Attica High School - Torch Yearbook (Attica, NY)

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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

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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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SENIOR CLASS ACHIEVEMENTS MARY ANN BEAVER Eagle Staff 2, 3, 4; Gym Demonstration 1, 2; Junior-Senior Banquet 3; Junior Play Comm. 3; Senior Play Comm. 4; Intramurals 2; Secretary Dancing Club 4; Senior Ball Comm. 4; Junior Prom Comm. 3. SHIRLEY BEY French Club 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Girl’s Varsity Basketball 4; G. A. A. Officer 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Play Comm. 4. ROBERT EDWARDS Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Stunt Night 1, 2; Library Club 3, 4; Student Council President 4: Student Council 3, 4; Home Craftsman’s Club 4; Sophomore Hop Comm. 2; Junior Prom Comm. 3; Chef’s Club 4; Senior Class Rep. EVALENA FOOTE Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Library Club 4; Senior Play 3, 4; Orchestra 2; Glee Club 2, 3; Dance Orchestra 3; Music Night 2, 3, 4; Gym Demonstration 2, 3; Intramurals 2, 3, 4; Senior Ball Comm. 4; Senior Movie Benefit Comm. 4; Junior Play 3; Stunt Night 2; Junior-Senior Banquet Comm. 3; Cheerleading 2, 3, 4; Card Party 3; Girl’s Varsity Basketball 4; Air Raid Warden 3, 4; Torch Staff 3, 4; Debating 3. ROBERT FLICK Intramurals 1, 2; Junior Varsity Basketball 1, 2; Junior Varsity Soccer 2; Varsity Soccer 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Chef’s Club 3, 4; Boy’s Athletic Association 3, 4; Vice-President 1; Student Council 1, 2. VERA FRISBEE Intramurals 1, 2; French Club 1, 2, 3; Dramatic Club 1; Secretary-Treasurer of Freshman Class; Treasurer of Junior Class; Junior Play Comm; Glee Club 1; Stunt Night 2; Senior Play Comm. 4, SHIRLEY GILLIATT Junior Play 3; Senior Play 3; French Club 2, 3, 4; Eagle Staff 2, 3, 4; Secretary Senior Class 4; Student Council 3; Stunt Night 1, 2; Intramurals 1, 2, 3; Library Club 3, 4; Play Comm. 3, 4; Junior Prom Comm. 3; Senior Ball Comm. 4; Ring Comm. 3; Junior-Senior Banquet Comm. 3. ALAN HALE Chairman of Program Committee Senior Play. HAROLD JASNAU Varsity Basketball 1, 2, 4; Junior Varsity Basketball 1, 2; Assistant Manager Soccer Team 3; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Volley Ball Team 3, 4; Secretary and Treasurer Chef’s Club 4; Library Club 4; F. F. A. 3. MARGARET LUCE Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior-Senior Banquet Comm. 3; Senior Play Comm. 4; Vice President Science Club 4; Vice-President G.A.A. 4; Basketball Team 4. PATRICIA McKERNAN Int-amurals I, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; French Club 3, 4; Library Club 2, 3, 4; Junior Play Comm. 3; Senior Play Comm. 4; Stunt Night 2; Student Council Treasurer 4; Student Council 4; G. A. A. Manager. ANNA MEYER Eagle Staff 4; Gym Demonstration 2, 3; Junior Play Comm. 3; Junior-Senior Banquet Comm. 3; Senior Play Comm. 4; Dancing Club 4; Intramurals 2; Junior Movie Benefit Comm. 3; Senior Movie Benefit Comm. 4; Junior Prom Comm. 3; Senior Ball Comm. 4. GENEVIEVE MURPHY Senior Play Ticket Committee 4; Dancing Club 4. THOMAS PASNEWSKI Stunt Night 1, 2; Gym Demonstration 1, 2, 3; Interclass Basketball 1, 2, 3; Legenda 1; Chairman Card Party 2; Chairman Junior Prom 3; Varsity Golf 2, 3; Intramurals I, 2, 3, 4; Chief Air Raid Warden 4; Assistant Fire Chief; Eagle Staff 3, 4; Editor-in-chief of Torch 4; Chairman Advertising Comm, of Senior Ball 4; Student Council 4; Chef’s Club 2, 3; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Dramatics Club 2, 3, 4; Stage Crew 2, 3; Library Club 2, 3, 4; Senior Distrib. Comm. 4; Senoir Play Comm. 4; Torch 4; Cheerleading 2, 3; Junior-Senior Banquet Comm. 3. CECILIA PERRY Junior Play Comm. 3; Senior Play Comm. 4; Homemaking Club 3, 4. SARAH PERRY Eagle Staff 2, 3, 4; Legenda 1; Treasurer Sophomore Class 2; Stunt Night Comm. 1; Girl Representative 3; Student Council 3; Senior Ring Comm. 3; Junior Play Comm. 3; Senior Play Comm. 4; Junior - Senior Banquet Comm. 3; Junior Movie Benefit 3; Senior Movie Benefit 4; Junior Prom Comm. 3; Senior Ball Comm. 4; President of Dancing Club 4. HARRY PLEWA Dramatics Club 4; Eagle Staff 4; Senior Play Comm. 4. ROBERT PULVER Varsity Basketball 4; Junior Varsity 3; Varsity Soccer 4; Dramatics Club 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3; Stage Crew 2, 3, 4. DONALD RICHTER Senior Play Comm. 3, 4; Junior Play 3; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; French Club 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club 4; Science Club 3; Eagle Staff 4; Torch Staff 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Play Comm. 3, 4; Senior Ball Comm. 4; Junior Prom Comm. 3, 4; Sec. Freshman Class; Vice-President Junior Class; President Senior Class; Stunt Night 2; Ring Comm. 3; Junior-Senior Banquet Comm. 3; Gym Demonstration 2, 3. Page 20