Williamsville High School - Searchlight Yearbook (Williamsville, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 48 of the 1930 volume:

0 The Searchlight YEAR BOOK 1 9 3 O ISSUED BY WILLIAMSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL VJILLIAMSVILLE, N. Y. 1 1 1 1 .-:ln-Img.,'inn-.uuniuui 1 1 1 -. 1 1 1 ..- VJILLIAMSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL EDITORIAL Diligent labor, accompanied by splendid cofoperation among members of the stall: and the stuclentfbody, has at last resulted in producing something which the entire school has been anxiously awaiting-the Senior Annual. Within its pages are enclosed not only the photographs of each member of the graduating class, but descriptions in pictures and in prose of the various interfcurricular as well as the extrafcurricular activities of the school. However, the Year Book would be quite incomplete, should it not contain a bit of humor to enlighten the hearts and over' worked minds of the teachers and scholars. As you turn the leaves and 'discover their revelations, we hope that you will not be disappointed. W The entire staff wishes to take this opportunity to express its hearty appreciation for the cofoperation of the student body in making the SEARCHLIGHT a success throughout the year. Here's wishing the best of luck to the staff of 1931. NICOLETTA DUKE, '3O. WILLIAMs'v1LLE HIGH SCHOOL 5 MRS. HARRIET PARKER BASSETT SUPERVISOR OF THE INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT OF WILLIAMSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL To Mrs. Bassett, who in our earlier school lives taught us the right Way to begin our climb of the great ladder of success, and who so conscientiously devoted much of her time and energy that we might some day reach the top, we affectionately dedicate this book. S' WILLIAMsx'ILLE HIGH SCHOOL THE YEAR BOOK STAFF EDITOR-INfCHIEF NICOLETTA DUKE CHAIRMAN OF THE LITERARY COMMITTEE JACK CADMAN CONTRIBUTING EDITORS EDITH SHAW :HELEN BISSING MARY ELIZABETH MCDONALD MARY DUKE CATHERINE COONRADT ART EDITOR ELIZABETH FALLER BUSINESS MANAGER ROBERT BAKER ADVERTISING MANAGER RICHARD METZ ADVERTISING COMMITTEE DONALD BRELOS ELOISE BOSWORTI-I BURRIS TAYLOR MARY SCHLEIFER MELVIN HELLERT HELEN Boss WARREN WOLF CIRCULATION MANAGERS DOROTHY JANE CRON PRISCILLA DANFORD ATHLETIC EDITOR ROY GRAY FACULTY ADVISOR Mlss MADELEINE C. ROGERS WILLIAMSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL GREETINGS TO THE CLASS OE 1930 You have given me one of the deeply satisfactory pleasures of my entire teaching experience by dedicating your Year Book to one who has been only one of your many grade teachers. I am inexpressibly surprised to receive such an honor and deeply touched because of the friendly feeling which it indicates. To each of you I offer hearty congratulations, and I believe that no one outside your circle of immediate relatives, will rejoice more sincerely in all true progress, honor, prosperity, and happiness that may bless you in the years to come, than your old teacher and friend, HARRIET PARKER BASSETT I FACULTY WILLIAMSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL ' THE FACULTY ADMINISTRATION WALTER J. HERRINGTON, Supervising Principal HIGH SCHOOL PATRICK MURRAY, Assistant Principal, Science, Mathematics MADELEINE C. ROGERS, English HELEN METZ, Biology, Physical Geography ISABELLE WETHEREEE, French, English MARY CONNOR, Latin ADELAIDE GANDER, History, Civics, Economics EVA RICHARDS, Algebra, Geometry DOROTHY WISE, Civics JUNIOR HIGH IRVING GOODRICH, Arithmetic, Algebra MYRTLE LANE, English KATHERINE CURTIS, Geography, History, Spelling GRADES HARRIET BASSETT, Fifth and Sixth, Drawing, Geography LORA STEARNS, Fifth and Sixth, English LUELLA SAUNDERS, Fifth and Sixth, Arithmetic, History LAURA WHE.AToN, Fourth EDITH METz, Third WINIFRED RYAN, Second SARAH HAMMONDS, First IRIS MUEGEL, Kindergarten CAYUGA SCHOOL KATHRYN PEACOCK, Third and Fourth EDNA BAKER, First and Second SPECIAL TEACHERS AGNES BERNAL, Nurse LAURA BELTZ, Home Economics MORRIS PEABODY, Physical Director RUTH TAYNTOR, Music DOROTHY WISE, Librarian NORA CRESSEL, Secretary MARGUERITE LAPP, Public Speaking DOROTHA ROWE, Drawing 9 WILLIAMSIIILLE HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS CLASS OFFICERS PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT IDA MAY PARDEE JACK CADMAN SECRETARY TREASURER NICOLETTA DUKE ALFRED LONG 10 WILLIAMSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL HONORS NICOLETTA DUKE VALEDICTORIAN JACK CADMAN SALUTATORIAN IDA MAY PARDEE ELOISE BOSWORTH THIRD HONOR FOURTH HONOR 11 WILLIAMSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL HELEN BISSIN G Her custom is to do and say The kinclest thing in the kihdest way. Helen joined our class in her Junior year, coming to us from Hutchinson High. Although Helen works hard, she always finds time for fun. When all is peaceful and calm in study hall, it is sure to be Helen's cute little giggle that causes the teacher to take action. In the two years she has been with us, she has won many friends because of her constant willingness to help others. Helen takes a great interest in all school activities, baseball games being her chief delight. To many Helen appears to be rather quiet, nevertheless she sure can cheer for our team. Whatever Helen may choose for her life work, we feel confident that a bright and happy future is hers. 'LSearchlight Staff ' 30 ' Major-History ELOISE BOSWORTH Bozzie She that was ever fair, and never proud Had tongue at will, and yet was never loud. When Eloise lifts her head, looks us in the eye, and says, I don't believe that, we settle ourselves for a good argument. For' Eloise is one of those fortunate people who know why they believe things, and can show us why. Nevertheless, in spite of her skepticism, we like her, for she's honest and fair, and energetic in class affairs. What would our4Moving Up Day have been without her? And didn't her plaintive Yes, George in the Senior Play win all hearts? We wish her great success in her anticipated life at Stetson University. Basketball '30 Searchlight Staff '30 Class Treasurer '28 Major-Languages 12 W1LL1fxMsv1LLE HIGH SCHOOL CHESTER BOURNE Chet ..... The kindest 'man The best conditioned and unwearied spirit. In doing cotwtesiesf' Chester has made a startling success in school life in the extrafcurricular activities. His opponents in football and basketball games think they have enf countered the proverbial stone wall when they meet up against Bounding Bourne's defense. And what would our orchestra be without Chet's familiar tooting on the Sax ? He can even draw forth a few notes- though sometimes not so harmonious-from the piano. Perhaps Chet's most outstanding deed this year was his clever management of the stage for the Senior Play. Who didn't notice that work of art, the fireplace, or whose attention wasn't called to that tiny hall with the light in it? That was all Chester's work. So if ever you want any carpentry done in an ingenious and painstaking manner, call on Chester Bourne. Basketball '26, '27, '28, '30 Football '30 Orchestra '25, '26, '27, '28, '30 Major-History and Science DOROTHY BRITTING Dot We think she'd make a good writing teacher, for she loves to make eyes. For many years Dot has been in our circle. Perf haps she is one of the most active girls in the school, especially in sports. Ever since the girls' basketball team has been organized, Dorothy has played a very prominent part as forward. Many a time, the score was balanced on her account. Then, too, there has never been a game played without her presence to cheer the boys on to victory. Indeed, she is full of pep ! It would certainly be hard to find one who could take second place. We wish her the best of luck in whatever she chooses to undertake. Honor Roll '27 E Basketball '29, '30 Major-Mathematics 13 WILLIAMSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL JACK CADMAN The men of culture are the true apostles of equalityfl Jack is rather given to giggling, but after all, it is the cheerful and merrymaking people that we like to have around us. Jack is one of the cleverest boys in his class. He came to us from the ninth grade at School 17 in Buffalo, and has helped to keep the stand' ard of W. H. S. high ever since his arrival. Jack's greatest interest is in natural science, in which he has won considerable recognition for his study and work along this line. Dramatic ability is one of his strong points. He was so winning in the French play as an American doughboy that the two French maids almost fought over the privilege of serving him. And what' ever would we have done without Jack's criticisms of the Searchlight ? He certainly filled his position as critic faithfully! Treasurer, Student Council '29 Vice President '28, '30 Searchlight Staff '30 Honor Roll '28, '29, '30 Majors-Mathematics, Science, Languages NICOLETTA DUKE Nicky Black hair and sparkling eyes, Smiling face and wondrous wise. Words cannot express the deep love and admiration which we hold for this delightful classmate. We are not only proud of Nicoletta's scholarship but of the Zest with which she enters every activity. As editor' infchief of the HSEARCHLIGHTH she has very ably shown her literary ability, and might well choose a literary career as her life work. Nicoletta has taken part in many of the entertainments presented in our auditorium, and has shown herself to be very talented in the field of dramatics. We all join in hoping that success and the greatest of happiness will be Nicky's in her chosen profession as teacher of mathematics. Call me early, Mother O' Mine, Perhaps tomorrow I'll he there on time. President, Student Council '29 Editorfinfchief Searchlight 130 Class Treasurer '29 Class Secretary '30 Honor Roll '27, '28, '29, '30 Majors-Mathematics and Languages 14 WILLIAMSVILLE HIGH Souooi. JAMES GREEN Jim For courtesy wins women all as well As valor may. Although jim just came to us from Bennett this year, he certainly has been a valuable asset to our class. There is one thing in which he decidedly takes the lead-courtesy. Moreover, Jim is an excellent example of What the wellfdressed man should wear. In ad- dition to this, the English IV class has discovered that he has an inquiring mind. It is perhaps due to this that Jim does his work so faithfully and well in spite of the heavy program he is carrying. It is no wonder that he has made a host of friends. A winning smile and a cheerful word are his usual greeting to all of his acquaintances. Ma j or-Science FREADMONDE HOHL F1'itZll KWorlQ first and then rest. Fritz is one of the few mortals who is blest with . the gift of curly hair. Moreover, he has the ability to do efficient work in a filling station. We often wonder if L'Fritz, could pump information into his classmates as vvell as he can pump gas into automobiles. Although not athletically inclined, Fritzl' has rendered service to his Alma Mater as a first violinist in the orchestra for three years. Then, too, he displayed marked dramatic ability in the first German play at' tempted in this school, Der Krieg Kommtf' Those of us who went to Washington prophesy that Fritz will become the village photographer, or at least an able assistant of Reverend Schleifer. If you haven't seen his album of several hundred pictures of the trip, do not fail to ask him for it. He'll be glad to lend it to you. Orchestra '28, '29, '30 Honor Roll '28 Major-Science 15 WILLIAMSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL ROBERT JENKS Bud Honor lies in honest toil. Full of pep and fun is Bud Jenks, the boy with the cheerful. curly hair. However, his temper certainly is not the sort we associate with red hair, for he has one of the most remarkable dispositions we have known. Is he courteous? And how! In addition to all these admirable qualities, Bud has been of great service to W. H. S. along the athletic line, participating in base' ball and football. Last year, he was one of the boys on the AllfHigh team. In spite of his heavy prof gram, Bud has done his work faithfully, and thus has acquired the admiration of his instructors as well as his classmates. We have a good deal of faith in Bud's success, regardless of what his intentions for the future may be. Football '29, '30 Baseball '29, '30 Class President '27 Searchlight Staff '28 Student Council '30 Major-Mathematics ALFRED LONG Al Never was an owl more blind than a lover. 'Al is one of the few boys of the class who has received his entire education in Williamsville high school, consequently he is a wellfknown young man about town. His captivating smile' has won the admiraf tion of many of the opposite sex-especially the teachers. Moreover, he, as well as Jim Green, could pose for a clothing store ad. And say! Have you seen him swing his mighty arm as he pitches for the Blue and White? Al certainly frightens the batters of the opposing team. Not only in baseball, but in basketball and football he has shown marked ability. His future plans are indeiinite, but, whatever they are, we are sure that his pleasing personality will make him a big success in life. Baseball '27, '28, '29, '30 'Basketball Qs, '29, '30 2 Football '29, '30 Class President '28 Class Treasurer '30 Major-Mathematics 16 Mary Elizabeth has been with us since our fifth - W1LL1AMsv1LLE HIGH SCHOOL RYAN LOW 'LBud' I only regret that I have but one heart to give to the ladies. Ryan came to us this year, creating a flutter among girlish hearts. How those same hearts thrilled with delight at his performance in the Senior play. Unlike the average newcomer, he has not felt it necessanry to brag about what we did in Wisconsin. Moref over, he has a startling amount of information to supf ply, particularly to teachers when he wishes to stave off dangerous questions. Altogether he has helped us lots, and we are glad he joined us. Football '30 Orchestra '30 Major-Science MARY ELIZABETH MCDCNALD Molly Her gesture, motion, and her smiles, Her wit, her voice, my heart beguilesf' -' grade days, and is a profitable asset to our school. She eooi has many talents, but her greatest are those of draf matics and drawing. Her dramatic talent shows itself in her amusing gestures which make even the most serious observer smile. Mary is the kind of person who never appears worried, but constantly wears a pleasant smile. This, too, is a great aid in dramatics. It is also a valuable asset for an artist. We all hope that Mary will become an artist, because she has filled many minutes with laughter over her comical sketches. We feel well assured that her future will be a glowing one. L'Searchlight Staff '30 Honor Roll '30 Major-French 17 WILLIAMSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL IDA MAY PARDEE Imp Blue were liev eyes like tlie fairy flax, Her cheeks like the dawn of day. Our tastes are like gentlemen's tastes-we prefer blondes. No one could help admiring our charming and able president, Ida May. Under her capable guide ance of the past year, our class has reached the climax of our high schoool career-our commencement. Her sparkling wit and animation have won her many friends among her schoolmates. Ida May's excellent scholarship has placed her high in the rating of her teachers, while her good sportsmanship has made her a favorite among her friends. Class Secretary '28, '29 Class President '30 Searchlight Staff '29 Honor Roll '27, '28, '29, '30 Major-Mathematics, French MARGARET PFENNIG Marge Her eyes as stars of twilight fair Like twilight, too, her clusky hair. It is the little things in life that count. So it is with Margaret Pfennig, who came to us at the begin' ning of her sophomore year from Tonawanda. Marge has certainly done her bit in procuring the funds for the Washington trip. Many a time was she seen behind the counter selling that delicious home made candy for which this particular class is noted. No wonder they sold so much! Her winning smile has won many friends not only in our school, but also in Washiiigton. However, Marge is beginning to quiet down now, for she realizes that exams are ap' proacbing. Marge expects to enter the Bryant and Stratton Business school next fall. We predict a bright future for her. Major-History 1 8 WILLIAMSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL AUSTIN RIST EDITH SHAW Ede A smile, a laugh, a word of friendly greeting, 'Tis a live mind and worker you are meeting. Edith is a well known member of our classes, for she has gained her entire education in W. H. S. She has built for herself an enviable scholastic record. But Bde is also recognized for her sense of humor, which bursts forth in spontaneous giggles. As our student council representative, she has shown characteristic school spirit by promoting sales of tickets for school activities. Besides, she cheers at the games, and attends most of the school functions. We expect a distinf guished future for this busy bee of ours. Student Council '30 Searchlight Staff '30 Honor Roll '27, '28, '29, '30 Major-French Sonny I propose to fight it out on this line if it takes all summer. Sonny is probably the most famous driver in Wilf liamsville. He can drive anything-Fords, Cadillacs, and fire engines. But he can do another sort of drive ing: he can drive his teammates on to showing the best in them and making the school proud of them and their sportsmanship. Sonny, as well as the other Senior athletes, is leaving with a very good reputation for effort, both in athletics and in scholastic work. Football '29, '30 Basketball '28, '30 Baseball '28, '29, '30 Class Vice President '29 Class Secretary '27 Majors-History, Mathematics 19 W1LL1.aMsv1LLE HIGH SCHOOL EDMUND WIDLER Ted The blush is becoming, but is sometimes inconvenient. If a popular vote were to be taken to ascertain the most distinguished citizen of W. H. S., we are conf iident that Ted would capture the title. In the first place, we hold this conviction because of the unusual athletic prowess which he has displayed in defence of his Alma Mater. Somehow or other, a game isn't a game without Ted. He has not only earned the appelf lation of HomefRun King in baseball, but has also shown marked ability in basketball and football. Secondly, his friends are thrown into iits of laughter because of his remarkable wit. This characteristic is prominent in his comical writings. In spite of his bored countenance, we that know him are positive that it is just put or1. Baseball '26, '27, '28, '29, '30 Basketball '28, '29, '30 Football '29, '30 Track '27 Searchlight Staff '29 ROBERT ZAEPFEL Bob Must I be called shy because I am modest? Bob graduated last year, but returned this year for - a Post Graduate course. Picture thislittle man strugf gling with Physics, Chemistry, and Trigonometry. All at once! Although Bob has had a diflicult program, he has shown himself to be a worker and a good sport. He expects to enter Canisius College next fall, and the entire class joins in wishing him good luck. Maj or-French l 20 WILLIAMSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS HISTORY With what hope and ambition, we, the class of 1930, entered into our high school career! How proud we were to be Freshies! Why, it seemed that we were on the very top of the world. However, just as we were beginning to enjoy these days, we found ourselves in the Sophomore class. Here we began to realize the true meaning of work. But alas! in no time at all we entered the ranks of the jolly Juniors. After one more year of continuous labor, we reached our much anticipated desire: we were Seniors! Senior year, our happiest but most toilsome year! With what pleasure we look back over the glorious past. As the result of our Freshman party our reputation was established for all of our future parties. It was during this year that several members of our class revealed their dramatic ability, by our presentation of two plays in assembly. The most important event of our Sophomore year, which we hope shall long be remembered, was the establishment of the custom of a Maypole dance, given on Arbor day, by the Sophomore girls. While Juniors, we began to realize more fully our coming responsibility. We were deeply interested in the Senior affairs. Time sped on and we found ourselves following in the footsteps of our predecessors. Our Senior year opened with a bang. The first event of note was the neverftofbef forgotten masquerade, an annual occasion, which is anticipated by all highfschool students. Much time was spent in preparation for our Washington trip. Two very entertaining plays, presented by the Seniors, aided a great deal in helping us on to the great capitol of our nation. On April eighteenth, our fondest hope was realized, we were safely speeding along toward our hearts' desire. The eventful days that followed shall ever linger in our memories. One of the most amusing, or perhaps I'd better say tragic, incidents that occurred during our trip down the Chesapeake was when two of our girls were nearly left in Yorktown. just as the boat was about to leave the harbor, away in the distance two girls could be seen running as fast as their legs could carry them. Much to our relief, their legs carried them just fast enough. After each one took his turn scolding these two naughty children, we went merrily on our way down the Bay. This is but a sample of what occurred during that memorable week. As our high school career draws to a close we cannot help feeling proud of the boys of our class who have taken part in athletics, bringing honor to our school. Then too, we must not forget those who by their talents, added to the success of our orchestra. Now we are about to bid farewell to our Alma Mater, to face new trials which may confront us. What the future holds for us, we do not know, but, whatever it may be, may we meet it with a smile, ever keeping as a memory, Give to the world the best you have and the best will come back to you. BY EDITH SHAW 21 JUNIOR CLASS SOPHOMQRE CLASS FRESHMAN CLASS WILLIAMSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR CLASS President f gf f , JOSEPH LEONARD Secretary ffff MAR JORIE RIST Vice President f f MARTHA BROWN Treasurer ffff DONALD BRELOS Another Junior year is about to pass into oblivion and needless to say we have enjoyed the wonderful cofoperation of the teachers and pupils. Our Junior party was held March 21, and was very successful both financially and socially. The gym was beautifully decorated in green and white, our class colors, with dainty refreshments being served. We are proud to say that our class has been able to furnish quite a number of girls and boys for the different sports. When we enter Williamsville High School next year we will become The Seniors and we hope those who take our places as Juniors may enjoy the year as we have. MARJORIE RIST, '31, Secretary SOPHOMCRE CLASS President f f f f BURRIS TAYLOR Secretary f - f EMERSON CARL Vice President f f RICHARD BOEBEL Treasurer f f f f f CARL SEITZ On Friday, October 31st, the -Sophomore Class held a meeting and elected the above oihcers. We were proud tofsend Burris Taylor and Helen Boss as our repref sentatives to the student council. Miss Connor and Miss Wetherbee are our class advisors. Among our many class activities, the one which was the most outstanding, per- haps, was the Latin II play. This play, entirely in Latin, was put on by the Latin II A class, and, although it was not intended to be a polished production, it was a great success. Its mention in the Amherst Bee made us feel that our time was well spent. There were also some English playlets, by the English II A class, which were enjoyed by the entire high school. We hope to have as good success in our class work as we have had in our class activities, and so go into our Junior year one hundred per cent. EMERSON CARL, '32, Secretary FRESHMAN CLASS President f f f RICHARD KUNKLE Secretary f f f FRANCES BYRNE Vice President f f f ALICE NEFF Treasurer ffff NORMAN MEYER Although the Freshman Class of this year is not so large as last year's class, every' one in the building knows we exist. Shortly after arriving in school last September, we were taken back to our kindergarten days by the cruel young sophomores who decided to tie bright colored hair ribbons on the innocent heads of the freshman girls and to adorn the boys with huge bow ties. Many of our boys are good athletes, but cannot quite outdo the girls who so gracefully hopped about the May Pole on Arbor Day. They were rewarded for their efforts, however, by having the privilege of planting the only tree on that day. Last but not least, the Freshies are proud to see so many of their names on the honor roll this term, and we hope that next year's class will have as enjoyable a year as we have had. , FRANCES BYRNE, '33, Secretary 25 STUDENT COUNCIL 'XVILLIAMSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council of 19294950 elected its officers at the Hrst meeting. Those elected were: President f f ROBERT BAKER Treasurer f f ROBERT JENKS Secretary f f f MARY DUKE We immediately set to work in selling tickets for basketball games. Our next adventure was to name our cafeteria. The name we finally decided upon was Students' Inn. h We have been carefully and thoughtfully planning a Code of Ethics for the sc oo. At the close of the basketball season, we sponsored a great athletic banquet in honor of all the boys who fought for W. H. S. SERVICE AWARDS This year we have decided to give honor awards to those who have rendered special services. In the various athletics, baseball, basketball, and football, a boy can receive a letter at the end of each year of service. However, at the end of three years, a boy will receive an honor sweater with stripes on the sleeve to indicate the number of years of service. He will get one only if he is recommended by the coach and passed by the Council. The following boys have worked nobly, and they justly deserve the sweaters which they have received: Roy Gray, Alfred Long, Robert Jenks, Austin Rist, Edmund Widler and Chester Bourne. For the other activities, HSEARCHLIGI-IT, orchestra, dramatics, and Student Counf cil, a senior who has served on one of these activities for two years will get as an award a gold pin. Any other pupil rendering three years of service, who is recom' mended by the head of the activity, and passed by the Council, will also get a pin. This pin will be designed with the school seal, plus the activity, and the number of years of service. Upon recommendation of the instructor and a twofthirds vote of the Council, an award of sweater or pin shall be given to a pupil for special service, although he has not been able to fuliill the required number of years. A boy or girl may receive no more than one service award in either athletics or other activities. The Council of '30 appreciates the support of the student body, which was needed at various times throughout the year. MARY DUKE, Secretary 27 WILLIAMSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL DRAMATICS 19294950 A certain wellfknown writer whose name will perhaps never be forgotten falthough what's in a name?j once said: All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players. I do not profess to know about the world, but I do know that on the stage at our high school the people showed themselves to be most capable players. Of course, behind every play there must be a director, and here the teachers showed themselves to be as capable directors as their pupils were players. At Christmas time a very fine play was composed and directed by Mrs. Lapp. In this the son and daughter returned home from college for the vacation, but instead of remaining home, they immediately were taken to a dance by their friends. How' ever, home desire finally prevailed, and back they came to spend Christmas at home. The main roles were played by Nicoletta Duke, Catherine Coonradt, Eloise Bosworth, Donald Brelos and Robert Baker. Later, a library pageant was given under Miss Wise in which the actors took the parts of characters from various books. Shortly after this, sketches on the same order were given by members of the English II class from The Tale of Two Cities by Dickens. These performances were very realistically acted. During this year an entirely new and novel play was given in the Latin language. Miss Connor, our Latin teacher, wrote and directed this play telling of Caesar's Invasion of Britain., The part of Caesar was ably taken by Emerson Carl, who was supported, as they say, by an all star cast. After the performance, members of the Latin I class sang a group of Latin songs. This Latin program certainly should influence more to the study of this ancient language, This year the foreign languages seemed to prevail, and soon after, on Arbor Day, a German and a French play were presented. The German play was directed by our principal, Mr. Herrington. The scenes were laid in a typical German home, and the play opened by showing the living room of such a home. The mother and daughter were seated at a table sewing, while the son sat at the piano tuning his violin. Soon after, the daughter arose, and going to the mirror started to loosen her hair like the Lorelei who used to lure mariners to destruction. Later the papers brought the news that war had come. The daughter is glad, but the mother sorrow' fully watches her son ugoosefstepping' with all the pride of a general around the room. In the next scene news comes telling of the son's death. Here the play ends with both overcome by grief. The parts were very well enacted, Nicoletta Duke being the daughter, Helen Boss, the mother, and Freadmonde Hohl, the son. The French play followed directly after, and the lightheartedness of this formed a delightful contrast to the one preceding it, which was more serious and tragic. The scene was in a small French cafe during the war. Two American soldiers arrived here. Due to their inability to speak French, or rather, the inability of the French to understand their French, they had a hard time getting something to eat. At last, however, they discovered a servant who could speak English, and they were saved from starvation. 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BURKHARDT JAMES CHALMERS, JR. DAVID L. GROVE J. NELSON GROVE ERIC L. HEDSTROM 1Im-uninil-nnI1IIII-IIu1lu1 GEORGE L. HELFTER DANA B. HELLINGS HOWARD B. LONG ALBERT H. MEYER HOWARD L. MEYER LOUIS P. SNYDER FREDERICK C. STEVENS JOHN M. WEHRLE WILLIAMSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL wife, Catherine Coonradt and Mary Duke, the maids, Joseph Leonard, the servant, and Robert Baker and Jack Cadman, the American soldiers. Then last, but not least ffor who ever heard of the Seniors being least?j, The Ghost Story by Booth Tarkington, was staged under the able leadership of Mrs. Lapp. This story was about a young man who spent most of his time telling the girl of his dreams that he never had time to be with her alone because the gang was continually dropping in. To most of his statements that he wanted to tell her, she invariably answered, Yes, George? Finally, as his nerve came back to pop the question, the gang dropped in. Poor George was distraught. However, he managed to somehow break the victrola to get time to suggest that they tell ghost stories. Finally they were settled, and the story began. At a very opportune moment she fainted, saying that she would be all right if they would only leave her for a while. George managed to slip back, and this time her Yes, George had no question in it, but what sounded slightly like a sigh of relief. The part of the young gentleman was very skillfully played by Ryan Low, and that of the young lady by Eloise Bosworth. The persistent interrupters were Nicoletta Duke, Ida May Pardee, Mary E. McDonald, Alfred Long, Austin Rist, James Green and Jack Cadman. Like a good deed in a naughty world, dramatics has shed many rays of brightness during the school year. May it continue to shed joy in the years to come. CHARLES WOLF, 31 CRCHESTRA As the 19294930 school year speeds down the home stretch to a victorious finish, we may well hesitate for a few moments to realize the value of good music in the training of the mind, or, in a larger sense, in education. On the athletic field, within the classroom, or along whatever path of life we may later travel, it daily becomes more evident that if we are able to cope with any situation and then to act quickly and concisely, success, will be a goal that we shall likely attain. Surely music is an art that will do much to instigate these desirable qualities for a successful career. . This year's orchestra under the capable direction of Miss Ruth Tayntor, is one of the best W. H. S. has ever had. It consists of Ethel MacGregor as pianistg Richard Cameron, traps, William Williams, xylophoneg Chester Bourne, Melvin Hellert and Ryan Low, saxophonesg Freadmonde Hohl, Charles Wolf, Bernard Huber, Robert Klute, Warren Wolf, Donald Rockwood, Amos Wohlfarth and Arthur Wolf, violins. As the school year rapidly nears an end, so the time until this orchestra will cease to exist, except within our memories, is drawing to a close. Therefore, the members of the faculty and the student body wish to take this opportunity to express their sincere appreciations to Miss Tayntor and the members of the orchestra for their efforts to become bigger and better than ever and for the many excellent prof grams they have given this year. - RYAN Low '30 30 11111111111111-.11111111111-I WHISSEL EOR LUMBERN ILO No Whissel Lumber Coe, llimoo BUFFALO, N. Y. WILLIAMSVILLE KENMORE LOOKPORT BASEBALLS GOLF CANOE PADDLES BATHING SUITS SWEATERS TENNIS AROHERY HORSE SHOE SETS CAILLIE OUTBOARD MOTORS Special Discount to Students We Supply the High School with all its Equipment EDW. J. ROSE ATHLETIC coops . 51 E. GENESEE ST. BUFFALO, N. Y. Seneca. 25 51 DICK FISHER, General Manager 1 1 1 1 1 1 1H111M1W1ull1ml1lui.-ml-M1 .-lm.-l.n1.m.-44.1. 1-1 1 1 1 1 1 WILLIAMSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM GIRLS' BASKETBALL TEAM 32 WILLIAMSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM BASEBALL TEAM 33 WILLIAMSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL llrnunk. Always in athletics there are two objectives to strive for. Une is victory, and we all feel proud to have a victorious team. That is the minor objective. The major one is to develop sportsmanship. It can be safely said that the athletes of Williams- ville High have never been lacking in sportsmanship and have been constant winners. FOOTBALL This is the second year that football has been sponsored by the school and although the team did not turn in all victories they were always fighting hard and gave a good account of themselves throughout the tough schedule which confronted them. PLAYERS NSONNYHQ RIST, Center fCaptainJ AL LONG, Quarterback and Guard RQY GRAY, Halfback and Quarterback HCHETH BOURNE, Guard BUD JENKS, Right Halfback NoRM MEYER, Tackle Rox HIRSCH, Fullback BoB'l NELSON, Tackle LEE CORNELIUS, Back DON BRELOS, Guard. BUD Low, Line MEL'l HELLERT, Left End CHUCK BRADY, Line Bos BAKER, Right End 'LB1LL ROWLAND, Back FRED,' MEASER, Line HDICKH GAMBEE, Back L'TED WIDLER, Left Halfback I-Iow1E', HANEL, Line 34 WILLIAMSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL The basketball team of the past year also faced a long, hard schedule, and was fairly successful, turning in a number of victories. But more than that, many were the times the team met a critical situation in befitting fashion and showed their good sportsmanship. HSONNYM RIST, Center fCaptainj HTEDH WIDLER, Left Forward AL LONG, Guard Rox HIRSOH, Right Forward ROY GRAY, Forward NORM MEYER, Right Guard BOB BAKER, Center CHET BOURNE, Left Guard ART WOLF, Forward MFREDH MEASER, Guard BASEBALL Baseball concluded the season of sports and the team did it in a commendable fashion. They won the majority of their games and besides excelling in athletic ability played a hard and clean game. LINEfUP TED WIDLER, Short Stop fCaptainJ BUD LAVERY, Catcher AUSTIN RIST, Center Field AL LONG, Pitcher p WARREN WOLF, Right Field iLMEL HELLERT, First Base BOB NELSON, Catcher HAROLD BOTH, Second Base DIOR CAMERON, Pitcher ART WOLF, Third Base ROBERT I-IUCK, Sub BUD JENKS, Left Field HOWARD HOFFMAN, Sub -WARREN WOLF, '31 OEIIIUTHIIT TllllTllllilllllillllUvvlllllllllillllillllliilllllIlll'GOXIIIlllllTllllillll-llllllllll'illllilllliIIIITlllIlllllTIlllillllllllllllllillllilllblgl I l T To the Graduates We Extend Best Wishes and Congratulations T l Start your Business or Professional Career by Cpening a Bank Account with I - 2 the Bank of Your Community that is a Member of the Federal Reserve I System as Well as Being Under the Laws of New York State i WE PAY 4W COMPOUNDED INTEREST i l p AMHIERST BANK l L WILLIAMSVILLE T Ill Tlllllllllllllli llll lllllillll-1 Illl 'TlIIIlIllI'1 Illl i1lIIilIll?IllITllllillllTilllilllIlIIllTlllliIlllllllllllll- IllI1 llllT 'I E Th B t Al a at L 1 T 6 es W ys l ANTCN P. MEYER 1 E I . - I - 'o 5 L 3 Haibel s Meat Shop Q GRCCERIES AND FRUITs 7 E 1 i Main Stl-get at M111 Street 15638 Main Street Williamsville T Phong 168 iWe Deliver Phones: 8 and 368 I 1 f A Oilul-mI1lln-I im:-In 11111111 u1ull--uIl1ull-N111ml1uu1 1ll1nn1un1IIII1Ill:--lln--Illl1nn1lnIu 35 W1L1,1AMsv1LLE HIGH SCHOOL 4: ,4ln, P3 I ' N 6 A 'Sn In c-iz, 23 T94 5' , i S lllmwl lc : 25 952 :. 522 Q ' . ,2l::,xg43n-1.11572 I fQ'L e,u 'UM P3 ' . ggxlllf ' . fn 9 Q9 'a f-JLQQQ f , x ' 99 vc fc Po g,0' , 9. X I' .1 S Hx .: 1 2: cf? :fa I M Wee ONE Q I ns' ' 1 c ...LD - - - 4, c-V' f - :mag Sm I e UM I, T-'T -O - 14,11 r4. ' Robert Reist: QLeading a cheer in assemblyj All right now-everybody get in this locomotive. Now, let's O ,N g -. :xc :xc :xc Miss Rogers: Look here, waitress, there's not a particle of turtle in this turtle soup. Waitress: Well, what of it? We have cabinet pudding, but you wouldn't expect to find Mr. Mellon in it, would you? vc :xc vc Mr. Goodrich: It seems to me, my dear, that these pancakes are rather heavy. Mrs. Goodrich: Then I'm afraid you're a poor judge, for the cook book says they are light and featheryf' :xc :c :xc Miss Metz: Willie, name five animals that live in the north. Willie Buyers: 'iRe1ndeer, Walrus, and three polar bears. wk :xc :xc Mr. Peabody: Dear, will you please turn oil: the radio? Mrs. Peabody: But it isn't on, dear. Now, as I was saying-L IN WASHINGTON Bus Driver: We are now passing one of the most exclusive shops in the city. Dot Brittirig: Why? ac :i :xc Fond Mother: Professor, do you think Ryan will ever move multitudes with his voice? Mrs. Lapp: Maybe, xnaclam, may' be, if you make a policeman or' him. :xc vc :xc PRISON STYLE Barber: Is there any particular way you'd like your hair cut? Dewitt Beck: Yeah-OH! :c :xc :xc SHERLOCK AND WATSON Bill Bancroft: I think a street car has just passed. Dick Wills: How do you know? Bill B.: I can see the tracks. :xc :xc :xc . Mr. Murray: 'LWhy haven't you got your graph? Dori Brelos: Because it's a phoneyf graph. WILLIAMSVILLE PROGRESS Al Long: I understand that the Eskimos used to eat candles for dessert. Sonny: And now, I suppose, they eat electric light bulbs! as ek :xc AND HELPED BY TWO BANKS Freadmonde Holil: I wish I could be like the river! lack Cadman: 'LLike the river? In what way? Freadrnonde: Stay in my bed, and yet follow my course. wk ae ac A THE JERSEY Chet Bourne: Ain't that cow got a lovely coat, Ted? Ted Widler: Yeah! It's a Jersey. Gltet Bourne: There now! And I thought it was its skin! we bk vs FOOTBALL TACTICS Bud fenks: Did Hannibal believe in the open game? Bill Mize: Sure! Bud: How do you know? Bill Mize: It says he crossed the Alps by means of passes. ak wk ak EXPLAINED Miss Gander: fIn History Class, Well, Wesley, what is the difference between a King and a President? Wesley S.: A King is the son of his father, but a President isn't. vs vs :xc GONE HERE AND THERE Sonny: fTrying to sell carj There's no road too rough for her, nor any hill too steep. She's gone everywhere. Customer: 'Tm afraid she has. iv as :re MAYBE IT WILL RAIN foe Leonard: Dad, the barometer has fallen. Father: Very much? foe fwith guilty lookj: About five feet. HIGH SCHOOL EXPLORING THE OPEN Two small boys exploring the woods, found a chestnut burr. Aladino Duke: Come here! I found something. Maynard Pillai: Yeah! That's a porcupine egg. wk ak wk OY, OY, OY An oyster met an oyster And these were oysters two Two oysters met two oysters And these were oysters, too, Four oysters met a pint of milk And these were oyster stew, is :ze :xc HELPING THEM ON THEIR WAY Under the spreading chestnut trees The village soft drink stands Are getting lots of trade these days, Employing many hands. Supplying to the tourist trade Ice cream and confections And redfhotfdogs and soda pop And quite a few directions. vs vs :re Miss Metz fin Biologyj: Why are there so many insects? Dorothy G.: Because they are so very, very numerous. ak :ze as jim Green: Goodnight! Out of gas and right in the middle of traffic. Elaine: You can't stop for that, here comes a cop. is ae vs She lightly clings about him The dainty slender thing, For he was a wooden top And she-a long white string. :xc in Pk HOT STUFF A jolly young chemistry bluff, While making a compound of stuff, Held a match to the vial, And after a while They found his front teeth and a cuff. Henry I. Longnecker BUILDER AND GENERAL CONTRACTOR Williamsville, N. QY. -ull.-nniuu1nu1lllu1,nl1xlll1lng1.,,,1M1 1 11:11- ELECTRIC REFRIGERATION WASHING IVIACHINES RADIOS AND MUSIC The Glen Music Shoppe 5527 Main Street Williamsville, N. Y. -uni - 1nu1un-IIII1llllilmillu1ull1nn1 1:11:- Compliments of A. Werstine and Son -ml .-.ull-.lull--un1llll1lul1ml-ml-smI-sun-l1u11lll1Iul-4 The Williamsville Pharmacy A. C. WILKINS, Prop. Drugs of Ellualityu The Store that Appreciates Your Patronage M E A S E R ' S - for - GROGERIES DRY GOODS MEN,S FURNISHINGS BOOTS Shoes for the Whole Family -nurnut11111nuilluxllnx-lun:-IIII1llu1l1ll1lln1llll1 -I nfl -uurnu-llill1uu1lnl1l1u-11:1 1 1nu1In1 11m-ninn-nu-nu-ull1am1ml1nu1nn1-uu:Il1l1nu1-nll1nu1 'I HARLAND E. PCPE QUALITY MEATS and POULTRY Phone 5 66 Solve Your Insurance Problems With GEC. P. HELETER National Life and Casualty Insurance Compliments of WILLIAMSVILLE ERUIT MARKET Compliments Of Knowles Florist Shop -uni 1-ll1111:-lun-nu1nn1xnl1InI1nll1ull-- -nu- CCAL and COKE For Quality Fuel and Quick Service CALL H. S. Metz Coal CO.. Inc, 110 Eagle St., Williamsville, N. Y. Phones 52 and Crescent 0007 I-nu-- 1lln1mx:IIII1IIII1un1un1un1nu:Iln1llu1lIn-.uni 11411-ml1111111m-nn1Iln1llu-nurun-nn1nn1Iln1llu-llu-Inn1 1 1 1 -. .. .- 1 1 -- .. 1 1Illl1 IOHN'S BARBER SHOP 5 5 O3 Main St., Williamsville Where Workmanship is Paramount JOHN B. DONIUS, Prop. WEHRLE E5 BEACH Furniture and Undertaking WILLIAMSVILLE, N. Y. -l1ll1lul1nu-:In1111:1nll1I1ll1nn-11:11nu1Iln-llu-nu- KELVINATOR DETROIT JEWEL MINNEAPoLIs REGULATORS STOVES RADIANTFIRES PLUMBING AND HARDWARE 5 496 Main Street, Williamsville Paints and Oils Phone 222- Williamsville Bakery and Pastry Shoppe In the new Location 5 699 MAIN STREET Next to the Methodist Church Special Party Orders-1 Day Notice For Insurance go to Howard C. Britting Fire, Life, Accident, Automobile, Plate Glass, Burglary, Windstorm, Boiler, Livestock, Liability, l Travelers, Bonds 5550 Main St. Williamsville, N. Y. Phone 318 Compliments of BRITTING Ee? STANZ -:nl--lnl1lln1llu1nullln-ullilnliIul1lul1IIll-nll1llll- You will find a dainty line of GIFTS AND CARDS FOR GRADUATION Ori Display at THE VILLAGE SHOPPE 5550 Main Street WILLIAMSVILLE, N. Y. -nninn111:11nn1llu1un1nn1uII1nn-lnI1nn11lll1un- LEE W. BRITTING REAL ESTATE Williamsville arid Farm Property A Specialty 5 5 64 Main Street Williamsville CANDY TOBACCO T. C. BLOCHER FROJOY ICE CREAM Phone 217 -nnillu-1un-llu1llI11nn-llIl1ull1IIu-IIN1llll1ll -vnu- LESLIE W. FRIES CRCCERIES COLD MEATS A Good Place to Traclel' Phone S85 Free Delivery Q4 1.1,-H1 -.. 1uu..n.,1u.l1n,l..mliuulIn1,Hl1mI1nII1Inn-IIII1un-nu1nl1 1 1 -un1111111111-:ul-ull:IIII1 iff -IIII1nullnll1un1ul11llu1nuilln-lul1lnl1nn1lnl:ml-HII1 11111111111lul-lm-xlu1nn1lm-nu1uu-xlll1uu1llu--11:11 1 Everything Electrical for New Home SEE HOAK ELECTRIC CC. 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