Hermon DeKalb Central School - Demon Yearbook (De Kalb Junction, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 48 of the 1937 volume:

i K. TSk ' ♦ADMINISTRATION - Miss Eleanor Mayo, Miss Norah Parks, Mrs. Ruth Parks, Miss Louise Reese, Mrs. Helen Reed, Mr. John Schueler, Mr. Donald Holland, Principal Mrs. Louise Bingham Mr. Vernon Gardner Mr. Lester Overacker Mrs. Harriett Spooner Mr. James Reynolds, President - Fern Conklin, Sarah Hardy, Henrietta Gore, Phyllis Gore, Agnes Jones, Morris Jones, Florence McIntyre, Robert McLeod, Frances Morrow, Ellen Nemrine, Carl Ripley, Miss Eleanor Mayo, class advisor. J HIGHLIGHTS ON THE SENIORS FERN CONKLIN------ A girl sincere, a friend in need, This is true of Fern indeed. HENRIETTA GORE------ Here’s a girl with a sense of humor— Who'd ever say ’twas idle rumor? PHYLLIS GORE------ Here's to the lass of all our hearts, No girl more missed when she departs. SARAH HARDY------- Silent, quiet all the while, Observe that Mona Lisa smile. AGNES JONES------- Oh, such pretty snapping eyes.’ Our question— What behind them lies? MORRIS JONES------ A gentleman of sound repute A fact that none of us dispute. FLORENCE McINTYRE------ In all your travels you'll not find A girl more sweet, a girl more kind. FRANCES MORROW------ Frances' subtle charm Makes farmers leave the farm. ELLEN NEWVINE------- Her seriousness is quite deceiving But when she smiles—ah, that's relieving. CARL RIPLEY—----- Rah.' Rahi for the B. B. star Who shoots those baskets near and far. CLASS WILL Esteemed Company of Witnesses: The Senior Class has felt for some time that its demise was near; we have felt that school was beginning to disagree with us and that the members of the faculty had conspired to accom- plish the death of the most astonishingly bril- iant class the walls of Richville High School and the teachers thereof have ever frowned upon. The bitter doses of lessons that we have taken with daily regularity have hastened rather than prolonged our class demise. We now publish to you the last will and testament of the Senior Class of 1937� I We do hereby appoint and charge June Gardner, the lawful custodian of the class funds, to faithfully attend to looking up the numerous bills we owe and to settle all accounts of the departing class. II To the members of our beloved faculty, who look upon our demise with smiles of joy, we leave a large amount of sympathy for their depressing attempts to pound knowledge into our craniums. In addition to that we bequeath to them our regrets that their work with us was so barren of results—we leave them, but we don't leave them much.1 Ill To the Junior Class, as our rightful and worthy successors, we leave: a. The new seats. Occupy them, but do not try to fill them. b. Our senior dignity. May they uphold it with becoming seriousness, endeavoring to over- come their usual hair-brained and frivolous flippancy. c. Our honored positions as models for the IV The following valuable personal bequests, freely and fully given, we trust will be assum- ed promptly and bring important results; 1. To the Principal and Coach, Mr. Holland, we leave a carton of prepared spaghetti. 2. To Miss Mayo we leave the R. H. S. megaphone so that her speech will not be interrupted by unnecessary noises in the room. 3. To Miss Parks we bequeath a copy of Amateur Detoctive Suggestions which we feel will be of great assistance in ferreting out the pranks of various students. if. To Lloyd Fleming we bequeath Morris Jones' habit of spending two hours a day on his Physics lesson—by sitting on the book while he reads Westerns . 5. To Mark Dodds is left Florence McIntyre's ability to pull good marks and to assist class- mates when in difficulties, 6. Frances Morrow leaves her powers of fascina- tion to her sister, Vaneshia. Frances says she has a steady now, and doesn't need further fascination. 7. To Dorothy Fleming, Ellen Newvine leaves some of her singing ability. Dot doesn't need much to become Ka.te Smith II. 3. To Pansy Worden is left Henrietta Gore's ability to hold her man. 9. To Luella. Cole we bequeath Sarah Hardy's curls. 10. To Alvin Shippee we grant Agnes Jones' pull with the teachers. 11. To Lyle Cole is left Carl Ripley's athletic ability. Carl has a surplus. 12. On Doris Stevens we bestow Fern Conklin's sunny smile. It won't come off.' 13. To Jessie Jenkins we bequeath Phyllis Gore's dancing ability. 14. To Mary Grant we bequeath Morris Jones' front seat. There are reasons.' 15. Henrietta Gore leaves some of her excess pep to Daisie Simmons. 16. To Doris Blevins, Sarah Hardy leaves a small portion of her quietness. 17. To Mary Dodds the Class leaves every bit of left over energy so she may lead her class to earn money for a Senior Trip. With our last parting breath we do hereby constitute and appoint the Principal of the aforementioned school the sole executor of this last will and testament. In witness whereof, we sign THE CLASS OF 1937 CLASS PROPHECY In August, 19 7, the Richville Union School's Senior Class of 1937 was to have a get-to- gether at the old school. On a beautiful sun- shiny morning, members of the old class began to arrive. Those who lived near-by arrived early, and waited to greet their old school- mates from distant towns and cities. The lawn of the old school was filling up fast with those who wished to be reminded of their old school days� A fine class”, asserted gray-haired old Mr. Reynolds, as fine a class as the old school ever sent out. I was President of the Board of Education when they were graduated, end we were certainly proud of them. A few minutes later, the morning train pull- ed in end the remainder of the class arrived. The former members of the band joined in with the present members and played the old school marches and songs . A picnic dinner was enjoyed by all, and many old stories were recalled by the class of '37 It was learned through conversation that Carl Ripley, the great athlete of Richville Union School, had been graduated from St. Lawrence University and was now principal of the high school which he formerly attended. Phyllis Gore after finishing her course in the Albany Memor- ial Hospital, married a doctor, which was her one ambition. Fern Conklin, who went nursing with Phyllis, seemed to find that helping to run a gas station was much more fun than nurs- ing. Agnes Jones married her school-day sweet- heart, Leonard Gray. She always head a fondness for chickens, calves, and baby baa-baas. She is now caring for several who, as babies, boo-hooed. As you remember, Morris Jones was a great singer when he belonged to our senior class. But since he went away from us, he changed his course, and is now President of the United States. Frances Morrow, who went nursing but decided that she would rather be a farmer's wife, is now 6ne of the rulers of the world—according to the line which says the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world . Sarah Hardy is the same bashful young lady that she was in school. The class, noticing the beautiful diamond that she id wear- ing, wonders if she is going to be married. Flo- rence McIntyre, the president of the class of '37 has been working in the children's orphanage for a number of years, and is now in charge of it. Ellen Newvine, who finished her business course, is now singing over the radio. Henrietta Gore, who started to train for work in beauty culture but id now the wife of the principal of Richville Union School, seems to enjoy presiding over Richville society. Now, dear friends, you have met the class of '37 they are in '47. Here the class reunion ends, for if we linger any longer , sa.y the farmers in the crowd, we will not get home in time to milk the cows'.'? CLASS HISTORY In September, in the year of our Lord nine- teen hundred and thirty three, there stepped for- ward into a period of advanced education a group of young adventure seeking boys and girls. Fresh from memories of what had been, and dreaming of what was to be, they boldly entered through the doors of Richville High School and eagerly climb- ed the stairs. Here was their first adventure.' Here they started their career! Here they were cla.ssed as Freshmen. Thinking only of forging ahead, they were ad- vanced a notch higher in the following year. From this vantage point they again focused their attention on the future. Nobly victorious over the difficulties here encountered, they were rushed into the third epoch of their history-- Juniors. It was in this stage of their progress that their first great organization took place. Under Mr. Holland, the Junior Class of 1935-’36was formally established. For Class Advisor, they chose Miss Mayo; for President, Phyllis Gore. Under the guidance of these three, Mr. Holland, Miss Mayo, and Phyllis, the Junior Class carried on successfully« Parties, games, concerts, din- ners—all were achievements of this fair class, During this year the Honor Club of Richville High School was formed, and to this organization whose members were the outstanding personalities of the school, many of the Junior Class belonged. Still their attention did not veer. The next year was to be the highest point in their school history. Again they turned their course to ad- vancement, and, in the following June, they were made Seniors. Reappearing the next September, confident, happy, willing, the Class set out for new aims. Here they encountered new hardships, surmounted thorn and tried for the best. In the minds of the group this year could be seen clearly two points—graduation end the Senior Trip. Working faithfully, they conquered the many propositions put before them. Again this year they were suc- cessful in the parties, dsnee, games and other activities. During the course of this year, a Senior Play was presented. Under the capable direction of Miss Parks, Ho Was A Gay Senorita” was pronounced a success. Forming the largest graduating class of the school in many years, these students have been given the whole-hearto . support of their school-mates and the towns , people. For its officers this year, the class' elected Florence McIntyre, President; and Agnes Jones, Secretary; and was again under the guid- ance of Miss Mayo. Now before we bring this history to a close, it is fitting and proper that we, the Class of 1937 say a word of thanks to Mr. Holland and Miss Mayo. This we know can be done individi. ' uaily, but here we can accomplish it as a group. Mr Holland, who has been with most-.all of us since we started high school, we thank for all that he has done for us during the last two years as an organized group and the other years that we have spent under his leadership. But not only do we thank him for what he has accomplish- ed for us, but as our friend we wish him the best of luck in the years to cone. Miss Mayo we also thank for her help in our class activi- ties. We wish that she may always be as happy as e hope she has been in Richville, and that success nay be her friend and follower through- out her life. To these two teachers, looking forward to new futures, as are we, we say tha.t memories of our high school days will not be complete without thoughts bf 'them. Now we of the Class of 1937 are looking for- ward to a new chapter—a chapter which we shall write, not as h group, but as individuals; yet a chapter which,for most of us, surely cpnnot be happier than the one that we have just closed. JUNIORS Doris Blevins, Luella Cole, Lyle Cole, Mark Dodds, Mary Dodds, Dorothy Fleming, Lloyd Fleming, June Gardner, Mary Grant, Jessie Jenkins, Vaneshia Morrow, Tony Scalice, Alvin Shippee, Daisie Simmons, Doris Stevens, Pansy Worden, Mrs. Ruth Parks and Miss Louise Reese, class advisors, JUNIOR CLASS ACTIVITIES The Junior Claes of 1937 has had a very successful year. At the beginning of the year a meeting was held to elect officers. Mary Kay Dodds was chosen president; Alvin Shippee, vice- president; Mary Grant, secretary; and June Gard- ner, treasurer. It was decided that we should pay ten cents a month as dues. During the year a party was held which was enjoyed by all who attended. Games were played and refreshments were served. As there was lots of snow this winter, the class decided to have a sleigh ride. The seniors were invited as guests of the members. After the ride, re- freshments were served at the school gymnasium. Many Juniors took part in the senior play, '•He Was A Gay Senorita , which was presented in the Grange Hall on November 20, 1936. The class as a whole sold garden seeds to help the seniors earn their money for a trip. For the Junior Cla„ss treasury, school pins were sold by the members of the class to many of the students in the school. The class also held a food sale earlier in the year to help earn money This pa.st year has been a very happy and for- tunate one for the Junior Class. As they become seniors, an even more successful one is antici- pated. Howard Clarke, Leonard Gray, Doris Hardy, Rosalee Jones, Keith Manning, John Newvine, Esther Reed, Cha.rles Smith, Dorothy Traver, Clarissa Washburn, Dean Woods, Donald Woods, Miss Norah Parks, class advisor. SOPHOMORE CLASS ACTIVITIES Early in September a Sophomore meeting was called to select a class pilot for the coming year. An election resulted in Donald Wood being chosen president. The other officers were Dean Wood, vice-president and Keith Manning, treasur- er. Although we were few in number, we hoped to do our share in carrying on school activities. To have funds ready for any emergency, we voted to have each member pay ten cents monthly into the treasury. We have sold Ready-Jell throughout the sea- son. The profit from this has given us about twelve dollars to add to our senior fund. Of course we haven't spent all our time in work. We've had our fun, too. Early in Nov- ember we enjoyed a party at the basketball hall. Shuffle board, volley ball and badminton were played. At Easter time we again assembled for a party. This time games and contests of seasonal inter- est were enjoyed. The refreshment committee served ice-cream and efrke which it prepared at the basketball hall. Although we haven't starred in any particular activities, some of our members have taken part in Christmas exercises, plays and school pro- grams. We are nearly all band members. We have done our bit in supporting R. H. S. Right now, with only Regents to dim our en- thusiasm, we look forward to next year when we take our places as Mighty Juniors . Cecil Alguire, Ward Bigelow, Helga Clarke, Leo Hazelton, Donald Howard, James Jenkins, Howard Loucks, Francis McIntyre, Phyllis Porter, Louise Reynolds, Harland Rickter, Viola Rickter, Mavis Shjppee, Evelyn Tay- lor, Mrs. Helen Reed, class advisor. FRESHMAN CLASS ACTIVITIES The Freshman Class of the Richville High School ms organized on September 22, 193S. The following officers were elected: President, Cecil Alguire; Vice-president, Louise Reynolds; Secretary, Leonard Gray; and Treasurer, Viola Rickter. The Class Advisor is Mrs. Helen Reed. Regular meetings have been held on the last Thursday of each month during the noon hour at the basketball hall. At this tine the ten cent dues have been paid. The first pa.rty ms a Hallowe’en party held in the basketball hall on the evening of Oct- ober 30« Each member of the class invited one other person. Many games a.nd stunts were played. Salad, sandwiches, cake and cocoa were served. The second party ms held on December 29 in the high school. Games were played and ice cream and cake were served. Mrs. Rickter invited the clans to a. surprise birthday pa.rty for Ha.rland Rickter February 10. An Easter pa.rty was very much enjoyed by all on March 2k in the basketball hall. Potato salad, sandwiches, raised doughnuts and coffee were served. The evening was spent in playing games and dancing. At each basketball game the Freshmen sold popcorn to make money for the class. They have also sold pencils during the year. At the close of the school tern, there are twelve members in the cla.ss. mam GRADES I—II—III Mrs. Helen Reed, teacher Barton Evans, Robert Gardner, Kerrait Farr, William Heddricks, Carlton Griffith, Ken- neth Griffith, Lawrenoe Howard, Paul Reed, Mary Lou Slafek, Barbara Smith, Ray Smith, Virda Bristol, John Conklin, John Cook, Roland Cook, Elaine Tripp. IV—V—VI Miss Louise Reese, teacher Anita Bigelow, Duane Bristol, Betty Cook, Mary Gardner, Phyllis Griffith, Richard Howard, Robert Howard, Harold Jenkins, Ford Reynolds, Laura Reynolds, Howard Ritchie, Arthur Shattuck, Morris Shippee, Phyllis Smith, Lyle Venton, Luella Washburn, VII—VIII Mrs. Ruth Parks, teacher Lisle Bigelow, Anita Bristol, Claron Dashnaw, Frederick Gardner, Horace Gardner, Malcolm Gardner, Dorwin Gore, Erwin Gore, Doris Hawn, Gordon Hay, Leon Hazelton, Janice Jenkins,Her- bcrt Jones, Dora Marcell, Murray Miller, Don- aid Phillips, Wendall Phillips, Ralph Pierce, David Reynolds, Doris Reynolds, Lucille Rick- ter, Edward Smith. ----------------------------------------------- BOYS' BASKETBALL After a very successful basketball season in 1935-� 36, in which our boys won 22 out of 28 games played, scoring victories over some of the leading high school teams in this section, and finally being crowned champions in their class, the outlook for the 1936-,37 season was not very bright. Only two veterans, Carl Ripley and James Burnett, answered the first call for prac- tise this year. To go back, the 1935-'36 sea.son brought the Richville High School Whippets praise wherever they played. Some of the big victories were scored over the Canton Aggies, who fell twice, 3 4- to 25 at home, and 22 to 21 in a thrilling game at Canton; Black River, Watertown district champions, who lost 4-5 to 21; Crown Point, beat- en on its own court 4-1 to 25 in an intersectional game that brought Richville much credit; Ha.rris- ville, who was defeated twice, 36 to 12 and 29 to 17; and Hermon, who wan subdued twice, 37 to 6 and 29 to 21. Two of the losses were adminis- tered by Whitehall High School at Whitehall, 26 to l6; and Osdensburg Free Academy at Ogdcnsburg, 26 to 19. Much credit for the success of the Blue and White should go to Carl Ripley for his heavy scoring, to James Cunningham for his self sacri- fice as a scorer and his willingness to pass to his team-mates, to James Burnett for his work under the baskets and in getting the tip-off, and to Charles Van Namee, a scrapper 'til the end, who defensively was the spark plug of the team. After dropping two games out of the first three played, the 193 - '37 edition of the Whip- pets developed into another great team and went on to win 17 out of 21 games played. This year our boys were again classed without doubt as one of the best high school teams in this section. Shining victories were scored over the Canton Aggies, 36 to l6; Ha.rrisville, 28 to 12; Hermon, 23 to 1 4-; and Edwards, 19 to 16. In a benefit game in Ogdensburg, the Whippets won from St. Mnry s of Ogdensburg, 27 to 16. The finest achievement of the season, and one of the greatest feats that any high school team coulcl expect to accomplish, came on the team’s three-day trip. On the trip, the team played Dannemora, Rouses Point, and Chateaugay, in the order named. Dannemora, a team of Giants averaging better than 6 feet, for the past three years and this year sectional champions of the Plattsburg area, was met in the first game. In a thrilling game our Blue and White trimmed the prison-town school team 26 to 2k, the first defeat Dannemora had suffered on its home court in five years. At Rouses Point the next night our boys won from the Rouses Point team rather easily, 29 to 17. Chateaugay took our measure on the third night of our trip, 29 to 19. The Chateaugay boys were a well coached team that seemed to do everything right on that night. In closing, special credit should be paid Carl Ripper Ripley, who, believe it or not, was often a one-man basketball team. He scored over half the team's total points for the yean. In the Aggie game he scored 23 points alone, 9 more than the whole Aggie team; in the Black River game he scored J2 points alone, 9 more than the whole Black River team; and in the Ed- wards game he scored 29 points alone against Edwards total score of IS. Carl should be rank- ed as one of the greatest scholastic basketball stars of this section. James Burnett also did great work this year, as did Tony Scalice and Bob McLeod. Dorwin and Erwin Gore, twins, alter- nated at guard and played good ball for their first year. Cecil Alguire, Leonard Gray, Ashton Pernice, and Mark Dodds were also on the squad and contributed fine playing when called upon. Gordon Hay made our team one of the best mana- gers that we have ever had. To put a striking finish to two fine season hy both the girls’ and boys’ teams, Richville Union School wpb voted the Sportsmanship Loving1 Uup , an award that shows that teams can win end still hold the esteem of their rivals. GIRLS' BASKETBALL Fern Conklin, June Gardner, Henrietta Gore, Phyllis Gore, Agnes Jones, Rosalee Jones, Mavis Shippee, Edith Smith, Clarissa Wash- hum, Ellen Newvine, Cheerleader; Mr, D. J, Holland, Coach, Our Richville girls ' basketball team rose to great heights on the court, and was fully as im- portant an example of good sportsmanship and a well-coordinated team playing hard, fighting basketball as was our boys ' team. Over a period of the last three years, our girls' team was twice crowned champions. In that period of time, better than 90$ of the games played were won. To Florence Gillette and Vaughn Burnett, graduates last year, should go undying credit for their loyal support to their school. Both girls were leaders while they played, were elected to the all-star team, and were sadly missed this year. Although not quite as successful this year in winning games as we had been, our girls proved that they could lose and still keep playing hard. Wins that will long be remembered were from Os- wegatchie twice, 12 to 10 and IS to 12; and from Russell, 12 to 11. Although defeated after an overtime game, our girls showed that they were capable of playing great basketball in the Aggie game. Special credit this year should go to Phyllis and Henrietta Gore. Phyllis kept the team in the running with her clever basket shooting, while Henrietta developed into one of the best girl defensive players that the school has ever had, Captain Edith Smith, Agnes Jones, June Gardner, Fern Conklin, Rosalee Jones, Mavis Shippee, and Clarissa Washburn all won letters. Edith and Phyllis both won places on the all- star team. TRIBUTE WELL-DESERVED In the last two years, a small, hard-working, golden-haired girl with a never-say-die spirit has done as much towards Richville’s basketball success as the teams have done. At our pep meetings and all of our games she has been our leader---all we had to do was put half as much energy into our cheering as she did and we were successful. She has been our shining example. Constantly alert, she has kept us supplied with new cheers and songs. To Ellen Newvine, we, the Staff, the faculty, the students, and Mr. Holland want to express our appreciation of all that she has done for Richville. SOFTBALL In the Spring, softball seems to be as im- portant as basketball is in the winter. All the boys and girls appear to enjoy the game a great deal. Although the boys have no regular first team, they choose sides and have fun among them- selves. The girls had a varsity team that beat DeKalb Junction twice and Morristown 2 out of 3 games. DRAMATICS CLUB Howard Clarke, Luella Cole, Lyle Cole, Mary Dodds, Dorothy Fleming, Lloyd Fleming, June Gardner, Mary Grant, Leonard Gray, Agnes Jones, John Newvine, Ca.rl Ripley, Alvin Shippoe, Pansy Worden, Miss Norah Parks, Dramatics teacher. HE WAS A GAY SENORITA On November 20, 1936, ft three act play, Ho Was A Gay Senorita was presented in the Grange Hall. The play, which was directed by Miss Norah Parks, was sponsored by the Senior Claes to raise funds for its spring trip. The high school band played several selections between the acts. The play was well attended and the class realized a good sum of money. The plot centered around the character Larry Moore. Larry, played by Carl Ripley, decides to help hie friend, Arnold Benjamin, by imper- sonating a Spanish senorita to disgust Arnold's father with everything Spanish, so that it will not bo necessary for Arnold to marry a South American heiress. Suddenly the audience finds itself with two scnorita.s—both of whom are impostore. Of course, in the end, Arnold wins the girl of hie choice and everyone ie happy— unlese we except Mrs. Spangossi, who couldn’t forget her unlucky experience in tree-sitting. The complete play cast: Daniel Benjamin Arnold Benjamin Larry Moore Lena Lutzenheim Fritz Lutzenlteim Vera Stewart June Gale Mrs. Spangossi Senorita Costa de la Torricnte Scnorita Cariotta Ferrez Patsy Forrest Dr. Forsythe PLAY TOURNAMENT John Newvine Leonard Gray Carl Ripley Dorothy Fleming Lloyd Fleming Pansy Worden Mary Dodds June Gardner Mary Grant Agnes Jones Alvin Shippee Howard Clarke On the evening of April 23, Knox High School at Russell acted as host to students who com- peted in a one act play tournament. Several mamber schools in the Oswogatchie League pre- sented one act plays. Richville's selection was Football”. The cast included as Chester, the too perfect Reynolds as Mrs. Steele, the Henrietta Gore as Mary Ellen, is always in difficulty; and as Bill Steele, Mary Ellen’s The Latest In Alvin Shippee brother; Louise worried mother; the sister who Lloyd Fleming favorite uncle. Although an eight and one-half inch silver trophy is to be awarded , the decision of the judges is not known at the present time. ONE ACT PLAYS PRESENTED A group of four one act plays was presented hy the pupils of the high school at the basket- hall hall, April 30, for the benefit of the senior class. They were introduced by Loving Lunatics , a brief skit including Lyle Cole as Tom Patterson, Mary Dodds as Mary Mannering, and Rosalee Jones as Polly. A Winning Trick , was the second play pre i sented. In the cast were Phyllis Gore as Muriel Hodgson, Fern Conklin as Helen Crandall, and Doris Blevins as Florence Gregory. The Latest In Football , which had been pre- sented a week earlier at Russell, was also in- cluded. Lastly, The Cat's Whiskers , a short comedy was given. The cast included Carl Ripley as Ernie, Mary Grant as Esther, Cecil Alguire and June Gardner as Mr. and Mrs. Daly, Howard Loucks and Pansy Worden as Mr. and Mrs, Smith, Leo Hazelton and Luella Cole as Mr. and Mrs. Burns, and Leonard Gray as the policeman. BAND Cecil Alguire, Anita Bristol, Duane Bristol, Luella Cole, Claron Dashnaw, Mark Dodds, Mary Dodds, Dorothy Fleming, Lloyd Fleming, Frederick Gardner, Horace Gardner, June Gardner, Mary Gardner, Dorwin Gore, Erwin Gore, Henrietta Gore, Leonard Gray, Mary Grant, Doris Hawn, Leo Hazelton, Leon Hazelton, Robert Howard, Agnes Jones, Her- bert Jones, Morris Jones, Howard Loucks, Keith Manning, Frances Morrow, Vaneshia Morrow, Donald Phillips, Wendall Phillips, David Reynolds, Doris Reynolds, Laura Rey- nolds, Louise Reynolds, Harland Rickter, Viola Rickter, Carl Ripley, Alvin Shippee, Mavis Shippee, Morris Shippee, Charles Smith, Dean Woods, Donald Woods. Phyllis Gore—Drum Major Mr. John Schueler—Band Master BASKETBALL BANQUET A banquet in honor of the basketball teams R8 given by their mothers March 10, 1937� It was held in the school gymnasium with over one hundred twenty five present. The four course dinner was served to the guests as they sat a- round six long tables arranged to form the lett- er R . Roy B. Clogston, director of Athletics at St. Lawrence University was the principal speaker of the evening. His topic was Playing the Game . Other speakers were—Mr. Holland, Mr. C. V. White and Mr. Selwyn Kershaw. Responses were given by Captain Edith Smith, Cheerleader Ellen Newvine, Henrietta Gore, Agnes Jones, Fern Conk- lin, Phyllis Gore, Captain Carl Ripley, James Burnett, Tony Scadice, Bobby McCloud, Ashton Per- nice, and manager Gordon Hay, students of the high school; and Mr. Elwyn Bigelow and Mr. Ar- thur Gray, bus drivers for the teams. School songs , led by Ellen Newvine, were sung by the assemblage and cheers were given. A navy blue and white blanket was given to Mr. Holland by the teams and members of the school. Following the dinner and spea.king program, deno- ing was enjoyed. MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM Friday, May 2S, the high school band, the faculty, and the students marched in a body to both cemeteries to do honor to the dead veterans of all warS. America and the Star Spangled Banner were played by the band. A short prayer was given by Reverend Burston, and the names of the veterans were read by Mr. Frank Rich. Taps was played, and the song Tenting To-night was sung by Mary K. Dodds and Phyllis Gore. The graves of the soldiers were decorated. OUR FIRST YEAR BOOK Early in the fall term, the Junior Class met to decide whether or not it would sponsor the publication of a school weekly this year. This paper, Ow R Ya , was issued formerly by the present Senior Class. Our members decided that the value of this paper was not propor- tionate to the time and effort necessary for editing it. Nevertheless, parents and pupils alike enjoyed it. To meet the desire of the student body for a publication which would have permanent value, Mr. Holland suggested having a Year Book”. By this he said that he meant a book issued at the end of the year containing the most impor- tant events of the term. The Juniors were u- nanimously in favor of such a book. They set about planning for it immediately and introduc- ing it to the school at large, for they realiz- ed that only the cooperation of the whole school would make the book a successful one. This book is one that everyone will want to treasure. For the Seniors leaving school this year and for those who have left, it will bring back many memories of the happiest days of their lives. For Richvillians it will serve as a pleasant reminder of their own school days and of their unfailing interest in student activities. Now that our first year book, the RICHON- IAN , is completed, we hope that future junior classes will follow in our footsteps by issu- ing these books regularly, and by feeling as much pride and enjoyment in the work as we of this class have experienced. Mary K. Dodds, President Junior Class JOKES June— What are you taking for your cold? Cecil— Make me an offer. Leonard— What are you doing? Agnes— Don't bother me, I'm adding up fig- ures, and every time I look at you I put down zero. Visitor: Are you a student? Alvin— No, I just go to school here. First Frosh— How old is Miss Mayo? Second Frosh— I don't know, but she must be pretty old because she taught Cic-ero. Mr. Holland— How many subjects are you carry- ing now, Mark? Mark— I'm carrying one and dragging five. Miss Reese— Is there any connecting link be- tween the animal and vegetable kingdoms? Morris Shippee— Yes—hash. The faculty's philosophy: Seniors won't think. Juniors don't think. Sophomores seldom think. Freshmen can't think. Lloyd Fleming: My opinion of a Scotchman is a man who holds a Lincoln penny until it gives the Gettysburg address. Donald Howard— I've added these figures up • ten times. Mrs. Parks— Good. Donald — And here are my ten answers. Boys on Basketball trip: Jimmy B.— Did you take a shower? Carl— No, is there one missing? Mrs. Reed was trying to show one of her pupils how to read with expression— Where—are—you- going? read Ray Smith laboriously with no accent whatever. Try that again , said Mrs. Reed, read as if you were talking. Notice the mark at the end. Ray studied the interroga- tion mark a moment. Then he read, Where are you going, little buttonhook? Miss Parks— Name the outstanding features of vassalage. Morris J.— It's good to keep the hair down. Erwin— My girl's divine. Dorwin— Yours may be divine, but mine's de berries. Ma.ry K. — What's that peculiar smell in the library? Mary G.— It's the dead silence they keep there. Phyllis (driving Clifford's car): I wish that you would adjust that mirror; all I can see is the car behind me. Mr. Schueler—(fumbling in his pockets) I'm afraid I've lost my ticket to Utica The Conductor— Why, you couldn't lose a ticket a yard long. Mr. Schueler— I couldn't, eh? Say, you don't know me. Once I lost a bass drum. BROADCAST TONIGHT: MORRIS AND ELLEN—PRESCOTT BOCItTIB CLU65- DID YOU KNOW THAT June Gardner won the New York Times Espay Writing contest in our school this year. June will receive a, ten dollar check and a beautiful medal graduation night——Over the last four years our girls basketball team has won 40 and lost 15 games, while our boys' teen has won 52 and lost 10,-together that makes 92 won and 33 lost-----The Richville High School Band of 8 pieces won excellent rating at the Band Festi- val---The Donkey Baseball game brought the Sen- iors la.ughs, kicks, and funds--Richville rank- ed first in attendance in the whole State of New York for schools over 100 enrolment last year-- The Board of Education received $1000 more this year for last year's attendance than they did for the year before----This year the total attendance is better than 971°--Mary Grant's drawings for the basketball banquet brought favorable comment from everyone----Last year's Seniors went to Washington----This year's Seniors go to New York in June. (Note: A mistake, you say, putting the above faots on the Societies and Clubs Page--no mis- take; the Staff knew it----------------our Scotch wouldn't let us throw this page away.) ' ►ADVEUJI SING The RICHONIAN Staff wishes to express its appreciation to the advertisers for their cooperation and generosity which have helped to build our book. We heartily recommend the services and patronage of these firms to the students and friends of Richville High School. MAKE SAVING A PART OF YOUR EDUCATION GOUVERNEUR SAVINGS LOAN ASSOCIATION 4-2 Church Street Gouverncur, N. Y. W. F. ANDERSON LUMBER BUILDING SUPPLIES Prospect Street Gouverneur, N. Y. CONGRATULATIONS. To our next-door neighbors On such a fine year-book. For many years our friends in Richville and vicinity have very generously given us their patronage. We sincerely appreciate it and shall endeavor to continue to merit it with pure drugs, prompt, intelligent service, and honest values. 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