Theresa High School - Blue Banner Yearbook (Theresa, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1937 volume:

8SB B; m . HBt£i SI9 I From left to right: Miss Hilda Aiken; Mr. James H. Kessler; Mrs. Retha Lonsdale; Miss Mertice Maltby; Miss Anne Matis; Miss Elma DeLyne; Miss Mar- guerite Constance; Miss Grace Daab; Mrs. Dorothy Keeler; Mrs. Ethel Tilley; Mrs. Lena Dudley; Mr. R. J. Pratt 99 I From left to right Mr. R. J. Pratt, advisor; Lloyd Bart lett; Ariel Wicks; Earl Van Tassel; Hilda deuroth; Gerald Bartlett; Ruth Van Duzer; George Higgins; Betty Joliy; Francis Lee- son Carlton Alton Gerald Bartlett Lloyd Bartlett Lila Elliott George Higgins Francis Leeson Hilda Neuroth Minnie Towsley Ruth Van Duzer Earl Van Tassel Ariel Wicks S-H - S-JHHH RUTH VAN DUZER Valedictorian, Yearbook Staff, Library Club, Basketball, Senior Play, Essay on MODERN ARCHITECTURE EARL VAN TASSEL Speaking Contest, Glee Club FRANCIS LEESON Prize Speaking Contest, Glee Club V LILA ELLIOTT Yearbook Staff, Library Club, Essay on MODERN ARCHITECTURE MARGARET HAYNES Senior Play CARLTON ALTON Basketball, Senior Play ARIEL WICKS Glee Club Essay on MODERN ARCHITECTURE GEORGE HIGGINS MINNIE TOWSLEY Salutatorian, Basketball, Senior Yearbook Committee, Essay on MODERN ARCHITECTURE II Me Ssfe HILDA NEUROTH Orchestra, Glee Club, Second Prize in essay contest on CITIZEN- SHIP, Essay on MODERN ARCHITECTURE GERALD BARTLETT Orchestra, Basketball LLOYD BARTLETT I SENIOR CLASS HISTORY We, ths Freshmen in 1934, entered the Theresa High School prepared f or new vvjrk,new interests, nev friends. We were very timid and bashful in our Freshaan year. We elected our class officers and chase the class colors, motto, and flower. Gladys Gilman v as elected president and Hilda Neuroth v as the Secretary- Treasurer. Green anu white were chosen as the class colors, the red rose as the class flower and Veni, Vidi, Vici as the class motto. During this year we gave money taward the cur- tain that was purchased by the scha 1 far the tewn hall. In our Sophomore year we had grown more courageous and ready ta have fun. Gladys Gilman was again elected president and Minnie Tawsley was the Secretary-Treasurer. This year v e held a successful party in the high schaal rooms. Our Junior year was similar to the first year with no activities. Our president was Lloyd Bartlett and Secretary-Treasurer was Ariel Wicks. The money we had in the treasury v as spent an a cup far scholastic ability. Now in our Senior year, Ruth Van Duzer was elected president and Francis Leesan, Secretary-Treasurer. This year many activi- ties were planned, but due to a fatal accident which took the life of a beljved student, Bernard Swanson, these have been cancelled. The Class does, however, intend to have its dance, and use what money it has earned up to now tav ard graduation expenses. Thus, the Class of 1937 will cl- se with sincere regret that high school days are finished. ■I LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT Upon behalf the Senior Class of Theresa High School, of the village of Theresa, State of New York, I ask you to listen, on this serious and sober occasion, to our last vill and testament. The decisions as to the bene- ficiaries have been arrived at with unusual disturbance in the gray matter of the class and it is possible there are mistakes in the inventory of class assets, but such things as we have, we give hereby into your posses- sion. We, the class of 1957, being in full pos- session of crammed minds, do make and pub- lish thii, our last will and testament. First: we direct our funeral to be car- ried on with pomp ana ceremony which our at- tainments have desired. Second: We direct the following disposi- tion to be made of our estate. Item: We give and bequeath to the facul- ty our sympathy and strength, plus rest and peaceful dreams. To them again we bequeath all the amazing and startling information to the world, at their aiscrotion. Item: The following trifling bequests we trust will be accepted as valuable assets and as a continual reminder of our generosity. To the Junior Class wo will ana bequeath the candy key and our dignity and position in the High School, advice to w rk hard, cour- age to succeed. To the Sophomores—any stubs of pencils, erasers, and scraps of paper we have left. To the Freshmen—any overlooked cuds of gum we have been obliged to dispose of too hastily to choose a desirable means of dispo- sal. To Glen Todd, Francis Leeson wills his ability to answer No and have an excuse when the teacher asks if he has his lesson. To George Purdey, Lloyd Bartlett leaves his quiet manner about school; to Eric Holtz his high top boots. To Ruth McDermott, Hilda Neuroth wills her loyalty to the candy selling. To Bill Smith, Earl Van Tassel leaves his sense of humor and his ability to make noise; he leaves his voice to Asron Norton. To Helen Keller, Ariel Wicks leaves her ability to do Commercial Arithmetic. To Kent Wicks, Earl Van Tassel wills his friendship with the Schell twins. V e know they'll riot be lonesome. Lila Elliott wills to Ariel Wicks her big moment at the Bay. Ruth Van Duzer wills her ability to ob- tain high marks in Shorthand to Marjorie Mor- row; to Ann Howland her dramatic ability. Carlton Alton wills his height to John Porter so he can get the tip off in basket- ball. Gerald Bartlett wills his quickness in passing the basketball to Aaron Norton. To David Portor, Ariel Wicks wills her ability to v ork. To Ruth McDcrujtt, Ruth Van Duzor wills her foru. To Roger Wilson, Jeiinie yon wills her walk To Ralph Gillian, Georgs Higgins wills his ability to drive a car; to Blanche Davis, his banjo. Lila Elliott wills her ability to chew gun Ann Howland. Ariel Wicks wills her ability to skate to George Purdey. To Betty LeVasseur, Minnie Tewsley wills her basketball ability. To Marjorie Morrow, Lila Elliott wills her desire to stay in nights. To anyone who grabs then, we leave our seats in the study hall. To our successors, we leave our places in the hearts and thoughts of our principal and teachers. We know our faculty show then the kindness and attention they have bestowed upon us. We do hereby constitute and appoint the said Principal, executor of this, our last will and testanent. In witness where-of. We, the class of 1937, have written on one sheet of paper our hands and seals, this 28th day of April, one thousand nine hundred and thirty-seven. From left to right: Joseph Strough; Jennie Ayen; Robert Tilley: Ruth McDermott; Bernard Swanson; Mary LeVasseur; Raymond Cook; Marjorie Morrow; George Arnold; Helen Keller; Flo- rence Klock; George Purdey; Jean Bullard; Liable Tinkham; Kent Wicks; Ellen Dudley; Betty Simmons Mrs. Dorothy Keeler, advi- sor m i Jennie Ayen George Arnold Ralph Gilman George Purdey JUNIORS Jean Bullaru Ruth McDermott Marjorie Morrow Betty Simmons Joseph Strough Bernard Swanson Kent Wicks HISTORY OF JUNIOR CLASS Wo, the Junior Class of the Theresa High School, entered high school in the year of nineteen thirty-four. The class roll numbered about twenty - five members. Jack Lesson was chosen class president and Betty Simmons as secretary and treasurer because there was not enough work for two. We earned our first bit of money by giving a carpet rag social. The proceeds of this social were given as our con- tribution for the curtain in the town hall. Mt3. Keeler, our class adviser, gave us our first party. It was held at the school house. Only members of the Freshman class were in- vited. We enjoyed ourselves very much. We entered our Sophomore year in nineteen thirty-five with a groat loss of members. Our class elected George Arnold as president and Betty Simmons secretary-treasurer. We held one party. We charged a small amount and the pro- ceeds were given to the school for the pur- chase of the scholarship cup. At this party the guests played cards, danced and wore served refreshments. V e entered the Junior your in nineteen thirty-six with twelve members. Our class president is Bernard Swanson and Kent Wicks is secretary-treasurer. Our class colors arc crimson and silver, crimson standing for courage and silver for true worth. Our flower is'the rose, symbolizing comradeship.Our motto is, We finish to begin. Many of our members belong to the glee club, some to the orchestra, some to library club and many are basketball players. We have- held a progressive pedro party charging fifteen cents. We have tried to be a successful group and we expect to have a larger class next year when we will be Seniors. Iim kE.aOniA.i� i BERNARD C RL SWANSON Deceuber 20, 1920 — Jay 4, 1937 From left to right: Gerald Desormeau; William Smith; Char- lotte Hoover; Glen Todd; Margaret Alton; Aaron Norton; Margaret Popple; Joyce Neu- roth; Lyle Timmerman; Bertha Garceau; David Porter; Ann Howland; Miss anne Matis, advi- sor; Viola Seymour Margaret Alton Raymond Cook Gerald Desormeau Bertha Garceau Charlotte Hoover Ann Howland Helen Keller Florence Klock Mary LeVasseur Joyce Neuroth Aaron Norton Margaret Popple David Porter Viola Seymour William Smith Robert Tilley Mabel Tinkham Glen Todd Aria Wicks Roger Wilson Marion Yaddow HISTORY OF SOPHOMORE CLASS We, the class of 1939, hereby chronicle our past.In the fall of our Freshman year, we held our first meeting. Miss Matis was our adviser. Charlotte Hoover was elected presi- dent; Marian Yaddow, vice president; Viola Seymour, secretary; and Aaron Norton, treasur- er. During the year, we had a weenie-roast in Santway Park. The proceeds of which were given toward a cup for the class with the highest average. We also had a box-social at the school. This year as t. Sophomore class we held our first meeting to elect officers. The same officers were elected, but the secretary re- signed, Roger Wilson is now filling her office Our plans for the social year are still under consideration, MOTTO-- Success is victory FLOWER-- Rose OFFICERS — Charlotte Hoover, president; Marian Yaddow, vice-president; Aaron Norton, treasurer; Roger Wilson, secretary. HISTORY OF FRESHMAN CLASS We Freshmen entered Theresa High School in September, 1936. There were about cigh-� teen in our class. At our class meeting wo elected the follow ing as officers: John Porter, president; Frederick Strough, vice-president; Ruberta Shurtloff, secrotary; Virginia Decker, treasur- er. Miss DcLyne is our class adviser. CLASS MOTTO -- May knowledge increase CLASS FLOWER — Rose CLASS COLORS — Rose and Silver From left to right Miss Elma DeLyne, advisor; Betty Le- Vasseur; Lila Hepfer; Joyce Neuroth; Eunice Arnold; Ruby Clyue; Fred £trough; John Por- ter; Paul Bartlett; Jack Bauter; Ruberta Shurtleff; Virginia Decker; Mae Ayen; Blanche Davis; Eric Holtz; Ray Perin; Kent West; Fred Cook Cat iL • Eunice Arnold Mae Ayen Paul Bartlett Ruby Clyde Fred Cook Blanche Davis Virginia Decker Willabelle Giluan Lila Hepfer Eric Holtz Betty LeVasseur Rosemary Neuroth Ray Perin John Porter Ruberta Shurtleff Frederick Strough Lyle Tiuiiiieruan Kent West Eleanor Elliott Betty Jolly Joyce Ritter a-- - 4 ATHLETICS 4 33 '4- BASKETBALL 19556—1937 BOYS' SQUAD George Arnold Gerald Bartlett Paul Bartlett Raymond Cook Gerald Desoriaeau Ralph Gilman Aaron Norton Joseph Strough Frederick Strough Bernard Swanson Robert Tilley Glen Todd Roger Wilson GIRLS' SQUAD Juanita Bailey Ellen Dudley Charlotte Hoover Helen Keller Betty LeVasseur Mary LeVasseur Marjorie Morrow Betty Simmons Minnie Towsley Ruth Van Duzer THE THERESA HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL SEASON of 1956-1957 The Theresa High School did not do so badly considering their hard luck and inex- perience. Due to the loss of a number of experienced players, the boys and girls had a less successful season than they had ex- pected. The teams even gained in some re- spects . The team spirit and morale was higher this year than it was last year. We do not offer any excuse for our showing this year. We did the best we could and we never gave up hope. It was fight, fight, fight, all the year. The teams that beat us had to work for each and every point that they se- cured. At times it seemed hopeless to go on fighting, but regardless of the outlook, we kept our fighting spirit soaring. The result was that instead of Theresa's being in the cellar , fifth place was her award at the close of the season. We are also proud of our advance in sportsmanship; this season, 1956-1957, she finished in fourth place. Next year we shall have, with the ex- ception of one player, the same sc;uad as we have had this year. Experience plus the same spirit that we hau this year, and our continued sportsmanship should assure us a superior place in the League. The sportsmanship rating for the sea- son of 1936-37 is as follows: 1. Redwood 2. Black River 3. Evans Mills 4. Theresa 5. Cape Oncent 6. LaFargeviile 7. Antwerp 8. Phixadelphiu 1. PHILADELPHIA ro 2. LAFARGEVILLE 18 3. CAPE VINCENT 6 4. ANTWERP 30 5. BLACK RIVER 32 6 . EVANS HILLS 9 7. REDWOOD 15 GIRLS 1. PHILADELPHIA 40 2, LAFARGEVILLE 36 3. CAPE VINCENT 11 4. ANTWERP 21 5. BLACK RIVER 18 6. EVANS HILLS IV, 7. REDWOOD 8 THERESA 21 THERESA 21 THERESA 3 THERESA 18 THERESA 18 THERESA 11 THERESA 27 THERESA 12 THERESA 5 THERESA 10 THERESA 9 THERESA 8 THERESA 6 THERESa 18 SECOND HALF OF LEAGUE BOYS 1. PHILADELPHIA 2. LAFARGEVILLE 5. CAPE VINCENT 4. ANTWERP 5. BLACK RIVER 6. EVANS MILLS 7. REDWOOD THERESA 19 THERESA BO THERESA 14 THERESA 19 THERESA 10 THERESA 10 THERESA 23 229 27 321 Grand total for entire season GIRLS 1. PHILADELPHIA 15 THERESA 4 2. LAFARGEVILLE 24 THERESA 14 3. CAPE VINCENT 24 THERESA 10 4. ANTWERP 15 THERESA 10 5. BLACK RIVER 18 THERESA 2 6. EVANS MILLS 23 THERESA 2 7. REDWOOD 5 THERESA 8 Grand total for entire season 265 118 V V V vi V V y y V V The Library Club was first organized in 1934 under the supervision of Mrs. Dorothy Keeler. The first year, the club did not succeed because it was composed of a large, mixed group. In 1935 the club was reorganized as a girl's club of 12 members. High school girls may join if their scholastic average is approved, and if they are interested. In the year 1935-36 the club learned the organization of the library, the distribution of books, use of reference tools, accessioning shelf listing and to some extent, cataloging. At the end of the year, letters were awarded the girls who had worked faithfully for the required number of periods. For the year 1936-37, the following girls are members: Betty LcVasscur; Willabcllc Gilman, Eunice Arnold, Mac Aycn,Joyce Ncuroth, Charlotte Hoover, Jean Bullard, Betty Simmons, Minnie Towsloy, Juanita Bailey and Eleanor Elliott. Scvon of these girls have qualified for their letters this year. For four of the girls it will be their second award. This year tho club has worked in tho grado libraries, doing for tho I, III, IV grades what the club did for the High School library in 1935-36« V V v V V V V V v v V y y v V V ! The Glee Club was organized September 1936 by Miss iialt'oy. There were 21 membors, 10 first sopranos, 6 second sopranos, and 5 altos. Wo have sung for the Parent Teachers Association and assembly progr-r-c three tines. May 21, 1937 the Club went to South Junior High School at Watertown where all the High schools in Jefferson County with thoir orches- tras' and chorus' were represented. May 26 in Theresa we had a festival including grades and high school singing and playing. The Theresa High School Glee Club was first organized by Mrs. Avis Stoddard. Now we members laugh at tho easy song3 that wo first sung. Wo have progressed very much, and the Senior Class of 1937 wish the future Glee Club success’1. IV V V V V V HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTIC The Theresa High School orchestra has celebrated a most successful year. The season has been most enjoyable for every member of the orchestra. The past year has brought about several changes. Four new members under the super- vision of Hiss Maltby have recently come into the orchestra. Florence Klock is the new mem- ber of the trumpet section and Verna Kingston, Mary Griffin and Rosemary Ncuroth arc the new- ly added violinists. Hilda Ncuroth and Lyle Timmerman have played in the violin section for several years. Bernard Swanson, Rbbcrt Hoover and Jack Aiken have played in the trumpet section for the past three years. The other members of the orchestra include John Porter and Aaron Norton, clarinets, Gerald Bartlett, drums, Allen Duffany, baritone, and Joyce Ncuroth, piano. There will be five now players added for the spring music festival. During the past year the orchestra has played in assemblies and at Paront Teachers meetings. The orchestra has also fullfillod scvoral outside engagements, having played for the Parent Teachers play, the Girl Scouts' fair, and the Dairymen Loaguo's banquet. The orchestra has appreciated playing for these outside engagements and hope3 to have a greater year in 1937-1938. During May there v ill bo several public appoaranccs made On May 21 the orchestra will join those of the other schools in Jef- ferson county in a music festival held at the Cooper Street School in Watertown. The orchestra, as well as tho other musical organ- izations of tho school, v ill hold a music festival of thoir own on May 26 at the Town Hall. The combined orchestras of Theresa, Ant- v erp, and Alexandria Bay will present several musical selections on Hay 23 at the Theresa Town Hall. The members of the orchestra and their loader. Miss Maltby, v ish to extend their appreciation for the services rendered by the late Bernard Swanson. He was one of the mem- bers of the orchestra. His attitude towards v ork v as splendid and his promptness made him one of the most desirable mombers with v hom to work. It may be described by this verso. Be slow to promise, quick to perform Where remedies are needed, sighing avails not. Strike while the iron is hot No sooner said than done Deliberate slowly, execute promptly Pay v hat you owe, and what you' re v orth You'll knov . This ho did with utmost sincerity. The members of tho orchestra and Miss Maltby also thank the organization and people v ho have made it possible for a most successful year. l(Li l £6 r' r — 'l V WTO, ,C 'I 1 cFZzztT’Jit' 2 ™S i-qrrTTr ' r rf ! ft' 7if' y 7 7y-j U '- £ $fc A .' -� .- ' - 1 .r, le vlt 'swfaj 'r rr? £' 77 py y'er 6 ' f br cs ?79rnr u -� w ivooinv 7tr St ' ? ♦-«-ADVERTISING- � - OUR ADVERTISERS ARE LOYttL SUPPORTERS OF THERESA HIGH SCHOOL--DEEPLY INTERESTED IN OUR SCHOOL. THEY HAVE HELPED TO MAKE THIS VOLUME POSSIBLE. WE HOPE, THEREFORE, THAT YOU WILL GIVE YOUR PATRONAGE TO THEM WHENEVER POSSIBLE. Milton Bradley Co. SPRINGFIELD MASS. = DISTRIBUTORS — Boston - New York Chicago - Philadelphia Atlanta - San Francisco Hoover Bros, Inc,, Kansas City, Mo, YEARBOOK .... STANTI . Ruth-Van Duzer---------.---------EcUtor-in-Chief Juanita Bailey------ Lila Elliott Hinnie Tovsley Babel Tinkhan Ruth IlcDeraott Krs. 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