Waterville Central High School - Academic Union Yearbook (Waterville, NY)

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HISTDIQY Cf TI-IE CLASS UF 9315 ISTORY of the class of '36 began when six little tots started school together in l92-'lr and aimed at graduation in l936. The six small boys and girls were Betty Gilliland, Betty Townsend, lloger Cash. Harry Hilsinger. Floyd Volkman, and Charles Zalvis. Their first year was spent getting accustomed to school and their classmates. ln their second year a new acquaintance from Utica, Mary Dutton, joined their rank. Richard Hughes from Utica became a member of the class in its third year. The class had become acquainted with each other and pro- gressed nicely during the fourth year. The fifth year Charles Zalyis moved to Earlville. but two more members. Ruth Beck and llichard liewis, were added to the class. 'lihe class rolled along during the sixth year and moved into the new school building the following year. Henry Waterman became a member of the class when the Forge Hollow school district consolidated with Xvaterville. By the eighth year the class had become familiar with the new environment and each member was working hard to receive his eighth grade diploma in June. Three new members were added to the class enroll- ment during this year. 'lihey were Elmo Burlingame, who came from Whites- lvoro. and Anne and Phyllis Thomson from Canandaigua. The members of the class selected their class pins and they proudly exhibited them to everyone. There was a great thrill in store for them the following year when they were to enter high school. 'l'he Deanslnoro and Paris Hill school dis- tricts consolidated with Waterville bringing Mary' Hughes and Robert Kelsey of Deanshoro and Catherine Roberts of Paris Hill into their fold. James Steele also fell into their rank at this ti1l16. The freshman class was very active. They' held a picnic in lViay'er's woods, a Hallowelen party in the Doyle block, and a get-together party' at the Thomson home. Many' shared in the entertainment and enjoyed themselves thoroughly. ln the sophomore year Ann Chernoff joined the class and the entire high school regarded the Sophomorc lfrolic as an outstanding event of the year. When lNorth Brook- field school district consolidated with Waterville, two new members. Flor- ence Austin and Roger liarnes, were registered with the class. Horace West- cott from Syracuse and Elton llornburgh and Yvilliam Butler joined the class at this time. ,lunior rings were chosen and they were praised for being the best ever selected. The Colgate Ensigns furnished the music for the junior prom which proyed a big success. 'lihe Commencement rank was completed ly' the addition of Nellie Munroe. Betsy' Xislyet. Thelma York. Henry Blair. Robert Brady, and Charles Zalvis. who returned after a seven years, absence from the class. Our class has been well represented in all school activities. linth Beck. Harry Hilsinger. Floyd Xolkman. and lflmo liurlingame haye displayed oratorical ability' and have competed in the 'lialcott Prize Speaking contest. 'lihe brilliance of the class was represented by five girls, namely. Anne Thomson, Florence Austin. Ruth Heck, Betty Gilliland, and Phyllis Thomson, who are members of the National Honor Society. Hia-hard l.ewis. Betsy Nisbet, Henry Blair, Anne Thomson, Richard Hughes. Betty' Townsend, and

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CHARLES W. ZA LVIS Academic Why, then, do you walk as if you had swallowed a ramrod? Senior Tie Committee. 4g lnterclass Touch-football. 45 lnterclass Soccer, 4. CIA!! IDUEM We have come to the end of high school The days Wegve loved are oierg We say goodbye to classmates gay And the teachers we'll see no more. We leave these halls of knowledge, Always to our hearts so dear. We leave to go to college, Or to seek some higher sphere! Weill face the world without a fearg Prepared to stand aloneg We'll try to make our teachers here Proud of the seeds they've sown. Vile will climb to the very top of the hill, Seeking achievement thereg Leaving behind our Waterville And loyal friends who care. We are setting forth to make our markg So to our friends goodbye, As on our journey We embark lfrom dear old Waterville High. -Rlllll J. Beck. days

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Mary Dutton have excelled in varsity basketball. Other athletic ability has been displayed by Elton Dornburgh, Floyd Volkman, William Butler, Robert Kelsey, Roger Cash, and Elmo Burlingame, who have participated in soccer, l aseball, track, and tennis. Many members of the class have made a showing of their athletic ability by taking part in gym exhibitions and intramural and interclass sports. Some members possess stage, scientific, and musical talent, while others belong to the Academic Union staff, Student Council, and Fu- ture Farmers' Organization. The senior play, uPeg O7 My Heartf, and the Senior Showboat were both huge successes and the best is yet to come, the senior ball. Our twelve years of school career are brought to a close. lt has been our constant aim to secure diplomas, so we have worked steadily and wisely from the bottom, overcoming obstacles which stood in our path, until we have reached the top. We know not what the future has in store for us, but we are ready to go out into the world and do our best. Richard Hughes, Historian. CLASS DIQDDH ECY Mr. Elmo Burlingame Subpoena Server New York City llear Sir: As you are a member of the class of '36, l am sure that it will be easy for you to find your classmates. Please serve subpoenas to each of the class to appear in following case: Case 65096-Class of '37 vs. Class of '36. Suit for damages because class of 736 abducted the senior adviser in 536, thus giving the class of '37 a dignified commencement. Yours truly, Judge M. Jenkins. January 2, 1946 Judge Jenkins Supreme Court Wfaterville, N. Y. Dear Judge: I am submitting the following report of serving subpeonas on my class- mates. l hope they all get there on time. Yours truly, Elmo Burlingame. l am submitting the following report concerning the class of '36 and hoping you find it satisfactory: Ruth Beck and Merlin are with the Ringling Bros. as Mr. and Mrs. Tom Thumb. Mary Hughes or Mrs. Cash is still adding to her huge stamp collection. You see she still plays post office. Harry Hilsinger has just received a position in the Adirondacks as a mountain guide for wealthy widows. Being a woman hater, Harry fre- quently takes to the trees.