Gouverneur High School - Deanonian Yearbook (Gouverneur, NY)

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‘‘Praising what is lost makes the remembrance dear.”—Shakespeare. (Glass Htslara It was certainly a bewildering day for us when, twelve years ago, we entered school for the first time. Gradually, under the kind direction of our teacher, Miss Poole, we became accustomed to the new life. The years rolled by very quickly; our class grew until it included the thirty members who were graduated from Grammar School in 1926. With Robert Hazelton as president, we worked hard during our freshman year in high school, in order to maintain our high class record. When we were sophomores, Mr. Brown suggested that the students have a party on Washington’s birthday. Of course, committees were appointed, and everyone enthusiastically began preparations. We chose as our president Edna Coveil, and, as our advisers, Miss Connolly and Miss Todd. Miss Todd has con- tinued in this capacity during the remainder of our high school course. Each year a silver cup is offered as a prize to the class that has the most artistically and appropriately decorated table at the Washington Party. Although we have never won this coveted award, the Class of 1930 has twice received honorable mention. During our sophomore year we also selected our pins and rings. As juniors, we enjoyed many happy, beneficial experiences. Under the lead- ership of Robert Hazelton, assisted by the other officers, and by Miss Todd and Miss Weller, we gave a formal reception for the seniors, during Commencement Week. Then we became seniors. How full of work and fun this year has been! Again we elected Robert Hazelton president, and we chose, as our second adviser, Miss Costello. We courageously wrote our dreaded senior essays, twenty of which were delivered before the assembly. Then there was the Washington Party, the Senior Essay Contest, and the Senior Play. Seven of our classmates partic- ipated in the Dean Oratorical Contest, and we were well represented in debate, dramatics, and athletics. The June exams over, we were free to enjoy our Commencement Activities. We take away from G. H. S. happy memories of the Senior Picnic, the Recep- tion the juniors gave for us, the Class Day Exercises, and of Commencement. Washington Birthday Party According to custom, the annual Washington Party was held on February 22. The sophomores won the silver cup offered each year to the class having the table most appropriately decorated for the occasion. The seniors and juniors received honorable mention. Page Fourteen

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“The poetry of earth is never dead.”—Keats. (Class (To the tune of There’s a Long, Long Trail A-Winding.) There’s a heart-felt sigh we utter Because our school days are o’er, And the waves of Life are rolling Toward a new and shining shore. We’ll feel a great big thrill, whenever We dream of times long gone by, The precious hours of our school days, And friends in Gouverneur High. There’s a lovely thought in conquering; Our triumphs have made us glad, But regret, deep within our hearts, Makes the final parting sad. G. H. S., in joy and sorrow. Has brought us safe through the strife, And, in the days to come, Will guide us through our life. Marion Sullivan. purple mxb (Solfr O, Alma Mater, dear to us, Though we from you must part, Through years to come, each one will hold Your memory in his heart. You made us see the things that count; The things that are worth while ; For you, we’ll strive for ideals high; However hard the trial. And may the thoughts of teachers true Make us both brave and strong; They dreamed, and wished, and hoped for us To keep us from all wrong. Alas! The parting day has come, When we must say good-bye, As out into the world we go, Our fortunes there to try. Though we should wander far from thee, And from our pals of old, Our hearts will cherish lovingly The Purple and the Gold. Class of i93°■ Page Thirteen

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“Our hoard is little, but our hearts are great.”—Tennyson. ICasi Mill mih (Ustanumt We, the Class of 1930 of Gouverneur High School, in the County of St. Law- rence, in the State of New York, being of sound mind and memory, do make, publish, and declare this our last will and testament, in manner following that is to say: First—We leave to the members of the faculty our sincere gratitude, respect, and affection, which their unselfish interest and persevering efforts have mer- ited. Especially do we thank: 1 Superintendent Brown, for the high ideals toward which he has encouraged us to aspire. 2 Mr. Riley, for his valuable advice concerning class affairs. 3 Miss Todd, for her efficiency as our class adviser during the last three years, and for her assistance in editing this 1930 Deanonian. 4 Miss Hubbard, for coaching the senior play, the senior essay contest, and the varsity debate team. 5 Miss Costello, for her work as adviser during our last year, and for her valuable assistance in making this annual a success. Second—Carol Austin leaves her weight in gold to Helen Whitney, to defray the expenses of her social activities and of her extensive wardrobe. Third—Rosalie Austin leaves her ability to talk, to Hester Bailey. Pity the teachers! Fourth—Helen Barker leaves her demureness to Mary Washburn, in the hope that she will put it to good use. Fifth—Franklin Bancroft leaves his vacant chair in the orchestra to Ben Barker. Sixth—Harold Blandin leaves his knack of choosing a good school to anyone who doesn’t realize the merits of G. H. S. Seventh—Glenn Brown leaves a season ticket for all the out-of-town dances to Johnston Seaker. Be careful Johnston! Eighth—Marie Burch leaves her quiet ways and pleasing smile to Stanley Smith. Ninth—Gregory Clark leaves his musical love and knowledge of various kinds of theory to anyone who deems it wise to follow in his footsteps. Tenth—Robert Clark leaves his Ford to Glenn Johnson, and some of his speedy friends. Eleventh—Frances Collins leaves her friend, Dorothy Gruneisen, a free meal ticket at the VanSlyke Curtis Soda Fountain. Go to it, Dot! Twelfth—Edna Covell leaves her popularity with the boys to Luellan Kelley. Thirteenth—Dorothy Cox leaves a dependable Ford to all frequenters of the Little Red Road. Fourteenth—Ardon Davis leaves his energy and perseverance to Hilton Ferguson. Fifteenth—Phyllis Dygert leaves her record as heart-breaker to one badly in need of it—Prof. Paige. Sixteenth—James Fleming leaves his perfect behavior in history class to Leo Shinnock. Seventeenth—Marion Freeman leaves her ability to get a man and keep him to Beatrice Hull. Eighteenth—William Gardner leaves his knowledge of geometry and higher mathematics to Albert Elliot. Page Fifteen