Adams Center High School - Hourglass Yearbook (Adams Center, NY)

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CLASS PROPHECY On a bright day in late December of 1965, we find the class of '55 in the gracious home of Mr. Mrs. Richard Porter. Lenore and Dick, with their twins, Debbi and Doug, are living in one of the many Porterdale Farms. Dick now owns the most famous farms in the North Country. The first one to arrive was Monica Prouty, who has joined forces with the well-known Alta Burg. She is still the country's most famous twirler--we are proud of her. Janice Eveleigh, who entered nurses' training, is now married to a famous New York surgeon. They are here today with their two delightful children. Just as Barbara Richards was telling us, she's patiently waiting for another leap year--she missed out on the last one, and is even taking roping lessons. Commander Jay Stone, who has a ten-day pass from his post as commanding officer of one of the nation's foremost submarines, came into the living room. As Jay said, I never could keep my head above the water! Even tho' Bobby Avery owns a chain of garages from here to Syracuse and is a real rich man, he still came to our reunion in his little ole Ford. We are honored by the presence of Paul Bassette, President of the Y.M.C.A. We all expected this, since he was such a GOODpresident of the student coun- cil. In the kitchen we find Carol Parks and her husband, Morris Cagwin. They are all tanned and look very happy. Who wouldn't be after a month in Hawaii? Fred Williams, owner and operator of a prosperous mirror industry, is where you'd expect him to be--in front of a mirror! Joan and Howard Randall are here from California, where Joan writes a gossip column. She knows just about all of the famous stars. She writes the column under her maiden name--Joan Lennox. Looking into the kitchen again, we find Happy Reed; elbow deep in dishwater; trying to wash dishes as fast as Homer Lamphear dirties them. This is not an unusual sight because they own a restaurant. Previous experience --A. C.'s cafeteria. It seems that we have more than one famous person in the Class of '55. James Hazelwood, one of Hollywood's most promising actors, is here today Only last year his name appeared among Hollywood's Top Ten. Fay Has seler, whose plans were to have a career, started out as a telephone operator. However, seeing her here today, with her family, shows that her plans were changed. Toourlistof famous people, we add the name, Lucille Besaw. You've prob- ably heard her latest record--it's one of the ten best sellers Out looking over the barn is Walter Smith. He and Diane now own a pros- perous farm a few miles from here. 19

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I, James Hazelwood, do will my private seat in Mr. Wilson's office to David Stoodley with hopes that he is able to do as much homework there as I did. I, Kenneth Heath, do will my knowledge of Adams Center crossroads to Dean Kehoe. I, David Hewitt, do will my ability to date a Senior while a sophomore to any- one who can use it. I, Richard Jones, do will my deep voice to Wesley Colman. I, Homer Lamphear; do will my dish-pan hands to Boots McNeely. I, Phillip Lee, do will my driving ability to Fig Newton. I, Joan Lennox, do will my ability to close any locker door without a bang to Dick Rushnell. I, J anet Marriott, do will my love for horses to Keitha Smith and Martha Lee--for future use. I, Edward McNeely, do will my '41 Plymouth to anyone who can afford to buy oil for it. I, Gartha Nugent, do will my driver education marks to Beulah Waite. I, Richard Porter, do will my ability to stay within the speed limit to Dean Kehoe 1, Carol Parks, do will my case of wanderin'-itis to anyone with a cure for it. I, Monica Prouty, do will my strut to Linda Vout. I. Loved Reed, do will three pounds of lard to Bob Hamilton. I, Barbara Richards, do will my memory to Dick Rushnell. I, Glenn Robbins, do will my lisp to Jane Vincent. I, James Ryder, do will my height to Carol Yando. I, Carol Smith, do leave my picture in Buttered Side Up to be hung in Mrs. Maltby's room--she doesn't like sleepy pupils. I, Marjorie Smith, do will my old, worn-out notebook to my cousin, Keitha. I, Walter Smith, do will my class ring to Diane Harter to lose for me. I, Norma Stevens, do will my giggle to Judy Lendrum. I, Jay Stone, do will my little, red Ford to Bill Kellogg. I, Lenore Wilson, do will my ability to balance chemistry formulas to Carolyn Bezner. I, Willard Wright, do will my shyness to Roger Davis. I, Fred Williams, do will my ability to get along with teachers to Howard Randall. 18

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Senator Glasier has taken time out from her duties in Washington to be here today. She is trying very hard to be President and we all know she will make it some day. Joining Dick and Walt in the barn, are Willard Wright and Dick Jones who own small dairy farms near Syracuse. We were glad they could make it here today. Phillip Lee just s t o p p e d for a minute tosay Hello ! He's a State Trooper now and a mighty good one, we hear. Sergeant Clarke, recruiting officer for the National Guard managed to leave his duties for one day to come and see his old classmates. Keith brought aiong one of his recruits, Ed McNeely. We're glad to see them both. Guess who else is here with us today? ?--Glenn Robbins, the famous space pilot. He's just back from his first successful trip to the moon. We wish you many more Glenn! ! With his wife, Carol, Jim Ryder is living in New York to be near his new TV show. A talent scout heard him sing This Ole House and he was in . Seen sitting across the room chatting with Jim is Charles Adner. Soon he will be piloting his TWA plane to Bermuda. Eileen Elmer, Marge Smith, and Carol Smith formed a nursing home as soon as they were out of school. Everyone that goes there is very well pleased. Dave Hewitt and his wife, Edith, stopped by on their way home to Cherry Valley. He decided that it would be cheaper to go down there to live than to tow the car back here. From Hollywood, comes Gartha Nugent. She is Dean Martin's personal secretary. Lucky gal! Just coming in the door are Ken and Sally Heath. It's been a long time since we've seen Ken. They're living in Watertown, but they don't stay home much. Beth Brown is the first Secretary of the Treasury of the United States. She tells us this is one treasury she can make balance. Poor Beth--she always gets stuck with the money. Erma Blood and Janet Marriott own a horse ranch. Altho'they prefer to ride horseback, they came to our reunion in a jeep. Sitting on the couch with Eileen and Carol is Emma Castor. She's the su- perintendent of a beautiful apartment house. She always wanted an apartment by herself. In the kitchen we find Bob Shepard, part-owner of the Square Dance Ranch. He says he gets lots of business from Adams Center alumni. Last but not least we see Norma Stevens sitting on the floor telling us of her experiences as a drama coach. She says she enjoys teaching Negro dialect. She's certainly had plenty of experience. 20