation of the students to the responsible position of manager of the Baseball Team. About a week later, the star pitcher of the High School, Joseph Gex-ow, was elected captain, and the freshman wonder, William Clark, assistant captain. The assistant was very much needed, especially at practice, as Joe has such a mania for grubbing that he managed to show up only when there was a game. These three celebrities were the battery, as well as the executives of the team. The baseball team, in spite of the lack of material and seasoned veterans, was kept constantly on the jump by this matchless batten,'. The infield consisted of the more seasoned players. The wonderful sophomore from Hamptonburg, Ronald Thompson, held down third base with one-handed pick-ups, which kept the girls gasping for breath from the beginning to the end of each game. The position of shortstop was so popular that it was covered by three men, Joe Gerow, when he wasn’t busy striking out rusty gates; Bill Clark, when he wasn’t trying to finish a game in the box, and Art Gregory, the seventh grade marvel, when the other two were otherwise engaged. However, Gregory made the most prolonged visit. Harold Gregg, the energetic Herzog of the team, held down second base, or rather held it up when the opposing batteries got busy. Harold Jackson, the wonderful first baseman, gave a good account of himself, when not on the field or running bases. It is generally conceded that he had a board in his back, lead on his feet and an eye like a bat. The outfield, although inexperienced, most nobly assisted the team. Out in left field, the candidate for the fat men’s team, Robert Hock, kept himself busy watching flies hit the ground. Roosted out in center field was the mighty sophomore runt, Cort LaRue, who struck out like Tv Cobb and missed flies like Georgie Burns. Of the right fielder, little will be said because of

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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.

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16 THE PIONEER lack of appropriate epithets to express his playing abilities. Suffice it to say that he needed the wings of Mercury and a bushel basket. The baseball team as a whole was a team of hitless and playless wonders, but next year, tbe fates permitting, they expect to show what they really can do. The schedule and results are: May 2, G. H. S. vs. Mackenzie, at Goshen, 13—7, Mackenzie. May 11, G. H. S. vs. Middletown H. S. at Goshen, 15—7, Middletown. May 16, G. H. S. vs. Mackenzie, at Monroe, 15—3, Mackenzie. —P. C. W. TENNIS Tennis, last fall, in spite of the late beginning of school and the long hours in school, started in the form of a High School tournament. In this tournament Elizabeth Philips won the girls’ single championship, and Harold Jackson the boys’ single championship. The tournament was finished just before winter, and when spring came, Elizabeth Philips had melted with the snow to another school in New Jersey. Notwithstanding the loss of our girl champion, the team was again organized, with Lucie Wallace, an exceptionally bril- liant player, as manager, and Harold Jack-son, as captain. The team is composed of three girls and three boys: Lucie Wallace, Harriet Cummins, Jane Gillespie, Harold Jackson, Robert Hock, and Philip Wilcox. The team has played two tournaments with the Middletown High School, in which it was very successful, capturing eight out of a possible ten matches. These are the last to be played this year, but plans are now under way for an early organization next fall, so as to be able to make use of the beautiful fall weather. —P. C. W., ’17. TRACK TEAM This year the track team has been a most pleasant surprise. With very little training, on account of the mauy fellows working on farms, our track team sailed in and captured third place in the Memorial Day Track Meet. The only schools that beat Goshen High were the two big cities, Port Jervis and Middletown. Goshen beat Newburgh, Walden and Warwick, with a total of 32 points. The members and points scored are: William Clark 9 points Clras. Sawyer 5 points Howard Manchester 5 points Allison Pise 3 points Millard Snow 2 points Wilkes Durland 6 points Harold Knapp, W. Purdy, A. Pise and W. Durland—Relay 2 points Total ----------------------32 points —P. C. W„ ’17.