Mynderse Academy - Myndersian Yearbook (Seneca Falls, NY)

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 SOPHOMORE HISTORY Two years old! Well, even if it doesn't sound very aged, the Class of 1954, nevertheless, has had another birthday since the last Myndersian and has achieved a new title, that of Sophomores. They feel that they have gained more than a new label—they have acquired poise, something that no one ever dreamed of attributing to them last year when they made up the largest class in Mynderse and wandered around in a daze —wondering what it was all about. It would be difficult to explain how one year in high school could make such a difference in a group, but it’s an undeniable fact that exposure to the influences at work, scholastic and social, have dignified these erstwhile Freshmen. Some of the more carefree and irresponsible, of course, fell the victims of that ogre. Regents; the survivers are occupying the Sophomore rooms under the supervision of Miss Vreeland, Miss Smith, Miss Miller ana Mr. Wormuth, their class advisers. As an evidence that this class is progressive, it was necessary for them to hold two elections; the first set of officers with whom 1932. started the year waxed brilliant and joined thejuniors in January; so after the second election, the Sophomore officers are Philip Wycker, president; Mary Bishop, vice-president; and John Toomey, secretary and treasurer. Both boys and girls of the second year group have been very active in the high school extra-curricular activities; such as athletics, dramatics, music, home economics projects and journalism. Of these, probably athletics claims a larger Sophomore representation than that of any other activity: with seven girls and five boys on the basketball squads; thirteen boys on the football, and five on the baseball squads. Among these boys are several letter men; so it would seem that the Class of 1934 is one from whom much may be expected in their remaining years at Mynderse. The Seniors are rooting for their sister class of whom they are justly proud. 2-3

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 JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY And so having reached the third milestone in the path of high school education, we are Juniors. We are taking those subjects which seemed so insuperable two years ago, and perhaps still seem so. We have become permanently established in Mvnderse life and have each one of us found our niche and our special friends. As Freshmen we were herded on our way managing only to elect officers: John Cousins, president; Prudence Wilson, vice-president; and Charles Campbell, secretary and treasurer. We did give ourselves a successful party in the gymnasium, and ten of our classmates represented 1933 in athletics. Before we realized it, we were Sophomores. Our Sophomore Year was a hard one. We philosophically accepted the fact that money would be hard to get, and devoted ourselves to excelling in various Mynderse activities such as athletics, journalism, and music. We elected Marian Story, Eugene Sullivan, and Donald Knox as our class officers. Certainly our party, at which the post graduates were guests, was a huge success. The year ended uneventfully, and with Regents safely over, we entered that idealized world of upperclassmen. As Juniors, we selected officers who could successfully lead us through this, our most eventful year: Edward Hamill, president; Helen Hadley, vice-president; and Victor Aronson, secretary and treasurer; with Miss Riley, Miss Hathaway, Mr. Brumagim, and Mr. Baker as class advisers. Our all-school masquerade gave everyone a good time, besides encouraging our sadly depleted treasury. Who can forget the spookiness of the gymnasium and the weird costumes? Again we have been well represented in extra-curricular activities. We know that our play will unearth hidden talent which will make Mynderse proud of ’33. A bigger and a better prom is our motto, and we shall close our third year at Mynderse in a burst of glory and will try ever so hard to fill successfully the place that 1932. is leaving. zz

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rviSiAs FRESHMEN GIRLS 1935’s OFFICERS Robert Irland...............................................................President Viola Minor .......................................................... Vice-President Ralph Nicot.......................................................Secretary-Treasurer FRESHMEN BOYS M