Southold High School - Snuffbox Yearbook (Southold, NY)

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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

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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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Swami of nstead of a play, the Senior Class, under the supervision of Mr. Ulp and the assistance of Miss Wagner, presented the operetta. “The Swami of Bagdad”. The proceeds of the performance, which was a grand success went towards financing the Senior Trip. A surprising amount of hidden talent, for both singing and acting, combined with diligent rehearsing, assured the Seniors that those long evenings spent in the auditorium were well worth the time and effort. Bagdad On the night of the performance, the Swami applied his powers of fortune-telling before a full house. The scenery, which added a realistic quality to the operetta, was supplied by Mr. Charles Kramer. A dance-band, under Mr. Miner’s direction, played before the operetta and between acts, providing increased entertainment during those periods of waiting. Almost every member of the Senior class took part in this operetta. Parent-Teachers Association he Parent Teacher’s Association began its activities in October with a one dish supper, at which time the following officers were elected President - Mrs. Murlin Knight, Vice President -Mrs. Margaret Fischer, Secretary - Mrs. Charlotte Lindsay, Treasurer - Mrs. Esther Mullen. In November, Grade 4 sang songs and presented a shadow play. Mr. Fiske, Universalist Minister, spoke on Parenthood as a profession and on the Parent’s understanding of the adolescent. For the December meeting, the French Club sang Carols in French. These were followed by piano selections by Joan Rothman. Some high school students sang ‘‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.” The Sixth Grade gave a skit entitled “Her Troubles” for the February meeting. The Glee Club, under the direction of Mr. Ulp, sang several selections and dedicated them to the 50th Anniversary of the National P. T. A. Father’s Night was the big event in March. Mr. Blodgett was honored for being Principal here for 25 years. The Glee Club again sang several selections, and Herbert Fisher played a solo on his baritone horn. Frank Diller, Susan Knight, Virginia Lytle and Berneice Grathwohl held a debate on the question “High or Low Income Taxes.” Then a quiz program was held with Lewis Breaker of Cutchogue as Dr. Delirious. With April came a successful card party at St. Patrick’s Auditorium. The proceeds from this party are usually used for the Good Citizenship Award made each year by the P. T. A. The award is made to the boy and to the girl chosen by the Senior Class and the faculty as most deserving. In May came the Mother-Daughter-Teacher Banquet, prepared by the ladies of the Methodist Church. Mrs. Walter Gagen was toastmistress and Mrs. Owen White was the guest speaker. For the final meeting a supper was held at the home of Mrs. Redden in June. twenty-two