Rensselaer High School - Crest and Shield Yearbook (Rensselaer, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 40 of the 1931 volume:

THE ORACLE The Rensselaer High School RENSSELAER, N. Y. WWW WALTER S. CLARK---.------. MISS AUGUSTA WOLOHAN ...... MR. LOUIS DUTCHER -....... . MISS SUSIE UNGER ....... MISS MADALENE STEVENSL MISS CATHERINE BOYLAN ..... MISS CATHERINE HILL .... MISS MARGARET O'CoNNoR MISS SARA RYAN .,...L... MISS DoRIs RIDDICK ...... MISS HELENE BARNARD--- Mlss GLADYS MooRE ...... -M:ISS ANNA E. STRAIN .... MISS BERTHA VAUGHN ,.... MISS BEATRICE RIORDAN ...L DOROTHY HARTMAN .... HELEN LYBOLT ....... BERTELLE WoRNHAM .... ---- -1 ----Principa1 ----Mathematics -----E11glish ----Lang'uages -----Sooial Studies -------Science Commercial Department M--- Music ---- Drawing ----- Librarian PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION DEPARTMENT ROBERT BUCKNER .... ......... -........ ...-..- - . ---------- D i 1'e0'U01' KATHERINE GBIFFETH .... .... G irls' Director JAMES J. SHARKEY ..... .--.- S 011001 D00t01' MARGARET A. HOYLE ..... ---- S 011001 Nurse Vol. XI, No. 4 RENSSELAER HIGH SCHOOL JUNE, 1931 EDITED BY THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1931 Established by the Class of 1921 Subscription, Sl.00 per annumg single copies, 40 cents. THE ORACLE is published quarterly by the students of the Rensselaer High School. All communications should be addressed to THE ORACLE, Rensselaer High School, Rensselaer, New York. Members of the Eastern Scholastic Press Association and Columbia Scholastic Press Association. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, CDONALD STEVER EDITCRIAL STAFF Associate Editor C,...,,,w,o.o.....,Yco......,oo, DOROTHY DUTCHER Athletic Editor- ...,,ccco....oooocc,a...,,,,... .WORVILLE CRANDALL Contributing Editoru.- .o..,,.......c,,........, CHARLOTTE SHEARER Alumni Editor iiii......i.,...,.,i,.........iiii ELIZABETH BIDDLE Senior Reporter iii. - ...,.ii.ii..... - .,i.i.,......i RUTH SHAEFFER BUSINESS DEPARTMENT Business Manager- ..i,iiI,. .i.ii.i....i..ii..I.i.. CARLA NEILSON . HAI'l'IET UREENALCH Assistant Managersi IIi,....ii.iI..........IIi ' L I HENRY COLVILLE Secretary ii..i T iiii....i.iiii... 4 ..Yi... -, iii..ii. VIRGINIA SAVAGE Assistant Secretaries EAT iii.....i NIARGARET DORN, VIETTA HOUGIITON ELEANOR EARING, SADIE COHEN, CHARLOTTE ASHLEY X7I0LET FILKINS, CHARLOTTE SHEARER FACULTY ADVISORS ' Miss Catherine Boylan Miss'Bertelle 'Wornham REPORTERS Ruth Shaeffer, '31 Elizabeth Mastromarehi, '33 Edward Bortell, 132 Gertrude Mastromarchi, '34 THE ORACLE TABLE OF CONTENTS CLASS C'0L01:STTT ,..,, TTTTTTTTTTTTTT T TTTTT T TTTTTT T TTTTTTT MEMORIES TTTTTTT TTT TTTTTTT T TTTvT TTTT T TTTT TTTTT TTT TTT TTTTTT T IDAREVVELL TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT T T TTTTTTTTT T TTTTTTTTT TTTTTTTTTTTT T PRI'LSIDENT,S ADDRESS TTTTTTT TTTTTTTT T TTTTTT T TTTTTTT TTTTTTTTT TxH1'T XVHEEL OF IJIFIC TTTTTTTT T TTTTTTTTTTTT TT TTTTTT T TTTTTTTT T TT CLASS OF '31 IN ITEVIEXV TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT TTTTTTT T T TTTTTTTT TTT ALL QIYIET ON THE RENSSPIITAICIC IURONT TTTTTTT T TTTTT TT TTTTTTTTT TT CLASS DAY SOUVENIHST TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT TT TTTT TTTTT CHART OF IJESTINIES, CLASS '31T TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT 3 4 5 6 T 8 21 22 31 THE ORACLE CLASS COLORS 6379 CLASS OFFICERS CYD FACULTY E31 THE ORACLE MEMORIES P41 THE ORACLE JUNE,,i NINETEEN THIRTY ONE FAREWELL GXVO ow, after four. years of hard work alld happy l days, the Senior Class wishes to bid the under- classmen a hearty farewell. VVe do not do this ,ff ml, - I Y 6 - without much regret for vse realize that the four very best years of our lives have been spent here, four years which we shall never forget, four years full of work and play, four kindly merry years. VVe do wish to express our appreciation of our teachers. New we realize what a painstaking, what a terrible job they had impressing us with ideas and ideals. We thank them for their hearty encouragement, their patience, their earnest zeal-all their efforts to help us 'tget thru. Last of all we thank the members of UTHE ORACLEH staff for their interest and aid in trying to make the mag- zine a success during the past year. D. S. '31. l5l THE ORACLE PRESIDENTS ADDRESS ,,--Fen W PARENTS AND FRIENDS! As President of the Class of 1931, of the Rensselaer High School, I welcome you to our Class Day Exercises. When you have become better acquainted with the members of our class, I know you will understand why we claim to be the most outstanding class in the history of the Rens- selaer High School. That we have received the advantage of an education is by no means due entirely to our own efforts. Personally and as a representative of our class I wish to commend Mr. Clark and members of the faculty for the cooperation, encouragement, and guidance which they have given us, without which we could not have gained this success. Again, I welcome you and as we proceed, I hope you will enter into the mirth, the joy and the laughter, consider- ing yourselves, this evening, members, with us of the Class of 1931. E. E. ALEXANDER. IGI THE WHEEL OE LIFE A sage of old once mused, And, as he pondered, said, Life is a Wheel that all must push Up the mountain that lies ahead, And by the way each moves his wheel Shall he be known to men, For no one's tracks can be erased, f Nor may he try again. 1 We 've rolled our wheels across the plain And topped the foothills, too, Q' V VVhile, in its stern, majestic beauty, The mountain looms against the blue. And now, for one brief moment, To say Farewell, we stop, 'Ere we begin to climb its sides, Or strive to reach the top. , VVe hope we've left behind a trail, Straight, unwavering, plain to see, And, as farther up we go, May it always likewise be And when in distant, after years, We are tired, weary, sore, Then we shall pause, look back, And see this lovely scene once more, And take new courage to push on, , As once before we 'cl done- , Wlhen We triumphant, joyful, stood, On the heights of Thirty-Une. -J. M. l7l CLASS OF '31 IN REVIEW FcBERT ALEXANDER President of Senior Class of 1931: Honor Society two years: Manager of Soccer Junior year: Manager of Baseball Junior year: Interclass Track Meet junior year: Exhibition one year: Director School Savings Senior year: Captain Intermural Basketball Senior year: jestcrs Dramatic Society: Library Stalf, Sophomore year: Member of Student Council Asso- ciation: Senior Class Play: Riverside junior Col- lege, California. The president of our Senior Class, Is tall and straight and handsome. He likes the girls as we all know, But especially Carla Neilson. CLARA BAUER Xaledictorian: Honor Society. four years: Member Theta Sigma Nu. We know that she studies All of the time, But we won't say a word, For it isn't our crime. QARLA NE11.sEN Salutatorian: Honor Society four years: President of Honor Society, Senior year: 'Theta Sigma Nu, four years: Treasurer of Theta Sigma Nu, Senior year: Oracle Reporter, Freshman. Sophomore and junior years: Business Manager of Oracle, Senior year: Bank Room President, junior year: Bank Director, Senior year: Choral Club. Sophomore and Iunior year: Musical comodies, Senior year. Soccer, junior and Senior years: Jester Dramatic Society. Life of the class was Carla, Especially on the Senior Trip, VVe'll surely miss her when we part, Thanks to her good sportsmanship. Svum Zaievn Honor Society four years: First Commencement Speaker: Soccer three years: Basketball two years: Baseball, four years: Volley Ball, three years: Archery two years: Exhibition four years: Awarded Numerals Senior year: Banking director Senior year: Musical Comedies Senior year. Accurate in her studies, 'Thorough in her ways, Climbing to the heights unknown, Deserving of our praise. l8l THE ORACLE Iisrmaa llA1l.rtv Commencement Speaker: Honor Society four years: Baseball and Soccer three years: Yolley ball two years: New York State College for Teachers. Of course you all know Esther. That studious little lass, NVho always knows her lesson. In American History Class. ERVIN W. GIETZ Honor Society four years: Connnencement Speaker. Et tu, Ervin ? Caesar sobbed. NVhen Gietzy llunked a test: But when reports came 'round, His was among the best! I-1r.mNoR G. MCGEE Commencement Speaker: Honor Society, four years: Theta Sigma Nu: Corresponding Secretary Theta Sigma Nu, Senior year: Assistant Business Mana- ger of the Oracle, junior year: Library Statf, junior year: Archery Club, Sophomore year: Basketball, Senior year: Baseball. Senior year: Choral Club, Sophomore and junior years: Tennis Club. Sophomore year: Oiperetta, junior year: Musical Comedy. Senior year: Athletic Association junior and Senior years: Bank Director, junior year. Here's to Eleanor! She's one of the best, Clever and happy- And all of the rest. CHAkI.oTT1c ASHLEY Theta Sigma Nu: Soccer, two years: Basketball, one year: Choral Club, one year: Athletic Association: Special Examination Committee, 1931. Here's our class comeclienne! She always make us smile. She really should be a clebater, For she's arguing all the while. l9l THE QRACLE Sims Biimzv Honor Society four years: Interclass Soccer, one year: Interclass Baseball, two years. He is so very studious, And this is the reason why- He is always quiet. And, oh! so very shy. Fiuxk BAUER Honor Society. hrst year: Yaristy Soccer, second year: Inter-class Baseball, first. second and third years: Inter-class Baseball. tirst, second and third years, Inter-class Yolley Ball, Second year: Captain, lntra-mural Basketball, fourth year: Leaders Corps, first and second year. Frank Bauer, we are sure of it, XVill surely rise to fame. And if you want a handsome man, lYhy, Bauer, that's the name. Gnoiuzia B,xL'sc'H Yice-President. junior and Senior Classes: Honor Scciety. four years: Bank Director. Senior Year. XYhen you see him first. You're impressed with his smile, And you find he's quite jolly, XVhen you know him a while. LAVR,-x CIARKE Honor Society. three yearsg Theta Sigma Nu: Presi- dent of Theta Sigma Nu: President of Jester Dra- matic Society, Senior year: Secretary of Banking, Junior and Senior years: Basketball, Sophomore and junior years: Soccer, three years, Baseball. Senior year: Yolley ball, Sophomore yearg Class Play. Of all the things she likes to do, She likes to dance the best. Regardless of the dates she has, She never fails a test. l10l THE ORACLE SAmE CoHEN Honor Society, four years: Library Staff. one year: Athletic Association, Freshman year: Exhibi- tion, two years: Baseball, three years: Yolley Ball, two years: Soccer, two years: Awarded Rensselaer Sophomore year: Numerals, Senior year: Musical comedy, Senior year:Hon0r Society Play, Assistant Secretary of Oracle. You bet we all know Sadie 'Cause she always tries to smile, And she's quite a little lady, - Who likes to be in style. HEXIRV CoI.v1I.I,n Honor Society, two years.: Interclass Baseball. Sopho- more and junior year: Interclass -Soccer. Sophomore and junior Years: Class President, junior year: Bank Cashier, junior Year: Assistant Business Manager Oracle. Senior Year: President of Bank- ing. Senior year. He is fine at decorating, And he helps where e'er he can: So the class in unison insists, He's the ladies' right hand man. 0Rx1L1E CRANDALL Honor Society, two years: President of Class, Soph- omore year: Interclass Soccer, Sophomore year: Varsity Baseball, junior year: Senior Debating Team: Problem Committee of 1931: Treasurer of Athletic Association, Senior year: New York State College for Teachers. The boy we call Tucker, Did take quite a fall. NVhen he fell for Clara- The smartest of all. L H ARI o'r'r11: IJONEV Flheta Sigma Nu: Yice-Presidcnt of Theta Sigma Nu: Secretary Senior Class: Musical Comedy of 1931: Cheer Leader, junior and Senior years: Baseball, three years: Basketball, three years: Soccer, three years: Volley Ball, one year: Archery, one year: Honor Society. two years: Tennis, one year: Athletic Association. Here's a quiet little lass- Quite the smallest in the class. Always jolly, full of fun. Keeps her boy friends on the run. llll THE ORACLE ,ANNA ITORN Ann lJorn's a quiet miss, XVho walks around in a mystery, W'hat's on her mind I'd like to know- It surely must be history. MARt:AkET IJORN Theta Sigma Nu: Recording Shcretary of Theta Sigma Nu, Senior year: Soccer, four years: Base- ball. three years: Archery, Sophomore year: Volley Ball, one year: Honor Society. two years: Class History: Musical Comedy of 1931. Small, blond and sweet, Ambitious, cute and neat: In fact. knowing Peg Is a very special treat! l'lI,EANOR EARINO Special Plxamination Committee of 1931, Class Day: Theta Sigma Nu: Critic, Theta Sigma Nu, Senior year: Assistant Secretary of Oracle, Senior year: Musical Comedy, Senior year: Basketball, Fresh- man year: Archery Club. Sophomore year: Tennis Club, Sophomore year: Bank Director. Junior year: Athletic Association, Junior year: Athletic Assoc- iation, junior and Senior years: Choral Club, Sophomore and junior years: Baseball. Junior year, You can sce that she is pretty. And you'll find that she is neat: But as an all round classmate, She really can't be beat. Yiomzr l'lll,lilNS Honor Society, two years: Basketball. one year: Theta Sigma Nu: Soccer, Senior year: Athletic Associa- tion: Archery Club, Sophomore year: Assistant Secretary Oracle. Senior year: Bank Director, Senior year: Class Play. Only one in a family of nine, Yet she seems to be happy all the time: Happy to do her share of work, Never even tries to shirk. l12l THE ORACLE lfmzo Gyrns Honor Society: Sophomore year: Squad leader. Sop- homore year. His name is Ifreddy. -X farmer is he: In his stocking feet. He's six feet three. KENNETH Goanmnza Library Stati, second year: Soccer team, junior year: Vice-President of jesters, Junior year: Choral Club, Freshman year: Gracchi: President of Jesters, Senior year: Musical Comedy: Banking Director, junior and Senior year. Cupid's little messenger. The beauty of the class- They say he's bound for Hollywood To choose his charming lass. CLARA CiRESEN Honor Society. four years: Choral Club. Sophomore and junior years: Operetta 1930: Athletic Associa- tion, Senior year: Class Play. A stately girl, XVith a cheery smile, A pleasant word. A friend worth while. RAY Hicks Interelass Baseball. two years: Interclass Basketball, two years: Interclass Volley Ball, one year: Cap- tain Intermural Basketball, fourth year: Gracchi. Quizt, timid and shy, You'd say at a glance. But are you sure? -lust give him a chance. U31 THE ORACLE M,xR1oN H1oo1Ns Honor Society, two years. Marion is a country lass, And she never misses a class, Most unusual for a blonde: And of studies, she is very fond. TYOROTH v H ELLUM First year, Travel Club, Art Club, Hockey Team-- Van Curler junior High: Second year. Basketballg Fourth year, Student Council Representative. Gregg Certihcate for Shorthand Outline, Basket- ball, Art Club. To this school she's new, And like her we do She may be demure, But success she'll secure. XIIETTA HoL'oH'roN Theta Sigma Nu: Honor Society, one yearg Assist- ant ,Secretary iof Oracle, Senior year: Mulsical Comedy, Senior yearg Athletic Association, Junior and Senior years: Choral Club, Sophomore and junior yearsg Tennis Club, Sophomore year, Base- ball. Senior year: Baseball, Senior year. She is known by her hair This blonde of the class, So tall and so fair. This sweet, slender lass. MARTHA I'IUNT Honor Society, Freshman and Sophomore years: Archery, Sophomore year: Assistant Secretary of Oracle, Senior year. . Quiet, reserved, Studious too, Brown eyes, blond hair, True blue thru and thru. l14l THE ORACLE IinN.x Lfxsiiisa Class Treasurer, junior year: Honor Society, two years. A little shy- We don't know why. But mighty nice, VVe don't deny. Wii.M,t MAi,1,a'1'T Editress of Theta: Treasurer of Sophomore Class: Honor Society, two years: Basketball, Freshman year: Soccer, two years: Archery, second year: Athletic Association: Class Cashier, Sophomore. Her two bright eyes that twinkle Will put you in a daze: To all those who know her S'he's got taking ways IRA MCGOWAN President Athletic Association, Senior year: Member Sportsmanship Brotherhood: Varstiy Soccer, three years: Captain Soccer Team, Senior Year: Varsity Basketball, two years: Varsity Baseball. three years. Ike's the boy that plays the game. Ike's the boy that's always the same: A friend today, a friend forever. And on the court he is most clever. joins MERc'HAN'1' Honor Soclety, four years: Vice-President. Hon-mr Society, Senior year: Oracle reporter, year: Class Poem: Senior Debate Team: Soccer and Yolley Ball, Sophomore year: Baseball. junior and Senior years: Basketball, Senior year. Here is the lad who raises chickens, Wins big prizes like the dickens. The star debater of the class. He has smiles and blushes for every l15l Freshman Interclass Interclass Interclass lass. THE ORACLE HENRIPTTA Mrucri-iv Theta Sigma Nu: Honor Society, four years, Sear- ,geant at Arms, Theta Sigma Nu, Senior year: Archery Club. Freshman yearg Musical Comedy, Senior year: Bank llirector. Sophomore: Library statf, Senior year. You can tell her by her red hair. And her pretty dcep brown eyes, All boys would surely know her If they were very wise. IQATIILFEN PHFLAN Theta Sigma Nu, Senior year: Musical Comedy and Opt-rettag Senior Debating Team. XYinsome, bright and cheerful Never a worry or a care, Friend of all the Senior Classg Always playing fair. SAMMIP: l'osi4aNz12R Gracchig Dramatic Society, -Iunior and Senior yearsf Manager of Soccer. Senior year: Class Plays, junior and Senior years: Special Examination Committee of 19313 Interclass Basketball, junior year. Sammie has always stood by In the years which draw to an end, Now, what will a fellow do, XVhen a fellow needs a friend? H1LDA M. Smoss Honor Society, four years. For four years she has been with us, This quiet little lass, Always willing to help us, S'he's a tribute to our class. l16l THE ORACLE lArI'RSII'R SHUi.'1'1s Cheer Leader, three years: Dramatic Society. two years: Gracchi: Glce Club. two years: Interclass Basketball, third year: Class Play. He's handy with a megaphone. 1'm sure you'll all agree, And on the stage he's quite at home. As you will shortly see. L H ARI O'l l'l'1 5H icaknk Honor Society: Honor Society Play: Baseball, three years: Basketball, three years: Soccer. four years: Archery, two years: Athletic Society: Oracle Statt. It was only a glad Good Morning As she came into to room, But it brought with it the sunshine. And chased away the gloom. ANNA Scori' Honor Society. one year: Awarded numerals Senior year: Class Physical Chairman. Senior year: Soccer three years: Yolley Ball, one year: Archery, one year: Basketball, three years: Gym Exhibition, Sophomore year. One of our most sporty lasses. Is Ann who loves history classes. She is a lover of horses too And rides them without much ado. Run Sur-IAEFER Honor Society: Theta Sigma Nu: lesters Dramatic Society: Athletic Association: Sportsmanship Bro- therhood: Captain of Soccor, Basketball and Yolley Ball, Sophomore year: Captain of Baseball. junior year: Choral Club, Sophomore year: Squad Leader, Freshman, Sophomore and junior years: Archery two years: Bank Treasurer. Sophomore year: Bank Director, junior year: Bank President, Senior year: Senior reporter of Oracle: Distribution Manager of Oracle: Oirl's Athletic Reporter of Oracle: Class Play: Charts of Destiny: Senior Debate Team: Musical Comedy, Senior year. 'l'all and sedate- Oh my, can she debate? You can start to make your bets 'l'hat liurope will pay her war debts. l17l 'PHE ORACLE Ilicrzisilzlri' Sriitskii Honor Society, two years: Interclass Basketball, Baseball, Freshman and Sophomore years: Varsity Soccer, Senior year: Squal Leader, Sophomore year: School Orchestra, two years: Awarded Rens- selaer Senior year: Bank Director. It was on the Senior trip, And really disappointing, 'lhat Herby tried to make a date, But was told to wait until morning. IJONALD S'rif:rER Millville High, first year: Honor Society, second year: Interclass Basketball, second year: Varsity Basket- ball, junior and Senior years: Varsity Baseball, second, third and fourth years: Editor of Oracle fourth year: Associate Editor of Oracle, third year: Cashier. third and fourth years: Senior Debate team: Senior Class Play: Varsity Soccer, third and fourth years: Interclass Soccer, Sopho- more year. He's so quiet and friendly, And has a sporting name: He joins in sports of every sort, :Xnd always plays the game. L1-1I..xNo 5'l'R.Xlli'll lligh School Orchestra. three years: Bank Director, Senior year. Leland is a teacher's problem, As everybody knows: If he's ever out of trouble. . They can discard all their woes liriivi, Swooig llonor Society, one year: Soccer, two years: Baseball, one year: Theta Sigma Nu: Archery, one year' Volley Ball, one year. r Altho lithyl isn't tall, She has a pleasant smile, A kindly word, a helping hand. A cheery thought worth whille. l18l 'll H lfl ORA C LE Vim IWIA Srxvaoa ' Honor Society, two years: Secretary of Oracle. Senior year: Library Staff, three years: Class Phy- sical Chairman, junior and Senior years: Member Sportsmanship Brotherhood: Treasurer of Banking, Junior year: Musical Comedy, Senior year: Award- ed Rensselaer R. Sophomore year: Numerals, Senior year: Squad Leader: Basketball, four years: Soccer, three years: Volley Ball, three years: Archery, three years: Baseball four years: Captain Inter- class teams, junior and Senior years: Archery and Tennis Clubs: Athletic Association: Exhibition, four years: Honor Society Play. Little Ginnie, debonair, Little Ginnie, always there To shoot a basket, kick a goal, Or do her lessons a l' e'cole. HAZFL 'l'r:1- r Assistant Secretary Oracle: Archery. Sophomore year: Soccer. third and fourth years. This girl is very quiet. And we sometimes wonder why, But in our Business English Class, She isn't quite so shy. AI I FN 'l'1-1oM.xs lnterclass Baseball and Soccer. On the way to llashington, XVQ nicknamed him tank NVant to know why? 'l'he water he drank! ITON-XRD VVrI.1,Es Varsity Soccer. three years: junior Varsity Basket- ball, three yars: Class Plays: Choral Club, lfresh- man year. Now here's a boy that's pretty une: If I were very good at rhyming, I'd write a line-well You might hear Billy chiming. l19l THE ORACLE Vmrr N Zum il Htmfmr Suciety, one year: Suffer, two years: Baseball three years: Archery, one year: Iixalnination Cram mittee of 1'J31g Yulley Ball, unc year. You can tell her by her black hair, And her pretty deep brown eyes, All buys would surely knmy her If they were Very wise. 41-L' 1'1- f s! '1 2' Nl! 1 ?l-SQ' ct A QE-gm...., Mx. , . , 'fP.'iggp-mn- K v::ez:5spr.?:f 1 s i201 All Quiet on thc Rcnsscl.1cr Front llw um' ie oven: lllln' um' is fluncl Wlm mm thu war? lYl1yf-W 1lli1'ty-unc! XYU stnvrlnul lllu Latin lwigllts, .Xml mvrpl thc l runrl1 awaul XYl1ilc linglisll. Pllyslvs nml an furtlx. All full nn easy prey: We mulccl Nl.nlxcrn:nil-s. XXl1ilu Umm' l'lrunun1iu ill-rl, .Xml wlncn ilu- war was mm-V. XX'hy. up fame mn nlluzull Yun knuw that our Onnnmmlvr NYM A must inipiring' um-, Xvlllln' mitlmllt nur nlllc llpl1c1'.1l, We umm' muld lmxu mm. XXI' lumpy wc'x'c fuugllt like sulcliura, .Xml always flume the riulu: XYv'1'c mn- it was wurtluwilv. .-Xml wulrc glarl wc fnuqln ilu- tight XYitl1 :x single little tlmuglut, l'Ll lilac tu wlusu lllirv pouxng V14 .1 qrzmml :lnrl gzlmmrlls twllnq, S MATHEMA-'f'C .ZX NYl1un ,Iulmny fuyncs nmrvlxxllu lmluul I XI All 43 Fi lli THE ORACLE CLASS DAY SOUVENIRS PROLOGUE Vould Bonny St. Nick have travelled in June, Un snow to our own Rensselaer: No labors of mine, on verses or tune, lNould have been needed this year But Niek's in Polaris and I as l1is sub, Must need hand these gifts to many a dub. And when this lieart-rending work is done All is ended for the Class of '31, r1,'.'1,x ZAIWH ,AA,,AAA,,AA,,AAY,AAA -.-A W...,..r ,,,. - .H .,e,,,-Waterp0t Now here's a g'irl who is so short she's low, Hut l hope this waterpot will make her grow, A little sprinkle each morning, a little one eaeh night, And soon our little Sylvia will have 0 1ined -1 worth ' heifrht. C11 C 3 O A KlCGow.xN A , ,M W.. ., ,WA , ,,...,A,,,A,,,A,,,A, , Egyptian Doll Now those who went to VVashington, Saw girls around lr-i bv the ton- Z1 1 . 1 So we give him this little Egyptian doll in fun, That he might get started with his future harum. :ANR BAU1-:1:,,,,-,-,-. ,.e,,eAe,e,e,,AA,eA,,, r-,,,-Ah, We Weellerby To U Frankie Hauer l bestow this derby, For even when he is in a hurry, He sees that he has on his favorite lid, Ent if seen with this one, Heaven forbid! Nm' fi0lA'ILLH A A AAa,e.AAHr,, eeee, A eeeeeeee use A Pillow NVith girls this fellow used to be shy But 11ot sinee a eertain one eaught his eye Now some day if she should ehanee to Call, l hope this pillow will stay his fall. l22l CLASS DAY SOUVENIRS CHARLOTTE SHEARER ...,,. I ...............K.... M... A Vlator This little aviator is not real, As any one can see, But if the real one is far away, Rememberance he 'll always be. WEBSTER SHULTIS ...,. ---T ....ee...f.....os............ Harmonica Now we come to the High School's tenor, VVhose voice we've often heard, From this harmonica his tunes he can take, To make them sound more like a bird. SAMUEL POSKANZER1 a..,E I ...,....,...,......aa..... Dial Telephone Telephone operators have a very nice Hello, At least Sammy here says so, So I give him this cute little dial telephone, I wonder if he'll get an operator on this when he gets home? KENNETH GORDINIER ,..,....i .- ........,.,.... I---IMOV18 Magazine If you wish to be an actor, And to Hollywood you go, I give you this movie magazine, To prepare you for the show. HILDA SIMMONS ,....I.I...I, i ..,....,.... ESTER BAILEY I know you will appreciate, This gift I have for you, It is this pretty suitcase, When weekend travels are in view. They tell that sun tan is on the wane, So I know this gift will not be in vain, This sunbonnet in your hands I place, To protect and frame your pretty face. l23l I -- iSuitcase Sunbonnet THE ORACLE l+luw'1Ntl1ETZ on ,.,,ee,e ,en , ,, ,ee , , , new g,,,gI31ble Stories These Bible stories I give to thee, For soon your time will be free, VVe wish you luck, we wish you speed, In whatever you try, you will succeed. ,lloN,x1,o S'1'nvni: W ,e e ,o,oo ,. ,o,o,o It no oooo I e new We Powder' Powder has always been a thing, To cover girls noses with, But since your blushes bother you, I think this will be a good present to give. lfonls XIAN Dyiuaee oooo e ee,,e,ee oono e ..onnoonn,o Jellot VVater Bottle Here's a boy who plans to be a doctor, To help the feeble and the sick, So I give him this hot water bottle, To help his patients get well quick. AALLLICN TnoMAs e,e,e. ,weeeeee ,,e,.,eeeeeee,. or 7 ,adn IVe all know how you like to drink, And from now on youlll not have to think, As this tank car of red and yellow, VVill always be a handy fellow. f'l,AnA BAUER Me.,e,e ,eeee MJ, W ,e,eene...ne,, ewewe The sea is wide, the sea is deep, And some fish must in a market sleep, So I give you this fish to avert his fate, May he entice t'Tucker into a date. IlonrvrnvlliN:1,LMAN e,ee,e,e,e e,,-,,,-e,,,,e, e e,,e,ee,e,Me For you this door mat's dusted, So its glistening welcomes gay, To greet your wandering footsteps, Un this, our own Ulass Day. I24l Tank t'ar me Fish Door Mat CLASS DAY SOUVENIRS SADIE COHEN .,..w....A...,.............fW....g.. Red-Haired Cop Now here's a red-haired cop for Sadie, Of Philadelphia fame, And if his picture isn't good, She'll have him just the same. LAURA CLARKE v....i...,.... ,,.......,.....,. Bag of Candy Hearts Heartbreaking seems to be your game, Like Cleopatre used to do, So now I give you these candied hearts, They'll be good practice for you. CHARLOTTE DONEY .............. ---. .... ---Traffic Signal It has always bee11 a question, Why pedestrians are so slow, But with this traiiic signal, You 'll know when to come and go. CComingoQ CARLA NEILSON ..,..,....i...i.....H...,......... - .,i.. Toy Soldier We'w'e often heard your fervent prayer, That a major-general you 'll find, So take this little soldier lad, . He'll be raised to the rank sometime. MARION HIGGINS- ,i..,,.....i......i....,w......, --,-Roller Skates The regents days are the hardest, And are important if you are to graduate, So with this little gift that I give to you, If the cars break down, you can skate. RAY HICKS ,........,,...iri is ...ri......,i. .... B all and Bat Ray has a liking for baseball, And he plays at it all the while, So I think that with this little ball and bat, He may be able to improve his style. E251 ' v THE ORACLE Y . XX 1LM.x IXIALLETT, ,g,,w. W ,g,..., .M.,.. -, ,g ., eI,r-VYI'1st NVatell NVQ are always under the impression, That you will ever be late, But I think that with this watch I give to you, You might steal a march on fate. VFIIEIJPYIIICK tiivrns IIgi-II,IIII ,l...llae,...,el, new ,lelll e-- Postcards Now Freddy is a bashful lad, And his postcards refuses to sign, But I know if I give him these cute little cards, He wontt be so bashful next time. ,ANNA Seofmv, IIII U I IIIIIII M- IIIIIIII I... ellle ,,,.,,M,.,,Pl111Cll Board No one would suspect Anna of gambling, Until just the other day, VVe caught her tiremen's tiekets rathing, This puneh board ought to make it pay. t'nAni,oTTE Asumsvi, I,II,I,I..I,,,III....,,I,III n-.,.,FalSC Teeth If Charlotte keeps up laughing so, Her teeth she's bound to drop, So if her old ones ever go, VVe hope these false ones never tlop. ,l4lVELYN ZAHCH I,.,...- -. II,I,I, ,I ,..,,,I,IIII MI, IWW I,,I Parasol , , Y XX iI,1,I.xM I AN IVhen the rain is pouring down, And you Wish to go outside, Just take this little parasol, But I doubt if it will keep you dry. tllalnmnn I,I,II,I,II,,,I,I ,I,I,I,ee one This little pin may not compare, VVith the sorority pin on your vest, Butz even if it hasn't this polished air, I'm sure it will survive all tests. l26l I lI,ee,,II'i11 CLASS DAY SOUVENIRS Ernst, SNoo1i ,...Y .,Ag,..W ....-A... - A- ..... .... C at This tommy eat may remind you, Of some one you know quite well, , But if he doesn't like what's implied here, To him my name never tell. AIARTHA HUNT ii..ii...Y...., A i..., A ,..,i A i..,.i,i i... B oy Doll Martha never goes out with boys, And at times she may feel sad, So I give her this little boy doll toy, He 'll keep her always glad. CLARA GRESSEN ii....,....., -A ii......ii A - - Memorandum Pad Now Clara has a great desire, To work in an oflioe sometime. And with this little memorandum pad, I know Her notes she'll always keep in mind. VIRLIINIA SAVAGE - .eYA....,i. .W .iA..eiiiii A- Taxi This taxi now I give to you, Isn't it nice and pretty '? And if you 0an't find a driver here, You know there's one in Atlantic City. NIARGARET DORN .,,AAA,...A,Ai.,Y,A.,..AAAAAA.,A Felix and His Drum We all know how you like to dance, And amuse yourself in this way, And I know Felix here, as a drummer lad, Could make you dance night and day. IQATHLEEN PHALEN A...r,,,., ., ,,Ar,...,........, ..., O Henry Bar Sometime when he is far away, And you're longing for his smile, This little O Henry candy bar, Will remind you of him all the while. I27l THE ORACLE lill,l'I.XNOIl Bli'fi1214:iiii iiiiLie inini or i Brass Medal And now we eome to the studious lass, Xllho her history always knows, So we give her this little medal oi' brass, To remind her of bygone woes. lll4INi!llCTT.X hll'l!l'HY,,,,,,,, other s.sss on or one riLittle Bus This little bus may remind you, Of some of the drivers you know, But there's one in particular we'ye heard you say For whom you would like to sew. lfhmx Lixsuizn ii i ,L on llln it ii r iiiiiiSt11111g' ot Boys Edna likes the pretty little boys, Likes them the same as other toys. Likes 'em short and likes 'em tall, Likes them dearly, one and all. HPZli!4l'liiT Sriissiirz eeeeeeen or eeneeeennnneeeeenene mere, fllennis Racket Out on the tennis court they go, Herbie darting' to and fro, And Gvendaline receiving little pats, From this tennis racket that I bestow. YflOl.l'I'l' Fiuiixs MH en, W, e,,,,,,,,,,r-ru, W ,WW e e ,, Camera Taking' pictures has always been a problem, For this little Rensselaer miss, But with this eomie Camera, She'll find what's amiss. Yiiqrm lloi'1:HToN r, W- We , ,,t'ompaet Little ladies, noses must be powdered, And you seem to know the way, So herels a eute little Vanity ease, But, remember, save it for Clommeneement Day. i931 CLASS DAY SOUVENIRS ELEANOR EARINC? ,..,7.,..v,. -, .. .. , .- .,......Wv I .... Little Gull Why We give Eleanor this little gun, ' Is a problem that may confront her, The very simple reason is, Someday she may be a Hunter. LELAND STRAUCH ...Yrr......,r........ ,rr...rr.. - . .,.. Megaphone We 've often heard the teachers complain, About this felloW's rakish laughter, But with this little megaphone, It may be softened if he uses it backwards. SILAS BAILEY i...r,.AA.......,,..rA,....,... A --- Donkey Si depends on his little car, To bring him to and from school, But if one day it should break down, This donkey will have to be the fool. RUTH SCHAEFER ..AAAA,ll..,.....w.rr,A...... A Kiss In the Dark I can remember one night 011 the Washington bus, When our own little Ruth was caused to blush, So I give her this music, A Kiss In the Dark, To help her remember that little lark. ANNIS IJORN I,I..........,II,,,I I ,,..., Ilv. A eroplane Anna has a prejudice, About going up in planes, But I'm sure that with this little one, She 'll soon be traveling all the air lanes. GEORGE BAUSH IlI.l........ll-.IYIII,.III...l... ---- M- Glasses A little birdie has told me, That in English, George sure likes to crib, So I give him these dark glasses, To keep him from telling a fib. l29l THE ORACLE loHN hlEIIC'HANT IMI Y ,,. , ,. , . W Img,.eIIIIIIId.,I,,,II Duck .Iohnny likes to raise Chickens, To pass away his time, And since he's so industrious, This duek may give him a new line. ltluni-:ur A1,i:XANni:1: iii,i IWIIIII, -nam ,Ida eI,,-,.IIilrz1X'el This little boy is president, Of our present Senior Class, So I give him this little gavel, That in the future he may remember the past. U1:v1i,i,14: t'l:ixNm1,L i..r eIIe.IIe,,,e eih, ,IIIIIII rrrrr I ,IIPaek ot t'ardS I do not know, nor never have been told, If cards you ever use, But I'm certain that if with this paek you play, The right bower tBauerj you'll always choose. A Y 1 ' ' Ilx ' im-.l, lizrifi' ii,i IWWII iiiiiii,i I. ii,i II., me ,rem ,Hillf Pins l'lazel's hair has a habit, Of always falling down, VVith these hair pins I give to her, It won't bother her from now on. EPOLOGUE And now, I think I've finished, The work I've set out to do, I hope your happiness has not been diminished, By these presents I have given to you. 'But down in your heart remember, That they were only given in fun: To put the inishing touehes, On the tllass ot '31. Ii. VV. '31, t30l T H E o R A c L E I CHART CF DESTINIES, CLASS OF '31 VVhile I was working in the office of the Rensselaer Independent two days before Easter, my telephone rang: Hello, Ruth, the editor wants to see you right away. It was Vietta Houghton, the petite blond girl, who went to school with me and always did like to be secretary to an editor. Well, Don, what will you have? for of course it was Donald Stever, who used to edit Oracle in Rensselaer High School. He has recently given up his position as editor of the New York Times to be editor of the leading newspaper of the country. n I have a most important assignment for you. See this chart-it shows the route we followed as Seniors, ten years ago when we we11t to VVashington. Take this chart, follow it and report the activities of our former classmates. For this purpose you may use the baby blimp. Overjoyed at the thought of receiving such an interesting and important assignment, I rushed into the oiiice to tell the news to my companions-Betty Branion, Sport Editor, Mary Dinstal, Editor of the column of Advice to the Love-lorn, and La Verne Cook, editor of House Hold Hints. I rushed about my preparations and was ready in an hour. Wheli I arrived at the Independent's flying field, I found the blimp being prepared by the chief mechanic, Roscoe Duesenbury. Near the blimp, I found Frank Bauer, bidding farewell to a young lady, who proved to be Edna Lasher. She must have taken time off, because she is one of the executives of the United Transportation Company. We took our places and were soon soaring over the Hudson. The trip down the river was quite uneventful, except that while I was passing over East Greenbush, by tl1e use of my Bausch-oscope, an instrument invented by my ingenious class-mate George Bausch, I saw Ethyl Snook a11d Tommy 011 the porch of their new home. Our trip to New York e11ded at the mooring mast of the highest building in the world, at present- The Poskanzer Building, although I understand that the Crandall build- ing will soon surpass it in height. One of the passengers in the elevator was all dressed in beautiful spring furs, wearing orchids. After a moment I recognized her as Violet Filkins. Vi always did like to ride in elevators, you will recall. l31l THE OHRACLE She directed us to the manager's office and there we were fortunate enough to find both our friends, Orville and Sammy. They made their fortunes in the grocery and fish lines. They were overjoyed to hear the Iiensselaer nevvs. ' ' A Suddenly one of 'them exclaimed Let's go see Herby. So we all climed into a car, and drove away. Before long we stopped before a beautiful building, over the door of which were written the words Physicians' Building! ' VVe entered a11d soon came to a door, bearing in gold letters Herbert Spieske-Surgeon. A nurse in a very attrac- tive uniform admitted us to a waiting-room. She seemed to be un- usually well acquainted with Orville, and why not-for it was none other than Clara Bauer. In a few moments the door of the inner office opened and the doctor's secretary, Anne Dorn, entered to tell us the doctor would see us a few moments. His time was limited, but he invited us to be his guests at the opera that night. So I decided to return immediately to the hotel where I had reser- ved a room, and rest, then dine before joining my friends at the opera. NVhen I registered, they handed me a telegram: tt Try to persuade Aden Gokay to join staff of Independent, as comic editor. Now on Herald Tribune, signed Don. Later when I entered the dining room I heard music being played by an orchestra concealed behind palms and ferns. As the music ceased the applause rang out. The leader stepped into view to acknowledge it. It was Leland Strauch, bowing and smiling with his saxophone tucked lovingly under his arm. At the opera I was surprised and thrilled to learn that the leading soprano was a former classmate of ours, Kathleen Phelan. It would seem that I had, had enough surprises for 0119 day, but 11ot so. The boys decided the evening would not be complete without visiting a night club. So away we drove to one of the most popular places. And who should be the very popular entertainers but Bill Van Gelder and Laura Clarke, who always were good dancing partners. The next morning we were on our way, following the course of our chart to Atlantic City. Here we stayed at the Hotel Breakers. In the writing room I found. Sadie Cohen and Virgina Savage, who had i11- vented a really Kissproof lip stick and were living in luxury from the proceeds. During our conversation I learned Anne Scott was teach- ing horse-back riding d0XV1l at the beach, that Kenneth Gordinier and Egbert Alexander were playing hero and villian in the latest picture at one of the theaters, that Henry Colville was manager of the Atlantic i321 CHART OF DESTINIES, CLASS OF '31 and Pacific Stores of the Eastern division, that Martha Hunt has given up business for marriage, and that Hilda Simons and Marion Higgins had opened a commercial school in Buffalo. I was eager for informa- tion about more of our classmates, but Vigie and Sadie had dates of their own, in a Ford Roadster, and couldn't stop to talk more. Suddenly there was ta great commotion i11 the lobby and a crowd of young men a11d women came i11 laughing, following the lead of a short, plump lady. The manager hurried out and I was near enough to hear him say: Ch, once again I am to be host to the students of Rens- selaer High. I am very glad to welcome you, for I always remember with pleasure what awfine group we entertained back in 1931. So this was th-e .Senior Class of Rensselaer High. And who was the little chaperone of whom they seemed so fond? As I was ponder- ing over this question, I heard a girlish voice call Miss Bailey -Miss Bailey? Then it came to me Esther Bailey, assistant professor of chem- istry. Later, in the evening I had a chance to talk to her, Silas, she said owned a model farm, and he and Vera were very interested in making it a success. John Merchant was a professor in the College of Argiculture at Cornell, and had been appointed Chairman of the Committee to Cancel Allied War Debts. , Easter Sunday, Esther and I attended services in one of the most beautiful churches in Atlantic City, and there heard an excellent ser- mon by the pastor, Erwin Gietz. It was necessary to take off early from Atlantic City for Wilmi11g'- ton. When we arrived, we found that there was great excitment as the election of mayor was in progress, and feeling was running high. Pictures of the candidates were displayed everywhere. To my sur- prise I recognized the names of both-for the placards read- Vote for Allan Thomasv, while others read Vote for Margaret Thomas Peg and Allen it seems are still disagreeing, even tho they are married Monday morning, we started for Washiiigtoii, by way of Annap- olis. VVe flew low over the football field and saw the team getting in their spring practice, under the direction of their coach, the celebrated Zip Ciperly. You know Dick Evens is the head of the Athletic Depart- ment there. Cn we flew until we moored at the Washington-Hoover Flying Field and Wl10 do you suppose welcomed us as official airport hostesses? Charlotte Doney and Eleanor Earing. They told me some news that I had 11ot heard-that Louise Van Dyk had just been appointed American Ambassador to England. I l33l v THE ORACLE . VVhen I reached my l1otel, there in the lobby, I met Johnny Wag'- ner and Ira McGowan. They are playing with the New York Yankees and were on their way south for spring training. Say '? said Johnny, I know where there is a great restaurant. Let s eat. Johnny al- ways did know his restaurants. In this case he was right, for Charlotte Ashley's executive ability, a11d and Marian Minshell's cul- inary art had made the place a great success. As much as I wished to tarry and talk with Charlotte a11d Marian, I found it impossible, as I must attend the ball later i11 the evening llere in the great and beautiful ball-room were gathered the elite of VVashington society. And the very charming hostess was an old school mate of mine, Carla Neilsen, Secretary of the Treasury. She was wearing the most exquisite gown I think I have ever see11. As I stood there wondering who the designer might be, a voice close to me said, Ruth? It is Ruth isn't? Don't you remember me? I'm Clara Gressen, t.'arla's secretary . Clara was a great help to me for she told me who all the most important people were. Among the guests were Charlotte Shearer, who had married a Senator from Massachu- setts, Dr. VVebster Shultis, Secretary of Public Health, a new Dep- artment in the President's Cabinetg Kenneth Daley, Speaker of the House. The next day I was very weary and remained at the hotel resting. I wandered into the reading room and there found several things that interested me. One was a book t'How to Get the Most Out of Sleep -by Clarence Wilsoii. Another was an advertisement i11 one of the papers. House of Zarch-Secretary of the Treasury, tl1e President's wife and many others. Silvia Zareh, designer, Evelyn Zarch, Chief Executive, Eleanor McGee, Secretary, Henrietta Murphy, Chief Seamstressg Dorothy Hellum model. This was interesting indeed. But these girls always were clever. I regretted that my time was so limited that I could not pay them a visit, but I was due in Lancaster that 11igl1t. At the VVheatland, I found the management changed. Frederick Gates was manager. It seems that Freddie, annoyed at the way the former management broke up parties, had bought' the place 2l1lCl was acting manager with Ray Hicks, as his assistant. I was yet to meet another classmate, for as I went to put in a call to Aden Gokey, and carry out my instructions, I found myself gazing at Mildred Pollock, telephone operator at the VVheatland. Mildred put my call through I34l CHART OF DESTINIES, CLASS OF '31 quickly, but to my disappointment Aden refused to consider leaving New York for Rensselaer, saying it was much too far from Philadel- phia. The last lap of the journey was made quickly and I was glad when we were moored in Rensselaer. I learned that in my absence a new question had been settled, and that the State is going to build a tifth new bridge between Rensselaer and its suburb Albany. The contract has been given to Leonard Welles. I could imagine Billy's happiness-more lovely gowns,-more trips to Europe. Returning to my desk I wrote the last days experiences and went to the editors office. Here is your chart, Don, I said, returning the map to him, It has really been the Chart of the Destinies of the Class of Thirty-one.' And I told him the same tale I have just told you. R. S. '31 ...A I 5-.... ll lm v l35l X THE ORACLE Ilxlllllllllllllllllllllillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll GRIEVING OYER SPENT MONEY IS NOWVHERE NEAR AS PROFITABLE AS REIOICING OVER MONEY BANKED Rensselaer County Bank Rensselaer, N. Y. n liniwiininiulinunininnwimmminvuiiiiiis1:111iinIua:211iiluIIunnnnnimiinlmmlnlllllllll To the Graduates of 1931 Why Not a Florsheim Shoe THIS YEAR ONLY 59.00 Riley's Footwear 842 BROADWAY FUR BETTER Need Printing? PHOTOGRAPHS Phone 56711 THE Erumkin Studio SPECIAL RATES TO STUDENTS I The Iohnson Press Printers and Publishers I7 Philip Street Albany, N. Y. lil THE ORACLE E HAVE YOU THOUGHT The Greatest Thing a Man Can Leave His Children is Their Mother's Time -Duryea The Only Way a Father Can Guarantee Such a Condition is by Life Insurance. WILLIAM A. BAKER, General Agent Massachusetts Mutual Life Ins. Co. Albany, N. Y. I. Max Hackel Sc Sons IEWELERS Diamonds, Watches, jewelry and Silverware Theta Sigma Nu Pins Two Stores 212 and 843 BROADWAY Rensselaer, N. Y. V NATHAN LIBEN Wholesale Confectioner Candy for All Occasions Stores, Schools, Homes, Supplied with Best Candies at Reasonable Prices Holiday Orders Our Specialty Telephone 7-0060 HENRY MEURS Hardware, Paints and Builders Supplies We Make All Kind of Keys Rensselaer, N. Y. Phone 7-0220 R. G. Stewart Drug Company, Inc. IAMES F. BURNS 851 Broadway Rensselaer I We i Rensselaer Fish Market All Kinds of Fresh Fish from Ocean and Lake Oysters, Clams and Fish Orders Called for and Delivered Cor. COLUMBIA and ACADEMY STS 47 Green St' Albany' N' Y' fhone 7-1574 Rensselaer, N. Y: THE VICTOR RADIO Y0'U11g,S Pharmacy IS HERE M. B. Young, Ph. G. Hickey 81 Connolly 1 Partition Street Rensselaer, N. Y. SUNSHINE CORNER Broadway and Third Ave. Rensselaer, N. Y. We Deliver Telephone 7-0769