Schuylerville Central School - Schuyler Yearbook (Schuylerville, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 40 of the 1927 volume:

To Mr. E. P. Barmore, Principal of Schuy I entitle High School, icc the Senior dedicate this first issue of The Schuyler FACULTY Schuylcrville High School, a modern fire-proof building of brick and ce- ment construction, trimmed attractively with cut stone, was completed and equipped in 192(5 at a cost of about $225,000.00 and occupied for the first time during the year of 192(5-27 under the principalship of E. P. Barmore. The building has twenty rooms and a large combination auditorium and gymnasium with showers and locker rooms. The ground upon which the building stands was that occupied as a camp- ing ground by Burgoyne’s German troops during the campaign of 1777. Bur- govne’s surrender took place only about a half mile from here. The faculty and students are enjoying, to the most, the increased oppor- tunities for school work, athletics and social activities and extend to the Board of Education and Taxpayers their thanks for the generous provision. JFarnltii (Left to Right) Standing—Helen I. Shanahan, A. B., French and Biology. State Col- lege for Teachers, Albany, N. Y.; E. J. Alvut, B. S. (in M. E.), Director of Physical Training, Science and Mathematics. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Summer Session 192(5, Syracuse University, Syracuse, N. Y. Ruth A. Haun, A. B., Latin and History, State College for Teachers, Albany, N. Y. Seated—Minnie B. Collins, M. A., Commercial. State College for Teachers, Albany, N. Y.; E. P. Barmore, B. S., Principal and Mathematics. State College for Teachers, Albany, N. Y. Summer Session, Cornell Univer- sity, Ithaca, N. Y.; Mildred G. Stewart, B. S., English and History. Middle- bury College, Middleburv, Vermont. 3 EDITORIAL STAFF Tmu! STUDENT COUNCIL 4 (Uljr rlmgin —Hhat Jit iflratts— This year Schuylerville High Scliool enters a new field of endeavor and initiates an undertaking never before attempted in the history of the school. This plan concerns the publishing of a School Year Book. With the opening of the new school building, the spirit of the school has shown a marked improvement and the Orange and Black has waved vali- antly over subdued opponents. Through the efforts of students interested in athletics and literary efforts, it is the purpose of this year book to increase the prestige of the school among neighboring institutions and to provide a medium through which the hitherto disregarded talent of the student body may show itself. The Senior Class of this year feels especially honored in having so many of its members appointed editors and is proud of tbe distinction shown. The graduating classes of future years will find it their duty to supervise this work and add new links to the chain of friendship bv which undergraduates and alumni are bound into a single unit. Let tbe students entering the school consider it their duty to contribute to this purpose and let them look forward to the time when they too must ex- ercise the dignity of their position in setting an example for those of the lower classes. It is not the plan of this publication to be a “world-beater” nor can it even dare to hope for this distinction. “Rome was not built in a day,” neither can the value of this book show itself in one edition. But if the future represen- tatives of Schuylerville High School do not give their every bit of energy and advance this undertaking to a higher position every year, the disappointment of the present editors will be great indeed and their efforts may be considered of little consequence. This book does not propose to commemorate school achievements alone but bas a spirit of historical importance as well. The name, “The Schuyler,” shows that interest has been taken from the historical viewpoint of the community at large. May the book prove to be as worthy of praise as the community in which it originated! Therefore, if “The Schuyler” creates equal interest in school and com- munity life, those concerned in its making will feel well repaid for their ef- forts and the future betterment of the book will be made certain. May our wishes not be in vain! Thomas Nacy. MARY CLANCY MILDRED STEWART We shall always remem- ber Miss Stewart as one who never passed us by without a smile. We regret tiiat our daily association with her must cease; we congratulate those whose opportunity it will be to have her with them. CLAYTON BENNETT We have a feeling that Clayton's popularity and vigorous enthusiasm is only a beginning of the achieve- ments we anticipate for him in life. IVA LOO BROWN Versatility hardly covers all the tilings tiiat Iva Loo is capable of doing. She is clever at public speaking, a pleasing entertainer on the pinno, skillful in managing school affairs and sh! ! she can manage men too. “A thought of Mary brings to one's mind a picture of a charming young lady of colonial days. However. Mary’s innocent look covers up the real Mary. She is full of fun. quite athletic, prone to giggle and very fond of dancing. JANET CLARKE She came, she saw and she conquered. M A RG ARET C A RSC A DDES' Always smiling and gay. Peg makes the world a pleasanter place in which to dwell. She is a good dancer, an earnest worker and a real pal. Class of '27 wishes her bon voyage.” 6 HELENA FLINT Humor plus Gaiety plus Pep plus School Spirit equals Helena, a jolly, good pal. BEATRICE GOODRICH Vim, vigor, vitality that’s Beatrice. The success of Schuylervlllc's basketball team would never have been so glorious had it not been for Bea’s fast playing. ALICE IIAREN “Your earnest. steady. faithful work Has gained for you this graduation. May it for bigger, finer things. Be just a preparation.” EDWARD HARRIS •‘Perseverance will get you there.” RACHEL MYER “She is our retiring maid To whom no mischief can he laid.H . CHARLES NORTHRUP Slow in speech, slow in action, that’s Charles—but he gets there just the same. “Chuck” is a letter man in baseball and a great bas- ketball fan. We are told that he has a “taking way” with the girls. NEIL PECK There never could have been a basketball team without Neil. You see. folks, he’s our star center. They don’t make them bigger or better. THOMAS NACY Another gifted member of the Senior clnss whose tal- ent is shown by his clever sketches, his skill in prize speaking, his oratorical and musical ability and his earning Valedictorian hon- ors. ESTHER PHILLIPS “Ready to play, but ready to work.” ’Tis this spirit which Esther truly holds as she steps up to claim her place of honor in the Senior class. We are confident that some day we will pick up well-known magazines with covers cleverly sketch- ed. only to find roughly scrawled in the right hand corner. E. P. HELEN REED Can she dance? Well, I guess. Can she sing? Yes. Yes. Yesl Will she vamp? No. No, No! Helen Reed is shy, you know. THOMAS RYAN Though a pianist of distinc- tion, Tom carries no haughty air. As a good pal and all around fellow. His chances are more than fair. CHARLOTTE WALLACE Charlotte is conclusive evi- dence that one does not have to be big to accomp- lish big tilings. 8 (Elusu Kiistnnj OFFICERS President—Clayton Bennett Secretary—Thomas Ryan Vice-President—Iva I-oo Brown Treasurer-—Alice Haren The autumn of the year 1923 found this present graduating class enter- ing Schuylerville High School, especially proud to note that it was one of the largest Freshman classes that the school had ever had—quite a significant fact considering that only seventeen now remain in spite of the addition of several new members. During our Freshman and Sophomore years, we were instructed that the Senior is all powerful and that the rest of the school should and must work for his benefit. At the end of this period a great change took place in the school— we lost Mr. Long and Miss Clancy, gaining in their places Mr. Barmore and Miss Stewart. The loss of Miss Clancy was deeply regretted by everyone in the class. As Juniors we accomplished a great deal. Besides becoming much more dignified and more like the respected Seniors, we managed to earn enough money to buy our class rings. In the Prize Speaking Contest, too, the Juniors were outstanding—Iva Loo Brown, winning the girl’s first prize and Charles Northrup and Thomas Nacy receiving honorable mention. Following the custom of the school, we decorated the stage at the Broadway Theatre for Commencement and also the Casino for the Alumni dance. Our Senior year in the new building has been especially pleasant. With but twenty-five dollars in the treasury, we began our campaign for funds for a trip to Washington. A lyceum course was our first project—that it was successful was shown as much by the favorable comments made about each en- tertainment as by the three hundred dollars that we made. With a force of over one hundred students working for us we added to our funds by means of food sales, moving pictures, and two successful maga- zine drives. We greatly appreciated this cooperation and felt that it showed the true spirit of the school. At last Good Friday came when we could leave for Washington and a most delightful vacation. In conclusion, we take this last opportunity to thank you all for the hearty support given to our many money-making projects. We wish to say that we are proud of Schuylerville High School, of the new building, our Board of Education, faculty and student body, as well as of the success of the Bas- ketball team in gaining for this year the Adirondack League trophy. C. A. B. ’27. 9 (EIubs Mill We, the Senior Class of 1927, being of sound mind and memory, do hereby make, publish and declare this, our last will and testament as follows: To the Junior Class, we will and bequeath our Senior classroom with the hope that they will keep it in as perfect order as we have. To the Sophomore Class, we will and bequeath our school spirit and our ability to agree on all matters of class interest. To the Freshman Class, we bequeath a book entitled, “How to Grow Up.” To Gerald Miller, we will and bequeath a bottle of blue ink so that the marks on his report card will not all be red. To Kathryn Pratt, we will and bequeath a pair of rubber-heeled shoes so that she will not cause so much attention when walking through the corridor. To Helen Hughes we will and bequeath a vanity case with a permanent supply of powder so that she will not be obliged to spend the study hours bor- rowing one. To E. J. Alvut we will and bequeath Peck’s old basketball shoes. To Leo Carroll we will and bequeath Thomas Nacy’s high marks so that he will no longer need to worry during the basketball season. To Donald Higley, we will and bequeath a Day Bed so that he may not always be sleeping on the desk. To Royal Hildreth we will and bequeath Peck’s reversible collar. To Martha Began we will and bequeath the gentle voice of Janet Clark. To James Quilty we will and bequeath a pair of arch supports. To Dorothy Harrington, we will and bequeath 50 cents with which to bob her hair. To Robert Brown we will and bequeath the poise and self-confidence of Edward Harris. To Kenneth Craig, we will and bequeath a bottle of Dr. Miles’ Nervine. To Harry Hughes, we will and bequeath an alarm clock so that he will know when to leave Victory Mills. To Caroline Milligan, we leave a wireless telephone in order that she mav tune in whenever she wishes to talk to numerous friends. To Floyd Hunt, we give a jar of wrinkle remover to take away that puzzled frown. To John Haren, we leave Charles Northrup’s ability to draw, so that the school next year will not be without that source of amusement. To Miss Stewart, our class adviser, we give our many thanks for her ef- forts to help make our class a success. We appoint as executor of this, our last will and testament, Professor E. P. Barmore, feeling that he will conscientiously carry out each and every wish expressed in this document. In witness whereof, we do subscribe our name. SENIOR CLASS OF 1927. 10 SOPHOMOKKS FRESHMEN 11 JUNIOK CLASS At the beginning of the school year, September 1926, the Junior class registered twenty members. A meeting was held immediately and officers elected for the coming year. Those chosen were as follows: Walter J. Pratt—President Julia C. Wanmer—-Vice-President Omer W. Boivin—Secretary Martha G. Regan—Treasurer Through benefit moving pictures, food sales and the selling of candy, money was raised, with which our class rings were bought. We also took charge of one of the dances which was held in February after a basketball game. Confetti along with our Valentine decorations and favors made the dance a novel one. The success of this dance led us to undertake a Junior Prom. Commit- tees were appointed to take charge of the various tasks which confronted us. We decorated the hall very attractively in our class colors, pink and gold. With April 29, came the biggest event of the season as it was the first Junior Prom ever held in the history of the Schuylerville High School. With this our social activities were brought to a close. 12 M. S. ’28. He i.ex M i ller—President Kathleen Mullen—Vice-President Catherine Scicrra—Secretary Beth Carhart—Treasurer Facts seem to prove that the class of 1929 is very much interested in ath- letics. Most of the boys are going out for baseball. Three of the star basket- ball players on the boys’ team are members of the Sophomore class. Leo Car- roll, Dominick Carsetti, and Carroll Reed. Also we have three of the basket- ball stars of the girls’ team—Helen Miller, Caroline Milligan, and Helen Hughes. the Sophomores hit on a brilliant idea to make the enormous sum of twenty-two dollars by selling one thousand pencils bearing the gilt inscription, “Still LERYILLE HIGH SCHOOL.” For two weeks our slogan was, “Don’t you want to buy a pencil?” We sold over half of the pencils and the rest will be on sale next term. So don’t forget it! It we don’t make more money in the next two years, we will have to pur- chase our class rings at Woolworth’s and hike to Washington. “But nevertheless you must confess There’s nothing the matter with us. Sophomores! Rah ! Rah ! Rah !” 13 B. C. ’29. FRESHMAN CLASS Motto: Cur pc diem. (Sieze the Opportunity.) Colors: Blue and Gold. Flower: Carnation. In the fall of the year (1926), fifty Freshmen were seated in our new as- sembly hall, where the teachers gazed at them to see whether they were mischie- vious or not. We were all rather excited. But as the days rolled on, we watched the upper classmen, especially the “Dignified Seniors,” to see how they got bv with putty ball throwing and gum chewing. The class of ’30 was organized in October, 1926. Cecilia Regan became our president and Mr. K. J. Alvut our legal adviser. Our class lias obtained a small sum of money this year and we hope to have more money next year for the class of ’30. Most of the Freshmen have found that “gum chewing” is a nuisance and that “throwing notes” is contemptible. The Seniors of last year dedicated a barrel of salt to the Freshmen with this label on it, “Please take one tablespoon before entering the assembly hall.” This barrel has never been opened. Although we have wasted some of our time this year, we hope to better con- ditions next year by making use of the advice given by upper classmen. E. B. ’30. 14 (®itr ariji an $3a0lmtgtnn We, the members of the Senior Class, wishing to express our appreciation to those who made it possible for us to go to Washington, D. C., during the Easter vacation and willing to share our pleasures with others who could not go, have written the following account of our trip to the cities of Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York. We motored to Albany in the early afternoon of Good Friday, April 15. There we visited the Education Building where we were especially inter- ested in the Indian exhibits. In our travels we found no Indian exhibits that excelled those seen in Albany. At 6:30 P. M. we left Albany arriving in Wash- ington, D. C., the following morning just before 6:30. As we left Union Sta- tion for our hotel, “The New Pennsylvania,” we caught our first glimpse of the national capitol. After a hurried breakfast we left the hotel to visit Arlington and Mt. Vernon. We were taken through the Arlington Cemetery where we learned any soldier may be buried if he has an honorable discharge. The “Field of the Dead” was a most impressive sight. Simple head stones set in rows, at uniform distances, mark the graves of this “silent army, 16,000 strong.” The round-topped stones mark the graves of the known soldiers; the square topped, those of the unknown dead. Many of us registered our names in the Arling- ton House where Mary Custis and Robert E. Lee were married in 1831, and where they lived at the outbreak of the Civil War. This property was later sold for delinquent taxes, purchased by the United States government and made a part of our National Cemetery. It was here, directly in front of the Memo- rial Amphitheatre that we saw the tomb of America’s “Unknown Soldier.” At Alexandria we visited the old Carlyle House where Washington often visited; also Christ’s Church where Washington and Lee both worshipped. Many of us sat in the old-fashioned square pew which the Washington family occupied. This church retains many of its colonial features. Another inter- esting place was the Masonic Temple where Washington was Grand Master. Many of his personal belongings may be seen here. We were also interested in the Marshall House, where Col. E. E. Ellsworth, a Federal officer from New York State, lost his life just after he had taken down the Confederate flag which waved over the tavern, known as the “Marshall House.” 15 Washington’s home at Mt. Vernon was one of the most beautiful places visited. We hurriedly visited the buildings, the flower gardens, the lawns, and the tomb where lie the remains of General Washington and his wife, Martha Washington. Sunday morning, we visited the Zoological Gardens, where we saw animals and birds from all parts of the world. This park is one of the largest and most beautiful in the city, it contains over 1(10 acres. Some of our party went to the St. Patrick’s Cathedral, others went to the Congregational Church, where some members of the party saw President Coolidge. In the afternoon we went to the Corcoran Art Gallery and to the Franciscan Monastery. The Monas- tery is a reproduction of the catacombs and many of the sacred shrines of the Holy Land. The first place we visited Monday was the Bureau of Printing and En- graving. Here we watched the process of making paper money and postage stamps. The next place of interest was the Washington Monument, a white marble shaft, 555 feet high. Some of our party climbed the 898 steps leading to the top, others went up in the elevator. From the upper windows, we had a panoramic view of the Capitol City. We spent some time upon the White House lawn. While there we saw Mrs. Coolidge, surrounded by a group of Girl Scouts who seemed to adore her. We also witnessed the egg rolling contest and heard the U. S. Marine Band. The Congressional Library seen at evening is beyond our description. The ceilings of the dome and the vestibule are inlaid with gold. Walls, staircases, floors, decorations, and marble figures all add to its beauty. In the periodical room we were pleasantly surprised to find “The Daily Saratogian” and the “Glens Falls Post Star.” Copies of these papers with their news notes seemed to bring New York State nearer to us. At the Capitol we were shown through all the important rooms, including the President’s Room, the Hall of Statuary, the chambers of the House of Rep- resentatives and the Senate, going by subway from the Capitol to the Senate offices. Other places of note visited were the Pan-American Building, Medical Mu- seum, Army and Navy Building, President’s Yacht, the Mayflower; Smithson- ian Institute, National Museum and the Lincoln Memorial, one of the greatest works of art ever seen. While on a sight-seeing trip through the city we saw Ford’s Theatre, where Lincoln was shot, and the house just across the street in which he died. On our homeward trip we stopped at Baltimore for a thirty-mile tour of the principal points of interest about the city, going from there to Philadel- phia. Wednesday evening in Philadelphia, we enjoyed a roof garden party at the Walton Hotel. The following morning we toured the city by auto bus. We visited Fairmount Park, which is said to be the largest park in the world, saw the home of William Penn, visited Independence Hall and saw the Liberty Bell. We saw Girard College, a school for orphan boys. The home of Betsy Ross, where “Old Glory” was first made, was pointed out to us. We 16 visited Wanamaker’s store and heard an organ recital from the largest organ in the world. In the afternoon we visited the Curtis Publishing Co., also the Navy Yard, where we went through the Olympia, which was Dewey’s Flag Ship at Manilla Bay. Philadelphia was the first city to shed tears at our departure. We left Thursday evening in a downpour of rain. Friday morning, it was still cloudy and very foggy in New York. Early that morning we went by way of the ele- vated railway to Battery Park, from there by boat to Staten Island, seeing the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Upon our return, we visited the Aqua- rium, the Custom House, the Exchange Building and Old Trinity Church. In the afternoon we drove up Fifth Avenue and Riverside Drive to Grant’s Tomb. That evening we attended the Hippodrome, going directly from the theatre to the Grand Central Station, where we took the sleeper for Albany, reaching that city about (5 o’clock the following morning. We had an early breakfast and immediately left for Schuylerville. The trip to Washington was a wonderful experience, having both social and educational value. Although the members of the class were very tired and weary when they reached home, they felt they had spent a most enjoyable time and that the trip would long be remembered. The Seniors. 17 A pira Jinr Hon� ilntprrflt Hit iitHtunral araloya it is hard to realize that our quiet little village was the scene of one of the most important battles ever fought in America. Books have been written, stories told about that battle, and about the scenes that we regard so calmlv every day. We often wonder how Schuylerville looked when Burgoyne and Gates camped on the hills. Thick woods covered most sections and only a few houses were here and there. How the valley must have resounded to the roar of the cannons and how peaceful it must have been in the camp at night! In imagination we can see those camps. The sun has set. Everything is in silhouette against the deep orange of the west. Striving to be gay and hope- ful, the soldiers eat their scanty meal. The bugle blows out the taps. A light wind rustles the leaves and the night cry of birds is heard. The camp fire flickers and bv its light we see the deeply lined faces of the men. The strains of “Yankee Doodle” drift to their ears. After this a song of home. Do we see the glitter of tears in some eyes? At this time their thoughts turn back to those left behind. It is hard—hard to think of happy times amid such sur- roundings. How peaceful the scene is—how quiet! The Hudson flows silentlv on, the moon making it a ribbon of silver. But this only brings into sharper contrast the events of the day past and of the days to come. But amidst such scenes as these a grim battle was fought. Burgoyne, riding blithely along, came face to face with Gates. He gallantly rallied to the occasion but was overwhelmed by the Americans. Although this was vic- tory for us, there is a bit of tragedy which we recall as we catch sight of that empty niche in our monument. A name springs to our lips and pity comes into our hearts. Arnold saved Saratoga. He was wounded in the leg in the last charge. We know what he did after this glorious victory. How much better it would have been if the shot had gone through his heart! It would have spared him so much sorrow'. Do we people of Schuylerville know all the historical scenes and stories of our village? How proud we should be to direct a traveler to the points of interest or tell the story connected with it! Each year the state is doing more and more to bring us into closer touch with these things. Let us try to become more familiar with the place where America won her independence. Jiji.ia Wanmer. 18 Jmitball Alvut—Coach Carroll—Captain Northrup—Manager As football is quite an innovation in our school, having been plaved but two years, not much success has been made as yet; but, with the material which we have and the ability of Coach Alvut we expect to go over big in the coming seasons. Only two games were played this season, the first with Greenwich and the last with Hoosac Prep. At both places Schuylerville met with defeats, as both opposing teams were more experienced and the players much heavier. If the enthusiasm and school spirit keeps up during the coming seasons as it has in the past, we expect Schuylerville to come to the front. GJrark Alvut—Coach Doran—Captain At a meeting of the track team Jack Doran was re-elected Captain. An annual track meet is held at Warrensburg with teams of the Adirondack League competing. Last year Schuylerville High won, and prospects of another victory look better this year as we will have Mr. Alvut as coach. Those showing up well are: Dashes—Doran, Coulee, Harris, Carroll, F. Hunt. High Jump—Carroll, Montgomery, Coffinger, Craig, Lindahl, Naylor. Broad Jump—Carroll, Harris, L. Hunt. Shot Put—Coulee, Bennett, Coffinger, Hespelt, Boivin. 19 0 VAKSITY FOOTBALL TKAM YAHSrrY BASKBALL TKAM 20 (6irlii HaflkribaU E. J. Alvut—Coach Maugakkt Cunningham—Captain Dorcas Closson—Manager Winning the last seven out of nine games and thoroughly trouncing the Warrensburg Girls 17-7 in the last game of the season, the Girls’ team earned second place in the Girls’ Adirondack League. The Schuylerville Girls were the only team to beat the champion Hadley- Luzerne team which had not been beaten in three years. All High School non- league teams were overwhelmed. Teams winning over Schuylerville in the early part of the season by a few points were easily defeated in the latter part of the season in return games. Coach Alvut will be in charge next year and with all the girls returning, supplemented by stars from the Freshman Team, a ban- ner season is predicted. Opponent Where Hayed S.H.S. Opp. Fort Ann ..................................Home 24 12 Lake George .............................. Away 2 6 Warrensburg ...............................Away .‘1 9 North Creek ...............................Home 10 11 North Creek ...............................Away 10 12 Greenwich .................................Home 19 ,1 HadleysLuzerne ............................Home 11 7 Fort Ann ..................................Away 10 6 Lake George............................... Home 20 4 Corinth ...................................Home 22 12 Cambridge .................................Home 25 8 Wonder Girls ............................ Home 10 20 Hadley-Luzerne ........................... Away 7 15 St. Faith’s ...............................Home 37 13 Warrensburg ...............................Home 17 7 Points scored, 227; opponents, 134. HaarbaU O’Brien—Coach Si.ade—Captain H. Hughes—Manager When Coach O’Brien issued his call for baseball players, thirty students appeared at Fort Hardy Park to try for the team. A glance at the schedule shows that it will be a hard road to travel as we have joined a division of the Northeastern New York Public High School League consisting of the teams of Greenwich, Granville and Whitehall; the winner of which will play the other division consisting of Glens Falls, Hudson Falls and Saratoga. Prospects of a winning team look good as we had a good season last year and the same play- ers are back this 3rear. Corinth, Fort Edward and Glens Falls are the three non-league teams Schuylerville will play. 21 VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM laskrtball O’B r i ex—Coach H eei —Capt ain Bex x ett—M anager Under the able coaching of Mr. O’Brien, the season was most successful. Failing last season to win the Adirondack League trophy by being defeated by Fort Ann, Schuylerville High School came back this season with determination to win and did. We will be fortunate next year as only two pi avers. Peck and Northrup will be lost by graduation. Following is a summary of our games for the season: Opponent Where Played S. II. S. Opp. Schuylerville Fire Dept 4« 23 Burnt Hills H. S Home 22 33 Saratoga H. S 14 52 •Fort Ann H. S 25 11 •Lake George H. S , 41 19 Washington Academy (Salem) Home 20 22 Round Lake II. S 41 29 Cambridge H. S 26 12 Alumni Home 37 17 •Warrensburgh H. S 31 18 •North Creek H. S 50 12 •North Creek H. S 44 12 Round Lake H. S 37 28 •Hadley Luzerne H. S 40 16 •Fort Ann H. S Away 41 13 •Lake George H. S 36 16 Hoosac Falls H. S 40 3 Corinth H. S 74 28 Cohoes H. S 23 26 •South Glens Falls H. S 42 11 Burnt Hills H. S 41 24 Glens Falls H. S 37 29 •Hadley-Luzerne H. S 37 21 Glens Falls H. S 12 31 •South Glens Falls H. S 41 14 •Warrensburgh H. S 44 30 •League Games S. H. S. 936 Opp. 545 23 Won 21 Lost 5 jfijuUyL -A v vs« A 7 fiR_ This year we have not many exchanges, but we hope to have more next year. Those we have on hand are: “The Blast,” Warsaw, N. Y.—Your poems and write-ups are good, but why not have a few pictures? “The Cardinal,” Fort Ann, N. Y.—A very good little magazine and we like the idea of having letters from graduates published. “The Oracle,” Rensselaer, N. Y.—Good poems and editorials. We like it. “The Jester,” Tully, N. Y.—A very complete hook, interesting in every detail and good pictures; but we like more original drawings. “The Oracle,” Gloversville, X. Y.—We enjoy the varied contents of your magazine, especially the stories. It is an ideal school magazine. C. O. ’30. 24 YE OLDE TYME ADVICE ( With apologies to Poor Richard's Almanac) “A diploma in the hand is worth two in the press.” “The laziest student makes the most noise (about the length of the assign- ment.”) “There’s many a slip ’twixt Regents and Graduation.” “Help your studying and your studying will help you. (At Regents time.”) “Nothing is so likely to make a fellow’s average as studying.” “The first one hundred book reports are the hardest. (This also applies in the reverse form to Algebra problems and Geometry propositions, since the first hundred are the easiest.”) “Fools do the work; wise men copy it.” “He that lives on hope (of cramming at the eleventh hour), will die thinking.” “Industry writes compositions, and book reports; but despair increases them.” “Many a one, for the sake of a dance or a movie, has gone with an empty mind and a zero.” Of course, we all follow all of this advice. A farmer once heard that sawdust could be mixed with chicken feed. He started this experiment and in three weeks was feeding his chickens clear saw- dust. In the spring twelve eggs were hatched. Eleven of the little chicks had wooden legs and the twelfth was a woodchuck. Man (visiting lunatic asylum) : “My dear man, why are you running that wheelbarrow around up side down?” Lunatic: “Because, sir, the last time I wheeled it right side up they filled it with dirt.” 9 9 A VISIT TO S. H. S. Mr. McSap visits the S. H. S. and tells his wife about it: Say, you know that bunch up to S. H. S. is the funniest gosh-darn mix- up I was ever in. Why, some of them is so dumb they think a meadow lark is a party thrown in the country. I was in the hall for a while before classes were called and sort of listenin’ in on the conversation and confusion. One girl came rushin’ in and yells: “Hey, have you seen my dudah?” I found out afterwards she meant her kerchief but I couldn’t figure out why she didn’t say so. She was a likely lookin’ girl, too—tall and thin, with a blonde boyish haircut and I got to wonderin’ after why they called her ‘Nutsy.’ Wifie: Well, John, do they have much school spirit up there? John: Oh yes. I went to one basketball game and most all the young fel- lers had their spirits in their hip pockets. They’re a lively bunch all right. Mrs. McSap: Why, John, they don’t drink intoxicating liquor, do they? Mr. McSap: Well, as I was tellin’ you, they were talkin’ a lot in the hall and a tall, thin boy with wide shoulders and long legs was talking to another guy. He said: “Peck, do you drink?” And Peck answered: “My goodness, no! Duddy, how you talk !” Well, this ‘Duddy’ person says with a wicked look: “Neither do I. I gotta a hole in my shoulder. I pour it in.” I saw a rather intelligent-looking fellow coinin’ up the hall. He was plump, and someone called him ‘Orner,’ a darn smart name. So I thought I’d kinder get acquainted, and I asked him: “Young feller, how long have you studied in High School?” And he said: “Oh, about two days.” “Why the term’s nearly over!” I said, astonished. “Oil,” nonchalantly—“I’ve been here almost four years!” I walked on and heard a girl say— “Oh, Tom Ryan? He dresses nattily!” I wondered who Natalie was. W1 lile I was there I listened on a lecture Professor Barmore gave. He launched out on his opposing argument, saying: “On the other hand,” and a sly voice from the rear— “She had some warts !” I decided to come home. Harris: “Say Booth, did you ever hear of any big men being born ir Schuylerville ?” Booth: “No, Ed, only babies.” 26 First, he came with a horse and buggy, Then he came with horse and sleigh, He said he’d swim the Hudson If there was no other way. But he rowed across the river To the Hudson Valley track, And he finished up the journey In a manner not alack. But times have changed for Edward lie drives an Essex car, With “Fiske” balloons he speeds along And never feels a jar. Bennett: “How do you like your new car. Miller?” Miller: “Not so good! They told me that it was quick on the pick up.” Bennett: “Well, isn’t it?” Miller: “I should say not! I have owned the car three months now and have picked up only two old maids so far.” “It won’t be long now,” said the man as his neck touched the buzz saw. Lady (seeing her first ball game) : “I wonder why they don’t fix that place near second base?” Hubby: “Why so?” Lady: “Because every time the players get there they trip and fall.” Coulee: “Say Wilber, did you hear that Iva Loo Brown won the school beauty contest.” Wilber: “She did? Why I thought that Margaret Cunningham would win that.” Conlee: “Oh! She would have only she yawned when they were taking the picture and you couldn’t see her face.” Carroll: “Say, Monty, did you notice that Peek is getting to school on time for the last few days.” Monty: “I did notice that. What’s the cause?” Carroll: “Why they put their car in the garage to be overhauled the other day.” In the year 1900 they used to wonder how old you would have to be to wear long trousers, now they wonder how old you can be before you can wear short ones. Haun: “Give the derivation of “auditorium.” Corsctti: “Audio—to hear; taurus, bull—therefore a place to—” Haun : “Here, here, that’s enough !” CHARIOT RACE Alice’s lips trembled. She removed her spectacles and dabbed at a vagrant tear coursing down her ashen cheek. A PLAUSIBLE EXCUSE Reporter: “To what do you attribute vour great age?” Methuselah: “Well, the fact that I was born over nine hundred years ago might have something to do with it.” MAKING IT A QUIET AFFAIR Drives cab into store window to avoid crash.—Chicago Payer. JUST A SCRAP Doran: “How did you like the football game?” Mary Ross: “Oh, they didn’t play. Just as they started one man got the ball and started to run with it and they all began to jump on each other.” OCTOPUS George Gay vawned wearily, looked at the clock, stretched his six feet lazily and rose. NOT INTERESTED “Did you inform father that you intended to marry me?” asked Iva Loo Brown. “Yes,” answered Clayton, “all he said was that he wasn’t very well acquainted with me and he didn’t see why I should tell him my troubles.” CALL THE CORONER Ernest C.: “Well, sir, my shotgun let out a roar and there lay a dead wolf between us.” Miller (bored) : “How long had it been dead?” Son: “Hey, pop, the old goat just et a jackrebbit.” Father: “Gosh darn it, another hare in the butter.”—Cornell Countryman. One evening a farmer met his hired man with a lantern and asked him where he was going. “Courtin’ ” “Courtin’ with a lantern? I never took a lantern with me when I went courtin.” “Yes,” replied the man, “and see what you got.”—Cornell Countryman. 28 (Class (Celebrities 1. Best Student..........................Thomas Naey 2. Best Athlete (Boy)......................Neil Peck 3. Best Athlete (Girl).......Beatrice Goodrich 4. Most Popular Boy...........Clayton Bennett 5. Most Popular Girl......Iva Loo Brown 6. Best Looking Boy..............Thomas Ryan 7. Best Looking Girl...........Iva Loo Brown 8. Boy With Most School Spirit....Clayton Bennett !). Girl With Most School Spirit...Helena Flint 10. Class Sheik....................Thomas Ryan 11. Class Flapper............Charlotte Wallace 12. Most Dependable Boy...................Thomas Nacy 13. Most Dependable Girl...................Alice Haren 14. Best Dressed Boy...............Thomas Ryan 15. Best Dressed Girl.....Margaret Carscadden 29 Congratulations and Best Wishes As you step across the threshold of life at this time we want to take the opportunity to say to you: “God Speed.” May life hold for you only the best—health, happiness, prosperity enough for all your needs and an ever abiding faith in the future of this great land of ours. THE TROY BUSINESS COLLEGE Can train you for a better Business Position, then will place you in excellent employment with steady advancement. 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