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

Page 27 text:

Commencement Number TH E R E D .4 N D B L A C K f Page Twenty-five Only Seniors were allowed to enter and the one winning first prize, also received a place on the Commencement program. The judges were Miss Carney, Miss Scott and Miss Sanderson. The first prize of ten dollars was awarded to Gertrude Graney, who wrote on Le Roy Roller Mill, sec- ond prize of ive dollars went to Margaret Jones, whose composition was entitled A Little Iron Mill, while the third prize of two dollars and a half was won by Bertha Stakcl, who wrote on The Gazette News. Junior Personals Yes, we do have a Junior Class and we have some mem- bers, too. Even if we couldn't have George Curtis, our president with us as much as we'd like, still we have his right hand lady C?J, Pearl Rossborough, our vice-president. We've kept Helen McKeon, our treasurer, busy with candy sales and a baked goods sale, which boosted our fund for next year's trip. With all our important meetings, Lynn Saulsbury, our secretary, is kept busy writing most of the time. What would we do without Mildred Howard to protect our colors in the class iights and Mary Kanaley, to sell our candy right and left? We can't help but think of next year when we'll be Seniors. We never could take the places of our present Seniors, but we'll do our best. We mean this, Seniors. and we wish you all kinds of luck. Seniors to Juniors A lonely figure in the hall Wipes 'way salt soaked tear, Then grits his teeth and locks the door- Schools over for the years. No longer can he bank the flres Or wastefully shovel on the coalg The terrible sadness of it all Enters his mind and scars his soul. Slowly through the halls he walks As one who is deaf and blind: Madly seeks he comfort And solace for his tortured mind. What is the cause of all this grief That so effects that noble man? Alas, 'tis this sad fact- Control yourself as best you can. School's over for another year, CPlease do not sigh and sob? And till it opens up again, Bill Shamp has lost his job. D. M. B-'31 ' JUNIOR CLASS

Page 26 text:

Page Twenty-four TH E R E D A N D B L A C K . Commencement Number GLEE CLUB The Glee Clubs The Glee Clubs this year have exhibited their vocal excellence on several occasions. In fact, a striking phenomenon in regard to this was noticed down in room 10 one day. Outside, the windows and fire escape were lined with birds. Inside, both glee clubs were warbling merrily. Conclusion: the birds came to get a few pointers, of course. In April, the fifty singers of both glee clubs organized, electing Lucille O'Shea president, Margaret Jones vice- president, Dorothy Brooks secretary-treasurer and Dorothy Smith librarian. The concert, held in May, was a success, due chiefly to the varied character of the selections so ably chosen and directed by Miss Lawrence. Especially, did we like O Vic- torious People and The Blue Danube. The Glee Clubs were accompanied by Dorothy Brooks, who was also pianist in assembly, and very capable she was. Le Roy High Has Its Orators L. H. S. came out on top in the County Speaking Con- test held in Ingham Hall in April. Two of our speakers, Roy Bater and Erma McColl, won the first prizes for boys and girls. At the previous event, the Larkin Speaking Contest, these same two won the first prizes, while two more of our .i . orators, Eugene Morris, and Mildred Heffer, won second place among boys and girls respectively. In both cases, our representatives delivered orations of a non-emotional nature, which tests the speaker's ability to the utmost. ' The Honor Society We are glad that L. H. S. has added eight members to the New York Honor Society this year. Membership in this society at one time demanded only scholarship, but recently has been changed to include character, service and leader- ship. The dccisions are made by a two thirds vote of both the faculty and the senior class. At our last assembly, held June 6, Mr. Taylor presented the following eight seniors with honor pins: Gerald Cas- well, Delbert Ellison, Marguerite Hoy, Margaret Jones, Erma McColl, Eugene Morris, Richard White and Ellsworth Wil- son. We hope to have the same pleasure next year in the awarding of these pins. Essay Contest on Le Roy Industries An essay contest on Industries In Le Roy Before 1860 was recently held in Le Roy High School. Mr. Samson offered the sum of fifteen dollars to be awarded for the three best compositions, which were to be about five hund- red words in length, and written on one phase of industry.

Page 28 text:

Page Twenty-six TH E R E D A N D B L A C K Commencement Number Henry Witte Gives Impersonation On May 20, we had the opportunity of hearing Shakes- peare's The Taming of the Shrew, as given by Mr. Henry Witte, reader and impersonator. This gave us a chance of comparing Shakespeare, as read by ourselves, and as inter- preted by another. For some time afterwards we heard frequent imitations of Petruchio's laugh. It was hearty to say the least. Carl C. Burkhart Speaks in Assembly In assembly on April 29, we had as our guest and speak- er, Mr. Carl C. Burkhart, who is the Supervisor of Physical Education in the Buffalo Schools. Mr. Burkhart gave a most interesting and beneficial lecture on the Value of Physical Education. As such speeches go, it was out of the ordinary, and we were sorry when it was iinished, con- sidering ourselves lucky to hear such a man. Class Night Exercises This year the Seniors planned a Class Night to be remembered, since they couldn't have a Senior Crazy Day. Wart Tully gives the class poem. fWe predict great things for our Irish poetlg Dode Brooks recalls our past history, and what a history! Tiel Smith predicts our future, which outstrips our past tif that can bebg Tom O'Mealia reads the Last Will and Testament of the illus- trious class of 1927. We're a generous class task the Jun- iorsll Charles Bater is our song writer and Marian Clarke is donor of gifts fthe bill shows our extravagancel. Issy Basso delivers the Senior Charge. Look out Juniors. Be- sides, that we have a Novelty, and Lewie O'Shea is Master of ceremonies. The Last Days Beginning with June 13 the Seniors are a busy crew. They don't mind regents a-tall, not they, but there are other days. On Saturday, June 18, the Juniors and Seniors go to Conesus Lake for their annual picnic, an event enjoyed to the utmost and long remembered. Sunday, June 19, the Baccalaureate exercises take place in Ingham Hall when Rev. W. Edmund Nixon will preach the sermon. The following Monday is Class Night and Tuesday brings the last days to a close with Commencement exer- cises. That Irishman of Ours There's one guy in school whom we all likeg He came from Ireland like Pat and Mike: He can'ies a smile from his chin to his nose As he goes around Whistling, My Wild Irish Rose. He is loved by all and hated by noneg He's as true in his ways as George Washingtong He never appears to be worried or sad: He seems to hear nature calling be glad 3 And Oh! how we love that old Irish boy .Who hangs around always with a heart-full of joy: And as trees cling to the side of a gully, So shall our friendship cling to Watt Tully. C. B. '27 To the 1927 Seniors We just dread to think of next year, When the school will be lacking your cheer- We really hate to see you go, Cuz we know we'll miss you sog Study Hall will resemble a grave yard- Without a Senior face or regardg And our school spirit will die When you utter your parting sigh. Although our new Seniors are aces, They can never quite take your place, As we turn you away from our school, We will follow the usual rule And wish good luck, success, and joy To every Senior girl and boy- Now that you have a good start, Keep on being clever and smart. The World opens its arms to you- And we bid you, Seniors, Adieu. A, Starr '30 Ude To a Janitor You Juniors will certainly be lonesome next year Without us Seniors to help bring you cheerg In yom' spare moments you'll have ' nothing to do Except sit in your seats with a mind dull and blue Just think of the times that we've made you happy, The times that we've helped you to move around snappy, We've helped you prepare lessons as only you should, And taught you to do only things as are good, So if by ill chance next year you should pass, You'll owe all your luck to our great Senior Class! C. B.-'27 The man who works Is the man to hire: The man who can't Is the man to fire. Fool's Dictionary To the breathless schoolboy, who demanded the Fool's Dictionary, I was tempted to reply that I had often longed for such a compilationg but by patient questioning, I found that he wanted Poole's Index. -Outlook.