Ontario High School - Echo Yearbook (Ontario, NY)

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THE JUNIOR ECHO Page Fifteen Dramatics Marjorie Hallauer, '26 OR the last few years it has been the custom for each of the Junior and Senior classes, to give a play. Although in former years these have been successful, this year's plays have excelled those of all other years. The Seniors presented For the Love of Mike, a comedy in three acts, Gretchen Horner taking the part of Miss Hatty, a gossip- ing old maid, Clara Lebbert, as Aunt Emma, with the task of edu- cating her two dead brother's children, Hermia Hallauer, as Grace Howard, daughter of the late judge Howardg Mabel Ruffel as Margaret Howard, the cause of all the complications: Clifton Esley, as Mike Osborne, the chauffeur for the people next door, Esther Dickinson as Katie, the maid, who thinks Mike's visits are for her. The players were well adapted to their parts and entered into the spirit of the play so well that it was greatly appreciated by a . The Juniors presented Sunshine, a comedy with music, which gave its audience a good laugh all the time. james Whitbourne took the part of Buddy Brady, a baseball player, whose witty speeches and baseball language gave the fans a treat. Elizabeth Waterman, as Mary Ellis, alias Sunshine, was Buddy Brady's nurse. Clarence Becker, as Jim Anthony, had plenty of money and was engaged. Marjorie Hallauer, as Sylvia Deane, known as Jim Anthony's Fi-nan-cie. Hubert Keely as Mr. Juba K. Butternip, drank up all his tonic, which made him see stars and caused his ears to ring. John Furber, as Major Kelli- cott, the villian, greatly disturbs Sunshine and steals Miss Deane's ring. Ernestine Fuller, as Nurse Greggory, was Mr. Butternip's nurse. Doris Thompson, as Mrs. McCann, was having her ninth operation. Arline Risley, as Maudelia, Mrs. McCann's daughter, had a great love for fun. Frances Smith, as Mrs. Whipple, a ner- vous old lady, lost her parrot, and didn't know where she could find another. Beatrice Palmer, as Lessie Milford, a mental case, was always on the lookout for a clue. We wish to mention, also the work of the orchestra, whose fine music added greatly to the effect of the play. We leave our junior year with the hope that in the years to come other classes will take up this good work. Oooq

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GIRLS' BASKET BALL TEAM

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THE JUNIOR ECHO PageSixteen President's Address Hermia Hallauer, '25 HIS is one of the memorable occasions when books are laid aside, ages forgotten, and we are no longer teachers and pupils, but worshipers together at the shrine of joy --.. and good fellowship. Happiness smiles upon us tonight as upon favored children. The class of l925 is about to enter upon a new epoch in its history. Our school days here have been only a stepping stone in the journey of life wherein great prizes are to be won by the earnest and persevering seeker. Let us earnestly resolve that we will make life a success, that we will prosper in our respective call- ings, that we will assist in making the world nobler and better, and be worthy sons and daughters of Ontario High. Let us not forget our motto, Apres le combat le couronne, which means After the combat, the crown, and may it guide us to the dizzy summits of power and influence, and help us to reach real distinction among our fellow workers in the world. For four long years we have been striving to gain what we have now attained-graduation-with the earnest hope that it will be the foundation of later victory. We still continue with this hope, and with our training, it gives us courage to look forward to a happy success. Let us rejoice that we have had splendid opportunities for equipment and training, physically, mentally, morally. Let us not merely pride ourselves in the fact that we have graduated from an institution well known, for the world cares but little where we re- ceived our diplomas. But the world does care whether we are an orderly, systematic force: whether we are qualified for the great work of the twentieth century, and whether we belong to the leaders or to the dross. . An unclasped, not unbroken band will we be after this com- mencement, which is so near for us. It will bring only separation by time and distance, not in spirit, for our thoughts will often turn backward to the happy days spent within the walls of our school. Underclassmen, as this our last organized meeting, I have only to wish that each one of you will meet early in the success that is sure to be yours too, eventually. Although we take much credit unto ourselves, we also realize that without the aid and assistance of our faculty, we would not be graduating with the same honors that we now possess. To the faculty then, who have always been ready to set aside their work for ours, we give our sincere thanks and best wishes. To the juniors and under classmen who have volunteered to help complete our program this evening, we wish to take the oppor- tunity to thank you most heartily. It is this spirit of unselfishness and co-operation that has enabled us to carry it out successfully. On behalf of the Senior class of i925 I extend you a most cordial welcome, to this our celebration of class day, and hope you will enjoy our bits of enthusiasm.