Owego Free Academy - Tom Tom Yearbook (Owego, NY)

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enior Celebrities Top row, left to right-The Girl and Boy who did most for the class, Joan Chermak and Dale jackson, The Class Brains , Carl Peters and Carolyn Huston, The most athletic, Edward Miller and Mary Lou Nichols. Bottom 1owMThe Girl and Boy most likely to succeed, Bette Auyong and Richard Givens, The Class Clowns , Margaret Cornish and Robert Keith, Typical Teen-Agers, Gregory Miller and Katherine Glaccum. wif Dear Classmates, It seems like such a short time ago that we entered O. F. A. and now here we are at the crossroads, nearing our graduation and prelude to success. I wish to tell each one of you, before we part, what a great honor and privilege it has been for me to serve you as president of the Class of '54-. As I travel down the road of life, stored always in my memories will be the wonderful experiences we have shared here at O. F. A. I will always remember each one of you and the part you played in the Class of '54 and hope always for your success in everything you undertake. May God bless you always. Sincerely, JOAN CHERMAK Class President 17

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SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Fronf row, left lo rightfK. Glaccum, Secretary, J. Chermak, President, Miss Goodrich, Advisor, Mr. Valvo, Advisor. Row two--J. Mullen, Student Coun- cil, C. Huston, Treasurer, R. Givens, Vice-President, M. Stiles, Student Council, G. Miller, Student Council. Sf? At the End of the rail GAIN IT is NEARLY TIME for graduation. The Seniors discover that soon they will leave the paths they have followed through high school, and will set out on the busy thorough- fares toward success. Even though we must leave O. F. A., the memories of our high school days will always remain with us. As Freshmen we started down the trail to a greater education. Freshmen Initiation seemed to be a terrible ordeal. Between wearing our mixed-up clothes and bowing to the Seniors, we began a memorable year. We were anxiously waiting for the day when we would be Seniors. The next year we became Sophomores travel- ing another road to Senior Study Hall. In the fall we entered school determined to tackle the harder subjects such as Latin, biology, and geometry. When we passed the Regents in June, we discovered ourselves ready to traverse another trail on the way to becoming Lofty Seniors . I , The next year we, as Juniors, were nearly at the end of our course. The big issue during this year was the annual Junior Prom, which every- one enjoyed immensely. During this year we tackled world history and managed to get through, very grateful for Miss Fitzgerald's help. At last! We are on the last leg of our journey down the many lanes and byways. The coveted seat in Senior Study Hall has finally been achieved. With this achievement comes much hard work toward certihcation and graduation. We have enjoyed many great events such as Freshman Initiation, the Senior Play and the annual Commencement Exercises with the Senior Ball following. We have traveled many highways toward becoming a success in school. Now as we begin another and more difhcult route, we say good- bye to our dear Alma Mater, remembering all of the happy times we enjoyed.

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M- ,W . .,M. - . ..,M,,..f,,..,, Bette Irene Auyong Bet Dramatics Club 35 Girls' Choir 35 Junior Prom Committee 35 Christmas Program Usher 45 Commencement Usher 35 O. F. A. Tells Its Story 3, 4 CEditor-in-Chief 45 5 Tom Tom Senior Section 4. Ann Barton Class Secretary 25 Class Vice-President 35 Tom Tom Staff 35 Dra- matics Club 3, 45 Senior Play Committee 45 Junior Prom Committee 35 Freshman Initiation Committee 45 Commencement Decoration Committee 3. Charlotte A. Beniamin Public Speaking 45 Dramatics Club 4. Robert Bennett Benny Machinist Club 45 Freshman Initiation Committee 4. Alma Jean Bensley Jeannie Senior Play Advertising Committee 4. Robert Berry Popeye F. F.A. 3, 4 fReporter 45. Leigh F. Brown Bozo F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 CPresident 45. Barbara Bernadette Burch . Bobbie Tom Tom Sales Staff 2, 3, 45 Dramatics Club 3, 45 Senior Play Ad- vertising Committee 45 Mixed Choir 3, 45 Melodots 3, 45 Commence- ment Usher 35 Senior Play Usher 45 Freshman Initiation Committee 45 Commencement Decoration Committee 35 O. F. A. Tells Its Story 3, 4. Arlene M. Card 'Lene Girls' Choir 25 Mixed Choir 2, 45 Tioga County Choir 2. Joan Chermak Joanie Tom Tom Art Staff 1, 2, 3, 4 CArt Editor 3, 45 5 Poppy Poster Contest 1, 2, 3, 4 fFirst Prize 1, 355 Syracuse Cit. Ed. Conf. 3, 45 V. Basketball Cheerleader 35 Varsity Basketball Cheerleader 45 Junior Prom Committee 35 Freshman Initiation Committee 45 Junior Prom Queen 35 Class President 45 Class Secretary 3. Diana Lea Cook Di Tom Tom Staff 3, 45 fSales Staff 3, Senior Section 455 Senior Play Cast 45 Band 3, 45 Mixed Choir 35 Melodots 35 Tioga County Band 3, 45 Freshman Initiation Committee 45 Dramatics Club 45 Student Council Campaign Manager 3. Margaret Ann Cornish Peggy Dramatics Club 3, 45 Senior Play Committee 45 Library Assistant 45 Freshman Initiation Committee 45 Noon Hour Basketball 1, 25 Poppy Poster Contest 4. Donald G. Cross Don Football 1, 2, 3, 45 Basketball 1, 25 Baseball 3, 45 Track 1, 25 Junior Prom Committee 35 Mixed Choir 3, 45 Machinist Club 4 QPresident 45. Melvin G. Day F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 QSecretary 455 Public Speaking 4.