Schenectady Vocational High School - Voice Yearbook (Schenectady, NY)

Page 20 text:

Flhv liuirr Class History As we, Seniors of the Vocational High School, are about to depart from our beloved Alma Mater, we consider it right to leave with others a condensed account of our achievements, pleasures, and discourage- ments. When we first came here two years ago, we were happy-go-lucky freshmen. The first week we had a jolly time getting our sched- ules in good order but under Mr. Clark's capable supervision, the conflicting subjects were arranged satisfactorily. We so far out- numbered the seniors at that time that they gave up the idea of playing any practical jokes on us and, consequently, we went to our classes calmly and peacefully. Little by little we were becoming more and more accustomed to our new environ- ment and began to take active interest in school affairs. We elected our school presi- dent and the other council officers. Then our homerooms were duly organized. After that came our social activities. We were inter- ested in clubs and through the willing co- operation of the faculty, we were able to organize many of them. Now came Christmas vacation. Two weeks later We came back to school. We studied with vengeance for were not examinations ahead of us? However, these were soon over, and what a relief! Smiling faces appeared once again, reviving former activities. Mellow spring approached bringing with her tryouts for baseball and track. We at- tended many thrilling and victorious games. Where there were cases of defeat, we took the loss like good sports. Even the best must meet defeat at some time or other. June arrived at last with sad adieus among the pupils and teachers. We attended the Seniors, commencement exercises with a pang of regret. We had one consolation, how- ever, that by next June, 1932, we would be receiving our diplomas. . After weeks of playing and enjoyment, we came back to school. We renewed old ac- quaintances and formed new ones. As we knew our way about, we began our activities much earlier this year. Assembly programs were varied and original. The student council dances, the basketball games were satisfying and enjoyable. The Thanksgiving Dance was a huge success. How time does fly! Christmas came, bring- ing with it a brief respite from studies, but these were not suspended for long. January, the month of exams, was here, reminding us that severe tests awaited us. But like all other months, January with its thirty-one days, must pass. April-and the Seniors chose Achsah for the President, and Miss Reed for Class Dean. Now meetings were held and various com- mittees were chosen. A Senior Dance was decided upon to be given June 24. The latter part of June was an extremely active one for us. The Time of His Life was presented by the Dramatic Club, June 17. This comedy was one that portrayedllour classmates' histrionic abilities to our satis- faction. Now came harassed Weeks of examinations. Worried and fatigued, but soon animated as we found we were to be recipients of long desired diplomas on the 27th of June. Happy? Immensely sol g 'The curtain now draws up on our activi- ties. Sadly we bid our Alma Mater adieu. Our faces must turn and weather storms, perhaps, but as we look straight ahead by diligent work and perseverance we see our goal-Success l 'LQ 71 5? 18

Page 19 text:

Shipping Corporation. It was pleasant to meet our old friends but after three days we journeyed on to Houston, Texas. As we were registering at the hotel, Eleanor Hollander strolled up to us with Welcome written all over her face. She was staying at the hotel and had gone in for writing magazine articles, but at the present time was working on a book of her own, the desire of all writers. The next day we went to a fashion show and among the models we saw Gladys Folmsbee. We met her after the show and found that she modeled for the ultra-fashionable dress shop owned by Jessie Livingston. We returned to the hotel and turned on the radio and out of it floated a marvelous voice. I consulted the radio program and found it to be Beatrice Bear. I thought her voice had changed im- mensely since I had known her. ' Our next hop was to Hollywood. We had the fortune to' get on the set . The picture aft Ghz Nairn The Time of His Life l was under way, di- rected by Russell Conklin. Esther Richter and Irene Poltorak were in the cast and did their usual fine Work. I i At one spot Russell called ,f'cut and shouted out, That last scene could have been done better by the Dramatic ,Club back at 'Vo'. I felt someone tap me on on my shoulder and turning around saw Margaret Smylie grinning at us. Both Margaret Smylie and her guest, Mary Rodriguez, were drma- tic critics. That night we went to the f'Palm Grove to see more stars. Much to our ,sur- price we found Leonard Szenbrot and Evelyn Van Leuvan together. ,We learned. that Evelyn Van Leuvan was secretary to the Governor of California. Dorothy Houck was in the same office. gg I We returned to our rooms that night and planned the outline for this article. We de- cided that surely the Vocational Training must have had something to do with it. Qilami will A d I e State of New York H City of Schenectady School of Vocational Know ye men by these presents: A We, the most dignined and unsurpassed class of nineteen hundred and thirty-two, otherwise referred to as the most sincere, most learned, and most- loftly elevated class of Schenectady Vocational High School do hereby submits to our successors, this our last will and testament. In behalf of our unfortunate departure of these premises we do hereby bequeath and donate the follow- ing, to wit: To Miss Reed, our Dean- We leave our sincere appreciation for her loyal and timely guidance of our Senior Class. May her future life be as happy as our associations with her. To Mr. Clark, our Principal- Our sincere wishes for further success ss principal of our organization, and a new school with extension phones to answer of- fice calls while on inspection tour of rooms. To the Faculty- A happy and strength-giving vacation to return to bending the lowly underclassmen to the tracts which we the honorable seniors now occupy but soon shall evacuate. To the Juniors- Our exemplary conduct at all times, and our ambition to always do the right thing at the right time without being told. To the Broadway Building- More strength to walk to our historical building for our weekly assemblies. . To the Barrett Street School- e The privilege of visiting the rooms and spacious corridors of the magnincient Union Street Building. ' To the Traffic Squad-- ' ' ' Pairs of smoked glasses to overlook some of the minor infractions of the rules. To the School- V '- . A gold plated drinking fountain, high enough so someone besides a two-year-old person may satiate his thirst with ease. Also, revolving stairs or a derrick to be erected to bring some of the pupils to the top floor siffly on time for classes. To the Incoming Freshmen- We bequeath the' privilege to labor over their studies sothat they may some day be qualified for the high position we now hold. To the World at Large- Fair warning that we, the highly cultured young men and women of Schenectady Vocae tional High School are coming to show prac- tical men how to bring back prosperity. We hereunto and before witness, affix our seal of pride and power. h -The Class of June '32

Page 21 text:

N 93 Q3 Around Our School In Pictures 23 83