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

Text from Pages 1 - 36 of the 1929 volume:

THE PEPPER POT Christmas Number, December, 1929 PUBLISHED QUARTERLY BY THE Students of Watkins Glen High School 2 THE PEPPER POT EDITORIAL We are now approaching the Christmas season, a happy time for many, but a sad time for those who for lack of food, clothing and fuel are poorly equipped for cold weather. It is indeed a .joy to see that our family and friends have a “Merry Christmas”; it is a different matter to arrange for the comfort of others less fortunate and with whom we are perhaps not acquainted. If these people are brought to our attention at all, it is with the thought that some organization is caring for them and that if we will contribute a little money to that fine organization, our duty will be done and our conscience relieved. However, that will do our souls little good and it may not help the unfortunate people either, according to the honesty of the charitable organization. Were we to perform a deed of personal service, it would bring a “Merry Christmas” in the true sense of the word both to us and to the recipient of the deed. You may take this as a challenge or as a recipe for making Christmas cheer: “Would you find a gift of worth and beauty? Something at the savior’s feet to lay Seek it not in some great task or duty, Find it here in service—day by day. In the simple task that lies the nearest, We may find a blessing, every one; In a lovely call that sounds the clearest, We mav hear the Father say “well done.” What we do for others will be measured By the dear Lord Jesus as His own, What we give to others will be treasured As a gift-before the shining throne.” THE PEPPER POT 3 ASSEMBLY Everyone awaits each Friday morning with “great expectations,” for a certain department in school has charge of the assembly on that morning. The “Ag” Department had charge the first Friday. Tony Valent was chairman. Interesting talks were given about the work in that department and the medal which was won at the State Fair was exhibited. The Homemaking Department was next. Mary Ellen Powers was chairman and introduced speakers on food value and good dress. The girls of this department presented a “fashion show,” representing fashions from the eighteenth century to the modern girl. The Commercial Department came next. Lawrence Romeo was chairman. They put on a short play, representing the efficient and inefficient stenographer. The next department to have charge was the music department. John Beers was chairman. The High School orchestra gave several pleasing numbers, also the Stringed Quartet. The Mathamatics Department presided the following Friday morning. Bill Manning was chairman. A short play was presented in which we received much useful information. Then came the English Department. Rodger Chapman was chairman. A poem was read and a talk on grammar was given. A humorous play, “A Little Learning Now and Then” was next on the program. Everyone enjoyed this. The play was repeated at a meeting of the Parent-Teachers Association, Wednesday evening, November 20th. The Senior Class had charge of the last assembly. They solicited for the Election Dinner and took subscriptions for the “Pepper Pot.” M.T.H. ’30 4 THE PEPPER POT OUR HIGH SCHOOL—PAST, PRESENT and FUTURE It was a very gloomy and sad winter morning last January when we students of Watkins Glen High School awoke to the horrible realization that our School building, with all its contents, was a mass of smoking ruins. But, although the building was gone, our brains and energies still existed. Due to the efficiency and quickness of action on the part of our faculty and Board of Education, school was called the very next afternoon in the Glen Theater. Mr. Tooker, manager of the theater, very kindly let the high school use his building for a week. After that, more permanent quarters were engaged in the Cole-Royce Hall. Here the high school assembled for roll call and here the Regents examinations were held. Some classes met in th Odd Fellows Hall, the Crofnt house, the Methodist and Baptist churches, and the old Masonic Temple. In March the whole school moved into the new Masonic Temple where we still hold forth. During this time, steps were taken in preparation for the building of a new high school. During most of the spring, the ruins of the old school remained standing, the skeleton of an institution that had once been alive and active. When one walked by the ruins, especially on a moonlight night, the whole scene seemed like a hideous nightmare. The contract for making and drawing the plans for the new structure was awarded to Carl C. Ade, a noted architect of Rochester. The plans provide for every detail which a modern school building should have, to meet the requirements of the state law. These plans were shown to the public at a school meeting and met with general approval. On the twenty-second of May, the bond issue of $250,000 was voted almost unanimously, there being only seventeen votes cast against it. The next thing to be done was to let the contracts. This took quite a time. The contract for the general construction was awarded to the Rankin Construction Company of Rochester. Other con- THE PEPPER POT 5 tracts were let to different companies for the purpose of purchasing materials and other supplies. The first large project of the construction company was to pull down the old walls, blast out the foundations and carry away the remains of the old building. All of this took about a month to accomplish. In this task, the working machinery especially the steam shovel, created quite a bit of curiosity. After the ruins were carried away, the excavation was begun in preparation for laying the foundation of the new building. As fast as the excavating was done, the concrete was poured for the new walls. Under the direction of Mr. Oleson, the foreman, the work progressed swiftly as well as efficiently. After the foundations were laid, the granite for the base of the structure was put in place; then, the concrete for the first floor was poured and the bricklaying was begun. Thus the work has progressed until, at this writing, the three floors have been poured, with the brick walls up, the coping stones laid on top, the steel work for the gymnasium and auditorium up, with their brick walls rising rapidly. With good luck, we are assured that the roof will be on in two weeks. The work on the north wing was held up about a month due to the accident of the falling of a girder and the consequent twisting of the same. There is much to be completed before the building is ready for occupancy. Yet one can obtain a good idea of the way the whole will appear, on completion. The contracts for the inside equipment will be let sometime during the fore part of December. These will include the laboratory equipment, the cooking and sewing, drawing and music rooms equipment and the agriculture shop work tools and machines. In all this work, the students haye something very fine to which to look forward and they should all appreciate the fact that out of the ruins is rising one of the finest institutions of the land for the education of themselves and the making of our future citizens. J.T.B.’31 6 THE PEPPER POT OUR RENDEZVOUS WITH PEACE It was during the dark ages of 1918 when we were staging our last fierce drive on the German lines. My comrades were falling fast around me, boys whom 1 had grown to love and respect. Three long years had I seen just this, until I too, longed to follow them. In the trenches that night I wondered how much longer this would go on; how much longer nations would hurl their might against each other, failing to understand the problems which they sought to solve in this fashion. As I lay thus pondering, while shells were whining over my head and bursting yonder with a dull boom. I heard the rustle of garments and a voice spoke low in my ear. “Some fair day, eleven years from now I shall call a rendezvous with Peace at your grave, when two great nations shall bow in humble reverence before your tomb, resolving to lay down their arms and guide a war stricken world to the throne of Peace.’’ That calm voice faded away amidst the din of bursting shells and I lay still, trying to imagine a peace seeking world. My reverie was halted abruptly at the sharp command of our captain. Within five minutes we wer to “go over the top”. At the end of five minutes we did “go over the top,” accompanied by the roar of artillery in the rear. Barely a second later I was conscious of p sharp pain in my chest, and then all was oblivion. Meanwhile. America laid to rest an unknown soldier in beautiful Arlington cemetery and there erected a shrine in grateful memory to all who died such a death. One bright day last fall I saw two men coming slowly with bowed heads, toward my tomb. One man, the one who carried a beautiful wreath, had gray hair, and the other lookecj a little younger but not less determined The grav-haired man placed the wreath on my tomb and the two men stood silently there for a moment. I knew then that this was the rendezvous with Peace which had been predicted back there in France, because the two men were Premier MacDonald and President Hoover My joy was complete, for I knew that there began a rendezvous with Peace in the presence of two great men; p THE PEPPER POT 7 rendezvous which would continue until they should make their last effort to disarm a world hardened with war debt. Those two men, as well as many others, say that it will be the youth of the world who will finally bring about World Peace. That includes high school boys and girls of to-day. It is also our rendezvous and before us lies that torch which “If ye fail, we shall not sleep, though poppies grow in Flanders Fields!” G.P.B. ’30 SUCCESS Success! is there a word more thrilling to the heart? More stirring to the soul? To know that you have done your best And knowing this rejoice and be alive, And then to see the seeds that you alone have sown Spring forth in one great glorious tree, To hear a voice so faint and yet so strong Whisper the words which make your very being rise and meet the clouds, “Well done!” No sweeter words nor louder praise could be in all the world For him who’s tried his best and won. GLEE CLUB NOTES The High School Glee Club, under the supervision of Mrs. Love, meets each Wednesday noon at twenty minutes of one in the study hall. Roll call is taken according to classes in high school. Here is a chance to show your class spirit—a chance to help your class to score! There are many students who come regularly. That is fine but we need more voices. We need boys’ voices especially. Come on, boys, don’t let those girls beat us! The Glee Club needs you and you need the Glee Club —so remember Wednesday noon at 12:40. 8 THE PEPPER POT Miss Scobey is my latin teacher. I fear I shall not pass. She leadeth me to express my ignorance before the class for my grade’s sake. Yea, though I study day and night I shall learn no Latin. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I shall get no comfort from my Latin work. Caesar, thy chapters they trouble me. Thou preparest examinations for me, which thou knowest will be hard for me to pass. Thou presenteth my grade before the faculty, my reputation is darkened. Surely 30’s and 40’s shall follow me all the days of mv life arid I shall pursue the course of Latin forever. X.Y.Z. ’31 ------------o------------ WHICH? There are two classes of people on earth to-dav; Just two classes of people no more, I say. Not the sinners and saints, for it’s well understood The good are half bad and the bad are half good. Not the rich and the poor, for to rate a man’s wealth, One must first know the state of his conscience and health. Not the humble and proud, for in life’s little span, Who puts on vain airs is not counted a man. Not the happy and sad, for the swift flying years— Brings each man his laughter and each man Ins tears. No; the two kinds of people on earth I mean, Are the people who lift and the people who lean. Wherever vou go, you will find the earth’s masses Are always divided in just these two classes. And, oddlv enough, you will find too, I ween, There’s only one lifter to twenty who lean. In which class are you? Are you easing the load Of overtaxed lifters who toil down the road? Or are you a leaner who lets others share Your portion of study with no worry or care? Or do you hope to get by with a swagger and sway Toward that goal of Knowledge, the desired stairway? —Florence Weaver. THE PEPPER POT 9 A CHRISTMAS FAIRY TALE Outside the snow was falling fast, covering the world with a white blanket, the trees already heavily laden. It was such a cold night that everyone stayed at home. Inside our house, the fire in the fire-place was burning brightly, giving the room a red tint. All the lights were out as the fireplace gave sufficient light. The only occupants of the room were the dog and I. My folks had gone to a nearby city to finish their Christmas shopping, and had not returned. Christmas was nearly here—only two days away. “Just to think that I used to believe in Santa Claus. Who eyer thought of the idea of Santa Claus anyway ? I certainly must have been a fool to have believed it. Well, why worry? It will not bother me any more.” I thought aloud. The room became very hot. Mv book was so uninteresting that 1 did not know what to do with myself until my parents came back. “What’s that?” I exclaimed, as I heard a noise coming from the roof. “Is some one trying to get in?” Something came rattling down the chimney and before my eyes stood a fat man, dressed as the pictures of Santa Claus. Was I seeing things? I must be asleep. I rubbed my eyes, but still he stood there. “So you are the girl who doesn’t believe in me, are you? Well, we will see about it. Come with me and ask no questions.” he commanded crossly. He took me with him to the roof. A large airplane stood waiting for him. He placed me in the seat and we took off. After an hour or so of silence, we arrived on top of a mountain covered with snow. A few feet away from the plane stood a large solemn looking house. When we reached the house the door was opened by a small woman. She conducted us to a large room filled with show cases. In the back was a large bench. The cases were filled with vanity-cases, rouge compacts, lip-sticks, dresses, shoes and the like. 10 THE PEPPER POT “I presume you are wondering what this room and cases are all about. Well, I will tell you. This is where all the high school girls get their things at Christmas. Because there are so many like you who do not believe in me, all of you will get nothing but books to study, no fiction among them. That will be your punishment Also you may not go home until the day after Christmas.” was the discouraging reply. I started for the door thinking that I could get out. Someone stopped me. A hand shook me. Wasn’t he ever going to stop? Maiv. for Heavens sakes, what has happened? You look as if you had been frightened or something.” said my mother, who had just returned. “Was it all a dream ? I certainly am glad. Oh, Mother nothing was the matter. I guess I was just dreaming.” I answered. M.L.T. ’30 -------------o------------ LOVE Love may have its pleasures, It also has its pains, And there are many losses As well as many gains. She may say, “He loves me!” And dream of him with joy, When maybe he is saying, “She’s nothing but a toy!” K. Pettingill ’31 -------------o------------ A REWARD Lady Morrison was about to weep. Never in her life before had anything happened to make her so unhappy. The beautiful diamond bracelet, which her son had given her as a Christmas gift, was missing. Although it was obvious that she could easily secure another one; nevertheless, this particular one had been selected by her son. and she treasured it greatly. Besides, she realized that the disappearance of the gift would disappoint the young man. THE PEPPER POT 11 A reward of one hundred dollars was immediately offered to whoever should return the jewel. A few days later a small lad from the orphans home called to deliver it to the lady. He explained how he had noticed a small package lying beside the pile of discarded Christmas trees. His curiosity had been aroused to inspect it and it was his fortune to find the bracelet. Mrs. Smith, the matron of the orphanage, found the description and the name of the owner of the jewel in the paper that day. It surprised Lady Morrison greatlv that the little boy was not eager to take the reward. “I’d rather have you for a friend,” he said. However, he soon became more than a friend. The family adopted him and gave him all the advantages that were given their own son. He began to realize what a real home with real parents meant. He received a splendid education, as well as the love and devotion of the entire family. This child was fully rewarded for being thoughtful and playing fair. May this be an example to us. D.B.E. -----------o----------- A CHRISTMAS STORY It was Nadine’s first year in high school. Because she lived so far back in the country she had to stay in town with her cousin Adele, who was a senior. It was the custom in Downington High School for the Seniors to entertain the Freshmen at Christmas time. This year, however, as there were so many of them going home', the Seniors decided that they would give a small informal party for those who stayed in town. It was to be held the’day after Christmas at Adele’s home. It had snowed continually for three days before the beginning of the vacation, making it impossible for Nadine to go home over the holidays. Adele decorated the living room in red and green, and had a beautiful tree set up. This she decorated and hung with presents. Nadine had been half fearful all day about meeting so many Seniors. Adele tried to quiet her fears but she was unsuccessful. 12 THE PEPPER POT On the night of the party, Nadine was dressed ahead of time, so she slipped down stairs to take one more look at the tree. It certainly was beautiful! It hung full of tinsel, presents and bright lights. Nadine had bought beautiful presents for all who were coming to-night. As she thought of the evening before her, the wave of tearfulness again crept over her. She wished she were back home where she knew everyone and where everyone was friendly. Soon thev would be coming. There was someone at the door now. It was Matilda Evans, the senior class president and the biggest “snob” in school. Nadine had always regarded her with actual terror. They were coming iii two’s and three’s. When they had all arrived, they assembled in the living-room to sing and to plav games. Nadine had noticed a girl of her age who had come in late and now stood shyly at one side. She felt that here was a kindred spirit and planned to help her have a good time, so she went over to her and introduced herself. Just then Adele came in asking everyone to gather around the tree. Each one was delighted with his gifts and had a merry time showing them off. After refreshments they all started home saying that they had a “perfectly loveiy time.” That night as Nadine was going to bed she thought that after all her evening had been a pleasant one and she had found a new friend of whom she was becoming fond. Anne Anonymous ---------o-------- A DUTCHMAN’S LETTER Watkins Glen, New York, Nov. 1, 1928 Dear Alec: As I haf nodding to do, and wish to pen and bottle of ink in mine liandt and typewrite you a ladders blease oxcuse dis lead pencil. AVe are all veil at present except my brudder, he was kicked in the suburbans last night by a mule—de mule is not expected to liff. THE PEPPER POT 13 Your rich aunty who died from palpitation of the heart when you was here is still deadt and doing: nicely. Hope dis willl find you the same. After she diedt dev found fifteen tousand dollars sewed up in an old bussel what she left behind, so you are no longer a poor man but a rich Dutchman. Buziness has been dul since vou left—especially the saloon buziness. I saw you liddle boy dis morning for the first time. I tink he looks vust like you but he is all right otherwise, so I vould not worry aboudt dat if I vas you. I am sending you by Adams express your overcoat, and as dey charge so much a poundt to sendt it, I cut off de buttons. Hoping dis will prove satisfactory to you. You will find de buttons in de inside pocket. As this is all I got to say I will close my face and expect you to do the same. Hoping dis will reach you before you get it and dot you will answer before that, I remain vour confectionary cousin. Bob. P. S. In case you don’t get dis letter, write me and let me know and I will send it to you at vunce. L. Seeley, ’31 ON BEING A BACHELOR I am now a bachelor of forty and have not lived all these years for naught. I have learned more things than I will learn in another forty years, if I live that long. I have thought a great deal about getting married but now that I am forty I do not think it would be wise. When I marry I want a pretty wife, an attractive wife and a good pal. If I see a girl who answers all of these qualifications, she is too young. She might learn to care for me but if she ever saw an attractive young man I probably would lose my wife. Nearly all the beautiful women that are about my age are married. The women that are not married are all old maids. 14 THE PEPPER POT But then if I did get married everyone would call me foolish and I don’t know but that I would be. I really don’t know what I would do with a wife. The other day I was walking down the street and by chance met an old girl of mine. She is married now. We stopped to exchange greetings. She looked at me a moment and said, “Lem, why haven’t you married? You are still a handsome lad!” After she had gone on, I wondered if she really meant what she said. After I arrived home 1 knew she’couldn’t be right because I happen to know that I am bald-headed, have false teeth, am bow-legged and pigeon-toed. I’ll admit I have a sport roadster, lots of money and “snappy” clothes but will these things get the kind of wife I want? ’30 ------------o----------- EIGHTH GRADE The Eighth Grade Civics Club Since the beginning of school, our Civics Club, of which Wilma Jean Leonard is president, Jack Waters, vice-president, Betty Hunt, Secretary and William Harvey, Treasurer, has held a meeting each Friday morning. These meetings are generally very interesting for after the business has been discussed, the committee, appointed by the president, arranges for some sort of entertainment in which certain members of the class take part. Of late the members of the club have been very punctual with their dues. This act is very encouraging, for the money is needed for expenses and for the special entertainments. Our motto is ‘ ‘ Excelsior. ’ ’ Wilbur Jones,—8th Grade Reporter -------------o------------ Eighth Grade Hallowe’en Party Friday evening, October 25, the eighth grade under the management of Miss Nellie Maley and Miss Anna Cullen held a party at the Magee Casino. About twenty-five of the thirty members were present. The pupils had a merry time. Doughnuts, marshmallows, apples and pop- THE PEPPER POT 15 corn were served. Many familiar games which are generally played at parties added to their merriment. At about ten o’clock the party came to an end without mishap. R. S.—8th Grade --------o-------- WHY THE TURKEY WAS NOT KILLED We wanted a turkey for Christmas day, And Father said, “Of course you may;” We want a turkey big and plump, Oh! but that thought makes us dance and jump. Then Father said, “Now, little man, Go catch the gobbler if you can.” So off I ran into the shed, That place where all the turkeys fed. What happened next should be plain to you, For back to Dad I nearly flew, And when at last I caught my breath I said to him, while I looked like death, “You knew he was as cross as an ugly bear, And you did not tell me, do you think that’s fair? Now, just to get even, I should have a choice free, So chickens are good enough for me! ’ ’ Wilbur Jones ------------o------------ JUST ABOUT TEST TIME We all have our troubles and cares, The eighth grade knows that well, With arithmetic that gives you night-mares, About profit and ioss and to buy and to sell. We know that the great Columbus Discovered America here, But about Lincoln and Douglass, On tests I certainly fear. 16 THE PEPPER POT We know how to give pronoun declensions, But to parse them is a different story, Whenever, verbs, the teacher mentions, It always causes a worry. We know that the skin is important, The works of the body are funny, The function of the heart is constant, But brains! O’ we have not any! Lucille E. Hunt --------o--------- A THOUSAND DOLLAR NAP A man who had just arrived from Minneapolis on a train walked into the Chicago station to wait for a train that was due in thirty minutes. The passenger, being tired from his ride looked around the room for a soft spot on which to lie but seeing none, he removed his overcoat, folded it and lay down to sleep. Five minutes passed, ten, fifteen, but the passenger slept on, his snores becoming louder as the minutes passed. Finally a train whistle sounded in the distance and the man stirred in his sleep but did not awaken. The whistle sounded closer and again the man stirred but still did not awaken. The passenger slowly lumbered into the station, but he slept on. The train blew the starting signal and it slowly started, steadily increasing its speed. The man in his seat stirred, awoke and rubbed his eyes. He heard the noise of the train and, thinking it was just arriving, slowly put on his coat, picked up his bag, and went out the door just in time to see his train disappear in the distance. This man was the president of a great insurance company in New York City and had to be in New York City at a certain time. He ran into the station and ’phoned to the city airport and said that he wanted the use of an airplane and a reliable pilot in five minutes. He then ’phoned for a taxi to take him to the airport. V THE PEPPER POT 17 He arrived at the airport and the official told him that he would have to pay one-thousand dollars or he could not have a plane. The man gladly consented and said that he would pay if he could be landed in New York in a few hours. So it was arranged. The plane took off from the field and the ride was very bumpy because it was a bad day. Finally they were sailing over Buffalo. It had taken them a reasonable time. The plane’s motor droned on and the minutes passed. Finally after a very fast ride, they came in sight of New York City and a few minutes later landed at the airport. The man paid the pilot and thanked him for his good work. He then took a taxi and arrived at his office ten minutes early. —Richard Slater, Eighth Grade CHRISTMAS FOR A BOY OF THE TENEMENTS “Johnny!” called his mother, “Are you ever going to get that sidewalk swept off ? “Yes, Mother, it is done now.” Johnny, a boy of the tenements in New York, had never known what a happy Christmas was. He only knew that he must work doubly hard at that time. He had never had a tov. He had known few pleasures in his short life. He alwavs said, “I wish Christmas would never come because it makes me feel bad when I see that the other boys have something. Johnny’s father never thought much of him. Johnny seemed like an orphan. He sold newspapers every night. He had a steady customer whose name was Mr. Burke. This man was rich and had liked Johnny ever since the little boy sold him his first paper. What would Johnny do when he saw people hurrying up and down the streets with large packages! Christmas was only a week off. He was afraid he would cry this Christmas just as he had cried every other Christmas. The time rolled by quickly. Three more days and the great day would be at hand! It was Christmas Eve. Johnny heard a knock at the door. His mother opened it and there stood that kind man, Mr. Burke, laden with large, mysterious boxes and a 18 THE PEPPER POT beautiful tree already to be decorated. Johnny laughed and yelled with joy. The boy of the tenements would not crv this Christmas of Mr. Burke could help it. —Jack Waters, 8th Grade At a meeting of the Freshman class, officers were elected as follows: President, Lewellyn Kenyon; Vice-president, Betty Morris; Secretary, Mortimer Durland; Treasurer, Betty Dunkle; Business-manager, Kenneth Osgood; Class teacher, Miss Gardner. , A Hallowe’en party was held at the Catholic Daughter s Hall, October 5th, Mr. Beers, Miss Gardner and Miss Richardson attending. Games were played and refreshments of cider and doughnuts were served. Everyone present reported an enjoyable time. The members of the Class of 1932 returned to the classical shades of learning with the idea of making themselves famous. First, they elected the following officers: President, Pauline Curry; Vice-president, Audrey Slater; Secretary, Eugene Hunt; Treasurer, Genevieve Haughey; Business-manager, Lawrence Romeo; Class teacher, Miss Souhan. Next, they attacked the athletic field. ‘‘ Soak’’ Knapp clinched the position of goaler: “Lauri” Romeo played center half-back; “Chief” Fordham showed his wares at left half-back; “Papa” Paradiso worked at center; “Walt” Johnson filled the gap at right inside on the first team. And how they did plavM THE PEPPER POT 19 Third, and perhaps most important, the President called a meeting in October to discuss the matter of a Student Council. A resolution was passed requesting Mr. Beers to appoint a committee to work out the matter and to make a constitution for the Student Council of Watkins Glen High School. Mr. Beers consented to appoint the committee. The latter drew up a constitution which, when submitted to the student body was adopted. All of this was the result of a meeting of the class of 1932. Fifty years from now the students of this school will benefit from this meeting. Suppose the Sophomore president had deemed it an unworthy thing? The school would probably stumble along for a long time without the kind guidance of the Student Council. Now that the first quarter is finished the Sophomares are preparing to conquer new fields. Let’s go, Sophs! UlMOr We are very enthusiastic this year. We have a large class and also many plans to make this year successful. Our class organized soon after school started and elected the following officers: President, Kathryn Pettin-gill; Vice-president, Charles Decker; Treasurer, Anna Morris; Secretary, Helen Moran; Business Manager, Le-land Haring; Class Teacher, Mr. Depew. This meeting was only to organize the class. We have had several since, but a great many of the Juniors do not attend these meetings. Please come Juniors, you will find them interesting. We are selling an article which is used by all High School students. This article is a pencil. Whenever you need a pencil, just visit the Juniors. Notice Juniors! The dues for the first quarter may be paid any time now. Anna Morris, our treasurer, can be found in Mr. Depew’s room any day. 20 THE PEPPER POT Our class was represented on the soccer team this season by: Charles Slattery, George Solometo, Charles Decker, Bernard Sullivan and Henry Powers. -o- S stands for steady, scholastic and strong, E stands for earnest, eligible, erase wrong, N stands for noble, novel and nice, I stands for illustrious, important and free from vice. O stands for original, observant and open, R stands for rhythm, royal, right unbroken. S-E-N-l-O-R taken as a class, Stands for the 1930 lad and lass! SENIOR CLASS NOTES We Seniors are 44 in number this year. At our first meeting in September, Mr. Beers presided and officers were elected as follows: President, Rodger Chapman; vice president, Catherine Walsh; Secretarv, Marleta Leonard; Treasurer, Douglas Giles; Business-manager, Carl Walsh; Class teacher, Mr. Perry. Our first great attempt at money-making was the booth at the annual fair. Our next, and greater event, was the Election dinner, November fifth. Besides being a great success we learned to know each other far better than ever before. We arranged to have meetings on Tuesday morning every two weeks. This provides for anv new business and acts as a reminder of the bake sales which are held every two weeks also. The Senior Class is well represented in the Glee Club. Come on, Seniors! Don’t let the lower classmen outdo you! THE PEPPER POT 21 And let’s have more people on the honor roll each quarter! Remember, we don’t want to be a disappointment to ourselves or to our friends next June. The Seniors join in thanking everyone for contributions for the Election dinner and supper. ------------o----------- TRAINING CLASS NOTES The following started the year as members of the Watkins Glen Training Class: Lula Belle Swarthout W. G. H. S. ’29 Helen Sacket W. G. H. S. ’29 Hila Knowles W. G. H. s. ’29 Frances Davis W. G. H. s. ’28 Mildred Howell W. G. H. s. ’27 Mary Birge W. G. H. s. ’29 Carolyn Dudgeon W. G. H. s. ’29 Jane Cole W. G. H. s. ’29 John Cornman W. G. H. s. ’29 Mildred Faulkner Interlaken H. s. ’29 Helen Tobey Odessa H. s. ’29 Eleanor Sturdevant Trumansburg H. s. ’29 Catherine Christensen Dundee H. s. ’29 Later we were joined by Helena Bennett of Hop Bottom, Pa. and Florence Riley of Southside High School, Elmira. On Friday, Nov. 6th, the class attended County conference at the Court House. October 17 and 18 were our observation days on which we visited rural schools. Our most important days so far were November 1 and 2 when we visited the zone conferences, some of us going to Rochester and the others to Binghamton. Those who went to Rochester had the privilege of hearing Vilh-jalmur Stefanson, noted Arctic explorer and scientist, speak on “The Abolition of the Arctic.” The outstanding speakers at Binghamton were William Mather Lewis, president of the LaFavette College and Dr. William M. Davidson, Superintendant of Schools, Pittsburgh. 22 THE PEPPER POT Sportsmanship is one thing that our school needs, and needs badly. I wish we could import a little but, as that is impossible we might at least try hard to acquire some. Now, with Basket Ball season near at hand we should become interested in athletics if we are not, already. Our teams will need support, a lot more than our soccer team had. They fought long and hard with but fifteen or twenty there to support them. Let’s not let this happen during Basket Ball Season. Let’s follow the example set by other schools and turn out to our Basket Ball games and help cheer our teams on to victory. Everyone of us wants winning teams. It is only with your help that they can be so. Come on kids, show us what you’re made of!! Kav Pettingill ’31 ATHLETIC NOTES Watkins Glen, 1 vs. Horseheads 0 The opening game of the soccer reason displayed the effective and snappy attack of Coach Wickham’s aggregation. The local eleven defeated the Horseheads boys to the tune of 1-0 and joy filled the hearts of the Watkins Glen supporters. Neither side was able to score until the last quarter when a beautiful kick by “Dick” Walsh placed Watkins Glen in the lead. The Horseheads “Boot-ers” were unable to score against the Watkins Glen defense and the game ended with the local outfit victorious. Watkins Glen 0 vs. Penn Yan 5 The traditional “jinx” descended upon the Watkins Glen team when the Penn Yan Academy boys again de- THE PEPPER POT 23 feated them on the Penn Yan field. The hitherto well nigh impregnable defense of Coach Wickham’s eleven was ineffective against the brilliant combination plavs and driving attack of the Academy. The offensive of the Watkins Glen team was held roughly in check by the Penn Yan defensive wall and the game ended with the Penn Yan team leading with a score of 5-0. Watkins Glen 1 vs. Horseheads 0 On October 18, the Watkins Glen Battery invaded the Horsehead’s precincts. Under the excellent management of Captain Decker the local team scored once in the first quarter and then contented themselves with breaking up the charges of the Horsehead’s eleven. This gam restored the downcast spirits of the Watkins Gi n sunporters after the Penn Yan defeat. This game brought Watkins Glen High School to the first place in the League. Watkins Glen 0 vs. Elmira Heights 1 On Hallowe’en afternoon the Watkins Glen “Wick-liamites” journeyed to Elmira Heights for the fifth encounter of the season. The Heights team retaliated for their previous defeat at the hands of Watkins Glen. The game was a hard fought battle in which +he honors fell to Elmira Heights, the score at the end of tli ? gamo bdng 1-0. Watkins Glen 2 vs. Penn Yan 3 With three teams tied for first place, the game to decide whether Watkins Glen or Penn Yan should battle Elmira Heights for the championship of the “Southern Counties Soccer League” was played on the local field on November 8. The crowd attending this final game of the 1929 season was swelled considerably by the “band” which the Penn Yan team brought with them as part of their “impediments.” The first quarter of the game ended a scoreless tie but at the end of the first half the score was 2-0 in Penn Yan’s favor. At the beginning of the second half the Watkins Glen warriors returned to the field with blood in their eyes and with a fierce determin- 24 THE PEPPER POT ation to hold the Penn Yan attack. However the Penn Yan team again scored in the third quarter. A desperate rally in the last quarter netted two points to the Watkins Glen cohorts. These gave the boys confidence and a desperate onslaught ensued which was cut short by the final whistle. Players and spectators alike retired with the conviction that another quarter would have altered the final result. Edward Palmer—’30 ---------o--------- SONGS BY STUDENT BODY “Satisfied’’—by Maurice Walsh “I’m Ka-Razy For You”—by Mary Bailey “Coquette”—by Sally Haughey “Pagan Love Song”—by Marjorie Kermaier and Frances Barnum “I Ain’t Got Nobody”—by ‘Ancient’ Grace “Honey”—by Helen Best “The Student Prince”—by Charles Decker “The Freshman”—by ‘Onions’ Kenyon “Henry’s Made a Lady out of Lizzie”—by Mr. Depew “Miss You”—by Betty Mourey “That’s Music to My Ears”—by School Orchestra. “Then Came the Dawn”—After the 10 wks test. (It’s always darkest just before dawn) EXCHANGES The Hilltop—Otterville High School, Otterville, Mo., A monthly paper published by the students. The cover design is especially good, being a picture in colors. There is an excessive supply of jokes. The Checkerboard—Geneva High School, Geneva, N. Y. A weekly paper of four pages. It contains only school news and jokes and has no stories. Cleverly put together and interesting reading. Some papers received too late for the commencement issue of the Pepper Pot were from: The Utica Free Academy Canandaigua Academy Rochester School of Commerce Macedonia High School THE PEPPER POT 25 JOKES She—When I married you I thought you were a brave man. He—So did everybody else. Mr. Beers—Think of the poverty on the other side! Think of it! How would you feel if your family was composed of a widow with little orphans? Mr. Perry—I’d feel like a corpse. John—Do you think your father will make any objections to our marriage? Mary Ellen—( li, no! he has always humored my silliest wishes A good thing to remember. And a better thing to do, Is to work with the construction gang, And not the wrecking crew. Do angels have wings, mummy? Yes, darling. Can they fly? Yes, dear. Then when is nursie going to fly, cause daddy called her an angel last night? Tomorrow, darling. Mr. Munson—I met my wife in a very funny way—I ran over her in mv car and later married her. Mr. Depew—If everybody had to do that there wouldn’t be so much reckless driving. The average girl doesn’t need a course in auto mechanics to know that the best thing to do with a flat tire is to give him the air. 26 THE PEPPER POT There’s an automobile for every horse in the United States; if a horse walks now it’s his own fault. Here lies the body of Archibald Mush, His death is to sad for description, He was killed by the mob in a terrible rush, When he carelessly dropped his prescription. An auto flirt trailed a chic flapper several blocks and finally pulled in at the curb, hopped out and opened the door for her with a Chesterfieldian courtesy. “Going North?” she inquired. “Indeed, yes.” he gushed. “Well, give my regards to the Eskimos,” she said and hastened away. Nurse—Yes, Johnny, the doctor brought twins. Johnny—Gee, thats what we get for having a specialist. Mrs. Hoare—What are synonyms? Mary Bailey—Well, they’re something my mother puts in applesauce. --------o------- IN THE LIMELIGHT The Awakening—The bell. Seven Footprints to Satan—Outside the west door. Interference—Quarterly tests. It Can be Done—Cornelia Williams The Mighty—Maurice Walsh. Pleasure Crazed—Frances Barnum. Four Devils—Powers, Pettingill, Sullivan and Knapp. Women of Affair’s—Loretta Seeley and Mary Bailey. Our Modern Maidens—June Cunningham and Genevieve Haugliey. Our Dancing Daughters—Bernice Petrie and Sybil Cleveland. The Soul of France—Miss Richardson The Age of Innocence—Now. Pennsy Bound—Winifred Love. The Perfect Alibi—I couldn’t do that one. The Big Time—When scarlet fever came around. Campus Life—Bill Viglione. THE PEPPER POT 27 Hearts in Exile—Mary Powers and John Haughey. Thunder—George Solometo. The Saturday Night Kid—Marjorie Kiermaier. Ladies of the Mob—Kelly, Morris, Haughey and Bannon. The Campus Flirt—Sally Haughey. -----------o---------- YE CO-ED FOOTBALL Mary was a Co-ed Mary was a peach. Ted took Mary to the game— They sat there side by each. When the game was over Mary turned to Ted; “Oh, wasn’t it a bully game,— Who pitched for us?” she said. ------------o----------- Mr. Perry: “How is it that you and Bill Frost handed in the same answers in history test?” Ruthanna Sine: “Mr. Perry, haven’t you heard that history repeats itself?” Potpurri “Are you Hungary?” “Yes, Siam.” “Den Russia to de table and I will Fiji.” “All right—Sweden my coffee and Denmark my bill.” Willie went to College, Father cries “Alack!” I spent a million dollars And got a quarterback!” -----------o------------ FAVORITE SONGS Maurice Walsh—“Little Pal” Doris Withiam—“Coquette” Ellen Kelly—“Smiling Irish Eyes” George Solometo—“I’ve Never Seen a Smile Like Yours” George Smith—“Am I Blue?” Mr. Munson—“I Get The Blues When It Rams.” 28 THE PEPPER POT A Senior stood on the railroad track, A train was passing fast, The train got off the railroad track, And let the Senior pass. The following definitions were taken from examination papers written by our wiser classmates. “The plural of spouse is spice.” “The law allowing but one wife is called monotony.” “General Braddock was killed in the Revolutionary War. He had three horses shot under him and a fourth went through his clothes.” “A passive verb is when the subject is the sufferer. For example, ‘I am loved.’” Parody on Joyce Kilmer’s “trees” I think that I shall never see A bug as jumpy as a flea; A flea that hops around all day, And jumps on me to my dismay; A flea that may in summer bite And which I cannot put to flight. Flies are caught by fools like me, But who on earth can catch a flea? —Selected WHY THE EDITOR LEFT TOWN Somebody sent the editor of the Poketown Gazette a few bottles of home brew. The same day he received for publication a wedding announcement and a notice of an auction sale. Here’s the result: “William Smith and Miss Lucy B. Anderson were disposed of at a public auction at my farm, one mile east of a beautiful cluster of white roses on her breast and two white calves before a background of farm implements too numerous too mention in the presence of about seventy guests, including two jersey cows, six mules and one bobsleigh. Rev. Jackson tied the nuptial knot with 200 feet of good hay rope and the bridle couple left on one good John Deere gang plow for an extended trip with terms to suit purchasers. They will be at home to all their friends with one good baby buggy and a few kitchen utensils after ten months from date of sale to responsible parties and fifty chickens. ' —Selected THE PEPPER POT 29 Mr. Perry: “Ah, what my dear pupils, could be sadder than the spectacle of a man without a country ?” Silly Sally: “Please, sir, a country without a man!” Bill: I’ve always admired your hands. Winnie: Thanks, I’ve alwavs been quite attached to them myself. “Marge”: Strange fellows, poets! Here’s one who speaks of “an aching void.” Now, how can a void ache! Kathryn: Haven’t you ever had a headache? Betty: At last I’ve written something for the “Pepper Pot” that has been accepted. Geneveive: What is it. —Betty: A check for a year’s subscription. Mr. Depew: Yes, it took me three months to learn all about this auto. Mr. Perry: And what have you got for your pains? Mr. Depew: Liniment. He:You were no spring chicken when I married you. She: No, I was a little goose. Night before Senior dinner (peeling squash) Mrs. Scanlon to Mr. Depew: “Look out, Sonny, that you don’t cut the tablecioth. Mr. Perry (peeling squash for the Senior dinner) “We’re in the army now.” Prof. Depew: What is water used for! B. Clute: It’s used for padding between a boat and the land. Prof. Perry: How’s the chicken this noon? Waitress: Fine, how’s yourself? Voice on phone: John Hughey is sick and can’t attend classes today. He requests me to notify you. Mr. Beers: Who is this speaking? Voice: This is my roommate. Mary: Life is just one fool thing after another. Muns: Yes, and love is just two fool things after each other. 30 THE PEPPER POT Soph: When my mother was three years old she fell from a three story window. Freshman (excitedly) Did she die? STATISTICS Name, Appearance Hobby What I thing I am, and Eventually: Carl Walsh—sleepy, racing, a ladies’ man, big butter and egg man. Frances Barnum—dainty, flirting, it, society belle. Lee Bartlett—tousled, cigarettes, man, movie hero. Sidney Pettingill—Irish winking, a sport, a man. Doris’Withiam—sawed off, making eyes, in love, housewife. Betty Morris—jolly, giggling, Freshman Sophomore. Dick Walsh—distinguished, Pauline, about right, errand boy. George Solometo—lots of it, smiling, expert, dude. Winnie Love—deceiving, wise cracks, “Dutch” man, dairy maid. M. Kiermaier, immaculate, diamonds, love’s charm, old maid. Bill Manning—can’t express it, chewing gum, shiek, scene shifter. Genevieve Haughev—young, talking, funny, W. G. H. S. student. ADVICE There she goes That little saint; She dresses in powder And tops off in paint. Some say she’s “cute” And some say ‘ ‘ dear; ’ ’ But the ones like her Are the ones to fear. So listen, boys, Take my advice, Good looks aren’t all That make one nice. —D. G.,30. THE PEPPER POT 31 M a r y H ( S o U h a n s C 0 b e y H u n t Rich A r d s 0 11 D e P e w L O V e P A r k e r B e e r s () r V a 1 P M U n s 0 n P r e n T i C 1 e O WHAT IF ? Louis were “Bushel” instead of Peck? William were “Spigot” instead of Fassett? Emma were “Hand” instead of Foote? Helen were “Worst” instead of Best? Eugene were “Find” instead of Hunt ? Hazel were “Trout” instead of Pike? Hester were “Paddle” instead of Orr? Beulah were “Doe” instead of Buck? William were “Sparrows” instead of Robbins? Winifred were “Hate” instead of Love? —R. M. J. C., 31. COMING ATTRACTIONS “The Butcher Bey’s Sweetheart” Starring Dorothy Walsh. 11A Permanent Waver ’ ’ Starring Lee Bartlett. “The Tempest” Starring Maurice Walsh. “An Ideal Home” Starring Elinor Arnold. “A Date a Day, Keeps the Doctor Away” Starring Lee Haring and Betty Haughey. 32 THE PEPPER POT “Myself and Company, Inc.” Starring Win. Hooghkirk. “Beauty and the Beast” Winnie Love and Bill Manning. “Variety is the Spice of Life” Starring Sallv Haughey. —E. F., 30. •o WATKINS EXPRESS PRINT Watkins Glen, N. Y.