Alfred Almond High School - Alcen Yearbook (Almond, NY)

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SENIOR HISTORY SEVENTH GRADE: This was the first year that the Alfred and Almond schools were combined, and we, the class of ’46, are proud to say that we are the first ones to graduate after having been through both junior and senior high school at A.A.C.S. We, in seventh grade, found many nice, and new things due to the combination of the two schools. We had many more advantages, and new friends, too. The size of our class, then, was far different from what it is now. It was much larger—we’ve lost a lot of our classmates since then. We found, too, that for awhile, we were in the same boat as any of the older classes—in discovering new rooms, unknown territories, the cafeteria, the gym, and so forth. During our first and second years at A.A.C.S., we organized for the first time as a class. That is, we chose our own officers, and even elected a Student Council. Too, we planned our first party and dance, under Mr. Willard’s capable leadership. We held the first junior- high formal, a tradition which has been kept up since. At the end of seventh grade, we had a class picnic at Conesus Lake—and we all had a swell time. We went swimming, and some kind gentleman, “for a small consideration,” even gave us a ride in his yacht. It was a nice ending to an eventful year for us. EIGHTH GRADE: This year, too, was pretty full of events, Mainly—part of the class was in a Junior Choir, which sang in Alfred, for a group at the University. We discovered, at Christmas time, how nice it was to have Christmas parties in the cafeteria—nice and convenient. Eighth periods we held dancing classes. Our celebration of Val- entine’s Day that year can be remembered. We had no social studies regents that year, for we were the first group to take the social studies program in junior high which was arranged by Mr. Willard. The state furnished no regents in said subject. During eighth grade, Rupert Belovsky left our ranks. Later, we heard he had joined the Navy, had become an Ensign, and last year, was killed in action in the Invasion. NINTH GRADE: Bill Biehl, the highly esteemed, was chosen as president of our freshman class; for help, Benny Cornelius was the vice-president; Jeannette Pieters the secretary, and Peggy Van Skiver our treasurer. Miss Bacon was our enduring advisor. We put on a Spring Frolic, with the music furnished bv the school Swing Band, headed by Miss Bacon. Prof. Babcock left us that year, to join the Armed Forces, so we gave him a going-away present. At the end of the year we spent a nice Sunday afternoon at Palmer’s pool. Each one of us brought a dish to pass, so there was plenty of good food. We went swimming, played outdoor basketball, ping pong, and al- together had a nice time. SOPHOMORES: We began the year right, by electing Genevieve Greene as president; Benny succeeded himself as vice-presi- dent; Dot I.orrow was our secretary; and Leo Johnson balanced the books for us. Jeannette and Portia McManus, who were co-chairmen of the Junior Red Cross that year, received some gratifying compliments from the Red Cross Organization on their exceptional work. Congratulations were due. During our soph year, the Varsity Club was formed, and we rated Leo, Bill and Fran Schwartz as our members. Fran, Steve (“The Monster”) Saunders, Leo, Bill, and Gerald (“Hammer”) Hanks plowed their way through competition to be on the basketball team. Those were our promising talents. They had Dot Lorrow to cheer for them—she was on the cheerleading squad that year. Too, there was formed at school, a tumbling team, and there were several members, both boys and girls who were on it. We were a pretty good class, we’ll admit. JUNIORS: It was this year when our individuality really began, and the boys stepped into their own. First, we chose our officers—Steve as president, Benny, again as vice-president, “Hammer” as secretary, and Herm Hilsdorf as treasurer. “The Monster,” Fran, Leo—these boys proved their talents on the Varsity, as the team plowed its way to Roch- ester to fall by one point in a thrilling game with Sodus. The year began a month late due to the polio crisis, and no one can say we were sorry. When finally we came to school, we received numerous warnings from our teachers to buckle down and make up for our time missed. It was hard, especially in half-year subjects, but Certainly worth it. Our first action to prove our determination to have a good year was to put on a square dance to raise money for a good orchestra at our Junior Prom, which followed in April. There was behind our capable coaching of Paul Powers, the strong left-arm of Fran Schwartz and a fighting team behind him, consisting of “Hammer,” Leo, Morgan Wirt, and Bill, from our class. This team pushed their way through the league to trim Hammondsport in the semi-finals, then traveling to Rochester to win from C hurchvillc and then a trying 15 inning battle to win the Cup from South Byron. This was our first champion- ship since the school began. YVe got our class rings (at long last!) in April; wore them proudly throughout the rest of school. With that hard-earned square dance money, we held our Junior Prom. The “Campus Cheers” played be- neath the false ceiling we borrowed from Alfred U. Evervone seemed to have a nice time, and we felt it to be a thorough success. Our class held a reception for the seniors and their families, which (we hope!) will be traditional. Near the end of the year, we took a trip to Canandaigua Lake in Leo’s POWERFUL International—Leo driving, on a beautiful sunny day. After spending a delightful afternoon at Roseland, we returned safely (!) to end our Junior year. 21

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SENIORS: This year began with a bang—nice and quietly. Unobtrusively, plans were made for the Senior square dance —and a success it was, too! We sold coke and some nourishment, and even tried to help Mr. Wirt clean up afterwards! Our next big deed was the play—and how well we’ll remember that—the feud between the cast, the times we went to Hornell with Mr. Wirt to get props, to return them, and the classes we didn’t have. Opening night finally arrived and the manv-times-mumbled-over lines gave an excellent performance. A surprise birthday party was given at Austin’s where our “leading lady” entertained the entire cast that evening. We were fortunate enough to leave in the hands of the oncoming seniors a hard-fought for, and well- earned basketball Cup for which many of our seniors sacrificed much of their time. As for the Yearbook, we ought not forget the fun and hard work we put into it—taking pictures of our ac- tivities, and gathering our wits together to the best of our abilities to do our write-ups, eating dinner, night after night in the cafeteria, working in order to finish the Yearbook in due time, staying after school and not giving up until away after midnight!, when the last sheet was handed in. Upon completing the Alcen the seniors turn their attention to one of the most memorable events of the senior year, the Senior Ball, and later, ('lass Day, Baccalaureate, and lastly GRADUATION. PROPHECY Name Nickname Always Found Classed As Probable Future Phyllis Austin Phyll Switchboard Torrid Mac’s Guinea Pig William Hiehl Wilber Pool Room Meatman Bum Shirley Champlin Sweaters With Cameron The Stringer Burlesque Queen Hen Cornelius Muscles Beacon The Masher Big Time Operator Geraldine Davis Gerry With Fran Half pint Housewife Martin Gillette Bud Fooling Around Bandit Grease Monkey Gerald Hanks Hammer Honey Dipping Beautiful Diplomat Gayle Harder The Brain Home Bookworm Trapeze Artist Jack Hawkins Fuzzy Driving Hercules Farmer David Hildebrand Hilda Dark Hallways Star Gazer Playboy Herman Hilsdorf Casanova Combing His Hair Clark Gable Cab Driver Leo Johnson Pee Wee With Eddie Handsome A-l Athlete Portia McManus Mac With Pieters Brutus Lovelorn Columnist Gerald Parker Gerry West Almond Quiet Fuller Brushman Jeannette Pieters Bunny Dreaming of Buffalo Miss Florida On Boss’ Knee Stephen Saunders Monster In Bolivar Russian Trumpter Grave Digger Francis Schwartz Fran Playing Ball South Paw Ball Player Morgan Wirt Eddie With Pee Wee Janet’s Beau Supt. of Girls’ School 22