Rye Neck High School - Scraps Yearbook (Mamaroneck, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 40 of the 1928 volume:

r Q SPRING IS HERE Well, we have with us again the season of babbling brooks and chirping chickadees. I wonder if anything new can be said on the subject? Here's an attempt. I was walking up Tompkins Avenue hill the other evening fthe far end, near Post Road,j when there came to my ears, very clearly the sound of music from, one of the radio stores of the village. At the same time I could hear, distinctly, the voices of the people in a house l was passing, raised in pleasant discussion. It occurred to me that this couldn't happen on a winter evening. During winter people keep their windows pretty tightly closed, with shades drawn dowkn, to keep out the cold. Store keepers have heavy doors installed, which quickly swing to when a customer enters, letting in as little draft as possible. During winter people go around tightly bundled up in their fur coats, with their hats pulled down over their eyes and muffs on their ears. And, sad to relate, their general social aspect is much the same, rather self-contained, and too busy with their own problems to go out of their wav to greet a friendg just a little bit icik- lish . With the arrival of Spring all this is changed. Thick, uncompromising wood and glass are replaced by nice, breezy. open screens. The barriers that separated the people during winter are cast aside. On a spring' evening a person can even sit com- fortably on his own front porch, and con- verse with a neighbor. likewise situated on his porch. We are all drawn more closelv together in the world of nature, breathing in the same air and listening to the same sounds. And simultaneously with the opening of doors and Windows, there takes place, it seems to me, an opening- of hearts. Maybe all this accounts for that glorious 'Spring is here' feeling. that, in the words of the popular song, makes us want to Yip out, and yell 'Hooray'! -May Coakley RYE NECK HIGH SCHOOL Vol.. VI. MAMARoNr1cK, N. Y. Edited by the Senior Class JUNE, 1928 No. 3 Fifty ce11ts a copy EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief .......... Andrew Kauppi Assistant Editors May Coakley ............ .lohn Landsiedel Anna Curtin ............. Violette Martin Dorothy Fitch ........... Donald Stevens Clara Wendel Business Managers Michael Auleta ............. Milton Glatzl Typists Ruth Clarke ................. Ruth Gunn Hazel Coakley .... Marion Hains Anna Curtin ............... Vera Leppert EDITORIAL June is hereg Commencement will soon be hereg the school year seems to be practically overg but still there is a feeling of expectancy in the air. What is the cause of this? Scraps is coming off the press! VVe hope that the expectations of every- one will be fulfilled by this June edition of Scraps, and we have labored continually to that end with the best of our ability The literary endeavors of the Seniors, many of which are laudable, are presented to the pub- lic in this issue. There is included also abundant news concerning the school and student activities, the faculty and athletics. After having been in the high school four years, the Seniors seem to have become all one family with the members of the facul- ty, andthe school building has become a veritable home to them. The teachers have aided the students in an extremely generous manner, and the students have not hesitated to accept their assistance or advice. The varied activities of the school have helped weld the school, faculty and students into a seemingly inseparable mass. Therefore, it is quite natural that the Sen- iors should feel thankfulness to the faculty. and also sorrow, upon leaving the school to search out their own way in life. -The Editor. THESE LAST DAYS The long-expected days of June have come, But we are not so sure we wish them here. A while ago they seemed so far away, For then we thought they never would arrive. Reality succeeded dreams. We found That distance makes a view more beautiful. VVC never knew we liked the school so much Nor did we guess how good the teachers were, Till June the dire thought did bring, That soon the ways would part to never meet. -Andrew Kauppi AN EDITORIAL Another year has ended and another Sen- ior class is about to be graduated. No one who has not reached the end of the last year can realize the mingled feelings of joy and sorrow which one experiences. It must be true that the human mind is perverse and unable to adjust itself to circumstances which are forced upon it and not entered into will- ingly. What better proof of this can be of- fered than the example of the student- eagcr to leave until the time docs finally come to go-then wishing he could just au- tomatically grow slnall and travel right over the course once more. -Donald Stevens i TO A MUSICIAN You stand upon the high platform. As far as clouds from me, And from your inner soul perform VVondcr of melody. But still you're not so far apart VVhen you can wring the listener's heart. VVe hear produced in tones most true In thrilling harmony The things that we have long lived thru, Joy, pain, and agony. You play in eestacy so real The things that we can only feel. -May Coakley l w A FANTASY It was in the town of Cremona, the year 1630. Nicolo Amati had become one of the brightest stars in the fiery constellation around the sun of violin-making, then at its glorious zenith. The master, in the -un- selfishness of his musical love, had given to Pietro, a poor young man with a talent and passion for music, one of his greatest violins. It was an instrument with the elegance of design in curve and scroll, the fiery, glow-M ing varnish, and the exquisite purity and delicacy of tone that belong exclusively to the Amati school. To the dark-eyed, hungry Pietro this violin was the embodiment of life, love and God. It was his only passion. It was his fulfillment. In his bare, ugly room, he would place it lovingly to his chin and pour out his soul in melody. It alone could sympathize with him. Only when he was playing it was life worth living. But his evil genius appeared in the guise of his step-mother Teresa. She sold the violin to a foreigner traveling thru the val- ley of the Po. Pietro, separated from his only love, died of a broken heart. Thru the years that followed, the soul of Pietro, reincarnated in many different bodies, kept up the search for its complement and fulfillment, the Amati. In various ages, iu various places, the music-loving world was startled and intrigued by a dark young man, who played always on a different violin, al- ways mysteriously, questioninglyg looking for that which he found not, futilely seeking for expression where there was no sympathy. And the Amati, thru the ages, passed from hand to hand, likewise puzzling the world of music. For, tho the experts could find no flaw, no violinist, however great, was able to draw out the depth of beauty that must lie within. So it came to be called the Enchant- ed Violin, waiting for the master hand that would break the spell. But for ages the two never met. In the beginning of the twentieth century, Pietro was born again, in Italy, to continue the task assigned to his eternal soul. By his twentieth year, his musical ability had at- tracted universal attention, and he was re- quested to give a violin solo at the San Carlo theatre of Naples. As usual, he had no special choice of an instrument. His friend and patron, Baron Rossini, promised to bring him a violin of great fame, that he had recently purchased from a traveling English- man. The night of the performance came, and Rossini met Pietro backstage. The Baron had with him an old-fashioned, wooden case. Jietro opened it with his usual eager anti- cipation. The case had been relined in re- cent years, and there, against the scarlet vel- vet of it, lay a violin of exquisite workman- ship, like a fiery, yellow tongue of flame against red embers. Tenderly, tremblingly, Pietro lifted the violin. Passions and recollections of ages past stirred within him. The call boy knocked at his door. Hastily tuning, he took his position on the stage. As he placed the instrument to his chin, a thrill passed over his whole body. It was followed by a feeling of familiar com- fort. He played the opening strains of Shumann's Traumerie. The audience looked at each other with wondering faces. This was more than mere mastery of an in- strument, it was absolute sympathy, the man and violin were as one. Then they ceased to look at each other. and while some watched the boy, others sat with eyes closed, trans- ported from all the troubles of lifc to a land of perfect joy and peace, the peace of a task completed. Amidst a perfect, sanctified silence, Pietro played the last delicate strains with a loving, lingering touch. Then, having expressed every remnant of the passion for which he had lived, contentedly he fell to the floor, the violin under him. They had reached the ful- fillment. Somewhere, amidst golden celestial spires. the spirit of a dark-eyed bov plays heavenly music to God and the angels, on the soul of a. violin. -May Coakley INSEPARABLES Willard and his compact. Clara and her basket-ball Ted and his genuine laugh. West and Milton. Marge and her permanent. Eva and her sweet smile. May and an imaginery dictionary. John and his saxaphone. Vera and her lisp. Charles and his Sophomores -Mary Borel Page Four CAMERAS I'm not going to even try to tell how cameras are made, how they work, or any- thing like that because, in the first place, I d0n't believe I know, and, in the second place, I don't believe you care. But camer- as are interesting enough when you think of the pictures they see, the different types and characteristics of people which they reveal. Who, even the most unassuming, does not try to look his best to the piercing eye of the camera? More people wear their best clothes, look their prettiest, smile their sweetest, appear as important as possible for the camera than for any state occasion. Think of the different kinds of people the camera sees. The young girl who loves to have her picture taken, but always says that it will not turn out well. Then the young man who wants to have his taken alone or looking the jolliest of a snappy group. Then there is Papa looking important in the family group, Mama smug, complacent, probably a trifle proud, and all the lovely little tots, with different expressions, according to their age and sex-the littlest either trying to get away from the camera, or else staring at it with one eye open and one shut. But there are so many types that one could not analyze them all so I will not try. -Ruth Clarke WALLS Wall, a noun: a solid inclosing fence of brick, stone, etc. The etc. is the most import- ant phrase in the definition. Ordinary Walls of brick and stone are frequently seen. But the etc. may stand for the four walls of a happy home which mav be made of wood and plaster, or, the walls of pretension, which are surrounding everybody and which though not visible to the eye, can be seen by the mind and the soul. There are many shut in by the walls of ignorance barring them from walking the broader and higher paths of life and happiness. The visible walls that mountains make can be cut through by the modern inventions, but no one has as yet found an invention to destroy forever the in- visible walls. -Mary Borel Eva: I'm going to New Paltz Normal. CU I'm going to teach History. Joseph: I'm going to Annapolis. I'm going to make History. WINTER NIGHTS When the fresh fallen snow thro-ws a pale Silver light, On the trees making silhoutte shrouds, I glance toward my friends in the palace of night When they're not kept at home by the clouds. Ursa Major, the dipper, the first one I met, Always greets me with her little bear. They are always near home with Polaris, so set Who does not let them stray from their lair. Then there's Cassiopia, a very old friend, I shall sit in her chair if I may, As I talk to Andromeda, who seems to be penned In her move 'cross the great milky way. Then I never could see why the Pleiades fair Could stay so near Taurus, the bull And Orion does not seem to notice them there Or I'm sure his brave heart-strings would pull. There's the Gemini, Castor and Pollux, who frown When Auriga can't tell who is who, But my, favorite, I think, is Corona. the crown, And Cignus the swan, I like too. When I walk by myself and no one is around, I'm not lonesome when I look above, I have friends in the sky when there's none on the ground V They're the stars, whom I always shall love. -4Dorothy Fitch FREE VERSE In the deep sky there was a cloud, A fleecy cloud yet real, ' From afar it seemed bright and luring But underneath it was dull. Its shade was cool enough, even cold, For there were no companions there. Before, I had been in the sun. The work was hard and tiresome, But. then, my labor was lightened by the thought That round me toiled my friends. A kindly word here, a helping smile there, And the feverish heat is forgotten, The work is made easier, lighter and more enjoyable All because of one's companions But now I am alone in the shade of the multitude. -Willard Meyer Page Five THE DEBTOR Scene: Farmhouse of Mary Cass, a wi- dow. Time: 1840. Supper time. Place: Illinois. Enter Mrs. Cass, to prepare the meal. A knock at the center door. Mrs. Cass: Come in. QEnter a tall lanky boy with deep eyes and black hair.j Mrs. C: Why Abe, what brings you here this time of night and such a long distance too! I hope nothin's wrong. ' Abe: Yes, Mrs. Cass, somethin's wrong. but 'live come to make it right. Mrs. C: Surely, Abe, anything I can do. Is it a book? Abe: fAwkwardlyj: No, not this time. It's about something of your's. Mrs. C: Somethin' of mine! Whatever are you talking about? Surely you can't be meanin' the butter crock. ' Abe: No, it ain't about that, either, al- though I'm going to return that tomorrow. It's about when you were at the store this morning. Mrs. C: Well, for the lands sakes, speak! I can't for the life of me guess what you mean. I Abe: Well, you see when you was at the store this morning-well-well-I just hap- pened to charge you more than the right price for the lard. Believe me.. Mrs. Cass, I didn't mean to do it. It was just a sort of mistake. Mrs.-C: Of course, Abe, don't I know you well enough by this time to know that you ain't going to cheat anybody? How much was you off on the price? Abe: One cent. But- Mrs. C: A penny! And you come all this way for a- penny! Abe Lincoln, you oughter be spanked! The idea! Now sit down and have something to eat. The Lord save us! CExit Mrs. Cass to kitchen. Re-enter with some bread, butter and bacon. They sit down.j Abe: You see, Mrs. Cass, I didn't want you to think that I did that on purpose. Mr. Jenkins, he'd never forgive me. Mrs. C: Abe?-listen-You don't need to be worryin' about your reputation in this town. Everybody knows what you are and everybody trusts you. Now, you go up to Jim's room and pick out a book or two to take back with you. fExit Abej Mrs. C: Lands! What a boy! fRe-enter Abe.j There! take 'em with you. No hurry about returning 'em. Jim don't know how to read 'em. Abe: Thank you so much. I'll bring 'em back Monday. Good-bye. fAt door.j Mrs. C: What did you take, Abe? Abe: fSpeaking at doorwayj: A Thesis on the Criminal Law of Modern Eng- land and An Examination of the Political Government of The United States. Good night. fExit.j Mrs. C: That boy will make his way. mark my words! The End. -Donald Stevens A STORM Don't you love to sit and watch a storm- The driving sleet, the slowly twirling snow- When all your friends, if old or new, you know Are under shelter, dry, protected, warm? The world seems different I think after the snow Has covered the earth with a blanket of white, Whicll shines in the light of the moon and makes day out of night, While the vales become hills made of drifts by the winds which blow. If you donit stop to think of the ships out at sea or the planes Which have to fly in weather fair or foul, Or, in time of war, of soldiers fighting, dreaming Of a cozy chair, by a warm, cheery fire be- hind panes Through which one sees the snow and hears the winds which howl, Don't you love to sit and watch the snow fall, gleaming? -Ruth Clarke SUNSET The sun is slowly sinking in the west Casting shadows o'er the calm blue sea, The lofty clouds of purple, pink and blue, Are changing now to dark and somber hues As the day fades into the darkness of the night. --Clara Wendel Page Six NATURE'S GUIDE-POSTS I suppose you have all seen a car full of tourists stopped before a maze of signposts. consulting road maps and signs, trying to decipher their message. I should like to see the-se people when they reach their desti- nation, which is so often the big woods. Can't you just see them-after a day of rambling in the woods, when night begins to fall-panic stricken creatures stampeding around, fainting, and performing other citi- fied antics? Why. I can almost hear a puff- ing lady lament the fact that there are no sign-posts or lights. Oh, if she only knew, but I guess few do, that the woods are just as full of guide-posts as any city-if one knows where to look. It isn't a science, set aside by itself, to be able to find ones self in the woods. It just requires the knowledge of a few facts. Perhaps the most outstanding guide-post is the sun. Everyone knows where the sun rises, and where it sets, therefore with just the knowledge of whether the time is morning or afternoon, one can easily tell in which di- rection he is going. If one doesn't know how to locate the sun on a cloudy day, or is in the midst of a down- pour, a glance at the bark of several trees will impart the desirable information. Real moss, not the heavy fungus type, grows on the trunks of trees, on the side where there is the most moisture. Now, the north side of the tree has the least chance for the suns rays to evaporate its moistureg therefore, moss is usually found on the north side of a tree. Don't select one tree-particularly if it is inclined, or prostrate, or if it is pro- tected from the weather-to tell you the secret. Pick out erect trees, more than one, and the majority will have the moss on the north side. If you are not yet satisfied, and there are pines or hemlocks near, as a rule, the feath- ery tuft, on the very top of the tree will point to the east, toward the rising sung or if there is a stump near by. where a fairly old tree has been sawed off, look at the an- nual rings. On the north side the rings will be thicker. You see Mother Nature has provided for the tree's protection, and has made the bark thicker on the north side. The center of the tree, therefore, will be nearer the south edge than the north. You can find most of these signs at night without a great deal of trouble, but if the stars are out, look for the Big Dipper, and follow the line of the two stars in the end of the bowl, the pointers-and they will point to the North Star, which of course in- dicates North. It's all very interesting to know these hundreds of little facts about the woods. There are many that the Indians have taught us, and still more that have been lost with the Vanishing American. If those city tourists and campers would at least pick up a book or an article regarding the woods, they would be saved many a panic when they get into the woods, and without any effort on their part. -Dorothy Fitch A PROVERB Of the many wise sayings that come to my mind, I think that one of Benjamin Frank- lin's may best be applied to the success of the individual. He said, Diligence is the mother of good luck. How often one hears the remark-the al- most envious remark- What wonderful luck that person must have l That per- son has probably succeeded in something in something, seemingly without exertion on his part. But is this last true? I doubt it. Almost without exception, this good luck has been attained after tireless efforts. To the unsuccessful part of the world, the successful man seems to possess some un- canny influence over things. Because of this wrong impression, these people remain unsuccessful. - Why should we exert our- selves when the 'fates' are working against us? is their thought. If one thinks that way, if he expects things just to happen, of course he will not succeed-for good luck is undoubtedly back- ed by diligence. -Hazel Coakley THESE LAST DAYS The last few days of school have come. To me it seems a shame To think we have to leave so soon To go and seek our fame. The days, so short, behind us fly So hurried, it seems, are we But we'll work and work for Rye Neck High To show our loyalty. -Clara K. Wendel Page Seven HOW TO BRING ABOUT PEACE The United States is looked upon as a world power and as an aggressor nation be- cause of her size and prosperity. Because of this many of the less significant countries are filled with awe and in many cases, fear. There are many ways in which to put the fears to rest and to produce harmony in feel- ing. Peace is the result of wars, treaties, abitration and conference, but which is the most satisfactory method to pursue? A frank bid for friendship and confidence is accomplished by means of conferences held from time to time in the various countries and extending to every nation. These meetings place all on equal footing and give the small countries the feeling of being on a level with their larger neighbors instead of instilling in their minds the sense of inferiority and weak- ness. In producing this friendly relation, the weaker are assured of protection and many unfounded suspicions, which would in- evitably lead to war, are banished. -Eva Wenzel Can peace ever be attained permanently? The question is asked by many. It is an- swered only by a few. Those who jump at conclusionsg those who are so inflamed with their own zeal as not to see the impos- sibilities of their plansg and those who do not thoroughly acquaint themselves with sur- rounding conditions are apt to be the ones that would answer this question. Peace is a wonderful thing, but unless all people are willing to give up their claims once in a while we shall always have petty strife which is apt to lead to greater trouble. There are always some unwilling for some reason or other to do this, and as a result we cannot expect to have uninterrupted peace in the world of today. It is possible to avoid great confiicts and catastrophies by careful management and diplomacy as has been done, but the petty quarrels and small wars and uprisings can hardly be prevented. When all people think the same and look with the same understanding on their worlds, then we may expect international and popular harmony. But this is Utopia, not this world. So, we must content ourselves with doing the best we can, striving to attain this end thru future generations. We can keep the subject active and alive in the minds of the people, but we cannot attain our end im- mediately as some of us expect. PEACE All efforts to secure international peace through treaties and alliances must fail. There is no other alternative. As a word, Peace, is a short expresson for the phrase, Peace of Mind. You tell meg how can any nation have peace of mind, as it were, after it has engaged in a bloody struggle with its own brother-a struggle that claims its toll not only in mercenary value, but one that has cost the lives of thousands. No, it is impossible, for the conquered is like a deadly serpent, who abides his time before he strikes, and the conqueror is like an armed man towering over the serpent, yet not daring to move. You say that the hornet has flown-true, but the sting remains. Fa- ther Time alone with his misty veil of For- gotten Ages, can restore the peace that once existed between the two nations. And, fur- thermore, it is absolutelv impossible for friendly relations to be brought about any sooner by any such ridiculous treaties, as those of outlawing war, naval disarmament, and all the rest of these petty alliances. which are made only to be broken, and when broken, by one or another, cause jealousy, and the struggle ensues. -Milton Glatzl If the countries involved really desire peace, an intermingling of the peoples will help. -Michael Auleta Each nation should encourage any in- stitution which has for its purpose, justice, confidence, good-will and peace of the world. -Robert Montgomery If the nations involved are truly sincere, a treaty may be gained that is satisfactory to all concerned without the loss of lives that marks each war. -T. F. Goldman There is but one wav to secure peace. That is by arbitration. Why can't the heads of the disagreeing nations sit down together and talk over their clashing points? A com- promise could probably be reached, and the great toll of lives, the enormous cost of a War would be avoided. -Hazel Coakley Page Eight PEACE For centuries the cry of nations has been Peace! Plans, resolutions, and treaties have been made and adopted, only to be broken. Just at present many policies are being urged for international peace. But as President Coolidge states: There is no short cut to peace any more than there is a short cut to any other sort of salvation. In the present Congress, plans have been urged toward making the dream of eternal peace come true. The one that evokes the greatest interest is the Capper resolution. This peace plan is framed very much along the line of the proposal to outlaw War made to this country last April by the Foreign Min- ister Briand of France. But it is more de- finite in its terms. He calls upon Congress to go on record as rcnouncing war and favor- ing arbitration. It suggests a means for ex- tending a treaty with France to all like- minded nations. As reviewed by some pa- pers it is wondered that if this plan should be adopted. many people will not remain un- convinced that much progress has been made toward permanent peace. -Mary Borel THOSE WHO HAVE GONE BEFORE The most influential country of the world has set aside a day to the memory of those who sacrificed their lives that all men should be free and equal. Should not this be an incentive for us to remove any possibility of another such conflict as that which took place ten years ago? To be sure, we should honor the dead, and remember the trust they left us. But when we do remember these man, let us not think of war, but rather of peace. It is true that they fought.. and fought well, yet they fought that they might secure peace and freedom, the heritage of our race. Their trust must not and shall not be detrayed. All our efforts should be toward securing per- manent peace among mankind. Let us not glory alone in what they did but in what they fought for. Victory for the sake of victory is shallow, but victory which realizes the up- holding of our principles and ideals is a vic- tory worthy of our boys who lost their lives over there. Let us celebrate, therefore, from the depths of our hearts, this day, set aside in honor of those who have gone before. -Willard Meyer A CHEVAL -ROUS STORY It was my first time on a horse And I thrilled beyond words- It all seemed so perfectly simple When I swung my leg to the stirrup. My steed ambled along slowly, 'Iihere was nothing hard about riding, And I wondered at the wary glances Which were cast at me by my friends. The horse knew I couldn't ride him And he began to trot-for mischief! I expected nothing like that, quite, And I became quite alarmed. I grabbed the saddle before me I'm sure it helped a little- But the horse always came up as I came down And we met half way! Today I don't feel as fit as I ought to, My bones somehow feel a little stiff. But-if I ever find-the opportunity- -I shall do it again! -Dorothy Fitch A WINTER NIGHT I wonder if you have Ever gazed at the sky on a winter's night- The cold, clear beams floating down Casting a silver gleam over the snow. I wonder if you have Ever watched the stars twinkle- The shutters of heaven Opening and closing thru the night. I wonder if you have ever walked On a sandy beach at night And watched the light from a cold moon Shimmering over the rippling water. I wonder if you like To see these things On a winter night As I do. -Donald Stevens THE SETTING SUN Softlv my canoe glided down the stream While I gazed at the landscape far and near I beheld a sight lovely as a dream. 'Twas the golden sun setting behind the hills Casting his radiant beams upon the waters clear. Sparking brightly were the rippling rills. Slowly the sun nodded and slipped away Behind the mountains and the hills. Then twilight with her shades bade farewell to day. Helen Truesdell Page Nim Ellie Sfrninre Michael Auleta- Mike Clever men are good, but they are not the best. Business Manager June edition nSCRAPS.u Basketball '25, '26, '27, '28. Secretary Junior Class Baseball '24-, '25, '26. Captain Football '25, '26, '27. Vice President Boys' A. A. Appreciates a joke, care-free. Margaret Benedum- Marge Maid of Athens ere we part, Give, oh give me back my heart. Treasurer Girls' A. A. '26, Committee of Music '28. Jolly, good student. Mary Borel- Babe Patience is a necessary ingredzent of genius. Accompanist Girls' Chorus. Temperamental. Joseph Carroll- Joe But I loved the sea, more and more. Vice President Junior Class. Captain Basket Ball team '27, '28. Business Manager-Senior Plays. A good mixer, calm. Hazel Coakley- Pat She doeth little lcindnesses which most leave undone or despise. Treasurer Junior Class. Vice President Senior Class. Diligent, fun-loving. May Coakley- Nehi Look then, into thine heart, and 'write- Orchestra '25, '26, '27 '28. Marked literary and poetic ability. Assistant Editor. Natalie Cooper- Nat But, oh ye lords and ladies intellectual, inform us truly. Faithful, individual, personality. Anna F. Curtin- Roddy So careful of the type she seems. Typist HSCRAPSH April '28. Associate Editor ScnAPs June '28. Possessing a choice vocabulary. To rhyme is easy. Ruth Clarke- Rufus Goodness doesn't consist in greatness, but greatness in goodness. Demure, faithful. Has never failed an examination. Dorothy Fitch- Mickey I am a part of all that I have met. Basketball '26. Associate Editor ScnAPs June '28. Clever, witty, original. Milton Glatzl- Slovsky A thought is often original though have uttered it thousand times. Orchestra '27 '28. Determined, fun-loving. Business Manager, ScRAPs June 1928. Theodore Goldmann- Ted One vast substantial smile. Treasurer Senior Class. Secretary Boy' A. A. '28. Irrepressible, happy-go-lucky. Ruth Gunn- Gunny This is so sudden. Basketball '24, '25, '26, '27, '28. Captain Basketball '28. .u yllll Typist HSCRAPSU February and June edi- tions. ' Marion Hains- Beany It's always a blonde. Vice President Girls' A. A. '27, '28. Basketball '25, '26, '27, '28. Typist February edition ScnAPs Camille Houpert- Frencl1y A few can touch the magic string. Orchestra '25, '26, '27, '28. Cautious. . 1 Andrew Kauppi- Andy Silence is deep as Eternity Editor Scans June '28 Deep thinker, serene. John Landsiedel- Apple Can we ever have too much of a g thing? Baseball '28. Humorous, irrepressible. Vera Leppert- Megs As false and fleeting as 'tis fair. Treasurer Girls A. A. Typist April edition Senses Snappy. Helen Malinowski- Gerry Never leave a stone unturneJ Faithful, good student, irrepressible. Violette Martin- Bubbles When pain and anguish wring brow, A ministering angel thou. Associate editor June '28 Senses Patient, faithful, co-operative. Page Ten ood the Mary Moore- Sonya The clear, sweet singer with a crown of gold. Business Manager April Edition ScR.x1's Happy-go-lucky, general ability. Willard Meyer- Willie. Put your trust in God, my boys, and keep your powder dry. Manager baseball, football teams '27, '28, Accompanist Orchestra '26 ,'27, '28. President Senior Class. Editor-in-chief February edition Sc:HA1's Frank Namczy- Nature fits all her children with mme- thing to do. . Stage manager-Senior Plays. Advertising Committee-Posters. Artistic ability, faithful, co-operative, fr-A repressible. Robert Montgomery- Monty Practice yourself, for Heaven's sake, in little things, and thence proceed to greater. Football '27, '28. Baseball '27, '28. Cheer leader Basketball '25, '26, '27, '28. Happy-go-lucky. Jeanette Robinson- Robby Hitch your wagon to a star. Baseball '28. Faithful. serene, cheerful. Chirles Silleck- Shiek Twelve years ago I was a boy. Jolly, generous. Donald Stevens- Don A mother's pride, a father's joy. Business Manager February edition ScnAPs Contributimr editor June edition Senses Walter Hampton, Jr. ' Gifted. obliging. Jean Tiffen- Tiny. A violet by a mossy stone, half hidden from the eye. Serene. diligent, faithful. Helen Truesdell- Speedy. Better late than never. Absent-minded, humorous. Clara Wendel- Pee-Wee Such partings break the heart they fondly hope to heal. President Girls' A. A. '27, '27. President Girls' A. A. '26, '27. Vice President Girls' A. A. '25, '26, Sport Editor Senses February edition Basketball '25, '26, '27, '28, Athletic, industrious.- Eva Wanzel- Little Eve, Pretzl. Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers. Secretary Senior Class. President Junior Class. Assistant Editor-first edition of ScnAns-' Secretary of Girls A. A. Association '27, '28. Steadfast, cheerful. ESSAY TITLES Michael Auleta ..... . ..... Street Lamps Margaret Benedum The Romance of Music Mary Borel ........ Facts do not Change Joseph Carroll .. .... Merchant Marine Ruth.Clarke .. ............ Light Hazel Coakley ......... Buried Treasure May Coakley ........ On with the Show Natalie R. Cooper The Measure of Success Anna F. Curtin ...... They Kept Faith Dorothy Fitch ...... Nature's Guideposts Milton Glatzl ...... Our Debt to Science Theodore Goldmann . . Presidential Timber Ruth Gunn Disregard of Racial Differences in the United States Marion Hains ................. Mirrors Camille Houpert The Value of F'rench Writers' John Landsiedel .. Pan American Unions Vera Leppert Youth and the Open Door Helen Malinowski - America's Aloofness Unmodified Violet Martin The Highways of New York State Willard Meyer .............. Harmony Robert Montgomery . . Amatcur Sports Mary Moore Europe's Obligations to the U. S. Frank Namczy ................ Success Jeanette Robinson - ' The New Renaissance Charles Sillcck ............. Inventions Donald Stevens ..... The Modern Drama Jean Tiffin ............ Literary Lights Helen Truesdell The World's Debt to its Great Artists Clara VVendel .. The Almightly Dollar Eva Wenzel .... The Politeness of Kings n ly n n n n n Andrew Kauppi The Disadvantages of the Automobile Page Eleven 1: 1 THE MYSTERY MAN FROM INDIA If I went to the show this evening And what I saw enchanted me. Hamid Bey intrigued me. To see the man In his flowing Hindoo garments, His straight Egyptian features, His great, impossibly great, dark eyes That had in them the powers of fascination, The powers of hypnotism, To see him perform wonders before my astounded eyes, To know he had control over the flesh by the mind To the nth degree. QAnd all the while the facsinating, mystifying spell Of foriental music.j This man had absolute control over flesh and blood By the power of concentration, And every day was buried alive, And emerged perfect again, To the wonder of scientists and of doctors. My soul fretted to see this man Emerge from ignorant India With the secret of the control Of all bodily functions, all bodily pain In his wonderful mind. I wondered. since this was so Why should the rest of us have to suffer The ignominies of bodily affliction. And I asked myself, Is it all worth while? Is it right? I was lost in a maze of doubt. Then came the answer, a glorious ray of light, - A ray of understanding. For, I asked myself, What can this man Know of the joy of comfort in sickness? Of the balm of a healed wound? Can he afford to take time from his daily training His daily showing of his marvelous training, To stop and ponder over the enchantment of a glowing rose, To pause and drink in the glory of the set- ting sun, To play alfew minutes with a child? Or can he, in any way, be compared With the greatest Wonder of all th: ages, Of all the nations, Who, nailed to the cross of torture, Was able to submit to both the agony of the flesh And the anguish of the mind, For the glory of the soul! And I knew I had found my answer. -May Coakley RENDEZVOUS Afraid to die? Don't make me laugh! I have a rendezvous With lots of folks, and lots of things, After I am dead. I shall walk with Shapespeare, And learn the secret of his greatness. I shall talk with Washington, And learn the truth of his fame. And all the great, who were also good I shall converse with. I shall listen to music, Perfect music, of a celestial purity That is never heard on earth And never will be heard here. And, best of all, I shall roam Over vast forests, and thru sweet gardens And gaze on a magnificence and a beauty That is of another world. I shall enter, enthralled, Golden palaces, with gates of pearl. Wonders of perfection shall meet my eyes. I shall breathe in air as light and as clean as a spirit. fAll this, of course, is if I am goodj And if you are good, Kismet, You can come wth mel Afraid to die? Don't make me laugh. - Ilm looking forward to it! -May Coakley AMONGST THE CLOUDS If I could always gaze into the sky And dream the dreams I hope to know some day, Or watch the sun sink drowsily away, If fleecy clouds could keep on floating by, Or if to form my future they would try, The greatest happiness would then by mine. Perhaps the clouds would form themselves in line To picture this-as dreamily I sigh- A mansion high, with turrets up above- A rivulet that, winding, goes around Among the beauteous flowers that I love, That raise their fragrant forms up from the ground. By friendly winds the willow tree is blowng And there the seeds of happiness are sown. -Hazel Coakley Page Twelve THE ORIENTAL GIFT It was a cold night. In fact it was a colder night than Sir John Lawton had ever experienced. Also Sir John had a dinner engagement with his excellence Rhasa Kem-- mel of Afaghanistan. These two facts united to make the usual calm and even tempered Sir John just a little bit disgrunt- led. However, it had to be done, and while he donned his heavy overcoat and muliler, he told his valet to call for the car. Promptly at seven o'clock, Sir John joined Rhasa Kemmel in the lobby of the Savoy and together they made their way to the dining room. which was already filled with dancers. The Oriental noble had reserved a table in a secluded corner, and to the unexpressable re- lief of Sir John, there were no other guests. After they had ordered, the Oriental ask- ed a question which struck Sir John as rather odd. He replied to his questioner, WVhy, no-I can't remember that there have been any disappointments in my life which I can really say have changed the course of it to a very great degree-except one-and that one I would rather not talk about. Having said this the Englishman relapsed into a long silence. After a time the Oriental spoke, In rc- turn for this great service which you have rendered me out of the goodness of your heart, and for which I can never really cn- press true and sufficient thanks-in return for this service-I ask you to accept this little token. Whereupon he placed in Sir John's hand a small packet which did not look as if it could contain a gift of any value. He accepted this and automatically uttered n thank you which was not heard amid the music and conversation, it was spoken in so low a voice. Upon arriving home, he sat before thc firenlace. thinking. when he suddenly re- membered the Oriental gift. He drew it from his pocket, opened it and read the fol- lowinfr notice: CAST THIS POWDER UPON THE FIRE AND THINK OF THE GREATEST DISAPPOINTMENT OF YOUR LIFE WHICH YOU WOULD HAVE OVERCOME-IF ONLY FOR ONE HOUR. It was some time before the full meaning of these words was grasped by him. Then he remembered his friend's nationality and recognized this gift as a charm of some sort which the Oriental probably regarded as sacred and therefore bestowed upon his benefactor. . Any how why shouldn't he try it and see what happens? Thereupon he threw the powder into the glowing coals. It blazed with a purple glare and the Englishman saw for a minute before he closed his eyes, the smiling image of the Oriental. One after another, events took place be- fore his eyes, overcoming him with their swiftness and meaning. Now here now there, in the short space of one hour he had completely relived the last twenty-five years and the paths thru which he had been led and the misfortunes which he had encounter- ed, fully decided him that, after all, every thing had happened for the best. Another week slipped by and again the two met in the Savoy lobby. This time there was no hesitation on the part of Sir John, although London on this particular evening was covered with icy, frigid fog. After the meal had been ordered. the Eng- lishman spoke to the Oriental, My friend, you have done something for me for which I can never thank you sufficiently. You have shown me that my life is better as it is, than it ever could have been, had things turn- ed out differently twenty-five years ago. And the Oriental smiled. -Donald Stevens ODE TO A VIOLIN By RIILTON GLA'rzL Sweet instrument of sight and sound, Wrapped in thy velvet bed, No more thy silver strings resound Mute, mute are they as dead. In retrospect the heart recalls Fair scenes that used to be, When a master's arm embraced And held thee tenderly And thou responsive to the touch Of gem-set slender bow, . Guilded bv fingers quick and sure Would set all hearts aglow. But rest ony oh relic of old! For he who held thee dear And touched thy strings so masterly, Is now no longer here. -- The truth 'is always the strongest argu- ment. -Sophocles Page Thirteen PRESIDENT TIMBER The ideal president ought to have the good of the Uniteil States always in mind. He should not be a partisan when he appoints men to office-their qualities and abilities in the right direction should be the prime rea- son for his choice. His moral standing should be of the highest, for he is an example to all his people. -Hazel Coakley as -ne -1- -me We are soon to elect a president. Let us choose the right kind of man for the position. To govern a nation as large and as com- posite as ours, we must have a man at the head who understands the varied conditions of affairs in America. He must be wise enough and Big enough to be a fitting re- presentative of our nation in the eyes of the world. His character and reputation must be spotless. his conduct irreproachable, and his manhood unquestionable before he is fit to represent the United States. In short, he must have all the characteristics which we, as a nation, strive for and boast of. -Willard Meyer -as -ne -xr -u- A presidential nominee should be a man well informed of all conditions prevailing in the country both past and present, and he 'should express broad-minded principles in his platform. and show that he is not a man ruled by his party. -Mary Moore -x- -x- -me -x- No candidate who has all the fine qualities and characteristics which are always looked for in a man, but still lacks the ability to think clearly and to manage with a firm and intelligent hand, should be chosen. -Donald Stevens x- as -1+ -n- He should be fearless and far removed from anv corruption. His character and be- havior should be irreproachable. A man who is out of the reach of political bosses and machines is the best presidential timber. -Violet Martin 'I' 'I' 'X' 'X' The first thing which should be considered is the candidate's previous career. Ask yourself if he has done things to benefit the public or if he has been led by political bosses. -John Landsiedel His fitness for the ofiice should be deter- mined largely by his capability in diplomatic affairs. Candidates for the presidency should be men of high ideals. They should be broad- minded enough to accept our Constitution with its amendments as final, something which cannot be altered or removed to satisfy personal opinion. If they have had previous governmental position, it will be to their ad- vantage, for they will have a clear conception of the needs of the country and will be en- abled to do the greatest good for the great- est number. A -Eva Wenzel -xf -x- -x- -x- A man with presidential aspirations must have several outstanding characteristics. Most important of all is honesty. Can you imagine a country with our prestige and wealth with a crooked man to guide us? Then he must be fearless-be willing to ex- press his views on the most important issues. He must be a man who will enforce all laws regardless of his own personal opinion and who is as nearly unpartisan as possible. If he has the latter nualitv, he will have both parties represented in his cabinet and so he will have unbiased views on all important issues. -T. F. Goldmann as ac- -we ar- An American citizen. who is trying to gain the nomination of his party. to be the model for all the others of the nation to pat- tern after. That any man so running should be well educated, broadminded and intellectual goes without anv discussion. A candidate should be one who is well versed in national and international affairs. a man whom others will respect, a man of dignity so that other nations will respect him. And of course our candidate must be an apt student of the English language, one who does not use the common ordinary slang language of today. -Robert Montgomery as -me -x- -x- This dignified office demands a man of sterling worth and a man who is man enough to represent the American people and not the political bosses. Our presidents have come from different social classes. This is well, for it has re- suted in the harmonious blending of Ameri- can ideals. -Milton Glatzl Page Fourteen A man capable of holding the highest posi- tion in the United States should have the best qualities. Experience in politics and also in a government position should be his. He should have a strong will power so that he may do what he thinks is right. Last but not least his love for his country should come before all things. -Michael Auletta -x- -me -x- as The highest oH'ice in the government of our nation should be held bv the man with enough determination to branch out from his conser- vative party principles if the time should require it. Only a man respected by other nations should rule our nation. --Mary Borel -x- -x- -is -ie lVe want a candidate who can handle the present issues efficiently and sanely. With such great questions as prohibition, flood and farm relief at hand, he must be thoroughly acquainted with these matters. Increased tonnage for naval vessels must be coped with with respect to the resources and finances of the country. -Jeanette Robinson 'X' 'X' 'K' 'X' He should be one who will uphold the ideals of the nation and thus gain the respect of his countrymen as well as that of the world. -Marion Hains -x- -x- -x- -x- He should be the type of man that will gain the respect not only of our own people, but that of foreign nations. -Ruth Gunn A BIRD IN THE HAND IS WORTH TWO IN THE BUSH How much truth lies in the proverb, A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. It is applicable in numerous cases too. For instance, the man Who actually owns a little Ford is satisfied with it, while his enviable friend boasts of the good looking Buick he's going to have next year. The contented owner of the Ford is still running it when the next year comes around. while the would- be Buick owner is still thinking about get- ting one. Won't you agree with me that even if the Buick is the better of the two, yet the Ford surpasses it, for it's the bird in the hand? -Marion Hains JOSEPH ARCHIBALD I Joseph Archibald was now a rich man. He had just sold an 1898 Ford ,Limousine for 3100. The possibility of such a sale will not be discussed in this story. He decided immediately to deposit the money in the bank. Carefully dressing him- self, he set out as a man of importance would. It was a very windy day and Mr. Archi- bald realized this only after a game of tag with his precious derby. Once he looked for his hundred dollar note. He did not find it. He hurriedly searched his clothes, but to no avail. He glanced up and saw an orange paper fluttering in-the breeze some distance away. He jumped at the conclusion that it must be his note and he once more laid the blame to the wind. He began the chase. Mr. Archibald. with his robust build, was, however, competing with a force which he had not hitherto real- ized. The note flew ahead, sometimes near the ground. sometimes high. It was headed for the dock. The ferry was just preparing to leave. At the last minute the note arrived and was taken on board by his friend the Northeaster.' Mr. Archibald pulled up just too late, but nevertheless, he made a daring leap. He missed. He was in the water. The ferrv stopped. Mr. Archibald was picked up. 'Ilhe first thing he went for was a piece of orange paper in one corner. He picked it up. Instead of a number in each corner, he found written through the center the word Sunkist. The note was an orange wrapper. Mr. Archibald almost collapsed, but he somehow managed to control himself and started for home. On arriving there, he round his hundred dollar note carefully fold- ed in his dresser. --Milton Glatzl ACCORDING TO THE JUNIORS Teacher-At the close of the World War why was France eager to regain Alsace-Lor- raine? - Junior-Alsace-Lorraine had been such an excellent port in years gone by that France wished to recover it. Teacher-Locate Scheswig-Holstein Junior - Schleswig-Holstein is situated south of Germany on the Baltic Sea. -Camille Houpert Page Flfmn CLASS NIGHT PRESIDENT,S ADDRESS It is my privilege to speak this evening in the name of the Senior Class of '28, After four years of work, we have come to the end of our term with the best of feelings towards all. ' .nthough we have not been in close contact with the ,Board of Education, we have felt their presence and interest in our work. They have supplied our needs. We thank them. We also thank Mr. Bellows and the mem- bers of the faculty for their patience, in- dulgence and interest in our welfare during the past four years. Their word and help have been unfailing, and, as a result,'we stand before you, a large and, may I say a fairly successful, class. Our friends and the alumni deserve many thanks for their support of our various ac- tivities open to the public. We have been conscious of their interest and cooperation in all things. It has been a help to us to have had such friends as Rye Neck seems to have. As a parting word, we cannot help but give some advice to those whom we leave behind us. We have been in your places and realize your sentiments and ideas. Let us urge you to consider all things fairly and from all sides. If you have certain theories and principles stand by them, but do not close your ears to well meant, honest criticism. Do not be reluctant to concede to the wishes of your teachers. You probably will find out in the end that they know better and that they will help you if you show willingness to cooperate with them. As you know, the Senior Class is supposed to be an example to the other classes of the school. We do not like to be considered in that light, but since it must be so, We ask you not to take us as we are, but to search out our good qualities and disregard the less favorable ones. In this way the graduat- ing class will be a better class each year. What better wish could we have for you and those who will come after you? -Willard Meyer Maybe now we're glad to leave, Later on we may regret, Statistics show that all do grieve, Who've gone to school and can't forget. CLASS NIGHT The Class Night Program is still in em- bryo, but the usual features will be given in the usual original way. There will be class songs, class poems, the President's address, class will, and the past, present and prop- hesied future of the class. There will also be the address to the underclassmen and their responses. Four years ago a lusty crowd of tots Scrambled through the halls of Rye Neck High. They rightly numbered over sixty-five And thought of naught but fun, Till lo! they waked To find their Sophomore year had just be- gun. Here they worked with zeal but found they still Had time to fool around and slip a class. They soon passed into joyous Junior year And settled down to facts as wise folks do. By that time there were only forty odd And fully 'ware of their own high prestige. Once more they ventured forth to lead the throng Bv now they'd dwindled down to thirty-one Their fame and skill and high import You've witnessed in the class of twenty- eight ! -Mary Moore Friends, Juniors, and so forth-lend me your ears! This is a very serious subject, and it is altogether fitting and proper that you educate yourselves as to the subject matter. We, the honorable, most beloved, highly cherished, and above all the most highly praised Senior Class femphasis on the capital SD are requesting you with the utmost of sincerity to do this institution of learning the greatest possible honor. It is up to you, my dear Juniors, to follow in our footsteps, and see that with the greatest of care you carry on the many beneficial, high- lv-lauded enterprises that we have started. Of course we realize that this will be next to impossible, but Juniors, dear Juniors-as a last request, we beg you. ever on our knees in reverence to our school, only, to give up your frivolous ways and at least try to be as Worthy as your sister class of 28. -Dorothy Fitch Page Sixteen CLASS DICTIONARY Actors-Milton Glatzl, Donald Stevens. Actresses-Mary Borel, Natalie Cooper, Ruth Gunn, Clara Wendel, Eva Wenzel, Camille Houpert. Artists - Margaret Benedum, Dorothy Fitch, Frank Namczy. Baby-Jean Tiffen. Bluffer-Robert Montgomery. Enigmas-Andrew Kauppi, Helen Trues- dell. Flappers-Marge Benedum. Ruth Gunn, Marion Hains, Vera Leppert, Mary Moore. Humorists-Ted Goldmann, Charles S. Silleck, John Landsiedel. Musicians-Almost all of us. Orators-Milton Glatzl, Mary Moore, Wil- iard Meyer, Donald Stevens. Poets-May Coakley, Anna Curtin. Triumvirate-Mike, Ted, Joe. Writers -Mary Borel, May Coakley. Hazel C. Anna F. Curtin, Dorothy Fitch, Violette Martin. -Wenzel, Curtin, Clarke CLASS NIGHT SONGS CDown Southj We leave to-day, Going away, Out to seek success and fame. Teachers look blue, Juniors do too, ' I guess they are sorry that we can't remain. -but Come on along! Join in the song! We'll come back it won't be long We leave to-day, hip, hip, hooray, We're going away to-day. fMy Souvenirs, We'lI sing a song or so Once more before we go We'd like to let you know We're sorry that we're thru'. And, tho' we look so gay, It's our commencement day You know what folks would say If we looked sad and blue. Our banner red and gold Looks fine, so we are told O11r emblem you see here Will guide us thru' each year, And to the Juniors-well We bid a. fond farewell, You see we've sealed our fate The class of '28. -Margaret Benedum OUR BANNER A piece of felt, a little glue, . Suspended by a nail or two. That's all our banner means to you. But Seniors see what all don't see: Our banner means our victory. From toils of school now we are' free! But we are free not just from toils, Now, too, we're free from all school joys, So dear to high school girls and boys. We realize now what we will lack, Shall we be forgotten if we come back To visit at the Blue and Black ? We'll miss the hells and lectures, too- The text books old and lessons new. No more homework now to do! Our old schoolmates we'll seldom see, As life goes on-Yes, we'll be free But I'm not sure we want to be. Its not as joyous as it seems- These aren't the last days of our dreams. So, our banner is not only glue, A little felt, and a nail or two- Now, what does our banner mean to you? -Ruth Clark THE CLASS When we were little Freshies years ago We cared not much for work but liked to Play, ' Except, of course, the ones so studious. We thought how happy we 'would be some day I - 'A When it was time for us to leave this school. Throughout our second year and third one, too, We felt more grown up than we had beforeg Perhaps we spent more time on lessons then So that the end of fourth year high would see Our class including us all graduate. The time is come, but we feel differently. It seems much harder than we thought, to leave, 1 A We'll miss our teachers and our classes, too, Yet now we're here, we know we cannot stay We have to go and leave the place for which A tender feeling lies within us now. Jean Tifhn These last days at Rye Neck High Seem to be passing quickly hy. There is so much for us to do It seems that we will ne'ver be thru' Reviewing Johnson, Milton, Burke V All of which is difficult work. Margaret Bencdum F H Page Seventeen THESE LAST DAYS When one reaches the point of graduation and encounters with startling abruptness the significant fact that by far the most im- portant period in his life is ended, it is small wonder that the end of the high school course is looked upon with mixed feelings of joy and sorrow by all those about to go into the world. To those who have grasped the true signi- ficance of their change, who have taken ad- vantage of it and make good, it seems strange to think that school, the never ending, is real- ly about to be finished. It is sad that com- panionships and associations, made in an atmosphere never created elsewhere, which have been pleasant and joyful, shall in most cases, be broken. To those who have not had the foresight or sense to profit and make hay while the sun shines, the graduation from school is greeted as an escape from years of drudgery and toil, which shall as time goes on, change, in the memory to years of joy and happiness, never again to be secured in such full mea- sure. -Donald Stevens THE FRESHMEN Of all the pesky infants- 'Ilhe Freshmen take the cake. They wreck our reputation And only trouble make. They all are noisy little tots And give the school a pain I wish they'd learn to have some sense For really they are vain. They waste each study period And send their notes around But when a teacher takes a peak These freshies make no sound. When all the rest would study These babies cause a row. They spoil our dispositions Oh dear, they're dumb, and how! -Anna F. Curtin Mike-I'll be glad when I get to heaven and get away from all this static! Frank-You won't be any better off, old pal, don't we sing about Many a harp's ec-static sound ? THESE LAST DAYS Yes, we have approached the inevitable end of our school work but it is with sad- ness in our hearts that we say good-bye to dear old Rye Neck. Some, however, may take exception to that statement but if they forget the few instances that they had to stay after school, and revert to the greater number of good times they enjoyed, they too will agree with me. The fact that school is soon to close was brought closer to the attention of the chemis- try pupils only the other day, when we were told to go into the lab and clean up all the apparatus. It was while we were thus en- gaged that someone said, Just think, this is the last time we shall use these things! The last of our school days means more to some of us than to others for there-are some who have been class-mates ever since the first grade. We have plodded along through the years together never losing sight of our determined goal. Now that we are about to leave our school books behind we should take time to remind the Juniors that what has been done others can do. and therefore,'we want to see every Junior in the commencement exercises next year. -Charles Silleck THESE LAST DAYS Once more our thoughts turn to vacation. A few more days of work for us to look for- ward to. But these few days are very prec- ious and not burdensome. They are the last days that we shall be found together, joined in a common class with a united interest. After these last days we separate, never to return as a class under the guidance ofthe good old Blue and' Black. That is why these last days will ever be a sincere and last- ing recollection of our associates. As we go, we pass on to the underclassmen that torch of sincerity, that will bind them to Rye Neck forever, and to make their last days as beautiful and as precious as ours have been. . -Natalie R. Cooper Speech is the mirror of the soul, as a man speaks, so is he. Fortune is not on the side of the faint- hearted. V -Sophocles Page Eighteen PERSONALITIES John L. ....... Amiable Charles S. ...................... Bashful Eva W. .... ..... B rilliant Hazel C. .... Charming Ted. G. . . ..... Cheerful Camille .... .... C ultured Mary M. ....... Cynical Natalie . .... Determined Mike A. .. .... Diplomatic Ruth G. ..... Forward Helen M. ....... Flighty Willard . . .Good-natured Frank .. Happy-go-lucky Andrew ..... ........ M editative Robert M. . . . ..... Mischievous Donald S. .. ..... Obliging Milton G. ...Optimistic Dot F. . ..... Popular Anna C. . . .... Pessimistic Ruth C. ..... Retiring Jeanette .... ....... S incere Joe C. .... .... S ophisticated Mary B. ......... Sweet Jean T. ........ Sedate Marge B. . .Ultra-modern Helen T. . . . . . .Unsophisticated -Marion Hains THE JUNIORS ENTERTAIN THE SENIORS The St. Patrick's Day party was a red- letter-day affair. This is the unanimous opinion of the Seniors, who were the guests of the Juniors. The evening was devoted to games and dancing, which everyone enjoy- ed, and later, prizes were awarded to Eva Wenzel, Ruth Gunn and John Lansiedel, while Marion Hare and David Cuyler re- ceived prizes for dancing. The gym was very attractively decorated for the occasion, showing that the Juniors are artistic as well as hospitable. The Seniors take this opportunity for thanking the Junior Class for the delightful time. -Jean Tiffin At an election held on February the twen- tieth, the following ofiicers of the Senior Class were elected: President ...........,.... Willard Meyer Vice President .... ....... H azel Coakley Treasurer ...... .. Theodore Goldman Secretary ..... ....... E va Wenzel FAREWELL' Farewell, our dearest friend of former days, Thy sons and daughters bid thee fond adieu, For we must face The parting of the Ways, Yet memories will linger on of you. Another year has swiftly passed along With pleasues, tasks and duties on its way, Our hearts will ever fill with happy song For Alma Mater, friend of yesterday. Oh! may thy lofty standards honored be By those who spend each day's most pleas- ant hours And glean from labor joys the same as we Within thy mighty portals, Wisdom's bowers. A future brighter far may each one face, Through Wisdom's powers we have all obtained, And may the world be made a fairer place From wisest use of all this knowledge gained. And so, farewell to all we leave behind, May fortune favor you with some kind fate But search fore'er and thou will never find A class that equals that of twenty-eight. --Anna Curtin. We are the class of '28 Of dear old Rye Neck High A finer class could not be found As years go rolling by. We're sorry and we're also sad Because we're leaving you But then again we're really glad To think that we are Through . Our high school days are in the past And now our work begins For fame, career and fortune, too We hope that each one wins! -Margaret Benedum The proposition is unknown. Not learned through the endless and intricate operation of originals. It is plain geometry sought in its natural position Cwith the cover closedj and ordinary haunts fany place but where it should bej in a spirit purely indifferent. I propose to prove to you by drawing a few lines, spoiling a perfectly clean blackboard, and reciting Chinese that Euclid is just an- other book nobody knows. Jeanette Robinson Page N fnatun SENIOR PLAYS u THE DEAR DEPARTED n A comedy in one act By Stanley Houghton Characters Mrs. Slater ........ . . . ....Anna F. Curtin Mrs. Jordan ....... . ..... Mary Moore Sisters Henry Slater ...... . . . . Charles Silleck Ben Jordan ......... .... J ohn Lansiedel Their husbands Victoria Slater ............ Dorothy Fitch Abel Merryweather .... Theodore Goldmann fBy permission of Sa-muel French, UROCKING CHAIR Row A comedy in one act By Elizabeth M. Stevens Characters ' Mrs. Sweet ....,.. Mrs. Prettyman . . . Mrs. Hazard ...... Mrs. Hazard ...... Leading exponents Ida Belle Edwards . ... . ...Mary F. Bozel . . . . .Eva. M. Wenzel . . . .Natalie R. Cooper . . . .Natalie R. Cooper of some first families . . . . . Helen Malinowski Representing the Town Scream Marie L'Estrange, ..... Camille A. Houpert Author Felice, her maid .......... Ruth H. Clarke fBy permission of Walter Baker Co.j HPEARLSH A comedy of youth By Dan Totheroh Characters Peggy Lewis ...... ...... H azel Coakley Polly Lewis . . ..... .... M ay Coakley Sisters Tad Lewis, their brother .... Donald Stevens Brown, the stranger ....... Michael Auleta fBy permission of the authorj THE FLomsT SHOPH A play in one 'act By Winifred Hawkridge Characters Maude, the bookkeeper ...... Clara Wendel Henry, an office boy ....... Frank Namczy Slovsky, the proprietor ...... Milton Glatzl Miss Wells, a spinster ......... Ruth Gunn Mr. Jackson, a batchelor .... Willard Meyer fBy permission of Walter Baker Coj Such A Headache Commercial Arithmetic Teacher: Please let me explain this to you. Adelaide: Tell menot in mournful num- bers-my head is but an empty dream. --Dorothy Fitch USCRAPS FROM SENIOR PLAYS . on PLAYING AROUND WITH THE SENIORSU Michaelf- Evidently the dance was over before 6 o'clock. Ted G.- And thirdly, I have to go to St. Philip's church and get married. - Milton- When orchids are two dollars apiece? John L.- Now, now, Amelia, you musn't give way. Donald- Is this a dagger which I see be- fore me? Charles- Despised and forgotten by some you may be. But the spot that contains you is sacred to me. Willard- I'll give him whatls what. Frank- A dozen? Haw-a piece! Eva- She said it was you l Natalie- All the perfumes of Arabia can- not sweeten this little hand. - Camille+ Oh, she is so young to be a queen. ' Ruth C.- How you say it? Sub-Sub- scribers? Hazel- Not much I ain't! Mary M.- All artistic things are second hand. V Cala- The party did not want his name di-vulgedf' Ruth G.- After fifteen years, this is so sudden. Dorothy- Grandpa's getting up l Anna C.- Mind the wall Henry. May C.- They're burning my hands. MaryB. - As my poor dear Hennery used to say. -Dorothy Fitch i THESE LAST DAYS Theselast days are filled with preparation and plans for commencement. Only in our few leisure moments we have time to think that we are leaving Rye Neck never to re- turn again as students. Leaving the study halls and class rooms, leaving the athlete activities, never to take part in .them again! The fact is depressing but true. Therefore we must make the best of our numbered days in Rye Neck and throw ourselves into our work with zeal. -Jeanette Robinson Page Twenty AF'IlER THE LAST CURTAIN Best thing the school has done. Donald Stevens in his part in 'Pearls' even surpassed his other performances, didn't he? Clara Wendel should be complimented on the ease and sureness she showed in playing her part. I think that 'Pearls' was the most natural and realistic little play that I have seen. Each play had actors and actresses who Htted their parts. Who selected them? Its a funny thing, but I never knew there were so many actors and actresses in Rye Neck. They did remarkably well in shifting the settings so quickly. 'The Dear Departedl' John Landsiedel was the best one in the cast. 'Rocking Chair Row'-That play was original, wasn't it, and it was funny too. 'Pearls'-Hazel and May Coakley and Donald Stevens crowned the program. 'The Florist Shop -The play was rather long, altho the plot was good. The people did well with their parts. Wonder why they don't have a bigger stage. Wasn't the old Grandfather good? Who was that girl in 'The Florist Shop'? They have quite an orchestra, haven't they? An excellent bill. i HONOR TO WHOM HONOR IS DUE There has been so much said compliment- ing the presentation of the Senior plays on June 1, that it seems appropriate to say a little concerning the activities behind the scenes. Donald Stevens, Rye Neck's most illus- trious actor, did much more besides acting in Pearls. He selected the plays and also assigned the parts to the various followers of Thespis who are found among the Sen- iors. Judging by the comments heard, he must have extraordinary insight into the characters of the Seniors, and as to what role is suitable for each. Frank Namczy was also leading a double life. Although a much-praised actor in The Florist Shop, he was general stage manager for the plays. fThis usually means doing all the dirty work.jThe very attractive ad- vertisements for the plays which were post- ed in the school and around town, were also the results of Frank's efforts. What would the Senior class ever do without Frank? The business manager of the plays was Joseph Carroll. He had charge of the pro- grams and tickets for the plays. He also took care of the receipts, which were not to be disregarded by any means. -Andrew Kauppi THE SENIORS STAGE MACBETH It seems that everybody has the idea that the ability of a high school pupil is not prac- tical. It took several members of our class to disprove this idea Friday afternoon, March 23, when they gave their conception of a few scenes from Shakespeare's Macbeth. The compiling, selection of characters, and coaching were all accomplished by Donald Stevens: and his portrayal of the part of Macbeth was very well done. Natalie Cooper played the part of Lady Macbeth, and surely no one could have done it better, or with more snap. Milton Glatzl, as Ban- quo, with stately air certainly would have pleased Mr. Shakespeare himself. A most interesting part was the witches' scene. With powdered hair and beards and shrill voices, Mary Moore, May Coakley, and Jeanette Robinson scarcely were recognized. The management of the stage was left to Willard Meyer, and the flashing of a dagger on the curtains by the magic lantern managed by Andrew Kauppi was very effective. The actors were complimented on all sides for their work. -Dorothy Fitch RAIN I looked from out the window, saw the rain And thought how dreary rainy days could be. One, gazing through the streaked glass can see But dampness, hears but water on the pane. The rain drips down, and people scurry by As if they had a fear of rain, and hurry To go home and by a fire merry Warm themselves, so glad to be inside. But there are some that like the rain and think It greatest joy to walk and feel the soft Caress of gentle raindrops from aloft That feel so kind and soothing to the skin. And so, what one thinks greatest sorrow is, Another wishes would be always his. i -Andrew Kauppi Page Twenty-one INVENTIONS Have you ever stopped to think of the in- ventions that make possible your comfort and luxury? Most of us never realize the hardships that our forefathers must have undergone for we have always been accus- tomed to a life made more pleasant by in- ventions. Because of their ability to do work quickly and accurately, machines have been every- where taking the place of many men and wo- men, thus offering them the opportunity to better themselves by seeking higher posi- tions. Ever since the invention of the steam en- gine by James Watt human efficiency has developed very noticeably, due to the develop- ment of our manufacturing and commerce. The steamboat has caused foreign markets to spring up and the steam locomotive has made possible rapid inland transportation. The steam engine was not to be the king of power for long, however, as the discovery and development of electrical power was soon to supplant it in many cases. Be- cause of their cheapness and cleanness of operation, electric motors have won high favor. They are finding their place even on the new ocean liners since the Deisel motor has been developed to generate the power re- quired. Electric motors are replacing their steam rivals in the ocean liners mostly be- cause of the difference in the efficient value between them, that is, the electric-motor is about seventy-five percent efficient while the steam is only six or ten percent. Steam and even electricity may yet be made to take a back seat, for another inven- tion of recent date may revolutionize the commercial world. That invention is the fuelless motor. This motor derives its power from the cur- rents that exist about the earth itself. It seems impossible for a motor without an apparent source of power to run, but it must have seemed just as impracticable to our fore- fathers when James Watt declared that he could turn steam into power. I There are other important inventions that do not center about power, among which are radio and as an outcome of that, television. If we should invite our ancestors to listen in on a program being given in London, Eng- land, they would immediately suspect a joke of some kind to be played upon them. How- ever, it is now a fact that we can talk to people in Europe and also see those to whom we speak. It seems that there has been more pro- gress made in the scientific world in recent years than there has been for some time past. Experts of many electrical companies such as the General Electric Company have come into the lime-light through their inven- tions. Just recently some apparatus was developed that would transmit light, heat and power without the use of electric wires. At the demonstration of this remarkable ap- pliance, eggs were cooked without any ap- parent source of heat, and electric light was lit without wires and a copper bar blistered the hand of the person who touched it, yet it was apparently cold. 'lt seems that those who lnve developed most of the greater inventions have been Americans. Having obtained such a rep- utation we must see that this prestige is not captured by some other country. Europeans have been handicapped due to the result of the war, but now they are forging ahead by leaps and bounds. Germany, more rapidly than any other European nation, is finding her place in the sum due to concentration in reconstruction. We should. therefore. support every effort made by our fellow countrymen to retain our prestige and our part in affairs as a world power. -Charles Silleck OUR ENGLISH CLASS Our English class is very small and yet We think it is a most delightful one, And all agree the teaching of Miss Dunn Does interest as students should expect. She says that Fourth Year Englsh is a hash Of many things including Milton. Burke, Argumentaton, Shakespeare-0 such work! With these and others we must not be rash. In oral English we are told there's not A chance that we'll be Daniel Webster, so Because o11r feelings aren't hurt a hit We'll aim toward what we really like and know. But Byron, Shelley, Keats, we've also had And we're surprised because they're not so bad. -Jean Tiffin Page Twenty-two THE MEASURE OF SUCCESS ' Money is a great factor in this world. We all admit it. But it requires more than that to make one successful in this country. Now, it appears that when one attains a certain position and receives for his services a large amount of money, and advances rapidly be- cause of it, almost everyone says, He is a success l Truly, is this the measure of success? It should not be. The dictionary defines success as the prosperous termination of any enterprise. But no success is really analyzed by the amount that one accomplishes in a life time. Poverty is not a hinderance to genuine suc- cess. Some of the bravest, finest and truest patriots and citizens were poorg but al- though they were poor, when their feet rested upon the first step in the ladder of ambition as they ascended to the topmost step their success far overwhelmed their needs. This is seen in the case of Henry Ford who is to-- day one of America's leading citizens. When he started his inventions with S2,000, he asked his wife whether she wished a new home or the success of his invention. She readilv replied that his invention should go on. To-day do we consider Mr. Ford a suc- cess because of his millions or because of his automobiles? It is the vehicle that bears his name. Success is secured not only in large cities but is found everywhere.. if one is really seek- ing it. There are farmers in the western half of our states who have never visited the largest cities of the world, but still these in- dustrious men have made themselves success- ful. Thev remained at home, cultivated their crops and exhibited their greatest energy for success. Sure-lv these men should be termed successful. Does not our very existence de- pend upon them? Whv did Abraham Lincoln become a suc- cessful lawver and president of the United States? How did he guide this nation through such a terrible conflict? Certainly. there is no one who can possibly say that it was his wealth that placed him in these posi- tions. Abe's iron will and honest determi- nation to make himself amount to something was the reason. There was at one time in the history of our countrv a struggling young man, doing his utmost to place the finances of a new country upon a sound basis. The American Revolu- tion left us peace, freedom and debt. The freedom and peace everyone enjoyed, but the debt was discouraging. At once Alexander Hamilton determined to provide a source of revenue and to establish credit for our govern- ment. As Daniel Webster said many years later of Hamilton, He smote the rock of the national resources and abundant streams of revenue gushed forth, and then Webster ad- ded, He touched the dead corpse of the public credit and it sprang upon its feet. Hamilton labored many days on his plans without success, but finally he proposed an excise tax on liquors and a tariff levied on all imported goods. This provided revenue.. The assumption of state debts joined the states together. and lastly Mr. Hamilton founded the United States Bank. T'his placed us on a firm basis with other nations. Yet, Alexander Hamilton could not possibly have accomplished this except for the implicit faith and confidence that the young govern- ment placed in the brilliant statesman. His success was due mainly to his perseverance. But everyone can be successful. Educa- tion is not a required factor but it helps. The best way to be successful is to be the best of whatever you are. So now, the only man- ner in which we consider anyone successful is to have him pass this test. Does he meas- ure up to 100 per cent. citizenship? Is he loyal to his country, family, faith and work? Does he do his best? That is the most im- portant question in the whole test. Now, we conclude that the man, who does his best re- gardless of whether he is a farmer. states- man, president or millionaire is a successful man, for Heaven helps those who help them- selves. -Natalie Cooper HEARD IN A RETORT Teacher: What does Sb stand for? Milton: Antimony. Teacher: Fine, what does Al stand for? Milton: Cgrinningj Alimony. French teacher-Clara, you'll have to be more careful of the way you write your French. Clara: fVery Indignantj-I may not speak French very well, but I write with- out an accent. ' -Dorothy Fitch Page Twenty-three A WINTER NIGHT Who would not care to stroll with me Some brilliant winter night, With moon and stars for company? What pleasure and delight! The moon we'd see in splendid state, And watch him journey far, The master of that heavenly sphere And guardian of each star. The bitter wind could chill us not, Nor lead our thoughts astray, Few earthly sights can equal this- For Beauty here holds sway. -Anna F. Curtin SPORITS During the five years that Coach Darling has been in Rye Neck he has had a splendid record. ,Of the three sports, basketball was his best because he did not have sufiicient material for football or baseball. He made this year's basketball team one of the best which he ever produced. The team won half of the games and would have won many others only for the loss of their Captain. The lineup is as follows: Auleta, Forward Furuya, Forward Carroll, Guard, Captain Nichols, Guard Hare, Center Substitutes: Perriconi, Gunn, Spuehler, Lawrence. We won our first baseball game from Har- rison by the score of seven to six. This game had much significance, for it was the first game any team ever played under Coach Sherwood's supervision. It was also the first victory for Rye Neck in two years. Waverly was the next victim of Rye Neck's attack, losing by the score of eleven to ten. Spuehler and Furuya each obtained two extra base hits in this game. After getting off to such a good start. Rye Neck lost three games, being defeated by Rye, Scarsdale, and Brunswick. We had a four run lead in the first three innings but lost out because of many costly errors. The return game with Rye, was won by Rye Neck on Tuesday, May 29th at the Y. M. C. A. athletic field. This was one of the best games they ever played because there were few errors made. John Camp- bell made a two base hit in this game with three on base. The score ended in Rye Neck's favor eleven to six. Much credit must be given to Coach Sherwood for making a winning team. It ended the season with a percentage of five- hundred, winning three and losing three. This percentage has not been exceeded for many years past. The lineup is as follows: Gunn P. Furuya C. Captain Nichols lb Harriot 2b S. S. Landsiedel 2b S. S. Spuehler 3b Campbell C. F. Lawrence R. F. Ortiz L. F. Subs. Ockerhausen La Jolla A track meet was held for the boys of Rye Neck on Monday, June fourth. There were many contestants who entered this event. Those boys who took part and won a place were as follows: Dash 126 lb- lst Nichols 2nd Furuya 115-125-1 st Ferrari 2nd Montgomery 101---'-lst A. Smith 2nd Farino 90-100-lst De Klyn 2nd Armstrong Discus 126 lb.-1 st Ranklin 2nd Hare 101-115-1st A. Smith 90-100-lst H. Moore 2nd Houpert Shot Put 126 lb.-lst Lanza 2nd O'Neil 115-1 25--1 st Lapolla 101-115-lst Suellan 2nd Scherer 90-100-lst H. Moore 2nd Mayer High Jump 126 lb.-1 st Hare 2nd Lanza l 15-125-1st Montgomery 2nd Harris 101-1 15-1813 E. Wood 2nd Farina Page Twenty-four 90-100-lst Houpert 90-1 st Hull 2nd Armstrong 2nd Kellington Running Broad Jump 126 lb.-lst Nichols 2nd Furupa 115-125-lst Ferrari 2nd Lapolla 101-115-lSt De Klyn 2nd R. Vitro -John Landsiedel Mary: Why did Sulphide? Ted: Because Sulphate so much dinner. GIRLS ATHLETIC NOTES Nineteen twenty-eight has proved an ex- cellent year in sports for the girls of Rye Neck High. A great many more girls took an interest in athletics this term. The basket ball season ended very favor- ably. The varsity won 3 games out of 6 played, and the second team 4 out of 6. For their good work and sportsmanship the Ath- letic Association will give to each girl of the varsity a silver basketball. To the second team will be given numerals. Line lineup: Varsity Ruth Gunn, Capt., Forward Clara Wendel, Forward Marion Hains, Forward Marion Hare, Center Dorothv Halsey, Side Center Rose Pokorney, Guard Dorothy Miltner, Guard Vera Leppert, Guard Second Team Ruth Robinson, Capt., Forward Mae McGill, Forward Elizabeth Gale, Forward Doris Offerman, Center Jeanette Robinson, Center Gertrude Guthrie. Side Center Adelaide Wrede, Guard Selma Erickson, Guard Bettv Lawrence, Guard Our tennis tournament turned out a great success. To each one -of the winners, Katherine Strayer. Doris Offerman, and Clara Wendel will he given a large HT. Last but not least of our athletic activities for this year was the field meet. The girls were intensely interested in it. Medals will be given to the victors: Rose Pokorney-Silver medal Carmela Pinto-Silver medal Katherine Strayer-Bronze medal Selma Erickson-Bronze medal Ribbons will be presented to the girls who came in 2nd, 3rd and 41th in the events. In addition to these sports, next year the girls are planning to take up hockey. -Clara Wendel FLASHES ALONG BROADWAY The Man Who Laughs ....... Ted Goldman Our Betters .......... Absolutely no one Rain or Shine ........ Afternoon sessions Whispering Friends ........ Senior Girls Greenwich Village Follies. .Girls' Gym Class The Silent House ..... Always, our building The Outsider ..... ......... F reshman Excess Baggage .. .... Text books The High Hatters ...... Juniors Good News ..... .... G raduation Coquette .......... ..... V era Leppert The Royal Family ......... Class Officers The Smart Set ........ Rye Neck Students The Three Musketeers ..Ted, Joe and Mike Take the Air ........ . . . . . . .Boys' Chorus Flying Romeos ....... Charlie and Willard Strange Interlude . Here's How ..... Countess Maritza .... The Constant Wife The Squall ...... Strange Interlude . The Royal Family Connecticut Yankee Show Boat ...... Marco's Millions . . Good News ..... Rio Rita ...,..... Over the Wire Manhattan Mary . . . . .20-minute period ...........Teachers Camille Natalie in Macbeth Regents Andrew Kauppi . . . ...... Our faculty . . . . . . Frank Namczy . . . . . . . .. Marge . . . Junior Treasury Another Bridge Girls' Chorus Hazel 8: ???????? MaryBorel The Great Undertaking .... Charlie Silleck Dracula ................. Donald Stevens Golden Dawn ....... The Silent Woman Five O'clock Girl Oh Kay .,....... Cyclone Lover . . . Fair Co-Ed ....... Sporting Goods . . . June 28 ... . . .. Jeanette ..... Dot Fitch . . . Senior Class . . . Willard Meyer . . . . Marion Hains Clara Sophomore Chaser. . ............ Charles -Fitch-Moore-Tiffen English teacher-Donald, can you parse? Donald-Anything on the road! Page Twenty-five - Fitch SUCCESS The manner in which a man spends his leisure moments may terminate in his suc- cess. The enjoyment of good literature is always beneficialg and though many people read for enjoyment, they are constantly ab- sorbing knowledge with it. If a personis leisure time is spent in gaiety, such as Broad- way life, much advantage can be .obtained, so long as this gaiety is practiced in moder- ation. Study can always be found beneficial, but a life of pleasure-seeking may assume harmful proportions if the person does not know where to stop. The value of Education in a man's life is great. For one thing it develops brains. It brings him in contact with world-wide af- fairs. and furnishes an incentive for work, for it is in work. and not in thinking of find- ing constant pleasures that we can have hap- piness. Get your happiness out of your work, or you will never know that work may be a pleasure. Many of the most successful men this world has produced reached their goal without the aid of a good education. Their argument was, and is, a business experienceg but these men are exceptions to the rule. Generally, a good education helps one im- measurably as a preliminary step towards the goal of success. When business experience can be backed up by knowledge obtained from a good educa- tion, the fortunate person that possesses it is sure to realize his ambition. Experience in business gives one a taste of the good and evil in the world and the realization that the full measure of success can be gained only by good hard, earnest work. The young man's resolutions are spurred onward by the great successes he sees flourishing about him. As Carlyle says, A determined young man in poor circumstances has to make the mater- ials with which he must work, and must make the tools alsog thus he has a great advantage over the man born into wealth, who has not much incentive to make a success of himself. If his home life is miserable and not at all harmonious, he is apt to adopt that type of attitude toward all his work. Discord can never be associated with suc- cess. Ultimate contentment comes from a source whence you employ and devote your- self to your own improvement and advance- ment in mind, morals understanding of things and affairs, and in efficient perform- ance of your duties. Youth is the most important period in a man's life. His ideals are formed when he is just approaching manhood. The man who has in him potential power and success shows his attitude by putting his heart and soul in- to his work. Sowing wild oats is not ex- actly necessary, but that depends to a very large extent upon the character of the per- son. Some people need to suffer from a mistake before they will go right. Expensive habits in youth will never make comfortable old age, for extravagance is a sieve that only leaves us the dregs of life. The ambition is at its height in the prime of a man's life, and sometimes a young lady enters into the picture and aids the young man to his success. But the drawback of this is that sometimes it is not the right kind of a girl. Most of our greatest Americans have been born in poverty, and in nine cases out of ten this has been the firm footing with which they have reached the top of the ladder. They have shown that they possessed talent, or the fine points which prevail in men of sterling worth. Abraham Lincoln is a fitting ex- ample of a man who with shining talent over- stepped the stones of disadvantage. Thomas A. Edison and Henry Ford are also out- standing examples of talent that overcame ob- stacles of poverty and lack of good education. When a man has been considered successful, he in most cases has amassed much wealth. This alone, however, is significant, although convenient. Is he happy? Has he been a help and an honor to his associates. his coun- try? Has he a happy home, and domestic tranquility, love and good will in his family? After the man has seen his dayg has enjoyed life and living, he maintains, educates and rears his children as useful citizens who will be a pride in his declining years. It is in the home that the future of great nations depend. 'Iihus. when a man has taken inter- est in family life. and thus has raised the standards of the nation, he has come to the acme of his ambition. Youth has the parting wordg for it is youth that plays such an important part of man's career. Evil and failure are self developing: virture and success must be developed. Therefore a well-spent youth is all impor- tant to success. Or in other words, be gay if you are so inclined, but be careful. You don't have to be careful with temperanceg you can't get enough of it!-Frank Namczy Page Twenty-size FACULTY NOTES Scraps would never be complete with- out a word or two about our faithful teach- ers. Strange to say none are going abroad. Perhaps it is not the fashion this year and maybe those who have not been across want to be more patriotic and wish to see America first. At any rate most of them intend to spend their vacations at home. Mr. Bellows, however, is going to pass his summer among the hills of the Adirondacks where he lived during a part of his earlier life. The faculty this year, is going to lose three of its beloved members. Miss Hutchinson, who during the past six years has endeared herself to all, will leave a great gap which only she can fill. She has obtained a position in the High School at Yonkers which, incidentally is her home town. Miss McPhee of the Peekskill High School will become the new member of the faculty and will continue the work that Miss Hutchinson has so successful carried on. Another teacher who bids us adieu is Miss Dunn. Although she has been with us but a short time, she has made many friends among the faculty and pupils. Mr. Darling has coached his last team for Rye Neck because he intends to study for the medical profession. We regret that he is leaving us and we wish him success in his vocation. -Charles Silleck SCHOOL NOTES An interesting and original May-day pro- gram was presented before the assembly, on Tuesday, May 1, by members of the first year English class. The chairman of the performance, Henry Houpert, introduced the speakers in order. Nancy Reinke spoke first, on the origin of the name May. Then Selma Erickson and Alex Cambpell told of two great men who made history during this month-Lief Erickson and Col. Lindbergh. Helen Hance told of important birthday celebrations to take place in May. Lucille Tocknell gave an original composition, and Helen Curtain an original poem. Next, James Reed talked on the subject Birds and flowers of May. The last number on the program, a poem of James Whitcomb Riley's, rendered by Evelyn Rozofsky, was especially charming. --May Coakley PARENT-TEACHER NOTES At the last meeting of the parent-Teacher Association, an interesting musical program was presented, in charge of Mrs. Hanna. There were songs by groups of children from the grades, a piano solo by Nancy Reinke, a violin solo by Harold Harriott and several selections by the orchestra. A pleasing feature was a talk given by Mr. Colwell Conklin, the supervisor of music of the Mamaroneck school, about a musical conference which he had attended a few weeks previously at Chicago. --Andrew Kauppi W enzel Moor E A uleta Car R roll Clark E R Obinson Me Y er Houp E rt N amczy Coakl E y Fit C h Sillec K Steven S L eppert G1 A tzl Montgome R y G unn W E ndel Land S iedel T ifiin True S dell Ben E dum Goldman N Kaupp I Co O per Bo R el C urtin Coak L ey M A rtin Hain S Malinow S ki -Robert Montgomery Page Twenty-seven ALUMNI NOTES It is with interest that we watch the do- ings of those who have gone before us and fervently hope that we may do as well when we leave our school. Some of our graduates have gone directly into the world to seek the things that it holds for them while others have gone to seek higher knowledge. Of the class of '24 Laura Foshay and Roberta Stewart are Physical Training Teachers. The former at Rye Day School and the latter at the Y. W. C. A. of Wil- mington, Del. Jean Drews is a graduate of the class of '28 of Mt. Holyoke College. Earnest Eckley, Jr., is a student at Mid- dlebury. Muriel Gedney is a member of the graduating class of Smith College. Evan Humphreys, Jr., is studying Civil Engineering at Cooper Union. Mollie Humphreys is graduating with this year's class at the New York University. Evan Thomas is a student at Amherst Col- lege. Robert Trier, Jr. is studying hotel manage- ment. Weyman Walker, Jr. is a student at Dart- mouth College. Bertha Wendel, Amedeo Taiano, Elizabeth Harris and Eugenie Glatzl are in business. Many members of the class of '25 have followed their studies in various schools. liarcelle de Deauvolers has been awarded a prize for the most original work at New York University where she is taking a course in jewelry design. R. Depew Brewer is a student at Boston University. Paul Dujardin is a student at Brown University. - Alice Estep is studying at the New Rochelle College, Noami Haynes pursued her studies at Hunter College. Eliz eth Knudson is studying at Wel- lesl ollege. y icholas Oreska is a student at M. S. T. Elsie Thorell has been studying at Col- umbia. Robert Will is a student at Wesleyan Col- lege. Isabelle Zimpel is studying at St. Law- rence. Other members of the class are in the business world. Emily Boenke is representing this class in Europe. Irma Brennecke is now Mrs. Edward Hill. Helen Moore is graduating from Pratt School. Junius Bird, the illustrious member of the class of '26 is a student at Columbia when he is not exporing unknown Polar re- gions. Junius' latest Polar trip was taken last July when he traveled as assistant bio- logist to the Putman expedition John Brewer-Boston University. John Crawford-Dartmouth College. Helen Eckley-Mt. Holyoke. Edwin Grandstaif- Frederick Koch-Middlebury. Richard Zimpel-St. Lawrence. Thomas Carroll, Jr., of the class of '27 has entered Notre Dame College, Indiana, Stanley Hare is a member of the Sweeney School of Aviation at Kansas City, Kansas. Milton Langham is studing at Cooper Union. Helen Snavely is a student at Parson's Art School in New York City. Other members of the class of '27 are in the com- mercial world. -Vi0lCt Martin JOHNNY'S PLIGHT When Johnny did his lesson in his English for today, He came across a little word he simply couldn't say. 'Twas written in italics consequently it was French. Poor Johnny was excited, seated on his little bench. When it came his turn to read it, he was in a fearful grouch, You really cannot blame him, when he called it Sa main gauchef' The teacher wisely shook her head,-then John said, From the coach, Heknew he wasn't wrong this time, She held out sa main gauc-he. Poor teacher tried to tell him, when-a light shone like a torch, And Johnny spoke up bravely, and pro- nounced it sa main gauchef' Again the teacher looked distressed and John was nearly banned, Then just in time his buddy hissed, She held out her left hand. -Dorothy Fitch Page Twenty-eipht r c FAVORITE SONGS-PAST AND PRESENT There's a long, long Trail .To graduation Meditation .............. Andrew Kauppi Yearning ................ For Vacation I Know there is Somebody Waiting Charlie Silleck Song of the Vagabondsn ...... Boys Chorus Putting on the Style ...Marge and Vera Sweetest Story Ever Told We passed our Exams Is it a Dream? .....,....... Graduation Remember ............ . . . Originality It All Depends on You ........ Regents Up in the Clouds ......... In English -11 Baby Feet go Pitter Patter 'cross the Floor .......... . ........... Freshmen What'll we do on a Dew Dew Dewy Day? Long for one Session It is Better to Laugh Than to be Sighingn Ted Goldmann Forgotten ........ ...... H omework The Midshimpmiten . Joe Carroll Calm as the Night .......... Jean Tiffen Farewell to Thee ............ Rye Neck Hark, I hear a Voice .Robert Montgomery Joy to the World .... V , .... John Lansiedel . . .Michael Auleta . . . . . . Senior Girls Lift Thine Eyes . Lovely Appear . . . Lovely Night .......... Commencement Ring, Ring the Banjo . .Glenn MacQuaker Style All the While ...... Mary Moore Tangled Tunes ...... Orchestra Practice Ah! 'Tis a Dream ..Entering High School 'Still, Still With Thee .......... Juniors A Merry Life .............. Vacation Dearest Spot .............. Rye Neck I Hear the Soft Note . .Orchestra Tuning 'Long, Long Ago . . .' ...... Freshman Year 'Now to the Banquet We Pass . .Cafeteria Now the Day is Over ........ 3:20 P. M. 'Who Tread the Path of Duty Jeanette Robinson Young Hopeful . .. .... Donald Stevens 'Awakel Awake! ...... Helen Truesdell The Call of Duty .......... The Bells A Night in June .. .... Class Night March of the Victors ...... Class of '28 One thorn of experience is worth a whole wilderness of warning. --Dorothy Fitch Teacher: fMislaying glass tubesj Who P took the tube . Charlie: John. He went to Jersey. THE ARTIST The artist sat and racked his brain For inspiration clear and new, And he had almost gone insane When came a vision to his view. He saw in mist a beauteous form, T'was clad in raiment fair and white, And then his vision seemed to swarm, It slowly faded from his sight. But in his mind the figure stayed In all its beauty and its grace. He quickly called to him a maid With perfect form and lovely face. She was his model, and he bade Her to assume this certain pose With speed, quick, lest the vision fade! You'll stay that way, please, lest it goes So with obedience and respect The maiden did as she was told. Nor could he any flaw detect In any drapery or fold. He took his brush, started to paint, With feverish skill attacked the work. The model felt a. little faint, But did not wish her task to shirk. An hour passed, one, two, three, four, She begged him for a moment's rest. Please hold that pose five minutes more, This work, when done, will be my best. Till he was thru she held the pose, Aye, held it for five minutes more. But when joyfully he arose And cried, It's done ! fell to the floor. He quickly ran to where she lay, Where she lay white and still and cold, He spokeg no answer yea or nay, For her whole story had been told. Yes she was lifeless, she was dead. The blood lay cold in her still heart. The artist shook his dazed head, Her life was given for his art. But art is to interpret life, To help the world along its way, To strengthen hearts, to lessen strife, To brighten up the dreary day. It is to brighten not to blightg For art is not the night, but dawn. This thing is evil in my sight For which a maiden's life is gone Y He looked at his great work once more, And knew that it was of the best: But with his hands the canvas tore To strips, and set his mind at rest. -May Coakley Page Twenty-nine WALTER M. BAXTER COMPANY, INC. Agent for JoHNsoN's OUTBOARD Mo'roRs Dealers in CENTRAL SHOE SHOP Prop., B. VETERE FIRST CLASS REPAIRING HARDWARE 78 Halstead Avenue Telephone 83 Mamaroneck Ave. Llamamnegk, N, Y, Mam'k. 12 Mamaroneck, N. Y. FENIMORE MARKET, INCORPORATED Telephones 582 - 583 - 584 High Grade Meats, Poultry, Fruits Vegetables and Groceries 24-8 Mamaroneck Avenue Mamaroneck, N. Y. THE CAPITOL Sz ANNEX RESTAURANTS The Finest Place to Eat THE CAPITOLZ74 Mamaroneck Ave. THE ANNEX-255 Mamaroneck Ave. Mrs. S. Jenson 5a Son Florists Telephone 402 425 East Post Road Cut Flowers, Plants, Palms, etc. Bouquets and baskets made up on short order. Page Thirty MAMARONECK INDIVIDUAL LAUNDRY The complete family laundry. Marnaroneck Ave. and New Street Mamaroneck, N. Y. Phones 28410 TRIER'S fm' I BREYER,S ICE CREAM 122 Mamaroneck Avenue Mamaroneck, N. Y. MARY MARGARET IN THE PLAYHOUSE 2841 Tel. 2193 Mamaroneck, N. Y. Soda, Candy, Ice Cream Telephone 276 Late Models Exclusive Service THOMAS F. .I. CARROLL Insurance ROLLS -l-- M URRAY HILL AITTO RENTING 112 Carroll Avenue Mamaroneck, N. Y. CORPORATION ROYCE ---1ll-- WESTCHESTER TONSORIAL PARLOR Reasonable Rates Scientihc Hair Cutting Men, Women and Children 24 East 40th St. Phone UQLZ'GI3::ffnt: fQnifftflfged New York City Ashland 8339 . 203 Mama:-Oneck Avenue Mamaroneck, N. Y. Page Thirty-one FRANCO-AMERICAN ACADEMY OF MUSIC Director, PROF. T. PURPURA A Classical and Modern Institution Beuscher Band Instruments Buffet VVOOd Wind Ludwig Sz Ludwig Drums VVeyman Banjos Vega Banjos 502 MATN ST. Qnear Lawtonj 120 IVIAMARONECK Avic- Naw ROCHELLE, N. Y. MAMARONECK, N. 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