Northville Central High School - Sacandaga Saga Yearbook (Northville, NY)

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Front row left to right: E. Frasier, F. Lawrence, V. Pearsall, B. Weaver, E. Brown - ell, D. Blackmere, J. Torrey, E. Murphy, M. Heath, W. Dence, E. Dallman, M. Olms- tead, B. Wilcox, J. Davison, H. Barker, A. Faraone. Second row left to right: Mr. Brittain, M. Dence, G. Buyce, M. Meter, D. Groff, L, Sauve, G. Walker, M. Foster, C. Heath, D. Stone, B. Carpenter, J. Lindeberg, E. Lawton. Last row left to right: E. Ginter, E. Ginter, G. Horton, C. Loucks, R. Seidl, G. Burton, L. Abrams. tififttlf QDRCQUU How did it all come about? Well, it's a long, long story--- Back in the dear old days almost beyond recall, Mrs. Lindsey had a very industrious class, in fact, they were so industrious, that she had a hard time keeping them out of mischief! However, that class way back in '29 did accomplish one thing for which they shall always be remembered. They organized, with the help of their teacher, the first orchestra of N. H. S. It all came about when they were making plans for their Eighth Grade Commencement, and their teacher suggested that they organ- ize an orchestra as an interesting feature of the evening. This idea seemed to suit her industrious class to a BTW so they launched out to build an orchestra out of a few 'music boxesn of every description. Clare Ellen Roberts was already quite an accomplished pianist, so that she became more or less the nbackbone of the orchestran Martha and Lucia Meter and Bob Williams had previously done solo work on several occas- ions, and some of the others seemed to have a musical ability, so all those who could beg or borrow musical instruments that would work, got them and practiced. And how they did practice! Many hours were spent struggl- ing to master the various instruments. Mrs. Lindsey was ably assisted by the late Miss Frances Kingsley in preparation for the big event. Commencement evening found the following courageous students in the norchestra pitn, the girls in white and the boys in white trou sers and blue coats: So the P.T.A. under the enthusiastic direction of Mrs. E. C. Roberts, shouldered the responsibility of hiring an orchestra and band director one evening a week for the school year '29-30. They also raised 3200. SU' for musical instruments for the school. Twenty-three promising students enrolled under the competent director, Mr. D. T. Warner of Amsterdam, and soon that ambit- ious little orchestra was progressing by leaps and bounds. when Mr. Warner's health failed in January, it looked as if the orchestra would be left stranded but Prof. Leland S. Braves of Gloversville High, took pity on Northville's would be musicians and his services were secured for the balance of the year. Among those in the orchestra that year were: Clare Ellen Roberts, piano, Martha Meter, Lucia Meter, Lisa Sparling, violins, Lewis Lawton, nobert williams, Jews Harps, Linda Sweet, xylophone, Mar- garet Lindsey, mandolin, Vivian Weaver, banjo-ukelele. The first pieces they played were Nwedding Bells are Breaking up that Old Gang of Mineu, and NCaroling Moonn. These popular songs made quite a hit, and the next fall, they were asked to play in the Star Theater for 'RedskinH, a silent movie. when the Northville people saw their performance, they were amazed at Northville musical talent, and wanted music taught in the school. So Mr. Warner, from Amsterdam was hired for a year. Gradually more and more students became interested so that at the end of that year, the orchestra was made up of 23 members which included: Linda Sweet, Lucia Meter, Irene Fowler, Vivian Weaver, Ruth Johnson, Martha Van Arnam, Florence Bradt and Vera Blann- Violins, Martha Meter-cello, Emmogene Lawton, Priscilla Conklin, Woodrow La Rowe- saxaphones, Max Fowler, Ina Young-Clari- nets, Robert Williams, Warren Meter-trumpet Albert Strobel, William Blann-trombones, S- arah Mosher, Margaret Lindsey-flutes,

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JINXED The school year of 1937 started off smoothly for the Senior class, then things began to happen. Mr. william Scott, our coach and biology teacher had the misfortune to injure his arm playing baseball. This injury delayed the gym classes from getting an early start, but in a week's time things were running smoothly again until after the new year. Miss D. Gahagan, our English teacher, was stricken suddenly by an appendex attack while visiting here and was removed to the hospital for an operation. A few days later Prof had the misfortune to smash Scott's car while on the way to see Miss Gahagan CProfs car being on the Newcomb basketball tripi. The school was closed early for Easter Vac- ation because of the scarlet fever epidemic. Mrs. Melville, our home room teacher, also missed some school on account of her sickness. After the Easter vacation, we learned that Miss Gahagan had not recovered as soon as it was expected and would not be with us for several weeks. This article was written May ll, 1938, and I hope we can finish the year without any more misfortune. Howard Barker IOHFKQUOKIOHIHKIOI CAFETERIA NOTES Just a word from the Cafeteria lest the passing Seniors, one especially, for- get busy happy hours spent in a very pleas- ant occupation. The crazy minutes of haggling for lower prices, biggest pieces of cake and hottest hot dishes that make of the peaceful kitchen a bedlam of noises are not to be passed over quickly. They soon graduate into more contented tones as the food is consumed by those people whose hunger made wolves of them for a short time. Few of you stop to think of the time and labor that has been spent during the morning in the preparation of food that takes so little time to disappear. There are ten people who contribute to this cause---two for sandwiches--three for serving students--one for serving faculty and the rest do the dishes and sweep.. One of this year's Seniors has worked during study periods and noon hours for all four years of her high school life. She has grown up with our cafeteria and may some day manage one of her own. I wonder how we will get along next year without Ina. The Faculty must train a new waitress to serve them--to carry the tea-kettle back and forth, and to wash their dishes. We wonder what new faces will appear on both sides of our counter next year, and we look forward to bigger and better bus- iness in the future. Hilda Hufnail ' EREFTA May 4, 1938. Yes, that sure was Egg night. Nothing less than Gilbert and Sull- ivan's NMikadon,was being presented at N. H. S. under the very able direction of Miss Margaret Denham. First we'll go backstage and see what's going on. Why, who can that be? It looks like someone I've seen before, but with that wig and makeup! Do you suppose they import- ed this Japanese beauty to take the lead? ---Finally, someone, seeing the puzzled ex- pression on my face came to the rescue. Oh yes, now I recognize her. Well Grace, we only hope you act as well as you look. land taking the part of Yum Yum, she proved tol nAnd who is your leading man?H I asked her. Sure enough, that is Ray over there. Even though you aren't recognizable, Ray, you sure did your stuff as Nanki-Poo. Goodness, after these surprises I was ready for anything--so in order of their appearance I was introduced to therest of the cast. First came none other than our own Doug, taking the part of Pish-Tush. You did yourself justice to, Doug. Then came Ko Ko-Lord High Executioner. With Freddie taking this role we had some acknowledged acting. Next came Sonny. He is nacting upn again, in the role of Pooh-Bah, Lord High Everything Else. Next we are introduced to Yum Yum's two sisters Peep-Bo and Pitti-Sing. Emma Jean Murphy and Mary Meter took these parts, ing did nobly and justly toward our leading a y. And last of all come the great Mikado and his daughter-in-law elect. These turned out to be none others than our own Hank Blowers and Carol Heath. You both did your part in making the operetta a perfect success Now I am told that this is all the lead but over there in the corners are the boys and girls choruses. The girls chorus consisted of: Velma Young Bessie Knowles Elizabeth Brownell Dorothy Fischer Betty Grennell Jeanette Torrey Rhoda Lado Ethel Sweet Nona Reynolds Martha Bradt The coolies were: Carl Gifford Roy Pearsall Ernest Gifford Gerald Buyce Clark Palmateer Hugh Frasier Leonard Murphy Donald Groff Donald Krahmer Milton Groff Arnold Whitman Actually, you wouldn't even recognize ghese young people as those you see each ay. I guess the thanks here goes to Miss Louise Durfee and her sewing classes for costumes, and to Mrs Melville, Mrs. Smith, and Mrs. Lindsey for their ability in making us look like beautiful Japanese people. Oh, there goes the cue for the orchestm we'll view the rest from the audience. Fir t we hear a selection by the school orchestra continued on another page

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CD iii? GJ The P.T.A. broadcasting station is with you again. First of all what does the letters P.T.A. mean? It means the Parent Teachers Association. I'm going to take you back a little ways in the year of 1929-1938, and show what you did as the P.T.A. group. Do you remember in 1929-1938 the Presidents and Secretary of the years? 1928 1929 Mrs. E. C. Roberts President Marrie Crandall Secretary 1930-1931 Mrs. F.B. Chequer President mrs. E.C. Roberts Secretary 1931-1932 Mrs. Nelson Dunham President Mrs. P.H. Griffing Secretary 1932 1933 Mrs. Hugh Barker President Mrs. Harold Abrams Secretary 1933-1934 Mrs. Harry Lawton President Miss Clara Blann Secretary 1934-1935 Mrs. Olaf Johnson President Miss Edith King Secretary 1935-1936 Mrs. Ray Warner President Mrs. Lewis Smith Secretary 1936-1937 Mrs. Raymond Buyce President Miss Sybil Harris Secretary 1937 1938 Mrs. William Pearsall President Mrs. Arthur Melville Secretary In September 10, 1929 at the P.T.A. meeting there were plans made for tag day and the fish pond which was to be held in the latter part of September. October 8th there was another meeting and Prof Graves of Gloversville was our visitor. He answered questions and ex- plained about orchestra and band instructions in which the P.T.A. were interested in sponsering this year if possible. Mr. Batty from Gloversville told how much the instru- ments would cost and how much for each pupil. January 14, 1930 there was a total of 102 members. nt this meeting Mr. Crandall reported that there were 40 pupils taking music lessons. Hugh Barker took charge of the program. He introduced Mr. Paris school superintendent who gave a very interesting talk on UCentralized Schools' and told about building a new school. March 10 the P.T.A. meeting program was a play called NHah a Man in the Housen April 8 there were 77 visitors and 34 members present. Miss Mitchell held a class in typing and explained the methods of study. . - May 13 the Eastern Star Ladies was to put on the Junior and Senior Reception this year. September 9 the first meeting of the P.T.A. for the new year. This was held Tuesday evening and was attended by 63. A reception for the teachers was held at 7:30. November ll the President brought before the members the question of purchasing a set of rhythm band instruments for the children of the Division Street School. The P.T.A. made a motion to buy the instruments for the children of the Division Street School. January 13, 1931 The president spoke on the need of knives and spoons and tea towels and several members then offered to give these articles to the P.T.A. Mr. Leslie Hayden also spoke of Mr. Hote, the Fulton County Farm Bureau Agent wishing to organize a 4H Club in this community. February 10 the Founders Day program. March 10 meeting was in the form of a public meeting and over 200 were present. Frank Wood was the speaker of the evening and gave a very interesting talk on a new school building for Northville, and the vicinity in the Rural Central School Dist. No. 1. May 12 a covered dish supper was served in the cafeteria. The association presented a 40 piece rhythm band to the grades. The Junior Senior Reception presented the usual prizes of 32. each. September 15, 1931 motion was made that the president, Mrs. N. Dunham, go to ta the Jamestown Convention. October meeting they made the motion to get a dentist for the school children. November the meeting was well attended and the speaker of the evening was Mr. Harry W. Langworthy of Gloversville and he spoke on the nOral Hygiene and the Free Text Booksu December Mr. N. Dunham talked about the fall conference held in Gloversville. January 1932 Mrs. Dunham read a letter from the state president which told of the good work of the organization since it was founded. Mr. Beck gave a interesting talk about the Scout of America. February This meeting was put on by the Girl Scouts. The first one that was ever put on by them and it was interesting. P.T.A. started 35 years ago. March Mrs. Dunham talked about the spring conference of the P.T.A. was to be held about May 24 at Northville. September 13, 1932 before the regular meeting the P.T.A. Association extended their welcome to the teachers and to Mr. and Mrs. Boulton and their small son, Donny, and congratulations were also in order for Mrs. Ernest Kuhne, formerly Miss Anita Duncan, who was married during the summer months. December 13 Mr. Boulton was the main speaker for the evening. His topic was nBoysW which he was able to make very interesting and helpful since he has been with boys in many capacities for some years. February 1933 A letter from the Student Council was read thanking the association for the advance of money making it possible to sponsor the Gray McClintock entertainment March 14 Miss Ruth Pickard a graduate of the Physical Education Department of Skidmore gave an enlightening talk on UPostureu. She presented many heplful suggestions to both parents and teachers on improving the posture of our boys and girls. April ll the regular meeting was held and the p esident announced the following calendar for the month of May. May 1-Child Health Day, May 5-Annual Spring Conference at Johnstown. As many as possible were urged to be present at this conference, May 15-Mother Day. At this meeting Mrs. Homes who was the principal speaker of the evening was unable to be with us because fo illness. May 9 Mrs. Barker gave a report of the Annual Spring Conference which she attended. Mrs. Holmes of Gloversville gave an inter-