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

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THE ORANGE PEAL 17 “If you would not so quiet ibe We easier might fathom thee. How silently her days pass by, What think you fellows, is she shy?” GENEVIEVE MARY ROCHE (alias “Gen,” alias “Dimples”) A keen quick mind, the most appreciative listener to everything; jolly, never cross; says little, thinks much (maybe). Senior Play; Winner Mental Arithmetic Contest ’20. “Her hair was not more sunny than her smile.” AMANDA H. RULAND (alias “Toby”) A small and dainty miss is she, very fond of violins and violinists. Keen witted and terribly cute. Senior Play; Orchestra ’23; Parrish Speaking Contest ’24; Soccer; Operetta ’22, ’23. “She had a head to contrive, a tongue to persuade and a hand to execute.” GERRETTA W. SKINNER Of congenial disposition, sense of humor, and a ready wit, “Skinny” is an object for all those who like to tease. She has nice broad shoulders to put your responsibilities on, too. Vice President Juniors ’23; Editor Red and White ’23-’23; Parrish Speaking Con- test ’22, ’23.

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16 THE ORANGE PEAL “Ambition has no rest. WILLIAM McALLISTER (alias “Bud”) High mentality, insatiable thirst for knowledge and higher learning and a stead- fast lover of all that is beautiful in nature and art is William McAllister. He un- ceasingly endeavors to converse with or- dinary mortals in the language of higher science. 1st Parrish Speaking Contest ’22; Tri- angular Debate ’24; Senior Play; Valedic- torian; Jester, May (Day. “Wisdom of a jester, his; Everything that isn’t, is. ‘Comedy,’ we’d like to name His niche in our school’s hall of fame.” HAROLD PHILLIPS (alias “Archie”) A funny Senior is “Archie,” owner of dancing feet, beautiful “bobbed” hair, a giggle and other distinguishing eccentrici- ties. He’s a nice good little boy—to look at. Operetta ’21, ’22, ’23, ’24; Senior Play ’22, ’24; Football ’21, ’22. ’23; Basketball ’22, ’23; Junior Play; Second Prize Parrish Speaking Contest ’23. “Jolly, quiet, full of fun! To stop her laughter once begun Is difficult; for at each pun She needs must laugh until she’s done.” HARRIET RAYNOR Always on the lookout for a stray bit of humor, “Harry” is a good sort to talk with. She is also a very dainty artist, drawing beautiful, airy-looking things. Operetta ’22; B. B. ’21; Prizes in Draw- ing ’21, ’22.

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18 THE ORANGE PEAL “Quiet he, but we don’t care; Quiet dispositions wear, And sometimes, sudden as can be, Forsooth, why all this drollery?” That’s Bob. WILLIAM SMITH (alias “Bob”) Quiet and retiring until aroused, he’s a fast friend of all of us. With remarkable ability displayed, he puts things through— not over. Operetta ’22, ’23; Football ’23, ’24; School Orchestra ’22, ’23, ’24; Junior Play; Senior Play; Track Team ’23. “She is pretty to walk with, witty to talk with and pleasant to think on. ESTHER BURLING STREET (alias “Es,” “Streeter”) Witty, good humored and agreeable with a remarkable ability for creating a good time and a congenial atmosphere, she is a “stylish,” “smilish” girl well liked by everyone. Operetta ’22, ’23, ’24; Soccer ’23; Par- rish Speaking Contest 23, 24, Piesident Sophomore Class ’23; Senior Play. “You come late—yet you come.” RICHARD M. WELLS (alias “Rich,” alias “Dick,” alias “Stubby”) The most jolly fun, with an over-develop- ed sense of humor, a love for music and saxophones, he is a teaser of his friends and a despair to his teachers—our own Richard Wells. Operetta ’24; School Orchestra ’23, ’24; Junior-Senior Debate ’23, ’24; Triangular Debate ’24; Secretary A. A. ’24; Senior Play; Editor “Red and White” ’23-’24.