Attica High School - Torch Yearbook (Attica, NY)

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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

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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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CLASS WILL We, the SENIOR CLASS of the ATTICA HIGH SCHOOL, Attica, in the County of Wyoming and State of New York, being of sound mind and memory, do make, publish and declare this our last WILL and TESTAMENT, in manner following, that is to say: First: We direct that all our debts and funeral expenses be paid. Item: I, Russell Pieri, do will and bequeath my ability to bowl to Donald Krauss. Item: I, Shirley West, do will and bequeath George Purdy to Lorraine McDonald. Item: I, Allen Whitcomb, do will and bequeath my passing ability to Dribble Walker. Item: I. Charles Wind, do will and bequeath by long line to Dick Abramski. Item: I, Paul Winiecki, do will and bequeath my waistline to Burly King. Item: We, Sally Ostertag, Mary Lou Suess, and Barbara Wilson do will and bequeath our ability to be big wheels to Dick Edwards, Zane Smith, and Ichie Heebner. Item: 1, Sally Buchanan, do will and bequeath a dozen shoulder pads to John Royce. Item: I, George Purdy, do will and bequeath my cars to David Smith. Item: I, Kathleen Sennott, do will and bequeath mv ability to study to Frank Flynn. Item: I, Francis Kehl, do will and bequeath my ability to bend my elbow to Robert McCabe. Item: I, Anne Lowry, do will and bequeath my ability to stick to two men to Joyce Pope. Item: I, Howard Novak, do will and bequeath my position on the bench to Chas. Colton. Item: I, Jean Daniels, do will and bequeath my ability to drive to Mr. Yengo. Item: I, Carol Calkins, do will and bequeath my gum chewing to Mr. Hankins. Item: I. Arlene Smith, do will and bequeath my dimples to Lois Laurence. Item: We the class of “49” do will and bequeath our ability to please Mr. Fox to the class of “50”. LASTLY, we hereby appoint Mr. Lowell B. Fox 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: GEORGE PURDY PAT HAYES