SUNY at Cobleskill - Voice Yearbook (Cobleskill, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 126 of the 1927 volume:

■ . I r i .. .UK rt� NEW YORK STATE - JO f aGN C JUMU AI CO� LfcS UU_ CJ8KAK NEW YORK STATE Si. X) AGRICULT The ice Annual 1927 . WYOMCSTATf TT r « � £W.Wtr The Voice Staff at The Voice Staff Editor-m-Chief..............Langley V. Coli.yek I in si ness Manager................Randall 1). Becker Assistant Business Managers Emma A. Craw William J. IIkssox Norman J. Gray EDITORS Herman VV. Picard Hazel J. Sharpe (i. IIakold Peck George W. Bates Laura M. Snyder Wilih'r IC. MacDonald Katherine J. Stilsox Marion A. Winnky Arthur II. Lock row Maiiel C. Ottman J a m k„s II. Werner Charles A. Radick Chester A. Miller Ruth A. MacDukkee Arthur C. Mix Alice 10. Hayes Makkly J. Neville Stanley 10. Diimond Jessie IC. A hell FACULTY ADVISERS Evelyn R. Hoih:don George I). Gregory z' -) The Student Body LIBRARY MEW YORK STATE 5c - VO Al (.O01 hSKiiL AGRICULTURE Foreivord As we present this fifth annual “Voice” vc have reached the end of our race as the “Voice Stair for IJ)‘2( -27. Although the journey has been rough and stormy, sometimes il has proved pleasant and beneficial. The Stair is sincerely thankful for the invaluable services rendered hv our faculty advisers, Miss Ilodg don and Mr. Gregory, and others who have made the publication of this year hook possible. As you wander over these pages in years to come, mav many Imppy and pleasant memories of the years we passed together on the “Hill” come to view. As we part we do not sa v, “Farewell,” but “An Revoir.” Tub Staff. Hon. Dakikl I). I1'it is in k SMIL SC.I-V At OHv Dedicated to Hon. Daniel D. Frisbie In appreciation of the services rendered to the New York State School of Agriculture and community, we the class of 1927, with greatest respect, do hereby dedicate this volume State School of Agrtci t.tvre IIMA V NEW YOtK STATE SLHQO. Of ACfMOJLTMn AT COAcLSKHJl Contents Administrat ion Faculty ...... Senior Section .Junior Section Freshman Section Organizations U 17 28 51 51- 57 Fraternities .................................. OS Basketball ................................... 75 School Life................................... 81 Alumni Notes................................... 88 Wit and 1 tumor .............................. 98 Advertising................................... 100 T II E V () I C E Administration Board of Trustees PRESIDENT Daniel D. Frisiiie....................................Middlcburgh TREASURER I). C. Dow, Jr.........................................Cobleskill SECRETARY Eiiank II. Ryder.......................................Cobleskill George A. Parsons ................................Slmron Springs Fred L. Porter.......................................Crown Point Peter G. Ten Eyck..........................................Albany John Davis..........................................Richmondvillc EX-OFFICIO Frank P. Graves, Commissioner of Education.................Albany Hern A. Pyrke, Commissioner of Farms and Markets...........Albany Ai.hert Russell Mann,Otan of Sere York State College of Agriculture Ithaca Other Trustees Who Have Served in the Past Peter Endkrs.......................................Central Bridge Irving F. Winnie...........................................Seward Arthur F. Warner..................................New York City Charles W. Vrooman....................................Middlcburgh Charles II. Wibting....................................Cobleskill l)mMW«l. Novrmlicr :t. 14 UBftAKV HEW YORK STATE SCmOO. OF AGMCULTMi AI GOBI. ESKILL T II K V () I C K T II K V O I C B 1(5 T H li V () I C H � KK« STATE sISST- Ai COBigsHicL AonajK.nn Faculty Director L. V. Ciuttkxdkn 17 T II E V ) I C E ENTOONS D. DAY FARM MANAGEMENT flARVIN D.TEED HORTICULTURE EARL RHODDER SOILS rtND CROPS 18 r � ■ ,1 - •« HOWARD J.CURTIS FARM MECHANICS EDWARD B. HE WES ANIMAL HUSBANDRY T M K V () I C H tlMAKV HiK YWtfc SI ATE SC � f c At com AOmaK.TWtf GEO D. GREGORY ACADEMIC SUBJECTS RAY L. WHEELER DAIRYING Ai«o COACH DONALD ROBinSOOi HERDSTttd K. A .GHAUL HELEN M.HOAGLAND VETERINARY HEALTH NURSE I!) Ii ft VOICE MARY A. MILLER HOME ECONOMICS fULDRED TOULSOD TEACHER TOAIfflfKr 20 EVELYN HODODON TEACHER TRAINIOGr ELIZABETH!. WICKS TEACHER TMAKr T II E V () I C K JANL L GORDON FOOKEEKER n� CASHILR mm FRCIDfWI OFFICE 6CCRETARV CARRIE B.BAILEY ■ HOUSE DIRECTOR ---- -------- --1 21 OO Meeting of Teachers and Students Rural School Improvement Day Ar COBt tSKU.L CWCUt'T', f 23 The Senior Class STATE iSETo, Al C0® CSHILL Class History Hack in 1925, there was shipped to the N. V. S. S. A. Manufacturing Plant, Cohleskill, N. V., 27 pieces of raw material from diUVrcnt sections of tin Stall , which were to he tried, and if found to contain the required ingredients would lie made into a product of very high standing for immediate and constant use on the market. l’pon their arrival, the first process was that of bringing these minerals down to one class and placing them where they belonged. 'This was done very well by the Main Cogs of the plant on the evening of November 31, 1925, at the village green, where a thorough rolling in the mud and scrubbing in the creek was administered. Then came the slow work of refining, taking out the undesirable dross in the material, and replacing knowledge and sense to strengthen this Ore, for the next step which was characterizing and shaping this material. Hefore this could he done, they had to have a summer’s seasoning out in the wind and weather, to make them more strong and sturdy to stand the next operation. In the fall of ’2 ) we came back to continue our process, and were shaped into a machine of great power and ability, and once more sent out under closer observation to see whether we could stand the strain of hard work. After six months of this, we again returned and found some other unfinished products from other plants that did not have the machinery to finish, hut were sent here to receive tin- last touches that were required, and then given their certificate and guarantee from the New York Stale School of Agriculture. Hefore closing this short chronicle of the (-lass of ’27, all machines require improvements, new parts must Ik replaced, and so some of us took the place of the old Main Cog (Student Council) and other parts, namely, the Huskct-ball squad and a number of other organizations in the school which needed mending. II. W. 1 ., ’27 T II K V () I C K •t Class Poem When first we came, flu- building looked to us so cold and grim; And we were shy Until we heard a song, thought first it was a hymn, Alma Mater on high. When first we came, we just forgot the name, remembered nothing hut. tin face Of each new kid. We strove to please our teachers, we tried to run the race, We hope we did. When winter came and there were many games with other schools; We called it fun. We had good teams and they obeyed the rules, n • • That's why they won. Now it's time to sav farewell to all we hold most dear, And we are sad, Hut we will enter life prepared, because we studied here; And we are glad. Kadi of our class in this wide world will find his place, For that is life. Kach chose his special goal and tried to keep the pace In this world’s strife. But when we leave these grand old halls; For that’s our fate, We’ll all remember to return withal At no late date. Then here’s to the town, the churches and the preachers The one word we say witll a sigh Here’s to our school, our friends, and our teachers We wish them God speed and Good-bye. C. K. H., 27 2(� T II K V () I C B “■■•ns. •SSSSt mm, CLASS OFFICERS WILftUR fOAC DONALD PrciC«(i nV W:LW DROWN V '. IV. Ar I CL CHLS KO ' r-y CHESTER DM � ER r codjows dav f v. Vy A v tor 27 T II K VOIC E 11A It l V AZ AH IAN Erevan Armenia Brooklyn, N. Y. Out Year I lorticulture, Orchestra, Radio Cl n I). “Cottrut v ix the Ihint I .til t oes if con niff r i oes.’’ RAS'D ALL B. BECK K It Beck”—I dvcstock Wist Berne, N. Y. Tliet.'i Camilla, Student Council (I), Class Basketball (I), Cliuirnuin Comm. Farm and Home Week (2), Feather Club (2), Varsity Squad (2, 2), Asst. Business Mgr. Voice (2), Business Manager (3). wish I roe hi make her atjrec with me in rlmrch. ALBERT DAVID BOICE “Buttercup” “AI”—Livestock Indian Field, N. Y. Pi Phi, Class Basketball (l), Varsity Basketball (1,2, 3), Radio Club (2), Feather Club (2). Kitchen Krew (2, 3). Sink or swim. (Little Palls). ACC I'ST A MARY BOWDISIl “Cussie —One Year Teaching Training Course 11 art wick Seminary Esperancc, N. Y. Secretary of Student Council '• I jii fill anil ilislant to I limn I lint knew her nol ; llnl o I hose (hnf soni li her. steer I as summer T HE VOICE UBHMK HELM A L. BROWN “HH.” Two Year Teacher Training Course It ichmondvillc High R ichmondvillc, N. V. Orchestra, Girls Varsity, Vice Pres. Senior Class, Class Prophecy. “A smile, a look, they nil will full When llchna starts to dunce. . hul when she days that snappy dance She. surely makes ns prance. KI.VA MAE HUHDICK “Buddy”—I Ionic Economics Valley Palls, N. Y. S. (). S., Student Council 27. ••.I pair of dim ides, a pre-tly mouth, .1 nice disposition, too. She knows a lot as you can guess. She's just the friend for you.'' ALICE ERIE CIlESHItO “Squirt.”—'Two Year Teacher Training Course Greenville High Greenville, N. Y. Comm. Assembly Program, See. Senior Class. Class Play. “tiring them on I’ll take my hie (I;).'’ LANGLEY V. COLLYER Lank” Livestock Galway High Ballston Lake, N. Y. Theta Gamma (I), President (2). Literary Editor Voice (I), Kditor-in-Chicf (2), Class Basketball (I. 2) Chairman Announcement Comm. (2). Feather Club (I, 2), Radio Club (1) , Christmas Play (2), Honorable Mention Pitting Contest (I), Comm. Parm and Home Week (1). Commencement Speaker (2), See. Student Council 2nd term (2), Kitchen Crew (2) . “Never can any one hope to reach my slate of brilliancy.’’ 29 T H K V () r C E MILDHKD M ANN INC COLYKIi I'ud”—One i Tendin' Training Course Cohle.sk ill High (’enlral Bridge, N. Y. ‘'There’s mischief in lliis t irl. EMMA AI.DA CHAW “KmM- One Year Teacher Training Course Coxsackie High Coxsackie, Nr. Y. Christmas i Iay, See. Business Manager of Voice SlalT, (iiris’ 2nd Team. ‘• retire I find have tm(. one hear! to {five (o the huffs. KSTIILK LA till KTTK DOWD “Ksl” One Year 'readier Training Course Clmlham High Chalham, N. V. Treas. Student Council I92( , I res. Student Council 1927, Comm. Assembly Program. ’ Vcrif shulioiis, i c out for fun When ifou stiff she’s i teach You’ve just hnt nu:’ MAItY LOUISA DYKKMAN “Pal”— One Year Teacher Training Course Schoharie High Schoharie, N. Y. “livert hoil• tikes her 'cause of her ileasanl smile. :jo T II B V () I C E mm ink rom MILDRED FELLOWS “Milly”—One Year Teacher Training Course Chatham High Chatham, N. Y. 2nd Team Basketball, S. O. S. “An on net: of prevention is icorlh a pound of cure” FLOYD .1. FORT “Speedy” One Year Teacher Training Course Sharon Springs High Sharon Springs, N. Y. “I would that could utter the t.houi hts that urine in me.” EVELYN C. HARRIS “Eve”—One Year Teacher Training Course Cohleskill High Sloansvillc, N. Y. “Life’s rare well run. Life’s work well done. Life’s victory won. Now comcth rest ” ALICE EMILY HAYES “AHie”—Two Year Teacher Training Course Cohleskill High Howes Cave, N. Y. Student Council, Voice Start', Christinas Play, Comm. Senior Play. “Calm, sedate and quiel. She pursues her steady wap She’ll make her mark in this world of ours We’ll hear of her some future dap.” 31 T II E V () I C B MAHV ELIZABETH IIKALI) ‘‘Betty —1 Ionic Economics Itensselaer Ilifrh Valatie, N. Y. “Hally is a worker Sin 's till mill blonde and store1 She's ft cretlil to our SI file School She's pleatainl loo. to meal. KDWAItl) M. 11 ICJI.KY “I'Vchlic”—Livestock Niagara Kails, N. Y. Class Basketball (2, :$)• “livery man lias a sane spot somewhere. M A ltd 'Kit ITK ELIZA BETH IIOLM ES •‘Pete ’—I Iomc Economies Coblcskill Ilipli Hymlsvillc, N. Y. ••77ini she will talk, Ye pods I low she will lalk! A LB Kin K. HOYT “AI”—One Year Livestock Olcfro nil'll Otepo, N. Y Radio Club, Ken I lie r Club hold had mail.” 32 T II K . HBRAttv HEW YORK STATE Sc OC AGfMCULTMM A� eO«t£Sn,cL LTW” V () I C K (’I.AHA KNII) lll’NT IIill) ’ Home Keonomirs Olego Mini' Olf|!0, N. Y. Cumin. Assembly Program, Pres. S. (). S., Class Play, Class Poem. “Pom .w, dear, il is iwl (rite Ihat leoinan whs hi title from mail's rib; .'■'hr v V(.v really made from his f tinny hnnn.” I i II.DA ISAIIKU. KKY8KK “Iky - One Yenr Tenelier Training Course Middlcbnrg High Norlli Blenheim, N. Y ‘‘When you need a I rue friend, she’s always ready.'’ KONA Kl.l .ABKTH KNOX “liddic —Home Kconomics Swarthmorc High, Pa. Auburn, N. V. Forward Basketball Team, Comm. Assembly Commit lee, S. O. S. My lave is yonny anti fair. My lore has ‘Sandy' hair.” KI.SIK M. I). KOCH “Cookie” One Year Tenelier Training Course Scotia High— Schenectady, N. Y. Student Council, Christmas Play, Comm. As-semblv Program, (Jirl’s Second Team, Class Play. ‘ ‘•Heady for every hi! of fan A lioays I he same, la everyone. T II K VOICE OPHELIA EVELYN I.UKAS' KWICZ “Oflc”—Home Economics N'orlli Sciiool Herkimer, N. Y. S. O. S. “.Han may come Men may yo Hu'. I t o on forever WILBUR KEITH MAC DONAI.I) “Hoot”—I Iorticulturc Watcrvlicl, N. Y. I‘i Phi, (’lass President (1,2, 3), Vice President Student Council (2), Student Council (3), President 1st Term (3), Voice Staff (2, 3). Class Play (3), Feather Club (2), Comm. Farm and Home Week (I, 2), (’apt. Class Basketball (I), Christmas Play (3), Comm. Class Day (I, 2). ' . public limn of thjht and loading DOROTHY ALICE MEEKNESS “Dot”—Two Year Teacher Training Course Cobleskill High Sharon Springs, N. Y. Student Council “1 0Hen(lif, dilyicntly, .die toil toward her ! oal” BEATRICE ADA MICK EL Ben”—One Year Teacher Training Course Cobleskill High Wnrnerville, N. Y. •• say just ‘idiot I think ;Y of hint more or less.” 34 T II E V O I C K ytm STATE Ai UBVtAftv $ - 30 .-s tSHu.L DOltOTIIY LAURA MICKP.I, “Tillie” One Your Teacher Training Course Cohlcskill 11i|xl Wnrncrville, N. V. Comm. Assembly Program ‘‘lied hair ban peak a (cm per Hal I don't believe it's true, I've never sem her antjrp 7V me, note, have pouf” CHESTER A. MIl.LKK “Chet —Poultry Re rue, N. Y. Theta Gamma, Class Treas. (I. 2), Feather Club (I), Pres. Feather Club (2, 2), Class Raskethall (I), Orchestra (2, 2), See. Student Council (2), and 1st Term (2) Assembly Program Committee (2), Grand Champion Fitting Contest (2), Voice Staff (2, 2), Varsity Squad (2, 2), Comm. Class Day (2), Quotation Com mil lee (2), Class Play (2). '■Sneli anil so variant arc the tastes of men. MARGARET COWELL MOTT “Peggy” One Year Teacher Training Course Altamont High Duanesburg, N. Y. Comm. Assembly Program, Senior Play. Marparel is just, as she looks, A if a id Huh' (firl, lint when she starts to leach. She’s rip hi there, with a whirl. BEATRICE PEARL M UN ROE “Brnlsir”—One Year Teacher Training Course Scot in High Scotia, N. Y. Comm. Assembly Program, Christmas Play, Class Play. She needs no cnlof y, she speaks for herself. 35 :r ii k v o i c K KVKI.YN MANY M UN It OK “Dutch -One Year Teacher Training: Course Scotia High Scotia, N. Y. ('hristmas I’lay. VI rare coinfionuit of oihliti , frolic and fun!’’ MAKLKY JAY NKVILLK “Make —Two Year Teacher Training (‘our.se Cohlcskill Hif?h Sewanl, N. Y. Vice Pres. Itariio (’In! . (Christmas Play. Orchestra, Class Play. “A maw is what he knoxedh. 1IAZKL BKHNICK PALM EH “Boh”—One Year Teacher Training Course Scotia High Scotia, N. Y. Center, Basket hall Tram “Sai it with tin It creeps STHP 11 AN IA PA NOS I lomc Economics Cohicskill Cohlcskill, N. Y. ‘'Her talents tcere of the silent nature.’ 30 T II E V () I C K. HE ° K 5TAm (;. llAHOLD PECK “Oharold”—Livestock Scliuylcrvillc High Selmylerville, X. Y. Voice Staff (2), Varsity Basketball Squad (I), Varsity (2), Assembly Committee (2). “A (Ianfir in a measured parr, lx a verse in a measured speech.” AON KS ISABEL!, PETERSON “Pete ’- One Year Teacher Training Course Draper High Delanson “The secret in life is in 'Art’ MARY VIOLA PETRILI.O “Mollie” One Year 'readier Training Course Amsterdam High Amsterdam “.■I dark-eped Miss whom ever pone, knows Slie will have friends wherever she lines.” HERMAN W. PICARD, .1 It. Voorheesville, X. Y. “ Pie”— Mori ieu 1 tore Pi Phi, Manager Basketball (2), Voice Staff (2. 2), (’lass Play (2). Chairman Ring and Pin Committee (2). • i oii mean peltin; hitched; I'm in.” 3 T II K V O I C R CHAItl.KS AltTIIMI HA DICK •‘Charlie”—Livestock Preston Hollow, N. Y. Pi Phi, Varsity Basket hall (I, 2). (’apt. Yiir sily Basketball (2). 'oice Stall' (I. 2), Feather ('lull (I), Assembly Program Committee (2), Student Council (2), (Quotation Committee (2). 'Wlmt is flur love of men Hint women seek it?” SKI. IN A KLI' .ABKTII ItUNKI.K “Tiny”—One Year Teacher Training Course ohleskill High Carlisle, N. Y. Comm. Assembly Program, Commencement Speaker. “Dock she study? Thai makes us smile, She is busy all he while.” MINN IK ALMA ItllHY “Min One Year 'readier Training Course Kasl Worcester High KjisI Worcester. N. A'. “Thouyh she looks so very wise, She's yol the devil in her eyes.” HARVRY JOHN HY.MPII “ltyniphie”—Livestock Slaatcsburg, N. Y. Orchestra (2. 3), Class Basketball (I, 2, S), Feather Club (I, 2), Radio Club (2). “To close this career of ylunderiny and hi no dcriny.” ;js NSW YO K STATS - - 0 f AGNtCULTIf A „OfllESMLL T II K V 0 I C K MAYMONI) WATSON SMITH “Ray” One Year Traclier Traininjr Course Past Wormier 11iurli Kiist Worcester, N. Y. Senior Class Basketball Team, Theta (jamtnn, Christinas Play. . I ml hp nip Muffiny, e'en pass nip exaiils.” IIAKOI.I.) II. Sl’TII P.RI.AND Stcphenlown, N. Y. “South”—I .ivestoek Theta Clamma, Class Basketball (1, 2), Varsity Squad (2), Student Council (2, 3), President 2nd Term (2), Kitchen Krew (I. 2, 3). “Our pal if ura wifi achieve more than our force.” DOHOTIIY KM M A THAYKU “Dottic” 1 Ionic Economics I.aureus Laurens, M. Y. S. (). S. Short, ilarl;. loves the hops, A heaps look i up out for joys.” KTIIKL K. UPTON .linnnie Home Kconomies Doljrcvillc, N. Y. S. (). S. ‘‘Ethel likes everybody Ex’crphoilp likes her. lint to fiml the our she likes best, H'otthl create quite a stir:'’ 39 T !! 14 V () I C 14 14 A HI, 141JJI4S VAN’ AUSTIN’14 “Cy” Out Year (Jcnernl Af?. Ames, N. V. Kn lio ( In!) ' 'hr V(JOl'W'n hitxfi lioili .” .JOHN III4NRY VAN DUSI4N Horses”-- One Year Teacher Training (’nurse Oilhertsville 11 Iprli (Jilbcrtsville, N. Y. Student Council, Christmas I’lay. “Most of his fmills brouifbl !hrir excuses wilh them ' RUTH 141,1 ,ABI4TH VAN 1 ATTI4N I’.ilsy”—Our Year Teacher Training Course Johnstown High Johnstown, N. Y. “Never Iiiihiii whdI iiou can put off fill I o in arrow.” MARY 141.1 ,AIII4TII VON I.INDI4N “Lib”—One Year 'I’eacher Training Course Schoharie High Schoharie, N. Y. “Her face sttr i cxlx our learned mill wise.” M) T II K VOIC K UBRANV NEW YORK STATE Sv. 0 1 • 'R AGRKlULTIftf ..OBi E= MlL LILIA KI.KCTA WADI)KM. “Killy” One Year Teacher Training Course ( obleskill lliprli Delanson ‘‘Skill In tin, come in doiiij . KRANCKS JOSKPI 11N K VV AT Kit M N ‘“Joe. —One YeJir Teacher Training: Course Worcester Ilijsh Worcester, N. Y. “liny flood nutnrc never reln.re ' J. A ItNOl.l) WKKKS Springfield Ccnlcr, N. Y. Jim One Year Livestock Radio ('lul “' 'lint' nothin to what I eiiiiltl nay if rhoxc IIKKKKKT JAMKS WK11NKR James I lenry —l.ivesloek Bnllslon Lake, N. Y. Pi Phi, Class Basketball (I, 2, 2), Cheer Leader (2, It), Radio (Tub (2), I'Ynlhcr Club (2). Class Play (a). “Mirth, with thee I menu to live. 41 T II I? V () I C E MARION ALICE WINNEY “Winney”—I Inmr Economics Saratoga High Saratoga, N. Y. Voice Staff, S. (). S., Commencement Speaker. “Quick, witty, suup n and briyht Whatever the does, it's always done riylit. IRENE RUTII WOR TH ‘‘Rene”—One Year Teacher Training Course, (irecnvillc High Greenville, N. Y. The surest way not to fail Is to determine to succeed.’' ARTHUR I.. YOUNG “Art”- Livestock Ballston Lake, N. Y. Pi Phi, Announcemenl Commillec (:}), Kileli-en Krew (U). A noisy man is always in the riyht.” RUTII OSTERIIOUT One Year Tcaclier Training Course Draper High Lawycrsville, N. Y. •‘ will sit down now. hat the. time will come when you wilt hear me. 12 T II K VOIC B UBKAK HBN'IGBK STATE SL 00 -f ai coat Class Prophecy I was tossing weak and weary On my nightly couch so dreary, Slumber to my tired eyelids no sofl downy couch could bring Soft 1 saw the moonlight falling. Sweet I heard all nature calling, Calling me into the woodland where the fairies lightly sing. There the gentle breeze was blowing, And the gurgling streamlet flowing Sought with many a pleasing murmur from my heart to bullish care With a hard task was I laden, Worse than e’er befell a maiden, ’Till at last burst forth in anguish, from my heart this bitter prayer “May some omen come to guide me Or some spirit walk beside me, To the temple of the Libyll where the leaves of knowledge are. For the class of Nineteen Twenty-seven Long have pondered, long have wondered, Wondered much about the future in the vista dim and far. “Spirit, Spirit, come and lead me Ne’er did sadder mortal need thee”— From the leafy houghs above me rang the erv “To whit, too whoo.” Then the moonlight seemed to brighten, And mv heavy cures did lighten, And I floated high and higher, guided by mv prophet true. Cried my guide in accents hollow— “Find the nest of some wise swallow. And within it find the crystal formed with sixty lucky sides. Use Ibis luckst.onc on the morrow, It will tell the joy or sorrow Of the class of Nineteen Twenty-seven, whether weal or woe betides.” Classmates, are you willing for me to gaze through this crystal and pro claim the future which I see pictured there for each of you? What its gleam ing sides shall reveal to me, the fates alone have destined. It is not mine to choose whose destiny shall be first portrayed. Before me rises the gym room of an exclusive and very fashionable hoard ing school. Groups of pretty girls, attired in gymnasium suits are fluttering merrily on all sides. Some are dancing and singing, others are practicing T II K V () I C B stunts on I Ik apparatus in the room. However most of the fair maidens are clustered about their charming physical director who possesses a handsome face and a pleasant smile. Ilis smooth hair is exquisitely brilliantined and carefully groomed, his white trousers and sweater are perfect, and his gallant manner is perfection. Nevertheless, he is not. moved by the opposing sex, but smiles one of his broad, pleasing smiles and says, “Shall we proceed with the exercises?” This young man is no other than our classmate, Arthur Young. A long court room comes into view. The judge with a pah , drawn face is speaking to a sobbing, little woman in black, who sits in the witness chair. A sad divorce trial is taking place. The mourning woman is pitifully pleading to be freed from her cruel and selfish husband for non-support. 'The defendant, who sits with his lawyer nearby, seems immensely pleased and unconcerned divorce is a minor occurrence in his life. The wife’s attorney is a noble woman lawyer. She is making her final remarks, and so appealing is her eloquence and so convincing her argument, that the divorce is grunted to the weeping lady. I am extremely surprised to discover that the little divorcee is Kinma (’raw; the calm husband. Handall Becker; the great woman attorney, .Margaret Mott.; and the sympathizing and silent judge, Henry Van Dusen. Magically the scene shifts to a very noisy suffragette parade. A large automobile decked in flowers, flags and bunting is at the head of the procession. On the front of the car is a gay banner which says: “The h’irst Woman Senator from New York.” A manly and stern woman, a la su!l’ragcttc, sits in the car. Behind it marches one of the candidate’s faithful supporters, cheering loudly and carrying a banner which reads: “Vote for Beatrice Munroe.” Beatrice’s staunch friend is Klsie Koch. An entirely new vision appears. I see some swampy woods somewhere in Maine. A stern and prim woman, wearing horn rimmed goggles, tailored hat and suit, a gentleman’s lie and heavy walking shoes, is catching insects in a small net. I’robably she is collecting specimens of the “scarabus perpedus” for her laboratory, in the study of Bugology. This Inigo logy teacher at a fa nious university is Augusta Bowdish. Let. me look again. This is a scene in tile mysterious, weird and uniiihah iled wilds of Africa. I see a familiar looking female on horseback. In her mannish hunter’s outfit and large hat, the young adventuress looks most brave and daring. A few fierce-looking African guides follow her stealthily. On all sides the little band of explorers is hemmed in by monstrous jungle growths, savage and raving animals, boa constrictors, lions, tigers and wild elephants. 'Phis adventuress is the first American woman to penetrate into the dangerous jungles of the unexplored land. On her return she is to write a book entitled, “There’s No Place Like Home.” I am stupefied to recognize our classmate, Kvelyn Monroe . 44. T II K VOIC E NEW YORK STATE SC 00 f AGfNCULTIIH AI COBlESKilL Now I view the movie studios at I'niversal (’it y, Nevada, where the pro-duel ion of an elaborate drama of tile Orient is under wav. The new sliiek of H� e celluloid is posing in Ids typical nonchalant manner, and it is Arnold Weeks, with a do .en or so (pieens grouped around him in worship. Aiming them I recognize Mildred Colvor, Allies IVterson, Mildred Fellows and Kvolyn Harris. Now my view centers on Ballston Lake which in truth is (iod’s country. I see a motley throng at the market place listening to I he mayor orate on that oft-debated topic, ‘‘Which Comes First, Women or the Fraternity?” As I gaze upon His Honor I think I recognize him. ('an it he? Yes, oh! who else could it he hut .Jimmy Werner still following in his father’s footsteps? Before me flashed a business street, in the prosperous community of War nerville. Taxicabs and hundreds of other motor vehicles are passing up and down the road. In the center of this rush, a short, stout, black haired eop directs traffic. He makes a very proud and stately appearance as he awk wardly waves his white-gloved hands. As I am closely watching this scene a comfortable limousine draws up. In it I see two young sisters beautifully dressed. A proud chauffeur sits at the wheel. The car comes to a sudden standstill beside the traffic cop and immediately he, the chauffeur and the sis tors begin an intimate conversation and friendly handshaking, while traffic halts. They arc all well acquainted for they are my classmates the cop, Harry Azarian; the chauffeur, Harvey Kymph, (he obtained his position on strength of Art Young's recommendation); tin two ladies, Dorothy and Ben f rice Mickle. The scene shifts to Indian Fields and I see a beautiful, white farm house in the midst of a prosperous buttercup farm. On the lawn four little buttercups are playing. Three more are oil the veranda, clinging to their mother’s skirt as she industriously labors over a washluh. (’an that be Hazel Palmer? Indeed, it is, and there is Boiee sleeping serenely in the porch hammock. A long, dingy corridor of cells at Auburn prison makes its appearance in the crystal. A sad, lonesome face peers through the bars of one of flu cells. 'Phe unfortunate boy has been thrust into prison for “running around in general. At present he is plaintively playing “'The Prisoner’s Song on his fiddle to while away the time. Hearing him murmur “sucked-in,” I recognize this sad, pale lad as our class treasurer, “Chet” Miller. His sympathizing keeper in overalls and cap walks up and down the corridor, swinging a large bunch of keys. At a glance I know him to be Harold Southerland. In the country district of Middlchurg, there appears a huge, brick build ing, over which is a sign which reads, “Old Ladies’ Home.” 'Phe matron of this home for old and feeble women, is silling on the porch. She is kindly looking, and has a smile for every old inmate who passes her. and a word of hope and cheer for those who talk with her. I am surprised to recognize Hilda Kevscr. T II K V () 1 C E Nearby sits flic mulroii’s dear friend and helper. She is unusually busy, reading stories to a group of old, worn-out ladies who eagerly gather around her. Their old days are made happy by the youth and smiles of their com panion, Irene Worth. A laboratory of the General Klectric Works now comes into view. That, can’t Ik- Steinmetz working there. Ah! he turns and I recognize Albert Iloyt. He is proud and happy in the perfection of the noiseless, electric doorbell. The scene changes. Kast Worcester town hall appears in all the brilliance of a Friday night square dance. Mv attention is attracted to two young ladies who have evidently conquered the hearts of the swains surrounding them. Can you guess who these girls are? Why, my classmates, Frances Waterman and Minnie Rury. As they are swung furiously into the dance, I hear a familiar, never-to-be-mistaken voice “calling oil'.” Yes, it is Raymond Smith, whom we shall always remember for the unexpected long-shot baskets he scored during the class games of 1927. before my eyes appears “The Toble.skill 'rimes” with headlines A1 Dyer Has a Fairy in His Home.” Hastily reading the column I discover Ibis fairy to be my dear classmate, 10ster Dowd. As the paper fades I catch a glimpse of a little white bouse of happiness. I am pleased to see the model school of Warnerville appear next in the crystal. Three teachers are closing the building, and as they turn to come down the path, I know them to be Selina Kunkle, Mary Dvkcman and lOIizabeth von Linden. They are earnestly discussing the merits of the new Neville Phonetic Speller which they have recently introduced in their school. A large Chicago park stretches before mo. I see a young and tired girl dressed as a maid, pulling a huge wicker wheel-chair. In this sits a grouchy, old man, who is evidently suffering from rheumatism and gout. I am extremely surprised when I discover that, this patient, little maid caring for the old cross-patch, is Mary Petrillo. Can this be Yellowstone National Park which comes into view? Yes, and here I see my classmate, Alice Hayes, presiding over the “Devil’s 7Cil«-h« n” and caring for the cunning bears that over-run the place. This is circumstantial evidence, that the lantern slides of Yellowstone National Park given in Assembly were inspiring. A new vision rises before me as I gaze hypnotically into the crystal. I am witnessing a marriage ceremony at the burnt Hills parsonage, performed by Rev. Langley Collyer. As the happy bride and groom are receiving the congratulations and last wishes of their friends, among whom are Ruth Ostcrhout, Lilia Wadell and Floyd Fort, T am pleased to discover them to be Ruth Van Patten and (J. Harold Peck. They are planning to run a model buttermilk farm near Schuylcrvillc. Now my view centers on a quiet, country scene near Voorhccsville. In the background is a cozy, little farm house. A little curly-headed, rosy 46 T II v. V O I C K LIBRA WCW YORK STATE SC hOO AGRKTIJt-TW A I COS« f. SKILL checked, red-lipped gir! in blue apron stands in front of the house, falling “Ooo-ooo.” From the greenhouse steps a handsome, big farmer with a flower pot in bis band. As be hurries to the bouse, be is trailed by a dark-haired fellow clad in white sweater and gray trousers. The fair maid is Alice Chesbro, her handsome husband, Herman Picard and the trailer, Wilbur MacDonald. Suddenly a brilliantly lighted, crowded dance hall somewhere in Schenectady comes into view. Everyone is applauding the orchestra which has just finished the latest, popular number. Over the heads of the players is a many colored electric sign which reads “Mixic’s Music Makers.” At once I notice the curlv-haired, blue-eyed girl at the piano. On the third finger of her left hand sparkles a huge diamond. Our little pianist is none other than Belma Brown, formerly of the Slate School orchestra. Through the organization of this jazz band, Mixie is earning the price of the “sparkler” on which there are only three more payments to be made. As this scene fades, the grand old State School itself, comes before mv view. At first, glance I think the “gym” building to Ik on fire, but closer observation proves that it is only Edward Iligley, who has advanced from po- sition of Senior-with-a-cigarette to that of janilor-with-a-pipe. On glancing into Boom 10( , in Frisbic Iiall, whom do you think 1 find teaching Parliamentary Law in place of Mr. Gregory? No other than “Si Van Alstvne who received his start when he was President of the P. L. class in '27. When not teaching, “Si” buys, trades, repairs and sells fountain pens of every size, shape and description. Looking in the 'Training ('lass Department, I find that another classmate is teaching on the hill. 1 am not surprised to recognize Dorothy Merciless taking the place of Miss MacDonald, for this had always been her pet ambition. State School fades from mv sight. I idlv turn the crystal wondering what has happened to the Home Economic girls. Ah! here is Betty Ilcald writing in her diary. Let us read as she writes. Well, well, well! Here I am in California after completing mv three thousand mile hike from coast to coast. My chief object in taking this hike, was to exercise my ham-strings which Miss Toulson said needed stretching long ago. How did I make mv eating and sleeping expenses? Why I sold editions of the well known magazine, “Hadick-lv Cracked,” which long ago made the popular “College Humor” and its jokes a thing of the past. Its popularity is due to none other than the efforts of our old classmate, Clara Hunt and her co-partner in life, Charles Hadick. Mv shoes wen furnished me free of charge by a large shoe manufacturing company in Coblcskill, owned by Steplmnia 1'nnns newly acquired husband. If the shoes were in good condition when I finished my hike, I was to receive fiftv dollars for them to show as an advertisement. They were in perfect condition and I shipped them today. 47 T II K VO I C K My Him tliousand mile hike is finished, readers. I rode in six hundred and eighty automobiles, and walked half a mile. Ihe machine I was in broke down, and the owner had to phone a garage to tow it in. It was getting late, and I was afraid I couldn't catch another ear that night, so I hiked half a mile to a hotel. Who I a delightful trip I had. Now that I have a few minutes to myself I will re-read some of I he clippings which I cut from dillercnt newspapers edited in large cities along the route. You can probably imagine the shock I received when I real I the following item in the Coblcskill Index: TWO T'R Y PROMINKNT RLSIXKSS MKN ARRFSTKI) IN ATTKMPTKI) DILI. FIGHT “Last evening the chief of police arrived at the scene of a duel, on State School hill, just in I lie nick of time to save the lives of both Ferry Rathhuu and Robert Lawrence, who were very much in earnest toward winning the hand of Marion Winner. It is rumored that many former N. Y. S. S. A. stu dents were witnesses.” Goodness, I thought this had been settled when we were still students at Stale School, but Marion always has had that “personality plus.” In the column, “l)r. .Jones (lives Advice,” in Ihe Herkimer Daily, I found thiquestion : Dear Dr. Jones: I am a young lady asking vour advice on the best methods of reducing. Flease answer in mediately, for my manager will force n e to resign mv part as an acrobat in his vaudeville troupe unless I reduce fifty pounds within the next two weeks. Yours truly, OPlilCIJA LI ( AS. We always thought Ophelia would come to this judging from her “gym” activities. How like the old Marguerite this clipping sounds: “Miss M. Holmes, famous lecturer, will broadcast from station IIAY on ‘The Latest Methods of Raising Chickens and Calves.’ This will complete her series of lectures on ‘Talcs of Farm Life.’” The last of the newspaper items, is a picture which I cut from a Reno paper. A glance proved to me that our friends, Kddie and Gord were among a group of children. My first impression was that they were teacher and principal taken with their pupils. I should have known better than to believe that this would be their avocation. 'Fhe heading above the picture read: “Very Prominent Couple in Divorce Proceeding.” And below: “'I’lie above picture shows Mr. and Mrs. (Jordon Mitchell and family. b )BWan« NEW YORK STATE Sc « ? 0 'F AGRICULTURE AI uOBi ESKilL T II K V O I C E So it proved to be not n school, hut a family group. What a shame that it ended thus. We all had hopes of their growing away from their petty school day quarrels. Why, here is u letter from Ethel I'ptoii. Let’s see what news she gives. Dear Classmate: At last you may congratulate me, for after years of research work and a great deal of patience, I have made food into such a concentrated form, that food for an entire meal may he put into one very small capsule, and the meal taken in one mouthful. What a saving these would have been in the cafeteria at school—not mentioning any names. Whom do you think I met in Buffalo last week? Our little Dotty. Yes, her name is still Thayer for she is continuing her ('hour after Joe. Kivu Burdick, no more, has been married to a wealthy Dutch professor. She does not argue the question of smoking with her husband, but has been married long enough to have acquired the wisdom of answering, “Yes, clear!” to his, “May I smoke?.’ and goes on thinking of something else. I low much everyone seems to have changed. If you know anything of tin- other members of our class, I would love I« hear about them. Drop me a line, or better still, why not come and see mv new achievement? As ever. KTIIKL. So Ethel’s theory of “Why do we have to eat instead of sleeping” has been solved. Wr had anticipated Dot Thayer’s having good luck in her ( hast , hut expected that some day she and Joe would open a confectioner’s store on the hill, where the future “Dorm” girls could obtain their homemade fudge for Sunday evening occasions. Poor Kivu did gel beaten after all in her arguments against smoking in our pro and con discussions at the “Round Table.” We warned her against marrying a man to reform him. Who’s sorry now? How late it is! I must stop writing for tonight. Tomorrow I shall write Ethel to tell her about the other girls and Miss Miller, who is conducting a (iirls School of Efficiency in New York, with Mrs. Bailey still shaking the keys. How N. Y. S. S. A. must miss them. As Betty closes her diary the scene fades away, ('lassmates, shall I try my crystal further? Wlml is Ibis? I am unable to see! Ilark, I hear a fa miliar hollow voice. Can you not hear it? “Madam, test the Kates no longer. Lest thy sorrow he the stronger, And the Class of 1927 scorn thee as an evil seer. Lo! thy crystal’s power is broken. But the words that thou hast spoken. Shall forever he remembered through full many a circling year.” Prophetesses, B. B., K. II., K. S. 49 LIBRARY NEW YORK STATE SCHOOL OF AQRICULTWE AT COBLESKILL T II E V () I C K Last Will and Testament of Class of 1927 We, the Senior ('lass of the New York State School of Agriculture, deeming ourselves thoroughly competent in mind and body and possessing the proper “mind set” for such a momentous occasion, do make and declare this, our Last Will and Testament, to he as follows. !• 1° our Alma Mater, we will and bequeath the love and devotion of Seniors about to become Alumni. 2. To our beloved facility, we bequeath our well wishes, also our sympathy in the situation with which they must deal next vear. •h To the Juniors, we will and bequeath the customs and traditions which we have so nohl v upheld. 4. We will and bequeath to State School a fund, which is to be used to increase the width and height of certain doors in the various buildings, so that Jay cox and Lock row may more easily attend their classes. 5. To the Training Class stall’, we bequeath one last edition of Hoyle that they may be better able to suggest rules for the Girls’ Student Council. 0. The Class of ’27 do hereby will to the group of Junior girls a set of hydraulic four-wheel brakes, so that they may slow up and be more dignified in the remaining years of their school life here. 7. To Belina Brown, we will and bequeath a patent seat extension for her Ford, that she may take more people at one time. H. To Eddie Ifigley and Paul Chase, we will and bequeath two suits of tin night clothes that they may not be inconvenienced by falling water, if they should chance to Ik on barn duty again. 9. To Javcox, we bequeath Langley Culver’s dignity. 10. We will and bequeath Peck’s jokes to the future joke editor of the Voice. 11. To Miss MacDonald, we leave Mukclv Neville’s gift for spelling. 12. To Billy Wesson, we will and bequeath Azarian’s ability as a speaker. We do hereby appoint Jared Mackey as the sole executor of this, our Last Will and Testament. In witness whereof, we, the Class of Nineteen Hundred and Twenty-seven, have to this Will caused to be set our hand and seal, this twenty-fifth day of February, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred twenty-seven. (Signed) CLASS OF TWENTY-SEVEN. J. II. Van Duseri, ’27. 50 ----- NEW YORK LIBRARY STATE $C«30 ' i-OH(6SKicL AGRICtJLrWUf 51 The Ti'nior Class T II P. VO I C Pj LIBRA NtEW YORK STATE 'i= AGWCULf At LOBi tSMtl Junior Class Notes II will never hi forgotten, that day on which I he class of twenty-eight made its first showing at Stale School—it. was at the Frcshmen-Upperclnssinen Kush held on the Stale School campus, October III, 11)2 5. That same year we gave a dance and also participated in a Junior-Freshmen Farewell Dance to the Seniors. Our class was very active in various student activities such as the Radio Club, Feather (’lull, Voice and Fraternities. We also participated in class basketball. Although we did not come out winners, we fought the fight hard and fairly, only as sportsmen can. After a summer of hard work we came back on the hill again as a class, but not so strong this time. We started the year with only eight members. In spite of this fact wc organized. We elected some of the same ones who led us so faithfully last year. They were: President, Ferry Kathbun; Vice-1 resilient, John Hall; Secretary-Treasurer, Norman Gray; Faculty Advisor, Mr. Wheeler. Due to our small numbers we were rather limited in activities for the first part of the term, except for the Freshmen I'ppcrclassmen Kush. There every member of the class took a very active part. In January things changed somewhat. Our class was enlarged considerably. 'File two year agricultural students and two year Training Class students entered and increased our numbers to thirty. We then elected officers again: President, Arthur Loekroxv; Vice-President, Ruth McDuffee; Secretary, Kvclyn McDuffee; Treasurer, Norman Gray. ('lass basketball started at about the same time with much enthusiasm. Here we lacked in numbers hut with what raw material we had we made a creditable showing. Again this year members of our class took active part in the various school activities. It is hoped that, every member of the ('lass of “’ 28” will keep State School in mind throughout the summer months, and come back in the fall ready to start the last year of our school course as Seniors. N. G. 53 54 T II B V () I C K Freshman Class Notes On October 4, 19 2(5, a very eventful happening occurred nt the New York State School of Agriculture at Coblcskill. Forty-three green Freshmen wandered for the first time up State School Hill. The first week we were alone here with no upperclassmen to bother us. We got acquainted with ourselves and formed a temporary organization. We chose for our first officers the following: President, Mitchell; Vice-President, Bates; Secretary, Mix; Treasurer, Matticc. The purpose of this temporary organization was to be united against the upperclassmen. Shortly after the famous Frosh-l pperelassmcn Kush, from which we emerged satisfactorily, a permanent organization was formed with Matticc, President; K. McDuffee, Vice-President; M. Hone, Secretary; A. Lock row, Treasurer; II. Sharpe, Assistant Treasurer. When the call for basketball came, we were there and when the squad was announced we counted eight of our number on the list. The first game was a victory mainly through the efforts of the Frosh as far as scores were counted, for the three Frosh on the Varsity scored all but two points of the game. One of the bancs of our life has been tin Student Council, as we had been warned to watch out for them; but we now believe that it was only a scare. After the mid-term exams in November, many of our members were asked lo join fraternities. Now twelve of this year’s Frosh are fraternity members. Due to the exodus of some of our members to the Junior and Senior ranks after the first term examinations, our number decreased from one hundred one to twenty-six including the new members entering in January. New officers were soon elected: L. Hagar, President; K. Waite, Vice-President; II. Robin-son, Secretary; P. Chase, Treasurer; F. Byles, Frosh Notes Fd. We arc hoping for the best and will try to do our best to fill the places soon to be vacated by our beloved upperclassmen. T II K V () I C K 50 The Freshman Class NEW YORK STATE a : LfNAH 57 T I-I IS VDIC K ■r 58 The Boys’ Student Coixcit. T 11 K V () I C K Boys’ Student Council Under the new system of class formation instituted this year at Slate School, it has Ih-cii necessary to choose Student Council members again after the first semester. This classification placid all new entering students in the Freshman Class until the end of the first semester, with no representation on the Student Council until that time. Also students having had one year’s work would he classified as Juniors, ami I hose having had two years’ work would lx- Seniors. At the end of the first semester, all High School graduates registered as regular three year students would Ik-coiiic .Juniors, while one year specials would Ik-coiiic Seniors. With these specifications, the following were chosen to represent the Seniors: MacDonald, Sutherland, Miller, Hadick and Picard; and from the Juniors, t inplehy, Lyman and Norton. From these the following officers were elected: President, MacDonald; Vice-President, Sutherland; Secretary, Miller. Their work consisted mainly of enforcing the Frosli rules, such as wealing the green caps and smoking on the campus. Several penalties are given out to offending members of the Freshman Class. At the beginning of the Spring term, new members were chosen from the different classes. Seniors: Sutherland, Hadick, Collyer, MacDonald and Van Dusen; Juniors: Lyman, Lockwood and Malloch; Freshmen: Javcox. From these the following officers were elected: President, Sutherland; Vice President, Hadick; Secretary, Collyer. Besides their duties of caring for the offending Freshmen, they are busy ing themselves with revising the Student Handbook so that it will Ik- in the hands of the students next year. Although then- have lu-en no great things for the Council to do, yet they feel that something has been accomplished in keeping up the general tone and standing of the school. 59 The Girls’ Student Council I o«« • HEW YOttK SI Me . ' Al UO«lfc uu. T II K V ) I C K Girls’ Student Council The Girls’ Student Council of I In New York Sl nlc School of Agriculture reorganized Iasi OcIoIht. The four divisions the one year students of the Teacher Training Department, the first year students of the two year course in teacher training, the second year students in teacher training, and the students of the Home Making Department elected their respective representatives to the Council, 'l’he members were: Kuril M cl) r k kkk —Pres idmI. Ki.i .a iiktii 11 ka i.n—Vice-President. UrriiMAuii: Bradshaw Secretary. Kstukii Down Treasurer. Dokorii y M ki: k kss Ai.ick IIayks Klsik Koch 'The menihers of the Council elected for the Spring term are: Kstiihr Down President. Alice IIayks I ’ice President. Augusta Kowdisii Secretary. Ki.ya Biki ick Treasurer. Dorothy Mkrkxkss Maiiki. Hoxk M ADAI.YN McDlTKKKK This is the group whose picture is shown in the Voice. Since the reorganization last October, the Council has met and solved many problems that have arisen. It lias found many ways to amend its con stitution. Two years of experience have shown the Council how to strengthen the government, and it has gone as far as it could to improve the laws and bylaws. The girls of our school have not found it too hard to live up to the standards set up by the improvements. (51 VjKICULltmf ,.BK� • • NcT� YORK ST AT-: - al U B -Et� K U- T II K V O I C K The Orchestra Tlu orchestra this year whs under the able direction of our musical professor, Marvin S. Teed. School life would indeed he dull and uninteresting if this valuable organization should he lost. Kverv year I lie orchestra has been an integral part in the affairs of tin school, and this year has been no exception. Tlu orchestra has shown its worth in several instances, notably in playing at the Senior (Mass play and at Graduation time. The worth of the organization was diminished to a slight extent by the fact that it was lacking in bass, hut this lack was made up by a variety of instruments. 'The orchestra is composed of the following: Behna I.. Brown.............................Piano Chester Miller..............................First Violin Hazel Sharpe...............................Second Violin Jasper Malloch..............................Flute Arthur -Lockrow..........................(Marine! Van Tuyl Jnvcox..........................Clarinet Harry Azarian...............................Banjo Harvey Kymph................................Banjo Arthur Mix..................................Drums Makley J. Neville..................Second Cornet Professor Marvin S. 'Peed First Cornet and Director 63 T II K V O I C K m The Feather C’li r T II K V ) I C K LIBRARY NEW YORK STATE SC moo. AGRICULTURE AI COBi ESKILL Feather Club Notes The Feather C lul lms not been very active this year. During the first semester only one meeting was held. It seemed that we were unable to get together. During the first part of the second semester more life lias been shown. After an effort was made to disband the club, some of the fellows most interested in poultry have worked hard and reorganized. We are trying to lay a foundation upon which the Feather (Mill) of the future will be able to stand. OFFICIOUS ANI) MFMBFKS President 11 a x x kk I 'iee-1 residen t See ret (i r and Treasurer A urn v it lax Know A RTIIUll Joski’H Cmri.Kiiv James Main Henry Uohinson Newton Wiley Albert Hoyt lOugene Horst. William Wheeler Alexander Morse Leon Kniskcrn Mr. llodder Arlbur Mix Charles Carden Frank Bvlcs Paul Dievendorf Chester Miller Hubert Shelp Jasper Mai loch Langley Collyer Mr. Ilewes 05 The Radio Celb T II K V () 1 C E I IS All MEW YOMK STATE SC OG -c irrnriN TIBI •CL Radio Club Notes Soon after returning to school Inst full the Radio Club organized with twenty-on members. Our meetings have not been as regular as we would have liked, due to interference with other school activities; but we have lmd many interesting meetings, not withstanding. .Just before Christmas we rallied oil'our one-tube radio set and used the proceeds to purchase the parts for a four tube set. which was later built under the instruction of Makclcy Neville. It has worked very well and all students wishing to, have listened to it on 'Tuesday and 'Thursday afternoons at -I : la. On November loth, the Radio Club gave a dance in the school auditorium which was a financial success. 'The source of music at first was obtained from Vietrola records played by a Bristol phone attachment and reproduced through a power amplifying loud speaker. Later in the evening the source of music was changed to WGY of Schenectady, seen ml through a live-tube set. These instruments were loaned through the courtesy of I. Van Yoris Sons, and the records through the courtesy of R. Loy and 'The Gift Shop. OKFICKKS AND MKMBKRS Aktiii i! II.wnkh -President Makki.ky Nkvii.i.k Vice-President FoititKST Nouto.v Secret art} and Treasurer Mr. Dodder Mr. Gregory Darrv Azarian Albert Hoyt Richmond Daniels Chester Miller Leonard I Ingar Harold Williams Ilenrv Morehouse Arnold Weeks Arthur Lock row William Wheeler Norman Gray Newton Wiley .James Main Harvey Hues!is Sylvester Bulan Dayton Dickenson ( 7 VO I C K ( The Radio Club T II K V () I C V. Ill HEW TO K STATE SCw SO — M niL UUIJM A l LOBt ESK.ll Radio Club Notes Soon after returning to school last fall the Radio Club organized with twenty-one members. Our meetings have not been as regular as we would have liked, due to interference with other school activities; but. we have had many interesting meetings, notwithstanding. .lust before Christmas we rallied oil' our one tube radio set and used the proceeds to purchase the parts for a four-tube set, which was later built under the instruction of Makelcy Neville. It has worked very well and all students wishing to, have listened to it on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at On November loth, the Radio Club gave a dance in the school auditorium which was a financial success. 'The source of music at first was obtained from Vietrola records played by a Bristol phone attachment and reproduced through a power amplifying loud speaker. Later in the evening the source of music was changed to Y(JY of Schenectady, secured through a five-tula set. These instruments were loaned through the courtesy of I. Van Loris Sons, and the records through the courtesy of R. I.oy and The (lift Shop. OITICKRS AND MKMBKKS president Vice-President See retar and Treasurer Aim nr. IIaxxkr IWakki.ky Nkvii.i.k Koiuikst Noiitox Mr. I [odder Mr. (Jrcgorv n • Marry Azarian Albert Ilovt Richmond Daniels Chester Miller Leonard Magar Harold Williams Ilenrv Morehouse Arnold W eeks Arthur Lock row William Wheeler Norman Cray New I on Wiley dames Main Harvey II nest is Sylvester Bulan Dayton Dickenson (� 7 08 OH - NfcW YOKK SfATc. «. Ai COHtESKlU. AGHICULrUMt T II K V () I C K Theta Gamma Founded in 1912 AcTIVK Clf Al'TliltS Alplm ............Canton Delta ..............Delhi Bela ........Morrisville Kpsilon .......Coblcskill Gamma ............Alfred Zeta .........Farmingdnle Colors—Black and Gold Publications- '1’he Gamma Bulletin Songs- Black and Gold, Theta Gumma Anthem Epsilon Chapter Installed January 1(5, 1928 Twenty-three Alumni Publications—The Bond Okkickuk 192(5-1927 Laxci.kv Coi.i.ykk, ’27 —President. N o kiM a x (i u a v, '28 — 1' ire-Prcsidcn I. Harold Sttiikuland, ’27 ('ha plain. Ci.ikkokd Smith, ’29 Scrc cant-at-Amis. (’hestkk Mii.i.kb, ’27—See 7ary-l'reasurer. Kaxdai.i. Bkckku, ’27 Steward. G. 1). Gkkuokv - Historian. Activk Mkmhkks Stanley Dumond, ’25 Forrest Norton, ’28 John Hall, ’28 Arthur Ilanner, ’28 Arthur Lock row, ’28 Heed Nichols, ’28 K. 1). Day Harold Williams, ’28 Newton Wiley, ’29 William Wheeler, ’29 Leonard Hagai , ’29 Roger Waite, ’29 Archibald Lawson, ’29 Mkmiikrs K. B. Hewes I IoXOltAHY Pl.BDOK Mf.MUKUS Raymond Smith, ’27 09 Epsilon Chapter ok Theta Gamma T II K V () I C K NE YO„K STATE sX!£ Theta Gamma Notes Fratcrnalitun is as old as tile hills, vet the age of Kpsilon of Theta (iainma can still be counted oil the lingers of one hand. Kach year of our existence, vacancies in our ranks caused by some ot our members becoming alumni are filled from those remaining at school. Starting the fall of 1SV2( with but nine members we have increased our membership to twenty-one. 'Those who have attained their goal at State School Ibis year and expect, to become members of the Alumni Association are as follows: President, I.angley Collyer; Secretary and Treasurer, Chester .Miller; Chaplain, Harold Sutherland; and Stew ard, Randall Rocker. 'This will leave seventeen to start another year. 'They are going out into a much broader field, not only in fraternal lines hut in oth ers as well and we, who remain, wish them much success. During the first month at school we secured the membership of Forest Norton, .John Hall, and Arthur Hanner. At the Grand Council Convention, held at Alfred t’niversity in Novein her, we were represented by our Alumnus, Donald Z. Terhune, now engaged in instruction work at the New York State School of Applied Agriculture, at Farmingdale. The convention next year is to he held at Delhi. In November and December, our enrollment of new members was some what curtailed by an agreement with our neighboring fraternity. Pi Phi, re st.ricting the pledging of new members from the entering class to certain speci fit d days. 'This did not deter us from having our annual winter dance on Dec. IB. In January, we again followed our custom of attending church service in a body in commemoration of our Founders' Day, January l( , 192J. Rev. F. M. Ilagadorn, pastor of the Methodist Church greeted us and it was with very thoughtful minds that we departed after the service. Following the provisions of the fraternity agreement we were also enabled to secure six new members: Arthur Lock row, Reed Nichols, Harold Williams, Newton Wiley, William Wheeler and Leonard Ilagar. Later in February we secured two additional members Roger Waite and Archibald Lawson. Inasmuch as Mr. Fox, an honorary member, had become one of our alum ni, we asked Mr. Howes to become one of our honorary members, which he consented to do. We also have one pledge member—Raymond Smith. Two social events will bring our year to a close: the Kpsilon Chapter Banquet, April 2, followed by our annual Spring Dance, the same evening. An important part of Kpsilon instituted by members of Alumni Association is “'The Bond. It is a bi-monthly publication, edited by Brother Dumoiul Our meetings as a whole have been very interesting, the dull spots of routine at times enlivened by invitations and social events. We feel that our year’s work has been a success and in parting we wish to pass on to you who are not members of fraternities, that spirit of friendship which tends toward the making of better men and women. Historian. 71 T II K V ) I C I . 72 NEW Y0 K STATE Al OBRAMV schoo •'f AG ncuLnm« lORitSKia T II K V () I C K Pi Phi hounded January, 1878 Alpha Theta Chapter Installed November 18, 1922 New York Stale School of Agriculture Colors Cardinal Old (told 'Puniuois Him Ai.i mxi Mi'miikiis Clifton Alden, ’28 •Josiah d. Burrows, '21-George W. Carlow, ’21 (Jordon L. Cummings, ’28 Wilmor Cummings, ’2-fc F. Leslie Frost, .lr., ’28 Kennel h I lotick, '21 Kvorett M. Hutchins,'21 Clarence A. Linson, '21 .lames K. McCunn,'21 Fred Peek, dr., ’28 I'airl (J. Pepper, ’2 1 George Phillips, '2 1 Kenneth B. Turner, '2 I-Kenneth Cornick, '25 Charles Freebern, '25 Uoherl II. Glenn, ’25 Stephen Merchant, ’25 Glenn (J. Penniman, ’25 Donald Robinson, ’25 Karl W. Sheeley, '25 Robert K. Whipple, ’25 Kolin B. Center, ’28 Herbert Runklc, ’25 Avery Dean, ’26 I Inward (Jilnmii, '26 Russell French, ’26 Laurence Diefendorf, ’2(5 Arnold MaeMillen, ’26 Alhert Palmatcer, ’26 II. Chester Williamson, 2o Robert L. Brown, '25 Maurice Kunkle, 26 John Ferris, ’26 Aotivh Mkmhkicx Leo Dorsee, ’25 dames Werner, '27 Wilbur MacDonald, '27 Alhert Boice,'27 Arthur L. Young, 27 Perry Uathhun, ’28 Herman Picard, dr., '27 Arthur Mix, ’29 Charles Radiok, '27 William Borthwick, 26 William d. I lesson, ’28 Paul ('base, ’20 Paul Dievendorf, ’29 11AIL-ALL-MAII. PI PHI 78 T II E VOICE Pi Phi Notes As we are about to leave dear old State School, some of us perhaps not to return again for a long time, it is our endeavor to write a brief history of Pi Phi and its activities for you. Upon our return to school lust fall after our vacation, we found the following brothers ready to carry on the good work: “Pic” Picard, “Mac” Mac Donald, “Bill” Hesson, “Art” Young and “('has.” ltadick. During the year the following men became brothers in the Fraternity: “Jimmie” Werner, “Buttercup” Boiee, “Bunnie” Kathbun, “Paul” Dievcndorf, “Dip” Chase, “Art” Mix, and “Bill” Borthwick. Our 49th Annual Convention of the Pi Phi Fraternity will be held in June at the Government’s Castle at Washington, D. C. Great progress has been made throughout the state by the various chapters in their activities. The slogan of the Grand Chapter is “Fifty by the Fiftieth.” The meaning of this slogan is that at the Convention in Rochester in 1928, on our fiftieth anniversary Pi Phi will strive to have fifty' active Chapters throughout the United States. Our fall dance was well attended and a fine time enjoyed by all, with many of the Alumni brothers present. At another date later in the season, a Rush Banquet as held at BortelPs, and a fine feed was served, during which some fine toasts were given, and several jokes handed on by Brother Mix. A very interesting talk was given by Mr. Wheeler, our faculty advisor on benefits derived from Fraternities. On Washington’s Birthday a sleigh ride was given for active brothers and their friends. Every active brother was there, and a well packed sleigh left Cobleskill. Upon our arrival back to town, we stopped at Dewitt’s and after lunch, which was served by Frosh, dancing and games were enjoyed by all. Our Fifth Anual Banquet and Novelty Dance was held on March 26th, and a large number of the Alumni attended both bunquet and dance. After a wonderful dinner enjoyed by all members present, we journeyed up to the School to participate once more in that gala event, our Novelty Dance. Everyone there will remember for a long time the gayety and good times had on this occasion. As we take up our different paths in life or continue our school education, perhaps here or elsewhere, we, the Pi Phi Fraternity, at this time, wish all those returning next year or in future years, the best of success. C. R. 74 ttWK STATE AI I The Varsity T II K VOIC E tlBftAW Pf€W YOHtC STATE $c� - Af C.OCK fco -.c. Basketball Another milestone 1ms passed in the athletic field of State School, with the basketball loam attaining an average of 73.3%, after playing the largest and hardest schedule a team from this place has ever played. Our new Gymnasium has aided us far beyond our thoughts. In having a successful season, although we did not. have the good luck and good fortune to win the Tri-('oiinty League Pennant, we held second place after a defeat by Oneontu. Professor Wheeler, our coach, with four men from the first team of last year, and a goodly supply coining from the entering class, had a fine lot of material to continue through the season. Now it. has come to an end. Though there will be four men who graduate, we hope and wish Prof. Wheeler and his team the best of luck and success for the coming year. SUMMARY OF GAM KS Date Team Played Nov. 20 Alumni .......................... Here Nov. 215 G. K. Training Course............ Here Dec. 3 ('ooperslown ................. There Dec. 4 Scotia .......................... Here Dec. 10 Ilartwick ....................... Here Dec. 11 Rensselaer .................... There Dec. 17 Cobleskill High................. There Dec. IS Tllclens ........................ Here Dec. 22 St. Johnsville.................. There Dee. 28 Fort Plain There Dec. 21 I.itlle Falls................. There Jan. 7 Albany Academy................ There •Ian. 8 Dolgeville ...................... Here Jail. 11 Oneonta ......................... Here Jan. 21 Ilartwick ...................... There Jan. 22 Wntervlict .................... I fere Jan. 28 Cohoes ......................... There Jan. 20 Draper .......................... Here Feb. 1 Oneonta ........................ There Feb. 5. Cohoes ............................. 4 Feb. 11 Cooperstown .................... !l,-n. Feb. 19 Cobleskill .High................. fr ,. Opp. 28 ;}« 19 21 18 29 8 85 11 10 29 19 2(5 88 18 32 1(5 31 18 20 2 5 1!) 11 ,1C 18 32 27 23 21 20 — I 10 21 25 28 37 10 21 18 20 18 31 77 I'hk Girls' Varsity T II B V O I C K IIBHAHV HEW YORK STATE - ' -« (7mCULWm OR .• Girls’ Basketball A successful season of basketball has just drawn to a close for the girls of the Slate School of Agriculture. Every girl has given her loyal support to the team, by showing good sportsmanship and excellent team work. This year's record of winning four out of the live games played, is one of which we might well he proud. Only two of the games were played on the home court, but it did not effect the players’ luck by playing on other courts. The season was finished by defeating ('obleskilj High School by more than double the score. To Miss Toulson as coach, and Miss Stilson as manager, the learn wishes to express its greatest appreciation for helping the team to have a successful season. St MMAKY OK GIRLS’ GAMES Date Team Played at Opp. N. Y. S. S. A. Dec. 11 Uensselac r High School 1 lienssclae r ...14 10 Dec. 17 ('obleskill High School I [ 'obleskill H. s ...14 19 Dec. 1 1 Oneonta High School . Y. S. S. A ...25 19 I«VI . 1 Oneonta High School Oneonta H. S 22 Eeb. 19 (’obleskill High School . Y. S. S. A ....19 40 Individual Score Player Position I [iames E.T E.G. T.P. Lena Druinni 5 10 82 71 Behna Brown 4 4 12 28 Edna Knox r 8 8 1 1 Hazel Palmer r, 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 Madalvn Mcl)uffc« ...guard 5 0 0 0 Persis Griswold is 0 0 0 Butlunarie Bradshaw side center i 0 0 0 Elorcnce Einkle l 0 0 0 Elsie Koch 0 0 0 0 22 47 lie T9 T II K V () I C K 80 The Basket Bai.i. Sqi'ad NEW YORK STATE SChqo f AI COB ESKiLL 81 The Teacher Training Department T H K VOI O K •ttWAKV '■ J - JO. OF A6RtClM.TMi -OBt £ SKILL Training Class Notes The Teacher Training Department this year is of unusual interest to the state as well as I he school. This school was honored by being allowed to give the new two year course, which is having its trial during this school year. It has worked out very successfully, and has a great advantage' over the one year course. Tile two year course entitles one to tench in a graded school in a town of l.oOO population. The Training (Mass is the largest this school has ever enrolled. Five of our members an taking the second year work, having previously graduated from the one year course. 'Twenty-six are taking the one year course, and twenty-one an taking the two years of training. Four of our members fin ished their work in January. We are very proud to have thirty-five of the sixty-three graduates this year from the 'Training Class. We have been fortunate to have such capable teachers. Miss MaoDon aid. Superintendent of the Department, came from Washington, where she has had experience teaching in rural and normal schools, both of that state and other western states. Miss Ilodgdon came to us from Maine to pass on to us the experiences which she gained in the rural and normal schools of Maine. Miss Wicks and Miss Toalson are from New York Stale, where they received their training and experience. Our interests this year have been centered on school work rather than social activities. Hofore the boys came, the wives of the faculty and other ladies of Cobleskill gave us a very enjoyable tea, which helped us get acquainted. In October, we invited the 'Training (Mass Alumni to a reunion, at which time we had speeches, exhibitions, and a problem meeting when our teachers helped the others solve their problems. 'This reunion proved a help to us as well as to the other teachers. Our Faculty gave us a party one afternoon from which we gained pleas ure, recreation and some new ideas. 'The Student Council which Imd its first, tryout last year, has been quite successfully carried on this year. Those of us who are coming back next year wish the graduates of the class the best of success in their new professions. K. Mel). '28. 83 The Home Economics Department T H I« V () I C E youk state schoo --C iGmcutrumr At CO ( ESiu-i One of the Corners in the Garden of Life Wind it great deal of cure and patience there is in connection with a garden, especially a flower garden. The ground must he prepared and the seeds sown long before there are any results, ll was during the spring and summer of 11)2(5 that the sew Is for the Home Keen on lies Department were sown, and not until September 7 did one sign of life appear. Then, as if that were a sign for others to sprout, numerous shoots began to spring up in different places. '1'his continued until there were light eight rather green, undeveloped specimens. 'Then suddenly two more were transplanted from other gardens. Despite the fad that they were so suddenly uprooted, they soon became acclimated and thrived as well as the others. And how could they do otherwise, with Miss Mary Miller as the gardener, and a guard in the form of Mrs. Hailey at the gate, to see that no one plucked a flower while it was vet too young? Next door there were two other gardens one a vegetable garden, and the other a (lower garden similar to ours. 'Throughout the whole year, there was a great deal of competition to see which could grow and develop the most during the short time. And how our garden improved. Every day, under the careful guidance of the gardeners, the buds grew, the petals unfolded, and the flowers became more perfect, more cultivated, more able to weather the storms. Visitors were numerous at the garden, and how could you blame them? It is impossible for us all to be roses and orchids, but what flower is there, no matter how common, that has no attractive points? We were lucky, not in that we had the rare specimens, hut that we had the common varieties with a few of the more delicate kinds. In this way we were able to more fully appreciate the line points of each. Now we are at full bloom! We have withstood the storms, overcome the enemies that would have cut us down at the roots, and arc still holding our heads high, and reaching up for belter things. Knowledge is something that no one can take from us. With all that we have learned this year, we are sturdier, and in the new places we are to (ill, no one can uproot us. We feel that our struggles for existence have all been worth while. When we all stand side by side and help to decorate the platform at Commencement, I am sure the results will show up very plainly. Soon we are to be transplanted, much to our sorrow. We are to go to new gardens and live with other flowers. Will we make these places more beautiful because of our presence, or will we thoughtlessly crowd out other plants? I'm sure it would he most interesting if we could look into the “Garden of To morrow ami see our flowers, each beautifying her small plot of ground. Maiciox Winnky, II. E. ’27. 85 The Agricultural Department II K T II K V () I C B ______ ni IS3-HJ0- IV lannnaiev jc. ■! ( x rjvic muoa m?n _______——MtVkifl' Agricultural Notes This is u newly established department in the Year Hook. Hut it is this, group that seems to start everything going. It has done it in the past, and it is hoped that this department will lead in school activities in the future. It is from this group that most of tin school organizations arc formed, such as the Fraternities and Clubs. It is from this group (hat the most important Hasketball team conies. Any other department will have to step lively to keep up with us. i a. Some of our members have taken interesting trips this year. First comes the numerous and interesting basketball trips. Also an important trip was taken by the Senior Fruit class which journeyed down the Hudson. Nearly everyone has heard about this trip, because we were entertained by speeches about it. A few of the Senior Fruit class also went to the convention at Poughkeepsie during this last term. The members of the Seniors’ Poultry (’lass took a trip to Onconta. On this trip it was discovered that some of the Seniors liked sea food. 'Pile Junior Chemistry class went to Howe’s Cave where we learned how cement was made. 'Phis trip was enjoyed by all the Juniors. The Junior Fruit and Livestock class also look a trip. Two birds were killed with one stone on this trip. The Schoharie Nursery was first visited for the benefit of the Fruit students. Then we journeyed to the farm of Mr. Y. Mix who keeps a large herd of .Jersey cows. Here the livestock students enjoyed themselves for a short, time. 'Phe only other trip taken by the Aggies this term, was made by the Hoe keeping students. Ye went to Sharon and were shown through the apiary of Lyke and FJdredge. If you don’t believe that we are the most active Inineh in school, just take into consideration the number of lectures we get in assembly, and then try to keep in step with us. 87 � 1, • T II B VOIC K As our Alumni arc steadily increasing in number, it is becoming more and more difficult to keep in touch with all of them. With this in mind, we have listed the whereabouts of a few of the Alumni. 1918 Clifford Hay nor-—Farming near Troy Joseph Manchester - Funning near ltichmondville Havelock Karker—Farming, Rochester district Dewey Drumin Herkimer (image 1919 John Clark- With a dairy company in Brooklyn Alonzo Myers—Dairying at Barnerville William Walker -Dairying near ('ohleskill Thomas Duke—Florist and Gardener, Troy DcForest Butler—Kichinondville, at home George Hilton- Farming near Altamont Alfred Whipple—Home farm, Altamont Lawrence Hanson—Fanning near South Valley 88 T II K V () I C E MEW YOMK blBNANT STATE Sch'OO 'T AGHtClH-TUMt A! COBiESKicL 1922 Amm Warner Post Office, Middlcburgh .John Alden Herdsman, Niverville Russel Sutton Farming at home, Ooxsackic Marcia Spaulding .Johns Hopkins I'niversity Paul Van Slyke—Fruit Farm, Ravena David Ret —Harder Manufacturing Corporation William Dickenson—Farming, Thompson's Ridge 1923 Rollin Center 1). II., Coblcskill Bartlett 'Puthill—Farming at home Andrew Patrick—Married, Spinnerville Slock Farms, Ilion Pierre McCormick—Chester, N. Y. Willard Abbott —Albany Gas Co. Paul Abbott—Troy Gas Co. Donald Myers Home farm, Harncrvillc Floyd Armstrong—Cornwallville Flizabrth Rraman—State College for Teachers, Albany, N. Y. Milton Devenpeck—Tri-County Testing Association, Patterson Court Patterson, N. Y. Pay.son Derby —Farming, Port Byron Paul Boynton—Farming, Worcester Arthur Hicks—Dairying, Middle Grove Clifton Alden— Lone Oak Poultry Farm, Babylon Robert Foster Farming in Hudson Valley Susan Granby—Teaching at Gilhoa Klin Cheney—Housekeeping, Fast Schotack Jessie Roscoe—Schenectady Fred Peck Home, Saratoga Springs 1 louse, 1924 Carl Gaigc, Ithaca, N. Y., Forest Home Rd. Kverett Hutchings—Traveling salesman William Massie—Girdle llidge Farms, Katonah Nelson Pangburn—R. F. 1). Carrier, Schenectady John Kwing—B. M. Railroad, Scotia, R. 1). 8 DeVVitt Rockefeller Farming at home, Cairo Donald Terhunc—Farmingdalc, Inst ructor Stanley Dumond—-Teaching near Fast Coblcskill Fditli Frvar— Keeping house for I.cc Sherman F. Allen Dyer 1). II., Coblcskill Hubert Miller—Home farm, Berne 89 T II K V () I C B Isileta Vrooman Cortland Normal ltutli Palmer—Oneonta Normal John Shear Dairying at Putnam Paul Richmond Clinton and Franklin County Conservation Commission Mrs. Leila France 'Peaching, Seward No. 8 Mrs. Kagno Franzen 'Peaching, Indian School, N. Yates, N. I). Clarence Sisson Recently married, home farm, Fishkill Louise Stillwell (Mrs. Campbell) At home, Schenevus FJizahcth Ronaiie (Mrs. R. K. Mallory, Jr.) 0707 'PaH Ave., Detroit, Mich. Ruth Palmer -Oneonta Normal Herbert. Weir Farming, Plattsburgh Kunice Joslyn (Mrs. Thomas) Menauds, N. V. Kdwin 0. 'Phomas— Senator Sages Farm, Mcnands, N. Y. 1925 Ira Lum —Farm, Warnerville Cli(lord Blair Home, Fast Meredith Kdwin Butler Herdsman, River Meadow Farms, Milford Kenneth Cornicle-—Manager Service Appliance Co., Oneida Amos Devenpeek Cornell Cniversity Robert Glenn Menauds, at father’s office William Ilajny Raising chickens at home, Sliutts Corners Floyd Mvers— Herdsman at Whitney’s, near Albany Oscar Padilla Guatemala, coffee ranch Herbert Runkle Farming at home Lee Sherman Feed mill, Middleburgh Harry Warner Home farm, Warnerville Harold Weinple Farming at home Robert. Whipple Home at Altamont Joseph 1 loward—Binghamton Stephen Merchant. Home, Burnt Hills Glenn Pcmtiman Cornell Cdiversity Donald Robinson— Slate School, Herdsman Kllis Stewart Raising chickens, Stamford Charles Freeborn Farm, Greenfield (’enter Francis Van Slmick Binghamton Harold Sitzor Warnerville, home farm Gordon Sherman Farming, Crown Point Donald Mosher Sheffield Farms, Hyndsvilh Alvin Ilille—ITIton, N. Y. Howard Story 'Peaching, Places Corners Herschel Hillsinger 'Peaching at Gardnersville Ralph Rowe Fort Plain, teaching 90 T H 14 V () I t K rtrur __________ fmW WtK STATE i. AJ CC - , Elizabeth Tingue (Mrs. Sitzer)—Warnerville Velma Brookcr Oneonta Normal Margaret Hendrickson—Warnerville, teaching Laura VVheelock—Oneonta Normal Lcopoldine Prapost—Albany Teachers’ College Marion Glennon—Married, II. Hunkle Eleanor Sigsbeo—Oneonta Normal Elizabeth Frank- Scotia, at home Jeanette Murphy—Nursing School, Rochester Gertrude Jones—Home, Altamont. Gertrude Stewart—Keeping house for Mr. Knight at Bergen Elsie Sherman—At home, Crown Point. 1926 Julia Ackner Teaching, Knox No. 7 Florence Armstrong 'Peaching, Colonic School No. 20 Marion Bentley—Berlin, Manager Ranch Tavern Tea Room Thelma Bishop -At home, Worcester Dorothy Houck—Teacher, Riclunondville No. 7 Helen Buchanan (Mrs. Gilman)—Teaching, Cornwall, Orange County Ruth (‘lark—Teaching, Decatur No. 5 Florence Cole—Teaching, Rock City Falls Wilbert Dean—Home farm, Copakc Edward Decker—Metropolitan Farms, Wilton, N. V. Laurence Dicfendorf Home farm, Seward Iva Dietz -'Peaching, Beards Hollow Mary Egelston— Charleston, No. 4 Jesse Elliott—Home farm. East Durham John Ferris—Uncle’s farm, Toronto, Canada Leona Poland Teaching, Sharon No. ( Russel French—Otsego County Cow Testing Association Elizabeth Gage—Teaching, Bradt Hollow Howard Gilman—Farming, Woodbury Robert. Brown- -Davev Tret Expert Company, Kent, Ohio Bet ty Goble—File clerk in a hank. New York City Marion Hunt—At home Wilma Hyatt. (Mrs. Herman Bard) Cnadilla, N. Y. Sarah Jones—Assistant Manager, Ranch Tavern 'Pea Room, Berlin Hilda Kilts—Teaching, Carlisle No. 11 Harry Knight—Bergen, poult rvinan Rose LaGardia—Sharon Springs Gertrude Lawyer—'Peaching, Sharon No. IB Elizabeth McKee—At home, Howes Cave 91 - � l T II K V O I C E William Maemillen—Home farm Arthur Mickcl—Farm, VVarnervillc Phoebe Millias—Teaching, Wright. No. 5 Albert Palmateer—West Chester, Pa. Helen Peterson Teaching, Galway No. 11 Martha Potts—Teaching, Delanson .John Pressey—Friendly Farm Inn, Richfield Springs High School Charles Radick—State School Antionette Richie—-At home Blanche Richie—Housekeeper in Herkimer Mae Richie Housekeeper in New Jersey Beatrice Robinson Teaching, Sharon No. 4 Helen Rugg—Teacher, Coeymans No. 9 Maurice Runkle—Home Farm, Carlisle Leslie Scutt.—Teaching, Middleburgh No. 11 Jessie Seaburg (Mrs. Jessie Klliot.t)—At home Margaret Sigsbee—Married Dora Thompson—Teaching, Sharon No. 2 Walter Thurber—'Peaching, Mud Lake, East Worcester Grace Townsend—Training for nurse in St. Francis Hospital, Poughkeepsie Mildred Tvler-- Teaching, Otsego County Isabel Utter—Teaching, Durham No. 8 ICarl Vaughn—Fanning at home, Hudson Falls Mary Walrath (Mrs. King) Richfield Spa Leila Weeks—Hyndsville, teaching Dorothy Wehnau—Rensselaer Richard Weishcit— Home farm, Glcnmont Lucy Wharton—Brooker Hollow, teaching Evelyn Wilbur—Teaching, Oneonta No. 8 Chester Williamson—Gilbertsville Milk Testing Association Arnold Blair - East Worcester, teaching, West Hills Velma Schutt—'Peaching, Maryland No. 11 Clement Moore—Teaching, Ballston Center No. 2 Elsie Stinover—Teaching, Carlisle No. 0 Alice Van Voris—Cross Hill, teaching Frances White—Teaching, Breakabeen No. 11 Lillis Schwar .waelder—New Paltz Normal Ruth Buhrmaster—New Paltz Normal 92 L.feNAKl NEW YORK STATE SCmoo. or AtiWCULTUtfi AI COSLF.SK ILL 93 T HR VOICE TO TIIK SENIORS YVhat shall we do without you Seniors? YVe need you; how wc need you to advise. Oft have we list in wonder to your weighty words, YVhene’cr you spoke we flocked around in herds, And now you’re going to leave us, Whatever shall we do? rc won’t know how to manage Oh! We’re feeling pretty blue. Irate Mother: “Young man! How is it that 1 find you kissing niv (laughter? How is it, I ask you? How is it?” Mix: “Great madam, just great.” Kinma: “Where are you going, Ila .el?” Hazel: “Out for a ride with Buttercup. Will I need a coat?” Kinnm: “I should say not, you will need a fan.” Chet Miller: “Nothin can come between Rosie and me, ’cause there ain’t nothin’ between us.” St. Peter: “Who is there?” Timid Voice: “It is I.” St. Peter: “Another one of those darn fool teachers.” Marriage is an institution; Marriage is love; Love is blind; Therefore, marriage is an institution for the blind. Becker: “I call mv girl ‘birdie.’” Art: “Why, because she is so high-flown?” Randall: “No, because she is pigeon toed, has canary legs, fine feathers, calls me n worm and bills me for her midnight lunch.” Jimmie Werner: “I know what I’ll do, I’ll get a revolver and blow mv brains out.” Bill I lesson: “Don’t be so extravagant! Get some snuff and sneeze.” T II K V O I C It .fr_, LIVKAK NCW XOKK STATE SC nyo f A1 COSUffUi.uL Chet: “I have rushed nine girl during this year, and not one of H� «� ' likes me.” Kate: “You evidently picked out intelligent girls. WHY IM XCTrATK? Woman— without her, man would Ik a savage. Woman without her man, would lie a savage. Picard: “Do you know, clear, vour lips are just like a rose.'' Alice: “Well, it's getting late and you had better say good night. Picard: “Let’s say it with Flowers.” Clara: “Why I believe you are trying to kiss me!” ('barley: “Well, now that you understand, suppose we quit assaulting each other and cooperate a little.” Art Young: “(Josh, Hill, I sure am over-worked these days. Hill: “What are you doing?” Art: “Oh, this or that.” Hill. “When?” Art : “Now and then.” Hill: “Where?” Art: “Here or there” Hill: “You sure do need a vacation.” MKLP1TL HINTS TO TIIK (SKAIMWTINO TKAOHKKS 1. Always allow all the pupils in class to talk at once. Socialized recitations are most informing. 2. Always allow pupils to chew gum. It i good for the nerves and improves digestion. Si. Make the lesson uninteresting so that the pupils may yawn. It is good for the muscles of the mouth. •L Allow pupils to throw paper wads. It gives them a better idea of straightness to be used in drawing class. 5. Allow pupils to sit and walk in a slouching position. II gives the Physical Kducation teacher something to do. ). Never answer the pupils' questions. It gives them something to think about and saves your energy. Answering them would kill their imagination. 95 ’ i.ttcuu br r T II E V O I C E A PATHETIC STORY Robert: “Let me kiss those lours away, sweetheart.” Hazel fell into his arms and he was very busy for a few moments, but the tears flowed on. (Breathlessly), “Can nothing stop them?” Hazel: “No, it’s hay fever; but go on with your treatment.” Miss Ilodgdon: “Why are you returning without vour excuse?” Knima Craw: “It said on the Director’s door ‘Return Imniediatclv ’ so I did.” Director: “Wade, why do I find you kissing IVrsis?” Wade: “I guess, sir, it’s because you wear rubber heels.” Jimmie: “What will you give me for my Ford?” Bill: “A five dollar bill.” Jimmie: “Sorry old top—but I haven’t any change.” Landlady: “T’ll give you just two days to pay your room rent.” Lockrow: “All right. I’ll take Christinas and Easter.” .Miss Toulson: “West, did you take a hath?” West: “No! Is there one missing?” Miss Ilodgdon: “What is the past tense of ‘marry’?” Margaret Dibble: “Divorce.” Mr. Dodder: “Your recitation reminds me of Quebec.” Mitchel: “How’s that?” ' Mr. Dodder: “It’s built on a bin IT.” Father: “Aren’t you going to take an umbrella? It looks like rain. Mable: “I don’t need any, I’ve just had my hair shingled.” Mix: “Why does Mac look so blue?” Pick: “'Pile alumnae banquet will bring his color back.” Wilcv: “Where does that street go?” Norton: “I was here all last year and it never went anywhere.” Visitor (to Clara Hunt): “Do you serve fish on Friday?” Clara: “Sure we serve everybody.” 96 T II B V () I C E rcrr;' vcns state sc moo? of _________________Ai c::Bir- acm. Miller says that 1)5 per cent, of the State School girls neck, the other 5 per cent won’t admit it. The Director: “I never kissed a girl until I met your mother. Will you he able to say the same to your son when you become a married man?” Charles: “Not with such a straight face as you can father.” Kates: “So Bclma Brown isn’t teaching rural school any more?” Mitchel: “No, she used to make too many hoys stay after school.” Esther: “Whv Agnes! What a blister you have on your lip! How did you get il?” Agues: “Oh, it’s just sunburn.” Esther: “Hanncr must have a sharp tooth.” Mattice: “Pardon me for dancing on your feet.” Belly: “Oh, that’s all right; I often dance on them myself.” Bill (Wheeler): “Can you draw?” Mahle: “A little. Why?” Bill: “Well, then—draw closer.” Miss Wicks: “Why arc you always late to class?” Kate: “Because of a sign 1 have to pass on the way.” Miss Wicks: “What has the sign to do with it?” Kate: “Why it says, ‘School ahead: (Jo slow.’” Makley: “ ‘Sugar’ Alice, what, do you think of the community ‘drive’?” Alice: “No! Let’s go out in the country where it’s dark.” Marion Winney: “Dear Lord! I don’t want to ask for anything great (Perry) hut I wish you would send my mother a son-in-law.” Mr. Hodder: “Now class! II is getting dark, (let readv for dismissal.” Class: “It. is not getting dark, .laycox is standing in the doorway.” Miss Hone (in reading class): “Miss Hodgdon, my pen just ran out.” Miss Hodgdon: “Why didn’t you run out and get it?” 97 T l-I E V O I C K Mr. Gregory: “This word test will be rated according to age and will point out what your age really is.” Chet: “I guess I had better begin to creep.” Brown (Aluminal) : “If anyone wants any jokes, just look at the ‘Freshmen.’ ” Miss MacDonald: “Did the Indians have societies?” Van Dusan: “Why, yes, haven’t you heard of Indian clubs?” POPCLAR MAGAZINES Field and Stream......... Judge ................... Life..................... Snappy Stories....Excuses, Youth’s Companion........ The Passing Show......... Everybody’s ............. Boys’ Life............... Good Housekeeping........ Vanity Fair.............. Short Story.............. Current. Events.......... Literary Digest.......... True Story............... College Humor............ Top Notch................ Strength ................ Love Story............... The Farmer’s Wife........ Red Pepper............... The Voice................ .........For Physical Training ..............Student Council ...................On the Hill (“That’s Why I Was Late”) ........................Pcrsis .................Exam Marks ..........................Emma .........................Frosh .................At the Barn Mirror in Miss Toulson’s Office ................Hazel Sharpe .............Assembly Topics ..............Cafeteria Hash ...................John West ...............Peck’s Jokes? .....................Lock row .........................South ........................Becker .............Ruth Van Patten .......................St.enog ..........Margariete Holmes “I pulled a fast one that time,” said Cop Brown, after he had pinched Kate Stilson for speeding. Chester Miller, with his gun, Shot his girl, just for fun, I guess naughty Chester Miller Thinks he’s quite a lady killer. i)H T II K V ) I C K k . Kmma: “And did you make mil all rigid in your exams?” Hreker: “Volt, I made ‘Out’ all right.” Lock row: “What would you do il’ I kissed another girl during the party?” I’ersis: “Congratulate you !” Alice: “Picard has a marvelous control of his voice.” MacDonald: es, indeed. Why, il is said that he can trill so rapidly I hat he sings harmony with himself.” A Tkkk in tiik Voi'xc OitciiAiiD Tiik ii.i.ack From Oi k Him, )9 100 i Progressive Young People Why not spend a portion of your time in profitable study and enjoyable social life at the New York State School of Agriculture at Cobleskill? AGRICULTURE Regular Three-Year Course With Opportunity to Specialize in GENERAL AGRICULTURE POULTRY HUSBANDRY DAIRY AND LIVESTOCK HORTICULTURE High School Graduates May Complete the Regular Course in Two Years ONE-YEAR COURSE AND SHORT COURSE Open Only to Students Who Cannot Take the Longer Course HOME ECONOMICS ONE-YEAR COURSE Domestic Science and Domestic Art RURAL TEACHER TRAINING One-Year and Two-Year Courses for the Training of Rural Teachers Training Class Graduates and those who have completed one year in a Normal School of New York State may complete the two-year course in one year Tuition hree Splendid Buildings Board and Other Expenses Are Very Moderate Fine Equipment Good Living Conditions ... For Further Information, Inquire of L. W. CRITTENDEN. Director, Cobleskill. N. Y. Don’t spend another season in the mud; don’t let it hold you back, delay your work, tie up your teams and trucks and cost you money. Lay Concrete walks and drives around your place; out to the road, to the barn and garage—wherever you need them. The sooner you do it, the quicker you benefit. Concrete provides hard, smooth footing; makes your work easier, helps you get around quicker and saves wear and tear on your equipment. It’s well worth the small amount it costs. Let us tell you more about it. We have lots of information, including a book on how to do the work yourself. Just ask for it—it’s free. North American Cement Corporation Albany, N. Y. We Are Here to Serve You Home Steam Laundry F. CHRISTMAN, Proprietor Union Street, Cobleskill, N. Y. Satisfaction Guaranteed Louden Machinery Co. 1047 Broadway Albany, N. Y. Good Barn Equipment 'fOKK ST A fi . .OH r 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 GO., Inc. Conover Block. Cor. Main and Division Sts., Cobleskill, N. Y. 'r’ ictn rim All photos for cuts in this book were made by the H. L. Photo Co. Inc. Studebaker Cars Repair Department under management of Charles Amber, Member A. A. A. Motor Inn Auto Go., Inc. Telephone 161 Stilson, M. D. Specialist in the treatment of Cold House Disorders, Water Through the Roof, Falling 01 the Plaster Office Hours any time, day or night Hurry calls Telephone 77 Operating Rooms 25-27 Main Street Cobleskill, N. Y. Sunshine Ranges, Red Cross Ranges and Furnaces Sold on Easy Payment Plan Everything for Shaving All makes of blades, soap, cream, brushes, etc. I. VAN VORIS AND SONS Cobleskill, N. Y. COBLESKILL GARAGE CO. Agents for BUICK AUTOMOBILES INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS, TRACTORS AND ACCESSORIES SURE RISING PANCAKE FLOUR Prepared by BORST BURHANS CO. Cobleskill, N. Y. tsBNAHi NEW YORK STATE SL«Ot . AGKiCUUUMC A COfit ESKU.L. The Personal Print Shop Specializing in ORDERS BY MAIL QUICK SERVICE THE TANNER PRINT COBLESKILL. N. Y. Profits-- Profits for today are necessary, but the wise milk food producer also builds for the profits of the future. The pure high scoring dairy products which the use of so greatly assists in producing are building “good will” for thousands of dairymen, creamerymen, and cheesemakers. This quality dairy cleaner is so efficient, so uniform, and so dependable that the sweet, wholesome, sanitary cleanliness it provides is your protection. Ask your supply man for “WYANDOTTE” Indian in Circle In every package Are you using Wyandotte C. A. S. (cream acidity standard-izer) for standardizing the acidity of your cream? The J. B. Ford Co., Sole Manufacturers Wyandotte, Michigan MAC and PIC Iff • Compliments of Athletic Association N. Y. S. S. A. Cobleskill Ihe Best Place in Cobleskill To Buy Paints and Wall Papers at Popular Prices at Linster’s Compliments of Class of 1929 Domestic Bakery Home Milk Krust Bread and all kinds of Fancy Pastry E. L. DRESSELT, Proprietor Compliments of Epsilon of Theta Gamma M-Otf ClKK STATE SCrioo. op A COBLCSKlt! A6«;.cuuu;w Serves You Best We are better equipped this year to handle your bee supply business. Our stock is complete in every respect. We can ship your order promptly. Let us quote on your bee supply needs A. I. Root Go. of Syracuse Dec Supplies 124 Williams St. Syracuse, N. Y. 24-Hour Service As Always WHILE IN COBLESKILI. Stop at the UNITED STATES HOTEL Always Eat YOUR MEALS AND ROOMS FOR at We Cater to All; Also We Serve Special Sunday Dinners J. R. WARD, Prop. FORD Compliments of Alpha Theta of Pi Phi Quality, design and beauty, the finest in automobile history. All cars painted in up-to date colors. Prices the lowest in automobile history Do not be misled. Buy a Ford and save the difference CENTRAL BRIDGE AUTO CO. A. L. PARSONS, Prop. Phone 25F12 Compliments of Class of 1927 Dr. G. E. Shoemaker OPTOMETRIST Eyes Examined, Glasses Furnished, Lenses Ground, Repairs Done COBLESKILL, N. Y. Compliments of the Class of 1928 Compliments of Hotel Augustan 1927 DAIRYLEA ICE CREAM It’s Food Sold by NICK PANOS Coblcskill, N. Y. Compliments of FARMER’S AND MERCHANT’S BANK Cobleskill, N. Y. COBLESKILL SALES COMPANY FORD CARS, TRUCKS AND TRACTORS Compliments of Floagtand’s Pharmacy The Rexall Store Cobleskill, N. Y. Integrity of Our Policy Integrity signifies moral soundness; it signifies honesty; it signifies strictness in the fulfillment of contracts, uprightness and square dealing. Our policy of doing business endeavors to live up to the strictest meaning of integrity. If we may be of service in assisting you with your contemplated building, we are glad to serve you so do not hesitate to call on us. Van Auken Lumber Company, Inc. Phone 210 Cobleskill, N. Y Have you tried And so are we with the fines', line of Suits and Topcoats we have ever had on display. for Shoes We are specialists in Young Men’s Clothes. Come in, fellows and pick out that Graduation Suit. Specially Priced at $24.50 to $39.50 Get ready for graduation with our new Spring Styles Topcoats S18.50 to $39.50 WCITING’S SHOE STORE COBLESKILL, N. Y. Clothes Compliments of Park Theatre ■t Cobleskill, N. Y. Finest Playhouse Between Albany and Binghamton LOY’S cv .i; l( Ul: w-roa For Quality and Service Smith Market MORLANG MITTERER GROCERIES, FLOUR, FRUIT AND CANNED GOODS Quality Best. Prices Lowest J. V. S. ELDREDGE Cobleskill, N. Y. Phone 27 Autographs 3CM(NCCfA9t AAf i-nccc