Watkins Glen High School - Senecan Oracle Yearbook (Watkins Glen, NY)

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8 THE ORACLE, PROF. CHAPMAN, A. B., Pd. I). Professor George W. Chapman came to Watkins High School in September, 1899, from Union Hill, Monroe county, N. Y. He was viceprincipal of this school, and held that position until Jan. 1, 1901. Prof. Chapman is a graduate of Rochester University and the Albany Normal College, he having gained high honors at both institutions. His special branch of work is Ancient History and Languages and also Mathematics. While at college, in addition to his regular school work, Prof. Chapman read, by himself, two years of Greek, and later went on with the subject in class. This is an instance of the zeal and energy he put into all of his work. While teaching here he always had the next day’s lesson, in every class, thoroughly prepared beforehand and an outline for the term's work in each subject made out. The great interest that Professor Chapman took in his subjects, and his instructive way of conducting a recitation, interested every pupil and largely helped in attaining the high standings that his classes always did. He also took great interest in music, being leader of the High School Glee Club and a member of the Methodist church choir. While here Prof. Chapman made many friends, both in and out of school, who will always remember him, his industrious habits and many pleasing qualities. It was on account of the poor condition of his health that we were obliged to part with him as a teacher, the misfortune of which is only offset by the very fortunate circumstance of Prof. Buck’s being ready to take the place left vacant by his resignation. All the school rejoices with the editors of Thk Oracle in the fact that Prof. Chapman’s health is returning, and all join in the wish that he may continue to improve. J. C. A., ’01. ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ...OF THE... WATKINS ACADEMY AND HIGH SCHOOL. OFFICERS: Matthew W. Bennett, ’98...........................Vice-President Herbert A. Morgan, ’87...............................Toastmaster MEMBERS: Mary M. Freer, ’83 (Mrs. Charles Searles), Cripple Creek. Col. Gertrude M. Martin, ’84 (Mrs. C. McCarthy), Batavia. Lulie O. Martin, ’84 (Mrs. Loel Smith), Watkins. Sara H. Wilmot, ’84, Watkins. S. Helen Cass, ’84 (Mrs. Milo Shepard), Watkins. Nellie J. Hennessy, ’85, Watkins. Julia T. Donovan, ’85. Watkins.

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THE ORACLE. Although Prof. Buck has not been here a great length of time, yet the students have all learned to like him and his methods, and the editors of Thk Oracle wish him a successful and prosperous future. J. C. A., ’01. MISS GAY LORD. Miss Carolyn Gaylord is our first preceptress. She succeeded Miss Caroline Wilson at the beginning of the fall term, in 1899, to this high and lofty position, which she occupies with charming grace and becoming dignity. Miss Gaylord took her preparatory course at the Coming High School, which is second to none (save Watkins High School). From thence she went to Cornell University. Here sin graduated in the classical course in June, 1899. As for Miss Gaylord’s work at Watkins, that speaks for itself. She is a good, thorough teacher, and is held in high esteem by her scholars. In fact, all who know Miss Gaylord admire her gentle manners and graceful ways. While Miss Gaylord has been among us she has won many friends, who all wish her true success in the years to come. W. T. T., ’01. MISS HAWES. Julia M. Hawes, a resident of Oakfield, N. Y., graduated at Cary Seminary, Genesee county, in ’87, and completed a course in Buffalo Normal School in 1890. Since that time she has been employed as teacher at North Tonawanda, Batavia and Palmyra, having experience in grade, high school, with two years’ training in class work at tin latter place. Well qualified in education and possessing so much experience and tact, the training class of Watkins High School is to be congratulated upon the services of Miss Hawes. We believe it has and will give ample proof of her ability. M. J. N. MISS BROWN. Teaching at its best is a difficult occupation which throws a mountain of care and responsibility upon the teacher, but few teachers are confronted with the difficulties that the seventh grade presents. It is the stepping-stone to the academy. The students’ minds require an entire change in order to become accustomed to the radical change from the grammar to the academy; and Miss Katherine Brown has for many years successfully occupied this responsible position, and she deserves the highest praise for her perseverance and ability; and the scholars who have triumphantly merged into the academy remember her with the greatest respect. F. E. 1). S., ’02.

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FACULTY: Miss Gaylord. Miss Brown, Prof. Johnson. Mr. Bi ck, Miss Hawks.