New Rochelle High School - Rochellean Yearbook (New Rochelle, NY)

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HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF ,25 HE Class of 125 has a history which is not. only memorable but also credit- able. ,25 has always aimed for high scholarship, a keen interest in athletics, and support of all other school activities. In these ideals it has not failed, but is able to unfold a history perhaps superior in quality and quantity than that of any other preceding classes. As Freshmen, when it numbered about four hundred, the class was organized soon after entrance into New Rochelle High School in the Fall of 1921, with James Caldwell as president. The privilege of organizing earlier than usual was granted because of its great enthusiasm to be an active class. The class had a large repre- sentation in the Scholarship Club when the Freshmen members were admitted after Mid-Years. In addition to this, ,25 gave much competition to other classes in ath- letics. At this time the foundation of its reputation which was soon to become stronger was established. In its Sophomore year the Class of 25, led by Marshall Swearingen, strove with all its might to obtain higher standing in scholarship, athletics and non-athletic activities. It successfully planned the first Sophomore Party ever given in New Rochelle High School; the custom Which has been adopted ever since by all Sopho- more classes. In athletics the boys carried off the honors by winning the Champion- ship in class football and baseball, and also tying for the hockey championship. The girls were equally successful in the athletic held, for out of live interclass sports they were champions in three: baseball, basketball and tennis. Besides this, the Sophomore class was the first one in the history of New Rochelle High School to edit its Class issue of the thurple and VVhitefl The class was not satisned in its Junior year to have merely the regular two leading eventsathe Prince-Junior Declamation Contest and the Junior Promaso it arranged to have a concert given under its auspices by the Hamilton College Musical Clubs. Because of the great financial success of this concert, the class was able to put over a most attractive and interesting Junior Prom. The success of the class in its Junior year was partly due to the enthusiasm and the untiring efforts of 18

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our President, Joseph Nesbitt. The boys upheld their honors in athletics by having a large representation on the football squad, which won the county championship for the first time in many years. As in the Sophomore year, the girls were able to give to the Class of ,25 three championships in volley ball, baseball and track. This year, its Senior year, the Class 0f 25 has been listed very high because of its increasing interest in aiding the school in all types of work which would be of benefit to the students, and which would remedy any weaknesses arising in the student body. Partly through the efforts of the Senior class the new method of cam- paigning for candidates, which has proved very favorable, has been permanently established. The Seniors also had some part in the formation of the new traffic regulations, which have been made almost into a perfect system. The class also prides itself on being the first one which has as its president a girl, who has proved to be an excellent leader. Those who have been the representative body of the Senior class are: President, Alletta Morton; Vice-President, Adrian Ehler; Secre- tary, Else Kauzmann, and Treasurer, Robert Farlow. One of the leading social events of the year was the Senior Dance, which was held on Thanksgiving Eve. The Senior Play, the Senior-Faculty Party, Class Day and Commencement were made four memorable events. So far in athletics the girls have managed to win the cup in tennis and basketball, only losing the volley ball championship. On varsity teams our class has always been able to enlist many members. This year the champion cross country and hockey teams have had on them worthy repre- sentatives of the Class of ,25. Besides this, all but two of the girls who received varsity letters in basketball this year were Seniors. The spirit of co-operation which has always existed among the members of 125 has been a constant guide to the class. One proof of this is that the entire Senior class subscribed to the Year Book. This is a record which far surpasses any 3ther class and which has set a record for the school. The Senior advisers, Miss Carpenter and Mr. Godfrey, should be highly praised for the work and time they have given to the class. Through their guidance the Senior class has been able to uphold its ideals of high scholarship, athletic interest and support in all other school activities. Although each Senior seeks higher ambitions, he will forever look, back upon New Rochelle High School as a school which has not only prepared him scholas- tically but also has given him a clear view of life in business and social activities. It is with deepest regret, therefore, that the Class of 25 must leave New Rochelle High School, the school which has unfolded to all the true meaning of real com- panionship and good sportsmanship. Each Senior will be proud to say in later years: itI am a graduate of New Rochelle High School lU