Stamford Union Free School - Camera Yearbook (Stamford, NY)

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He scrambled to his feet. Tl1e rooters from his school surged past the oliicers, and swept down upon him. A moment later Cummings came up to him wearing an as- tonished: expression. 'tlVell, you won after all, he said. Anthony replied meaningly, That's what I Went in for. IRWIN DENT '27. SCHOOL NOTES SEN1oR RECEPTION The Seniors gave the Freshmen a reception shortly after school began. This welcome to the new students was held in the gymnasium, where the Freshmen became a little better ac- quaintd with their teachers and the other students of Stam- ford Seminary. Several of the privileged ones were not pres- ent, a part of these because they were unable to attend, others because they did not realize until after that they had been iu- vited. A plan was made by which each Freshman might be identified and thus be assured of a Welcome. As their names were called they came forward and received green ribbons, which were immediately donned. Mr. Wilson had charge of the games which were well patronized. After all had had a jolly good time, ice cream and cake were served. The remain- der of the evening was spent in dancing. Many of the Fresh- men left early, content with short hours on their first public appearance. MUs1CAL RECIT.-xLs This year we were highly elated to hear that it was no longer compulsory for each student to take part in chapel ex- ercises. According to Miss Mallory's plan tl1e individual may offer his services but is not compelled to make an appearance. Many interesting Musical Recitals have dominated our VVed- nesday morning gatherings. These have been in the form of vocal, piano and instrumental solos, duets and trios. The girls chorus and student bod.y have taken an active part in the sing- ing. The grade children have given fantasies and plays and helped a great deal to make these half hours interesting.

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Get set! The starter pointed his gun skyward. Like a steel spring Anthony vibrated O11 his bent legs waiting for his release. He did not wait for tl1e report. The starter's trig- ger-iinger told him when to go. As he straightened from the crouch, he felt a. pain like a dagger-stab in his weak leg. It almost threw him off his bal- ance. But controlling his nerves with all the strength his will could summon, he gathered speed. Instant by instant the pain increased. Before he had cov- ered twenty yards it became an intense agony. His jaws closed like a vise and for an instant his eyes saw nothing but a blur- red, confused background. Cummings was two yards ahead. Evidently he had no fear of Anthony, but was concentrating on the man on his left, who was about on even terms. They were near the fifty yard mark. The pain seemed aba.ting. Anthony called on his muscles for more speed, and they responded. Inch by inch he gained on the fore-runners. Cummings turnd his head slightly side-- ward, as though listening to the grating of the spikes in the cinders. The stands were in an uproar. He heard his own name roared from the Howard side, and from the crowd opposite rang that of Curmnings. Twenty yards from the tape he was shoulder to shoulder with Cummings. His antagonist seemed to have something in reserve. An instant before Cummings uncorked his last ounce of energy Anthony made a spurt. The spectators stood on the very rails. They were still shoulder to shoulder. Anthony's stride which cut in two the live yards that separa.ted him from the tape, was longer than Cumming's best. As he threw up his hands and advanced his foot for the final lunge, his injured leg gave way, he dove headlong on the ground. The rest of the runners shot by, he picked himself up and limped over toward the green turf. The timers were comparing watches, and the announcer stood with his megaphone waiting for the record. 6t0118-l111HdI'9d-Y3,1'd-dilSll won in ten seconds -a loud applause burst from the crowd,- won by Ralph Anthony.

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CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT The Christmas entertainment was held in the Gymnasium December twenty-third. Under Miss Mal1ory's direction an interesting program of songs and plays was presented. The student body sang several carols and the girls chorus rendered a group of songs. Four original numbers were given by mem- bers of the second and third year music classes. The grades gave an interesting Christmas play and also a Mother Goose act. This is the first Christmas entertainment held in the even- ing in several years by the school and certainly proved most satisfactory. STAMFORD SEMINARY PRIZE SPEAKING CONTEST Churchill Gymnasflum- April 27, 1926 -Music- The Lily of France - - - W. Ben Hare Caroline Hickok Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address Lincoln George Harris Trick versus Trick - - Seymour WVood Anna. Canfield -Music- Need of an Efficient Navy - - - Roosevelt Joseph Kemper The Finish of Patsy Barnes - Paul Lawrence Dunbar Martha Dibble Liberty and Union ---- Webstel' Kenneth Doonan -Music- The Heart of Briar-Rose - - - Lillian Bell Greta lVood John Brown ---- John Finley Cornelius Brown Home-Sweet-Home - - Somerville Viola Eklund -Music-