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3 9077 04049159 2 THE WITAN
VOL. XIX NUMBER 2
The Witan Staff
f WILLIAM O'CONNOR Co-Editors JUNE MCELWAIN JANET LEDERMAN MARGARET CAMERON DORIS HOSLEY DOROTHEA SHAW MARGARET SETTLE EDWARD SCHELL Associate Editors ROBERT BUSHFIELD JOHN CRANCH RUDOLPH SCHNEIDER PAUL WALKER VIVIEN GARDNER
f ANN-MARGOT BOYLE Literary Editors \ ERFORD BEDIENT [ LOUISE HUGHES f VIRGINIA CAREY Secretaries MARGARET LADUKE ROBERT BRESLIN f WILLIAM MEEKER Art Department RALPH DETTMAN IRIS PATTERSON \ DOROTHY WILSON Typists I IRMA BRYANT f LOTTE STRICKHAUSEN | BETTY LANCASTER | HARRY BUSS Circulation Department HAROLD STONE HAZEL KINNEY GERALD DIMMICK MARGUERITE BERNDT Photographer - HELMUT GEBHARDT WILLIAM GRAVER RUDOLF BODANI GEORGE WHF.TEN Business Department MILDRED HEWETT JOAN MCNAUGHTON MARGUERITE BERNDT LOTTIE STRICKHAUSEN
f MR. LEE j MR. JERMYN Advisers \ MRS. DENISE I Miss SHARER Published by the Classes of January and June 1939 Charlotte High School, Rochester, New York Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection
Dedication
~\ /TISS Miner began her work in Charlotte High School as home economics teacher and cafeteria director. She developed the Prac- tice House as the center of student social activities. Later, she became our full time girls adviser. Miss Miner is a graduate of Columbia Preparatory School, Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute, and Columbia University, B. S. She has studied in summer sessions at Cornell and Columbia Universities and at the University of Rochester. To her, the classes of January and June, 1939, dedicate their year- book in appreciation of her outstanding service to the students and in recognition of the high honor which has come to her this year, the presidency of the New York State Association of Deans. Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection
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Graduation
By ANN-MARGOT BOYLE
Round gold moon dripping golden mist On a summer evening long ago .. . Out of the shadoivs the sun has kissed, Seeking the way that men must go, The young, the gallant, the brave, Seeking the way of tears: The road thai's a purple wave On the curve of the racing years, The sea that's a sweat-filled bowl In the cup of an Atlas' hand, The shadow the long nights roll To curtain a promised land— Thousand marching silver feet Tipped with singing wings, A thousand years too fleet For the song the summer evening sings ..
Crescent points of fire On a starry evening long ago . . . All the trampers tire On the way that men must go. All the curly lips and tilted eyes That only youth must know (Hidden hint of skies On an evening long ago. . . .) All the proud-held heads And flaming words of truth: The perfume that the flower sheds, The copyright of youth — But only the scent of a night Like eternity hanging low... . Blurring across your sight The memory of long ago. Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection
Class of January 1939
MRS. VIOLA ABBOTT WARD, a graduate of East High School and the University of Rochester, came to the Charlotte English department after teach- ing one year at Perry, N. Y. Besides extension work at the University of Rochester, she has taken summer courses at Middlebury and Columbia.
WILLIAM J. MILLER received his A. B. and M. A. degrees from the University of Rochester. Before coming to Charlotte as a social studies teacher he had nine years of newspaper work, four as reporter, one as city editor and four as telegraph editor with the Rochester Post Express, Journal and Times Union. Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection January Class Activities
WILLIAM O'CONNOR Class President WAKREN SCHANTZ 3681 Lake Avenue Class Vice-president "Go to your work and be strong, 655 Beach Avenue halting not in your ways." "Talent without tact is only half Executive Council 4; Hi Y 4; Les talent." Babillards 2, 3; National Honor So- ciety 3, 4; Pilot 4; Ping Pong Club Baseball Reserves 2, 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; 3, 4; Reserve Soccer 3, 4; Senior Reserve Soccer 2; Soccer 3, 4; Witan Council 2, 3; Visual Aid Corps 3; 4; Wrestling Club 2. Witan. 4.
DOROTHY BROWN ROBERT BRESLIN Class Secretary Standard Bearer 335 River Street 21 Cheltenham Road "Full of pep, full of fun— "Toil," says the proverb, "is the Ready to do what needs be done." sire of fame." Baseball 2; Basketball 2, 3; Honor Basketball Officials Club 3, 4; Busi- Team 2; Bowling 2, 3, 4; Girls' ness Club 3, 4; National Honor So- Athletic Association 3; Pilot 4; Ping ciety 4; Ping Pong Club 4: Re- Pong Club 3; Senior High Pa g y serve Soccer 4; Service League 2, 3 Si L (Council) 4; Witan 4. Wit League 2;
MARIAN CLARK Guardian of the Flag JANE ARBEITER 92 Penrose Street 3000 Lake Avenue "/ will go softly all of t years." She smiled and the shadows dminton 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4 ( departed. Team 4); Basketball 2, ub 3, lotor Club 3; Senior High Pa resident) 4; Choir 2, 4; Ex cutive uncil 4; Girls' Athletic A ssocia- n, G. A. A. Honor Roll 2, ; Na- nal Honor Society 3, 4; W
THEODORE BAILEY GERTRUDE ARMSTRONG 278 River Street 147 Electric Avenue "The world knows only two— "Happy go-lucky, fair and free that's Rome and me." Nothing there is that bothers me." Basketball 2, 3; Basketball Officials Baseball 2; Chi-Y 2, 3; Choir 2, 3, Club 2, 3. 4; Cheerleader 4; Golf 4; Senior Council 2; Service League 2, 3; Hi-Y 2, 3, (President) 4; Pilot 2; Witan 4. 4; Ping Pong Club 2, 3; Senior Council 4; Soccer 2, (Captain) 3.
IRMA BRYANT RUDOLF BODANI 41 Clement Street 252 Oaklawn Drive "Actions, looks, words, steps, "Earth has not anything to sho form the alphabet by which you more ffair may spell character." Basketball Club 2; ry 2. Baseball 2 Basketball 3; Motor Club 3; Club 4; Choir 4; Na Volleyball Club 3 ciety 4: News Pilot 2; Ping Pong Club 3; League 2, 3, 4; Witan 4.
ROBFRT BUSHFIF.LD 142 Harding Road ELEANOR BUTLER "Wit and wishes are born with 59 Strohm Street a man." "Happy am I; from care I'm Baseball (Manager) 3, 4; Basketball free." Officials Club 3; Pilot 4; Ping Pong Club 3; Reserve Soccer 3, 4; Senior Council 3; Service League 2, 4. (Council) 3; Visual Aid Corps 2, 3, 4; Witan 4. Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection
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EDWARD CONNELL 161 Sheppler Street CLAYTON COSMAN 'The mildest manner with the 253 Stutson Street bravest heart." "Although he speaks seldom, ball 2, 3, (Captain) 4; Golf 4 he is never unnoticed." (Sectionals Roche
HARRISON FISLER 133 Cherry Road GEORGE FARR 102 River Street "Where there's a will, there's a way." "Be silent, or say something Cross Country 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 4; better than silence." Ping Pong Club 2, 4; Reserve Bas- ketball 3 (1st Team) 4; Senior Coun- cil 4; Student Council 3; Track Team 3 (Captain) 4; Volleyball Club 3, 4; Pilot 4.
JUNE HENRY 76 Lakeshire Road ALICE MARIE FLEMING "She that was ever fair and never 50 St. John's Park proud, "Her pleasant smile lightens Had tongue at will, and yet was many a dark day." never loud." Basketball 2; Bowling 3, 4; Choir 2, loir 4; Service League 2, 4. 3, 4; Honor Soccer Team 2 ; Orchcs- tra 2; Service League 2, 3, 4; Sen- ior Council 2, 3, 4; Witan 4.
DONALD HUDSON WILLIAM JEWSBURY 47 Wyndham Road 39 Forgham Road "// is through Art and through "In silence, his wisdom is often Art only that we can realize our concealed." perfection." Band 3; Ping Pong Club 4; Re- Bowling 4; Ca Club 2, 3; Se >ce League 4.
MARGARET LADUKE JOAN MACNAUGHTON 1052 Long Pond Road 166 Harding Road "A friend once—a friend to stay, "Cheerful smiles, kind deeds, Quiet and serene—gracious in ruled by a heart of purest gold." every way." Horseback Riding 2; Motor Club 3- Ping Pong 4; Witan 4. Service League 4; Witan 4.
ELIZABETH MANCHESTER FUANCIS MOORE 218 River Street 203 Rugby Avenue "Music is not only a study— Just a jilterburg at heart. // is an entertainment." Band 2, 3, 4; Chi-Y 2, 3, 4; Orches- tra 2, 3, 4; Witan 4. Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection January Class Activities
MAE PITCHER JUNE RAYMOND 191 Florence Avenue 156 James Road Red hair and a sunny dispositi, "The trest way not to jail is to
Basketball 2, 3, 4; Se
EDWARD SCHELL MABLE SAGER 129 Stone Road 151 Frey Street "// you have knowledge, let "I o loll), smile u others light their candles at it." With these It. Cross Country 2, 3, (Manager 4); chase care Les Babillards 3, 4; National Honor Society 4; News Staff 4; Pilot 4: Choir 2. 3; Pilot 2; Se Ping Pong Club 3.4; Senior Council 4; Service League 2; Track 2, 3, 4; Witan 4; Wrestling Club 2.
RUDOLPH SCHNEIDER 11 Harbor View Terrace OLIVE SMITH "A merry heart maketb a 17 Kay Terrace cheerjul countenance." Short and sweet, and pleasant Banking 2; Basketball Officials Club to meet. 3. 4; Business Club 3, 4; Ping Pong Chi-Y 3, 4; Se Leagu Club 2, 3, 4; Volleyball Club 4; Witan 4.
MADGE TOZIER ELSIE TANGO 184 Martin Street 121 Western Road "Her sunny smile discourages "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." gloom." Badminton 4; Basketball 3; Chi-Y 4; Se 3; So 4; Te
PAUL WALKER DOROTHY WILSON 2 5 Leander Road 90 Estall Road "They who seek their way quietly, "Many can argue; not many Sometimes succeed in a great big converse." way." Sa Pong'?;"Service Le 4; Wit Service League 4; Witan 4.
JOSEPHINE WOOD Lois WRIGHT 166 Pullman Avenue 218 Sunset Street builds tfructu "What is the use oj speech? Si- outliv book." lence were fitter: 4; Basketball 2; Book Lest we should still be wishing Y 4: Les Babillards 3; things unsaid." nor Society 4; Optimates ning 4; Volleyball Club
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GERTRUDE CODDING MILDRED CRANE 70 Pollard Avenue 241 Haviland Park "VCh.it use to brood? This life of "Silently she goes her way.' mingled pains is a joy to me." Chi-Y 4; Optimates 2, 3, 4; Servi Baseball 2, 3; Basketball 2, 3; Girls- League 2, 4. Athletic Association 3; Soccer 2, 3.
ROBERT KRAFT GEORGE ZIMMERMAN 249 Alpine Road 258 Hampton Boulevard This business of being a true He puts "English" on the friend, Bob knows well. golf ball. Basketball Club 3, 4; Golf 3; Ping Co-op Committee 2, 3; Golf 2, 3, 4; Pong Club 4; Soccer 4; Volleyball HiY 2, 3, 4l Les Bab.Uards 2; Club 3, 4. Memorial Scholarship Committee 4; Reserve Soccer 2, Soccer 3, 4; Serv- ice League 2, 3; Executive Council 2, 3, 4; Senior Council 2 3 4
Of Days Gone By
By RUDOLPH SCHNEIDER
UR class of January, 1939, has an unique wads was, of course, our favorite sport, and pulling Ocharacteristic in that it was the first new class chairs away from under our friends was rated to enter Charlotte High School and the last one to second. graduate in January. Fortunately we have had Mr. Miller as our I can still remember back in No. 42 School, 1933, homeroom teacher for the six years we have been the 6A grade was given a banquet to recall the in this school, Mrs. Ward and Mr. Miller being glorious memories of grammar school days. We our helpful class advisers in our twelfth year. were a group of shy youngsters (at that time), I shall never forget the time, (I think it was in having a swell time, and wondering how that the tenth grade), that Bob Breslin and Rudy great big Charlotte High School would appear to Schneider wanted to outsmart Mr. Miller by skip- us. However, since that time, many students have, ping an afternoon assembly. Everything went for various reasons, not been able to continue with smoothly until they arrived in school the next morn- the class; therefore only a few from No. 42, No. ing, when much to their surprise, Mr. Miller asked 38 and Barnard Schools who have been with us them questions about the assembly. There was no since entering Charlotte are graduating in June. getting out of it, they were caught red-handed, and The year flitted by, and it seems like only yes- they haven't skipped since. terday that we were having our first class picnic. We We have had several class picnics. On our last were then in the seventh grade, with Mr. Miller as one, we invited Mrs. Ward, who took us out to our homeroom teacher. We wasted no time in par- her summer residence, where we had a good time ticipating in athletics at that time. Shooting paper because all of us ate heartily. 11 Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection
Members of our class have been active in prac- lotte Harriers, being editor-in-chief, he had to do tically every school activity, including government, a lot of running. sports, Visual Aid, Service League, etc. In the Finally Senior Day neared, and after two weeks seventh and ninth grades, our homeroom became of changing, refining and rehearsing the "Senior soccer champions. Day Vaudeville Acts" the Seniors met back stage The majority of us have had Mrs. Ward for on a cold January 25, to get into costume for their English teacher since our third year. The pupils big day. Nearly everyone was laughing and joking of these classes were entertained by some of their about the acts, and trying very hard to cover up classmates, who voluntarily put on many plays. One his or her case of stage-fright. Finally Mr. Dolan reason for our liking English while Mrs. Ward told everyone to be quiet. First a few lantern-slides was teaching is the fact that we ran the class our- were shown, and then the first act went on. Con- selves by electing a chairman each week who had fidentially, the clown was nearly as funny on the the authority to keep the class in order, and to give stage as he is in real life; (you know which one I out penalties. In this way we had more fun and we mean, I hope). Other high-lights of the Senior progressed further. One day, a few members of Day Acts were: the Coca-Cola act, featuring Schantz the IV-2 English class accused Ted Bailey of mur- (the strong man) and his court of weaker strong dering the King's English. This resulted in a trial. men; and the ventriloquist Breslin and his imperti- Bob Breslin was the defense attorney, while Rudy nent dummy, O'Connor, who ridiculed members of Schneider and Harrison Fisler were the prosecu- our most esteemed faculty—(or just who was say- tors. The trial lasted about a week and Ted Bailey ing those nasty things?) was convicted of third degree English slaughter. Now we must be on our way to help the world The judge was Paul Walker, and the jury consisted out of its difficulties and bring order out of chaos. of Ed Connell, Lois Wright and Irma Bryant. So we leave you with one parting thought—have Harrison Fisler should be given credit for the better government and better food in the cafeteria great job he did on editing the 'Inkwell" and the so we wont have Plato the dummy complaining "Pilot." This kept him in condition for the Char- about his food and trying to set up a dictatorship.
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Class of June 1939
CLASS OFFICERS
President JUNE MCELWAIN Vice-President JACK HUSE Secretary LOUISE HUGHES Standard Bearer ARTHUR WIGHTMAN Guardian of the Flag DORIS THORPE
CLASS ADVISERS
MRS. MADELYN W. DENISE WILLIAM J. JERMYN
Unfortunately, Mr. Lacy was unable to fill the office of adviser for the June Class. Mr. )ermyn kindly consented to act as our counselor.
KENNETH E. LACY
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GRACE ALTPETER 17 Alonzo Street PAUL AGOSTINELLI "Her ways are ways of pleasant- 65 Latta Road ness, and all her paths are peace." "Not always smiling but at least Business Club, (President) 4; Execu- tive Council 2, 4: Girls' Athletic Association 2, 3, (President) 4; Na- Life ng 3; t.onal Honor Society 3. 4; Pilot 2, Club 2; S 3; Senior Council 2, 4; Service League 4; Soccer 2, 3, 4; Student
RITA AMES 209 Leroy Street WARD B/:LEY "Wise to resolve, and patient to 60 Almay Road perform." A quiet person usually Badrmnton 4; Life Saving 4; Service complishes much. League 4; Swimming 2, 3, 4; Ten-
CURTIS BAKER 344 Bennington Drive ESSIE BARRETT "Manners must adorn knowledge.' 94 Ling Road Badminton Club 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4 Basketball Officials Club 3; Biology A merry blue-eyed lass. Club 2; Boxing Club 4; Cross C try 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Ping Pong ice League 4; Tennis 2. Club 2, 3, 4; Reserve Basketball 3, 4 Volleyball Club 3.
ERFORD BEDIENT MARGUERITE BERNDT 171 Pollard Avenue 28 Bakerdale Road "In Praise of Idleness." "She makes a virtue of necessity." Assembly Stage Crew 3; Craig's Wife 4; Julms Caesar 3; Les Babillards 2; Biology Club 2; Book Store 2; Bowl- Memorial Scholarship Committee 2; ing 4; Co-op Committee 2, 3, 4', Pilot 2; Remember the Day 2; Track 2; C. R. A. 4; Service League 4;
RALPH L. BIRCHER VERNON BISHOP 21 Kay Terrace 142 Stone Road "Life is but a dream so let "Come give me my diploma for I want to play." sleep." Basketball Club 4; Ping Pong Club Ping Pong Club 3. 4; Visual Aid Corps 3, 4; Witan 4.
ANN-MARGOT BOYLE BETTY BRAGGINS 215 Wildmere Road 24 Leander Road "Tattered, tearless, wonder-wild" "That load becomes bright which is cheerfully borne." Chi-Y 4; Les Babill Opti- mates 4; Swimming \ Wil
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LOUISE BUCHINGER MARION BUCHINGER 119 Britton Road 119 Britton Road As sweet as a song. "All ibis, and Heaven, too." Banking 2, 3; Choir 2, 4; Inter- Assembly Stage Crew 3, 4; Banking High Choir 3, 4; Inter-High Prep 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2: Choir 2; Girls' Orchestra 2; Leaders' Club 41 Opti- Athletic Association 3,4; I'tlius Caesar mates 4; Orchestra 2, 3; Senior Coun- 3; Les Babillards 2, 3; Optimates 3, cil 2. 4; Pilot 2; Service League 2; Swim- ming 3, 4.
JEAN BURANDT HARRY BUSS 4104 Lake Avenue 90 West Parkway "With affection beaming out of "// fame comes after death one eye and calculation shining out of the other." I am in no hurry for it." Basketball 2; Choir 3; Ping Pong 2; srvice League 3, 4; Witan 4.
MARGARET CAMERON DOROTHY CALLAGHAN Hilton, N. Y. 39 Beaumont Road "In her tongue is the law of Common sense and gracious man- kindness." ners make her charming. Assembly Stage Crew 4; Baseball (Honor Team) 2; G. A. A. 3, 4; Basketball 2. 3; Senior Council 3, Julius Caesar 3; Optimates 3, 4; Pilot 4; Service League 2; Visual Aid 4; Senior Council 3; Service League Corps 2, 3, 4. 2; Soccer 2, 4. (Honor Team) 3, 4; Visual Aid Corps 2, 3, 4; Witan 4.
LEONARD CAMPBELL ANNA CARD 4531 Lake Avenue 20 Revere Street "The only way to ha, friend is "Still w run deep! to be one Basketball 4; Soc
MARILLA CAREY VIRGINIA JUNE CAREY 88 Cherry Road 4329 Lake Avenue "The choicest pleasures of life lie A harder worker can never within the ring of moderation." found. Assembly Stage Crew 4; Badminton Candy Committee (Chairman) 4; Chi Y 3, 4; Julius Caesar 3; Opti- Service League 3. 4; Witan 4. mates 3, 4; Pilot 4; Witan 4.
SHIRLEY CHAMBERLAIN 39 Florenton Drive LLOYD CHASE / lore to talk! Basketball 2; Girls' Athletic Associa Few things tion 2; Leaders' Club 4; Memona diligent Scholarship Committee 3; Pep Bo 2; Pilot 2; Ping Pong 3, 4; Servic League Council 2; Witan 4.
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NANCY CONNOR DOROTHY CLEMENS 62 Harding Road 2 33 Bray ton Road "Freedom is only in the land of "Speak boldly, speak truly." dreams." Assembly Stage Crew 3, 4; Craig's lot 4; Service League 4; Swimmin IV,fe 4; Horseback Riding 2; Julius Caesar 3; Life Saving 4; Pilot 2; Pmg Pong 3; Witan 4.
ARTHUR COOK 323 Sagamore Drive "The hand that follows intellect MARY ELLEN COSTAIN can achieve." 254 Haviland Park Baseball (Manager) 3; C. R. A. (Chairman) 4; Executive Council 4; "Consistency, thou art a jewel.' Les Babillards 3; Optimates 4; Serv-
CATHERINE CRAIG JOHN E. CRANCH 32 Thatcher Rd. 2 Meech Park "A merry heart maketh a cheerful "Ambition has no rest." countenance." Banking 2, 3, 4; Les Babillards 2, 3; Banking 3; Chi-Y 3, 4; Girls' Ath- National Honor Society 3, 4; Opti- letic Association 3, 4; Les Babillards mates 3, 4; Service League 4; Swim- 3, 4; Life Saving 2, 3, 4; Optimates ming Team (Manager) 4; Visual Aid 3, 4; Service League 4; Swimming 3. Corps 2, 3, 4: Witan 4.
THOMAS DAWES ANNA DANESI 182 Alpine Street 34 Hughes Place Oh, to be a sailor1. The wise are merry. Badminton dub 3, 4; Biology Club 2; Life Saving 3; Ping Pong Club 3, Badminton 3; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Bas 4; Service League 4; Swimming 2, 3, ketball 2, 3, 4; Soccer 2. 3 (Honoi 4; Track 2; Visual Aid Corps 4; Vol- Team) 4; Volleyball 2, 3, 4. leyball Club 3, 4; Wrestling Club 2, 3.
JOSEPH DEY 20 Hubbell Park RALPH DETTMAN "As good natured a soul as e'er 105 Forgham Road trod on shoe of leather." "The reward of a thing well done Reserve Baseball 2, 3, 4; Reserve is to have done it." Basketball 2, 3; Basketball 4; Basket- ball Officials Club 2, 3; Hi-Y 3, 4; Life Saving 2; Ping Pong Club 2, 3, 4; Service League 4; Soccer Reserves 2; Soccer 3, 4; Volleyball Club 2, 3.
WILLIAM DONOGHUE 9 Vassar Street GERALD DIMMICK "Indeed the idols I have loved so 180 Hampton Blvd. long have done my credit in the world much wrong." "Would there were more of him." Chess Club 2, 3, 4; Camera Club 2, Camera Club 3, 4; Golf 3: Hi-Y 3, 4. 3; Memorial Scholarship Committee 4; Optimates 2, 3, 4; School News- " 3, 4; Juliuj Caesar 3; Assembly Cre
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DONALD DREHER JACK E. DOWNHILL 180 Windsor Road 67 Lakeshire Road "A little nonsense now and then "What I couldn't teach Romeo!" is relished by the wisest men." Beta Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Les Babillards 2; Optimates 3, 4; Senior Council 2. Bowling 4; Ca Club 2, 3; Vis
JOAN EDEN DOROTHY EDINGER 756 Bennington Drive 218 Conrad Drive "The jewel in a Rajah's turban." Her tranquillity is admirable. 4; Volley- Banking 3; Business Club 4; Servi League 4.
ROBERT FILSINGER DALE FOSE 180 Cravenwood Avenue 100 Windsor Road "Every man has his gifts and the "Facts are stubborn things." tools go to him that can Baseball Club 3; Bowling 4; Int. use them." High Prep Orchestra 2; Life Savi. 3; Optimates 4; Orchestra 2, 3, 4. Life Saving 3; Swimming Club 3, 4.
itVIVIEN GARDNER 4330 St. Paul Blvd. EVERETT GARRISON Rare is such a combination of 108 Shady Way charm and intelligence. "He thought as a sage, though ht Choir 2; Executive Council 3, (Sec- felt as a man." retary) 4; Girls' Athletic Association 3, 4; Les Babillards 2. 3; National Basketball Club 4; Choir 2, 4; Hi-Y Honor Society 4; Optimates 4; Ping Pong 3, (Manager) 4; Horseback Riding 2; W.tan 4.
HELMUT GEBHARDT MARY JANE GASSMAN 176 Forgham Road 2-12 First Avenue The sea is my home. Completely lost h a day on which Camera Club 2. (President) 3, 4; she has not laughed. H.-Y 4; Motor Club 3; Service League 4; Swimming Club 3; Visual Aid Corps 2, 4, (Chief Projection- ist) 3; Witan 3, 4.
JOSEPH GIANFORTE WILLIAM GRAVER 3306 Lake Avenue mm 3721 Lake Avenue "The greatest fault I should say iff*' is to be conscious of none." "Worth makes the man" Banking 3. 4; Basketball Club 3; Assembly ge Crew 3. 4; Basket- Choir 4; Greenhouse Club 2; Motor ball (Man er) 3; Cram's Wife 4; Club 2, 3; Ping Pong Club 3: Stu- Hi-Y 2, 4; Les Babillards 3; dent Council 2, 3; Service League 2, Jutiui di-J 3; Motor Club 3; Pilot 3; Reserve Baseball 2, 3; Sw.mming 2. 3, 4; S l 2, 3; Visual Club 4; Volleyball Club 3, 4; Wrest- Aid CorpC s 2, 3, 4; Wit ling Club 2, 4. ik 17 Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection
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JOAN GREELEY MYRTLE GREEN 3 Delta Terrace 541 Denise Road "Her colors are of gladne Let's all be happy. 2; Dancing 2.
JEAN GRISWOLD HAROLD HANNA 171 Conrad Drive 48 Surrey Road "Bright was her face with . Sleep is supreme. Badminton 4; Chi-Y 3, 4. Band 2, 3; Orch< Club 2, 3, 4; Seni,
MARSHALL HERSEY MILDRED HEWITT 342 Thomas Avenue 183 Stutson Street "Let no man be proud and Small, but I'll have my way. confident." Candy Committee 4; Service Leagu serve Baseball 3; Tennis 4. 4; Witan 4.
DORIS HOSLEY WILLIAM HOPKINS 270 Burley Road 236 Longridge Avenue "Rich, without a show." "An affable and courteous Badminton 3. 4; Banking 2, 3; Chi-Y gentleman." 3, 4; Dancing 2; Girls' Athletic As- i Saving 3; Swimming Club 3. sociation 4; Les Babillards 2, 3; Optimates 4; Ping Pong 2; Wuan 4.
JACK HUSE LOUISE HUGHES 176 Edgemere Drive 93 Harding Road "He ventures to make the ounce of mirth is worth a world look." pound of sorrow." Basketball (Captain) 4; Basketball >all 2; Craig's Wife 4; lulms Officials Club 2; Executive Council 2, 3; Les Babillards 2, 3; Op- 4; Hi Y 2, 3, 4; Reserve Basketball 3, 4; Pilot 2, 3; Swimming 3; Senior High Party Committee 4; Soccer 4; Sound Movie Committee 4.
LEROY KELSO 222 Stonewood Avenue WALTER JUSTICE "Men who have much to ) 111 30 Mill Road the fewest words." "Courage is his." Basketball 4. (Reserve Mana r) 2. tball Club 2, 4; Wrestlrng Clu 2; Optimates 2. 3, 4; Ping Pong Club 3, 4; Reserve Soccer 4; Service League 3; Track 3, 4; Volleyball Club 4; Witan 4. Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection
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DORA KIMBALL 402 Lexington Avenue HAZEL KINNEY "Nothing is more useful than 105 McEwen Road silence." A willing worker can Banking 2. 3; Basketball 3. 4; Book accomplish much. Store 4; Chi-Y 3, 4; Julius Caesar 3; etball 2, 4; Leaders' Club Les Babillards 3; Service League 3; ce League 4; Volleyball 3. Volleyball 3.
DOROTHY KLIER VIRGINIA KOUREMENOS 30 Pearson Street 1120 Bennington Drive "Thou hast the sweetest face I ever looked on." "She has a personality which is pleasing to all." Badminton 4; Ping Pong Club 4; Volleyball 4.
HERBERT LACY 6 Leander Road CHARLES KRAUS "I am the master of my fate; 201 Willowbrook Rd. I am the captain of my soul." Great things are little to Assembly Stage Crew 4; Executi\ great man. Council (President) 4; Julius Cacs, 3; Memorial Scholarship 4; Rememh the Day 2.
ALBERT LA FAVE 3951 LAKE AVENUE LEONA LADUF. "His mind, hi* kingdom, his will, 4012 Dewey Avenue hh law." "Joy may be thy." C. R. A. Carnival Committee 4; Service League 4. tive Council (President) 4; Hi-Y 4; Les Babillards 2; Optimates 4; Senior Council 2, 3, 4; Witan 4.
ROBERT LAMMF.RS 30 Valley Street BETTY JANE LANCASTER 127 Sheraton Drive No Comment Assembly Stage Crew 3, 4; Banking It's nice to be natural, when you 3; Camera Club 2, (President) 3, 4; naturally nice. CraiV. Wife 4; Julius Caesar 3; Les Babillards 2, 3; National Honor So- Biology Club 2; Bowling 3, 4; Co- ciety 3, 4; Optimates 3, iConsul) 4; Committee 3, 4; C. R. A. 4; Wil Senior Council 4; Visual A.d Corps 3. 4. 2, (President) 3, 4; Witan 3.
DOROTHY LAVELL JANET LEDERMAN 19 Plover Street 208 Harding Road "Happiness seems made to be A hustler, wort- and /and shared." go together. Banking 2; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Basket- ball 2, 3, 4; Girls' Athletic Associa- Basketball 2; Ping Pong Club 3; Senior C-ouncil 4; Senior High tion 4; Leaders' Club 3; Service Party Committee 3, 4; Tennis 2, 3; League 2, 3, 4; Soccer 2, 3, (Honor Team) 4.
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JACK LOHWATER -1223 Lake Avenue THEODORE LINDQUIST "Knowledge is more than 4386 St. Paul Blvd. equivalent to force." Give me a sailboat. isketball Club 3, 4; Biology Club Baseball Club 4; Basketball Club Chess Club 2, 3, 4; Cross-country 2. 3. 4; Ping Pong Club 4; Soccer Optimates 2. 3. 4; Pilot 2. 3; Club 2, 4; Witan 4. •rvice League 2; Swimming Club Track 2, 3. 4; Volleyball Club 4; Witan 4.
HFLEN MAHANEY 30 Redfield Street FRANK MARCILLE er unextinguished Uughtei 406 Windsor Road fill- the sky." "I'd rather be right.1 all (Honor Team) 2- Basket- Council 2; Si ; Bowling 2; Ping Pong Club 1 Da Leagug e 3, 4; Soccer 2; Tennis 2, 3. 4.
JUNE MCELWAIN. Class President WILMA MCKAY 125 Falleson Road 107 Wedgewood Park Charm strikes the sight "A lender heart, a will inflexible." But merit wins the soul. Badminton 3; Banking 2, 4; Baseball Assembly Stage Crew 3, 4; Basket- 2. 3; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Business ball 3; Executive Council 4; Chi-Y Club 4; Girls' Athletic Association 4; Girls' Athletic Association 2, 3; 4; Life Saving 4; Service League 4; Julius factor 3; Les Babillards 3; Soccer (Honor Team) 4; Swimming 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 2, 3, (Mana- Pilot 2, 3; Ping Pong Club 2;' Sen- ger) 4. ior Council 2; Soccer 3; Witan 4.
WILLIAM MEEKER DONALD L. MILLER 4(1 Rumples Street 194 Wendhurst Drive A line here, a line there, and Always one "stroke" ahead. then I'm through. Basketball Club 3; Motor Club 2, 3; Reserve Baseball 2, 3; Reserve Soccer 2, 3; Soccer 4; Sw •ing 3, 4; Volleyball Club 4.
DORIS NEAR CHARLES MOORF. 59 Worcester Road 45 Wheeldon Drive Quiet and conscientious. "Modesty becomes a young Unruffled by worldly Mrife jrvice League 3, 4.
HUBERT NICHOLS 102 3 Bennington Drive ELLA D. NUCCITELLI 4501 Lake Avenue "I hare drunk deep oj Joy, And I will taste no other u "Mirth, wit, and &aiel)." tonight." Banking 4; Choir 3; Cm&i Wife 4. East High, 3 years.
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JOHN OCHS 5150 St. Paul Blvd. BRUCE OREMUS The rule of my life—to make busi- 273 Woodhurst Road ness a pleasure and pleasure a business. "He that hath knowledge, Badminton Club 3, 4; Basketball Of spareth his words." ficials Club 2, 3. 4; HiY 3; Motor Club 2, 3; P.ng Pong Club 2; Serv- ice League 2, 3; Track 2, (Manager) 3; Volleyball 2, 3, 4; Witan 4; Wrestling 2.
JOHN OTTO IRIS PATTERSON 54 Leroy Street 27 WEST PARKWAY Everything comes if a man Lovely lady with a gentle heart. will only wait. Banking 3; Bowling 4; Co-op Com- men Club 2; Visual Aid Cor mittee 4; Les Babillards 4; Ping Pong Club 3; Witan 4.
CATHERINE PERRINS PHILLIP PERKINS 474 Thomas Avenue 66 West Parkway "Our deeds determine us as much as we determine our deeds." Life is ious proposition— ire girls! Band 2, 3, 4; Banking 2; Chi-Y 3, 4; Inter High Band 4; Inter High Hi Y 4; Servic League 2, 4; Soccer Prep Orchestra 2, 3i Julius Caesar Club 2. 3; : 3; Les Babillards 2, 3, 4; Optimates Track 2. 3, 4. 3, 4; Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Social Dane- ing 2; Tennis 4; Youth Federation Choir 2, 3, 4.
MARGARET POLAND 91 Dursey Road WILLIAM PUM Versatility makes for success. 89 Shady Way Baseball 2; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Girls' "It's the little things that count." Athletic Association 4; Julius Caesar 3- Optimates 4; Service League 2; Band 2, 3; Choir 3; Orchestra 2, 3. Soccer 2, (Honor Team) 3, 4; Vis- ual Aid Corps 2, 3, 4; Witan 4.
WILLIAM J. QUINN ELEANOR REEP 47 Wmans Street 3839 Lake Avenue "Happy am I, from care I'm fit Boys are such interesting things Basketball Club 3; Hi Y 4; Su John Marshall 2 years; Service ftiming Club 3; Track 3. League 3.
WILLIAM RlLEY 74 Thomas Avenue GEORGE ROBERTS 21 Heather Street No really grea/ man ever thought himself so. "A true gentleman, both in H. •Y 3, 4; Executive Council 4; Sen- manners and in heart." ior Council 2, 4; S.•rvice League 2, 3, 4; Tennis 2, 3, 4 Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection June Class Activities
BARBARA ROBINSON 399 Sagamore Drive THELMA RYDER "Gentle in manner, firm in 224 Willowbrook Road reality." "As free from fraud as irseback Riding 2; Les BabiUards heaven from earth." 3; National Honor Society 4; !cutive Council (Secretary) 4; Op- Badminton 4; Choir 3. ales 4; School Newsstaff 3.
MARGARET SETTLE LENA SANTUCCI 352 Estall Road 27 Corrigan Street "Knowledge comes but wisdom "I love life." lingers" iketball 4; Badmintotonn 4; Chi-Chi-Y 3, (President) 2, 4; Te 3; Volleyball 3. 4; Da :ing 2; Wlta
DOROTHEA W. SHAW JUNE SHEA 98 Leroy Street 456 Hampton Blvd. "Gentle of speech, beneficent of mind." "That costs the least and does the Chi-Y 2, 3, (President) 4; L Babil- most is just a pleasant smile'." lards 2, 3; Optimates 4; Bowling 4; Witan 4. League 2, (Council) 4; Witi
JANE SICKELCO JOHN SHEPPLER 27 Hannahs Terrace 69 Stonewood Avenue A little girl with a big 'What may the future bring?" personality.
WENTWORTH SLOBBE NORMA SIMPSON 7 3 Cherry Road 24 Pearson Street "Hold that pose." "Neat, not gaudy." Banking 2, 4; Camera Club 2, 3, 4; Les Babillards 3; Charter Member Biology Club 2; Optimates 3, 4; City Science Honor Society 4; Vis- ual A!d Corps 3, 4; Witan 4.
LAVINA SMITH ARLENE SMITH 137 Castleford Road 17 Lakewood Drive "Wisdom provides things neces "A silence sweeter than speech.' tary, not superfluous." Badminton 4; Ping Pong 4; Servic, League 3. Ping Pong Club 3; Service Leagu. 2, 3, 4.
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HAROLD STONE DONALD SPRINGER 83 Clearview Road 303 Conrad Drive Life is a problem. "Aggressive as he is tall." Band 2, 3, 4; Basketball 4; Basket- Band 2, 3, 4; Inter High Band 3; ball Officials Club 3; Choir 4; Hi-Y Inter High Prep Band 2; Orchestra 3; Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Ping Pong 2, 3, 4; Service League 2. Club 4: Reserve Basketball 2, (Cap- tain) 3; Reserve Soccer 3; Service League 4; Soccer 4; Witan 4.
LOTTE STRICKAUSEN 81 Worcester Road DORIS SUTHERLAND 10 Alonzo Street Patience is a necessary ingredient of success. What she does not wa, Biology Club 2; Bowling 3, 4; Co-op is useless. Committee 2, 3, 4; C. R. A. 4; Girls' Athletic Association 4; Service League 4; Witan 3, 4.
DORIS THORPE 30 Barons Road FRED THOMANN Trifles make perfection — 1 58 Heidelberg Street perfection is no trifle . Banking 3; Book Store 2; Bowling "Silence is more eloquent than Business Club 4; Co-op Committ words." 4; Executive Council (Treasurer) National Honor Society 3, 4; Me onal Scholarship Committee 3; Ser ice League 4; Tennis 3.
EDWARD WELCH GEORGE WHETEN 115 Barnard Street 354 Stonewood Avenue Win or lose, 1 love the game. "Whatever is worth doing, is worth doing well." Baseball 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Choir 2, 3; Hi-Y 4; Soccer 2, 3, 4; Volleyball Club 3. ming Club 3; Wil ling Club 4.
ARTHUR WIGHTMAN GEORGE WILLS 83 Harding Road 12 Elmtree Road "Our candidate for the ideal man." Our candidate for Gabriel's right Assembly Stage Crew 3,4; Basketball hand man. 4; Camera Club 2, 3; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Julius Caesar 3; Les Babillards 2, 3; Band 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Inter National Honor Society 3, 4; Opti- High Band 2; Optimates 3, 4; Or- mates 3, 4; Pilot 2; Reserve Basket- chestra 2, 3, 4; Ping Pong Club 2, ball 2, 3; Reserve Soccer 2, 3; 3, 4; Track 2. Senior Council 3; Soccer 4; Track 2.
PADRAIC BOYLE 215 Wildmere Drive
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The One Man Left Alive" By WILLIAM DONOGHUE
T was June 4, 2019. Louise Hughes, who trying to explore Darkest I John Cranch, on arising, found it a lovely day. Africa, had lost her way; Robert Filsinger who had He was, it is true, 97 years old, but a little thing served three years for bigamy; nor Walter Justice like that did not bother Mr. Cranch. He had found who had sentenced him. a very pleasant means of spending the day. He He was jolted out of these reflections when he would go to the cemeteries. saw the Donoghue Memorial Museum. He was Generally when people attain the advanced age proud of the building; William Hopkins had been that Mr. Cranch boasted of, they customarily fight the architect and Joe Dey, a sidewalk superin- shy of graveyards. But to such an optimistic man tendent, had been killed during its construction as Mr. Cranch, graveyards were no worry. He could by a crane. Inside were kept exhibits, such as still joke about them. letters of the great Donoghue, acre of ground He started out. Leaving his home, Mr. Cranch Donoghue stood on, shoe worn by Donoghue, etc. walked across the Gardner Memorial Park, past the He came to Clemens Square and saw the Mar- Vivien Gardner Monument to the Dorothea Shaw tyrs' Monument. He knew the inscription: "Here Memorial Cemetery. From here he turned to was foully murdered Dorothy Clemens, in the Potter's Field. first year of the American Revolution, the first The first grave he searched out was that of Patriot to die for Freedom." Padraic Boyle. At first there was some difficulty, Mr. Cranch knew what the monument did not but finally it was discovered in the corner with a say: that the firing squad had been composed of neat tombstone, which did not tell of the career Everett Garrison, Dale Fose, Donald Dreher, and that had made the name of Boyle famous in the LeRoy Kelso. annals of crime, but contained instead but two Mr. Cranch felt himself jostled by some students dates, the immortal name, and the pious hope that from the University entering the Wightman Memo- he would "Rest in Peace." rial Scientific Library. He watched them rush into Leaving Potter's Field, Mr. Cranch found his the tall, stately building with its motto: "Beauty is way to where Mrs. June McElwain Jones and her Truth, Truth Beauty." seventeen children were buried. Not far from Mr. Cranch found the Oremus Memorial Prayer there was the Firemen's Memorial with the names Meeting House placed between the Wentworth of William Pum and George Wheten on it. Slobbe Memorial Sewage Disposal Plant and a Mr. Cranch had intended to look up all those large factory bearing the name "William Graver, that had been in his high school class, but alas, he Inc., Telephone Poles." could not find their graves. He thought of all those Not far from there was the Lohwater Memorial he had known: Helmut Gebhardt, who had made Penitentiary, and the Chamberlain Home for Dis- himself a fortune in the differential gear shift busi- tressed Young Ladies. ness; Jack Huse, a beachcomber at Tahiti; Vernon He remembered the letter he had received many Bishop, who really had become a Bishop; Nancy years ago from Erford Bedient. Erford had married Connor, social secretary to the King of Siam; John a rich woman, and was living on the fruits of her Ochs, a second "Diamond Jim Brady;" all these father's toil. Erford sent news of people they had drifted across his mind. Nor could he forget Al known; Ann Boyle, who had died of apoplexy on LaFave, who had been such a splendid preacher; hearing the returns from Saragota; of Catherine 24 Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection
Craig who had married a Chinese Mandarin, and and on the other side ol the river see the Jack had reason to regret it; Marilla Carey who had mar- Downhill Memorial Ski Slide, the Robert Lammers ried a millionaire for his money; Doris Thorpe, Memorial Theatre, and the Curtis Baker Tower of who had made enough money to support three hus- the University. He remember Lloyd Chase, who bands, and alimony after Reno; Barbara Robinson had entered a Buddhist Monastery under the name who had died of an overdose of pick-me-up-in-the- of Ben Poo Ping; Harold Hanna who had become morning tonic; Janet Lederman who had been the World Famous authority on drain pipes; Ralph hanged under the Arizona Law for murdering her Dettman, an anarchist, who blew up the Supreme husband; Arthur Cook, poor Arthur, who had be- Court Building; "Ted" Lindquist who had become come mentally ill, how unfortunate! and Dorothy a South American dictator; "Herb" Lacy who had Klier, who tried to learn to fly one day. But the ended up as a U. S. Senator; and John Sheppler, plane ran out of gas and poor Dorothy ! who had started the "Masculinist" Movement in At the end of the street Mr. Cranch discovered the opposition to the Feminist. He could see the roof War Memorial. This Monument had been erected of the Hubert Nichols Krazy-Kut-Ups School for to commemorate those who had fallen in the Ameri- Klowns. He could see the children across the street can Revolution of 1951. There he saw the names going to the Buchinger Memorial Music School, of Ward Bailey, Harry Buss, Leonard Campbell, the most famous in America. George Roberts, Bill Riley, William Hopkins, Not far from the library was the river, where, at Charles Kraus, Frank Marcille, Phillip Perkins, one bend, an excursion steamer had blown up. William Pum, William Quinn, Harold Stone, and There was a small monument there and among Edward Welch. the names of the survivors were those of Fred Then he heard a brass band marching down the Thomann, Betty Braggins, Myrtle Green, William street. It was playing one of the more popular Meeker, Hazel Kinney, Donald Springer, Leona marches of Marshall Hersey, "The Hero March." LaDue, Charles Moore, Mary Ellen Costain, John They marched down Dimmick Avenue, past the Otto, Lotte Strickhausen, Donald Miller, Rita twin statues of Sousa and George Wills, and up Ames, Lavina Smith, Helen Perrins, Wilma McKay Bircher Avenue. For Ralph, as Mr. Cranch remem- and Margaret Settle. bered, had become a local politician, till at one Mr. Cranch, leaving the library, felt hungry, election he did not bribe enough inspectors, and so he entered the Jean Griswold Chop House, was out. famous over two continents. Here was the hot Off Dimmick Avenue, (for Gerald had be- stand which revolutionized the hot dog business. come i. ounder and discoverer of Photopsychopo- It had first been run by many people he knew, and try) Mr. ranch saw the Dawes Memorial Prize- now the walls were plastered with their memorials: fight Ring, i had been erected to the glorious Buy a Dora Kimball Coca-Cola; "Invest in an fighter who had gone down before the terrible on- Anna Danesi Ice Cream Cone." slaught of Joe Gianforte, the Worlds Heavyweight Having assuaged his hunger, our hero went to Champion. Children still held that battle of the the town's biggest department store, run by Betty eiants in awe. A block from that was a warehouse Lancaster. In there he saw the lawn-mower depart- with the sign: "Paul Agostinelli, Inc., Wholesale ment which Doris Sutherland had run for many Dealers in Food." Mr. Cranch remembered how years, and the Thelma Ryder Toy Department. Paul had made himself a fortune in that business. There was also the world famous fashion center Seeking rest and quiet Mr. Cranch found his way which had been founded by Virginia Kouremenos to the Grace Altpeter Memorial Library. Resting and Eleanor Reep. in the library, he could look out of the window, Outside was the building of the WCTU Local,
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and out in front of it was the bronze plaque bearing achieved international fame; Virginia Carey, who, the names of Essie Barrett, Anna Card, Joan Eden, trying to swim Niagara Falls, had failed; and Mildred Hewett, Doris Near, Jean Burandt, Norma Dorothy Callaghan the contortionist. Simpson, Marguerite Berndt, and Dorothy Lavell. Mr. Cranch then gave thanks for those re- Mr. Cranch could not help remembering others, spectable people he remembered, people who had Ella Nuccitelli, who had been killed in a hold-up; happily married and had never caused any trouble: Iris Patterson, who had been the best known Holly- Mary Jane Gassman, Doris Hosley, Helen Ma- wood star in her time; Margaret Cameron, who, haney, Lena Santucci, June Shea, Jane Sickelco, trying to rescue a husband, had fallen down a well, and Arlene Smith. But, lost in thought over these, and been drowned herself; Dorothy Edinger, who Mr. Cranch crossed a street without looking at the had ended up as a world famous dancer; Margaret light—and a truck, speeding down the avenue Poland, whose children, the septeplets, had closed the history of the class of 1939.
Spring Rummage Sale JACK LOHWATER
NOTICE—These are the results of a rummage sale by the June Class.
ITEMS PURCHASER 1. The orderly conduct of the class as a home- 1. The June Class of 1940. room went to 2. The camera and photographic talent of Hel- 2. Sheldon Koch. mut Gebhardt to 3. The dramatic tendencies of Robert Lammers 3. Paul Dettman. taken by 4. Curtis Baker's success on the mound and on 4. Ronnie Cook and John Robinson respectively. the ping-pong table to 5. The quiet charm of Vivien Gardner to 5. Roberta Carter. 6. The oratory of Herbert Lacy went to 6. Jack O'Rorke. 7. Phillip Perkins' desire to go to the Olympics 7. Raymond Fritz who keeps this as his only was seized by track connection. 8. Erford Bedient's knack for getting out of 8. Paul Bedient. gym was reserved for his brother 9. The nonsensical prattlings of Bill Donoghue 9. No Sale. and Wentworth Slobbe are still on hand for anyone who wants to bore himself. 10. The natatorial energies of Thomas Dawes and 10. John Baird and Edson Hineline. Donald Miller were, of course, reserved for 11, Jack Huse's book, "Basketball Made Easy," 11. "Lou" Wagner. complete in one volume, requested by (Continued on page sixty-one) 26 Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection As We See Ourselves
The Senior Class has voted undying fame to some of its members, outstanding in their respective fields.
First Second
Prettiest girl Pat Patterson June McElwain
Handsomest boy Bill Riley Erford Bedient
Person most likely to succeed Albert LaFave Herbert Lacy
Most popular June McElwain Albert LaFave
Best dressed boy Jack Huse Bill Riley
Best dressed girl Dot Klier Vivien Gardner
Best sport June McElwain Jack Huse
Most sophisticated Nancy Connor Doris Thorpe
Most industrious Art Wightman John Cranch
Most impractical Art Cook Bill Donoghue
Most egotistical Jack Lohwater Bob Lammers
Wittiest Bill Donoghue Hubie Nichols
Laziest Pat Boyle Tom Dawes
Shyest Doris Hosley Dora Kimball
Grouchiest Dorothy Clemens Lloyd Chase
Noisiest John Ochs Wentworth Slobbe
Worst borrower Shirley Chamberlain Bruce Oremus
Best liar Don Springer Art Cook
Best wisecracker Louise Hughes Hubie Nichols
Most energetic gum-cheiver Jane Sickelco Louise Buchinger
Most courteous Bob Lammers Bill Riley
Most talkative Ann Boyle Bill Donoghue
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Charlotte Pilot L OPENING NOW CERTAI MUNITY OFFERED EVENING CLASSES Pupils Are Rejoj
Completion
JUNE MCELWAIN
XTRA, EXTRA! Buy your paper! Final edi- In 192 2 a menace in the form of a publication E tion today! called "The Witan" with a Miss Sharer as pro- Extra, extra, buy your ------." moter, was called to our attention. We bought enough stock to assure us jobs should this paper This is the cry that three aggressive and vivacious "take." It "took" and the Bally-Ho Bugle was laid young men bellowed through the halls in the year to rest beside Sam Patch in the Cemetery on River '23. It may have been their final edition of the Street. Bally-Ho Bugle, but there was no more excite- ment now than there had been for every other Milton Punnett found himself a career and since edition. graduating has been employed in Commercial Art The Pun-Mar Sign Company, publishers of the work at the Leo Hart Printing Company where he Bugle, was formed in 1919 as an excuse to avoid has been successful. Henry Marks, the other part- the monotony of study-hall. The officers were Bud ner has travelled extensively in South America and Marks, President; Milt Punnett, Vice-President and Florida during the last ten years and. has enjoyed John W. Lee, Chairman of the Board. himself very much. The Chairman of the Board has several years to go before he will be graduated. The Bally-Ho Bugle was a result of Milt Pun- nett's eating cheese at midnight. Tins "Newspaper With the graduation of Milton and Henry the newspaper changed its name to The Northern Light with a hunch and a punch for people who think and, still as a print shop project, continued to her- they think " was published with great irregularity, ald the news to the entire school, some editions when and if the editors could escape from study- having six or eight pages. During this period the hall. Events that never happened were published, school newspaper rose to its ultimate success. just to be different from the so-called newspapers of the day. When the last edition of this spectacular news- The first Bit gits, hand drawn, were placed on the paper had been sold, the copy had been thrown into bulletin board and usually contained a few pictures the basket and all that remained were a few edi- for the benefit of those who could not read. This tions and a great many memories, the staff of the little acorn to a mighty oak grew and ere long each Northern Light was able to make a large donation edition was printed, the circulation being 173, in- to the Children's Memorial Scholarship fund of cluding the faculty. {Continued on page forty-five)
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"Lest We Forget"
The Story of the Children's Memorial Scholarship Fund
By ANN-MARGOT BOYLE
"And if ye break faith with us who die "
In Washington, in London, in Paris, there are ministered by a board of directors composed of tombs, stone sepulchres decked with unfeeling teachers in city high schools, and of other people flowers: tombs to an Unknown Soldier. These interested in education. Miss Margaret R. Miner, people have built lasting monuments to their na- girls' adviser at Charlotte High School, is presi- tions' dead—but have they kept faith? Can their dent of the Board at this time, and it is through bands, their wreaths—their heartless stone—fulfill her that applications are made at Charlotte. the aspirations, the dreams, bring back the laugh- All Rochester high schools participate in the ing faces, tender hearts, of a "lost generation?" contributions to the fund and any high school pupil We of Rochester have chosen to consecrate the is eligible to be considered for a scholarship grant. careers of our own aspiring youth to the memory A scholarship lasts as long as the student remains of our dead. We have chosen "to give, not a stone, in school, providing he continues to meet the re- but a heart." By aiding the needy honor students quirements of scholarship and citizenship. Many enrolled in our high schools, by giving this aid boys and girls are thus encouraged to win college in the name of Rochester's dead, we have given a scholarships, and so continue their education still fuller and more beautiful meaning to the famous further. words of John McCrae. There have been to date twenty-four students in The Children's Memorial Scholarship Fund was Charlotte High School whose education has been a established November 11, 1919, the first anni- constant source of memory and gratitude to the versary of Armistice Day, as a living monument to six young men who carried their torch to the gates the gallant youths who went forth to battle in de- of Immortality in the turbulent years of the world's fense of not only national, but international honor. largest war. Its purpose is to give financial aid to needy students Jewell Buckman, Royal DeMarse, Pierre Meisch, of superior abilities and achievements, enabling Ira Jacobson, James Armstrong, George Stone . . . them to finish an education which they desire, and Six names! Six forgotten faces! But back of these, all young people deserve. The money so used is the hopeful eyes of a hundred leaders of tomorrow contributed yearly by the remembering students of who have caught a very material torch "from the today. falling hands" of Rochester's dead—who will carry Children's Memorial Scholarship grants vary that torch into an enlightened world, whose spirit- ual fulfillment shall be the "heart" we students from one to six dollars a week, depending on the gave in memory of our city's fallen sons. need and age of the student. Scholarships are ad- 29 Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection Achievements HE classes of '39 have compiled this record T as a tribute to the outstanding achievements of our Charlotte High School friends.
LOUISE BUCHINGER: The Mu Phi Epsilon Sorority Award—a certifi- cate of achievement given to the student who wins first place in the annual contest sponsored by this national music sorority. Louise is the present secretary and historian of the Inter-High Choir. Recently, she won a trip to Buffalo as the result of winning a con- test here. She also won one of eight places in a recital given in Kilbourn Hall.
JAMES CAREY: A scholarship to study trombone at Monroe High School with Mr. Robert Moore. James has been a member of school band and orchestra. At present, he is a member of the Inter-High Prep Orchestra.
GEORGE DUNDON: Charlotte charter member of the City-Wide Honor Science Club. George has been active in the Biology Club and the band.
HAZEL HAYNES: Chosen Editor-in-Chief of the Voca-Scope, the yearbook of Vocational High School. A former member of the class of June 1939, last year Hazel transferred to Vocational. Before that time, she had been active in the Junior Council and the Greenhouse Club.
JACK JAENICKE: Junior High School Standard Bearer—the post given to the junior boy with the highest scholar- ship rating. Jack has been a member of the three councils and of the Co-op committee.
LEROY KELSO: An Eagle Badge on December I, 1938—the highest award in Boy Scouting. Other Eagle Scouts in school at present are: William Graver, Arthur Wightman, Edson Hinline, George Dundon.
HERBERT LACY: After winning a trip to Binghamton, he won a trip to New York to compete in a State-Wide (Continued on page forty-seven) 30 Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection
THE INKWELL
Volume I. No. I
PRESIDENT REFUSES TO TALK ONLY A NON-COMMITAL NO Charlotte Defeats FOR AN ANSWER Franklin 2-1 After d.rs of uns«ce»!Ul .Hem,*, L Originally conceived as a class paper, its rise to com- petition as a school paper was a surprise even to the editors. With the rise in popularity there came a cor- responding increase in the size of the paper and its staff. Robert Bushfield, William O'Connor, and Robert Loh- water were appointed to fill the posts of Sports Editor, General News, and Composition respectively. Feature HISTORY CUSS RhMSB ^ T^^'LsU,p «•« sho.n =11 columns such as "The Fountain Pen," "Sportraits," and "Drag-on Along," provided informal news on about- the-school incidents, replacing the far too informal "dirt- column," so popular in most school papers. T ATE in the fall of '37 there appeared in Char- -'-"' lotte High School an unofficial publication, the INKWELL, which offered serious competition to the already existing PILOT. Sponsored in its infancy by three members of the January '39 class, Edward Schell, Paul Walker, and Harrison Fisler, its editorial policy was un- censored, up to the minute and vital. As may be expected the first issue met an undue amount of criticism, with no helpful backing in the way of suggestions. Fortunately the paper's policy did appeal to its readers for a certain style that the official publication lacked. This provided the impetus which carried the paper through three eventful terms, filled with editorial, advertising and circulation upsets. Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection Third Annual Music Festival By CATHERINE PERRINS (Note: The Charlotte High School Band and Orchestra assisted by the combined orchestras of 38 and 42 schools, under the direction of Mr. Kenneth B. W'aide. Mr. Kenneth Zimmerli, Accompanist.) "Hey! Wake up! Somebody's coming, " squeaked "Then the combined grade school orchestras: one front seat to the other. PART II "I know it. You don't think I couldn't hear all ORCHESTRAS OF SCHOOL NUMBER THIRTY-EIGHT that noise do you?" grumbled the other. AND SCHOOL NUMBER FORTY-TWO The noise grew more and more disturbing. MARCH— "It sounds like the band, but what's it going to Let's Go Zamecnik do down here? " said the first seat. "Ah, yes it is," OVERTURE— he added as Mr. Waide and his retinue straggled Fortuna Zamecnik through the door. WHEN TWILIGHT FALLS Lawrence "Humph! Well, I see where I don't get any 'CELLO SOLO— more sleep, " growled the second one and continued Legend Nolk mumbling while the band warmed up and took its Eleanor Wendel place on the stage. Number Forty-Two School Then, a few taps of the baton and all was still. MARCHE MILITAIRE Schubert "We want to run right through the program," "And we play last, our program is: said Mr. Waide. "You know about what the order is going to be, but to avoid any mistakes I'll read PART III it. The orchestra comes first and they'll play: CHARLOTTE HIGH SCHOOL BAND PART I FRENCH COMEDY OVERTURE Keler-Bela CHARLOTTE HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA AMERICAN PATROL Meacham OVERTURE— TRUMPET SOLO— Feast of the Lanterns Bennet Premier Polka Llewellyn MY DREAM IN VENICE Boehnlein Bud Gray CLARINET SOLO— Number Forty-Two School Pepperino Endresen BALLET EGYPTIAN Lugini H. Catherine Perrins Allegro non troppo MINUET FROM JUPITER SYMPHONY. . . .Mozart Allegretto SELECTIONS FROM KATINKA Friml Andante Sostenuto 32 Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection Andante expressivo Allegro non troppo MARCH— Booster Boys Jewell "Now let's do it the way we will the night of the concert." "Ssh! Stop your grumbling," whispered the first seat to the second, "We're not going to be able to hear very well the night of the concert with someone sitting in front of us. We might as well listen now." In between numbers the first remarked: "You know that band is pretty good. When I think how small it is and how many instruments they need, I wonder how they do it. Why they need a lot more clarinets, some trumpets, a flute, a bas- soon and - - - -." "Now you be quiet," interrupted the second. "They're going to play again." When the next selection was finished the first began again: "Come to think of it, being in the band is like "Well, now that you've told me all about the having a pass to all the activities. Beside playing band you might as well tell me about the orchestra." in every assembly, they play for home basketball "Well, you know as well as I do. The orchestra and soccer games, the dramatics productions, the is smaller than the band and needs many more Awards Night Supper, the - - - " he stopped be- violins and other stringed instruments. It plays on cause the band had begun to play. Hardly had the fewer occasions than the band." number ended before he continued: "Look here," inquired the second, "How do you "They certainly get around outside of school too. know all about the band while I don't? " They march on Memorial Day and last year they "You're asleep most of the time; how do you participated in the Apple Blossom Festival at expect to learn anything?" LeRoy. Those kids have a lot of fun together." Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection National Honor Society By MARGARET CAMERON TUST ten years ago in 1929, the Charlotte Chap- their chapters in that order. An annual inter-high " ter of The National Honor Society was formed. school banquet was inaugurated, each school acting Monroe Chapter, the only National Honor group in as host in turn. Charlotte entertained at Todd Rochester at that time, installed our chapter. Miss Union in 1934. When the organization became so Emerson was the adviser. The organization now large that it was unwieldly, it seemed necessary to has a membership of 151. discontinue this inter-school feature. The individual Membership in this society is the highest official schools now plan their own programs. honor that a student can attain in the high school. Charlotte usually has a banquet in June at which A pupil, to be selected, must be in the upper third newly elected members are received. Alumni and of the class; and must have been outstanding in parents are usually invited. The official installation leadership, character, and service to the school. The of new members takes place at commencement, motto of the Society is, "Scholarship, Leadership, The present officers are: President, Robert Character and Service." Limmers; Vice President, Vivien Gardner; Secre- John Marshall, Benjamin Franklin, West, Madi- tary, Barbara Robinson; Adviser, Mr. Denison. son, Edison, and Jefferson High Schools organized Les Babillards T HE Honor French students at Charlotte com- The present officers of the Charlotte Babillards prise the Epsilon Chapter of Les Babillards, are: the city-wide society. President PAUL DETTMAN Vice-President MARY ELLEN KIRCHMAIER The members of this society are chosen from Secretary WILLIAM STALLMAN those students receiving "A" at the end of the Social Chairmen... BETTY KOLB, ROBERT DEU EL first year, or "B" at the end of the third term. 34 Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection ASHORT 1918-38 .,. IN T,c CHARLOTTE 35 Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection Patchin, Tozier, Martin, McShea, Ferris, Kane, Warder, Dutcher, Wilder, Twambly, Vaughan, Decker Soccer HARLOTTE High School was first repre- berlain in 1921. C sented on the soccer pitch in 1918. At that The English soccer rules were interpreted and time there were only three high schools in the city, Americanized by Carl Chamberlain, of Charlotte, namely: East, West and Charlotte; with Canan- T. H. Evans of Canandaigua, and Ralph Tichenor, daigua, they formed the Interscholastic League. then of West High School. These revisions are still Charlotte also played Lima in a non-league contest. in effect. Officially, the coach was Principal Roy L. Butter- Charlotte's first home field was built on the field; in reality "Hank" Dutcher, the captain, di- slag dump at the McKinney blast furnace. The rected the team. Practice was held on the field "Lighthouse Field," so called because it was ad- adjacent to the old Blast Furnace, which stood jacent to the old lighthouse which stands near where the Municipal Docks are now situated. The Holy Cross Church, on Lake Avenue was used players supplied most of their own equipment, from 1921 to 1924. Later the games were played which, consequently, was greatly varied. on the pitch at Number 38 school, on Latta Road, The first soccer team was composed of the fol- still later on Clark's farm where the Charlotte lowing: Henry Dutcher, Baldwin Martin, Austin High School building now stands. To prepare this Kane, Bennett Warder, Ira Wilder, Newell Ferris, field the Health Education classes razed a barn and James Twambly, Ford Decker, Merritt Vaughan, cut down an apple orchard. (Practical physical Howard Chamberlain, Joe McShea, John Tozier, education was the fad in those days.) The boys and Lloyd Patchin. It was a successful season, end- sold the wood to equip the field. The pupils also ing in a tie between Charlotte and East High financed and built a shower in the old school, un- Schools for the championship. der the back stairs, next to the coal bin. The next year Charlotte had a coach, Arthur When the new school was built the soccer pitch Donnelly, who was later succeeded by Charles W. was temporarily moved, as some of the present Hamilton, the first commercial teacher at Char- students at Charlotte High School will remember, lotte. Hamilton, in turn, gave way to Carl Cham- to the field west of the present athletic field. The 36 Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection present athletic field was completed and first used siders lost only to John Marshall and were tied with three years ago, in 1936. Madison. When the season closed Madison and One of the first of Charlotte's more prominent Charlotte were tied for first place. A play-off game teams was the team of 1924. Carl Chamberlain was was held at Edgerton Park. Freddie De Mato, a the coach and the team consisted of: Edward Freck- substitute lineman, was the hero of the event by leton, Gordon Speares, the two McLaughlin broth- virtue of his three goals. Outstanding players of ers, Charles and Arthur, Howard Freckleton, that year were: Johnnie Ragan, who led the league Charles Keeler, Gordon Howe, Edward Halbleib, in scoring, Courtney McCrary, who was the league's John Lewis, George Leary, Jack Vaughan, James outstanding goalie. Other players were: Captain Hughey, and Milton Punnett. After the city sched- Albert Cason, Arthur Michel, Gardner Mason, ule was finished the team went on tour. On this Robert Brady, Leon Bonfield, Donald Gebbie, Jack trip they vanquished Manlius Academy and the Reddy, Albert Frattare, John White, David Bishop, Syracuse University Freshmen team. Robert McKissock, and Fred Purchase. When Benjamin Franklin High School was In the following years Charlotte was well re- opened Charlotte lost Mr. Chamberlain as well as presented on the soccer field. In 1936 Charlotte Mr. Butterfield. Mr. Tichenor had joined the Char- and East met in the final game of the season at the lotte staff in 1929, as head of the health education old University of Rochester field. These two teams department. were tied for first place, with two other teams In 1933 Coach Tichenor s team won the city tied for the second position. Which ever team lost championship. During the regular season the Lake- would drop tojmirth. Unfortunately Charlotte was (Continued on page sixty-one) First row—Arthur Michel, David Bishop, Fred Purchase, Robert McKissock. Second rou—Vernon Gebhie, John White, Albert Cason (Captain), John Ragan, Fred DeMato, Robert Brady. Third row—Rrchard Kemp (Mgr.), Gardiner Mason, Leon Bonfield, Courtney McCrary, Jack Reddy, Albert Frattare, Coach Ralph Tichenor. 37 Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection BACK, TO NORMAL YES,ITS STILL THERE, HELMUT FOR JALE AIHBR Ef/ff AlhtE V CMIGS WIFE" UP AND OVER "ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE--- " 1 "CF0R9UL-A"fOf) JANET- • HERO WORSHIP '£"TOR JOHN "OH YOUR /1ARKS" "•-• GETSET" Efi LETS SEE NOW HES/1YDREAI1 HAH 38 Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection The Fall of Antioch {abridged) By ERFORD BEDIENT The bold and disdainful lines of a Caesar, At the indistinct crosses and their burdens. Carved in relief on a gold Roman coin, "These Jews are long in dying," he said. Stared and saw nothing, as a pair of dice A slight rustling from the cross in the middle, Plowed tiny furrows through the heat-sodden dust Then the cry that is to face all time unanswered: Of the road and stopped with three black spots "Eli, eli lama sabachthani?" Facing upward. The coin vanished in a That is all. The Romans shrug their shoulders Rough hand and another took its place; puffs And lower the crosses. Of dust arising as it struck the road. A Latin oath ; a glint of mail; then the Harsh monotonous clicking that dice make. The shadows of three crosses lay in lines I am the river Orontes. In peace That recrossed each other on the silent road. I tunnel through earth and time and history. Wars and toppling thrones can move me not. Thrice is the giant star-wheel turned, Nor all the arrogant cries of beast and man. And makes a sound like the clicking of dice. And all the myriad fires that flamed and grew big Thrice is the flesh on the earth-cross burned, Have flowed, as I have flowed, down to the sea. And a heart that bleeds forever will suffice. Countless days and nights have transformed my hue. The burning wound of day is slowly washed The sun has wrapped me in its warm and golden robe, By the cooling and tenderer tides of The moon has spread its sheets ol amber A night that lays each shade of a darker In ribboned paths that danced within my depths. Hue, one upon the other, till the sores Countless faces have spun .ind shattered their webs And pits that the harsher light reveals, arc- Of life to be mirrored in my waters. Lost in a deep and blended darkness. But I care not. My task is slow, and my part The Roman soldiers curse the night and (heir An indifferent part. What men may Own impatience, and leer at the women Foul my waters or disturb my surface with Veiled and weeping by the road. One soldier, Their arrows, I cue not. Mv task is slow. Younger than the rest, stares in puzzled awe - 612274 39 Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection Let men vent their prating wrath on each other A sign on an unnumbered scroll. Yi'fl J: tjrnt is a solid thing, to be held But my work is endless, infinite. ' "lh the han4 or placed high on a dusty shelf. I must dig deeper and deeper till water \ / «»S •'Get '•£€#* £RewfaP tne'r towers beside my banks Meets with searing fire and is consumed. " Proprietary Discrimination By JACK LOHWATER HE fundamental difference in a man's being upon yourself at that moment to criticize the cos- T honest and not being honest lies mainly in his tume or the features of the constabulary; his pro- ability of distinguishing between "eius" and "non pensity towards you will not be of the best. If eius." This ability is the deciding factor in the however, your escape has been successful, make more or less involuntary determination of this man's it your resolution not to visit that neighborhood in environment, . . viz. whether or not his environ- the near future; such tactics are not of orthodox ment is to be a penal institution. When this ability prudence. becomes warped either thru mental deficiency or thru greed — whichever the case may be (altho Sometimes, the field of a man's "eius" is limited. I am inclined to the latter) — the resulting actions If the man is ambitious, he usually desires to ex- are ones to invite comment and magisterial censure. pand his field of "eius." He may work, save, economize, and try out the more practical theories of expansion advanced by those who claim to be There are times, however, when you are confident successful. On the other hand, in expansion, if he of your own ability of discrimination but at the is too ambitious, he usually touches in the field of same time are dubious of another's interpretation "non eius." In better circles, this latter means of of your actions. If you have committed some am- expansion is looked upon with disdain and supercil- biguous act, usually the contingency of that other's iousness. It invites remark. Ones environment is believing your explanation is remote. If you are usually changed. This latter type of person demands unknown in some district where some embarrass- from the government the policy of "laissez faire." ment has arisen, and if you have the chance, the It is refused. His citizenship is revoked. He goes best policy is to remove your person to parts un- into "stir." To the laic masses he has gone to known to those who are skeptical of your "bona balance his debt to society. To the psychologist, he fides"—//; the shortest possible time! Being to is a man whose ideas of livelihood are misguided. you the best policy of avoiding explanations that To us, however, he's just another crook who mis- fall upon unbelieving ears, flight is to them indica- takenly thought he could "beat the game." tive of guilt and, to the gendarmerie, suspicious; woe be unto you if you are detained in your Some sort of school should be established to fugacious effort for the tribunal will have no mercy explain to the people the difference between "eius" upon you! If you are seized however, be non- and "non eius" and also between "meum" and chalant and above all, be tactful. Do not take it -40 Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection My Dear Mr. Ripley By WILLIAM GRAVER My dear Mr. Ripley, For several days I have been harassed. When you exhausted to the floor, where I was found in the next prepare a "Believe It or Not" column, con- morning by the landlady, covered by much-folded sider this tale. "One cannot fold a piece of paper in bits of paper. Even she looked at me queerly. half more than seven times" you say. Looks harm- Work was out of the question, with my desk so less, doesn't it? Well, well, I said. Humm. Interest- covered. (Bitter laugh herein inserted. Ed.) ing. Where are the comics? During dinner the And then I found a piece of delicately thin thought recurred, but I dismissed it with a debonair paper. Anxiously I folded it. Eureka! It folded "so what? 1 thought that settled it. eight times! But such as that will not be settled. At night it Back I rushed to the perpetrator of my misery. plagued me. Bundled under several blankets, sleep No, Mr. Ripley had not said anything about thick- would nearly overtake me when — you can too fold ness. Avidly I studied the column. Somehow I felt a paper more than seven times! Thrice I dismissed that I had done something dishonest. I took to the thought, thrice it recurred. Light as a gazelle, slinking about close to the wall, lurking in the I sprang from bed. Between clenched teeth I said, shadows when a bluecoat appeared. On greeting "Now, Mr. Ripley, well see." me, friends would be met with— Bare-footed, on the cold floor, shivering in the "He didn't say anything about thickness, did winter air, I procured a piece of paper. One, two, he?" crease, fold and double; happy are those who I have noticed lately that people shun me. I have slumber—four. The paper had by this time, like overheard friends say, with a compassionate shake Alice, shrunk to dimunitive porportions. I eyed it of the head "That's Wally. Something affected him. anxiously. It returned the stare coldly. He's probably harmless, but I'd keep away." "You might as well go back to bed," it said. And the paper I first tried sits on my desk and "Ripley is always right." laughs bitterly. "Ripley is always right. Ripley is "So was the Literary Digest Poll," said I, striving always right." to be chipper. Now tell me, Mr. Ripley—can't a man fold a "The prospect of you, shivering in the cold, and piece of paper as much as he wants to? In Amer- pulling radio gags is nauseating," the paper said. ica? The land of the free? Please. "Why I, who might have served as the base matter But the paper still laughs scornfully. "Ripley is for the ascension of some literary person, must be- always right. " thus debased to serving in an inane experiment is beyond me. But if it must be, at least alleviate the pain by refraining from being humorous." Feet of the God Six" I said, straining, and pretending not to An artist with his pen. hear the abused soul. Horrors, I said, "it won't He cursed the race of men even fold seven times." Until his hand was sore; Here commenced a period of frenzied activity. What matter that he shed Paper of all varieties was pressed into service. My His angry tears for bread desk was littered with corpses, poor shattered hulks, Bought in a grocery store? lying bent and deformed. A. B. After an indeterminate length of 'time, I sank 41 Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection the bag of peanuts at the concert. Maybe you can Kubla Daw think of a better example. By ARTHUR WIGHTMAN I too have long been bothered by a seemingly trivial object that appears at all dinners and In Rochester did Kubla Daw banquets. This demon sits to the left of the dinner A stately drugstore tront decree: plate (to the right if you're a modernist), and has Where Main, insensace stream of man. attained the name of a salad plate. Dissembling grace or poise or tan, I should like to relate to you the order of a cer- Ran down to the Armory. tain dinner that I attended which will illustrate my So half a block of fetid ground point. Preceding the appearance of the dinner Of tenements was girdled round: plate, and according to conventions, I was forced to And there was pounding of Pneumatic drills, consume tomato juice with canapes, and a scalding In excavating holes for cellars three; bowl of soup. Consequently, I was quite replete And here was framework for the house of pills with appetizers and anticipating the glorious ap- Enclosing mystic shrines of fountainery. pearance of the main dish. Suddenly, as if Satan But O! that gleaming chrome and glass which had shot it from the depths of the lower regions, slanted appeared that salad plate containing all the in- Down the sidewalk causing crowds to gather! tricacies that only he could create. At one glance Exotic place! as cold and brightly lighted I saw a heaping mass of lettuce, tomatoes, cucum- As e'er beneath the crawling clock was haunted bers, olives, pickles, and as Satan's signature, a dash By husband waiting for his hourlate wife! of mayonnaise. My trouble is that being a simple Inside this wonder, which ceaseless turmoil person (not simple-minded) I like to devote all seething, my time to just one plate. That other plate staring A mighty fountain shiningly was raised, me in the face, so forlorn with neglect, tends to dis- Amid whose bakehte and porcelain glazed, concert me. I try to console myself with indecision Double-malteds whined behind the rail as to just what I should rirst chance; pickle, cucum- Or alka-seltzers fizzed to no avail: ber, or mayonnaise. In my childhood days I was And mid this shining wondrous forest ever able to ignore it; now my conscience demands that Moving, rose the sacred soda lever. I eat it for my hostess' sake, but my only remark For hours pouring forth with gushing motion to my conscience is, "You eat the darned stuff." Thru chocolate, strawberry, and lime it ran, My conscience is silent at this, even 1 am shocked. Then reached the stomachs numberless of man And sank in tumult to a heaving ocean: To this tumult sodas added more. Intestinal prophecy was war. The Sturdy Oak By DORIS MAY ROBINSON, 7A The sturdy oak The Diabolical Stands high and true, Salad Plate Against the sky Of flowing blue. By ROBERT LAMMERS The leaves so green AVE you ever been bothered by trivial mat- Hang low and scrawny, H ters that you would like to call to the attention While others are so big and brawny. of the person responsible? Perhaps it is that bratful Its trunk of gray, looking little boy who sits behind you at the theatre Cannot dismay and kicks your seat, or the buck-toothed gal with The passers going by. 42 Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection Evolution Idle Thoughts By MARGARET CAMERON By HAZEL LAVELL ERY few things today are classified as luxur- Look what the summer's done to me. Vies. Although we can't afford yachts and Prior to then I was clean castles on the Rhine, we can enjoy modified forms And strong, and firm and neat of them. A small row boat, hand made, will do Now? Oh, I'm torn and broken and old as a yacht; a tent at the lake will suffice for most And my soul's interior you can easily see. needs. Perhaps you can recall the day when an uncle, Doctors say summers will build one up, aunt, or friend of the family very benignly bestowed Supply vitality, muscle and pep, a few pennies or even a nickel on you! Money was But my deceased mate and I could find a luxury then; now it is a necessity. Just the same, Not a grain of Horse-sense in this. the mere purse is often a bare necessity. He died out of harness; I hope he's at rest. If a caveman were to come back today, he would My saddle still hangs over my back be speechless upon seeing our present day homes, Badly mended reins adorn it. providing he recognized their use. The more mod- My digestion is ruined from acreage ern of modern homes is an ultra-mechanized unit. Such as candy, hay, fine sands, With the proper equipment, a housewife today need And large ugly wads of gum. do very little manual labor, although machines were also considered luxuries in the none-too-distant I've had to live alone and like it past. In fact, it wouldn't be necessary to bring back That in itself might explain the cavemen, for our great grandparents wouldn't Why I recently lost my tongue. be too articulate on viewing our "necessities." Then, I've been steered into mud, Not many years ago a bath was considered a Mire, dust, and water, luxury, that is, by most people. Today it is consid- Been paced down hot pavements, ered an absolute necessity despite the standard Across indented mountain passes Saturday night joke. I've filled my soul with experience Jewelry is another "has been" luxury. Grand- And yet, as I think back on my youth mother was very proud if she could have a few I truthfully call myself a heel trinkets. For fifty cents a week for indefinite years, For I was walked around by my uppers. a beautiful blue white diamond may be yours. Or, as a last resort, there is always the five and ten. P.S. (Very) Idle Thoughts of an old brown Just as the radio, car, telephone, and all in- and white Mare Saddle Shoe. ventions were at one time considered luxuries, so too, the few remaining luxuries will undoubtedly be considered necessities in time to come. Hope The inventive moderns make one-time luxuries if available to all classes. Travel and education may Lake-to- be obtained by a little honest work and a great deal Kodak come, of desire. Being poor is no argument for the lack Can Lake be far of necessities but the proof of that is another story. Behind? Articles which used to be considered luxuries have since become necessities. Therefore the mean- A. W. ing of the word luxuries should be adapted to present conditions or become obsolete. 43 Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection Lines A Neighborhood Portrait ANN-MARGOT BOYLE By DOROTHY CLEMENS Let the sullen stars in shattered orbits swing, VERY neighborhood has its cjueer characters The hindered moon it's broken turrets fling E whose antics are the subject of the vicinity's Across the tryloned cup of nnity— gossip. A madman answers all Eternity. Such a figure exists on our street. His age is eighty-six; his height about five feet four; his A sodden brute's enraptured face weight two hundred pounds. He wears a short, Has battered down environed space black coat much like those worn by sea captains, To fling his crawling coil of slime although his is a memento of the days when he- Across the battered calves of Time. was a mailman. A whimpering world has held its dream Grandpa Smith comes from a small town in Of molten colors drawn in steam the northern part of New York State and is a Against an idiot's staring eyes— typical Yankee with his twang and instinctive sense And named it Aryan Enterprise. of niggardliness. He is so miserly that he buys apple cider and then stores it in his cellar and Lamentations for lets it sour into vinegar instead of buying the Lost Rubbers converted fluid in the beginning. One can imagine the immense profit he obtains from such a practice. WILLIAM DONOGHUE His pride and joy is in the tulips he raises each Into what far country,—O my rubbers,—have you year. To be the recipient of a bouquet of these traveled, flowers is an indication that you rate high in his And on what feet have trod to parts unknown? regard. The women of the neighborhood are usually and loved tenderly,— the objects of his approval, for despite his declining Are you kept kindly? years, Grandpa Smith still has an unquestionable- Have friendly hands brushed off the dirt and dust affection for the fairer sex. of many roads? His one ambition in his early years was to learn Therefore, beloved, therefore O rubbers known to play a chord on the organ. He offered the music and loved tenderly,-- teacher in the town the best cow in his herd if Therefore our parting eternal. she would teach him. Incidentally, he lost the Tread softly,—O my rubbers,—softly on curb and tow but I assure you that this is the only time sidewalk,— his good judgment ever deserted him. Softly until that final doom towards which all He has a sense of humor but it runs to the rubbers trend,— vulgar side. One time in playing a practical joke Softly,—O my rubbers,—^gently,— on a friend of his, he slipped a large slice of lim- Smoothly burger cheese in the deep pocket of his friend's coat as he was about to go to church. The building From the Greek was rather hot and soon the odor of the cheese permeated the building. The victim was a very Hail O Seven pupils of sedate person but after this incident his standing Dochler, the Geometrician: in the community was definitely lowered. i walls ami Grandpa Smith is one of those types you meet ^ radiators! but once in a lifetime. As was said of Lincoln, "he A. W. belongs to the ages. " 44 Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection My Distressing Debut (Continued from page twenty-eight) that year and also to give a large sum to the Stu- By HAZEL LAVALL dents Association. I dwell in the rear of a cavern. No longer a print shop project, the paper has Excelsior is my creed. become a regular school paper, changed its name to 7 he Charlotte Pilot and still makes the news, I think I'm white; I have a shape. writes it, and sends out the cry of And I'm growing like a weed. "Extra! Extra! Buy your paper!" For a while I seemed so tiny And received so little attention I thought I never would grow up Snacks from Former To someday get a pension. "Witans" "Believe it or not," we. the June 1939 Only a month ago today seniors are whole-heartedly responsible for I had my coming-out party. the following gems. I got so thrilled, I ached, and throbbed, And created a stir around me. "A WISH" By ESSIE BARRETT (7B) "I long to be a butterfly I guess everyone knew I was there. Till I decided not to sigh, The others said I got on their nerves. For life is what it has to be, They thought I was too young and too pale. Not merely pretty wings to see." And very lacking in curves. "THE TWIG" By RITA AMES (7B) "A little twig lies on the ground, My party was held in the home While all the rest are on the tree, Of a lad who was just eighteen. Looking anxiously all around, I was expecting a whole-hearted welcome- The poor little twig who wants to be, But I think he wasn't too keen ! Once more up in the lofty tree, And now that I've become of age Yet a cruel wind has blown it down." And have all the knowledge I'll use, WINTER SPORTS" By LOUISE HUGHES (7B) I'll always remember my baby days "I think that winter sports are nice, And now and then, I'll muse: Especially skating on the ice, There's skiing and there's sliding, too, Why did 1, and why do all I think that all are nice, don't you?" Juvenile Wisdom teeth, Unnerve the teeth around them "ICY WALKS" By GEORGE WHETEN (7B) And torture poor Mary and Keith? "Icy sidewalks I detest, Up you flip and down you rest, To run on them is quite a test, I like dry walks by far the best." "SNOW-FLAKES ' By JANE SKKEI.CO (7B) Motto "Like crystals dancing in the air, The snow-flakes flutter here and there, For seventh period victims- Along the water's icy edge, Life begins .it two-forty. Upon the window pane and ledge." 45 Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection 46 Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection (Continued from page thirty) In places the grass is getting green, Oratorical contest on the subject "Must Amet That is different from what I've lately seen. ica Fight Another War?" The sky begins to get much lighter, WAVE NIMS: From the sun rays getting brighter. Junior High School Guardian of the Flag—the This scene I shall always love honor given to the junior girl with the most With the chirp of birds above. outstanding scholarship rating. Wave has been a member of the Junior Coun- cil and of the Charlotte Junior Choir. A November Day CATHERINE PERRINS: By AUDREY MCKISSOCK, 7A A member of the Inter-High Band—a fine op- portunity offered to the students with the highest The rain drips sadly from the trees, records in the field of music. The sky is cold and gray; WENTWORTH SLOBBE: There's a tinge of winter in the breeze, Charlotte charter member of the City-Wide Oh, what a dreary day! Honor Science Club. The once green grass lies brown and flat, EDWARD STOLL: The flowers of summer are dead and gone, Charlotte charter member of the City-Wide On the hearth stone lies the cat, Honor Science Club. While in the forest shivers the fawn. DORIS THORPE: Senior High School Guardian of the Flag—the The cold North Wind blows with its powers, honor given to the senior girl having the most The trees in the orchard shiver and shake, outstanding scholarship rating. The dog on the doorstep crouches and cowers, ARTHUR WIGHTMAN: And a silver mist covers the lake. A Yale Scholarship for four years. Senior High School Standard Bearer—the post given to senior boy with the highest scholarship rating. The The American Legion Archie McKnight Award—a silver cup given annually by the Alpha Chapter of the Charlotte Award Hi-Y to the boy who best exemplifies Archie's HE Ira Jacobson Post of the American Legion ideals of clean sportsmanship, class scholarship, T gives an award, at the annual Armistice Day clean sports, and clean living. Assembly, to the pupil who is considered the "best all around pupil" and a "First Class Citizen." Character, leadership, service to the school, and, The Spring to a certain extent, scholarship, are the standards By DOROTHY DREHER, 7A by which this pupil must qualify. It was originally planned that a boy should re- As I stand here upon the ground, ceive this award. Two years later however, both I hear the brook's soft babbling sound. a boy and a girl recived it. The ripples swiftly begin to flow, The following have been awarded the Legion They never seem to stop, and medal: I hear the birds sing from above, 1935 Franklin Bright—Class of January, 1937 Bringing me memories of things I love. 1936 Arthur Wightman—Class of 1939 The ground is still patched with snow; June McElwain—Class of 1939 Thru the trees the wind does blow. 1937 Paul Dettman—Class of 1940 The trees begin to gradually bud, Marjorie Halbleib—Class of 1940 As the ground thaws out to mud. 1938 Joseph O'Rorke—Class of 1941 47 Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection -^S-g«f- ••• • 1 -SB H 48 Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection Remember the Director By ERFORD BEDIKNT WELL-DIRECTED play, like any other true goes to make up a finished production. And it is A piece of art, is a prime example of unity and a never-ending matter for thought when one dis- creative interpretation. There is a distinct similar- covers what harrowing worry the conscientious di- ity between music and drama which can be used rector is capable of going through. But, as this is to prove this point, and also to prove that a not a disguised eulogy for the dead and dying play does not evolve into its finished form of its directors, we shall merely sketch as briefly as pos- own volition but is a subtle blending and harmony sible those duties which a gentleman of that rank of all its integral parts shaped into a meaningful has before him. whole. First comes the selecting of the play, and for In music we have first the composer. It is in high-school consumption this is not a matter of him that a creation of music is first conceived small importance. Then comes the reading and and given a tangible form. Then we have the con- casting, both of which take their toll from the ductor whose job is to interpret the score and act director's nerves. Then the technical committees, as a sort of artistic bridge between composer and actual rehearsals and finally, its performance. But, orchestra. Lastly we have the individual musicians from the selecting of the play until the final per- and soloists who go to make up an orchestra. formance, there is a complete labyrinth of prob- What has" all this to do with dramatics and the lems, details, and obstacles. Each stage picture, production of a play? Well, let's consider it by each movement, each line, all must be polished merely substituting some names. In drama we have by endless repetition into a thing of mechanical a playwright instead of a composer, a director perfection. And the great burden of all this falls instead of a conductor, and actors instead ot on the shoulders of the director. musicians. Essentially, each of these performs the But, lest we seem to be bewailing the unendur- same sort of task as its parallel. The playwright able life of oppressed directors by an exhaustive composes the play, the director interprets and di- presentation of a left-handed panegyric, let us rects it as a whole, and the actors play their solo hasten to reassure all readers that a job of directing parts, so to speak. has some very salient advantages; indeed, in their It is always somewhat of a shock for the layman innocence, they probably enjoy it very much. to discover all of the work and endless detail which In May, 1938, the Charlotte dramatics classes 49 Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection presented a play which was an unusual attempt To Mr. Enright, on returning, by Donog- for high school. The play, Julius Caesar (of which hue, who, unfortunately, has never seen his there are some excellent pictures on this page), name in lights. was abridged and directed by Mr. Enright in a When I consider how my toil is spent, most interesting manner; by modernizing the situa- Backstage, not front, in this dark school I'm tied, tions and costumes the play became a powerful And that great Talent I try not to hide treatment of modern-day dictators and their creeds. Lodged with me useless, though my soul more bent Presented on a series of levels which served as the To serve therewith great Enright, and present entire scenery; by using a blood-thirsty mob as the Dramatic Art, lest He, on marking, chide. star; by artfully combining effective lighting and "Doth He exact day-labor, stage denied?" stirring music, Mr. Enright produced what Mr. 1 fondly ask. But Lammers to prevent White of the Times Union termed as "the year's That murmur soon replies. outstanding amateur production." "He doth not need We wish to take this opportunity to acknowledge Either our work or his own gifts. Who best our appreciation of Mr. Dolan's instruction given Bear his mild yoke, they serve him best: His Art last term during Mr. Enright's leave of absence. Is kingly, thousands at its bidding speed Under his direction the dramatics classes success- And act on land and ocean without rest: fully presented the Pulitzer Prize Play Craig's They also serve who only move the sets." Wife. BILL DONOGHUE 50 Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection Vocational Horticulture By CURTIS MALCOLM N September 1937, a long wished-for Horti- greenhouse and may be carried over the summer. I culture course was opened at Charlotte High Some of these projects are: carrying a bulb crop School and is now one of five such courses in the through to flowering for Easter and raising a cut- state. At the beginning of the course there were flower crop for winter flowering. In this same course between thirty and forty pupils registered. Now a summer project is carried on, and may include there are about eighty enrolled students. Beginning such activities as: taking care of and landscaping with one teacher the department has grown to home grounds, raising vegetables and flower crops, such an extent that three teachers are now necessary. lhe hours put in on the projects count toward the In the beginning, students in the course had to ratal hours of practical work needed to pass that take a lot of "ribbing" from members of the year. The first year Horticulture students also have student body who saw them working in overalls, projects, which are usually carried on at home. but now they seem to be getting used to the idea In the greenhouse, experiments are being con- and appreciate that "digging for an education" ducted under the guidance of the teachers. One of isn't very different from kicking a ball about on an these experiments was growing plants without soil. athletic field. These plants were grown in nutrient solutions and Pupils can select Horticulture as an elective for one year or may take the course for four years. The course is supported by a large well-equipped greenhouse and work room adjoining the green- house. On the school grounds is a large display garden with perennial plants from A to Z and bulb plantings, trees and shrubs of every descrip- tion. Last year a small nursery was started behind the school and the trees are growing very rapidly. Each fourth year student is required to have a project with a third year pupil as an assistant. This project is a winter one carried on in the 51 Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection Visual Aid Corps URING February, 1939, the Visual Aid Corps Dran 18,500 feet of sound film for science, geography and social studies teachers. Last spring, student operators, being first trained in the tech- nique of operating sound machines, showed a "talkie" film for the science teachers. Since then requests for sound films from other departments have been very abundant, mounting with each succeeding month. were watched very carefully to see that the nutrients were kept in constant supply. The effect of addi- The only difficulty at present appears to be the tional light on various plants was another of this scarcity of sound projectors. There are but two year's experiments. Board of Education sound machines to be circulated On February 15-16 for the second, third, and among the eleven high schools of the city system. fourth year classes has been the annual trip to the Let us hope that some day Charlotte High School Farm and Home Week at Cornell University. This will be the proud possessor of its own sound trip is financed by money raised from plant sales projector! during the year and money donated from various With the adoption of a new constitution, the Garden Clubs. At Cornell everyone goes to lectures V. A. Corps predicts increased efficiency and serv- and demonstrations, some of which are Pruning ice. The main point of difference between the old Problems, Lawn Construction, and Insect Troubles. and the new constitutions concerns the election of There are exhibits of new spray products, tools, officers. Previously the chief projectionist and the vegetables, fruits, insect displays, and enough others traffic manager were appointed by the advisers. to take up a whole day looking at them alone. From a list of eligible candidates these two officers Some of the boys went to a lamb and hog killing are now elected by the entire Corps. A new elective demonstration, which was very good for one's stom- office, that of chief monitor, created by the new ach after a very good dinner! Some of the boys constitution, lightens the duties of the traffic mana- went to hear Mrs. Roosevelt talk at Bailey Hall on ger. Thursday afternoon. The script for the Visual Aid Corps' new movie- fust recently a Horticulture Club h,as been being completed, awaits approval by the advisers formed, which plans to do outside experiments and and members. A cast will be chosen, and production to have speakers in the trade attend its meetings. started as soon as the script is accepted. The officers of this organization are: President, In conjunction with V. A. work, Mr. Edgarton, Peter Hoysic; Vice-President, Joe Gianforte; Sec- being a physics teacher, a photographer, and a man retary, Doris Ward. The club has its own basket- versed in algebraic principles, had little difficulty ball team and is going to organize a baseball team in making for use in his classes miniature lantern for the summer months. slides measuring 2" by 2". The 2" by 2" slides This June the first Horticulture class will be are projected with the standard 3V2 " x ''" lantern graduating from Charlotte High School. Some of by means of a special holder. The image is on the graduates plan to enter colleges with Horti- thirty-five millimeter positive film. Slides of this culture courses and some are going to work for type have appeared commercially but as far as we firms here in the city. know this is their debut in high schools. They are The graduates and those to follow look forward durable, light, easily projected, and, we hope, to a bright future in an ever growing field. destined to be used extensively in the future. 52 Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection C. R. A. By ARTHUR COOK N March 9 the members of the C. R. A. down to "Pete" Hoysic and "Tom" Dawes who cheered and jeered at one of the biggest wrestled for finals. "Pete" came out the winner. events of the year, the C. R. A. floor show. The big event of the program was next with Al A barrel fight by two junior high pupils brought (Horizontal) LaFave vs. "Irish" Joe Gianforte. many laughs. The Charlotte's "Ten Old Men," the The outcome was a tie. faculty, tangled with the Alumni in a basketball The meeting was then adjourned to the small game. The final score was reported as: Faculty gymnasium where dancing was provided by that 00, Alumni 00, Referee 02. spectacular archisbia, The Cavaliers. Dorothy Several wrestling matches were next on the Wedel entertained with her accordion and Valeric- program. Wilbur Wickum fought Jack L'Homme- Benson introduced merriment into the crowd with dieu to a tie. Bob Feeney fought Frank Allen to a one of her monologues. tie. Following this there was a free for all with When the dance had been ended and the six of the strongest men in North America fighting doors closed, the suggestion was made that such a for the championship. These six were narrowed party become an annual affair. Mr. Zimmerli's Concert N Friday, March 24, Mr. Zimmerli's friends INTERMEZZO, B MINOR enjoyed his post-graduate recital in Kilbourn INTERMEZZO, E MINOR O Opus 119 . .Brahms Hall at the Eastman School of Music of the Uni- INTERMEZZO, C MAJOR versity of Rochester. RHAPSODY, E FLAT MAJOR PROGRAM POISSONS D'OR . .Debussy FANTASY IN C MINOR Mozart ETUDE, D FLAT MAJOR 1 . Dohnanyi SONATA, F SHARP MINOR, OPUS 11... .Schumann ETUDE, B FLAT MINOR J Un poco Adagio—Allegro Vivace At 8:20 o'clock, Friday, Aria Scherzo e Intermezzo March 24, 1939. Finale 53 Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection Optimates By MARGARET CAMERON N Optimates Chapter was formed at Char- the highest honors in Latin over a period of three A lotte in 1930. It became known as Alpha years. The award is a gold pin, "Romani a Toga," Chapter when che organization became inter- inscribed with "cum laude." Eugenia Gutmann scholastic in 1933. Jefferson, Beta; Marshall, received the first award last year. Gamma; Madison, Delta; West, Epsilon; Frank- At the semi-annual election in March, the fol- lin, Zeta; along with Charlotte, Alpha, constitute lowing officers were chosen: the Latin Honor Societies of the city. Fust Consul—PAUL DETTMAN Members are chosen from those maintaining a Second Consul—ALBERT LAFAVE "B" average during the first year of Latin. New Scriba—VIVIAN GARDNER members are initiated at the annual banquet dur- Quaes/er—ANN-MARGOT BOYLE ing the course of which they are made to experi- Nuntius—MARION BUCHINGER ence the "sub jugam missi sum." They never for- Aedile—WILLIAM HALBLEIB get it! Now, Alpha Chapter has twenty-five mem- bers. A Successful Party This year Charlotte was host at the annual inter- By ANNA KERR high school banquet. Each chapter put on a skit. INE children attended the party which the Everyone agreed that the Jefferson presentation, N the 8A8 girls held on June 8, 1938 in their "When Caesar Kicked the Bucket" was the most Child Care course. As they arrived they became ac- enjoyable. Dancing in the small gym followed the quainted by throwing a volley ball to each other, dinner program. and began to play with the toys. It was just natural An Optimates award is to be presented annually that some should be shy, but eventually they did at commencement to the student who has earned become acquainted. They played together without being selfish and became good friends. After the children were all acquainted we started a game called "Charley-Over-thc-Water." In this way we could study how quickly the children could learn things. When the refreshments were ready to be served the children washed their hands and seated themselves at the table. As the food was passed around they helped themselves politely. One little blonde girl turned sideways to the child next to her and said, "This is red." She was talking about the jello cubes. In this way we observed that the child knew colors. 54 Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection The G.A.A. Banquet By GRACE ALTPETER '""p'HE annual Girls' Athletic Association Banquet fred McNeil. The Picadors poked him and the J- was held on Tuesday, March 28, 1939 from Matador cried but Ferdinand disappointed his 5:30 p. m. to 9:30 p. m. audience by sitting in the middle of the floor and Grace Altpeter, Mistress of Ceremonies intro- smelling flowers. duced Mr. West who gave a word of welcome. Because of the great curiosity of those present, Miss Ruth Lush of the Benjamin Franklin School the basketball Honor Team was finally announced faculty who has recently returned from Guatemala, by Mr. Tichenor. Central America gave a most interesting talk on Forwards Guards the scenery and the inhabitants of that colorful Mary Barone Lillian Climer country. To illustrate her talk Miss Lush showed Mildred Falone Anna Card colored pictures, native costumes and tapestries col- Dorothy Fox Wilma McKay lected on her trip. Averdale Hare Jeanne O'Connor Adding art and beauty to the evening's program Jean Hauck Lorraine Rappenecker was the skit given by the twelfth grade called Jean Steinegger The Good Fairy." June McElwain portrayed the The evening's fun continued when the guests fairy and the selection was an inspiration to all witnessed on the gym floor a game played by the present. Next the Juniors gave a thrilling melo- women teachers vs. the Honor Team. Looking and drama, "The Easter Hat Drama," which brought acting like school girls the teachers played a speedy gales of laughter and giggles not only from the game. There are rumors that they practised weeks audience at whom fun was poked by Valerie Benson before the banquet so that they would be in trim. and Dorothy Fox but from the cast as well. The The alumnae proved that they had lost none of climax of the evening came when Bessie Harrigan their former skill by playing the Honor Team a disguised as Ferdinand, the Bull, stomped across well fought game. the floor after having been stung by a bee and Miss Childs was in charge of the dinner and was gaily greeted by two lovely Senoritas who the girls of her cooking classes prepared and were none other than Barbara Carpenter and Wini- served the meal. 55 Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection Basketball By WILLIAM RILEY SUMMARY Charlotte 15 East 33 Charlotte 25 West 23 Charlotte 23 Madison 21 Charlotte 25 Franklin 26 Charlotte 25 Jefferson 35 Charlotte 16 Edison . 32 Charlotte 26 Marshall 37 Charlotte 21 Monroe 27 Charlotte 21 Washington 23 Coach ... .ROYAL S. BROWN Manager WILLIAM COOK Captain JACK HUSE The 1938-1939 basketball team had the honor of being the first Charlotte High team to be coached by Royal S. Brown. Although the team won only two of the league games, they showed the outstanding sportsmanship that Charlotte is well known for. Under the able coaching of Royal Brown, his team defeated Madison High for the first time in six years. The last game of the season was played at Brock- port and it was only in the last quarter that Brock- port, former county champions, overcame Charlotte to win the game, 37-36. In the first six non-league games Charlotte won three, and two of these were by margins of 11 and 16 points respectively. The team's greatest liability was their lack of height under the basket. They had a speedy, smooth working offensive attack that worked like magic in some games and failed to click in others. The start- ing line-up usually consisted of Jack Elliott and Ed Welch at the forward posts with Art Wightman Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection at pivot position and Earl Sprague and Jack Huse at the guard posts. Bob Wagner, Harrison Fisler, LeRoy Kelso, Harold Stone, Joe Dey, and Ronnie Cook also saw quite a bit of action. Next year's team promises to shape up fairly well with Bob Wagner, Ronnie Cook, Rog Harri- dine and several reserve players making up the team. Although the team was not very successful you can be certain that every member of the team was in there fighting his heart out for the team and their good sportsmanship in the face of defeat was a very noticeable factor in the '38-'39 campaign. The Chi-Y O EVERAL years ago, a group of sophomore girls ^ formed a club affiliated with the Y. W. C. A., which they called the Chi-Y. Later a younger group formed the Gamma-Y. When the girls in the Chi-Y graduated, the Gamma-Y took over their name, and since then the Chi-Y has been a con- tinuous organization, composed of girls in the Senior High School. The purpose of the Chi-Y, based upon that of the Young Women's Christian Association, is "to build a fellowship of girls devoted to the task of realizing in our common life those ideals of per- sonal and social living to which we are committed by our faith as Christians." Our meetings and other activities are of three kinds: educational, social, and charitable. We are fortunate in having as advisers two of the original members of Chi-Y, Miss Marjorie Todd and Mrs. Thelma Bowler. The officers are: President, Margaret Settle; Vice-President, Doris Hosley; Secretary, Ann-margot Boyle; Treasurer, Jean Rettig; Publicity Manager, Lorraine Tamblyn; Sergeant-at-arms, Mary Ellen Kirchmaier; and Pro- gram Chairman, Dorothea Shaw. 57 Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection DOfi HUD)ON DOT W/UON S4BY FACe UNCHANGED WHERE* THfkT 3Y THE YSARS B/ROY HUH? B. O'CONNER P. 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William Meeker's deft touch with the paint 12. Robert Lohwater. brush was donated to 13. The melodious voice of Louise Buchinger 13. Gladys Twamley given to 14. The popularity of Albert LaFave is to be 14. RESERVED. given as a prize to one of the candidates of the next election. 15. Arthur Wightman's ambition to be another 15. Bill Burt. Caesar transferred to 16. Harold Stone's essay, "How to Warm the 16. "Tubby" Grossman. Bench Without Taking Up the Slivers " to 17. "How to Make Friends of the Influential 17. Dorothy Wedel. People," the motto of Iris Patterson, was wanted by 18. The shyness of Doris Hosley to 18. Ruth Donoghue. 19. The golf bags of George Surridge sold to 19. James "Bobby Jones" Billings. 20. The pleasing plumpness of Janet Lederman 20. Barbara Pitts. taken on by 21. The animation of Iris Patterson to 21. Shirley Fishbaugh. 22. REJECTED FROM THE RUMMAGE SALE 1. The "car" of Albert LaFave. lotte defeated Williamson High School in the 2. The penmanship of THE Bill Donog- semi-finals. In the finals they met the tough Brock- hue. port eleven. It was a cold and windy day and the (3. Miss X's Maintenance of Father C.) — OPTIONAL. game was close. For the first three quarters there 23. To Miss Doehler we pass on some literature on was no score. In the final period "Buster " Brown, the "Feminist" Movement, and also a Solid the team's leading scorer, booted in the winning class of girls. goal. With that Charlotte became the class "A" 24. Shirley Chamberlain passes on Graham champions of Section 5 of the New York State Annette. Public High School Athletic Association. 25. Marshall Hersey just passes. In 1938 Charlotte was counted out of the title- race early in the season because of defeats by West and Madison. The "Greenies" however, fought hard to win all the remaining games and ended up (Continued from page thirty-seven) in a tie for second place. that team. In retrospect, Charlotte is proud of her soccer The Charlotte team of 1937 was probably the teams. In spite of unequaled paucity of equipment strongest of all. Only Jefferson was able to top and obstacles aplenty, the boys carried on in true them. Two more lowly teams beat Jefferson which Charlotte manner. It is a sports tradition here- left the Lakesiders in undisputed possession of abouts that Charlotte teams are always good sports- first place. Few opponents scored, many were de- men—and opponents, partial and impartial specta- feated by lopsided scores. In the Sectionals, held tors alike—support this noble tradition of fine at the University of Rochester River Campus, Char- sportsmanship at our lakeside school. 61 Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection Individual Portraits in this Issue by the Moser Studio ROCHESTER STATIONERY CO., INC. SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND OFFICE EQUIPMENT 108 MILL STREET ROCHESTER, NEW YORK MAC KENZIE BROS. 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Equipment for the Games and TF your goal is business don't stop until your Sports business preparation is complete. Only a school m111& 1j / of advanced business edu- IN THE TAYLOR BUILDING w^K *f -j^ cation can insure pay- <^K ^•B m& resPons'ble positions. A. ^^ R. B. I. secured 799 jobs ^•KSSJ^^^CWi for graduates in 1938! Z^L ROCHESTER SCRANTOM'S fD.U.IA BUSINESS vl^JJ^ INSTITUTE Catalog 172 CLINTON AVE. SOUTH ATLANTIC & PACIFIC For Your Hair Cuts TEA CO. 4391 LAKE AVENUE ED WILSON'S BARBER SHOP for 4377 LAKE AVENUE R. G. STEAR, Manager ROCHESTER, N. Y. Groceries - Vegetables - Meats STONEWOOD BUILDERS KINTZ SERVICE STATION SUPPLY, INC. Certified Lubrication Mason Supplies - Sand - Gravel GAS AND OILS Manufacturers of Concrete Block 3885 LAKE AVENUE SHEPPLER ST. AT STONEWOOD Char. 828 Phone, Charlotte 1533 69 Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection Individual Portraits in this Issue by the Moser Studio GEBHARDT & RUHLE WROUGHT IRON WORKS STOELTZLEN & TAPPER INCORPORATED 219 SMITH STREET Carpenters and Builders MAIN 4892 78 SOUTH WATER STREET MAIN 5973 Ornamental Iron Work for Home, Church and School LEWIS FUNERAL HOME MEYERHOFF MARKET 170 RIVER STREET Quality Meats and Groceries Rochester, New York 4373 LAKE AVENUE CHARLOTTE 1350 We Deliver Charlotte 83 THE FRANK M. DECKER STORE ODENBACH BAKERY Dry Goods and Notions 4415 LAKE AVENUE Choice Baked Goods Rochester, New York All Bills Due Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation 304 ANDREWS STREET and Rochester Telephone Corporation STONE 2867 Payable Here For Safety, Call a TOWN TAXI Main 8000 Careful Courteous Service 70 Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection Individual Portraits in this Issue by the Moser Studio Ask for "HY" or "MILT" FUELS THAT SATISFY! HY'S "Everything to Build Anything" SERVICE STATION 4401 LAKE AVENUE Peoples Coal and Lumber Co. Come in and Try 4585 LAKE AVENUE A Whirl Foam Flushing Phone Charlotte 80 MODERN WINDOW SHADE SHOP Venetian Blinds Made to Order Shades, New and Reconditioned Curtain Rods N. J. KARL Glenwood 5360 272 Norton Street ROCHESTER, N. Y. F. Gray and L. McClellan Glenwood 1900 FLORIST — BRIGGS & CO. Cut Flowers and Floral Designs JAMES C. CORBETT Plants — Shrubs Funeral Director 350 WASHINGTON AVENUE Off Stop 21 Private Funeral Home SUMMERVILLE BOULEVARD 532 LAKE AVENUE PHONE CHARLOTTE §7 THE SCHOOL OF AGOSTINELLI BROS. COMMERCE MEATS, POULTRY and 362 EAST AVENUE EGGS Rochester, N. Y. FARM PRODUCE Phone, Charlotte 540 "// Business Is Your Future, Your Future Is Our Business." 59 LATTA ROAD, ROCHESTER, N. Y. Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection Individual Portraits in this Issue by the Moser Studio Name Business Address Telephone LANG Cleaners 4410 Lake Avenue Charlotte 1025 MOORE Beauty Shoppe 278 Stone Road Charlotte 654 PARBY'S Barber Shop 57 Stutson Street Charlotte 122-R O'BRIEN'S Food Market 8 River Street Charlotte 504 GIEBEL & BERNDT General Contra ctors 33 Requa Street Glenwood 1791 HOSLEY-WLGHTMAN BOOKBINDING 270 Burley Road Charlotte 591-W COMPANY THE PAT-A-CAKE SHOP Bakery 3323 Lake Avenue Charlotte 140 THE STONEWOOD FOOD SHOPPE 305 Stonewood Avenue Charlotte 790 MILLIE ARBEITER Beauty Shoppe 3204 Lake Avenue Charlotte 723 J. V. STICKLES Drygoods 497 Stone Road Charlotte 552 WHITE STAR BAKERY Wholesale and Retail 1467 Main Street East Culver 2600 NEWMAN'S Market and Gocerr y 3190 Lake Avenue Charlotte 1774 KENNEDY AND KIRCHMAIER Florists 579 Lake Avenue Glenwood 4317 General Electric BARNARD, PORTER & REFRIGERATORS New 1939 Models Now on Display REMINGTON 6 Cu. Ft. — $149.95 Paints, Oils, Glass, Brushes 1939 MODEL — LB • 6 Artists' Materials and Drafting Supplies CHARLOTTE APPLIANCES Prop.—ANTHONY AGOSTINELLI 9-11-13 NORTH WATER ST. Open Evenings MAIN 8140 ROCHESTER, NEW YORK 4669 LAKE AVE. PHONE CHAR . 274-M 72 Lilho by The Colony Press, Inc., Rochester, N. Y. Plastic Binding—U. S Pat. Number 1970285L14 Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection