Attica High School - Torch Yearbook (Attica, NY)

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SENIOR CLASS POEM By Ruth Vogt The pathway you choose Lies at your feet. It is rough, it is precipitous; But these obsticles you must meet. You must strive on toward the top And reach the peak. Be it in service or in field, It’s success that you must seek. You are young and ambitious, So though your burden can’t be shared; You’ll move up with fists clenched tight Because you are well prepared. Mark a goal and set your heart On the fact that you must gain it. You’ll reach that goal if you have grit, So Onward Seniors, claim it!” Page 18

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JEANNE WERNER WILLIAM WISE MARILYN WHEATLEY MARY ALICE WINIECKI JEANETTE WRAZEN MARIE ZIELONKA Additional Seniors LEO BARNES ELIZABETH CROWDER JOHN DEDOZAK PAUL MARTIN PATRICIA McKERNAN ROBERTA WEST Page 17

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SENIOR CLASS HISTORY In 1939 a silly, typical Freshman Class entered this glorious institution of higher learning. Nearly twice the size of our present class, we spent most of our time studying, much in contrast to our present policy. As officers we elected Louine Kilian as our President; Robert Flick as our Vice-President; Mary Ann Walsh as our Secretary, and Vera Frisbee as Treasurer. Our most important event this year was a pic-eating contest at Stunt Night. As Sophomores we elected Robert Hussey as President; Mary Ann Walsh as Vice-President; Russell Watson as Secretary, and Sarah Perry as Treasurer. Roberta West and Robert Flick were our Representatives. The highlight of this year was our presentation at Stunt Night of the Gay Ninetie’s Revue,” an event which will long be remembered by those who participated. In September, 1941, we showed great wisdom in electing Mary Ann Walsh for President; Donald Richter as Vice-President; Eleanor Spring as Secretary, and Vera Frisbee as Treasurer. Sarah Perry and Frank Vitagliano served as Representatives. We held a very successful Card Party and followed it with a movie benefit. Our Junior Play, Don’t Be Bashful,” was a huge success and added much money to the Treasury. Our patriotic Junior Prom went over splendidly and the Junior-Senior banquet was enjoyed by all. This year we purchased our class rings and are very satisfied with our wise choice. Last fall we entered school full of ambitions. We elected Donald Richter as President; Frank Vitagliano as Vice-President; Rala Schaub as Treasurer; Shirley Gilliatt as Secretary, and Bob Edwards and Mary Ann Walsh as Representatives. Our Fall Dance was successful and our delightful Senior Play, Miss Jimmy,” was the sensation of the school. The Senior Ball with Bill Byrd’s orchestra provided much-needed entertainment. Although war conditions have hindered our activities, we look back over the year with a feeling of pleasure and wish the next Senior Class as much success as we have enjoyed. We wish to express our thanks to those teachers who have helped and guided us during our four years. We also wish good luck to all those boys and girls who will serve Uncle Sam in the armed forces, hoping that they will soon be able to visit their Alma Mater after peace once again will return to this troubled world. Page 19