SUNY at Cobleskill - Voice Yearbook (Cobleskill, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1926 volume:

iEx ICitbriB — frfi i. LD 3 s C 4 y( 'Alt' Bmri? Annual 102 0 lluliliishph lift the $tithruln iif Volume IV Voice Staff thw? S’taff Jesse L. Elliott, biditor-iit-Chief Richard .J. Welsh kit, Business Manager Randall Rkcker, Assistant Business Manager EDITORS Helen Rijgg Chester Williamson Marian Renti.ky Herman Picard Ci.ikkord Smith Charles Uadick Langley Coli.ykr Howard Gili.man Robert Rrown Chester Miller Wi Lite it MacDonald Norman Gray FACULTY ADVISORS Helen K. Rcrtless George I). Gregory Stvdent Hody Jfammirb Thin, our Fourth Annual Voice , completes the tenth year of school life it X Y. S. S. A. We wish to express our gratitude to those who have in any way helped to make this work a success. It is hoped that this volume, a resume of our school’s history as well as a record of our school life for the current year, will he cherished by all who read it. If, in years to come, il helps to recall a few pleasant memories, this work will not have been in vain. 1,,K Stah-. DEDICATED TO Nput Ifurk § tatp rljiuil uf Ayrinilturr (CnliU'nkill. 3mu ihirh To this institution that has made possible to nmnv students ten years of glorious opportunities; that has helped us to become better men and women during our sojourn here, do we, hereby, dedicate this Annual; and in doing so, we hope that this New York State School of Agriculture will stand for many decades to come to serve countless others. S('IIOIIAKIH (’oiJNTV (Emtttmts Administration ............................... 14 Faculty ..................................... 17 Senior Section............................ •_ ;$ •Junior Section.. ! Freshman Section............................. 54 History of New York State School of Agriculture ................................. 57 Organizations ............................... 73 Fraternities .............................. N4 Basketball ................................ 5)1 School Life............................. ... )( Wit and Humor.. 107 Advertising .............................. 113 Aftmhtitftrattmt Suurb nf SruBtrpe PRESIDENT Daxiki. I). Frishik......................................Middlelnirgh TKEASIRER I). C. Dow. .Ik............................................Cobleskill SECRETARY Frank II. Ryokr............................................Cobleskill (iKoiuiK A. Parsons...................................Slmron Springs Fkkd I.. Portkr..........................................Crown Point Pktkr (i. Tkn Eyck.............................................Albany John Davis ............................................Kirlunondvillc EX-OFFICIO Frank I , (iravks, Commissioner of Education...................Albany Hkrn A. Pyrkk, Commissioner of Farms and Markets...............Albany Ai.nr.KT Ui'sski.i. Mann. Dean of Sew York State College of Agriculture Ithaca OTHER TRI STKKS WHO HAVE SERVED IN THE PAST Pktkr Exdkus...........................................Central Bridge Irving F. Wixnib...............................................Seward ARTiiru F. Warnkr.....................................New York City CllARI.R8 W. Vkooman......... ..........................Middle'burgh Ciiar i.ks II. Wiktixcs....................................Cobleskill Sterility .,LL 1)IK Ht’TOIt L. Y. ( ’itl'I'TKN l)KX EMMONS D. DAY FARM MANAGEMENT HOWARD J.CURTIS FARM MECHANICS ANNABEL SNYDER TEACHER TRAINING- EDWARD B HE WES ANIMAL HUSBANDRY CARL H.HODDER SOILS AND CROPS EMMONS D. DAY FARM MANAGEMENT HOWARD J.CURTIS FARM MECHANICS ANNABEL SNYDER TEACHER. TRAINING KENNETH C.FOX POULTRY snHHm EDWARD B. HE WES ANIMAL HUSBANDRY MARVIN D.TEED HORTICULTURE GEO. D. GREGORY academic subjects u- EARL H.HODDER SOILS MD CROPS RAY L. WHEELER DAIRYING COACH CARRIE B. BAILEY i HOUSE DIRECTOR HELEN E.BURTLESS TEACHER TRAINING health nurse K. A .SHAUL VETERINARY I RAY LOUNDSBURY HERDSMAN FRANCIS UAN SCHAICK HERDSMAN Ora School ®WF IliSIHUJE Ilf Cobl skill new V L BRary Sknioij Class GUje lloire (Elaafl Miatury And thus we laid the foundation of the class of ,192(5. An army of frosh on that magnificent fall day of October 1.5, li)2i), met as strangers for the first time, 211 strong. We registered ourselves as students of this noble institution. We were soon put to work for the first two weeks by learned professors, and informed by wise and experienced seniors of our subjection to freshmen rules including the wearing of green caps. We wen also welcomed by a party given by the faculty. Despite these friendly considerations we were mindful that—in union there is strength—and so organized the class of ’2(5, with the following officers: Vice Pres., Thomas Yates; See. and Treas., Charles Freebern; Faculty Advisor, Mr. Wheeler. When the call for basketball was issued “we frosh” contributed Yates, French, and Howard to the varsity. We also organized a class team which showed a fighting spirit and was fairly successful. On Halloween evening came the annual frosh and upper classmen rush which took place on the village green. Although we green caps scored a bit under our superiors, it. was a thing of joy and beauty to be remembered. The big social event of our frosh year was the Frosh .Jubilee in the form of a dance. Kveryone had a fine time and it was a financial success. The fall of’21 found us with these officers: President, Harry 11. Knight; Vice Pres., Arnold MacMillan; Sec. and Treas., John Prcssey. Our class basket ball team although handicapped by a late start, had a fairly successful season. We were also represented on the Voice us well as other school activities. According to the general policy of the year our class held a dance on Dec. 1.3, 1921 and an Uncle Josh play which went over in fine style. Ami so we are brought again to the end of another year. At the start of the final lap on Oct. (5, 1925 in the completion of our third milestone we soon got together and elected our officers once more: President, Howard Gilman; Vice Pres., Margaret Sigsbcc; Secretary, Florence Cole; Treasurer, H. Chester Williamson; Faculty Advisor, Mr. Wheeler. Added to these were the members elected to the Student Council; Avry Dean, Howard Gilman, Albert Pahnnteer, Russel French, ('lenient Moore. Also a senior committee was chosen to arrange and conduct assembly programs. Again our classmates took an active part in the Voice, Orchestra, Clubs and Fraternities. Our class has been socially inclined which included a very successful Senior Dance on Jan. 23, 192(5. Also on April 1, was presented the Senior play, entitled, “Professor Pep.” 'i'he realization that our stay on the Hill is ended fills our minds with memories that will cheer us in years to come. We bid all a hearty farewell. 25 M. (1. 11. 2(5. ®lu� linin' (Elaas $om Today Ims seen accomplished an ideal Which, for many months, we’ve held before our eyes, The worthy aim of every longing dream; From dusty lowlands we have journeyed here And won many comrades whom we love; And appreciate the teachers who have toiled with us. Only those with happy courageous hearts These promised dreams, success have won. Hut, come, we’ll drain our cup of happiness And revel under fortune’s kindly smile, To the class, the world salutes with joy. Bid the spirit of joy bring garments white, And lock within your hearts this glorious hour. For on this summit we’ll not stand again. Hut. in the midst of riotous reckless mirth Our thoughts speak soberly of things worth while, 'The cumberous rocks that barred our steep ascent, As we look back, like golden milestones gleam. We say goodbye to those comrades we know. And dread the thought of going forth alone; For now our only guides, experience, give As we go out, the lessons of life to learn. Oh, that we could see ahead with fate And know the power of keeping on the height, The meeting of accomplishments and hope. But lift your eyes a voice is heard to say, “The way to triumph is to climb on up” For there will always be a steep ascent; And look, just o’er the crest of the next high peak Is flitting our ideal, way ahead. This one easy slope that we have reached today Is only a stepping stone to greater things. Our last farewells have now been made to you; Oh, X. V. S. S. A. the time is come For us to leave your learned halls; And as we wander, grieved that now We are forced to say goodbye. Vet strange, every object dumb, The desks, the chairs, the pictures seem to erv Farewell! You shall return in years to come. 26 M. B JULIA SI IEL DON ACKNKK Judy —'leather Training Cohlcskill High Howes Cave, N. Y. Girls’ Varsity “Live truly «wrf thy life shall he a t renl '(ml uohle creed.” FLORENCE CORNELIA ARMSTRONG “Snookums —Teacher Training Scliencctady Iligli Colonic, Albany Hoad, N. Y. Comm. Poverty Hop. “Itnjoy thy youth It will not flay. MARION EMILY BENTLEY “Benty”—Home Economics Berlin High Berlin, N. Y. P. P. P., Voice Stuff, Comm. Kings Pins, Dorm Party, Senior Play, Voice Dance. “Life without letters in death.” THELMA ELIZABETH BISHOP “Toiu”—Tcachcr Training Worcester High East Worcester, N. Y “A day for toil, an hour for s iort. Hut for a friend life is too short.” DOROTHY Cl 111 ISTIANNA IJOl'CK “Dot —Teacher Traininir Cohlcskill High Wnrncrville, N. V. Comm. Poverty Hop, Senior Party, Class Day. Live a life of I sue. breath. .Iiat leach true life to fi' ht with mortal taro off a.” IIKI.KN FRANCKS IH’CI IA N A N “Zip”—Teacher Training Amsterdam High Hagaman. N. V. (iirls' Second Team Comm. Poverty Hop, W’eleome Party, 'l’r;iiniiifx Class Parly, Announcements, Senior 1 )nnee. “With a heart for any fate ’ I.IZANK I.II.IA lH’UTLKSS “Znne”- I Iome Keonomics Aulmrn, N. V. (iirls’ Varsity Of true in wor l ami tried in deed. Itl TII DAY CLARK “Rufus” Teacher Training Worcester High Worcester. N. V. •. smile will i o a Ion; , loin ICai “Hat a ; roaeh won't yet non anywhere. FLORENCE K. COM4 “Flop”—Teacher Training .Siiugcrtles High Snugcrties, N. Y. School Orchestra, Girls’ Varsity, Pres. Girls’ Student Council, See. Senior Class. Comm. Poverty Hop, Welcome Party, Kings. Who xcins her must give ami hazard all he hath.” WII.BKRT AVKKY I)KAN “Bill —Livestock Copake, N. Y. Pi Phi, Senior Play, Pres. Student Council, Mgr. Varsity, Class Basketball, 1 and 2. “Mu heart hanker for the noble pledge.” KDWAHI) II. DECKER Kd«lie”—One Year Live Stork Westport. N. Y. Our todays make our tomorrows. LACK KNCK PINDOIt 1)1 KFKNDOK V “Doc Live stock Seward, N. Y. PI Phi, Orclicstni, ('oinin. Senior Banquet. '. man’s a man for all o’ that ” ' IVA 1.01’ISK Dili 17. ’ Ivy —Tcacher Training Ool.lc.skill Mil'll Coblcskill. N. V. (•iris’ Student Council, Cumin, Training ’lass Party, Poverty Hop, Senior llam|iicl. True worth in in bring, not teeming. MARY KM.MA KGKUSTON' “Mary Ann”—Teacher Training Cohlcskill High Bsjicrnncc. N. Y. Girls Student Council, Girls’ Varsity. Lough ami I hr teofht laugh with gait. Weep anil gnu weep alone.'’ .JKSSK I,. KI.I.IOTT lesser’ —l.ivc Stock Greenville High Hast Durham. N. Y. Voice Stuff, ’21 and ’25, Kditor-in chief, ‘25-‘2(1, Mgr. Class Basketball, ’25-‘2ti. The game of life it thorl, Tlag il well. JOHN HKItltlS Mlink” -One Year Veg. Gurd. Biillston Sjmu N. Y. Pi Phi, Varsity, Kudin Club, Feather ( lull. Cumin, (’hr. Freshman Dance. Hath rlimlirrt have tmlden fallt. I.KONA Ml LI) ItKI) POLAND “I � ec”—Teacher Training Slinron Springs High Sharon Springs. N. V. ' Tit not nifi aim la wear a laarot crown. Tbix latlc it mine To trial mi tottl out renter than it came. UUSSKLL W. FKKNCH “Kusty —Live Stock Schcncvus High Schencvus, N. V. l i l hit Orchestra, 1 uikI 2; Varsity, I and 2; Comm. Senior Kings, Assembly Program. Hr it well jiuitl who it well talitfieil KLI' ,A� KTII S. CiAGK “I ,ih”—Teacher Training Seholiarie lligli Howes Cave, N. Y. Girls’ Student Council, Senior Play, Comm. ssemhly Program. On with the dance, Let the joy he unciwfiimt.'’ i IOWA HI) J. GILMAN “Kid —Live Slock Lyndon Institute. Lyndon Yt. Cornwall, N. Y. Hoys’ Student Council, Voice Staff, Pi Phi, Varsity, Capt. Senior lbisketliall. Pres. Senior Class, Senior Play, Comm. Class Day. “Don't tlir, men; ’tit hat me.'’ I BF 1TY COM J NS COBI.K “Bets”—I lome Koonoinies Haverstraw High Valley Cottage, N. Y. F. F. F., Comm. Dorm Party, Assembly Programs. lutlepemlenre—that’ me. MARION F.MZABF.TH HUNT “Ilunty”—Home Kconomics Rcnsselnerville Union Dormansville, N. Y. F. F. F., Clirls’ Varsity, Home F.eonomies. Basketball, Comm. Dorm Party. “A true frit nit to the true. WII.MA AI.ICK HYATT “Wilmy”—1 Ionic Kconomics Otego High Otcgo, N. Y. Pres. Home F.eonomies Comm. Assembly Programs, Senior Banquet, Chr. Dorm Party. “Juft lift up pour head owl .unite.’' SARAH AVKA JONKS “Sally”- Home Kconoioics Miln Iligb, Albany Altamont, N. Y (•Iris' Varsity, F. F. F. See. $e Treat . II. K., ('apt. II. K. ami Varsity Basketball, Senior Play, Comm. Senior Banquet, Dorm Party. “She ho hair of a i nlilm hut, lake rare. HILDA KVK1.YN KII.TS “lliddy” Teacher Training Cohlcskill High Cohlcskill. N. Y. '•Unit• lift I,n't'.’’ 11A It It Y HltOOKS KNIGHT “Nily Poultry Cluster, N. Y. Theta Gamma. See. Student Couueil I and 2; Class Team. I and 2; See. Treas,, I; Pres., 2; Feather Club, I; Pres., 2; Kitehen Circus, land 2: Silver Cup in l!� 2t' Kgg Show, Comm. Class | ayt Chr. Senior Muii(|ucl. I Ini to he married:' KOSK M. I.mGUAKDIA Rosie - Teacher Training Sharon Springs Nigh I.eesville, N. Y. “livery cloud liar a rilver linin' .'’ (iP.KTltCDK A. I.AWYKK “Cert”—Teacher Training Cohlcskill Nigh Cohlcskill, N. Y. Comm. Training. Class Party. Heed arc heller than rcords.’' KLI' .AHKTH McKKK “Betty —Teacher Training Cohleskill High Howes Cave, N. Y. “.I twin ) heart i the truest wisdom. WILLIAM ARNOI-I) MACMILLHN “Mack”—Poultry and Horticulture Central Bridge, N. V. Pi Phi, Orchestra, I, - and 2; Feather Club, 2 and 2; Roys’ Student Council, 2; Varsity 2 and 2. “Jittlffn not us i r jmlffc me. ARTHUR L. MICKKL “M ick”—I nvestork Warnrrville, N. Y. “Upon the, plat form, 'twirl eleven and twelve. PIIOKBK OI'.RALDINE MILLIAS “Pete” Teacher Training Worcester High Worcester, N. Y. “If non strike a thorn or rose, Keep i-i o in I .’’ ALIH'.RT GORDON PALMATKKR “Al”—Poultry West Chester High, Pa., Cohoes, N. Y. Pi Plil, Senior Play. Feather Club, Varsity. - and H; Comm. Senior Play, Senior Dunce. f shall see Hire, ere I die, took pale with to re. IIKI.BN V. PF.TBRSON “Pete”—Teacher Training Ainsterdain High Ilagnmnu, N. Y. Girls’ Student Council, Vice. Pres. Training Class, Comm. Poverty Hop Class Day, Senior Haminet, Senior Play. “lie is preal who confer the most hr nr fils. JAY GILHKRT PHILIPS “Flip”—One Year Livestock Hagainan, X. Y. Radio Club, Feather Club ’•- com panion that is cheerful is worth gold.' MARTHA KOCKKFKLLKR POTTS “Martie”—Teacher Training Cohlcskill High Howes Cave, N. Y. Senior Play. “The mills of the. (Sods grind slowly lint they grind exceedingly fine. , JOHN KM AN OKI. PRKSSKY “John K.”- -Horticulture Schenectady, N. Y. Wee Club. 2; Class Basketball, 2 and 2; Student Council, 2; See. Trens. of Class, 2; Kitchen Circus, 2 and 2; Comm. Executive, 1; Karin and Home Week, 1 and 2. There shall not hr our lost—Good. CHARLES ARTHUR KADICK “Charlie —One Year Live Stock Preston Hollow, N. Y. Varsity, Voice Start' “I axookc one morning and found myself f unions.” ANTIONKTTK PIIKBK RICH IK “Tony”—Home Keonomies North School Herkimer, N. Y. Good things rotor in small packages.” BLANCHE BETTY RICHIE “Belly —Home Economics Herkimer, N. Y. Oirls' Varsity, II. K. Basketball, Senior Play. would rather hax'r. a fool to make me merrg, Thun experience to make me sail.” MAK DKMM-I1NR RICH IK “Red’’—I Ionic Kconomics Herkimer, N. Y. Girls’ 2nd Team, H. K. Team, Comm. Dorm Party. '• will do in ft be I. BKATKICK MAK ROBINSON “Rea”—Teacher Training Sharon Springs High Sharon Springs, N. Y. Oirls’ Student: Council, Comm. Senior Banquet. “Let. me live in a house lit the side of the rood.” HKI.KN RUGG “I Icinc”—Teacher Training (Sreeiiville High Greenville, N. Y. Voice Staff, Comm. Poverty Hop, Voice Dance. As welcome oh it mother-in-line. M A CRICK GIFFORD 1UJNKKK “Runk”— IJvc Stock Carlisle, N. Y. Varsity, Class Basketball, I and 2; Senior Play. Speaker from W. G. Y.. Comm. Assembly Programs. “sllinofl to oil thin ft could he turn hif hands. I I.KSLIK liOBKUT SCU'IT Scotty”—-Toucher Training Middleburgh Higli Middleburgh, N. Y. Senior Basket hall, Comm. Poverty Hop, Training Class Party. True worth consist not in the multitude of things Hut in the worth ami choice. JKSS1K COl.R SKABUItO 'I'caclier Training It a vena High Itnvcnn, N. Y. Comm. Poverty Hop. ''The inner ride of evert cloud I hr it hi and shining. MAItUAHKT l KAII SIOSBKK Maggie”—'i'caclier Training Utica Free Academy Utica, N'. Y. Girls’ Varsity, Vice. Pres. Senior Class, Comm. Poverty Hop, Senior Kings, Senior Play, Class Day. ■I little xjHirk maketh a great fire. DORA THOMPSON Dude 'lYaelier Training Cherry Valley High Cherry Valley, N. Y. ‘‘ft’s nothintj again ! you to foil down flat. Hut to lie there—that’s disgrace. ' V WAI.TKK AKTHIIH TlIUKliKIt “Walt”—'readier Training Hast Worcester High Knst Worcester, N. V. Comm. Training Class Party, Poverty Hop. To he or not- to he That is the question. (•HACK TOWNSliM) Gracious” Home Economics Comm. Dorm Party. JYeper idle a moment Hut thrift} and thoughtful of others. MII.DKKI) ADK1.I. TYI.KH Teacher Training Worcester High Worcester, N . Y. Life is real, life is earnest ’ ISA HKD UTTKK “Izy,ie”—Teacher Training Windham High Knst Durham, N. Y. Girls Student Council, Girls’ 2nd Team. Comm. Assembly Program. Senior Dance. “Let us he up and doing then.” HAUL ROBERT VAICIIN Live Stock Hudson Fulls 11ip;li Hudson Fulls, X. Y. See. Treas. Feather Club, Senior Flay, K. F., Class Basketball. ‘‘Education ?w arc often told is a draxciny out of the faculties. MARY HKI.KX W A I.HATH ‘'Folly —Home Economies Richfield Springs, X. Y. Comm. Dorm Flirty. life Hail moves to yraeious ends. LEILA W. WEEKS Shorty”—Teacher Training Sharon Springs High Sharon Springs, X. Y. Though later friends may share oar hearts, U « Invc the old friends hest. DOROTHY ELIZABETH WKHXAl’ “Dot —'I'eacher Training Amsterdam High Rensselaer, X. Y. See. Training Class, Comm. Welcome Forty. Foverty Hop. ‘ H'rtiV, and Love himself will briny the droopiny flower of knoxdedyr ehanyed to fruit of Wisdom.” RICHARD JOHN WE1SHUIT “Dick”—Horticulture and Vegt. Card. Glcnmont, N. Y. Tilda Gumma, Vice. Pres. Feather Club, Class Basketball, I, 2, il; Voice Staff, 1, 2; Bus. Mgr. Voice; Radio Talk from WGY. “’Twixt f� ch friends as we, fete word suffice” LUCY M A Did. INK WHARTON “I.Hcious”—Teacher Training Cohleskill High Richmondvillc, N. Y. “Trite worth is in beiny not see mint .'' KVKI.YN BROWN Bid. WII.BUK “K era’ ’—Tcnchc r T ra i n i n g Otego High Otego, N. Y. Girls' Student Council, Girls’ Varsity, Senior Play, Comm. Poverty Hop, Senior Dance, Training ('lass Party. “Happy art thou ar if every day thou hadsl picked up a horseshoe.” Cl IKSTKR WI I d.IA MSON “Chet —Live Stock Schoharie, N. Y. Pi Phi, Varsity, Voice Staff. Speaker from WGY; Comm. Class Day, Senior Class Trens. “(Jo breathe it in the car Of all who doubt anil fear .Ind say to them, ’He of yood cheer.’” A It NOLI) DAVID 111 .A I It Teacher Training Kust Worcester High Kost Wom-slcr, N. V. Senior Basket hull “Labor xvilh what zeal wr will Somethin; still remain undone.” VKL.MA KLMYItA SCIIUTT “l eggyM—Teacher Training Worcester High Worcester, N. Y. ‘‘The right only shall rialare.” CLliMKNT L. MOOItK “Dinty”—Teacher Training Worcester High Worcester, N. Y. Boys Student Council, Pres. Training Class, Comm. Poverty I lop. Training Class Party. •‘Is this a dagger which see before me.'” KI.SIK IIKI.KNA STINOVKH “Christmas —Teacher Training Coblcskill High Brauianvillc, N. Y. Comm. Poverty Hop ‘Stilt uchieviuy. Still pursning.” A LICK D. VAN VOIt IS Teacher Training Coblcskill High Itichmomlvillc, N. Y “Content is one best lowing.” I HANCKS H. WIIITK “Kranky” Teacher Training Schenectady High Breaknheen, N. V. Comm. Poverty Hop “More (hint are wrought by prayer than this world dream of.” (Ehe tlnirr QLUihh Jlruphery It. is the year 194(5 and the day has arrived which was designated twenty years ago, by the class of 192(5, as Class Heunion dav. So that, is the reason why the station was .so crowded last night, with men, women, and children! One student of the Class of 11)4-7 chanced to remark that it looked like moving day—so many hags, children, and wlmt not! This is the prophecy so let us see what each individual has to say and show for him or her self, for they are all here, thanks he to kind fortune who has played so great a part in their lives, as we shall soon see. Ah! and here comes “Kid”—yes, Kid, who used to be, but do you think “Kid” suits this man, a perfect 1(5 with hair slightly gray about the temples and a moustache which reminds us of Al Pahnat.eer of ’26. Of course “Kid” is to preside (we just can’t help but call him “Kid” still). Where has he been and what has lie done, we all ask? Of course we know that for the first few years after leaving N. Y. S. S. A., his steps were— pardon—his Ford was directed toward Ilagumnn and finally the Fort I carried away not only “Kid” but “Zip”. Wlmt? Do you mean to say that is “Zip”. Why, could you imagine Zip in any thing else but a shingle bob and a flame colored dress? Now when you look upon Zip, ja-rhaps Mrs. Gilman is more suitable, it is hard to realize that time could bring about such changes. Grey hair, spectacles and a black dress! Do you remember our vice-president? Why, of course -Maggie! but not am more Mrs. Merschel (?) Chester Williamson, if you please! We have here both vice-president and treasurer, a combination of worthy notice, surely. What does Maggie say for herself? She taught school for half a year but found that she was altogether too nervous to continue such a lonesome occupation so she joined Chester, then assistant manager of a dairy farm. Together they faced the perils of life and have met with success which one would not deny when he looks over the brood of grandchildren—this is (’llester the Third and over there is little Margaret. Now let’s see what Flop has done, she our worthy secretary, and our star basketball player—well if we want to see her “on duty” she says we must take a trip to Bermuda where she is the champion onion tester. By the way, she learned how to utilize her senses to the best advantage in psychology class. We have heard from the officers of our class, and now let us enjoy the remarks of the rest of the class. First on our President list is Julia Ackner, ’member Julia? We of the Training Class surely do—she so desirous for knowledge. Did you ever see Julia neglecting her lessons for the dance at noon, for the conversations in 204, or for the gossip exchange in the girls’ rest room? I should say not! And Julia still so zealous, introduces herself as an instructor in the new 44 Sljr Unirr normal school at (i convenors Corners which is handling many of the students accommodated by the school on the hill. And your family, .Julia? “One cannot devote one’s self to two things a family and a career, and I have chosen for myself the road which leads to a career.” Florence Armstrong, the little imp, it was she who broke many a heart during her sojourn on the hill, only to appear at our reunion as Miss Armstrong. Hut where are all those old characteristics so well-known as belonging to Florence Armstrong—this maiden lady (for those are the words that describe her) has so far devoted herself to the rural school and its betterment. Poor soul, she surely pities herself, according to all appearances. Let’s leave Florence it looks as if sin- were interested in John Ferris—remember John? lie is still single and it is reported that In may he classed among the order of eligible bachelors. Next on the roll is Marion Hentley who was always on hand when there was a speech to he made or a poem to he written. We hear she .is at the Head of the Home-making Department at dear old State School. Thelma Bishop And it isn’t Thelma Bishop any more. We hear her addressed as Mrs. Wilber Holloway and she tells us that aside from teaching school for two years, she has devoted her life to her family and her three children have grown up now. Arnold Blair—Yes, that’s Arnold, that, enormous creature in knickers, He surely has prospered since leaving us. We hear Arnold say that, he is still engaged in teaching school hut now as principle of a consolidated school where he is taking advantage of the opportunity to put into practice all his theories expressed in Training Class— plus a few more. Let us extend our sympathies to the pupils of the school. I forgot to mention that besides himself he brought another individual, Mrs. Arnold Blair,—too had Arnold’s name wasn’t changed hv his marriage! Dot Bouck—Remember her? Another eager for knowledge and you’d never think of her doing anything other than study. Well she’s here and what do you suppose she is doing she is a saleslady in W’oolworth’s. She says that she is enjoying life to the uttermost.. Robert Brown Well he was another example of the spirit of study personified remember what was in the Voice “Can you imagine Robert Brown getting enough knowledge?” At present he is conducting a scientific experiment on how to exterminate the earthworm. Ruth Clark—Another quiet girl during the days at N. V. S. S. A.— hut who is it that said that everyone must have his fling— Ruth is having hers only perhaps we had better call it sling as she and her two daughters are “slinging the hash” in a restaurant out in Little Falls, Arkansas while huhhv does his part in making ends meet by working on the railroad. Bill Dean—Quiet Bill who never cast his eyes toward one of the fairer sex (not openly, I mean). Ilis headquarters are at present in Hollywood 45 al� p Hmrr where he is playing leading limn. 11 is he as a hero of the silent drama who touches the weakest spot in a flapper’s heart. Iva Deitz—None of us could ever imagine Iva’s future, could we? According to her own statement, she’s the better half of a happy home—and her main occupation is telling meek hubby who’s ruling the roost. Marv Kgelston— Remember Mary? She is at present playing the part of an invalid her constitution was not strong enough to stand school-teaching for long. I wonder how many can remember how frail Mary was? Frenchy?—Yes, In is here and I’ll point him out for fear you would never recognize him. lie took up the study of art a few years after leaving State School—of course you can recall how very enthusiastic he was over the beauties of nature. At present he is a resident of Greenwich Village. I .eona Foland—Leona is teaching modern dancing in Hong Kong. She finds both her occupation and location very enjoyable six- states. Lib (iage? W'lmt can we say for her? Only that she is still trying to make a teacher of herself rather hard process and so many side-tracks. Hetty Goble Who could ever picture lh-tty as anything else than a quiet, refined girl? She startles us bv saying that since 1930 she has been largely involved in politics. She has made several speeches in favor of the bill which requires that all airplanes have stop lights. This would avoid collisions which often occur in mid-air and would make more safe, us the inhabitants of the earth, and those of the brother planet Mars. Hilda Kilts She has recently embarked upon the great sea of matrimony and her companion de voyage is no other than her schooldav sweetheart Maurice Kunkle. I am only recounting for you the substance of an article from the daily news. Of course we all bad our doubts as to whether the romance was built upon the rocks. Good luck, and here’s hoping you don’t strike any ice-bergs. Harry Knight With his present occupation, he says that he spends part of his time in the I’nited States and part in South Ameriea. You see he is selling a substitute for eggs. He started in as a poultry man but found the egg market so uncertain that he invented a substitute thus stabilizing the market and enriching himself. Rose La Guardia—Remember the last time you visited the Great White Way rumors concerning a new entrant to the operatic field were heard. This was no other than our own Rose—a product of State School. Gertrude Lawyer She informs us that she arrived just two days ago from Russia where she has been making a comparison of Russian and American methods of rural school teaching. Arnold MacMillen—His chief ambition was I believe, to be a musician. He has worked his way up in the musical world and is now the chief snake charmer of liarnum and Hailey. Hetty McKee There she is, but would you ever know her? Look at 46 (The Bairr the size of her,—dimples and all that goes with them! Well, Hetty’s one aim was to have “some size.” Arthur Mickcl—Arthur didn’t succeed very well as a farmer, hut with his knowledge of dairying and tin manufacture of dairy products he has established himself in Si her a as a manufacturer of ice cream. I’hoebe Millias— Phoebe and elnin Schutt were always very much interested in home economics while at Training Class and what do you suppose they are doing? They are joint owners of an exclusive beauty shop in New York City—(and does Madame want her nose shined?) No husbands? No, like Julia they say “one can’t have a husband and be independent”! Hut who would ever think of those girls choosing anything else but a husband? Clement Moore Of course we can’t help but remember that Clement had militaristic inclinations. He has at last l een awarded with a government position and one that requires military tactics. He is chief flyswatter at the White House in Washington. A1 Pnlmatcor-—Well here he is quiet, pensive and in a heavenly frame of mind (we are judging by appearances you know)—and by his black coat ami sober air we think he must have taken up the ministry. But no—lie is the undertaking establishment in Red.steer, Texas. No wonder he is sober— lie undoubtedly has not had a bit of business since the last gambling raid when he says the sheriff was his worthy patron. Helen Peterson At first she thought she would be unable to be present because of the importance of her duties. You see she is conducting a scries of lectures in behalf of the abolition of the modern dances—she advocates the once popular Charleston as a substitute for the dances which are now at the height of popularity. Martha Potts—Some of us can surely bring to mind Martha’s important part in singing class. She has continued her singing and is now the chief soprano singer in the Chautauqua troupe. John Pressev—Pressev, yes, the same old Pressev and the ladies’ man. He is still such but in an entirely different way than at school. He is the head surgeon in the hospital established for the sole purpose of beautifying and voutbifving women’s facial features. Beatrice Robinson—.fust back from Kansas, where she is dancing with a traveling vaudeville troupe. She had to cancel a second night performnmain order to be with us. I.uckv for us Beat, that you possess an airplane for private use. Helen Hugg—She explains that she is endeavoring to persuade a publishing company that her hook, “Whv I Hate Men” is worthy of publication. Well, considering Helen as she was in school days, we can all rest assured that she wrote on the subject nearest her heart. Tony Richie Yes, 'Ponv is still engaged in home-making but now for a family of four -tins of course includes hubby, (strange but after nil it isn’t 47 (Eljc Unirr Snookums.) In order not to lose any time Tony hns brought along her sewing. . . . “One has so many cares when one is managing a home.” Blanche—No she has not followed in Tony’s footsteps. She decided that she didn't like home economics work so she took a course in stenography. Now, because of her great ability and interest she is at the head of the office force. Mae—What can we expect of her? I wonder we couldn’t ever guess, for she is teaching Greek in a girls’ hoarding school on the Mexican border. Grace Townsend—-She tells us that she has just returned from an exploration which she conducted into the Arctic regions. The purpose of the expedition was to find a suitable location for the cultivation of a rare species of orchids. We expect that there will he great demands for orchids in the Arctic regions. Karl Vaughn Both he and Mildred are here. I)o you mean to sav you don't know whom I mean by Mildred? Why Mildred Tvler what used to he— Mildred Vaughn what is. They both say that they arc making a great success in the manufacture of toothpicks. It happens that the hand-made variety is in great demand. Leslie Scutt—He says he is still engaged in rural school teaching and that he finds the work both profitable and enjoyable. Leslie also states that In is a teacher of the old school since methods in rural education have entirely revolutionized since 1930. Jessie Seaburg— It is Jessie who is to entertain us today, for she is an accomplished harpist. Siic discovered her talents by giving herself a thorough psychological examination. Of course, she remarks, it did not take too much spare time as she conducted the analysis while teaching in a one-room school. I also forgot to state that she is Jessie Klliott now. Klsie Stinover has a position as chief street cleaner in Shutter's Corners. You see women are gradually replacing the men in the business world. Dora Thompson—She has recently gained for herself a headline in the daily news bv writing a stirring article entitled—“Why Some Wasps Are Solitary.” Walter Thurber —What woman wouldn’t like to have his label on every article of wearing apparel, for M. Thurber is at present the leading designer of women’s apparel in “gay I'arce.” I wonder if his training in State School was ever of any assistance? Isabel Utter—She looks rather tired, and well she may be by the sound of the report she is giving us “Six young-uns hanging fast to her apron strings and five washings to take in.” You see “Mac’s” working in the coal mines and his income is not very reliable. Alice Van Voris—She has gained fame for herself through her painting “The Little Cold School House.” This picture is now on exhibition at the art museum connected with the Coblcskill State School of Agriculture. Leila Weeks —She is the founder of a home in Nome, Alaska, for the 48 __________ LIBRARY $ljr Unirr iH-ttcrment of those individuals rendered poverty stricken by teaching in the one-room school. Dorothy Well nan—Miss Wclumii—by the ira y, did you get that name is doing missionary work in Hollywood, ( alifornia. She says that she is lK%-ginning with savages in their wildest state. run I help hut think that the savages she speaks of are those just imported for the latest motion picture. Dick Weis licit If I remember correctly, Dick was determined to In « bachelor. Of course you all know (via the New York papers) that Dick soon must have changed his mind because Dick is present, with Airs. Weis-heit No. 4. He tells us that the rest, were disposed of through the Berlin divorce courts. We are wondering how long before No. I- will be left stranded with her alimony check? Mary Walrath She is the founder of a home for destitute cats. So far she has made a collection of .’100 of the feline species—some having passed on to the “Happy Hunting Ground” only to lie replaced by those of a younger generation. Lucy Wharton — Lucy has recently written her doctor's dissertation on “We Are Going Back to the Savage State -Why Not Save Time and Consider Ourselves Already There.” Miss Wharton brings out many notable points including the fact that savagery is more convenient, more economical, and means a new era in the progress of that animal called the Human. Frances White is writing a series of articles for the “True Story Magazine.” These articles are under the heading, “How Big Must a Teacher Be.” Evelyn Wilbur Ezra is still teaching school. Now she is an instructor in Fnglish. She is fostering a plan to abolish all traces of the “Yankee” dialect from our language. .Marion Hunt lias a position as waiting maid to the president of the Zulu Islands. It happens that she is filling the position of body guard also, since “His Honor” cannot endure the presence of armed men. Wilma Hyatt Another one of our State School girls who has entered the literary field. Miss Hyatt’s masterpiece is entitled: “What Is the I'sc of Being Engaged?” Sally Jones Quiet, composed Sally, has been in fear for her life during the past few months. It seems that she was the instigator of a revolution in Mexico an event of such rarity in Mexico that it caused a great disturbance and it was only after a series of imprisonments that Sally csca| cd. I et us nil he thankful that Sally is with us today. Now I think that I have included the reports of every member of the class. It remains for you to form your own conclusions as to the probability of these reports. 49 E. Gaok. 26. linir iCasl Hill anil Ufeatantput of tbr (Elass uf 1U2B We, the Senior Class of the New York State School of Agriculture, at the last ringing of the hells, and si ill being of the most able mind and correct, attitude, and possessing responsible thoughts, do hereby make and declare this our Lust Will and Testament, to be as follows: 1. To our beloved faculty, we will and bequeath many thanks for their so accurately placed marks that we might now be termed Seniors. 2. To our Alma Mater we will and bequeath our gratitude for its opportunities. 3. To the students, we will and bequeath a fresh, airy, windy site that in winter they might be able to participate in kite-flying contests. 4. To Harold Peck, we will and bequeath a thermometer that he might see how high murks are brought down. 5. To the Varsity Squad, we will and bequeath a most successful future on the new court. ( . To the inhabitants of the “Dorm” in 1927, we will and bequeath a dilapidated Victrola that they may realize the worth of good music. 7. To the Training Class teachers, we will and bequeath a broadcasting station to be used for informing the rural communities ahead of time wlmt’s coming to their schools. 8. To Roland Fox, we will and l cquculh a portrait of Sousa that he may know the gatekeeper of his destined goal. 9. To Clint. Peck, we will and bequeath a high grade, serviceable lead pencil so that he might enjoy so me good marks. 10. To any ’27 student, we will and bequeath “lv .ra” Wilber’s laugh and a suitable “Doc” to remain with it. 11. To the barn crew, we will and bequeath a mouse trap. 12. To Mr. Wheeler, we will and bequeath a soda fountain to be man aged by his ice-cream students. 13. To Mr. liodder, we will and bequeath a framed colony of bees that be might sense beekeeping from an artistic point. 14. To the Orchestra, we will and bequeath a special copy of French’s square dance music. 15. To the Feather Club, we will and bequeath candles for the '27 banquet. 16. To Art Youngs, we will and bequeath a copy of “Horse Sense in Ford Driving.” VVc do hereby appoint Mr. Ralph Sharpe (Sharpy) as the sole executor of this our first Will and Testament. In witness whereof. We, the Class of Nineteen Hundred and Twenty-six have to this Will set our pet dog and trained seal, this second day of April, in the year of Our Lord, One 'Thousand Nineteen Hundred and Twenty-six. (Signed) CLASS OF TWKNTY-SIX 50 H Yt Jl’XIORS 3l«ntor NoIpb At the tenth anniversary of the founding of the New York State School of Agriculture, the Class of ’ 27 are very proud to become Seniors. Our first year at the worthy institution as Freshmen was one of great enjoyment as well as learning. The oll’icors for the year were as follows: W. II. MacDonald, Pres.: C. Peek, V. Pres.; II. Picard, Sec.; C. Miller, 'Proas. We finished the first lap towards our goal with great enthusiasm. After passing a pleasant summer (with some hard work included) we returned in the fall of 19 25 to resume our studies as Juniors. Our officers elected for this term were part, of the former crew, namely: W. K. MacDonald, Pres.; II. Sutherland, V. Pres.; II. Picard, Sec. and 'Proas. Our activities this year were limited hut we held our second annual Farewell Dance for the Graduating Class. It is hoped that every member of our class will keep State School in mind during the summer and be ready to return in the fall with renewed vigor for our final work. II. I , ’ 27. •JFrpalfmau Nntra On the fifth day of October, 1925 a new group of students charged the State School Hill to acquire that which is greatest of all—knowledge. After two weeks of farm practice we became very ell acquainted with one another and held our first class meeting. Then we organized and elected Uuthbun “Perry” as President; Hesson “Bill” as Vice-President; Umplcby “Joe” as Treasurer; and Gray “Norman” as Secretary. As soon as the green caps came, every frosh secured one and has been wearing it. as long as he had to. Also a thorough study of the Handy Book (Student Council Hand Book) was made bv all. In this study we found that there was a Freshman-Junior rush which was to be held on Hallowe’en afternoon and also a Pajama Parade. We held our own in the rush but the upper classmen were superior and therefore the freshmen took the ducking heartily, remembering that their chance came next year. On Saturday evening, December 12th, we held our first dance. We gave this dance for entertainment to our faculty and upperclassmen who entertained us at different times previous to this. Every one had a fine time and it was a social success. We were just nicely started in our class games when three of our best players were put on the Varsity squad. By name these were. Hall, Hesson, and Gray. So after taking three of our best men from us we were at a loss as to what to do. With what men still remained we fought, hard to win the series but. we lost, but with that spirit, that real sportsmen can show. The class has been very active in school affairs. Many of our men belong to the different clubs and organizations; The Radio Club, Feather Club. Two of our men have been permitted to enter fraternities, which is a mark of distinction for freshmen. This finishes the summary of the activities of the freshman class up to the present time hut we hope that in our Junior and Senior years we shall be better organized as a class ami we hope that when we leave this institution we shall not be lacking any knowledge or training that it will be our opportunity to acquire. It will not 1m- well for us to bring this summary to a close without acknowledgment of the help we have received from Mr. Lathrop in promoting all our class activities as well as the support that we have received from Director Crittenden and the rest of the school. N. G. ’28. Uoire growing out of the contractor, the balance of the original appropriation lapsed anti another of $50,000 was obtained in 1914-. With part of Ibis the Main Building was completed, the balance being used in later years for the construction of several of the smaller buildings, including the poultry houses, shop and tool shed, 'l'lic Main Building was at the time and still remains one of the best constructed, arranged and finished buildings ever constructed by the State Architect, for educational purposes. Main Building It was not until the winter of 191(5 that the trustees began active preparations for the opening of the School. I was then associated with the Department. of Pomology in charge of extension work at the State College at Ithaca. At the invitation of the trustees I came to Coblcskill in February of that year to confer with them and to consider coming here as Director. I shall never forget the way the place looked at that time. I rode up to the School standing on the back of a road wagon. The road then ran straight up the bill at. the right of the present, road as one leaves the highway. It was very steep, very stony and very muddy. I got off to walk and immediately lost my rubbers, mv first acquaintance with the clay that all students have Somi: or tiii: Rocks and Tiikks in Pmont or tiii: Main Building in l!)l(i come lo know so well. The building itself could be seen only in part from the highway, being hidden below the second story by an elevation in front, and the excavation from the basement., later removed. The building was absolutely 58 uJIfr loire bare. The farm was rough with rocks out cropping on every hand and bore mule testimony to the results of long years of tenant farming. It seemed to me that there were possibilities for real service on the part, of the institution and I agreed to report April 1, of that year, it. being the understanding llmt the School would receive students the following Fall. In the meantime certain appropriations had been made by the Legislature for equipment. Temporary headquarters were established in the office of 1). Dow, til ., on the second floor of the First National Hank building and it was there that I made out the lists of furniture, equipment and supplies of all kinds needed for the first year. Funds available .July 1 of that year made possible the engaging of a corps of teachers and a little group was found who were willing to cast their lot with the new undertaking. The destiny of the School was largely in their hands and whatever of success or achievement has come to the School in later years has boon largely due to their steadfast loyalty. These men were: S. (i. Judd, Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Poultry. F. W. Lathrop, Soils and Oops, Farm Management and Poultry. N. ('. Rogers, Botany, Chemistry and Horticulture. (I. P. Tinguo, Academic Sub jects. 'I’m: Knurr Kxem.rv. An;.. Ifllli—I.kkt to Hiiiiit—It on hr ., I.atiihoi . Jeon, Tinoci: ash I)ik. Ksai i These men in addition to preparing for the opening of the School cooperated with the Farm Bureau in making a survey in the County. 'Phis served to acquaint them with local conditions and practices and also to advertise to the public that the School was about to open. J. J. Steacy was the first farm su| erintendent. The farm, consisting of about. 85 acres, had been operated under the direction of the trustees ever since its purchase in 1911. Mr. I aim, now farm superintendent, was then 59 Otyr Boirr the fanner and teamster. I think, although he never said so, that he regarded the new regime with a question mark of considerable proportions in the back of his mind. I remember that one evening he came into my downtown office and inquired concerning a good green feed to grow for his cow on his own place in the village. I think that. I suggested oats and peas. I have always suspected that he rather regretted at I he time, that I did not recommend Sudan grass or crimson clover or some other impossible crop. The farm was a very different farm than present day students know, livery field on the hill was liberally decorated with boulders and fast stone. The meadows had been down for years. Paint brush and carrot were common. The flats lx? tween the hill and the creek of a gravelly nature and devoid of both lime and organic matter were unproductive. There were hedge rows everywhere. The fields between the highway and the railroad were both used for pasture purposes and excepting a few acres along the railroad on the northwest, had not been plowed within the memory of man. Indeed they could not be tilled because they were chronically, acutely and forever wet. On the North side of the highway, directly opposite the Main Ruilding was an old lane bordered on both sides with huge boulders among which scrub elms had sprung up. It has been one of the major projects of the School from the farm standpoint to remedy these conditions. People will not and should not have respect for our inside doctrines relating to agriculture unless we translate and apply them to the farm itself. It has been said (by a townsman who never did any drainage work hint-self and was thus qualified to pass judgment on the matter) that the triangular field in front, of the school cost us a dollar a quart for all the grain we could raise on it. As a matter of fact after the drainage system was installed our first crop of oats, peas and barley on the field yielded 55 bus. per acre. Without, drainage and in the dryest seasons it would not have produced 15 bushels per acre. The system more than paid for itself the first year and has been yielding dividends every year since in the form of abundant hay crops familiar to every passerby. There are now over three miles of tile drains on the farm. Kvery rod is a better investment than high grade bonds. The farm as a whole is today one of the most productive that can be found and it has been brought to its present state of fertility by no mystical or unusual methods—it has been brought there more quickly especially as regards drainage than the private farmer could afford, but in the end the system followed is feasible for like conditions anywhere. It might be well here, however to take exception to the notion held by many that a farm at a School of Agriculture should pay its way in all respects. The crops, and the production of the herds and flocks should be of a high order. But the farm is tin auxiliary of the school. Some of the things that do not pay and it is known that they cannot pay, but they are nevertheless very much worth while from an instruction standpoint. For instance, no 60 QJl?f Ifotrr private farmer would dream of keeping five breeds of cattle and poultry or of cutting the poultry houses into small units as is necessary for individual instruction of students. Yet these things must Ik done by a school. It is well to keep in mind that our finished product is young men and women— not corn or milk or eggs, and that all activities of the institution are considered in the light of its finished product. The overhead on such an institution farm is necessarily great. Our men bundle freight to the school, ashes and debris away from the school, make roads and walks, keep the lawns, haul students, Farmers’ Week visitors and do many other things that the School should do hut that cost, money and that should not be charged against the farm. All this is in a nature of a digression, hut it deserves a place in the history of the School and now that it has been disposed of, we return to the subject. The School opened its doors to students for the first time Monday, October 2, 1916. Conditions were not entirely auspicious. It had not been possible to give as much publicity to the matter as was desirable. Tile School had no barn, no livestock except a team and the Great War was in its third year. Ten students reported for the two-year course as follows: Harold Brown, Sloansville; Percy Davis, Hichmondville; Dewey C. Drumm, Cobleskill; Clifford Hayner, Troy; Louis Hutton, I.awycrsville; llavlock Karker, Cobleskill; Joseph Manchester, Uichmondville; George MacIntyre, Hastings-011-Hudson; Gordon Molyneux, Albany; IVrcy C. Vrooman, Sharon Springs. Louis Hutton dropped out but Krnest Contier of Brooklyn took Ins place so that the number was maintained. The number seemed small but we took heart from reading the early history of some of our most glorious institutions and di l our best. I think that some of our most worthwhile work was done with our first class of students and they in turn have a feeling of proprietary interest in the school which belongs to charter members of an enterprise in rather a large measure, rather than to others who come after them. Two students came for our Short Course that year Warren Bellinger of Seward and Clifford Leggett of Kindcrhook. Many interesting things occured, some of them amusing. One of them was the notion, seemingly held by many, that a school should spring into existence with several hundred students. One good farmer who afterward became an equally good friend of the School, told me that we did not have enough students to take care of the bull. Another expressed his opinion in no uncertain terms, of book learning as related to farming. Ilis son afterward became one of our students and lie himself a hearty 8UpjH� rter of the institution. We held our first Farm and Home Week January IT, 1917. The total attendance was 695. It has increased year by year and has been a source of 61 IHitre great inspiration to the faculty and .students and we hope likewise to the folks who have come so freely. During the Spring of 1917 the barn was completed and we purchased our foundation herd of dairy cattle, a small poultry house had been completed and we made plans with the coming of Miss Ilugcinau in .July to establish a course in Home Economics. Mr. Fox came at the same time to take charge of the work in Poultry, Mr. Green in Farm Engineering, Mr. Allen in Vegetable Gardening and I)r. VV. .J. Wadsworth, in Veterinary Medicine. Altogether the prospects seemed much brighter for our second year. But the war clouds which hud steadily become more threatening forced this country to take the only step consistent with honor and we found ourselves joined with the Allies in a supreme attempt to stem the German tide and to save the world not alone for democracy hut for Christianity and all things worth having. Mr. Judd enlisted July J, 11)17 in the Field Artillery, Regular Army. After several changes he was finally stationed throughout the war, much to his own distaste, at Camp Wheeler, Georgia, attached to the Headquarters Company of the Eighth Field Artillery as an instructor. Mr. Rogers enlisted at about the same time and after a course at the Aviation School at Ithaca, was finally sent to France. He was killed in action September 10, 1918, while attached to the 90th Arco Squadron. He died as only real men are willing to die —in the cause of humanity. Mr. T. A. Raker took Mr. Judd’s place and Mr. Smith took the place of Mr. Rogers. The trustees decided to go on in spite of the fact that prospects were not encouraging. The members of the Staff during this period were doing all sorts of emergency work from organizing temporary Farm Bureaus to stimulate production, to working with the housewives in the conservation of food. Ten regular students reported in the Fall of lOlffand nine winter course 62 GJIje THatr students came later together with quite a number of High School Students in Agriculture and Home Making on part time. We held our first commencement exercises May 10th, 1018 in tlie Auditorium of the school. Gordon Molvncux and George MacIntyre had left during the year to enter the service. Five boys bad completed the Course and took part as indicated on the following program: PROGRAM Daniel 1). Femme, President of Board of Trustees, Presiding Orchestra Bridging the Gap from Farm to City...........Percy II. Vkoomax The Dairymen’s League and Its Work...........Dewey C. Drumm Who and What is the Scientific Farmer........Clifford IIaynor Orchestra The American Farmer and the World War.... Joseph Manchester The Farmer of Tomorrow........................Havi.ock C. Karkkr Presentation of Diplomas..................Director II. 11. Knapp We closed early in the Spring in order that our students might be on farms during the growing season. Some of them, namely, Messrs. Davis, MacIntyre and Molvncux entered the service. Of the faculty, Mr. Smith, Mr. Allen and Mr. Baker did likewise as did Mr. Stcncy, the farm superintendent, and Wilson Manchester, our herdsman. The Dairy Building was completed that summer at a cost of $35,000, giving us one of the best buildings for instruction in this field that could be desired. It also served to house the work in Soils and Crops and Farm Management as well as part of the Poultry Laboratories. A new poultry house 20 x 72 feet with feed room and incubator cellar was also available. Our entering class in the Fall of 1018 came still in the shadow of the War, sixteen of the regular and winter course students in addition to a number of part time students. Mr. Bander had taken the place of Mr. Baker and Mr. Burghdorf replaced Mr. Smith. Then came the news of the Armistice of November 11, -a day of rejoicing and a day of prayerful thanksgiving. A holiday was declared for the students and it seemed that the trivial cares of life would never again matter in the light of this great thing. Mr. Judd and Mr. Smith returned about the middle of the year and Mr. Allen came a little later. In February 1010 the School received its first group of disabled service men sent here by the Federal Board for Vocational Education for training in agriculture. They came from all parts of the State and from other states. The School has bad a considerable number of these men since that date -it has considered any service rendered them a glorious privilege and they in turn have become a valued part of the student body. Our Second Commencement was held May 14th, 1010. Mr. Lathrop left, in May to pursue advanced work at Cornell, having completed three years of fine service. Mr. Bander took over his work. 63 2 t|e oire During the summer, construction of the New Home Economics Building, long delayed by War considerations was begun. It was not ready for use until the fall of 1920 but it has added another fine, serviceable building to our group. A considerable number of service men were retained at the School during the summer for field instruction and practice. This procedure has been followed since then so that the Staff has taught almost continuously throughout the year. Mr. Allen left early in the fall to enter commercial work and was succeeded by Mr. Day who took over the work in Agronomy and Farm Management, Mr. Bander taking over the work in Dairying. It became evident that it was a better arrangement, to lengthen the regular course in Agriculture to three years of six months per year instead of following the course adopted at tin outset of two years of nine months per year. The change was approved by the Trustees and the class in the fall of 1919 entered on the new basis. The class that year consisted of fifteen freshmen, seven girls and nine Shortcourse students in addition to the service'men and eleven boys. The one year course in Home Economics together with the extension work and evening classes proved more than one teacher could handle, and Miss Chappell was engaged to assist Miss Hagcmnn. The year was not particularly exciting, but was the first year of solid, constructive work, uninfluenced by the War that we had performed. We were gradually growing up and gradually accumulating the “atmosphere” the customs and traditions which enter into the fibre of every institution. Our graduating class in the Spring of 19 20 lmd grown too large to follow the old plan of having each member take part. It consisted of seven girls and eleven boys. Mr. Tingue has gone and Miss King has taken his place. Mr. Iioddcr has come to work with Mr. Day and Miss Hamilton has taken the place of Miss Chappell. Mr. Greene after four years of fine service as instructor in Farm Engineering and Physical Training accepted a position at the A. M. College, Mississippi, December 1st and is in charge of teacher training in Shopwork. H. J. Curtis of Avon has taken his place. From an institution of ten students in 1916, coming from five counties, we have become in 1921 an institution of well over one-hundred students from twenty-two counties with service men from several stales. Our teaching staff has increased from five to twelve—our Farm and Home Week attendance from 695 in 1917 to 2,084 in 1921, our receipts from farm and livestock turned into the State Treasury from nothing in 1917 to $-1,263 for the fiscal year ending July 30, 1920. We are doing many kinds and much of adult extension work and work with the boys and girls of the rural schools. 64 Qtyr Unirr PART II 1921 1926 By L. W. Ckittknukn The period of tile history of the State School which the writer lias been requested to cover includes two years and a part, of a third year of the time that Director Knapp was in charge. That part of the history which has been printed covering the time previous to the period which I am to discuss was written by Director Knapp in the Spring of 1921 for the April 1921 issue of the “Voice.” 'l'his gives mo a fine introduction to the story that I am to write. I say this because the April 1921 issue of the Voice was Volume I, No. 1, and who is there who will not agree that a large place in writing the history of our institution should be used for chronicling the starting of our publication? It has done much good for the institution by being the means whereby the Alumni, students and Faculty have l cen kept informed about our In-loved State School and the activities of all individuals connected with it. The School paper has served well.as a mouthpiece for all and therefore those who had to determine the name for the publication selected a very appropriate one when they called it “The Voice.” In this history of events I am designating each school year by the year in which the Commencement occurred. For example 1921 includes the Fall of 1920 and the Spring of 1921. 1921 During this year there were several changes in the Faculty. Miss King took the place made vacant by Mr. Tingue’s leaving; Miss Hamilton took the place of Miss Chnppcllc. Mr. Greene, after four years of fine service as instructor in Farm Engineering and Physical Training, left and Mr. II. J. Curtis of Avon, New York, took his place. This year a new position was created and Mr. Hodder was employed to work with Mr. Day. Lest it may be thought that an omission has been made in not mentioning the Commencement of 1921 it should be stated that due to lengthening the courses one year, it resulted that there were no graduates for this year, and therefore, no Commencement was held. 1922 The changes in the personnel of the Faculty for 1922 included only that of Mr. Browning in the place of Mr. Judd. The main event of this year was the opening of the cafeteria in the basement of the Home Economics Building in the Fall of 1921. Of course the purpose of starting the cafeteria was to Ik able to furnish students of the School a place to board at a reasonable cost. However, as the years have passed, experience has shown that this meeting place has been of tremendous value to the institution through furnishing a place where the students can 65 QJlje Uciire M meet often, form lasting friendships and thereby get a hi tter feeling among themselves which always tends to create loyalty to the institution itself. The cafeteria has always been run at cost and has been able to furnish board at five dollars per week even during the times of highest, priced labor and food. This fact should lx- carefully noted by students and Alumni of the School for even with this competition the lowest priced boarding place in town charges six dollars per week. It. would not take much reasoning or understanding of Economcis to liclicvc that the average price of board in town would go up materially if the State School cafeteria were closed. Also in passing it is well to record that the cafeteria furnishes an opportunity to many students to earn their board, and it is of great value as a laboratory and prncticum for the students in Home Economics. It. was the graduating class of 1922 which started the Student Loan Fund. This fund has been increased annually by the succeeding classes and has done much to help many students who have been short of finances and without a doubt would have had to leave school during the year had it not been for this assistance. Also the existence of the fund has materially helped in securing new students lx1 cause some would not have enrolled bad they not known that there was a possibility of financial assistance in a pinch. In November of this year the Alpha Zeta Phi secured its cTiartcr as a Chapter of Alpha Theta of Pi Phi. The installation of the local Chapter occurred November 18, 1922. The graduating class for 1922 was composed of fifteen in Agriculture and ten in Home Economics, making a total of twenty-five. 1923 During 1923 Mr. Roth took the place made vacant by the resignation of Mr. Bander, and Miss Chapin came in place of Miss Hageman. Two new positions were filled during the year by Miss Smith and Mr. Gregory. In many respects the year 1923 will go down in history as of very great importance to State School. The first of these is that the Teacher Training work which had been conducted for many years in the Coblcskill High School, was transferred to State School thus adding another department to the institution, and Miss Ida M. Smith, mentioned above, was the first teacher. Secondly, the Frank H. Ryder Senior Prizes for scholarship were awarded for the first time. Thirdly, when the enrollment was completed in October it was found that the institution had an entering class of forty-three in Agriculture. This is the largest number of new students in the Agricultural Department that has ever been enrolled during a single year. The fourth and last fact worthy of especial mention is that the Annual Farm and Home Week reached an attendance of 2700 which is the maximum attendance at this event during the first ten years of the institution. 66 elljr Hutrr The first Year Book of the institution was published in the Spring of 19 23 and all persons connected with the School are well aware of the success of this venture, especially in recording the detailed history of the classes year by year. It was on February 1(5. 19 23 that Epsilon of Thela Gamma was installed. The graduating class for this year was distributed as follows: Three vear Course in Agriculture, eleven; Special Agriculture, eleven; Home Economics, eight; Training Class, thirteen; making a total of forty-three for the year. 19 21 Now we come to Ihe year which is by far the hardest, year for the writer to cover. I say this because it was in November 19 23 that 1 first had the privilege, honor, and responsibility that goes with taking up the Directorship of the institution. Ilow can I express fully the appreciation of the Faculty, Alumni and students, of the work which Director Knapp had done in connection with the State School.'' It is safe to say that that institution can count itself extremely fortunate who can have a Director, who upon leaving causes all connected with the institution to regret that he is to go. For any who may think that more should be said in an historical way in commenting upon Director Knapp, I can only suggest to these that they sit down and try to frame up an appropriate statement for the occasion. For myself I shall never forget the feeling, perhaps I should say conflicting emotions, that I had when 1 attended my first ( Impel at the State School. For one to even partially realize the impressions which I had upon that occasion it would be necessary to understand something of my activities before coming here. Without going into a long discussion of these details I just want to mention the fact that my entire life Ims been spent in institutions of learning either as a student or as a teacher, with the exception of six years immediately preceding my coming to State School when it was my privilege to work in that great machine and educational institution known as the Farm Bureau. Therefore, on the Chapel morning mentioned above when 1 found myself in the Assembly Hall of the State School with the orchestra, students, and accustomed songs for that occasion, I realized that coming to Slate School was going to be a renewal of my school days and that once more the activities which always go with having a good wholesome student body about wore to come in again. It is perhaps useless to record here that on that morning I was not particularly at ease. 1 often wonder if the average alumnus of State School in coming back and attending the Assembly and other activities of State School could not agree with me that they had had that same feeling. I want to take this occasion to pay a just tribute t« the students of Stale School. Before coming to State School it had not been my privilege, either as 07 ®he lluirr u student or us a teacher to l� c associated with ail institution which lias such a cordial and friendly feeling between the students and Faculty. Other changes occurring were the resignation of Miss Ida M. Smith and Orrin Smith whose places were filled by Miss ('alia Louise King and Mr. Ford-yee C. Deity, respectively. Also Mr. Walker was employed to fill the position left vacant by Miss King’s taking charge of the Teacher Training work. Mr. Kay I„. Wheeler came that Fall to fill a new position. When the cafeteria opened its doors in the Fall the students had their first chance to become acquainted with Mrs. Chnrboncau and Mrs. Paddock. A very important reorganization of the School took place during this period. Up to July 1, 11)2J all incomes from the farm had to he turned over to the State Treasury, but on the above date a new law went into effect which enabled the School to retain for their use the funds which were received from sales. This has been a big factor in the progress of the School. The above mentioned law also fixed the salaries of the Faculty in a manner that has proven to Ik of great assistance in securing a high class personnel on the Faculty. This law also increased the number on the Board of Trustees to ten. The members of the Board of Trustees are as follows: Daniel I). Frishie, President...................Middlcblirgh DeWitt C. Dow, .Jr., Treasurer....................Coblcskill George A. Parsons, Secretary................Sharon Springs Frank II. Ryder...................................Coblcskill Fred L. Porter..................................Crown Point Peter G. Ten Eyck ....................................Albany John Davis....................................Richmond villc Frank P. Graves, Commissioner of Education.........Albany Berne A. Pvrke, Commissioner of Farms and Markets .........................................Port Henry Albert R. Mann, Dean of College of Agriculture........Ithaca Other Trustees who have served since the starting of the School are as follows: Peter Finders...............................Central Bridge Irving F. Winnie......................................Seward Arthur F. Warner............................New York City Charles W. Vroman...............................Middlcblirgh Charles A. Wieting................................Coblcskill To the writer it seems unfortunate that the students, alumni, and Faculty cannot conic in closer contact with the Trustees. The Board of Trustees has always been mode up of men well qualified, who have given of their time and money to further the best interests of the School. It would he of very great value to all if some method could he devised whereby at least a speaking acquaintance could he established and maintained between the Trustees and t i.o students and former students. 08 ullie Huirr In the Full of 102 3 the Student Council was formed. The Council has very great latent possibilities for the improvement of I he School. Some changes had to he made in the organization and, no doubt, changes will be made in order to insure an organization which nmv be unbiased in its dealings with all the students. The principle upon which the Council was formed and has acted insures its success. The hindrance to the Council has been a lack of coo|K ration on the part of the student body itself. It. was in November of this year that the “Voice” which until then had come out rather spasmodically was made a monthly publication. The greenhouse which has proven to be of very great, value in an esthetic way as well as for laboratory and school purposes, was completed during the year. At the Commencement exercises in 192L fifteen students were graduated from the Three Year Course in Agriculture; four from the Special Agricultural Course; ten from Home Economics; and twenty-one from the Training Class, making a total of fifty. 1925 There were many changes made necessary in the personnel of the Faculty during this year, because of the resignations of Mr. Dietz, Mr. Browning, Mr. Walker, Miss King, and Mr. Both whose places were filled bv Mr. Teed, Mr. Ilewes, Mr. l.athrop, Miss Snyder, and Mr. Wheeler respectively. A new position in the Teacher Training Department was filled by Miss Burt less. Noteworthy happenings during this year were first, the Senior Frizes for Scholarship were given this year for the first time by the Cobleskill Chamber of Commerce and the First National Bank of Cobleskill. Previous to this there had been, as has been stated above, the F. 11. Ryder prize for the students in Agriculture, but prior to the year 1925 there had been no prizes available for the students of Home Economics and Teacher Training. Secondly, ground was broken in the latter part of March 1925 for tin Gymnasium and Livestock Judging Pavilion. Funds had been available for the construction of this building for sometime, but due to the high cost of building it was impossible to get satisfactory plans drawn up which would come within the $90,000 available. Thirdly, Cobleskill State School once more came into its own in an athletic way when the basketball team, after consistent and steady playing under the excellent coaching of Mr. Wheeler, came through the season in a very satisfactory manner. At the completion of tin League schedule it was found that State School and Oneonta High School were in a tie for first place in the League. I am sure that none of us who took the trip to Stamford on the seventh of March, 1925, to see the tie played off will forget that event. Even with the handicaps our team made a remarkable showing and the result of the game was not assured until the final whistle blew. Of course, we would have been better pleased had State School won but I feel sure that we were (19 3 lie Tinier nearly as well pleased even in defeat, for our team had put up a good game and we considered that the season had been unusually successful. Oh! Yes! I almost forgot to insert in this slorv an important event that happened during the Christmas Vacation. Shortly after the students returned from the Christinas Vacation they were informed during a Chapel Exercise that there was a misstatement in tin Student Handbook for throughout that little book there appeared the name of Miss Helen Chapin and the name should read Mrs. Helen Chapin Wheeler. The graduating class of 1925 reached a total of sixty-nine which were distributed as follows: twenty-four in the Three-year Course in Agriculture; five Specials; three in the Short Course; eight in Home Economics; and twenty-nine in Teacher Training. This was the first year that the Short Course students were present, at our graduation exercises. In fact it should be said that in the totals given in the years which precede this the Short Course students were not included. 1926 During this year Mrs. Wheeler resigned and Miss Miller came to take her place. Also in the latter part of the year, March 15th to he exact, Mr. Lounsberry resigned and Mr. VanSchaiek took his place. This year proved to he of great importance when considering the progress and future prospects of the School. It was in December of this year that the Cobleskill State School Grange was organized. Also the Gymnasium and Livestock Judging Pavilion was completed and turned over to the School authorities in April. This building gives to the School for the first time complete housing facilities for the activities which are necessary for the best operation of a school of this kind. Furthermore, the tool sheds surrounding the court which will be in front of the horse barn (when it is built) were completed. Practically every student in Farm Mechanics has helped at some time or other to construct, these sheds and therefore wc can mention them here as a special monument, to the students of that Department who in doing their laboratory work also did something which was of lasting benefit to the School. The reader, no doubt, has noticed the increase in the attendance of girls at the School. This condition naturally made it more and more advisable for the girls to have a Student Council of their own. Therefore, early in the year the first Girls’ Student Council was organized. I believe it may be said that this Council was even more successful in the first year of its existence than was the Boys’ Student. Council. The 1926 Commencement bad sixty-seven graduates, fourteen of whom were in the Three Year Course in Agriculture; three Special Agriculture; two Short Course; ten Home Economics; and thirty-eight in Teacher Training. 70 A LOOK INTO TIIE FUTURE CZItir llaire The Girls’ Student Council will, no doubt, grow and develop in the coining vears to an extent which may surprise the most optimistic. This statement is sponsored at the present writing by the fact that a two year Teacher Training Class will be started in the Fall of 1920. It. is anticipated that this course will make State School even more attractive to the girls who arc graduates of High Schools and who are planning on teaching. With the expected increase in the number of girls and the Student Council well organized, we expect to have ideal conditions which will assure the friendly feeling otiuong all members of the School that has existed during the first ten years of its existence. The Department of Home Economics has a right to expect a capacity enrollment. The Home-making work gives a training which is appropriate and useful to young ladies who arc contemplating entering fields of service in the many branches taught; for example: home-making, millinery, culinary, cafeteria management, et cetera. With the depressed condition that exists in Agriculture the School is fortunate in having been able to maintain an enrollment as high as has existed. It seems that Agriculture is now gradually coming back to its own and this, no doubt, will result in an increased enrollment in this Department. It must be admitted that for the past few years and at the present lime it is rather hard to convince young men that there is a future in Agriculture. There are, however, many arguments which would prove rather conclusively that the best time to get ready to farm is now. In other words, the boys who receive a training in Agriculture during the next few years will be in line to take advantage of the improved conditions when they arrive. The Trustees have many projects in mind which will make the State School more attractive in the- future. The completion of the Quadrangle necessitates the improving of the roads and walks between the buildings and a start has been made toward providing adequate parking space for automobiles. Perhaps the greatest immediate need of the institution to improve its appearance is to plant trees and shrubbery and expand the lawns in front of tin main building and especially near the entrance to the grounds. It is earnestly hoped at this writing that those of you who come back to the Dedication ceremonies June 18, 192(5 will see most of these projects well under wav. 71 Main Htildinc. Ho.mk Making Hi ii.dinc I Boys’ Student Councii. Slinjs’ $titfrnt (Cmutril From the Senior (’lass, Dean, Gilman, French, Moore and Palmatccr; from the Juniors, MacDonald, Miller and Sutherland; and later in the year the Freshmen elected Norton to represent their class. A meeting was called for the purpose of electing officers. Y. A. Dean was elected President; Y. A. MacDonald, Vice-President; and Chester Miller, Secretary. The Council then set about the task of enforcing Freshmen rules. A few offending Freshmen were given terms in the barn and poultry house but this did not seem to appeal to them and so they soon learned the rules and obeyed them. We have not had many serious problems to solve this year but we hope to take a more active part in the school life next year. IT HAS BEEN DECREED by (be Powers Tbit Be Hut Al Idiots 1 of the Enterics Class Have Their Tine Stficxttl) Occupied in Storing Needed Knowledge in Their Empty Doors, Therefore Take Ye Heed Hereto. Disregard of This Official Notice Wll Not Be Tolerated. Green You Are 1 Green You Be! Green To All Eternity! Wanting to All Freshmen OF THE STATE SCHOOL KEEP OFF THE STREETS TONIGHT 1 AFTER SEVEN O'CLOCK By Order of K K K (bil ls’ luiipnt (Cmmril This is tin first year tln r« lias l� i n u Girls’ Student Council organization in I lie school. We organized Iasi Ocloher with the advice and aid of the Director and Miss Snyder. The girls of the training class are the only students concerned in this organization. 'Pile council members are elected by the class from the three groups represented; the commuters, tin- five day students and the seven day students. The few offenses brought to our notice were only minor and we consider our success a result of the support given us by the faculty and student laxly. This year’s members are: President Fi.okkxck K. Coi.k Secretary IIki.kx C. Pbtkrson Kli alwth S. (lage Kvelyn It. Wilbur Isabel Ctter Marv Kgclston Iva I.. Dietz Beatrice Uohinson Okchkstr a iUip ODrrlu'alra Our o relics tra started this year’s season with three players. After the purchase of drums l v the school our number grew. We acquired a cornet and two violins, thus becoming quite a lively organization. We have had no out of-school engagements but have played for many school functions besides pla ing at the regular chapel exercises three times a week. We wish success !o the orchestra of next year and of many years to come. Following are the names of the players and the instrument each played: Florence K. Cole............................ Piano Chester Miller............................. iolin Hussell French............................. Violin A. W. I.athrop..............................Violin M. D.Tced.................................. Cornet Arnold MncMillen.... Trombone Laurence Diefcndorf...... ...................Drums Fkathkk Ci.ru tllu' IFi'atlu'r CEluli The first half of the year we held our meetings quite frequently. The third quarter we were inactive because of the conflicts with our meeting hours and barn practice for the officers. At this time we are entering on the last, quarter and are now making plans for the Annual Egg Show and for Farm and Home Week. Since Ibis show comes the last of the year, we cannot, announce the results, but we are looking for a larger show than ever. The third annual Goose Banquet was held January 2( th. We have grown in number this year and hope next year will see as big an increase. OFFICERS President Ciikstkk Mii.i.kk Vice President Kiciiakd Wkisiik.it Karl Vaughn ,J. Werner K. C. Fox J. Ferris R. Becker II. Kyinph 11. Peck ('. Radick L. Collyer W. MacDonald W. MacMillen J. Philips E. Bogart F. Norton A. Boicc .1. Elliott A. Palmatecr II. Picard U. Brown N. Gray C. Peck Radio Ci.rn olljp Staiiiu (Eluh After remaining dormant for u year, the Radio Club ivorgimi .t'd with twelve active members, and although our meetings have been few, they have been interesting and inslruetive. The club promotes interest in radio through educational programs and we also sell complete sets and parts. We have made and sold two complete sets during the year and have on hand a good one-tula' set which the members use in listening to the agricultural and other programs. On .January 18th, we gave an entertainment in the Dairy Building, having a set assembled to listen to Director L. V. Crittenden, Mr. A. K. (ietman and three of the Seniors of the State School speak from Station WGY at Schenectady. In spite of examinations, basketball practise and bad weather we wen successful, there being more than thirty present. Members of the club conducted an interesting program in assembly, March 8. We have tried to maintain standard time on the Hill in hopes of attaining still greater success next year. Role of Members Sec. and Treasurer Ciikstkk Mii.i.kr President—No it max Gray Vice President—Forkst Norton Karl II. Dodder (I. 1). Gregory Herbert. Werner John Ferris llolan Fox John Ilall Albert Boicc Langley Collvcr Karl Vaughn Jay Philips Harvey Rvmph Sljrta Qkntnta Founded 1912 Activk Ciiaptkrs Alpha .......................................... Canton Beta ...................................... Morriaville Gamma .......................................... Alfred Delta ......................................... Delhi Kpsilon .................................... Coblcshill Zcta..................................... Farmingdalc Colon; Black and Gold Public at Unix The Gamma Bulletin Sotlf 8 Black and Gold Theta Gamma Antlu-m Epstlmt (Dhajitrr Installed February 1(5, 1923 Twenty Alumni Okkk’krs 1925-192(5 President 11 a it it v Kxioiit, ’2(5 Vice President—G. I). Gkkooky Secretary and Treasurer Ciikstkk Mii.lkr, ’27 Chaplain Maroi.d Sttiikri.and. ’27 Sergeant-at-Arnis Hiciiakd Wkisiikit, ’2(5 Honorary Mkmhkrs K. C. Fox K. 1). Day Activk Mkmiikks Langley Col Iyer Norman Gray Randall Becker Clifford Smith Stanley Diuuoud Epsilon of Theta Gamma (Ujpta (Hauinut Notes Time is a respecter of no person, as we are well aware, ami manv years pass by with lit lie though! given lo Ilieni. So it seems but a day since Theta Gamma began its career in February, Now the tenth year of our school’s life has arrived and two of our fraternity brothers are about to step out into a greater brotherhood when they leave the State School to become a part of the Alumni. Time has Hilled over I lie past year equally as rapidly and in the feu brief intervals granted us will be sol down a few of the happenings of the year for Kpsilon Chapter. At our firs! meeting of the year, October ( , 1925, all members were present and a few plans were started for the year’s work. Our ranks were soon reinforced by the entering of llandall Decker and Richard ,J. YYoishcil. Kpsilon was represented at the Grand Council Conference held at Morris-ville, November 12, 1925 by our active Alumnus, Stanley Dumond. He brought hack many valuable suggestions. To commemorate January Mi. 1!I2-‘I, the day of our founding, Sunday, January IT, 192(5 was set aside by the fraternity as Recognition Day. In honor of Ibis the Chapler attended I he Methodist Church in a body and listened to a very able sermon delivered by I he pastor, Rev. Hagadorn. Kach member left with a feeling of renewed spirit of brotherhood. Again we increased our number by the addition of Norman Gray, Langley Collver and Clilford Smith. In a greater way. Theta Gamma has been enlarged by the formation of Zeta Chapter at the State Institute of Applied Agriculture at Karmingdale, Long Island. It was installed bv members of thcGrand Council in January with members becoming Zcta brothers. Socially, Kpsilon has provided two dances. The Fall Dance on December 1 Sit It was very successful, everyone enjoying a delightful evening in the hall decorated with the fraternity colors, black and gold. On March 20th was held our Spring llop at which time the decorations of green and while were in honor of the newly organized Zeta Chapter at Karmingdale. Again, everyone reported a pleasant time. The final social event of this year will take place after this goes to press and so an announcement of the event will have to suffice. On Thursday evening, April 1st it is planned to hold an Kpsilon Chapter banquet. Many Alumni inemliers will he present and something worth while will he in store for all. With pride it is considered that each member of Kpsilon has contributed his share toward the school activities and has had the welfare of the State School uppermost in mind. As the members of Kpsilon of Theta Gamma start on life’s road let them not forget their associations while at State School ami “THK MYSTIC’ ROND OF RROTIIKRIIOOl) THAT MARKS ALL MKN ONE” 87 Pi Pm Founded January 1878 Alplja ulljpla (ttljajitrr Installed Novcnilier 18, 11)22 Ww York Stale School of Agriculture Colors Cardinal Old Cold Toripiois Blue A l.l'MN'l M KM UK MS Clifton AIdon, 28 Karl ( . Pepper, 21 Josiali .1. Burrows, ’24 (icorgc Phillips, ’24 ijeorge W. (’al low, 24 Kenneth B. Turner, 24 Cordon L. Cummings, 28 Kenneth ('ornick, ’2.5 Wilincr Cummings, ’21 Charles Freeliern, ’2.5 F. Ia slie Frost, .1 r., 28 Robert 11. Clenn, ’25 Kenneth Houck, ’24 Stephen Merchant, ’25 Kveretl M. Hutchings, 24 Clenn («. Penniman, ’25 Clarence A. I.inson, 24 Donald Robinson, 25 •lames K. McCunn, 24 Bari W. Shcclcy, 25 h’red Peck, Jr., ’28 Robert R. Whipple, ’25 Activk Mkm iikks Rolin B. Center, ’28 Arnold Mac.Millen, ’2(5 Herbert Kunkle, 25 Albert Pahiiatecr. ’2(5 Leo Dorset , 25 II. Chester Williamson, A very Dean, ’28 Herman Picard, ’27 I Ioward Gilman, ’2(5 Robert L. Brown, 25 Wilbur MacDonald. ’27 .Maurice Runklc, 2(5 Arthur L. Young, '27 John Ferris, ’28 Russell French, ’2(5 Charles Radick, ’27 Laurence Diefendorf, '2(5 William .1. I lesson, '28 1’i.Kiuii: Mbmiikks None HAIL ALL HAII. PI PHI Jilt pji Notes It is our endeavor as we give the history of our fourth year of achievements, that those who leave and those we leave behind, will look upon this year us one of the golden remembrances of “State School Days.” Upon our return to school, after a strenuous and trying summer’s work, we found the following brothers ready for action—“Kid” Gilman, “Lee’ Dorsee, “Pat” Center, “Hoot” MacDonald, “Hill” Dean, “Frenchy”, ‘Chet”, “Williamson”, “Herb” Kunkle, Arnold MacMillen, “A!” Palmatcer. During the year the following men Itccnme brothers in the fraternity; Herman Picard, Robert L. Brown, Arthur Young, Maurice Kunkle, Laurence Diefendorf, .John Perris, William I lesson and Charles Uadick. The Pi Phi four!v-seventh annual convention was held at Albany, .June 2� 5th-27th, and the report of our delegate was complete to say the least, which proved that that convention marks another milestone in the history of our fraternity. Our first subscription dance was held November ( th and was enjoyed by everybody who attended. Again, on December Ith we put on our second dunce which though not so well attended was equally as enjoyable. Although there have been no inter-fraternitv activities this year we felt that the inter-fraternity spirit which has prevailed throughout this year has securely sealed a relationship for future brothers of both fraternities. On April 3rd we held our third annual banquet and a well chosen menu was served to the capacity of all the brothers present. All the Alumni brothers who could possibly get here attended. After the banquet the brothers sallied forth to the auditorium where our fourth annuul novelty dance was held with music furnished by “Al” Dyer and his Bluebirds. It will be a long time before those who attended shall forget the wonderful and hilarious fun enjoyed bv all. The decorations, novelties, favors and memories will always be a pleasure to recall. Soon many of our members will l e going out, either to take up life’s work or to continue their education in higher institutions, and at this time, we, the PI Pill Fraternity, wish all those who return next year and those who start out on the path of life, the very best of success. Varsity iBaaketball Our basketball season is coming lo a close and while our success was limited wc feel llmt even though wo lost, wo won a fine spirit of whole-hearted competition, clean sportsmanship and good fellowship which is the aim of all athletics. Mr. Wheeler, our coach, did nobly and must he commended highly for the the team which he rounded out of the raw material at hand. Last year all but four of the varsity squad graduated and with the few men returning this season and the freshmen who reported for practise, Mr. Wheeler had to do his Inst, and he did it. Here’s Imping for bettor success next year. Sr.MMAKY OF ROYS’ GAMFiS Date Team Flayed Opp. Agg. Nov. 7 Schcnevus Here 15 14 Nov. 13 Central Bridge Here 18 12 Nov. 20 Schoharie Here 15 12 Nov. 20 Schoharie 2nd Team Here 8 18 Dec. 4 Schcnevus There 21 15 Dec. 11 CoojH-rstown There 38 21 Dec. 18 ('ohleskill High Here 34 10 Jan. 8 Schoharie There 13 15 Jan. 8 Schoharie 2nd Team There 3 34 Jan. 9 Middlcburg Here 0 11 Jan. 15 Oneonta There 24 11 Jan. 22 Hart wick Here 23 16 Jan. 22 Fast Worcester Here 12 30 Jan. 29 Middlcburg There 12 19 Feb. 5 (’ohleskill High Here 20 11 F eh. 12 15 25 Feb. 19 Rensselaer Here 10 14 Feb. 26 Worcester 27 17 Feb. 26 Oneonta 39 21 Mar. 8 Cooperstown 24 15 :38:i 347 93 Girls’ Varsity (Bids’ SlaskrthaU Another basketball season for the girls of State School has drawn to a close. It has been a year, I think, in which the girls have given their be. t to the team and for their school. Although we cannot claim the majority of victories, we have played games worthy of comment; for in every game throughout the year the scores were close. The team has shown good sportsmanship, and after all that is the greatest victory. To Miss Hurtless, we extend our deepest appreciation and thanks, as our couch. To the girls of ’27, we wish you luck. S. J. ’2(1 SUMMARY or GIRLS’ GAMKS Date Team Played Oppo. State School Dec. 10 Cobleskill High High School. 8 4 Jan. 29 Worcester High Worcester ... � 2 Feb. S Cobleskill High High School. 9 r Feb. 20 Worcester High Stale School n 19 28 JO Individual Score Posit iouGumcs F.G. FT. T.P. ('ole, Florence... forward 4 1 7 Hunt, Marion... 4 J 0 0 Sigslxc, Margon 2 1 0 2 Kgcleston, Mary , Mgr center 4 r 1 11 Ackncr, Julia 0 0 0 0 Richie, Blanche :i 0 0 0 Wilbur, Kvelvn... guard 4 2 0 4 Jones, Sally, Oa pt guard 4 0 0 0 14 2 JO Short ('otrsk Sti-dknts Tkacheii Training Ci.ass Sradjrrs’ draining Drjiartntpnt Again, the Teacher Training Department of the Agricultural School has met with another successful year. At present we have forty-two students enrolled, thirty seven of which will he in our graduating class this year. The other five are students who entered in January. Five of our class arc young men. The course is indeed one of the best for the young person being qualified by the successful completion of a four year high school course and desiring to teach that he may earn while he is learning. The course prepares only for teaching in tin rural school, hut it is one of the finest opportunities, as it presents the most difficult problems in education today. The department is to he congratulated on having two capable instructors of wide experience. Miss Snyder has been a rural teacher, both in the east and west; a teacher in a city school as well as a rural supervisor; thus she is very able to instruct the class on the needs and problems of the rural community. Assisting her, is Miss Helen Hurl less, also having taught in rural districts, who can freely give of her experience in helping the class to solve their problems and give advice in the method of teaching. The State Department at Albany has devised a tentative plan, whereby a two-year course might he started soon. Some of the outstanding points of tin- course this year are practice teaching in the elementary school in the village of Cobleskill; a physical training course purposed to cope with rural health problems in games and drills. Also the class will go in the spring into the rural districts for two weeks practice teaching. Last November the Training (’lass held a reunion of the former gradu ates for educational and social purposes. 'This proved lo hi a very successful and beneficial day. Training (’lass has not been remiss in social affairs. One of our first activities was a “lu� t dog” roast. All voted a most enjoyable lime. Another social activity before the hoys arrived was our “Get Acquainted Party: still another, was in the form of a “Poverty Hop held before (’hristmas. The Faculty gave the Training (’lass and the Home Kconomic Girls a parly, which we greatly appreciated, because it gave us the opportunity of becoming better acquainted with the Faculty members and their wives. A Girls’ Student Couneil was organized this year, consisting of eight members. 'Phis was for the purpose of discussing the problems of student government for the girls of the T. (’. The eouneil has dime some very commendable work. The following class officers were elected: Clement Moore, President; Helen Peterson, Vice President; Dorothy Wehnau, Secretary ami Treasurer. The Teachers Training Department is one which merits high esteem. Dorothy Wkiinat, Sec., T. C. Of) Home Economics ■ti 4 • 1 Qllif Buire inrmitnrg Unyaye It was rather a rainy day of September 1925, yet it was filled with hope, cheer and joyous promises, that the good ship called N. Y. S. S. A. stood ut. anchor at the wharf of a new school year. It was the same ship that, had carried many other passengers to safe harbor in the lands of greater wisdom, but this was an extraordinary day in its history, and many people looked on in wonder as thirteen young ladies slcp| ed aboard; for they were about to sail over new waters in search of knowledge concerning “Home Economics.” As the ship stood at anchor on that eventful morning the passengers began to arrive. YVe all registered and in a short time the berths were filled and we were assured of a happy voyage. We were enthusiastic and asked many eager questions of our Pilot, Miss Mary Miller of Warsaw, N. Y., and of our first mate, Mrs. Carrie Hailev of Pulton, N. Y., as to our voyage and were assured that if we were diligent, we would reach our destination in April. There were two cases of sea sickness in November, and they felt, obliged to leave us, and so we said good-bvc to them and wished them luck. And again in January, another one of our crew became ill and had to turn back and leave our company. The remainder of the crew organized and elected a President and Secretary to guide us aright. Upon our journeys we were accompanied by a Sister-ship called the T. C. and in October the ship A. G. joined us. We were, all socially inclined and had many good times together. The crew on the II. E. gave a Valentine party, which every one seemed to enjoy. It would take too long to read the complete talc of our eventful voyage. It would be interesting to tell the experiences, the changes in the passengers, but. after all it is of little significance except to ourselves, those who still remain together to land at Commencement Wharf, Tuesday night. April ( , 192(5. We must not forget the lovaltv due to our school colors, the orange and black, flying at the mast head. Yes, it was a wonderful voyage. We have not faced anv gales that we could not withstand. The tides of our averages have continued to ebb and flow, the billows of examinations tried their worst to overwhelm us, hut. none of them have succeeded. We now have our passports for a larger ocean ahead and feel that our experiences have fitted us to withstand every storm and have no fear of disaster. We will go on with greater adventures and discoveries, for while the voyage of N. Y. S. S. A. is at an end, the voyage of Heal T.ife is just beginning. Maiuon Bknti.ry, II. K., ’2(5. 101 Alumni Notes Due to the fact that Farm and Home week comes at the end of the school year, the annual meeting and banquet of the Alumni Association will he held after this book goes to press. We arc planning on having a successful meeting and a good time at the banquet, at which time the officers for the coming year will be elected. The officers for the past year arc as follows: President, Gordon I.. Cummings, 23; Vice-President, Alonzo Myers: Secretary, Jessie lioscoc, ’20; Treasurer, Kollin B. Center. Alumni Snstpr 1918 Clifford Ifaynor— Fanning near Troy Joseph Manchester- -Farming near Richmondvillc Havolock Karker—With his chickens near Coblcskill Dewey Drumm Km ployed near Herkimer 1919 John Clarke— With a dairy company in Brooklyn Alonzo Mvers—With his Ayrshire's near Ilarncrville William Walker Keeping Holsteins near Coblcskill Thomas Duke- Florist and Gardener at Troy DeForcst Butler—Farming at Hichmondville George Hilton—Farming near Allamont Alfred Whipple—Farming at home Lawrence Hanson Farming near South Valley 1922 Anna Warner—-In the Post Office at Middleburgh John Alden—A herdsman near Nivervillc Russell Sutton—Farm manager for Geo. M. White at Coxsackic Marcia Spaulding Johns Hopkins I’niversity Paul VanSlyke—On a fruit farm near llavcna David Bet' .—Harder Mfg. Corp William Dickerson—Farming near Thompson’s Ridge Max Tornek—Herdsman near Amsterdam 1923 Rollin Center—At the I), and II. station, Coblcskill Bartlett Tuthill—Farming at home Andrew Patrick - At home 102 ©lie 'Units Pierre McCormack—Trucking at. Chester Puyson Derby Fanning at Port Byron Paul Boynton—On the home farm Arthur Hicks—Keeping Ilolsteins at Middle Granville Clifton Alden At Lone Oak Poultry Farm, Babylon Robert Foster—Foreman of a ranch in Colorado Ernest. Frier—Syracuse Fniversitv Susan Granby—Teaching at North li Ion hoi m Ella Cheney Housekeeping at Fast Schotack Jessie Roseoe Km ployed in Schenectady Fred Peck— -Saratoga 1924- Carl Gaige—Poultryinan for G. F. Warren, Ithaca Everett Hutchings—In charge of poultry at Farmingdale William Massie—Assistant herdsman near Katonah Nelson Pangburn—11. F. I), carrier at Schenectady John Ewing—Farming at homo DcWitt Rockefeller—At home farm Donald Terhune—Syracuse University William Tomek—Herdsman near Warren, Pa. Kenneth Turner—With Louden Mfg. Corp., Albany Stanley Dumond Teaching, East Cobleskill. Relma llrown—Teaching, Carlisle Edith Fryar—Teaching, Middleburgh Dorothy Mereness—Teaching, Sharon Springs E. Allen Dyer—I). II. Station George Phillips—Trucking in Albany Hubert Miller—On home farm Norma E. Sailc—Teaching, Albany Isileta Vrooman—Teaching, I list. ( , Cobleskill Ruth Palmer Teaching, Riclunondville John Shear—With pure bred Avrshircs at Putnam 19215 Ira Lum—Home Farm, Warnerville W. J. Reed—-Mcchanicville Robert L. Brown—Post-Graduate course at State School Clifford Blair—At home in East Meredith Edwin Butler—Dairy Testing Association Charles Cheney—White Plains Kenneth Corniek—Washing Machine agent, Herkimer Amos Devon peek—Cobleskill High School Robert Glenn—Photograph studio, Menands 103 William Ilajny—At the home farm Floyd Myers—Dairy Association Testing Oscar Padilla— On the home ranch, Guatemala Walter Paupst—Detroit, Mich. Herbert llunkle—On the home farm Everett Sacia—Harder Mfg. Corp. Earl Shecle Restaurant, Philadelphia Lee Sherman—Dairy Association 'Posting, Uoseoe William Shippcy—At home in Troy Harry Warner—Home farm, Warnerville Harold Wemple—Farm supt. Berkshire Industrial School, Canaan Robert Whipple Home farm, Altamont Joseph Itoward-—Scotia Stephen Merchant—Home farm, Burnt Hills Glenn G. Penniinan Cornell I’nivcrsity Donald Robinson International Paper Co. Mill, Corinth Ellis Stewart— -Home farm, Stamford Charles Freeborn—Farming near Greenfield Center Frances Van Sclmick— Herdsman at State School Harold Sitzcr On home farm Gordon Sherman—Herdsman for F. L. Porter, Crown Point Donald Mosher—Cobleskill Alvin Ilille—At home, Coxsackic Howard Story—Teaching, New Baltimore Makey Neville—'Peaching, Seward Hersehol Hillsingcr—Teaching, Hindsville Ralph Rowe—Teaching, Fort Plain Marjorie Babbitt. Teaching, Howes Cave Jeanette Radley—Teaching, Selkirk Lena Lawyer—Teaching, Warnerville Alice Hayes—Teaching, Howes Cave Elizabeth Tongue Teaching, Warnerville Velma Brooker—Teaching, Amsterdam Alvina Thompson—Teaching, Randol Helen Liddle—Teaching, Delanson Margaret Hendrickson—Teaching, Carlisle Dorothy Rclyea—Teaching, Galway Freida Dearstyne—Teaching, Galway Zclma Bartholomew Teaching, Schoharie Dorothy Wetzel—Teaching, Central Bridge borothv Posson—Teaching, Middlcburgh Helen Snyder—Teaching, Seward Katherine Fasulo—Teaching, Rotterdam Jet. Laura Whcelock—Teaching, Greenfield Center 104 (Hjr Hiiirp Leopoldine Prapost—Teaching, Cat-skill Harriet Hannay—At home, Schenectady Geraldine Overbaugh—Teaching, Saugorties Marion Glennon—Teaching, Janesville Irma Backus—Teaching, Schenectady Helen Friery—Teaching, Schcnevus Eleanor Sigsbee—Teaching, Duanesburg Laura Terpening Teaching, Schoharie Ivu Camp—At home. New Berlin Katherine Cran—Menands High School Elizabeth Frank—Albany Business College Jeanette Murphy—At home Gertrude Jones—Housekeeping, Voorheesville llose Soechlig—At. home Hilda Heckler—Scotia Gertrude Stewart Home in Stamford Elsie Sherman—Housekeeping, Crown Point 105 Forco CD.G. Wit and fumor Hnhappy K8 Wwp to the tale of Willie T8 Who met a girl whose name was K8 He courted her at a fearful R8 And begged her soon to become his M8 “I would if I could,” said lovely K8 “I pity your lonely unhappy ST8 Hut, alas, you came to 1.8 Fm married already, the mother of 8.” She: “What do you think of the new type of car that can be converted for sleeping?” He: “It’s the bunk.” “I simply can’t get over it, said the sweet young thing as she paused in front of a rail fence. 107 iEljf Uoire Chet Williamson: “I hear brother Vaughn got wet the other day.” Chet Miller: “Yeh, something leaked, all over nothing.” How eagerly she waited for him, (Who? Dot Wehnau.) All her days she only wanted one. She prayed for him She craved for him— “The Mail Man” Bobby: “They say Johnnie has an awful time keeping his clothes clean now.” Bobby: “Well you see, he gets them covered with “Cole” dust so often.” Most people’s minds are like an egg, So full of themselves that they can’t hold anything else. Pycd: “Want a drink ofl'isher?” Cop: “Say where do you get. that stuff?” Pycd: “Besh boo’legger in town, offisher.” “How is your bed down at the barn?” “It’s the bunk.” Never cry over spilt milk. ('all in the cat. “Shaving cream ?” “Naw, whiskers.” “Naughty, Naughty,” said the sweet young thing as the scorckccpcr put up a double zero. “Got a thumb tack?” “No, but I’ve got a finger nail.” Mary is a good writer, She ought to be, she is write handed. Mr. Lathrop: “I think you might talk more intelligently if you had a little more sleep before coming to this class.” Boice: “Yes, but I have only one class before this one.” 108 Slip Hutre “I dreamed I was married lust night.” “Were you happy?” “Yes, when I woke up.” “Why don’t you put that eat out of the cafeteria?” “lie-cause we have rabbit for dinner and we want people to know that the cat is still alive.” Ruth: “Is he fast?” Mildred: “Why he is so slow that he couldn’t even get a date with a calendar.” Doctor: “You seem to lie all run down, Mrs. Peck. Let’s see your tongue.” Hen-Pecked: “That is right. Doctor, you guessed it right off.” Testimonial Sima- taking twenty-eight bottles of your medicine I can now thrash my husband. Before, I could not even spank the baby. Lady: “Officer, some men are shooting dice down this street.” Cop: “Madam, what do you think I am a game warden?” Two litt le coons on a bridge a sit t in' Two lit tle hones back and forth a Hit I in’ Hole in a plank—knot a niissin’ “Par-a-dise” lost. Mac: “How much better off we would he if they put that sign on the mail boxes.” Pic: “What sign?” Mac: “Post no Rills.” Scotch Spirit MacDonald had just given his two year old son a spanking as a friend happened to call. “And what has young Wilbur been doing?” he asked. “Why he bought an all day sucker at four o’clock in the afternoon. Have you ever heard of such extravagance?” “I’m the cat’s,” said the mouse when he saw that he was cornered. 110 Ik Itairr INFORMATION Some love may be blind but most is merely cock eyed. A sound sleeper is n uv who snores. The reason .Jesse James held up so many stages was because of the chorus girls. A woman’s mind is as uncertain as a gra| efruit’s squirt. Most everyone shows respect to old age when it. comes to an egg. Jail is no place for a journalist. It lakes loo long to complete sentences. I.augli and the world laughs with you—snore ami you sleep alone. A telephone call may be an engagement ring. Wedding liells and dumb bells do not ring in harmony. One who knows bis mind is usually short of knowledge. It is a wise cork who knows his own pop. If a pike would keep his mouth shut he would not get caught. Thai is also true of other fish. All plav and no work makes “jack” go fast. Don’t give any one a piece of your mind —you need it all yourself. If a man’s word is as good as his bond it is well to take stock in his speech. Burning lips have melted many a cold heart. If. is better to have studied and flunked than never to have studied at all. One who gets zero in exams should say “I have knocked them cold.” Bobby Brown sat in the parlor And spoke unto the light. “Hither you or me old fellow, Will be turned down tonight.” Flop: “I wish I could change the alphabet.” John: “Why?” Flop: “I’d put t' and I close together.” Did you hear of the Ag student who swallowed some fertilizer? Yell, he is complaining of growing pains. BKDTIMR STORY Once upon a time there was an old maid who was courted by a very nice young man. One day the nice young man said to the old maid, “Sweetheart, I’m just (lying for a kiss.” So the old inaid gave the nice young man a kiss and by golly be did die. 112 278 Students Have Been Graduated From State School In Ten Years v CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING Year Agriculture 1 lijmc Kconmnics Teacher Training Total 1918 5 5 1919 6 6 1920 11 18 1921 No graduate j 1922 15 10 25 1923 22 8 13 43 1924 19 10 21 50 1925 29 8 29 66 1926 17 10 38 65 Totals 124 S3 101 278 These figures do not include short course students. State School is a growing institution because the STUDENTS and ALUMNI are loyal boosters. The progress for the next TEN YEARS will be dependent upon this continued support. For information in regard to courses, address: L. W. CRITTENDEN, Director; Coblcskill, N. Y. High Class Portrait Work FRAMING COPYING ENLARGEMENTS Portraits Taken In Your Home by Appointment KODAK FINISHING 24 Hour Service. All Work Guaranteed. Instructions given to amateurs Free of Charge SEND US YOUR FILMS BY MAIL TODAY AND WE WILL RETURN THEM TOMORROW 27 years’ experience in Photographic Work H. L. PHOTO CO., Inc. Conover Block, Cor. Main and Division Sts., Cobleskill, N. Y. All photos for cuts in this book were made by the H. L. Photo Co. Inc. PARK THEATRE COBLESKILL Schoharie County’s Amusement Center Selected Photoplays, Exceptional Music Courteous Attention. Efficient Service. QUAYLE QUALITY Quayle Son Inc. Steel Engravers to American Universities ALBANY. N. Y. Samples of Wedding Stationery Upon Request Correct Forms Moderate Costs We Are Here to Serve You Home Steam Laundry F. CHRISTMAN. Proprietor Union Street, Cobleskill, N. Y. Satisfaction Guaranteed WE SELL ONLY RELIABLE GOODS STEIN-BLOCH CLOTHING HICKEY-FREEMAN” CLOTHING EMERSON SHOES BATES’ STREET SHIRTS IF YOU CARE ANYTHING ABOUT SAVING MONEY BE SURE AND SEE US HODGE BROTHERS, Inc. The Reliable Store “WHAT’S IN A NAME” Names in business life only become nationally known when they represent a necessary quality or service of real value to industry. The quality of sweet, wholesome, safe, sanitary cleanliness is so inseparable from the service which the use of definitely supplies, that the name Wyandotte” has become synonymous for Dairy Sanitation. And. too. when costs are based on results obtained in dependable work and positive protection against quality losses Wyandotte Dairyman’s Cleaner and Cleanser proves itself the most economical cleaner for Dairy use. Indian in circle in every package It Cleans Clean Order From Your Supply House SOLE MANUFACTURERS The J. B. FORD COMPANY Wyandotte, Mich. FORD Touring Runabout Coupe Tudor Fordor Tractor In tests made between a 1910 Ford and 1926 Ford on an endurance run the car of today proved greatly superior. The old Ford averaged 16.82 miles per gallon of gasoline. The new one made 28.57 miles per gallon, both on economy tests. Now is the time to enroll on the Ford Weekly Purchase Plan. If you begin to save now, when Spring arrives you will be able to have a new car. Wej will gladly explain this Plan to you and arrange your payments. Let us help you to own one of these cars of superior workmanship. Call on us when in need of tires. All sizes up to 34x4}4 at the right prices. We also carry a complete line of accessories. CENTRAL BRIDGE AUTO CO. Phone 25F12 A. L. PARSONS, Prop. WHILE IN COBLESKILL Stop at the UNITED STATES HOTEL FOR YOUR MEALS AND ROOMS We Cater to All; Also Wc Serve Special Sunday Dinners J. R. WARD. Prop. Cobleskill Milling Co. SELLS ALL KINDS OF GOOD FEED TO THOSE WHO WOULD BUILD CONSULT US BEFORE BUILDING Our Experience and Trade Knowledge Will Probably Save You Considerable VAN AUKEN LUMBER CO., Inc. Phone No. 210 Cobleskill, N. Y. Builders’ and Masons’ Supplies “BUSINESS IS SERVICE” Cobleskill Battery Shop Cobleskill, N. Y. MILTON WHITBECK Phone 64 Stop at the WHITE FRONT RESTAURANT For Your Meals Special Sunday Dinner. Home Cooking OAKLEY ELDREDGE Prop. Compliments of Lambert’s Barber Shop Hotel Augustan For Everything ELECTRICAL Go To B. W. Bouck Co. Phone 266 Cobleskill, N. Y. OUR HISTORY “Good equipment makes a good farmer better. Nearly a century ago at Steele’s Tavern, Va., Cyrus Hall McCormick made his first reaper. Today we are still manufacturing farm machines which have a reputation of being second to none. International Harvester Company OF AMERICA 960 Broadway Albany, N. Y. Ground Lime Rock Pulverized Limestone. (GROUND LIME ROCK) is the BEST and LEAST EXPENSIVE SWEETENER for your SOUR SOIL that you can use. Much of the Eastern portion of New York State needs GROUND LIME SWEETENING. OUR GROUND LIME ROCK, sold in bulk or in sacks, will increase your yield of whatever crop you plant in a treated field. Buy a car for your farm, or join your neighbors in making up a car for the coming season’s Soil Treatment. NORTON STONE LIME CORPORATION COBLESKILL, N. Y. Prices and Freight Rates on Shipments principally on the application Delaware Hudson R. R. The Personal Print Shop Specializing in ORDERS BY MAIL QUICK SERVICE THE TANNER PRINT COBLESKILL, N. Y. Young Men’s Clothing IS OUR SPECIALTY Wc Have What You Want When You Want It TAILORED AT FASHION PARK READY TO PUT ON $20 TO $45 LAMBERT’S CLOTHES SHOP COBLESKILL, N. Y. Helderberg THE RELIABLE BRAND OK PORTLAND CEMENT Every bag is guaranteed to meet standard specifications of American Society for Testing Materials and the United States Government. ASK YOUR DEALER FOR HELDERBERG When You Need a FLASHLIGHT or new batteries for the one you now have—let us outfit you with a WINCHESTER We give 10% discount on all sizes flashlight batteries. They are fresh at all times. ALARM CLOCKS Our Big Ben and Baby l en are dependable-alarms. They’ll get you up on time. I. Van Voris Sons Coblcskill, N. Y. 1 52 State Street, Albany )| SMITH’S MARKET That’s All GROCERIES, FLOUR, FRUIT AND CANNED GOODS Quality Best. Prices Lowest J. V. S. ELDREDGE Cobleskill, N. Y. Phone 27 Cobleskill Garage Co. Agents for BUICK AUTOMOBILES INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS and TRACTORS Medina Dusts and Medina Oils Copper Dusts manufactured under Sanders Patented Process. This material will pass practically all 100% through 325 mesh screen. Sulphur that passes 100% through 300 mesh screen. Parafine Base Spray Oil. This is a Miscible Oil for use in dormant where the insect pests are fought in the egg stage, thus eliminating cost of high priced poisons later. Medina Oil Emulsion. Finer than any other on the market. Mixes with Lime Sulphur Solution and Dry Lime Sulphur. Specially designed for use on peaches for combination control of Peach Leaf Curl and Cottony Scale. Write for Literature and Prices New York Insecticide Co., Inc. MEDINA, N. Y. “Originators of Fine Dusts” For more than Twenty-five Years this Store has given Careful, Painstaking, Intelligent. Courteous Service, to the Hardware, Paint, and Implement Buyers of this Community. Our Stock was never larger or more complete than today. Every article we sell, must measure up to the tests of High Quality, and Honest Value. We Sell Only Merchandise of Merit. D. H. Gordon Cobleskill, N. Y. Chevrolet and Oldsmobile SALES AND SERVICE Also SEIBERLING ALL TREAD TIRES United States Garage A. J. BECKER. Prop. Phone 87 Cobleskill, N. Y. Eggs Chicks Cockerels Pullets When You Need S. C. White Leghorns Bred to Produce Eggs of Quality in Quantity Drop a line to K. C. Fox Box 300 Cobleskill, N. Y. MAKES ANNIVERSARIES MORE ENJOYABLE Beekeeping—a Profitable Sideline FOR THE FARMER—FOR THE ORCHARD 1ST—FOR THE POULTRYMAN—FOR EVERYONE Wc Handle Everything For The Beekeeper From The Largest Bee Supply Factory In The World fl- !• ROOT COMPANY of Syracuse 1631 W. Genessee St., Syracuse, N. Y. Bee Supplies tiCt „ Bee Supplies Compliments of ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION N. Y. S. S. A. 0« J Cobleskill Congratulations on completion of the State School Quadrangle V Loy’s Highest Grade Printing Plates THE AUSTIN ENGRAVING CO. Photo-Engravers. Illustrators, Designers ALBANY. N. Y. Compliments of Fulton County Gas and Electric Company Why One Printer? With printing machinery standardized, it might seem strange that there would be a difference of service rendered. The reason is that every printing office has its own personality. It is the will-to-plcasc and the exceptionally fine quality of the printed products, we believe, which makes The Index Press so successful. We guarantee to satisfy the customer. And that’s why—one printer rather than another. The Cobleskill Index Telephone 267 Cobleskill The Augustan Garage Since 1908 TINKLEPAUGH BROS. Proprietors Hudson Super Six Essex Motor Cars Local and Long Distance Trucking If This College Man Can Make It Pay Big So Can You HIv worked his way through college. The girl he married was a school teacher. Long before lie graduated, they decided that they would build a flower shop with a greenhouse attached. Build it right along the State Road, where they could catch the auto trade. So we designed for them the entire outfit. I'Yoni the very start it started paying. Lach has their part to do. Loth are having the time of their lives. It’s a wonderful business for a man and his wife. Healthful, joy-filled, money-yielding. Write us. Some day we ll gel together and design a flower shop and greenhouse for you. and that wonderful girl. li fonU JRttrnham(o. Builders of Greenhouses and Conservatories Irvington, N. Y. New York Philadelphia Chicago Cleveland Denver Kansas City St. I«ouis Boston Buffalo Montreal Greensboro St. Catharines Toronto J Hotel Augustan CLINTON BARNARD, Prop. COBLESK1LL, N. Y. T he place where you will board next year. You can’t afford to pass up these rates. Come in and see us. H ARDER SILOS You owe it to your business to investigate this new an l different offer. Write for full particulars and our free book Saving with Silos. Tell us how many cows you milk and we'll send you also a Handy Pocket Record Book, arranged to show income and outgo, profit and loss. You will be pleased. HARDER MFC. CORP., Box Sc, CoblnkUl, N.Y. : Buy The Best Silo on the Easiest Terms For more than a quarter century the Harder has been the standard silo for Eastern Farmers. The earliest Harder Silos are still giving service. The new patented Harder-Victor Front is the most important silo improvement of recent years. Now, you can buy this genuine improved Harder Silo on the most liberal terms ever offered to silo purchasers. You can meet the pay mentsoutofyour milk checks, making the Harder pay for itself. COBLESKIL1. SALES Graduates COMPANY Congratulations FORD CARS, TRUCKS AND TRACTORS If you will not keep bees, let me have your order for Honey Comb or Extracted Compliments of Delivered to Graduates Any- EPLISON where in U. S. A. of THETA GAMMA E. H. HODDER Famous Last Words “A v, it’s wav down the track.” “It’s rusty; it won’t shoot.” “It’s good stuff. I know tin- guv I got it from. “It must Ik empty, give me a match.” “Marry me or I will blow out my brains.” FLOP A banana peel, A flash of hose, A little squeal, And down she goes. “Is Chet a loud dresser?” “Is he? Von should hear him hunting for his collar button. I’ve never seen a purple cow, And I never hope to see one; Hut by the purple milk wc get I’m certain there must be one. Sally: “Stop that man; he wanted to kiss me.” Cop: “Never mind miss; there’ll Ik another one along in a minute.” Schenectady Art Pres