Attica High School - Torch Yearbook (Attica, NY)

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SENIOR CLASS HISTORY Even when we entered Attica High School as “Greenhorns in September, 1941, both the faculty and the other students were forced to recognize our superiority. We showed promise of both brilliance and ambition, and our first two years here served, for the most part, as incubation period for these two fine qualities. As officers we elected Richard Runvik, President; Richard Walsh, Vice-President; Patricia Meyers, Secretary; Nelson Parsons, Treasurer, and Margaret Schreiber and Howard Wilkinson, Girl and Boy Representatives. Under the guidance of Mr. Knapp, Miss McCoord, and Mr. Lohrman, our treasury prospered from the profits gained by selling candy, and the entire class enjoyed themselves at a Hallowe'en Party. Returning in the fall of 1942, we elected the following as officers: Nelson Parsons, President; Suzanne Harrington, Vice-President; Ardyth Suess, Secretary; George Seligman, Treasurer, and Mary Alyce Hussey and Howard Wilkinson, Representatives. Capably guided by Mrs. Sands, Mr. Cogger, and Miss Feeley, we made successes of two dances, and came out in first place in the sale of War Bonds and Stamps. “Jolly” was indeed an inadequate term to describe our attitude when we became Juniors, as we are sure Mrs. Sands will agree. However, we soon restored her faith in us by giving her such a splendid attendance record that we were given a party by the faculty. “No other class can make that statement!” Our treasury gained a large bulge when we made successes of several dances, a movie benefit, the Junior Prom, and our play, The Phantom Bells.” “The Phantom Bells” attrbiuted its unusual success to the thorough and competent direction of Mr. Cogger, the splendid cooperation of the cast, and the fact that it was the first mystery to be presented in our school for a number of years. Even after toasting the Seniors farewell at the Junior-Senior Banquet, at which the Rev. James J. Corbett, C.M., of the University of Niagara was the speaker, a sizable sum still still remained in our treasury. This exceptional year, we had as officers: Howard Wilkinson, President; Suzanne Harrington, Vice-President; Ardyth Suess, Secretary; Roy Strang, Treasurer, and Virginia Laird and Robert Beachman, Representatives. At last, after three long years of striving toward that goal, we attained the elevated position of Seniors. As proof that the wisdom evidenced upon our entrance in 1941, the class of '45 selected Roy Strang as President for this all-important year. We also chose Virginia Laird as Vice-President, Madeline Kittsley as Secretary, John VanSon as Treasurer, and Margaret Schreiber and Richard Runvik as Representatives. One of the memories we shall cherish most from this last year at Attica High, will be that of Mrs. Ranger's ever-ready smile and helpfulness. When it was decided that our class would go to Detroit at the end of the term, we redoubled our efforts to provide sufficient funds for that event. The profits from a baked food sale, a Variety Show, and a movie benefit, added to those already received from a dance, and our play, “The Uncertain Age, under the able direction of Miss McCarthy, are expected to fully cover the expenses of this eagerly-awaited trip. Looking back, it seems only a short time ago that we strolled the halls of our beloved Alma Mater for the first time; that we looked upon those honored Seniors with envy. Seniors, we are; honored, we are; but our envy has rewound itself, and now centers upon the Freshmen, who have four years before them, and in most cases, the happiest in their lives. In passing, we can only wish those classes which follow us, four years as happy, successful, and memorable as ours have been. Page 20

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ARDYTH SUESS BEATRICE WEATHERBEE She’s short and sweet, And pleasant to meet. Her heart belongs to the Navy blue, You can bet your life, she’ll JOHN VAN SON Full of fun. a twinkle in his When 'you get to know him. he really isn’t shy: A tiny lass with a pleasant smile, She’s resevred. but busy all the while HOWARD WILKINSON Ever a jolly jest, a hidden fame, Howard Wilkinson is his name. JOSEPH WINIECKI He’s a mathernajW6rJv' and mai! ?’s rgaQy a wizan u He v' V? BERNARDINE ZAHLER A pleasant word, a smile each day. Success will be hers in every way. DANIEL ZEHLER Call shyness not a menace to youth, For strong character is the bone of truth.’' Page 19

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 §ntinr Hill ing our We, the SENIOR CLASS of the ATTICA HIGH SCHOOL, Attica, in the County of Wyom-and State of New York, being of sound mind and memory, do make, publish and declare this last WILL and TESTAMENT, in manner following, that is to say: FIRST: We direct that all our just debts and funeral expenses be paid. ITEM: 1, ROY STRANG, do will and bequeath my ability to stay home nights and behave myself to Paul Krotz. I He needs it). ITEM: 1, SUE HARRINGTON, do will and bequeath the many pleasant hours spent in 0-7 to some eligible female. ITEM: 1, JANE MONAHAN, do will and bequeath my quietness to Rae Leyden. ITEM: 1, JOHN VAN SON, do will and bequeath my likeness for “Red” to Bob Nordin. ITEM: 1, ARDYTH SUESS, do will and and bequeath my admiration to Flopsy. ITEM: 1, DICK RUNVIK, do leave my nickname “Heinie for ever. ITEM: 1, HOWARD WILKINSON, do will and bequeath my mastery of the jalopy to Dick Holbrook. ITEM: 1, GEORGE SELIGMAN, do will and bequeath my pitching ability to Rose DeVito. ITEM: 1, HARRIET KUHN, do will and bequeath my blue Plymouth to anyone who has enough money to pay for it. ITEM: 1, JACQUELINE CLARK, do will and bequeath my poise to Ruth Van Son. ITEM: WE, OF ENGLISH 4, do will and bequeath Miss McCarthy’s daily dance routine to the Class of ’46. ITEM: 1, MARY GIALLANZA, do will and bequeath my love for skipping school to Milford Fargo. ITEM: 1, PEG SCHREIBER, do will and bequeath my ability to get out of classes to any poor soul who needs it. ITEM: WE, THE CLASS OF '45, do will and bequeath our dignity and diligence to the Juniors. ITEM: WE, THE CLASS OF ’45, do will and bequeath our wit and integrity to the Sophomores. « ITEM: WE, THE CLASS OF ’45, do will and bequeath our word of hope, and three more years in which to enjoy Attica High to the Freshmen. ITEM: WE, THE SENIORS, do leave our thanks and gratefulness to the Faculty of A.H.S. for all the help they have given us. LASTLY, WE hereby appoint Mrs. Charlotte Ranger executor of this our last Will and Testament, with full power and authority to sell and convey, lease or mortgage real estate; hereby revoking all former wills made by us. Signed: Signed, sealed and delivered in HARRIET KUHN one thousand nine hundred and forty-five. SUE HARRINGTON Page 21