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

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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-

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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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COMMITTEE or ANVARD Prin. H. G. VanDusen, Oneonta, N. Y. Prin. H. B. Arthur, Delhi, N. Y. Prin. VV. N. Perkins, Hobart, N. Y. This annual event was a great success this year. Miss Helen Hubbard had efficiently trained the contestants. Miss Mal- lory, Mae Willis and Caroline Hickok rendered the musical se- lections. The judges awarded hrst prizes to Viola Eklund and Kenneth Doonan, second prizes to Anna Canfield and Cornelius Brown. The two who won first prizes represented our school at the interscholastic contest. Kenneth Doonan won a second prize there. SONG CONTEST An intersting contest was held among the four classes dur- ing March. The object of the contest was to get an original school song. The Sophomores were most deserving and wo11 the prize, a five dollar gold piece. The words of the winning song were made by the combined efforts of the Sophomores at class meeting. John Gray composed the music. Mrs. Harloff, Miss Hubbard and Mr. Hamilton acted as judges. Each class sang the present school song and the song they had composed. All classes sang very well and much credit is due to the four pupils who directed the singing. GRADE ENTERTAINMENT May 7th the annual grade entertainment was given. Un- der the supervision of Miss Mallory the three plays, Puss in Boots, The Three Bears and Cinderella, were a great success. About one hundred and thirty-five dollars was realized from the entertainment. CLASS BENEFITS In order to make money for their VVashington trip the Seniors held several bake sales during the year. The athletic