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VOL. 10 JUNE 1931 No. 4

Julia Van Dam Editor-in-chipf Percy Andrews Dorothy Bubier {_ ...Associate Editors Betty LeClare Charles Schaad Lois Marsh ~\ Frank Smith ( Literary Editors Gehring Cooper I Katherine Trayhern ' Doris Bullock \ Judith Pownall ( Associate Literary Editors Bertha Shannon I Louise Teetsel ' Elizabeth Donoghue \ Ray Dudley \ Poetry Editors Norman Willsey ) Joseph Brickler Fred DeMarse I __Art Editors Mildred Lee Joseph Smith Doris Reagon \ Agnes Nuccitelli ( Typists Jean Frattare I Anne Sprague ' Gertrude Rappold Secretary Ray Grant \ Phyllis Line ' Joke Editors Ruth McKee ) Violet Rentschler Feature Writer Ruth Gregerson Exchange Walter Smith 1 Burtis Dougherty I Business Managers Ruth Punnett William Farress ' Alma Hubbell ( Circulation Managers Sam Bogorad \ (Continued on Page 47) 5 Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection

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CLASS OF JUNE 1931

Class Colors—Pink and Green.

Class Flower—Rose.

Class Motto—"To strive, to seek, t find, and not to yield. Tennyson's "Ulysses

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George Gray 69 Hampton Boulevard "None but himself can be his parallel" Assembly Committee 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Class Pres- ident 4; rii-Y 2, 3, (President) 4; Senior Play 4; Soccer 2, 3, 4; Student Council (Vice-President) 3, (Presi- dent) 4.

William V. Tarr 493 Beach Avenue "Here's to the pilot that weathered the storm." Assembly Committtee 4; Book Ex- change "Committee 4; Class Vice- President 4; Senior Play (Assistant Manager) 4; Student Council 4; Swimming 4; Track 4; Traffic Com- mittee (President) 4.

Dorothy H. Bubier 55 Britton Road "Grace was in all her steps, heaven in her eye, In every gesture dignity and love." Bkbl

tion l, Z, 3; (jiee UluD (ireasurerj • ; Guardian of the Flag 4; Hiking 2, ^; Inter-Chapter Council of Babil- lards 4; National Honor Society 4; Operetta 2; Riding 3; Student Council 2; Swimming 2; Thrift Committee 1, 2, 3; Tri-Y 3, 4; Witan 4.

Edward I. Bush 05 Hannahs Terrace "Knowledge is more than equivalent to force." Assembly Committee 4; French Honor Society 3; Hi-Y 3, 4; Latin Honor So- ciety 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Standard Bearer 4. Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection

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Josephine W. Bemish Latta Road "For softness she and sweet attractive grace." Basketball 1, 2; Candy Committee (Chairman) 4; Class Vice-President 2, 4; Girls' Athletic Association 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 4; Hiking 2; Operetta 2; Riding 2, 3, 4; Student Council

Spencer Bishop 21 Whittier Park "Youth is full of sport." Baseball 1; Hi-Y 3, 4; Soccer C; Wrestling 2, 3.

C. Frank Campbell 88 Britton Road "The ladies call him sweet." Assembly Committee 3; Candy Com- mittee 4; Chemistry Club 3; Class President 2; Hi-Y 2, (Secretary) 3, (Vice-President) 4; Student Council 2; Witan 2.

Virginia Couch 29 Cheltenham Rd. "She moves a goddess, and she looks a queen." Assembly Committee 4; Basketball 2; Girls' Athletic Association 1; Riding 4; Sign Committee 3; Tri-Y 3; Witan 3. Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection

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Ida Diehl 49 Field Street A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance." Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 4; Chemistry Club 3; Girls' Athletic As- sociation'1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, ?; Operetta 2; Publicity Committee 4; Tennis 3; Thrift Committee 3, 4; Tri- Y 3; Witan 4.

Elsa England 3fi Hampton Boulevard "What sweet delight a quiet life af- fords." Candy Committee 4; Hiking 4; Tennis 4; Tri-Y 3, 4; Witan 4.

Ernest Eve Latta Road "What should a man do but bo merry?" Assembly Committee 4.

Esther Ferguson 44 Britton Road "Blushing is the color of virtue." Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 'Cantain) 3, 4; Class Vice-President, 2; Class Secretary 2; French Honor Society 4; Girls' Athletic Association 1. 2, (President) 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Hiking 2, 3; Operetta 2; Orchestra 2; Senior Play 4; Soccer 2, 3; Tri-\ (President) 3, 4; Witan 3.

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Robert Hartman 42 Wenclhurst Dr. "Did nothing in particular, But did it very well." Baseball 3, 4; Bowling 4.

Alma Hubbell 1 Penhurst Street "Wisdom, Beauty and Personality— All things bow before these three." Assembly Committee 4; Candy Com- mittee 4; French Honor Society 3, 4; Glee Club 4; National Honor Society 4; Tri-Y 3, 4; Witan 4.

Natalya Ivanson 98 Washington Ave. "The fairest garden in her looks And in her mind the wisest books." Assembly Committee 4; Baseball 3; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Girls' Athletic .As- sociation 1, 2, 3, 4; Hiking 3; Latin Honor Society 4; Library Committee 3, 4; Soccer 1, 2; Tri-Y 3.

Ethel Jones 617 Denise Road "Shalt show us how divine a thing A woman may be made." Baseball 2, 4; Candy Committee 4; Girls' Athletic Association 2, 4; Soc- cer 2; Swimming 2; Tennis 2; Tri-Y 3, 4. Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection

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Oscar Judd 142 Parkview Terrace "There is no good in arguing with the inevitable." Assembly Committee 4; Band 2, 3, 4: Basketball 4; Bowling 4; Candy Com- mittee 4; Glee Club 2, 4; Orchestra i, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3; Witan 2, 4; Wrestling 3.

Rosemary Kaercher 1532 St. Paul St. "There's rosemary, that's for re- membrance." Baseball 4; Riding 1, 2; Sign Commit- tee 3; Swimming 2; Tri-Y 3, 4; Witan 3.

Rose Leary 322 Latta Road "The sweetest flower that blows." Baseball 2; Basketball 4; Soccer 4.

Betty LeClare 228 River Street "Angels listen when she speaks; She's my delight, all mankind's won- der." Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Candy Commit- tee 4; Class Secretary 2, 3; French Honor Society 3, 4; Girls' Athletic Association 1,2, 3, 4; Hiking 2; Inter- Chapter Council of Babillards 4; Li- brary Committee 3, 4; National Honor Society 4; Riding 2, 3, 4; Tennis 1; Tri-Y "3, 4; Witan 4.

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Marion Leonard 272 Lake Avenue "Ever charming, ever new, When will the landscape tire the view?" Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Chemistry Club 2; Girls' Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Play 4; Soccer 1, 2, 3; Swimming 1; Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4; Tri-Y 3, 4.

Richard MncArthur 19 Dugan Place "The mildest manners with the brav- est mind." Latin Honor Society 4.

Jean Marvin 232 Stonewood Avenuo "Whose face seems built around a smile." Baseball 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; French Honor Society 4; Girls' Athletic As- sociation 3, 4; Soccer (Manager) 3, 4; Tri-Y 3, 4.

Anna Messare 210 Seneca Parkway "A little, tiny, pretty, witty, charm- ing darling, she." Baseball 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 4.

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Frank O'Shaunecy 21 Atwell Street "0, love is the soul of a true Irishman, He loves all that's lovely, loves all that he can." Basketball 4; Hi-Y 4.

Gerard Purchase 19 Clio Street "From place to place I wander by." Entered late in his Senior year. Former schooling at John Marshall High School.

Doris Reagon 44 Afton Street "She that was ever fair and never proud, Had tongue at will, and yet was never loud." Basketball 1; Chemistry Club 3; Hiking 2; Tennis 2; Witan 2, 3, 4.

Ray Richens McCall Road "Modesty becomes a young man." Bowling 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4. Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection

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Evelyn Robbins Bonesteel Street "Gentle of speech, beneficent of mind." Candy Committee 4; French Honor Society 3.

Charles Schaad 2944 Lake Avenue "Happy am I; from care I'm free! Why aren't they all contented like me?" Class President 3, 4; Class Vice-Pres- ident 3; French Honor Society 3, (Vice-President) 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Latin Honor Society 4; Senior Play 4; Soccer (Manager) 4; Reserve team 4; Student Council 2, 3, 4; Traffic Committee 4; Witan 4.

Donald Thompson 24 Bardin Street "The birds can fly, an' why can't I?" Assembly Committee 4; Aviation Club 2; French Honor Society 3; Track 4; Traffic Committee 4; Wrestling 3, 4.

Nedra Tozier 121 Weston Road "Her very frowns are fairer far Than smiles of other maidens are." Aviation Club (Secretary) 2; Basket- ball 1; Candy Committee 4; Girls' Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2; Operetta 2; Swimming 4; Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4; Thrift Committee 2; Tri-Y 3, 4.

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Katherine Trayhern 183 Harding Rd. "Blest with that charm, the certainty to pleaseplease.." Aviation Club 2; Basketball 1, 2, 4; Class President 2, 3; Girls Athletic Association 1, 2, (Treasurer) 4; Glee Club (Secretary) 4; Hiking 2; Latin Order Committee 2; Sign Committee 3, 4; Soccer 2; Swimming 4; Tennis 3; Thrift Committee 2; Tri-Y 3; Witan 3, 4.

Grace Tupper 206 Elmtree Road "And heaven had wanted one im- mortal song." Basketball 1; Candy Committee 4; French Honor Society 4; Glee Club I, 2, 3, (President) 4; National High School Chorus 4; Operetta 2.

Julia Van Dam 3781 Lake Avenue "Of all the girls that are so smart, There's none like jolly Julie." Baseball 3, (Manager) 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Chemistry Club 3; Girls' Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2; National Honor Society 4; Operetta 2; Student Council (Treas- urer) 4; Thrift Committee 3, 4; Tri- Y 3, 4; Witan 2, 3, (Editor-in-chief) 4.

Woodrow Waterhouse 66 Strohm St. "What's the use of worrying?" Assembly Committee 3; Baseball 4; Basketball 3, 4; Book Exchange Com- mittee 1, 4; Chemistry Club 3; Class President 1; Class Vice-President 2, 3- Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2; Publicity Committee 2, 3; Soccer 4; Student Council 1, 2, 3. Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection

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William Wratten, who entered Charlotte High a member of the class of June 1931, died in the Spring of 1928, during his second term here. Though his life was short, he had much to be proud of. All who knew him will always re- member him and his cheery smile. "Forever honour'd, forever mourned."

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September 1927, four short (or brief-cases (we still had them) and long) years ago, the class of June vacated to Room 103, where we took 1931 became officially installed at up residence with Mr. Ament. By Charlotte High School, most of us this time we had decided that we having come from No. 42 School, No. should have a party all our own. It 38 School, or Seneca School. Carry- was an April Fool's Party and was a ing brief-cases and other accessories, "howling" success, according to the we tramped into room 206, our first weather that night. The wind blew, home room, where we were greeted by the hail fell, the lights went out, and Mr. Omans. Occupied by hunting for the party, consisting of twelve girls, rooms, learning the new regime, and one boy and two taachers, ate the overawed by the teachers and upper- twelve cakes by the aid of candles. classmen, our Freshman year was The outstanding event of our soph- very enjoyable, especially so, since omore year was the Operetta in which we were the first class not to be in- many members of our class took part. itiated. Our first year was saddened We captured the leading role, even, only by the death of William Wratten. and gave it to Grace Tupper; Charles who, although his life was short, had Schaad starred as "Porky". The much to be proud of. All who knew others took part in the chorus and him will always remember his cheery dances. All who saw the Operetta smile. will remember it as a successful pro- So occupied were we with our duction. studies that we gave no thought to About this time, Charlotte High social affairs. These began and ended School decided that she had better with the annual Freshman Party. have some evidence that we had been However, on May 17, 1928, half of us part of her student body, so, while we came near being wiped out when the posed gracefully on the soft bleachers sky fell on us during a play which was on the athletic field, Mr. Furlong told staged in Miss Donovan's 1-2 English us to "watch the birdie." This pic- class. The play was Shakespeare's ture was duly printed in the Witan "As You Like It," but the sky wasn't with the other class pictures. quite as we liked it. The other half The annual party of our Junior year of the class had Mrs. Ward; it also 'was held March 7, 1930, at the Prac- had a more stationary and a better tice House. Fortunately, we had bet- behaved sky. ter weather and, as a result, better No sooner were we acclimated, as attendance. Toward the end of our it were, to Mr. Omans' room, and used Junior year we were disappointed to to his menagerie, than we took up our find that Mr. Butterfield, whom most

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THE WITAN of us had our whole school life, would we invited the class of January 1931. not be with us for our graduation. We We have been very fortunate in were greatly consoled, however, when having in our class certain talented we became acquainted with Mr. West, students. Dorothy Bubier, Edward By this time we had become seniors Bush, Julia Van Dam, Alma Hubbell and had outgrown our shyness. We and Betty Le Clare have been honor started the year right by having a students through their four years of picnic at Durand Eastman Park, Sept. high school and have been elected to 23, 1930. This time we again had a the National Honor Society. Grace deficiency in the attendance of boys. Tupper has earned the name of Char- George Gray was our only loyal sup- lotte's prima donna by her willingness porter, but Oscar, Edward and Rich- to entertain at Charlotte's social af- ard were welcomed by many open fairs with her beautiful singing. She arms when they arrived just before went to Detroit as delegate from Char- the end of the perfect day. Anyway, lotte Hig-h School to sing in the Na- the girls had a good time by them- tional Chorus.February 24, 1931. Rose- selves, serenading a newly married mary Kaercher has, undoubtedly, couple, and they certainly had plenty earned the name of school artist. She to eat. has contributed to the illustration of "The Patsy," our senior play, was school publications and the advertise- presented December 5, 1930. In this ment of school social affairs. George our class, combined with the January Gray has given much of his time and class of 1931, was given a chance to energy to school activities, show its ability. Esther Ferguson Th;s has been tne history of the and Marion Leonard had the leading ciass of June 1931, Qn June 22, 1931, feminine roles, and George Gray was our Commencement will close the allowed to peek in on the stage. doors of high school life of our class

January 9, 1931, our class held a an(1 open the doors to the future, dinner party at the Practice House. , Suffice it to say that the boys were Respectfully submitted, attracted by the word "dinner." Betty Le Clare Our last' party was held May 2, Josephine Bemish 1931, in the Assembly Hall, to which Nedra Tozier.

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^X In the Harbor of Charlotte High $ K- By Alma Hubbell, '31 vN >j< >j< ^t^ ^6^ ^6^ ^^^^^^^^'^tS^t^^Sf^^ We have been anchored like little ships In the harbor of Charlotte High, Storing our cargo of knowledge, As the happy years roll by. Little green ships with little white sails, Our loyal colors we fly, As we bask in the sunshine of friend- ships In the harbor of Charlotte High. There are many kegs of liquid French, Clear as crystal, mellow and old, And Latin verbs, bottled and aged, Stored away, down in the hold. Boxes of puzzles to stimulate thought, Such as plusses and X minus Y, Circles and squares, triangles too, Where A equals B and why.

Each little ship has a treasure chest, Built of memories of days gone by, Filled with courage, hope and loyalty, In the harbor of Charlotte High.

There are beautiful tapestries woven In threads of bright silver and gold, Whose pattern and weave are friend- ships, In the treasure chest down in the hold.

New cargoes of knowledge await them In harbors of commerce and art, In medicine, law, and in teaching, And also affairs of the heart. May high ideals be their compass Now that sailing time draws near; May good sportsmanship and keen humor Journey with them through the years.

Out of the harbor, into the deep, Where unchartered waters lie, The little green ships with the little white sails Leave the harbor of Charlotte High. 20 Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection

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Charlotte High School chum of his, would be unable to come, Dear Classmate: as they were launching the "Principal For the third time in twenty years West," the latest ship to be added to the class of June 1931 will hold a re- his steamship line, and that Rosemary Kaercher was studying modern art in union. We are especially anxious to Berlin and so, of course, couldn't make have a representative group present. the trip. Some of you who were unable to come to the last reunion missed a good time, At the station we were warmly so make a real effort to join us be- welcomed by a committee, Josephine neath Sam Patch's tree on June 6, Bemish and Ray Richens, who imme- 1951. diately whisked us down to Charlotte Gossip! in Ray's Rolls Royce. Indeed, he could Eats! afford to run one, for he was, Jose- Scandal! phine soon told us, a prosperous And a Good Time For All! banker in the Middle West, where both his bank account and family were Turn in your reservation by May 31 steadily growing. As for Josephine, to George Gray, chairman of the Ar- she had stayed on at Charlotte, where rangements Committee. she was Miss Miner's able assistant and the friend of every girl in school. "My Goodness!" I exclaimed to Since the old building had been torn Ethel Jones, secretary of the Doehler Canning Company, "Do look at this! down and no one felt like meeting in I'll admit I've not paid much atten- the new one, we held our reunion tion to those other invitations, but this across the street, under Sam Patch's time we certainly must take our vac- tree. We had known this old place so tions and run up to meet all the old well that it seemed familiar and in- kids." Ethel heartily agreed and the viting as we stepped from the car next day found us on the Twentieth amid a chorus of "Well, well, look Century headed for Rochester. We who's here" and "For heaven's sake, had just seated ourselves when a fa- I certainly never expected to see you," miliar voice said, "So you're going and were escorted over to the tables back, too? Won't it seem great?" by Anna Messare, a lithe and athletic member of the City Championship We turned around. There sat Don- ald Thompson, grinning from ear to Basketball Team. We recalled her ear. And well he might, for we soon prowess on our school team. We were learned that this was his first real the last to arrive and already the vacation since he had joined the Navy. hamburgs were turning a delicate He also told us that Bill Tarr, a great brown under the watchful eye of 21 Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection

THE WITAN Charles Schaad, who, arrayed in a boss. Though married, they both had white apron, jovially waved his fork excellent positions in the W. Water- at us. house and Company, Publishers. Un- Miss Doehler, over on a tombstone, doubtedly Woodrow's long service in was trying to settle an argument be- the Book Exchange got him the posi- tween Oscar Judd and Ed. Bush. In tion. Beside them Grace Tupper was spite of the fact that they were both telling Julia Van Dam the way she well-known men (Oscar a poet of felt when she made her debut at the some note and Edward a surgeon) and Metropolitan Opera House some ten fast friends, they still liked to argue years ago. As for Julia herself, Miss with each other as well as ever. Miss Doehler told me, she ranked highest in Doehler finally gave it up as a bad the list of efficiency experts in the job, greeted us, and ordered refresh- Treasury Department at Washington, ment to relieve her fagged brain, near which Doris Reagon and Rose Merrily we gathered around the table, Leary worked as official dressmakers tastefully arranged by our one and to the First Lady of the Land. only interior decorator, Betty LeClare. Farther down, Alma Hubbell had With a flourish, Chuck dished up his just launched into her latest short hamburgs and buns. Pickles and what story, when suddenly somebody ex- not appeared from nowhere, under Ev- claimed, "What do I smell?" Every- elyn Robbin's able supervision. (She one sniffed; everyone looked around, was a caterer in Chicago). while Charles turned a deep red. One I looked down the table. It did of his hamburgs had caught on fire not seem possible that twenty years and, spreading, had lighted the bun had passed. Katherine Trayhern, which lay nearby on a light wooden though a dramatist of some note, stand. Before anyone could make a would probably never get over her move, that was on fire and burning gold-digging tendencies, for I heard, briskly. It showed every tendency of "Oh, that's just great! I'm so glad spreading to the tables and, since we I can use your car after lunch. I did not have enough pop to put it out know you don't mind." with, one of the boys dashed to the What could Professor Richard Mac- corner to turn in the alarm. Arthur do ? And Jean Marvin, hap- That fire department certainly de- pily married and settled down, was served commendation, for it was the talking baby talk to Esther Ferguson, quickest turnout I ever saw. Careen- a gym teacher, as energetically as of ing madly from side to side, the en- old, gine dashed down the street, Captain Down at the end of the table Frank O'Shannecy at the wheel and Spencer Bishop was enthusiastically Jerry Purchase, hoseman, swaying on discussing the fine points of his last the back. It was only a matter of golf match with Ernest Eve, a New minutes before the fire was out, ev- York broker. At my side Miss Doehl- erybody having pitched in to help, er poured the news into my ear. (That didn't include Bob Hartman, Frank Campbell and Nedra Tozier who only exerted himself at a base- owned the Tozier and Campbell Candy ball game—he was Babe Ruth's only Company. Their long and hard.train- rival). After it was over, we plied ing on the Candy Committee probably Frank and Jerry with remains of the had a lot to do with it. Marion feast and questions, while Dorothy Leonard had been a Follies girl, but Bubier, a French teacher, took a turn at the height of her career had retired around the block on the engine. She to marry Mr. Zeigfield's son, and, best had finally learned to drive, and would of all, George Gray was Governor of tackle anything, even a horse and the Philippines. I remembered his buggy! ability to discuss them in Miss Goff's By the time we had finished feed- history class. ing the two boys, and Elsa England, Across from me Virginia Couch and a nurse, had bound up their burns, the Ida Diehl were talking about their (Continued on Page 41) 22 Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection

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We, the class of June 1931 of Char- 2. To Mr. Whitney, a box of electric lotte High School, Lake Avenue, Roch- light bulbs for the girls' locker ester, New York, being practically room. conscious and temporarily of sound mind, do hereby execute our last Will 3. To Jerry Bishop, Nedra Tozier's and Testament. winning way with the boys. 4. To Miss Whelehan, a class who FIRST—To Miss Doehler, to take can fully appreciate her. Charles Schaad's place, we leave Bruce Bergener's services for 5. To Charles Richardson, Spencer parking her car. In the event that Bishop's crowning glory. the above-mentioned Bruce Berg- 0. To Carolyn Carroll, Josephine ener does not stay for another Bemish's maidenly reserve. P2G2 Course, this duty will bo transferred to Earl Freckleton. 7. To Violet Rentschler, Esther Ferguson's ability to blush at SECOND—To the next Glee Club, wo just the proper moment. leave page 120 in the singing book. S. To Joe Stendarso, a six months' subscription to the Democrat and THIRD—To Miss Goff, we leave big- Chronicle, so he won't have to ger and better Beards. read Miss Sharer's. FOURTH—For the coming "Gigalos," 9. To Miss Miner, one-half dozen we have created a trust fund by divans to accommodate the wait- placing in the bank at compound ing line outside her door. interest the sum of five cents, the income of which is to be used to 10. To Mr. Bird, an adding machine buy new records for the noon for the heir to the Bird millions. dancing hour. 11. To Ruth Punnett, Katherine FIFTH To Miss Cashman, we leave Trayhern's brilliant conversa- gaudier and more complicated li- tional ability. brary permits. 12. To Miss Sharer, a class with none SIXTH—To the next senior Candy of "the rest of them kids" in it. Committee, we leave a monopoly Lastly, the the Freshman class, we on the sale of Chocolate Milky leave our exceptional class spirit Ways. and splendid sense of cooperation. As Personal Bequests, we leave: Witnesses: Alma D. Hubbell, 1. To Mr. West, the key to the city George Gray, Pres. Testator. for his watch chain. Dorothy Bubier, Sec. 23 Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection

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USEFUL BEAUTY Marie hummed softly to herself as from him once before, he courteously she bustled around her kitchen. Two tipped his fur bonnet, showing his steps were required between the stove snowy locks. He was short of sta- and the table and two more between ture, red and roughened of face from the table and the wall cupboard in the winter exposure, with plenty of corner, and, although this might seem wrinkles around his eyes and a smile cluttered to some people, Marie was hovering near his bearded lips. perfectly satisfied. She had enough Every morning at 9:00 o'clock, Mr. money to live comfortably for the rest Winks walked briskly down Row of her life, so she never bothered her Street, pausing only when he came to tiny, white head about anything con- the white cottage with the geraniums cerning financial difficulties. She was in the window. After living in a so quiet and reserved that no one was dingy apartment house with no visible aware of her existence, so only her vegetation, his soul feasted on their geraniums knew how loving she was. beauty. A whole window-sill covered with This morning, as he paused, Marie pots of pink and white geraniums appeared in the window with a water- graced the front window. They ing pot and proceeded to quench the peeped engagingly from behind the everlasting thirst of the plants. Be- soft, tie-back curtains, out into the ing unaware of a watcher, she unself- snowy street, upon which the sun cast consciously chattered to the flowers, a sparkle. Passers-by sometimes stooping to touch tenderly a small noticed the beautiful geraniums, but bud here or th.'re. Mr. Winks was they never thought of the care that fascinated by the beauty of Marie had been put into them. bending over the flowers, for she was Marie cried pitifully when one tiny delicate and pink and white, as were plant wilted and died, but when a new the flowers. As he openly admired, bud appeared she did a fancy waltz something caused Marie to glance up. about the room, stopping occasionally Strangely, she was not at all startled, to kiss the baby blossom. Never was but, as he gallantly tipped his hat, a person so devoted to any small child she smiled. Mr. Winks immediately as Marie was to these geraniums. was on his way with an animated feeling of warmth around his heart. Mr. Winks stood clapping his hands Marie was so excited that her white together to keep them warm and, as hair fairly crackled. She wondered a lady passed who had bought a lunch who the fine old gentleman was and 24 Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection

THE WIT A N where he lived. All day and far into "It certainly is; I guess this cold the night she thought about him and snap is about over." Mr. Winks then early the next morning she hovered began nodding his white thatch of down th^t^T"1!^ T ^F and hair> and asai" ventured, down the street. She was finally re- warded by the appearance of Mr. "Quite fond of flowers, eh?" Winks around the corner, and she "Yes, indeed! You are too, aren't busied herself pushing the earth you?" closer to the stems of the plants, «TT tr > • ,1 which was not at all necessary. When „ U™ Hm' sPecia»y geraniums, he paused in the street as before, she HoW,,^° you get yours to grow so glanced up and smiled, while he mce" tipped his hat. "Just by loving 'em, I guess. This went on each morning for some Wouldn't you like to come in and sec time and finally Marie decided she 'em? It's warm inside, too." Mario would sweep her tiny porch about had really longed for companionship 9:00 o'clock. When Mr. Winks arrived, without knowing it. instead of seeing her in the window, „, ,, , ., there she was right on the porch. . ^ went .n toSether and as they Holding his hat in his hand, he ven- =hatted merrily over the tea Mann tured' brewed a few minutes later, the ger- "A fine, cold mornin', isn't it?" aniums looked on and smiled corn- Marie agreed by vigorously nodding placently. her head, and said, Elinor Raymond, '32.

AN EXPERIENCE DURING MY BASEBALL CAREER It was on the third of April that It was on a dark night, while going Joe McCarthy sent me my contract on a stroll, that I. finally became con- for $85,000 a year. Seeing that Joe scious of seeing three men following was the highest bidder, I thus be- me. They reminded me of gangsters, longed fo him. probably hired to bump me off; so l I was one of the greatest hitters of started on a faster pace, only to find the league by breaking Babe Ruth's them pursuing me also at a faster home run record. As for my fielding pace. Not wanting to start an argu- ability, I was not credited with an ment, I started to run, only to trip error in my whole career. Every over some darn thing, and fall. Not team in the league was seeking me, able to get up right away, they all but only in vain, because the Yankees pounced on me. Seeing the first outbid them. bruiser coming towards me, I threw During the season I stole more out a left hook and crossed over with than Ty Cobb, hit more home runs a crashing right hand that fairly than Babe Ruth, fielded better than knocked him senseless. Frankie Frisch, and was looked at as Before I had a chance to defend my- the one-man, super-human baseball self against another bully, I was the tearn victim of a black-jack, and only saw Our team had not lost a game and black. was twenty games ahead of the team It must have been about four days holding the second position. All the or so (I don't remember plainly; I am papers were decorated with my pic- not expected to know) that 1 lounu tures, and movie contracts were con- myself in what appeared to me to be stantly coming in; even a multi-mil- an old abandoned shack. I tried to lionaire wished to adopt me as his get up and stretch my weary limbs. son only to find myself bound, hand and 25 Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection

THE WITAN foot. How can I get out of here? Is was worth. The result was the solid it too late to play in the World Ser- crash of ash against leather. The ies ? What will Joe think of me ? ball went soaring over the center-field How far from the Yankee Stadium barrier. The game was won. am I ? All these questions rushed to The following day all the newspa- my head at once. All of a sudden pers were adorned with my pictures my thoughts were interrupted by the and the accounts of the previous day. entering of one of my captors. By I received my cut from the series chance he was the one that I had and also other donations from mil- felled by my blows. Probably he lionaires. The winter I used as my came to get revenge. He came toward vacation in Florida, waiting for the me and gave me a brutal kick, which next season, would have jolted an ox. Why, the Dominic Arioli, II-2 yellow dog; if I had only been free, I would have batted his brains out! HOMECOMING "You're lucky I'm not burning you, .,.,,.,_ , . ,, you rat!" he said in a revengful tone, Miss Martha Cutts sat placidly "we're keeping you for a hundred knitting on her front porch. She was thousand dollars ransom." Before I a small> wrinkled old maid of sixty- was able to ask him a question con four and> dressed in her out-of-date cerning the Yankees, he went out. I brown merino dress with the ribbons was wondering how the Yanks were at her neck and the cat at her feet, coming. I wondered what the news- she looked the very picture of con- papers were printing. I wondered tented placidity. these and a million other things be- But she was not. There were, in- fore I was interrupted by shooting deed, some misguided souls in Deer- from outside. All of a sudden, to my wood who thought that her vague and surprise, three bluecoats unbound me absent-minded smile was merely a and carried me to their patrol wagon, trap to lure passers-by onto her "How did you ever find me, and porch, there to pour forth her tale of where are you taking me?" I asked woe. one of the "bluecoats. Jt is certain that she was always He responded, "A bunch of gang- suffering from the inconsideration of sters, headed by their famous gang- someone, or something. Her cat, her leader, Windy Wilson, held you for a garden, her butcher, the weather; even large sum of money, which they al- (but Miss Cutts never said this) God most received." seemed to have some strange grudge Then after an eighty-mile ride, we against Martha Cutts. came in sight of the stadium. There The sun had set, and it was begin- was a crowd of a hundred thousand, ning to get colder. Martha was on and they were all in an uproar when the point of going in to fetch her I ran to Joe McCarthy in civilian shawl, when she saw a smart roadster, clothes. far smarter than those usually seen "Where have you been?" asked Joe in Deerwood, draw up to the curb, very quickly. A young man and a well-dressed, "I have no time to explain; wait grey-haired woman stepped out. The till after the game." woman stopped before the house next The score was three and nothing in door. favor of the Chicago Gangsters when "Like it, granny?" The young Joe put me in as pinch hitter. man's voice was teasing. Three men on, two out. The crowd "George, it hasn't changed at all!" was yelling my name when I came to Her voice was rich and full, with a bat. The opposing pitcher was the youthfulness that surprised Martha cleverest pitcher in the game. I saw Cutts. Then, by the voice she recog- him wind up in his graceful style, and nized the lady. saw the old apple coming towards me. It was Lavandar Walsh, the famous I closed my eyes and swung for all I soprano, who had been born in Deer- 20 Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection

THE WITA N wood and lived for a great many face with her riding whip because her years there. The young man was horse had been hurt while he was in evidently her grandson. Jackson's care. Because of this he As she watched her old-time play- had lost his job at Smith's mansion mate walk up the steps, a thousand and had been driven from home. Jack- memories surged thru her mind, son had vowed that some day he would Lavandar and she, playing, as chil- get his revenge—at last his chance dren. The one golden-headed and had come. graceful, the other brown and awk- Jackson was the orchestra leader of ward. Lavandar and she at school, the Apollo Night Club and it was time Lavandar walking home with other for the next dance. He would have girls, forgetting her, then remorseful his revenge now because Jane was afterwards. Lavandar dancing every rising to dance. He conducted the dance at the church sociable, while orchestra faster and Jane and the she sat them out miserably. Lav- other dancers danced faster. Longer andar singing in church at Christmas, and faster the orchestra played. The Then news had come less frequent- dancers were beginning to sway craz- ly. Lavandar was studying abroad, ily and Jane was beginning to look Lavandar married an Italian prince, tired and pale. Still the orchestra Lavandar's daughter married an played. American millionaire. Lavandar's ihere was a sudden commotion—a husband died and she returned to woman had fainted—Jane was being singing. Lavandar was now about to carried from the room. Jackson's retire. arms fell exhausted to his sides and She felt bitterly envious, but some- those who were not too weak ap- how, remembering their former plauded. It had been a great dance, friendship and seeing her present sue- but greater still Jackson had had his cess, Martha Cutts was inclined to revenge—Jane had been his slave for forgive her her happiness. She prob- at least one dance! ably would have if she had not heard Helen Lanigan, '32 a young man's voice floating through the window of the house next door. "Who's the old dame on the porch?" THE AWAKENING And a woman's mellow tone answer- Everything lay clothed in silence and in darkness. Not even a breath "I didn't see her. It s probably old stixred the treeS; or bowed the flowers, Mrs. Cutts. I used to play with her Qr bent the reedg_ The stillness and daughter, Martha. She's probably a the loneliness seemed to mock me. buxom matron now. The oppressing quiet seemed to And two laughs, one old and one smother me like the intenSe calm be- young, blending in the still night more fore a sudden summer storm. All clearly than the people knew. nature held its breath awaiting the . approach of dawn. Martha got up and walked into her As night withdrew her blankets of house. She went upstairs, closed the dark and the ]ight crept s,owly back windows, said her prayers and gave into the gky; go peace and understand. the cat a vicious kick. ing seemed to pass from the world Elizabeth Donoghue, 32. aboye to the wor,(, be,QW The treeg _ lifted their heads to the breeze; the flowers raised their faces to be kissed Jackson stared, blinked and stared by the ardent morn; and the reeds again, finally convinced. Sitting just bowed in salutation to the first faint a few feet from the orchestra stand glimmer of the dawn, was Jane Smith, whose ancestors had Slowly, steadily, the light grew till owned his ancestors, whose father had only a grey veil covered the sky. Then, been his master, and, the girl who had suddenly the veil was rent and the struck him a smart blow across the (Continued on Page 41) 27 Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection

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ISCARIOT DEPARTURE Does earth hold any rest for me ? She closed her eyes No, tho I walk so furtively, Sighing Every blade of forest grass In the stillness of the morning, Would cry against me as I pass, In the cool gray mist of dawn. And water shrinking from the base Would drive me from its cool embrace. Then, In trees no friendliness I find, In the warm after-glow of sunset, For I have murdered of their kind. When insects fly silently and birds The angry seas that roar and roll sing softly, Would fain annihilate my soul. She stirred, The very flowers within my path And died again. Shrink from my feet in futile wrath. H. R. D. A coil of rope—no, would a tree Be burdened with a wretch like me ? THE HUNT And after I am laid in sod My soul will hurl itself toward God, The bay of hounds and hunters' horn Fearless at last. Infinity Is wafted abroad on a frosty morn; Must, even, hold a place for me. The riders gather from hill and dale Elizabeth Donoghue, 32. To seek the prize—the fox's tail. But sly Reynard with all his art Of cunning and wile will play his part; CLANDESTINE He'll lead them all a merry chase, Her's was a frailty too delicate The hound at heel and riders apace. To break Between a sunset and a darkness; He'll lead them all thru meadow and Her's was a paleness brook, Invulnerable Till he comes at last to a cozy nook To hidden craft, Deep in the woods and out of the way They said. Of rider and steed and hounds of prey. Yet wisdom fails The hunt is over and all are gay, When a wiser one The fox is safe till another day, Looks within The hunter and steed away to the Blue eyes, board And beyond To eat and drink from some hunts- Smiles. man's hoard. H. R. D. Burtis Dougherty, '34. 28 Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection

THE WITAN JEALOUSY What sayest thou A seething rush of feeling; 9«ne! , ... »i sir Sfttf, Blackness. And betraying by kiss). An insatiable desire ^ngiy he seemecl To rend, to tear, to rip Diaphonous .... vague, The thing that caused it all: wh \Z V n " £ 1"T Restraint ^lat ^v ? 9Vhe.rock! The Fisher of Men." A vision of blasted hopes, ^' ^' ^" A slag pile of despair Rises, towers, topples: And covers light. O. Judd, '31. ^e Set to school at eight each morn, In Winter, Spring and Fall, And study hard, with a hope forlorn And wait for vacation call. VISION ,._ . , „ ., . „., . We strive each day and do our best "Friend," quoth Ammon, "thy gaze is Our lessons for to learn, mournful, And during our vacation Yet, on the world thy glance is scorn- For our classroom pals we yearn. ful And you sigh As we go on another year, As if in longing For knowledge we shall strive, For some unknown region lying So you had better keep an eye on Far beyond the eastern sky. The Class of '35. Whence come you And as through life we go along, Tnat you seem so like the unrequited. With a laugh, a tear, or sigh, lover, The happiest days of all of them Who is wont to haunt and hover Were spent in Charlotte High. 'Bout the sources of his choler; Robert Godfrey, '8A-2. Whose soul no drug can purge, But, directed by some elemental urge Only walks and vaguely shudders. ,.,' . .. . REMINISCENCE Why does your eye so raptly turn On that which I discern The happiest hours we spend To be but a lone bird wheeling Are not those we regret, 'Neath the fair aeolian ceiling And yet, Of the sky? They fill us with discontent For our present state. (Thy raiment were not kingly, Were it taken singly, Memories of laughter and pale chiffon Yet, in its many folds And the warmth of sunlight's gleam- It seems 'nS • • • • A newer grace to hold, How often they fill the train of Since it is worn by thee). thought— Giving rise to fruitless dreaming-. The shadows soft are falling And the voice of eve is calling; (Actuality has its sublety Let us go To woo the vagrant mind, Ere ebon night her sable curtain But, what is the efficacy Draweth low. Of a changing wind?) Whv speak you not Ah to but find the median You silent figure? 'Twixt having and wanting to have, Are thy senses tightly bound To know the happiness of the past That you perceive not, or yet, And find it anew—today. In silence nurse thy wound? G. N. W. 29 Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection

THE WITAN PARADOX ROMAN DEATH In the quiet heat of the morning The Spinner of Life I sit and watch Bends, An old lady pushing a lawn mower, Gathers, An old lady with a broad-rimmed hat And cuts a tangled skein. Pushing a lawn mower. Charon swings Youth in the sun His pole Watching, Slowly; And an old lady A burden in his boat. Pushing a lawn mower. 0. Judd, '31. The sun shoves up the grass, An old lady cuts it down, STORM And youth sits watching In the sun. The moon scuds low; A ship And youth sits watching Heeling Before the blasts H. R. D. Of Nature's wrath.

SPRING The (lying clouds, The dew was lighting on the flowers, Rent and ripped, And the sun was peeping through; Shudder on: This was indeed a glorious sight, The shattered sails And the flowers were glorious, too. Of Luna.

The daffodils popped up their head.;, Now a fitful gleaming And the crocuses stirred in their Like a beacon light mossy beds; On tossing waters, A tiny voice of a pansy was heard, Lights the riven trees "Spring is here! Spring is here!" Below. The sodden ground SUMMER'S COMING Runs; Flowers are opening up each bud, And quails beneath While little boys play in the mud. The beat School and Homework are passing by, Of coursing rain. But June exams—oh me, oh my! They're coming on without delay, The storm goes on And oh! Do they know the way ? Unquiet And leaves behind Here and there a bluebird is humming, A scene That's a sure sign that summer's com- Of dustless desolation. ing. O. Judd, '31. Mother, get out your summer hat; Mary, brush off that muddy mat; LAMENT Baby, stop that annoying cry; See, the summer sun is in the sky. The smoke of time Ascends, FLOWERS And fills the mind With clouds Flowers are blooming everywhere, Of Doubt and Fear, The fragrance of them fills the air; For things once stable Each day it is the silvery rain Tremble That helps to make them fresh again. And shift in form Like shadows Every day in rain or shine Cast by flickering lamps. A little girl, who is only nine, To hope for constancy Picks a few of the blossoms rare, And happiness again And then her singing fills the air. Is vain. Madaline Harris, 7A. O. Judd, '31. 30 Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection

THE WITAN THE OLD GARDEN GATE REJECTION In the midst of my garden The trees retain their breath Of tulips, so gay, As the sun slips slowly on, By the Old Garden Gate On beyond the West. ' I desire to stay. The trees retain their breath I sit there from morning Standing motionless, 'Til night sometimes, Stricken by a loveliness. And listen to The church bell"s chimes. Men hurry on in high disdain; Proudly they claim I think of the days Immunity Of my childhood past From this beauty's pain. When I'd swing on that beautiful H R D. Gate so fast, And how in the winter I could not play On the beautiful, flowery Gate that way. TREES Oh trees, do blow your gentle breeze, I had to play So the children can laugh and dance In the nursery small; j gi On every side w tn ee; There was a wall. Don't D8 stubborn, as we know you I thought and thought can Of that beautiful Gate; Just blo'w your breeze, oh please, for Oh! 'Twas long to wait! me Carol Ward, 7B-1. Burhans, 7A-2.

ENGLISH STROLLING To English class we hasten, I was strolling in the moonlight To study little rhymes With my little brother Bill, About shins and seas, and then We walked the whole evening, up and We study all the climes. down the country hills. WP dream about the frozen north, It was just about twilight, and every- And the heat of tropical days;

Maude Lancaster. iS&ssa The twilight shades were falling, And the dew was settling down, Whon brother BiU got tired and Wl both returned to town. Now the brooks begin to ring, And the birds begin to sinp; These are signs of joyous Sprir\o\ And the pretty flowers it will bring. QUEEN MAY Eleanor Marsh, II-l. ^^ .^ ^ gnow haye gQne And birds sing all the day, Bees and butterflies play at tag; Now comes our dear Queen May. BOOK Oh take time to look at me, You're full of laughter and of fun, I may be bright and smart you see; In colorful ar ay. I'll tell you of the land and sea; Everybody, old and young Oh take time to look at me. Welcomes you, Queen May! June Burhans, 7A-2. Lois Madison, 7A-1. Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection

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On March 31, Mr. West held a re- roads, and Florence D. Kemmler, os- union of the teachers from Number teopathic physician. The luncheon 9 School in the apartment of the was prepared by the 8A2 Homemak- Practice House. Those present were ing class and served by Helen White Miss Grace E. Paul, Ex-secretary of and Anona Page. No. 9, Mr. G. Quinn, ex-assistant Provision is being made in the Principal, Miss Violet Baglin, ex- Practice House for the arrival of a clerk, Miss Esther Beckler, secretary, school nurse. The furniture has been Mr. N. G. West, former principal, rearranged in order to use the dining Mr. Roy Pindar, ex-teacher, Mrs. room as a waiting room, the bedroom Quinn, Mrs. Nathanel G. West, Clari- as a rest room and the kitchen as an bel Bruce, principal of No. 52 School office. Additional cots are to be put and Mr. L. Erenstone, Health Edu- in the bedroom. cation director. Luncheon was pre- pared by the Homemaking girls and The junior high school homemaking' served by Anona Page and Helen classes have been having a series of White. graduation luncheons which they pre- On May 7, Mr. West held another pare themselves. luncheon in the apartment for three The senior homemaking girls have of his ex-pupils at No. 6, Miss Ella succeeded in turning out some excel- M. Bickford, artist, of B. Forman Co., lent articles of clothing and are plan- Ella D. Troughton, assistant treas- ning a class exhibit and, later, a pic- urer of the New York State Rail- nic.

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THE WIT A N CHARLOTTE CHATTERS We understand that the semi-an- One of our schoolmates tells of see- nual war is being waged within the ing two of the younger pupils of C Senior Class as to the class colors. H. S. parading down the street vig- Several suggestions had been made, orously disharmonizing, "Charlotte but the climax had not yet been High We Hail Thee!" It certainly reached until the vice-president help- gives one a feeling of satisfaction to fully suggested two shades of white! know that this song means more to Why not carry lilies ? them than just the finishing touch to our assemblies. But wait until they hear our new one!

Four of Charlotte's stout-hearted warriors have come to the front and volunteered to uphold the honor of Just a suggestion to one of the the school. These brave lads have belles of the schools that she see that made themselves known because of her cousin "behaves himself" at school their singing and have become fam- functions—especially with red-heads, ous under the Nom-de-guerre, "The Agony Quartette.'" May their reign be long and full of glory. Boys, it's not time to retire, but time to get a canoe. A river near- by, fifty minutes for lunch—what We have just discovered that a C. more could be desired? With the H. S. pupil has an uncle who owns coming of warm weather, may we several Arizona copper mines. She hope that more of the boys will catch is going to try to promote a wider the spirit, because after all, girls will use of pennies. Page Mr. Tracy, be girls, and what is more entertain- What a whale of a difference a few ing than—oh-er-well, fleet's in! cents make! A. B. C.

CAN YOU IMAGINE 1. Mr. Enright riding on a street 10. Grace Tupper, Helen Kane's only car ? rival ? 2. Alma Hubbell at a loss for a 11. Pop True in a hurry? Pun • 12. Miss Sharer a "horrible exam- 3. Vi Rentschler with an inferior- pie"?

lty complex? lg Nedra Tozier with straight hair? 4. Natalya Ivanson short and fat? ... , „ 14. Hose Leary sarcastic? 5. Pom Cass a public orator : 6. David Benham as a cheer leader? 15. Bruce Bergener a wallflower? 7. The IV-2 American History 16. Mrs. Ward sans blue smock?

class prepared? 17 Ruth McKee without her lithp?

8. Dorothy Bubier anything but an ^ ^^ Qf Honor student? legs than twelye syllables? 'J. Harry Greer as an aesthetic dancer? 1!)- Charles LaBelle wearing a vest? 33 Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection

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The Scholarship Shield

When the name of Edward Bush be- sible position in the Costs Depart- comes inscribed, in June 1931, on the ment of the Rochester Folding Box Excalibur Scholarship Shield, the Company, and Dorothy Doell, who is shield will be full. clerk in the office of the new Benja- This emblem was presented by the min Franklin Junior-Senior High Class of June 1927 as an incentive School. John Donoghue, the member to scholarship in Charlotte High of the class of 1927, whose name ap- School. It is rather interesting to pears on the shield, made a good rec- note the achievements of those whose ord at the University of Rochester names it now bears. The record during the time that he was enrolled shows the following ten names: there, but left before completing his January course to become a cadet at the West 1927—Teresa M. Rapp Point Military Academy where he is 1928—Dorothy A. Doell still in training. Margaret Hersey, 1929—-Truman O. Murrell Hazel Isaac, Mary Heydweiller and 1930—Hazel Isaac Betty Reddy are continuing their edu- 1931—Dorothy Ruth Collett cation at the University of Roches- ter. Dorothy Collett, who returned to June Charlotte this term for a post gradu- 1927—John Heughes Donoghue ate course, expects to enter college in 1928—Margaret C. Hersey the fall. 1929—Mary K. Heydweiller 1930—Betty June Reddy This is a very creditable record and 1931—Edward Bush the Witan expresses the hope that Two of these were commercial pu- these people will be as successful in pils, Teresa Rapp, who has a respon- all their future undertakings.

THE WIND The wind blows over the grassy plain Where white hot sands for years have lain; It blows over mountains that rise so high, And over great oaks that look to the sky. It snatches your hat and blows it away, And blows in your face and seems to say, "Don't follow 'here, for you can't catch me, For I'll be off and over the sea." Anthony Lombardo, '7A-2.

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Percy Andrews, Arthur Gordon, Harold Smith (President), Violet Rsntschler, Frances Earl, Mrs. Denise (Adviser), Dolores Leadley, Richard MacArthur, Etta Ryden, Judith Pownall, Katherine Trayhern, Gehring Cooper, Emily Lascell, Edward Bush, Frank Smith, Ray Dudley, Charles LaBelle, Rudolph Wendt, Harrington Chase, Jim Le- Clare.

CONCURSUS OPTIMATIUM ing and, finally, at eleven o'clock, wo From out of the dripping and dark all dared to brave the raging storm night, on which Jupiter vent all of once more. his wrath, a few noble and faithful Let's have more! humans could be seen making their way, bravely yet damply, to our as- LATIN (AN IMPRESSION) sembly hall. Even the furore coeli The sagas of the past could not hinder a Latin Honor So- Told by other tongues; ciety party. Deeds of heroism, daring; With the help of some ambitious Tales of cities won. boys and girls, the decorations for Songs of the immortals, the hall were finally hung and the ef- Sung in age old rhythm; fect of a many-colored cobweb was Echo with former glory successfully carried out. A few new Of long fallen powers. records were quite acceptable to the dancers, and the "card table" seemed The prophecies of Sybil; to be popular throughout the whole The ghosts of battles gone, evening. The wanderings of herves For special entertainment, Ruth Afloat on voyages long. Willis gave a delightful tap dance, Revealed in lasting medium; and we wished there could have been A bond 'tween then and now; more of them. A link in the chain of learning. Then, of course, there were re- Let us profit. freshments! After that, more danc- 0. Judd, '31 Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection

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0 Latin Honor Society

LATIN MADE EASIER The few thousand school children in In his boyhood Thomas Edison, the the United States, who agonize over great electrical genius, left school be- their Caesar in Gallia may not receive cause, primarily, he was unable to de- it with the same amount of cheer that cipher the elusive grounds and the professors do. Gloomy pictures flit Latin language as a whole. over their minds of going shopping in Latin was extremely difficult in its an "Autobus" or a "street-caribus" days of compulsory study, for it was and vainly trying to remember wheth- forced upon the students and as any- er a telephonis is masculine or fem- thing else, the students acted repug- inine. nantly toward this burden, and, Of course, the professors do not childlike, refused to study, or more hope that the Latin language will take truthfully, did not desire to study a the place of any so well-established a compulsory thing. Nothing but tongue as English, but both the Gaelic drudgery. Drill, drill and then drill Revival and the rise of Esperanto some more. make them think that Latin still may At the present day Latin is made have a place in practical affairs. inviting and pleasing to the students. It is the mother of the Romance lan- All cares are taken to make it as guage and it is in these countries agreeable as possible. There are probably that it is felt. beautiful books and papers, colorfully An Irish professor said that al- and attractively illustrated. The though Gaelic could not take the place teachers are trained more strictly and of English in commerce, the rise of an more exactly and can make the class- older and less corrupted tongue room an amiable place for the stu- would help save a modern language dent. from decay. In our slang-ridden America we can appreciate this. Today, there are certainly no sta- ble grounds for those bogies who are Perhaps this will serve as a warning constantly crying, "Don't like Latin— to schools who intend to drop Latin you'll never pass it," they only dis- from their curriculum and students courage prospective Latin students, who do not intend to include it in who would probably do well in the their courses. subject.

DeMAGNITUDINE LATIN AS A LIVING TONGUE Viros magnos esse semper Magnos dicit multitudo. Pope Piux XI recently broadcast Sed quid de eis magister a speech entirely in Latin. It was Dixit turn in ludo ? a surprise to most that the language was most forceful, the manner of de- Cum Cicero in ludo erat livery easy and fluent, and that it was Num erat fortis orator clarus marked by none of the pedantic char- Et puer Caesar multis pugnis acteristics of a dead language. Num erat semper devictor? Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler, on Viri magni semper sunt hearing the speech, says that it re- Magni oculis populi vives the hope that Latin may once Sed semper parvi manent more become a living tongue. In aspectu magistri. 37 Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection

French Honor Society

On Tuesday, April 14, the Roches- must, of course, be written in French. ter chapters of the French Honor So- The staff intends to publish an issue ciety attended a dinner-meeting at of the paper before the end of this Second Congregational Church. There term, and it is hoped that all the it was decided to have an Inter-chap- French classes, as well as any others ter Council with representatives from interested in French, will heartily each chapter, to meet once a month. support this project. There, also, it was suggested that A meeting of the Epsilon Chapter "Les Babillards" publish a French pa- was held April 15, 1931, in Room per. At the Council meetings plans 211. At this meeting lantern slides were made for the paper and it was of France were shown. They were found necessary to have a staff, con- very interesting and were enjoyed by sisting of two members from each all those present. chapter. The representatives from On May 21, 1931, a meeting was Epsilon Chapter are Elizabeth Don- held in the Practice House, followed oghue and Frank Smith. The price by games and songs. "L'Ascenseur," of the paper which will not be pub- a play, was given by Susanne Bo- lished more often than once a term, garad and Donald Dow, and Rudolph will be ten cents. Any material for Wendt lead some new songs. this paper will be welcomed, and The final meeting of the term was should be turned over to either of a dinner-meeting at the Practice the staff members. This material House, June 3.

THINGS WE'D LIKE TO SEE 1. A new school building. 2. Judith Pownall in a boyish bob. 3. Doris Kemp and John Connolly separated. 4. Oscar Judd without a comeback. 5. Richard MacArthur in white flannels. G. Norman Willsey as Liz Knapp'3 dancing partner. 7. Robert Hartman as a tight rope walker. 8. Miss Doehler driving an Austin. !>. Jeanne Marvin squelched. 10. Study hall clocks that run. 11. Miss Sharer with nothing to do. 12. Fountains one is able to get a drink of water from. 38 Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection

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ef National Honor Socitt*

The National Honor Society has ester River Campus. The Charlotte again widened its ranks by introduc- High Chapter was well represented on ing six persons into its membership, the program and it was very proud of The National Honor Society commit- its president, Suzanne Bogorad, who tee has elected the following members delivered a fine address of welcome. to the Charlotte Chapter of that or- Mr. West also was one of the speak- ganization: IV-2—Betty Le Clare, Al- ers of the evening and reminded those ma Hubbell; IV-1—Harold Smith; present that while scholarship must III-2—Elizabeth Donoghue, Geraldine be considered as the center of im- Bishop. The committee consists of portance, character, service and lead- Nathaniel G. West, principal; Miss th Carolyn Emerson, chairman; Miss ershi are valuable qualities of you Ethel L. Newman, Miss Mary R. Goff, ?nd maturlt7.- Dorothy Collett and L awr e ce Kllmer Miss Margaret R. Miner and Miss u ( " , entertained with Joyce E. Sharer. These new mem- the Q^tmg Party" and "Reuben bers will be formally inducted at the and Rachel" in costume. graduation exercises on June 23. Violet Rentschler of the class of On May 20, a joint banquet of all January 1932 was appointed guardian the chapters in the city was held at of the flag for the coming semester Todd Union in the University of Roch- and Arthur Gordon, standard bearer.

JEWELS OF REMEMBRANCE You have given me something I will treasure, To remind me of you long hereafter. A jewel in a velvet casket of remembrance: The priceless ring of your laughter. You have left a chain of golden memories, Whose links will hold fast all the while. The wonderful hours of friendship, Set with the bright gem of your smile. A. H.

THAT DAY AT THE LAKE That flaming vivid sunset that we watched together I have pressed between the leaves of remembrance In my book of all wonderful things. I have memorized the vibrant music of your laughter Accompanied by the rhythm of the waves against the shore, And memory plays the tune upon my heartstrings. Alma. HubbeJU 39 1 — Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection

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J : • ] s, CT. A. J\. « :;, 1, ^ # The campaign for sports for the President, Phyllis Yarker; Vice-Pres- season from April through June was ident, Helen Hushard; Secretary, Etta very successful. A banner has been Kyden. in circulation in the four home rooms Tap dancing has retained its form- that had one hundred percent regis- er record with Blanche Gauthier as tration in the campaign. The four manager. Some of the girls have en- home rooms were: tertained at various school activities wit h heir d cin 201-Phyllis Yarker, representative 4 . * . f" & . 200-Snooky Reimer, representative . Although the attendance for riding 208-Jean White, representative ls very small, the girls attending have 105-Janet Ferguson, representative a very gOod time. The manager for riding is Betty Le Clare. The schedule of sports for this sea- The number enrolled for the sports son was: tennis on Tuesday and Fri- this season are: day, swimming on Monday, baseball . W on Tuesday and Thursday, hiking on j; ~"n™"^ Tennis" Wednesday, and tap dancing and Advanced Tennis " 31 horseback riding on Wednesday. Baseball _ 95 Tennis has proven a most popular Tap Dancing_II II I 55 sport at Charlotte this season. Snooky Horseback Riding 4 Reimer is manager of tennis and we Hiking __ 32 are happy to say that Mr. Enright is teacher of tennis on Tuesday. The Grand Total 310 final game of the tournament was Another achievement of the council played on Field Day. is the adoption of the new C. H. S. Swimming was more successful this emblem. This emblem was designed last season than heretofore. Mae by Gehring Cooper. The first to be Marthage is manager of swimming, awarded the new emblem was Esther Miss Booth has a chart on which Ferguson. In order to obtain this records are kept for tests passed in C. H. S. emblem, a girl must have a swimming. Is your name on it? The G. A. A. emblem and fifty points, girls feel that Florence Gordon should The election of officers' for the G. be greatly honored, as she is the first A. A. council for the coming year girl at Charlotte to obtain a Junior was held during the latter part of Life Saver's badge. We are all very May. Because this number of the proud of her. Witan was published before the elec- Baseball held second place in sport tion, the results are not given. The popularity this season. Miss Ever- nominating committee, consisting of shed assisted Miss Booth as referee Chairman Geraldine Bishop, Blanche in some of the tournament games. Gauthier, Janet Ferguson and Jean Although the games interfered with White, was appointed by the presi- other activities, there were always dent, Geraldine Bishop. We all hope enough girls for a class team. Julia that the coming council will be as suc- Van Dam is manager. cessful in their work as the council This year the girls have taken a of the past year has been, more active interest in hiking. Miss The G. A. A. hopes that next year Van Alstyne is the director. The girls there will be "A sport for every girl have elected the following officers: and every girl in a sport." 40 Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection

THE WITAN GIRLS' INTERSCHOOL SPORTS aroused both in the participants and The boys in high school are trained audlence- thoroughly in all sports offered. They , Gir'S haVe "f^er ^med v.° T * play each" school in each sport. They ^ chance m this field to show then- become enthusiastic over watching *™*tKf andJ°r no »PParent ««f n; and comparing scores and ability of [* contin™' ^ *****' players. They have an audience ' „ , , „ , , ,on made up of students to cheer them Gertrude Rappold, '32 on and help them to buy uniforms. CLASS PROPHECY They visit each school to play the (Continued from Page 22) teams and become acquainted with the students. They keep up their schol- mosquitoes were beginning to make astic work so they can make the teams their appearance. We had lingered and develop their bodies and health. so lonS over our supper that dusk had These boys become popular and later already fallen, bringing with it the on some' make sports their careers. dew and chm- A silence fell over the They like sports and always have and group, each wrapped up in the mem- probably always will continue to en- orles of hls °wn sch°o1 days> and :> jov them looking around, thought, "Everyone Not so for high school girls. They here °r accounted for. Wouldn't Miss play with their class mates against Sharer be surprised at our spirit of each other class, wearing the official cooperation!' gym suit, with no audience to urge Natalya Ivanson them to better playing, no interesting Class ProPhet- scores to compare and no meeting of ITFRARY DFPARTMFNT other high school students, no con- LITERARY DhPAKIMhNl tact with them. They lose their en- (Continued from Page 27 thusiasm and often let their studies sky was suffused with the hues of and health be neglected. Quite often dawn. Somewhere a bird lifted its they do not care whether they play voice in song and the valley echoed or not for they want to compete back the song till all nature seemed against other players that are trained to be carrolling the dawn, a little differently and so do not know As the sun arose and the world each one's abilities and weakness, awoke from its dreams and pleasant Playing each class over and over sleep to carry on its busy activities, causes the game to grow stale and the world sent a challenge to me. It uninteresting. had soothed and quieted my despond- If the high school girls could play ency. It had aroused an answering interschool sports and have leagues hope in me; I recognized the chal- they would become as good players lenge and accepted it. as "the boys and interest would be Doris Bullock

TWILIGHT Twilight, and the lights go twinkling on; Here and there a fire burns red against the sky. The clouds march somberly across the blue-gray heavens, And a breeze rustles the leaves of the birch close by.

Later the clouds have turned into mountains With only their crests pink-tipped Like dawn over the Alps, And the tall pine waves its plume to the setting sun. Carolyn Carroll, '33. Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection

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Alumni Notes

Gordon Schlegel, June '25, recently "Bill" Pepper, June '29, came back returned from a trip abroad and in- to Charlotte for a visit one day this tends to begin working on a Buffalo term. He is working in the Research newspaper very soon. Department at the Eastman Kodak The Gordon brothers, Phil and Company. Louis, June '25 and '27, have opened The Rochester Gas and Electric a refreshment stand in Sea Breeze, Corporation makes out one of its pay where they will spend the summer checks to a member of the June '29 frying "hot dogs." class. Eunice Pitcher is the party. Lucille Speares, Jan. '30, and Helen Coleman Austin, June '28, recently Tozier, June '30, are both at the R. left St. Lawrence University to re- B. I., preparing to "stenog it" after turn to his former job at the Eastman thsy are graduated. Kodak Company. By the way, some- one saw Austin with a black eye a Florence Sparks, June '30, who is short time ago. Where did you get attending Mechanics Institute, was in it, Austin? the hospital a few months ago, be- cause of mastoids. If you have trouble renewing your Fred Rohr, June '30, is also answer- driver's license, try to get Dorothy ing "present" at Mechanics. Fred Thomas, June '28, to help you out. has a "snappy" new roadster and Dorothy is working at the Motor Ve- spends a great deal of his leisure at hicle Bureau. Charlotte. Why? "Cherchez la Harrison Grotzinger, June '29, is femme!" working for the Hunting Company What is the former pianist of that and is very often seen riding around famous Hi-Y orchestra doing ? Robert in his new car. Dorgan, June '30, the boy who used Many of the members of the class to play for dancing in the assembly of June '29 attended a party at Flor- hall, is now playing with the Silver ene Rich's home several weeks ago. Moon Dance Orchestra. Florene is attending Normal School. Suzanne Bogorad, P. G.

JOAN OF ARC IN PRISON I cannot understand it all. There was a time Before this dread monotony of death, I fought in battle. Battle at least was keen And sharp as a new bugle's piercing breath. And then, long, long ago, I heard a Voice That urged me on to battle, and I went. That was before I knew men's souls could be War-wearied, tortured and in battle spent. Then, before that, the pleasant, vine-clad hills, Deep pools inlaid with summer skies, and then Promise that April made and June fulfilled. Oh God! to see those vine-clad hills again! Elizabeth Donoghue, '32. 42 Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection

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Southward of old Lake Ontario, Near the river, Genesee, Stands our noble Alma Mater, Splendid in her dignity. Twelve decades of best tradition Now enhance her storied fame; Treasured heritage of honor, Unsurpassed, doth bless her name.

Brown and Porter's band resisted During Eighteen Twelve's stern fight; Yeo's coward fleet, inglorious, Feared to trust its vaunted might; Troup and Latta with the others Settled here with courage high, And nearby on sheltered hillside Sam Patch in peace doth lie.

Through the busy years of high school When youth's hopes so brightly burn, And we work with strong endeavor All the rules of life to learn; As we read the words of wisdoin Of the sages gone before, Then, Charlotte, dear Alma Mater, We esteem thee more and more.

When our school days here are ended, And our paths through Life divide; When the promise of the morrow Wafts us outward with its tide; As we meet success or failure, Thine ideals we still shall see, And our thoughts with wistful yearning Shall turn back, Charlotte, to thee. —Lewis J. Marsh.

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Personal Interviews

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On May the fourth, Charlotte High offered me a chair. After waiting ten entertained Roma Kanta Sahu, from or fifteen minutes, I came to the con- India. He is the principal of an In- clusion that Mr. Clune was a more dian boys' school and a very charm- important man than I thought (be- ing man. cause only important men can afford Mr. Sahu says that about the only to be late at interviews). Another difference between Indian and Ameri- five minutes ticked past while I ex- can schools is that in India there is no amined more closely the stoutish old co-education and there are no voca- lady with long ear drops and the ro- tional subjects taught. School com- tund gentleman seated almost directly mences about 10:30 a. m. and dis- back of me. Just when the noise of misses at 4. The periods are forty the typewriters was becoming pain- minutes long and there are, as a rule, fully evident, I was informed that Mr. seven periods to the day, with a noon Clune had come in. As I went over recess of forty minutes. There are to his desk, he rose and placed a chair 38,000,000 children, between thr ages for me. of six and eleven, in Indian rmd on'.y 8,000,000 go to school. This means Mr. Clune has very broad shoulders that about one out of one hundred and iron gray hair—and he is getting knows how to read and write. Mr. rather bald. He has very nice blue Sahu, being a school pi'incipal, under- eyes, and asked me naively why 1 stands boys and girls and th?ir prob- should want to interview him. lems. When asked his opinion of Hey- Mr. Sahu discussed the political sit- wood Broun, Mr. Clune replied that uation in India at some length, saying he enjoyed him very much, but con- that although it was serious, he did siders George Bernard Shaw the not expect a revolution. ?Te knows greatest man in that field. Mr. Gandhi personally and admires Knowing that Henry Clune had met him very much. and talked with Rudy Vallee, I asked Many of our pupils obtained Mr. him what he thought of Rudy. Snhu's autograph. The one at the "Well," he said, "He's so stuck on head of this page is written in his himself that if you could see him he own language, as well as in English. would talk about himself from now until Doomsday." And that is that. Henry Clune I questioned Mr. Clune as to At approximately 4:10 p. m. one- whether the newspaper profession was Thursday afternoon, I entered the el- too crowded to be seriously consid- evator at the Democrat and Chronicle ered as a career, but he said no, not office and. was whisked to the fifth for a really good reporter. It's like floor. When I asked a rather nice any other profession—there's always 11inking young lady if Mr. Clune was room at the top for those capable of in, .".he replied in the negative, and attaining such heights. 44 Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection

THE WIT A N As we all know, Mr. Clune broad- "Got an appointment?" Of course, casts over WHAM on Wednesday in my haste I hadn't stopped for such nights at S :00 p. m. He says that the a small detail as an appointment, so pa*t he enjoys most of all in this when he said that, my heart sank ths radio work is getting paid. conventional distance and I stani- I was curious to learn from a hu- mered, "Why, no." moiist his opinion of the place of Through the sound of the crashing humor in the modern newspaper, so of my dreams about my ears, I heard I asked Mr. Clune. He answered me as from a great distance the words, thus: "Well, you can't see him unless you "I think humor plays a great part have." in the newspaper of today, both from Dumbly I turned and stumbled down the reader's point of view and from the iron stairs. Dumbly I waved the publisher's. As to the type ot' adieu to my newly found acquaint- humor, that depends on the reader, ances, and walked out into the cold but the majority of people enjoy drizzle of an April twilight. Sud- homely episodes of everyday life." denly my brain cleared, and I again hald up my head and threw out my chest and started to run for the street Rudy Vallee car. Some time ago, "America's Boy- When I reached home I tossed my friend," in the person of Rudy Vallee, cnat on a nearby chair, threw my spent a week in Rochester entertain- beret on the rack, parked my wet ing the populace. shoes under a friendly radiator and A great many of my acquaintances dropped my books on the dining room went to see him at the Eastman table. Ignoring all questions, I Theater, but I thought of a better raced for the telephone. Ensconced idea. "Why not interview this famous bafore this instrument of communi- individual and meet him personally?'' cation, I called the theater and asked I asked myself. "Why not find out for Mr. Vallee's personal manager, for myself the secret of this man's After a short wait, a man's voice said, tremendous popularity?" So with "Hello?" that thought in mind, I hied me hence "Is this Mr. Vallee's personal man- to the stage door of the Eastman ager?" I asked with a noticeable Theater and encountered eight or ten tremble in my voice, girls trying to get his autograph. The "Yes," answered the voice, a bored audacity of my own idea appealed to note coming into it. "Can I do any- these girls, and one who knew his thing for you?" personal manager offered to get me "I would like an interview with Mr. in pronto. Vallee," I said. "I represent the "Sure," she said, "I'll get you in in Witan, the Charlotte High School a minute." But she hadn't counted magazine." on the stage manager, who had his "I'm very sorry, but we only grant den at the top of the stairs. He was interviews to professional newspaper one of those real hard guys—they people." With these words my last have to be in his profession—and he hope fled, and I slowly hung up the asked me gruffly, receiver. Carolyn Carroll, '33. Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection

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THE W1TAN THE LIBRARY The entire student body could aid This is the season of the year when in this inventory by cleaning his or the Librarian and her staff begin the ner locker and by returning imme- annual inventory. Every book in the diately any Library book you may see library has to be handled and ex- about the building. Cultivate the ammed not only for the record but habit of being thoughtful and court- the condition of the volume. Worn, eous for your classmates. Apply the torn, and soiled books are removed golden rule from circulation. The Library has been particularly .To aid our Juni°r High School pu- fortunate this year in the many new p.ils in w»ting their essays on avia- books we have added and in our move t'011' tlle library has given a special to larger quarters. table to books on aviation. The pu- Unfortunately we have had more pils surely are taking advantage of books lost than ever before. Ten the opportunity offered, students have, through carelessness As usual after June lst no more books m be b wed for h e ^saiTSftTpS t - r r -• ept for th9se which have mysteriously ^ "o^might reserves." The disappeared. We have more than a Llbrarv wl11 be °Pen for reading, but dozen other pupils who still owe for not circulation. missing books. The borrower, of Helen M. Cashman, course, is responsible. Librarian.

THE WITAN STAFF (Continued from Page 5) Harry Greer Hi-Y Reporter Elsa England Noon Recreation Ida Di?hl Practice House Jean White G. A. A. Wilbeit Buchin Book Exchange Oscar Judd Music Organizations Suzanne Bogorad Alumni News Carolyn Carroll Interviews

JUNIOR HIGH DIVISION Jean Paddon 8A-2 Circulation David Wagner 8A-2 Literary Mildred Lee 8A-2 Poetry Delores Kohlmetz 8A-2 Poetry June Tupper 8B-1 Literary Eleanor Brown 8B-1 Poetry Susie Billings 8B-2 News James Clark 8B-2 Athletic Editor Billy Petroske 8A-1 Reporter Frances Jackson 8A-1 Poetry Jack Brown 7A-2 Circulation Leroy Johnson 7A-2 Cartoon.-; Suzanne Fisler 7A-2 News Eleanor Allen 7B-1 Literary Olive Dunk 7B-2 Literary Alberta Lee 7B-2 Literary Florence Gordon 7B-2 Literary Margaret Stebbins 7B-2 Literary 47 Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection

THE GLEE CLUB Manelta Sickelco, Ruth Gregerson, Norma Galentine, Katherine Trayhern, Miss McHale, Mr. Marsh, Grace Tupper, Oscar Judd, Dorothy Bubier, Gertrude Rappold, Alma riubbell, Gehring Cooper, Adreen Kirby, Bernice Gutland, Eleanor Marsh, Dorothea Killip, Elizabeth Lee, Hermeana Prysock, Imogene Wright, Josephine Bemish, Carolyn Carroll, Adeline Truesdale, Dorothy Nicol, Eleanor Ivanson, Marg- aret Hanna, Ruth McKee, Ruth Punnett, Anna Messare, Helen Lanigan, Martha Wktt, Anna Sprague, Henry Albert, Charles Onderdonk, Daniel Fowler, Kenneth Hersey, Norman Willsey, Raymond Richens, John Crane, Edward Cranch. Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection

THE WITAN DEVELOPMENTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS IN AVIATION

. .—opped. At 9:01 In 1908 the United a. m. Greenwich time, the: sun com- States Army had purchased the first pass indicated that they had reached plane. In the same year Congress ap- the top of the world. They circled propriated $125,000 to develop an av- several times and took some pictures iation section of the Signal Corps, and returned. When war was declared, the United In 1927 Lindbergh made a trans- States had 68 officers and 1100 men. Atlantic flight to be the first lone Up to this time there were no Pilot to fl>' across the Atlantic, planes built in America and in 1918 Another great feat was Bvrd's ex- the United States had the largest air pedition to the South Pole. It started force ever assembled for battle. It from Dunedin, New Zealand. Decem- had 701 pursuit planes, 366 observa- ber 1928. Two ships started, "The tion planes, 323 day bombers, 91 night City of New York" and "The Eleanor bombers, a total of 1481 aircraft. Dur- Boiling." A little later another ship ing 1918 the United States pilots had joined them, but when it did the "El- gained 781 official victories over en- eanor Boiling" transferred 87 tons of emy planes and 73 over enemy bal- coal to the "City of New York" and loons. While the United States lost went back to New Zealand. In the 289 planes and 49 balloons of their latter part of December the ships own. In 1919 three navy fliers started sighted the ice barrier. One day in out to go across the Atlantic ocean, November 1929, Commander Byrd set one of them crossed without trouble out to fly over the South Pole. The while the second one was lost at sea next day the South Pole was reached but was picked up by a vessel. The and the flyers returned to Little third one was lost at sea but did not America and later to New Zealand, have the luck to be picked up. When Walter Lascell, 8A-2.

SPRING Daffodils and crocuses are blooming in splendor; Rains are softly bringing refreshing smells of spring, The grass is growing with its shoots so tender, Th3 birds in the treetops are beginning to sing. Trees are sending refreshing odors from their blossoms; Frogs are joyously chirping their song, PeoDle are happilv thinking of their gardens. Hail to spring! Let us join the throng. 49 Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection

THE WITAN ASSEMBLY ANN TO ALUMNA ALICE Dear Al: You ask me for news of the dear old school. After due consideration, «tc, it seems to me I can tell you best by means of Assemblies. Here goes: March 26—Contrary to the usual custom, we girls filed into 115 to listen to a talk about coming fashions, by Miss Harvey. I learned that tri- colors are out and all the newer dresses will be tri-color. The Char- lotte quartet, composed of Avery Lockner, Charles Schaad, Norman Willsey and Percy Andrews, sang several songs and surely give promise of becoming as famous as the quartet we used to have. April 2—Due to crowded conditions, we had a home room period. I don't know about all the programs, but 211 listened to a talk about the history of early Rochester and 110 had a talk about Italy by Joe Stendardo. April 9—Today we had a French Assembly. I don't know much French, but enjoyed it anyway. Dorothy Bubier presided. The II-2 French class presented a play in very glib and unintelligible French. M. Holz- warth, director of modern languages in Rochester, spoke in English. The new quartet sang some French songs. April 18—Today I began to wish I hadn't been so determined not to let studies interfere with my high school education, as Mr. West ex- plained the conditions of scholarships that go to some other lucky person. Ah, me! Someone advertised "East Lynne Gone West." I hope I can see it. April 23—Another home room period. Joe Stendardo talked about the other side of life in Italy. April 30—One of the good old-fashioned assemblies, full of fun. Harold Smith began it by announcing Mr. West's "orations." Mr. Tichenor then told the heart-breaking tale of the baseball team with its inade- quate supply of uniforms. Jean Estes played "Renseuse" by Godard, and Grace Tupper, Charlotte's prima donna, sang "Trees" by Robash. The Glee Club then sang three songs. May 7—This was an assembly more serious in tone than that of last week. The IV-1 English Class sponsored the Community Chest program. The male quartet (which is getting better and better) sang some Community Chest songs and introduced the new Alma Mater, written by Mr. Marsh. In this respect at least, we compare favorably to other city schools, since we have four school songs, two athletic and two otherwise. Miss Urban spoke about the desirability of maintain- ing and enforcing the Eighteenth Amendment. I, and I suppose a great many others, learned a few interesting things that I had not known before. Mr. West presented to the assembly the new members of the National Honor Society, who will be inducted at the June grad- uation exercises.

That's about all. A great many difficulties have arisen since your time, due to the more crowded conditions, but I don't believe you will think we're going to the dogs. Here's hoping! Yours sincerely, Ann. 50 Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection

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BASEBALL In Charlotte's half of the fifth . frame, Grav was given a base on balls The national pastime of our great an(J advan<;ed to second on an inneia country was suitably ushered in at the Qut Thg next batter flied out; but "School with a Purpose" after much Gray gcored Qn a Hne drive over se.. pompous ritual. In keeping with the con(j bage That tjed the score The custom of the major leagues, the next real action took place in the last president, this time in the person of haJf of the lagt inning. chariotte was Mr. Nathaniel G. West, tossed in the bat and they had a man on second first ball. After it was thrown, the bage Then a gafe hjt; the runner "president" kindly thanked the batter gcored to break the tie and for a while for missing the ball. Photographer anyway charlotte was at the top of Erenstone was on hand and took a ^ ,e& with a percentage of one picture of the SVef^e ^J™™, thousand-one game won and none what I have heard, he has turned What a grand and glorious down several offers from such maga- f™yn_, zines as Life, Judge and others of that kind, for the one-man circus picture. The camera can't lie, so they say, but I know one who says it did then. Now, let's hear a little about the ball game played between Charlotte and CHARL0TTE vs. TECH. Canandaigua. *-"" For the first three innings neither Charlotte met its first defeat of the team was hitting to any advantage, season at the hands of Tech by a score Charlotte had placed several men in of 10 to 4. Carelessness on the part a scoring position, but a slip in sig- of our boys in the first inning gave nals usually broke their chance to Tech a lead which they maintained tallv throughout the game. Nevertheless, of the fourth inning Chirlotte made a desperate effort to Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection

THE BASEBALL TEAM Axel Johnson, Woodrow Waterhouse, George Gray, Pomeroy Cass, Harry Greer, Robert Hartman, Frederick Martone, Harold Shaffer, Angelo Vincelli, Mr. Bird, Harold Smith, William Tiernan, George Beane, William Finucane, Gardiner Mason, Joe Stsndardo. Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection

THE WITAN OUR TEAM "Play ball!" the cry rang out, And the game was thus begun, And scarcely interrupted was its course Till the sinking of the sun. First to bat, the mighty Tiernan, strode Fastening on the opposing pitcher A look of such forebod (ing) That he walked our William instanter! As to the base he gaily strolled, His worthy name was much extolled. And now to bat came Georgie Gray, To further aid our cause that day. Once, twice he swung his bat, And tho he did so with eclat, His efforts fruitless seemed to be; Oh George, bow not in ignomy! A moment tense—oh great suspense— The wind-up, the pitch, the ball! Crack! And high and far— A homer! Over the wall! (what wall?) Amid the din, two runs came in, And now, a man of reputed brawn, With a batting stance quite "nifty," No other than the "chestnut man," the Smithy.

'Tis the last of the eighth, The score is tie; Now must our fate Be do or die! Bases full and two men out, Sighs and cries and many a shout— "Just a single—.a little bingle, Their prowess now to flout!" But alas and alack, we are undone, For Joe Stendardo's brawny Got in the way twixt bat and ball And caused a measly bunt to fall. And now the game is much extended, Our honor has been well defended; One more time at bat to take; Oh what! Oh what shall be our fate? A man on third and two men out, The count is three and two; Now what—yes, what, is the general tho't, Are our players going to do? On third the wary Cass now stands With a canny glint in his eye; He's coming! He's stealing home— Delerium! Pandemonium—and joy! The game is over—Charlotte has won, And as the last faint rays of the glowing sun Shone on the field, we raised a song; Charlotte—Her team goes marching on! 53 Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection

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THE BASKETBALL TEAM 1st Row—William Tiernan, George Gray, Harold Smith (Captain), Joe Stcndardo, James Gallery. 2nd Row—Mr. Woodman, Pomeroy Cass, James Eve, Campbell Crit- tenden, Charles Richardson.

JUNIOR HIGH TRACK Erwin Ward is plugging away with Few in numbers, but strong in the shot, and it will be no great sur- spirit, the members of the Junior prise if he learns to throw (put) it High track team have been reporting away for a record one of these days. regularly on Tuesday, Wednesday and The faithful dash men who show Friday each week for practice. promise are Bob Godfrey, Jim Clark The first track meet is scheduled and Alfred Gray. Jack Randall is for June 6. Unless more pupils from faster than a rabbit. Don Lee, man- the junior high come out for practice, ager, is an expert with a pick and Charlotte will find it a hard job to shovel. place any winners. Jack Stapley, Bill Hargreaves and More than twenty boys have re- Royce Cody are showing to good ad- ported once, but not more than eight vantage at practices. Stapley is a are appearing regularly. The future veteran high-jumper, who looks fit to of Junior High Track depends on a win that event. Hargreaves is right large turnout this season. It's not on Jack's heels, however. too late yet! 54 Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection

THE HI-Y (Mr. Guyton, Pomeroy Cass, Frank Campbell, Harold Smith, Homer Schantz, Sam DeMato, George Gray, Mr. Enright (Adviser), Lloyd Roberts, Percy Andrews, William Reiss, Frederick Martone, Frank Smith, Edward Bush, James Gallery, Frank O'Shaunecy, Woodrow Waterhouse, Edwin Roberts, Jack Reid, Harry Grcer, Herbert Speares, Austin Perry, Joe Smith, Jack Marchant, Herbert Sayer. Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection

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The suppers sponsored by the Hi-Y so much they lay their eggs in your have been very successful until the skin, and two or three weeks later cook had to pack up to go to Camp they come to a head, break open, the Cory, the Y. M. C. A. summer camp. fly jumps out> takes wi to find som(, The programs at these suppers have other luckless human been very good, the best being a talk T,, r,. •„• . ... by Mr. Staines a world traveler and ™6 Hl"Y SUrel.y d>d some very good a brilliant lecturer, who spoke on W°rk m fPons°»ng the school dance India and Africa. He presented the and ln selllnS the baseball tickets. A British side of the controversy in dance at the Maplewood "Y" will bs India in such a manner that the au- neltl verv soon- dience was all in favor of the English. The Hi-Y recently formed two in- He perfectly astounded the members door baseball teams in which they when he told of the flies that like you plan to play teams in other Hi-Ys.

THE SCHOOL DURING VACATION LET'S COOPERATE I wonder what this school will do The barren, grassless plot on the When vacation comes around front lawn of the Practice House has Without the kids in the corridors. long been an eyesore to all. But now, Bouncing "Yo Yos" up and down. at Miss VanAlstyne's suggestion, pu- pils in Charlotte High have bought Without the wails of the stupid ones, enough grass seed to sow the bare Grieving the marks on their cnrd, places. The biology classes of Mr. Those marks of "D" or "E" or les:; Omans, under his supervision, are go- In the subjects they say are hard. ing to sow the grass seed and take care of it. Soon, we hope, the ugly Without the shouts of victory When our team has won a game. brown plot will be a beautiful green. Or the merry meetings at lunch time In our study hall of fame. Helen Lanigan and Martha Watt: "Here, Mr. Marsh, take this book but In vacation time the din is gone, don't touch it." You can't even see a face, Except the janitors going around D. C. D. (telling about a Turkish Keeping up the place. battle): "What do they call the people Edward Cranch, '34 of Turkey—Turkeys?"

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LAWRENCE Ladies' Clothes Remodeled LENDING At a Reasonable Cost LIBRARY BILL GRABENSTETTER COMMUNITY TAILOR 4410 Lake Ave. Char. 1410 4379 LAKE AVENUE QUALITY DRY CLEANING Charlotte 354 PRESSING REPAIRING

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OPEN EVENINGS WAGG'S CORNERS BY APPOINTMENT Ridge Road and Lake Ave. Lake Ave. Char. 1031 Telephone Glen. 97(> LESTER HARDWARE CO.

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Guaranteed Used Cars Atlas Tires L. E. PEARSE Trade Here and Get One of Our Electric Clocks for $3.89 R. L. DECKER Choice Meats and Groceries SERVICE STATION Lake Avenue at Stonewood Avenue Char. 277 Dewey Ave. at Latta Rd.

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LUNCHES CONFECTIONERY HERMAN KLEIN

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FOR GOOD HEAT PHONE CHAR. GUARANTEED COAL AND COKE Peoples Coal and Lumber Co. 4585 Lake Avenue Rochester, X. V.

WITTIE'S DRUG STORE Ic< Cream 35c Quart Drugs Candy GEORGE LAMPRAKES' CONFECTIONERY STORE Complete Line of SCHOOL SUPPLIES HOME MADE ICE CREAM AND CANDIES 3319 Lake Avenue, Cor. Stonewood Char. 640 3202 Lake Ave. Lake Theatre Bids.

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THE WITAN IF— IT IS DRUGS IT IS CANDY IT IS KODAKS IT IS MAGAZINES IT IS STATIONERY IT IS PRESCRIPTIONS IT IS TOILET ARTICLES IT IS CIGARS OR TOBACCO Get It at Cole's 4419 LAKE AVENUE We Deliver Phone Char. 94 SERVICE IS A WORD OFTEN MISUSED AND MORE OFTEN USED TOO OFTEN We usually do not talk about our service, but day after day, week after week, and year after year, our service speaks for itself and therefore our customers repeat their orders.

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