Mynderse Academy - Myndersian Yearbook (Seneca Falls, NY)

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Hamilton Speakers Francis Clary, Howard Woods Donald Kihhey, Clinton Beach, Karl Sanderson. Kmmctt Ryan The Hamilton Speaking Contest The early part of March, Professor Medden received notice from the Hamilton College Alumni Association that an oratorical contest was to l e given by their society at Rochester, on April thirtieth. Mynderse Academy was requested to send one representative to partake in the contest. A great amount of interest was aroused by the invitation, on account of the wish of several boys to represent the school. Therefore, through the suggestion of Mr. Anibal, an eliminating contest was held. This took place in the Assembly Hall in the afternoon of April 2nd. The speakers were trained by Mr. Anibal and we need to thank him for presenting the most interesting speaking contest of its kind ever held in the school. Mr. Gibson, former Assistant Superintendent of Syracuse schools; Mr. Truesdale, Superintendent of schools in Geneva, and Mr. Williams, principal of Waterloo High School, were chosen for judges. Music was furnished by Mrs. Williams’ Mandolin Club. The program was as follows: “Citizenship” ..................Clinton R. Reach “A Plea for Cuba,”................Francis J. Clary “The Faith of Lincoln”...........Donald G. Kibbey “The Battle of Waterloo”.......Earl J. Sanderson “The Scars of Honor”.............Emmett J. Ryan, Jr. “'File Mother of Lincoln”......Howard L. Woods The judges withdrew for some time to decide on the [10] outcome of the contest and after a long deliberation announced that the first prize was awarded to Donald G. Kibbey; the winner of the second prize was Emmett |. Ryan. Jr. ; honorable mention was awarded to Clinton R. Reach. The contest was a success and was attended by a large number of spectators. Prize Speaking Contest of 1911 Qn the evening of June 20th, 1911, eight meml)ers of our class, who were chosen as prize speakers, spoke in the Assembly Hall. The hall was crowded and the contest proved to be the most interesting of its kind that Mynderse has had in several years. From the fact that the class of 1912 has, among its members, a great many good speakers, the contestants were chosen only after considerable debate on the part of the faculty. 'Flic number selected, worked faithfully and diligently under the direction of Miss Charlotte Whitney, of Stanley, X. Y., and their speaking, well rewarded the speakers for their trouble. Both judges, faculty and spectators joined in saying that they had never attended a contest in which the speakers were so evenly matched and in which they showed such determination to win. There were four prizes awarded; the first prizes, beautiful gold medals, were awarded to Francis J. Clary, and Anna R. Ferguson. The second prizes.

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by Ulrich’s orchestra, whose services were also donated. Several generous-hearted business men gave merchandise to l e raffled on the night of the dance. The great day dawned, and it was found the greater part of the girls and boys busily engaged in decorating the dance hall. In one corner, tastily decorated, a booth was constructed, where everything conceivable was to l e raffled. Candy, banners, books, fancy work and three large Mynderse pillows were tli£ main source of revenue for the evening, although several of the girls served ice cream and cake to the guests, and this proved to Ik a success, for they turned over no little sum to the class treasurer. Another interesting and profitable scheme, was a voting contest for the most popular lady. The first prize, an opal ring, was won by Miss Josephine Lawton, and second prize, a large bunch of artificial roses, by Miss Gertrude Somers. More than class was “The Cricket on the Hearth,” by Charles Dickens. It was decided to give the play on W ednesday, May 15th, and judging by the disposal of the tickets by the members of the class, there is no doubt that our bank account will reach the $250 mark. Another generous offer has been made to the class by Mr. X. Doyle, manager of the opera house. He has offered to give a benefit entertainment, Saturday afternoon, June 1st. The programme will consist of four reels of interesting pictures and several musical selections bv various members of the class. Last, but not least, the girls of the class of 1912 expect to give a pastry sale, Saturday afternoon, June 8th. As this is a thing which appeals to everybody, we are assured of its immediate success. This will end our financial campaign for we feel sure that we shall, by this time, raise the required Classes of T2, thirty-five couples were present and all seemed to enjoy themselves. The dance and bazaar netted $125, above all expenses. The dance certainly was more successful than any other school party. The next plan constructed, was to give a declamation contest amongst the Senior boys. The Masonic Temple was rented for the occasion, and three prominent persons secured for judges, Mr. Ernest Gould, Mr. Percy Tennant, and Mrs. George Vreeland. Mr. George Winkle presided and gave an interesting and encouraging talk in favor of our W ashington trip. We raised our bank account to $140 with the proceeds. The next source of money making, and probably the most successful outside of the dance, is the Class play. After careful consideration, the choice of the T3, T4 and ’15 amount. If, however, we are deficient in the fund, we know that this paper, the Mynderse Year Book will clear up the deficit, for through the united efforts of Lyke, Kvan and Sanderson, over $150 worth of advertisements have been secured. The merchants have l)een with us through all of our enterprises, helping us every time we have been deficient, and aiding us greatly by giving to the class when requested. The class appreciate greatly this interest in them, and we feel sure that in the future we will remember how the people of this town aided us in going to W ashington. It is no dream or myth any longer. It is becoming more and more a certainty, and on the 25th of June, we will be speeding, rejoicing, on our way, in our private car for the ideal of our dreams, the National Capitol at Washington. [9]

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five-dollar gold pieces, were won by Donald G. Kibbev and Mary L. Long. Tbe program was as follows: “The March of Attila”............Clinton R. Beach ‘‘Sunshine Johnson” ......... Marguerite G. Bracht “The Plea for Cuba” ............ Francis J. Clary “Cigarette’s Ride and Death” ... nna R. Ferguson “Tbe Honor of the Woods”........Donald G. Kibbev “'file Mourning Veil”...............Mary L. Long “Tbe Memory of Washington”. .Emmett J. Ryan. Jr. “The Healing of the Lepers”........ Hazel B. Sant Class Statistics Clinton Beach—Prize speaker 1911; Hamilton Speaker; President of Athletic Association 1912; Basketball 1912; Class Play; Commencement Speaker. Marguerite Bracht—Class Treasurer 1910; Class President 1911 ; Prize speaker 1911 ; Class Play; Commencement Speaker. Janet Browne—Class Statistical!; Assistant Editor of the Year Book. Margaret Browne—Salutatorian. Alice Burroughs—Class Treasurer 1911; Valedictorian ; Class Play. Francis Clary—Baseball 1909-10-11-12; Captain Baseball 1911-12; Basketball 1911-12; Prize speaker 1911; Hamilton Speaker: Vice-President of Class 1912; President Athletic Association 1911 ; Class Play. Mary Deary—Decorating Committee (Senior Fair). Evelyn Emeus—Class Treasurer 1910; Commencement Speaker. Anna Ferguson—Prize speaker 1911; Class Play. Elizabeth Ilalpin—Reception Committee (Senio. Fair). Grace Hodge—-Soliciting Committee (Senior Fair). Lina Kellogg—Decorating Committee (Senior Fair). Rockwell Kenvon—Baseball 1909-10-11-12; Football 1910-11; Basketball 1910-11-12; Secretary Athletic Association 1910; Class Donor; Assistant Editor of Year Book. Donald Kibbev—Editor-in-Chief of the Year Book; Hamilton Speaker: Prize speaker 1911 ; Vice-President class 1910: President Class 1910; Football 1909-10-11 ; Baseball 1911-12; Class Poet; Captain Football Team 1911; Representative of Mynderse Academy at Rochester in speaking contest. Olin Lyke—Class Play; Advertising Manager of tbe N ear Book. Mary Long—Secretary of the Class 1912; Prize speaker 1911 : Class Play. Alice Penoyar—Commencement Speaker. Edward Reagan—Track Team 1910-11 ; Class Play: Class I’resentator; Baseball 1910-11-12; Secretary Athletic Association 1910-11; Football 1909-10-11; Basketball 1911-12. Emmett Ryan— Prize speaker 1911; Class Orator: Business Manager of the Year Book: Hamilton 1911 Prize Speakers Hazel Sant, Francis Clary, Clinton Beach, Marguerite Bracht Mar)' Long, Donald Kibbey, Anna Ferguson, Emmett Ryan (HI