Attica High School - Torch Yearbook (Attica, NY)

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A H S THE SENIORS 1949 GEORGE PURDY My only books are women's looks. Achievements: Torch 1, 2, 3, 4; Hus. Mgr. 3; Tread. 3; Intramurals 1, 2; Bowling 2; Science Club 2; Chefs Club 3; Plays 1, 2. 3, 4; Glee Hub 3. 4. NORMAN RIPSTEIN A man about town with a winning twist to bis smile. Achievements: Class Hop. 1. 2: ('lass Treas. 3, 4; Baseball 1; Soccer 2; dee Club I. 2, 3. 4; Stage Crew Mgr. 4 ; Eagle 1. 2; Orchestra 1. 2. 3, 4; Basketball 3. EDWARD SCHMIDT God helps men that help themselves. Achievements: Class Pres. 1 : Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Orchestra 1. 2, 3, 4; Dram. Club 1. 2; Chefs Club 3. JEAN RIPEN BURG Why must life be so complicated? Achievements Dram. Club 1, 3; Glee Club 1. 2, 3. 4; G.A.A. 2; Eagle Staff 1; Class Sec. 3; Bowling 3. 4: Student VERNA SCHAD No one knows u truer friend. Achievements: G.A.A. 3; Guid. Club 2; Lib. Club 4; Dram. Club 3; Jr. Prom. Comm. 3 ROBERTSHADBOLT Who first invented work? Achievements: Basketball 1, 2. 3. 4: Baseball 2, 3, 4 : Plays 3. 4; Golf 2. 3. 4; Ping Pong; Soccer 1. 2. 3; Intra. Class Sports 1. 2. 3, 4: Dram. Club 1, 2; Horse Shoe Champ. 3; Bowling 3. 4; Glee Club 2. 3. 4; Orch. 4. KATHLEEN SEXX )TT I love tranquil solitude and such society as is quiet, wise and good. Achievements: Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Drain. (Tub 1 ; Home Ec. Club 2. 3, 4. BARBARA SLOCUM Impartial, full of good fun and always good company. Achievements: Glee Club 2, 3. 4; Dance Comm. 1, 2, 3, 4; Ref. Comm. 4; Dram. Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Sr. Ensemble 4: Fashion Show Maid 4; Bowling 4.

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A H S THE SENIORS 1949 GEUALI) LAWALL The best is what we do and are. Achievements: Science Club 2; Debate Club 3; Assembly Comm. 2, 3. RICHARD MENUS Wisdom is often nearer when we stoop than when we soar. Achievements: F.F.A. 1; American Agriculturist Award 1 ; Science Chib I. PATRICIA MCRTHA A rolling stone gathers no moss. Achievements: Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4: G.A.A. 1, 2. 3. 4; Bowling 4; Dram. Club 1 ; Guidance Club 2 ; Camera Club 4; Eagle Staff 4. SALLY OSTERTAG Flowers are lovely, love is tlowerlike. Achievements: Torch Ed. 4; G.A.A. Pres. 3; Vico-Pres. 4 ; Hus. Mgr. Eagle 3; Gossip Ed. 4; Glee Club Pres. 4; Bowling Capt. 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Play Casts 1. 2. 3. 4: Fashion Show Model 4; Class Sec. 2. ANNE LOWRY They sin who tell us love can die. Achievements: Guidance Club Pr s. 1 ; Dram. Club 2; Jr. Prom Queen 2; Glee Club 2. 3. ( ' )NSTA N E M A RTLE One good turn deserves another. Achievements: Guidance Club Sec. 1; Pres. Library Club 4; Glee Club 2. 3. 4; G.A.A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Ring Comm. 4; Sr. Hall Comm. Soph. Dance Comm.; Jr. Prom Comm. HOWARD NOVAK Give him an inch and he'll take a mile. Achievements: Class Vice-pres. 1 ; Glee Club 2. 3. 4; Eagle Staff 3. 4; Dram. Club. 1, 2. 3; Sec. Treas. B.A.A. 3: Plays 2. 3. 4 ; Intra (lass Sports 2. 3, 4; Hasketball 2. 3, 4: Soccer Mgr. 3; Ping Pong 2, 3. 4 ; Howling 2. 3. 4. RUSSELL PIERI lie may la quiet—but oh so cute! Achievements: Science Club 1; Camera Club 3; Tennis 1 ; Howling Capt. 1. 2. 3, 4; Intra. Class Sports 3; Intramurals softball. 12

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A H S 1949 THE SENIORS ARLENE SMITH Happiness is a wine of the rarest vintage. Achievements: Drain. Club 1. 2. 3; Eagle 3. 1; Associate Editor; Glee Club 2. 3, 4; Sr. Play 1 ; Council 4 ; Girl Rep. 4. MARY LOU SCESS With a snap and with pep and a heart full of fun. Achievements: (Jirl Rep. 1; Class Pres. 2; G.A.A. 1, 2. 3; Eagle Editor; Dram. Club, Library Club. Student Council, 2 years. BEVERLY WARD Heard melodies are sweet, but those unheard are sweeter. Achievements: South Park High 1, 2; Glee Club 3. 4. ALLEN WHIITCOMB Why should I rush into things? The world is full of women. Achievements: Class Pres. 4; Bask t ball 2, 3, 4: Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Soccer 1, 2, 3; Intramurals 1, 2; Student Council Pres. 4; Orchestra 1. 2, 3. 4 ; Glee Club 1. 2, 3, 4 ; Vice Pres. 3; Trea. Torch Staff 3 ; Plays 3, 4; Torch 1. 2. 3. 4; Eagle 1. 2. 3. 4. CH A RL )TTE SPAULDING Her statue tall. I hate i dumpy woman. Achievements: Senior Play 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Dram. (Mub 1, 2, 3; Dances 1. 2, 3, 4; Ref. Comm, basket hall and Football; Fashion Show Maid. THOMAS WALSH Least men suspect your tale untrue, keep probability in view. Achievements: Dram. Club 1. 2, 3; Debate Club 3; Eagle 2, 3, 4; Torch 3; Basketball 1 ; Baseball 1; Track 1, 2; Tennis 2. 3. SHIRLEY WEST Love me little, love me long. Achievements: ()rchest ra 2, 3. 4; Dram. Club 2; Jr. Play Comm. 3; Jr. Ass’t. 3; Girl Rep. 3; Student Council 3; Class Motto Comm. 4; Eagle Staff 4; Bowling 4. GERALDINE WILLARD A loving heart is the beginning of all knowledge. Achievements: Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Guidance Club 1, 2; Guid. Club Treas. 2; Class Pres. 3; Class Vice-Pres. 4; Trea. Student -Council 3; Torch Staff Art Ed. 4; Gen. Mgr. Play 4. 14