Pittsford High School
Pittsford, MI 49271
The Blue and White
1924 Yearbook
Senior Class History
When in
the course of human events it becomes necessary to chronicle the doings of the
Class of 1924 of Pittsford High, I sat down with pen and paper to recall all
the wonderful events connected with the class.
Four years ago we entered old
P.H.S. numbering thirty-two, with the ambition to be the greatest class that
ever graduated from this school. Not wishing to lose any time in starting
our career we immediately organized, electing Iva Fisher, president, and taking
for our colors, green and white, so appropriate to our name. We then
proceeded to annihilate the bunch of windy Sophomores who called us
"greenies." This great feat was accomplished without loss of
life or injury to anyone.
We took an active part in the
social life of the school and although the upper classmen wondered at our
ability to concentrate, both in work and play, they gave a reception on our
honor which was greatly appreciated.
The two most interesting
events of our Freshmen year were, our "Owl Social" and the prominent
part we took in the Junior Banquet.
As the first year drew to a
close we were beginning to feel more at home and the Sophomores said that we
had a great start toward our career.
Vacation passed by like a
whirlwind and we were again at school. As Sophomores we felt a little
more dignified. Our class now numbered only twenty-one, eleven having
left us.
We elected Edward W. Phelps,
president and choose as our class colors blue and gold.
During the first week of our
Sophomore year we gave the Freshmen a reception. Later we held two
socials which were a success financially and we took part in many other social
events.
Our boys took an active part
in baseball and as basketball was introduced in the High School this year they
also took an active part in that.
We continued to grow in
knowledge although our number had been decreased.
Our third year was marked to
be one of great success. We still had the number of twenty-one and we
felt that we were well on our way toward obtaining our ambition to be the best.
This year opened with bright
prospects. J.W. Bowditch was elected president and we adopted again our
favorite colors green and white. The year was to be one of great social
activity with the Junior Class taking the leading part. Two class
parties, three socials, one moving picture show and one baked goods sale
furnished part of the entertainment for the year.
The work of the year had only
nicely begun when our first bit of sadness came to us. Our beloved
teacher, Mrs. Moore, was leaving us, having been appointed to fill the vacancy
of County Superintendent of Schools. We felt this loss very much as she
was like a mother to us and helped us out of our troubles. To show our
appreciation for her a reception was given by the school, leaving with her a
little token of our friendship. Good fortune favored us, however, and we
were soon Fording our difficulties.
We lost one member during
this year making our number twenty.
The greatest event of this
year was the Annual Junior Banquet, which was held May 4, 1923, at Bowditch
Hall and the tables made it a very pleasing sight. We had the largest
crowd that ever attended a Junior Banquet, there being two hundred fifty
present.
After an elaborate dinner
which was served by the ladies of the Wesleyan Church, we listened to songs,
yells and toasts. We were congratulated on the ability we manifested in
planning and carrying through to a success such an interesting program.
thus ended our Junior year.
With the coming of September
we entered upon the last year of high school, feeling that for some of us, at
least, this would finish our school work, and that we wished to obtain all the
knowledge possible. We also felt the dignity of our position. We
remembered as Freshies our feeling of awe toward the Seniors, so we desired to
impress the undergraduates with our importance.
The determined but Lamblike Harvey
Lickley, was elected president and we clung to the old colors of green and
white. We chose the White Rose as our class flower and as our motto,
"Ad astra per aspera."
We held a social in the
schoolhouse which was successful. A class party was held at the home of
the historian and his brother. The big event of the year, the class play,
"Home Acres," was given in May.
Skip Day, the annual
tradition of Pittsford Senior Class, assured all a good time.
Time is swiftly passing and
Commencement is upon us. The class play received all the praise due to
members of such a class. Class Day exercises are nearly over and we
realized that we are about to enter upon life's work. It is with a
feeling of sadness that we say these words, "May the memory of the Class
of '24 be an inspiration to those who follow." May each one of our
class remember our ambition, "To be the best" and take it with him in
whatever line of work he may be doing. May we also keep in mind our class
motto, "To the Stars Through Difficulties."
Roland J. Wells, '24
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