Avoca Central School - Avocan Yearbook (Avoca, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 44 of the 1942 volume:

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One has but to look at a history book to see Plymouth Rock, Lexington-Concord, Valley Forge, Liberty Bell, Bill of Rights, Perry, Lincoln, Sergeant York, Pearl Harbor! Many more symbols of our struggles could be added. Yet, after all our struggles, we are now engaged in a conflict which makes all others insignificant in comparison. What must we gain from this life or death struggle? Again--freedom! Freedom from whom, freedom for what, how free? Totalitarlan powers recognize no individual freedom or liberty. An Axis victory would mean the complete suppression of all we have held dear. No responsibilities would be ours. The complete subservlence to their orders would be our only choice. Oh yes, we should be sure of food, clothing, and shelter of some sort, but what of the right to speak and read the truth? The right to vote for our choice of candl- dates? The right to think as intelligent people should think? In truth, our enemies would provide us with a freedom--a freedom from ourselves. Slavery? No. An Axis victory ls the thing we must fight against with all we have. If necessary, with our very llves and the lives of our dear ones. We must preserve the American Way. The American Way? What is the American Way which we cherish and hold so dear? It is the preference of responsibility--the responsibility to direct our own life throughout the maze cf individual activities, rather than as a slave of a powerful state. It is the right to speak, to hear, to read, to worship, to spend our money as we see fit. It is the right to do as we please as long as the door of opportunity is left open to all who wish to enter and as long as unfortunates are provided for. The American desires to be the builder of his destiny--the molder of his future-the architect of his life. Above all, the American way which we shall preserve, is the freedom to climb from the lowest depths of ignorance and despair ze the highest regions of intelli- gence and happiness regardless of race, color or creed: in other words, the freedQl of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Give Your All ---- More Now In nineteen forty-two, When all the world's at war, Uncle Sam beseechas you To give your all ---- and more. Every single penny saved Will help the planes to soar Above the mighty ocean waves. Bo give 'em all ---- and more. Just as ln the ages past Our men have died in war, They gave their llves for liberty, They gave their all ---- ahd.more. Now that war ls thrust upon us, We will rally to the fore, That we may ever dwell in peace, We'll glve our all ---- and more. fmfimw Our Task Arise and fight, Americans, The enemy's at our shore: And we must fight, Americans, As we never fought before. 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The spirit of these hardy settlers would not stand for this persecution and the colonists became somewhat rebellious. lhen the well-drilled, veteran, English soldiers arrived on this continent, they were met by soldiers without uniforms and good weapons, but soldiers who were flghtl for the greatest cause known, the right to live as they wished to live and be free fiom domination by other people. No one could foresee the uneducated colonists when they were aroused and His Majesty were completely routed. power that could arise ln these rough, as a result the professional troops of Americans, who were now a world power. They controversy throughout the colonies, the United States government was established under the Constitution which ls considered one of the greatest masterpieces ln the world today. All this time America was becoming larger and more powerful and once again war clouds threatened because the Southern slave states wanted to hold their slaves and the Northern states did not wlsh them to, the Confederate states then began to secede from the Union. This was only a starter for the needed a government and, after much Abraham Lincoln, hoping to avert disaster and preserve the Union, sent troops to occupy Fort Sumter. Fort Sumter was fired on by Confederate troops and the Civil War began. The Union soldiers, although they held the advantage in arms and numbers, were hard pressed to defeat the Southern troops. During one of the most depressing periods of the war, Abraham Lincoln said, 'Let us have faith that right makes mightg and in that faith let us to the end, dare to do our duty as we understand 1t.' This statement has proved excellent policy to follow and has brought the United States to the position it holds in the world today. Since ridding the country of slavery, the American people have worked harder than ever to improve and strengthen this country. Through the fellowship and hard work ex- perlenced by the people of America we are today llvlng in the greatest and most power- ful nation of the world. Today the people of the United States are in the midst of another great task. They are called on once again to help preserve democracy. On December 7, 1941 the United States of America was attacked in the Philippine Islands, without any warning. We were attacked in the most cowardly manner known, from behind, by,the little yellow men of Nippon. Typlfying the spirit of the early settlers, the United States went into lm- medlate action against the corrupt, evil powers confronting her. The Spirit of the U.S.A. is well shown in the manner in which the American people have gone to work in order to win this war. There is no crying about trouble con- fronting us, men who are being drafted into the army should go happily to serve their country, and many of them do. Others who are too old to fight are working at defense Jobs, women are learning to run machinery and are taklng courses in nursing the sick. Everyone who can ls buylng defense bonds and savings stamps. The money received for these bonds and stamps is being used to make guns, ammunition, airplanes, trucks and ships with which to defend ourselves. By locking about us we can easily see the spirit of the American people everywhere. The Americans are working 'one for-all and all for one' to defeat and thus exterminate from the earth the greedy fanatics of the Eastern Hemisphere, who hope to gain world power for themselves. The way to help keep up the American spirit today is to 'Keep 'em flylngl' 6hk.Sl.m9.'l.bxa6Qd22-...Q 6. STHFF O Standing: I. lcvner, A. Bardeen, 1. Wightlun, D. Seger, D. Wallace Seated! I. lattoon, R. Donlay, I. latch Ed1tor-1n-Ch1ef- -------- Ruth Donley Ass't Editor ------- Richard Wightman Literary Editor -------- Edith Towner Business Manager- ------ Dana Wallace Art Editor ------------ Alton Bardeen Sports Editor- ----- Charles Mitchell Activity Ed1tor-- -...- Norma Mattoon Photography Editor----Dorothy Sager Typist -------- ------ E mma Jean Ketch Advisors-Miss French and Mr. Gaiser Stop running in the hall! Who was that, whofjust went around the corner? Mr. Galser, and he had his camera! All this hustle has kept the students and faculty just a-humming this year. The Seniors, who make up the yearbook staff, have been in constant cooperation with Miss French and Mr. Galser. Due to the fact that the yearbook last year won second place in the State Contest, we have been inspired to make a bigger and better yearbook for 1942. The Seniors, being deprived of their trip to Washington, due tions, voted unanimously to contribute S50 to this yearbook, a worthy cause in their estimation. to the war condi We, as a class, feel first credit should be given where it is due. With this thought being considered, we feel that we owe much to Miss French and Mr. Gaiser. They have been very congenial when asked to offer any suggestions about Vis com- position, and have worked wholeheartedly to reach the same goal for which we have so fervently strlven. 7 IEIINGHI WWW TEIAYOW K fx XYQGF! w x NSN j X-an I ilu K. y C-. x 5 me K qw as 4 PHCULIU fN at any Y liret Row: J. Millepangh, A. Didas, B. Mattice, H. Harp, C. Weecott, H. Hawkins, D. Bartlett Second Bow: V. Strong, E. Goodspeed, M. Hausa, J. Mattice, C. French, M. Shulte, B. Bruen Third Row: l. McAllister, M. Lyke, G. Benjamin, L. T. Bullett, H. MacMillan, E. M. Blake, H. Armstrong, P. Fox, L. Baker, D. Carroll, H. Partridge In the latter part of the eighteenth century, as in earlier times, the pioneers in Western New York did not forget that there was something to be looked to beyond the supplying of their physical needs. The first teacher that they employed in this vicinity went from house to house imparting knowledge to the 10Ql.ffll well as she could. Her qualifications were an excellent moral character and splendld physical qualities. Methods of teaching were improved and other important developments effected the selection and organization of materials for teaching and learning. Special types of work, such as manual training, homemaking and office work were lntroducedg and school systems began to vie with each other on offering special opportunities and in retaining the largest possible number of pupils in the high school. Practical cours es were added to the curriculum as well as cultural studies. Outside reading and research were stressed to help develop critical thinking and tolerance as well as for personal enjoyment. These changes brought into the high schools an increasing number of pupils. ' All this represents an upward expansion of mass education that is without pre- cedence in the history of the world. What this expansion may mean to the future of the United States an to this democratic form of government would be diffucult to conjecture. But one thing is certain, the next generation will be easily the most extensively schooled generation the world has ever known. But with all this accumu- lation of knowledge, it is hoped that a better understanding of the problems facing the world today will be had and that each individual will be prepared to do his share toward making a better country in which to live. 1 1 ,Q ' '. W' - IQ . ff 1 P . 3, j Y . 5 P. 3 '.' '. Q' i ?: If 2' f 4- 7. - ., . x 2, I Q3 . .f - - V . f :fi .x -Z' , , S ': r. - , 1 v lf! 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' N ' I .Z F 5 1 E S 3 ' :' ,. lr rl Q i . 5 ' Q QE .3 Z I - A- 4 4 ei f - H ...I . j sf 'lf :Z- A L: ' ' H. 4 . .1 f, 2 'S : Q' 1 - .' R 1 xi? Y 1? 2 .V L 1.6 5 f - -. A , Z :V i F ,- sf f 'A 33 9 5 fl if 4 Z 5, ,. 1 4 ..f . ,: ' :- 4 ' f'-' , , 5' A' - . Wa' 4- .1 -. 'L 1' 4 . , 1 Z C x Y! I I E i It ' 1 V I, . 4 ' Y If J x y x ' 1 1 J .5 Q ,- ' . O 2 - ' A v 2 S sf 5 I 1 v ,gs THE LVOCAN TBI LVOGAK SEHIUBS President . President of Class, President of Study ent Council, Band, Orchestra, French Club, Honor Club, Science Club, In- tramurals, Base- ball, Football, Soft- ball, Static Staff, Yearbook Staff, Delegate to Boy's I State Secretary 5 Treasurer Sec. and Treas. of Class, Orchestra, Chorus, Literary Club, French Club, Honor Club, Hiking Club, Girls' Activ- ity Club, Static Staff, Intramurals, Yearbook Staff, Junior Play, Senior Play Vice-President ,jLLxLwN.,14!'1tl4J7JJ440 E: - Vice President of the Senior Class Honor Club Future Farmers of America Student Council Intramurals Static Staff Junior Play Senior Play Science Club Reporter Q-w7J?Z2l News Reporter Orchestra Chorus French Club Honor Club Hiking Club Activity Club Intramurals, Static Staff, Yearbook Staff, Senior Play September '58 found a group of timid Freshmen, sponsored by Mr. Bullett, organ- ized into the class of '42, Our first two years were not marked by any important or- ganized class activities, but these years of study and play will long be remembered by most o us. The first major activity held for the financial welfare of the class was the Junior play, 'Oh Promise Me . The profit from this started the banking account. At this time our one big hope and ambition was to raise money in order that we might climax our Senior year by a trip to Washington. The year proved to be so good that we purchased our class rings of which we are all proud. We brought the year4s work to a close by a picnic held at Roseland Park. 1941 and 1942 meant school again but now we were older and more dignified Seniors. There was a great deal of work to be accomplished and we began by gaining Q70 from a Curtis Publishing Campaign. The main event of this year was our Senior Play, M'L1ss' which proved to be a smashing success. As we were still planning to go to Washington, the money netted from this was just what we needed to complete our funds for the trip, but the war hindered our plans. Every Senior cherished fond recollections of many happy hours at A.C.S. of course, we have not been an angelic group iwhich the teachers will verify! but, we have had lots of fun and will never forget our beloved Alma Mater. 10 Clic, Crdzaw Homemaking Club Hiking Club Activity Club Honor Club Intramurals Static Staff adm, Chorus Honor Club Science Club Intramurals Static Staff Softball Basketball Football Qadbia-Lf Orchestra, Chorus, Band, French Club, Honor Club Activity Club Literary Club Cheerleading Intramurals Junior, Senior Plays Static Staff Yearbook Staff D. A. R. Contest QL Newspaper Reporter Static Staff Honor Club Literary Club Chorus Latin Club Junior Play wwla.. Science Club Chorus Static Staff Intramurals Baseball Softball yy, uA.M1Ju.. WI French Club Honor Club Chorus Hiking Club Literary Club Activity Club Static Staff Junior Play Intramurals vffwff I TB AVOCAN J',.wtLao5u.zzw Student Council Chorus Hiking Club Latin Club Literary Club Honor Club Activity Club Cheerleader Intramurals Junior, Senior Plays Static Staff 71I+vnA-341GuG?3 Homemaklng Club Hiking Club Honor Club Activity Club Intramurals Static Staff Yearbook Staff OM mid!! Dramatic Club Baseball Basketball Softball Intramurals Junior Play Senior Play Band Chorus Honor Club Chorus Band Hiking Club Literary Club Homemaking Club Activity Club Intramurals Static Staff Homemaking Club Student Council Intramurals .Honor Club Hiking Club Activity Club Static Staff Yearbook Staff yfdawocaaikfml Homemaklng Club Honor Club Hiking Club Activity Club President of the Junior Class Honor Club Science Club Student Council Static Staff Intramurals Basketball Baseball Softball gvdulfifluf Orchestra Chorus Hiking Club Honor Club Homemaking Club Activity Club Static Reporter lRieqmAf9JO' President of the Sophomore Class Student Council French Club Science Club Orchestra, Band Intramurals Softball Baseball Basketball Junior, Senior Plays all UAW Science Club Radio Club Static Staff Senior Play Baseball Basketball Softball Intramurals 944'-lf7k9I'd.l-1.4.69 'jr 74kt Honor Club Hiking Club French Club Activity Club Student Council Honor Club Static Staff Homemaking Club Junior Play Intramurals Senior Play Static Staff Intramurals Senior Play Softball Basketball Baseball Yearbook Staff I V di, . THIAIOWW Tl AYOCAI Jumons gm -W!! H. Mattson, J. Blanchard, C. Stowe, I. Sharp, I. Wagner, T. Katner First Bow: Second Bow: M. Chapman, E. Shafer, A. Glover, H. Havill, T. Kidder, E. Mitchell, H. Stevens Third Bow: A. Cooley, A. Lyke, B. Webb, C. Hattoon, E. Weber, K. Kellogg, G. H ers Fourth Bow: J. Hudson, H. Barnes, L. Conklin, R. Stoddard, G. Keyser, H. lcltnstry, 0. Iosdeck Qabeent: H. Griswold, I. Loucks, E. Collinsl The history of this class begins in the fall of 1959, when 59 much bewildered pupils gathered in the Freshman room in Avooa Central. Mr. MacMillan was there to give them much needed advice for their high school career. The Freshmen chose the motto, 'Excelsior--Onward and Upward,' to be their guide to success. They selected Althea Glover as their president for the year and in the Sophomore year the class was led by Fred Sharp. On September 2, 1941, the class again assembled, this time with two new members, Theo Kidder and Helen Stevens. Before starting their Junior year, which was to prove the most exciting year yet in their school experience, the class elected the follow- ing officers: President, Fred Sharpg Vice President, Herbert McK1nstryg Secretary and Treasurer, Ellen Collins. As soon as possible after the mid-term examinations, the Juniors started their work on their play, 'Mr. Justice J1mmy.' The cast certainly had its share of head- and the class advisor, Mr. MacMillan, were Then three members of the cast had the mumps. aches when the director, Miss French, absent for a week because of illness. The play had to be postponed a week, but after five weeks of fun and hard work, it was presented on Friday, March 20. This was a royalty play, and proved to be a real- ly successful enterprise for the Junior class. The records of the class are already filled with the accounts of their many ad- ventures. The Avoca Central School Juniors, their training nearly completed, stand at attention, waiting for the time for them to fall into the ranks behind the grad- uating class marching off to the battle of life. ll K. l 9 43 BM 1 X P + L lit, 1,5-' 'V ,I - S'Ab77:Q,Am!LLf 'n r-'fri KLJ 1 Liv rngkl P7 f I fy kd. v 1 ' . 1 n,nM.soPH0monEs - na First Row! C. Hughes, M. lox, I. Hammond, B. licholsom, D. Story, S.'8eger, V. Hopkins Second Bow! H. Stendley, I. Rinehart, I. Smith, K. Bedummh, D. Cleveland, B. Armstrong, L. Bobords, R. Gross Third Bow: J. Dauter, K. Winters, R. Robards, I. Thorsen, Y. Tonner, D. lyers, Y. Oeer, D. Bennett, I. Vesesky Fourth Rev: J. Durdln, J. Kellogg, J. Blake, U. Glidden, B. lwnders, C. Geer, C. Rcllllster ilfth How: A. Olmsted, V. Wise, B. Dennett, A. Sprague, D. Ncllnstry, I. Derdeen, L. Davis Our class joined the ranks of high school students in the fall of 1940, with a large enrollment. Miss French, who had just come to Avoca to act as the school lib- rarian, was chosen as our advisor. Now that we had become freshmen we had to choose the courses which we would take--agriculture, homemaklng, business, scl- ence or language. The orchestra, band and chorus were filled with our happy, shining faces. llth the aid of our class, the orchestra was qualified to go to Atlantic City. As fresh- men, we participated in the school activities, including sports and various clubs. To close the events of our freshman year, we had a party at Stony Brook: not one person went home without having a grand time. In the fall of '41, forty-three ACS students assembled to start their lives as sophomores, a little more respected than when classed as freshmen. Dick lcK1nstry was of the class, and the sophs now began the upward climb. Kiss chosen as president French complimented us because we succeeded in achieving the highest percentage of members on the Honor Roll. We had a Christmas party in our homeroom and had the most fun and the best homemade cakes with ice cream. We, as members of the class of '44, appreciate the privilege of having the lib- rary as our home room and try to make it as attractive as possible. We have enjoyed the plays which were presented by the upper classes and feel that both plays this year were a smashing success. At the close of our sophomore YBBP-WB are anticipating the production of our junior play which, we hope, will be equally as good. We have learned that cooperation within a class is the real key to success in any project which is undertaken. 15 TEIANMHJ .ma ,-LJ WWF TE! LVOCAI lf, N xl! J v'Ff'AV ' so m 4 ff f ' M of f Qfff l .iflff FP. IIIEII Agqliibb First Bow: 1. Vesosky, I. Walker, W. Wilson, A. Harris, K. Parsons, W. Bobords Second Row: W. Sackett, C. Willis, G. Thorsen, C. Wightman, B. Horton, H. Wheaton Third Row: H. Mattoon, T. Harrian, R. Parsons, H. Katner, A. Lyks, M. Gay, D. Bates, n.x.n4 Fourth Row: l. Parsons, R. Collins, M. Shaver, J. Hope, I. Pound, I. Robinson, L. Golfred, L. Warner Qlbsent: D. Wheaton, M. Butlerl Thirty-two little 'fresh1es', feeling quite grown up, marched into the study hall on a bright, September morning. However, the grown-up feeling soon disappeared when we were called nGreenN because we couldn't find our seats in study hall. We had the privilege of having one of the new teachers, Miss Millspaugh, as our home-room teacher. She has proved to be a very helpful and understanding class advisor. The following officers were elected by our class members: President, Harold Katnerg Vice President, Charlotte Wightmang Secretary Q Treasurer, Barbara Hortong Static Reporter, Ruth Collins, Student Council Rep., Barbara Horton. We were well represented in the various musical organizations, sports, and clubs second semester we were extended the privilege Club. Nine Freshmen were accepted. of the school. At the beginning of the of applying for membership in the Honor This year both the boys and girls Social Evening sponsored by the student of our class learned to dance and attended the council and the faculty. We contributed five dollars and Christmas presents to the Red Cross, thus becoming members of that organ- ization. We are proud because one of our boys is on the varsity basketball team. We are happy to be the Freshman Class in this beautiful and efficiently OPSHU' ized school, which offers its students more advantages than many other schools ln our vicinity. 16 Af , .4 l 1 ' x,,,,Lri'A WJ x FV Q 0 aa X Qffm, A 3?l1iZ'f'f ' 4 4714431 mb., y l,,vnO H' ' UU ,'I r Bow: X' f Bates, N. Payne, R. Wagner, M. Myers I. Hughes, D. Lewis, A. Smith, I. Butler, t WW ai 1.194 1 A, 9 second nw: 0. run., A. sums, n. cmpm, J. mm, L. Kidder, W 7.ijJi1l L R. Mattson, H. E arp, I. McLaugh1n, D. Carr L Third Row: D. Kellogg, K. latch, T. wlghtllll, C. Stanton, C. Willie, Y. Shaver, J. Rundell, N. Bayes, P. Blanchard Fourth Bow: M. Smith, C. Pease, S. Sager, L. Gifford, B. Heed, M. Jackman, A. Potter, M. Stone, H. Bennett Fifth Row: A. Green, M. Saltsnan, S. Sager, L. Robbins, L. Oetrander, A. Jones, D. Cary, M. Cleland, M. Traphegan, I. McBride Forty years ago the community of Avoca was elated by some startling news. Avoca had been granted permission by the New York State Education Department to maintain and operate a four year high school. This meant that Avoca children could receive a high school diploma without going away from home to do so. Complete high school courses in English, mathematics languages and history would now be offered. Early this school year, just forty years later, we were notified by the State Education Department that our school had met the requirements for a Six-Year High School covering the work of grades seven to twelve inclusive and that hereafter we would be certified under this plan. This set-up allows a continuity in program beginning with the seventh grade. It brings the seventh and eighth grades out of the elementary classification and gives them the advantage of participation in activities with the high school students, a privilege hitherto not enjoyed. Under this plan, a smoothly progressive program can operate with no serious interruptions. In other words, the seventh grade becomes a year of orientation, orientation to specialistic teachers and the high school system. The eighth grade develops into a year of exploration. The student explores numerous fields of study so that when he becomes a member of the ninth grade class he will be better able to make a tentative choice of a curriculum. This brings a student to the last three years if specializa- tion in the chosen field of work. Obviously, this plan e iminetes such things as elementary graduation, association with just one teacher, and most importantly the serious orientation problems at an age when dropping out of school may become the solution of the problem. continued on the next page 17 W . f Wffgff 9 5 Ll L' e,,aw!.'Kv1. - .., L 3 Z .qleglf W: TBI AYOCAN date lb sv 59' 4'gp.i1E- Vfl 21? if SEV EHTH GBHDE Iiret Row! D. Hattoon, V. Silebee, R. Kellogg, N. H ere, G. Stryker, R. Kellogg, B. Ietch, Y. Hood, I. Nichole, I. Katner, C. Cook Second Bow: I. Veeoeky, B. Dunning, R. Cook, I. Wilson, R. Bardeen, I. Sleyton, I. Putman, A. Vaeko, G. Preston, N. Pease, R. Castor, I. Ileiechnann Third Row: S. Stevens, D. Warner, 0. Lockwood, J. Horton, C. Oetrander, J. McConnell, L. Margeeon, L. Abbott, I. Cz-agg, I. lvane, l. Hammond, R. Evans Fourth Bow: J. Drake, I. Mitchell, H. Jones, T. Cary, S. Cooper, D. Fox, G. Ileiechmann, J. Shlll, G. Nichole, L. Moore, D. Simeon, S. Shaver, L. Boborde Ostenslbly, a guldance program ls necessary to a greater degree than under the old system. Problems of orientation, exploration, tentative choice and specialization will constantly arise which demand careful and serious study. Under the six year plan, this service will be offered to a greater degree in order that the student may have an uninterrupted growth. In the new curriculum which is being developed to serve better the social needs of the pupil, the social studies are receiving major consideration. The social studies laboratory is all around us. By means of a first hand study of the 1nd1vldual's relationship to school, home, church, and other social groups, it is hoped each pupil will acquire an appreclatlon of the privileges and opportunities of citizenship ln his own community, and through this appreciation, gain a better understanding of his relationships to a state and nation. The traditional courses of study placed great emphasis on the facts of history and geography, but gave little consideration to the vital social problems of the moment.- The redirected secondary school program of today, in reversing this emphasis, wlll serve more effectively the individual pupil and the social order for which the school is maintained. In similar manner, other fields of study are being streamlined to meet the new economic conditions. Intensive work is being carried on in check- ing the physical and mental defects of each pupil. Thus through corrective measures applied by the physical education, health and guidance depart- ments, each pupil has become an independent problem--the solution of which will produce a better individual, better adapted to take his place ln an ever changing social and economic society. 18 mn avg fb rt gain, f TBI AVOCAN HC I EITIE3 f ' W ' fini li ',l 'k -'-I' ---- ---:JLI L.L.L. :...... .-... ...... .....,-..., ., g ' Phu Q Q M T IF -1 I u , ujpsakm ' Plwfog-qflv 0 'nh I Yu-bunk ' Hom F u Nf.wspl?W' f. Hohor-C 1 - - lllllllil A Pmtwes L' b a Y CW' L4 Nb makin! ' E Ill A lt ' I -I J lllllll U EE l..ter-ary E S5631 E Siu-:lent I ' - H U E Club if How- g Cwhul ' L: Suente Club E I I Ygnvzvnu-4 an L- 1- ' ' I-'limi-ug I F- 1 L - Lal-ul-nnznxz n g n f E' n .j ' H - F HI 1 i . f s H bi Ll nz: gg ' U : - U 5 lunulg 1 E IIIIIIIIE J Affwfxy LQ : Athldiun 2 - HOUB Club H U ' I - - - - - - l - 3' B -wllu P u V ,,, U 'E X -4 L L - - E vs 7 1 ' ' nr +5 O Z . H 5 UE- 2: ' X -- Bzrsorus -L E scant! Shop EFA. L3 0 h ' 5 I N en on E5 : 5 mm Awpiams . 2' ' 9 f M , . 'I I W, 1--1 I l 1 ' nun - V : f 2 1,1 ' I 2 l 2 1' , : : N I X- 'U' I-Aen.l'1'i.'k '.U U' .Q l:: 'scsi c-:1n:ar.:':u.:q '- xCIl2'3Z'x .Xb--Z. 'sd-UU f' w 19 TH AVOGAI STUDIQIDIAACOUHCIL 1 ,fly , .h f ' 'ff MQ C KuWy Q UWUXQE V U W AANX td. MU 1 X, Tiret Row: H. Ratner, I. Shafer, I. Sharp, V. Geer, N. Xatngr Second Row: D. Mclinetry, I. Armstrong, A. Bardeen, D. Wallace, T. Ratner Third Bowl A. Sprague, A. Jones, B. Horton, B. Webb, D. Sager, I. Collins Last fall fifteen students met for the first Student Council meeting of the year under the supervision of Mr. Gaiser. The membership was composed of the four class presidents, a representative from each room, seventh through twelfth, and a represen- tative from each club. Since then, three new members have been added. Inasmuch as we t th f r Student Council Constitution was somewhat faulty, since the felt tha e orme school has grown larger, we began as our first project of the year, work on a new ft reat deal of constitution. It was a new experience for most of us and a er a g effort, the constitution was submitted to the Council for its approval. I d sim le, but forming a new constitution requires a great deal of t may soun p thought. UA certain clause may be perfectly all right for this year but what about 1 of the entire clauee?' three years from now?W 'Did that one word change the mean ng Just such questions were discussed until finally lt was completed. Now it must be submitted to the student body for its vote: lf passed the Student Council of Avoca Central School will have a new constitution. Our meetings are very much the same as many other business meetings. We follow Parliamentary procedure as closely as possible. We learn to think and reason out the effect issues many have on, not only ourselves but those who will attend A. C. S. in years to come. For this reason we feel that the training we receive here will be of the greatest value in later years. 20 STHTIC STHPP Standing: J. Blanchard, A. Glover, H. Havill, B. Webb, H. lclinstry, T. Kidder, H. Barnes, W. Mattoon, T. Iatner Seated: L. Conklin, I. Sharp, E. Collins For the second year the school paper, the 'STATIC' has been published by the Junior Glass. This year's staff, with Miss Millspaugh and Miss Strong as advisors and Fred Sharp as editor-in-chief, started work about Hallowe'en on its first issue. By Christmas they had published two more. In the second semester the Juniors, busy with their play, have been able to put out only two issues. All of these issues had a large circulation and several were sold at a local news-stand. The 'STATIC' covers all the wide scope of school events. Anything from gossip to hot feature stories is to be found between its familiar covers. Sports, humor, class news, gossip, music news, and more gossip are only some of its departments For the Christmas issue a special red and green cover was made and the paper was prlnted on alternate green and white sheets. The Juniors spent much time in preparing their paper and their system proved very efficient, although the efforts of the staff were amateurish. But the staff had an indomitable will to learn and succeed, as a result many favorable comments were received from other schools stating chiefly that it was well organized and neatly shortage and printed. After the first issue, the Juniors began to feel the paper found it necessary to print on both sides of the sheets for the rest of the year. The 'staff' does not include everyone who had a part in the others contributed to its success, but not all could be included in Several Sophomores were also members of the personnel of the paper. Thei will undoubtedly help them to produce even a better publication next year paper. Many the picture. r experience 21 TH KWMMJ qqlllish qiiliib HI LYOGAI BIIHSEII BUBHERS Iiret Row: C. Willis, B. Webb, I. Robinson Second Bow: H. Standley, K. Parsons, ll. Gay Third Row: I. Stowe, T. htner, C. Stowe Fourth Row! K. Hayes, R. Uightman, A. Bardeen, C. Mitchell The title of the Science Club in A.C.S. is the Bunsen Burners. The club has been supervised by Hr. Gaiser for several years and last year it was made a member of the Science Clubs of America. The officers for this year are: President, Dick W1 htman Vice President, Herbert McK1nstry, Secretary and Treasurer, Alton Bardeen. it the beginning of the year, Mr. Gaiser suggested that each member select a project to be demonstrated at a Science Fair during March. Due to uncontrollable circumstances this could not be held. The prcJects were demonstrated in the Science Club, one at each of the semi- monthly meetings throughout the year. Baird Story demonstrated the process of making sulfuric acid from sulfur and air. This is a process very important to the industrial world of today. Carlton Stowe, in the next meeting, demonstrated a very simple and cheap way of fireproofing cloth, such ae clothing, rugs and window curtains. The next project was demonstrated by Dick Wlghtman. This was the method of incendiary warfare in which a thermlte 'bomb' made of metallic oxide and ignition powder burned through several sheets of asbestos paper and refused to stop burning in a pail of water. Dick McK1nstry printed several photographs for the club. He used a cellophane covered box that would keep light from the picture, yet could be used in a lighted room. Several girls in the club finger-printed the pupils in the school and sent the finger-prints to the F.B.I., where the finger-prints are put in the civilian files. Due to the canceling of the local Science Fair, the club members are making plans to attend the Science and Engineering Fair sponsored by the Rochester Science Center. Plans are also being made to enter exhibits in this fair next year. 22 Honon Clj .dv JQJNQXQ7 77 ws '1f':,. Lx, ' - Iiret lov: H. Mckinstry, C. Stove, M. Stove, D. Wallace, L. Conklin, D. lcllnetry, T. Kstner Seoond.Bcv: H. Armstrong, G. Thorsen, D. Myers, D. Horton, C. Vlghtmla, L. Gclfred, L. Verner, K. Stsndley Third lcv! I. Sharp, R. Collins, I. Yeeosky, H. hever, A. Lyke, R. Donley, I. lettoon, D. Preston, C. Willie, H. Ratner fourth Bow: I. Tonner, I. letch, D. Cleveland, D. Seger, I. Hevill, I. Thorsen, I. Collins, I. Smith, Y. Geer The Senior High Honor-Club was organized in the fall of '41, and Miss French was chosen as the advisor. The following officers were electedg President, Herbert Kcklnstry, Vice President, Norma Havill, Secretary and Treasurer, Althea Glover. The Honor Club committees consisted of the three class presidents, Miss French, Hr. Galser, Mr. Blake, and Mr. Bullett. This committee makes the final decision as to those who are worthy to become members of the organization. When applying for membership, the students promise to keep the following pledge Kwhlch expresses the ideals and high standards of the clublz 'I promise, if accepted into this organ1zatlon,to conduct myself in a manner that will bring only praise from my class mates, faculty, and the general public. I promise to conduct myself like a lady or gentleman at all times. Above all, I pledge loyalty to my sohool.' Those who are accepted as members of the honor club are given special privileges which the other students in school do not enjoy. Members of the club are excused to est lunch in the cafeteria three minutes before the other students, they do not have to sign a pass slip to leave study hall or go, from one classroom to another. At all times, the members of the club wear their Honor Club Buttons which distinguish them as the honor students. The purpose of the club is to improve the conduct and manners of the students of A. 0. 8. and to raise the standards and ideals of the entire school. 23 1 1 f IB INNMI aw. TBI AYOCAI FUTURE FHRIHERS u 'W an xy Xu , f 'mn W W1 wi Fiji X H .mm 1 V N ND X XJ! Standing: I. Armstrong, H. Barnes, C. Geer, J. Hope, 1. Louoks, J. Hudson Kneeling: K. Hayes, I. Vesoeky, L. Davis, W. Hopkins, Y. Wise, C. Hughes, H. lullikin, W. Robards, V. Mattoon, I. Bhrrien, V. Wilson A The Future Farmers of America is a national organization of farm boys who study vocational agriculture in public schools throughout the United States. The F. F. A. is a corporation organized, not for profit, but to encourage the natural tendencies of young men toward added enthusiasm in their work. Another purpose of this organ- ization ls to give boys an opportunity to become familiar with the fundamental principles of group leadership. The boys are taught the fundamentals of parliamentary procedure and the method of cooperative manners. Along with the F. F. A. chapters in high schools there are also state and national chapters. The Avoca Chapter of the F. F. A. is composed of nineteen members who hold their meetings semi-monthly. At the beginning of each school year the group is organized and officers are elected. The present officers are: President, Erwin Armstrong, Vice President, Leon Davis, Secretary, Victor Wise, Watchdog, Edwin Loucks. The meetings are conducted according to the rules of parliamentary procedure. Plans for parties, lnitlations, banquets and various ways of making money, are discussed at t1'16Se l'Il8etlIlgB. During August of 1941, seven members of the Avoca F. F. A. and their instructor, Mr. Bullett, toured the Adirondack Mountains and also attended a field day of the Empire State Potato Club at Utica. August 20 and 29 four members of the organization attended the New York State Fair to compete in the Judging contests held there. During October, the initiation of the new F. F. A. applicants was held. On Jan- uary 25, the Avoca group won a cup at the Annual Steuben Rally and later five members went to Ithaca to participate in the Judging held there. At this contest, Harold Barnes won ninth in potato judging, while Carl Hughes and Victor Wise won fifth in their agricultural demonstration. Plans for next year's F. F. A. have already been made,but may be hindered due to she national emergency. 2B WJ CHHT-H-lUUj.E iz Iirst Row! L. Wright, I. Stoddard, I. Tadder, I. Shafer Second Row: D. Preston, !. lattoca, X. Weber, I. lbllogg l.lrM n Third Bow: T. Kidder, A. Cooley, A. Lyks, I. Chaplin- D. lager, C. Collins The Homemaklng D class met and organized a club which they named the 'Chat-a- lyle Club.' The following officers were elected: President, Dorothy Sager, Vice President, Charlotte lattoong Secretary, Loretta Wright: Treasurer, Norma Mattoon: Directors, Kathleen Kellogg, Genevieve Myers. The regular club meetings were held on the first and fourth Wednesdays of each month. One of the first things the girls did was to choose their club color and make emblems for the members. These emblems were red, white and blue star shaped with the letters C-A-I. At the beginning of the year four committees were appointed to plan parties at various intervals throughout the year. The first party was a hike to Cotton's Grove and a hot dog roast. Other parties were held at Christmas, Valent1ne's Day and at Easter. There were about twenty-three disappointed girls when the trip to Cornell during Farm and Home Week had to be canceled because of the snow storm, but the members were able to make the trip to Cornell later in the year. One of the projects of the club was making layettes for the Red Cross. This beneficial. The layettes consisted of made of pink, white and blue flannel. which included toys for the children. spool dolls and trains. This year's proved to be an enJoyable project as well as babies' nlghtgowns, dresses, slips, and bibs At Christmas time, the girls made presents, Some of these were hobby horses, rag dolls, Homemeklng Assembly program was given by the girls and showed different phases of Homemaking work. 25 HE AWMMI SIN? lil AVOCAI , f ' H , f , f THE WL. . wi' OB? be WB m X , -.1 D :rn J: T 6 cr: 2 MW .2 53 Standing: K. Stsndlsy, B. Webb, I. Robinson, H. Parsons, I. lattoon Seated: L. Isrner, C. Iightnan, 1. Collins, B. Heber The 'L1vely, Loyal Librarians' have been very active this year and have received practical library training while assisting our school librarian, Mies French. The following officers were elected when the club organized last fall: President, Ellen Collins: Vice President, Charlottelightman: Sec. and Trees., Erma Robinson: Typists, Ernestlne Parsons and Esther Shafer: Advisor, Miss French. Library work offers a variety of duties in the high school library, such as preparing new books for the shelves, reading shelves, checking out books, filing, dusting and arranging bulletin board displays. The student librarians also help students ln locating books on the shelves and in selecting suitable books for supplementary reading. In the grade library, which has been newly organized this year, the students act in the place of the regular librarian. The students of the first six grades have regular library periods each week, at which time they come to the library to check out books. After the children have checked out their books, lwhich may be borrowed for one weekl they greatly enjoy the story hour. The l1brar1an's most important Job is to keep the books neatly arranged on the shelves and signing out books for the students. The year's work has been enjoyable as well as educational and each student librarian feels that he has greatly increased his knowledge of books and authors. 26 SEHIOR PLHU TBI AIOGAI :Awww iv as !iiII7S iiilliar Standing: I. Armstrong, D. Wallace, R. lightlsn, C. Mitchell, I. Iilson Seated: S. Kennedy, L. Wright, B. Donley, i. Towner, I. lbtch SENIOR PLAY George Smith ------- town loafer -------- B111 Wilson M'L1ss ------------- his daughter ------- Ruth Donlay John Grey -------- the schoolmaster ---- Dana Wallace Yuba B111 ------------ a native ---- Charles Mitchell Mrs. Mofflts --------- landlady ------ Loretta Wright Clytle Mofflts ----- her daughter---Emma Jean Ketch Bess Starlight ------ an actress- -....- Edith Towner Clara Hunting ----- from the city---Shirley Kennedy Carter Langdon ------ her fiance ------ Dick Wlghtman Judge McSnsgg1ey ----- the law ------ Erwin Armstrong This comedy was taken from the story 'M'L1ss' by Bret Harte, a writer of thrill- ing, wholesome western stories. In the little mining town of Sm1th's Pocket lives George Smlth and his daughter, M'L1ss. Smith is the town's loafer who works with the belief that he will strike great wealth in his small claim. M'L1ss ls the only one who doesn't ridicule him. Two eastern schemers come to Sm1th's Pocket and plan to do away with Smith as they have heard Sm1th's brother has died and left him his fortunes. They pose as relatives to gain possession of his fortune. Old Smith is murdered and the young school teacher, Grey, whom M'Llss loves, is blamed. M'Llss clears Grey from blame and outwlts the sohemers which forms the basis of the exciting and emotional play. Into this story are woven many colorful characters such as Bess Starlight, a fascinating actress who plays havoc with the heart of Yuba Bill, a comic cowboy, Clytle Moff1ts,'a sweet little thing' who is in rivalry with M'L1ss for Grey: and old Judge McSnaggley who holds court in the lobby of the Roar1n'Dog Hotel. The play was well attended and the Senior Class made S125 clear profit from both nights' receipts. 27 TBI AYOCLI 1 Jumoa 111,99 CJ r-231:-o -I 4 I as Zum Standing: I. Lcueke, H. lcKinstr7, I. Sharp, C. Stowe Seated: I. lettoon, T. Kidder, I. Wagner, I. Collins, A. Cooley, L. Lykn, B. Webb, G. H ers -------Fred Sharp Jimmy Calverton, a high school senior ------ -Herbert McK1nstry ------Alma Cooley James E. Calverton, Sr. ------------------- Olive Cslvsrton, his mother --------------- - Kit, his big sister ----------------- --------- Genevieve Myers ----Ellen Collins Bea, his twelve-year old sister ------------ Della, the maid ----------------------------------- Betty Webb ----Carlton Stowe ----Edward Wagner ------Theo Kidder ---Wilmot Mattoon -------Agnes Lyke ------Edwin Loucks Harry Knapp, the villain ------------------- Allen Roberts, J1mmy's client -------------- Leila Sellon, beautiful but dumb ----------- Peter Day, a debater ----------------------- Jane Thomas, another debater --------------- Sheriff Wilhelm ---------------------------- I 'Mr. Justice J1mmy', the Junior play, was beset, as is the usual high school play, by various kinds of misfortune, but proved to be a success plus. During the first two weeks of rehearsal, three members of the cast had the mumps. Then our director Miss French, was absent two weeks because of illness, during which time Miss Mlllspaugh generously contributed 'her services. Miss French returned a week before the performance to polish up the play and get it ready for production. While the cast and Miss French were working on the play, Mr. MacMillan and several members of the Junior class were busy finishing the new scenery and stage setting. This added much to the success of the play and gave the cast the added inspiration for acting. Fred Sharp, who played the leading role of 'Justice Jimmy' did an excellent Job of acting. He was backed, however, by an exceptionally well-chosen cast who had their parts learned perfectly. About four hundred people saw the play and were con- fident they hgd seen their money's worth. Many people have called the play the best yet in A. . . 28 I YI!!! .xiii ORCHESTRA Standing: R. Iicholeom, H. Sharp, L. Glover, C. Hclllieter, A. lardeen, B. KcKinstry, A. Sprague, S. Seger, B. lvndere, B. Story, J. Bloks, I. legner, D. lckinstry, K. fox, C. Oetreader Seated: L. Cooley, L. Warner, C. Iightman, B. Harte , Y. Geer, I. Towner, I. Ietch, R. Donley, G. Iosdeck, A. Smith, G. Keyser, D. Cleveland, I. Savill, H. Mattson, I. Winters, I. Sharp, J. lable, I. Hugxes The orchestra of A. C. S. consists of approximately forty members. The ability of the musicians is very outstanding. Students of the Junior high as well as the senior high make up the-personnel of this or anlzation. The balance of the orchestra is extremely fair and it has a good range og instrumentation. This is possible be- cause of the free instruction given by the director Miss Harp. Last year the orchestra received excellent ratings at the sectionals and state contests. With the consent of the members of the Board of Education, the student musicians went to the nationals at Atlantic City. In February 1942, there was a mass orchestra held at the Avoca Central School, under the supervision of Miss Harp and Mr. Oldfield of Bath. Each school orchestra in the county was represented by a few members which comprised the mass orchestra of at least 80 members. The evening con- cert proved to be very successful, after a full day of rehearsals in preparation for the event. In A. C. S., as in every school, music plays an important role. Choral organ- izations play an important part in this musical program. The Avoca Central School chorus is composed of fifty-five pupils who have passed musical tests required for participation. At the beginning of each year vocal tests are given to each high school student and to Junior high school students. Miss Harp, our musical director, gives these tests. The idea is to see what range a student has, how far his voice is developed, and into what division of chorus singing the student should be class- ified, according to his pitch and tone of voice. One of the first appearances this year was at Cohocton. Around twenty-five students from Avoca had the opportunity to participate in a mass choir composed of students-from seven surrounding schools. One entire day was spent ln practice and then a performance was given in the evening. Christmas time found the school pre- paring an excellent program for the public. There never has been a better one presented at Christmas time. The chorus played an important role in this program and received many compliments. The Avoca Central School band, under the direction of Miss Harp, has attempted something new this last year, which has been quite successful. This project was playing at home basketball games. Although all the members were not able to be present, it was enjoyed by the spectators. The Band furnished entertainment for a defense rally held in the school auditorium. Plans for a gathering of band members from different schools were made, and this meeting was held in Campbell, the latter part of April under the direction of M188 Charlotte Fordham. Some of the members from our band were selected to attend this concert. Again this year the band participated in the Memorial Day parade. The band had several new numbers which were used in these programs. 29 TBI LYOGE Ulu' 1 'Ill now! .S.3f 5 mf .M ' -O :D 25 :J XL Stealing: S. Shaver, S. Seger, H. Holinetry, K. Sharp, A. Glover, J. Blake, H. Griswold, G. Keyser, D. llolinstry, H. Tax, R. Denley, C. McAllister, G. Ioedeck, A. Snith Seated: J. Horton, I. Sharp, I. lintere, L. Be.:-deen, I. Hughes, J. loble, D. Preston, M. Saltslen, Il. Berdeen, Il. legner, H. Arsastrong, 0. Stryker, G. Eughes, C. Mitchell, A. Sprague, IB. Story, ll. Gay cnonus first Bow: M. Trephegen, I. Vesoshq, I. linters, I. Thorsen, D. Cleveland., 0. Thorsen, D. Myers, L. Werner, C. Vightnn Second Bmw: ll. Mstteon, V. Geer, I. Tamer, I. leteh, D. Preston, S. Sager, A. Cooley, S. Seger, A. Glover, J. loble, I. Hughes Third Hoy: H. Hevill, M. Hopkins, R. Donley, B. Horton, I. Kellogg, 2. Collins, A. Iqke, IB. Webb, L. Jones, II. Tadder, H. Jackna Fourth Roi! T. htner, I. Shurp, I. Wagner, D. Molinstry, B. Story, J. Blake, H. Griswold, D.. Stoddard, B. Waders, G. Keyser, H. Mclinstry, J. Hudson, G. loedeek, U. lettoon, K. lox, J. Burdin 30 ' ,gal ffm, x Bai' if QP mm 1 5. S A 1 Z 5 -P 3 if 3 'Ill AYOGAI 1 , u 4 ,JR 5,-I ,, Q ,f ,J ' I E, I, 'fi ' ii' ti' X . 4 - if if fm , li . :, Q j :A 3' If .AI ,npr fx' gill ri? -. If Q 5' + , ,V , J . 'I X 'Q 1 F ,cf I L U X 'v I uf, xii , ' . 1 15' R' I ' 'A rg.. , H . an .1 K A, T ' ' 4 R NE' E. 1 -QV ' ,155 Lg. 4 . l' 'fx 'xl' Q! F X- f 1' Q A A 7 P' F fa' ' - rrp 2, K n io f +I! if I' -f' 5 - ir 3 'a kg 1. B 3, G A n,'a 1, I . . I ui C .1 . P544 F, 1-a r. x. 31' i .V 5. Fi ii si 11, Q, 62 if , 155' ' K +5 ,gg 53 1 I Qui l ' 1 Q 51 si ' E . M .21 2 T. Q A ill NUMB! BHSKETBI-ILL lr 1 4' Zlfu 'R' her .-WLTVIII-, 1 . Q 19 HKU LU L 41 5513: .,ffLjiTV -gifs:-v. F 31- 11 an llfurffl -1 . V- - W. 3-51.22 'mln 9 Us iJLf 'WJ I L f I Standing: G. Ioedeek, G. Keyser, J. Hope, J. Hudson Kneeling: H. Hckinetry, R. Yightmsn, P. Stowe, R. licholecn The A. G. S. basketball team was the best team produced here in years. The team played fifteen games, winning five and losing ten. This record was better than form- er years, and Avooa was moved into the B League with Hammondsport as the only other school eligible for the championship. The first game with Hammondsport was a fairly slow game with comparatively little scoring being done by each team. The finish of the drab contest found Avoca at the tail-end of a 28-20 score. The Hammondsport con- test at Avoca was a sparkling affair ln which Hammondsport seemed able to score at every opportunity while Avoca could not penetrate the Hammondsport defense. This game ended Avoca's chances to cop the championship as they lost, 24-13. Probably the hardest fought battle of the season was the game with Addison at Avoca. Addison, expecting a fairly easy victory over the Avoca five, came up against an inspired team of Avooa players who won a moral victory by holding Addison to a score of 24-22. At mid-season, Avooa lost its well-liked coach, William Chesbrough, who is now a physical education instructor in the U. S. Navy. Mr. Blake, our principal, took over the team and did his best to coach it to victory. The Junior Varsity had a better record than did the Varsity, by winning eleven out of fifteen games played. Avoca, 14 -------- Bradford, Bradford, 36 -------- Avoca, Avoca, 21 ------ Prattsburg, Prattsburg, 2? ------ Avoca, Avoca, 40 -------- Campbell, Campbell, 13 -------- Avoca, Avoca, 20 ---- Hammondsport, Hammondsport, 24 ---- Avooa, Avcca, ---------- Savona, Savona, 44 ---------- Avoca, Avoca, - ---- ---- Addison, Addison, 22 --------- Avooa, Avoca, -------- Canisteo, Cohocton, 25 -------- Avoca, Avocs, 37 -------- Cohocton, gffz' fi ' BHSEBHLL Standing: B. Siory, Y. Wilson, J. Hops, D. Wallace, B. Mclinstry, I. Loucks, D. Mclinstry, Y. Wilson, A. Harris Kneeling: B. Nicholson, M. Stove, B. Stoddard, G. Iosdeck, A. Bardean, R. Yightnsn, J. Hudson UPTBHLL Standing: Il. Ba.:-dsen, R. Rouse, V. Wilson, K. Parsons. Mr. Ghesbrough, B. Story, B. lloholson, J. Blake, J. Hudson, S. Sager, D. Holinstry, C. Kitchell Kneeling: A. Bsrdeon, D. lgllaoo, R. Stoddard, H. Molinstry, ll. Hayes, G. Keyser, J. Kellogg 33 TH! AVOGAI TH AVOCAN HTHLETHICLUB 5 'Q Standing: H. Nicholson, H. McKinstry, E. Loucks, B. Katner Seated: G. Keyser, J. Hudson, J. Hope, D. McKinstry Under the supervision of Coach William Chesbrough an athletic club has been formed. The club was formed for the purpose of sponsoring better sportsmanship in Avoca Central School. The members of this club are pledged not to drink, smoke, or break training rules set by the club. Members are picked by the committee of club members which carefully consider nominees. CHEERLEHDERS J 1 1 i dill WLM 1 VM IMA 771 ,ow v X 4419 If Wray x R K' 'fx f , f 4 Loft to right: K. Winters, V. Towner, R. Donlay, A. Cooley, E- Shafer- The A. C. S. Cheerleaders attended were neatly dressed in maroon skirts and of the Varsity Suits. Because of their added much to the success of the games. were learning the art, gathered in Miss all the basketball games this year. 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