Attica High School - Torch Yearbook (Attica, NY)

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A H S THE SENIORS 1949 BARBARA WILSON Just like a bee, she's always buzzin. Achievements: ’heerlead-ing 2, 3, 4 ; Class V. Pres. 3 ; Torch 1. 2. 3. 4 ; Adv. Mgr. 4; Plays 3, 4; Dram. Club Trea. 2; Eagle 1. 2, 3. 4; Bowling 1. 2. 3. 4: G.A.A. 1. 2, 3. 4: Glee Chib 2, 3. BAI L WINIECKI His soul is with the Saints, I trust. Achievements: Science Club 1: Camera Club 2; Chefs Club 3. 4: Basketball 2. 3. 4: Baseball 2. 3. 4: Football 4; Golf 4; Int. 2, 3, 4; lilt. Class S|w rts 1, 2. 3. 4; Jr. Play 4; Boys State 3; Bing Bong 3. 4. IRENE WM'K A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance. Achievements: Alden High School 1, 2; Glee Club 3, 4; Lib. Club 4. ELIZABETH ZKIILER Her ways are ways of pleasantness and all her paths are peace. Achievements: Glee Club 3, 4; Home Ee. Club 3. CHARLES WIND A Imy’s will is the wind’s will. Achievements: Glee Club 2. 3. 4; Oreh. 2. 3. 4; Dance Orch. 3. 4; Chef's Club 3; Science Club 1; Debate Club 2; Bowling 4; Mag. Bookkeeper 4. 15

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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

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SENIOR CLASS HISTORY On a September morning, four short years ago, we trudged up the stairs, a little fearfully, .to begin our high school career. Our fears were quickly dispersed, however, as our Freshman year got under way with Miss French, Miss Sadler, and Mr. Barons as class advisors. Our class officers were: President, Edward Schmidt; Vice President, Howard Novak; Secretary, Catherine Glor; Treasurer, Carol Calkins; and Representatives, Norman Ripstein and Mary Lou Suess. That year, we held a class party in the gym, and at the end of the year, we held a spring party at the home of Geraldine Willard. We moved on to our Sophomore year in high spirits and with more confidence than we had the previous year. To boost our treasury, we held two successful dances. After a good and prosperous year, we were eagerly looking forward to our Junior and Senior days. Class officers for our second year were: President, Mary Lou Suess; Vice President, Allen Whitcomb; Secretary, Sally Ostertag; Treasurer, Sally Buchanan; Girl Representative, Jean Rifenburg; and Boy Representative, Norman Ripstein. Our very able class advisors were Miss Kennedy, Miss McCarthy, and Mrs. McKinstry. Our goal is coming nearer as we go into the third year of our career. As Juniors we proved to be a successful and active class. Dances, a bake sale, assembly program, Junior Play, Junior Prom, and the Junior-Senior Banquet headed our list of undertakings. While these events were taking place, our treasury was continually increasing. Under the very capable leadership of Mr. Crandall, our advisor, we had a happy year. Our class officers were: President, Geraldine Willard; Vice President, Barbara Wilson; Secretary, Jean Rifenburg; Treasurer, Norman Ripstein; Girl Representative, Shirley West, and Boy Representative, Irving Beitz. At last we have reached our goal! We are Seniors! After three years of brain-wracking toil, we feel that we have earned the privilege of being allowed to enter that sacred sanctuary, Senior Homeroom. During this last year, we have again made our mark as a successful and active class. We have sposored such thriving enterprises as dances, Senior Ball, Fashion Show, sale of magazines, Senior Play, and sale of Christmas cards. We were lucky to have Mr. Fox for our class advisor. Class Officers were: President, Allen Whitcomb; Vice President, Geraldine Willard; Secretary, Thelma Beglinger; Treasurer, Norman Ripstein; Girl Representative, Arlene Smith; Boy Representative, Irving Beitz. As we go on to our futures, we bid a fond farewell to Attica High School where we have made so many friends and had such happy times, probably the best of our lives. ic