Schuylerville Central School - Schuyler Yearbook (Schuylerville, NY)

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To the “Sophomores” we present the great physical beauty and charm of the Senior Class, recognizing that they are handicapped along this line. We present to the little Freshmen an autographed copy of Walter WincheH’s essay “On Being Wise,” and a class set of directions on the “Technique of Sucking Lollypops.” To the members of the Eighth Grade, we bequeath one can of disinfectant with which they are to spray the Freshmen rooms. To James DeLuca we bequeath Thomas Clancy’s sleeping powder; to Malcolm Harvey, the privilege to occupy Fred McFeeter’s shoes; to some deserving Junior, not yet discovered, Stephen Thorne’s position as president; to James Ellis, Russell Mac Dougall’s gift of gab; to “Ed” Everts, Johnny Martis’s starched collars; to Mr. La Lone, Stephen Thorne’s ability in chemistry; to Bill Vanderwerker, Francis Chase’s sense of humor; to Jim Carey, Joe Szekely’s laugh; to Patsy Yarossi, Bill Loomis’s fiery oratory; to Hugh Wanmer, Don Hinckley’s polished manners; to 'Font Hoey, Maurice Patrick’s unassuming manner; to Olive Cramer, Peg De Guire’s compact; to Alctha White, Kilmer Myer’s tumbling ability; to Harold Smith, “Jerky” Germain’s ability to play basketball; to Sheldon Robinson, Ernestine Miner’s ability at the typewriter; to Helen Eddy, Alice Smith’s lack of height; to Bill Galusha, Rose Mullen’s knowledge of history; to Eva Donnelly, Elzie Nacy’s ruddy complexion; to Anna Maynard, “Marc” Nacy’s natural complexion; to William Corsetti, Gertrude Brown’s position in the office; to Norman Woodruff, Harry Smith’s way with women; to Doris Sochier, Grace Russell’s demureness; to Harold Williams, Ruth Esmond’s versatility; to Ethel Fowler, Anna Coffinger’s cud of gum; to Charles Glass, “Nonie” Bennett’s artistic temperament; to Air. Clancy, Bob Lansing’s pep; to Leona Bouchard, Margaret Perkin’s rimless glasses; to “Marjie” Cromie, Mary Hocy’s charm; to Marjory White, Aileen Cummings’s permanent; to Mazic Van Derwerker, Clara Winney’s naivete; to Minnie Fogcrite, Marian Eddy’s avoirdupois; to Winnifred Hanna, Bessie Booth’s poetic ability; and to Walter Cook, Bessie Galusha’s friendliness. We finally bequeath to Miss Shannahan our ardent admiration for her patient endurance of the trials and tribulations which presented themselves during her per- iod of reign over us; our gratitude to the faculty for so patiently bearing with us; and to Mr. Burke the dedication of the “Schuyler.” Witnesses: Stephen E. Thorne, Jr., Senior Kathleen G. Coffin, Post Graduate Edna Periard, Junior David H. Craw, Sophomore Winnifred M. Hanna, Freshman E. Katherine Gibson, Faculty Member Signed this fourth day of Alay, nine- teen hundred thirty-three, anno domini, in the library of Schuylerville High School C. Kilmer A'Iyers, ’33 Thirteen

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Cfao ji i£u's to a Jitubcut A religious argument is universally admitted dangerous and useless business; but a religious discussion is widely acclaimed as beneficial. The members of tbe Round Table Discussions have learned to distinguish between the two and have seen the worth in tbe latter. It is because they have qualified tbe two pastimes that their opinions on things spiritual have come to light. We have that old admonition: “Let no man despise thy youth.” No man has around the conference table. Earnest, thoughtful students, especially those of our own class, have shared with others their spiritual experiences and most profound convictions. The whole process has been one of sharing, and giving to others, bits of the results of their religious meditations and thinking. It has benefited not only the ones who have related them but also those who listened. It has been found that some of the conference members profess quite varied forms of philosophy or “ways of life.” Indeed, some claim philosophies of their own invention, preferring this to those formulated by philosophers of other days. A small number belong to tbe Oxford Group, whose principles are to maintain com- plete honesty between men and between man and God. They attempt to live lives of guidance from Christ and of sharing. Many, on the other hand, call themselves but “nominal Christians”, while a few profess quite frankly no Christianity at all. We believe that were a comparative graph of the spirituality of our classmates taken, it would be found quite high. Tbe interest manifest in religious discussion and topics surely proves that. Underneath it all, however, runs a deep current of yearning to understand the abiding, eternal principles of the religion of Jesus of Nazareth. This is to be fos- tered and cherished as a priceless characteristic of student religious life. After all, there are two sides to a high school student. C. Kilmer Myers beauty iit Htfe There is so much of beauty in the world that it is our bounden duty to eke from life all that life can give. Youth is tbe time for doing, experimenting, discovering, creating, laughing, loving and giving. To experience the joys of living—Live! “After years will be time enough for sleep—carefulness—and tears.” Before us, into the infinite, stretch the ways of life, traversed by millions before us, while other millions shall follow after. As we go our way we must be mindful of the many details of beauty, plainly evident to the observant eye. We shall head toward the mountain top, living every inch of the way, breathing in all of the frag- rance, all of the happiness, and all of the beauty. How much fuller and more com- plete is the life of the person who travels thus, than the life of him who heads directly for his goal and rushes heedlessly onward, crushing the tiny flowers and deaf to the sweet music of God’s world. There is no earthly thing which does not hold some beauty, some bit of love- liness. If, when our ideals arc thwarted, and everything is veiled in gloom, we can but look underneath the surface; glance into our mirrors and laugh at our tragic faces; square our shoulders and turn again to our way; we can be at least partially happy. The fog will lift; our vision will clear, and before us will be the mountain top, more beautiful than ever. Our eyes shall recognize, and our hearts shall welcome the new beauties, as each is met. To go through life with open eyes, conscious of all, “to make tbe most of all that comes, and the least of all that goes,” is the secret of eternal youth. Ruth Esmond Fifteen