Amherst Central High School - Tower Yearbook (Amherst, NY)
- Class of 1953
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The excitement of a cheering throng in a crowded arena, the serenity ofa peasant farm
in the sunlight-illustrates the contrasting nature of Mexican life. Mexico is a country
with an illustrious past, rich in history, faith, and knowledge.
The enthusiastic atmosphere ofa packed gymnasium, the quietness of an examination
room-exemplifies the contrast of life at Amherst Central, a high school possessing cul-
tural opportunities, honors, and traditions.
It is obvious that there is a basic parallelism between our lives at Amherst, and the
culture of Mexico, yet, it is also evident that A.C.H.S. students differ in many ways from
the Mexican people. The typical member ofour student body is an individual who takes
advantage of the Vast educational and cultural opportunities which are at his disposal.
He, unlike the complacent Mexican, has been effectively touched by the infiuence of the
20th Century. However, as we are constantly increasing our educational facilities, our
southern neighbor has also been stimulated, in recent years, by the march of progressg
the familiar siesta scene of Mexico is being replaced by scenes of economic development.
New schools have been erected in order that the golden opportunity for advancement
may be extended to all those who are eager to learn. Consequently, perhaps some day
in the near future, the Mexican peons will be as fortunate as are the students of Amherst
As the Spanish conquistadores layed the foundation of the Mexican way of life, so has
our faculty helped to set the pattern of the government of our school. The rulers of our
"empire," fully appreciate the feelings of their subjects. Mr. Schweickhard, our principal,
guides us with the wisdom and the understanding of an educator.
The bullflght is the chief form of entertainment for the Mexican. The matador is his
idol, his hero. VVe have heroes at Amherst toog they are individuals who participate in a
wide variety of extra-curricular activities. The president of El Concilio de Estudiantes is
lust as likely to be looked upon as an idol as is the current football star.
Our good friends across the Rio Grande are a gay, light-hearted people, they possess a
joy of living which is characteristic of their race. In this respect, the typical Amherst
student closely resembles the Mexican, because Amherst Central is a high school which
thrives in an atmosphere of friendship and good humor.
The class of 1953 now proudly presents: "El Tower."
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The dedication ofthe 1953 Tower has been bestowed upon Miss Elenora Hildebrand for
her untiring efforts in behalf of the hundreds of students who have come in contact with
her in the daily routine ofschool life. Her characteristics ofsincere helpfulness, generosity
of spirit, friendliness, and practicality have made her well-remembered by students and
faculty alike.
It is our hope that she will treasure for a long time the honor we have aflqorded her by
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lledges, Ron llettich, Carol Brown, Helene Greene.
Tower Staff
lfew people realize the hundreds of details that have to be
gathered and then coordinated in order to produce a yearbook
of the size and seope that Amherst Central publishes each june.
To do this job the talents of artists, writers, photographers,
designers, secretaries, and numerous other specialists are
blended to create the annual volume that records in pictures
and print the story of another year of school.
'llhe stall' ofsonie fifty-odd seniors that crowds into room 220
each September is needed to start the yearbook activities
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projects have to be planned, the Tower B-azaar personnel
must be chosen, and numerous other organizational details
must be initiated.
After everything gets started, each phase of the making and
paying for of the new Tower must be carefully supervised
since failure in even the slightest portion may spell disaster it'
prompt adjustment is not made at the time.
The 1053 lower Statl' will be remembered for meeting and
surmounting many obstacles not encountered by previous
starts. lt was the superior abilities and the high sense of loyalty
possessed hy the stall' that made this latest Tower another
success.
Mr. Robert Holder
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Tower General Staff
l"ir.tl rote: Shirley Rees, Marilyn frireenawalt, Alice Youngblood, Margy Phillips, joan Davis, Marlene lYerner, joyce Beitz, Nancy
Berry, Marilyn W alter, Cathie Girvin, Sandra Lindberg, joan Miller, Barb Blake, jane Rolfe, Betsy Ugilvieq .Vrrrmd row: Dianne
Sawyer, llli-llie clllllliilll, jackie Blake, blacia Meidel, joan Benson, Pat lfarrell, Ruth llellman, Arlene l,andreyille, Nlillie VVickhain,
Cathy Radlcc, Paula Neal, Gloria l.indenmeier, Sandy Porter, Claire Cox, Nlary Nicolls, Barb Vanl,unger, Claire llyckniang Third
write: lllaureen hlchlahon, Bev 'l'halman, janet Schmidt, Carol Rich, jackie Anthony, Sue Gernold, judy jensen, Dianna Warren,
ltllen Brunner, Barb Brustad, Par jacobs, Kay Bachman, Marlene lfoeller, Kathryn Vincent, Donna Stage, joan Bealerg lfburlh
glliil' jani'tlSwift, llelen Day, Sue Harvey, joan Davey, Mary l.ou lfiseus, joyce Wrona, Pat Burt, Arlene llenall, l'rudy Moore,
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SEPTEMBER
2 Teachers' Conference-We get an extra
week of vacation.
8 School starts for students-Happy holi-
days are over.
I3 First weekend-Teachers recuperate.
I5 P.T.A. Tea-Dress up and pep up.
Tatler organizes-Double or nothing.
'Teachers launch first quiz-Students
caught short.
I9 Football opens-Leroy victimized,
score 12-6.
I9 Amherst kickers win first game-Holland
baflied, score 6-2.
22 P.T.A.-Boston tea party held at
Amherst.
27 Cheerleader's Dance-We hear music.
30 Blue and White lose-Score II-2, better
luck next time.
OCTOBER
1 Magazine Drive Assembly-50 prizes-
Knock on any door.
Pep Assembly-Bills lose, score I9-O.
Amherst devours North Collins-Score
4-0, record performance.
8 Adult education begins-Amherst burns
midnight oil.
II Amherst lose against E. Aurora-First
time for everything.
I4 Room 211 boosts Blood Bank Drive-
More blood for Korea.
I5 First report cards-It shouldn't happen
to a dog.
I5 First Tatler out-New format evokes
mixed reaction.
I7-18 Tower Bazaar-Fun, frolic, and prizes
for everyone.
18 Grid Tigers beat Hamburg-Score 13-12,
blood pressure rises during game.
24 Masquerade Dance-The witches met
upon the hearth.
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25 Senior Ball-Oh, what a beautiful
morning.
NOVEMBER
1 Tigers lose to Lancaster-We tried hard.
2 Amherst Symphony Orchestr-Max
Miller's Concert.
2 Election Day-The big surprise. "WE
LIKE IKE."
3 Amherst kickers win game with Orchard
Park. VVell, what did you expect?
7-8 Junior High Water Follies-Splash,
color and drama.
II Armistice Day-Mid-week vacation.
I2 Community Chest Drive closes-
Students vote for Mr. and Miss Red
Feather.
I9 Third report cards-It was just one of
those things.
21 Sadie Hawkins Day Dance-Was Lil'
Abner there?
26 Crowning held-Mr. and Miss Red
Feather were principals.
27-28 Thanksgiving-A vacation for food.
DECEMBER
5 Orange and Black vs. Depew-First
game of the season.
5-6 Senior Play-Smash hit! Going to the
Great VVhite VVay.
I2 Honor Society Induction-Ten new
members.
I9 Tatler-Out again and bigger yet!
21 Amherst Symphony Orchestra-Another
wonderful concert.
23 Student Council Christmas Party-
Santa Claus came down the chimney.
23 Alumni Back-Seniors get to know about
college.
24 Christmas vacation-Twelve glorious
days.
26 Alumni Dance-Together again.
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JANUARY
5 Back to school-Oh happy days.
6 New gym dedicated-Glorious event.
II Orchestra concert-Musical entertainer.
16 Assembly program on civilization-
Culture comes to Amherst.
I7-I8 P.T.A. Variety show-Laughter and
cheers.
Exam week-Midnight cramming.
Special Assembly-We see inauguration
of President on TV.
23 Report cards-Disaster strikes.
25 Second semester-New start.
30 Basketball game against the Bills-Ex-
citing game leads to victory.
FEBRUARY
3 Orange and Black vs. Depew-Another
smashing victory.
I2-I4 Pirates of Penzance--Gigantic cast has
great success.
23 Washington's Birthday-Lost weekend.
I7 Majorettes venture to U.B.-Fancy
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MARCH
6 Bills vs. Tigers-Magnificent game to
watch.
I3 International Ball-United Nations at
work.
20 Junior Hi-Y dance-Juvenile jumping
beans.
27 Junior Class Play-No business like show
business.
APRIL
3-13 Easter Vacation-A calm before the
storm.
I7 Senior High Water Follies-A big splash.
24 Junior High Joint Concert-Amherst
lets its hair down.
26 Amherst Symphony Orchestra-Strictly
high class.
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Music Festival-Music, music, music.
Senior High Joint Concert-Sweetest
music this side of heaven.
Amards Play-VVork of art.
Junior Prom-Big night out.
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Girls Sports Banquet-Gab session.
Class Day-Hibernating Tower is re-
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Exam week-Last chance.
Freshman Dance-It's our night out.
Graduation exercises-To the great
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Mr. Philip A. Schweickhard
Mr. Philip A. Schweickhard, our Supervising Principal, has the task of coordinating
the Senior High School and the Junior High School, so that both students and faculty may
obtain the best possible benefits from the educational offering. His long experience in
school work, his membership on state and national professional committees, and his life-
long devotion to the improvement of public education, have given him facility in exercis-
ing expert judgment on the numerous situations that necessitate his attention.
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Mr. john Scheller, our Senior High
School Principal, always has time and an
open heart for everyone. He is extremely
busy supervising the numerous activities
that have to be crowded into an Amherst
day. His conscientious devotion to the
planning, programming, adjusting, and
expcditing of school matters is reflected
in the few criticisms that reach his desk.
It is a tradition around Amherst that if
Mr. Scheller handles a problem everybody
will be satisfied. He is a great believer in
the importance of every individual and
acts accordingly.
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The Principal ofour Junior High School,
Mr. Fdwin Mustard, has achieved a high
goal this year. YYith patience and forti-
tude he has carried out a superb policy
of friendship with teachers and students
alike. blr. Mustard has the interesting
task ofguiding the daily lives of hundreds
of seventh, eighth, and ninth grade stu-
dents under his supervision in the junior
High School.
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Mr. Carl hlinich
Mr. Carl hlinich has worked wonders
with the Adult Education Program. The
evening classes have the biggest attend-
ance record of any school in this area.
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Mrs. Mary B. Parke
Mrs. Mary B. Parke serves our school
as a full-time worker in the School and
Family Life Program of Amherst Central
Adult School.
Attendance fficer
Mr. Alan Schaefer
Our busy Attendance Of-
ficer, Mr. Alan Schaefer,
supervises all matters con-
cerning absentees. He also
coaches Freshman basket-
ball and junior Varsity
football. His cheerful atti-
tude is appreciated by both
faculty and students.
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Board of Education
School Clerk
Mr. Charles I.exer
Mr. Charles l.exer, as Clerk ofthe Board
of Education, has the responsible job of
handling the business affairs ofthe School
District, especially as it concerns the
purchasing of school supplies.
As the school community has grown, so
has the complexity of his position. All
supplies and equipment not included in
standard building contracts, as well as
regular school supplies, are purchased
by his office-with the consequent op-
portunity to eH'ect substantial savings by
Wise buying.
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Fin! row: Mr. Theodore L. Masterson, Mrs. M. Ruth Brown, Mr. Philip Schweickhard, principalg Dr. W.
Allan Fisherg Second row: Mr. William Phillips, rreasurerg Mr. Charles Lexer, school clcrkg Mr. Joseph F. Seitz,
Mr. Kenneth Hornburg, No! pictured: Mrs. D. O. Granger.
As thc directors of school policy our Board of Education is
wcll known for its modern approach to the problems of educa-
tion. Realizing that the schools are the foundation of our
country they have spared no expense to provide the best pos-
sible teaching and learning environment.
As a result Amherst Central has set the standard for West-
ern New York in many phases of education. Besides the usual
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monthly meetings of the Board there have been numerous
committee meetings related to the continually changing school
situation, which have served to cut deeply into what should
be the leisure time of Board members. The community is highly
appreciative of this strong-sense of citizenship, especially
when it is realized that Board members receive no remunera-
tion.
School Nurse
Mrs. Emma Coyer
The backward areas of Mexico would become
modern in a twinkling of an eye if they had a few
nurses like our school nurse, Mrs. Emma Coyer.
She not only keeps up-to-date files of each stu-
dent's health record and supervises the annual
physical check-up of each Amherst student, but
she also manages to care for the steady stream of
students who find their way to the Clinic.
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Heddeng Second row: Donna Danetz, 'l'om Trimble, jerry 1'1u,,,,'
Davison, Vicky Voitg Third row: Bill Nash, Gordon Krystaf,
David Niethe, Ron Reisig.
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be incomplete, for they fur-
nish us with tasty lunches
every day of the school
year. The group is under
the capable direction of
Mrs. Veronica Macauley.
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friendly, eiftieient service
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Mr. Frank Braun, Mr. John Robertson, Building Supt.g Mr. William Helffenstein, Mr. John Cameron, Mr.
Anthony Gersitz.
Senior High
Fin! row: Betty Jansen, lleane Kunold,
Sandy lfreeth, Dorothy Scott, Paul
Dahmer, Walt Manske, Frank Knoz,
James Denny, Roger Wilhelmg Serond .
row: Myrle Carter, Audrey Miller, Mar-
jorie Cameron, Mary Nicolls, Millie
Gillman, Joan Davey, Sue Harvey, Rose-
mary Graver, Bob Rauschg Third row:
Doris Dickerson, Dorothy Aehey, Sally
Schneider, Ann Mottinger, Chuck Davis,
Edward Stillwell, Leo Barnes, Miss Car-
nahan, Adviser, 190111-111 row: Mr. Rosen-
berry, Adviser, Nancy Conn, Helene
Green,Jim Byrne, Howard Tyrrell, Ron-
nie McCormick, Tom Valleau.
Stud nt Coun il
The Student Council is the most active organization at
Amherst Central High School. The wide variety of activities
which they sponsor are both necessary and advantageous to
our ever expanding educational and extra curricular program.
Because of the rapid increase in the enrollment of the
Junior High School, it has been necessary for the past two
years to separate the council into a Junior and Senior division.
This is probably a permanent change since our community is
constantly growing. Although the Junior High and Senior
High Student Councils are now actually two separate organi-
zations, they have been very successful in coordinating their
functions for the general well-being ofour school.
During the past year, the Senior High Student Council has
carried on many worthvwhile projects. They conducted the
annual magazine drive, and consequently were able to give
financial support to various school organizations. The council
also supervised the Community Chest Drive, assisted in the
ticket sales for the P.T.A. Variety show, sponsored the annual
Christmas party, and conducted pep-assemblies for football
and basketball games. The main project of the Senior High
council was to study the possibility of obtaining a l".Nl. radio
station atAmherst.
The council officers for 1952-53 were: Paul Dahmcr-prcsi-
dent, VValter Manskeavice president, Dorothy Scott-secre-
tary, and Sandy Freeth-treasurer. The Senior High group is
under the excellent guidance of Mr. Rosenberry, who is the
sponsor, and Miss Carnahan who is their advisor.
The Junior High Student Council has also had a very busy
year. Their main project which they accomplished was the
completion of their council constitution. Besides serving as
guides at various school functions such as the Parents' night,
and the annual visit of 6th graders to A.C.H.S., the members
of the organization also conducted homeroom surveys on
assembly behavior, and compiled a report on the subject.
ln October, the council sponsored a very successful Halloween
Party, "The Spirit of Neetwollohf' for all Junior High stu-
dents. The President ofthe Junior High Student Council was:
Sue Vanl,unger. Mrs. Fitzgibbons was their faculty advisor.
YYC of Amherst are very proud of our Student Councils.
We feel that because of their efforts the relationship between
the faculty and the student-body has been brought to an ideal
Status. Viva lil Concilo de Estudiantes!
,Junior High
Fin! row: Don Wallace, Joe Valenta,
John lrimble, Secretary, l.ynne Morris:
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Gary VVhitleyg Beatrice Behrens, Sue
Spencer, l,ynda llopkinsg 5'1'l'0Il11' row:
Don Xvilhelm, John Casiani, Mack Camp-
bell, Bonnilyn Roy, l.ynda Wallace,
Wilma Piper, Gwen Rich Teal Marsh
Paul Newcomb: 'l'l1inlrow.',lN1iss lfitzgib:
lions, Adviser, Mike Barnes, Gary May-
bee, Judy Murray, Joanne Dunn, John
Schuck, Mike lferrick, John Oehler, Mr.
Blish,Adviser.
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jr. High English
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Guidance
Mr Donald Munson
Dxrettor of Guidance
Counselors work to encourage every pupil to become all he
is capable of being. School adjustment is vital to success and
each grade has a specialist who assists students, parents, and
teachers toward that goal.
Mrs. Polster orients incoming families to our school with
special emphasis on the adjustment of pupils to seventh grade.
In thc eighth grade Miss Fitzgibbons is available for help
when problems arise which demand more time than the class-
room teachers can give. Courses for ninth grade are carefully
selected with each student.
Miss Kolloff, our ninth grade counselor, works with students,
parents, and teachers to plan the high school program. When
college or work plans, test results, and class marks are avail-
able, a conference is held with each family to talk over the
future needs of the child. About 9872, of ninth grade parents
come to school for these sessions.
Necessary adjustments in the plans and follow-up are done
in the tenth grade by Mr. Pankow.
Our eleventh grade adviser, Miss Carnahan, helps pupils to
evaluate their progress so far, and to make more definite plans
for after high school. Final college plans and selections start
here.
The seniors find Mr. Schuchardt and Mr. Munson ready to
assist them with college applications and work plans. This is a
year of real decision for the armed services, work, or college is
the next step. In addition to his work with seniors, Mr. Mun-
son coordinates the guidance program and assists Mrs. Parke
and our teachers with night school discussion groups for parents
at each grade level.
A SALUTE TO:
Miss Mabel Kollofi'
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GUIDANCE STAFF MEETING
Sealed: Miss Theresa Fitzgibbons, 8th grade, Miss
Mabel Kolloff, 9th grade, Mrs. Eva Poster, 7th
grade, Miss Margaret Carnahan, iith gradeg
Slanding: Mr. Arthur Pankow, Ioth grade, Mr. Ar-
thur Schuchardt, 12th grade.
Mr. Schuchardt . . . counseling
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Miss Norma Enea Mr. Basil Rosenberry
Mr. John Gelsinger Mr. Robert Rowley
Miss Flenora Hildebrand Miss Marion Simpson
Mr. Robert Pomeroy Mrs. Martha S. Stapleton
Senior Class Council
Fin! row: Barbara VanLunger, Leo Barnes, Ellen Brunner, Margaret Phillips, Rick Meese, Second row: Ted
Nichols, Dianne Sawyer, Sue Harvey, Chuck McNerney, Judy Leach, Miss Hildebrand, adviser, Bob Voelkle,
Joanne Miller, Third row: Hank Sperry, Claire Dyckman, Don Lindsey, Don Arnold, Donna Stage, Dick Lexer,
Jim Wratten.
23--THE TOWER
JACQUELINE ANTHONY JACK ARMSTRONG
jackie jackson
Badminton 2, 3, 4 Swimming l, 2. 3
Baseball l, 2, 3, 4 Band l, 2
Basketball l, 2, 3, 4 Jr. Class Council 3
Soccer 2, 3, 4 Jr. Prom Comm. 3
Archery 3 Fresh. Dance Comm. 1
Bowling 3, 4
Waterfollies 4
Jr. Play Comm. 3
Sr. Play Comm. 4
Jr. Prom Comm. 3
Tower 4
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
NICK BASIL
Buzz
Wrestling 2, 4
Football I, 3
Tennis 3, 4
Chorus 4
Sr. Play 4
French Club 2, 3
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JOAN BEALER
joanie
Archery 2, 3, 4
Bowling 3, 4
Soccer 2, 3
Badminton l, 2,
Baseball 2, 3
Basketball 2, 3
Amards 3
DONALD ARNOLD
Dan
Track l, 2, 3, 4
Basketball l
Cross Country l, 2
Band l, 2, 3
Orchestra 3
Opcretta Comm. 3
Student Council 4
Jr. Class Council 3
Sr. Class Council 4
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
KAY BACHMAN
Kay
Baseball l, 2, 3, 4
Soccer l, 2, 3
Basketball l, 2, 3
Basketball Ref. 2, 3
Waterfollies 1. 2. 3
Archery 3
Amards 3
Thespians 4
Christmas Pageant 3, 4
Jr. Play Comm. 3
Operetta Comm. 3
Hi-Y Treas, 2
Hi-Y Pres. 4
Hi-Y l, 2, 3, 4
Inter Hi-Y Council 4
Fresh. Dance Comm. l
Waterfollies 2, 3
Jr. Prom Comm. 3
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
Tatler l, 2, 3, 4
Tower 4
3
DAVID BAER
Dave
Swimming 3, 4
Chorus 1
Hi-Y 2, 3, 4
Soph. Dance Comm. 2
Jr. Prom Comm. 3
Rifle Club I, 2
Physics Club 3
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Amards Christmas Pageant 3
Operetta 3
Home lic. Club
Hi-Y 4
Tower 4
Tower Bazaar 4
Sr
3,4
. Ball Comm. 4
. Play Comm.
Sr
Jr. Prom Comm. 3
Jr
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Tonawanda High School l, 2
Basketball 3, 4
Archery 3, 4
Tower Bazaar 4
Jr. Play Comm. 3
Sr. Play Comm. 4
JOANNE BENSON
joan
Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4
Soccer 1, 2, 3, 4
Baseball l, 2, 3, 4
Swimming Team I, 2, 3, 4
Waterfollies 1, 2, 3, 4
Jr. Play Comm. 3
Sr. Play Comm. 4
Cheerleader 4
J.V. Cheerleader 2, 3
Biology Club 2, 3
Spanish Club 2, 3
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
Jr. Prom Comm. 3
Fresh. Dance Comm. l
Soph. Party Comm. 2
Tower 4
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JACK BERG
lark
J.V. Soccer 2
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Sue
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Baseball 4
Home I-Tc. Club 3
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JAMES BALDWIN
Baldy
Rifle Club 8
Sr. Orchestra l, 2, 3
Amards l, 2, 3, 4
Thespians 2, 3, 4
Jr. Play 3
Sr. Art Sketch Club 3, 4
Tatler 2, 3, 4
Triad 3, 4
Hi-Y 3, 4
Stage Crew I, 2
Operetta Orchestra l
Tower 4
Tower Bazaar 4
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
jr. Prom Comm. 3
KENT BERGMAN
Moose
Football 2, 3, 4
Basketball I, 2. 3, 4
Bztsehall I, 2, 3, 4
Biology Club 2
jr. Play Comm. 3
Sr. Play Comm. 4
German Club 2
jr. Prom Comm. 3
Fresh. Dance Comm. I
Soph. Party Comm. 2
Class Council 2
1953
NANCY BERRY
Norm
Badminton l, 2, 3, 4
Archery 2, 3, 4
Basketball I, 2, 3, 4
Baseball l, 2, 3, 4
Bowling 3
Soccer I, 2, 3
jr. Play Comm. 3
Jr. Prom Comm. 3
Sr. Play Comm. 4
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
Tower 4
Triad 4
GEORGE BARAN
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George Russ
Wrestling 2 Football 5, 4
Sr. Choir 4 Track 2
Triad 4 Rille Club 2, 3, 4
Wrestling 2
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LEO BARNES
Lee
Basketball l, 2, 3, 4
Football 2
Cross Country I
Soph. Class Treas. 2
Tennis 4
Class Council 2
Student Council I, 2, 4
Sr. Class Council 4
Cafeteria Staff 2
jr. Prom Comm. 3
Sr. Class Council 4
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
Tower 4
Physics Club 3
Taller 4
RUDY BERSANI
Malvern High School,
Toronto, Canada l
Golf 2, 3, 4
Cross Country 2
Rifle Club 1, 2, 3, 4
Physics Club 3, 4
Physics Club Vice Pres. 4
NANCY BIDLACK
Nance
Lakewood High School,
New jersey 1, 2, 3
Hi-Y 4
Tower Bazaar 4
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
Tower 4
Sr. Play Comm. 4
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JACK BISSELL
Bc-Bop
Tennis l
Wrestling 2
Soccer I, 2
Track 4
Band I, 2, 3
Orchestra l, 2, 3
Student Council 3
Jr. Prom Comm. 3
Jr. Play Comm. 3
Hi-Y I, 2, 3
25-THE TOWER
BARBARA BLAKE JACQUELINE BLAKE
Barb
Basketball 1, 2
Badminton 2, 3, 4'
Home Ec. Club 2
Home Ec. Sec. 2
Sr. Play Comm. 4
Biology Club 3
Spanish Club 3
Jr. Play Comm. 3
Tower Bazaar 4
Library Club 3. 4
Tatler 1
jackie
Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4
Badminton 2, 3
Basketball l, 2, 3, 4
Soccer l, 2, 3, 4
Swimming I, 2, 3, 4
Soccer
Hockey 3, 4
Jr. Play Comm. 3
jr. Prom Comm. 3
Waterfollies l, 2, 3, 4
Fresh. Cheerleader 1
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
Tower Bazaar 4
Tower 4
RICHARD BOA
Dick
Swimming 2, 3
Amards 4
Sr. Play 4
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
jr. Ball Comm. 3
PAUL BORDER
Paul
Cross Country 3
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CAROL BROWN
Brownie
Cheerleader 3, 4
Hockey l, 2, 4
Soccer l, 2, 3
Basketball l, 2, 3, 4
Baseball l, 2, 3, 4
Swimming l, 2, 3, 4
Badminton l, 2
Amards 1, 2
Student Council l, 3, 4
Girls' Sports Council 1,
Class Council 2
Sec. of Class 2
Student Council Sec. 3
Sports Council Sec. 4
French Club 2, 3
jr. Play Comm. 3
Jr. Prom Comm. 3
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
Waterfollies l, 2, 3, 4
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J.V. Cheerleader
1.2
NANCY CONN
Nan
Swimming l, 2, 3, 4
Soccer l, 2, 3, 4
Basketball l, 2, 3, 4
Baseball l, 2, 3, 4
Majorettes 4
Student Council 3, 4
lid. of Student Handbook 3, 4
Tatler 3
Vice Pres. Class l
Jr. Play Comm. 3
jr. Prom Comm. 3
Editor Tower 4
Waterfollics l, 2, 3, 4
Biology Club 3
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
Sr. Play Comm. 4
Girls' Sports Council l, 2, 3, 4
Vice-Pres. Girls' Sports
Council 4
Fresh. Dance Comm. 1
Soph. Party 2
THE TOWER-26
JOSE PH COVENEY
joe
St. Anthony of Padua High
School, Syracuse, N. Y. l, 2
Cross Country 3, 4
Track 3, 4
Sr. Prom 4
Newspaper Club 4
Tatler 4
CLAIRE COX
Claire
Hockey 4
Soccer 4
Amards 4
Tower 4
Tower Bazaar 4
Tatler 4
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
Sr. Play Comm. 4
Mt. Pleasant High
School l, 2, 3
CHARLES CROCO
Chuck
Soccer 2, 3, 4
Jr. Play Comm. 3
Sr. Play Comm. 4
Student Council 3
Hi-Y 3, 4
German Club 2, 3, 4
Physics Club 2, 3, 4
Bus. Mgr. Tatler 4
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
MARTHA CRONK
Marty
Soccer 1, 2, 3, 4
Badminton 1, 2, 3, 4
Archery 2, 3, 4
Basketball l, 2, 3, 4
Baseball l, 2, 3, 4
Bowling 4
Band l, 2, 3, 4
Orchestra 3, 4
Jr. Play Comm.
Sr. Play Comm.
Tower Bazaar 4
Tatler 4
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4
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ELLEN BRUNNER
Ellie
Cheerleader 4
Soccer l, 2, 3, 4
Hockey I, 2. 3, 4
Swimming Team I, 2,
Basketball I. 2, 5, 4
Baseball I, 2, 3, 4
Basketball Ref. 2, 3
Tennis I, 2, 3, 4
Badminton 2
Waterfollies I. 2, 3, 4
Amards I, 2, 3
Honor Society 3. 4
Vice Pres. Jr. Class 3
Student Council 2. 3
Girls' Sports Council I
Sr. Class Council 4
Amard Treas. 3
Amard Historian 2
Biology Club 2
Jr. Play Comm. 3
Jr. Prom Comm. 3
Sr. Play Comm. 4
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
Tower 4
Tatler 3
Triad 4
J.V. Cheerleader I, 2
Class Dance Comm. I, 2
Assembly Comm. I
DIANE CURTIS
Dee
Basketball I, 2, 3, 4
Badminton I, 2
Archery 3. 4
Soccer I, 2
Tower Bazaar 4
Jr. Play Comm. 3
Sr. Play Comm. 4
Jr. Prom Comm. 3
1953
BARBARA BRUSTAD
Barb
Cheerleading 2, 3, 4
Hockey I, 2, 3
Soccer I, 2, 3, 4
Tennis I, 2
Basketball l, 2, 3, 4
Baseball I, 2, 3, 4
Swimming I, 2, 3, 4
Cheerleaders Treas. 3, 4
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
Fresh. Dance Comm. I
Soph. Party Comm. 2
Jr. Prom Comm. 3
Waterfollies I, 2, 3, 4
Basketball Ref. 4
Baseball Ump. 3, 4
Sports Council I, 2
Tower 4
Taller I, 2, 4
Biology Club I, 2, 4
J.V. Cheerleader I
Sr. Play Comm. 4
PATRICIA BURT .IO ANN CAMPBELL BARBARA CATALANO
Burtie Jo Barb
Tennis I, 2 Oceanside High School, Tennis 3, 4
Waterfollies I Oceanside, N. J. l, 2, 3 Basketball 3
Chorus I Soccer 3
Choir 2, 3, 4 Home Ec. Club 3
Amards 2, 3, 4 Tatler 3
Thespians 3, 4 Jr. Play Comm. 3
Amards Christmas Pageant 4 Jr. Prom Comm. 3
2, 3, 4 7, Sr. Ball Comm. 4
Taller 4 Tower 4
Hi-Y Dance Comm. 2
Operetta I, 2, 3, 4
All High Choir 2, 3, 4
Music Festival I, 2, 3, 4
Hi-Y Council 4
Nominating Comm. 1, 2
Sectional All State Choir 4
Hi-Y l, 2, 3, 4
Jr. Play Comm. 3
Jr. Prom 3
Sr. Ball 4
Sr. Play Comm. 4
Tower Bazaar 4
Triad 4
Tower 4
Sr. Play Comm. 4
PAUL DAHMER
Football I, 2. 3, 4
Track l, 2, 3, 4
Wrestling I
Wrestling Mgr. 2
Band I, 2, 4
Orchestra 2
Dance Band l, 2
Honor Society 3, 4
Student Council 2
Student Council Treas. 3
Student Council Pres. 4
Sr. Class Pres. 4
Hi-Y l, 2, 3, 4
Inter Hi-Y Council 2
Hi-Y Vice Pres. 3
Hi-Y Pres. 4
German Club 2, 3
Jr. Prom Comm. 3
Jr. Play Comm. 3
Sr. Ball Comm. 3
JOAN DAVEY ELAINE DAVIDSON CHARLES DAVIS
Joan Ship Chuck
Soccer I, 2, 3, 4 Grover Cleveland High Chorus I, 2
Basketball I, 3, 4 School 1. 2 Operetta I, 2
Baseball 3, 4 Soccer 3 Student Council 4
Badminton 2 Hockey 3 Tower Adv. Mgr. 4
Tennis 2 Jr. Play Comm. 3 Soph. Council 2
Var. Cheerleading 2, 5, 4 PhYSiCS Club 3 Hi-Y ll 2, 3, 4
Choir l, 2, 3, 4 French Club 3 French Club 2, 3
glpegetta 2. 3. 4 T I 4
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Jr. Prom Comm. 3
Biology Club 4
Physics Club 2, 3
Student Council I, 2 4
Class Sec. I
Choir Vice Pres. 4
Choir Sec. 3
Spanish Club 2
Tower 4
Fresh. Dance Comm. l
Soph. Party Comm. 2
Jr. Prom Comm. 3
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
27-THE TOWER
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DONALD DAVIS
Don
Football 2, 3, 4
Swimming l, 2, 3, 4
Track l, 2, 3, 4
Band l, 3, 4
Soph. Class Pres. 2
Class Council l, 2, 3
Band Pres. 4
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joanie
Bowling 4
Baseball 3, 4
Badminton 4
Volleyball 4
Sr. Play Comm. 4
Tower 4
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I-I ELEN DAY
Helen
Majorette 4
Badminton l, 2, 3, 4
Archery 4
Bowling 4
Waterfollies 3, 4
Jr. Play Comm.
Library Service
Spanish Club 3
Cafe. Staff 3, 4
Tower 4
Triad 4
Hi-Y 2, 3, 4
Home Ec. Club
3
ARLENE DENALL
Arlene
Basketball l, 2, 3, 4
Soccer l, 2, 3, 4
Badminton l, 2, 3, 4
Bowling 3, 4
Cheerleader l
Soph. Party Comm. 2
Home Ec. Club 2
Sr. Play Comm. 4
Operetta Comm. 3
Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Tower Staff 4
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Tatler 4
Tower Bazaar 4
Jr. Play Comm. 3
Jr. Prom Comm. 3
Sr. Play Comm. 4
Sr. Prom Comm. 4
Baseball 3
GILBERT ELDEN
Gil
Track 4
Jr. Play Comm. 3
Hi-Y 3, 4
Physics Club 3
Physics Club Vice P
Rille Club l, 2, 3
Tower Bazaar 4
Jr. Prom Comm. 3
res. 3
CYNTHIA DENNY
Cindy
Basketball I, 2
Soccer
1
Badminton 2, 3
Operetta 2, 3, 4
Choir 2, 3, 4
Jr. Pla
y Comm. 3
Sr. Play Comm. 4
Amards 2, 3, 4
Thespians 4
Hi-Y l
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Hi-Y Chaplain 2
Spanish Club 2, 3, 4
Spanish Club Treas. 3, 4
Home Ec. Club 2, 3, 4
Home
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Bazaar 4
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Sr. Ball Comm. 4
Triad 3, 4
Fresh .
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Dance Comm. l
PATRICIA FARRELL
Pat
Holy Angels Academy l, 2
Jr. Play Comm. 8
Jr. Class Council 3
Jr. Prom Comm. 3
Baseball 4
Basketball 4
Triad Assoc. Ed. 4
Tower Lit. Ed. 4
Tower Bazaar 4
Tatler 4
Hi-Y 3
Sr. Play Cast
Spanish Club
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LORETTA EBER ANDRES ECI-IEVARRIA RUTHANN EGCERT
Lou Andy Rvfih .
Basketball 1, 2 Commerce High School, Kensington High 1, 2
Archery 2 New York, N. Y. l, 2, 3 Spanish Club 3
Badminton 2 Emerson High School, Home Club 3
Amards 3, 4 Union City, N. J. 4 Baseball 4
jr. Play Comm. 3 Wrestling 4
jr. Prom Comm. 3 Chorus 4
Sr. Play Comm. 4 Operetta 4
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
Tower Bazaar 4
Tower 4
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MARY LOU DICKENS
Mary Lou
Soccer I, 2, 3, 4
Basketball I, 2, 3, 4
Badminton I, 2, 3, 4
Baseball I, 2, 3, 4
Swimming Team I, 2
Band I, 2, 3, 4
Orchestra 3
I-Irie County Band 2
Spring Music I-'eslival I,
Girls' Sports Council 3,
Hi-Y I, 2, 3, 4
German Club 2, 3
Fresh, Dance Comm. I
Tatlcr I
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MARY LOU FISCUS
lllnry Lou
Kemunre High School
Waterfollies I, 2. II. 4
Basketball Ref. 3, 4
Basketball I, II, 4
Soccer I, 3, 4
'Tennis I
Chorus I
Operetta 4
Thespians 4
jr. Play Comm. 3
Sr. Play Comm. 4
Student Council I
2
Girls' Sports Council 3, 4
Tower 4
Tower Bazaar 4
Tatlcr I, 3, 4
jr. Prom Comm. 3
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
Latin Club 5
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ANTHONY DILANDRO ROBERT DREXELIUS
Tony Bob
jellerson High School I, 2 Latin Club 2
Tower 4 Projection Crew 2
Tatler 3 Triad 4
Hi-Y 2
Service Crew 2
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Archerv 4
Latin Club 2, 3
Hi-Y 2
Tower 4
Taller 4
jr, Prom 3
Tower 4
Tower Bamar 4
Sr. Play Comm. 4
CLAIRE DYCKMAN
Claire
Basketball 2, 3, 4
Baseball 2, 5, 4
Badminton 2, 3, 4
Soccer 2, 4
Chorus 2
A'CappelIa Choir 3, 4
Operetta 2, 3, 4
Honor Society 3, 4
Girls' Sports Council 2
Sr. Class Council 4
Taller 2, 3, 4
Tower 4
French Club 2, 3, 4
jr. Play Comm. 3
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
Sr. Play Coium. 4
SYLVIA FRASER
Syl
Badminton I, 4
Baseball l. 2, 4
Basketball I, 2, 3
Soccer I, 2, 3
Bowling 3. 4
Triad 4
French Club 3, 4
Tatler 4
Tower 4
Jr. Play Comm. 3
Sr. Play Comm. 4
jr. Prom Comm.
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
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WII.I.IAM CALVIN
Football 2. 3. 4
Track 2. 3, 4
Swimming j.V. I
HLY 2, 3, 4
Hi-Y Treas. 4
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German Club 2, 3
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Sue
Basketball 2, 3, 4
Soccer I, 2, 3, 4
Badminton I, 2, 3, 4
Bowling 3, 4
Vine Pres. Soph. Class 2
Sec. French Club 3
French Club 2, 3, 4
jr. Play Comm. 3
jr. Prom Comm. 3
Sr. Play Comm. 4
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
Tower 4
Tower Bamar 4
Taller I, 2, 3
Hi4Y I, 2, 3
Soph. Party Comm. 2
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EDWARD GIBEAU JAMES GIBSON EDA GILKEY
Ed cibbm Gilk
Football l, 2, 3, 4 Basketball l, 2 Badminton 1. 2. 3, 4
Track 3, 4 Wrestling 3, 4 Softball 1. 2. 3. 4
Band 1, 2, 4 Football 2. 8. 4 Atvhcrv S
Hi.Y 2, 3, 4 Baseball 2, 5, 4 Girls' Sports Council l
French Club 3 SOCCCT 2. 5' 4
physics Club 3 Waterfollles l
Tower 4 Swimming l
Tiger 4 Basketball l, 2, 3, 4
Jr. Play Comm. 3 Bitnd 1. 2
Basketball l H1-Y 1. 2, 3. 4
German Club 2, 3, 4
MILDRED GILLMAN
Milly
Soccer 2, 3, 4
Basketball 2, 3, 4
Hockey 3
Baseball 3, 4
Basketball Ref. 3, 4
Bowling 3
Sr. Choir 3
Bennett High l
Class Council 2, 3
Class Officer 3
Student Council 3, 4
Student Council Judicial
Comm. 4
Tower Stalf 4
Tatler 3
Jr. Prom Comm. 3
Jr. Play Comm. 3
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
Sr. Play Comm. 4
HARRY HANGEN ROBERT HART
Hurry Bob
Wrestling 3 SOCCCI' 2
Golf l, 2
THE TOWER-30
SUSAN HARVEY
Sue
Soccer l, 4
Baseball 3, 4
Basketball 4
Waterfollies l, 4
Choir 2, 3, 4
Jr. Play 3
Sr. Play
Tower StaE 4
Triad 4
Fresh. Dance l
Jr. Prom Com 5
Sr. Ball Comm.
Operetta Comm. 2, 3, 4
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PHILIP HEDGES
Bushes
Bowling 3, 4
French Club 2, 3
Tower 4
jr. Play Chairman 3
Hi-Y 3, 4
CATHERINE GIRVIN
Cathy
Soccer 2, 3, 4
Basketball l, 2, 8, 4
Badminton 2, 8, 4
Waterfollies 3
Basketball Ref. 8, 4
Operetta l, 2, 3 4
Chorus l, 2, 3,
Amards 2, 3, 4
Thespians 2, 3, 4
jr. Play Comm. 3
Sr. Play Comm. 4
Tatler 4
French Club 2, 3, 4
Tower 4
Tower Bazaar 4
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Amards Play Comm. 5 4
Triad 8, 4
Sr. Ball 4
Jr. Prom 5
Newspaper Club 4
JOHN HEINTZ
john
J.V. Cross Country 3
Band l, 2, 3, 4
Orchestra l, 2, 3, 4
Amards l, 2, 5, 4
Thespians l, 2, 3, 4
Stage Crew Mgr. 4
Asst. Stage Crew Mgr
Stage Crew l, 2, 3, 4
Inter Hi-Y Council 4
Tatler 2
Hi-Y 3, 4
Biology Club 2
Physics Club 3
German Club 2, 3, 4
Jr. Prom Comm. 8
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
Senior
RUDY GLEASON
Elmer
Soccer 3, 4
Sr. Play 4
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
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RONALD HETTICH
Ron
Track 3, 4
Chorus 4
Jr. Play 3
Jr. Class Council 3
Physics Club l, 2, 8, 4
jr. Prom Comm. 3
Amards 3
Tower Bazaar 4
Tatler 4
Tower 4
Sr. Play 4
1953
HELEN! GREEN
Helene
Badminton l, 2, 4
Basketball 2
J .V. Cheerleader 2
Bowling 3
Jr. Orchestra l
Band l, 2, 4
Amards 2, 5
Thespians 4
Director One Act Play 3
Majorette 4
One Act Play 2
jr. Play Comm. 5
Sr. Play 4
Amard Play Comm. 2, 3, 4
Christmas Pageant 2, 3, 4
Operetta Comm. 3
Student Council 5, 4
Operetta 4
Acrobatic Club l
Twirling Club 2
Taller Staff 2, 3, 4
Tower Executive 4
Tower 4
jr. Prom Comm. 3
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
Sr. Choir 4
Amard Constitution Comm. 4
BRIAN HOWARD
Howie
Cross Country 5, 4
Track 3, 4
MARILYN GREENAWALT
Grennie
Archery 3
Operetta l, 2, 5, 4
Music Festival 2, 3, 4
All High Choir 3
Amards 3, 4
Thespians 4
Sr. Play Comm. 4
jr. Play Comm. 3
Spanish Club 2, 3
Jr. Prom Comm. 3
Tower 4
Tower Bazaar 4
Sr. Ball 4
Triad 4
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Marilyn
Archery 4
Sr. Band l
Mixed Chorus 2
A'Cappella Choir 3, 4
Opcretta 2, 3. 4
jr. Play Comm. 3
jr. Prom Comm. 3
Sr. Play Comm. 4
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
Biology Club 4
JOHN HAMILTON
Itichy
Rifle Club l, 2, 3, 4
Tennis l
Cross Country l
Chorus l
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Johnnie
Tower 4
CARLTON HUGHES
Greasy
Soccer 8, 4
Wrestling 2, 4
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
Sr. Play Comm. 4
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PHYLLIS HURD
Phyl
Girls' Swimming Team l, 2
Hockey l, 2
Soccer l, 2, 4
Baseball l, 3
Archery 2, 8
Tennis 2, 4
Amards 2, 3, 4
Sec. Amards 3
Theater Orchestra 3, 4
Operetta 2, 3, 4
jr. Play Comm. 5
Girls' Sports Council 2
French Club 2, 5, 4
Waterfollies 1, 2
Tatler 4
Tower Bazaar 4
All State Orchestra 3, 4
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RICHARD HYDE DON ISBISTER
Dirk .luv
Physics Club 3, 4 Rifle Team 3, 4
Sr. Play 4
Amards 4
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Pat
Hockey I, 3, 4
Soccer I, 2, 3
Waterfollies l, 2
Flag Swinger 4
Basketball 4
Baseball l
Choir I, 2, 3, 4
Operetta I, 2, 3, 4
Amard Play Comm. I
Jr. Play Student Director 3
Amards Play Director 3
Tower 4
Tower Bazaar 4
HIVY 3, 4
Tatler 2, 3, 4
Girls' Sports Council 1
Jr. Prom Comm. 3
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Ilene
Basketball l, 2, 3, 4
Badminton I, 2, 3
Soccer I, 2, 3
Watcrfollies I, 2, 3
Basketball Ref. I, 2, 3
Hockey I, 2
Softball I, 2, 3
Sr. Class Council 4
Soph. Class Council 2
Cirls' Sports Council 3
Student Council Executive 4
Student Council 4
Tatler 3
Asst. Editor Tatler 4
Biology Club 2
Fresh. Dance Comm. I
Soph. Dance Comm. 2
jr. Prom Comm. 3
Jr. Play Comm. 3
TH E-TOWER
CORINNE LANDEI.
Corinne
Badminton 2, 3, 4
Soccer I, 2, 3, 4
Basketball l, 2, 3, 4
Archery 3, 4
Home Ec. Club 3, 4
jr. Play Comm. 3
jr. Prom Comm. 3
Tower 4
Sr. Ball Comm, 4
Sr. Play Comm. 4
Library Club 3, 4
History Club 4
Bowling 4
ARLFNE LANDREVILLE
Arlene
Basketball I -
Soccer I
Tennis I, 2, 3, 4
Orchestra I. 2, 3, 4
String Quartet I, 2, 3. 4
Theater Orchestra I, 2, 3, 4
Assembly Band 2, 3
Operclta I, 2, 3, 4
Amherst Symphony 4
All County High Orchestra
I 2 3 4
Spanish Club 3, 4
Home EC. 2
Biology Club 4
'l'atlcr 4
'Tower 4
jr. Prom Comm. 3
jr. Play Comm. 3
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
Sr. Play Comm. 4
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MARY JAMES JUDITH JENSEN
Mary Judy
Milne School 1, 2, 3 Girls' Swimming Team 3, 4
Hi-Y 4 Baseball I, 2, 3, 4
Basketball I, 2, 3, 4
Soccer I, 2, 3, 4
Waterfollies I, 2, 5, 4
Bowling 3, 4
French Club I
Tower 4
Tower Bazaar 4
Fresh. Dance 1
Soph. Party 2
Jr. Play 4
Sr. Prom 4
Sr. Ball 4
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JOHN LAZAR JUDITH LEACH
Butch judy
Passaic Valley, N. J. I, 2 Soccer I, 2. 5, 4
Track 3 Basketball l, 2, 3, 4
Football 4 Softball I, 2, 3, 4
Hockey I
IN'alerfoIIies I, 2, 3, 4
jr. Play Prompter 3
Sr. Play Comm. 4
Student Council I
Sports Council 3, 4
Sports Council 'l'reas
Sports Council Pres.
Class Treas. 4
Spanish Club 2
Biology Club 2
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
jr. Prom Comm. 3
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Fresh. Dance Comm.
Class Council 4
Tower 4
Tower Bazaar 4
Fresh. Cheerleader I
Taller I
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VIVIAN JUDGE
Vivie
Soccer I, 2, 3, 4
Basketball Ref. 2, 3, 4
Hockey I, 2, 3
Basketball I, 2, 3, 4
Baseball l. 2, 4
Choir 2, 5, 4
Operetta 2, 3, 4
jr. Play Prompter 3
Amards 2, 3, 4
Thespians 3, 4
Amards Play Comm. 2, 3
Sr. Play Comm. 4
Feature Ed. Taller 4
Lit. Ed. of Tower 4
Asst. Publicity Dir. Tow
Fresh. Dance Comm. I
Hi-Y I, 2, 3, 4
jr. Class Council 3
Tatler I, 2, 3, 4
Newspaper Club 4
French Club 4
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
Tower 4
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DONNA KEMPTON
Don
Kensington High School I, 2
Badminton 3
Basketball 3
Volleyball 3
Baseball 3
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RONA KRAMER
Ronie
Badminton I, 2
Archery 3, 4
Hi-Y 2, 3, 4
Biology Club 3
French Club 3
jr. Play Comm. 3
jr. Prom Comm. 3
Sr. Play Comm. 4
RICHARD KRISCHAN DAVID KUMPF
Doc Kumply
Baseball 2, 3, 4 Football 3
Football 4 Golf 3
VERNON LEFFLER DICK LEIGHBODY TYLER JAMES LEWIS
Vern Dirk Ty
Newmann High School I, 2 Football 2, 3, 4 Track 3, 4
Baseball I, 2, 3, 4 Cross Country 2, 3, 4
Chorus 4 Indoor Track 3, 4
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Sr. Play Comm. 4
jr. Prom Comm. 3
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
Intramural Bowling Team 2
RICHARD LEXER EDWARD LIESER
Dad llzik Ed
Football 2 Atlantic City High School
Rifle Club I, 2,3 l, 2, 3
Chorus 4 Tatler 4
Opcrntta Comm. 4
Sr. Class Council 4
jr. Play Comm. 3
Tower 4
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
Hi-Y l, 2
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SANDRA LINDBERG
Sandy
Soccer I, 2, 3, 4
Hockey l, 2
Basketball l, 2, 3, 4
Basketball Ref. 3, 4
Baseball l, 2, 3, 4
Waterfollies l, 2, 3, 4
Soph. Class Council 2
Jr. Play Comm. 3
Jr. Prom Comm. 3
Sr. Play Comm. 4
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
Fresh. Dance Comm. 1
Soph. Party Comm. 2
J .V. Cheerleader 2
Tower 4
Tatler l, 3, 4
Triad 3, 4
Biology Club 2
Spanish Club 2
Tower Bazaar 4
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GLORIA LINDENMEIER DONALD LINDSEY DAVID LUMSDEN MICHAEL MAI-IOLSIC
Little D Don Dave Curley
Badminton l, 2, 3, 4 Cleveland Hill High School Cross CountfY 4
Baseball 2, 3, 4 l, 2 Rifle Club l. 2, 3. 4
Archery 2. 3 Track 3. 4 Track 3, 4
Basketball 3, 4 Cross Country 3, 4 Frenth Club 3
Bowling 4 Wrestling 4 PhySiCS Club 3
Tatler 2, 3 Chorus 4
Jr. Play Comm. 3 Operetta 4
jr. Prom Comm. 3 Sr. Class Council 4
Sr. Play Comm. 4 Sr. Ball Comm. 4
Sr. Ball 4 Sr. Play Comm. 4
Tatler Typist 4
CAROLYN McKNIGI-IT
Carolyn
Basketball l. 2
Soccer l
Badminton 3, 4
Amards 2, 3, 4
Thespians 4
Amards Play Comm. 2, 3, 4
Jr. Class Play Comm. 3
Sr. Play Comm. 4
Hi-Y 2
Home Ec. Club 2. 3. 4
Home Ec. Club Pres. 4
Spanish Club 2, 3, 4
French Club 3. 4
Library Service Club 1, 2, 3, 4
Tatler 2, 3, 4
Tower 4
Jr. Class Council 3.
Fresh. Class Council 1
Jr. Prom Comm. 3
Triad 4
Operetta Comm. 3
Soph. Party 2
THE TOWER-
MAUREEN MCMAHON
Mickey
Basketball 4
Archery 4
Operetta 4
Chorus 4
Tatler 4
Tower 4
Tower Bazaar 4
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
Sr. Play Comm. 4
Holy Angels 3
Mount St. Joseph l, 2
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CHARLES McNERNEY
Chuck
Football 2, 4
Basketball 2, 3, 4
Baseball 2, 3, 4
Sr. Class Pres. 4
Sr. Ball Comm. Chairman
Sr. Play Comm. 4
Tatler 4
SARAJANE McNESS
Janie
Badminton 2, 3, 4
Baseball 3, 4
Basketball 2, 3, 4
Soccer 2
Archery 3
Bowling 4
Hi-Y Chaplain 4
Hi-Y 3, 4
Tatler 3, 4
Tower 4
Jr. Play Comm. 3
Jr. Red Cross Council 2, 3
Sr. Play Comm. 4
RICHARD MEESE
Rick
Rifle Team l, 2, 3, 4
Choir l, 2, 3, 4
Amards l, 2, 3, 4
Thespians l, 2, 3, 4
jr. Play 3
Tower 4
Sr. Class Council 4
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ROBERT MANSKE WALTER MANSKE SILAS MANSPEAKER PATRICIA MCCULLOUGH JAMES MCDONALD
Bob lValt Si Pat l'Vimpy
Kenmore High School l Cross Country 2 Soccer 2, 3, 4 All High Choir 4 Football 2, 3
Football 2 Swimming 2, 3, 4 Basketball l, 2 Musical Festival 2, 3, 4 Baseball l, 4
Cross Country 4 Track 2, 3, 4 Baseball l, 2, 3, 4 Operetta Comm. l, 2, 3, 4 Wrestling 4
Swimming 2, 3, 4
Track 2, 3. 4
Cross Country Capt. 4
Hi-Y 2, 3, 4
Hi-Y Pres. 4
German Club 3, 4
Jr. Play Comm. 3
MARCIA MEIDEL
Marcia
Fresh. Dance l
jr. Prom Comm. 3
jr. Play Comm. 3
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
Sr. Play Comm. 4
Tatler 4
Tower 4
Tower Bazaar 4
Waterfollics I, 2, 3,
Honor Society Pres. 4
Hi-Y 2, 3, 4
Honor Society 3, 4
Hi-Y Pres. 3
Student Council Vice Pres. 4
Physics Club 3
Physics Club Treas. 3
jr. Play Comm. 3
Class Council 3
Student Council 3, 4
Kenmore junior High School l
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MARY MESSE NANCY MEYER
Mary Nan
Soccer l, 2, 3, 4 Olean High School l, 2
Hockey 4 Riverside 3
Basketball l, 2, 3, 4 Archery 4
Waterfollies l, 2, 3, 4 Tatler 4
Baseball l, 2, 3, 4
Chorus l
Operetta l
Class Party Comm. l, 2
4 Jr. Play Comm. 3
Basketball l, 2, 3, 4 jr. Prom Comm. 3
Soccer l. 2. 3, 4 Tatler 2, 3
Baseball l, 2, 3, 4 Tower 4
Swimming 'I'eam l, 2, 3, 4 Sr. Ball Comm. 4
1953
Sr. Play Comm. 4 6
J.V. Cheerleader 2
Mixed Chorus l, 2
A'Cappella Choir 3, 4
Chorus 4
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
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Mere
Mary D. Bradford High
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jormne
Girls' Sports Council 2
Vice Pres. Class 4
Class Council 3, 4
Watcrfollies l, 2, 3, 4
Baseball Ump. 3, 4
Basketball Ref. 3, 4
Bowling 3, 4
Basketball l, 2, 3, 4
Baseball l, 2, 3, 4
Soccer l, 2, 3, 4
Hockey 4
Badminton l, 2
Fresh. Dance Comm. I
Soph. Party Comm. 2
Jr. Prom Comm. 3
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
Tower 4
Tower Bazaar 4
J.V. Cheerleader 2
Fresh. Cheerleader l
jr. Play Comm. 3
Sr. Play Comm. 4
Biology Club 3
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PRISCILLA MOORE
Prudy
Baseball l, 2, 4
Basketball l, 2, 3, 4
Soccer l, 2, 3
Hockey I
Cheerleader J.V. I
Fresh. Party l
Soph. Party 2
jr. Prom Comm. 3
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. . Ball Comm. 4
Sr. Play Comm. 4
Tower Bazaar 4
Towcr 4
JOE MONTANA
Bishop Fallon High School l, 2
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Pat Paula Bllly ' Q
Immaculate Heart of Mary Soccer l, 3. 4 Intramural BOWIIHZ 7021111 l- 2
Academy l, 2, 3 Baseball 1, 2, 4 German Club 4
Basketball 4 Basketball l, 2 JT- PIHY Cllmlll- 3
Soccer 4 Swimming Team 3, 4 Sf- PIHY Comm- 4
Hi-Y 4 Bowling Team 3, 4 ST- Ball COUIUI- 4
Tower 4 Choir l, 2, 3, 4 Tatler 2
Tower Bazaar 4 Wntcrfollies 2, 3, 4
Tower 4
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
jr. Prom Comm. 3
Jr. Play Comm. 3
FRED OSBORNE
Fred
Rifle Team l, 2, 3, 4
NANCY PARKS
Nancy
Basketball 2
Soccer 3, 4
Bowling 3, 4
Badminton 4
Chorus l
Jr. Play Comm. 3
Jr. Prom Comm. 3
Tatler 2, 3
Sr. Play Comm. 4
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
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FRANK PARSON EDWARD PECK
Soccer 2 Eddie Tom
Wrestling 3, 4 Wrestling 2
Physics Club 3, 4 THIICI' 4
German Club 2, 3, 4
Tower Staff 4
THOMAS PEFFER
Canisius High School l, 2
Senior
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THEODORE NICHOLS
Ted
Football 1, 2, 5, 4
Track l, 2
Basketball Asst. Mgr. 2,
Jr. Play 5
Class Council 5, 4
Class Treas. l
Student Council l
Hi-Y Vice Pres. 4
Hi-Y 2, 3, 4
Physics Club 5
Jr. Prom Comm. 5
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Sr. Ball Comm. Chairman
ROGER NICHOLSON
Rag
j.V. Baseball l
Soccer l, 2, 5, 4
Basketball l, 2, 5, 4
Student Council 2, 3
MARY NICOLLS
Ma
Archery 2
Badminton l, 2, 4
Soccer 5, 4
Sr. Choir 5, 4
Thespians 4
jr. Play 5
Operetta 3, 4
Student Council 4
Cafe. Staff 2
Spanish Club 2, 3, 4
Sec. Spanish Club 3
Tower 4
Jr. Prom Comm. 5
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
JEAN OGDEN
jenn
Baseball 1, 2
Basketball l, 2, 4
Soccer 4
Sr. Orchestra l, 2, 5, 4
String Quartet 2, 5, 4
Theater Orchestra 5, 4
Operetta Orchestra 2, 5, 4
All-High Orchestra 2, 3, 4
All State Sectional
Orchestra 2, 5, 4
Amards 2
Pres. Sr. Orchestra 5, 4
Hi-Y 2, 3, 4
French Club 2, 3, 4
Fresh. Dance Comm. l Tatler l, 2
Sr. Play 4
Waterfollies 2
Tatler 4
BETSY OGILVIE
Bets
Hockey l
Soccer l
Basketball l, 2
Waterfollies Comm. 2,
Operetta Comm. 5
Band l, 2
Amards 5, 4
jr. Play Comm. 5
Sr. Play Comm. 4
Hi-Y Treas. 5
Hi-Y 2, 5
Girls' Sports Council
Taller 5, 4
Assoc. Ed. Tatlcr 4
Tower 4
jr. Prom Comm. 5
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
Soph. Class Council 2
Soph. Party Comm. 2
Triad 4
Fresh. Cheerleader l
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RUTH PELLMAN
Ruthie
Operetta Comm. 5, 4
Chorus 5, 4
Amards 2, 5, 4
Thespians 5, 4
jr. Play Comm. 5
Amards Play Comm. 5
Hi-Y Chaplain 5
Hi-Y Sec. 4
Inter Hi-Y Council 5
Hi-Y 2, 5, 4
French Club 2, 5
Jr. Prom Comm. 5
Jr. Class Council 5
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
Sr. Play Comm. 4
Tatler 2, 3, 4
Tatler Asst. Ed. 4
Tower 4
Tower Bazaar 4
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THOMAS PETERS
Popsicle Pete
Baseball 1, 2. 5
Wrestling 3
Chorus 4
Operetta 4
Jr. Play Comm. Chairm
Deceased
April ll. 1955
MARGARET PHILLIPS
Margy
Basketball l, 2. 3, 4
Soccer l, 2, 5
Softball 2, 5, 4
Badminton 3, 4
an 3 Sr. Class Council 4
Soph. Class Council 2
French Club 2, 5, 4
Hi-Y l. 2. 5, 4
Hi-Y Sec. 3
Tatler l, 2. 3, 4
Tower 4
Jr. Prom Comm. 5
Jr. Play Comm. 3
JANET PRICE
Ian
Bennett High 1
Badminton 2, 5, 4
Bowling 4
Baseball 5, 4
Chorus 2
Choir 5. 4
Operetta 2, 3, 4
Amards 5
Sr. Play Comm. 4
Tatler 4
MARINA PROCHOROFF
Marina
Speaking Contest 4
Triad 4
French Club 4
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SANDRA PORTER
Sandy
Grosse Pointe High School
l. 2. 3, 4
Tower 4
Tatler 4
Tower Bazaar 4
Amards 4
Waterfollies 4
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
Soccer 4
Basketball 4
Bowling 4
Badminton 4
Baseball 4
Sr. Play Comm. 4
CATHERINE RADICE RICHARD RAMSEY GEORGE RAPPLEYE DON RECKSEEN
Cathy Monk George Rex
Soccer 3, 4 Football l, 2, 3, 4 Tennis 2
Badminton l, 2, 3, 4 Baseball 1, 2 Biology Club 2
Baseball 3 Track 3
Basketball 1 Basketball l, 2
Jr. Play 3 jr. Play Comm. 3
Tower Bazaar 4
Tatler 8
Sr. Ball 4
Jr. Prom 3
Sr. Play 4
DIANA ROGGER
Diana
Waterfollies 2, 3, 4
Soccer 2, 8, 4
Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4
Badminton l, 2, 3, 4
Baseball 2, 8, 4
Swimming Team 4
Basketball Ref. 3, 4
French Club 2, 3
Rille Club 2, 3
Fresh. Dance Comm.
Jr. Dance Comm. 3
Jr. Play Comm. 3
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
Sr. Play Comm. 4
Tower 4
Taller 4
Triad Treas. 4
Honor Society 3, 4
Tower Bazaar 4
Homemaking Club 4
JANE ROLFE ROBERT ROZEK PAUL SANTMIRE
jane Rosie Paul
Operetla Comm. 3, 4 Football 2, 3, 4 Swimming l. 2. 3, 4
Amards 3, 4 Baseball 2 Soccer 2, 3, 4
Thespians 4 Wrestling 4 Band l, 2, 3
Jr. Play Comm. Chairman 3 Orchestra 2, 5
Sr. Play Comm. 4 Operetta Comm. 3
Homemaking Club 2, 3 Jr. Play Comm. 3
Jr. Prom Comm. 2, 3 Honor Society 5, 4
Sr. Ball Comm. 4 Soph. Class Council 2
Tower 4 Hi-Y 2, 3, 4
Tower Bazaar Amards 8
Christmas Pageant 3 Physics Club 2, 3
Saravy Constitution Group 4 Newspaper Club l, 2, 3, 4
Tatler l, 2, 3, 4
Tatler Ed. 4
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jr. Prom Comm. 3
Fresh. Dance Comm. l
Soph. Party Comm. 2
Hi-Y Chaplain 4
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Dianne
Baseball I, 2, 3, 4
Basketball l, 2, 3, 4
Waterfollies l, 2, 3, 4
Badminton l, 2, 3, 4
Soccer 3, 4
Hockey 3, 4
Referee 3, 4
Sports Council l, 2
Jr. Council 3
Sr. Council 4
Soph. Council 2
Fresh. Dance Comm. l
J.V. Cheerleader 1
Jr. Play Comm. 3
Jr. Prom Comm. 3
Biology Club 3
Triad 4
Tower 4
Tower Bazaar 4
Senior
SHIRLEY REES DONALD RICE
Shirley Don
Kensington High School l, 2 Track I, 2, 3, 4
Ml. Lebanon High School 3 Cross Country I, 2, 3
Tower 4 French Club 2, 3
Tower Bazaar 4 Physics Club 3
Triad 4
Hockey 4
Soccer 4
SALVATORI-I SAVARINO
Sonny
Kensington High School I, 2
Football 4
Baseball 4
Sr. Ilall Comm. 4
Tower 4
Sr. Play Comm. 4
Tower Bazaar 4
1953
LOIS SCHMIDT
Lois
Soccer 5, 4
Badminton 3, 4
Basketball 4
Mixed Chorus I
Sr. A'Cappella Choir 2, 3, 4
Amards 2
Thespians 2, 3, 4
Amard Play Comm. 2
Amard Play Comm. 4
Honor Society 3, 4
Thespian Historian
Operetta Comm. I, 2, 3, 4
Spanish Club 2, 3
Biology Club 3
H1 2 3 4
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jr. Play Comm. 3
Sr. Play Comm. 4
. Prom Comm. 3
jr
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
Tower 4
Tatler 4
CAROL RICH
Fritz
Tower 4
Tower Bazaar 4
Sr. Play Comm. 4
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
Jr. Prom Comm. 3
jr. Play Comm. 3
j.V. Cheerleading I
Waterfollies 1, 2, 3, 4
Swimming Team 2
Baseball I, 2, 3, 4
Basketball I, 2, 3, 4
Soccer I, 2, 3, 4
NAOMI RICHTER WILLIAM ROBERTS
Chub
Sorter 2, 3, 4
Basketball 3, 4
Baseball I, 2, 3, 4
Willy
Trark 4
Sorter 3, 4
Operetta I, 2, 3, 4
Badminton I, 2, 3, 4 Chorus I, 2, 3, 4
jr. Class Council 3
jr. I'rom Comm. 3
jr. Play Comm. 3
'I'atler 4
Tower 4
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
JANET SCHMIDT JUDITH SCHNEIDER
jan Indy
Baseball 2 Park School I, 2
Soccer 3 Orchestra fl, 4
Badminton 3, 4 jr. Prom Comm. 3
Arrhery 3, 4
Bowling 2, 4
jr. Play Comm. 3
Sr. Play Comm. 4
Tatler 3, 4
Tower 4
Hi-Y 3
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
Prem h Club 4
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Sue
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Girls' Swimming Team 2, 4
Badminton 2, 3, 4
Solver 3
Tennis 3
Choir I, 2, 3, 4
Operelta I, 2, 3, 4
Sectional Stale Choirs 3, 4
German Club Vice Pres. 4
Amartls 2, 3, 4
Thcspians 2, 3, 4
jr. Play 3
Amarrl Play Comm. 2, 3, 4
Assembly Comm. 4
Sr. Play 4
Cerman Club 3, 4
Art Club 2
Biology Cluh 2
Twirling Club 2
Soph. Party 2
Tower 4
Sr. Ball 4
39-THE TOWER
PATRICIA SEBRING WILLIAM SEIBERT KARL SEIDL HERBERT SEILER JAMES SMITH
Put Bill Baseball l, 2, 3, 4 Si Smitty
Soccer 4 Soccer 1 Swimming l, 2, 3, 4 Basketball l, 2 Wrestling 2, 3
Basketball 4 Bowling 2, 3, 4 Soccer 3, 4
Tennis 4 Band 1, 2, 3 j.V. Football 2
Baseball 4 Jr. Play Comm. 8 Band l, 2, 3, 4
Badminton 4 Hi-Y 3, 4 German Club 2, 3, 4
Basketball Ref. 4 German Club 2 German Club Pres. 4
Chorus 2, 3, 4 Hi-Y 2, 3, 4
Operetta 2, 3, 4 Hi-Y Treas. 4
Flag Swinger 4 Tatler Sports Editor 4
Jr. Play Comm. 3 Newspaper Club 3, 4
Jr. Prom Comm. 3 Newspaper Club Editor-in-
Sr. Play Comm. 4 Chief 4
Sr. Prom Comm. 4 Tatler 4
Tower Executive Staff 4
Tatler Executive Staff 2, 3, 4
Tatler 4
Triad Executive Staff 2, 3, 4 -7'
French Club 4
Tower 4 1 2...:--,
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Marlene Stretch Babs
Baseball I, 2, 3, 4 Tennis Mgr. 3 Fresh. Cheerleader 1
Basketball l, 2, 3 Cross Country 4 Badminton 1, 2
Badminton I, 2. 3 Waterfollies 2, 3, 4
Soccer l, 2, 3, 4 Soccer 4
jr. Play Comm. 3 Bowling 4
Tower 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4
jr. Prom Comm. 3 AfChCfY 3
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Biology Club 3, 4
Biology Club Pres. 3, 4
Sr. Play Comm. 4
Tatler 2
French Club 2, 3
Home Ec. Club 2, 3, 4
Jr. Play Comm. 3
Jr. Prom Comm. 3
Hi-Y 3, 4
Tower 4
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
JAN ET SWIFT
Janet
Soccer 3, 4
Band 1, 2
Orchestra l, 2
Music Festival 1,
Tatler 3, 4
Latin Club 3
Triad 3, 4
3
Triad Bus. Mgr.
Biology Club 3
Jr. Play Comm.
Tower 4
Sr. Play Comm.
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BEVERLY THALMAN
Bev
Basketball 2, 3
Soccer 2
Badminton 3
Tower 4
Tatler 3
Baseball 3
Semor
DAVID SPANN
Cross Country 4
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
Tower 4
German Club 5, 4
Physics Club 5
History Club 4
HENRY SPERRY
Hank
Pres. Fresh. Class l
Class Council 2, 5, 4
Chairman Soph. Party 2
Jr. Play Ticket Comm. 5
Jr. Prom Comm. 5
Sr. Play Ticket Comm.
Chairman 4-
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
Swimming 2
Baseball l, 2
Wrestling 4
Student Council 1, 2
Asst. Mgr. Football l
Mgr. Fresh. Basketball 1
Operetta 4
Chorus 4
DONNA STAGE
Donnie
Hockey l
Soccer 1, 2, 5
Archery 2
Basketball l, 2, 5, 4
Basketball Ref. 2, 5
Baseball l
Waterfollics 2, 3, 4
Amards I
Operetta Comm. 2, 5,
Thespians 2, 5, 4
Pres. Thespians 4
Jr. Play Comm. 5
Sr. Play Student Dir.
Amard Play Presentati
Thespian Play 4
Girls' Sports Council l
Student Council l
Honor Society 5, 4
Honor Society Sec. 4
Hi-Y Vice Pres. 4
Soph. Class Council 2
Sr. Class Council 4
Tower 4
Jr. Prom Comm. 5
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
Hi-Y 1, 2, 5, 4
Tatler 4
Triad 4
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Steppy Fabulous
Football l, 4 Football l
Baseball l Basketball l, 2, 5, 4
Chorus l, 4 Baseball l, 2, 5, 4
Clarence Central 2, 5 Chorus 4
Student Council 4
HAROLD THEMMEN ROBERT TOTH DONNA TRONCATTI HOWARD TYRRELL ANN UNDERWOOD
Hal Bob Donna Howie Annie
Boston English High School F00lball 5, 4 Tennis l, 2, 3, 4 Choir l, 2, 5, 4 Basketball 2, 5
1, 2, 3 Chorus 4 Basketball 2, 8 Sr. Class Pres. 4 Jr. Prom Comm. 5
Band 4 Amards 2 Badminton 4 Hi-Y Chaplain 4 jr. Play Comm. 5
Orchestra 4 Bowling 4 Sr. Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 Student Council 4 Sr. Ball Comm. 4
Dance Orchestra 4 Operetta Orchestra l, 2, 3, 4 Physics Club 8, 4
String Ensemble 5 Tatler 5, 4
Vice Pres. Sr. Orchestra 4 Tower 4
Latin Club 2, 3, 4 Hi-Y 5, 4
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Tatler l, 2, 5
Home Ec. Club 2
All State Sectional Orchestra
2, 5,4
All High Orchestra l, 2, 5, 4
Sr. Play Comm. 4
Jr. Play Comm. 5
Tower 4
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Dutch Cathy Volk
Waterfollies l, 2, 3, 4 Hockey 2, 3, 4 Our Lady of Victory
Hockey l, 3 Soccer 2, 3, 4 Academy l, 2
Soccer l, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 4 Cross Countr M . 3, 4
Baseball l, 2, 4
Basketball Ref. 3, 4
Band 2
Orchestra l, 2, 3, 4
Chorus l
Amards 2. 3, 4
Thespians 3, 4
Operetta Comm. 3
Amard Play 2
Amard Play Comm.
Student Council 2
Sr. Class Council 4
Triad 4
Tatler 2, 3, 4
Tower 4
Hi-Y l
French Club 2, 3, 4
Fresh. Dance Comm.
Fresh. Cheerleader l
Jr. Prom Comm. 3
Jr. Play Comm. 3
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
Sr. Play Comm. 4
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Amards 2, 3, 4
Thespians 3, 4
French Club 2, 3, 4
Spanish Club 2, 3, 4
Newspaper Club 4
Tatler l, 2, 3, 4
Tower 4
Fresh. Cheerleader l
Amard Play Comm. 2, 3
Operetta Comm. 3, 4
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Sr. Ball Comm. 4
Thespian Play Comm. 4
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Operetta 4
Sr. Class Play 4
Jr. Class Play 3
Amards 3, 4
Amard- Play 3
Sr. Class Sec. 4
Sr. Class Council 4
Jr. Play Comm. 3
jr. Prom Comm. 3
Empire Boys' State
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
Sr. Play Comm. 4
Latin Club 3
Physics Club 3
French Club 4
Triad 3, 4
Co-Editor Triad 3
Editor 4
Tower 4
Tatler 4
History Club 4
Hi-Y 3. 4
Hi-Y Sec. 4
MARILYN WALTER
Pee Wee
Soccer l, 2, 3, 4
Basketball l, 2. 3, 4
Badminton l, 2, 3, 4
Baseball l, 2
Archery 3
Jr. Class Council 3
Home Ec. Club 2, 3, 4
Tatler 3
jr. Play Comm. 3
Tatler 3
Library Service Club 3, 4
Operetta Comm. 3
Jr. Prom Comm. 3
Triad 4
Tower 4
History Club 4
Newspaper ,Club 4
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
Sr. Play Comm. 4
DIANNA WARREN
Di
Basketball 2, 3, 4
Baseball 2, 3, 4
Archery 2, 3, 4
Badminton I, 2, 3, 4
Soccer l, 2, 3
Bowling 3, 4
jr. Play Comm. 3
Sr. Play Comm. 4
Spanish Club 1, 2. 3
Biology 3
Jr. Prom Comm. 3
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
Tower 4
Tatler 4
MILDRED WICKHAM
Milly
Soccer l, 2, 3, 4
Baseball l, 2, 3
Basketball l, 2, 3, 4
Bowling 3
Waterlollies l, 2, 3,
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Swimming Team 3, 4
Jr. Play 3
Sr. Play Comm. 4
Tower 4
Dance Club l
Soph. Party Comm. 2
Minstrel Show l
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Hockey 2
Badminton 2, 3, 4
VVaterfollies 4
String Quartet 2, 3, 4
Orchestra 2, 3, 4
Operetta Comm. l, 2, 3, 4
Amards 4
jr. Play Comm. 3
Sr. Play Comm. 4
Home Ee. Club Pres. 3
Home Ec. Club Treas. 4
JAMES WRATTEN JOYCE WRONA
Blackie Wfon-ee
Basketball I, 2 Basketball 2, 3
Soccer 2, 3, 4 Baseball 2
Rifle Club 3 Soccer 3
jr. Class Treas. 3 Amards 2
jr. Play Comm. 3 Jr. Play Comm. 3
jr. Prom Comm. 3 Jr. Prom 3
Sr. Class Council 4 Tower 4
Hi-Y 2, 3
Tower Bazaar 4
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
Sr. Play Comm. 4
Tatler 2
Orchestra Vice Pres. 3 Kensington High School l
Tower Executive 4
Home Ec. Club 2, 3, 4
Hi-Y 2
jr. Prom Comm. 3
Tower Stalf 4
Tatler 2, 3, 4
Spanish Club 2, 3, 4
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Alice
Hockey l, 2, 3, 4
Soccer l, 2, 3, 4
Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4
Basketball 2, 3, 4
Waterfollies l, 2, 4
Operetta Comm. 3
Thespians 3, 4
jr. Play 3
Amard Play Comm. 3
Honor Society 3, 4
Vice Pres. Honor Society 4
Store Mgr. Honor Society 4
l.atin Club Vice Pres. 2, 3
Physics Club 3
Biology Club 3
Tatler Staff 2, 3
Tower 4
Hi-Y Treas. Hi-Y l, 2, 3, 4
Fresh. Dance Comm. l
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
Seniors
GARY WATSON
Wal.:
Wrestling 2, 4
Soccer 5
Chorus 4
German Club 2
Physics Club 3
MARY ELLEN WEBER
BRUCE WELLS
Mel Semi
Holy Angels Academy l, 2 Cross Country I, 2, 5. 4
Basketball 3, 4 Track l, 2, 5, 4
Tennis 4 Tower Bazaar 4
Badminton 4 Sr. Play Comm. 4
Soccer 5, 4
Home Ec. Club 5
Taller 5
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
Sr. Play Comm. 4
Jr. Play Comm. 5
MARLENE WERNER
Mar
Baseball l
Soccer l, 2, 5, 4
Basketball l, 2, 5, 4
Basketball Ref. 2, 5
Waterfollies l
Chorus 5, 4
Operetta 5, 4
Jr. Play Comm. 5
Amards Play Comm. 5, 4
Amards 5, 4
Thespians 5, 4
Christmas Pageant 5, 4
I-Ii-Y Chaplain 4
Tower 4
Soph. Council 2
Student Council 4
Honor Society 5, 4
Honor Society Treas. 4
I-Ii-Y I, 2, 5, 4
Tatler l, 2, 5, 4
Tower Bazaar 4
French Club 2, 5, 4
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
jr. Prom Comm. 5
PHILIP WHITELAW
Phil
Chorus 4
Sr. Play 4
jr. Play Comm. 5
Hi-Y 1, 2, a, 4
Tower 4
Triad 5
Jr. Prom Comm. 5
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Band I, 2, 5, 4
Hi-Y 5, 4
Physics Club 3, 4
Physics Club Pres. 4
Tower 4
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EILEEN ZIMMERMAN
Eileen
Soccer l, 2, 5, 4
Basketball 2, 5, 4
Baseball 2, 3, 4
Volleyball 5, 4
Badminton 5, 4
Archery 2, 5, 4
Choir I, 2, 5, 4
Sectional All State Chorus 4
Choral Concerts I. 2, 3. 4
Operetta l, 2, 3, 4
Choir Librarian 4
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
PAUL ZINTER
Zint
Basketball I, 2
Swimming 5
Football 2, 5, 4
Track 5, 4
Operetta 4
Chorus 4
Sr. Play Comm. 4
jr. Play Comm. 5
jr. Prom Comm. 3
Sr. Ball Comm. 4
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Hall of Fame
AMHERST BAND-First prize at Kiwanis Music Festival, Toronto
KENT BERGMAN-One ofthe best athletes at Amherst
BILL BACON-Leader of projection crew
ELLEN BRUNNER-Poised and talented leader
PAUL DAI-IMER-Able president of Student Council
FRANCIS DULCZEVVSKI-Eflicient worker on committee for FM radio
SANDY FREETH-Exceptional treasurer of Student Council
JACQUELINE GREENE-Sparkling, gay, and glamorous Junior
PHIL HEDGES-Capable business manager of Tower
JOHN HEINTZ-Man of learning
JOHNETTE I-IILL-Personality-plus and good scholarship
JUDY KULP-Always full of life and spirit
MAJORETTES-They added zest and interest to our band parades
ROBERT MANSKE-Pleasant Senior boy-Tower sports editor
WALT MANSKE-General all-around ability and charm
CAROLYN MCKNIGI-IT-Conscientious library serviceg general capability
CHARLES MCNERNEY-An all-around Amherst boy
JOANN MILLER-Personable class officer
LYNNE MORRIS-Freshman dynamo-Tower photographer
JOHN OEHLER-Up and coming Sth grader
PIRATES OF PENZANCE-All-Amherst extravaganza
JANET PRICE-Charming "Mable" in Operetta
BONNIE ROY-Outstanding creative talent and leadership
PAUL SANTMIRE-Hard working Editor of Tatler
KARL SEIDL-Quiet and industrious sports writer
SUSAN SHANLEY-Promising lower classman-superb writing ability
LINDA SCIFRES-Superior scholarship and versatility
HAROLD THEMANN-Excellent clarinet player
GARY TUNMORE-Officer in various organizations
ROBERT VOELKLE-Capable Editor of Triad
LYNDIA WALLACE-School service and high devotion to duty
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First row: Fd Gibeau, Paul Dahmer, Dick Leighbody, john Lazar, Dick Ramsey, Jim Gibson, Kent Bergman, Bob Rosek, Ted
Nichols, Bill Galving S!'f0!1d7'0iL'.' Bill Noeltner, Dick Starr, Bob Galvin, Dick Hoffman, Dick Krischan, Don Davis, Ron Stepnick,
Bob To-th, Dick Farl, john Nayheld, Dave Reillerg Third row: Mr. Kentner, coachg Mr. Schaefer, coachg Dick Hitzel, Paul Zinter,
Bill Wright, Tom Valleau, Russ Bardin, George Guenther, Frank Harlem, David Wetzler, Bob Dougall, Dale Henson, Mr. Bergman
coach.
Usually when people think of the start of a football season
they think of the first game. To a football player, however,
the first game is a climax to weeks of strenuous preparation.
For them, the season begins usually a week before the start of
school. This first week is devoted to conditioning. The fellows
indulge in such calisthenies as push-ups, sit-ups, windsprints,
titnelaps, and other general conditioners. During this first
week, double practices are common. The mornings are devoted
to conditioning, the afternoons to the running of plays, and
ballhandling. Football is not all glory as some people seem to
think. A player does not even see his equipment during this
first week. Although the players sometimes do not enjoy this
hard work, this tough conditioning program set down by the
Amherst Coaching Staff prevents many injuries that would
appear if a sound conditioning program was not in effect.
Amherst invaded l.eRoy in the season's opener. Tailback,
Kent Bergman, sparked the Tigers to a 12-6 win scoring both
touchdowns. ln the first quarter, Amherst marched from their
own '19 yard line, Bergman punching across from the 3 yard
line, for the first tally. A pass to jim Gibson and a sensational
catch by Leighbody set up the score. After playing a scoreless
second quarter, LeRoy tied the game with a smash from the
3 yard line. Amherst came right back with a dazzling 65 yard
touchdown run by Kent Bergman, which proved to be the
deciding factor.
The orange and black opened its home season with a tre-
mendous ktj-Q victory over the West Seneca squad. The vic-
tory avenged the 7-o loss of last year. Halfback, john Lazar,
led the scoring with three touchdowns, two of them coming
via the aerial route from Kent Bergman. -Iohn's other score
was registered on a 7 yard run. Bergman also threw a touch-
down strike to co-captain jim Gibson. Kent besides throwing
his fl T.D. passes also scored on a .Xl yard run. Bob tThe Toel
Rozek booted three extra points. The outstanding defensive
player of the afternoon was Bill Galvin who continually
stopped West Seneca backs for losses.
Amherst's wonderful school spirit coupled with the efforts
of the band, majorettes and our vivacious cheerleaders set the
stage for a thrilling I9-O conquest of arch-rival Williamsville.
Ironically, this was the same score that Amherst defeated
Williamsville last year. Adding to this spectacle was the largest
crowd of the season-2500 and Williamsville's beautifully il-
luminated football field. Amherst, playing inspired ball, over-
came an early VV.C.H.S. scoring threat. The Amherst defensive
line was mainly responsible for making a gallant goal line
stand holding the Billies on the Amherst 4 yard line until
VVilliamsville was forced to give up the ball on downs. Follow-
ing Bergman's quick kick, Williamsville's jim Maier broke
away for a 40 yard touchdown gallop. A penalty nullified this
run. From then on it was all Amherst. The Tigers tallied in the
Ist quarter on a beautifully executed 50 yard run by speed
merchant, John l.azar. Once in the clear, l.azar outran W.C.S.'s
safety man for the score. Bob Rozek's P.A.T. was blocked. The
next touchdown was again registered by l.azar hitting over
from the 5 yard stripe. Rozek's attempted P.A.T. was blocked
again. The next and last score came in the 3rd quarter. It was
set up by Lazar's runs of I4 and IO 'ards and an Il yard dash
by Junior Dick Starr. Bergman slammed over from the 3.
Rozek added the extra point to make the final count I9-O.
Defensive stalwarts Bill Galvin, Bob Rozek, and Chuck Mc
Nerney played bruising defensive games for the Tigers. Fleet
halfback, Dick Ramsey was lost to the team for the remainder
of the season due to the serious injury he suffered in this game.
Amherst, obviously suffering a let down after the big Wil-
liamsville game was dealt its first defeat of the season by a
greatly underrated East Aurora squad. Fast Aurora playing
inspired ball held a half-time lead of 7-o. Amherst came backin
the third period to knot the score 7-7. The Amherst T.D. came
on a Bergman to Leighbody aerial covering 25 yards. Bob
Rozek added the kick from placement. From then on, however,
East Aurora dominated the play, scoring two more touchdowns
to make the final score Fast Aurora zo-Amherst 7. A note of
irony was injected in this game. Former Amherstorian, Roger
Kinchella, paced East Aurora's scoring parade, registering
two touchdowns to help beat his former Alma Mater.
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Fir!! row: Ted Nichols, Ed Gibeau, Paul Dahmer, Bill Galvin, George Guenther, Bob Rozek, Dick Leighbodyg Second row: Dick
Star, Paul Zinter, Dick Ramsey, Jim Gibson, John Lazar, Kent Bergman.
Traditional rival, Hamburg, provided the next opposition
fbr the Tigers. The toe of place-kicking star Bob Rozek proved
to be the margin of victory as the orange and black eked out a
13-12 victory. Although the score was close, Amherst held a
tremendous statistical advantage gaining 280 yards to Ham-
burg's ISI. Amherst, with 18 first downs, was far ahead of
Hamburg's 4. Hamburg opened the scoring with a 20 yard
T.D. pass. Amherst's glue fingered end, Dick Leighbody, set
up the first Amherst T.D. with a spectacular catch. Three plays
later, Kent Bergman bulled over for the score. Hamburg pulled
ahead on a T.D. pass play covering 8 yards. The Tigers came
roaring back in the 3rd quarter following the kick off. They
marched 72 yards in eight plays to tie the score. The score
came on Jim Gibson's II yard T.D. aerial to co-captain, Kent
Bergman. Rozek then added the most important place kick of
the season to give Amherst the victory. Ed Gibeau, Ted
Nichols, Chuck McNerney, Bill Galvin, and Paul Dahmer
all played brilliant defensive games for the Tigers.
The Depew invaders found it rough going as the Amherst
aggregation handed the visitors a 34-12 shellacking. Depew
in making its short-lived bid for glory opened the scoring in
the 2nd quarter. The Tigers really roared as they came back
with 21 points, before the whistle ended the half. jim Gibson,
John Lazar, and Dick Starr accounted for the Amherst tallies.
Starr scored his T.D. on a 43 yard sprint, which proved to be
the longest run of the afternoon. The "Toe," Rozek, added all
three kicks from placement. In the 3rd quarter, Depew scored
again on an 8 yard pass play. Don Davis, playing .his first
game at tailback, scored after setting up his tally with a 25
FOOTBALL SCORES
yard run and an 18 yard aerial to Jim Gibson. Bob Dougall
concluded the T.D. scoring on a I3 yard sweep around right
end. Rozek then added the extra point.
In an attempt to draw bigger crowds the Tigers entertained
a powerful Lancaster eleven at a IO o'clock morning game.
Lancaster playing almost perfect ball dealt the Tigers a 31-7
defeat in the last game of the season. For the eighteen Seniors
playing their last game for Amherst it was a bitter defeat. It
seemed everything Lancaster did worked good, while anything
that Amherst tried did not work out too well. However, the
loss was only a poor climax to an already successful season.
Amherst's only T.D. was scored in the second period on John
Lazar's I4 yard jaunt around left end. Bob Rozek booted the
extra point. A great defensive maneuver by co-captain, Jim
Gibson almost prevented the second Lancaster score. Gibson
was the only Amherst man between the Lancaster ball carrier
and the goal line. Adding to the situation was the Lancaster
blocker ahead of the runner. Jim made a tremendous tackle on
the one yard line. However, the visitors scored on the next
play. The half-time score was 12-7 in favor of the invaders.
From then on Lancaster dominated the play as indicated in
the final score.
The Tigers were unique in the fact that they employed a
modified two platoon system this year. CTwo platoon system
is one in which different players are used on offence rather
than on defense.j Also, the team was the second heaviest in
the league being outweighed only by the East Aurora eleven.
The Average weight ofour line was 170 lbs., while the backheld
weighed in at 153 lbs.
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Amherst I2 Le Roy 6
Amherst 33 West Seneca 9
Amherst 19 Williamsville o
Amherst 7 East Aurora 20
Amherst I3 Hamburg I2
Amherst .34 Depew I2
Amherst -1. Lancaster QE i
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The starting line up for each game consisted for the most
part of Left End, Dick Leighbodyg Left Tackle, Bill Galvin,
Left Guard, Bob Rozekg Center, Chuck McNerneyg Right
Guard, Frank Harlem, Right Tackle, Paul Dahmerq Right
End, Ted Nichols, Quarterback, Jim Gibson, Left Halfback,
Kent Bergman, Right Halfback, Dick Starr, and Fullback,
john Lazar.
The fellows who deserve a great deal of credit and often do
not receive it, are the linemen. They are the unsung heroes of
tl1e gridiron. The forward wall or linemen are chiefly responsible
for most of the jarring tackles, and bruising blocks. It is the
hard-charging linemen who open the holes enabling the backs
to score. Spearheading the Amherst line this year were Bill
Galvin, Paul Dahmer, Chuck MeNerney, Frank Harlem, Bob
Rozek, Ted Nichols, Bob Hoffman, and Ed Gibeau.
Amherst outscored their opponents 125 points to 90 points,
while also outgaining them 1593 yards to 1283 yards. The high
individual scored were john Lazar with 7 T.D.'s, Kent Berg-
Junior Varsity Football
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man with 6, jim Gibson with 2, and Bob Rozek with II extra
points. Kent Bergman led the ground gaining department with
the most yards-438. John Lazar had the best "average gain
per carry" with 5.7 yards, followed by Bergman's 4.8 average.
Dick Starr was third with a 3.9 average. jim Gibson led the
pass receivers with I92 total yards gained.
Among those returning to form the nucleus of next year's
team are 9 lettermen including, Frank Harlem, Dick Starr,
Dick Hoffman, Bill Noeltner, John Mayfield, George Guenther,
Bob Galvin, Dick Giolando and Dave Riler. This year's good
J.V. squad should fill many of the spots vacated by the grad-
uating Seniors. Promising prospects are Mac Campbell, Dave
Hegg, Stan Zimba, Gordie Myers, Earl Clements, Bob Sturgess,
and high scorer, Harry Goetzman.
The outstanding fact of the 1952 football season which will
be most remembered and which will go down on the records
is the season's overall record. The Tigers finished the football
season with a very commendable Won 5-Los! 2 Record.
Fin! row: Bob Sturgess, Doug Volgenau, Stan Ziemba, Bruce Schmelzer, Gordon Myers, Dave Hegg, Harry Goetzmann, Dave Earl,
hm Sorenson, Bill Schwablg Second row: Jim Albert, Ron Smith, John Sacks, Bob Spelder, Mack Campbell, Neil Anderson, Don Mc-
ullcn, Bob Struebing, Bill Martin, Third row: Malcolm Van Dyke, Dick Grando, Harry Scull, Ralph Zwack, John Cummings,
Gary Maybee, Earl Clements, Rocky Ford, Lonnie Neilans, Dick Gernold, Bob Coveney, Frank Knox, Mr. Hettler, coach.
Coach Bob Hettler's j.V. gridders opened the season with a
resounding 47-6 conquest of the West Seneca J.V. squad. In
succession followed victories over Nichols, Hamburg, and
Williamsville. The Williamsville game marked the first night
game of the season for the squad. Playing before a large crowd
of 1000 spectators the tigers were victorious by one more
point than their varsity brothers winning 20-o. The only loss
occurred in the game at Depew in which Depew squeaked by
emerging victorious by a 6-o count. This was Amherst's first
loss in the last 2 years ofjunior Varsity competition. The team
concluded its season with a very fine won 5 lost 1 record as they
drubbed Lancaster in the final tilt of the season 25-o. The
infant tigers boasted a high scoring aggregation as they racked
up I39 points as compared with their opponents' 20. Harry
Goetzman was the individual high scorer for the team as he
registered 42 points. Outstanding players besides Goetzman
included Bob Sturgess, Bruce Schmelzer, Doug Volgeneau,
Mac Campbell, Gordie Meyers, Stan Ziemba, David Hegg,
Earl Clements, and john Sachs.
SCORES
Amherst 47 West Seneca 6
Amherst I4 Nichols 2
Amherst 33 Hamburg 6
Amherst 20 Williamsville o
Amherst o Depew 6
Amherst L Lancaster -o
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Soccer
Coach Bill Wratten's varsity booters opened the 1952 Soccer
season with a 6-2 win over invading Holland. Amherst, the
defending Erie County Soccer Champions, rolled on whipping
Gow School and Williamsville. The first loss of the season
occurred at Frontier where the booters dropped a 4-o decision.
Next followed victories over North Collins, Holland, Gow
School, an 8-8 tie with Orchard Park, and a Io-1 lambasting
of Williamsville. Amherst dropped two of their last three
games. This was partly due to the fact that these games were
played on three successive days October 28, 29, and go. In
the second meeting with Orchard Park, Amherst came through
with an I1-o win. Frontier Central on the strength of their
two Amherst victories went on to win the 1952 Erie County
Soccer Championship. It was the First time in 4 years that
Amherst failed to win the championship. However, in placing
second in the league, Amherst compiled a very commendable
8-3-1 record.
The starting line-up consisted of: at the wings: Jim Wrat-
ten, Nick Prochoroff, and Rudy Gleason, playing the insides:
Gary Runkle and Si Manspeaker, at the halfbacks: Pete
TcnBroeck, Bob Holhstcin, and Carleton Hughesg at full-
back: Dick Besser and Bob Rodgersg center-halfback Karl
Seidlg center Roger Nicholsong and goalie Paul Santmire.
Paul did an excellent job in the nets coming through with
5 shutouts. Other varsity players were Bill Jones, Bill Nichol-
son, Micky Graver, Chuck Crocco, and Ron Goehle.
Varsity Soccer
Captain Si Manspeaker led the team in scoring as he es-
tablished a new league and scoring record registering 39
points. Gary Runkle was close behind with 24 points. Other
boys who scored were Rog Nicholson with 6 points, Karl Seidl
with 6 points, Jim Wratten with 4, Nick Prochoroff with 3
and Rudy Gleason with 2. Goals which were worth 1 point
last year counted 2 this year. The prospects for next year's
team look good. Coming back will be many lettermen led by
Gary Runkle, Dick Besser, and Nick Prochoroff supplemented
by this year's good Junior Varsity team.
SCORES
Amherst Holland
Amherst Gow School
Amherst Williamsville
Amherst Frontier
Amherst North Collins
Amherst Holland
Amherst Gow School
Amherst Orchard Park
Amherst Williamsville
Amherst Frontier
Amherst Orchard Park
Amherst North Collins
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Fin! row: Nick Prochoroff, Gary Runckel, Si Manspeaker, Roger Nicholson, jimmy Wratteng Second row: Dick Besser, Bob Hohl-
stein, Karl Seidl, Peter TenBroeck, Bob Rogers, Paul Santmireg Third row: Mr. Wratten, coach, Bill Nicholson, Ron Goehle, Charles
Croco, Mike Graver, Bill Tozier, Bill Roberts, Bill Jones, Louie Shosho.
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The 1952 junior Varsity Soccer team
completed a very successful season last
fall under the capable direction of coach
Bob Parr, winning six, losing one, and
tying three. This record was good enough
to win the junior Varsity Soccer League.
Highlights of the season were the double
victories registered over Williamsville,
and Orchard Park. Against Holland Am-
herst won one and tied one. The only loss
ofthe campaign occurred at the hands of
Frontier. In their other game with Fron-
tier Central the Junior Tigers fought to a
draw. With North Collins providing the
opposition, Amherst won one and tied
one. Roger Wilhelm led the team in scor-
ing, racking up I5 points. Other outstand-
ing players included Rick Kreidler, Craig
Wratten, Paul Schonewolf, Don Burlakas,
and goalie Bill Powell.
,I.V. Soccer
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Firrl row: Don Hackett, Fd Pettis, Bill Bellanca, Bill Powell, Archie Dean, Carl
Palmer, Eugene I.impinsel: Second row: Bill Tambacas, Red Adams, Quong YVong,
Paul Schonewolf, Ricky Kridler, Roger Wilhelm, Craig Wratten, Don Burlakos,
Dick Hohlsteing Third row: Denny Trudell, jerry Baetzhold, Dick Chappell, Paul
Kramer, Mr. Parr, adviser, Ross Hayes, Bob Linkner, Mat Oris, Herb Streng.
Cross ountr
VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY
l"irJl rmtz' Tom Cree, Bill Hopkins, Brian Howard, John I,aughlandg Second row:
Ifoster lNIcAllester, Ted Totman, Bruce Wells, I.en johnson, Rich DuBois: Third
row: lNIr. Munson, coachg Bob Manske, joe Coveney, Bob Voelkle, manager.
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SCORES
Amherst 26 Hamburg 30
Amherst I8 East Aurora 37
Amherst 35 Brighton 25
Amherst 15 West Seneca 50
Amherst 36 Olean IX
BARKER FAIR DAY RUN
Amherst 74 Olean 68
Hamburg 169
Other opponents 175-288
OA KFI HID INVl'l'A'I'IONAI. RUN
Amherst 74 Olean 54
Other opponents 95-277
SECTION VI CHAMPIONSHIPS
Amherst 68 Opponents 52-274
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Varsity Cross Country
The 1952 Cross-Country team, ably coached by
Mr. Munson, had a mediocre season last fall as
they were victorious in only 3 out of5 dual meets.
The harriers were somewhat hampered by the
fact that only two of the meets were held on the
home course. However, the team had a better
season than indicated in its won-lost record be-
cause they placed second in the Barker Fair Day
and Oakfneld Invitational Runs in which I2-I4
different schools were competing.
The highlight of the season for the team was
the 2nd place finish in the last and largest meet
of the year-the Section VI Class AAA champion-
ships held at Holland, New York. Olean's great
distance ace Bill Subjeck won, establishing a new
standard of 12:20. Tyler Lewis and Bruce Wells
finished 2nd and 4th respectively both under the
old record. Brian Howard turned in a com-
mendable performance placing 13th.
The harriers were captained this year by Bob
Manske. The end of the cross-country season
brought to a close the high school careers of two
of the best distance runners yet produced by
J.V. Cross Country
Amherst-Tyler Lewis, and Bruce XVells. They
were responsible for cracking just about every
district record around. Lewis knocked 32 seconds
off the Amherst course record in the Hamburg
meet as he sped the 2.4 miles in the sizzling time of
I2:46.I. VVells was right on his tail breaking the
record also, with a clocking of I3:o7.8. The old
record of 13:27 was formerly held by Barry Brown
of Brighton High School. Tyler and Bruce by their
performances in the sectionals qualified for the
state championships at Schenectady, New York.
Lewis came through with a tremendous 12111
place-the I2lh best distance runner in the state
of New York! His performance was the best that
an Amherst runner has ever accomplished in the
State Championships.
The major letter winners included Joe Coveney,
Bill Hopkins, Brian Howard, Len johnson, john
Laughland, lfoster McAllester, Bob Manske,
and the three freshman flashes-Tom Cree, Rick
DuBois, and Ted Totman. A three-bar major
letter went to Ty Lewis and a four-bar one to
Bruce Wells.
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Fin! row: Ray Johnson, Steven Staggs, Peter Scheler, Dave Batson, Roger Borthy,
Dave Farrow, Second row: John Gillis, Ronald Greiner, David Spann, Chris Law-
son, Bob Cook, Arthur Hannel, Tom Osborne, Bruce Pfeiffer, Third row: Kenny
Blackwell, Don Hachten, Henry Chudy, Al Harvey, Ira Striejewske, Dave Lums-
den, Norm Wolf, Mr. Munson, coach.
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Junior High Cross Country
Wrestling
Coach john Gelsinger's crew with only lettermen jim
Gibson and Chuck Cederman returning from last 'ear's
championship squad successfully began the defense of, their
Western New York VVrestling Crown by registering a 26-22
victory over host Clarence in the seas0n's opener. The first
loss ofthe season occurred at Hamburg, the Bulldogs squeak-
ing through with a 25-22 win. The grunt and groan boys ab-
sorbed the worst shellacking ofthe season in their first match
with W'est Seneca, being taken 35-6. VVest Seneca went on to
win the Erie County lnterscholastic Wrestling Conference
title with Il wins and I tie. The highlight of the season came
in the last match of the season in which the grapplers reversed
an early season defeat by Depew, victoriously concluding
their campaign with an upset 27-x6 win.
The co-captains of this year's team were jim Gibson and
Russ Bardin. jim Gibson remained undefeated in regular
season competition, registering 4 pins and 6 decisions. He
missed the First two meets due to a concussion suffered in
football.
On the wings of their Depew victory, the wrestlers clinched
.ith place in the Erie County lnterscholastic Wrestling Con-
ference with a record of 5 wins and 7 losses.
jim Gibson led the way in the scoring department racking
up 38 points during the regular season. He was closely fol-
lowed by Chuck Cederman with 30 points and Russ Bardin
Firxt row: Chester Weir, Gerald Terch,
Charles Adams, jim Petrie, jimmy Wrat-
ten, john Harbisong Second row: Bob
Sturgess, Charles Cederman, Frank Har-
lem, jimmy Gibson, Carlton Hughes,
Al Zielen, Dave Shuckg Third row: Ken
Blackwell, Doug Volgenau, Gary VVatson,
Don Lindsey, Ron Armstrong, Frank
Parsons, Russel Bardin, Henry Sperry,
Andy lfchcvarria, Al Kurth, Mr. Gel-
singer-adviser.
First row: james Laugh-
land, Lin Allis, Robert
Craig, Ronald Pellman,
Fred Smeader, Gerald Far-
rowg Second row: Mr. Bow-
man, coach, james Denny,
Ben Elliot, john Oehler,
Roger Hyde, David Orcutt,
Russell Barber, Daniel Don-
aldson.
with 28. Rounding out the 5 highest scorers are Carleton
Hughes with 25 points and Bob Sturgess with 24 points. Bob
Rozek, although not one of the 5 top scorers was outstanding
with 23 points.
Wrestlers from approximately 16 schools competed in the
New York State Section VI wrestling championships held at
West Seneca High School March 13th and 14th. Amherst
led by Chuck Cederman and Chuck Adams won the Class
AAA trophy. Cederman placed second in the 120 lb. class to
lead the Amherst grapplers. Adams also showed well placing
4th in the 112 lb. division.
CLASS VVRESTLER
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D ' es er. el' Amherst 26 Clarence 22
103 -leafy illcrgho Amherst 22 Hamburg 25
H2 gfiunl gdlson Amherst ti West Seneca 35
Iihlr 'Sch img Amherst I4 Depew 28
120 Cgwk Clif Amherst 48 Williamsville 5
127 Bogcsl C crman Amherst 44 Williamsville 5
H3 Ji Glggcss Amherst 30 Clarence 2l
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M5 Far EROS luglcs Amherst lti Ort hard Pk. 20
A132 har cm Amherst I6 West Seneca 25
Garyuvvatgon Amherst I4 Orchard Pk. 23
I54 Henry Sperry Amherstfz Depew
Doug Volgenau .
Don Lindsey 280 247
l65 Bob Rozek
175 Russ Bardin
Heavy Frank Parsons
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Varsit ' Basketball
The 11151-CjL'tllIlUl1UI the Amherst Central Varsity' basket-
hall teatn hail a remarleahle season this year. They were vie-
torious in is out of is eontests, ilropping only one regular
season game. This yearls eagers were unique in several resneets.
They hail the honor anti privilege to he the first team in Ani-
herst history to eompete in our new' gym. It is hopeil that future
teams will earry on the winning preeetlent set hy the fellows
who proutlly wore the orange antl lvlaela eolors to rietory this
year. livery sehool has a tratlitional tight song, eheer, or hugle
"eharge" w hieh rallies the athletes to a eompetitive peak en-
ahling them to eome through vietorions in a erueial game. The
numher "QS" will go tlown in the hooles as one ol' the makior
taetors that eontrihutetl to a winning season for the io::-:lg
squzul. This magieal numlwer was instrumental in attaining at
least seven ot' their w'ins tluring the season.
The Amherst tix e oivenetl the season with a 54748 conquest
of host llepew. Center Qihuele NleNerney hoopetl for lo points
while litl Stillwell eliimetl in with Il markers. The starting
lineup eonsistetl for the most part offenter: fliuelt Nlexerney ,
l.eft lforwattlz llieli llesser, Right lforwartlz Roger Nieholson,
l,etit Uuartl: Kent llergman, antl Right flnaril: litl Stillwell.
lhe tigers were somewhat hamperetl hy the taet that their
tirst tive lvallgames were plaxetl awav. This was due to the
ineompleteness of the new gym at this time. The tigers eame
through magnitieently winning all tive lvaskethall games. I hey
elefeatetl l,aneaster 56-43, Clevelantl llill 58.3-g, XXI-st Seneea
07-51,antlAttiea7o-4o.
The tigers openetl their home season against lfrontier vlan,
uary oth. The eagers matle their ileliut in the new gym a
winning one as they lanoeleetl lfrontier from the unheaten
ranks 58.46. Nlexerney letl the seorers registering IH points.
Roger Nicholson, lliela llesser, antl litl Stillwell eat li rontrilv-
utetl Il points apieee. Sophomore stantlout llrute Sthmeller
was sensational on tlefense as he limitetl l"rontier's aee Yinee
Yzteahueei to a single tieltl goal iluring the seeontl half ol the
hallgame. Amherst next tlownetl liast Aurora at home :T--qi.
Chuela Nlexerney antl Rog Nieholson were the liig guns as
they seoretl to antl ii points respectively.
The Amherst tive elimlietl to a valiant gt-46 eoiutuest of
llamhurg in an uphill hattle in their next game. l'aeetl hy
lliek Besser, who letl a fourth quarter rally with eight points,
the team eame from hehintl to tlefeat the insinretl llamhurg
aggregation. Entering the tinal quarter, host Amherst letl hy
only one point, .to-35. lt was at this point when Dick llesser
antl Bruce Sehmelzer put the game on iee for the tigers. liesser
seoretl four times, inelutling two one hantl jump shots for eight
points, while Sehmelzer tallieil on three more oeeasions for six
points. Dick liesser leil the team in seoring for the first time of
the season garnering I7 points. lftl Stillwell antl Chuelt Me-
Nerney eaeh hail to points. Amherst raeltetl up its seeontl win
Left to right: Charles MeNerney, Richard Besser, Kent Bergman, Roger Nicholson, Ed Stillwell, Mr. Hettler,
coach.
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Varsity Basketball
against Attica January 23, emerging victorious 75-52.
Before a standing room only crowd at Williamsville January
30 the Amherst contingent soundly whipped the Billies by
a 68-50 score. Leading the scoring barrage were Chuck
McNerney with 23 points, Dick Besser with I5 points, Rog
Nicholson with 13, and Ed Stillwell with II points. Invading
Depew provided the next opposition. The tigers suffering
somewhat ofa letdown after the big Williamsville game had to
rally with a 24 point fourth quarter scoring spree to clinch the
game 63-52. However, Depew never led after the opening
minutes of play, although they did succeed in drawing within
a point of the Tigers, 45-46 with only five minutes remaining
in the game. Chuck McNerney was again high for Amherst
with 21 points, while Kent Bergman tallied 14, seven of which
came in the final quarter. Dick Besser also helped out contrib-
uting I2 markers. The Amherst cagers trounced visiting Cleve-
land Hill 67-40 in their next encounter with Chuck McNerney
clicking for his highest total of the campaign up to this time.
He poured 27 points through the nets. Rog Nicholson hooped
for 16 points.
Playing West Seneca on Friday, February 13, the tigers
came through with their 13th straight win of the season, by
downing the invaders 54-45. Rog Nicholson shared scoring
honors with Chuck McNerney in this game each boy register-
ing I5 tallies. Amherst entertained visiting Lancaster in the
next encounter prevailing by a 39-33 score. The tigers had
trouble scoring against Lancaster's possession type game.
However, the Amherst defense led by Kent Bergman suc-
ceeded in stealing the ball on numerous occasions thus filling
the offensive slack. The Lancaster team, after having led 14-8
at the end of the first quarter, scored but one field goal in the
second and third periods. Dick Besser was high man for the
victors with I3 points.
The cagers reached the second highest team total of the
campaign February 20th when they poured 87 points through
the nets to batter the Blue Devils of East Aurora into submis-
sion by an 87-53 verdict. Four players hit for double figures
and three more were only one basket from that mark. McNer-
ney and Nicholson topped the scoring parade with 16 and I5
points respectively, with most of the two pointers being set up
on passes from Ed Stillwell and Kent Bergman. Sophomore
Bruce Schmelzer was also outstanding as he collected IO
points and snared many rebounds.
The undefeated Tigers clinched the Division I Champion-
ship of the Erie County lnterscholastic Basketball Confer-
ence by beating host Hamburg in their next game, 88-70. The
Amherst five on the strength of Chuck McNerney's brilliant
performance raced to their 16th victory of the season without
a loss. McNerney sparkled as he whipped 33 points through
the hoop. Chuck's 33 points fell only 2 short of the school
record set by the great Roy Fowler last year. Besser was also
outstanding as he hooped for I9 markers. This game also
marked the team's highest score of the season as they sent
88 fiery points swirling through the basket.
The second non-league encounter with Frontier was con-
tested Tuesday March 3rd at Frontier. Continuing on their
blistering scoring pace, the tigers racked up their 17th consecu-
tive win of the season defeating the Frontiersmen 86-81. This
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was the third time in the last three games that the tigers had
registered over 80 points. Dick Besser showed the way as he
played his finest game of the season. He racked up his best
individual tally also scoring a tremendous 23 points. McNerney
followed closely with 21. Kent Bergman had 16 points while
Rog Nicholson had 13.
Playing their third game within a week the tigers played
host to Williamsville in the season's final league game Friday
March 6th. A win in this game would have meant an undefeated
season for the cagers. But, Williamsville playing with the de-
termination ofthe underdog upset the tigers 66 to 52 before a
capacity crowd of 1500 in the Amherst gymnasium. The Billie
victory shattered the tigers' I7 game winning streak. It marked
the second time in three years that WHS has broken an Am-
herst victory string. In the 1950-51 season Frank Tuzzolino's
Billies stopped an Amherst skien of I5 consecutive wins. Kent
Bergman played the most outstanding game of his high
school basketball career as he performed brilliantly in a losing
cause. Almost single-handed he kept the tigers in the game
with great skill and all-round prowess. He led both teams in
scoring that night registering an excellent 24 points.
The tigers engaged the Niagara Frontier League basketball
champions-Niagara Falls High School in a game played at
the University of Buffalo gymnasium Tuesday March 17th.
The winner competed for the Section VI Class AAA title of New
York State in Memorial Auditorium March QISI. The N.F.L.
champs proved a little too much for the tigers as they sunk
them 68-38. Niagara Falls went on to win the Section VI title
by downing Jamestown in the final.
The Amherst live boasted a high scoring aggregation this
year as they rolled up a grand total of 1160 points in 1 8 regular
season basketball games. Their opponents had considerably
less only scoring 890 points. The team was captained by seniors
Chuck McNerney and Ed Stillwell. Pivotman McNerney also
led in the individual scoring statistics amassing a total of 362
points for a 20.1 average in 18 regular season games. He was
followed by Dick Besser who connected for 187 points for a
10.4 average in 18 games. Roger Nicholson was very close to
Besser with 180 points for a 10.0 average. Kent Bergman
scored 160 points for an 8.9 average. Ed Stillwell was next
with 142 points for a 7.9 average. Sophomore Bruce Schmelzer
hit for 60 points for a 3.3 average.
One of the reasons Amherst always comes up with winning
basketball combinations is the excellence of its coaches. In
eight years as mentor of the Amherst Central basketball teams,
Bob Hettler coached teams have won or tied for seven league
titles! In the last four years coach Bob Hettler has guided the
Amherst basketball forces to 67 stunning victories while only
absorbing IO defeats! This is an incredible record!
Basketball honors were bestowed upon several members of
this year's squad. Chuck McNerney was named for the second
straight year to the Division I Erie County Interscholastic
Conference All Star team. He was selected as the honorary
captain. Ed Stillwell also nailed down an All'Star berth, with
Roger Nicholson receiving a forward position on the second
team. Honorable mention honors were bestowed upon Dick
Besser and Kent Bergman.
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J.V. Basketball
The junior Varsity basketball team had il
tremendous season winning I6 hallgames
nhile only losing 2. 'l'heirtu'o losses occurred
in early season games. The junior Tigers
opt-tietl their season heating llepew in a
tight tontest -lil--12. 'lihe first deleat occurred
in the next gaine, as Lantaster t'egiste1'ed a
Fil--IN xittory. lhe liigers really showed their
lighting spirit in their second game with
Lancaster whipping them 58-27. On Decem-
lDL'l' llith, West Seneca handed the j.V.'stheir
setond and last tleteat of the caiupaign pre-
xailing hy a -15-42 store. 'l he infant Tigers
atonetl for this deleat in their next game
with West Seneta, lietoming victorious by a
511-42 11-rtlitt. l'he team improved consider-
ably during the season, winning their last
H haskethall games. Especially noted was
the rapid itnprovernent of pivotnian Dave
llegg. 'lhe ,l.Y.'s not only showed their
fihilily to tome from behind, but they also
shoved the ahility to work well as a unit.
Roh Geier lu-taine the highest scoring
,l.V. basketball plaxer in Amherst history as
he 1llllllSSt'll a total of Zlil points for a ll.8
axerage. Jllllx Krew was setond in total
points, scoring M2 for a 7.9 average. Because
Dave llegg plated in only lil games, he had
at hetter att-rage registering lllti points for
an H2 average, Other outstanding players
Iwsitles Geyer. Krew, and Hegg included
I'aul Sthonenolf, Don llurlakus, and Bill
St liwahl,
Firxt row: Gordie Myers, Robert Lindberg, Don Hurlakos, jack Kress, Dave
Hegg, Robert Geyer, Paul Schonewolfg Second row: Craig lvratten, Chris Lawson,
SCORES:
Amhegst 43 Depew 42
Amherst 48 Lancaster 51
Amherst L27 Cleve. Hill 36
Amherst 42 W. Seneca 45
Amherst 38 Attica 25
Amherst 50 Frontier 30
Amherst 4.3 li. Aurora 33
Amherst 42 Hamburg 35
Amherst 48 Attica 26
Amherst oz Wmsville 48
Amherst 48 Depew 45
Amherst 56 Cleve. Hill 42
Amherst 51 W. Seneca 42
Amherst 58 Lancaster 27
Amherst 42 E. Aurora 32
Amherst 47 Hamburg 45
Amherst 51 lfrontier 45
Amherst S7 Wmsville 33
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Freshman Basketball
Bill Schwabl, jon Sorenson, Archie Dean, David liarl, Peter 'l'enBroeck, Dick
Gernold, Rick DuBois, Mr. Wratten. coach, john Gaunder,
The frosh basketball team under coach Schaefer had an excellent season winning
8-and losing 3. They opened the season with Z1 31-23 conquest of Akron. Their win-
ning streak of 7 straight games without a loss was broken by Lancaster in the
eighth game. Lancaster prevailed in a close contest 35-34. In the last game ofthe
season the freshman flashes lost a 27-20 decision to arch-rival Williamsville, after
beating the Billies earlier in the campaign 23-21.
1"ir.ttIfow: Terry Malony, Bill Hodson, Bob Craig, Carleton Palmer, Denny Trudell,
Bill Linkner, joe Robertsg Sf-tmui row: Paul Ross, Peter Chudy, Arno Wittig, john
Brunner, Mack Campbell, lfred Manske, Mike Barnes, Robert Noon, jake Schaef-
er, Third row: Tyler Dunn, David Baldwin, John Oehl r, lNl'k- l", ' k, R b' t ,
Cummings, Roger Kobee, Pete Schmitt, Henry Chudy. C I L unc O U 'I
SCORES
Amherst Akron 23
Amherst Cheektowaga No. io 41
Amherst Lancaster 18
Amherst Clarence I5
Amherst Depew 21
Amherst Vlilliamsville 21
Amherst Akron 12
Amherst Lancaster 35
Amherst Clarence 32
Amherst Depew 41
Amherst Williamsville 27
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Seidlg Serond row: Len johnson, John Mayfield, Bob Hohlstein, Bill O'Connell, Bob Haas, Bill Nicholson
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Clarence
Kenmore
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Williamsville
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The Varsity Swimming team, ably coached by Mr. Tierney,
won its first swim title in Amherst Central aquatic history. ln
so doing, the mermen who were competing for the Hrst time in
the Matt Mann Swimming league, smashed 5 school records
in addition to completing Amherst's first undefeated swim sea-
son. It marked the first time in 22 years that an Amherst
swimming team had gone undefeated. 'lihe tankmen won 8
league and 2 non-league meets for a 10-O-o record.
This year's mermen were without a doubt the hnest ever to
represent Amherst. The swimmers opened the history making
season with a resounding 49-17 conquest of host Clarence Cen-
tral. In this meet the medley relay trio of backstroker Paul
Santmire, breaststroker XYalt hlanske, and freestyler Karl
Seidl established a new Amherst school record of I2jI.1 for
the 150 yard medley relay. The old standard of 1131.8 was set
in 1948 by Nlaehlurray, Siegfried, and McCain. Amherst en-
gaged Kenmore in their next meet trouncing the invaders
44-22. junior Bolt llohlstein established a new loo yard free
style record in this meet Cruising the distance in 2:15.21 seconds.
In so doing he defeated Kenmore's eaptaiii lfv Smethurst who
was unbeaten up to this point. Paul Santmire registered his
best performance of the year in his specialty the loo yard baek.
stroke, streaking under the wire with a scorching time of
1106.3 seconds. llis blistering pace was only 1.8 seconds oil'
the N.lf'.I.. record of 1:O.t.5 set by Amlit-rst's Dick Reidle in
1937. In the next meet ofthe season the mermen trounced
previously unbeaten Xvest Seneca 51-15. The medley trio of
Santmire, YV. Manske, and Seidl established a new record of
1:1o.o in the no yard test.
In the Williamsville meet, invading Amherst scored a 4511.1
victory. Karl Seidl buzzed the 40 yard freestyle in :1o.3seeon1ls
for his fastest time of the year in that event. 'lihe 120 yard
medley team of Santmire, Don Davis, and Seidl broke the old
record of 1:10.0 set in the West Seneca meet, with a 1:o9.4
clocking. Amherst downed Cleveland Hill january 28th 57-9
in the loser's pool. Karl Seidl swam the fastest 50 yards of his
career, by sprinting the distance in the lightning like time of
:25.8 seconds for a new Amherst Central High School record.
The old record of 1231.2 set in the first meet of the season was
broken in the ISO yard medley race as Paul Santmire, Don
Davis, and Karl Seidl established a new mark of 1:29.4
seconds. February 4th the tigers registered their 6th straight
win defeating Clarence 58-8. Paul Santmire splashed to his
fastest league time in the IOO yard backstroke, blazing in with a
1:o6.6 seconds clocking. The tiger 160 yard freestyle relay quar-
tet of Bob Manskc, Phil Barber, Bill O'Connell, and Karl
Seidl recorded the best relay time in the league up to this time,
splashing to a 1:25.7 clocking.
The highlight of the season came on the night of February
13th Clfridayl in the Kenmore tank. Amherst had never beaten
Kenmore in their own pool. Bob Hohlstein was magnificent
as he again defeated Kenmore's captain Fv Smethurst wreck-
ing his own record of 2:15.8 by 3.9 seconds. The new standard
established by Hohlstein was a brilliant 2:1 1.9 seconds! The
meet witnessed by a large screaming crowd saw Amherst lead-
ing by 7 points going into the final relay. If the Blue-Devils
had won the last "big relay" the final verdict would have been
a draw 33-33. The relay quartet of Bob Hohlstein, Bob
Manske, Bob Haas, and Bill O'Connell came through in the
clutch however, to win the race and the meet. In so doing, the
relay men churned to a new record, establishing an Amherst
school mark of 1:48.5 for the 200 yard distance. The final score
of the meet was AMHHRST 40 KENMORE 26.
Amherst defeated West Seneca in the next meet 51-15, in
the loser's tank. VVest Seneca went on to capture second place
in the Matt Mann League. Since swimming records are only
made to be broken the 150 yard medley relay ofPaul Santmire,
Don Davis, and Karl Seidl shattered their own record of 1129.4
set on january 28th by a full second blazing the distance in a
fiery 1128.4 seconds. An outstanding performance was wit-
nessed in the loo yard breaststroke, as Terry Wilson just up
from the j.V. ranks captured the century in the fastest time 0'
the league. He splashed the distance in an excellent time of
1:I3.8. The tigers next defeated the Billies from YVilliamsville
prevailing by a 48-18 decision. Bob Haas became coach Tier-
ney's first man to break a minute in the loo yard freestyle as
.I.V. Swimming Team
Bob sped the distance in the very creditable time of :59.9
seconds. The Amherst 16o yard freestyle relay quartet of
Bob Hohlstein, Bob Manske, Bob Haas, and Karl Seidl came
within 2 seconds of the school record set in 1939 as they swam
the distance in the sparkling time of 1:23.8 seconds.
The tiger mermen concluded their season drowning Cleve-
land Hill in the final meet 50-16. The Amherst 120 yard medley
relay team of Paul Santmire, Walt Manske, and Karl Seidl
smashed the old standard of 1:o9.4 set on January 16th lower-
ing it in the fine time of I:O8.l. Five seniors concluded their
high school swimming careers in this meet. They were Karl
Seidl and Bob Manske who placed 1-2 in the 40 yard freestyle,
Don Davis who won the 1oo yard breaststroke in the fastest
time of his career-1:14.3 and finished second in the diving,
Paul Santmire who captured the loo yard backstroke, and Walt
Manske who swam on the record-breaking relay team.
The five highest scorers on this year's team were Karl Seidl
with 68 points, Paul Santmire with 64 points, Bob Hohlstein
with 60, Don Davis with 57, and first-year man Bob Haas with
5o points. Other high scorers included Walt Manske with 39
points, Bob Manske with 33 points, Bill Nicholson with 32,
and Bill O'Connell with 27 points. Seidl in pacing the scorers
also only lost one race in two years of varsity competition as he
racked up 23 wins in 24 starts. Divers Bill Nicholson and Don
Davis showed considerable improvement this year. Nicholson
should prove to be one of coach Tierney's mainstays next year.
The tigers boasted a high scoring aggregation this year regis-
tering 493 points as compared with their opponents' 167. No
opposing team scored more than 26 points in any of the meets
this year.
The Junior Varsity swimming team had only 3 meets this
year due to the fact that most of the Matt Mann l.cague
teams did not have j.V. squads. In the first J.V. meet the infant
tigers gained a 28-28 tie with invading Kenmore. However,
the Junior Blue Devils scored a 35-22 victory in their own
tank, for the F1rstj.V. loss of the campaign in the second meet-
ing between the two schools. The tiger mermen won all 6
events in their meet with the West Seneca j.V., therefore
winning the meet rather handily. Outstanding swimmers in-
cluded Ray Johnson, Bill Hopkins, Rocky Ford, Dave Fogg,
Don Hachton, Paul Collins, and Doug Mclean. Ray Johnson
became the fastest freshman sprinter that Mr. Tierney has
ever had, churning the 40-yard freestyle in the excellent time
of :22.3 seconds.
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First row: Malcolm- Van Dyke, Peter. Elskamp, Don Glynn, Dick Hohlstein, Dave Farrow, Second row: Bill
Hopkins, John Filsinger, Bob Struebmg, Don Hackten, James Hofmeister, Norman Wolf, Third row: Terry 67'-THE TOWER
Wilson, Ray Johnson, Rocky Ford, Dave Fogg, Don Maurer, Dick Chappell, Doug MacLean.
Bowling
Firrl row: Melvin Lehr, mgr., Tom Trimble, Bill Bellanca, Philip Hedges, Foster
McAllcster, Dale Henson, Ellwood Friedrich: Second row: Bob Toth, Lantry jane-
cck, Art Hannel, Mr. Newman, Art Hinckley, Ken Jahraus, Chuck Specht.
VARSITY BOWLING
The 1952-I95j Amherst Bowling Team, under the able leadership of coach Wal-
ter Newman, greeted only two returning lettermen out of last year's squad. They
were Phil Hedges and Foster McAllister. The keglers opened the season at Hamburg
suffering a 2-1 loss. The tigers fought back in the second meeting between the two
schools downing Hamburg 3-O for their first and only win of the season. The keglers
were outclassed in total points 23-7 during the course of the season. The high team
score came in the second Hamburg game as the team racked up a total of 1477 pins.
Compared with other years the bowlers were right up there, but the competition in
this year's league was exceptionally rugged. Varsity lettermen included freshman
Tom Trimble, sophomores Bill Bellanca, Ellwood Friedrich: juniors lfoster McAl-
lister, Dick Hutchinsong and senior Bob Toth. Foster McAllister led the team with
a 140 average. Bob Toth rolled a 211 game for high single honors, while he also had
the best two game total carding a 380.
SCORES
Amherst 1 Hamburg 2
Amherst 0 Cleveland Hill 3
Amherst 1 Clarence 2
Amherst o Depew 3
Amherst o W. Seneca 3
Amherst 3 Hamburg o
Amherst 1 Clarence 2
Amherst I W. Seneca 2
Amherst o Cleveland Hill 3
Amherst o Depew 3
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Fin! row: Norm VVolf, mgr.q Bill Skinner, Ev Boyce, Barry Allis, Jack Foley, Dick
Ferrick, Don Kern, Bruce Quinbyg Second row: Brian Howard, Walt Manske, Bruce
Wells, Dick Ursitti, John Lazar, Len johnson, Tyler Lewis, Dick Ramsey, Pete
Murphy, mgr.g Third row: Mr. Bergman, coach: Don Davis, Joe Coveney, Ron Het-
rich, Bill Galvin, Ed Gibeau, Bob Manske, Don Rice, Dave Lurisden, Paul Dahmer,
Mr. Munson, coach.
VARSITY TRACK - 1952 -
The 1952 Cindermen opened the defense of their Western
New York Intermediate Track and Field crown by registering
a 63-41 victory over Trott Vocational of Niagara Falls. Next
followed dual meet victories over Batavia, Hamburg, East
Aurora, and Dunkirk. The last two meets were the big ones:
The conference championships and the Sectionals. Amherst
compiled 50M points to gain her second straight West-
ern New York Intermediate Conference Track and field Title
May 24, 1952. Amherst emerged victorious in six of the twelve
events, which were contested in a driving rain. Don Kern turned
in the only double triumph for the tigers winning the Ioo
yard and 220 yard dashes. Dick Ferrick, who was switched
from the 440 was crowned the half-mile champion as he edged
Hamburg's Ronne Fry and Amherst's Walt Manske prevailing
in the good time of 2:1o.6. The ISO yard hurdles Test was
won by Bill Skinner, the pole vault by Don Davis, and the
broad jump by Norb Beyer.
The Section VI championships were held at Kenmore. This
meet was the toughest of all since Amherst was competing with
schools in the strong Niagara Frontier League. Although Am-
herst placed fifth in the meet which was won by Niagara Falls,
the Orange and Black came through with some excellent indi-
vidual efforts. Don Kern turned in his best performance in the
220 yard dash placing third with an excellent time of 23.5
seconds. Dick Ursitti and Norb Beyers placed third and fourth
respectively in the broad jump. Tyler Lewis ran the fastest
mile of his career placing fourth with a sparkling 4:48.2 mile.
The Amherst relay quartet composed of john Lazar, Dick
Ramsey, Bruce Quinby, and anchorman Ron Hettich turned
in their best performance of the year also, as they blazed the
880 yards in 1:35.7 seconds-two seconds faster than they had
been doing all year. This was good enough for third place in an
event which North Tonawanda won establishing a new record
of 1:34.3 One of the greatest feats of athletic courage in the
annals of A.C.H.S. sports was witnessed in this meet. Pole
vaulter Don Davis suffered a knee injury earlier in the meet
in the hurdles event. Although his knee was heavily bandaged
he still suffered excruciating pain when he ran. Don not only
tied for first place with Lockport's Don Saxton Cwhieh would
have been a great accomplishment in itselfl but he also leaped
a tremendous II feet-exactly one foot better than his previ-
ous best performance.
The honor of high scorer went to Bill Skinner who racked
up a total of SQM points. Close behind was Don Kern with
54M points. Rounding out the top 5 scorers were Don Davis
with 37 points, Capt. Dick Ferrick 35 points, and Norb Beyer
with 28 points.
VARSITY TRACK
SCORES
Amherst 63 Trott 41
Amherst S5 Batavia 14
Amherst 69 Hamburg 35
Amherst 82 East Aurora 22
Amherst 67 Dunkirk 37
CONFERENCE MEET
Amherst 5oM Opponents 36M to 8M
Serlion VI .Veer
Amherst I2 Opponents 34 to 4
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A Baseball
First raw: Ed Stillwell, Jim Gibson, Jerry Thuman, George Paine, Si Manspeakerg
Second row: Kent Bergman, Richard Krischan, Bob Paine, Sal Savarinog Third
row: Mr. Wratten, coachg Karl Seidl, Chuck McNernev. Al Weigel, Skippy Gates,
Dick Giolando, Elmer Haas.
Baseball 1952
Varsity Baseball coach Bill Wratten was greeted last spring
by 6 returning lettermen including Karl Seidl fAmherst batting
king of 19515, Bob Payne, Jerry Thuman, Bill Stillinger, Ed
Stillwell, and Charles CSkipi Gates.
The team got off to a fast start winning their first 5 games
before suffering a 3-4 reversal to a good East Aurora nine. The
squad, however, seemed to run out of gas at the end of the
season losing three of their last live games.
The starting lineup consisted of Ist base Chuck McNerney
alternating with Dick Krischang ind base George Payne alter-
nating with jerry Thumang 3rd base ,lim Gibsong short stop
Bill Stillinger alternating with Kent Bergman, catcher Ed
Stillwellg Left field Karl Seidlg center field Bob Payne alternat-
ing with jerry Thumang and right field Sal Savarino. The pitch-
ing corps included Al Weigel, Skip Gater, Chuck McNerney,
Si Manspeaker, and Dick Krischan.
Highlights of the season were 2 victories over Hamburg and
West Seneca. The final game of the season was a battle between
the two best teams in the league-Amherst and West Seneca
for the Northern Erie County Baseball Championship. Am-
herst was favored to win because they had taken West Sen-
eca earlier in the year to the tune of IO-I. The W.S. Indians,
however, had different ideas and played inspired ball to beat
the tigers 6-1. West Seneca went on to win the Section VI
Class AA Baseball Title.
Al Weigel was the pitching sensation of the league as he
hurled five consecutive games without a single walk, finishing
the season with an excellent won 6-lost 1 record. Weigel
struck out 64 men in 47-QX3 innings and showed a remarkable
earned run average of I.-'13 runs per game. Gates registered a
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won 3-lost 2 record, while Chuck McNerney chalked up 1-1
pitching record.
The individual Amherst batting championship went to Kent
Bergman who hit .467 on seven hits for fifteen times at bat.
The previous year's winner, Karl Seidl, was second with a .327
average, collecting sixteen hits in forty-nine times at bat. Other
notable performances were ,lim Gibson's .323 average and lead-
off man, Jerry Thuman's .285 average. In the Runs Batted
In CR.B.I.l department Seidl led with eight closely followed by
Jim Gibson and Jerry Thuman with seven.
The team,s overall record was a commendable 1o-4 one, good
enough for second place in the Northern Erie County Baseball
League..
SCORES
Amherst Hamburg
Amherst Clarence
Amherst Lancaster
Amherst Pine Hill
Amherst West Seneca
Amherst East Aurora
Amherst Hamburg
Amherst Williamsville
Amherst Akron
Amherst Akron
Amherst Williamsville
Amherst Depew
Amherst Clarence
Amherst West Seneca
J.V. Baseball
Under coach Bob Hettler's tutelage
last Springfs junior Varsity baseball
team completed the season with an ex-
cellent record of 12 wins and 2 defeats.
This team although carding a very good
won-lost record had the dubious distinc-
tion of ending a QU-gillllti winning streak
by losing to the Sloan j.V.'s I4 to 4. The
Tiger j.V.'s with revenge in their hearts
later beat Sloan 6 to 1. The other loss
was, to Williamsville, 4 to 3. The junior
Tigers again atoned for this defeat by
beating Williamsville 7 to o.
Ron lfancher led the pitchers with a
5 to o record, followed by George Guen-
ther lm to zg and Bob Spelder 1 to o.
The top hitters consisted of Dick Starr
467, Bill Schwabl 389, Dave XYetzler
4355, and Bill Wright .347. Starr was the
j.V. King of Swat as he slammed 4 home-
runs, 6 triples, and 2 doubles.
SCORES
Amherst Hamburg
Amherst Clarence
Amherst Lancaster
Amherst Pine Hill
Amherst Sloan
Amherst lf. Aurora
Amherst Depew
Amherst Hamburg
Amherst Williamsville
Amherst Akron
Amherst Sloan
Amherst Akron
Amherst Williamsville
Amherst Clarence
,I.V. Track
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1'il'7'.ff rote: john l,aughland, Ken jarus, Tom Osborne, Ken Conners, Steve Staggs
Rick Kridlerg Sn'or11ir0fc'.' Bill Nicholson, l.en johnson, Ralph Zwack, Ron Goehlei
llave Reiller, Gordie Myers, Tl1im'mtc: Mr. Bergman, coach, Bill jones, Dave
lfarl, Roger Borth, Bill Hopkins, Mr. Munson, coach.
l'111f1 rote: lfrank Knox, Ned, Schuleg Strand row: XVoody Friedrich, Harrv Goetz-
m-ann, Bob Speldet, Bob Sturgess, joe Sehaabg Third rote: jack Kress, Bill Schwabl,
Bill W right, Stan Ziemba, George Guentherg 1"om'l!1 row: Dave Wetzler, Ron lfan-
cher, Bill Noeltner, Gary Runkel, Mr. Hettler. Nolpicl1zred.' Dick Starr.
The 1952 junior Varsity
track team had a successful
season from the standpoint
of wins and losses as well
as individual performances.
Future varsity material in-
cludes miler Bill Hopkins,
lfreshman polevaulter Dave
lfarl, Quarter-milen Tom
Usborne, and llalf-miler
john Laughland.
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1952 Tennis
The Amherst netmen again had a
winning season last Spring improving
on IQSITS 7-5 record by winning 9 and
losing 3 to finish .. ., in the league.
Coach Parr's team split even with Clar-
ence, Williamsville, and Lancaster. The
racket men beat Clarence 4-1, Williams-
ville 3-2, and Lancaster 4-1, in addition
to suffering a 3-2 defeat by Clarence and
5-o defeats by Williamsville and Lancas-
ter.
Singles were played by Senior Ted
Springstead, and the sophomore's Mike
Graver, john Maylield, and Chuck
Specht. The doubles competition was
handled competently by Seniors Russ
Gowland and john Cave.
Firrt row: Bruce Schmelzer, Nick Basil, Mike Graver, John Cave, Paul Schonewolfg
Second row: Mr. Parr, coachg Chuck Specht, Ted Springstead, Russ Gowland, Bob
SCORES
Amherst 3 Hamburg
Amherst 2 Clarence
Amherst 5 Depew
Amherst 4 East Aurora 1
Amherst 3 Williamsville 1
Amherst 4 Lancaster 1
Amherst 3 Hamburg
Amherst 4 Clarence
Amherst 5 Depew
Amherst 3 East Aurora
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1952
Golf
Piifif row: Leo Newman, Jerry Healy,
john Walsh, Paul Kremer, Rudy Bersani,
Rocky lfordg Seronfl' row: Mr. Ungerer,
coach, Art Hannel, Chuck Smith, Dave
Kumpf, Dave Hegg, Bill Bishop, Earl
The 1952 Golfteam recorded an excellent season under coach
Glenn Ungerer as they rolled to I3 victories while only losing 3.
The lettermen included Jerry Healy, Leo Newman, Chuck
Smith, Earl Fowlston, Bill Bishop and Jack Walsh. Walsh
received a four bar letter.
The best score of the Season was recorded by Healy and
VValsh at Orchard Park. Both boys shot impressive 78's.
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Fowlston.
SCORES
Amherst IOM Wmsville 4M
Amherst 1 1 Depew 4
Amherst 1 5 Lancaster o
Amherst 2 E. Aurora 13
Amherst I5 Orchard Pk. o
Amherst I5 Clarence o
Amherst I5 W. Seneca o
Amherst I4 Lewiston I
Amherst 5M Batavia 9M
Amherst 12 Depew 3
Amherst IZM Wmsville 2M
Amherst I5 Lancaster o
Amherst 6 E. Aurora 9
Amherst I4 Clarence 1
Amherst 9 W. Seneca 6
Amherst I3 Orchard Pk. il
1345 sm
The Linksmen placed 5th in the Section VI tournament at
Dunkirk won by a terrific Lac
kawanna squad. Jack Walsh was
medalist for Amherst with an 85.
Walsh with an 84.8 average, Healy with an 87 average and
Newman with an 89.5 average paced the team throughout the
year.
First row: john Hamilton, Ron Fancher, Rick Meese, Don lsbister, Ned Schuleg
Srcor1drou': Bill Tovier, Gil Iflden, Charles Hull, Mike Vanl-loff, Ted Shamp, jerry
Davison, Mr. Pomeroy, coach, Third row: Rudy Bersani, Richard Boa, Peter Mur-
phy, Dave Lumsdcn, jim Baldwin.
Senior Rifle Team
During the past year the Varsity Rifle Team had an excellent season. Two out-
standing Amherst Shooters were Richard Meese and John Hamilton, who earned
tl1e N.R.A. distinguished Rifleman Award, which is the highest possible recognition
which could be obtained. Only one Amherst shooter has earned it before. He was
,lim Burns, a member of the class of 1948. The Expert qualification, which is the
second highest NRA award, has been earned by Richard Meese, John Hamilton,
james Baldwin, Ken Braden, and David Lumsden. This is the largest number of
students to win this award in any one year.
During the Amherst-Orchard Park match, our team fired a record score of 1300
for the lfrie County lnterscholastic League. CE C I CD
We are very proud of our Varsity Rifle team and hope that their record scores
will serve as an initiative for future teams.
SCORES
H'fm Lori
Amherst 8 0
Cleveland Hill 4 1
Orchard Park 2 3
Williamsville 1 4
Lancaster 0 5
MATCH SCORES
Amherst 1250 Lancaster 991
Amherst 1300 Orchard Park 1214
Amherst 1273 Williamsville IIXI
Amherst 1278 Cleveland Hill I2-'lj
Amherst 1298 Lancaster 1124
Amherst 1311 Orchard Park 1245
Amherst I309 Williamsville 1207
Amherst 1309 Cleveland Hill 1306
Junior
Rifle Team
First row: Dean Soldineer, Ken lmcrese,
Jacques Mabry, Richard Vance, Willis
Wink, Second row: David Bcrsani, Wil-
liam Farner, Douglas Koeppen, Robert
Locsch, Robert Blackwood, Third row:
Douglas Andres, Ronald Cook, Bruce
Eavenson, VVinship Story, Frank Putfcr,
Ray Skelly, Donald Graserg Fourth row:
Ronald Voissard, Chris Kraatz, William
johnson, Gary Andres, Heath West.
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Girls' Sports
Soccer
Under the guidance of Mrs: Husband, a large
number of girls participated in soccer this fall.
The "About 58's," a Junior team with a record of
six wins and no losses, were the winners of the
eliminations tournament played between grades
nine through twelve.
Because of bad weather this fall the Girl's Soc-
cer Team was only able to play one game. The
most outstanding soccer players in the Junior
and Senior grades were selected to play on this
team against Buffalo Seminary. The Seminary
defeated our varsity team 2-0, due to a goal made
late in the game. However, the J.V. team was able
to hold the Seminary to a o-o tie.
Hockey
Under the excellent coaching of Miss Ackley,
the Girls' Hockey Team began practice early this
year. After the completion of six practice sessions,
the girls were divided into two teams. The Orange
Team was made up of Varsity players and the
Black Team of J.V. players.
In a game against Park School our Orange
Team, for the second year in a row, defeated them
2-I. The winning goals were scored by Joan Len-
drim and Jackie Blake. Our Black Team was de-
feated by Park with a score of 2-o.
The Hockey Team finished its season with two
games against Buffalo Seminary. The Orange
and Black teams were edged out by a score of 2-o
in both games.
Basketball
This year the girls' basketball team had a busy
season. With Miss Ackley as their coach, the
girls practiced twice a week. On March 9, the
team entered a basketball tournament with Clar-
ence, Williamsville, and Cleveland Hill, which
was played at Amherst. The team also played
Park School.
Swimming
Under the guidance of Mrs. Husband, the
Girls' Swimming Team worked hard this year.
The team consisted of twenty-four girls. On Feb-
ruary 24, the team entered their first swimming
meet against Tonawanda, North Tonawanda,
and Kenmore, here at Amherst. Some of' the out-
standing racers for Amherst were Barbara Brus-
tad who tied for first place in the twenty yard
side stroke, and Carol Lock who came in second
in the forty yard back stroke. On March 4, Am-
herst met Clarence, Cleveland Hill, and Williams-
ville in another swimming meet at Amherst.
From this group the twelve best swimmers were
selected to participate in the finale of the annual
Water Follies.
Bowling
Bowling this year attracted more girls than ever
before. Miss Gruener and Miss Krehbiel were in
charge of the games which were played at the King
Pin Alleys. The girls were divided into two groups,
a beginner's group and an advanced group.
Rifle Club
This year a Girls' Rifle Club was formed at
Amherst. Under the leadership of Mr. Bove, these
girls competed in the N.R.A. postal matches.
The officers of the Rifle Club were: Meryl Ann
Keating, president, Marge Eckhert, treasurerg and
Sue VanLunger, secretary.
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First raw: Jeanette Cave, Shirley Ruske, Joan Lendrim, Carol Dietrich, Judy Leach, Nancy Conn, Marcia
Meidel, Shirley Latanisiong Second row: Joan Stancampiano, Donna Danetz, Lynne Morris, Maureen O'Conner,
Barbara Randall, Karin Klevenger, Claudia Burgio, Jane Bellinger, Margie Cameron, Third row: Loris Willert,
Judy George, Sally Hart, Ralpha Dosberg, MaryLou Dickens, Betsy Ogilvie, Judy Glinn, Sue Baer, Marion
Zupa.
Girls' Sports Council
Girls' Rifle Team
Fin! row: Marge Fckhert, Russie Tighe, Judy Price, Marion
Zupa, Dianne Wcnninger, Christine Jacobs, Second row:
Yvonne Schaelchlin, Cathy Voss, Sue VanLunger, Meryl
Ann Keating, Barbara Spencer, Carol Meyers, Vicky Voit.
Not pictured: Ellen Balnis.
The typical Amherst senorita takes an active part in inter-
class sport competitions. The Girls' Sports Council is an or-
ganization which manages their various athletic activities. It is
composed of two representatives from each Senior High
girls' homeroom. The council is of much service to the extra-
curricular life of the students. Each year a banquet is held and
the girls who have earned sports awards are presented with
them. The program of the organization is under the capable
supervision of Mrs. Husband and Miss Ackley. The officers for
the past year were President, Judy Leachg Vice President,
Nancy Conn, Secretary, Carol Brown, Treasurer, Carol
Dietrich.
Miss Krehbiel
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Girls, Soccer Team
First row: Alice Youngblood, Marcia Meidel, goanne Miller, Joan Lendrum, Jacqueline Anthony, Jacqueline
Blake, Doris Dickerson, Second row: Mrs. Hus and, adviser, Sue Teale, Jeanette Cave,Janet Miller, Mary Ann
Porter, Joan Rindlleisch, Delma Santomauro, Sandra Swartzel, Judy l.arwood, Aileen Connleyg Third row:
Rachel Koser, Andrea Haywood, Angie Page, Carol Peters, Loris VVillert, Helen Murrey, Shirley Latanision,
Donna Wink, Fourth row: Elizabeth Doran, Audrey Miller, Joanne Kidd, Carol Sanders, Jeanette Branston,
Marilyn Roe, Doris Willert, Sally Sprague, Joan Stuff: F0711 row: Dawn Koch, Rosemary Graver, Mary Lou
Peters, Gail Hirsch, Sylvia Dean.
irls' Hockey Team
FirJl row: Joan l.endrim, Jeanette Cave, Marcia Meidel, Dianne Sawyer, Ellen
Brunner, Donna Wink, Alice Youngblood, Second row: Angela Page, Marion Zupa,
Chris Jacobs, Miss Ackley, Sandra Swartzel, Elaine French, Jeanette Branstong
'I'1iin1rou': Sally Schneider, Ann Mottinger, Audrey Miller, Janet Miller, Fourth
row: Dianne Wcnninger, Lynne Morris, Jackie Blake, Shirley Latanision, Carol
Peters, l.oris Willert, Rosemary Graver.
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THIRD ANNUAL
JUNIUR HIGH
November 7-8, 1952
SENIOR HIGH
Aprll 17 18, 1953
Eleventh Annual Water Follies
lfunds raised from the Water lfollies productions are used to provide three scholarships
each year for outstanding Senior girls. The scholarships are awarded in memory of Alice
liuergcr, a former member of the faculty of Amherst.
Miss Ackley and Mrs. Husband pool their efforts to direct the annual lVater Follies.
DIUNIOR HIGH
Mistress of Ceremonies
7th bride Chairmen
bth Cr tdt Chairman
"Candy l,and"
Audrey Hurd
Sally Campbell
Gwen Rich
Sally Miller
Sample ll niees "On the Good Ship Lollipop"
"Big Rock Candy Mountain"
Saniplt Swinis "Sweet and Lovely"
"Candy and Cake"
ioth grade theme
General chairman
Costume chairman
Dancing chairman
11th grade theme
General chairman
lzth grade theme
General chairman
Costume chairman
Dance chairman
Swimming
SENIOR HIGH
"Uni
lcr World Characters"
Diane Dobbins
Doris Dickerson
,lean Gorentlo
"Invaders of Mars"
Jeanette Cave
"King Neptune"
lillen Brunner
-loanne Miller
Carol Brown
Nancy Conn
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Firxl row: Flaine French, Janet Miller, Ginger Dunn, Jenny Giolando, Marianne Porter, Alice Youngblood, Martha Cronk, Jeanette
Cave, lillen Brunner, Barbara Brusted, Sandra Swartzelg Serond row: Miss Ackley, Pat Reiman, Dorthy Scott, Joanne Benson,
Vivian Judge, lfritzi Rich, Eileen Zimmerman, Claire Dyckman, Mary Lou Dickens, Diana Rogger, Sue Schultz, Joan Rindfleisch,
Jilcqueline Anthonyg Third row: Eda Gilkey, Carol Jenkins, Carol Peters, Carol Dietrich, Kathy O'Hearn, Shirley Ruske, Jeannette
ranston.
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Girls' Basketball Referees -as ggi X6
First row: Joan Rindfleisch, l.oris Willert,
hlargretta Beishline, Sylvia Dean, Di-
anne Sawyer, Serond row: Andrea Hey-
wood, Diana Rogger, Nancy Berry, Mary
Messe, Barbara Brustad, Ellen Brunner,
Carol Brown, Judy Larwood, Maryann
Porter, Joan Lendrimg Third row: Sandra
Lindberg, Alice Youngblood, Mary Ha-
gen, Judy Braun, Joanne Miller, Donna
Wink, Jeannette Cave, Sandra Swartzel,
Millie Gilman, Angie Papageorge, Doris
Dickerson, Carol Peters, Jeannette Bran-
ston, Pat Carpenter, Jackie Blake.
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Girls' Swimming Team
Hrs! faux- lillen Brunner, Barbara Brusrad, Marsha hlcidcl, Margretta Hcishlinc, Joan Benson, Donna Wink,
-lean NValshq -Yc'1'l77l1fV0iL'.' lNlrs.llusl1and,adviser, Martha Rz1dley,,IanctWilson, Mildred YYickam, Sue Schultz,
Diana Roggcr, Nancy Conn, jcanncrn' Branstong Tl1ir11'ro1z'.' Sandra linsmingcr, Susan Hass, Barbara Randall,
joan l.indrim, jackie Blake, Carol Pvrcrs, Judy Walker, Andrea Heywood.
Girls' Bowling - Advanced
l"I-Pllf rofzz' liarliara il'lim'nas, farol luck, lfran llictsvliu, Suv Graf., Sandra lfnsmingcr, hliss Krchlncl, l'01lCllZ Suv Nlocsvl, llvlma
Sanrmnauru, Nlarria Ian-ke, ,lvam-rtn' Cave, Donna lYii1lQ,,Iackic Anthony, .Vffm11f1'rff:'.' Ross Mary Nlaralwlla, Nlnlly Blow, hlarlvnc
Hvlair, Claudia Burgio, lil-wrly Vllllllllllilllll, livvlyii Kullw, ,loan Yyalsli, Pat l,oudy, Nlargrcrta Bcislilinc, ,ludy Braun, :Mlrivnm'
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Naunian, l cggy llacr, ,loan SfllIlL'llIIl17lilI10, llarlcnc lloclicg Tl11"'Jrrr:c'.' Nancy Berry, Dianna lyarrcn, Sylvia lfrasfr, Prudy hlrnorv
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Arlrm' llcnall, -Ivan Ciorcnflu, Sally llart, .Indy lYallacr, l.ydia Nlrsscxigvr, ,lvnnicCii0lando,,lcanU'Nc1ll,Cilor1a l.il1klCl1INL'lL'I',lilll.
gcr llunng f"11lH'lf1 Hlffl' ,loan Mann, liarlwara Krumnicck, Marvin Mcidvl, Sliirlcv Rllskc, llclcn Nlurrav, nan l,L'I1klfIIT1 llarlmara
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Randall, Sara ,lane NlcNcss, joannc Clcwis, Marilyn Nlcycrs, jcanctrc Branston, joycc Sicbcrt, Angie Pagc.
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I A.C.ll.S. is justly proud of her cheerleaders.
These girls possess the outstanding qualities of
poise, character, leadership, pleasing personality,
natural enthusiasm, and ability, which makes
them a superior team. The school spirit displayed
by Amherst students is constantly encouraged by
the efforts of our sparkling cheerleaders.
Under the capable direction of Mr. Pankow the
members of the squad learn many valuable
"tricks ofthe trade."
Cheerleaders
Mr. Arthur Pankow
Coach
Ellen Brunner, Joanne Benson, and Joan Rind-
Heisch, were new additions to the group this year.
Linda Hauck, who has been a cheerleader since
she was a sophomore, and Joan Rindtleisch, are
the only ones who did not graduate this June.
Joan Davey and Barbara Brustad, both 3-year
varsity girls, and Carol Brown, a member of the
squad for 2 years, graduated. Joanne Benson and
Ellen Brunner will also be absent next year. Am-
herst will miss these four peppy cheerleaders.
Fin! Row: joan Rindfleisch, Ellen Brunner, Barbara Brustadg Second row: Joan Davey, Carol Brown, Linda
Hauck, Joan Benson.
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Firxt row: Helene Greeng Second row: Judy Larwood, Nancy Conn, Marianne Talbot, Helen Day, Sylvia Dean.
Flag Wavers
Pat jacobs, Pat Sebring.
Majorettes
Keeping up to the peppy pace set by tradition,
this year's six new, high stepping majorettes de-
serve a round of applause. Under the leadership
of Helene Green these flashing six have added
sparkle and pep to the football games and other
activities they have participated in. They were
particularly outstanding on their trips to Toronto
during February and March with the band.
Three of these snappy looking gals, Nancy Conn,
Helene Green, and Helen Day are leaving us this
year.
An addition this year is the two Hag twirlers,
swinging brightly colored flags of black and orange
in front ofthe majorettes.
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Music at Amherst
Through the crowded halls of the newest ad-
dition to Amherst Central's family, the music
wing, a spirit of accomplishment and pride pre-
vailed in the past year. Mr. Reitz, Mr. Kaza, Mr.
Krestic, the directors of our chord-producing
family, had reasons to be weary after our full
programs had ceased.
With the harmonization of a few well-chosen
chords, the IOO voice choir began a year of ac-
tivities. The situation of group size proved to be
taxing on our director, Mr. Reitz, but with the
combined talents of President Howard Tyrrell
and Vice President Joan Davey it was capably
adjusted. The idea of vocal lessons by Mrs. Louise
Sleep was continued from the previous year with
success. The program for the year challenged the
untiring efforts of Secretary Ruth Pellman, Li-
brarian Eileen Zimmerman, and Business Man-
ager Robert Voelkle who surmounted the press-
ing problems.
The first annual event was the Choral Concert
in the fall. Our Christmas Concert combined the
Williamsville and Amherst choirs with the Am-
herst Symphony Orchestra. Directly following
this concert, we buried ourselves in the "Pirates
of Penzance" only to rise to the top for the heart-
ening ovation we received. We concluded that
this musical production broke all previous records.
With the strings sweetly sighing, the Woodwinds
softly humming, and the brass loudly blaring, the
orchestra tuned in another year of activities.
President, Jean Ogden with the assistance of Vice
President, Donna Troncatti, and director, Mr.
Kaza, utilized to the utmost her executive ability.
As Secretary-Treasurer, Phyllis Hurd fiddled her
way through financial problems to the tune of
"We've Got Plenty of Everything." Dick Diech-
man and Sally Krull as librarians completed the
roster of oflicers. The orchestra tuned up for their
annual concert in the late fall. This performance
of skill was fully recognized as one of the best by
the appreciative audience. Furnishing composi-
tions for the dedication of the Windermere School
was only a segment of their accomplishments, dis-
playing adaptability. In addition, a patient volun-
teer orchestra provided the background music in
the annual operetta. Barker High School invited
Amherst's orchestra for a visit which helped to
increase the popularity of organizational trips.
Marching tunes, waltzing tunes, and majestic
tunes were included in the band's plans for the
year. With a full packed schedule under the sweep
of Mr. Krestic's baton, the band plunged into
their performance with the majorettes, at the
football games. A high honor was bestowed on
the band when they were asked as the only United
States band, to compete with the top bands of
Canada at Toronto in Mid-winter. They out-
shone the Canadian bands and placed first, mak-
ing Amherst prouder than ever. On their return,
as the Stars of the Festival program, they demon-
strated their excellent ability. At the annual spring
concert they concealed none of their expression
of music. Don Davis, as President of this enter-
prising group, needed the full co-operation of Vice
President Carol Keating, and Secretary-Treas-
urer Marilyn Meyers to complete the year's
schedule.
An addition to our talented trio of directors
was made this year. Mrs. Schermerhorn was em-
ployed to ofiiciate in Junior High Choral music.
With her capable management and her boundless
enthusiasm, we had a choral department of ex-
tremely high calibre.
At the annual Western New York State Music
Festival, our musical organizations commanded
their usual high honors. If the harmony and
symphony of this musical year has set the pace for
the future, our Music Department will have
earned numerous laurels in the years to come.
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Senior Band
Firsl row: Mary Lou Dickens, Ron Evans, Benny Elliott, Dale Henson, Gordon Fricke, Dave Wendt, Doris Willert, Gary Filsingerg
Serond row: Bob Geyer, Mike Van Hoff, Ann Wittig, Dave Batson, Frank Lillie, Peter Welker, Norm Potter, Mary Peters, Thomas
Osborne, Al Kosmerl, Roger Kobee, Marilyn Row, Spencer Cleveland, Henry Hueber, Martha Cronk, Bill Farmer, John Heintzg
Third row: Barb Clark, Pat Thayer, Ray Johnson, Philip Koon, Dave Fogg, Paul Dahmer, Ron Armstrong, Pete Schmitt, Bob
Mitchell, Chris Lawson, Doug Volgenau, Ted Shamp, Dave Reiller, Louis Antronue, Bruce Ziegler, Ed Gibeau, Karl Seidl, James
Lent, Frank PuH'er, Paul Newcomb, Don Davis, Bill Bowell, Dick Hohlstein, Don Bailey, Fourth row: Mr. John Krestic, conductor,
glaiiilyn Mayers, Joanne Clewis, Bill Martin, Stewert Cummings, Mathew Oris, Don McMullen, Ron Smith, Gary Maybee, Dave
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First row: James Peard, James Shoop, Judy Rand, Owen Kennedy, Sandra Bushy, Judy Coon, Judy Stewart, Joan Helbig, Alhryn,
Meyers, Paul Swing, David Prill, Fred Seidl, Dave Orcutt, Al Buergerg Serond row: Al Bueger, Jim Allis, Doug McLernon, Kenneth
MacKenzie, Ken Star, Jack Coe, Judy Murray, Ray Shelly, Russel Barber, Third row: Mr. Krestic, director, James Laughland, James
Lansdown, Bruce Evanson, John Oehler, Louie VVood, Fred Hart, Tom Bueschen, Wayne Bergmann, Bill Moldt, Tom Welch, Pat
Swanson, Jean Dilcher, Dick Ellis, Herb Ireland, El Seififert, Mar Gillos, Susan Leslie, Barry Wood, Ted Mash, Bill Brunskillg
Fourth raw: Norm Kosmerl, Al Ansuini, Mick Vanderlip, Bob Cesari, Gail Osborn, Danny Donaldson, David Grotske, David Bald-
win. No! pirtured: Judy Jenkins, Ivan Dilcher.
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Senior Orchestra
First row: Lois Petrunick, Phyllis Hurd, Denny Galvin, Frank Knox, Doris Willert, Gary Filsinger, Phyllis Whithed, Arlene Landre-
ville, Serond row: John Laughland, Sally Schneider, Martha Radley, Priscilla Bowman, Dale Henson, Martha Cronk, Bob Geyer,
Arno Wittig, David Batson, Carol Keating, Gordon Fricke, David Wendt, Dick Deichman, Jean Ogden, Barbara VanLunger,
Judy Schneider, Third row: Jim Denny, Myrl Carter, Bev Gaskill, Jane Bellinger, Sally Krull, Audrey Hurd, John Heintzg Fourth
row: Janet Wilson, Ken Jahraus, Sue VanLunger, Doris Dickerson, Pat Radley, Fyth row: Mr. Kaza, Marilyn Meyers, Joanne
Clewis, Bill Zacher, Don McMullen, Dave Fogg, Peter Schmitt, Cris Lawson, Frank Pulfer, Paul Newcomb, Bill Powell, Tom Os-
borne, MaryLou Peters, Peter Walker, Dave Earl, Ann Osborn, Audrey Miller, Sally Hart, Donna Troncatti.
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First row: Maryanne Powell, Charles Ritter, Mary Mintzas, Marcia Scott, Mr. Kaza, adviser, Pat Dickerson, Sandra Wendt, Strand
row: Marie Therese Robillard, Carol Lawson, Don Graser, Jacqueline Stroh, Paul Swing, David Prill, Fred Seidl, Joan Helbig, Jack
Coe, Russel Barber, Judy Harbison, Lynda Wallace, Third row: Marian Wilson, Judy Coon, Reggie Cleveland, Joanna Fllette,
Fred Hart, Lewis Wood, Wayne Bergman, Ted Marsh, Barry Wood, Douglas, McLernon, Kenneth McKenzie, Tom Welch, Tom
Weir, Faurlh row: Tony Mitch, Richard Deinstbier, Norman Kosmerl, Albert Ansuini, George Hausner.
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Senior Choir
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Firsl rom: Judy Oelheim, Gail Roach, Sue Teale, Shirley DuBois,
Jackie Matti-y, Betty Ann Sehwender, Alda Stock, Pat McCullough,
Mr. Reitl, Mrs. Srherinerhorn, Sue Harris, Marlene Werner, Nancy
Milks, Barbara 'l'Iiayer, Pat Long, Helene Schocnle, Marilyn Green-
awaltg Svroml row: Jean Davis, Jeanne Blair, Florence Delphard,
Maureen McMahon, Janet Price, Mary Lou Fiscus, Hedwig Fischer,
Barbara Jackson, Mary Nieolls, Lois Schmidt, Janet Rutherford,
Carol IACDI, Louctta liber, Roberta Meyer, Marilyn Moldt, Elaine
French, Sue Harvey, Pat Sebring, Molly Turner, Eileen Zimmer-
man: Third row: Sandra Perry, Vivian Judge, Gail Hirsch, Joan
Davey, Barbara Krunimeck, Carol Peters, Carol Dietrich, Claire
Dyckman, Cynthia Denny, Sally Brydon, Judy Walker, Betty Jansen,
Sue Schultz, Carol Lock, Pat Gravener, Helene Green, Lola Skid-
more, Ann Mottinger, Ruth Pellman, Judy Werdel, Sally Sprague,
Pat Jacobs, Fourth row: Dave Farrow, Roger Priore, Ted Marattu,
Nicholas Basil, Bill Sehwabl, Eunice Jones, Adrienne Nanman,
Sharon Bergmann, Betty Cudd, Ralpha Dosherg, Allison Craig,
Dorothy Ackey, Marilyn Grillen, Kathleen Coad, Howard Tyrrell,
Dick Hutchinson, Donald Root, Rirhard Starr: Ififlli row: Roger
Xvilhelm, Bill Bellanfa, Ronald Hettich, Fran Dulczweski, George
Baran, XValt Flinkman, John Hamilton, Robert Toth, Richard
Leighbody, Richard Lexer, David Hegg, Rocky Ford, Paul Kreamer,
Gus Basil, Andy Echevarria, Bill Roberts, Sandy Freeth, Robert
Voelkle, Jim MacDonald, Brian Bellman.
9th Grade Choir
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Firvl row: Lynne Morris, Marian Zupa, Johnette Hill, Judy Kulp,
Sue MfAllester, Audrey Hurd, Peggy Priest, Dianne Dnlli-n, Susan
Baer, Sue Sarnow: Sermld row: Mr. Reitz-advisor, Merle Trefzer,
Kurt Gebhardt, Christine Jacobs, Sally Reid, Marcia Granger,
Martha Radley, Louise Hedden, Helen Frkkila, Sue Cook, Tyler
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Dunn: Third row: James Blechinger, Joanne Dunn, Marjorie Mc-
Donnell, Roberta Landel, Treva Wood, Jeanette Pontius, Marion
Chalmers, Daniel Mooney: I-'ourila row: I-Idward Pettis, Roy Lund-
berg, Richard Valone, Brute Pfeifer, Sam XVinner, Jack Watson,
Robert Cook, Bruce Schmidt.
Senior High Girls' hoir
Ifirxl niypg lfinim. gym.-i-Q, l'git Reily, Beebe Behrins, Pnl Yugcr, Conti, Mary Ann Miller, Gail Sinks, ,lnsepliine lnruine, l-lllen
Salinlrn Ni-lmn, Nlgiiiltii Ryin, Sui- Spi-neg-r, Cgiml tving-gm-, Rubin lllnnirenli, Snnin Smith, llzilbnrzi lxziiunlii-i, llnnnii Rapp, Marlene
.-Xskin, l'1inl.i I'.iiket. S.inili.i Monk, hue CCM-r, Rnlxelttii Shriier, V'l'1k1'1'l1'1 5l111'll'Y 511111K BY"-'111ll1 1-ll1'11M R11-1 Rlllvl, 111115 -'x1111l'1"
SIIZIIUU-llll' HIUNIII .Yrrwlil wiv: Arlene Ginlnnmlo, Urine l'inre, Luis mn, l':inlzi lrnns: lfmnlll mir: Xiu. S1llt'l'tllL'l'll0l'tl, llgiilmnra Ilirnnpf
Innnnl, S.innlex Skiilinuie, Rita Klnxiellt-. llzilliara lutlnn, Sue lfnwa 5011- Pi" Good' HHN' lhmmnn' Maxim' Mlcilnfi. l,in lliL!4'l"W.
ler, l.nix Q-iznlilt, Klint Ann Curtis, kin' Berry, Gail Mdilotuti, Karen Ms Iziggzint, l-Qlnine llryel, Carol Anilersun, jozinne lisiiriu,
Nhzirun thnim-ii, ii.ll'll1ll'1l Otto, Nlzirgret Davis, l'nt lilintt. Kath- 511115111 SRIWYCF. A1111 U'NC1ll', 111111121 HZIW. P15101 l',lNl11'f, Rflgillillil
rine kiimlt, Init-ll.i liikiiigiii, l'git Wehle: 'l'I1ufl mir: juilx Siinnn, NH-Smit, Carol Klug, Doris Slillllll, Sanilrzi Krniner, Carol Swals.
Nzinty lluinew, C1.n'nl Rinlter, S.intlrn Strziley, Hnlly lfisher, llarlmrai
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First raw: Susan Slicplizird. Sandra Fegely, Noreen Rein, Karleen
Lindberg, Sue Spenier, Carol Winegar, Robin Askin, Janice
'l'lionips.nn, .lnilv Williainis, Mary lliomas, Carol Adams, Lois
Critfwphz Srrmnl rmw: liqimhii Reed, Karen Krestie, Joyie DeWein,
I.in4l1i 1,1-inniger, Ramen .-hkin, Sinnlra Metzger, joan lirownsun,
joan llilrlier, Gail Childs, Alice Suarnieri, Sue Richter, Elaine
Vvriglit: 'flnnl min: Carol Kaiser, Jeanette W'eiss, Marcia Behrens,
Mary Anne Spoor, Marcia Wewtphzil, Sharon Greene, Ruth 'I ruby,
Diane Mummery, Iilizaheth llalk, joy Lisk, Iilinor Laundy, Karen
Ganlor, Carol Stroniniers: Ifuurlh mu-: Onnalie Elliott. l-.lainc Haas,
Gail Haddaway, Sally Campbell, Beverly llzimkus, Wilma Piper,
Marvin Bernhnft, Donna llil'asqu1ile, Carol Mueller, lkit Vincent,
jackie Greene, janet Kelling, Kathrinc 'lh0mas, Mrs. Schermer-
horn, adviser.
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I.ois Petrunick, Phyllis Hurd, Mr. Kam, Director, Maryanne Powell, Denny Galvin, Mr. Kaza, Direc-
Arlene I.anderville, Jean Ogden. torg Audrey Hurd, Sandra VVendt.
AMHERST STRING TRIO
Lois Petruniek, Ann Osborn, Phyllis VVhithed.
Junior Red Cross Council
'lihe junior Red Cross Council, under the guid-
anee of Miss Hildebrand, is one ofthe few organiza-
tions at Amherst which is made up of students from
both the junior and Senior High Schools. They
work hand in hand with the Veterans hospital,
providing entertainment for the patients, with the
aid of several other organizations here at school.
500 tray favors were made for the hospital at lfaster,
with the help of Mrs. Vl'ittig's and Miss l'lnea's
Hi-Y's, and the Di Gamma Hibl' made marble
bags for overseas gift boxes. The Senior choir made
a tape recording of Christmas carols and the eouneil
took it to the hospital where it was played. The
Junior 'Red Cross Council, with its many service
projects, had become increasingly popular this year.
Firsl row: Mary Ann Curtis, Sandra Metzger, Diana
Hurley, Shirley Cookg Scfond ww: Pat Good, l.ynn
Miller, jaqueline Cohen, Judy Murray, Tlzird raw:
Miss Hildebrand, Adviser, lflaine lfreneh, Bill Gill-
man, Pat Caldwell.
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Fin! row: Judy Williams, Bruce Eavenson, Dick Ellis, William
Moldt, Marilyn Ryang Second row: Herb Ireland, Don Graser,
Daniel Mooney, Poug McLernon, Bob Blackwood.
The Amherst Central Discussion
Group, under the guidance of Mr. Green,
met for the purpose of discussing contro-
versial topics of interest to the member-
ship. They presented panels for English
classes, clubs and other organizations.
Many of the panels were tape-recorded
and retained to allow for future use.
Membership was limited to allow each
person an active part in the program.
Subjects were discussed for two meetings,
the first of which comprised an informal
debate of what was discussed, and the
second meeting at which a formal dis-
cussion was conducted. The chair was
rotated among the groups.
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Fin! row: Sarah Brown, Mr. Green, adviser, Marjorie Flckhert, Pat Westg Sauna'
row: Richard Hadley, Thomas Weir, Paul Rich, David Batson, Gary Tunmore,
Robert Steislinger.
Firm' row: Diana Rogger, Marlene Werner, Alice Youngblood, Mr. Lape, Walt Manske, Donna Stage, Margaret
Phillips, Scrond row: Vivian judge, Bob Voelkle, Ruth Pellman, Jean Ogden, Ellen Brunner, Donald Davis,
Carolyn McKnight, Third row: John Heintz, Claire Dyckman, Chuck lN'IcNerney, Lois Schmidt, Paul Dahmer,
Sandra Lindberg, Paul Santmire.
Honor Society
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At Amherst the height of scholastic achievement and recognition of school serv- C
ice is membership in the National Honor Society. This organization is under the l
capable supervision of Mr. Richard Lape. There are two annual induction cere- 7 '
monies in which the upper 25156 of the Senior Class, and the top 592, of the junior
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Class become members. Students taken into this organization must be outstanding 1 '
in scholarship, character, leadership, and service. ,
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During the course ofthe year the members ofthe Honor Society manage an an-
nual dance, "The Winter Whirlf' The proceeds from these activities are used to
finance scholarship awards which are given to an outstanding Senior boy and Senior ls
girl. Thus, the National Honor Society of Amherst Central is not only an honorary
organization, but it is also an important implement for school service. , F
The officers of the National Honor Society are:
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Prcxidenl-YValter Manske
Vire Prexident-Alice Youngblood
Secrelary-Donna Stage 3
Treasurer-Marlene Werner
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Spanish lub
Firxt row: Carolyn McKnight, Phyllis
Whithed, Esther Winfield, Carol Dietrich,
Jeanette Branston. Semnd row: Joanne
Wiliston, Dorothy Clifford, Pat Radley,
Mary Nicolls, Pat Farrell, Eunice Jones,
Third row: Nelda Flaherty, Betty Siegel,
Ralph Morrow, Arline Hulse, Dorothy
Scott, Janet Stahl, Ann Pfeiffer, Kather-
ine Vincent, Doreen Wood.
Language Clubs
El Club de Espanol maintains a unique position in the IQ53
edition ofthe 'IUWER since it is so closely associated with the
current theme.
Its ineinhers become acquainted with the customs and tra-
ditions of Spanish speaking countries through the varied ac-
tivities ofthe club. Mrs. Heuser is the chief translator and ada
riser. Senorita Ester Wlinfield is president, Frederic Snieader is
vice president, Carol Dietrich is secretary, and Cynthia
Denny is treasurer.
The meetings of the l.atin Club are held on dates which coin-
cide with various Roman incidents. Their programs consist of
business meetings, Latin plays, games, and refreshments. liast
year the members of the club held an authentic Roman Ban-
quet. They also worked with other language clubs for the ln-
ternational Ball. The otiieers of the l,atin Club are president,
Roberta Meyer, vice president, Carol Keating, secretary,
Carol Keatingg treasurer, Ann Nlottinger. The faculty sponsor
is hliss D'.'Xmico.
Latin
lub
Fin! row: Judy Pelson, Phyllis Goga, Pat Kenslea, Karen Witt, Miss D'Amico, adviser, Roberta Meyers, Ann
Mottinger, Sue Cook, Jane VVatsonq Second row: Sally Schneider, Eunice Jones, Elizabeth Durand, Elizabeth
Snyder, Lola Ann Skidmore, Carol Keating, Sally Sprague, Gail Hirsch, Judy Larwood, Doris Dickerson, Pat
Caldwell, Judy Braun, Carol Lenz, Third row: Gary Filsinger, Charles Holland, Ken Coyle, Terry VVilson, David
Farrow, Donna Troneatti, Janet Rutherford, Jim Denny, Gordon Fricke.
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Firft row: Margretta Beishline, Donna Wink, Connie Mannes, Jeanette Cave, Esther Winfield, Ann Pfeiffer,
Jackie Cohen, Jennie Giolando, Jean Gorenflo, Elaine French, Sue Teale, Priscilla Bowmang Suomi row: Marcia
Lacke, Sandra Ensminger, Sue Graf, Barbara Randall, Marlene Werner, Margaret Phillips, Joan Lilga, Sandra
Perry, Dawn Cookg Third row: Miss Fnea, adviser, Marjorie Cameron, Sue Critoph, Betty Rozek, Dorothy
Achey, Barbara Van Lunger, Ann Mottinger, Roberta Meyers, Marcia Rhodes, Fourlh row: Roger Priore, Con-
stantine Basil, Barbara Harvey, Joyce Hicks, Ralpha Dosberg, Claire Dyckman, Linda Hauck, Dorothy
Scott, Pat Riemann, Marilyn Moldt.
German
The big event of the year concerning the French Club was
the lnternational Ball, sponsored by the language clubs
through their combined efforts. In addition to this the French
Club held its annual Christmas Party with all the trimmings
and its traditional end-of-the-year picnic with the united
talents of president, Fsther NVinfieldg vice president, Elaine
Pfeitfcr Cwho replaced Betty Jansenlg secretary, Jeannette
Cave, treasurer, Dale Henson and faculty sponsor, Miss Enea.
This club aspires to promote and advance the students' inter-
est in the French language, culture, and customs.
The DEUTSCHLBRNERBUND or its English equivalent,
the German Club is one of the major language clubs ofAml1erst
Central High School. The purpose and aims of the organization
are to encourage international understanding of the language
and customs of foreign peoples and to provide a social experi-
ence and setting for speaking the language. Mr. Wlilkens, the
faculty sponsor, and the club's otlieers, president, Karl St-idlg
vice president, Sue Schultz, secretary, Hedwig Fischer, treasa
urer, Bryan Werner, and historian, Fleanor Hoffmann have
led the club in many activities. Favorites among these activi-
ties are the annual Halloween Initiation Parties, and thc
KAFFEEKLATSCH.
lub
pffil row: Carol Peters, Mary Lou Peters, Audrey Miller, Yvonne Schaelchlin, Myrl Carter, Caroline Allespach,
Beverly Slocum, Eleanor Hofmann, Hedwig Fisher, Sue Schultz, Bryan Werner, Sue Baer, Richard Grando,
'lihomas Trimble, Dennis Mattey, Martin Jung, Robert Loesch, Clinton Ackerman, Ronald Cook, Second raw:
Judy Werdel, Dave Steislinger, Chris Kraatz, David Berry, james l,illic, Fda Gilkey, Carol Gilkey, Molly
Blow, Carol Locke, John Wilcox, Richard lrey, Kenneth Jahraus, Gerald Tercho, Ray Rogers, Douglas Andres,
Mr. Wilkins, adviserg Third row: John Hcintz, Wesley Kasonic, Bob Kinghorn, Calvin Ackerman, Roger
Bald, Franklin Knox, Doug Volgenau, Don McMullen, Faurlh raw: Wayne Rhodes, Bob Mitchell, Ronald
Beck, Al Gulas, Paul Haas, Peter Scheller, Norman Wolf, Kenneth Bradeng Fifth row: Bill Neilson, Gordon
Krystaf, Bob Manske, Dave Fogg, Rocky Ford, Chuck Specht, Frank Parsons, Fred Zelakiewic7, Michael
Van Hoff, Jim Flden, Dave VVendt.
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Delta Chapter
lfirsl row: Nancy Milks, Betty Ohlson, Jean Ogden, Vivian judge, Alirc Youngblood, Donna Stage, Kay Bachman, Ruth
l'elhnan, Marlene Werner, Margaret Phillips, Cynthia Denny, Sue Critoph: Serond row: Carol Gilkey, Marcia Soldineer,
Sandra Perry, Nancy Biillark, Lois Schmidt, Helen Day, l'at Mrolik, Marina Prochorolf, Mary james, Molly Blow,
Myrl Canter: Tliird row: Miss llutt. adviser, Sandra lrclanrl, Audrey Miller, Mary I.ou Dickens, Betty Rozek, Valda
Orlando, litla Gilkey, Pat Burt, Rosemary Graver, Elizabeth Doran, Barbara Befker.
Two small clubs were the origin of Hi-Y at tend throughout the school, home,and community,
Amherst Central High School. The organization high standards of Christian character," has
whose purpose is "to create, maintain, and ex- grown to a complex network of nine clubs. The
Di Gamma Chapter
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Fin! row: Shirley DuBois, Barbara Krunnnetk, Carol Keating, Pat Rieman, Janet Miller,
Sally Brytlnn, Dorothy Afhey: Swurlrl man' jean jenkins, Marilyn Meyers, Esther Winheld,
Carol Dietrich, Elaine French, Roberta Meyer, Beverly Llltl, Adrienne Naumang Third
row: Joyce Seihcrt, Nanny Evans, Doris Diikerson, joan Stull, Ralpha Doshcrg, Barbara
Strurner, lxathlcen Coad, Eleanor Hofmann, Lois Pctrunick: I'0HTfIl row: Sally Schneider, :gs
Ann Mottingcr, Doris VVillert, Sue Haas, Carol Peters, Loris Mlillert, Judy Walker, 'A 49"
Marjorie Darling, jane McNcss, Marjorie Cameron.
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Chapters
Alpha Chapter
Flrwl rmv: llill Calvin, Dick Woods, Bob Manske, Boh Voclklui Serum! rmw: Mr. Hnlm, Tom Osborne, Bill Daniels,
Don Brown, Dane Spnun, Dale Henson, Stuart Cummings: Third row: Walt Mnuskv, Bob Kinghorn, Dave Ricler,
lVi'sley Rzisouic, Gil l-ildi-ug I-iuurlh row: Charles llollzind, John lleintl, Clmrles Croro, Dave Bxier, jim llaldwin.
Junior High School divisions include three girls' Plans are well under way for our new North
clubs and two boys'. Two boys' groups and two East District Y in Amherst Township. The grow-
girls' are brim-full in the Senior High School di- ing strength of our l-li-Y clubs at Amherst has
vision. been instrumental in the fulfillment of these plans.
First row: Karl Seidl, Paul Dahmer, Ted
Nichols, Douglas lfreethg Serond row:
Bruce Ziegler, Charles Davis, Steve
Staggs, Francis Dulczewski, Michael
Gruver, Foster McAllester, Paul Sant-
mirc, Mr. Rosenberry, Adviser, Third
row: William Scibert, Paul Hans, Donald
Hachten, Nicholas Procheroll, Philip
Hedges, Robert Mitchell, Fourlh row:
William Hopkins, Ellwood Friedrich,
l-larry Coetzmunn, Roger Wilhelm, Wil-
liam jones, Philip Whitelaw.
Beta Chapter
Kappa Chapter
The director ofall Hi-Ys in the Buffalo area is now
giving one third of his time as Secretary of the
New North East District. He knows that with the
help of Amherst Township communities, the
North l".ast District building will eventually be-
come a reality and a tremendous addition to our
township.
The Senior High Boys' Hi-Ys include the Alpha
and Beta chapters. The Jr. High Alpha and Jr.
High Zeta chapters make up the Junior High
division. The phases which all Hi-Y clubs stress
are the physical, mental, social, and moral. This
Jr. High Alpha Chapter
I-'irxt row: Bruce Evenson,
Dave Hallcr, Craig Wrat-
tcn, john Cummings, Gary
Tunmorc, Rick DuBois,
Ted Totman, Hd Pettis,
Burt Knipg Sefom1'roa': Mr.
Blish, adviser, jack YYat-
son, Dick Hadley, Bill
Linkner, john Brunner, Ty-
lcr Dunn, Chuck Pettis,
Clint Ackerman, Henry
Huebcr, Terry Maloney.
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First row: Judy NVilliams, Ann Mitchell,
Diana Hurley, Judy Price, Scrond row:
Mrs. YVittig, adviser, judy Hall, Maxine
McCaH'ery, Karin Rhodes, Maryanne
Powell, Carol Mueller, Dianne Mum-
meryq Third row: Mary Ann Curtis, Pat
Dickerson, Holly Fischer,Judy Murray,
Shirley Cook, Brenda Clucasg 1"om'llz
row: Carol Vinegar, Elaine Meyers,
Marcia Bernhotf, Ellen Balnis, Helen
Thompson, Marlene Weckerle.
year, the boys' clubs have built their Chapter
meetings around these phases. They have carried
on a varied and active program including joint
meetings, interesting speakers, movies, panel
discussions, and week-end outings. The boys
from the Senior High Chapters have been on hand
at all athletic functions in order to help faculty
sponsors.
The chapters comprising the Senior girls' Hi-Ys
include Tri-Delta and Di Gamma. The junior
High contingent includes Epsilon, Kappa, and
Lambda. The girls have maintained their high
Epsilon Chapter
I-'ntl ma-: Carol Vilardo, Marjorie Ifchcrt, Doreen Wood, Pat West, Marion Zupn, Doris Dryer, Lynn Morris, Carol
Mlauis, Sue 1.1-wr, IR-ggi Priest, Gail Briggs: Srforlri mtv: Miss Iiucafadviser, Russiia Tighc, llounic I.o1kcr, Trudy
Jlllsbquh, Yilgiuia lllllllYl'lj.f. Martin Granger, Carol laisseu, Sara llmwn, Nl1llllVll Ryan, l'illlillK'lll llalk, Pal Vincent:
'I'l:mI fore: linda Scitolrs, -lt'llllllL'lll' Pontius, Carol Amlerson, joxu- Hicks, Linda Wallace, Ann Barry, Martha Radley,
kn Nnholson, Margaret Davis.
standards by carrying on several charity projects
such as making food baskets for needy families.
They have also had joint religious and social
meetings, week-end outings, panel discussions,
and memorable induction services.
The lnter Hi-Y Council is a comparatively new
organization within the Amherst Hi-Y Chapters.
The Council is composed of representatives from
each Hi-Y Club and it is ably led by President
John Heintz. The main purpose ofthe Council is
to bring inter-club relationships closer, thus ad-
Lambda Chapter
vancing still farther the aims of Hi-Y. It has acted
as a central clearing house where inter-Hi-Y
business is carried on.
The adoption ofthe Greek war orphan, Anton-
ius, was continued through the Council this year.
The annual I-li-Y Dance was held in order to raise
funds for our orphan, and the Amherst lli-Ys
added one more incident to their growing list of
good deeds. The Council also sponsors all joint
meetings of Amherst Hi-Y clubs.
Firrt row: Sue Baer, Dianne Dutlin, Chris-
tine Jacobs, Sue lNlcAllester, Judy Rand,
Yvonne Schaelchlin, Audrey Hurd, Helen
Erkkila, Donna Dilxasqualcg Srrwzd row:
Barbara Thompson, Nancy llankin,
Karen Frey, Judy Rausch, Roberta
l,andel, Loretta lfckman, Barbara Conti,
Karen Ganterg Third raw: Sarah Martin,
Catherine Voss, Glenna -loslyn, l.inda
Hass, Nancy Holmes, Katherine Meyers,
Sandra Wendt.
99-THR TC JWER
Zeta Chapter
Homemaking
lub
The Homemaking Club's ac-
tivities range from cooking and
sewing to projects pertaining to
charity. Miss Simpson, the faculty
sponsor, and Carolyn McKnight,
the President, lead this enter-
prising organization.
THE TOWER-loo
First row: Tom Ferguson,
Tom Palmer, Ronald
Campbell, Bill Hodsong Sec-
ond row: Bob Rees, Donald
Seybold, Peter MacMur-
trie, Donald Schoonover,
Bob Steislingerg Third row:
Denny Trudell, Jerry Far-
row, Iilwood Becker, Tony
Bueschen, David Forbes,
Mr. Moss, adviser, Fourlh
row: Barry Burrows, Larry
Davis, Roy Lundberg, Al-
len Jones, Tom Orisg F0711
row: Fred Machemer, Den-
nyGalvin.
Firxt row: Cynthia Denny, Carolyn McKnight, Phyllis Whithed, Joan Bealerg
Serond row: Sandra Ireland, Betty Rozek, Kay Conley, Rita Pempsell, Corinne
Landel, Marilyn Walter.
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One of the successful members of the Science Clubs of
America is the Amherst Biology Club. This year, the club's
otiicers have led its members through at series ol' interesting,
educational, informal weekly meetings. lfieltl trips, student
lectures, demonstrations, and exploration into the biological
field of Science round out the program of this active group.
Ph sies lub
Biolog
lub
Fin! row: Paul Kennedy,
Ken jahraus, Ralpha Dos-
berg, Dave Foggg Sl'I'077d
raw: Jacqueline Cohen,
Marilyn Meyers, Rosemary
Graver, Phyllis Cioga, Au-
drey Miller, Betty Schwan-
tler, Nr. l.ape, adviser,
Third faux' Carol fiilkey,
Ann Osborn, Shirley Du-
Bois, Aliceann Gray, Mar-
sha Soldineer, Sally Krull,
Nancy lfvans, ,Indy Pelsong
I-'ourth raw: Howard Tyr-
rell, Bill Hillman, Ron
Greiner, Bob Rauch, Tom
Osborne.
During the past year the Physics Club has had an extremely
active program. Besides participating in the annual Seience
Congress, they made several interesting field tripsg one to the
VYBIALN-'l'Y station and :mother to the Re vublic Steel Com-
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pany plant. lheir other activities included lecture demonstra-
tions and class discussions which were stimulated by the pres-
ence of guest speakers, one of whom was Karl Wendt, a re-
search engineer ot' Sylvania l-ilectric Company.
The Physics Club is under the eapable supervision of Mr.
Ungerer.
Ifirxr rote: Brian XVerner, Bruce Ziegler, Mr. Ungerer, adviser, Rudy Bersani, Marilyn Meversg Srrnnri row: Pete
Stheler, jim Simoniu, Carol Peters, Eleanor Hofmann, Carol kt-ating, Tom Osborne, Roger Prior: Third mai: Dirk
Hide. Charles Croco, Paul Collins, Ronald Hettick. jon Biritforrl, Peter Sthillke, Howard 'I yrrellg I-ourlli row: Richard
liiolamluv Stephen fil'ZlilXk, Peter Murphy, Paul Haas, Albert Gulas, Chutk Sperht, lfrank Parsons, Ronald Greiner,
llaxe Wendt, Bob Haherxnehl.
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Triad
The major aim of the Triad, Amherst's
most recent publication, is to stimulate
the creative ability ofthe student body.
In accomplishing this objective the statl
produces an annual magazine, which is
also an excellent source ofentertainment.
Formerly the staff was chiefly composed
of Seniors, but in the past year every
class has had a representative who helps
edit, proofread, type, and publish the
Triad.
Miss XValdow, supervised these ac-
tivities, with the student assistance of
Robert Voekle, Fdirorg Patricia Farrell,
Associate Fditorg Catherine Gervin and
Patricia Sebring, Assistant Fditorsg Janet
Swift, Business Managerg Dianna Roga
, ger, Treasurerg Jlames Baldwin, Art
' Editorg Angeline Iage, Typing Editor,
l and Linda Hauck, Publicity Editor.
lfirrl row: Janet Swift, Cathrine Cirvin. Bob Voelklc, Pat Farrell, Pat Sebring: Second
row: liarol Dlllldlllllll, Barbara Cook, Vivian Judge. Donna Stage, Linda Hauck, Sue
Hzirvev. ,lim llaldwini Tliirzl rozv: Miss Wfaldow, adxiser, Janet Stahl, Betsy Ogilvie, Pat
Caldwell, Marilyn Meyers, Angie Page, Diana Rogger, Jim Baldwin: Ifoizrtlz row: Marilyn
Waller, Dianne Sauyer, Joan Slaiuampiauo, Shirley Rees, Boh Drexelius, Judy Walker,
Nanny Berry.
The Junior Science Club, which is under the tal. An assembly program was held under their
supervision of Mr. Bowman, has had a varied direction. The members of the club were kept
program of activities during the course of the busy with work concerning their pr0,lCCIS fOr the
school year. They made field trips to the Quarry, Science Congress.
the lNluseuin of Science, and the Veterans Hospi-
Junior cienee Club
1"ir.rt row: Barbara Tutton, Carolyn Creed, Elinor Laundy, Dave Batson, Pat West, Dave Miller, Merrill Trefzer, Paul Rich, James
Casterline, Arthur Oliver, Win Story, Doug lVlcl.ernon, Dave Prillg Second row: Elaine Priore, Judy Murray, Sandra Bushy, Judy
Slivka, Pat Dickerson, Sara Brown, Fdna Conlon, Joy Hartke, Ann O'Neil, Al Pezoldt, George Basil, Lee Buckus, Mr. Bowman,
adviser, Third row: Carl Henson, Philip Kuhn, Fred Smeader, Tom Wleir, Gary Vvhitley, Dick Chappell, Dan Mooney, John Bres-
nehan, Frank Puffer, Dave Grotke, Owin Kennedy.
THF TOWER- IO2
Senior Art lub
Fin! row: Jenn Jenkins, Mrs. lfgo, :nl
viser, Lois Petrunickg Sefond row
Nancy livans, Judy Walker, Carol San-
ders, Surah Krull.
A relatively new club in
school, the Stick 'em Trade
'em club, offers a chance
for An1herst's stamp en-
thusiasts to display their
collections.Theclubfeatures
lectures, films, stamp ex-
hibitions, and stamp auc-
tions. This year's group
was awarded a trophy by
the Western New York
Stamp dealer's Association
for some stamps entered
in :1 show conducted by
the association. Mrs. Lape
is the sponsor of the organ-
ization.
Junior Art lub
Firsl row: Bebe Behrens, Judy Jenkins,
David Mcllay, Bob Blackwood, Sfrond
row: Judy Rudock, Mrs. Bang, adviser,
Don VVilhelm.
Stamp lub
I-'irsl rum: Sandra Bushey. Ann Hnrnish, Dennis lluliin, Merrill Trefler, Paul Rich, Fred
Schrader, Fdnn Conlon, Lynda Wzillacez Svrmiri mtv: Bob Lesh, Jack Callahan, William
Moldt, Dale Koch, Bob Znuel, llrute Ifenlon, Dirk Hznlleyg Tlurd rnzr: Mrs. Lupe, David
Bersani, 'I'om Boebel, Tom Weir, Reginald Clevelznnlg lfmzrtla row: Kurt Gebhardt,
Robert IVI-isopn, Spencer Clevelainil, Bob Appleby, Donald Burnett.
103-THE TOWER
Librar lub
Twenty-one library helpers served in
the library this past year. They kept the
shelves in order, replaced the books,
helped the librarians prepare the new
books, and returned the library passes
to the study halls. Book orders of faculty
members were also handled by the club's
members.
On March 7, 1953 a Reading Panel
was held during the conference of Western
New York Librarians at Buffalo State
Teachers College. Seven Amherst Central
High School students appeared on this
panel. The subject discussed was "Teen-
Agers-Wanted to Read More."
First row: Mrs. Hannel, adviserg Claudia Burgio, Molly Blow, Margaret Genrich,
Sally Saville, Marilyn Walter, Carolyn McKnight, Miss Long, adviserg Second row:
Marlene Belair, Doris Dickerson, Roberta Landel, Sally Brydon, Corinne Landel,
Barbara Blake, Helen Dayg Third row: Janis Valenta, Linda Hawes, Elizabeth
Snyder, Jane Rolfe.
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Young journalists are capably led by Mrs. Falean Hannel in Amherst Central's
Newspaper Club. The reporters of this organization write important school news
and events which appear in the column "Amherst School Activities" in the Amherst
Bee. Karl Seidl is Editor-in-Chief of this literary club.
Newspaper Club
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Seated: Judy VValker, Vivian Judge, Mrs. Hannel, adviserg Lois Petrunickg Stand-
ing: Karl Seidl, Joseph Coveny, Paul Rich, Michael Graver, VVilliam Powell.
THE TOVVER-IO4
Tatler taff
General Staff
First row: Margy Phillips, Jane Watson, Mary James, Nancy Berry,
Marlene Werner, Carolyn Mcknight, Cynthia Denny, Kathie Vin-
rent, Barbara Vanl.nnger, Elaine French, Marilyn Moldt, Anita
Rickerson, Barbara Thayer, Sharon Bergmann: Second row: Lois
Petrunirk, Rosemary Graver, Phyllis Hurd, Mary Lou Fiscus, Ar-
lene llenall, Mary Nicolls, Pat Farrell, Martha Cronk, Helen Day,
Nancy Meyer, Pat Caldwell, Carol Dietrich, Eunice Jones, Marilyn
Meyers, Roberta Meyer, Nancy Evans, Barbara Krumnieck, Eliza-
beth Snyder: Third row: Barbara Cook, Jeanette Cave, Peggy Baer,
Joyce Gridley, Marge Boldis, Mary Ann Chalmers, Mary Bruso,
"Read about it in the TATLERH has become a
familiar saying at A.C.H.S, Formerly only eight
issues of the school newspaper were published
each year, but in 1953 the number was increased
to ten. The staff of the Tatler has become a re-
markably eflicient organization which is guided
by the excellent supervision of Mr. Gilbert and
Dianne Warren, Sylvia Fraser, Claire Cox, Sandy Porter, Lois
Schmidt, Naomi Richter, Carol Peters, Sally Bryrlon, Ann Mot-
tinger, Edna Conlon, Marsha Rhodes, Pat Horlorkg Fnurlla mm: Pat
Sebring, Janet Stahl, Helene Green, Gloria Lindennieier, Joan
Stancampiano, Arlene Hulse, Claire Dytkinan, Marge Wightman,
Alice Sawyer, Hedwig Fischer. Janet Schmidt, Sara Jane Mt'Ness,
Judy Walker, Ann Pfeiffer, Paul Rich, lid l.ieser, Howard Tyrrell,
Bob Voelkle, Dorothy Scott, Pat Rieman, Arlene Landreville,
Donna Wink, Mildred Gillman, Phyllis Whithed.
Mr. Gelsinger. As a result of their untiring efforts
to produce a better paper almost 8o'Z, of A.C.H.S.
students regularly subscribe to it. Paul Santmire
was the ambitious editor-in-chief of the Tatler
during the past year, Charles Croco was the Busi-
ness Director, and Betsy Ogilvie, Ruth Pellman
and Ileane Kunold were the Managing Editors.
Tatler Executive Staff
First row: Betsy Ogilvie, Ruth Pellman,
Paul Santmire, lleane Kunoldg Second
row: Shirley DuBois, Vivian Judge,
Cathy Girvin, Donna Stage, Pat Jacobs,
Third row: Kay Bachman, Karl Seidl,
Paul Collins, Chuck Croco, Shirley Wer-
ner. Not Pictured: Jim Baldwin, Pat
Sebring, Pat Horlock.
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105-THE TOWER
The Thespians have carried out a successful
dramatic year under their new constitution. Those
members of the Thespians who have not yet
earned enough points to become members of
Amherst's troupe lO8O of the National Thespian
Society are called Amards. The national point sys-
tem is based upon ability and participation in
any phase of dramatic work.
President, Donna Stage, Vice President, Fran-
cis Dulczewskig Secretaries, Betty Jansen and
Dorothy Acheyg Treasurer, Esther VVinfieldg
and Historian, Sally Brydon, have guided the
mards
Kasonie, Dick Boa, Dave Steislinger, Gary l-'il
Schweitier, Joanne Kidd, livelyn Kolbe:
Lou I-iiscus, Marsha Soldineer, Ralpha Dos-
berg, Allison Craig, Carol Peters, Jacqueline
Cohen, Lola Skidmore, Joan Slulf.
group expertly toward their aims and purpose.
Throughout the year the Thespians have given
sterling performances in the Christmas Play, a
one act play in assembly, a one act play for the
Thespian Festival, and the annual spring pro-
duction of a full length play.
The Thespians have truly established and ad-
vanced the standards of excellence in all phases
of dramatic work. They have faithfully followed
their motto, "Act well your partg there all the
honor lies."
Thespians
Firxt row: Pat Radley, lister Winneld,
Fran Dulczewski, Donna Stage, Sally
Brydon, Jeanette Cave, Marilyn Green-
awalt, Cathrine Girving Second row: Ruth
Pellmcn, Vivian Judge, Helene Green,
Pat Burt, Carolyn McKnight, Marlene
Werner, Alice Youngblood, Dorothy
Scottg Third row: Mary Nicolls, Carol
Dietrich, Kay Bachman, Betsy Ogilvie,
Lois Schmidt, ,lane Rolfe, Sue Schultz,
Dorthy Achey, Judy, Werdelg Fourth row:
Rick Meese, Dick Woods, Bob Kinghorn,
Don Brown, john Heintz, Tom Peffer,
Jim Baldwin, Douglas Freeth, Ron Het-
tich, Bob Voelkle, Pat Jacobs.
THE TOWER- 106
First row: Dale Henson, Bill Daniels, Wesley
singer, Sermirl rum: Marg Cameron, Lydia
Messenger, Dottie Kramer, Gail Roach, judy
Ohlheim, jean jenkins, Marilyn Meyers, jo-
anne Clewis, l.oris Willerlg Third row: Nancy
Milks, Barbara Thayer, Sandra Perry, Valda
Orlando, Pat Andres, Joyce Siebert, Nancy
Evans, Barbara Krummack, Rachel Koser,
Carol Bitlerman, Elllilljlllll Doran, Sue Teale:
Fuurllz row: Carol l.en1, jutly Walker, Eliza-
beth Snyder, Pat Caldwell, Elaine French,
Janice Valenta, Shirley Dullois, Sandy
Filth row: Shirley Perrotta, jane! Stahl, Mary
Iirrsf row: Judy Kulp, Gary Tunmore, Paul Rich, Mr. Patti, adviser, Second row:
Que Lnrno, Dave Donaldson, Jack Watson, Karen VVitt, Eddie Pettis, Merrell
'I refzerg Third raw: Doris Dryer, Chuck Fink, Art Haas, Dave Haller.
The Senior Construction Group is the most
recent Amherst organization. The Group, which
was organized for the purpose of designing, con-
structing and painting scenery for various school
presentations, is composed of two parts. One is
Jr. High Assembly Group
The Junior High Assembly Committee
was created for the purpose of affording
students the opportunity to develop
leadership and of presenting worthwhile
assembly programs for the junior High.
This year the committee planned and
presented approximately thirty assembly
programs which included plays, quiz
shows, student and faculty programs,
musicals, previews of school activities,
movies, speakers, and many other varied
and interesting presentations. In addition
to planning programs, the committee
held valuable discussions on program
evaluation and assembly behavior. They
also, very ably, assisted school organiza-
tions in their presentations in our au-
ditorium.
Mr. Patti is the adviser, Gary Tun-
more the chairman, and Judy Kulp, the
secretary.
made up of people who prefer designing, the other
division consists of those who prefer construction.
During the past year, under the supervision of
Mr. Orgek, the Senior Construction Group has
admirably served A.C.H.S.
Scenery Construction Group
Finrl row: Tom Petifer, Nr. Orgek, adviser,
Shirley DuBois, Ron Hettichg Second
row: Nancy Milks, Sharon Bergmann,
janicc Yalenta, Valdai Orlando, Barbara
Harvey, jane Rolfe, Doris Dickerson,
Judy jenkins, Helen Day, Dawn Koch,
Third rote: Albert Gulns, jim Baldwin,
Eddie Gibeau, Bruce Ziegler, l.ouie
Shosho.
107-THR TOWER
The stage crew performs many services for Amherst Central
High School. lt is one of our most efficient organizations. The
members of this group are behind the scenes of every A.C.H.S.
production, making sure that everything goes like clock-work.
This year, for the first time, with the assistance of the scenery
projection crew, they made the scenery for the annual operetta.
john Heintz was the capable manager, Dick Woods was the
assistant manager, and Don Brown was treasurer. Bob King-
horn, VVilliam Daniels, Wesley Kasonic, Arthur Baus, Tony
Culver, and john Shuck were also members of the crew.
Projection Crew
Stage Crew
Firsl row: Robert King-
horn, john Heintz, Dick
YVoods, Don Browng SLT-
ond row: Roy Lundberg,
john Schuck, Tony Culver,
Wesley Kasonic, Bill Dan-
iels, Arthur Baus, William
Shoop.
An industrious group of boys at Amherst is the Projection
Crew. Their endless job is setting up and running projectors,
slide machines, record players, and tape recorders. Under the
capable supervision of Mr. Schaefer, this crew has been of
considerable aid to the teachers, assembly speakers, Adult
Education classes, Hi-Y organi7ations, church groups, and
Civil Defense groups in the prominent field of audio-visual
education.
Firrl row: Phil Barber, Al Kosmerl, Pete Bickford, Bill Bacon, Bill DeKlein, Robert Zielen, Harold Kosmerlg Suond row: Ralph
Morrow, jon Bickford, Bryan Werner, Fred Ludwig, Al Zielen, Mr. Schaefer, adviser.
THE TOWER- 108
JUNIOR HIGH
MASQUERADE PARTY
October 24, 1952
Friday
3:00 p.m.
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Tony Abbott
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Mr's. Ames
Belle Logan
Workman
Max Levene
Susie
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Radio Announeer
Lfffy
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lhzrrlmw Sm H1rvu Donna Stitt Nick Busil Tom Peffer Ron Hettick, Dave
Bcfir Not Plrtured lim Baldwin Phil Whitelaw Dick Hyde, Richard Boa.
Mr. Morton S. Kluymzm
Donna Stags, 'llliomus Pclfcr
Miss lilenoru Hiltlcbraiml
In order of their tl17f76'1l7'1l?7f6D
Tliomzxs Pclfcr
Robert Voclklc
Tlicoilorc Nichols
Ricliatrtl lNlucsc
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William Rolicrts
Sulilllllk' Schultz
Mary Nicolls
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Riclizirtl Bon
Gilbert lfltlcn
Suszm Harvey
David liner
Richard Hyilc
Tlicotlore Nichols
Ronalil Hctticli
Philip lVhitcl:iw
Junior Pla
Sealed: Sally Brydon, Dorothy Achey, Norma Jones, Esther Winfield, Jeanette Cave, Roberta Meyers, lfunice joncsg Standing:
Richard Woods, Richard Starr, Donald Root, Edward Lyons, Ronald McCormick, Mr. Klayman,
Van Hoff, Robert Kinghorn, Robert Kinghorn, Donald Brown, Gary Filsinger. No! pirlured: Ann IN
"Best Foot Forwardw
by John Cecil Holnl
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linda Hanck
Shirley Ruske
Sue 'llezile
Beverly Skinner, Barbara Cooke
l'llZlll1C French
Marilyn Meyers
Nancy Frisbee
Direrlor
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General zidwlfrr
directorg Robert Rogers, Michael
lottinger, Douglas lfreeth.
M r. Morton Klzlvmzln
Ann Mottinger,
Rigllnril Vl'oods
Mr, Glenn llngerer
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Dr. Reeber
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Robert Kingliorn
Gary lfilsinger
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Micliziel Yun llotl'
Douglas l'll"Cl'lll
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Robert Rogers
Jeanette Cave
The Pirates of Penzance
by Gilbert and Sullivan
Feb. 12, 13, 14, 1953.
8:00 p.m.
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Samuel CHi.v Lieutemzntj
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William Bellanca
William Roberts
Jacqueline Mattey
Gail Roach
Claire Dyckman
Susanne Teale
Lola Ann Skidmore
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Francis Dulczewski.
TH Ii TOWER-I I2
Ruflz CPirafe Maid-Qf-all-work!
Douglas Frceth
David Hcgg
Donald Root
Howard Tyrrell
Francis Dulczewski
Janet Price
joan Davey
Cynthia Denny
lfileen Zimmerman
Patricia Burt
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Education utdoor
The school camp is an instru-
ment through which children can
learn the value of democratic
planning, a chance to sense social
problems and solve them ae-
cording to real needs. The out-
door program provides for as-
sumption of responsilxilities to
clothing, food, sanitation, health,
conservation, pulmlic facilities and
certain group activities. These
educational experiences are fre-
quently difFicult to achieve in the
conventional classroom. The
child, in camp, is experiencing
reality. His five senses are utilized
for educating as they have seldom
been used. Outdoor living pro-
vides many ofthe real life feelings
essential to the wholesome de-
velopment ofthe complete child.
The outdoor camp has one of
the greatest potentials for de-
velopment of recreational pro-
grams which in contrast to some
of our major sports, will have a
lasting value lay their continu-
ance.
Patrons of the 1953 Tower
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Robert N. You ngblood
Mr and Mrs. William Baldwin
Mr and Mrs Reginald F. Berry
Mr and Mrs. Herbert Bidlack
Mr and Mrs. Thad H. Blake
Mr and Mrs Willis L. Brunner
Mr and Mrs. Harvey Brustad
Mr and Mrs. Paul S. Burt
Dr. and Mrs. Robert W. Conn
Mr and Mrs William H. Dahmer
Mr and Mrs Harold M. Day
Mr and Mrs Michael Denall
Mr and Mrs Edward C. Denny
Mr and Mrs Robert Drexelius
Mr and Mrs Kendall C. Fraser
Mr and Mrs Leonard P. Gernold
Mr and Mrs E. Gibeau
Mr and Mrs I. W. Girvin
Mr and Mrs VVilliam E. Heintz
Mr and Mrs. John Hettich, Jr.
Mr and Mrs J. Wilson Judge
Mr and Mrs. Henry T. Kunold
Mr and Mrs Charles J. Lexer
Mr and Mrs. Harold C. Lindberg
Mr and Mrs Edward Lindenmeier
Mr and Mrs Fred A. Manske
Mr and Mrs. George L. McKnight
Mrs. Frank Messe
Dr. and Mrs. Harold Meese
Mr and Mrs. F. Miller
Mr and Mrs. Robert M. Nichols
Mr. and Mrs Alex M. Ogilvie
Mr. and Mrs I. E. Pellman
Mr and Mrs Stuart Phillips
Mr. and Mrs R. G. Price
Mr. and Mrs. Franklin B. Rogger
Mr. and Mrs. John T. Rolfe
Dr. and Mrs. H. C. Santmire
Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Sperry
Mr. and Mrs. Otto H. Striejewske
Mr. and Mrs R. Sturmer
Mr and Mrs. Robert Thalman
Mr. and lWrs. H. Van Lunger
Mr. and Mrs. Merle D. Vincent, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond J. Voelkle
Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Warren
Mr. and Mrs. Harry H. Wvells, Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. VVerner
Mr. and Mrs. Vllilliam VVratten
Mr. and Mrs.
Mr. and Mrs. George L. Ziegler
Dr. and Mrs.
Walter J. Zimmerman
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Voices hymn thy valiant praises,
Hearts thy halls enshrineg
May our loyalty unceasing
Amherst, e'er be thine.
CHORUS
'Neath your Towers facing northward
VVe shall always beg
Ever faithful, Alma Mater,
To thy memory.
When we leave thy halls of learning,
Paths of life to strayg
May your guidance never ending
Light us on our way.
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President
Vice President
Si Manspeoker
Rudy Gleason
Treasurer Jim Wratien
E Secretary Carl Hughes
Sgr. af Arms Pete Peters-Jim Gibson
k 1 -1 Chaplain Ed Stillwell
Jin' MacDonald Nick Basil X ,.
Ron Stepnick Dick Lexer G '
Herb Seiler Chuck McNerney A j I
Bolo Rozek Sonny Savarino 4' 'i E ' M W
Dick Krischon Paul Zinter
Bob voekle Don Lindsey f 'G QAM qf f
Jack Bissell fl l
Tofn Radice Ted Maratta ' ll
Gcxry Runkel Nick Prochoroff 1 ' - r
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HOWARD A. CLARK
Licensed Manager and Owner
STECK, LOCKWOOD and CLARK
FUNERAL SERVICE
2775 Main Sfreei
Bulielo, N. Y. PArkside 88l6
1 I9 -THF TOVS In R
POPE'S MARKET
A. F. ZIMDAHL
Pharmacist
Qualify Meats and Poultry 2646 MAIN AT PARKER
PA. 0039
OFFICERS
President
Vice-President
Treasurer
Recording Secretary
Corresponding Secretary
Sergeant-at-Arms
Pledge Mistress
Chaplain
Historian
Pat Burke
Jeanette Cave
Sandra Ensminger
Barbara Jackson
Sonia Jung
Pat Kenslea
Rachel Koser
Marcia Lacke
Shirley Latanision
Sandra Swartzel
Ellen Brunner
Joann Miller
Millie Gillman
Barbara Brustad
Jackie Anthony
Dianne Sawyer
Joanne Benson
Sandra Lindberg
Judy Leach
MEMBERS
Jeanette Branston
Carol Brown
Joan Davey
Beverly Gaskill
Joan Lendrim
Beverly Lown
Connie Mannes
Marina Prochoroff
Maryann Talbot
Donna Wink
Our Compllmenls To The
Faculty and Sludenl Body
On The Graduaflon of the
Class of 1952
TRESIDDER REALTORS
4675 MAIN STREET SNYDER, N. Y.
GENRICH BUILDERS INC
RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION
A PROFESSION
4287 Main Street AM 7484
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JOHNSON'S
AMHERST BOOTERY
SHOES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY
University Plaza PA 6974
Compliments of
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Vice President -Angela Young Treasurer - Carol Rich
Recording Secretary -Joan Benson Pledge Mistress -Jeanette Branston
Corresponding Secretary - Jeanette Cave Chaplain - Pat Kenslea
Sgt. at Arms - Marcia Meidel Historian -Joan Rindfliesch
AM D 8. E Motors, Inc.
"THE HOME OF AN HONEST DEAL!"
5195 Main Street PL 4100 Williamsville, N. Y.
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THETA BETA CHI
LEONARD P. GERNOLD
RISK AND INSURANCE ANALYSIS
SORORITY Office Residence
401 Genesee Bldg. 28 Jasper Drive
Phone MA 7000 Phone AM 1209
BARNEY MlLl.ER
5727 Main Street, Cor. So. Ellicott
Williamsville, New York
Plumbing Heating
Hardware
Electrical Appliances
CLARENCE OSTERMEIER
CUSTOM TAlLOR
Phone BAiley 6595
1288 North Fillmore Avenue
Buflalo 11, New York
VON'S RED 81 WHITE
4575 Main Street
Snyder, N. Y.
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SNYDER, NEW YORK
YOU GET MORE AT TUNMORE S
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SEE FOR YOURSELF DRIVE A ROCKET OLDS TODAY
Tunmore Oldsmobile Inc
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President ..................... Paula Neal
Vice President ............ Catherine Radice
Treasurer ............. Barbara Van Lunger
Corresponding Secretary .... Barbara Cooke
Secretary ...........,....... Judith Jensen
Pledge Mistress .. ...... Mary Hagen
Chaplain .....r... .... P at Carpenter
Sergeant at Arms .... .... J udith Braun
President
Vice President
T Tens Il re r
Corresponding Ser.
Secretary
Pledge Master
Chaplain
Henry Sperry
Richard Ramsey
Theodore Nichols
Kent Bergman
Donald Rechseen
Russell Hardin
Roger Nicholson
COMPLIMENTS OF
Rich's Ice Cream
Compliments of
BROST MOTORS, INC.
Dodge and Plymouth Distributors
GA 8900
Phone AM Ol 23
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Delivery Service
Dry Cleaning
We Operate 2200 Kensington Ave.
Our Own Plant Snyder, New York
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FOUR WINDS FARM NURSERY INC
Your Neighborhood Source of Supply For oll
Plonts ond Garden Supplies
Courteous Service Prompt Attentlon
4190 Main Street
Compliments of
Dr. Robert W. Conn, D.D.S.
ond
Dr. G. E. Easterbrook, D.D.S
4525 Main Street
Snyder 21, N. Y.
LOCKS HOME BAKERY
CI 1080
3927 HARLEM ROAD AT KENSINGTON
Try Our Homemade-
Breads, Pies, Cakes, Rolls
Quality Our Specialty
Headquarters for the Sportsman
DICK FISCHER
ATHLETIC GOODS, INC.
Complete Sports
Equipment and Clothing
699 Moin Street Thru-Woy Plozo
Buffalo, N. Y. Buffalo, N. Y
WA 8080 BA 8820
3 LINCOLN RD SNYDER N Y UN 70l2
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C omplimenfs fo fhe
Class of 1953
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The Official Paper of Amhersl'
Willa a Weekly Column of Amhersf Cenfrel News
Buffalo Yarcl Williamsville Yard
PA' woo UN'6o63 Fine Job Priniing - Smari, Personalimd Sfaiionery
- Personalized Mafchas and Napkins
Kenmore Yard
RL2323 5564 MAIN STREET WILLIAMSVILLE
J. ADRIAN SONS, INC.
Fine Meals
Sausage Manufacfurers
I750 and 2256 GENESEE STREET
BUFFALO
Semef-Solvay Coke Healing Oils
Lehigh Valley Anfhraciie I
Compliments of
GLEN PHARMACY
Amhersi' Builders Supply
81 Fuel Corp. Q
5274 MAIN smear WILLIAMSVILLE, N. Y. W""0mSV"'e
Plaza 5064
Sfoler Coal Smoleless Coal Biluminou
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Compliments of '. .'
Dr. and Mrs. Wei'g'M.D. ,htomamonlk
Zllpha Gmcqa lflzaglet
COMPLIMENTS
Uibzta Sigma Dalia
Alpha Chagilier
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President - Dorothy Scott
Vice President Shirley DuBois
Pledge Mistress
Marilyn Moldt
Recording Secretary Mary Nicolls Sergeant at Arms Arline Hulse
Corresponding Secretary Pat Caldwell Chaplain Judy Oelheim
Treasurer Carol Dietrich Treasurer Carole Lenz
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Compliments of E ' ' K Ei
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DELICATESSEN ms MAIN smear. eeeenrsviue
PURE DRUGS
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HONOR SOCIETY SUPPLY STORE
A COMPLETE LINE OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Monoger - Alice Youngblood
Bookkeeper -- Dicmo Rogger
Foculfy Adviser-Arthur F. Schuchordt
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Town ot Amherst Officials
OFFER BEST WISHES T0 THE CLASS OF 1953
Supervisor- Eduard F. Metz
Councilmen
Edgar T. Barth D. Russell Conway Harry H. Scholl Edward E. Cook
Town Attorney-Leland G. Davis Receiver of Taxes-Nelson H. Blocher
Town Clerk-Harry R. Jones Supt. of Highways-F. Theodore Jenzen
Theodore E. Smith, Jr. - Justices of the Peace- Edward L. Robinson
To Fascinate and Charm
B. and J. POLLUTRO, IHC. To Brighten a Lovely Table
To Cheer a Sick Friend
Beautiful Blossoms for Every Occasion
UNIVERSITY FLORIST
We Deliver
3096 Main Street AM 1397
WHOLESALE GROCERS
BOB Main Street
Bulhlo. N. Y.
SNYDER PHARMACY
E. B. Simonson and C. K. Cassety
Purveyors to Hotels, Institutions, Hospitals, Phone PA 9743
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All Negatives Kept For 5 Years For Duplicate Orders
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1953
Barbara Brusfad
Joanne Clewis
Sue Cook
Sue Graff
Mildred Gillman
Phyllis Goga
Andrea Heywood
Linda Hauck
from
SIGMA DELTA CHI
Helen Murray
Mary Messe
Judy Pelson
Gail Roach
Sue Teale
Doris Willert
Loris Willerf
Joanne Wilisfon
Karen Witt
Sue Hass
Rachael Koser Marion Wilson
Joan Lendrim - A Judy Leach
1952-53 Officers
President - Carol Brown
Vice President - lleane Kunold
Treasurer -Joan Davey
Corresponding Secretary - Nancy Conn
Recording Secretary - Pat Farrell
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Presrdenf Donald Arnold Ekvls
VICE Presiclenl JOl1n Armstrong PLUMBING 8K HEATING SERVICE
Treasurer Richard Meese 5305 Main Sheet
Corresponding Secretary Ronald Heffich WIIIIamSvIIIe, New york
Secretary Ronald Fancher CONTRAC-II-NG
pledge Mosler John Low' Erwin A. Brese PLaza 2957
Chaplain Ronald Armstrong
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National Gypsum Company is providing for high school graduates many types of iobs
which offer lil opportunity to earn good salary, l2l training for higher positions, l3l chance
to use abilities to the fullest extent, and l4l security through good iob performance.
Many Amherst Central High School graduates are now employed at National Gypsum's
Executive Office, 325 Delaware Avenue, where air conditioning, music, and sound control
represent the very finest working conditions.
"It is a good thing to be rich,
And a good thing to be strong,
But it is a better thing,
To be beloved by many friends."
Euripides
Congratulations to the Class of 1953
ROTARY CLUB
of
Eggertsville - Snyder
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ACHS STAGE CREW
Stage Manager-John Heintz
Assistant Stage Manager- Richard Woods
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Vice President -A Angela Young
Recording N
Secretary 5 Jacqueline Blake
Corresponding if
Secretary if R ,sgg - Marcia Meidel
Tfeqgurer Mildred VVlClCl'10m
Pledge Mistress g Poiflcic' 595509
Chaplain Margretta Beishline
SQt. at Arms C Joan Rindfleisch
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4545 Main Street Washington Market
4564 Main Street UN 1403 WA 7137
Snyder, New York
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