SUNY at Delhi - Fidelitas Yearbook (Delhi, NY)

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Miss E. Davis. The students of the Class of ' 50 are proud to honor here three of the outstanding senior members of our school, Miss Davis, Mr. Wall, and Mr. Davidson. It is interesting to know that the Davis family sold their farm to the State to be used as an Agricultural School. The Practice House, used by the Home Economics Department, was originally the Davis Family Home. When Miss Davis first joined the school, bookkeeping and letter-writing occupied only part of her time. Her teacher training was put to good use, instructing the students in the art of arithmetic without the use of the hickory stick. Miss Davis has watched the office grow along with the school, for at one time or an¬ other she has held each of the positions and now has the title of Office Manager. Our ap¬ preciation goes to her for all that she has done for the students and the school. Mr. Wall started at Delhi in 1915 as Farm Manager. In addition, he was also assigned the task of landscaping the grounds. He started teaching in 1918 and was retired in 1948. His main field of teaching was that of Agricultural Engineering. During his many years of service, he has watched with interest the growth of the school,- from its infancy to the present time when the school now realizes its largest enrollment. Since his retirement he has remained at the school in the position of mechanical trouble shooter. The School is fortunate in having a man of Mr. Davidson ' s abilities. Coming from Kansas in 1892, he has a fine record of farming behind him. However, it is not necessary to go back in the records for reference. Mr. Davidson has proven his worth and knowledge of farm animals right here in the school herd. When he came here in the Spring of ' 28, the farm was not a paying proposition. Since then, the herd has increased in size and in average pro¬ duction per cow. He has raised all but three of the cows in the barn at present. His record for dependability is as excep¬ tional as his achievements in managing the farm. In his twenty-two years here at the Institute, he has lost only six days of work because of sickness. To these three, the Class of ' 50 extend their thanks for the fine lesson in loyalty and de¬ pendability that is so essential for our success in the future. Mr. C. Wall and Mr. R. L. Davidson.

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E. Boyd, F. Hinkley. MAINTENANCE MEN They are the men who swept the floor, Who cleaned the walls and fixed the door, Who made us brush our muddy feet So they could keep the building neat; And every day the towels we ' d waste By these five men would be replaced; And every day these men of hire Would stroke the ever burning fire, And as they brushed away the coals Would lean upon their shovel ' s poles, And discuss all the world at large, And what was wrong with Elmer ' s Dodge. They shovelled all our sidewalks off. And though their work we ' d sometimes scoff We really didn ' t mean it and We were relieved when they did sand, And spread the ashes on the walk So in our travels we ' d not balk, And kept the grounds all clean and neat From first reveille to our last retreat. Left to Right—E. Boyd, H. Church, F. Hinkley, R. Haviland, G. Grant.

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YEARBOOK STAFF Okay gang, let ' s get busy! With these words Paul Homan, editor-in-chief of the yearbook staff, opened the meetings in the library on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Miss Chambers sat at her desk, smiling, as proceedings took place along the following line. Senior class editor, John Ferris, reported, We have most of our interviews completed. (Thanks to our capable Junior girls.) As George Miller, department editor, sub¬ mitted his writeups, Charles Anders, our most talented artist, prompted to speed by Cal Carpenter and A1 Wietecki, associate editors, busily finished the sketches for the divider pages. Amid ejaculations such as: This is a terrible picture of me! , When did you take this? Oh, no 1 , and much laughter, pic¬ Back Row—Left to Right—E. Miller, G. Miller, D. Cole, R. Claassen, D. McDermoAt. Third Row—Left to Right—J. Ferris, A. Boice, E. Olin, R. Davison, J. Early, R. Gummoe, B. Byrne, F. Voshardt, A. Rose. Second Row—Left to Right—B. Trask, S. Mack, M. tures taken by Ed Curran, Dave Cole and Tony Samartano were passed to the group. Finally they fell into the hands of Catherine Voshardt and A1 Rose, heads of the layout committee, for critical consideration. When Paul asked, Will the business man¬ agers give their report? , Hugh Sutherland and Ken Duryea looked questioningly at each other. Instructions were given to.George Tranka and Beverly Trask, who were in charge of distribution, and Silver Mack, the social editor. Following the meeting, our typists, headed by Catherine Jackson, went into action. Now that the book is complete, the Seniors wish to express their thanks to the Juniors who helped make this year ' s Fidelitas possible; we hope they will continue their good work in 1951. Vevon, L. Wermund, P. Homan, H. Sutherland, A. Samartano, C. Carpenter, J. Vaughn. First Row— Left to Right—C. Avery, C. Jackson, Miss Chambers, M. Bloom. lUijl all 1.1 j r lit J 1 K I ft- S il l i f II II MMi 3j lllJI Jhl i p 1 hlIl. i i Irr! lit lr Hill