Gouverneur High School - Deanonian Yearbook (Gouverneur, NY)

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Every one excells in something in which another fails.—Publius. Class Poem That we may keep a faith that’s fine, That we may feel a love that’s due; That we may become friends worth having, That we may leave our record true: That honor ever grow far dearer, That we act from motives pure, That we may give to following classes A pathway more secure. Lead by the light of understanding, And true to our ideals high, May we reach the highest mountain, Bathed in the glory of a success-lit sky. May our standards never falter, But with courage day by day, Grow more worthy and more gallant Helping others on their way. To our Gold and Royal Purple May we ever be more true, And inspire, purpose higher—, Twenty-Seven—for you! —Dorothy Drury. History of the Class of 1927 By Louise Webster. Generally the history of a class begins with the account of the experiences of the first year in high school, but our records extend as far back as 1914, when twenty-two boys and girls entered the first grade. Fifteen of this number have worked and played together until now, when we are about to be graduated from high school. We look back with satisfaction over the good times we have en- joyed, and with regret when we think of the years of close association and in- timate friendship so soon to be ended. In 1923 we entered high school, some of us in January and others in June. The January class felt quite proud because fourteen out of thirty-four received honor diplomas. As freshmen, we were so awed and subdued by the upper class- men that, although the class was organized, we accomplished little, socially or scholastically. However, in our sophomore year we gave a real Sophomore Hop in the high school gym May 16, 1924. We were all proud of this affair, for the artistic dec- orations of flowers and crepe paper and the tasty refreshments, produced by our own skill and efforts, deserved the praise given by our guests. Page Fourteen

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Literature is the thought of thinking souls.—Carlyle. The Seniors (CONTINUED) KENNETH SMITH Athenian; President Ath- enians 3; Secretary Athen- ians 2, 3; Track 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Captain Football 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Captain Basketball 3; Science Club 4. In athletics he stars And brings fame to our school. MARJORIE STREETER Minerva; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; P. T. Exhibition 1; Secretary Class 1, 2; Oper- etta 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2; Concert 2, 3; School Pianist 3, 4; Trio 4; Chorus 3, 4; Sen- ior play. She toils not, Neither does she spin. CLARENCE WEBSTER Athenian; President Ath- enian 4; Echo Staff 1, 2; Dramatic Club 2; Treasur- er Class 2, 4; Tennis Asso- ciation 3; Purple and Gold Business Manager 4; Foot- ball Manager 4; Science Club 4; Annual Staff 4; Senior Play. He is so bright, so keen, He dazzles us. LOUISE WEBSTER Minerva; P. T. Exhibi- tion 1; Glee Club 1, 2, 3,. 4; Operetta 1, 2, 3, 4; Echo Staff 2; Dramatic Club 2; Chorus 3, 4. So sweet and shy, She seems but vet a child. BLANCHE TAIT Minerva; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 1, 2, 3; Sci- ence Club 4. At dress design and sew- ing She excels. MARJORIE WEBSTER Minerva ; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; P. T. Exhibition 1; Dramatic Club 2; Glee Club 3, 4; Operetta 4; Chorus 3. She plays exceeding well The violin she loves. MARION TAYLOR Minerva; P. T. Exhibi- tion 1; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 1, 2, 3, 4; Con- cert 2; Dramatic Club 2; Chorus 3, 4; Annual Staff 4. Great imagination has she And great things of her expect we. ALICE WIGHT First prize Song Writing Contest 2. Here, there, where Goes Alice. and every- 1927 Page Thirteen

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Be wisely wordly, but be not zvordly ivise.—Quarles. History of the Class of 1927 (CONTINUED) The next important question to settle was the selection of class rings. Since all the samples considered were attractive, a very difficult problem confroted us. Other classes will have a hard time choosing rings and pins to surpass ours in beauty and workmanship. Our junior year was far more eventful than the preceding ones. Our fac- ulty advisor, Miss Belle Merritt, directed our activities wisely. We selected sev- eral committees to make plans for the annual Junior Prom, held April 15, 1925, in the Temple Hall. The Dansonians furnished fine music, and socially this dance proved to be one of the greatest Prom successes. On June 25, in the high school gym, we gave a reception in honor of the Seniors. After the Senior Class and their advisors had welcomed the guests, all were entertained at a formal dance. Eats were served at midnight and the dancing continued. Members of our class have always won many scholastic honors, and for the last two years have been awarded prizes in the Dean Oratorical Contest. Our present senior class was organized in September, 1926. Carl Boyle was elected president, Dorothy McLean vice president, Marian Chisholm secretary, and Clarence Webster treasurer. Miss Costello and Miss Levis, our senior ad- visors, have always been willing to help and direct us. At the beginning of the year, when we decided to have a senior annual a staff was appointed to make the necessary plans. They have worked tirelessly to put out a book which will surpass any of the former pamphlets or commence- ment numbers which have been issued. We hope that future senior classes will continue the publication of the annual. We chose as our colors rose and white, and as our motto, “We have crossed the harbour, the ocean lies before us.” During this last semester the seniors have delivered in assembly their gradu- ation essays. Although we found the writing, learning and delivering of these long essays difficult, we feel that we have cause to be proud of ourselves, because the choice of topics was original and the treatment of subjects unusual. With the aid of Miss Eleanor Connolly our class staged the clever comedy- drama Green Sockings, in the Gralyn Theatre May 13, 1927. Each member of the carefully chosen cast was well adapted to his part, and the acting and the plot of the play delighted the entire audience. This with the class picnic practically ended the social activities previous to the Commencement Festivities, for the last few weeks were spent in hard study in preparation for regents which, as usual, we looked forward to with uncer- tainty and trepidation. As a class of Gouverneeur High School we have kept rolling the stone which our predecessors handed down to us, and we have tried to hold high the standard of our school. Now, as we are about to leave and enter into the different walks of life, we bid farewell to our teachers, our fellow students, and our class mates of dear old G. H. S.