St Marys High School - Per Annos Yearbook (Cortland, NY)

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Highlights and hadows Alone, oppressed, and unwanted, twenty- six of us little orphans made our way into a great big new world called high school. A feeling of fear mixed with uncertainty gripped our little hearts as we realized that the title of freshmen had descended upon us. We were kept constantly on edge by the ever present seniors. We were caught in the rapids of a human river which tossed us from one class to another. From our fright- ened ranks, however, came forth a few brave mites called football players and cheerleaders. We happy and gay freshmen stumbled and tripped our way through our first dance. We sweated and prayed our way through our first exams. Throughout our first big year in high school, we were on the sidelines watching. Ever observant, ever watchful, we absorbed the ways of our elders. As our first year drew to a close, we picked up our memories, put them into the bag with our dreams and prepared for the journey into the second year. 'LlVIake way for the mighty sophomore! was the cry which resounded in our hearts as we embarked upon our second big year in high school. As the new sophomores we were dripping with glory, Q or so we thoughtj. We had a whole year of high school behind us. Had we not conquered Latin I and elementary algebra? Had we not survived one football season and one basketball season? What more could we do? Some of our golden glory, however, rubbed off when we were introduced to plane geom- etry and Latin II. Footballs, basketballs, and cheers once again dominated our after- noons and evenings. During exam time we found that even the all-knowing sophomores sweated and prayed a little over a test. By the time we had stopped spinning from the flurry of studies and activities, we discov- ered that another year had slipped by. We had a few more memories and a few more 25 dreams to add to our growing collection. By the time our third year rolled around, we were in a rather confused state. We had survived the storms and trials of the pre- vious two years. But now, as juniors, we found ourselves Houndering between the low and the high. We juniors were a little lower than the seniors, but at the same time we were a little higher than the freshmen and sophomores. We didn't let it bother us as we enjoyed our football games and our basketball games, our dances and our par- ties. We became junior partners of that re- nowned corporation, Junior-Senior Prom Manufacturers, Inc. As the year went by, we became more and more conscious of the fact that soon we would be the supreme sen- iors. With the passing of the months we an- nexed more delightful memories. Finally the time arrived when we made the last journey into a new class. After three long years of apprenticeship, we finally attained the coveted title of full- fledged seniors. This new honor brought with it some privileges as well as responsi- bilities. We were given exclusive rights to the library. We donned grease-paint and powder, and presented L'Cheaper By the Dozen. We entered the entertainment field of song and dance when we presented Cafe Tres Chic. We seniors had official jurisdic- tion over the prom. However, there were, unfortunately some responsibilities which we also inherited. Many of us became mem- bers of that select organization known as the 8:31 Club or Prayer Writers, lnc. To the very few unfortunates who once or twice strayed from the straight and narrow path, the dry mop became a symbol of the sen- iors' penal code. The days flew by and fi- nally there were no more. Although the good times and the happy times may come to an end, the memories will never fade from our hearts and minds.

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EDWARD JOSEPH SKEHAN Eddie, our representative from the farm front, has been dubbed the 6'lVlr. Fixit of the senior class. Everything for a bad fuse to our tardy clock has at some time been adjusted by him. Along with his electrically-minded cohorts, Eddie successfully engi- neered the lighting job for HCheaper By the Dozenf, His interest in tape recorders, combined with his mischievous sense of humor has provided many humorous and interesting moments during our English classes. Eddie's many hobbies range from raising wild animals to taking motion pictures, thus giving him a truly versatile personality. Sodality l, 2, 3, 4, Clee Club l, 2, 3, Dramatics 2, 3, 4, Science Club l. 3 If you see a car speeding down Madison Street about eight thirty-five in the morning, you can bet it is Bobby, our used car dealer. Bobby is the senior half of the Spottek-Ray Automotive Corporation. His wit, unequaled in the senior class, comes in handy when writing essays. An ardent sportsman, Bobby loves to hunt, fish, and play football. One of the twelve in uCheaper By the Dozenw, his portrayal of Bill could not have been surpassed by the great Jerry Lewis himself. From all indications, the United States Navy will have the deciding voice in Bobby's future. Sodality l, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club l, 2, 3, Football l, 2, 4, Basketball lg Science Club lg Class Treasurer 2, Dramatics 4. E241

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