Cortland High School - Co Hi An Yearbook (Cortland, NY)

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This Year Among the Seniors On September 7 the members of the Senior Class, 160 strong, started on the final lap of their high school careers, determined to make H1939 outstanding in the annals of Old Central High. Among the first of the year's surprises was the more for your money General Organiz- ation plan proposed by Mr. Tarr, and started on September 15 with the help of many able students. The plan developed rapidly, result- ing in an enrollment of 600 members. The first home room to reach the 100 per cent goal was senior home room 102A, under the manage- ment of Susan Place as home room chairman. Under this economical plan the General Organ- ization was able to produce more enthusiasm and school spirit toward high school activities. The activities of the year were off with a bang when we found ourselves with a practically un- defeated football team coached by the one and only Ross O. Shafer. Heading the grid stars on to victory was 'Power House Osadchey, backed by the- excellent blocking of his teammates. Making possible such a successful season be- sides the star, were, Mush , Hugo Fleming, Biog Montello, Tommy Hamilton, HBobby Potter, the pivot man, l'1erry Reynolds, Banjo Bertini, Midnight Canale, Nick Fiske, Pelcher , Chet Adessa, and the manager, 'lDick Wilkins. Others Who did their part were the bench warmers and the water boy. To start the season the team defeated Oneida 19 to 0, then, after a series of victories, on No- vember 4 Cortland lost to Norwich with a score of 19 to 13, defeated in the last minute of play. Thus, ended the football season, the best in many years. Early in the year Superintendent Simmons confirmed the rumors concerning the erection of an addition to our present high school build- ing. Of course, the whole school was astir at the prospects and even more thrilled when, on September 29, the city approved the recom- mendation of the Board of Education by a vote of 10 to 1. lnterest ran high in choosing members for a Student Council, a type of organization new this year. Each home room held a separate election for its representative. For president, candidates were set up by petitions. Each spoke before the assembly presenting his policies, and each re- ceived vigorous support from his followers. After the school had been divided into wards and the whole plan based on a regular city election, the students voted, giving the presi- dency to Robert Mack, with Robert Crisara a close second. The whole proved a crisis in campaigning spirit. Of importance during the 1938-39 term was a series of interesting assembly programs the price of which had been included in member- ship to the General Organization. These brought us lecturers of note, as well as outstand- ing artists and musicians. According to the Social Calendar the Tri-Y Hlail-Bird Hop held at the Y. W. C. A. on No- vember 25 proved to be a great success. Spiegle Willcox's orchestra furnished the music and a good share of high school students, together with many of the vacationing Alumni, were there. On October 28 came the Hi-Y dance which, although it furnished plenty of fun, left the club somewhat financially embarassed. To top the social season the General Organ- ization planned a school dance which was par- ticularly popular since admission was free to all G. O. members, for four hours of fun and danc- ing. Miss Chaloux and her troop of actors deserve a great deal of credit and praise for the excellent dramatic productions which have furnished real entertainment for all. As usual the Purple Pennant has come out with flying colors. The first copy was issued on October 7 under the careful supervision of Miss Hamelin and Miss Haug. The gossip and news have been written by many expert literary inclined students and have made the paper a success. This, also, was included in the price of General Organization membership. Likewise the Co-Hi-An drive started on De- cember 5. An unusual number of students, most of them Seniors, signed up for work on the annual. This large staff has been working throughout the year to make the 1939 1'Co-Hi-An outstanding, by assembling all kinds of new material and working out many new features. Our thanks go to Miss Tallant who has made this possible. On lanuary 30, half day sessions began, to allow for the new building program which is now in progress. Already the old part of the school, the scene of a host of memories for many students, has almost ceased to be. Up to the date of writing we rate but one basketball victory, However, the victorious spirit of a triumphant football season has carried through and has proved itself no less valiant in meeting defeats. As their last year draws to a close, the Seniors bid farewell to their Alma Mater and march on, enriched by many memories, to new growth on the roads which lie ahead. I page thirty 1

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As the Tune, 1939, semester finally becomes a chapter in history, the Tunior Class has upheld its usual high standards under the guiding hand of Miss Lilla Murray. With the aid of Leo Canale, Hugh Fleming, Alex Qsadchey, and the aspirations of the lunior Class as a Whole, the football team of Cortland High School came through the season with flying colors. Not only the football team profited by the aid of the luniors, but the Basketball team as Well, for such athletes as Kenneth Buggs, Charles Cerio, Yale Hughes, Alex Osadchey, Hugh Fleming, and lohn Polanko con- tributed their unceasing support. The luniors have contributed much to the athletic standing of the school, and, in addition, many luniors have gained parts in the dramatic productions and have revealed remarkable talent in the field of acting. The High School orchestra and band have once more profited by the addition of the talents of the Tunior Class to their musical scope. It is with great promise and high expectation that the class of l94O looks forward to the coming year. MISS LILLA L. MURRAY Dean of Eleventh Year CLASS OFFICERS President ...... ,.... Y ALE HUGHES Vice President ..... . . .HARRY THAMES Secretary ...... ....... B ETTY HART Treasurer . . .... RICHARD WHITING Class of 1940 lg