Charles B Gaskill Middle School - Yearbook (Niagara Falls, NY)

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NINTH GRADE HISTORY ' When we entered Gaskill Junior High School as seventh graders in September of 1959, we wondered whether we would ever know our way around. After the first few days it was surprising how well we were able to find our various rooms. Our first social event was the Halloween party, which we attended in costume. Prizes were won by Kathy Kaczynski, Joe Martino, Sam Mussari and Tony Riccuto. Before we realized it, the first ten weeks were up and we had the new experience of taking our report cards to our various teachers to be marked. The variety show, Gae Pareej' brought out many talented members of our class. Before we knew it, June had rolled around and final examinations were staring us in the face-but we triumphed and were soon enjoying our summer vacations. In September 1960, when Gaskill Junior opened its doors, we, as eighth graders, were familiar 'with every phase of school activity. We were no longer the Freshies of Gaskill. Scholarship awards for outstanding aver- ages in seventh grade were given to Margaret Dunlap and Joanne Lepiano in our first assembly. One of the outstanding events this year was the Valen- tine Party for the eighth graders, when refreshments, dancing, and a movie were enjoyed. In March the National Junior Honor Society inducted eighth graders for the first time, and many of our class became members. The variety show, Sentimental Journey, featuring many talented eighth grade students among the members of its cast, was a huge success. Time marched on, and before we knew it we began our third year at Gaskill in September, 1961. The freshman football team, under Coach La- bosky, attained first place in the city championship. The Honor Society's annual Christmas dance, held on the evening of December 15th, was very well attended and most enjoyable. After Christmas vacation we once more turned our thoughts to the closing mid-year marks. March rolled around and many ninth graders participated in our first musical comedy, On The Range? Finally June exams came and, although we thought we'd never make it, we passed and looked forward to tenth grade. Now, as we near the end of our ninth grade, which will most likely be our last year at dear ol' Gaskill, we look back over our three eventful years with warm memories. We will soon be starting all over again in a big, strange school, as Gaskill once seemed to us. But we're so very sure that no matter what happens or where we go, in our hearts we will always remem- ber Gaskill and its wonderful times. Cindy DiLaura and Robert Kattman 26

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LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT We, the 1962 Senior Class of Gaskill Junior High School, being of sound mind, character, and reason, do hereby bequeath this, our last will and testament, to the forthcoming leaders and workers, who will step up and carry on where we departing seniors leave off: ARTICLE I 1. To Mr. Abbott, Mr. Goldstein, and the Faculty, we leave a two month vacation to get away from the wear and tear of school life. 2. To Mrs. Wojcik and Mrs. Swiatkowski we leave our millions of little pink late slips. ARTICLE II To the following instructors: 1. To Mr. Kline, Sam Rangatore leaves a ruler for future geometry students. 2. To Mr. Sotile, Jim Mackie leaves his high-heeled basketball sneakers. 3. To Miss Ingrasci, Louise Grande leaves her bowling ability. 4. To Miss McLaren we leave all unwritten book covers to store in her already overcrowded closet. ARTICLE III To a few honored people we bestow the following: 1. Peggy McKnight leaves her peroxide bottle to John Mackie. 2. Bonnie Zetes leaves her brain to HAYES BELIEVE IT OR NOT. 3. Sherry Mele leaves her different personality to Cindy DiLaura. 4. Dennis Ormsby leaves his shamrock to Conrad Tubin so he can carry on the great Irish name. 5. Dimitri Riminosky leaves his homework papers to Sam Conti. 6. Leslie Boughner leaves his elevator shoes to Paul Verciglio. 7. Karen DiGregorio leaves her contact lenses to Henrietta Fontana. ARTICLE IV To the completed project, GASKILL, we leave four years of love and devotion, and take away a place in our memory which will never be forgotten. Testators: Linda Martino, Lynne Brovata, Frank Fair, Peter Fontana 25

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