Hammond Central School - Spotlight Yearbook (Hammond, NY)

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HAMMOND HIGH HAPPENINGS pitcher struck out three men. I was not amazed to find the famous pitcher to be Howard Allen, who had received prac- tice throwing chalk in school. Next appeared a banquet scene and, when the principal speaker was called upon a tall dignified man with an abund- ance of red hair arose. I asked some one who it was and re- ceived the pleasing informa- tion that it was Donald Mac- Lachlan, now a prominent member of Congress. Again I looked into the crys- tal and beheld a scene on Fifth Avenue, New York City. In the midst of the crowd gather- ed near a peanut stand, was a young woman rapidly turning cartwheels to receive the nick- els which her admirers (most- ly young men) flung into her eager hands. I was somewhat shocked to recognize the state- ly young lady, Isabel Moore, who was working earnestly to support a home for aged pea- nut-vendors. As the clouds departed,' a richly curtained stage appear- ed and in the center of it were none other than Lucille Brough and Mae Carter, the greatly renowned toe dancing twins. 21 I wished to discover • what ' v was going to become of-the':- rest of my school mates,; but ' the crystal suddenly cleared and sadly I was forced to re- 'C:, linquish the ball to its rightful owner. Dorothy Conger. : THE FROSH AS THE. SOPH SEES THEM. Gee, they’re green. Wonder if they’ve lost all their baby teeth yet. Well, of. course, there’s Floyd Hunter. He’ll soon be cutting his wisdom teeth. But there’s Beatrice Nic- ol. When the Seniors introduc- ed her to the school last fall, she was still clinging to her doll. Carol Johnston — Guess probably she’s learning. I hear she’s been having even- ing lessons with a special French tutor. Doris Schermerhorn — She and Crosby are still insepara- ble. Wonder how long it will continue thus. Joseph Hague also seems to be suffering the pangs of love,—or something like that. It’s surprising what Silver Knees can do. And Lucille Brough. What breaches of promise she has

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20 HAMMOND HIGH HAPPENINGS f myself in the midst of my school companions. In front of me I saw a large post office. While I stood wait- ing for my mail, I was startled to recognize Janet Gallagher as the postmistress. When she advanced to greet me, I saw Bill Derby in the far corner, seemingly interested in a book of games. I was reminded of the party at the Methodist church when that scene had occurred before. As this picture slowly faded away, I found myself in a ! beautiful cathedral. I was ! greatly surprised to find Eve- lyn Goodwin and her former pet antipathy, James Fletcher, at the altar. There also was the minister, Roy Willard, in a swallow tail'coat and yellow satin trousers. He was acting as officiating clergyman. The setting for the next scene was a huge Chautauqua tent. Much to my surprise and consternation, I recognized the name of Jean Stiles as lectur- er. Suddenly, there was a hush, and I saw Jean advancing tow- ards us. But oh! What a change!! She was dressed in a long severe black gown. Her hair was drawn into a tight knot and she wore great horn- ed rim glasses. As she announc- ed the subject of her lecture, I was filled with wonder and could scarcely believe my ears when I heard that it was on, 'The Evils of the Younger Generation. ” As she finished her lecture, a sleight of hand performer appeared. I suspected that it would be Maurice Edgar and I was not mistaken. The last but not least on this program was Roger Craig, now a celebrated saxaphone player, but unlike most of them he was taking refresh- ments at numerous intervals. There seems to be a confus- ion in the crystal and upon looking closer, I beheld an op- era scene. A large assemblage of people was expectantly awaiting some important per- sonage. An awed hush de- scended upon the audience as a tall man with flowing brown hair and holding a violin in his sensitive, tapering fingers eame forward. Who should it be but our studious friend, Floyd Hunter? The scene changed abrupt- ly to a base ball diamond. The crowd cheered madly as the

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22 HAMMOND HIGH HAPPENINGS caused. All the world of school was rosy until she stepped in, wrecking the romances that had lasted for years. Robert Moncrief and Will- iam Gleason never cause any trouble. They’re the “silent partners” of the class. Loretta Dart—She was an awful nice girl, but she left. However, we still have Lana Cuthbert. No need to worry about losing her right away. Jack Hughs and Harold Chase—Both nice boys who will never cause the teacher to get gray hairs. Hilda Dake is liable to be a poet. Guess may be that should be “poetess.” Helen Nelson — They say “gentlemen prefer blondes.” Well then, probably anyone who doesn’t prefer Helen, isn’t a gentleman. Vincent Felt will never tear the world apart unless he man- ages to catch up on his lost sleep. Janet Gallagher, Ernstine Demick and Irene Baxter—No need to worry about them, ei- ther. They’ll step right into the great Sophomore shoes next year. The greenness of Wendell Nicol and James Fletcher is emphasized by the sweaters of the same hue which they wear. Oh, they’re very becoming, al- though Wendell’s is getting rather faded. Julia M:erritt — Can’t say much about her. She’s old enough to take care of herself. And now Rose Gascon—She hasn’t been in the ranks of the Frosh all year, but they seem to accept her “carte blanche.” Ivan Hall is much older than he looks but he was too incon- vincing for the State Troop- ers, but how in the world did Maurice Maloy’s Ford always get by them. Hope Bill Massey won’t be mad because he’s last. How- ever, the last shall be first and the first shall be last—to grad- uate. Oh, well, they’re all plenty young yet and by the time they get to be Sophomores they’ll be older—Yes, some of them much older. A Sophomore.