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

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1911 volume:

University of the State of New York The Oracle Watkins High School Published by the Class of Nineteen Hundred Eleven This Oracle is dedicated to Prof. John A. Beers by the Senior Class, ’11 as a token of their esteem JOHN A. BEERS “His life was gentle, and the elements So mixed in him that nature might stand up and say to all the world, 'This was a man.’ GARNET F. ROBERTS “ He’s all my fancy painted him he’s lovely, he’s divine.” FLORENTINE J. KNAPP When she had passed is seemed like the ceasing of exquisite music. FLORENCE CALLAHAN None knew her but to love her. ORACLE STAFF Editor-In-Chief: PEARL E. WILSON. Assistant Editor ............. Athletic Editor ............. Rusiness Manager ............ Assistant Business Manager Artist ....................... Cartoonist .................. KATHRYN M. O’DEA GEORGE BEARDSLEY RANDOLPH WICKHAM . . INEZ SHELTON MADGE BURRELL . . . FRANK WESS EDITORIAL. We admit most introductions are dry and uninteresting but let this be the exception which proves the rule for herein we intend to tell you all about the teachers new to the High School this year. Miss Florentine J. Knapp, preceptress, has won the love and confidence of the student body. She spent her early life in Waverly, N. Y., where she attained both Grade and High School education. Then she decided to bestow her talents upon the community at Elmira College from which she graduated, receiving the degree of A. B. By some good turn of fortune's wheel we found her here as our preceptress at the beginning of the school term, which has quickly sped away. Miss Callahan, the successor of Mrs. Roberts, who fled away in a quite an unforgivable manner, came to grace our school with her enchanting presence—so enchanting that every student from the freshiest Freshie to the most seniorfied Senior has fallen a victim to her captivating charms (even the post-graduate spends spare moments in sketching pictures for her amusement.) Miss Callahan graduated from No. 3 School at Elmira, from E. F. A., and from Elmira College with the degree of A. B. We all feel that we were fortunate, indeed, in obtaining such a fine teacher to complete the year. Our Vice-Principal, Mr. Garnet F. Roberts has justly received the esteem and admiration of many Watkins High School pupils. He graduated from Alden High School in 1902, then proceeded to take a classical course at Buffalo Normal and in 1908 graduated a medal student. He then attended Syracuse University for two years as a special science student. With such an excellent record he came to Watkins High School where he has become deservedly popular. Under such a faculty staff as Principal John A. Beers and Miss Caroline F. Barnes together with the afore-mentioned teachers, many fortunate students will next year take up the work we have so nobly advanced. SENIOR CLASS COLORS MOTTO . FLOWER TREE . . VINE . . . ...... Gold and White Aspiramus Noblissimis ................. Daisy ...... Virginia Poplar Officers. President ............................................ HARRY COATES Vice President ....................................................... Secretary ........ ................................................... Treasurer ......................................... MADGE BURRELL Members. Annie Martin, Florence Fowler, Inez Shelton. Kathryn O’Dea, Emily Lee, Abigail O’Daniels, Elizabeth Haughey, Harriet Gethler, Grace Lovell, Pearl Wilson, George Beardsley, Harry Coats, Randolph Wickham. Senior Boast. 'Tis a difficult duty for poet to tell All the things this year’s Senior class has done well. But to show how above other classes we stand, We need but to mention a few of our band. First in position O’Daniels appears, Highest honors are hers for her work through these years. Next in line with much knowledge and mountain of fame, The ’’Oracle” editor—Wilson, her name. There’s Bessie and Hattie—a fun-loving pair. When there's any mischief, they always are there. Then comes Grace, so quiet and calm, with her work That her eyes never to the westward do lurk. Thank fortune, our money is safe and secure ! No worthier treasurer could we procure. We entrusted it with a bright-eyed “Squirrel, So ready and willing, a real “classy” girl. There’s Flossie in everything always so true. The Wickhams, in argument equalled by few; And Inez who always has much she must tell 'Till the teachers must needs interfere with the bell. And other much gifted class members there are— Such as “Dope,” the thoughtful, and Kathryn, his “par.” Emily and Annie in gathering knowledge are bent On the whimsical poet they made President. Now farewell to the school that’s so precious to all. Farewell to the glad days we fondly recall. Farewell with our wishes for all that is best. To the school that stands foremost among all the rest. H. C. Florence Fowler. Nineteen years ago in the sunny month of June, when all nature had donned its best array, dear little Flossie Fowler came to bless this world of ours. From early childhood her charming ways and stunning looks made her beloved by all. At the tender age of seven she entered school life at Odessa, and soon acquired all the knowledge which the school offered. Now she began to look about for new worlds to conquer. Watkins High School holding forth great rewards lured her to its shrine and—who can tell perhaps some kind oracle disclosed the future and the happiness in store for her. At that sweet budding age of sixteen, ‘•Flossy” entered the High School. Here she has won not only the rewards derived from knowledge, for “Knowledge is power,” but she has won unbounded admiration from every student, both masculine and feminine. Of course she has always had small “love affairs,” but never any serious ones until this year. At least it appears to be for each night in the week, we see “Ran” calling at “Waits Fraternity.” Now as the year draws to a close she sails “Out of the harbor into the sea,” we her classmates heartily bid her “Bon voyage,” amid our good wishes and cheers. Madge Burrell. “Good things come in small packages,” is well illustrated by our treasurer, Madge, commonly known as “Squirrel.” She began her school life in the first grade at the tender age of seven, where with her winning smile and sweet manner it did not take her long to win the love of both teacher and classmates. This she has succeeded in doing all through the eight grades and since ’07 when she entered the High School, she has been a general favorite. Madge has always been somewhat partial to the opposite sex and evidently believes that “Variety is the spice of life,” for she scatters her smiles and favors equally on all. An exception might be made in the case of “Dock,” who perhaps received THE ORACLE. il more than his share while in school and even now, altho’ far away, still holds a small (?) corner in the heart of our classmate. But youth is fickle and of late we have all been wondering if the corner was as large as formerly, for Harry has been pursuing his favorite sport of hunting and Franklin street is a favorite haunt for “squirrels which seem to be his special delight. As yet Madge is undecided about her future occupation, doubtless it will be teaching (but with a school of only one.) Whatever it may be, we, her friends and classmates, all join in wishing her the Kathryn M. O'Dea. About ten years ago a little maid of seven summers might have been seen trudging slowly but perseveringly up a steep hill at the top of which was her goal. Ever since Kathryn entered the little district schoolhouse on the top of the hill the same perseverance has marked her pursuit of difficult subjects until now she is prepared to receive her diploma. Her remarkable brilliancy has always pleased the teachers, but it is not due to her virtues that she has managed to evade that hateful disorder list. As a child of June Kathryn is everything sweet and adorable. As to her aspirations they are many and varied and range anywhere from a poetess to a district school teacher. Versatility is one of her characteristics and we feel sure that to whatever use she may direct her talents, success will be inevitable and we, the class of 1911. join in wishing her perpetual success and happiness. E. P. W. Inez Shelton. None there are, who do not love her, And there’s nothing she’d not do For a friend or striving classmate, And she’s ever sweet and true. So is our popular classmate, Inez Shelton. At the age of seven she entered upon her eventful school career. Her early education was acquired at the Odessa Union School, where she remained until five years ago, when her knowledge over-reached the information offered by that institution and she entered Watkins High School. Here by her sweet friendliness and winning ways she became a general favorite, even of the teachers. We have the greatest reasons to believe that our Inez, “Does not 12 THE ORACLE. know her mind.” This year she has been especially changeable— the early part of the year we found her trying for a medal (medler) offered by Cook Academy, but of late she has been devoting herself to the supernatural, being enchanted by a “Fay.” Rut it is “Fare thee well my fairy Fay and she is off and away to a land where her days seem even more enlightened by the sun’s brilliant “Rays.” Previous to this year she has been very loyal and all her smiles and favors as well as her shining influence were showered upon one. Relying upon the old saying that, “The first love is the true love,” we have concluded that Inez has her “Phil” of all boys now. But in spite of the fact that she is rather inclined to be a coquette, we all agree that a more agreeable friend and loving classmate than our Einiger never was nor will be, and we wish her the greatest success and happiness in the future. M. B. Emily Lee. Dear little blond-haired, blue-eyed Emily Lee first saw the light of day on the peaceful hillside above the gay little village of Beaver Dams. She lived on her father’s extensive farm during the early years of her life, enjoying every minute,—■ roaming the fields in summer time or coasting down hill when the snow lay thick upon the ground. She, however, coasted on a sled, not on a rail, as some guests of her later years did. Her school life began at the age of six and since then she has calmly sung her way through, never allowing trifles to trouble her. She attended Dundee High School before entering the high school at Watkins. She has been an especially diligent German student, and it is the belief of some that she will be able to talk easily to a fair haired Baron from over the sea. Or, is it some fortunate mortal on this side of the Atlantic who will have this pleasure. After graduating, Emily expects to teach for a few years at least, but whatever this most loyal classmate may choose to do, we all wish her great success and happiness in life. A. M. Annie Martin. In the beautiful month of May, when all nature, revived by the return of Spring was budding forth with new life and hopes, Annie entered upon her earthly career. Even as a child she gave promise of an ability for perpetrating an unusual amount of mischief. She started in .school at Corning High School but in a few years found her way to W.. H. S., where she entered the sixth grade, and in an incredibly short time entered the High School. While here she gave her teachers much trouble until she rose to the dignity of a Senior and then she rivaled even the cherubim in behavior (?). Annie spent all her vacations in a secluded camp along the lake, where she rema:ned until school opened in the Fall. In school she always proved her- THE ORACLE. 13 self a true and loyal lriend and gained in return many faithful friends for herself, it is undecided just what Annie will do, after leaving W. H. S., but we all hope that the future holds only success and happiness for this best of classmates. E V T M. Elizabeth Haughcy. Bess, the most industrious (?) member of the Senior class of 'll, has attended Watkins High School throughout her school career. Her favorite studies are algebra and higher mathematics in which she has made unusual progress during the last two years. Bess was never known to talk in recitation rooms, nor to have her seat changed on account of disorderly conduct. Any time during the day she may be seen writing lengthy' notes which are always bound to the West Side of the room to seat Xo. 4 5, occupied by the coal and ice man. The latter part of this year she devoted mostly to the study of book-keeping, which she will probably pass with a 100 percent mark. The one great difficulty which Bess has been unsuccessful in overcoming is arriving at school late. Bess expects to make a study of music at Syracuse next year and we, her classmates, wish her the greatest success. H. R. G. Harriet It. Getliler. Hattie, as she is familiarly known, has spent the greater part of her life, since she was able to spell “Cat,” in W. H. S. During her sojourn in the High School she has been an active and industrious student, specializing in talkology and note writingometry, and because of her proficiency in these two subjects she has many times been honored (?) with a front seat. Hattie, as leader of the far-famed W. H. S. orchestra, has entertained us many a morning and every' noon and night we march out to a tune played by our little Senior. Harriet expects to take a course in music after leaving school and the members of the class of ’ll, join in wishing her success. M. E. H. 14 THE ORACLE. Grace E. Lovell. At the age of six, one of our most industrious and persevering members, Grace Elizabeth Lovell, began her education in Burdett Union School. From there she graduated as saluta-torian in 1910 and entered W. H. S. in the Autumn of the same year. Her entire educational career has been marked by rigid concentration and untired devotion to her books. It must not be imagined, however, that she has sacrificed all else for her absorbing studies for one of her characteristicts is diversity and she has added to her extended course of music the ever interesting study of mankind. By faithful study and deep research she has found far over the beautiful hills from her home in Burdett (as she believes) a perfect specimen. As for the future, Grace has not possibly decided upon anything definite but she intends to teach school next year. We have every reason to believe the future contains much success and pleasure for her. H. C. Abigail O’Daniels. During that bleak stormy interval of the year that separates two periods of joy and happiness, and beauty, Abigail entered upon her earthly career. At the age of seven she began her eventful school life. Her remarkable brilliancy and ingenuity gratified and pleased her teachers, but she also developed a proficiency in talking and note-writing, thereby causing them much annoyance. She gloated elfishly over the horror and consternation created by her manifold and mis-chevious pranks, and, when their patience had endured to the utmost extreme, she would immediately turn the tables by surpassing all her classmates in learning. Much could be overlooked in such a brilliant student. Craftily, she eluded the examinations, winning without apparent exertion, the much sought after exemption. Quickly step by step she mounted the ladder of success and at the age of fourteen entered the High School. At her advant a new genius was added to our realm. Here her talents received wide scope. And as in Winter we wait anxiously for the sweet hopeful days of Spring, so did we await the development of her remarkable genius. Language, History, Mathematics and Science fell beneath her indom-nitable will. Nor did she confine her genius to our fortunate school. As a Junior she won honorable mention at the memorable essay contest at Smith’s College. She repeated it as a Senior, and has shown budding genius as an amateur actress in several home talent plays. As we thus review her past successes and triumphs, we, her admiring and devoted classmates, look forward to a life of brilliant success and noble achievements for her as a just reward for her labors and talents. K. M. O. THE ORACLE. 15 Pearl E. Wilson. About twelve years ago a very tiny girl wended her way through the city of Elmira to the near-est grammar school, where she became one of the brightest pupils. After three years of close application to her studies, the confines of the city became too limited for Pearl’s rapidly expanding mind and she came to Watkins R. F. D., where there are woods and hills and brooks and ’Mills.” Here she entered the district school, where she soon became the star pupil. Peari was always a good child, aiding the stupid, con-, „ soling the tardy and trying to pacify the teach- ers frequently ruffled disposition. The curriculum of the school was soon absorbed by her receptive mind and it was decided that her brilliancy should illuminate the dingy walls of W. H. S. Therefore, in the Autumn of 1907 she slipped demurely into a back seat in the chapel which was henceforth to be the scene of her conquests During the first year her greatest claim to distinction was being ‘‘Ethel’s little sister,” who was “awfully smart,” but by the second year all the latent mischiei within her broke out and from this time forth both faculty and students were to be aware of her presence and miss the ceaseless hum of her voice when absent. In fact this characteristic has developed so rapidly that to-day she is surpassed by few in volubility and mischief. Nevertheless she has preserved well her ’ enior dignity,” except on one memorable occasion, when she land-fd ° fl0°r a nondescr Pt heap and even this might be at-!u!biUte? t ° a1n ?the,r cause a certain dreamy sleeplessness. As a eai IS “Comme 11 faut.” having obtained the honor of fW £ reSUlt °f her diligent eff°rts as well as one of the first places on the Honor Roll. T ndoubtedly she will continue her education after leaving W H S but in whatever position the future chances to place her, we her classmates, unite in wishing her unlimited success. m. a.’o’D. George Beardsley. “Linked slowness and long drawn out” surely characterizes George Beardsley. “Dope,” for such he is popularly called, began school at the usual age and has faithfully continued his studies until now in the June of 1911, he is to receive his rewards for these long years of labor. A few years ago he was quite accustomed to fall into Brown studies for some reason or other, best known to himself. Just at present most of his time is spent in cultivating “Pansies,” and what is better he seems to be making a decided success of it. Whatever this best of fellows may wish to do in the future, it is the hearty wish of all his classmates that he may gain much success and happiness. ‘ A. Martin. 16 THE ORACLE. Harry Peter Coats. “Peter,” as he is commonly known to his classmates and friends, first made his appearance into this cold world at the suburban hamlet known as “Saterlee Hill.” After spending his early years in the district school among the green hills, he decided to enter the Burdett Union School. Here he made rapid progress and at the end of four years, having exhausted the curriculum of the school, he graduated with honors in 1910. By much hard work and perseverance and also wishing to extend his education and get more deeply into the mysteries of science, he came to Watkins in the fall of 1910. In spite of “Peter's” perplexing questions which he has always been in the habit of asking, the teachers all like him and he has made many friends because of his quiet and dignified nature. He is very studious and spends very little time in writing notes to the fair sex. but of late we have noticed that the glances towards the east side of the school room are more frequent than they were at th'e beginning of the year. Perhaps this is due to a slight recovery of bashfulness or (by chance ?) has become better acquainted with some of the girls while taking grocery orders. We are proud to claim Harry as the President of the Senior class and he has filled the position with much credit, both to himself and to the class. We understand that he expects to teach for the next year or two and in the coming years we would not be surprised to hear that he was a professor of Science in one of our leading universities. But whatever the future may have in store for him. his classmates and friends join in wishing him the greatest possible success in all his undertakings. G. E. L. THE ORACLE. 17 ASPIRIMUS NOBLISSIMIS All the world was lulled to rest.—calmly sleeping after the day’s stern battle—a beautiful calm brooded over all earthly being. All nature except the lonely moon was at rest. “Behold the wandering moon, riding near her highest noon, like one that had been led astray, through the heaven’s pathless way.” Alone I sat and pondered over the grandeur of the scene. Indeed. “The Heavers declare the glory of God. the firmament showeth His 1 ighteousness.” At length, overcome by the weighty cares of a Senior and lulled by the calm serene beauties of the night. I surrendered myself gradually to the subtle, irresistible powers of the dream God. Suddenly ( upid stood before me and in a passionate voice demanded to be guided to the abode of the Seniors: for he must have “Squirrell” for supper. Of course I was startled but thought I might possibly be asked to join in the feast and started willingly. We came to the edge of a huge precipice and there was an aeroplane ready to take us on a journey to the sun. As we neared that celestial being, contrary to my expectations, the air grew cold and a chilling sensation came over me. In vain I regretted my reckless undertaking. The sweat froze on my brow and the tears, as they fell, ■attled softly like drops of crystal. Appolla greeted us and said in a hollow icy voice, “No longer shall you enjoy the balmy air of earth, you must join the numerous throng of Seniors that yearly enter my crystal palace. Your aspirations are too high to be undertaken now. Here you must remain until you become hardened to the petty trials of the world. You are late in joining your classmates. They are waiting in my abode to welcome you and there you shall learn their aspirations.” Whhen we reached the sun we emerged from the aeroplane and entered a ravine of a mountain as it were. Gigantic arms of rock sui i ounded us and I quaked in fear. How cold and desolate it was. An opening in the rocks led us through an intricate labyrinth of icy passages to a large crystal chamber. Trembling with the cold I gazed about for the ever ready aid of the Seniors. But how changed they were. They were still .beautiful but the flush of life was lacking—their eyes were ice and they were frigid as frozen snow. I retreated slightly and waited to hear them break the fearful silence. Edward, ever our foremost spokesman, stepped forth (hooded) and spoke and it sounded like avalanches precipitating themselves into a valley. “Ran” and I aspire to revive the ancient record of Lord Chesterfield but I fear “Ran shall win unless he meets an early death, wounded by a Fowler. Next “Dope” raised a sepulchral tone, fearing that in so great a body he might be overlooked and the dream of his life unfulfilled______ “Oh ye powers above, grant that I may but transplant the “Pansy” to some beautiful planet where the eyes of other mortals may not gaze upon her charms.” Then he paused and listened breathlessly for a response but-------. Hattie and Bess trilled out in shrill tenor. “Orphevs, where art thou ? Let us but behold thee and hear the soft strains of thy 18 THE ORACLE. ravishing music !” Slow strains of exquisite music heralded them from afar and they vanished down the icy passages. Grace looked after them vacantly and trembling cried out, “Oh. hum Harry” to the tender strains, so suggestive of days gone by. Inez now rushed forward and cried out in a cracked tone that sounded like Old Liberty Bell, “May I be but granted that thy brilliant (Ray)s shine on me from this time forth.” Annie exclaimed shrilly, “When does my turn come—I shall never reach my aspirations—I always wanted Mo(o)re! Pearl, formerly so quiet, now shouted out frantically, “All the Mills will be exterminated before I have my requests granted. Oh, kind fate, how can I preserve the ‘Mills,’ t(he)y’re so rustic and charming. Coats now claimed my attention—he came slowly forward like a huge snow man and said in a monotonous bass, “My aspirations are to live beside the lea (Lee) forever.” How funny these all seemed but there was one voice I missed. She (the Waterloo of the class) was nowhere to be found. Evidently Appollo anticipated my wish and handed me a spy glass. Gazing restlessly about I beheld her sitting serenely on a Roman shrine, impersonating Minerva. Last but not least came demure little Madge who piped out (like a frozen idea), “May I stay with Cupid?” Will wonders never cease? Madge always preferred quantity. All this time I had been a silent witness, but now they beheld me and reached forward. Their icy hands clutched me and their chilling breath blew about me. Oh, but for an escape—there was chance left and but one jump to earth—it was the only and final resort. Commending my soul to the powers above, I plunged into space—“Oh what a fall was there, my countrymen!” I found myself in a rather undignified position for a Senior. I was reclining on the ground, having fallen from the hammock and the dream God sailed into space. K. m. O. JUNIOR CLASS 20 THE ORACLE. JUNIOR CLASS Officers. President ............................................. ERNEST LO E Vice President ................................. FRANCIS THOMPSON Secretary ............................................... Ri TH CONRAQ Treasurer .......................................................SUSAN ROLOSON Members. Helen Lillis. Marcia Beardsley, Marion Williams, Florence Fln-nerty, Mary Gould, Sarah Sullivan, Mayme Spader, Nellie James, Grace Brown, Harry Lovell, Donald Smith, Leroy Owens. COLORS .................... Leaf Green and Old Rose MOTTO ............................. Age Quod Agis FLOWER ....................................... Rose Class Boast. Listen, good people, and you shall hear The tale of the Junior Class of this year; The glorious fame of our noted class, Which, try as they will, others can’t surpass. WTe’vd all done our duty by our teachers, one and all Though upon our own resources we have often had to fall To tell all our story, all our glories to relate, W'ould take a mighty effort and might presume on fate. After much deliberation, our colors at last we chose, And we'll ever more defend them, the leaf green and old rose. Our motto, “Age quod agis,’’ is suggestive all admit, And our flower, the gentle rose, all our natures seem to fit. Our president, a photographer, may some day make, ’ Unless his love for “fireworks” decides a much worse fate. Francis E, tho’ only vice, has ruled the class in proper style For during Love’s “vacation” he filled his place for quite a while. Ruth and Susan, the two others, are loyal as can be And we’re glad that we elected them to that we’ll all agree; For Ruth is such a model, an honor to the class, And “Sue” tho’ fond of “Dope,” is the sweetest kind of lass. THE ORACLE. 21 As we near our story’s end, we our prom must not neglect For our success in this event we’ll e’er recollect. W e had no aid from others and no advice we sought. But we did our best, you may be sure, and it passed just as it ought. ou have listened well, good people, as our story we have told But our deeds will be remembered when this story has grown old. For the year is almost over and our fame as Juniors won, But we’ll struggle on for glory till the race of life is dope. SOPHOMORE CLASS THE ORACLE. 23 SOPHOMORES CLASS COLORS CLASS FLOWER Light Blue and White .......... White Rose Officers, President Vice-President HENRIETTA COLEMAN JAMES ROWE Treasurer Secretary BERTHA LOCKS . MAE THAYER Members. Max Edgett, Franklin O’Dea, John Gould, George Patterson, John Sullivan, George Hughey, Elizabeth Crofut, Alice Frost, Hazelle Ford-ham, Marjorie Culver. Before you read this, I will condescend to tell you that it is a boast, —in short a boast which will give the Sophomore class a boost. This class is pet of Watkins High School, because it graduates in ’13 and to it therefore are accorded highest chapel privileges. For its colors those who were present at the meeting chose blue and white and their merit was shown by their excellent display when they graced the chapel walk for two eventful weeks. However, the un(soph)isticated Freshmen were not of the same mind, and attempted to remove them but were overwhelmed by the Sophomore forces who came on deck at exactly the right moment and swept the Freshmen away from the scene of action. For President, Henrietta Coleman was unanimously elected and has since then shown her efficiency in holding the position. James Rowe was elected for vice-president, although it is well known that nothing less than Marjorie MacDill can drag him away from his studies. Mae Thayer makes a good secretary, for when we want favors from the Freshman (that day is yet to come), has she not great influence on its president? Bertha Locks, as treasurer, has most diligently pursued the paltry coin. We have every reason to be proud of our class and also have grounds to believe that some of the best material in the school will graduate in ’13. If you will but recall it, one of our members won second prize among so many contestants in the speaking contest! Were you asked to which class the strongest boy in school belongs,, you would of course answer Soph.” The “Sophs” were victorious in the inter-class track meet. May 26, and they stand high on the quarterly test honor list. At this juncture you may be inclined to say, Going some for one class,” but these are merely bare facts. If you esteem beauty with knowledge we are the class who can show it. How much I wish T could dwell on the merits of each member of this illustrious class but two words will tell the story. No space.” I can onlv say. therefore, that I think and each retainer of Sophism thinks that the Sophomore class leads W. H. S . second only to the Seniors. E. M. E. ’13. SOPHOMORE BOAST. 24 THE ORACLE. FRESHMAN CLASS CLASS COLORS CLASS FLOWER Purple and White .......... Violet Officers. President . . . . Vice-President JOSEPH CONSIDINE ED WINN A J. MACK Secretary Treasurer HELEN M. SULLIVAN . . . GEORGE SPADER Members. Elinor Brown, Leman Conrad, Louis L. Chapman, Donald Cornell Lottie Crippen, Florence Dale, Fred Ely, Grace Graham, John Gur-nett, Laura Haviland, Jessie Haring, Hazel Haring, Lillian Hall, Pauline Hurd, Rhea Hubbel, Dwight Hovey, Bernard Haughey, Merle W. Holmes, Bertha James, Mary Kay, William Kress, Loretta Lillis, Reuben Maine, Lyman Miller, Floyd Marshall, Frances Matthews Bernice Owens, Raphael Petrone, Don Palmer, Jesse Patterson, Duncan Parks, John Rooney, Julia Sullivan, John Smith, Lawrence Smith, Ethel Sinclair, Joseph Sproule, Florence Terry, Alfred Taylor, Mildred Wagner, Clarice Yates. wou may think it very impertinent and unbecoming for a class so meritorious and deserving as we Freshmen, to boast of their own accomplishments. But if left to others I am afraid that the public would forever remain in darkness concerning our illustrious members. One bright and cheerful morning upon entering the High School chapel all were struck with awe and wonder at the sight which lay before their eyes, while exclamations of astonishment were heard from every direction. All wondered how the unsophisticated Freshmen could choose such beautiful and harmonious colors as our purple and white and drape them so gracefully. At that moment we scored a point in the hearts of all the higher classes save the Sophomores. They fought us in a way that did them credit, but their fight was a losing one. They could not stand before our terrible onslaught. and at last, broken in strength and spirit, they gave up the fight and the Freshmen reigned supreme. But friends, do not think that our time is entirely devoted to warfare, for it is far from that, and the reports of our members will corroborate this statement. Was it not a Freshman who won first prize at the declamation contest recently held in the High School chapel? Was it not Freshmen who took first, second and the majority of high places in the third quarterly test? Surely this will show you we are a deserving class and entitled to all the honors bestowed upon us. The Freshmen showed their good judgment and sound sense when Class Boast Freshman Class. THE ORACLE. 25 they selected their president. Of all the fourty-eight members, none could fill the office of president better than Joe Considine. Knowing this, we elected him to that high and distinguished office. Needing a vice-president to fill the chair when Joe was absent we looked about for one equally as efficient as Joe and we thought of Edwinna Mack. To be brief, she was elected vice-president. Knowing how well George Spader is able to take care of money he was elected treasurer by unanimous vote. Some wise and prudent member nominated Helen Sullivan as secretary and the Freshmen, knowing her virtues elected her on the spot. It is my desire to say something about every member of this class, but as space is scarce and the members are many, I cannot say more than to call your attention to a few of their merits previously recorded here. Freshmen boast is now ended, and in years to come when we are far away from our Alma Mater, struggling along life’s rugged paths may we look back with pleasure down the long line of years to the days when we were Freshmen together. A. A. T. ’14. WATKINS’ SCHOOL SONG 1. In a lovely valley nearing Seneca's deep tide, Stands our school, with tow’r uprearing, Stately in its pride. CHORUS. Wake the chorus, send it ringing Far thro’ glen and vale. To our alma mater singing, Watkins, hail, all hail! 2. In the world of strong endeavor, As we act our part. May thy memory forever Linger in each heart. CHORUS. Wake the chorus, send it beating Far thro’ glen and vale, Hear the echo soft repeating, Watkins, hail, all hail! jan. 9—When Prof. Beers returned this noon he found two geometries on his desk, and strange to say one contained the name of Don Smith, and the other Marcia Beardsley. Jan. 23—Miss O’Daniels upon asking Prof. Roberts if he would attend a church social at her home, received this reply: “No we can t go.” Needless to say it was not necessary to ask Miss Knapp the same. Oet. 14—Mr. Beers, (in German class). Miss Fowler, “Decline the noun hand?” Miss Fowler: “What gender is it?” Mr. B.: “Feminine, of course, that's the kind they decline, isn't it?” Oct. 30—Miss Kna p describes Greece in a novel manner; “A land abounding in dates, honey, shady groves and moderation,” and this, she adds, “Was in its highest state of civilization. Nov. 5—Miss Knapp; Mr. Considine, “What kind of a man was Wm. Penn?” Mr. Considine (taken unawares), “Why—er—he was very well educated and—er—very broad sided man.” Xov. 8—Miss O’Dea (reciting in English Literature class), “Robin Hood was banished for shooting one of the King's dears. Jan. 25—Mr. Beers suggests getting a scarf and hat to cover the injuries sustained by George Washington when that worthy gentleman attempted to take part in the fire drill. “Oh what a fall there was my country men.” Xov. 14.—Miss Knapp: “What was the amphictiones, Miss Brown?” Grace (confidently), “Why she was the most beautiful woman in Greece.” Nov. 20—Miss Knapp, (to the Seniors in Cicero class): “Now chil- dren you really must read the review.” Nov. 23—Miss Knapp: “Miss O'Daniels, if you wont be still I will really have to sit on you.” Ed Wickham: “I wish she would sit on me.” Jan. 3—r. Wickham: “Miss Brown do you suppose that I will ever have my picture framed and hung on the wall like those authors over the blackboard?” Miss Brown, “You never can tell; the dullest in school are often the brightest in the world.” THE ORACLE. 27 Jan. 17—Miss O’Dea, “I really had a whole translation right on Ceasar exam.” Miss Knapp (incredulously), “Why how could you do it? Well I should think they would have to take off something on your grammar anyway.” (So do we.) Dec. 8—E. Love (in Am. History), “Miss Knapp, is it true that Patrick Henry made his famous ‘Give me liberty or give me death’ speech just three months after his marriage?” Oct. 20—Mr. Beers (to tardy one), “Miss Matress, how late were you?” Oct. 18—Mr. Beers captures a note from one of the oldest girls in the school to one of the smallest boys, containing only one word, “Yes.” It looks bad Inez. Jan. 26—Grace Brown (translating Cicero), “Sed pleni omnes sunt libri.” “But the children all were full.” Jan. 25—Martia Beardsley startles us by saying that Mr. Drake has very pretty eyes. How about it? Jan. 22—Mr. Love to Miss Knapp during an interesting debate in American History: “Well, if a person likes any one real well they love them, don't they?” How about it Madge? Dec. is—Frances Brown recklessly sits on a frail chair at the reference table. Result: An awful crash A hopeless smash; The pieces flew And Roberts too. He picked up the chair which was recked forever. Could he pick up Francis? Oh, no, never. Xov. 8—Mr. Roberts (to his Physics class), “The indicator on an oven shows when it is hot enough to roast bread.” Funny isn t it .’ Xov. 13—Mr. Roberts, “I have a very silly letter. I should like to read it to you, but for Mr. Gurnet's sake, I will not. It would doubtless be new and interesting to some of you. I get them lots of times.” Xov. 8—Miss Knapp, “I expect to teach about three years, but I don't like to teach. I would rather do house work.” Perhaps Mr. Roberts will change his mind about getting a fireless cooler. Amendment. Mar. 6: Miss Knapp decides to teach only two years. Jan. 18—Taken from Franklin O'Dea’s test paper: “Romulous and Remus were twin sons of a king, who deserted them when they were very young. He put them in a basket and they floated down the river.” It was not a Bible History test either. Miss Brown, “Mr. Miller, how long did you study your lesson?” Mr. Miller, “Three hours.” Miss Brown, “Good, you are a boy after my own heart.” Wouldn’t it be funny if Mr. Miller should get Miss Brown's heart? Jan. 30—Mr. Roberts, “Mr. Wickham, the eleventh example is the easiest in the lesson, so I will give it to you.” Wise idea. 28 THE ORACLE. Marion says: “Mother doesn’t like Harry, she wants me to be a ‘Tayloress.’ ” Marion Williams in translating German, pauses before the “Holle.” Mr. Beers, “If you are afraid to call it by its common name you may call your ‘Holle’ hades. Marion, “I am not afraid of it but I am not there yet.” Not yet but soon? Mr. O'Dea, “What was the forum?” O’Dea, “A meat market in Rome.” Mr. Roberts gave such an interesting talk on the ear in Biology class this morning that Mr. Aber went to sleep over it. Jan. 31—The following is a german passage which no respectable person will translate: “Aber ich bin gewiss dass alle die es sehen werden es ubersetzen.” Jan. 20—Miss Conrad, to Miss Knapp who has asked her to name two men of the Thirteenth Century, “Roberts and Rogers.” We wonder how old she thinks they are. Jan. 21—Ed. Wickham is seen reading a book of love letters. Can it be that his experience is so limited that he needs to study this absorbing subject. Jan. 22—Miss Haughey enlightens the English History class by saying that the Irish rebellion was a rebellion in Ireland. Mr. Coats, “If H. and O. wont unite, how did water get upon earth ?” Mr. Roberts, “I don't know, I wasn't there.” (Question: Does this statement agree with the popular opinion?) Feb. 1—We would like to know if Harry Withiam bears any relationship to Marion's frequent sigh, “Oh hum—Harry.” Mr. Beers loses a button off his coat in German class and while picking it up is heard to exclaim: “Well, I am glad I’m married anyway, It is understood that Mr. Addison has applied for patents on a flying machine. We expect to hear next that Love and Considine have secured patents on a “Curtis” biplane. Feb. 2—Mr. Roberts (in Physics class), “I am going shopping, some day, and buy a fire-less cooker. (Blushing) I don't want—to infer—-er—I don't want to—er—mean anything personal. (We wonder what he did mean). “Well I am not going to buy one anyway, I am just going to look at one.” Miss Knapp, “If we ever have another Civil war it will be over labor problems.” Sullivan, “I will never fight over labor.” Feb. 1?—Mildred Batty arrives at school on time. (We are not joking.) Dec. 19—Ethel Sackett is trying to teach Ed Wickham latin. Ed seems to be very proficient for when Ethel says “Amo,” Ed immediately answers, “Te.” Dec. 21—On the absence of Mr. Beers from school Miss Shelton asks permission to take charge of the Third German class. A few moments after class was called, the classroom door opened and Inez came sliding out into the chapel. We wonder if she was incapable THE ORACLE. 29 of taking charge of the class or if she thought she was making a dignified exit. (Francis Thompson is also on the slide). Jan. 11—Ethel Sackett is heard singing to Fred Ely in the hall, “Can't you see I love you.” Wonder if Ethel knows it is not leap year. Nov. 8—In English class to-day, Ethel Sacket was given the part of Duncan in Shakespeare’s Macbeth,” while Ed Wickham impersonated Macbeth. These circumstances, what would have otherwise have been a very extraordinary speech: Ethel to Ed, “I have begun to plant thee and will labor to make thee full of growing.” (Wonder if she wants a giant.) Feb. 8—Susan Roloson, while studying for an American History test, asks: “What is the fifteenth commandment?” Feb. 9—Miss Brown (to Joe Sproule who is holding his hand over his mouth,) “Oh, you needn't do that, Mr. Sproul, you'r hand isn't big enough.” She did not mean to infer that the hand was small by any means. Feb. 9—Mr. Roberts, “I shall explain to you the aparatus of the gas engine.” (Ed Wickham disinterested.) Mr. Roberts, “It is a four-cicle machine.” Ed (Wide awake), And has it got a sparking machine?” Feb. 9—Susan Roloson informs Miss Knapp that the Centennial exposition was the hundredth anniversary of machinery. Feb. 10—Miss Knapp, “What does frangeret mean?” Grace Brown, Squeeze.” Miss Knapp, “What else?” Grace, “Why to torment.” Miss Knapp, “Well I don't think squeezing and tormenting mean the same thing, do you? Feb. 10—In discussing the difficulty of boiling things in Nevada on account of the altitude, Owens asked: Why don’t they put salt in the water?” Roberts, “Who would want to be pickled all the time.” O'Day in Latin: “All are dead who wrote it. All are dead who spoke it. All die who learn it. Blessed death they earned it.” If there was a call for brass as in Civil war time, wouldn’t it be a good way to dispose of our “Freshies.” Feb. 20—Mr. Prentis reports that he suffers much annoyance from Miss Bannon who insists on showering him with attentions. Feb. 27—“Susie” Roloson went to see the devil.—Watkins Review. Feb. 28—“Susie” is back in school. She says the devil let her return because he knew he could get her any time. Feb. 23—(12:05 P. M.) Mills when asked to open the door for some girls says: “Let ’em crawl out the window.” Feb. 14—Miss Knapp, in American History, “I am not going to change my date a bit.” 30 THE ORACLE. Pet,, J6—Miss Knapp called Miss Shelton to the desk and “Lava ’ Wickham nobly responded. Mar. 2—Captured note from M. Beardsley to Fred Ely. “I don’t never write love letters; I won t trust the mails. Shepard is sent out of class last period in the morning to make up his History notebook. He hurriedly copies Owen’s notebook instead of his own. We hear that Mr. Roberts contemplates presenting a toy basket ball team to the girls’ basket ball team of W. H. S. so they can win a game from it. If we should have another flood, Hither for refuge fly. Though all the world should be submerged Burk’s speech would still be dry. Fourth English Class. Jan. 2—The Latin class gives the following principal parts of the verb pigo (?): “Pigo pigere hogi porktum.” Mar. 3__Miss Knapp declares that she likes garnets and confirms her statement by displaying one near her heart. Miss Barnes. “Mr. Smith, remove your gum instantly. I know a cow dies when it loses its cud, but I don’t think you will. I 11 i isk it anyway.” Mar. 2__Madge Burrell is heard to remark in American History class: “I have life and love, what more can I ask?” Mar. 3—Franklin O’Dea shows himself a model Latin student by translating for the Ancient History class, “Et tu Brute as “Eat you brute.” Inez spends the whole of two periods in seclusion to escape a Physics tost and then discovers to her horror that the tost has been postponed. Sept. 8—Mr. Beers, in chapel: “Lord how are they increased that troubletli me.” Sept. 13—The three witches of the Fourth English class, Miss Sackett, Miss Fowler and Miss Burrell. Sept. 15—Emily Lee, speaking very conclusively of a post-graduate, “He’s a cute kid and I like him.” Mr. Beers promises the Third German class a box of chalk to he delivered about Christmas. Sept. 27—Mr. Beers promises an advance in position to those who are fluent talkers. Sept. 28—Several pupils are distinguished by the presentation of front seats. Oct. 3—Roberts, “When that bell rings, break away.” School Law—“Thou shalt not rubber nor stretch thy neck, Or throw notes in school. Thou shalt not sass thy teacher, child, It is against the rule. Oct. 20—In Fourth English class. Miss Sackett to Mr. Lovell. “Let me enfold thee and hold thee to my heart.” THE] ORACLE. 31 Nov. 4—Miss Brown (in English class), “I wonder what they used on the modern stage when the head of Macbeth was brought in?” Wickham, ‘‘Why, I believe it was a cabbage head.” Dec. 12—Mr. Beers says that the person who said there was nothing new under the sun, never heard of regents. Jan. 5—Mr. Beers, ‘‘Haughey, take your seat.” Haughey, “Where shall I take it sir?” Jan. 6—Haughey gets a front seat. Note captured to-day: “Alice, I am more than willing to make up with him but he has an idea that he is hurting me awfully by not speaking to me, but I guess I will live through it, even if it does hurt. Oh, I think he will get over it before long. I hope so, because I think a lot of him, but all the same I wont get down on my knees to him. MARION W. Jan. 16—Miss Knapp treats the rostrum as a new fangled tobbog-gan slide. Jan. 20—Miss Knapp reads an article on the establishment of an agricultural school for girls and there will not be a man on the place. Miss Sackett, “Do you know where that is?” This is Quite a new turn of mind for Ethel. March 10—Miss Brown (In reference to the compositions on Samuel Johnson in Fourth Elnglish), “I don't believe any of you girls dressed Samuel Johnson, did you?” Ed Wickham (Horrified), “Why girls.” Miss Hurd asks Mr. Roberts this morning if one should graft a peach tree on an apricot tree, if a pear tree would be the result. To whom it may concern: My bonnet spreads over the ocean. My bonnet spreads over the sea. For a bonnet that spreads over a sidewalk Isn’t half enough bonnet for me. There are meters of accent, There are meters of tone. But the best kind of meters Is to meet her alone. Dot, “John says my mouth is the prettiest he has ever seen.” Ed, “Indeed; well, I will put mine up against it any time.” Heard in Physics: Why was Boyles law passed?” Say Ed. who was Joan of Arc?” Aw youse don't know nottin; she was Noah’s wife.” Where is my Sophomore son to-night— The child of our tears and fuss? Does he mathmetize on the speed of light Or work at Theocritus? Nay lady, he's talking of next year’s team, Or watching ’em basket ball, Or calling and chatting with peaches and cream, Or smoking a pipe, that’s all. 32 THE ORACLE. Or hazing: a Freshman to make him grow, Or fighting some likely pups, Or raising a row with some rotten show, Or running for loving cups. And maybe he’s writing the Sophomore play, Or stealing the chapel chimes. But lady you bank on it anyway, He’s having his time of times. H. WINSLOW—PUCK. Mar. 5—Alice Frost and John Gurnett learn the principal parts “amo,” in Miss Knapp’s room at 4:30 o’clock. Mar. 7—Mr. Peter Coats announces his intention of dropping out of the speaking contest in order to give the rest a chance. Teacher, “When did the revival of learning take place?” Student, “Just before exams.” April 18—The occupants of the front seats annoy Miss Knapp and she inquires: “Cant you tend to your business?” She fails to see that business is the unknown quantity that they are looking for. April’ 9—Ed Wickham seems to be taking a special interest in Spring millinery, especially the “Hood.” Mar. 16—Miss Brown, “Who borrowed ‘Lambs Tales from Shakespeare ?” Class, “We dont know because we cant get into communication with him.” Mar. 30—Miss Knapp, “What would have happened if the Huns had'conqured Rome, Mr. O’Dea?” O’Dea, “Oh. I would have probably been a Hungarian instead of an Irishman.” April 20—Miss Barnes loses her “Senior play” lamp. Who knows the particulars? Truly our janitor is a hero. Mar. 5—Carrie Anthony (gazing at a baby carriage), “What's that?” Florence, “A perambulator.” Carrie, “A what?” Florence, “A perambulator. Dont you know what a perambulator is?” Carrie, “Sure, it’s a machine for making butter.” April 18—Ran Wickham telephones to the school-house at 9 P. M. When answered by Mr. Beers he asks how many Seniors there were in last year's class at Elmira College. N. B. “She wasn’t there.” Emily. “Susan, it was the night it stormed so that Harry Coats came over to see you.” Susan. “It was not. It was the night the chair broke.” (Who could blame the chair.) Rainbow falls in Watkins Glen is becoming famous as the property of Mrs. William Roberts, former English teacher of Watkins High School. THE ORACLE. 33 As the world rolls on. Teacher asks a question of: A Freshman, “Will you kindly say that again?” A Sophomore, “Repeat that please?” A Junior, “What’s that?” A Senior, “Huh?” Pauline Hurd is heard to remark that John Gurnett knows what a soul kiss is. We wonder where she derived this valuable information. Kathrine O’Dea signs her name Kathrine O’Love to her test papers. Don’t be in too much of a hurry Kathrine. 36 THE ORACLE. MOONLIGHT ON WATKINS The moonlight fell on Watkins When the sun had sunk to rest, And a silvery mantle hovered O’er the town by slumber lest. O’er the town by hills surrounded From whose peaks the shadows fling. Set in this delightful valley Like a diamond in a ring. Hovered o’er our fairy village, Rested on the tall dark pines, That upon the western hillside Mark the Glen's faint shadowy lines. Mark the Glen, whose laughing cascades, And whose basins deep and clear, Show the magic hand of nature Had indeed been busy here. O’er fair Seneca it glimmered. O’er the shining broad expanse, On whose placid bosom lightly The elfish ripples dance. While Phoebus yet was resting Ere she’d usher in the day, The moonlight fell on Watkins That in peaceful slumber lay. P. W. THE ORACLE. 37 QUOTATIONS “His life was gentle, and the elements so mixed in him that nature might stand up.”—Mr. Beers. “I am the very pink of courtesy.”—Hazel Haring. “The more the merrier.”—Petrone. “The greatest men may ask a foolish question, now and then.”—-E. Love. “One ear it heard, at the other out it went.”—Freshmen. “Much study is a weariness of the flesh.”—Fred Ely. “Oh, what a heavenly thing is love.”—Susan Roloson. “Know thyself.”—Marjorie McDill. “Oh, sweet art thou, a worldly creature, or heavenly thing in likeness of nature.”—Rhea Hubble, “They also serve who only stand and wait.”—John Gould. “Order is heaven’s first law.”—Grace Graham. “One of the few immortal names that were not born to die.”— Miss Barnes. “As idle as a painted ship upon a painted ocean.”—Jesse Paterson. “While I confess my writing to be such that neither man nor muse can praise too much.”—A. O’Daniels. A little group of wise hearts is better than a wilderness of fools.”—Seniors. “What’s all the noisy jargon of the schools but idle nonsense of laborious fools, who fetter reason with perplexing rules.”—Geo. Beardsley. “Too bright, too beautiful to last.”—Shepard. “For .men may come and men may go, but I go on for ever.”—R. Wickham. “Lightly was her slender nose uptilted like a petal of the rose.” —Luella Merrick. “Laugh and be fat, sir.”—Mary Considine. “If ladies be but young and fair, they have the gift to know it.” —Susan Roloson. “I am Sir Oracle and when I ope my lips let no dog bark.”—Mr. Roberts. “A countenance more in sorrow than in anger.”—F. Merrick. “A feather will turn the scale.”—R. Maine. “A hooded eagle among blinking owls.”—E. Wickham (in Senior class.) “A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance.”—D. Sleeper. “A sight to shake the midriff of despair with laughter.”—B. Kelly. “She would rather talk with a man than an angel any day.”— Marion Williams. “An aching void.”—The Junior honor list. 38 THE ORACLE. “I would applaud thee to the very echo. —M. MacDill. Better late than never.”—M. Batty. “Beware, the fury of a patient man.”—Prof. Roberts. “This wonder lasted nine days.”—Clayton Graham. “Fairest of the stars when only one is shining in the sky.”— Pauline Hurd. “Far fetched and little worth.”—Carrie Anthony. “It follows not because the hair is rough, the dog is an ugly one.” —D. Parks. “For I never knew so young a body with so old a head.”—E. Mack. “She looked as though butter would not melt in her mouth.”— H. Haring. “She will sing the savageness out of a bear.”—E. Lee. “Twin sisters or sisters-in-law.”—Fowler and Sackett. Hi—diddle diddle. Honey moon in an air-ship. —E. Love. “Never judge a man by his chest measure, his lungs may be full of hot air.”—Sophomores. “Lives of Juniors all remind us we could make our lives sublime, if the Seniors wouldn’t blind us with their brilliancy all the time.” —Juniors. “He who knows nothing fears nothing.”—Rooney. Great oaks from little acorns grow.”—Maine. “You can fool some of the people most of the time; you can fool most of the people some of the time; but you can’t fool all the people all the time.—Faculty. “The loud laugh bespeaks a vacant mind.”—Patterson. “Never do anything to-day that you can put off till to-morrow. — Shepard. “To the victors belong the spoils. —Seniors. “Might is right.”—Freshmen. “Gold helps those who help themselves.”—Sophomores. “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.”—John Smith. “All’s fair in love and war.”—Woodward. “Actions speak louder than words. —Joe Sproule. “The fickleness of the women I love is only equaled by the infernal constancy of the women who love me.”—E. Love. “It is a waste of time for a thoughtless youth to think.”—Rooney. “It isn’t what your tomb stone says about you after you’r dead; it’s what Dun and Bradstreet say about you while you’re living.”— Athletic Association. “Lung power is not eloquence; behold the donkey.”—J. Gould. “The unassuming commonplace of nature.”—Crippin. “Meekness is not weakness.”—Haviland. “What is a butterfly? At best he’s nothing but a caterpillar dressed.”—A. Taylor. “The beauty of the flock.”—Fowler. There’s none like her.”—M. Burrel. “Small of stature, but of quality superfine.”—Pelham. “And still they gazed and still their wonder grew, that one small head could carry all he knew.”—Owens. THE ORACLE. 39 “ ’Tis safer to agree with her.”—A. O’Daniels. ‘‘A little thinking oft would make him dizzy.”—F. Thompson. ‘‘Greater men than I have lived but I don’t know it.”—E. Love. ‘‘Long, lean, lank and thin as one of satan’s cherubim.”—L. Mills. ‘‘Conceit may puff a man up but never prop him up.”—Owens. “Fresh every hour.”—H. Sullivan. “Born to glow like the sunshine.”—Francis Brown. “That natural blush is better than a thousand ornaments.”—F. Peck. “She hath a brilliant intellect, a perfect thirst of mind.”—E. Mack. “He hath a stern look but a gentle heart.”—Mr. Roberts. “Of lessons Love is never slow, To Cornell he is going to go. And there we think that he will shine (The shoes of Cornell varsity nine.) IIIG1I SCHOOL LIMERICK. There was a young songster called Ed, Who has eyes for Ethel ’tis said. From Caesar to Burke He’d constantly shirk, And with novels he daily was fed. There was a gay fellow called Love, As bright as the heavens above. While aeroplanes discussing He once exclaimed blushing, “With a Curtis I’d fly like a dove.” There is a fair teacher. Miss Knapp, For most boys she cares not a rap, But a garnet she’s sure She would like to secure, (Not a stone but a scholarly chap.) And there’s a young Freshie called Rooney, They say with the girls he’s quite spooney. “Dot” thinks he’s so nice, For he’s visited her twice (!) And o’er him she’s perfectly looney. There is a young fellow called Smith, His dancing is really quite stiff. Yet each noon he doth strive To appear more alive And Marcia he’s sure to be with. We have a young student called Russell, Who seldom is seen in a hustle. To Miss Crippen, they say, He writes notes every day And with lessons he hourly doth tussle. There is a bright youth called Joe, He’s quite an elegible beau. He’s merry and gay, Studies hard night and day And his lessons he always doth know. (Lively play of imagination.) 40 THE ORACLE. An adorable lass known as “Dot,” Torments the poor fellows a lot By her mischievous wiles And coquettish smiles We all are bewitched, are we not? FAVORITE SONGS. “I’m growing fond of you!”—Knapp and Roberts. “The longest way around is the shortest way home.”—Duet by Owens and Rooney. “Mary, your a big girl now.”—Haughey. “Keep on smiling.”—Francis Brown. “I wonder who’s kissing her now.”—Marion Williams. “The girl who threw me down.”—Phil Considine. “I’m looking for a steady.”—Miss Crippin. Later: “Should old acquaintance be forgot.”—Phil Considine. SCHOOL ALPHABET. A is for Alice In the back seat, And at flirting She can't be beat! B is for Brownie, (Frances we mean.) When the chair broke On the floor she was seen! C is for Conrad, Leman by name. Day in and day out He is ever the same! D is for Donald, Happy, we see. If only with Marcia He e’er can be! E is for Ernest, Junior President. Whose thoughts on Ella Always are bent! F is for Fred, A persevering lad, Who over Florence Has gone quite mad! G is for Graham, A maiden demure. Who seems sehr schone To boys of Montour! H is for Hattie, Making such eyes At little Bernard, Who thinks he’s quite wise! I is for idleness, Patterson has plenty, For in all his tests He gets “about twenty!” J is for Jamesee, Who thinks her “Jay” Is the best ever, In fact all O. K.! K is for Kathryn, Sweet little lass, So Andy thinks She’s sure some class! THE ORACLE. L is for Lillian, A basket ball star. Here’s hoping her record She never will mar! M is for Mills, Who thinks that Pearl Is enough to keep Any boy’s head in a whirl! N is for nerve, Which Juniors possess Enough for the school And then some, I guess! O is for O'Daniels, —Black hobble gown Makes her walk slowly Through Watkins town! P is for Pauline, Whom fellows like, But she keeps her heart For a far-away “Mike!” Q is for Quizzes, Which Mr. Roberts adores, But everyone else finds Them terrible bores! R is for Ran, With girls in each town, And often by some He gets turned down! S is for gammy, Who won the first prize On account of his hair And his beautiful eyes! T is for Taylor, Who loves a lass, Known as M. Williams Of the Junior class! U is for “You,” Reading this book, Kindly, we hope, In some shady nook! V is for Viola, Note-writer by trade. For L. Smith’s sole interest We are afraid. W is for Wickham, Ed, ‘understand,’ With W. H. S. girls He’s in demand! X is for something, The Freshies don’t know, But when they are Seniors They ’ll sure make it go! Y is for Yaple, A boy with black hair. And we rather guess He’d ne’er take a dare! Z is for Zenith, Top notch of fame. 1911 Seniors Play well the game. 42 THE ORACLE. HIGH SCHOOL MENAGERIE. Giraffe, . Long haired bull dog, Wild man from Borneo, Saucer eyed monkey, Animated stilts, Living skeleton, Rubber man, Elephant, Double jointed midget, Apache Indian, Dwarf hippopotamus, Dromedary, Tom Thumb, Balky mule, Cowboy (from the hill above), Cheerful imbecile, Wooly lamb, White skinned kangaroo, Houdan chicken, Sleepy lion, Tiny bow wow, Angora kitten (double feet), Bantam rooster. Crocodile, Siamese twins. Animated photograph, Pink eyed rabbit, Rocky mountain whale. Grasshopper, Screech owl, Chipmunk, Snake charmer, Dreamer, Walking interrogation point, Magpie, (very inquisitive,) J. Sproule. B. Haughey. D. Parks. A. Taylor. H. Harring. G. Spader. S. Baldwin. B. Mathews. E. Mack. F. Ely. M. Considine. J. Rowe. M. Homes. J. Sullivan. L. Mills. J. Considine. H. Bannon. L. Demott. E. Wickham. R. Petrone. R. Maine. C. Yates. J. Rooney. R. Shepard. Gethler and Haughey. C. Anthony. F. Peck. H. Lovell. L. Owens. H. Sullivan. L. Merrick. Marion Williams. Alice Frost. H. Shulman. G. Hughey. The remainder of our great circus is showing in the metroplis of Podunk, we having been obliged to separate in order that the magpie might not over stretch the rubber-man’s skin. THE ORACLE. 43 ATHLETICS In the year 1909, the athletics of the High School Department were united under the head of the Watkins High School Athletic Association, and the following articles of confederation were adopted: Article I. Name. The name of this Association shall be The Watkins High School Athletic Association.” Article 2. Object. The object of this Association shall be to advance and control all athletic interests of the school subject to the approval of the Faculty. Article 3. Membership. Only students of Watkins High School may be members of this Association. Article I Athletic Advisory Hoard. Section 1. The authority and responsibility of the Athletic Association shall be vested in an Athletic Advisory Board of five (5) members as follow .: The principal, vice-president of W. H. S., and three students. Section 2. It shall be the duty of the Board to decide all questions referred to it by the Association; to enforce all rules set down in this constitution and by-laws and to promote the general athletic interests of the school. Article 5. Dues. Every person wishing to belong to the Association shall pay fifty cents ($.50) per year dues. Article 5. Suspension. Any member breaking any rules of this Association is subject to suspension. All cases of this kind are to be referred to the Advisory Board. Article 7. Officers. The officers of this Association shall consist of a President, a Vice-President, a Secretary, a Treasurer and one Athletic Director. These officers, one of which must be a member of the Faculty, shall be elected by the members of the Association. They shall hold office for one school year. Article 8. Wearing of Letters. Section 1. Players on teams shall be awarded letters as follows: A man playing in three first team games of foot ball shall be awarded a block W. A man playing in four first team games of base ball shall be awarded a small block W to be worn on the left side. A man winning ten points, during one school year, on the track shall be awarded an Old English W to be worn on the right side. A man winning W’s in all athletics shall be awarded a large script W. Also any man breaking a High School record in track athletics shall be awarded a large script W. Section 2. The W’s shall be awarded by the officers of the Association. 44 THE ORACLE. Article � . Students under suspension by the Faculty will not be allowed to take part in any event while under such suspension. Officers. PROF. G. S. ROBERTS ........................................ President R. S. WICKHAM ............................................ Secretary GEO. B. BEARDSLEY ................. ........................ Treasurer PROF. G. S. ROBERTS ................................ Athletic Director Tlie Advisory Board. Prof. Beers. Prof. Roberts, R. S. Wickham, E. E. Wickham, D. D. Parks. GIRLS BASKET BALL TEAM TRACK TEAM 46 THE ORACLE. GIRLS’ BASKET BALL TEAM. One day in the early part of January, several of the girls met in Miss Knapp’s room to organize a girl’s basket ball team. They chose for their names the “Wasps” and “Hornets,” and immediately began practicing. On February 21, the two teams played in the Opera House, the “Wasps” winning the game with a score of twelve and six. On the 15th of March, the First High School team played E. F. A., and were defeated, although they put up a good game and they came to the conclusion that there was some size in E. F. A. Susan Roloson was manager and captain of the “Wasps,” and Marcia Beardsley was manager and captain of the “Hornets.” Following are the two teams: “Hornets”—Center, Mabel Secor; right forward, Marcia Beardsley; left forward, Pauline Hurd: right guard, Dorothy Sleeper: left guard. Elizabeth Crofut. “Wasps”—Center, Lillian Hall; right forward, Susan Roloson; left forward, Myrtie Van Amburg; right guard, Emily Lee; left guard. Berenice Owens: substitute, Rhea Hubbel. E. V. L. W. II. S. FOOT BALL TEAM. The High School foot ball team was organized in the fall of 1910 with Prof. G. S. Roberts as manager. The team immediately started training and made obvious their good judgment by electing Lava Wickham as captain and Harold Cassidy coach. The team played three games with the following scores: W. H. S., 0; E. F. A., 5. W. H. S., 24; Cook-2nd., 0. W. H. S., 5; Cook-lst., 20. Although the team was twice defeated, it made a very creditable showing, considering the little time spent in practice and the fact that some of the players were new to the game. The line-up of players was as follows: Jay Wait, center; Williams, right guard; Petrone left guard; Haughey, right tackle; Stout, left tackle; Fordham, right end: Sullivan, left end; Ed Wickham, fullback; John Wait, right halfback; Nordvke, left halfback; Gould and Gurnett substitutes. G. B. W. II. S. BASKET BALL TEAM. The High School basket ball team was organized in the late autumn of 1910, with Prof. G. S. Roberts as manager. The team elected Ernest G. Love captain and at once began to practice in a very energetic and praiseworthy manner. Although there was not much material at the beginning of the season, practice was encouraged and this resulted in the putting forth of a good team, which wound up the season by a 17-12 victory over Starkey Reserves. The team played eight games during the season and were successful in four of them. The scares of the games played were as follows: Millport A. C., 20; W. H. S., 12, at Millport. Cook-2nd., 24: W. H. S., 9, at Watkins. Elmira Y. M. C. A., 11; W. H. S., 16, at Watkins. Cook-2d., 7; W. H. S., 16. at Watkins. Millport A. C., 11; W. H. S., 22, at Watkins. Starkey, 27; W. H. S., 13, at Starkey. Keuka, 14; W. H. S., 12, at Keuka. Starkey, 12; W. H. S., 17, at Watkins. The line-up was as follows: E. Wickham, center; Love, right for- ward; Haughey, left forward; Skinner, right guard; Sullivan, left guard; Drake, Stout and Parks, substitutes. V. II. S. BASE BALL TEAM. The W. H. S. base ball team was organized with Bernard Haughey. captain, and A. W. Woodward, manager. A practice game was played with another home team, in which the High School won easily by a score of 8 to 13. There is no lack of enthusiasm and it is to be hoped THE ORACLE. 47 that the team will succeed as well in all future games as they did in the first. The positions of players are as follows: Haughey, catcher; Ely, pitcher; Spader, short stop; Drake, Woodward, first base; Mills, second base; Smith, third base; Ed Wickham, right field; Sullivan, center field; Fordham, left field; Gurnett, substitute. TRACK ATHLETICS. The track team organized early in the spring of 1911, and elected Donald D. Smith, captain, and Prof. G. S. Roberts, manager. A few men entered the Triangular Track Meet against Cook and E. F. A., at the Fair Grounds, on May 4, in which we succeeded in winning only one point; Smith winning third in the mile race. As a result the boys have been practicing industriously and a very creditable team has developed, so great results can be expected at the Inter-class Meet which is to be held in the near future. SPE AK ING CONTEST. In order to bring out the latent oratorical ability and genius in the school a speaking contest was held on the evening of April 4, 1911, and was participated in by all classes except the Seniors, who, graciously refrained, leaving the laurels for the other classes to win. Prizes amounting to $10 were awarded to the four best speakers. A first and second prize were offered both for the girls and boys. The first being $3.00, and the second $2.00. Mrs. Harry Durland and Rev. Elmer Russell were appointed judges. Everyone, who took part, deserves honorable mention for the remarkable ability they displayed and the judges found it very difficult to decide but eventually, Rhea Hubble, our delightful elocutionist, won first prize, and Nellie James was awarded the second. Fred Ely nobly won the first prize, having delivered his oration with much force and eloquence, and Samuel Baldwin received second prize. The great success of this entertainment was due to the excellent management of Miss Beers. SOCIETY SWING. “Haste the nymph and bring with thee, Jest and youthful jollity. Quips and cranks and wanton wiles, Nods and becks and wreathed smiles.” Evidently mirth answered to this summons for on the evening, of September sixteenth, 1910, she assembled with all her merry crew in the lower hall of the school-house. On this occasion the Freshmen were initiated into the gay festivities of high school life and realizing the importance of the occasion were all present—in the “greens.” The same rights were duly paid by “Ye Society Dames of 1776,” when the colonial dance, November eighteenth, 1910, was given in the High School. It was as if the dames of former times had just stepped out from their frames to grace the occasion, but lo, where were their gallants?—could it be that such modern youths could have chosen such “ancient dames?” Nevertheless they waltzed with their stately dames to “Auld Lang Syne,” in spite of the fact that some of Inez’s merry “Train” was absent. The next social function of the year was the Junior dance, held at Waugh’s Opera House, on the night of May twenty-first. Considering that they did it all themselves they are to be given credit even by the Seniors. We are anticipating the exquisite music of the Senior ball and prophesy a glorious time since the end crowns all. 48 THE ORACLE. APPRECIATION OF MRS. ROBERTS That we could write an article which would satisfactorily express our appreciation of Mrs. Roberts is entirely beyond our wildest hopes for we, the Seniors of 1911, entertain certain lofty sentiments toward our beloved English teacher, which are entirely incapable of utterance. We take infinite pleasure in thus showing our pleasant relationship in connection with Mrs. Roberts, and if we succeed but poorly let it be remembered that our intentions are good and back of this is a loving impulse which cannot be repressed. Indeed, we consider this our special privilege and would begrudge it to another class. And should anyone marvel at this since we have studied English for four eventful years, under her patient and careful instruction and guidance, and have passed the exams with flying honors? But it is not as a teacher we appreciate her most, but as a friend. The longer we know her, the better we like her and she has certainly drawn the bonds of friendship tightly around the class of ’ll, and we experience no desire to loosen them. If one could have looked in upon the sober and discouraged faces in the chapel on a certain fair Monday in April, he would certainly have thought something direful had happened. That is just what the students thought—for they realized that Miss Brown had “flew de coop,” and that Mrs. Roberts would not take her place. That she has left us is our misfortune, her fortune, for “God made the country, and man made the town.” And we feel sure that in the serene and peaceful country she will find it vastly more pleasing than drilling into the dense heads of W. H. S. students. Though she has passed from our school life, we shall all hold her friendship jealously guarded. As we enter now upon our individual vocations we hardly dare hope for the many friends and continued successes that have always attended Mrs. Roberts. P. W. � V MRS. ROBERTS % 50 THE ORACLE. WATKINS GLEN. The golden rays of dawning day Rolled o’er the glen their level way; Revealing each half hidden scene Resplendent in its summer green. The trees with their balmy shade, Wrapped in charms the fairy glade. Fair nature’s flowers here are seen, All twinkling with the dew-drops-sheen, And creeping shrubs of varied hue, Glisten and shine in the morning's dew. Down the chasms, broad and deep, The laughing waters play and leap. Sometimes lost to mortal view, Again appearing strange and new; Showing that kind nature’s hand Had made this a fairyland. A winding path like a woodland fay. Along the bank doth guide the way, The path is often hid in shades, Hemmed in by lofty palisades. And where they seem to meet on high Huge trees athwart the narrowed sky, Bear their huge brows in grandeur there, Forming below a hidden lair. Now the path is lost to ken, Lost in the tunnels of the glen. (For nature combined with human art. 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