Southold High School - Snuffbox Yearbook (Southold, NY)

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Senior Trip (continued) completed our morning tour, vve returned to the hotel for luncheon. Unfortunately, several members became ill, and were unable to go on the tours scheduled for the afternoon. The survivors continued on to the Zoological Gardens. A sudden shower hastened our survey of the specimens, and after we had all returned to our buses, we were on our way to Virginia. We passed through Fort Myer on our way to Arlington Cemetery and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Most of us were greatly impressed by the solemnity and beauty of the surroundings, an inspiration which we shall not soon forget. Continuing on our way, we traveled over the specially made high-way to Mt. Vernon with its beautiful grounds and magnificent view of the Potomac River. Returning on the National Highway along the banks of the Potomac, we saw the enormous Washington Airport and the Jefferson Memorial. After a brief stop at the impressive Lincoln Memorial, whence can be seen the beautiful reflection of the Washington Monument, we returned to the hotel for dinner. We had the evening to ourselves. The next morning we packed and after break- fast, crowded into the lobby to wait for our bus. When it finally arrived, we piled on and headed for the Smithsonian Institute. Here we found on display the original gowns worn by each President’s wife at the inaugurations, collections of coins, postage stamps, boats from early times, all kinds of wagons and automobiles, Lindbergh’s “Spirit of St. Louis”, uniforms of our armed forces, and thousands of other interesting exhibits. We then walked to the Mellon Art Gallery, said to be the most perfect art building. Here we saw many famous paintings, statues, jewels and elaborate tapestries. This concluded our stay in Washington, and it was with no little regret that we left this friendly city with its gleaming marble buildings, and friendly people; our congenial bus drivers (and their corny, but “painless” jokes), and boarded the train for the long journey home. Most of us were weary but happy. After lunch on the train, we chatted the afternoon away, comparing notes and recalling incidents. We arrived in Penn Station at 4:00 o’clock, where our car was switched to the Long Island train, and thus we completed the last lap of our journey. Advice to the Juniors Lowly Juniors: Now that we have completed our struggle, we feel entitled to give you a little advice and encouragement. The time has come to discard your frivolous ways and playful attitude. Settle down and follow in our great foot steps! You have many things to look forward to and hard work makes these enjoyable and unforget-able. Your past endeavors have shown that you have the ability and we all sincerely hope you keep up the good work and reputation throughout your Senior year! ! President of Senior Class, '47 Robert H. Baker A Note of From time to time during our school years we have been obliged to call lor help upon persons remotely connected with the School. Without their assistance many of our undertakings might have been less successful. In appreciation, we would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Charles F. Kramer for the indispensable assistance he has given to all the classes at S. H. S. He has always been ready and willing to lend his suggestions and material whenever we have needed them. For this we are very grateful, and we are sure that we speak for previous classes, as well as our own. twenty Reply to the Seniors Proud Seniors: We thank you for your worthy advice. As we look into the past, we can see that we have at times been rather careless and disrespectful. However, we shall try to mend our ways. When we Juniors entered school as lowly freshman three long years ago, we thought of you as a harsh group whose only intentions and desires were to rule over us. Your great achievements have proved we were mistaken. We feel it a great honor to take your places as Seniors and only hope that we may be as successful as you have been. President of Junior Class, ’47 Robert Davids “Cobby’ Thanks There is another person whose willingness and kind cooperation have helped to make our school days more pleasant and our activities less difficult. We need only consider briefly to recall the many favors he has done without a moment’s hesitation, and all the “extras” that do not fall within “the line of duty”. To one who always does more than his job, a hearty “Thank you, Mr. Fisher”. Most sincerely Class of ’47

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Class History ack in 1943 there were just 43 freshmen starting out on the long road ahead. The road has been rough in spots, but in general, it has been quite smooth. There weren’t many activities that first year, except for the election of class officers: President -Marge McCaffery; Vice-President - Bob Baker Secretary - Jean Newbold; and Treasurer - Chucksy Gagen. These officers held their post for the first two years of high school. Sports were important to this class too. Several of the boys played on Junior Varsity Basketball and on occasion, the Varsity. Some of the boys were on the baseball team and others were on the track team. A few of the fellows, Robbie, Donny, Dick and Chucksy, joined Bachelor’s Club. But the girls were in there pitching. Ten of the fifteen girls in the dance band were freshmen, and Joan Albertson was one of the six cheerleaders in her freshman year. When we entered our sophomore year, several new students joined us, among them Harlan and Helene and Redden. That year Walt Adams became Assistant Manager of the basketball team and Gerry Rafford, of baseball. Chucksy and Frank still held their posts in the field. Most of the others participated in Intramurals, including the girls, Dickie and Albertson were drum majorettes and Dickie was also a J. V. Cheerleader. Many members of the class joined the Camera Club and were on the Echo and Snuff Box Staffs. A Musical Festival was held in the fall in Senior lfty-one seniors, accompanied by Miss Wagner and Mr. Blodgett, started out on April 9, in a special coach of the 6:43 train. The group arrived safely at New York City and proceeded to check their bags. The remainder of the morning was spent at the leisure of the individuals and lunch was served at the hotel. Chartered buses took us on an interesting downtown tour, including Chinatown, the Battery, and the Bowery. Coming back Uptown, we were taken on a tour of the NBC Studio. After dinner, the fifty-one tired students walked to Radio City Music Hall and enjoyed “The Late George Apley” and the Easter Show. Thursday morning (after breakfast, of course) we went to Penn Station and boarded another special coach for Washington. En route, we passed Menlo Park, memorial to Thomas Edison, and several other points of interest. A delicious luncheon was served on the train after which we eagerly awaited our arrival in Washington. From the train, we went straight to the Supreme Court, which was then debating the validity of corporation taxes. Then we dashed to the Capitol and had our pictures taken. After we had filed Farmingdale and quite a number participated in that and in the contest held in the spring. We entered our third year full of ambition and ideas. Several girls, as before, played intramurals. The boys, likewise, aided the basketball, baseball and track teams. They were: Bake, Frank. Chucksy, Robbie, Don, and Sparrow, Ray, Walt and Gerry. Officers were elected in early April as follows: Bob Baker, President; Bob Goldsmith, Vice-President; Bob Silleck, Treasurer; and Don Youngs. Secretary. The Junior Prom was a grand success, with beautiful decorations. As Seniors we went directly to work selling magazines. We reached the goal, and over, of $2,600. One of the magazine companies gave us a party with ice cream and cake for our work. Instead of the usual senior play, the class presented an operetta, “The Swami of Bagdad.” It, too, was a success and helped us along the way to Washington. Valentine’s Day was the theme for the Senior Ball and it was even better than the Junior Prom. The last notable event (next to graduation) of our high school days came on April 9, when fifty seniors enjoyed the long-awaited trip. It proved to be all we had hoped for — and more. As in other years, the boys and the girls took part in all extra-curricular activities at S. H. S. We hope future years will be as much fun and as successful as our high school years have been. Trip into the gallery of the Senate Room, where the Senate was in session, (more or less) we went to the House of Representatives (which had adjourned,) and to the interesting Statuary Room where each state has been invited to send two statues. We then walked over to the Congressional Library to see the Constitution of the United States, the Declaration of Independence, the Guttenburg Bible, the Library of 5,000,000 volumes, and also the most beautiful Mosiac work in the world. After this, we boarded our buses, and headed for the Roosevelt Hotel, which was to be our residence until April 12. Thursday morning, we went to the Bureau of Printing and Engraving to see the engraving of paper money, stamps and bonds; then to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the fabulous laboratory for crime-detection, and other departments. We boarded our buses again for the White House, and after a short wait in line, were admitted to a few of the luxurious rooms open for inspection. From here, to the Pan-American Union Building, with its beautiful Latin-American patio, complete with parrots and interesting shrubbery. Having nineteen

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cbc IL'Clill of tbe Class of 1947 WE, the Senior Class of 1947, being in a sane and normal state of mind, do make, publish, and declare this to be our last WILL and TESTAMENT. To the other classes, the faculty and to the individual members of the Junior Class, we make the following bequests: Phillis Baker .... Memories Georgianna Berkoski First place in the Farmer's Daughter Co Jean Boergesson More! Martha Cochran Nancy's success at selling Clark bars. Joan Dewar .... A horse. Rose Elak ..... An album of Whoopee Joe's polkas. Rose Gradowski . A spike . Susan Knight Albertson's chair in Band. Anne Koraleski . Berneice's variety of hair styles. Peggy Miller .... Ability to carry on the family tradition. Sophie Mis'oski . Two or three inches of Chase's height. Virginia Morris . An 8th period — for knitting. Margaret Neary . Secretarial duties for 1948. Verna Petty .... A megaphone. Janet Price .... Barbara Dickerson's success. Barbara Pulese Elaine's cornet abilities Alice Wheeler P (what more does she need!) Beverly Whipple . A house nearer to civilization. Joan Rothman Some of Clem's leisure time. Lou Baker An electric razor. Ted Beebe .... Diller's experience with women Fred Boergesson . A Ford in his future Cliff Case A helicopter for his trips to Mattituck. Bob Davids .... Sparra's conservatism. Joe Ekster Silleck's conscientiousness (at homework) Al Goldsmith .... A smaller basketball uniform. Charles Hunter . A rosebud. Jimmy Kaelin Ira's spelling abilities Jack McCaffery . Room for another freckle. Tom O'Dell .... The ping-pong championship. Earle Overton A year's supply of haircuts. Franklin Rich A mouthpiece. Bob Tuthill .... A job in Kramer's. Phil Horton .... Someone to go riding with on Sundays Cheerleaders .... New uniforms. Junior Class .... A different hotel in Washington. Sophomore Class Bigger and better athletes. Freshman Class . The Senior's courtesy. The Faculty .... A restful summer vacation ! ! ! ! IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have subscribed our names and affixed our seal on this 10th day of June, in the Year of Our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Forty-Seven (signed) THE SENIOR CLASS twenty - one