Le Roy Central School - O At Kan Yearbook (Le Roy, NY)

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Page Sixteen E R E D A N D B L A C K Commencement Number has And as these seekers of-vleiiowledge are about to leave their Alma Mater to go into the world to make their fortune they will be presented with their diplomas this next twenty-seventh day of June that they may be well prepared to endure the hardships of this world. an -Emerson Cullings. Last Yvill and Testament of the Class of I923 WP, the class of 1:1121 who are about to step from 0116 world to another, after having victoriously battled for four 'fperhaps live or even sixj years with knowledge, tthrough which we have successfully passed! desire. because we feel that we are about to breathe our last in this beloved High School, to leave the remnants of what we hold most dear, to those who in their dire need can make best use of them. Having passed Miss t'rellin's test with IQ'S rival- ing those of Edison or Marconi as to our mental soundness, we do make, publish, and declare this our last will and testament. revoking all former wills by us heretofore. iVe dispose i11 manner following, that is to say: Prov. I. All our just debts and funeral expenses are to be paid from the Senior fund- fJuniors don't disclose your stupidity and inexperience by sending cheap flowers.D Prov. II. To our principal, Mr. E. B. Taylor, and to the faculty we bequeath the following: Sec. I. The greatest thanks and everlasting appre- ciation for their excellent work in our behalf. Sec. Il. A much needed rest from tl1e vigorous 23's, whose girls have conquered by their brains, fists, and looks, and the boys by their looks, brains. a11d lists- tTo clear your mind of any doubts take a close view of the Senior photographs: if you still don't agree, then go to an oculist. Prov. III. To the Juniors we leave the following: Sec. I- The right to learn how to hold ofiices worth holding. Sec. II. The privilege to domineer over next year's Juniors and to show them the golden footprints of their invulnerable predecessors. Sec. III. The right to discontinue their childish ac- tions. Sec. IV. The right to claim ownership to Eligh's red handkerchief, which they can use to make part of their class colors. Sec. V. To the girls. we leave all of our unused powder and rouge de theatre. Sec. VI. lVe donate. to Catherine Hoffman, the sum of te11 cents with which she can buy a new pair of fashion- able glass ear drops. Sec. VII. To Bishop. we bequeath a lion cage in which he can lock up his extra-large and wild dogs. Sec. VIII. To Sid 0'Shea. the Junior ring-leader, we leave the right to look after tl1e grave of the first lllllllllly. which he so ingeniously made after his own model. It has also been decided upon by the elated 23's to leave the second dummy in the hands of lVendy, McKenna and Company with which they can make wieners for the hot- dog stands they are to operate as life work. Sec- IX. To Baby Martin Fa lon, we bequeath the bottle. He may use it anytime he lesires, by getting per- mission of the school nurse or the teacher in charge of the study hall. Prov. IV. All the rest of our property, whatsoever, a11d whensoever: of what nature, kind. and quality it may be, not disposed of herein. we give and bequeath to Mr. Lawrence. our old friend and janitor. who has been loyal to the Seniors. Lastly. we hereby appoint Charles Botts executor of this, our last will and Testament: hereby revoking all for- mer wills made by us. In Witness Whereof. I have hereunto subscribed my e name, the 31st day of May in tl1e and 'l'wenty-Three- gv ar Ninetee Hundred f-Charles Miserentino. - Class Prophecy ,Black night! Not a star in th heavens. The moon, hidden by ghostly clouds, casts flic ering shadows in its ' u S v v nl' path. The desert stretches away le on mile. What is that blot against its dreary graynes? A black tent, its sides covered with weird symbols. ' red light glows like a coal of fire- An old woman dress d in fiowing oriental robes bends over a crystal ball into which she gazes fixed- ly. I11 it she sees the future of each member of the class of 1923. Let us lean over her shoulder. A brilliantly lighted stage, a widely applauding audience calling for an encore. A young m an appears who sends the spectators into gales of laughter as he gives a song and dance burlesque of the latest hit. In spite of grease, paint Hlld his strange attire, we recognize the irrepressible Billy Wansor. 'Ere we recover from our astonishment, appear two toe-dancers As they twirl and glide gracefully, they are greeted with thunderous h nd clapping, and no wonder, for Edith MacDowell and Ne a Dahlquist are danc- ing themselves straight into thehearts of all. if The Pacific in all its majestic glory lies before us. A ship sails into view with sailors scurrying about on deck. Heave ho, to windward, booms a deep voice. We find Harold Ruben calmly pacing about shouting directions through a huge saxaphone. We hear the shrill notes of another saxaphone and glance upward just in' time to see George Darby blithely sliding down 'the main rigging and playing The Sailor Boy, slightly out of key. He is Cap'n Harold's chief skipper and quali gained while in school. fied on the experience Lucille Miller is running a taxi' in Buffalo- She does this in defiance of all traffic rules, but the policemen always seem to be looking the other way. A figure dressed as a Spanish stage, this time in the Metropolitan toreador steps on to a ra House. A voice of gold Hoats out to us and we listen, ascinated. The last note dies away. The lights flare up and we recognize Charlie Miserentino of High School days. He directs a most especial bow to a box on the right, and starting in

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Commencement Number T H E R E D' A NDB L A C K Page Fifteen The cast did perform tl1eir parts well a11d the play was a great success. But lo, on the iii-st night the mantel piece did fall, and great was the fall thereof and great the commotion arous- ed- And the wrath of the Seniors and Miss Connor was terrible to behold. and there was much weeping and gnash- ing of teeth. But all was forgotten in the success of the second night, when the cast was praised greatly so that the hearts of the young men and maidens were greatly chee1'ed and their heads began to expand. As was the custom the Seniors had rented their cos- tumes of a costumer whose greed they knew not of until they came to settle with her. , But they did send a delegation of their strongest men to seek her out. And it came to pass that they did iind her and did strive mightily to urge her to cut. down her price- But, like the Jezebel of old, she strove the more iiercely and she prevailed over the young 1ne11, whom she drove out of her home and looked upon them with an ungodly scorn. Now it came to pass that on the 27th day of that same month and year, the Seniors did have a day of rejoicing and they did act most foolishly. And behold the damsels did appear as young maids with pinafores. short dresses, hair ribbons and dolls that were marvelous to behold. And the young men did likewise come in dress suits gaudy vests and overalls, having beclouded their counten- ances with much rogue and powder. And they did bring a horse with them and it came to pass that the Juniors did strive for that horse and did Cap- ture it and they did have much sport with it. And it came to pass that these fair damsels and young men did enter the precints of Mr. Taylor and he was great- ly mystiiied at their strange actions and he knew not what to do with them. And it so happened that in the evening of the same day the Senior Play cast did gather themselves together for a feast at Lally's. And they did gorge themselves to their capacity which was great. And the price of this feast did set them back a great deal. - And every one danced and made merry and the faculty did entertain them with stories and all went home rejoic- ing- And it came to pass that in the next week the Juniors and Seniors did have a great condict. And many were disabled on either side and many colors were taken. And the Juniors did hang the Senior by the neck from the elm tree but he was rescued at two o'clock that morning by a roving band of Seniors. They all of his heart seniors harm And in tl: rejoiced greatly tl.at such was the fortitude and the oxen strength of his neck that no did befill him. P I11't'Sl-'1100 of the Juniors the Seniors did burn an efigy with which to ridicule them. A1111 if 0211119 10 DIISS. however, that the humbled and humiliated Juniors did try later to restore themrelve: aZ'ter the bitter defeat by placing a dummy, since they had so many to spare,-in the same tree- But the victorious Seniors gave him no heed and there he has been ever s nce. a pitiful symbol of chagrin for the Junors and of disdain for the Seniors. And it came to pass that the Seniors on the twenty seventh day of the fourth month of this year did hold a ball in the gymnasium. And they decorated the gym most beautifully with streamers and many Japanese lanterns. And they did hire Art Taylor to furnish the music. And a 'great crowd did come and there were eight score and seven couples and the Seniors made a great fortune. And it came to pass on the eighth day of the lifth month of this year that Mr. Taylor did announce the names of those who were to. receive honors for their faithful work in school. One person by the name of Florence Ganiard was Valedictorian. A certain Velma Smith was Salutatorian: . And two fair damsels, Grace Crocker and Doris Noble, also received scholarship hono1's. And two other maidens, Marion Pfisterer and Margaret 0'Neill, were honored for literary .acliievements - And he also did announce that two youg men. George Jones and William Wansor, had received honors in oratory. And it came to pass that the Seniors did decide to have a class day. And so the class was called together and the President spake unto them saying, Choose ye a prophet so that he may interpret to each of you the things which the fates' have for ordained. And hc also bade them choose a poet that he might sing their praises 81111 tell of their wondorous works. And they also were hidden to choose a will-maker that their will and testament might be drawn up so that their possessions might be left to the deserving ones. And they were also ordered to choose a class orator that he might give an oration cf the Sonior's noble deeds. And they also at that meeting chose an Historian that he might write a complete history of all the Seniors' wonderful works- And the choice of the Seniors did fall on Betty Brown, Gertrude Cooper, Charles Miserentino. Rudolph Lapp, and Emerson Cullings to do this work. And it was also decided at that meeting that the Juniors and Seniors should hold their annual picnic the twenty-sixth day of this month and year. 'ii i ,WTI -,Ly . FF .rf x ul S ji ' 71 xii

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Commencement Number T H E R E D A N D B L A C K Page Seventeen that direction, we behold Gertrude Cooper, who writes the words to Senor Miserintino's entrancing songs. A stately young woman next takes the stage and re- ders a very touching reading. As we listen we realize that the noted elocutionist is our erstwhile jolly Noble. Olive Harding has married a young Botany. They are now touring Wimpis, a rare type of bi1'd. of but one in the entire world. The August Sllll beats down circus tents. Here we lind many amuses' the audience as a clow11 and plays his noted mouth organ. Alton MacDul'lie seems to have found his vocation as a Wild West cowboy. Velma Smith iinds more pleasure in training wild animals than she would have had in teaching school. Jinnny Kenna, as a ferocious pirate, con- ducts a unique side show in which one is supposed to find Captain Kidd's buried treasure. Betty MacHardy sells hot- dogs and Rudolph Lapp runs the merry-goround. This position is only temporary, however, for he has invented a radioless radio, which will probably cause an industrial revolution- Three cheers for Rudolph. Frances Hoffman runs a shop on Fifth Avenue. Her gowns are the envy and despair of all other proprietors. Such are the results of taking the home making course in L. H. S. Peggy O'Neill caused quite a sensation by eloping with a Syracuse student known by the mysterious name of Ing. We always thought that Peggy would do something roman- tic like that- Florence Ganiard. has become a noted lecturer and has formed many clubs and societies. At present she is tour- ing Siberia to raise money for buying overcoats for the South Africans. Now we behold the calm peacefulness of a sunshiny day in the country. We imagine it is in the vicinity of Lin- wood. A young lady seated beneath a maple tree is gazing sonlfully up at the sky as if seeking inspiration. Near her is a great stack of unwritten papers and a barrel of pencils. It is the vice-president of the class of '23. This means that the president must be somewhere near. Yes, there he is down by the creek. He is crawling on his knees, intently eyeing the ground, a microscope in one hand and a curious net in the other. Emerson Cullings has become a Professor of Zoology in a large college and his hobby is collecting and pickling rare insects. Marion Ptisterer has won fame as the authoress of The Dancing Dumbbell and is making a fortune from her best-sellers. We see a stately old colonial house with an old-fashion- ed garden stretching away at o11e side. Near a fountain a young lady in the costume of 1774 is standing by a gal- lant youth, also of the period. Slowly he takes her hands and leaning toward her murmurs some never-to-be-forgotten words. We go forth to win for thee and old Virginia. Thats all for to-day, a voice breakes in on our remin- iscences. Turning. we see for the first time a camera man and director. Miss Connor's picturesque southern play, friend, Doris Professor of search of the said there is Europe in which it is hotly on the great white old friends- Allan Eligh -1 In the Days of Washington. is being filmed with the orig- inal hero and heroine. George Jones will continue his cinemai career and it is p1'edicted will be a great .sm-cess. But when this picture is linished he will have to look about for a new leading lady- For it is rumored that Graf-4. Crocker will ma1'ry a wealthy brewer. The senior who took down this prophecy as it appeared ill the crystal had a nervous break down on linishing it. She has had to give up her plan of coaching a football team and is taking a much-needed rest at a summer 1'esort in Tim-buck-tu. --lfllizabeth Brown '21 Our Alma Mater Four happy years she has held us, Secure, within her lofty walls Four joyous years we have known And walked through her spacious halls, Now we are leaving her sadly, To become this great world's toy, But we, ever, will fondly remember Our dear Alma Mater, LeRoy. her -G. U. '23. 1---- Commencement Program Invocation Fatima-Valse Oriental 01-011939-,I 'Salutatory-Value of Little Things Velma Maude Smith The Greatest Force in Civilization Margaret FayO'Neil1 L9 ROY S0113 Boys' Chorus 'Science to the Rescue William Champion Wansor '?fThe Genesee Valley of Yesterday Marion Louise Ptlsterer Violin Duet Largo-Handel Castella Hees, Mary Elizabeth Given 'Builders of Success Do1'is Alene Noble 'i 'Tl1e Tree Grace Louise Crocker Loves Greeting Orchestra i'The Need of World Peace George Poole Jones Valedictory-Our Highest Duty Florence Josephine Ganiard Prensentation of Diplomas Jollilication Orchestra Note-W Scholarship Hon01's l'i'Literary HlJl10l'S 'i'Oratorical Honors A school paper is a great invention, The school gets all the fame, The printer gets all the money lilltl the staff gets all the blame. -Exchange.