Schuylerville Central School - Schuyler Yearbook (Schuylerville, NY)

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($ur Jfmtr IJcars in “3Hujb” What a thrill it was when we, the Freshmen of 1929, attended our first assem- bly as official members of the high school. We were 44 strong; 19 boys and 25 girls. Some dignified, some “cut-ups,” but, on the whole, most of us were out for a grand time, rather than to study. Will we ever forget the uncomplimentary manner in which we sized up our teachers? We thought we were sitting on top of the world in those days. It is nice to be young and innocent. The main social event of this year was our sleigh ride, chaperoned by Miss Gibson and Miss Wallace. We had lots of fun, but we nearly froze to death. Time brought many changes. We had cut a few wisdom teeth and no longer thought we were rulers of the school. We showed our teachers a little more con- sideration, although none of us studied very hard. The social event of our second year was our gym frolic which was chaperoned by Miss Shannahan and Mr. Schultz. With the beginning of our Junior year and the coming of Mr. Burke, as prin- cipal, we were taught new ideas of consideration and courtesy. Social activities of this year began with a marvelous Hallowe’en party, followed by tea dances and the inevitable Junior Prom. We still rave about the success of that event. We had the usual Junior picnic at Sunnyside, all having a wonderful trip. At this time we were much concerned about our Washington trip and had many conferences and plans as to how we would raise the necessary money. As Seniors we received our first real jolt by the ultimatum handed down by the Board of Education which utterly demolished any hopes we entertained of reach- ing Washington. The depression had given us its first knock. Later, like all other Seniors, we settled down to work, although we managed to have a little fun on the side. Through the tireless efforts of Miss Shannahan, we managed the usual Lyceum Course, from which we gained nothing, financially at least. Our “Schuyler” proved to be a failure, because of the hard times, so we are now enjoying the precedent of having a Senior Yearbook instead. As we near our goal, we arc filled with a sense of freedom. Much as we shall miss the pleasures of school days, we are eager to begin life’s battle for ourselves. We shall carry with us regret that our pleasant associations with our teachers and classmates must be severed, but we shall also carry a feeling of loyalty and love for dear old “S. H. S.,”—may we all meet within her walls, successful and happy, in years to come! Six Aileen Cummings

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janitor Class MOTTO Enter to learn; depart to serve. Flower Talisman Tea Rose Colors Blue and Silver CLASS OFFICERS Stephen E. Thorne, Jr. Francis Chase ...... Gertrude Brown ..... John Martis ...... William Loomis ..... President Vice President . . Secretary . T reasurer . Business Manager SENIOR CLASS SONG—’33 (Tune of Juanita) Slowly are fading, from today into the past, Our golden school days, breaking at last. But we have the mem’ries where they will ever live; We entered to learn, We depart to serve. Chorus: Classmates, fond classmates, Thou art passing from our side. School days, beautiful school days, In memory abide. a When in our dreaming, happy thoughts around us cling, Our Alma Mater proudly we shall sing. May our colors lead us, Blue and Silver, Orange and Black. May our seal forever guide the mem’ries back. Classmates, fond classmates, Though we journey far and wide, School days, beautiful school days, Will with us abide. Five Grace E. Russei.i.

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STEPHEN THORNE “Steve” Senior (’lass President. Fourth Honor Student; Track Team; Tumbling Squad; Round Table Con- ference: Intcrclass Basket- ball; Dramatics - Assemblies; “S chuyle r Advertising Manager; Class Prophecy. One still strong man in a blatant land.” ERNESTINE MINER Ernie” Echoes” Typing Mana- ger; Schuyler Typing Manager; Student Librar- ian; Library Club. “Attempt the end and never stand to doubt Nothing’s so hard but search will find it out.” ALICE SMITH “Smitty” Salutatorian; Latin Club - Second Consul; French Club; “Echoes” Assistant Editor; Schuyler” Literary Editor; Manager of Girls Basketball; Dramatics. Wearing all that weight of learning lightly, like a flower.” RUTH ESMOND Fifth Honor Student ; Schuyler” Editor in Chief; Creative Writing; Debates; Round Table Conference; President French Club; Li- brary Club; Student Librar- ian: Echoes” Editor In Chief. True humility, the highest virtue, mother of them all.” GERTRUDE BROWN “Gert” Office Assistant; Senior Class Secretary. Neat, not gaudy. MARCELLA NACY Marc” Third Honor Student; Of- fice Assistant; Assistant Senior Treasurer. Begone, dull care; thou and I shall never agree.” KILMER MYERS The Deacon” Valedictorian; Dramatics; Round Table Conference; Track Team; T u ni b 1 i n g Squad; Intra-Mural Basket- ball; Student Librarian; De- bates; Class Will; Schuyler Staff. One on God’s side is a majority.” JOHN MARTIS “Johnny” Library Club; Track Team; Baseball Manager; “Echoes” News E d i tor; Dramatics - Senior Play and Assemblies; Senior Class Treasurer; InterClass Bas- ketball. “He came up smilin’.” MARY HOEY French Club; Schuyler Art Editor; Glee Club. “She doeth little kindnesses which most leave undone or despise.” Seven