Mynderse Academy - Myndersian Yearbook (Seneca Falls, NY)

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In treating the Sophomore, it might l e interesting to review the derivation of the word. The term “soph-ister” is one applied to a student in the more advanced departments of English colleges, and is directly formed from the Greek word “sophos meaning wise. Now the latter part of the word is from the Greek word “moros” meaning a fool. So, you see, that we have embodied in our noble Sophomore the wise fool, or the foolish wise; depending on the preponderancy of wisdom or folly, as the case may be, the Sophomore has enjoyed the savoring salt to a slight degree. Then we behold the Junior, conscious of his eminence in the affairs of Mater Mynderse, and his imminence of becoming a Senior. The chief responsibility of the Junior is to furnish an object of disdain for the erudite Senior; to lord it over his underclassmen; and to strive for an oratorical award of honor at Commencement. Commencement introduces the Senior. Let us linger on this, an alluring subject. The Senior thinks he is the whole thing and especially in June. To attain the coveted “dip all bedecked with blue and white, is to him the consummation of his career. But hold! am I not treading on sacred ground when I mention the Senior in a screed on the subgraduates? But he is the Senior, the monarch of all he surveys; master of all he essays; and about half of what he conveys—in the shape of an impression on the wondering, worshipping and awe-struck youth who can only aspire to such exalted rank. His exploits are numerous, humorous, and often but rumorous, but his achievements should not be disregarded. VALE. NINETEEN TWELVE! II. II. RUSSELL ’ll. Knocks and Grinds Miss Suits—“What made you stay out of school yesterday, Mr. KibbeyP’V Donald K.—“ ‘Absence makes the heart grow fonder,’ so I thought that I would like Physics better. Miss H. Smith—“Clinton, what is the plural of ‘pugno’ ?’’ Clinton B.—“Let me see, ‘pugnose’ isn’t it?’’ Earl S.—“Mr. Anibal, I am deeply indebted to you for what I have learned.” Mr. Anibal—“Don’t mention such a trifle.” Stranger—“I thought that you were in the Senior class last year.” Sutton—“I was, only the faculty encored me.” Ada loves to he out on stormy nights, especially when there is a gale ((jail). Alice Allen says she can’t go out nights unless she has a Guard. “Somers” seem to Ik. Romeyn’s favorite seasons. Margaret C. likes bees, especially (Kib-beys). Isn’t it strange that the only one that Emily likes to go sleighriding with is a “Rock’’. Josephine L. likes the seashore, especially the Beach. Margaret B’s favorite pastime is to go to the farm and take a Lammie with her. Why didn’t Janet enjoy the ride Sunday evening— because the car wasn’t a Pearce. What does Elma “Lyke”? What is Earl’s favorite bird? (Crane). Where is Clara’s (Merrit) ? What is Lucy H.’s favorite country? Probably France (Frantz). Why is Leon Slater like a boat? Because neither is complete without a (Hull). The first experience that Clinton ever had with hug-me-tights was in a water glass. Dot II. and Harold II. have a mutual understanding in regard to liking short people. Nellie II. and Mary R. evidently believe in brotherly love. Does anyone know why Rockwell and Emmett always forget their shorthand dictionaries? Can anyone tell why Anna Ferguson likes to practice? (the Play). Be sure and give Janet a Camp! ell doll. She just loves them. Take a visit to the Onondogan Reservation and see one of our old classmates. Emily isn’t scared anv more. Cleda is the only Ward our class is familiar with. Who calls Mary “Deary”? Who does Mary “Long for? If some of our meml ers could only make the proposal, Elizabeth could furnish the “Rice . Ask Miss Richardson which couple in this school makes the best model for a Christy picture. L’Allegro of 1912 I lence, rejoiced the Seniors— From their studies quite depressed and worn. Such work so early in the morn, ’Mongst teachers, and books, and tasks unholy. And other things that are quite as lowly; Find out some great relief, Their brooding troubles to ensheath; There let their happiness rule While they work within the school. But. come thou, professor, mild and grave, Don’t take us for any slave But deliver us from these tasks so hard. From such work we should Ik debarred. It’ll ruin us as you'll see. In Heaven yclept Euphrosyne; And in our memories of 1912, We remember how, in our work we’d delve. And think of the joy and happiness great. That come to us after 1908. “Not by Milton.” f 13]

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Cast, Senior Dramatics Marguerite Brarlit, Francis Clary, Edward Reagan, Olin Lyke, (Minton Beach ('leda Ward, Alice Burroughs Rockwell Kenyon, Anna Ferguson, Karl Sanderson Mary Long Speaker; Senior Dance Committee; Class Pin Committee; Auditing Committee. Katherine Reynolds—Class Prophet; Soliciting Committee (Senior Fair). Emily Ryan—Class Historian: Assistant Editor of the Year Book: Decorative Committee. Marie Reagan—Class Will. Elizabeth Rice—Class Presentator. Elsie Roffo—Class donor; Finance Committee (Senior Fair). Hazel Sant—Prize speaker 1911 ; Class song: Decorating Committee. Earl Sanderson—Class President 1912: Manager Football 1909-10-11: Baseball 1910-11-12; Football 1909-10-11: Hamilton Speaker; Prize speaker 1910; President Athletic Association 1910; Hobart College representative speaker; Class Play: President’s address Class Day; Assistant Manager of Advertising of the Year Book; Track Team 1910-11; Treasurer Class 1910; Response to Seniors 1911. Elma Stanton—Class Song; Finance Committee (Senior Fair). Harold Sutton—Baseball 1910-11-12; Football 1909-10. Cleda Ward—Class Secretary 1910-11 : Class Treasurer 1912: Commencement speaker; Class Play; Fair Committee. Howard Woods—Hamilton Speaker; Prize speaker 1912; Charge to the Juniors : Finance Committee. t12) An Analysis of the Mynderse Undergraduates Why does the illustrious editor-in-chief assign to a post-graduate the arduous task of preparing a treatise on this most difficult subject, the Undergraduates. Simply this: Because in his great wisdom he realizes that from the exalted pinnacle held as the inherent right of a post-graduate, the toil and tumult of sublaureate strife may l e reviewed with the greatest efficiency and effectiveness. The position of the post-graduate being thus picturesquely portrayed in proper perspective, we shall now proceed to the propagated prosecution of the stupendous undertaking which confronts us. Although the undergraduates are never in order, they will appear so here for the convenience of the author and the adaptability of his antithesis. First we discern, procul, the sub-freshman, who is so insignificant that he will be overlooked in this article. Quite incidently the Freshman has been called to our attention. The Freshman is very fortunate. Why? Because lie has risen from the ranks of the sub-freshman. and from the subber-freshman! Aside from this, the Freshman is all that his name implies: fresh in the true sense, fresh in the slang sense, and fresh in the unsalted sense; the savoring salt of learning is his yet to attain. Just now he is largely pepper—and green pepper at that; and to think that once all of us were Fresh!

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1 lie Senior Class The time has come at last To bid farewell to the Junior Class. To you we leave this bit of advice, Beware,” of social functions on school nights. Now if the Seniors won’t mind. I’ll tell Some secrets before our last farewell. They were a class, of whom to lx? proud; So, therefore no one shall I shroud. First comes our President, the noted Earl, W ho never was afraid of boy or girl. Although in classes he liked time to reflect, I le never has lost the class respect. There’s Janet and Donald, who, all kinds of weather. Could be seen most anywhere talking together; That is, in school hours, not at night. For then Floyd and Margaret, are always in sight. Of Elizabeth. Mary and Marie, I can’t tell you much I agree. For although these lasses were happy and gay, In our class meetings they never had a word to say. Evelyn refused to ride on a night When the full moon wasn’t in sight ; But, oh, what a surprise, when Alice refused. Of her graduation dress to give any news. Of that sleigh-ride, some time ago. When the thermometer registered sixteen below. Ask Rockwell and Emily once more. If they remember the visions of yore. Now, Mary Long is the jolliest in the class. She certainly is a wonderful lass; Also Lina, who never provokes Anyone with her witty jokes. Then there is Edward, all for baseball But who also enjoys any dance hall. Elizabeth, those tears are all in vain. Be happy, make up with Ada again. Alice and Margaret, who whenever you look. Have their heads deeply buried in a Virgil book; But these have our Valedictory and Salutatory, So that accounts for their unusual story. I lazel. Mary and Grace, In Physics, any question will face; But in shorthand. Emmett always excels. Providing he doesn’t have a sulky spell. Of Katherine, it must be said; That she is our only curly head. Marguerite, who just hates to leave, Cheers herself up by thinking of Steve. Elma and Olin are a devoted pair; For no one else do they seem to care. Now Francis, no one knows but me, That those notes go to Alice KC. Cleda says that she lives so far, That’s why she takes the twelve o’clock car ; And Elsie didn’t mean it for a bluff. When she said water would freeze if it was cold enough And now this Howard is wonderfully clever. In literature fails to answer, never. Last, but not least, comes Clinton my friends. And with this my little story ends. In after years, when we have gone astray. To take up our paths in a different way. Turn backward, then, oh time in your flight. And make us Seniors again just for one night. ANNA R. FERGUSON 12. Senior Want Ads Clinton Beach—To be a soldier boy. Marguerite Bracht— A sweet disposition. Janet Browne—To go to Washington. Margaret Brown—A little Lamb(ert). Alice Burroughs—To be a teacher. Francis Clary—A successful baseball season. Mary Deary—A safe way for passing notes. Evelyn Emens—A bottle of glue. Anna Ferguson—To go to the moving pictures. Elizabeth Halpin—To make up with Ada. Grace Hodge—A pupil for music lessons. Lina Kellog—A little less width. Rockwell Kenyon—To play Rummy. Donald Kibbey—To get the 5 o’clock mail. Mary Ix ng—To be Long in another sense. Olin Lyke—Just Elma. Clara Merrit—A little modesty. Alice Penoyar—My gray sweater. Edward Reagan—A little more information. Marie Reagan—To be a little more sedate. Katherine Reynolds—Some way to get Francis. Elizabeth Rice—Nothing at present. Elsie Roffo—To teach French. Emily Ryan—Something to laugh at. Emmett Ryan—A smile that is worth while. (Shorthand—) Earl Sanderson—To l e a lawyer. Hazel Sant—A package of gum. Mary Souhan—The latest styles in hair-dressing. Elma Stanton—Just to he Lyke(d). Harold Sutton—Some cigarettes. Cleda W ard—To be Dot. Howard Woods—A knowledge of Electricity. [14]