Southampton High School - Sea Spray Yearbook (Southampton, NY)

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THE ORANGE PEAL 11 1922- 1923 Well, we are now Juniors and supposedly on the top of “Fools Hill.” Con- trary to precedent although we have quite a little friendly rivalry with the Seniors, there are only a couple who seem to be suffering from the disease of “inflated cranium.” Courtland G. Smith is their president. We have held a Junior meeting and Mr. K. R. Edkins is our class advisor. President, Helen McAllister; Vice President, Gerretta Skinner; Treasurer, Lester Fanning; Secretary, Henry Burnett. We have nobly decided to give the Seniors right of way in the financial line so we held our Junior Prom early. There was an unusual program of a sketch, dancing and refreshments. The sketch, entitled “All on a Summer’s Day” was coached by our star theatrical manager, Henry Burnett. Social and financial success. May—Entertained the Seniors at a banquet at school to-night. Daffodil decorations. French menu, Cahoot, good eats and toasts were the program. They seemed to enjoy themselves, especially a certain Senior who was very fond of showering his neighbor with rolls. June—Watched the Seniors graduate, ran around with flying ribbons, bridal bouquets and all the accessories. Personally think these Seniors are causing us a lot of trouble. Everyone seems to think they’re wonderful. They ought to take a look at us. You wait till we graduate and then won’t it be fun to watch the Class of ’25 work! They’re good workers though. Will credit ’em with that anyway. 1923- 1924 The year of our entrance upon the elevated status of Seniors began yester- day. To tell the truth. I don’t feel much different than I did before but we’re considered conceited, stuck up (chewing gum?) and too proud to speak to the Freshies, so we must be different or else it’s they. Really they seem so ready to depict us in every sense possible that even having our mind on some im- portant problem of Algebra or Philosophy is termed snobbishness. Thus goeth the world—ah me. Never mind, they’ll be in our shoes some day too, and realize what’s expected of them. We held our class election today with the following potential results: Mr. Harold F. Sabine was unanimously elected class advisor. H. Nelson Burnett, President; Emily Xerxes Bishop, Vice-President; Edna Fredericks, Secretary; Lester A. Fanning, Treasurer. Good news! Five more have rallied to support the class of ’24 depriving the Juniors of some very valuable members. October 11—To-night was the first of the school year’s activities, the Senior Ball. With orange and blue decorations, radiators a la window boxes, a waxy floor and Dicky’s orchestra, we succeeded in having a very entertain- ing and delightful time. January 16—Have chosen our pilay and are practicing diligently. February 21—We gave play entitled “A Couple of Million” coached by Mis. John G. Peck. Everyone seemed to be fitted for his part and it was considered a. big success in Southampton and Easthampton also, where we gave it on February 28. March—The Patton Brothers gave a musical entertainment from which we reaped a neat profit and derived a very enjoyable evening. April—We sojourned in Washington. Wonderful little city, a place for the under classmen to anticipate visiting. However, no more shall be said, leaving something for you to wonder about and nothing to condemn us with. In June we hope to graduate. Thus endeth our eventful career through high—in fact many of us like it so well we’re coming back. We wish to extend our sincere thanks to all the teachers and everyone of you students for being such good pals and making our course as happy as it has. (Note the toothy grins of appreciation in our pictures.) We Thank You, 1924 SENIOR’S HIGH SCHOOL DIARY.

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10 THE ORANGE PEAL Salutatory Members of the Board, and of the faculty, friends and relatives, we have just passed through one of the most strenuous weeks of our lives, iRcgents week, which is now only a dim memory growing dimmer and dimmer. We have looked forward to the time when we would sit up here as dignified graduates. Finally our fondest dreams have come true and it is with great satisfaction that we have finally attained this mark of distinction. In behalf of the class of ’24 I wish to extend to you a cordial welcome to this our last official act as students of Southampton High. ESTHER STREET. A Seniors High School Diary 1920-1921 We entered High School today, scared to death, Miss Schrader scolded me first thing. I cried. Mother says I must study Latin hard. Seems queer to be a Freshie. Seniors are awfully conceited; am awfully afraid of them. They laugh at us when we walk into study hall. Here’s an example taken from the Red White 1920. “Once I was a Freshie— The self same thing as you— And I think I ought to tell you What you’ll have to do.” (Preaching first thing.) “Always get your lessons, Never tell a lie (as if they didn’t) And you’ll always find Your work’ll go like pie.” (Theirs doesn t.) If temptations do assail you And the work seems hard and dry, Dig in hard and some-day You’ll be a Senior, same as I. Horrid things!! I like High School though! 1921-1922 The “Class of ’22” has organized with Lois B. Smith as President. Snappy bUThe Juniors sure think they’re some. They’ve elected Red Corwith, Presi- dent. Hot stuff! Ya, red hot! We Sophomores must get in the swim. December—Class of '24 called together by Gerretta W. Skinner. Gee it was fun! Townsend iDonnelly almost wrecked the meeting with his clever (?) TGiriErks January 7—We have elected our officers and chosen the colors of “Orange and Blue!” Miss Alice Hudson is our Class Advisor. President, Helen Mc- Allister; Vice President, Henry Trinkhaus; Secretary and Treasurer, Town- send Donnelly. , , ... , February—Held a Sophomore Tea Party. Served punch diluted with tea. Very queer color but quite appetizing. Loads of fun. Ahem, leave it to us. We are “IT.” June 5—Got our Sophomore banner of most splendidly wondrous satin. Quite knocked the Seniors and Juniors over with its glamour. We paraded in with it on Class Day and sang and yelled. Terrific racket!

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12 THE ORANGE PEAL Our Gallery “Shy he was and some thought him cold.” PETER BALNIS (alias “Pete”) Here is a capable, likeable, unmistakable, good friend. (Peter has one failing—girls. He can’t stand ’em. Peter and his pal are alike—jolly good sports and jolly smiles. Senior Play, Senior B. B. team. “Her friends are as countless as the sands of the sea, And in her does each one find a refuge free.” EMILY BISHOP (alias “Em”) A clever, genial, sympathetic nature has “Bish,” one of the leaders of the “Bunch” in fun as well as studies. An all around pal with a reputation to be envied. We wish her luck. Operetta ’23, ’24; Secretary G. A. A. ’22; 1st prize W. C. T. U. Essay ’23; B. B. ’22, ’23, ’24; Senior Vice President; Triangular Debate; attendant May Day festival. “For she was but the quiet kind, Whose natures never vary, Like streams that keep a summer mind Snow hid in January.” HELEN BRUZDOWSKI (alias “Brudock,” alias “Bubbles”) This miss is a quietly jolly sort who gig- gles incessantly. She is one of our splen- did helps in class affairs with a temper that is never ruffled. Helen will always have a host of devoted friends. Junior Play, Senior Play.