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

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CLASS HISTORY It seems ages have gone by since we first entered the kindergarten at A-A. Remember the naps we had to take? When we were in fifth grade we had a picnic at Mrs. Payne’s house on field day. Then in sixth grade Mr. and Mrs. Deverell accompanied her class on a trip to Palmer’s Pond. Mrs. Mensinger’s class went to her house and had a picnic. When we reached Junior High it seemed wonderful to change classes although some of us were lost at first. In eighth grade we elected Luan Pres- ident of the Junior High Student Council. As freshmen we liked to consider ourselves rulers of the Junior High. We put on three one-act plays which were very successful. We were very proud of our members who par- ticipated in sports, cheerleading, chorus and band. We had a great time decorating for the Junior Prom. When we entered the school as sophomores we were thrilled to finally reach High School. It seemed wonderful to get numbers on our report cards. We could now attend the Senior Ball and we enjoyed it very much. At the beginning of our Junior year we received our class rings which we had ordered as sophomores. It seemed that many of us were eyeing the future a great deal more as juniors. We were very proud of Marjie and Luan who were elected to the National Honor Society. The campaign for Student Council President was very noisy, and the school was covered with signs. On Moving-up day Charles was elected President. Later in the year four more of our class members were admitted to the National Honor Society. They were: Sandra, Marjie, Theresa, and Charles. The Fair booth in the summer was very suc- cessful as we made $850. Terry and Charles were co-chairmen. Mrs. Coleman, Mrs. Thacher and Mrs. Dickens worked very hard as adult chairmen. Well, we were finally seniors. Homework seemed optional to us. It seemed strange get- ting measured for caps and gowns and plan- ning the Senior trip. We gloated after we defeated the juniors in the Magazine sale. We counted the assignments left in History. Our Senior play was successful. The time flew all too quickly. It seemed strange that we were leaving the place where we had spent thirteen years of our lives. No matter what career we launch, we will remember the good times we had at A.A.C.S. Our years at A.A.C.S. have been most happy ones. It is sad leaving, but we hope what we have learned will be the key to success in the future. 1959 24

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CHARLES THACHER “Charlie” — President of Senior High Association — President of National Honor Society—3 letter man—Literary Editor of Alcen— delegate to Boys’ State—ex-most bashful boy of the senior class— now the biggest wolf—when you want him look in the nearest group of girls — mathematical genius — “charmer.” ROGER WASHBURN “Rog” — resides in Almond — has more brothers than he can keep track of—Art Editor of the Alcen —always drawing in school—quite a jitterbugger—one of Mr. Phelan’s star pupils—“artist.” KENNETH VAN DUSER “Ken”—ran cross country—comes from Almond—usually found at Al’s—a great hunter who takes advantage of the day off during the season—“quiet.” CLASS OF 1959 LARRY WIGENT “Whitey”— hails from Phillips Creek — gets nick-name from his hair — has interest in Belmont — really sharp dresser—Ricky’s other half—he-man of the class—used to play soccer—great hunter— “rugged.” PATRICIA WHEATON “Pat”—Secretary of F.H. A.—Treas- urer of Senior High Association— had headaches over the school store —handled the money of the senior class—lives at Alfred Station—love that auburn hair!—“friendly.” CHARLES SMITH “Charlie”—left A-A in senior year to attend Phillips Academy in And- over, Massachusetts—while at A-A played soccer and tennis—has in- terests in Rochester — oh! those weekends—“studious.” 23

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