Mynderse Academy - Myndersian Yearbook (Seneca Falls, NY)

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John Ortino “Johnnie” John, we know, loves his angles and cubes; With figures he’s a shark. But on the stage he’s all the rage, For he often turns quite dark. We are sure that John will gain the success we so heartily wish him. Frances Philo This quiet girl lends dignity to our giddy class. She goes about her duties with that conscientiousness we always admire and even envy in others, but usually find so hard to obtain for ourselves. We know Frances’ personality and demure resignation will carry her far. May the best of luck and love go with her always. Emelia Reco This maiden of Mynderse’s class of ’27 possesses that quality which makes everything come out right whenever she lends a hand. Surely Emelia will be successful so accurate and attentive is she. No one could for long feel bitter toward Emelia. She is by far too good-natured. Good luck to you, Emelia. Randall Smith “Smitty” The hero of “Seventeen” still lives up to his reputation of disapproving of everything. Is there anyone who hasn’t heard that, “Aw gee! We can’t do all that for tomorrow!” Still it was a happy chance that prompted us when we chose him president for our last year at Mynderse. If he exercises his executive abilities outside of school as well as inside, there will be no question as to his future. 2 Page 18

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Homer Kuney Who doesn’t count Homer as a friend? Although he is considered a great tease by the gil ls, he seems to have any number of friends among them. Homer has a great desire to handle money, so we made him treasurer of our Dramatic Society. Here’s the best wishes of 1927 for good luck in the future, Homer. William Matteson “Bill” Here is the bulwork of the Senior Class. He who has felt the push of Bill’s sinewy frame, in the field or in the court, well respects his title as captain and leading man of the Myn-derse squad of ’26. Then, too, William is a stoic example of the kind of men who live and die for the perpetuation of high ideals. Long may such spirit reign! Ruth Morehouse “Rufus” Ruth is a charming school-mate, a good student, and the best friend anyone could desire. Her marks in mathematics presage her as a teacher in that subject, a surveyor or an astronomer. Which is it to be? We wonder! Dorothy Morrison “Diz” Here is Mynderse’s busy art student. She best displays her extraordinary gift by these products of her genius—the art sections of this book. No one could be more appreciated by her class mates than our “Diz”. Everyone depends on Dorothy to uphold the reputation of the class in successful years of work and study. Pratt Institute will gain another embryo costume illustrator next September, we expect. Page] 17

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Elizabeth Soper “Lee” Wee dark curls, dusky eyes; Dazzling smiles, or otherwise. Short skirts and silken hose; A powder puff where e’er she goes. On each side a man or two— Gigglingest girl you ever knew! Ella Louise Stafford “Eloise” This well-known senior has a trade-mark that distinguishes her from the rest of her class-mates,-—the name of a favorite sweet, “Oh, Henry!” Eloise is a good business student too, so maybe she’ll become the President’s private secretary in the end. Secretaries lead busy lives, and meet many people, so perhaps the trade-mark will change with time. Here’s to the best road, anyway, Eloise. John Stevenson “Johnnie” This jovial young person is Mynderse Academy’s finest penman (ask Miss O’Brien). He doesn’t live within the limits of our great village, so we residents don’t know what we miss during the noon hour. Johnnie’s the life of those who bring their lunch, the girls especially. You see, he’s such a popular gentleman. Helen Syron It is rumored that this lass from the city of Tyre has set just as many masculine hearts on fire as did Helen of Troy in olden days. Helen’s sunniness is well-known in Mynderse, and has made for her innumerable friends. K 5i» Page 19