Herkimer High School - Ye Green Quill Yearbook (Herkimer, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 70 of the 1929 volume:

iEg5Q EM gyg llrhifatinn Si 5151 Q3 --M e X? ggi To the Class of ,29, IQ! who have brought honor to our dear 1395? cv4lma Jlflater 65 We dedicate this Commencement Issue of X51 I9 , X92 Ye Green Qu1ll if X51 1 1 I x M J V gk Ye Green Quill Sieninr Eehiratinn jlszzue Editor-in-Chief Ruth E. Yale Assistant Editor-in-Chief Donald Hatter Literary Editors Senior Dramatics Editor Junior Dramatics Editor Music Editor . Sports Editor . Girls, Sports Editor Classical Editor Sophomore Editor Freshman Editor School News Editor Exchange Editor Jokes Editor Staff Typist Faculty Advisor Editorial . . . Senior .. Literary . Poetry .. Music ..... Dramatics .... School News . . . Classical .. Athletics . Exdhange .. Quill Ticks . . . Herkimer High Seliool No. Ill Vol. VI. Zihiiurial Staff Business Manager Charles Ellis Assistant Business Manager Charles Denny Assutiate Zihitnrs Glnntsnts Price, Fifty Cents Irene Schrader, Paul Zguris . Helen Borliowslii Elizabeth Allen DeVora Myers Thomas Donohue Lura Harris Mary Moore Emily Denton Eleanor Little Elton I-luyclc Lona Bills . Brayton Stadler . Edith Downorowicz Miss Ethel Cool: ....27-Z8 ....29-33 ....35-40 ....4l-42 .43-46 ....47-51 .53-54 .-.55-57 ....59-62 ....63-64 ..,..65 Ill' Ulf-I ill' Alma gillaiet Where the silv'ry lVlohawk's flowing, And it wends it's peaceful way, ls a spot of fondest memory To the Alumni young or gray There our dear old Alma lVlater Stands throned 'midst hills of green. While the white clouds bend above She's the fairest ever seen. Oh, her sons and daughters love her With a love that knows no endg And with garlancls fair entwine her As Her honor they defend. For Her ivied walls are sacred To scenes of glad spent days, And our voices raised in parting, To proclaim l-ler endless praise. her llll llll HW Ye Green Quill ' lVlr. Lorraine W. Bills Superintendent of Schools To lVlr. Bills, Superintendent of Herkimer High we wish to extend our appreciation. Mr. Bills has advised us many times. Miss Marcella lVl. Foley Principal The Class of, '29 will al- ways remember the helping hand stretched out, by lVliss Foley, in all difficulties during their four .years within the walls of Her- kimer High. lVliss Ethel Cook Faculty Advisor lVliss Cook has always been a stern foundation upon which the Class of '29 and Ye Green Quill' staff have built success f L- Ye Green Quill ,miss Zithel Glnnk Any one who has an artist's mind Agrees with the class of nineteen twenty nine That Miss Cook, the clearest to our heart and soul ls the reflection of heaven as sent by God to answer our call Oh! her face is so sweet that we all admire her And no one can restrain from loving her. Her eyes, of a cleep clark blue, are the mirrors of h Which is a guide and inspiration to us all. Oh! her smile is so soft, milcl, and clear to us That it fills any one's heart with joy in its trust And her hair is to us as a golclen fleece Ancl it is often that we come to her for peace. She has always a kincl word for every one of us Ancl we look upon her as a new mother for us When she wipes the tears of sorrow from our eyes We see ancl feel that motherly love in her smile. Each one of us has a place in her heart Ancl with her we stucly Gocl's beautiful art, As painted by poets in their immortal Works Until the Hnal song will come from the clock. Cl' S0l1 - One of Usf' Ye Green Quill ROBERT THOMAS HOWE 'Tis the mind thatmalfes the body rich. Pres. Senior Class, Member of Honor League '29, Advisory Board, '28, '29, Ithaca State Finals '29, The Whole ToWn's Talk- ing '29, The Valiant '28, Basketball '28, '29, Baseball '28, '29, Seven Chances '27, Football '27, '28, Mr, Good English Comes to Town '27, Tennis '27, Spring Football Trophy '27, Capt. Baseball '29, PAUL ZGURIS, JR. His heart and hand both open and both free. Vice Pres. Senior Class, Member of Honor League, '29, Green Quill Staff '29, Orchestra '28, '29, Band '28, '29, Mgr. Tennis '29, Tennis '28, Ass't Mgr. of Green Quill '28 Production Staif of V PoIIyanna, Proposal Under Difficulties and The Whole Town's Talking : Seven Chances '27, Mr. Good English Comes to Town '27, Interclass Vol- leyball '27, Interclass Basketball '26. MARIE KATRINA SORENSON Dreamer of Dreams. Secy. Senior Class, Varsfty Basketball squad '29, The Whole Town's Talking '29, Qrchestra '27, '28, Interclass Volleyball '26, '27, Interclass Basketball '26, '27, '28, '29, LLTON PRYNE I-IUYCK fudge, as you will, I am what I am. Treas. Senior Class: Member of Honor League, '29, Debate Team '29, Prize Speaking '29, Local Constitutional Contest '29, The Queen's Husband '29, Green Quill Staff '28, '29, The Whole Town's Talking '29, Ithaca State Finals '29, Tennis '28, '29, Orchestra '27, '28, '29, The Valiant '28, Seven Chances '27, Stage Mgr. of Seventeen '27. Ye Green Quill RUTH ELIVIINA YALE A countenance in which did meet Sweet records, promises as sweet. Editor Green Quill '29- Ass't. Editor '28g Debate '29g The Wheiie Town's Telleieer '29g Prize Speaking '28, '29g Proposal Un- der Difficultiesff '29g Turtle Dove '28g Lady Frances '27. LELAND ALONZO WALRATH And if I will, I will, you may depend on't, And if I won't, I wont, and there's an end on't. Member of Honor League '29, Second Prize, Local Prize Speaking Contest 'Z9g Constitution- al Contest '29g Capt. Negative Debate Team 29: The Whole Town's Talking '29, Ithaca State Finals '29g The Valiant '28g Capt. of Tennis '293 Tennis '28g Football '27, '28g Seven Chances '27g Glee Club '28g lVlr. Good English Comes to Town '27: Produc- tion Staff of Lady Frances '27g Mgr. Christmas Hatg Seventeen '27. ALBERT J. WORDEN The star of the unconquered will. Member of Advisory Board '28, '29, Basket- ball '25-'26: '26-'27: '27-'28s '28-'29s 'Football '25, '26, '27, '28g Capt. Football '28, Baseball 'Z85 Mgr. Baseball '27. LAURA BEATRICE COOK A heart unspotteal is uneasily daunteclf' Glee Club '27. -1-rv 'ygugrfa-ff-ra--f,3 asf Ye Green Quill DEGRAFF EVERETT BLISS His wit costs him nothing. Production Staff of The Whole Town's Talk- ing '29, Three act comedy, One Year From To-day foriginall '29, Stage Mgr. of The Valiant '28g Seven Chances '28, Tennis '27, '28: Mgr. Tennis '27, Christ mas Burglar '27, Orchestra '26, '27. HELEN HARRIET BORKOWSKI Oh, the world hath not a sweeter creature. Green Quill Staff '29g First Prize, Local Prize Speaking Contest, '29, The Whole ToWn's Talking '29, Ithaca State Finals, '29, Prize Speaking '28: County Prize Speaking '28, A Pair of l..unatics '28g The Turtle Dove '28, Seven Chances '28g Seventeen '27: A Truth for a Day '27g lVlr. Good Eng- lish Comes to Town 'Z7g Glee Club '26g Dramatic Prize '26.' EDITH FRANCES DOWNOROWICZ I'll guarantee her wholeheartedf' Green Quill Staff '28, '29: Basketball '25-'26, '26-'2 7 5 '27-'Z8g '28-'29. GERIVIAINE FRANCIS FOISEY Now for reward no after-age shall sander. Baseball '25, '26, '27, '28, Basketball '24- '25g '25-'26, '27-'283 '28-'Z9g Football '24, '25, '26, '27, Under Twentyf' Pres. Fresh- man and Sophomore Classes. ' Ye Green Quill o SARA ANNETTE, WOOD A daughter of the Cods, divinely tall. Production Staff of The Whole Town's Talk- ing '29g Varsity Basketball, '26-'27g '27-'ZSQ '28',29g Capt. Basketball '28-'29s Interclass Basketball and Volleyball '26, '27. KENNETH WINSTCN ASI-llVlAN Advice is seldom welcome here. Ithaca State Finals '29g First Prize, Constitu- tional Contest '29g First Prize, Local Prize Speaking Contest '29g County Prize Speaking Contest, '29g Capt. Affirmative Debate Team '29g- The Wihole Town's Talking '29: - Orchestra '28, '29g Band, '28, '29g Produc- tion Staff Thursday Evening 'Z8g Director Proposals Under Difficulties, '28g Seven Chances '28g The Turtle Dove, f283 Pres. Junior Classg Seventeen '27g Highest Aver- age Prize '26. FLOYD CURTIS GRESSEL Deeds will live when words are dead. MARY ELIZABETH MOORE There are pioneer souls that blaze their paths. Green Quill Staff '29g The Whole Town's Talking 'Z9g Interclass Volleyball '29g Co- clirector of Pair of Lunaticsn '28g The Turtle Dove '28g Seven Chances '28, Proposal Under Difficulties 'ZSQ Columbus Day Pro- gram, '28g Interclass Basketball '26-'27g '27- '28. Ye Green Quill ALBERT LEO LAWRENCE This way the noise mas, if mine ear be true. Advisory Board '28, '29: Basketball '25-'26g '26-'27g '27-'Z8g '28-'29g Captain Elect Basketball '28-'Z9g Football '25, '26, '27, '28g Baseball '28g Tennis '27g Winning Co- Eclu '26. LOIS NANCY LANNING A kind and gentle heart she has To comfort friend and foes. The Whole Town's Talking, Production Staff of Pair of Lunaticsn and Teeth of the Gift Horsef' lnterclass Basketball '28g Inter- class Volleyball '26, '27g lVlr. Good Eng- lish Comes to Town '27, MARY EMILY LOWTHER She was made for happy thoughts. EDWARD HARRY LLOYHD A jolly and true happy fellow. Glee Club '29g President of Band, '27, '28, '29, Secy of Orchestra '28, '29, Sophomore Editor of Green Quill '26, V cw, -ff Ye Green Quill ETHEL ANNE MYERS Still they gazed and still the wonder grew That one so small could hold all she lfnewf' First Prize County Prize Speaking Contest '29g Second Prize Local Prize Speaking Contest 'Z9g The Whole Town's Talking '29g Sportmanship Trophy -for Essay, ,293 Debate 'Z9g Seven Chances '28g Director of 'KTeeth of the Gift .Horsen '28g Prize Speaking '28g The Turtle Dove '28g Franklin Essay Con- test, Second Prize. CHARLES FRANKLYN BARLOW Strong men will conquer. Football '24, '25, '26, ,275 Basketball '24- '25g '25-'263 '26-'27g '27-'28g Capt. Elect Basketball ,275 Baseball '26, '27, '28, '29g The Valiant '28: Seventeen '27g Advis- ory Board '26, '27g Winning Co-Edu '26. THOMAS BERRY DONOHUE You may have met him-dial you not? ff Mgr. Football '28g Ass't. Mgr. Football '27g Ass't. Mgr. Baseball '28g Teeth of the Gift Horse' '28g Interclass Volleyball 'Z6g Orches- tra '25, IRENE GRETCHEN SCI-IRADER Fair is their fame who stand in earth's high places. The Whole Town's Talking '29g Chorus Pianist ,293 Green Quill Staff, '28, '29g Orchestra '28, '29g Seven Chances '28g Seventeen '27. in Ye Green Quill FRANK EDWIN PELTON, JR. like Some men have a lnoolf in them. Others have a library. Member of Honor League, '29g The Queen's Husband '293 Tennis '29g Basketball '27- '28g '28-'29, Baseball '26, '27, '28. LURA MAE HARRIS Her air is modest, her aspect meelf, simple yet sweet are her charms. The Whole Town's Talking '29g Green Quill Staff, '28, '29g Advisory Board '28, '29, Vice Pres. Junior Classg Basketball '27-'28, '28-'29: Mgr. Basketball '27-'28. VIOLA MARIE KLOCK Faber the light that shines from comrade faces. lVIr. Good English Comes to Town '27. BRAYTON FREDERICK J. STADLER Cf no man's presence he feels dismayed. The Whole Town's Talking '29, Glee Club, 29, Male Quartet, '29: Song Leader '28, '29, Cheer Leader '27, '29g Green Quill Staff, '28, '29g Pair of Lunatics '28g Interclass Basketball '28g Treas. Junior Class: Interclass Volleyball '27g Under Twentygn The Dis' covererf' Winning Co-Ed '26, Q Ye Green Quill ir, I t iRENE ANN MORSE Dignity sits lightly on thy brim. Local Prize Speaking, Second Prize, '28, Bas- ketball '27-'28, Orchestra, '26, '27, '28, Winnfng Co-Eel '26, The Truth for a Day '27. r PALMER NACE WAGNER It is a seemly man. C-lee Club '29, Band '28, '29, Orchestra '29. STEVVART CARLTON CRISTIVIAN lf you work and you lvait, You will ,intl the place. ' Interclass Volleyball ancl Basketball '26, '27, Football, '26, '27, Baseball, '27, Orchestra '26, '27, Highest average in 'English I. 6 1 VELMA ESTI-INA JONES The mildcst manners and the gentlest hearlfl The Whole Town's Talking '29, Seven Chances '28. , rm er, Ye Green Quill ' w BAISLEY JOHN Noi a M 28- 295 Interclass Basket- a MAZIE JUDSON Her face is fair, her heart is true. MARION AGNES HOWE To be merry best becomes you. HENRY WILLIAM WICKS Il is better to be out of the world than out of the fashion. State Typewriting Contest, '28. Ye Green Quill The Whole tive for Aflirmativ e tor of T he Turtle of the Gift Horse HENRY AARON HARTER No sorrow he shall jind. The Whole Town's Talking '29g '29 g Alterna- '29 3 Direc- The Teeth '293 Cheer Leader '28, '29g Seven Chances '28g Proposal Under Diflicultiesn '28, .f Y-.,,,,,,,,r,,.,. .,. CLAUDE LAURIE SNYDER A Don't put too fine a point to your wil, for fear it should get bluniedf' Glee Club '29g Orchestra '28, '29g Band '28, '29. DORIS FORTUNE GRESSEL A mind ai peace lviih all. Ye Green Quill PAUL KONECNBIHF' Worfgs without showfi' Orchestra '28, '29g Bancl '27, '28, '29. MARY GRACE LOUGHLIN 5 Her face is sweet with fun. State Typewriting Contest 'ZSQ lnterclass Bas- ketball '25, '26, '27. ELIZABETH MARGARET A. RING Soft peace she brings whenever she arrives. PAUL G. KOLARIK l Anal I would that my tongue could utter The thoughts that rise in me. Baseball '28, '29g lnterclass Basketball '28. F YW 'gf Aeee A A i T . Ye Green Quill - MARIE Louisa SHARON She is as virtuous as she is fair. Entered from France '26g Glee Club '29, AMOS JOSEPH NICHOLS The gentleman is a rare speaker. Baseball '27g Seventeen '27. BURLIN ALFRED OYLER His coat of mail is icy hail. Football '24, '25, '28g Interclass Basketball '24, '25, '26, '27, '28g Baseball '24, '25, '29. PAULINE GEORGIA SHOEMAKER Kind hearieal and serviceable in all relations. Ye Green Quill EDGAR. JOSEPH DESROSIERS Hang sorrow, care will kill a cat Therefore let's be merry. b Baseball '27, '28. MARY EASTMAN COOK Her heart is kind and free. Entered from Frankfort 'ZSQ Glee Club '29. MARGARET ELIZABETH COFFEY 1 am one of those gentle ones. HAROLD ALFRED REINI-IARDT The moon slides clown the stairs To see lvho's there. 1 l Ye Green Quill ALICE FRANCES MURRAY Serene and content. EUGENE KULCHYSKI The world by him shall yet be shook. PI-IILLIP ANTHONY CASSELLA An extremely reserved man. EVELYN REBA WILSON A compdnion that is cheerful is worth gold Interclass Volleyball '25. l N Ye Green Quill ALYS ANNE I-IAGAN A smile for all, a welcome glad. Glee Club '26, ?27, '28g Operelta, Lady Frances. ANNA ETHEL BUFF The happiest heart that ever beat W'as in some quiet breast. MARY ANN BUCHMAN The reason from the temperate will, Endurance, foresight, strength and skill. STEPHEN NICHLAS MERENA Children should be seen and not heard. Band '28, '29g Interclass Volleyball '28, Ye Green Quill EUGENIA JUNE DIEVENDORF See her and be greeted with a smile. Interclass Volleyball '29. GENEVIEVE FRANCES KELHI She isigentle as zephyrs blowing EILEEN JUNE GARDINIER . Whai a little lhing To remember for years. Interclass Volleyball '27, DOIVIONICK MICHAEL CIRILLO the violels My Countryman, I know him not. Baseball '29, Ye Green Quill ADDIE LAVENNA IVIOREY May 1 have learned to light my lamp within. lnterclass Basketball '26, '27, '28, '295 Inter- class Volleyball '27, ELIZABETH CECELIA RUF F 1 speak in a monstrous little voice ROSE IRENE PUZANOSKI Into my heart high yearningsf' ANTHONY JOHN WIRPSA ls this a Holiday? I' Baseball '26, '28, '29g Football '25, '27, 'ZSQ Basketball '2 7323: '28-'29g Interclass Bas- ketball '26, ,A Bliss glllavrellet jill. Zfuleg She took us, one by one, and asked us With her molherly tone what 'we wanted to clo. Her attitude pleased us, ancl in her our trust Was put and our fright instantly flew. Now that we are going to leave her Our eyes are dim and clark with tears We know no other principal but her And to meet another is our main fear. We see hcr every day ancl love her smile For her entire soul shines as jewels in the sun And her eyes are of a blue so soft ancl mild. That there seems to be in her something of heaven - One of Us. C' Fhitnrialzf Editorial Staff Standing, left to right: Eleanor Little, Charles Denny, Brayton Stacller, Mary Moore, Elton I-luyck, Charles Ellis, Paul Zguris, Edith Downorowicz, Donald l-larter, Thomas Donohue, Emily Denton. Seated, left to right: Elizabeth Allen, Helen Borkowski, Irene Schrader, Ruth Yale, Lura Harris, Devora Myers, Lona Bills. HONOR LEAGUE A few years ago the State Department of Edu- cation started a system which awarded a num- ber of students membership in the State Honor League. The requirements to the Honor League are honor averages in academic work character, dependability and leadership. These students are recommended by the teachers and then elected by their classmates. Herkimer has had a very good record for membership in the League. The winners of the Honor League in '24 were, Mildred O'Don- nell and Mary Prattg in '25, Martha Kromalney and Paul Hydong in '26, Gordon Youngs, in '27, Mary Locke, Shirley Gressel, Catherine Risely, Florence Metzfgar, Regina Weiss, Alice Law, Dorothy VanValkenburg, Alice Richard' son, Wtard Haller, Vernon Schrader and Gordon Holfsetterg in '28, Emily Yale, Marguerite Lengline, Virginia Brady, Marjorie Hunt, Sid- ney Johnson, Emil Kraus, Marx Cristman and Howard Kirby, The winners in the January election of 1929 were, Paul Zguris, Elton Huyck, Leland VValrath, Frank Pelton and Robert Howe. XVe are hopinggfor more members with the election following regents examinations now. We hope that there will be more to gain membership in the League in years to follow. RLY. '29. STUDENT'S CREED I believe in Herkimer High School as an in- stitution of the students for the students and by the students, whose just rules are derived from the consent of the educatedg established upon the principles of unity, equal privileges and higher education, for which ambitious and wise men have labored years to give us. I believe, therefore, it is my duty to my school to love itg respect its teaehersg obey its rules: make the most of my libertiesg respect its colors, and defend it against all defacement. D. G., l30. Apologies to William Tyler Page. 28 Ye Green Quill LUCK There are some people, who go about on the night before a crisis saying If only luck is with me to-morrow! But is there such a thing as luck? Review any important person's story about his life and see how much he depended on luck. Everything he won, he obtained through hard work. Along with hard work came brains, determination, and a stout heart. These are the four main qualities that make a successful person. Did George VVashington, during the Revolu- tion depend on luck? No! He depended on the fighting spirit of his men and the correct use of his brains. One has heard it said that some people are too dumb to live, but why is that? Only one reason, and that is, because during their young- er years, they did not try to develop their brains and prepare themselves for later life. Did Abraham Lincoln depend on luck to win his way to the presidency? No! He got there by hard work. He had no chance to go to school, so he was forced to educate himself, a task that would seem to us students of to- day almost an impossibility. But he strove for success, and all his nights of study and days of work brought him the finest reward of all. United States made him president over thousands of other popular choices. You see these two world--known heroes did not depend on luck in order to win out but depended instead on the qualities which I have named above. Success is not easily won. The reason some people of to-day are failures is because they lack the ability to do hard work, the ability to use their brains and the ability to resist tempting offers. It is up to the mod-ern students to prepare themselves now, so that they may, later, be a great success. and give honor to our country. H Saul Myers, '3l. SOCIAL HOUR The social hour is another activity that has recently attracted the interest of Herkimer High School. Each Friday night after school an hour of dancing and fun-making is enjoyed in the gym. This social gathering is sponsored by the Seniors, Juniors or Sophomores, Music is furnished by orchestra composed of school talent and the music is good. The pupils enjoy and appreciate this privilege and with the co- operation of the different classes it certainly is a success. The new floor is fine for danc- ing and the small admission allows many to go and enjoy the fun. We hope that we can get a good start next year in this activity, as it helps promote school spirit and enjoyment. D. H., '30. Sentara TO OUR ALMA IVIATER' Four years we spent within thy walls And now must go our way, To leave behind those well-known halls We roamed thru day by day. Many a friendship, time has wrought, Many a song, a dance, a sigh, And never did we give a thought How quick the time goes by. Life summons us to further task, Bravely we must go To face whatever she may ask Be it pleasure, work or woe. O Alma Mater, happy, freeg 'Tis hard from thee to part, Yet, always, always there shall be Thy cherished memories in our heart! Helen Borkowski, '29, C LASS H ISTO RY When we, the class of twenty-nine, entered high school we looked upon the forthcoming years with little remorse. We wished that our high school course might be shortened so that June, 1929, would come sooner. And now, re- flecting on those four years, it really seems as though each year had been transformed for us into a single day. In our Freshman year we were very insignifi- cant. We didn't like this, for in the eighth grade in grammar school we had been upper classmen and upon entering high school we be- came the lowest class. Imagine our chagrin if you can! Came our Sophomore 5Lea.Land our position was somewhat elevated. In an afternoon as- sembly a play entitled Mr. Good English Comes to Townu was present-ed by Sophomore talent. This was our first activity as a class! Early in the third year we organized. Those class meetings were wonderful after having had none for two years. Our leaders proved to be- very capable. They were president, Win- ston Ashmang Vice-president, Lura Harrisg Secretary, Eleanor Sweet: Treasurer, Marion Strait. During this year a Junior dance was held. In an assembly a one act play The Turtle Dove was presented by the Junior public speaking class. The class play, Seven Chances, was also presented during the year. The prize speaking winners for the year of nineteen twenty-eight were from the Junior class, namely, Helen Borkowski and W'il1StOH Ashman. Helen Borkowski represented Her- kimer High School at Ithaca. This was the tirst time t.l1at Herkimer High had ever been represented at Ithaca. In, our fourth year We re-elected officers. They were as follows: President, Robert Howeg Vice-president, Paul Zgurisg Secretary, Marie Sorensong Treasurer, Elton Huyck. Our first senior activity was a dance. The Tri-city play The Valiant was composed of a senior cast. We presented our class play The Whole Town's Talking. A play presented by the Business and Professional Women's Club, The Queen's Husband was sponsored by the Seniors. Shortly after the meeting of the Sportsmanship Brotherhood, it was announced that Ethel Myers had won the trophy for the best essay on What is Sportsman- ship? The winners of the local prize-speak- ing contest were all from the senior class. They were Helen Borkowski, Winston Ashman, Ethel Myers and Leland Walrath. Miss Myers representing Herkimer in the county prize speaking contest, won iirst place with her selec- tion The Show Must Go On. This year Herkimer was again represented at Ithaca. The play The Valiant was given as well as individual readings by Helen Bor- kowski and Winston Ashman. Five members of the Senior class were chosen for the honor league. They were Paul Zguris, Elton Huyck, Frank Pelton, Leland Walrath and 'Robert Howe. Thus have we journeyed together, from ob- scure freshmen to mighty seniors. A few have left school during the four years and have been missed by their fellow students, As we gradu- ate we are joyful, and yet, we regret that we will all go our different ways. Irene Schrader, '29. GRADUATES Each year they pass by, one by one, And we watch with interest these passes, For now their high school work is done, And they drift away in masses. Onward, onward they are led, As were the Seniors of yesterday, 'Till slowly, with successful tread, They win, and they too pass away! 30 Ye Green Quill This carries with it a sort of glory For it is a big step in the strife, Always, always the same old story Of traveling onward with their life. Those of the masses who do not shirk But who carefully, gradually, sow the seeds, Will become successful in their work, And reap a harvest of worthy deeds! They travel toward a clearer light, And tread toward paths of glory, For the top of the ladder is shining bright And forever-this the same, same story! Helen Jacobs, '31. THE WORLD We are going out, a merry band Out into a strange, big land . Called-the World. And in this land we will all be as green As the freshest of Freshies ever seen To meet-the World. Each one will 'go a different way Some to work, others to play Out in the World. Yet we won't forget Herkimer High Even as the years roll by In the World. So here's to the class o' '29, Always loyal, and true and fine, We pledge our allegiance to Herkimer forever, From our old Alma Mater, never to sever! Alys Hagan, '29, CLASS PROPHECY 1929 We were feeling very bored. Life was at its dullest and we craved excitement. It was then that we conceived the novel idea of looking up our old schoolmates, some of whom we had 11ot seen since ten years ago when we had set out to make our mark in the world. But how could we do it? Ah, we had it! We would hop into our little Ford plane and pay a visit Minerva, the goddess of Wisdom. Perhaps she would lend us her -'daily-register, No sooner said than done. Our plane made unusually good time and we reached Minerva at day- break. :She seemed very delighted to enter- tain her earthly guests. We did not stay long, however, for we were anxious to be on our way. We took the precious register, having promised faithfully to return it in a month, and soon we were off on our quest. Our register indicated New York as the home of several classmates so we made that our iirst stop. As we landed, we saw a vast crowd gath- ered about another plane. There was a great hustle and excitementg but we managed to iind out that somebody was about to leave for a fa- mous non-stop flight to Mars. We pushed through the crowd and standing by the silvery plane was our old classmate Germaine Foisey. We watched the plane soar into the air and We sent away with it our best wishes for success and a safe return. Then we went on our way to the hotel, as our register directed. We sum- moned a taxig in large letters on its shiny side we read CAS'SiEILLA'S CQLASVSY C'ABS. The name sounded familiar so we inquired of the driver about it. He informed us that a cer- tain Philip Cassella owned a great taxi ser- vice in the city. We went to the hotelg and there we were heartily welcomed by the joint owners Edgar DesRosiers and Amos Nichols. After we had finished our lunch, we obeyed the directions of our register and proceeded to the Great White Way. We walked a short distance and there dashed upon our view amidst all the brightness a sign larger than the rest Schoolday Sweethearts starring Helen Borkowski and Lee Walrath. Silently we gave three cheers for little Herkimer whose fame had so far spead. We entered the -theater and took our places just as the orchestra be- gan the first overture, and there at the piano was Irene Schrader, the noted music writer. The sudden thud of the drums drew our at- tention away to the other side. There was Steve Merena busily beating the air. We picked up our programs to scan them quickly- Sehoolday Sweethearts, a three a-ct drama by Everett Bliss, So Everett had really followed his youthful ambition for a most successful career. The play was certainly one of the best we had seen in a long time and both writer and actors were to be congratulated. We had decided to spend the next morning in the city. We started out for a walk along Fifth Avenue, for 'there were a few others to be found in this world center, according to our directory. We had not gone far before we came to a store Ye -Smart Tailor Shoppe and beneath the words the name Henry Wicks. As we walked along another familiar name met our eye, as we read a :huge billboard- Mary Cook famed alto at Metropolitan Opera House. On our way back we bought a copy of the HNew York Times. When we reached our rooms we leisurely relaxed for awhile, reading portions of the paper. We each made a dis- covery. Mary Moore, famed archaeologist was presenting the Museum of Natural History Ye Green Quill 3 I with King Tut's grandmother's knitting needles, which she had unearthed on her last trip to Egypt. Stewart Cristman had a col- umn-- Big Game by a hunter in African wilds. Then we turned to the magazine section, and on the first page we read- An Essay on Appreciation of Literature by Laurie Snyder. We left the essay to read on our trip for we knew we would find some real values in itg and we prepared to take off. Our Ford plane glided into Herkimer at three o'clock. Our little town had certainly changed. There on the fMain 'Street stood the foundationyvfor a huge new theater. Before it stood a sign New 52,000,000 theater to be erected on this site, Elton Huyck, architectg interior decorations by Lura Harris. A passer- by informed us that these two experts had been summoned from their New York offices to perform this great work. We walked down Main Street, In front of South School we saw a dignified individual. It was Ruth Yale. She greeted us cordially but briefly for as usual she was busy. .She told us that at 4Miss Tuger's resignation she had been made principal of South School. She asked us if We had heard that Paul Zguris was an international tennis star and that Sara Wood was his private secre- tary. Just now he was traveling abroad. Ruth asked us if we had come to visit the K. 8: K. aero-station where two of our class members- Kolarik and Konecnik were in charge. Her- kimer certainly was growing. We went into Munger's and found 'Mary Buchman and Eliza- beth Ring managers of this flourishing store. We visited the prospering new school of busi- ness owned by Genevieve Kelhi and Laura Cook. Of course we visited the High School. It had grown 'by many additions and we felt quite like strangers. We watched the teams practice in the new built stadium, under the direction of a familiar man whom we recog- nized as Chuck Barlow. We had to hurry on or we could never hope to return the register on time. Our next stoip was Ithaca. We reached there the following morning, parked our plane, and watchfully strolled about. To our delight we saw Frank Pelton standing in front of a large hardware store. We learned that he was getting a pat- ent on his recent invention on window locks which he had been working on since 1929. We assured him, although he was already convinced that this was just what the world needed. We visited Cornell and found Eugenia Dievendorf and Alice Murray teaching anthropology. Margaret Coffee was at the head of the Latin Department. We left the campus and were pre- paring to go to our 'plane when a quaint sign caught our eye- Oddities and Antiquities- Bought and Sold Here. Come in and See Our Miniature Zoo. Underneath we read the name, Irene Morse. We left Ithaca for Rochester. Here in one of the large hospitals, to which our register directed us we found Marion Howe, Velma Jones and Grace Loughlin. They had been working here for a few years together. They told us that they had just heard from Alys Ha- gan, who was a nurse in the John Hopkins Hos- pital. Thelma Judson, we were informed was an interior decorator, but at present she 'was abroad studying. In Rochester we met Anna Buff, who was in change of a large theater. She asked us to be her guests at the matinee for she was having a specialty act on. It was called The Singing tHoboJ and Com- pany. Brayton Stadler we knew must be the singing thobol and most naturally our old friend Lois Lanning, the great 'p-hilanthropist was the and company. Anna informed us that she had billed Tom Donohue, the famous ventriloquist and impersonator for a later date. Our register indicated one more visit. We passed a school house, peered within. There was Anthony Wirpsa and surely that was a book of Poems of To-Day in his hand. His face was so stern and forbidding, however, that we quickly walked on. Our plane took us into Buffalo next. On the main street we saw a store bearing the name Sorenson Chain Stores. Within we caught a glimpse of Marie busily giving orders. Edith Downorowicz was -principal of the Buffalo School of Business Administration. Elizabeth Ruff and Rose Puznoski were teaching in the school. We dropped into a quaint shop bear- ing these words 011 an odd-shaped sign- 'tLowther's Luscious Lollypopsf' and eagerly bought a box of the dainty confections. We admired the quaint decorative plan of the shop and Emily tfor it was Shel told us that Eileen Gardinier, the noted designer, had planned it for her. She sold us that Addie Morey was delivering a series of speeches in 'the New York legislature for the abolition of regents. Emily asked us if we knew that Palmer Wag- ner had a large clothing store near there? But tempus fugut, so with our luscious lolypops in hand we once again set out. We next visited Chicago. Big signs adorned the streetsg flags and banners were waving through the city Vote for Robert Howe for Mayor of 'Chicago- On a large store window 32 Ye Green Quill we read School supplies and the Latest in Literature, managers Harold Rheinhardt and Eugene Kulchyski. Guided by our register We went to a side street. Another sign met our eyes lHarter's Dancing Acadamy-Les- sons from 9 a. In. to 6 p. m. Through the open window we caught a glimpse of Henry direct- ing a long line of eager tots. On our way to the hotel we bought a Chicago paper. Be- sides bearing news of the coming ele-ction we saw in headlines Robin Murder Case-Solved. Leono Gorski, famed woman lawyer finds evi- dential clue. We perused 'the 'paper eagerly. On t-he second page was a notice Burlin Olyer, with the aid of his powerful arm, fast becoming a star on the All American 'Checker Team. Farther on we found a headline bearing a fa- miliar name, Edward Lloyd's plane wins first prize in National Aeroplane races. The following day we passed a large factory over which flashed a sign Come In and See the Great Athletes at Play. In luxurious chairs before two large machines sat f'Al Lawrence and Timo Worden chewing at a ridiculous rate of speed. They paused long enough to tell us that they were employed as gum testers while training for the All Ameri- can. Vigorously pounding a typewriter sat Dominick Cirillo, We learned that he was keeping in practice for his big season of base- ball. In the newest section of the town we sighted a little store Bedingham's Beauty Salon. 'So Baisley had really used his French to a good advantage. That evening we attended a concert given by Sousa's band. We -came a little late. And the first sounds we heard were the loud blasts of the sousophones. We needed no second thought. None other than Winston Ashman could it be. We learned that lMarie Louise Sharon was :hostess on the Leviathan and had written many poems about her experiences. The next morning we left Chicago. As our plane glided alonlg we saw a beautiful adv. Keep that School 'Girl Complexion and next to it a p-icture of our old friend Doris Gressel. We stopped in Denver for fuel and to visit this beautiful western city. We accidently met Evelyn Wilson. She told us that she was very happy and had come west with her husband, who played in the U. S. Marine Band. Our next stop was in Hollywood. There we met Pauline Shoemaker, the noted banjo play- er who had given up her position as secretary to Henry Ford in order to follow her musical career. She told us that Floyd Gressel had invented a new machine much greater than the Vitaphone which was making him fabul- ously wealthy. So it was that we found our old classmates. They had brought honor and glory to their class and we hoped they would continue to do so. But now we must hurry. For the month was up the next morn and furthermore we had to get back to our respective tasks. Viola Klock in charge of an orphan asylum and Ethel Myers back again for the next talking marathon for which she had declared she had been preparing for all her life. ' We soared up to Minerva, returned her regis- ter and expressed our heartfelt thanks, and as our plane glided downward again our thoughts were with Our Palsf0ur class of '29- Good Luck to them all! E. M.-V. K. '29. YE OLD WILL Be it known, hither and yon, that we the Class of 1929 of Herkimer High School, being of unsound mentality and anatomy hereby swear this to be our last will and testament, a condition largely brought on by overwork and Worry, and wish to dispose of such prop- erty as we have accumulated in the last four or more years by fair means or foul. Firstly, we bequeath to the Class of 1930 all dfebts, just or unjust, which have accrued against our name during interment in this institution, to be paid for from their general coffers. To the Freshmen Class, any gum 011 the study hall iloor which Germaine Foisey may have missed during his recent survey and any initials which may have been carved on the desks. Any residue remaining in our lockers is to be turned over to a fund for those receiving injuries during the noon-hour rush. Everett 1Stradivarius Bliss-This package of Blue-Jays to foster closer harmony between your Adam's apple and fiddle. Albert Spindle Worden-This bottle of Olives to remind you of t'Happy Hectic Her- kimer Hoursf' We're not stuffing you either! Freshman Class-A copy of Hugo's, Les Miserables, since you are becoming Sophs. Alice Exile Rich-A picture to hang on the wall in Miss Detmerts room, so she will have something to look at. Major Frederick t'Hoople Griflin-This bar of iron which can't be stretched. Henry Intolerable Parker-This seven of diamonds, so he can Trump-it. Curline Main Street Mather--This brick to remind you of Wee-dunna-who! CDonohueJ. William UDuekfoot Burton-This seven day Ye Green Quill 33 wrist watch with illuminated dial so you can tell time in the early morning. Leland Butch Walrath-This book The Private Life of Helen of Troy to aid in cap- turing her successor. Helen Dramatics Borkowski-This copy of the Prisoner's Song to remind you of the Valiant The Late Mr. Thomas Donohue -This copy of What does it Mather. On the back of which you will find a copy of the School timetable. Charles Walter Johnson Barlow-This blow-torch and tube of shaving cream to re- move the steel-wool from your countenance. Incidentally it is Colgates. Ruth Editorial Yale-This scholarship to the Paines Hollow .School of Journalism. Thomas t'Broadcast Brown-This key to the sound-proof studio at VVIBX. We suggest you do all your practicing there. Stuart Walk-Ovei ' O'Brien-This package of Lucy Doman's letters which have been ably reviewed by Toady Harter. Agnes Mohawk Neil-This play, entitled Thursday Evening, so you can keep your Date. Phillip Allen and Paul Risely, better known as the Nuisance Brothers -This deed to a double-lot in Oak Hill Cemetery where you will find a more appreciative audience. Archibald Oscar 'tBull-frog Arthur Augie Frosch-This small boat so you can get to town on rainy nights. Albert Theater Lawrence-This screen so you may talk, unobserved with the girls in the hall. A Stewart Martin Johnson Cristman-This pop-gun so you can go hunting in the wilds of Myer's Park..' Betty Allen and Mary Bitow The Obnox- ious Twins -These entry blanks to the Baby Pageant, at Atlantic City. We feel confident that you will take first prize. Dayton Semi-Conscious DeLong-This pil- low, so when you get tired of standing you may Neal Germain Knauser Foisey-This Pair-by shoesu tParachutesl. May they serve you well when your motor fails. Elizabeth Popularity Casler-This funny paper. May you derive ideas from Boots and Her Buddies. Laurie Claude Snyder-This pass-key to the Hemstreet Apartment. May it save her mother, footsteps. George Clump Briscoe-This bottle of Fehling solution to remind you of your strug- gles with Biology. Edward Studious Lloyd-This poem en- titled 'Tis Better to have Love and Lost, than Never to Have Loved at All. Charlotte 'X-Ray Parker-This memo to re- mind you, in Cas-a-donte- Herman Agricola Oberle-This shoe-horn to aid you in putting on our ten-buckle over- shoes. Winston Braino Ashman-This wish that you, henceforth, refrain from playing the role of Chester Binney. Anthony t'Wart-Knee' WirpsahThis base- ball bat. Don't break it, because they don't cost cheap! Brayton Long-term Stadler-This sulphuric acid to neutralize your base voice. Internal application guarantees freedom from sour notes. Irene Petite Morse-This tire guage to test your brother's tires before clambering aboard. Figures on gauge read from left to right. Joseph Silent Callahan-This mustard plaster to keep your Harte', from Mari-on. Stephen Vitaphone Merena-This Maxim you in 'getting off your feet while jumping center. I Etephen Vitaphone', Merena-This Maxim Silencer to be used in Miss Lyon's class. This diagram will explain it's use. Lois Leckadaisical Lanning-This bottle of Vigoro to lend Vim and vigor to your plod- ding footsteps. Hereunto have we aflixed our signatures this 12th day of June, 1929 A. D. Witnesses, George lsosceles Phil. Lippides Simon Socrates Patrick Pluto. We shall soon bid Herkimer High farewell, never to enter again as students. School life. will have come to an end for many of us. During the past four years some of us have accomplished muchg others might have done as well, for all of us have had the same oppor- tunity. Whatever we intend doing in the fu- ture let it be done whole-heartedly. May Her- kimer High be proud of us, as 'we would wish her to be. Whether we continue in a higher institution of learning, or seek a livlihood, shall we go our ways with a determination to suc- ceed. Let us wishhthose who are following in our path God-speed. A Senior's Farewell. 'ff 1 Q 7 iterarg THE RELATION OF THE EIGHTEENTH AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION. Is the Constitution of the United States still the Supreme Law of the Land ? Does it still command the respect of the nation and the world? The average citizen no doubt consid- ers these interrofgations to be preposterous and absolutely unnecessary. Without a moment's hesitation he would answer in the affirmative. Maybe he is right. There is hardly a person in any civilized country who would not state that Washington, Franklin, Hamilton, Randolph and the other members of that never-to-be-forgotten conven- tion in 1787, produced a Constitution that ranks among the greatest of the world. He would say that men like Marshall, Lincoln and Wil- son have contributed so much to make the gov- ernment of that Constitution so perfect, that it is impossible not to respect and admire it. The Constitution of the United States was the iirst exmaple in world History of a writ- ten constitution guaranteeing to the individual citizen freedom from oppressive government. It inaugurated the principles of democracy in a government of the people, by the people, and for the people. Oppressed subjects in other countries had 'tried repeatedly to shake off the yoke of tyranny, but in vain. It remain- ed for the framers of our constitution to de- vise a government which would recognize the equality of all men. The result of their labor was a masterpiece. They collected every phase of just government that had ever been striven for in previous con- tests for liberty and with God-given inspiration and courage placed them all in one document which commanded the respect of the nations to such an extent that to-day nearly every republic in the world has a constitution, the principles of which are borrowed from our own. If this is true how can we ask if the con- stitution is still the Supreme Law of the Land and how can we question the respect shown to it? There is one part of the Consti- tution which every one knows to be violated by the wholesale. This law is being discussed, debated., attacked and 'criticised or upheld continually. The lack of effectiveness-is be- ing attributed to various causes and its vio- lation is considered by some to be dangerous to the Welfare of the Constitution while others consider it of little or no importance. But there is something more serious than this wholesale violation and something which has a great deal to do with it. It is the atti- tude of a larger 'percentage of the law abiding citizens. Today it is almost impossible to pick up a modern novel or a newspaper, see a motion-picture production or a legitimate stage play which does not in some way or other make fun of the Eighteenth Amendment. It is almost impossible to find one person in a hundred in any part of the United States who will not laugh and enjoy the jokes concern- ing the amendment. Out citizens have become ca1'eless. They forget that the Eighteenth Amendment is a part of the same document framed by the most briliant men of our country in 1787. They forget that this law was passed by the people themselves and placed in the document which is the fundamental and basic law of our country. They forget that this Constitution is the only guarantee of democ- racy which they have. If people could only be taught that making fun of the Eighteenth Amendment is making fun of the Constitution, then the problem of enforcement would solve itself and criticism of it would cease. However, the question is asked How can disrespect and criticism of just one law of the Constitution result in any danger to the Constitution as a whole? 'Has not the 'Con- stitution withstood tremendous attacks for a century and a half? Most assuredly it has but up to the present time the Constitution has never been broken. The decisions of its Supreme Court have bent parts of it, but never before have the American people shown such a general disrespect toward a part of the Con- stitution of their country. It is just one part, but history has taught us time and time again that just one break in any stronghold will inevitably result in the down- fall of the entire structure. In the fourth cen- tury the Roman army was the stronghold of the Empire against the barbarians. One de- feat of a part of his army occurred in 378 at Adioanople and a quarter of a century later the Eternal City itself was in the hands of the barbarians. During the Middle Ages the power of the papacy was the stronghold of the Roman Church. Luther with no intention whatsoever of attacking the Church published a criticism of one power of the Papacy. What was the result? A religious revolt began and soon the W followers of Luther criticised every phasemfm 36 - Ye Green Quill the Roman Church. The church lost practic- ally half its membership. Let us take a legislative example. Every one has heard of a great event which took place in 49 B. C. Caesar's Crossing the Rubi- con. What was that action but a disobedi- ence of one law of the Roman Republic by a powerful and influential ma.n. We all know the result. Caesar deceived the people until he was elected consul whereupon he assumed the role of an absolute dictator heading the autocratic government which replaced Rome's democracy. As the Constitution is the stronghold and ,defence of American democracy the above ex- amples show us how easily the attacks of one amendment may lead to an attack of the entire constitution. There is a small group of anarcfliists in every democratic country, ours being no exception, who will take advantage of every opportunity to bring about the down- fall of democracy. It is easily possible for the present attitude toward the Eighteenth Amendment to bring about such a disastrous result. . This is not a plea for respect for the Eighteenth Amendment because of the amend- ment itself but because of its relation to the rest of the Constitution., The principles of d91T10CTHCy upheld by this Constitution are too valuable to allow any opportunity whatsoever for their distruction, In bygone ages mil- lions and millions of people have died in strug- gling for democratic government. Their hopes were not realized at that time but after centuries of waiting in 1776, a little, weak, Sifllggling group of colonies defied the great- est military and naval power of the world. In the war which followed the red blood of' our courageous fathers was shed coloring their soil from Boston in the north to Savannah in the south. So dripping with blood of the peo- ple, the colonies gained their independence and became states. After a few years of ex- perimental government they devised this great Constitution of the United States under which the thirteen weak states have developed into a great nation teaching democracy to the world. Are we to stand quietly by, and watch or perhaps participate in such a general disre- spect for one part of our Constitution? I be- lieve that if we realize -the possible effect of such an action we will not be guilty of it. Every one of us as an individual citizen must exercise respect and obedience for our Con- stitution, remembering that we cannot expect its principles of liberty and democracy to con- tinue in protecting us and our posterity if we violate and seek to destroy its command- ments. Our fathers made the Constitution, they kept it well. You have added to the Con- stitution, it's your duty to pass it on to suc- ceeding generations undefiled. Therefore let us cease this disrespect and destructive criticism and uphold every part of the Constitution to the best of our ability. When every American citizen respects and de- we can fends every tenet of our Constitution ihen be certain that our Country shall remain for all time with this Constitution of the United States The Supreme Law of the Landn bril- liantly radiating the glorious sunshine of de- mocracy to banish forever the gloom of des- potism from the American Nation. W. A. '29- Editor's Note: This speech won the local Con- stitution Contest. It was written and deliv- ered by Winston Ashman. THE FIRST GAME. Jack, a young man from the western states came east to enter college for further educa- tion. It was necessary for him to work his own way through the institution for his par- ents were unable to give him financial assist- ance. He was a fellow, physically strong and men- tally alert. In his high school days he had played baseball, and was a star on the team. He was very well liked by all his fellow class- mates. Why? Because he was always Jack. He always had a smile on his face, always spoke with a smile to his friends. He was always very courteous to everyone. was alWayS ready to help the other fellow and never high- batted any member or faculty of the school. It was hard for Jack at first, for he never had been so far away from home and here he knew no one. As time passed, he became acquainted with his class associates and his personality and character helped him to meet new friends. He had again become a friend of friends. This meant considerable to him throughout his col- lege years. Spring had arrived and baseball season would soon approach. When the coach called for candidates, Jack responded with many others, I-Ie was tried and found to be a base- ball player, especially good in the twirlers box, and also very good at hitting the ball. As the seasons passed, Jack's college team Ye Green Quill 3 7 was the leading one in that section in his fourth and final year at school. Their final league game was a difficult one and was scheduled for June 10. It was also the final game for Jack as he was to be graduated that year. The entire college had confidence in Jack that he would pitch the last game as he had pitched all the games of that season and sea- sons prior to that. The team was working to take honors for its school and Jack was giving all he had to help them. They were back of him in every game and every way. Sad news came to Jack a week before the final game. A telegram read, Father died suddenly to-day, Mother. Jack did not know what to do. The final game was but a week away. The team and school depending upon him to be there. But, at home his mother was expecting him. He packed his grip and left the college suddenly. It took two days to reach home by train. Tues- day night he arrived home. It was a sorrowful journey for him to make. The funeral was held Wediiesday. Thursday morning he left home to return to college for the game. He could not get a train that stopped in the college city, so he took one that stopped nearest the city and that was twenty-five miles away. As time passed he 'became nervous. The game was on and the opposing team was lead- ing by one run, in the fifth inning. The spirit of the school was not as it had been when Jack was pitching for them The team 'played hard but their leader was not there. The one taking his place was doing his best. The coach was worried and hoped his team could overtake the other team. Jack reached the college during the eighth inning. He saw the score board and hurriedly he dressed in his baseball clothes, and went to the team's dugout. The coach greeted him, but Jack was downhearted. The last inning was there and his team was leading by one run. The opposite team were at bat. As Jack walked slowly to the box, a big cheer was heard fronf his school. The spirit had returned, but there was something lacking, the smile, that for so many years had been seen on Jack's face was not there. But, the classmates kept on cheering. The spirit of the team had come backg their leader was in the box. Batter up, cried the umpire. Jack, straight- ened up, looked towardlthe :heavens then smiled. He pitched the first ball. Strike one was heard echoeing around the field. The third batter was up, with two men out and none on bases. Jack .fanned this man with three strikes respectfully. The college associates were in an uproar and the team raised Jack to their shoulders with cheers for him and what he had done for his school. As they entered the dressing room, the coach stepped up to Jack and asked him the ques- tion. Jack you did great, but tell me, how could you go in and pitch ball like that after burying your Dad just the other day? The answer came slowlyg but Jack said as he looked into the eyes of his coach with tears in his eyes and a lump in his throat, Prof. My dad had been blind. He had never seen me pitch a game of ball, but today I had to play, for it was 'The First Game' he has ever seen me play. For years afterwards Jack's name ranked high above the others for his achievements and honors which he brought to his college. C. Ellis. DIANA'S FIRST SPRING ' The sun shone warm and brightg the trees were almost all blossomed outg the Magnolia tree, which was on the large lawn was budded. Diana could get a view of the whole front lawn from her bedroom window. The afternoon sun shone in the large dormer windows and threw a ray of light on Diana's soft golden hairj ' Our friend at the present time was 'thinking hard. ln fact, she had been in that exact place an-d position since noon when she had gone to the window to breathe the sunshine as she ate her lunch. The maid had taken her lunch away some two hours ago and Diana was try- ing to get absorbed in a book, but finding it in vain, she left the book on her lap for effect. She knew she would not be disturbed as her mother had left in the morning for East Orange to attend a bridge luncheon, and she knew the servants, the only other ones in the house, would not come to her unless she called. f Diana's father, Mr. Denson, owned a large paper 'box factory in New York. He provided a lovely but lavished and unusuable home, beautifully furnished, in a lovely section of New York. Mrs. Denson, wanted Diana to be a prominent young member of society, much to the girl's displeasure, and when her daughter refused 'o do this, she showed little interest in whatever she did. The girl .had a decided tendency of 'feeling toward nature and her wonderful work. Every little bird, every little flower, every branch on the tree seemed to be 1 l l i l 1 1 l 1 l 3 1 l i 38 . Ye Green Quill a part of her. 'The troubles of the birds were Dianafs troubles. But with all her father's money he would not send his daughter to a girl's camp in tho Adirondacks, where she could be near those things so dear to her. Instead of going on her fa,ther's two months' vacation to the woods or some other place away from the noisy, tur- moil, and racket of the city, they went to At- lantic City and stayed in a cramped up hot, miserable three rooms of a hotel on the board- walk, all during July and August, the hottest months of the year. Since Diana had been ten years old, this had 'been the custom. She was 11ow eighteen and had been graduated from high school the past January. The fol- lowing fall she would enter Vassar College. This had been entirely her mother's choice. Now Juliet Ammermon, Diana's only cher- ished friend, did not like society and its doings. She had a grandmother who lived on a farm in Jordanville. Every summer Juliet went there just as soon as school close-d. The vivid letters she wrote to her poor friend, suffering from the heat, made Diana weep sometimes. Juliet graduated with Diana and was going to Wellesley College, but oh, before that camo three months of fun, wholesome fun, on her grandmother's farm. But we turn back to Diana, still sitting dreaming of a hay-stack to lie in, a big swing suspended from an oak tree, a brook babbling along singing a tune as it ilowed on its merry way. Would she suffer another spring in the city, with another hot summer in Atlantic City? While she was brooding over this, the bell in her room rang and when she answered it the maid told her that Miss Juliet Ammermon was calling. Diana, always glad to have Juliet call, told the maid to send her to her room while she brushed up her hair and put a dab of pow- der on her nose. Who-who! May I come in? Yes, slowly. A slim, dark, young girl, who looked about the same age as Diana, opened the door slight- ly and slipped in. She was dressed in tan tweed suit with a nobby little hat and shoes to match. Her face was beaming and a circle of black curly hair sticking out from under her close hat, encircled her face in a sort of an outline. Oh, Di, I have the 'best news. Can you guess what? She said as she burst into the room. Tell me. Don't keep me waiting. Her face brightened at the prospect of some excitement. Look at this. She pulled an envelope from her purse. Read it. Diana took the envelope and removed its contents, which was a piece of white stationery folded several times and writing could be seen in a neat, regular, steady hand. The girl opened it quickly but read it slowly so as to get its meaning clearly. Why. Her face beaming. Does she mean it? Of course, silly. Aren't you tickled. Sure- ly you'd like to go? In short, Juliet's grandmother wanted her to bring some friend from the city with her on her vacation to the farm. Juliet was going the Hrst of April as she di-dn't have school and she could have a garden and many other things could be done then that could not be done in the summer. It need not be said that our once mournful Diana had changed to a happy, cheer- ful girl. She threw her arms about her chum showing her happiness. Her mother consented of course, really not caring much whether or not Diana accompan- ied them to Atlantic City. As this took place around the middle of March, there was a great hustle and bustle for Diana, as she had to prepare for a stay from the first of April to the last of August. lt is needless to comment on the fun Diana and Juliet had. .- Diana exclaimed that she thought that of all her eighteen years, this was really her Hrst spring. Ruth Richardson, '33. DE FEET. De feet is a hard problem to face in life. Sometimes de feet never stop but goes on year after year like tar and molasses running up Main Street hill. De feet is sometimes heard of in school and sometimes seen by students as their team goes down to de feet. De feet is a big problem to look doxvn to. It hurts when a school cannot have a team who keeps getting de feet Cedj in de mud. But oh! how nice de feet is when the team can keep higher than de feet and not see de- feet throughout the season's games. How happy the school is when its team keeps de feet on the ground and tramples on them. Den de feet hurts on the other side. Cheer' up! De feet will not always be with you. Year after year there might be some new kind of de feet seen at schools. De feet of fby-gone days will give courage Ye Green Quill 39 and strength to beat de feet and come out on top in the future. Our school saw de feet in real mud last fall against Ilion High's football squad but Ilion was out to beat de feet that for seven long years they had seen, and our boys had seen their opponents go down to de feet in the mud, and sometimes in snow. Just imagine how they felt de feet for seven years. We are sorry that we have seen de- feet for the past two years, but happy that line team spirit was on top of de feet. Next year we hope to place the spirit and everything else above de feet and give Ilion a chance to see de feet before they forget how it seems and feels. Maybe they. will show us de feet again in 1929. M-A-Y-B-E! C. E. BEYOND THE STAR-WHAT? Beyond the street a tower, beyond the tower the moon, beyond the moon, a star, beyond the star, what? That is what Don had often wondered. He was wondering about it as he walked home from work late one night. D-on was a young fellow with a philosophical mind, a fellow with high ambitions. People who knew him pre- dicted a bright future and successful career for him, He was of the type that could not and would not fail whatever the cost of success. Besides there was his mother. Don was all the world to her, and if Don succeeded, well, it would make her feel proud. Don walked briskly along, for the late night air was cold and damp. He passed the oiiicer who was making his solitary rounds. Hello, Tim, Don's cheery voice rang out in the still atmosphere. Hi, there, my friend, was the responsive greeting. A congenial chat ensued. A young child came out of a house nearby. He crossed the street and entered a doctor's office. Gee, that young fellow ought to be in bed now, hadn't he? asked Don. The policeman nodded assent. He ought to be, but his brother is sick. They don't expect him to live through the night. They've prob- ably sent the boy over to get some more medi- cine. He 'has been running back and forth all day. The parents feel terrible and although the case is hopeless, it makes them feel better to know they're doing everything within their power. Too bad. Don was sincere. From down the side street there came the sound of a motor. Somebody was evidently in a great hurry since he was not even slowing up for the corner. Ju'st as the car came into view Don turned to see the youngster about to step off from the curb into the path of the car. Without a moment's hesitation Don sprang forward and caught the child pushing him aside as gently as possible. As Don sprang forward, the officer turned just in time to see him put the child out of danger, in time, also, to see Don lose his balance, swerve for- ward, catch himself and then fall. Tim as everybody named the jovial oflicer, rushed fora ward trying frantically to make the onrushing CHP SYOD, It was in vain. The heavy car lurch- ed ahead and struck Don hurling him several feet away. Tim hurried to the huddled, lifeless figure lying in a heap. 'tDon, Don, my friend, look at me. It's Tim. Don moved ever so little, opened his eyes a little and said, The youngster-is he all right? Tim assured him that the little fe-llow was safe. As long as Don had said something, the officer knew that there was hope. He tried to get him .to speak again but to no avail. After a short interval had elapsed, Tim noticed that Don was muttering something. He bent closer and heard Don say in a muffled whisper, It's a good thing he's safe. It would have been terrible if both of the children died. By midnight Don had passed away. Beyond the street a tower, beyond the tower the moon, beyond the moon a star, beyond the star, what. At last Dion knew. I. S. '29. ........... FOR ALI.. THE WORLD IS WAITING FOR THE SUNRISE. Have you ever been about in the early morn- ing when 'Sol's first rays are lending a delicate pink to the sky? If you have, you doubtless noticed that the leaves on the trees were all a-quiver and the birds, awakening from their night of rest, were warbling their first melodi- ous notes, to welcome the new day of joy and happiness. Once again we have come up to graduation time. Our school is graduating one of the finest classes ever. There are thousands of just such classes graduating from schools like ours all over the universe. And now let us return to our former theme, All the World is waiting for trhe Sunrise. How well our thoughts tit this sentence at this time of the year. Truly, all the world is waiting for the sunrise, perhaps in a little different Way' We 'f i t l i l 40 Ye Green Quill may think of the busy peoplek who surround us, as the world, while these graduates may be compared to the sun. Their graduation is the sunrise. From their ranks will come doc- tors and nurses to alleviate human suffering, 'ministers to cure men's souls and business men and women to carry on the duties of the world. Let us not forget the leaves on the trees, for they must have a place in our picture also. They represent the populace who are anxiously awaiting someone to lift their burdens from their tired shoulders. Graduation is not a time for sorrow but rath- cr gladness, and as for us who are left behind, we should rejoice in the thought that our fel- low-students are ready to Carry On in the outside world. L. M. B. '30. UNPREPARING LESSONS There's been a lot going on lately and we haven't been able to do fgood, concentrated studying. However, early this morning we re- solved that this evening would be entirely de- voted to the pursuit of History, English and Chemistry. How noble a resolve! At the end of first class, after vainly strug- gling to answer questions intelligently, we are more certain than ever that we should study our history, if nothing else. The second period we are reminded by the girl friend that there is a good show at the theatre. We make a magnificent attempt to create a good impres- sion by telling her we intend to spend the en- tire evening studying. As an afterthought we wonder why she looked at us in that tone of voice. We conclude that perhaps it is a bit unusual for us to be so generously inclined toward lessons. The day drags on. It was raining when we made our resolution but since then the weary clouds have slowly but surely traversed across the great expanse leaving a Coverlet of blue in its stead. It has warmed up a bit, too, and will probably be lovely in the evening. We re- luctantly cling to our early-morning statement. GE course we'll spend the evening studying! Four o'-clock comes at last. We stack our books preparatory to taking them for a stroll. At six we dine and in dining we reflect. Per- haps we won't get another nice day right away. It would be terrible if we squandered this one boon granted us by Mother Nature. We are awakened from our reveries by the ringing of the telephone. It is out of harmony with our gentle thoughts. We find out that it is the girl friend. She informs we are going riding. Instantly we forget our resolve, our stu-dies, and the consequences thereof. Our answer joy- ously peals forth. Oh, we're so glad. We were hoping for a ride. We didn't know what to do with ourselves this evening which state- ment might be so rearranged to sound truth- ful. Yes, 'farewell,,lessons, farewell! parting is such sweet sorrow! Irene Schrader, '29. THE BOY'S STORY OF LINDBERGH This book is very interesting. Many of the Lindy books relate his life and end abruptly at his flight, but this is different. The Boy's Story of Lindbergh starts with his take-off for his trans-Atlantic Iiight. We feel, as we begin the book that we are among the crowd gathered on Roosevelt Flying Field that eventful morning. In the -book we soar through the clouds with Lindy, feel his anxiety, are as overwhelmed with joy over his victory as he is, and finally, are present at the glor- ious international receptions given him. Tshis book is most enjoyable for it takes us on the thrilling flight and finally we attain suc- cess with him. We hear the speeches in his honor, and, in reading the book, can travel to France, England, and to other countries, where he has carried his spirit of peace and brother- hood. H. Jacobs, '31. Wife: What does this hair on your coat mean? Trouble, I guessf Dentist: Did you say this tooth had never been filled before? I find fiakes of gold on my drill. Patient: I think you've hit my collar but- ton. Why are you so happy? I've drowned all my sorrows. What do you mean? I've just pushed my mother-in-law in the river. Teacher: How many make a dozen? Howard, Grocer's Son: Twelve. Teacher: How many make a million? Howard: Very few. Diner: Make that ham and eggs pork chops! Fresh Waitress: The chef's too busy to do any tricks just now. lhnztrg WANDERING THRU A WOOD I wandered thru a budding Wood, Where everything waswgay, Close sheltered by a leaf green hood, 'Twas in the month of May. I heard a bird a-top a tree Chirp cherrily his lay, Awake, awake, awake! said he To the peaceful, budding day! I wondered who the bird might be, And lo! It was a robin bright, With grace he flew in front of me And fluttered on in flight! A butterfly next sailed along With coat of brown and yellow, And though he did not have a song, He was a charming fellow! I traveled from this little nook, And one more friend I found, My merry chum, a laughing brook Wound 'round, and 'round, and 'round Beside me hopped a little toad, VVho never seemed to stop, He never took a course or road, His gait was hop, hop, hop. These woodland friends were very line, And under the soft, green hood, I slowly wandered, with mem'ry of pine, .From the 'wakening, carefree wood! Helen Jacobs, '31, THE WINDING TRAIL The winding trail is hard and brown, and makes A ribbon trim to Nature's robe of green. It winds over hills, windswept, sheltered vales Now crossing, by a bridge, a gurtgling stream. A chipmunk runs ahead, now turns to look With his bright, tiny eyes, then, frightened, flees Within the shelter of the forest shade. Now and then a rustle in the treetops A flash of color, a faint note, recalls The presence of the small singing winged ones. As filtered through clear water, the sunlight Lies in patches, here and there on the ground. The faint sweet scent of pine is everywhere Along the winding trail-that slips away. Emily Denton. ODE TO A SOLITARY TREE ON A - MOUNTAIN Tree so strong and true! Tree of iron will, Bordered 'gainst sky of blue Aloft there on the hill! Tree,-I wonder why You are brave enough to dare To stand so very high Unsheltercd,+far off there! Tree,eycu must be bold! To stand there only one! So high it must be cold Or is it really fun? Tree,-I envy you! And may you always stand So Hrm and straight, and true To guard and watch our land! Helen Jacobs, ,31. ODE TO NIGHT Oh night, cure of cares and woe, What is it about you affects me so? I know 110 grief when you are near, My eye then never knows a tear. For as with shadows you cover the earth, So are my thoughts Hlled with mirth, The worries of the day have flown And left me here, quite all alone. Your inky blackness hides the world And the flag of troubles left unfurled To me comes thoughts that are serene All covered with a glossy sheen. What if the day is sad and long And every thing is going wrong? Things! are ever 'fair and bright When you return to me, fair night. Irene Schrader. THE VALLEY OF TWINKLING LIGHTS A city snuggled in the valley, A road winding o'er the hill- How often have I gazed at these VVhen the world was quiet and still. I have stood upon the hilltop I And looked down on the sleeping town The valley wears black velvet Diamond studded, for its gown. 42 Ye Green Quill 1 have stu-died every light And know from whence it shone, These from the bridge, those from the And others from 9, vigilant's home. street There's nothing so beautiful in lights When seen separate and apart, But when I look from the hilltop They somehow touch my heart. And though I'l1 wander far and wide I'll return on later nights To gaze on my slumbering village In the valley of twinkling lights. Irene Schrader. THE SEASONS I think of Spring as a lovely maid, Her step is light and younf She touches to green the woodland -glade ln her is life begun. Summer is a woman, starry-eyed, Poppies are in her hair, One wishes that she would forevermore hide, For she is very fair. Autumn is glad and happy and gay, Colors live in her gown, Fairy she is, as gladsome fay, And every tree is brown. Winter is icy and still and white, Emblem of purity, Like Puritan, a model of right, A bit of sancity. Emily Denton. THE PROPHET--ROSE I look into a rose and see All that has been and is to be In June. I see this flower bloom so fair, Its sweetness filling all the air In June. I faintly hear the marriage bells, Oh, what a tale my bright rose tells In June. I see great portals open flung, 1 hear a song of triumph sung, In June. I see the haughty seniors pass, Reflected as within a glass In June. And when that flower blooms and blows, As last we may forget the snows, In June. E. D. '31. -W-D . -' 'nina RAIN Sweet gentle rain, your blessings spread As from your haven misty gray, You softly fall and lightly sway The yearning trees from overhead. Oh, man, could all your thoughts be read When rain drops fall on a still, still day, You'd find the purest have come your way And sorrow and bitterness all have fied. For the rain has a gentle soothing pow'r That eases the hearts of men: That takes the cares from the busy man's hour And gives youth its dreams again. So rise, Oh World, like the fragrant flower And welcome God's sweet rain. Ethel Myers. WINGS Joy wings, fun wings, Dusk wings, sun wings! Life has so many wings to give And oh, let's take them all! Let us take and use wings Let us not refuse wings Just because beginners Sometimes ily too far and fall. Slow wings, gay wings Work wings, play wi11gs Let us have a hundred D21iHS And use them, you and I. Pin them on securely Spread them widely, surely, Stand upon a sunrise hill And fly, ily, fly! Evelyn Ertman. Ticket for New York, said a traveler as he put a ten dollar bill on the counter. Change in Kingston, replied the ticket agent as 'he took the money and handed over t-he ticket. What do you mean? 'Change in Kingston ? I want 1ny change right here! Miss Cook: Oh, Anthony, I wish you would do something besides smile and chew gum. Anthony: Well, what's the matter? Miss Cook: I wish you would work. Anthony: I have did as much as I could. Miss Cook: Oh, you haven't even started. Anthony: I know it! ' Dad: I am sorry, my boy, but I only punish you because I love you. Son: I am sorry, Dad, that 1 am not big enough to return your love. 43: U ,music l Orchestra Saxaphones, Howard Selcl, Eileen Brown, Paul Zgurisg Tuba, Winston Ashmang Clarinets, Willard Mayo, Alfred Sterns, Michael Eskoiig Flutes, Edward Shanley, Ward Wood. First Violins, Leon Wnorslci, Alexander Jurewicz, Beryle Helmer, Helen Jacobs, Second Violns, William Walrad, Joscpli Burcliyslci, Eleanor Harter. Piano, DeVora lVlyers, Irene Schrader: Trumpets, Laurie Snyder, Paul Konecnik, Palmer Wagnerg Banjo, Elton I-luyclc. Director, Frederick Quinlan: Trombones, Lloydg Drums and Traps, Charles Ellis. Who has listened this spring to the small creatures of nature. 'Each little fellow after his kind is stringing up his Hiddle to be in tune for the festival of the lovely flowers, birds, butterflies and faries of beautiful summer. But those small folk are not the only busy ones.-Let me whisper-The high school orchestra has been very busy. In the month of May the orchestra played for prize speak- Eleanor Bailey, Marion Pierson, Edward inig, May Day, concert at South School, for the debate between Herkimer and lliong for MUllfI,6T'S sixtieth anniversaryg and for the Queen's Husband, which was given by the Business and Professional Women's Club in the high school auditoriumg and it participated in the concert May 24, also for the Steuben School operettag North School operetta and graduation. 44 Ye Green Quill INFLUENCE OF MUSIC . Is it true that music hath its charms? The common opinion is that it has. Immediately several instances can be cited. David is said to have charmed 'Saul with his music, and the psalms of David and 'Solomon are perhaps the most famous pieces of music in the world. Lucrece Borgia is said to have lured many to their death, by her marvelous playing of the harp. Homer charmed the Greeks 'by his technique on the same instrument. Of course everyone knows, or thinks, that Nero played the fiddle while Rome was burning. Music is the medium for the expression of many beautiful thoughts. It can portray va- rious moods. History has been told from the time of Homer and the Troubadours of France at a later date, to the present time, when many operas are written about it. In Spain and Mexico, and at college today, knowledge of music is considered a requisite to love making. Guitars are the traditional instruments of rSpain, and in America, the strumming of ukeleles and the moaning of sax- aphones, is heard at the home of nearly every young lady. Many people think that music is being spoil- ed by modern jazz, but the 'famous old melo- dies which have made history, will keep music on the high plane where it belongs. Alfred Stern. The iirst concert ever to be presented by the Orchestra, Glee Clubs and Quartettes in our auditorium was given May 24. An extraordinary program was planned and much hard work was done in preparing ffdrfits success. It was sponsored by the Green Quill staff. Frederick Quinlan, directed the complete program. We hope this will mark the first of a series of annual concerts by the music departments of our Alma Mater. The concert program was: Awake ...................... .... C adman Orchestra 0 Who will O'er the Down so 'Free .de Pearsall Hymn of Peace ................ - .... Beethoven Mixed Chorus To a Wild Rose .................. MacDowe1l My Shadow .................... .... H adley Girls' Glee Club Whip-Poor-Will ..............., Girls' Quartette Marche-Indienne ............ .... B ennett . . .Bizet -..Hahn Intermezzo ................. Orchestra Flower Song ................... .... L ange Trumpet Solo Laurie Snyder ' A Toast ............................... Ames Vive L'Amour .................. College Songs Boys' Glee Club Kentucky Babe ................ .... G eibel Gypsy Love Song ............... .... H erbert Boys' Quartette O Lovely Night ........... ,.-. . . ...Offenbach Mixed Chorus March-Our Direct-or ........ .... B igelow Orchestra The music departments have shown much interest during the past year in our school. The students as well as the faculty regret to say that our director and supervisor of music, Frederick F. Quinlan, in the local public schools is leaving us this June. Mr. Quinlan came to Herkimer highly rec- omended and we are proud to say that he has highly 'fuliilled those recommendations. Last fall he reorganized the Orchestra, Girls' Glee Club and organized a Boys' Glee Club. More than for these three he is praised for the splendid achievement of forming a Girls' Quartette and a Boys' Quartette. This is new to the students of the school and to the towns- people. He is to be supervisor of music in the Spring Valley Public Schools at Spring Valley, N. Y. We express our thanks and appreciation for the wonderful work he has accomplished in and for our school. The best of success is ex- tended to him in his new duties and achieve- ments. QQ Ye Green Quill 45 Clce Club D Front row: Eleanor l-larter, Mary Carpenter, Elizabeth Casler, Lydia Monthie, Madeline Cress, Director Frederick Quinlan, Ellen Winston, Frances Kirby, Ruth Hamm, Lois Minard, Fernabelle Potter. Second row: Eleanor Bailey, Marion Pierson, Keo Balcliccinni, Lona Bills, Dora Greene, Virginia Spedding, Elizabeth I-lildreth, Edna Murphy, Ruth I-luyck, Lottie Buff, Doris Wagner. Third row: Byron Ellis, Thomas Brown, Donald Perry, Laurie Snyder, William Donohue, Alfred Stems. Fourth row: Thomas Donohue, Brayton Stadler, Raymond Casadonte, Edward Lloyd, Stuart O'Brien, Palmer Wagner, Michael Eslcoff. The Boys' and Girls' Glee 'Clubs have proved El success in our school this past year. Week after week have they rehearsed for the con- cert that was given May 24. Much credit is due to the Boys' Quartette which was formed from members of the Boys' Glee Club, It was composed of Byron Ellis, Hrst tenorg Thomas Brown, second tenor, Thomas Donohue, first bass, Brayton Stadler, second bass. This foursome has brought praise to their Alma Mater as well as to their direc- tor, 'Mr. Quinlan and to themselves. They Club. It sopranog have sung at school assemblies, Hi-Y Club, Father and Son banquet, Exchange Club lun- cheonsg Frankfort minstrelsg and the concert. They have also broadcast from station WIBX under the assumed name of The Home- townersf, The Girls' Quartette is new in our school. They too were selected from the Girls' Glee is composed of Lois lMinard, tirst Keo Baldiccinni, second sopranog Elizabeth Hildreth, first alto, Doris XVagner, second alto. 46 Ye Green Quill Band Front row, left to right: Winston Ashman, Stephen lVlerena, Paul Zguris, Willard Mayo, Director Frank Gallagher, Alfred Sterns, Paul Konecnik, William Decoursier. Second row, left to right: l-loward Murray, l-lenry Parker, Howard Seld, Palmer Wagner, Robert lVlcGibney, Ward Wood, William Cress. Third row, left to right: Michael Eskoff, Edward Lloyd, Marion Pierson, Eleanor Bailey, Lydia Rommel, Laurie Snyder. ' BAND The Herkimer High School Band has com- pleted the second year of its activities. The outstanding feature of this year's work was the concert given for the lVlerchant's Spring Opening, March 21. The Exxchange offered the band this splendid opportunity to show the town what it could do. Mr. Gallagher and his students were very pleased and accepted the offer readily. The band played from seven to nine, parading Main Street and stopping in front of the stores whose owners were meni- bers ot the Exchange Club. The following numbers were included in the program: Trom- bone Troubles-Ed Chenetteg Drums and Bugles-Ed Chenetteg The Eagle Scout-Ed Cheneiteg Drum Dabsflid Chenetteg A Blue Fox Trot-Ed Chenetteg Hike Notre Dame- John O'Sheag The Victory March-John O'Sheag Drown the Line-John O'S'heag On Wlisconsiiieew. T. Purdy. The townspeople and visitors from other towns were well entertained by the splendid appearance and music furnished by our band. lt is to be desired that next year the High School Band may continue to reilect credit upon its Alma Mater. ' W. A. '29, 4' ranratirs WINNING LETTERS IN DRAMATICS Dramatic Cup and Other Awards There have been many of the underclassmen who have asked about counts for the dramatic letters. They are interested in speech and daramtics. I, am sure that we are glad for this interest. Dramatics and speech work are new to freshmen and sophomores. We who have earned letters are glad to be the tirst of a long line of lettermen in dramatics. There are many departments of speech in which counts may be earned. I will endeavor to give you' a brief summary of the speech work and credits gained by participation. Full length play counts Major part .................. , . . . .8 Minor Bit or very minor part ........ lor 2 counts part ............. ...... 4 counts One act play Major part ................ ...... 4 counts Minor part ... . . .1 or 2 counts Direction . . . .... ........... , . .2 to 5 counts Readings, Declamations and Debate Prize speaking ................... 5 counts Constitution speaking ......... 2 to 5 counts Debate Cyear's participationj ..2to6 counts Speeches Over five minutes ............. 3 to4 counts Under five minutes . .,....... 1 to 2VZ counts Executive Duties - Full length play ..,........... 2 to 3 counts One-act play .' ......... , ....... 15 to 1 count Reproductions A fraction of original count. In order to .gain a letter a student has to be successful in winning twenty-four points. The boy and girl in the senior class having the highest number of counts to his or her credit, will have their names engraved on the Dramatic Cup as the outstanding students in Public Speaking and Dramatics. Here is a list of activities through which the boy of this year's senior class will have his name engraved on the Dramatic Cup: Seventeen, Mr, Good English Comes to Town, production staff of Thursday Even- ing, Seven Chances, Prize Speaking '28, Fire Prevention Speech, Director of Proposal Under Difficulties, NVhole Town's Talkingj' County Prize Speaking and at Ithaca, and de- bate. The total number of counts gained are sixty-three and one-half. There are other prizes also for dramatic art. The prizes for local and county contests, ten dollars and live dollars. The prize for the Constitution Contest is much harder to get but it is worthwhile. This year the final prize is a tour of South America. There also is a prize given by the .Iewish Wlomen for the best student in dramatics and speech arts. I think that this is a field in which students will gain more than for the present moment. All who have started keep it up. There are many honors that can be won and much good gained by taking up this work. I have found it avery interesting field in which to work and doubtless you will find it the same. I hope you do. R. E. Y. '29. t'Well, sighed Ted, since you don't want to marry me, perhaps you will return the ring. If you must know, snapped the girl, your jeweler has already called for it. The new patient in Ward B is very good looking, said the nurse. Yes, agreed the matron, but don't wash his face. He's already had that done by four nurses this morning. An engineer surveying the right of way for a proposed railroad in 1870 was talking to a farmer. , Yes, he said, the line will run right through your barnyardf' VWell, answered the farmer, ye can do it if ye want, but I'll be jiggered if I'll git up in the night just to open the gate every time a train comes through. Exasperated Traffic Cop: Say, lady, do you know how to drive 3 car? Eillen G.: 'tWhy, yesg I think so. What is it you wish to know? My lands! exclaimed Uncle Rufe Fallow, of Grapevine Creek, as he gazed at a saxophone display in a music store, 'tThe things people smoke nowadays! 48 Ye Green Quill Prize Speaking Back row, left to right: Thomas Brown, Winston Ashman, Elton I-luyck, Prof. James Kavanagh, Leland Walrath, Richard Yale. Seated, left to right: Elizabeth Allen, Ruth Yale, Helen Borkowski, Ethel Myers, Lona Bills. PRIZE-SPEAKING CONTEST This year the prize speaking contest was predicted to be one of the closest and the most interesting. So it was. Five boys and Iivc girls competed for the honors of the Hrst and second place. Also, for representing the Green and White in the county contest and at the Interstate dramatic meet held under the aus- pices of Williams School of Dramatics at Ithaca, N, Y. The program was as follows: The Littlest Rebel, by Pepel, Helen Borkowski, URobert of Sicily, -by Longfellow, Betty Allen, The Show Must Go On, by Anne Fuller, Ethel Myers, Lady Macbeth, by Shakespeare, Lona Bills, Yellow Butterflies, by Andrews, Ruth Yaleg At the Grave of the Unknown Soldier, by Harding, Thomas Brown, Impeachment of VVarren Hastings, by Burke, Elton Huyckg The Call to Arms, by Patrick Henry, Winston Ashman, Acres of Diamonds, by Conwell, Richard Yale, Spardius to the Gladiators, by Kellogg, Leland Walrath. All the speakers were exceptionally good. It was after some time that the judges came to the final decision. Miss Helen Borkowski and Winston Ashman were winners of the first choice, the second was taken by Miss Ethel Myers and Leland Walrath. The judges for this occasion were Parry A. Miller, Rome, Esther Van Alstyne Davis and Genevieve Elliott Swarthout from llion. COUNTY-PRIZE SPEAKING On Friday evening May 10th, the first place wifiners of the local contests represented their schools in county contest held at Frankfort. The ten-minute time limit eliminated Helen Borkowski whose reading was iifteen minutes long, Therefore Ethel Myers Winner of the second prize and Winston Ashman represented Green and White at Frankfort. Ilion, Mohawk, Ye Green Quill 49 Little Falls and Frankfort also entered con- testants. Herkimer again carried honors in the dra- matic field when Miss Myers captured the first prize for girls. Our old rival, Ilion, took the boys' prize. Miss Myers was highly congratulated for her good work, also, Professor Kavanagh who prepared her for that event. H. B. '29, THE WHOLE TOWN'S TALKING March 18th, at the High large audience witnesses one of the best plays of the year- The Whole Town's Talking. Henry Simmons, la Sandusky mfan, was eager to 'marry his daughter Ethel to the junior busi- ness partner, Chester Binney. However, Ethel preferred a man who had travelled and seen more of the world. Chester was the kind of a batchelor that no Woman can like, a perfect blank. Therefore, to make 'Chester a man of experience, Simmons invented a love affair with Letty Lythe, a famous motion picture star. Little fby little, the story leaked out and soon the whole town talked about Chester Bin- ney. Girls fell for him one by one and finally Ethel herself. Simmons was delighted but in the midst of his glory, the motion picture star, on a personal tour, suddenly appeared in town. accompanied by her fiancee, a prize fighter, Donald Swift. Extremely jealous of Letty, he demanded an explanation of that hectic love affair between Chester and Letty. Simmons found himself head over heels in troubleg Ethel broke her engagement with Chester. Donald Swift was to give Chester a severe beating. It finally resulted in a terrible fight in the dark. When the lights turned on, 'Chester stood on top of the bookcase while his antagonists, left to tight each other, were lying on the floor, exhausted., That ended Cfhester's Hollywood affair. Ethel came back to the hero, leaving her father beaming and dancing with content- ment. On Monday night, School auditorium a H The Cast: Henry Simmons Mrs. Simmons Ethel Simmons Chester Binney Letty Lythe Donald Swift .. Roger Shield .. Annie ......... Sadie Bloom .. The Taxi-driver Friends of Ethel: Lila Wilson . .. Sally Otis .... . Mrs. Jackson ...........Elton Huyck ..Irene Schrader Helen Borkowski Winston Ashman . . .. .Mary Moore . .... Leland Walrath . . . .Robert Howe . . . .Ethel Myers . ........ Ruth Yale ,Brayton Stadler . . . .Leona Gorski ... .Marie Sorensen . , . . .Lura Harris Lois Lanning Velma Jones. The cast was highly commended for their excellent work, likewise their director Prof. J. P. Kavanagh for excellent coaching. The production staff: Property manager ........ Everett Bliss Ass't. Property manager .... Sara Wood Stage manager ............ Paul Zguris Electrician .............. Henry Harter On Wednesday, May 22nd, the first and sec- ond winners of the local prize-speaking con- test gave their readings in assembly. Ethel Myers gave The Show Must Go On g Leland Walrath, Sparcus to the Gladiatorsng Helen Borkowski, The Littlest Rebel and 'Winston Ashman, Call to Arms. The selections were enjoyed by the faculty and the student body. Five members of the Public Speaking Class II had the honor June 7 of broadcasting a one act play, Two -Crooks and a Lady from the Utica broad-casting station WIBX. The cast included Miller, Winston Ashmang Lucille, Helen Borkowski, Mrs. Simmes-Vane, Ethel Myersg Miss Jones, Ruth Yale, Inspector, Le- land Walrath. Prof. Kavanagh directed the cast. F 50 Ye Green Quill Debate V Senior-Sophomore Back row, left to right: Ruth Yale, Winston Ashman, Leland Walrath, Elton I-luyck, Lona Bills, Ethel lVlyers. Seated, left to right: Alexander Husband, Emily Denton, Eileen Wallace, Eleanor l-larter, Helen Jacobs, Howard Seld. THE SENIOR DEBATE t'Resolved, that the Regents Examinations shall be abolished in the State of New York, was the interesting question debated by llion and Herkimer. On Wediiesday, May Sth, at 'four o'clock the negative team of each school visited the affirm- ative team at. the home school. Professor J. P. Kavanagh presided as chairman here. Miss Ruth Yale, Elton Huyck and Wiiistoii Ashman composed the atlirmative team with Leona Gorski as alternative and VVinston Ash' man as rebuttal speaker. Tihe negative team from llion consisted of Pearl Singer, Elenor Tucker, Jack Brown, Fayette Getman, alterna- tive and Jack Brown, rebuttal speaker. Both teams did well and it was left to the judges to decide the winning tea-m. Miss Esther Ruttan, teacher of public speaking at Frankiortg Miss Bellinger from Little ,Falls and Professor Clifford Stanton of Frankfort awarded the victory by a vote of 2-1 to llion's negative team. At the same time Herkimer won a decisive victory over llion at. the llion High School by a unanimous decision of the judges of 3-0. Ethel Myers, Lona Bills and Leland VValrath represented 1-1erkimer's negative side. For the first time in history llion and Her- kimer faced each other in debate and each gained victory in the opponent's town. SOPHOMORE DEBATE Near the end of October Mr. Kavanagh an- nounced to his oral English Il classes that one of their assignments would be to prepare ar- guments for a debate to be given in Assembly on the following question: Resolved: 'Phat health heroes have contributed more to the happiness and progress of the world than edu- catorsf' - After some time two teams were chosen Ye Green Quill 5 I The Valiant from the sophomores. Negative: Howard Seld, tcaptainlg Emily Denton, and Eileen Wlallaceg Aflirmative: Alexander Husband Ccaptainbg Eleanor Harter and Helen Jacobs. The debate was given in Assembly on March 27. Although both teams did very well the negative won the beautiful trophy donated 'by the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. ITHACA STATE TOURNAMENT Every year the Williams School of Dramatics at Ithaca, conducts an Interstate dramatic meet in which High Schools from New York State and Pennsylvania are eligible to take part. This is a great event in the town of Ithaca, la-sting two days. It is also an event, long awaited for by the dramatic departments of High schools. This was the sixth success- ful tournament manifesting a very high degree of interest over previous years. Due to this fact, the contests will be stretched to three days next year. The tournament is divided into two parts, the Declamatory 'Contest and the One-Act play Contest. There were sixty speakers in the preliminary declamation contest. Miss Helen Borkowski and Wiiistoii Ashman represented Herkimer. Both failed to reach the finals whicli included four boys and four girls out of the sixty. The honors were won by Adams and Huntington High Schools, The plays were the 'most interesting part various parts of the two states. This year for the first time, Herkimer High entered the con- test with The Valiant and was o11e of the live that passed the elimination and entered the finals. All the plays were judged by fine- and was ness of acting, direction, interpretation staging. Every one of the productions marked with excellent dramatic technique and character portrayal. 'The best work was left to the decision of one judge, Josephine Etter- Holmes, director of Dramatics of Mount Hol- yoke College. The iirst place went to Northumberland, Pa., and second to Buffalo, N. Y. Herkimer fol- lowed after Canadauiga, N. Y., and was the only one in the valley to reach a place in the contest which embraces many leading schools that possess outstanding dramatic departments. Elton Huyck, Leland Wal1'ath, Thomas Brown, Helen Borkowski and Robert Howe composed the cast who, although did not receive the first or second place, achieved the honor of representing one of the best dramatic talent of the two states. The students of Williams School were very cordial in receiving contestants and all guests attending the tournament. The trip was interesting and highly enjoy- able from start to finish. It will be long re- membered by those who took part. And we, seniors, hope that next year, under the direc- tion of Prot. James P. Kavanagh, Herkimer's part in the tournament will even reach a higher of theTournamenftwenty-one of them from degree of honor. A V 77 .- Ethan! ,, 21115 At a special assembly of the students in April, Coach Elmer Morgan awarded forty- eight block H and certificates to the Ath- letes of our school who have earned them. To obtain these awards the athlete must partici- pate in one more than onelhalf the games scheduled. Tennis 1928-Robert Babcock, Leland Wal- rath, Emil Kraus, Albert DuBois, and Hazwell Brayton. Baseball 1928-Germaine F-oisey, Albert Wor- den, Anthony Vvirpsa, William Burton, Robert Howe, .Frank Pelton, Raymond Casadonte, Lee Riffanacht, Charles Barlow. Football 1928-Thomas Donohue, William Frosch, Archie Frosch, Edwin O'Brien, Anthony Wirpsa, Frank Al-oisio, Alexander Kr-ohmalney, Albert Worden, Fred Griffin, Albert Lawrence, Harry Muller, William Burton. Basketball 1928-29-Allbert Lawrence, Fred- erick Griffin, William Burton, Frank Pelton, Albert Worden, Robert Howe, Germaine Foisey. The Snyder Spring Football trophy was awarded to 'Fred Myers. This trophy was do- nated two years ago 'by R. G, Snyder, jeweler, to be awarded to the student obtaining the highest number of points in spring practice. Counts are taken from speed, falling on ball, kicking, forward passing, and blocking. Myers received 15 points. He shared the trophy last year with Joseph Callahan. Robert Howe was the first student to have 'his name engraved on the silver football trophy. Letters and certificates awarded for Girl's basketball wcrc to Sara Wood, Lura Harris, Irene Mabbett, Dorothy Wood, Edith Downoro- wicz, and Virginia Brady. JOHN BARNES WELLS One of the most entertaining and appreciated of musical programs ever given in the audito- rium of our high school was that of the noted Tenor soloist, Mr. John Barnes Wells, of New York City who, on-April 23 presented an 'hour's program to a majority of the students of the school and a goodly number of music lovers from the village. A small admission was charged. It is very seldom that the students of any high school receive the opportunity of listening to a noted soloist or to a noted speaker. lt was a real treat, this day to hear Mr. Wells sing. Also it was a treat to hear 'his accom- panist, Mr. Robert Armbruster, who rendered a group of piano selections. Mr. Wells possesses a voice of 'beautiful qualityf Every word reached the ears of the listeners. The group of his own songs that he rendered to the audience were sung with a rare sense of humor. Both Mr. Wells and Mr. Arm- bruster received much applause and were call- ed back to give another selection. The student body and faculty wish to express their thanks and appreciation, not only to Mr. Wells and 'Mr. Armbruster for their splendid program, but also wish to express thanks to Mr. Roland E. Chesley of Uti-ca, who persuaded Mr. Wells to sing at our school. The program that was rendered is as follows: Love Me or Not ...................... Secchi The Sailor's Life ................ -Old English John Barnes Wells Valso Opus 64 No. 2 ................ Chopin Concert Etude in C Minor .......... Sternberg Robert Armbruster A Caution .................... Barbara Hope Boat Song ..................... Harriet Ware Go Down Moses .............,. H. T. Burleigh John Barnes Wells Liebestraum No. 3 ............. ...Liszt Columbine Who Flirts .....,.. ........ B ossi Paraphrase from Rigoletto ........ Verdi-Liszt Robert Armbruster Dream Port ........ Th umb Marks ....... . john Two Little Magpies . Barnes Lightning Bug ........... ,... . . Wells The Mystery ................... , Be the Best of Whatever You Are Two representatives of the General Electric Company were at the school May 1 to 'talk to the boys interested in the General Eilectric at Schenectady. They were S. W. Johnson who spoke to the boys on Commercial 'training course for high school graduates. Mr. Ellis talked of the apprenticeship course. There was a large number of young men interested. HONOR SYSTEM May 10 the students of our school welcomed a former Herkimer High Athlete 'tback home who with another of 'his fellow classmates of St. Lawrence University, gave a very interest- ing talk on the Honor System at St. Lawrence and other Colleges and Universities in the United States. 54 Ye Green Quill dQuenten .Spiv', H-owe, our former Athlete spoke on the Honor ,System of colleges and universities in the United States, while his fellow classmate, Phil. Young of Jordanvirlle, spoke on the Honor System at St. Lawrence. The following article is a combined report of their talks. The Honor system is used in forty percent of the colleges and universities in the United States. It is started and gradu- ally worked up by the students. It is entirely run by the students of the school. If an ex- amination is to be taken, the professor enters the room prior to the test, hands out the ex- amination papers and leaves the room until the examination is finished. The students are left in the room, to do the examination upon their own honor. If a student should happen to notice an-other student t'Cribbing or other- wise cheating, it is up to the student to report him to the Honor Court. This at times is very difhcult, for perhaps the student who was seen cribbing is a best friend of the other student, or maybe a Fraternity brother. But no matter who hc is, it is a duty that the student be reported to the Honor Court, The Honor Court is composed of seven mem- bers wito are students. They elect their own faculty committee. The chairman does not vote. If a student is brought before the Honor Court for cribbing or using some unfair method in his examination, he is put to trial. He is given a fair trial and every possible chance of not being found guilty. If he is found guilty, he is dismissed from the school for good. At some schools, if a student is found guilty of cribbing he is dismissed forever, and by no possible means will 'he be reconsidered as a student of that school. At iSt. Lawrence there are two penalties. If the student is found guilty of the majorlpenalty, he is dismissed from the schoolg if found guilty of the minor penalty, he loses the credit for the course which he was taking at time of cribbing and also loses three,hours additional of another subject, Ailso, if he receives the minor pen- alty, it is announced before the entire student assemblage. The main question of the Honor System is, Does it really work? It does, according to the students from St. Lawrence. As was said before in the editorial, it is oftentimes hard to tell on a friend for cribbing, but no one ever knows who it was that told the Honor Court of the misdemeanor. The Freshmen have ri rather difficult task to learn what it is all about. The S-ophomores begin to understand it more thoroughly, but the Juniors and Sen- iors understand it fully. They have enough pride in themselves and to their Alma Mater to see the Honor System work. Mr. Howe stated that the Honor System should be told to the students of high schools, for so many enter college without any idea stated in his last you finish college as to what it is. He also statement, Students, when and 'begin to look for work, the question that is placed before you is not 'How many letters did you earn,' but it is tHow many 90's did you earn ?' The students of our school express their ap- preciation to both Mr. Howe and Mr. Young for their interest to come to Herkimer and tell of the Honor System. C. E. May 28-Dean Albert Edmund Brown of the Ithaca School of Music and President George C. Williams, founder of the Williams School of Expression at Ithaca were guests of the school today. Dean Brown sang several vocal selections and directed the student body in some songs. President Williams gave a read- ing from Shakespeare. Professor Kavanagh of our public speaking and dramatics departments introduced both speakers. It was a very enjoyable assembly for all students, and they extend an invitation for the return of the two Ithaca men. NORTH SICHOOL ENTERTAINMENT Lost-A-Comet, a very entertainig operetta was presented in the high school auditorium May 28 by students from the 8-B grade of the North 'Washington Street School. There was a cast of 29 pupils directed by Miss Ruth Ainslee. Students of the 8-A grade, those who will enter our high school in September, presented a two-act play, How the Race Was Won. These students showed very good prospects for dramatics in future high school days. There were eleven in the cast. The play was directed by Miss Ann Doran. The high school orchestra rendered a musi- cal program prior to the entertainment. June 5-E. F. iMcClennand, Y. M. C. A. Sec- retary, stationed in India gave a very interest- ing talk to the students and faculty today on facts that should be known about the people of India. 'India Needs Interpretation. Sec- retary McClennand told of several prominent men and leaders of that country and the won- derful work that they are doing for India. Glassiral HOW ROME WAS FOUNDED The King of Alba Longa left his dominions to his two sons Numitor and Amulius. The latter seized the kingdom, caused the only son of Numitor to be slain and compelled his only daughter to become a Vestal. Beloved of Mars, she became the mother of twins, Romulus and Remus. Upon the birth of her children she was thrown with them, by order of her uncle into the Tiber. The children were washed ashore, where they were found by a wolf which cared for them. Later they were 'found by a lierdsman named Taustulus. He reared them with his own sons on the Palatine Hill, on which the elder, Romulus, founded a manis estate, and called it after himself. Romulus made his city an asylum for crimi- nals and fugitives from all countries. They flocked to him in great numbers. These men needed wives to make them permanent citi- zens, and the surrounding nations could not give their daughters in marriage, Romulus acquired the desired results by strategem. He arranged a great festival to which he invited the Latins and Sabines as spectators. In the midst of the races the Romans rushed into the crowds and each man seized a maiden and bore her away. War im- mediately followed. The Latins were defeated three times. Then Titus Tatius, King of the Sabines, took up the quarrel. Through the treachery of Tarpeia, daughter of the chief of the Captoline fortress, they gained posses- sion of that post. However, another battle was fought, but was interrupted by the Sabine women who had been carried off by the Romans. These reconciled to their fate, threw themselves between their fathers, brothers andyfriends and begged them to cease war. The result was a lasting peace. The two people were united. .Romulus reigned over the Romans on the Palatine Hill, and Titus Tatius over the Sabines on the Capitoline Hill. Marion Van Horne '32. THE ROMAN HOUSE The exterior of the private dwelling in the city of Rome is plain, even ugly. It is built di- rectly on the street, with an almost completely blank front. Windows are practically un- known. If we were to enter we should find ourselves in an entrance hall, or vestibulum. Here is the doorkeeper, a slave kept for this one purpose Sometimes there are dogs, and when there not there is worked into the tile of the fioor a picture of a dog, bearing beneath it the words Cave Cavern, f'Beware of the Dog. Leaving here the visitor finds himself in a large room, the atrium. Around this are doors leading to various smaller rooms. This is the main room of the house, and in the simplest type, the only one. Here the master receives his guests, and transacts his business. In the center of the ceiling is a rectangular open- ing, which allows the rainwater to fall through into a pool, set in the iloorg at either end of this is a stone table. If the owner is a wealthy man the house does not cease with the atrium. 'Beyond it is a smaller room, which may be shut off. This is the ohice of the 'master of the house. Be- yond it is still another room or court, the peri- style, a morrowing from the Greeks. This is by 'far the most-used part of the house. It is full of flowers, and fountains play, here and there. Around it is a sort of pillared porch, from which more rooms open. This ends the formal arrangement of the house. Beyond is a kitchen, dining room, and many others. The whole house is symmetrical and beauti- ful. Mosaics are 'worked into the floors, statues stand in niches, rich paintinngs adorn the walls. There are no -beds, only narrow couches. The men recline on them when they eat, although the women sit in chairs. There are also tables, but they are practically the only other article of furniture. The whole effect is an aim at sym- metrical beauty, rather than at comfort. Yet they are not ifar behind us in conveni- ence, for there is an elaborate sewage system, and water supply. Often there is hot-air heat- ing. They are not up to us in light, however, for oil lamps are all they have. Y Their food is cooked on braziers of hot coals. Altogether our own dwellings are more comfortable, even if not so attractive. Emily Denton. EDUCATION OF ROMANS The Romans received education from various sources. In the course of their life they receiv- ed home and school training. Fathers and mothers themselves took care of the home training of their boys and girls. Moral, rather than intellectual training was 56 Ye Green Quill stressed at the home. The children were taught to revere the gods, to abide by the law, to obey promptly, and were taught the art of self-reliance. Until they reached the age of seven the boys and girls were taught by their mother. She taught them to speak iiuent and correct Latin, and from her they learned the foundations of reading and writing. They learned the basic principles of arithmetic, at least as much as they could comprehend at such an early age. After they were seven the boy began study- irzg in earliest with regular teachers, but the girl remained with her 'mother and learned to spin, weave, sew, and become fitted to later occupy the distinguished position of Roman matrona, the most dignified position a woman could attain in Roman life. The boy had his hours of school, but when not studying, he, like his sister, was the com- panion of his parent, only, in his case the father. He aided his father in his business and became fitted in that particular Held himself, whether it be ifarmcr, business man, or states- mrn. His father also taught him the use of arms, and how to ride, swim, wrestle, and box cfiiciently. If the pater familias happened to have a learned slave in his household he would turn the education of his children over to this man. For sometimes the men captured in wars, and later turned into slaves were well educated men, perhaps more so than the father. If such a slave was found, a school was then organized. Then children from outside the family entered, paying for their education either by presents, or a small fee, sometimes paying the master, sometimes the slave. In the elementary schools reading, writing, and arithmetic were taught, with memory train- ing an important study. ln the grammar schools great stress was laid on elocution. Music and geometry were also taught. These subjects formed the education of the average Roman. However, new schools, of Rhetoric, were formed. These schools, in a certain sense, were like our colleges. In these schools the main course was the practice of composition. These institutions did not have so great an attendance as the grammar schools -did. Schools were not the only means of educa- tion, however. Boys could travel and become educated in this way. 'They could travel to important centers and see many uplifting things, Another 'method of education was by apprenticeship. They could lean a trade step by step in this way, and it advanced them a great deal. Thus the education of the Romans was car- ried on. Their methods of education were much like ours of today. We do not have home training on so large a scale but we have it in more modilicd form. We have school edu- cation, and a little education by apprenticeship, and certainly travel is educating everyone to- day, therefore we see education originated, changed. where these means ol' and how they have Helen Jacobs, '31. SLEEP Night, the VVorld's darkening slowly, Earth's lulling wearied .souls to rcstg Sweet peaceful sleep comes to wealthy, to lowly, Each person with joyous repose is blest. Now the trees in the forests are sighing, Now the foaming waves are low, Now the stars in their course are trying To glide swiftly o'er the blue as they go. Gently a soft 'hush falls o'er the mead That is such a turmoil in day: The wild 'beasts now no sound do heed As they lay in silent array. Each care is pushed aside, as it were, Forgotten-no more will they weep O'er the petty trials of Life's great lure, For they are deep in sweet sleep. Aly-s Hagan, '29. Editor's N0te:biThis poem was written from an inspiration suggested by a memory passage in Virgil! Book IV beginning: NoXerat, etploc- idum carpebent fessa soporem cfopora perter- ras. AMUSEMENTS IN THE DAYS OF THE ROMANS The Romans did not enter sports for sports' sake-but rather to excel in them. The pri- vate amusements of these people were few. They played -ball but their most strenuous ball game was throwing the ball in the air and catching. Perhaps we could startle the Ro- mans at one of our football games as much as they could startle us at one of the sword fights. The Romans preferred to be specta- tors in amusements and so we find that most of these were public. Thee people frequented dramatic perform- Ye Green Quill 57 ances very often. We could not say, however, that they Went to the theater for the plays were presented at the foot of a hill while the people sat leisurely on the slope and looked down upon them. If news of other excitement reached them they would uncermoniously rise in the midst of sing-song recitations from Plautus, perhaps, and rush to the other place. Later the Roman people did have theaters, crude as they were, for the presentation of their plays. Most popular of Roman amusements was the circus. The word circus really means ring. It was in these rings that the famed chariot races took place and rfeats of skill and strength with horses were displayed. It was here, too, that the gladiatorial combats took place. The Ro- mans revelled in games of risk and in blood shed so from their many slaves they prepared a multitude for the combats. The two men or two groups of men would light with thc sword until one had utterly vanquished the other. These combats were always bloody and horrible but they brought great delight to the Romans. Perhaps the same motive may have prompted them, which makes us hasten to the scene of I1 wreck-a desire to see the unusual. The circus was not a convenient place for the Am- gladiatorial combats, so finally the Roman phitheaters were built. Today we have the stadium in its stead. The colliseum was greatest of these. Most of it was built under- ground. It was a high structure and 'had a seating capacity of eighty thousand with room for 20,000 more standing. Besides these corn- bats there were several other shows presented here. lMan hunts were very popular. Men were exposed and tortured to death by beasts. These men were usually prisoners because of religious, political or criminal reasons. Some-- timcs thc colliseum was flooded and naval bat- tles, as horrible as the real ones, were fought. To these the Romans owed their pleasure. Now large theatres and sports, such as football and basketball take their place. As times change, so do the tastes of people in all things. the THE SCHOOL BOY READS HIS ILIAD David Morton The sounding battles leave him nodding still: The din of javelins at the distant wall Is far too faint to wake that weary will That all but sleeps for cities where they fall. He cares not if this Helen's face were fair, Nor if the thousand ships shall go or stay: In vain the rumbling chariots throng the air With sounds the centuries shall not push away. Beyond the window where the Spring is new, Are marbles in a square, and tops again And floating Luring his men, And through I-Ie dreams Freshman: voices tell him what they do, thoughts from these long-warring the camp the visited with gods, of marbles and of tops, and nods. JUST IN TIME I woke up last night with a ter- rible sensation that my new watch was gone. The impression was so strong that I got up and looked? Sophomore: 'tWell, was it gone? Freshman: 'tNo, but it was going. Cholly fto shopmanl: -I-sayfaw-Could you take that yellow tie with the pink spots cut of the show window for me? Shcpman: Certainly, sir. Pleased to take anything out of the window any time, sir. Cholly: Thanks, awf'ly. The beastly thing bothaws me every time I pass. Good morning. Another way to keep cookies and doughnuts safe from juvenile hands is to lock them in the pantry and hide the key under the soap in tho washstand. No young m-an ever got ahead who got it tho night before. A Scotch traveling salesman, held up in the 01'k116Y Islands by a bad storm, telegraphed to his Hrm in Aberdeen: Marooned here by storm wire instructions? The reply came: Start summer vacation as from yesterday. ' You surely don't believe your husband spends all his spare time fishing when he never brings t'Yes, that home any fish? is just wihy I do believe him. Father fawaiting newsjz e-YVell, nurse, will it use a razor or lipstick? A conoe is like a 'small boy--both behave better when paddled from the rear. There is one word in the English language which is always Dronounced wrong? What word is that? 'Wrong,' of course. Qi 7 1 theleiirs 1 . Tennis Back row, left to right: Richard jurewicz, William Winston, Elton Huyck, Mgr. Paul Zguris. Seated, left to right: Richard Brayton, Frank Pelton, Capt. Leland Walrath, George Briscoe. THE TENNIS TEANI This year a tennis team was again organized. A notice was posted on the bulletin board to call the condidates together. A great number turned out but many dropped out that day. Practise for the first three weeks was to con- sist of going to the courts and getting them into condition. A few came down to the courts to level and roll it. These 'few 'make up the team which is playing under very difficult con- ditions. Instead of practising, the team had to fix their courts and have the backstops fixed. When the first 'game was played the courts were still in terrible condition. Holes, bumps and sand predominated the surface. However, the match with Oneida was played and Her- kimer lost by a large score. The next day Rome appeared and won 3-2. This was an im- provement over the first day. 'On the next day Herkimer went to Sherrill. There they showed wlhat they could do when they played on good courts. Herkimer won, 5-1, which was a great improvement over the first game. The team is improving daily and they hope to have a string of victories at the end of the season. Matches still remain with Oneida, Rome, Sherrill and Utica. Paul Zguris, Mgr. HERKIIVITER-NEW HARTFORD May 6, 1929 at New Hartford The turn out for this year's bastball team is surprisingly large. Many of last year's vet- erans returned to form a nucleus for a fine team. Casadonte, Olyer and Howe, baseball letter men made their appearance. Wazyl Nimyj provided Herkimer with the pitcher equal to Wlagner. Wlazyl has speed and curves and shows great promise for this year and coming years, as he is only a -sophomore, Witli 1 ww 60 Ye Green Quill Baseball Back row, left to right: l-larclecki, Thompson, Shults, Harter, Asst. Coach Pugh, Carona, Cirillo, Cress, Miner. Front row, left to right: Manager Brown, Snycler, Kolarik, Nimyj, Barlow, DeLong, Oyler, Casaclonte, Myers, l-lowe, Wirpsa. Asst. Manager Parker fnot in groupl. only one week of practice and organization Morgan took the boys out to meet New Hart- ford. Herkimer outbattled their opponents throughout the game. Herkimer led till the fifth inning when New Hartford tied tl1e score. In the last half of the last inning Hartford poled out a two-baaglger with a man on base and won the game. ' Herkimer .......... 3 New Hartford ...... 4 HERKIMER-LITTLE FALLS May S, 1929 at Little Falls Against their old time basketball rivals Here kimer played an unusual game. Nimyj pitched allowing but three 'hits during the game. ln the Iirst inning Herkimer brought in two runs. Both teams played their best to win, Little ,Falls to defend her position in the League, and Herkimer to beat her old rival, ln the fatal Hfth the Rocky City nine tied the score and in the remaining period forged to the lead by one run. For years Herkimer 'has been handi- capped in baseball -because of lack of interest. This year's team looks like the real stuff not only for this year but for the representation of Herkimer in coming years. Herkimer .......... 3 Little Falls .. ...4 HERKINIER-ILION May 11, 1929 at Herkimer The home games this year are to be played at the Harmon Field. This field is more con' venient for the town's people and no charge can be required for the games. This game with llion is the first test of the field. llion has been turning out excellent teams in baseball which have ranked with Utica, a baseball city. Last year llion took the Valley Championship but was defeated by Utica. This game was played after school on Wednesday. There was more hitting in this game than in tiie'previous ones on both sides. Herkimer hit fully but Ye Green Quill 6I could not score as successfully as Ilion. The Ilion fielding was .superior to that of Herkimer. For this battle a second crowd was present For this 'battle a record crowd was present as could be expected for a Herkimer-Ilion game. ' Herkimer . . . . .4 Ilion ............... 7 HERKIMER-WHITESBORO May 15, 1929 at Whitesboro Morgan put Barlow into the pitching box for this game. Barlow pitched some of the time for last year's team. The game was a hard fought one. Herkimer makes very 'few errors in the field. By strong work with the hicko- ries the local boys led from the first and held their lead up to the sixth inning when the score was tied in.an exciting rally by Whitesboro. During the remainder of the game the teams played perfectly and no runs were'scored. At the very last of the game Herkimer made an error in the field and the winning run was brought in. Despite this error Herkimer play- ed a good, peppy game. Donohue. HERKIMER-MOHAWK lVIay 18, 1929 at Mohawk Herkimer was defeated by Mohawk as a re- sult of over-confidence. The fine type of ball recently played seemed to prove that the Her- kimrritos would have an easy victory over our friends from across the Mohawk. However, a vast error was made, in fact, the game was full of errors. Both of the 'teams hit rather heavily, scoring a large number of runs com- pared with the usual score of a baseball zgamc. Howe at first played a fine impenetrable game as 'he always does. Howe has shown promise in all of the leading sports but an injury to his knee has held him from his proper place. Herkimer .......... 8 Mohawk .......... 10 HERKIMER-NEW HARTFORD May 22, 1929 at Herkimer Herkimer's showing today did not correspond to the game played at 'New Hartford. From the Very outset New Hartford piled up a safe lead, playing superior ball in all positions of the field. Dglaong, Herkimer's second fbaseman, brought in our lone score for the day. This was the Hrst game in which Herkimer was out- hit. Nimyj pitched a good game but received poor support from his team mates. It looks A as if ihe boys were going down instead of up by comparing the scores of the first and second New Hartford games. The support from the baseball fans is Very weak and not to be com- pared with the support given football. A little boosting in this field would give en-courage- ment. Herkimer ..... .... 1 New Hartford ...... 7 HERKIMER-MOHAWK May 23, 1929 at Mohawk Another game was played after school with Mohawk. This time the victory was rever-sed. Many runs were scored on both sides making the game a very interesting one. This game added to thg confidence and prestige of the home team.' Saul Myers made two single base hits. Herkimer . .. . . . .10 Mohawk ........... 8 HERKIMER-LITTLE FALLS May 25, 1929 at Herkimer ,This is Herkimer's first league victory of the season. The game as could be judged by the score was an almost errorless game, both sides playing fine baseball. Musica, the Rocky City pitcher, allowed very few hits but in a critical moment Olyer knocked a. three -bagger which seemed to encourage the boys to meet the ball halfway. Before this Little Falls led having scored one run but now Herkimer nosed into the fore where they remained for the rest of the game. The local supporters were few because of former defeats in base- ball. Those present reviewed a very fine speci- men of high sc-hool baseball. The type of game played today ought to encourage better sup- port from Herkimer fans. Herkimer ..... .... 2 Little Falls ........ 1 HERKIMER-ILION May 29, 1929 at Herkimer A fairly large crowd was present at this game, played at Harmon Field. Herkimer started off in a confident -manner, playing a bit ahead of the rivals from Ilion. Up till the third inning Herkimer retained the lead. In the fatal fourth Ilion rallied driving themselves to the lead. Herkimer seemed to falter and miss their stride. Errors in t-he field were plentiful and Barlow weakened in the pitcher's box. Ilion kept up her Work till the last of the game. Although Herkimer was inglorious in pitched a wonderful 62 Ye Green Quill the field they were strong in batting, knocking in Iive runs. Herkimer ....5 llion .............. 11 HERKIMER-WHITESBORO June 1, 1929 at Herkimer Herkimer played their supreme game this last day of the season. From the first they safely throughout the took the lead, holding it game. Howe played his usual consistent game at iirst. Wazyl Nimyj game. He threw eleven strikeouts, knocked a home run, three doubles, and a sacrifice. Soul Myers knocked out a triple. The team as a whole played t-heir be-st, showing vast improve- ment over their former games. From the looks and actions of this year's team we look hope- fully forward to an adequate representation on baseball for coming years. Herkimer ......... 14 Whitesboro ... . . . .1 RIDDLE Why does Miss Moore have her pupils' class- room on the top floor? Answer: Because she believes in higher edu- cation. Captain CLecturing his company, at a mili- tary camp, on 'tco-operation J: Pcknik, if rev- cille blew and your tent-mate had time to eat his breakfast or make up his cot and he asked you to help him, what would you do? Buck-private Peknik: Sir, I'd cat his break- fast for him. Supply Sargeant: What! You here again? Another shirt? Havcn't you any Shirts Of YOH1' own, Wirpsza? Private Wirpsa: Yea, I got lottsa shirts, but tliey're both in the laundry. First Peanut: I heard you lost a couple of Kernals in the last war. Second Peanut: My, how the papers do ex- aggerate. No! I was only shell-shocked. Husband: What are those pans of oil doing in the corners of the room? Wife: I put them there for the mice. You said it annoyed you to hear them squeak. Wlas he rattled at his wedding? Say, the handed his bride a ten-dollar bill and then tried to kiss the preacher. ANOTHER ONE ON MARY Mary -had a little lamb. One day she clipped its tresses, And found she had sufficient wool .For iifteen modern dresses. Jaywalker Seld: Say, Oflicer, can you tell me the quickest way to the hospital? Oiiicer Graves: Sure, just stand where you are. Shoemaker: Tdiis is the first complaint we have ever had about this make of shoes. Didn't they iit you? MacIntosh: Aye, they fit me all right, but they're a wee bit tight for my brother on the night shift. ' Young Lady 6011 first visit to Western Ranchjz For what purpose do y-ou use that coil of line on your saddle? Cowpuncher: 'That line, you call it, lady, we use for catching cattle and horses. Young Lady: Oh, indeed! Now may I ask, what do you use for bait? Minister: I hear, Paddie, they've :gone dry in the village where your br-other lives. Pacldie: Dry, Man! They're parched. I've just had a letter from Mike and the postage stamp was stuck on with gt pin. Librarian--lVlary M.: Have you been reading Longfellow? Rougiineck: Naw! Just about 10 minutes, What kind of la radio have you? 'iThe railroad type-whistles at every sta- tionf Luru. H: I wonder how old Mrs. Jones is. Sara WY: Pretty, old, I guess. I hear she used to teach Caesar. .Mistress tto maidjz Y-ou've dusted this room so carelessly that I can write my name on any piece of furniture in it. Maid Sure, an education's a wonderful thing, ainlt it maiam? They were standing on the street 'corner talking about nothing in particular, said the friondg Queen Elizabeth tapped my ancestor on the shoulder and made 'him a knight! That's nothing, replied Paul. An Indian tapped one of my ancestors on the head and made him an angel. 71? ,xxzhzmgezs Our Best Wishes to All With Whom We Have Been Exchanging This Year. May We Welcome You All Next Year. Spunk ............. Tilden Tech Times ... The Pioneer ........ Black and Gold . The The Pilgrim .... .. The The The The Red and Black .. A Lyre Tree . Item .... Indicator .... 'Hionetwo ....,... The Owl .. The T'he Hub ...... Hill News .... The Red and White The Ogdensburg Academy . The Hilltops of Hartwick .. The The The Gold 62. Brown .. School Static . The Purple 62 White .. Pitchfork ......... Pioneer' ...... ...De Kalb County News, Smithville, Tenn. .............................Chicago, Ill. ...Potsdam Normal School, Potsdam, N. Y. ....................Canajolhiarie, N. Y. ..............................Plymouth, Ind. ....St. Stephens College, Annandale-on-Hudson ..................... Amsterdam, N. Y. ...FayettevilIe, N. Y. .. . . .Newport, R. I. ....Waterford, N. Y. ....Watertown, N. Y. .......................Carnbridge, Minn. ...St. Lawrence University, Canton, N. Y. .....................Saranac Lake, N. Y. Ogdensburg Academy, Ogdensburg, N. Y. . . . . . . . .Hartwick College, Oneonta, N. Y. ................Marietta, Georgia .... . .Norview, Va. .......lIion, N. Y. ...North Rose, N. Y. ...Little Falls, N. Y. WHAT WE SAY ABOUT OTHERS nspunku A very complete, newsy little paper. lt cer- tainly emulates your school spirit. Tilden Tech Times Your sport and joke sections a1'e exception- ally fine. Wliy do you not mention or coin- ment on some of your exchanges? ' The Pioneer VVe enjoyed receiving the copy of your Annual Any Normal might Well be proud of such a publication. The Black and Gold NVatcl1ing the improvement in your paper has been a fascinating pastime. Your exchange department along with the others has improved greatly. We received but one exchange from you, however, this year and we would be very pleased to be placed upon your list for next year. The Lyre Tree Your newsy publication has been a welcome addition to our exchange list and We Wish to commend you upon this newspaper. The Item A very fine name indeed 'for your publica- tion. Did you never comment upon your ex- changes? We should -be glad of some con- structive criticisms! The Indicator We enjoy exchanging with schools so near home. You certainly have an industrious and wide awake student body. The Red and Black Receiving a copy of The Red and Black used to be a looked-for-to event but this year we have not been receiving your publication regularly. We miss them and hope for better response next year. Hionetwo Your little paper has caused considerable interest here and We have followed its im- proveinents eagerly. Every department has be- come bigger and better. Keep at it! 64 Ye Green Quill The Owl For a school paper yours has certainly reached the peak of success and we wish you luck in your future publications. The Hub Altho we received your paper near the mid- dle of the year we have followed it closely and tlnd that the organization of material is quite exceptionally good. Our paper has been in circulation for several years but it took your Exchange Editor to find that little defect and we thank you very much. The Red and White We are sorry to relate that we received but one exchange from Saranac but We were very well pleased with that copy. The Ogdensburg Academy Your paper has been coming to us faithfully for two years and we have certainly enjoyed exchanging with you. The news is 'very com- pact and interesting. The Hilltops of Hartwick The editorials in your publication are fine and cannot help but be useful. Your joke sec- tion is certainly well supplied. The Pitchfork Another peppy little paper is The Pitch fork. There is plenty of school spirit among your students, that is, if we may use your paper as a mirror. The Purple and White Someone had a clever idea in writing the Fall of Troy in the modern version. Your little cartoons add a lot to the interest of your publication. The Gold and Brown The Press Club certainly does a line job on your publication and we enjoy exchanging with our near neighbor. School Static 'School Static is certainly done in true news- paper style. What about the exchanges, or is that a new department? Quite an idea in incorporating the grammar school news in the high school paper. Come again and often. We should appreciate a comment on our publicaa tion. Ye Pilgrim A bundle of news in a compact space, Wel- come to our department. The Pioneer We were pleased to receive this new ex- change from a southern state. lt is a fine little paper and contains much news. What Others Say About Us Ye 'Green Quill came into the broadcasting station this morning brimming over with news. Your editorials are exceptionally good. We see nothing that could improve it. The Pitchfork. cfm., Gbuill Winks Otlicerz Not a man in this company will be given liberty this afternoon. Winston A. ttrom the rearl: Give me liberty or give me death. Irene S. fto telephone operatorjz Please give me the zoo. Telephone Operator: The lion is busy. Jimmy Pig: I never sausage heat. Mrs. Jimmy Pig: Yes, I'm nearly bacon. Father to his bright son: t'Wtliat's wrong? Sonwten years old: I have just had a terri- ble scene with your wife. How did you spend your summer? Oth, I was doing some etching and whatnotf' Oh! Were you troubled by mosquitoes, too ? Patient: Your bill reads: 50 visits, three dollars: medicine forty dollars. Dr. Exactly. ' Pat.: W'ell, I will pay for the medicine and return the visits. Have you much room in your new Hat? Mercy, no! My kitchen and dining room are so small, I have to use condensed milk. Husband: If a man steals-no matter what- he will live to regret it. Vlfife t.SweetlyJ: You used to steal kisses from me before we were married. Husband: Well, you heard what I said. Can you imagine 7th period on Wednesday without Tom Brown or H. Seld in the audi- torium Saxaphoning Carolina Moon? Mr. Newlywed: This steak tastes queer. Her: I can't understand it, dear. I did burn it a. little, but I rubbed vaseline on it right away. Counsel: Did you see the plaintiff strike tl1e defendant? Witness: Oi did, sor. Counsel: And was the assault committed malice aforetliought? NVitness: No, sir, with a mallet: behind the ear! 'fYou'll have to take less strenuous exercises and get more sleep, said the doctor to the dejected man before him. That's my idea, exactly, said the other, would you mind coming up to the house and telling that to the baby? Mr. Gadis was playing golf alone. A strange boy kept following him around the course. At the seventh hole he became impatient and turned to the boy, saying: Son, you'll never learn to play by watching me. l'm not watching you, tl1e boy replied. I'm going fishing as soon as you dig up some more worms. Ward W: Why don't you advertise? Town Storekeeper: No siree I did once and it pretty near ruined me. Ward: How's that? Town Storekeeper: VV1iy, people came in and bought dern near all the stock I had. A dentist says that he had an absent-minded motorist in his chair the other day. Will you take gas? he asked. Yeah, replied the a-m patient, and you'd better look at the oil, too. CLASSES FROM SHAKESPEARE Freshman-Much ado about nothing. Sophomores-Comedy of Errors. Juniors-As You Like It. Seniors-All's Well That Ends W'ell. Cashier tbuying fur coatl: Can I wear this fur coat in the rain without hurting it? Salesman: Madam, have you ever seen a Sfiui1'1'G1 C31'1'Yi1lg an umbrella? Under proper conditions a quart of gasoline will move an automobile about four miles. Im- properly used in the home the same quantity will move two fire trucks, two ambulances, and two hearses about the same distance. , The 'boss called in his secretary. Put up a sign outside the office, he said, that no salesmen are allowed to enter. But you just advertised for a salesman. That's just the reason. If a man can be stopped by a little sign like that, we don't want himjf , , . Ye Green Quill Qluntvihutnrs l-his page is dedicated, because of their liberal financial support to the following busine s concerns. Barrett ZS: Kenyon Bradley ES: Zeitler's Drug Store Bronstater-Hoffman Clothing Store Candyland Connors' Florist Shop Dinneen's Clothing Store DuBois Jewelry Store Field 61 French Shoe Store First National Bank of Herkimer Gallingefs Drug Store Gleason ZS: Arlington's Floral Shop Gloo or Gloo, Insurance Grogan Stores Henderson Agency, Insurance Herkimer Buick Sales Herkimer Gas St Oil Company Herkimer First National Bank Jarvis Confectionery Store Kerleys Leather Shop Burt O. Lee H. G. lVlunger 8: Company lVlunger 8: Bechtolcl Nathan Myers Clothing Store Palmer House Sweet Shop Pelton's Hardware Store Quinlavin's Drug Store Rashach's Book Store Sauer's Drug Store Schrott's Jewelry Store C. R. Snell Sz Sons, Lumber Snell's Shoe Store Snyder's Jewelry Store Spedding's Studio Ye Green Quill Zliinis Now this little book is clone, From it we hope you have won, Laughs and smiles galore, Until you even wish for more, If no pleasure you did find in it, Surely you must be a pessimist- This little book we ask you to keep, To holcl us in thought kincl and cleep, Let us always be remembered by you! With this request we bicl aclieu. --M. R. '31,