Hutchinson Central High School - Calendar Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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THE CALENDAR 11 In the early days of the autumn moon, training was once more resumed. Many of the strongest youths turned out for daily practice along different lines of sports. Each day some added to their strength fbetter marks on home cardsj, while others tried to endure without flinching, the pains of hunger and thirst Cafternoon study- roornj. Many famous visitors came to the camp and presided over special ceremonials Qbig assembly programsj. The tribe was looking forward to the next season when, suddenly, with little warning, a pestilence spread over the camp Qltegentsj. Those who survived strove to win new fame at contests in archery CHonor Morningsj. Nevertheless, they did not fail to stress the development of oratorical power CInter-High School debates, Declamation contestsj. VVhen the Ram had run half its course, a solemn gathering was held to choose a chief CCarleton Emslie, president of Junior classj and a body of Faithkeepers to assist him, fBell, Lankler, Leone, Babcock, Steilsj. With' the advent of warm weather a great ceremony was held in honor of the red cedar, the totum of the tribe f.Iunior Dayj. While dancing and singing, they planted this tree with the others, in the forest. Then the athletes, who had distinguished themseleves in the camp, were chosen to vie for inter-tribal honors CFootball, Cross-countryj, but still keen competition remained within the camp QSenior Honor Rollsj. A new tom-tom beater was elected to call the tribe together and to beat at celebration, games and dances, CCarl Frey, head cheerleaderj. As the final hunting season speedily approached, all prepared with great eagerness. A new body of Faithkeepers was initiated CAnthony Sapienza, president of Senior Class, Lankler, Marcussen, Sketchley, Steils, Coleman, Mag- gioli, Di Pasqualej to assist at the big feast day of the camp CClass Dayj. The tribe had now become famous for its prowess. Its members were strong and powerful. One night under the moon and stars they gathered together for the big campfire celebration CCommeneementj to be honored by the great chief fMr. ThomasQ with rewards Cdiplomasj for brave deeds Cpassing Senior examinationsj. Indian Dance. - DARVIN A. DE MARCHI Historian. Prophecy of the Class of 1929 CHARACTERS: Miner-Edmond Coleman Freak-Jack Hurley Setting-The curtain rises disclosing a barren dim-lit stage. It is the interior of a natural cave far below the surface. There is a sound of a pick on rocks and sud- denly a crash is heard off stage. A Miner has broken through from a coal bed. He

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10 THE CALENDAR Ye, whose love of wild traditions, Of the songs of ancient races, Stirs your souls with utmost pleasure To retrace that former nation 3 Thru the years of hoary ages, In the shadow of thick forests, Mid the whirling winds of Autumn In the dales beneath huge mountains Listen to this ancient legend. Ye, who love a nation's legends, Love the ballads of a people That like voices from. afar off, Call to us to pause and listen, Speak in tones so plain and childlike Scarcely can the ear distinguish Whether they are sung or spoken 3- I.isten to this Indian legend, To this song of Indian peoples. Many, many years ago, in the dense part of a thick forest inhabited by a few buffaloes, lived some poor, dejected tribes of Indians. Again and again, they im- plored the Great Spirit to aid them, for they were lost in darkness fignorancej. Time wore on. Their war paint was wearing off, they needed new skins for clothing and new game fhigher educationj for food. Finally, determined in their efforts to escape, they moved away fgrammar school graduationsj and set out to seek a new and a more plentiful forest Chigh schoolj. They traveled a weary way and at last came upon the Goenos Gandata, the largest camp QHutchinsonQ, where dwelt a tribe of Indians renowned far and wide for courage and skill. Strange as it may seem, their big chief CML Thomasj invited the Wanderers to come into the camp. After the ceremonies of alliance Qfirst as- sembliesj, the weak Indians were supplied with new tepees fstudyroomsj and were given new weapons Qbooksl. W'ith these they were handed wampum belts on which were written taboos or laws which were not to be violated while they remained in the new camp QBrown and Blue booksj. Thus, under the guidance of the wise men and the skilled warriors of the tribe fteachersj, they began to train with the others, receiving primary instructions in hunting Qfor factsj, shooting at far targets Qfor marksj, and fishing Cfor informationj. Clan meetings fclassesj were announced. These experiences were difhcut for them at first, but, little by little, they became accustomed to the new camp and joined the rest in a great victory celebration CColumbia Cup Victory, October 1925j. Day after day they faithfully trained, for the yearly hunt was approaching. After extensive preparation, they went out to look for big game fexamsj, quite confident in their preparedness to overcome the ferocious beasts. However, few returned with good luck, since a great many lost their skill and shot at random. After the long and bewildering season fspring semesterj many were glad to take a prolonged rest QSummer vacation, June '26D.

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12 THE CALENDAR comes to center stage and stares wonderingly. He carries a small pick with which he begins to test the rock wall at right. The light on the miner's cap flashes about the wall. Finally, he becomes intent on a particular section of the rock. At rear middle stage, there is a small, blinking light which grows steadily. Suddenly in the doorway appears a freak outlandishly grotesque in appearance. He stands in the opening and blinks his eyes. Then he goes to the darkened left side of stage. Miner hears something, whirls about quickly but can see nothing. He resumes his examination. The freak comes to front center stage, stares stupidly at the audience and then goes right stage just behind the Miner. Freak :-What Ho! fMiner starts and turns slowly around and then grows horrified at the sight.j Miner :-Really now, this is no suitable place for practical jokes. Freak :-fLaughsj. Miner :-I don't see anything humorous in this situation. I just broke into this cave while digging in the mine and while investigating, I am confronted- with you. VVill you please explain who you are and where you come from? Freak:-It's a long, long story! You remember a terrible earthquake that wreaked havoc in this particular section of the country back in 1930? Miner:-Quite well. It was a horrible aEair. Not one person was left living who was in the area at the time. But that has nothing to do with you. That was 25 years ago! Freak:-Oh yes it has, because there was one person left living although he never saw the surface of the earth again, and I am that unfortunate person. Miner:-And you've been down here all that time? Freak:--CNodsj. Miner:-4But why do you wear that strange costume? Freak :-A trick of nature! When swallowed by the earth and thrown into this cave, I developed this form but I retained my voice, my mind, and my hearing. My eyes though large in size, are poor in sight. fThere is a sort silence and then the Freak recovers his cheerinessj. We're not going to brood over my troubles. I'm too glad to see a real human after all these twenty-five years. Perhaps, you may recall reading my name among the missing of the disaster. It is ---- Or rather was Jack Hurley. Miner :-QConcentratesj Jack Hurley? Not Jack Hurley of Hutchinson's class of 1929? . Freak :-CSurprisedj Do you know me? Miner:-If that's who you are, I do. I'm Ed Coleman of the same class. Freak :-Well, for goodness sake! Have you seen any of the old bunch since 'way back twenty-five years ago? Miner :-CSadlyj . No. One by one they drifted off and now they're all gone. fSighingj I'd give anything if I knew what some of them were doing right now! But what have you been doing down here all that time? Freak:-For each of the 365 days of the 25 years, I have amused myself by watching the doings of the people on the surface of the earth, New York, Chicago, Paris, Pekin, anywhere. Miner :-CEmphaticallyj No! Freak :-CMore emphaticallyj Yes l