West High School - Senior Occident Yearbook (Rochester, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 116 of the 1915 volume:

e ' : Gillies Litho. Printing Company � � The Senior Annual was Published by The Class of June, Nineteen Fifteen WEST HIGH SCHOOL ROCHESTER, N. Y. I IMBniMBBBnmBMi DEDICATED TO ROY SHERMAN STOWELL ITH GRATITUDE FOR HIS WISE GUIDANCE, WITH PRIDE IN HIS SCHOLARLY ATTAINMENT, WITH AF- FECTION FOR HIM AS A GOOD FRIEND. THE CLASS OF NINETEEN HUNDRED FIFTEEN, WITH PLEASURE, DEDICATES THIS BOOK TO ROY SHER- MAN STOWELL. h Alma Mater t Sweet be thy memory, High School of ours, Fair be thy destiny, fadeless thy flowers. Hearts that have loved thee have won in life’s fight, Names that we honor thy standard holds bright. Our Alma Mater dear, to thee we sing, May all thy future years new honors bring, May friends thy banners raise, thy foes grow less, All love and praise to our old R. H. S. West High Alma Mater Proudly waves old West High s emblem, black and orange fair, Floats triumphant in the breezes, no dishonor there. Student days have fondest memories, comrades here we stand. As our troth to Alma Mater pledge we hand in hand. From thy halls, dear Alma Mater, we at length must part, Rut thy memory shall not perish from one student’s heart; Far away on life’s broad highway, all shall fortune try, Still our loving hearts shall cherish thoughts of thee, West High. West High School The Faculty William M. Bennett, Principal...............18 Warwick Avenue Mabel Moore Allis------ Louis C. Boutwell..... Alice M. Challice...... Mabel Hope Dunsford.. Clara B. Ellis........ Hattie E. Ferguson---- Edna Adele Gibbs...... Ethel McKay Kates------ Mary Purcell........... Verna F. Robinson...... Azariah B. Sias........ James M. Spinning----- Caroline Harris Stevens English Department ................................81 Troup Street ......................•.......Scottsville, N. Y. ......;....................1652 East Main Street ....................104 South Washington Street ...............................25 Reynolds Street ..................•..........11 Flower City Park ................................89 Glendale Park ..............•....................15 Hart Street ...............................24 Alameda Street ..............•.................55 Clay Avenue ................................334 West Avenue ............................225 Kenwood Avenue ...................................9 Sibley Place Classical Languages E. D. Bezant..................................... Mary F. Bryan.................................... Robert E. Holmes................................. Lois Van Lora Merrill............................ Fannie A. Pratt.................................. James A. Rourke.................................. 415 Magnolia Street ... 77 Adams Street . .33 Reynolds Street 106 Edgerton Street ..117 Aldine Street ----1 Arnett Street Charles Holzwarth Emma L. Lotz______ Jessie T. Ray..... Julia F. Seligman. Belle E. Wright.. Mamie Zwierlein.. Modern Languages ............................43 Elmdorf Avenue .............................86 Rugby Avenue ............................12 Gladstone Street ............................249 Edgerton Street .............................510 Arnett Blvd. •.........................274 Flower City Park Erie M. Billings...... Harry A. Carpenter... M. E. Coon........... Edward E. Ford....... Margie Halsted....... Mildred E. Lincoln... Clarabel Milliman. ... Mary H. Roberts...... Arthur Schoen........ W. R. Stowe.......... Katharine S. Wetinore Science Department .............................426 Magnolia Street ..............................35 Melrose Street .... •.......................295 Kenwood Avenue ...............................261 Brooks Avenue ............................-291 Tremont Street ................................225 Earl Street ............•..................70 Melrose Street .............................12 Gladstone Street ......................•........Pittsford, N. Y. ................................519 Flint Street ............•..............Clover Street, Brighton P. A. Carpenter.... Carrie Lynn Hickok Carlyle Kennell.... Blanche E. King____ Theresa McMahon.. L. A. Pultz........ A. J. Wile......... Mathematics Department ....................................1 Arnett Street .................................20 Trafalgar Street .............................443 Wellington Avenue ...............................203 Sherwood Avenue ...................................68 Shelter Street .................................106 Hovey Street ...................................52 Roslyn Street Marion Melville... Ella I. Munson. . R. Sherman Stowell... Drawing Department Ella E. See. ... .83 South Fitzhugh Street E E. Weet. .243 Wellington Avenue Music Department Katharine F. Hogan. .. .. • .23 Glasgow Street History Department .. .95 Weldon Street ____43 Roslyn Street 132 Warwick Avenue Franklyn J. Gray. Ethel Manchester G. W. Watson. Gymnasium ..281 Woodbine Avenue .. . . ...471 University Avenue .4 Uovey Street Commercial Department C. E. Cook. ... M. E. Coon. . . F. H. Courtney. Mary Loretto Donoghue. Mrs. Dwight Goodrich. Marion Gott. F. G. Nichols. W. D. Ryan. E. D. Smith.. E. H. Sumner D. Frank Watson. .259 Sherwood Avenue .295 Kenwood Avenue ........726 Jay Street •205 Wellington Avenue .....Ill Chestnut Street .491 South Goodman Street ... .109 Rutgers Street .28 Savannah Street . 16 Lansdale Street ___83 Roslyn Street .287 Kenwood Avenue To the Faculty To have you with us yet; yes, every one! A thought of friendship and security Steals o’er us when we think of what shall be When next we meet again. Once more the sun Afar in Southern heavens his course shall run, And we return from times of jollity Again to greet you, friends, though some there be Whose work beneath your guiding hands is done. ’Tis seldom that the closing of a year Marks not the parting of some few of you. And former ones did often disappear, Mayhap to “Hymen's bowers or “pastures new.” et this year we may have no cause to fear, For we'll return again to all of you! TO Senior Class Officers Charles Shebbeare Lakeman. Katharine Wilson Laurence Elwell .. Foster Yawger . President Vice-President . Secretary Treasurer The Class Honor Roll Mildred Lewis Benedict Gladys Bowen Florence M. Chittenden Helen Louise Crittenden Esther Heinrich Mary G. Hersl ey Grace C. Howell Madelyn Keith Marion Milligan '• Katharine Russell Thelma Lucile Sager Mildred Schultz Lucy Boardman Smith Grace H. Tobey Florence Ruth Van Hoesen Ruth Vianco Gilbert Ault Clyde Page Brockett John Howard Robert Thomas Horace Franklyn Webb, Jr. Commencement Program Senior Day, J une 11. Gass Picnic, June 19. .. Class Day; June 21... Commencement Exercises, June 22. .Harold Glasser, Chairman .Robert Winchell, Chairman .Helen Spencer, Chairman Commencement Speakers Our Ideals .. . Marion Milligan The Home Girl .. Madelyn Keith The Navy .Horace Franklyn Webb, Jr. Moonshine in Pennsylvania . . ,. .Lucy B. Smith American Peace .. ...John Howard Commitee of Award Joseph P. O’Hern 19 Senior Class Officers Senior Class Poem The busy years have passed with winged hours, Within thy stately halls, Oh School of ours; It seems but yesterday we entered here, As freshmen small with timidness and fear. . Our giggling way we took, but looked in awe Upon the graceful seniors, whom we saw As beings of perfection, tho, iwis, The Faculty in turn did not think this. Our second year, long looked for, came and passed, And then our junior year, alas, too fast Was gone, and we were Seniors. Yet it seems Those years have sped with swiftness like our dreams. How many joys there were in those four years! Our teams, the victories they won: the cheers; The shouts of pride in our triumphal hour, When our debaters showed their skill and power. And all the other things we liked so well, All these are o’er, tho it were sad to tell— Now must we leave thee, Oh West High, to climb Still higher up the ladder steep of time. We should not sorrow for the days gone by, For we will keep thee in our hearts, West High, And hold thy standards, too, and strive to be What sons and daughters of this School should be. Farewell, the road is leading straight before, The mountain slopes are gay, all purpled o’er; Above, cloud-courted, the white shines, Where each at last in joy. his care resigns. •4 Class History The Class of June, 1915, has been a wonderful class. Although not the largest class that has been graduated from West High, it makes up in quality what it lacks in quantity. Its ability as a class has been shown in various ways, such as athletics, musical clubs, debating, chess and all other school activities. Although we had several set-backs we feel sure that we have had in Lawrence El well a competent basketball manager. With Foster Yawger in basket ball, Norman Ulp in track, Horace Webb, Celeste DeSeck, Beatrice Morrison and Florence Clark in debating, Judson Glen and Charles Lakeman in chess, as well as being well represented in the other activities, we feel that our efforts have not been in vain. It seems almost impossible that only four years ago we entered West High as ‘‘dear little freshmen.” For safety the girls wore their rubbers while the boys carried their caps as well as their books, and with an important air we rushed wildly about the building in search of our class rooms, affording amusement to our senior brothers and sisters. However, toward the close of our freshman year we organized our class and elected our first officers as well as selected our pin. Then came the second year and according to the custom of the school we gave our Sophomore dance in the corridors of the building. We pride ourselves in saying that, although this was the last dance held in school it was socially and financially a great success. Then, too, as Sophomores we gave tableaux in our assembly which marked the same success as our first social event. Then in the next year of our high school life we were called upon to display our dramatic ability. Under the direction of Mrs. Ellis we presented Lady Gregory’s “Spreading the News,” in which Esther McCrossen, as leading lady, proved a star. The other parts were well taken by the remainder of the cast and everyone who saw it enjoyed it. During the same year we gave our Junior Prom held at Sibley Hall. It was well attended and we remember it as a delightful occasion. Soon we came to the glorious Senior year to which we had all looked for- ward, and with pleasure as well as importance we took our place. As Seniors our first undertaking was a reception to the Faculty. After this the senior classes jointly gave a Minstrel Show and a playlet. John Howard, as interlocuter, and Norman Ulp, Robert Morrison, Seldon Howell and Horace Webb as end men were decidedly clever. Norman Ulp’s make-up in general was unique. We consider that the girls’ playlet was very amusing. Our last senior event was our Senior dance held in the building. The music was delightful, and the affair was very well managed in every particular. With satisfaction we can look back on this year as being very eventful in a great many ways. Our young men and women have kept up to the standard on which West High has always prided itself. Our hearts swell with pride as we think of our many victories. Although we realize that the crowning glory of our school life is graduation, with it is mingled the sorrow of leaving. “ Mid pleasures and palaces we often will sigh For the good times and friendships at our old West High.” Marjorie Johnson. 5 The Senior Annual Board Faculty Member Miss Dunsford Editor-in-Chief Grace Howell Associate Editor Horace Webb Assistant Editors Katharine Russell Robert Bennett Judson Glen Staff Artist Ralph Webster Business Manager Orton Lannin Asst. Business Manager Charles Chase Advertising Manager William Barton Asst. Advertising Manager Jasper Willsea Staff Stenographers Sheldon Baker 16 Hazel Decker ALLEN. DELLA HAYWARD. 207 Kenwood Ave. “She is pretty to walk with, And witty to talk with, And pleasant, too, to think on.” Prepared No. 29.. .University of Rochester Vice-President Class, 1; Chairman Class Color Committee, 2; Sophomore Char- acter Sketches, 2; Vice-President, 3; Junior Prom Committee, 3; West High Day Committee, 4; Social Committee, 4; Executive Council, 4; Vice-President Stu- dents’ Association, 4. ARGUS, FLORENCE. .54 Warwick Ave. Prepared Ilammondsport, N. Y..... University of Syracuse '7 knew thee strong and quiet like the hills. AULT, GILBERT E................17 Alexander St. '7 have fought a good fight, I have finished my course ” Prepared Kane, Pa......... University of Rochester Class Honor Roll. BABCOCK, ELIZABETH L...215 Linden St. “A steady face, strong features, and great composure of manner ” Prepared No. 13.. University of Rochester Class Vice-President, 3; Junior Play Com., 3; Decoration Committee, Junior Play, 4; West High Day Committee, 5. BAKER, SHELDON J.. .662 Seward St. He is not in the roll of common men” Prepared No. 19.. Plattsburg State Normal Class Track, 1; Chess Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Interscholastic Chess Tournament, 4; Election Stenographer, 4; Election Pole Clerk, 4. 18 BARRETT, HELEN C.................349 Birr St. “Her bontiic face it was as meek As ony latnb upon a lee” Prepared No. 7 . ... ... Music West High Day Committee, 4. BENEDICT, MILDRED L.. .128 Aldine St. The very room coz she was in, Seemed warm from door to ccUiri ” Prepared No. 15. .University of Rochester Class Secretary, 2; West High Day Com- mittee, 4; Class Honor Roll. BENNETT, ROBERT J.. .35 Lenox St. ’Tis well to be merry and wise, ’Tis well to be honest and true” Prepared No. 4... .University of Buffalo Class Baseball, 2, 3, 4; Class Basketball, 2, 3; Class Soccer, 2, 3, 4; Tennis Numer- als, 3; Chess Team, 3, 4; Asst. Stage Mgr. Minstrel Show, 4; Senior Minstrel Show, 4; Bowling Team, 4; Senior Annual Board, 4; West High Day Committee, 4; Tennis Team, 4. BIEN, EDNA ELAVIEN .513 Plymouth Ave. The truly generous is the truly wise.” Prepared No. 19............. Undecided Glee Club, 4; Senior Social Committee, 4. BOHAN, PAULINE C..............32 Turpin St. Candor is the seal of a noble mind, the sweetest charm of woman.” Prepared Auburn High School....... University of Rochester Choral Union, 3; Glee Club, 3, 4. 9 BOWN, EARL E.. .171 Warwick Ave. “My sport is harmless, pleasant, light, I like the game of tennis best ’ Prepared No. 29. .Springfield Y. M. C. A. Class Soccer, 2, 3. 4; Class Baseball, 2, 3, 4; Class Basketball. 2. 3: Second Soccer Team, 2. 3; Second Baseball Team, 3. 4; Soccer Team, 4; Mgr. Tennis, 4; Bowling Team 3; West High Day Committee, 2, 3, 4. BRIGGS, CAROLINE ANNE. .333 Raines Pk. Around thy playful lips did glitter, “Heat-lightning of a harmless scorn.” Prepared No. 7 .Undecided Vice-President, 2; Sophomore Dance Com.., 2; West High Com., 3; Weih- nachtsfest Com., 3; d ree Day Exercises; Senior Social Committee, 4. BROCKETT, CLYDE PAGE..58 Magee Ave. “There never was so wise a man before.” Prepared No. 7 . University of Rochester Massachusetts Inst, of Technology Science Club, 2; Tennis, 2, 3, 4; Sopho- more Character Sketches, 2; Refreshment and Game Com., Senior Party, 3; Stage Electrician. 3. 4; Standard Bearer, 4; Manager Boys’ Glee Club, 4; President Science Club, 4: Orchestra, 4; Speaker Weihnachtsfest, 4; Silhouette Com., 4; Chairman Finance Com., Faculty Recep- tion, 4; Commencement Speaker; Class Honor Roll, 4. BROOKS, RAYMOND. .278 Emerson St. “A man he seems of cheerful yesterdays And confident to-morrows.” Prepared Ilion High School. Undecided BROWN. PAULINE. .Carlton, N. Y. Had been present at the creation, I would have given some useful hints for the better ordering of the universe.” Prepared No. 7 . .Undecided Vice-President, 1; Treasurer, 2; Sopho- more Dance Committee, 2; Tree Day Ex- ercises, 3; West High Day Committee, 3, 4: Weihnachtsfest, 4 : Senior Announce- ment Committee, 4. 30 BROWN, RUTH WEBB. .447 Frost Avc. “She worked unth patience which means power” Prepared Denison, Iowa.......U. of R. Sophomore Character Sketches, 2; Glee Club, 4. CASE, PERCIVAL H.. .. 1026 Genesee St. “The Rupert of Debate!” Prepared Scranton, Pa............Cornell Class Cross Country, 2; Class Baseball, 2: Pres. Debating Society, 4; Debating Team, 4; Interscholastic Chess Tourna- ment, 4; Chairman State Committee, Trust Busters, 4; Track, 4; West High Day Committee, 4; Glee Club, 4; Captain Chess Team, 4; Colgate Speaking Con- test, 4. CASTLEMAN, BLANCHE............... 455 Mt. Vernon Ave. “I would rather be than seem to be. Prepared No. 15. Simmons Tennis Tournament, 3, 4; West High Day Committee, 4. CHITTENDEN, FLORENCE..25 Melrose St. She hath a natural, wise sincerity, A simple truthfulness. Prepared No. 19. .University of Rochester Vice-President Debating Society, 3; Gass Honor Roll. CLARK, FLORENCE E..............5 Moran St. Nothing great ivos ever achieved without enthusiam.” Prepared No. 29.. Potsdam Normal College Class President, 1; Class Pin Com., 1; Sophomore Dance Com., 2; Junior Play, 3; Debating Society, 3, 4; Senior Recep- tion Com., 4; Senior Social Com., 4; Senior Ticket Selling Com., 4; Senior Farce, 4; Glee Club, 4; Executive Coun- cil, 4: Mixed Octette, 4. n COST. A. MARGUERITE. .149 Warwick Ave. Thy modesty's a candle to thy merit.'' Prepared No. 8, Buffalo, N. Y... Mechanics CRITTENDEN, LOUISE. 122 Wellington Ave. '7 never have sought the world ’ Prepared No. 29. .Scidniore School of Arts Chairman Senior Social Committee, 4; West High Day Committee, 4. CURRY, MILDRED KATHERINE.... 73 May St. “Not much talk, a great siveet silence.” Prepared No. 13... .. .Undecided, Interscholastic Typewriting Contest, 2y Glee Club, 4. CURTIS, HELEN ELIZABETH.... 56 Nicholson St. “Her voice is the song of the morning. Prepared No. 13. ... Dosenbach-Klingenberg, School of Music Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Combined Girls’ and Boys' Glee Clubs, 1, 2, 3, 4; Octette, 3, 4; Choral Union, 2, 3, 4; Quartette, 3, 4; Interscholastic Typewriting Contest, 2; Tree Day Exercises, 2, 3; Weihnachtsfest, 3, 4; West High Day Committee, 4. DAVIDSON, ELSIE. .382 Hawley St. “Shalt show us how divine a thing A woman may be made.” Prepared No. 19.......... . .Undecided Glee Club, 3, 4; Class Basketball, 3; Choral Union, 3; Science Club, 2; Inter- scholastic Typewriting Contest, 2; Inter- class Gymnastic Meet, 2. 22 DAVIS, MARGARET WARREN.. .. 13 Fair View Heights But prudence is her o’erzvord ay, She talks of rank and fashion.” Prepared No. 7 University of Rochester (Special) Junior Play, 3. DECKER, HAZEL E.... .26 Arklow St. “God's rarest blessing is, after all, a good zooman ” Prepared No. 4..................Business Girls’ Interscholastic Gym Meet, 3, 4; Glee Club, 4; Study Room Basketball, 4; Class Basketball, 4. DeSECK, CELESTA F...295 Wellington Ave. “Doing good, Disinterested good, is her trade.” Prepared No. 6.................Undecided Freshman Christmas Party Committee, 1 ; Sophomore Character Sketches, 2; Choral Union, 2, 3; Girls’ Debating Team, 3; Chairman, Senior and Junior Party, 3; Glee Club, 3, 4; Debating Society, 3, 4: Standard Bearer at Presentation of Girls’ Flag, 3; Assistant Bearer at Presentation of Girls’ Flag, 3; Assistant Mgr. Faculty and Senior Reception, 4; Leader Glee Club, 4; West High Day Committee, 4; Class Memorial Committee, 4. DETRO, JOHN.... ........282 Lake Ave. “He bore zvithout abuse The grand old name of gentleman.” Prepared No. 14. .University of Rochester Orchestra, 3, 4. DONALDSON, ANNA L.. .319 Kenwood Ave. “A lady zvho zoos young and fair, A lady slim and tall ” Prepared Watertown High School. . Undecided Class Basketball 2, 3, 4; Tree Day Exer- cises, 2, 3; Captain Class Basketball, 2, 3,— 4; Class Baseball, 3, 4; Girls’ Gym. Meet; 3,4. 3 DONEHUE, MARIE. .218 Hague St. “Learned and fair and good.” Prepared No. 17. .. .Rochester Normal Choral Union 3; Glee Club 4. DONEHUE, MARTHA E.. .218 Hague St. “A fair exterior is a silent recommendation” Prepared No. 17 .Plattsburg Normal EILERS, MARK G.. .497 Lexington Ave. “Come, give us a taste of your quality.” Prepared Cathedral High. U. of R. ELWELL, M. LAWRENCE. .103 Glendale Pk. “I am not merry, but I do beguile The thing I am by seeming otherwise.” Prepared No. 7. . ..University of Buffalo Class Basketball, 2, 3, 4 ; Cheer Leader, 4; Junior Play, 3 ; Business Mgr. Junior Play, 3; Glee Club, 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Octette, 4; Second Basketball Team, 3, 4; Class Soccer, 4; Mgr. Basketball, 4; Debating Society, 4; Business Mgr. Senior Farce and Minstrel Show, 4; Class Secretary, 4; West High Day Committee, 4; Senior Ath- letic -Club, 4; Mgr. Glee Club, 4. FARAGHER, FOSTER W.................. 138 Wellington Ave. “The ladies call him sweet” Prepared No. 29. ...Syracuse University Class Pin Com., 1; Class Baseball, 1; Study Room Baseball, 1; Mandolin Club, 1; Study Room Basketball, 1, 2, 4; Glee Club, 1, 2; Sophomore Dance Com., 2; Class Basketball, 1, 2, 4; Class Treasurer, 2; Cross Country, 2; West High Day Com., 2, 3, 4: Class Track, 1, 4; Senior Athletic Club, 4; Press Club, 4; Senior Play, 4. 4 FOX, ESTHER ANNA. .118 Southern P’kway “The blithest bird upon the bush Had ne'er a lighter heart than she. Prepared No. 3. . .Mechanics Institute Class Color Committee, 1: Class Pin Com- mittee, 1; Sophomore Dance Committee, 2; West High Day Committee, 4. GILBERT, IMA. .... 1 Arnett St. “Remember me when I am gone away ” Prepared Mechanics Institute. .Undecided GLASSER, HAROLD L................909 Meigs St. ‘7 love tranquil solitude, and such society as is quiet, uhse and good” Prepared No. 24.. .Post Graduate Course Glee Club, 1; Tennis Tournament, 1, 2, 3, 4; Chairman Junior Farce Committee, 3; West High Day Committee, 4; Senior Minstrel Show, 4; Independent Bowling Team, 4; Senior Athletic Club, 4; Senior Memorial Committee, 4; Study Room Track, 4; Chairman, Senior Day Commit- tee, 4. GLEN, JUDSON B.. .112 Ambrose St. “Titles of honor add not to his worth Who is himself an honor to his title. Prepared No. 6. ..University of Rochester Pin Committee, 1; Tennis Tournament, 1, 2, 3, 4; Bowling, 3, 4; Assistant Business Mgr. Senior Annual, 3; Senior Annual Board, 4; Executive Council, 4; West High Day Committee, 4; President Stu- dents’ Association, 4. GREGORY, RICHARD L.. .64 Thorndale Ter. '7 am the very pink of courtesy ” Prepared No. 29............Yale University President of Class, 1; Chairman Pin Com., 1; Class Baseball, 1; Mandolin Club, 1,2; Sophomore Dance Com., 2; Occident Staff, 2; Study Room Basketball, 2; Class Basketball, 2, 3, 4; Stage Manager Junior Farce, 3; Weihnachtsfest, 3; Press Gub, 3, 4; President Press Club, 4; West High Day Committee, 4; Senior Minstrel Show, 4; Senior Athletic Gub, 4; Senior Dance Com., 4; Senior Picnic Com., 4; Senior Day Committee, 4. as GRIM SHAW, ANNA...........593 West Ave. A joznal boon companion.” Prepared No. 19...........Undecided HALSTED, MAY...............291 Tremont St. “Thou wert a beautiful thought And softly bodied forth. Prepared Xo. 3...............Mechanics Institute West High Day Committee, 4. HAMIL, LOUISE BROOKS..........3 Arnett St. She unth all the charm of woman, She unth all the breadth of man.” Prepared Brockport Grammar... Undecided HEINRICH, ESTHER C............75 Magne St. “With malice towards none, unth charity for all” Prepared Xo. 17. Choral Union, 3; Class Basketball, 4; Glee Club, 4; Honor Roll, 4. HELLERT, HAZEL L..........58 Williams St. “ You have fair hair and eyes that are blueJ Prepared No. 4...............Business Schoo Interscholastic Typewriting Contest; Glee Club, 3. 4: Choral Union, 3, 4. 26 HENCKELL, ESTHER M.. .143 West Ave. We meet thee like a pleasant thought” Prepared No. 29 . University of Rochester Character Sketches, 2; Tennis Tourna- ment, 3; Tree Day Exercises, 2 ; West High Day Com., 4. HENCKELL, MARION O.. 143 West Ave. Her eyes are green, with a gust of gray, Like ocean waves on a stormy day.” Prepared No. 29. University of Rochester Sophomore Character Sketches. 2; Tennis Tournament, 3; Tree Day, 2, 3, 4; West High Day Committee, 4. HENCKELL, KATHLEEN E.. .66 Lenox Ave. “An archness in thine eyes Born of the gentlest mockeries Prepared No. 4...............Mechanics Choral Union, 3 ; Weihnachtsfest, 3; Class Basketball, 4. HERSHEY, MARY G.. .666 Plymouth Ave. “After I have named the name, need say no more ' Prepared No. 19. .Mechanics Institute Senior Announcement Committee, 4; West High Day Com., 4; Senior Social Com., 4; Class Honor Roll. HOFFMAN, HARRIET . . 129 Aberdeen St. “Divinely tall, And most diznnely fair” Prepared No. 19. ... Undecided Sophomore Character Sketches, 2; Wiz- ard Committeeman, 4. 7 HOWARD, JOHN G.. .210 Lexington Ave. “Statesman, yet friend to truth ” Prepared No. 7 .University of Wisconsin Executive Council, 1; Class President, 2, 3; Class Basketball, 1, 2; Debating Team, 2, 3; West High Day Committee, 3, 4; As- sistant Business Manager, Junior Play, 3; Secretary Parliamentary Law Class, 3; President, Debating Society, 3; Man- ager, Debating, 4; Class Debating Team, 4; Senior Athletic Club, 4; Senior Chemical Society, 4; Candidate, President Wizard Party, 4; State Committeeman, Wizard Party, 4; Senior Class Efficiency Bureau, 4; Assistant Business Mgr. Senior Play. 4; Senior Minstrel Show, 4; Senior Class Announcement Committee, 4; Honor Roll. HOWELL, GRACE C.............280 Brooks Ave. “They look into the beauty of thy mind, And that, in guess, they measure by thy deeds” Prepared No. 19.......Wellesley College Choral Union, 2, 3; Glee Club, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Octette, 4; As- sociate Editor Occident. 4: Editor-in-} Chief Occident, 4; Executive Council, 4 Chairman School Publications Com., 4; Chairman Senior Reception Committee, 4; Literary and Entertainment Committee, 4; West High Day Committee, 4; Editor-in- Chief Senior Annual, 4; Honor Roll. JOHNSON, MARJORIE..247 Wellington Ave. “She was a form of life and light, That seen, became a part of sight” Prepared Scottsville High. .Mechanics Ins. KEITH, MADELYN .. .11 Wentworth St. “The glory of a firm, capacious mind” Prepared South High School, Worcester, Mass. Weihnachtsfest Dance, 3; Tree Day Ex- ercises, 3; Choral Union, 3; Glee'Club,; 3, 4; Senior Play, 4; West High Day Committee, 4; Class Honor Roll. KELLY, CHARLES T..............528 Flint St. “His eyes all radiant ivith glad surprise ” i Prepared No. 19.....Mechanics Institute Class Baseball, 3. 28 KIFP, GORDON. .205 Depew St. “What aspired to be, And zvas not, comforts me. Prepared No. 29. . .Mechanics Institute Chess Team, 2, 3, 4; Captain Chess (re- signed), 4; West High Day Committee, 3, 4; Senior Minstrel Show, 4. KIPP, LORRAINE J.. .210 Bartlett St. “That though on pleasure she zvas bent She had a frugal mind Prepared Shortsville High School. . . Undecided KNICKERBOCKER. HELEN M............. 98 Glendale Pk. “She that zvas ever fair and nez'cr proud, Had tongue at zvill, and yet zvas never loud. Prepared No. 7 .Rochester Normal West High Day Decorating Committee, 4. KURTZ, THELMA E.. 92 Shelter St. How blithe you are, and tall, And oh, so good to see. Prepared Fairport High School. .Simmons LAKEMAN, CHARLES S...2 Lake View Pk. “Born for success, he seemed, With grace to zvin, zvith heart to hold, With shining gifts that took ail eyes” Prepared No. 7 University of Rochester Class Treasurer, 1; Class Cross Country, 1; Class Basketball, 1.2; Class Track, 1, 2, 3, 4; Sophomore Dance Committee, 2; Executive Council, 2, 3; Tennis Tourna- ment, 2, 3, 4; Press Club, 3: Adv. Mgr. Junior Play, 3; Asst. Business Mgr. Oc- cident, 3; Business Mgr Senior Annual, 3; Mgr. Bowling, 3, 4; Class President, 3, 4; Bus. Mgr. Occident, 4; Bus. Mgr. Basketball Souvenir. 4; West High Day Committee, 4; Senior Athletic Club, 4; Senior Picnic Committee, 4; Senior Dance Committee, 4; Senior Day Committee, 4. 9 LAUER, ESTHER Y.. .275 Flower City Pk. “A sweet attractive kinde of grace, A full assurance given by lookes.” Prepared No. 7 .. Undecided Basketball, 4. LERCH, MADELINE. .179 Depew St. “Gentle in manner, firm in reality ” Prepared No. 29. . ..Rochester Normal Tree Day Exercises, 2; Debating Society, 2; Class Basketball, 3, 4. LEACH, HELEN M................280 Seward St. “A tender heart, a will indexible ” Prepared No. 19. Choral Union, 3; Glee Club, 4. LUNDY, GERTRUDE E.. .260 Emerson St. “All kind o smiley round the lips” Prepared Syracuse Technical High. Rochester Normal MacBAIN, HARRIET .43 Post Ave. “Here is everything advantageous to life” Prepared No. 29 .Mechanics Institute y MacCARGO, DONALD. .60 Weldon St. “Patience is a necessary ingredient of genius ” Prepared No. 33. ....Undecided MacADAM, MALCOLM. .Sodus, N. Y. “Sac true his heart, sae smooth his speech” Prepared Oswego, N. Y.............Undecided McCROSSEN. ESTHER. .575 Plymouth Ave. “Oh, give me new figures! I can't go on dancing The same that were taught me ten seasons ago” Prepared No. 159, New York City.U. of R. Class Pin Committee, 1; Orchestra, 1, 2; Glee Club, 1, 2; Tree Day Exercises, 2, 3; Sophomore Character Sketches, 2; Junior Play, 3; Senior Play, 4; West High Day Committee, 4; Senior Social Committee, 4. MILLIGAN, MARION MILLER................. 162 Wilder St. “Gentle of speech, beneficent of mind” Prepared No. 17 . .Mechanics Institute Girls’ Interclass Gym. Meet, 1, 3, 4; Class Baseball, 2; Choral Union, 2; Tree Day Exercises, 2; Class Basketball, 2, 3, 4; In- terscholastic Typewriting Contest, 3; Study Room Basketball, 4; Glee Club, 4; Class Honor Roll, 4. MOORE, RENA DAVIS. .51 Seneca Parkway “Her air, her manners, all who saw admired.” Prepared No. 7 .Undecided 3 MORRISON, BEATRICE HARRIET.... 357 Cottage St All people said she had authority” Prepared No. 16... .Geneseo State Norma Sophomore Dance Committee, 2; Clas Basketball, 2, 3; Debating Society, 3, 4 Faculty Senior Reception Committee. 4 Debating Society Constitution Committee 4; Chairman Platform Committee, Trus Buster Party, 4; State Committeeman, 4; Assistant Chairman Senior Social Com- mittee. 4 ; Senior Ticket Selling Commit- tee. 4: Secretary and Treasurer Senior Efficiency Board, 4. MORSE, MARY..................281 West Ave. ‘7 wasn't meant to he a sad person ” i Prepared No. 29..............Undecided Chairman Class Pin Committee, 1 ; Class Baseball, 2, 3, 4; Class Basketball, 2, 3, 4; Captain Baseball. 3: Tree Day Exercisesj 3; Tennis Tournament, 3, 4; Girls' Gym] Meet. 3. 4. MOUNTFORT. E. PAGE...........128 Selye Ter; “There is pansies, that's for thoughts. Prepared No. 7...........Hobart College Executive Council, 2, 3; Occident Staffi 3: Press Club. 3: Assistant Manager Bowj ling, 3. 4; Junior Prom Committee, 3| Class Treasurer, 3; Assistant Advertising Manager, Junior Play, 3: Athletic Editor! Occident, 4; West High Day Committee] 4; Senior Athletic Club, 4; Senior Day] Committee, Senior Picnic Committee. Senior Dance Committee. 4. NECN, EVA MARIE..............941 South AveJ Soft peaee she brings Prepared No. 13... .University of Rocheste Choral Union, 2; Hostess of Senior En-j tertainment, 3; Glee Club, 3, 4. O’CONNOR. F. JOSEPH..........149 Hobart St.) Shortly his fortune shall be lifted higher, True industry doth kindle honour's fire.” Prepared Nazareth Hall.......Undecided West High Day Committee, 2, 4; SecrcJ tarv Book Exchange, 4. 3 OPDYKE, AGNES ANNA.........320 Seward St. “She is a winsome wee thing. She is a handsome wee thing. Prepared Geneva High School. .Undecided Glee Club, 3. 4. OSBORNE. FLORENCE.............42 Bueno PI. “Who mix'd reason with pleasure, and iinsdom with mirth Prepared Governess School. France.. No. 7.................Cornell Glee Club, 1.2; Chairman Class Pin Com- mitte, 1 : Class Secretary. 2; President Room 37, 3; Chairman Refreshment Com- mittee Junior Play, 3 ; Asst. Mgr. Senior and Junior Party, 3; Asst. Mgr. Faculty and Senior Reception, 4; Senior An- nouncement Committee, 4: West High Day Committee. 4: Executive Council, 2. 3; Science Club, 4; Debating Society, 4. REEVES. ARTHUR A............288 Emerson St. “All the world loves a lover.” Prepared No. 6.... University of Rochester Chess Club. 2. 3, 4: Tennis Tournament, 3, 4; West High Day Committee. 4; State Committee, 4. PUNNETT, ELLIS............488 Main St. W. “He was so generally civil that no one thanked him for it. Prepared No. 3. ... University of Rochester RICHMOND, GERALDINE.. 114 Tremont St. “In her tongue is the laze of kindness ' Prepared No. 3..............Undecided Class Basket Ball, 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Base Ball. 1. 2. 3: Gym. Meet, 2. 3. 33 l ROBB, ISABKI...............174 Albermarle St. Whose look teas mild, zchose speech was slozv. Prepared No. 3.........Rochester Normal RUSSELL, GERTRUDE ALICE................. 21 Magnolia St. “Those true eyes Too pure and too honest to disguise The szocet soul shining through them. Prepared No. 19................Undecided Basketball, 1; Choral Union, 2: Kodak Club, 2; Glee Club, 3, 4. RUSSELL, KATHARINE....9 Arlington St. liz to my principles, I glory In hevin1 nothin' o' the sort. Prepared Sauquoit, N. Y...Business School Senior Annual Board. 4; Class Honor Roll. SAGER, THELMA LUCILE. .9 Brooklyn St. All that's best of bright and dark Meet in her aspect and her eyes' Prepared No. 7... .University of Rochester Class Honor Roll. SAMSON, ALBERTA MARY...23 Paige St I am a great friend to public amusements.' Prepared No. 19.............Undecided Secretary Kodak Club, 3; Science Club, 3: Glee Club, 3, 4: West High Day Com- mittee, 4. M SCHLEGEL. AXXA MAE....22 Caroline St. “Spirited, not inactive.'' Prepared Xo. 13.......Mechanics Institute Class Color Committee. 1 ; Class Pin Com- mittee, 1 ; West High Day Committee. 1 : Weihnachtsfest Committee. 2. SCHULTZ, MILDRED..........51 Chili Avenue “Possessed of splendid talents.’’ Prepared St. Monica's School....U. of R. Sophomore Basketball. 2; Class Honor Roll. SCHWARTZ, RAYMOND J.................... Chili Ave.. Gates, X. Y. The man who consecrates his hours By vigorous effort and an honest aim. Prepared Gates Xo. 1..........Undecided Glee Club, 4. SMITH. LUCY BOARDMAN................. 360 Mt. Vernon Ave. “The most completely lost of all days is that on which one has not laughed. Prepared Xo. 13............Wellesley Sophomore Character Sketches. 2; Tennis Tournament. 3. 4; West High Day Com- mittee. 4; Class Honor Roll. SPHXCER, HELEN A............269 Alhermarle St. “Enthusiast most strange! Prepared Xo. 6..........Mechanics Institute Class Basketball. 1 ; Captain Class Basket- ball. 2; Junior Prom Committee. 3; Guard of Honor, 4; Glee Club. 4; Senior Social Committee, 4: West High Day Commit- tee. 4. 35 STRONG, NORMAN B.. .361 Magee Ave. “Staunch and strong, a goodly vessel That shall laugh at all disaster Prepared No. 7..............Undecided Chess Tournament, 1, 4; Tennis Tourna- ment, 2, 3; Class Basketball, 2; Class Soccer, 3, 4; West High Day Committee, 4. THOMAS, ROBERT W.. .470 Lyell Ave. He is of a very melancholy disposition Prepared No. 6. . .Cornell University Pin Committee, 1 ; Class Secretary, 3; Mgr. Junior Play, 3; Debating Team, 4; West High Day Committee, 4; Class Honor Roll. TOBEY. GRACE H.. .48 Kenwood Ave. “She adorned u hatezfer subject she spoke upon by the most splendid eloquence Prepared No. 3.Cumnock School of Orator)' Weihnachtsfest. 2, 3; Alumni Entertain- ment, 3, 4; Senior Play, 4; Freshman- Senior Receptions, 4. TRAILL. MILDRED. .163 Augustine St. Brevity is the soul of wit ” Prepared No. 7 .Mechanics Institute VAN HOESEN, FLORENCE.756 Dewey Ave. ' One vast, substantial smile Prepared No. 7 .University of Rochester Glee Club, 2, 3; Class Honor Roll. 36 VIANCO, RUTH HASTINGS. . . 315 Driving Park Ave. “Her eyes are deeper than the depth Of waters stilled at even ” Prepared No. 7 .... Mechanics Institute Vice-President, 2; Executive Council, 2; Class Secretary, 3; Guard of Honor, 3; Custodian of the Flag, 4; Efficiency Board, 4; West High Day Committee, 4; Honor Roll. WEBSTER, RALPH. .14 Kay Terrace “Heav’nly figures from his pencil flow, Warm with light his blended colors glozv.” Prepared No. 7. .. ..Undecided Glee Club, 3, 4; State Committeeman, 4; Chairman, West High Day Committee, 4. WHITE, MARY M.. .Lincoln Park N. Y “She poured out the liquid music of her voice” Prepared No. 29. . .Undecided Glee Club, 3, 4; Octette, 4; Quartette, 4. WILLIS, J. ALLAN. .679 Frost Ave. “He knew the precise psychological moment when to say nothing ” Prepared No. 29. .Cornell University WILSON, KATHARINE.. .15 Mason St. “But were it to my fancy given To rate her charms Td call them heaven” Prepared No. 7..............Undecided Vice-President, 4; Executive Council, 4; Memorial Committee, 4; West High Day Committee, 4. 37 WRIGHT. MAY.................118 Jefferson Ave. Let gentleness my strong enforcement be. Prepared No. 3........Mechanics Institute YAWGER. FOSTER C.................78 Linden St. Stately and tall be mores in the hall, The chief of a thousand for grace. Prepared Xo. 13.........University of Pa. C lass Basketball, 1, 2, 3, Captain, 2, 3; Study Room Basketball. 1, 2, 3, 4. Captain, 3. 4: Class Baseball, 2; West High Day Committee. 2. 3. 4; Junior Prom Commit- tee. 3: Stage Manager, Junior Play, 3; Class Treasurer, 4; Executive Council, 4 5 Soccer Team, 4; Senior Athletic Club, 4? Senior Dance Committee, 4; Manager Study Room Track. 4; Sub-manager Basketball. 4. ZIEGLER. ADELINE...........387 Hawley Street Peace is always beautiful. Prepared No. 19...............Undecided BOWEN, GLADYS M................231 Earl St. Thou hast the patience and the faith of Saints and art guilty of a sense of humor. Prepared Buffalo. N. Y........Columbia Class Honor Roll. j CLARKE, JANE LOIS........64 Lake View Pk. hi the pursuit of pleasure the greatest virtues lie neglected. Prepared No. 7.......Rochester Normal WEBB, HORACE FRANKLYN, JR......... 170 Flint Stl There is no true orator who is not a hero. ' Prepared Lynn. Mass.... Colgate University Junior Play. 3; Treasurer Debating So- ciety, 4; La Fayette Debating Team, 4; Prosecuting Attorney. Debating Society) 4: Senior Minstrel Show. 4; Stage Mgr. Senior Plays, 4; State Committee. Wiz- ards of Finance, 4; Chairman State Com- mtitee. 4; Class Honor Roll; Associate Editor Sk iok Annual. 4; Science Club, 3s Lillian Ruth Fulton 1897 — April 10, 1915 Ruth Fulton is gone. The cheery presence, slender and graceful, that light- ened the hearts of friends, has passed beyond us. Her laugh, her gestures, her smile, bright eyes, tossed hair, smooth-toned voice are gone from us forever, to live only in our memories. She brightened the lives of all who knew her, she helped the unfortunate, she cheered on the victorious. Her whole life was sweet and irreproachable. It seems impossible that so benevolent a character should end abruptly. Ruth Fulton, as we knew her, is dead, but her spirit we know lives on, and shall live on forever. 39 President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer .. Cheer Leader Executive Council 1914-1915 .. .Mr. Bennett Judson B. Glen .Raymond Slattery .Mr. Cook .Norman Ulp Publication Committee Grace Howell, ’15, Chairman. Gladys Tozier Carol Curtis Elmer Way Miss Dunsford Mr. Spinning Athletic Committee Donald Saunders, ’16, Chairman. Arthur Munson Basil Moore Helen Pidgeon Norman Ulp Mr. Gray Literary and Entertainment Committee El wood Snider, '16, Chairman. Ruth Gillette Raymond Slattery Music Committee Floyd Brown, T6, Chairman. Alfred Sproat Miss Halsted Finance Committee Katherine Wilson, T5, Chairman. Horace Thomas Della Allen Mr. Cook. 40 illi Executive Council Students’ Association Officers President Judson Glen Vice-President Della Allen A f , 4 Secretary Raymond Slattery Treasurer Mr. C. E. Cook Cheer Leader Norman Ulp Treasurer’s Report Students’ Association, May 13, 1915 Balance (Sept. 8, 1914)....... General ............... Soccer .. •. •• •••� • • Debts from last year (paid in full) Hockey........................ Basket Ball........ ....... Occident .............. Base Ball.......... Book Exchange______ Debating........... Track......................... Cash on hand, May 13, 1915: General Fund.......... Occident .......... Total ............ Receipts. Disbursements. .$ 57.65 165.00 $49.24 .. 47.86 25.45 142.84 .30 10.70 204.39 175.08 552.03 534.97 . 139.95 67.90 27.00 19.65 .. 58.56 38.50 15.51 11.86 175.30 • • 17.06 .$1268.55 $1268.55 Unpaid Bills General .. .. ..$24.20 Occident .................................... 43.51 Base Ball .. .. 39.13 Track ......................................... 8.33 Total ............................................. .$115.17 C. E. COOK, Treasurer. WILLIAM M. BENNETT, Principal. 4 Students’ Association Officers January 1916 Drawing toward the end of our High School career, it hardly seems neces- sary to mention those qualities of our success which have established our recog- nition as a class of the highest standing. The Class of January 1916 has always been well known in social life, in dramatics, in athletics, debating, chess, in the musical clubs and in all other school activities. In debating this last year, four of the class took part, and to their concentrated effort much of the school s success in this line is due. In athletics also the class has progressed as may be judged from the banners in the corridors. We recollect with pleasure the Junior Dance and the most enjoyable evening of April thirtieth. As a class, we wish to express our thanks to Mrs. Ellis for the work and time she so willingly gave to make the Junior Play a success. In a short time we will be the first class in the school, and wish to express our pleasure that we are to have another half year in West High. SETH G. WIDENER, President. June 1916 Another year has passed and the Class of June, 1916, has still continued the good representation in the activities of the school as before. First of all, the scholarship. Here the names, Annabelle Mullen, Marion Barbour, Ruth Bently, George Kroha and Wendell Tompkins stand out promi- nently. In athletics, both boys and girls deserve praise. Among the boys are Griffin Little and Casselman Hess of whom not only we but the whole school is proud. Our girls hold the baseball, basketball and track championship of the school. The only girls now present in the school who have won monograms are Helen Yerger, Ellen Pease and Katherine Keman, all members of our class. The We9t High Musical Clubs had their most successful season this past year, due to the able management of our classmate George Kroha, who is also leader of the Orchestra. In the Glee Clubs are scattered sixteen’s talented members. Among them are Mildred Chamberlain, Neva Smy and Charles Hutchinson. Those who saw the Junior play know the dramatic ability of our only actor El wood Snider. Although he did not have the leading part he was enjoyed by all. Our social event this year was the dance which was not only a social success but also a financial success. We have well entered the activities and studies of the school and we hope to keep them up during our Senior year. Gladys Miller. Class of 1916 January 1917 As another year draws to a close and we look back on our achievements of the year it is with a feeling of satisfaction. The class has advanced in scholarship and sports, its colors are won with honor on the basketball court, and baseball diamond and the cinder track, its number of names on the class books followed by many A s, is unsurpassed. In the middle of the year, the sleigh-ride was held. It was a success in every sense of the word. Financially, both classes are on a firm standing, possessing together the munificent sum of $9.99 or $4.99j4 apiece. Some start! By the time the next Senior Annual is written, we will be Seniors. We have been an exceptional class until now. Watch us improve! June 1917 The first meeting of the Class of June, 1917, was held in February, 1914. At this meeting the class was organized and the following officers elected: President—Marjorie Storey Vice-President—Elmer Merz Secretary—Richard Wegman. Treasurer—Horace Thomas. During the ensuing term, the Class Pin Committee elected Eugene Curtis as chairman. The style of pin recommended by this committee was adopted and was purchased by many members of the class. Old rose and gold were later chosen as class colors. At the class meeting in May representatives of the class in the Executive Council were elected. Carol Curtis, Basil Moore, and Horace Thomas were chosen. At the first class meeting in the fall of 1914, new officers were elected as follows: President—Horace Thomas Vice-President—Ruth Dutton. Secretary—Alan Davis Treasurer—Elizabeth Shedd In the season of 1914-15 several important events took place. The first was the Sophomore Party in December. There was an entertainment by the more talented members of the class followed by refreshments and dancing. It was a Poverty Party and everyone wore his old clothes. Later, on Feb. 13, a sleigh-ride was held, attended by about thirty, but every- one had a good time. The credit for the success of both of these gatherings falls largely to the efficient committee and members of the Faculty whose work made them so successful. The party and sleigh-ride were held under the auspices of both classes of 1917 and now there is in the school safe the joint property of the Class of June 1917, the sum of $9.99. In school activities also, June, 1917, is well represented. Members of this class have made the Debating, Tennis. Baseball, Hockey, Chess, and Track teams and the Boys and Girls Glee Clubs. • class are sevcral scholastic wonders whose report cards are covered w,th A s and who provoke us by telling us how easy such and such a lesson is. f . °.n .™e , olc; are very proud of our class. Proud of the accomplishments of individuals and of the class as a body. However, we entertain thoughts of g Mjtcr and better things to be done during our Junior and Senior years at West 46 H. S. Thomas. Class of 1917 January 1918 The Class of January, 1918, was organized early in September 1914, one term after its members had entered West High School. With the aid and supervision of our principal, Mr. Bennett, the class elected Alfred Sproat as President; Kendrick Ross. Vice-President; Stuart Nivling, Secretary; Lucy Gay Treasurer. Pins of which we are all proud were secured through the efficient aid of Arthur Odell as chairman of that committee. f _ In January, 1915, the following officers were elected: Roswell Marshall, President; Ruth Howard, Vice-President; Stuart Nivling, Secretary; Alice Arthur, Treasurer. Three members of the Executive Council were also elected, Alfred Sproat, Allison Gillette and Clarence Gibbs. Lately the Class, through certain members, expressed a desire to be represented in school activities. A meeting was called and George Groves was elected Manager Pro Tern of Base- ball. William Jones was elected Captain of I rack and Michael Crino, Manager, of the same activity. The girls expressed a desire for a debating team and Ruth Howard was chosen as Manager of the Girls’ Debating Team. At the beginning of the meeting Doris Logan was elected Secretary pro tern as Stuart Nivling is absent from school because of sickness. We now hope, with every opportunity before us and with the aid of every single member of the class, to gain many honors, and glory for our Alma Mater, and when the class passes from the school to a higher stage of life that the names of many of its members and the class as a whole may be inscribed in the history of old West High as one which has accomplished its object. Roswell R. Marshall. President. June 1918 Among the distinguished, the Class of June, 1918, stands brilliantly to the fore. Our class has done what many others have failed to do in their Freshman year, that is, it has been represented during the year in every activity in our school. And well has it been represented for if it had not been for the backing up of the class of June, 1918, with some of its fine players, more than one cup would have been lost from our school s treasured store. A name which all are familiar with in West High is that of Edmund Barry, the wide awake captain of the Basketball team. Here he has shown his true mettle in more than one hotly contested game. He has won great distinction for us but here he has not stopped, for the honor of his class called him and he is winning fame on the first Baseball nine. He has a bright future before him and he will continue to bring honor to his class. Garence Benham, a sturdy player who was on the Basketball team, also be- j longs to our class. He is another of the type which really makes school activity worth while. He has shown great promise. Lawrence Whitinger is also a real athlete. He comes from the grammar schools of Indiana and is a Hoosier lad who really “plays the game.” He was on the indoor track team as dash man and also in the pole vault. He has shown great promise and we are proud to have him in our class. Evelyn Richmond, the tennis champion in singles and doubles for girls, is one of our prominent and promising young ladies and we wish her every success. Robert Heffron sings in the Glee Club and is the assistant manager of the I rack Team. Howard Symons, who sings in the Glee Club, is a member of the class. Class Officers Garret VanLuven Secretary—Howard Symons Vice-President—Orinda Phelps Treasurer—George Kondolf «8 Class of 1918 Claaa of 1919 ) m v s _ lira The West High School Orchestra Life is always ironical. This is noticeable even in the staid and stately Senior Annual. And this short article is a case in point. For the West High Orchestra, to give a full recountal of its triumphs, of its deeds of glory, to do full justice to the season crammed full of conquest which it has just finished, to give it space proportionate to its merits, would need three pages. And it gets less than a page. The irony of it all! And another funny thing. You know how it would be with some people. They would be real put out. But the Orchestra isn’t. They’re used to it. Throughout the several years of their existence they have been accustomed to this lack of school support. They have worked hard, practised hour upon dreary hour, with no hearers but the anguished neighbors, in order that the West High Concerts should be worthy of the pride of the school. They have succeeded, all right, and so well that they are considered one of the best musical organizations in the city. They have power themselves. The only question that remains is this: Will West High School remain indifferent to this splendid corps of musicians that has developed in its midst or will it turn out and give them the support they deserve? It’s an open question and one that each of you must decide. We are not members of the Orchestra and so cannot officially express their opinions, but, as outsiders, we get the idea that they don’t bother very much about the outcome. They are an independent bunch anyway. They have gone without support so long that they have grown accustomed to it and now they consider that they are “sufficient unto themselves.” They have a notion that the skill and training and the artistic appreciation they derive from their practise and their concerts are worth it all. School support is incidental with them. All this, you know, is our fault—the result of monotonously empty concert halls. Don’t think, though, that they are all reserved. They would be glad, we know, to have us at their concerts. Most of them are free, all are cheap and the music—well, you get everything from syncopated Irving Berlin to charming Verdi and stately Wagner. And you will enjoy it all. They have invited you often enough—they have even made the concerts free. —the rest lies with you. The latch-string is out—nay, the doors are open. It is up to you to come. Orchestra Piano—Grace Howell, Clyde Brockett First Violin—George Kroha (Leader), Robert Page, Marian Carr, Louis Murphy, Louise Schenk, Grace Homer Second Violin—Mortimer Adams, James Waring, Rosenthal, Raymond Downs, Katherine Sullivan, Marian Cartright, Charles Broumowsky, Ray Campbell 'Cello—Sheldon Howell Comet Roy Stickles, Franklin Burke, Harold Sherman, Francis Pethick Clarinet—Madeline Walsh, Eugene Curtis Double Bass—Ted Stenzil Flute—John Detro Drums—Dominic Roncone s The Orchestra Girls’ Glee Club First Soprano-Celeste DeSeck, Florence Clark, Harriet Wright, Helen Curtis, Helen Spencer, Agnes Opdyke, Winifred Gustafson, Myrth Junio, Doris Fuller, Elsie Davidson, Adelaide Dark, Hazel Jcffg, Gertrude Russell, Helen Leach, Ruth Brown, Ethel Brown, Maida Judd, Ruthlyn Evans, Edna Bien. Second Soprano—Grace Howell, Eva Neun, Florence Case, Alberta Sampson, Mildred Chamberlain, Elsie Anderson, Florence Schneider. First Alto—Muriel Hamilton, Miriam Reynolds, Charlotte Smith, Hazel Hdlert. Second Alto—Mary White, Madelyn Keith, Pauline Bohan, Marion Cart- wright. Girls’ Octette First Soprano—Helen Curtis, Florence Clark. Second Soprano—Grace Howell, Mildred Chamberlain. First Alto—Muriel Hamilton, Charlotte Smith. Second Alto—Mary White, Pauline Bohan. Mixed Octette Charles Chase, Sheldon Howell, Lawrence Elwell, Conrad May. Helen Curtis, Grace Howell, Muriel Hamilton, Mary White. Boys’ Glee Club First Tenor—Charles Chase, Charles Hutchinson, Clarence Eldridge, Ralph Webster, John Paul, Merwyn Orser, Walter Bennett. Second Tenor—Charles Hedley, Howard Symons, Sheldon Howell, Law- rence Gleason. Clyde Brockett, Edmund Bryant, Joseph Roncone, Don Keith, I-ouis Gifford. First Bass—V. Earl Ansburger, Lawrence Elwell, Charles Brigham, Howard Jones, Harry Sullivan, Louis Murphy, Percival Case, Michael Crino, Nevell Jones, Charles Rawlings, Lloyd Reynolds, Carl Chamberlain. Second Bass—Conrad May, Dominic Roncone, Raymond Schwartz, Felix Maas. Boys’ Octette First Tenor—Charles Chase, Charles Hutchinson. Second Tenor—Charles Hedley, Ralph Webster. First Bass—Sheldon Howell, Charles Rawlings. Second Bass—Conrad May, Lawrence Elwell. 54 Girls’ Glee Club ■HSWflL Boy� Glee Club Class Room and Corridor Strangers once, we came to dwell together, Sons of a mother wise and true; Now we are bound by ties that cannot sever All our whole lives through. Gather closer, hand to hand, The time draws near when we must part. Still the love of college days will linger Ever in each heart. We have climbed together up the pathway, On to the goal where life doth wait; Where, in bright and beckoning fields of promise, Lieth fame or fate. Formed among these dear old halls The memories that can never die. Strength to keep us faithful in our manhood To our purpose high. —Amherst Song Book. There is little left. That old song that the Amherst Seniors sing, huddled close in a circle, says just about all there is to be said. We have climbed together up a pathway, up a pathway fraught with laugh- ing joys and erstwhile loves, where pain and tragedy, lurking in the shadows, were charmed away by hands we could not see and kept from us. We go out to a battlefield, a field bristling with guns and scarred with trenches that 7000 years have placed there for us to master, that have been there since Genesis: a place where we shall see the wickedness that we have not seen before, where we shall stand alone, perhaps for the first time, and learn that life is one big battle and not a happy game. But whatever our fate, where’er our destiny calls us, we have been fellows together. When you have laughed we all have laughed with you. We have broken the same bread under the same roof. Your victories were our victories, we have tasted the sting of defeat together. Now the hour draws near when you and I must part. It must be as all partings between friends are, flavored with its touch of sadness. What the old chums and old memories mean to us time alone can show. Now we can only feel the first pangs of parting. But as the years go by and the living to-days are sere and cherished old yesterdays, when our calf-loves and adventures are memories that make us to cast a longful smile, then we shall realize, perhaps, that even those memories are worth all the gold at the rainbow’s foot. So, fair ladies of France and cavaliers tried and true, a long farewell; if we meet again we’ll smile indeed, if not, this parting was well taken. Charles Rawlings. 58 Editorials The Senior Annual Board has done its best to produce a book that is attrac- tive and interesting to everybody, though, of course, only you, readers, can judge of its success. But one thing it hopes to do, beside merely making this a picture and joke book, and that is, to leave a message that will be of some help, perhaps, both to those of you who remain in West High, to those who go on to higher institutions of learning, and to those who start out in the business life of the world. This is the message: firm, deep-rooted honesty is the Goliath of the human being. He who, by exerting his will power, trains himself in his youth to absolute truthfulness in matters of great and small moment, will find out as he grows older that he has a champion constantly at his side, that is worth more to him than almost anything else he knows; one who can shield him from innumer- able battles because of misunderstandings; one who can ward off for him the attacks of smooth-tongued Temptation; one who will help him make his world, whether large or small, public or secluded, cleaner and on a more sound founda- tion. And this honesty is just as important in minor, everyday matters in school life, as anywhere in the wide world. Every time you yield to a desire to glance at your neighbor’s Geometry paper, to run your eye down the columns of the class-book as you stand by the teacher’s desk, or listen quietly to a conversation which is not intended to be heard by you, you weaken your own powers of hon- esty much more than you can build them up again in a long time. It may seem trifling or unimportant at that moment, but it has done a great deal more damage than you realize. Therefore, see to it that while you are young, you are perfectly honest to yourself and to other people at all times and in all places. + Within the last few weeks, the West High School has taken a big step for- ward toward the development of Music in the school in general. She has established a custom which we hope will be permanent, and which, we feel, will more and more lodge in the hearts of the students the love and appreciation of the best in Music. Assembly part-singing is surely one of the finest plans that has been tried in our school for some time. Now the only thing for us to do, is to go into it with our whole soul and make it a thorough success in order to prove that we realize and appreciate the advantages that are given to us, both in general knowledge of singing and in the instruction in definite, well-known music with which every cultured person should become familiar. Let each one determine to take an interested part in each singing assembly from the very beginning of next term; it will be well worth while. If there is a thing against which we must guard more than anything else it is the habit of “idle talk”—just talking, without really saying anything. This is an exceedingly easy habit to acquire, for the simple reason that we are often obliged to converse for a time with people who have not much in common with us, and with whom it is difficult to find a point of contact. But we can avoid this, if we will, by putting our minds to work and watching ourselves closely, to see that we do not give in to the temptation to let our thoughts wander but at the same time “keep up the conversation.” Do not misunderstand, it is not neces- sary to talk on weighty subjects continually, but just as soon as we talk merely for the sake of talking we get into deep waters, for then beside just talking idly there creeps in the habit of foolishly criticizing people and things, and so it goes from bad to worse. We all know' people who can talk for hours about nothing and we cannot really admire them. There is a great deal of difference between having something to say, and having to say something. Let us try to be of the class of those who have something to say. 59 Grace Howell Debating It can well be said that West High had, this year, as good teams as have ever carried the name of West High School Debating Teams. At the beginning of the year it was decided that West High teams should DEBATE from notes instead of ORATE learned speeches. This they did in spite of the fact that the LaFay- ette Team came to Rochester with learned speeches. Both boys’ teams debated on the question, Resolved, That the milk supply of cities should be distributed from plants owned and operated by the municipalities. The decision of the judges was in both cases against the boys of West High, but yet every member of the Faculty and of the student body was satisfied that West High gave the better debate. The Lafayette Debate Question—Resolved, That the milk supply of cities should be distributed from plants owned and operated by the municipalities. Date—March 26, 1915, in the West High Assembly Hall. The Team—Seth Widener, James McGhee, Horace Webb, Jr., Robert Lohges, alternate. Affirmative—West High. Negative—LaFayette. Decision to Negative. The East High Debate Question—Resolved, That the milk supply of Rochester should be distributed from plants owned and operated by Rochester. Date—April 26, 1915, at the West High School. The Team—Percival Case, Warren Kennell, Ross Milliman, Robert Thomas, alternate. Affirmative—West High. Negative—East High. Decision to Negative. The Girls’ East High Debate Question—Resolved, That a systematic study of domestic science, with an elementary course in the grammar schools and an advanced course in the high schools, should be required of every girl in the Rochester Public Schools. Date—May 14, 1915, at East High School. The Team—Florence Clark, Ruth Gillette, Beatrice Morrison, Gladys Tozier, alternate. Affirmative—East High. Negative—West High. Decision—to Affirmative. 6o The Aigutiers The Girls' L e bating Team J The Occident Staff Faculty Member Miss Dunsford Alumni Member Mr. Spinning Editor-in-Chief Grace C. Howell Associate Editor Gladys Tozier Assistant Editors Elmer Way Carol Curtis Athletic Editor Page Mountfort Business Manager Charles Laxeman Asst. Business Managers Homer Fickett Franklin Burke Advertising Manager William Barton Asst. Advertising Managers Alan Davis James Rawlings Hashimuro Togo Jr To Editor of Senior Annual, who, being of female disposition, are understandable to school spirit. Dear Madam— I was reading with interest your columns of Occident paper and thinking soliloquisingly when cousin Anako, who are considerably infant in nature, ap- proach whooping and venturing wild cheers of ununderstandableness. He stop before me with final yelp. “Why tumult?” I snuggest. “For we win ball and base game,” he bewilder. “Hm. You play?” I nib insinuatingly. He get me. “No,” he respond sneerfully, “far too young. I support the team with cheers and pocket money. I dismiss 15 cts. today for see game. “You could buy hair-cutting at Noliano Tonsorial Parlor for so much. Hair- cutting you need more than ball base game.” I narrate with wet blanket ex- pression. “Hair-cutting any day; base game never only to-day,” he retort with Elinor Glyn ecstasy. “For why,” 1 pooh-pooh, “Hair-cutting necessary, at base game you only watch. Pitcher omit ball at bat-man, batman knock ball with areoplane speed over fence and elope around path ending considerably without breath where he started.” “Good stuff. But all cannot play, it helps for some to only stand and cheer,” he narrate with Milton resignation. “Also I will take Miss Rokoto to Senior Play after supper,” he defy with afterthought. “How much?” I require Jewishly. “$1.50 shot, “he proclaim with I-should-worry way. “For $1.50 could see regular show,” I snuggest. “But that would not be for support West High.” he elucute. “How could it?” I ask out. “Arc you married husband to West High? Must you support it and pay out alimonies when you leave?” This quick-fire report from me. “That are Elbert Hubbard joke,” he surrogate. “Elucute,” I revoke. Well,” he negotiate, “I tell you in plain S. P. C. A. 1 attend West High school for study—” “For study,” I state with Sherlock Holmes mystery. “Yes, for study,” he report hydrophobically. “Rut West High also are dis- tinguished container of many intellectual enterprise. These it are patriotic duty of every West High school boy to support. Therefor. All our best people visit games and other amusements for help team win. Therefor. To be in swimimng 1 must go see games, too. Etc.,” he report, making slight pause to intellect. “Why swim?” I neglect hopelessly, “Water are yet very cold.” He overlook my English joke. “It are duty, I say it, of entire West High to turn out to all games. Other- wise teams will not play good and other team beat. Therefor school pride will be drugged in the dust.” “Why should worry?” I rebuke. “You no are play. You will not be for blamed.” “Yes, but West High must win,” he report wildly with cubist gestures. “Here 1 ®ver ?°k les,sons tonight for support school and see play which are considerably unintelligent for me.” 66 “This are circular talk,” I negotiate with wiseness. “You go to school for education, not?” “Yes, but—” he begin hopelessly. “Listen,” I acknowledge, gentle but firmly, “you attend West High School for intellect. Your honorable father pay sifficient taxation for continue that important education. Therefor. Should study all possible for get money's worth. Not? Yet you overlook numerous studies for take Miss Anako, to play-show which are not even intellectual to you. Why is? More even. Could see better play-show for less. Therefor. Why see poor show when can see good play show for less. Ad lib. etc.” I flourish wind-up. Hon. Cousin Anako, who has been making tango step of considerable excite and gestures of Eva Tanguay emotion, begin say so. “It are so,” he eliminate. “I go West High School.” I give vacant stare of considerable cold shoulder. “It are so.” This from me. “Therefor,” he elocute, “I are proud of West High. West High have numer- ous teams. If they win I shall be more proud; if they lose I shall be sad. They need support. Therefor , I must support teams to make win, which are consider- able pride to me, etc.” He make pause for breath and intellect. “But—”1 surrogate. “Never mind,” he nib. “It are so. Could see better show, maybe. But. I would not support school. Play-show would not success. Would not make pride to me of school.” “But why want play to be a success?” I require, “You get sifficient intellect from school without play. It will not help you if play make successful. You are cubist reason. Go to school for educate, for get intellect for play. Want to make play successful when you make no money or anything from it. Why is ?” “You are Jewish, not Japanese,” he report over back as he elope toward home. “See play to-night?” I require with shout. “Sure,” he nib loudly. “Bet cha life.” Thus he leave eyesight, leaving me considerable Round Robin. Hoping you are the same, I remain, Yours truly, Hashimuro Togo, Jr. The Cynic Here stands our band, We’re gay and joyous, giving friends the hand— But some poor fools are weeping—why? I cannot understand. We’re through at last, The four long years of drudgery are past And now we’re hastening to a life more gay and vast. Tears in my eyes? Impossible! Why, very glad am I— But hold! Cynic no more, in tears I sob, “West High, good-bye.” R. M. C. 7 1 TTTTTTT,TTT The Year’s Dramatics The class of 1915 has, in contrast to other preceding classes, followed an original plan of having two Senior plays, one by the boys and one by the girls. The boys’ play was a good old-fashioned minstrel show which was directed by William Crossett, a former member of West High. The girls’ play, under the supervision of Mrs. Ellis, was a farce, “The Kleptomaniac ’ Both plays were given at the same performance, and they were so well given that it was repeated a week later. The Junior Farce, “My Lord in Livery,” was given by the classes of 1916 in the West High Assembly Hall. Under Mrs. Ellis’ supervision the farce was very well produced, and was enjoyed immensely by those who attended. The members; of the class who took part showed great ability and promised well for a Senior; play next year. 70 Senior Play Cast The Senior Plays The Boys’ Minstrel Show Director—William Crossett. Interlocutor—John Howard. End Men—Horace Webb, Jr., “Tubby” Ulp, Robert Morrison, gheldon Howell. Chorus—Robert J. Bennett, Earl Bown, Clyde Brockett, Charles Rawlings, Gerald Matthews, Lawrence Elwell, Charles Davis, Otto Ostendorf, Harold Glasser, John Paul, Edward Hunt, Foster Farragher, Willis Gillette, Charles Chase, Richard Gregory, John Mahoney. Gustav Baltzer. Solos—Lawrence Elwell, John Paul, Charles Rawlings, Charles Chase. Quartette—Lawrence Elwell, Charles Rawlings, Charles Chase, Sheldon Howell. “The Kleptomaniac” Peggy Burton ... Mrs. Valerie Chase Armsby . Freda Dixon................ Mrs. Charles Dover Miss Evans, a reporter. Katie, the maid.. Mrs. Bertha Ashley .. . Florence Clark ... Zella Webster ... Marion Haman .Esther McCrossen .Ellen Sutherland . Esther Bently ... Madelyn Keith Managing Board Directors........... .... . Mrs. Ellis, William Crossett Business Manager ........... .. Lawrence Elwell Advertising Manager .. .. .. ... Ben Siebert Property Manager .... Otto Ostendorf Sta e Manager.......................... . .Horace F. Webb, Jr. Assistant Stage Manager .. ... Robert J. Bennett Electrician............................................. . Clyde Brockett The Junior Play “My Lord in Livery” Lord Therlmere Hopkins, the footman Sibyl............... Laura ........... Rose............ .. Spiggot............ Robert, the page Managing Board Director .... Business Manager .. .... Advertising Manager Property Manager ............. Stage Manager .... ...... Electrician............ .. Seth Widener .. . Elwood Snider .Gertrude Sutherland ... . Mildred Long .Harriet Remington .. .Louis Murphy “Young” Case .......Mrs. Ellis .Arthur Munson .Donald Saunders .Robert Thomas ... Ward Roder .. Warren Kennell 7� Senior Minstrel Show Cast Junior Play Cast ATHLET I C S � • The Girls’ Gym. ‘‘And what is left—Tis memories, The rarest of them all.” And those memories will be cherished; for all the girls will look back with pride on this splendid season. First on our year's scroll comes our Tennis Tournament. Never in the his- tory of the school did so many girls enter this sport, but this only made it the more interesting to us all, who were slowly and surely sifted down. As a result, Evelyn Richmond of the class of 1918 has held the girls’ tennis title in singles during our 1914-1915 season, while she shares the title in doubles with Ruth Osborne. With strong opposition from the younger girls, the class of June T5, led by Harriet Zeigler, for the second time won the championship in class basketball. Again they stood the test in the studyroom basketball games, and as a result they imprinted an inky “24” on the Studyroom Basketball banner. The fourth annual girls’ Inter-class Gym meet was held in the middle of April and Sylvia Hamalainian received the annual trophy from Mr. Bennett. Among the other events held during the 1914-1915 season were the annual baseball game with East High, the first annual swimming meet and the spring tennis tournament. Looking back over our season s work we find it highly prosperous and although girls’ athletics are now a very minor part in the school life, they are progressing finely and would do more if given a little more encouragement. At present, however, all the credit is due to Miss Manchester who carries on the splendid work which we all very much appreciate. Soccer Soccer is the growing sport in West High. It has come up in four years from a championship team picked from eleven men to a championship team picked from about one hundred and thirty fellows. Out of four years of play West High has won the Interscholastic Championship three times. Here’s to another championship! Robert Morrison, Mgr. Howard O’Connor • • Oct 2—W. H. S. 0 1 Oct. 9—W. H. S. 1 0 Oct. 16—W.H.S. 1 0 Oct. 30—W.H.S. 1 0 Nov. 6—W.H.S. 1 1 Nov. 13—W.H.S. 1 0 5 2 The Howard O’Connor Robert Morrison Carl Chamberlain Jack Pope Charles Muhl Casselman Hess ... Captain East High School. Genesee Wesleyan Seminary East High School. Genesee Wesleyan Seminary. East High School. East High School. Team Mark Kirchmaier Henry Dutcher Charles Chase Harold Johnson Norman Ulp Foster Yawger 76 Soccer Football Team Basketball If the winning ability of a team depended on the spirit and “pep shown then West High would surely have had a championship team. As a matter o fact there were less baskets shot than spirit shown; consequently the team this year was not of winning caliber. However, with Captain Barry at the helm nex year West High looks forward to a more prosperous season. Lawrence Elwell, Mgr. Howard O’Connor................................ .. ...Captair Schedule Nov. 20—W. H. S. 7 22 Canandaigua at Candaigua. Nov. 26—W. H. S. 12 42 East High. Dec. 4—W. H. S. 26 18 Palmyra at W. H. S. Dec. 11—W.H.S. 38 19 Palmyra at Palmyra. Dec. 18—W.H.S. 22 12 Batavia at W. H. S. Jan. 8—W. H. S. 15 19 Cathedral at W H. S. Jan. 15—W.H.S. 18 17 Pittsford at W. H. S. Jan. 22—W.H.S. 21 23 Genesee Wesleyan at W H. S. Jan. 29—W.H.S. 5 32 Batavia at Batavia. Feb. 5—W. H. S. 11 54 Genesee Wesleyan at Lima. Feb. 20—W.H.S. 34 48 Canandaigua at W. H. S. Feb. 27—W.H.S. 15 35 E. H. S. at E. H. S. Total ; 234 363 The Team Raymond Slattery Edmund Barry Clarence Benham Foster Yawger Howard O’Connor William Schmanke Jack Pope 7« The Team Baseball Of all the athletic activities Base Ball seems to command the most attentioi There are more fellows out for this sport than any other. This year the crowi that have been supporting the team were immense, breaking all records sin football. The team is composed of “vets” and yet but very few will be lost I graduation. Manager Hunt had a fine schedule for the team. Harvey K. Hunt, Mgr. Raymond Slattery .... .. • Capta Schedule April 23—W. H. S. . 2 5 April 28—W. H. S. 6 5 May 4—W. H. S. 16 2 May 6-W. H. S. 2 6 May 7—W. H. S. 1 12 May 8—W. H. S. 3 4 May 12—W. H. S. 8 7 May 14—W. H. S. May 19l_w. H. S. May 22—W. H. S. May 26—W. H. S. May 31—W. H. S. June 2—W. H. S. June 11—W. H.S. U. of R. Reserves at W. H. S East High at W. H. S. Fairport at W. H. S. Colgate Freshmen at Hamilton. Syracuse Freshmen at Syracuse. Technical High at Syracuse. Cathedral at Cathedral. Genesee Wesleyan at W. H. S. U. of R. Reserves at Varsity. Genesee Wesleyan at Varsity. East High at East High. Fairport at Fairport. Cathedral at W. H. S. East High at neutral diamond. The Team William Schmanke Gay Levis Howard O’Connor Raymond Slattery Griffin Little George Kingston Harold Johnson Edmund Barry Harvey Hunt Richard Wegman Ward Roder Harold Anderson Ira Kline So Baseball Team Track This year seems to be an off year for track. The material has mostly been drawn from the younger and inexperienced men. More fellows are needed to make track a success. A fellow never knows whether he has ability in track until he has tried out. If West High could have fifty fellow out next fall, so that competition would be keen, there would be no doubt as to the outcome. Support track! Donald Saunders, Mgr. Norman E. Ulp . Captain Schedule 1915 May 3—W.H.S. 31 50 Cathedral at W. H. S. Albion at W. H. S. May 8-W.H.S. May 15—W.H.S. May 29—W. H. S. June 5—W. H. S. June 10—W. H. S. Batavia at Batavia (Interscholastic) Albion at Albion. East High at W. H. S. The Team Norman Ulp Charles Chase Seth Widener John Shirley Elmer Sachs Fred Lovick Edward Hale Harry Wignall Irving Brooks bz Track Team Tennis There is no high school in the country where there are more fellows playing tennis than at West High. The team this year was greatly handicapped in that the home courts were not in condition very early. The matches had to be played at South Park. In spite of this a great deal of interest was shown. The schedule was good and the team has been successful. Earl Bown, Mgr. May 5—W. H. S. May 13—W.H.S. May 15—W.H.S. May 18—W.H.S. May 21—W. H. S. May 27—W.H.S. May 29—W. H. S. June 4—W. H. S. June 5—W. H. S. June 9—W. H. S. June 12—W.H.S. 3 3 Cathedral at W. H. S. East High at E. H. S. Canandaigua at Canandaigua. Cathedral at Cathedral. Brockport at Brockport. East High at W. H. S. Fairport at W. H. S. Fairport at Fairport. Canandaigua at W. H. S. blast High on neutral court. Brockport at W. H. S. The Team Richard Wegman Harvey Hunt Judson Glen Robert Bennett Earl Bown Daniel Moore. Hockey There was a good deal of interest shown in Hockey this year but mostly by the younger class of fellows. With this material for next year West High should have a corking good team. More fellows are needed to make this sport a success. Get out in tjie air and don’t be afraid of taking cold. Arthur Munson, Manager. Raymond Ackerman ......................................Captain Jan. 16—W. H. S. 0 2 Cathedral High School. Jan. 26—W. H. S. 0 4 East High School. Jan. 30—W. H.S. 5 0 Albion High School. Feb. 3—W. H. S. 0 6 East High School. Feb. 9—W. H. S. 0 14 East High School. 5 26 The Team Raymond Ackerman James Howell Arthug Thompson Leland Stevens Garrett Van Luven Casselman Hess Ralph Wilbur Arthur Munson Harold Anderson Fellows, identify yourselves with at least one activity while at West High. If you do not succeed at debating try athletics. If you like music don’t let any- body stop you from getting on the Glee Club. College fellows all acknowledge that work of this kind done in High School is worth more to you when you get in college than double the work while in college. Prepare yourself here. Both school and individual will get the benefit. R. J. B. 84 Tennis Team Major Sports Baseball Raymond Slattery, Captain Harvey Hunt Richard Wegman Harold Johnson William Schmanke Gay Levis Howard O’Conner Griffin Little Ward Roder Ira Kline Harold Anderson George Kingston Basketball Raymond Slattery Clarence Benham Howard O’Conner, Captain Jack Pope Soccer Edmund Barry Foster Yavvger William Schmanke Ward Roder Howard O’Conner, Captain Robert Morrison Carl Chamberlain Jack Pope Charles Muhl Casselman Hess Track Mark Kirchmair Henry Dutcher Charles Chase Harold Johnson Norman Ulp Foster Yawger Norman Ulp, Captain Charles Chase Seth Widener Edward Hale Fred Lovick Elmer Sachs John Shirley Harry Wignall Minor Sports Tennis Richard Wegman Harvey Hunt Daniel Moore Hockey Raymond Ackerman, Captain Arthur Thompson Casselman Hess Raymond Chadwick Harold Anderson Robert Bennett Earl Bowk Judson Glen Ralph Wilbur James Howell Garrett VanLuven Leland Stevens Arthur Munson Winners of Seth Widener James McGhee Horace Webb, Jr. Warren Kennell Percival Case Ross Milliman Debating Pins Robert Thomas Robert Lohges Florence Clark Ruth Gillette Gladys Tozier Beatrice Morrison Winners of Chess Pins Harold Jennings John Livingston Percival Case Lowell Harder Wallace Church Winners of Occident Pins Charles Rawlings Edgar Page Mountfort Charles Shebbeare Lakeman William Barton Che� Team Who Says— “N-u-f c-e-d.” “Girls, that’s the third bell.” “That bell means No Talking.” “I'll just run through that again.” “Why do you stand in one place all the time?” “The rank and file of the people.” “Ja, das bestimmt allerdings, aber—” “You’re getting careless.” “Siddown!!” “Recuz-—” “Now, in regard to our work for tomorrow.” “Lesen Sie -bitte weiter.” “Levez-vous!” “We’ll have a little quiz this morning.” “C for the month!” “Give us some points about our composer for today.” “Peace!!!” “Seven minute speed test.” “Again!!!” “Now, never mind that, girls.” “When conversation becomes more absorbing than music, the music will cease.” Heard in the “Vic” Flashed on the screen—“He sold the product of his genius for a pittance. Bright girl watching the show—“Say, Anna, how much is a pittance.” The “bored” of Education—The Students. Harriet Gould (in Biology)—“What part of the body is the scrimmage?” Biology teacher—“I never heard of it before.” Harriet—“Well, I read in the paper that a boy got hurt in the scrimmage, playing football.” Bill—“Why aren’t they going to put any more horns on the Ford autos?” Pill—“I don’t know.” Bill—“Why, because they look too much like the devil already.” Heard in Algebra—The fraction leaned over and touched the whole number on the shoulder, “Say,” she whispered, “is my numerator on straight?” Heard in the Regent It was perfectly evident to me that the Regent attracted many other West High students besides myself, for right behind me sat a row of chattering girls. It was impossible not to hear their comments on the pictures. A scene in a gambling house Bashed on the screen and then the “leader”, to the effect that the villain played with loaded dice. A fierce struggle ensued upon the screen and a horrified voice exclaimed, “Oh, my dear! What if one of those dice should explode!” 89 Finis Graduation day has come; Years have passed Since our first look at this school— Now the last. The Hand of Time has turned a leaf In the Eternal Scroll: We feel strangely young and fresh Yet grown old. The corridors with friends were gay All around, Now they’re empty and the crowds Are gone. The world is calling to our hopes And fears; And we bid farewell to West High— Some in tears. R. M. C. Ad vertisements ny. Compliments of S. G. 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A VISIT To our laundry some Tuesday or Wednesday would put us on a higher level than the tailor in your estimation KELSO LAUNDRY COMPANY ALBANY LAW SCHOOL T HE course of A study leading to the degree of L. L. B. extends over a period of three years. Students who have pursued one or two years in a law office may enter the second year class as a candi- date for a diploma but not a degree. Amasa J. Parker, Pres. J HE high stand- ard of the school and the facilities which the city affords with its legislature, li- braries and courts, offer unequalled op- portunity for a thor- ough and practical training. J. Newton Fiero, Dean 101 Jfie (Jlccfic tev QBuMncitV Jin Utute is erecting for its own use a beautiful and commodious fireproof building at 172 Clinton Avenue South fronting Washington Park, near Convention Hall—an ideal loca- tion for a school. IVatch it Grow! The new R. B. I. home which is to be completed about September 1st will be a three-story structure combining safety and ample space with the latest improvements in heating, lighting, sanitation, and arrangement of class- rooms. We shall have, therefore, in September, the very best possible equipment for training high school graduates for efficient service in bookkeeping, accounting, stenography and typewriting, secretarial work, salesmanship, adver- tising and commercial teaching. Send for our catalogue. Address Until September Y. M. C. A. Building Rochester, N. Y. NOW FOR SOME FUN! As thoughts now turn from learned books to babbling brooks and you are preparing to take that well-earned vacation, we suggest these essentials of a pleasant journey Sturdy traveling bags of cowhide, walrus, seal and cross- grain leather, brown and black, $5 to $15. Feather light traveling bags of matting and cane, rein- inforced with leather against hard knocks, 50c to $5. Matting suitcases that a mere slip of a girl can carry, 98c to $5. Stronger, lightweight suitcases of cane, $3 to $10. And when you go to college next fall— Laundry cases of strong fibre with brass edges, $3 up. School trunks, riveted, two trays, hat box, 34-in. size, $10; 36-in. size, $10.50. Basement, Clinton Avenue Side SIBLEY, LINDSAY CURR CO. 103 OPEN THE 9 A. M. DOOR TO FREEDOM! THE 9-POUND FRANTZ PREMIER MAKES POSSIBLE THE 9AM. WORK DAY YOU have replaced the candles of grandmother's time with electric lights. Then, why not replace the old crude way of sweeping and dusting with a modem '25 Attach it to any- electric light socket and lightly guide it with one hand- all the dust and dirt disappears. It Isn’t work — it’s a pleasure. Phone for a Free Demon- stration in your home Bell Phone, Main 5089 Home Phone, Stone 8034 The Frantz Premier Distributing Co. Wm. H. Brown, Manager CENTRAL BUILDING ROCHESTER, N. Y. Both Phones Both Phones H. E. Wilson SUuriat Ballagh Sattler Pharmacy Carry Full Line of Bouquets and Decorations a Specialty Special Discounts to Graduation Class 88 Main Street East Greenhouses Auenue D and Hudson Ave. Drugs, Medicines, Ice Cre m and Stationery GENESEE STREET Cor. Hawley Street Bell Phone Main 886-M Home Phone Stone 2405 Genesee 1542 Stone 4299-J 211] (glftimooii flljarmanj J. W. GRAM SON 701 Lake Avenue A store where quality and service dominates 414 Genesee St. Rochester, N. Y. J. B. Keller Sons Growers and Retailers of Choice Flowers 25 Clinton Avenue North Rochester, N. Y. Wright Alexander Company CONTRACTORS Heating, Plumbing, Automatic Sprinkler Installations POWER PLANT EQUIPMENT JOBBERS OF SUPPLIES 283-285 State Street Rochester, N. Y. Rudolph Schmidt Opticians and Electrical Contractors 51 Main Street East Co. | H ALLIANCE ‘BANK Cor. E. Main Street Stone Street OUT-OF-DOORS For Health and Pleasure , Our Sporting Goods Store offers you the best equipment for every field of recreation Reach Base Ball Goods Wright Ditson Tennis Goods Slazenger Tennis Goods McGregor Golf Goods Wm. Mills Fishing Tackle Old Town Canoes Mullin Skiffs and Launches Starr and Oakes Sweaters Athletic Suits and Shoes, Tennis Shirts Camping equipment, Kodaks and Supplies Scrantom, Wetmore Company BASTIAN BROS. CO ROCHESTER, NEW YORK Manufacturers of Class Emblems—Rings—Fobs—Athletic Medals Wedding and Commencement Invitations and Announcements Dance Orders—Programs—Menus Visiting Cards, etc. ♦ Samples and Estimates furnished upon request Department 737 + We made the Emblems and Invitations for the Class of 1915 106 “If its Rubber we have it” This slogan coupled with honest quality and fair prices are the factors which have made this store a winner in Rochester The United States Rubber Co. Rochester Branch 24 EXCHANGE STREET A. E. Wood. Pres. Oscar B. Spiehler, Sec'y A Trees. A. W. Wood. Vice-Pres. Big Elm Diary Company 476 Exchange Street Visit our New Plant, the most Sanitary and best Equipped Creamery between New York and Chicago- BOTH PHONES Perfect Pasteurized Milk and Cream, Certified Bell, Main 5 ”20 Milk and Cream, Buttermilk and Home, Stone «3«J£ Creamery Butter Both Phones, 1405 Both Phones, 1405 The G. E. Thompson Creamery ICE CREAM and ICES 107 164 Champlain Street Rochester, N. Y HIGH To the SCHOOL GIRLS Advantages Offered by the Are You Alive • Young Women’s Christian Association 118 Franklin St. Rochester, N. Y. FRIENDSHIP CLUB - - TUESDAY AFTERNOONS ALUMNiE CLUB • • • THURSDAY EVENINGS Good times—at all times The White Wire Works Co. 47 EXCHANGE STREET ROCHESTER, N. Y. We Make a Specialty of Young Men and their Clothes Ideals AND LOTS OF YOUNG MEN KNOW IT UNION CLOTHING COMPANY Rochester’s Greatest Clothing Store 08 JOSEPH A. SCHANTZ Storage Warehouse Corner Central Avenue and St. Paul Street Member New York Furniture Warehouse Association Compliments of the Rochester Telephone Company Frank M. Hanse Granite Bldg. Barber Shop 502-4-6 Fifth Floor Complimentary John E. Maher Compliments of A Friend Patronize Our Advertisers :o9 Our Faculty .V. . • I ' u $0 • oLOoili2j icj y 4 VuJ Ctrv K ' ?