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

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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

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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'.'?

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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.