Avoca Central School - Avocan Yearbook (Avoca, NY)

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Past modes of travel are now outdated as the result of modern technology and progress. To keep up with the progress, the Avoca landmark, “the A was sacrificed and the new road now disturbs the peacefulness of both “the A” and the cemetery. However we are still remind- ed that the past is not gone. A train still passes through town, although not as frequently nor as long as in by- gone days. It, too, fills the air with sounds unpleasant to the ear. Each is vital as they bring people to our com- munity. It brings people back to their families and friends. A home is not necessarily a house. It is wherever you are happy and feel you belong. One such home can be found in Maryville. To the Class of ’76 it signifies the home. This is where we began and this is where the road will lead us back to our home. A. Tranquility B. Our home C. A typical farm D. Our epitaph E. Where will it lead us? F. Maryvill Nursing Home G. Memories of Bygone Days H. Life goes on 3 The community in which we live offers many services to the people. Whether it is the school, the library, or the town hail, each plays a part in our lives. Often these services are taken for granted until an emergency arises and the need for the Ambulance Corp or the Fire Department becomes acute. All summer long Hees Park is the center of activity for Avoca. From little league games to picnics, it brings people together to have a good time. The town hall, to some people, is just another building, but this is where the people of Avoca, our community, make it a better place in which to live. And most important is the service rendered by ACS. Here Avoca’s future citizens are educated to carry Avoca into to- morrow. 4 SERVICE TO COMMUNITY 5 Community Clubs, organizations and activities are an important part of our community. Whether the activity is for promoting ideas or a social gathering, it brings the people, as a group, together. Many activities revolve around the school, that involve the youth of our community. The PTSA is to bridge the gap between school—students-parents-teachers relationships. The Lion's Club, Legion, and the Rod and Gun each serve the community. From fish fries to Christmas Parties, they provide service and entertainment. The Legion and Rod and Gun often rent their halls for other clubs or private gatherings. This helps to promote the unity. The area Granges help provide a social atmosphere for the coun- try areas. Originally the Grange was established to benefit the farmer, today it involves people from all types of life, a part of our com- munity. We wish that we could have included a picture of every club and oragnization but with limited time and room, we weren’t able to do so. These few symbolize all of them. A 6 7 I I always figured you’d be here, Never realized that some day We would say our good-byes. Today it suddenly hit i The reality of it Knowing that each of us is leaving Never I together . so will we. 1 will remember this part of my life is now a part of me. -Sally Wraight ild like to say thank you. Your i lot to us. It has brought us to- ether as a class and will hold our class together many years. 9 Advisors are very special people. Though they seem harsh at times, they really mean well. When we are at the edge of disaster, they always seem to be there to lend us a helping hand and moral support. They never have let us down, though at times we have let them down. Our advisors, through the years, have taken a lot and given a lot. We will be sorry to finally have to say our last good-byes. Thank you, Mr. Powers, Mrs. Miller, Mr. Miller and Mr. Doty. We’re going to miss you. to Brenda L. Wilson; President Brenda � ? A , jj L. Curtiss Eaton: V. President Les o r s- � yj yocc.it.cr y ? f-y Sally Jean Wraight; Secretary Sally Vickie L. Bowen; Treasurer Vickie James Caron; S. C. Rep. Camille Kay A. Weaver; A.S.C. Rep. Kay - -A -j SJ 21 KI Richard C. Abbott Rich Patricia Lynn Akins Pat Michael L. Baird Black Beard Stephen F. Bliss Wolfman Patrick L. Bly Pat n Sheena C. Chapman Sheena •) )� C l A Brenda Lou Dockstader Boomer Robert E. Emery Bob Jeanette Monika Folckemer Do Do Leonard S. Fox Lenny 12 For the last two years the Senior lockers have been known as the Senior Lounge. It wasn’t really handed to us, but you might say that we “adopted” it ourselves. The Student has tried over and over to get us a Lounge but they have failed, because there is just no room for a lounge. We don’t blame them but thank them for their attempts. Even some of our teachers have tried to get us a place but they didn’t get anywhere either. Thanks for trying! Seniors really need a place to go and talk about their troubles, do their homework, and just be together. Some may not realize it, but Seniors have a lot of prob- lems and things on their minds. Teachers are really against our “adopted” lounge and we can see their feelings. If they let us sit in the hall, then everybody will want to sit there. We really do understand their feelings but we wish they would look at our side too. Since this is our last year with our friends we need to be together. 13 Darrell H. Gardner Sterile Sandra J. Goble Sandy Carolyn S. Kempinski Curly Edward J. Laurina Jr. Ed Carol Patrice Haines Tricie , . . M Susan D. Hall Sue Maureen A. Lesperance Mo Y ' 79 Peter F. Lesperance Pete Pamela H. Hilton Pam ) ali Harold W. Longwell Bud A a. la‘a This year the first symptom was noticed on September 2, 1975. On that date the general attitude was, “We're Seniors now-everybody • else move out of the way.” But the time came when everyone learned that being a Senior didn’t make a big difference. We were emphatically told NOT to write on lockers. We soon wrecked the illusion of some teachers that we were a quiet class. Senioritis was for several years considered to be a senior privilege but this year has proved otherwise. The entire student body seems to be under the impression that they, too, can do as they please. But the underclassmen are learning otherwise just as the seniors discov- ered that they didn’t hold certain prestige. Senioritis is highly contagious, although it does exist in lesser forms, Junioritis, Freshmanitis, etc., it reaches its peak during the Senior year. There is only one cure-graduation. The Class of’76 will be cured June 25, 1976. 15 What’s it like to live in Avoca? The answer to that question, depends on the person, place and time. To many living here, Avoca, is a big_______ __________________. (nothing) To many others. Avoca, is the best place in the world to live. Avoca is quite small, and isn’t the most exciting place by far. (except on Hallo- ween) Some people like living here for the quiet, and peacefulness. Others like it just for the people who live here. Avoca isn’t just quiet and peace- ful all the time though, if you know where and when to look, there is I quite a bit of excitement. Edwin Loucks Ed Debbie Leigh O’Dell Deb Deborah J. Pound 7 «A ?� ' Paul I. Pragl? Paul 4 £A S' •+ ' '% Allen M. Olmsted Melford Jeffery R. Putnam Put - - « Linda J. Pakkala Polock Stanley Jay Saxton II Jay Douglas H. Partridge Doug t '4T .C 0 SJ-ai AA Sandra Jean Pelletier Sandy Roxanne R. Saxton Rox Kg, sc.£ r cvern z z ; - 17 Judith M. Seager Richard K. Wightman Dick Teresa K. Wilson Booty Teres Anna J. Snyder A Wayne D. Mericlc Anna Wayne Dan Snyder Gary L. Morseman Dangerous Gary ') 0. iA tn rT ‘ Julia F. Weldy James VanGorder Julie jake Judy Douglas K. Scnutz Av It’s hard to believe that four years ago we were Freshmen. We were eager and ready to do anything. Our biggest goal was to be Seniors and go to Hawaii on our Senior trip. Our first big project was the dance. Our first profit was made and proudly deposited. Little did we know what was to come. Next was the calendar. Ads, events, and prices had to be settled. We were just beginning to achieve. Headaches, sore feet and mean dogs had to be dealt with. The Oriental Banquet was our third event. We were all for it, but we didn’t have any idea of all the work involved in decorating and preparing the food. All seemed to go smooth- ly, however, and the food was delicious. A year passed and we were Sophomores. This year was quiet but marked by two dances. Our second year ended and a big step was taken. Everyone had changed since ninth grade, we were taller and wiser. We began to realize that soon we would be out on our own. Our Junior year we were all pretty well set in our ways. Our fourth dance was a suc- cess. We sold spook insurance and had the thrill of cleaning soaped, waxed, and creamed windows. Next came our big chance at acting. It was different and scary, but fun. This was the only year we picked potatoes and grapes. What a flop; but we recovered. Then came Jr.- Sr. Banquet and we really felt superior. The year had passed quickly and we were Seniors. As lower classmen, we have seen many come and go, now it’s our turn. Nothing can com- pare to the many memories we have to share. They were certainly four great years! 19 ■f i-lJlUi s VJ .r. j sscrrv i' Patricia McEnerney Pat John Strait John Sandra,Braize V—-— C� VKA9 Sandy ina Tronetti Tina John Davis Papa Vicky .Robbins I— «..jo Vicky A policy of the school is that if you have enough credits to graduate in your Junior year, you may do so. Four of our classmates took advan- tage of this policy. Although they are not attend- ing their Senior year, they will be able to graduate with us and receive their diplomas. Tina Tronetti is now attending Corning Community College and is majoring in the secretarial program. John Davis is serving in the United States Marine Corps. Vicky Moose married Doug Robbins on September 20, 1975. Gerry Conklin is working. We all miss them very much and wish they could have been here for their last year of school. We are very proud of them and hope for their every success. 20 Junior A The Class of 1976 presented 3 one-act Junior Plays as their first public performance on March 20 and 21, 1975. “The Induction” was concerned with the efforts of two young men trying to avoid army duty. A narrow minded town bound by tradition stones one of its citi- zens in “The Lottery”. A one-room schoolhouse was portrayed by “The Little Red Schoolhouse” where chaos reigned supreme. On November 20 and 21, 1975, the Class of ’76 progressed to a 3- act play. A house was inherited by a young girl. The girl and her family are plagued by mysterious sounds and an escaped convict. These “Creeping Shadows” turn out to be the next door neighbor trying to scare them off the property which, unknown to the family, possesses an oil field. Despite minor mishaps, which seem like major disasters to the class, both dramatic efforts appeared to please the audience. B A. Children in the “Little Red Schoolhouse”: Kay Weaver, Deb Pound, Sally Wraight, Leonard Fox, Mike Brunner, Jeff Putnam, Linda Pakkala.and Kim Burdin. B. Anna, the mysterious housekeeper was played by Linda Pakkala. C. Town members in the “Lottery”: Eric Carlson, John Dav- is, Richard Johndro, Roxanne Saxton, Carolyn Kempinski, and Maureen Lesperance. D. Waiting to go on stage is Sandy Pelletier as Mrs. Frazier. E. The sheriff (Jim Caron) gives Sherry (Kim Burdin) a hard time. F. Jack (Curt Eaton) incognito as Grandma and Kit (Brenda Wilson) hear strange noises. G. Mrs. King (Carol Haines) and Buck (Pat Bly) make plans to force Kit into selling her land. C 22 Senior Plays Juniors Sponsor Prom and Banquet Each year in May the Jr. class sponsors the Jr-Sr Banquet. They have a lot of good food and loads of good fun. The Jrs. buy gag gifts for the Srs. and the Srs. buy gag gifts for the Jrs. The gifts range any- where from jeans to fit long legged, skinny dolls to safety pins. It is just one of the many activities we all look forward to. The Jrs. also put on the Jr-Sr Prom. It is a big event for the entire town and especially for the Jrs. The Jrs. do most of the work including all of the decorating and picking a theme. The 1975 Prom’s theme was “Bungle in the Jungle”. The prom which is open to the public is fun for everybody whether they can dance or not. Opening her gift, Kim Burdin finds a pair of jeans that would fit a skinny doll with legs two feet long. 24 By the looks on their faces it doesn’t seem as if Sterling Burdin and Mary Wilson are enjoying the prom very much. The Royal Family Curt Eaton-Prince Renee Emo-Queen Steve Boisvert-King Sue Hall-Princess Chicken of the Sea, John Stuart as Neptune is waited on by his mermaids, Rhonda Bur- din, Pat Clancy and Holly Haines. Meekly awaiting the call for a slave, Gay Matthews looks at the guests. Behind her the other slaves hide. Trying to please Mr. Crotty, slave Andy Schuschereba offers a tray of deviled eggs. Food with LATIN BANQUET Although the slaves may be sometimes embarrassed, it’s all in fun. Each year the Latin Club sponsors a Latin Banquet. This year’s theme was “Neptune’s Palace”. Nep- tune is God of the sea in Roman Mythology. To fit this theme there was a “fishy” cake and the decorations all per- tained to sea life. The theme varies from year to year but tradition holds fast. Members will wear togas as a sign that they are superior to the slaves in their simple tunics. This year’s slaves anxiously await the time they can be the masters of the next group of slaves. Foreign Flare ORIENTAL BANQUET They eat oriental style. The Fresh- men all study oriental culture so what better way is there to study than to do? That’s what the banquet is all about. The students dress in kimonos and eat with chopsticks while what one student described as “weird music was played. The Students make the decorations and food with Mr. Gross keeping a watchful eye on them. Our very own Oriental Peasants, Jeff Buck and Steve Arqui- ette try to look authentic. There’s a lot to talk about and be confused by oriental ways, as Kim Goodine (front) and Cathy Coogan (back) discover. In proper oriental dress Kim Goodine and Joe VanGorder admire their classmates art work. 27 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Oliver The workhouse boys sing “Good Glorious Food.’ Mr. Bumble (Dean Samuelson) and the workhouse boys prepare to eat. Londoners Bobbette Stryker and Kim Robinson raise their glasses to “Oom- pah-pah”. One of Fagin’s gang, Kay Weaver, has her pocket picked. The Artful Dodger (J. Keel- Threatening everyone with “My Name” is Bill Sykes (Rich Scholl- er) invites Oliver to “Con- mann). sider Yourself” one of the gang. Milkmaids Holly Haines Debby Pound ask “Who Will Buy?” Fagin (J. Davis) gives Oliver (D. Houser) a lesson in “You’ve got to Pick a Pock- et . . 28 Workhouse Boys “Reviewing the Situation On May 22 and 23 crowds witnessed an Avoca first.The musical “Oliver” was presented by the vocal music department. Dickens’ characters were artfully por- trayed by the cast who spent many hours in rehearsal. During those hours the cast felt a little closer to Oliver (David Houser), the artful Dodger (Jerry Keeler), Fagan (John Davis), Nancy (Janis Murphy) and Bill Sikes (Richard Schollmann) along with each song and scene. Although the cast treasured the memory of “Oliver”, they were indebted to Mrs. Phyllis Murphy and Mr. Gary Ostrander. With their guidance and encouragement the cast was able to present the community with a successful performance. The total production involved around 70 students in grades 6-12. Mr. Crotty and the art students created a set of scenery that greatly enhanced the entire pro- duction and set the mood of Old En- gland. The greatest tribute was given to all involved when the audience showed their appreciation with a standing ovation. Widow Corney (C. Haines) says Oliver wants more. D. Safstrom, L. Schollman, N. Warner, D. Taylor “Who Will Buy This Beautiful Morning?” 29 Nancy (J. Murphy) entertains her customers with “Oom-pah-pah . Avoca is a place. It is a very small, little place. It isn’t very spectacular, but the peo- ple who live here are. Avoca has a great va- riety of people. Each person is unique, which makes Avoca itself unique. There is one thing that most of the people in Avoca share, and that is their pride and interest in each other. The students are very much a part of this. The town has gone out of its way to support the students. There are not many other places where a school basketball team is supported the way the Avoca Tigers are. There are always people lined up at 5:00 and by 5:30, the line goes all the way out the door. A lot of the people who come to the games do not have kids playing, others don’t even have kids in school. Yet they come faithfully to every activity the stu- dents sponsor. Students could ask for no better support. The town has supported the students and the stu- dents have also supported the town. This is one place, where despite differences and the generation gap, people try to work together. Student Council painted the fire hydrants this year as a project. The prom is opened to the public, and has become a big thing for the entire town and not just students. The school has become necessary to the town, and the town and its people have become very necessary to the school. mr This past year has been a year of a lot of firsts for Avoca Central School. It has especially been a good year for the girls sports. For the first time the girls have a tennis team of their own. In years before they had only the chance to join the boys team. Not only did the girls get their own tennis team, they also formed a girls volleyball team. Both of the girls varsity teams have proved to be great suc- cesses. It was the first year that the Music Dept, put on a musical. The musical OLIVER was a great success. They plan on having another musical this year. This was also one of the few years that the Student Council has really done something. In the month of October the Student Council painted four hydrants for the Bicen- tennial. All of Avoca’s firsts have been successful this year. All of the people in these projects have worked extra hard to make them that way. They should be very proud because the rest of Avoca is. Soccer This year the Soccer team en- joyed a fairly good season. At the end of the season Avoca’s Soccer Team had a record of six wins, six losses and one tie. This included their loss to Richburg in the Sectionals. The Seniors who will not be with us next year are: Harold Longwell, Jim Caron, Jeff Putnam, Leonard Fox, Mike Brunner and Wayne Mericle. Next year promises to be a very good season for Avoca as there will be several veterans re- turning to the team. They are: Mike Wright, Blaine Bulkley, Jerry Keeler, Bill Cagle, Mike Fox and Curt Warner. v J.L. ROW I: B. Wilson, W. Cagle, K. Kowalsik, M. Cal- kins, E. Eaton, D. Stewart, T. Lesperance, M. Gal- vin, T. Crooks, D. Warner, D. Hamilton. ROW II: J. French, S. Arquictte, D. Burdin, D. Burdin, H. Wilson, C. Hendley. R. Larson, B. Sullivan, J. Ben- jamin, G. Schollmann, D. Hamilton, M. Vaughn, M. Snyder, M. Hopkins, D. Brunner, B. Ketchum, W. Brunner, Mr. Pease Varsity ROW I: B. Bulkley, W. Mericle, T. MacDougal, M. Fox, J. Keeler, B. Cooper, M. Thorsen, J. Caron, J. Stewart, J. Putnam, Mr. Shanley. ROW II: D. Wightman, J. Wright, H. Longwell, R. Weaver, S. Willis, M. Wright, B. Murphy, C. Warner, C. Eaton, W. Cagle, M. Brunner, D. Hamilton, J. Eaton. 36 Baseball Varsity The “75 baseball season left much to be desired. With only four lettermen returning, the squad was very inexperienced. Even the weather failed to cooperate, as four games had to be post- poned. Two of these were with Cohocton and the other two with Canisteo. At the end of the season the team had a record of two wins and six losses. Suprisingly however, Avoca’s two wins were from the league leaders, Arkport and Campbell. The “76 season promises to be more successful. The team has lost only one of its starters. Jack Sullivan, who graduated last year. ROW I: B. Sullivan, J. Caron, P. Pragle, B. Cagle, W. Brunner, Coach Shan- ley. ROW II: B. Murphy, J. Sullivan, C. Eaton, M. Wright, M. Thorsen, J. Strait. ROW III: W. Cagle, J. Stewart, E. Eaton, M. Brunner, K. Brunner, D. Brunner. IV. ROW I: M. Galvan, E. Eaton, B. Hammond, B. Ketchum. ROW II: J. Wright, W. Brunner, M. Thorsen, R. Larson, B. Abbott, R. Hendley, M. Cagle. ROW III: D. Hamilton, S. Daniels, B. Sullivan, B. Murphy, J. Stewart, Coach Pease. 37 A. On his last lap Jim Brandow finds that last bit of energy to make the finish line. B. Coach Welc calls a meeting of the minds as the team gathers around him. C. Four of the school record breakers and last year’s Seniors. D. Kevin Kowalski jumping the last hurdle in the high hurdles. E. Putting his all into it Randy Weaver throws the shot put. F. Storekeepers and team members take a couple of minutes off to watch their team mates. Row 1: T. MacDougal, S. Wraight, N. Warner. P. Brandow, K. Robin- son, S. Burleson, N. Arquictte, R. Hamilton, Row II: T. Loveland. D. Ohradzanski, R. Marvin, P. Francis, S. Arquictte, G. Schollmann, G. Francis, K. Kowalski, J. Gilbert, D. Safstrom, Row III: C. Houser, R. Weaver, S. Willis, T. Kenney, N. Warner, R. Schollmann, C. Warner, R. Dodds, D. McRae. I). Hamilton. K. Burdin, L. Fox, B. Partridge, D. Hamilton, B. Wilson, Mr. Welc Track Team Avoca Central School’s track team is one of the only track teams that doesn't have a track. Yet even without a track they have done remarkably well. Out of their eight meets they lost only three to Arkport. Maybe if the track team had had a track and other or better facilities they would have done even better. The school has recognized this need for a track and a track has been started on the other side of the dike. Not only does Avoca stand out as being a track team without a track, but they are also one of the very few teams in Section 5 with female members. Several of the girls were given hassles from other teams about being on the team, after they had competed against a few of them though nothing more was said. One of the female team members Nancy Ar- quiette, was the only female pole vaulter in Steuben Coun- ty. Avoca should be and is very proud of the track team and its coach. The Track Team last year had a successful season. Five new school records were set. Included in these were: E Neil Warner 330 high hurdles : 40.5 Perry Brandow mile 4:47.5 Dave Hamilon high jump 6’ Tim Kenney Dave Hamilton discus 117’6” Perry Brandow Bill Partridge Rodney Reisman 2 mile relay 9:21 The team record included five first place finishes and three seconds to Arkport, the Section 5 Champs. At Brock- port the team places fourth out of 23 schools. They were led by-Neil W-rner who had two firsts in the high and intermedi- ate hurdles. In winning Neil set two Section 5 Class C rec- ords. The team scored 28 sectional points. 1 39 A B It started out Nov. 2, 1975, with a group of 42 guys and two great coaches. The team was young and we all knew it wasn’t going to be easy but. we all learned to be proud of what we were and who we were. After three weeks of training, sore bodies, and discipline the team was bound to- gether as “strong Greeks”, and most important, as one. Wrestling in this school has developed an individual character to each person and enabled them to work together and realize what pride really is. J. Keeler Seeing a boy become a man is per- haps, for a coach, the most rewarding aspect of his work. In wrestling, espe- cially, 1 think, the individual has a real opportunity to face challenging situations which test his discipline, maturity, and responsiveness to others. For me, coaching such a dynamic ath- letic endeavor has brought memorable reward, self-confidence and a wealth of wonderful and generous friends. My thanks to all who have followed us- wrestling will, I’m sure, continue to produce young men who are eager and confidently willing to represent Avoca Central School-for me these men are extensions of my family; a man could ask for no finer sons than the wrestlers which 1 have coached. W. Peterson 40 Wrestling A. almost a pin B. take down C. riding the opponent D. Coaches Peterson and White E. the art of wrestling by Ron Hamilton F. take down G. attempting a 3-quarter Nelson ROW I: T. Wilson, B. Wilson, D. Bulkley, J. Eaton ROW II: E. Eaton, B. Wilson, J. Putnam, B. Bulk- ley, J. Badeau, B. Shutt, M. Fox, B. Partridge, S. Saltsman ROW III: R. Nicholson, J. Strait, E. Lauriha, R. Larson, R. Lewis, M. Thorson. R. Weaver, G. Remchuck ROW IV: A. Schuschureba, W. Mitchell, B. Cooper, T. Hagadone, D. Tronetti, L. Taylor, T. Crooks, K. Kowalcyk, T. O’Dell, S. Ohrandzanski, ROW V: S. Daniels, M. Galvan, B. Arnold, J. Keeler, J. French, D. Rouse, J. Benja- man, D. Vogal, A. Davis, H. Wilson, D. Wilson, B. Moose, D. Wilson, D. Hall 41 . V. Basketball The Junior Varsity basketball team is looking forward to a very creditable year. The team has the advantage of having quite a few impressive players returning this year. The Junior Varsity Tigers do not compete on a league basis. Like the Varsity they play eighteen games. As of December the J.V.'s lost one of their four games. Their lost was to Honeyoye. This left them with a record of 3-1. The main purpose of the Junior Varsity team is to give the players the experience to play Varsity basketball. It also gives them the chance to see if they really want to play basketball, and if they have the skill and the ability that is needed to be a good ball player. ROW I: J. Blankenship, Mana- ger; L. Kirkum, G. Francis, C. Wilson, R. Snavely, K. Lespcr- ance, D. Warner, M. Slayton, J. Brandow, P. Hamilton, Manager. ROW II: R. Law, B. Ketchum, M. Snyder, W. Brunner, G. Schollmann, Mr. Hargrave, Coach; M. Faucett, B. Sullivan. D. Brunner, D. Hamilton, S. Arquiette, W. Davis. Varsity Basketball The year of “76” looks as if it will hold much success for Avoca's basketball team. There are quite a few of the team returning from last year, which promises a very experi- enced team that will go far. The Evening Tribune has predicted that the Avoca Tigers will go on to take the League Championship. As of December they were off to a very good start with a record of four and 0. The Tigers compete in the B-C league. Out of their eighteen games, ten are league. Kneeling: D. Snyder, J. Caron, C. Eaton, Standing: J. Stewart, D. Safstrom, T. Davis, B. Cagle, C. Warner, Coach Skillman, B. Murphy, M. Wright, S. Willis, S. Burdin, T. MacDougal, P. Francis 43 Tennis This was (he first year that we have had inter-scholastic tennis under the capable guidance of Ms. Muth. Freshmen made up most of the team, but they, along with the other members, had a very good season. Their record was 3-3 which for a first-time record, is one of which the team can be justifiably proud. ROW I: R. Snavely, M. Gordon, M. Fox. ROW II: P. Bly, M. Snyder, D. Willis, D. Warner, Mr. Giacomi, K. Lesperance. 44 ROW I: L. Miller. ROW II: J. Caron, J. Weldy, P. Gordon, V. Loveland, S. Chapman. Cheerleaders Come to a basketball game and you will un- doubtedly see the cheerleaders. Their enthusiam sparks the crowd into chants supporting the team This year for the second time they will be com- peting with squads from area schools. Aiding the cheerleaders in this effotrt is the newly formed Pep Club. Junior Varsity: M. Wilson, V. Loveland. K. Boggis, J. Caron, K. Slayton, C. Strait, L. Pakkala, S. Swift, B. Remchuck.G. Matthews Varsity Cheerleaders: M. Slayton, R. Burdin, T. Chapman, J. Lesperance, C. Reppert, K. Weaver, M. Lesperance, C. Reppert, B. Wilson No, it’s not women’s lib, it’s the 20th anniversary of Girls Sport Night. Each year the girls divide into two teams, Ma- roon and Gold, which battle to see who will win. The girls compete in relays, volleyball, basketball, tugs-of-war, and display gymnastic ability. Captains for each team are chosen by a vote of all the high school and junior high girls. The captains for the 1975 Sport Night were Mary Gordon, Maroon Leader, and Pat Davis, spurred on the Gold team, who won the most points. In honor of its 20th anniversary, past participants were invited to demonstrate how the rules have changed over the years by playing basketball and volley- ball. The Leaders’ Club.sponsors this ac- tivity to give the girls an appropriate op- portunity to display their talents. They didn’t call it women’s lib twenty years ago and the girls don’t call it that now, just a determination to be recognized. 46 A. B. C. D. E. F. G. Attempting an Arabesque, Lori Conk- lin laughs hysterically. Terry Chapman accomplishes the Jap- anese split with agility. Kim Robinson Sherry Burleson,do the bump during their dance routine. Rhonda Burdin does a knee scale for her gymnastics routine. Wendy Lewis strikes a pose during her routine. Gold Team members cheer on their winning teammates. Cheerleaders and gymnasts lead their teams into the gym. ROW I: S. Burleson, S. Chapman, T. Snyder. ROW II: P. Gorden. T. Chapman, T. Lathrop, S. Skillman, K. Robin- son, K. Burdin, Mrs. Many, K. Weaver, L. Pakkala, C. Kempinski, S. Daniels. D. Boisvert. Interscholastic Volleyball Girls This year is also the first year of interscholastic volleyball. This is now con- sidered a Varsity sport so that at the end of the season we will recieve a varsity letter. So far the team, made up of approximately 13 girls, has won four matches and lost two. At every match there are 3 or 4 schools who usually have 2 matches apiece. Schools that participate are Bath, Homell, Savona, Campble. Greenwood, and Jasper. These are broken up in 3 leagues A.B.C. Sports Last year approximately 60 girls participated in intramural vol- leyball. They were divided up into six teams. The team with Beverly Robinson as captain were champs. There were two divisions of 50 girls making up intramural bas- ketball. Division I was made up of Juniors and Seniors while Divi- sion II was made up Freshman and Sophomores. Division I champs were the team of Donna Willis, coming in second was the team of Mary Gordon. In Division II Pat Gordons’ team came in first and Kim Robinsons’ team was second. There was a play-off between all of the teams which ended up in a championship game which Donna Willis’ team won with the score of 63-46. Basketball Volleyball ROW I: E. Shaver, C. Emery, S. Skillman, B. Davis, B. Robinson, R. Pelletier, J. Barrett, J. Folckemer, C. Kempinski. ROW II: B. Dock- stader, S. Daniels, L. Ackerson, P. Davis, S. Hammond. P. Thomas, B. Wilson, J. Partridge 4� Soccer The hockey team played only two games on the account of weather and lack of time. One game was with Bath where we won 3-2 and the other with Hornell which we lost 3-1. In intramural soccer this year Kay Weaver's team was undefeated. Brenda Wilson's and Maureen Lesperance's teams came in second with a tie. SOCCER: ROW I: R. Johndro, P. Blankenship, R. Burdin, C. Rep- pert, ROW II: J. Reynolds, J. Les- perance, K. Burdin, A. Stowe, B. Strait, C. Strait, K. Weaver HOCKEY: ROW I: S. Burleson, S. Daniels, M. Mar- tin, K. Boggis, M. Utter, ROW II: T. Snyder, D. Boisvert, T. Chapman, J. Lesperance, S. Skillman, T. MacDougal, A. Stowe, Mrs. Many, K. Burdin, K. Weaver, M. Lesperance, K. Robinson, S. Dan- iels, R. Burdin, B. Wilson. Hockey 50 Our Athletes Leaders Club is made up of girls that actively participate in sports. Some of the activities which they perform are candy sales, officiate intramural girls sports and they also assist in ticket tak- ing at basketball games and wrestling matches. Varsity Club, this year, has new officers. They are: Pres. Curt Warner, Vice Pres. Jeff Putnam, Secretary, Harold Longwell, Treasurer Jim Caron and Student Council Rep. Mike Wright. This year’s main activity is the buying of Varsity Club Jackets. The Varsity Club this year is expecting to admit quite a few new mem- bers to the club. In order to get into the club you must achieve one Varsity letter in one boys Varsity sport. You have to accum- ulate three varsity letters to gain a Varsity Club Jacket. a ■! Varsity Club Row I: D. Safstrom, B. Bulkley. Row II: J. Stewart, J. Caron, Row III: R. Snavcly, H. Longwell, J. Putnam. Row IV: C. Eaton, B. Cagle. P. Bly, C. Warner, Mr. Skillman, M. Brunner. Leaders Club: L-R: K. Burdin, S. Daniels, T. Chapman, B. Davis, K. Robin- son, K. Weaver, S. Hammond, D. House, C. Reppert, T. Snyder, S. Burteson, A. Snyder, Mrs. Many, P. Blankenship, S. Houser, D. Boisvert, B. Wilson, J. Lesperence, J. Reynolds, R. Burdin, M. Lesperance, P. Gordon, J. Gilbert, P. Clancy, T. MacDougal. 31 In high school we learn many things that will benefit us in the future. Student Council is one of these experiences. This student government helps students to get involved work- ing together on student desires, involving the community and adding extra activities to the school year. Student Council has held Christmas Proms, Sports Banquets, taken student photographs and painted fire hydrants in the past year. Once a year it disrupts a day of school to have the election of the President and Vice President. Although Student Council made just a small portion of our high school years, Mr. Peterson’s room, informal meet- ings, and red, white and blue paint will be remembered al- ways. STUDENT COUNCIL: ROW I: R. Snavely, R. Haff, D. Warner, S. Sutfin, J. Taylor, M. Olmsted, D. Houser, M. Hopkins ROW II: C. Eaton, M. Thorsen, M. Emo, P. Akins, B. Wilson, K. Weaver, R. Burdin, J. Caron, V. Bowen, B. Strait, P. Clancy, K. Robinson, M. Slayton, Mr. Peterson 52 Student Council School is out for the day for F.laine Shaver and her mysterious friend. Curt Eaton, S. C. President, trapped in the glamour of the elections. Another study hall in the high school library, right Pete Lesperance? The candidates running for S. C. offices on May 30, 1975 were: Curt Eaton for President Kim Robinson for Vice President Brenda Wilson for President Randy Weaver for Vice President 53 Chorus and Company Elementary Chorus Chorus and Company is the official name for the Senior Cho- rus. Although it has always been active, chorus has never been con- sidered an organized club. From the production of “Oliver enough money was taken in to start a treasury. With part of the money the chorus has chosen to invest in stoles to go with their robes. Even though the production of “Oliver was a new activity the chorus still holds with tradition. Every year the chorus puts on a Christmas concert which is open to the public. At the concert the audience hears the traditional Christmas music along with some more modern selections. Selected students go to the All-State Chorus and All-County Chorus to represent Avoca. Every Tuesday and Thursday you can hear voices joined in song preparing to entertain the public. ROW I: J. lolckcmer, B. Als- heimer, M. Parsels, R. Parker, R. Cooper, J. Warner, D. Mc- Glynn, M. House, D. Long- well, D. Urban, C. Walsh, H. Eairbrother. ROW ILK. Troy, D. Klose, D. Margeson, D. King, M. Johndro, T. Scott, S. Burdin, S. Cool, D. Wyd- ner, A. Kleckner, T. Passcro, L. Hagadonc,C. Rusritto, S. Walters, C. Reinhardt. M. Murphy, K. Gilbert, Mrs. Mur- phy. ROW III: M. Lesperance, L. Snyder, S. Sabins, D. Olm- sted, M. Pelletier, J. Koon, S. Emo, R. Campbell, B. Buck. D. Rodbum, M. Evarts. ROW I: T. Reigelsperger, C. Reppert, A. Snyder, C. Rep- pert, K. Boggis, S. Burleson, H. Longwell. ROW II: R. Bur- din, L. Pakkala, B. Anderson, S. Daniels, D. Pound, V. Bowen, S. Daniels, ROW III: Mrs. Murphy, R. Snavely, D. Safstrom, S. Pelletier, N. Warner, B. Zeh, T. Walters, K. Robinson. ROW IV: D. Put- nam, T. Reinhart, K. Weaver, L. Pakkala, M. Martin, L. Schollmann, H. Haines, R. Reynolds, M. Brown. ROW I: J. Taylor, R. Parker. M. Thomas, B. Derick, J. Stewart, S. Payne, D. Mills, D. Saxton, D. Derick, R. Miller, P. Alderman. ROW II: C. OToole, C. Slayton, S. Oven- shire, K. Brock way, L. Als- heimer, D. Wilson, B. Wilson, M. Buck, L. Miller, J. Robbins, D. Houser. ROW III: Mrs. Murphy. L. Urban, L. Arnold, M. Haines, R. Reynolds, K. Calkins, R. Williams, J. Goodine, C. DeVilbess, G. Partridge, M. Emo, S. Clymo. Senior Chorus Junior Chorus 54 Art Club Art Club has many new members, none as famous as Rem- brandt, but all are involved in some form of art. The Art Club an- nually sponsors an Art Fair. All of the students are encouraged to participate. They just don’t draw and paint pictures, they also do macrame and work with clay. In recent years the students have become interested in making our school walls more decorative. Murals can be found almost any- where in the school, each one with a different approach. The Club doesn’t plan on just staying within the walls of ACS. Already they have visited Canisteo and Elmira galleries and their main goal is to see the Fine Arts Museums in New York City. National Honor Society The Honor Society is a national organization for the purpose of encouraging academic excellence together with citizenship, leadership and character. Members may be selected in their Junior year at an initiation ceremony carried out at an assembly. The stu- dents become permanently affiliated with the national or- ganization if their scholastic achievement and behavior con- tinues to merit membership in the most coveted organiza- tion in the school. Members: Mr. Healey, Advisor; B. Wilson, K. Weaver, V. Bowen, S. Wraight Art Club Members Row 1: L. MacNaughton, K. Wright, J. Caron, S. Burleson, V. Lewis, T. MacDougal, A. Chapman, D. Pound. Row II: D. Boisvert, S. Skillman, S. Daniels, J. Gilbert, D. Ohradzanski, W. Cruser, Mr. Crotty, K. Lesperance, Hildegarde, W. Cagle, L. Switzer, S. Pelletier. Row III: L. Taylor, R. Marvin, C. Warner, J. Badeau, T. Snyder. Absent, T. Wilson. 55 The Winning Band The trophy case has several new additions. Last spring the band journeyed to Canisteo (Pageant of Bands). They stole the show by taking first place in both the marching and playing concert music. The next success came at the Gorham Band Pageant. Avoca tied for first place in concert with a band from Iowa. The winning streak continued in Mansfield this fall with another first place. The last parade of the season was at the Cohocton Fall Foliage Festival where the band was “all wet” as they had to march in the pouring rain. Each year at these pageants the color guard performs a field routine for a trophy. Our color guard tries their best each year with challenging routines. Although the competi- tion is often stiff we feel that our girls are tops. Aside front parades the band is otherwise active. On the band exchange, members were shown the hospitality of the band members of Brocton, N. Y. Latei Brocton came to Avoca for a combined performance. The band still holds annual Spring and Winter Concerts. Individuals play solos to be rated. This rating determines ones eligibility to participate in County Band. Funds support- ing band activities are made from the annual card and gift sales campaign. Row I; D. Warner, E. Eaton, C. Wilson, C. Reppert, D. Safstrom, A. Snyder, D. Longwell, R. Johndro, S. Burleson, M. Slayton,C. Rep- pert, K. Boggis, M. Wilson Row II: H. Haines, T. Cooper, J. Putnam, D. Stocum, M. Lauriha. B. Wilson, L. Pakkala, R. Burdin, S. Daniels, D. House, J. VanGorder, K. Lesperance, S. Houser, V. Loveland Row III: K. Burdin, R. Saxton, S. Wraight, L. Clymo, S. Kinney, G. Mat- thews, K. Salyton, B. Bauter, J. Reynolds, J. Lesperance, E. Shaver, C. Strait, T. Walters, J. Gilbert, K. Weaver Row IV: M. Fervan, S. Pel- letier, R. Kinney, T. Lathrop, K. Robinson, J. Folckcmer, M. King, M. Snyder, D. Safstrom, J. Stewart, S. Stewart, B. Shutt, R. Reynolds Row V: Mr. Warner, J. Benjamin, C. Eaten, S. Murphy, M. Brown, D. Rouse, G. Schollmann, T. Davis, T. Reinhart, L. Miller, L. Scholl- mann, M. Thorsen, M. Hopkins, Mr. Miller 56 Majorettes: L-R B. Dockstader, B. Wil- son, M. Wilson Color Guard; Row I: C. Reppert, K. Boggis, M. Lesperance, T. Wilson, C. Reppert, S. Towner, M. Martin Row II: K. Wright, S. Pelletier, P. Clancy, R. Burdin, P. MacDougal, R. Putnam, B. Stryker, M. Utter, D. Ohradzanski, M. Swift, B. Bauter, P. Blankenship Drum Majors: L. Schollmann, K. Rob- inson 57 Beginners’ Band ROW I: K. Getman, D. Safstrom, M. Thorscn, L. Hopkins, J. Sick, J. Pelletier, M. House, G. Lesperance. ROW II: R. Lee, M. Corbett, C. Barrett, D. Wydncr, L. Bliss, P. Brockway, J. Davis, D. Stryker, M. Bottone. ROW III: S. Burdin, S. Eaton, R. Parker, M. Mathews, D. Dockstader, K. King. M. Davis, G. Mac Dougal. M. Fox. ROW IV: L. Kirkum, P. Calkins, P. Cartwright, S. Edwards, C. Reinhardt, D. Peterson, T. Heck- art. T. Passero, B. Martin. ROW V: L. Snyder, J. Hale, M. Fox, D. Evans, W. Davis, Mrs. Murphy. Beginner band is made up of inexperienced players. This is the time when you look at your instrument and think, what do all those buttons do or will I ever learn to play? Beginner band is okay but Junior Band is a whole lot better! Junior band seems like a big highlight in your life. You figure, boy I must be really good! Only to have your thoughts broken as Mr. Warner yells at you to play the right note, the right rhythm, etc. etc. etc. Your first concert is a big, exciting experience. You feel really big in your uniform, and you are feeling on top of the world! What really makes it all worthwhile, though, is when Mr. Warner smiles and says you did a fantastic job and you hear the ap- plause from your friends and family. Junior Band ROW I: J. Fairbrother, D. Longwell, K. Corbett, N. Wright, R. Nicholson, D. Badcau, K. Willis, D. Derick, D. McGlynn, R. Bostwick ROW II: B. Derick, D. Rodbourn, J. Arm- strong, M. Evarts, S. Edwards, J. Blankenship, J. Eaton, S. Skillman, P. Alderman, R. Parker ROW III: J. Warner, J. Pound, H. Robinson, B. House, K. Troy, M. Murphy, K. Slayton, M. Lesperance, B. Lee, A. Lewis ROW' IV: D. Miller, D. Klose, D. Margeson, S. Meese, K. Gilbert, L. Click, C. Oh- radzanski, K. Luckcnbach, K. Coogan, S. W'altcrs ROW V: M. Pelletier, M. Olmsted, T. Lesperance, D. Willis, M. Ostrander, J. Miller, L. Pelletier, D. Brockway, J. Wright, D. Hamilton, K. Brockway, Mr. Warner ROW' VI: G. Partridge, R. Rey- nolds, M. Emo, J. Arquiette, D. Wilson, D. Margeson, D. Marvin, M. Thorsen, M. Haines, D. Houser, M. Calkins, M. Cartwright ROW' VII: S. Nichols, L. Margeson, C. Rouse, K. Calkins 58 Row I: M. Utter, C. Buck, D. Longwell, K. O’Toole Row II: P. Blankenship, M. Swift, B. Remchuk, V. Loveland, K. Wright, L. Taylor, K. Lesperance, T. Crooks Row III: E. Shaver, G. Matthews, T. Reigelspcrgcr, B. Bauter, L. Mil- ler, C. Strait, D. Margeson, W. Cruser, M. Wilson, T. Lathrop, R. Burdin, A. Schuschereba Row IV: H. Haines, T. Reinhart, N. Warner, J. Lesperance, J. Reynolds, K. Weaver, B. Wilson, M. Hopkins Row V: Miss Tears, G. Scholl- mann, J. Stewart, J. Benjamin, K. Bly, P. Clancy, T. MacDougal, M. Wright Absent: D. Comstock, S. Dodds, M. Fervan, M. Lesperance Row 1: P. Akins, D. Pound, Mrs. Ellis Row II: S. Pelletier, C. Coogan The French Club is a growing organization. Over the years, they have done many interesting things. Last year, the club and French classes enjoyed a trip to St. Bonaventure for Language Day. Two years ago the club took their funds and had a French Banquet. They usually go to a French Res- taurant in Rochester for dinner. They felt that a banquet would be educational and fun, too. Last September they en- joyed a visit to the Gold Seal Winery. They also have done many fund raising projects like selling perfume, candy, and stationery. This year the club has started something new, on the first Tuesday of every month, they go to the Homemak- ing house and cook French foods. The French Club has taught its members many important things but the most important is to live and have fun. Vive la France! “Et tu, Brutte!” were Caesar’s dying words but the Latin Club is alive and doing well. The “Latini Amici” sponsors many activities. The past year has seen the annual pizza sale, rummage sale, monthly bake sales and a new addition, the Mr. and Miss Avoca contest. The local club and each member of it belong to New York State Junior Classical League and National J.C.L. Conventions are held on the State and National level; students from Avoca attended both. On Valentines’ Day a party was held and members exchanged Valentines written in Latin. The Initiation Party is a tradition. A slave auction is held and the slaves must serve their masters for the year. 59 Lab Aids LAB AIDES: R. Burdin, L. Pakkala, L. Schollmann, L. Fox, E. Loucks, J. Stewart, R. Emery, B. I dmonds, S. Wraight, B. Wilson, Mr. Peard Lab-aids are responsible for the basic manage- ment of the lab. They have to clean and stock all glass- ware used in experiments and they must get out and restock most chemicals and apparatus. Being a lab-aid gives us more lab experience than they can get into four years of science. Seventh grade is the year in which you start put- ting a little bit of pride in yourself. Part of the reason for this is that now you can become an active member of the Shop Club. When the club first started it was relatively easy to get into the shop after school. Now that the club has grown to well over sixty members, a member has to sign up before he can use the shop. Shop Club ROW I: S. Sutfin. R. Alsheimer, P. Alderman, D. Derick. M. Payne, B. Derick, R. Miller,S. Larsen. M. Cagle, D. House, J. Blankenship, M. Thomas, F. VanGorder, C. O'Toole, J. Taylor, D. Willis, S. Payne. K. Tronetti, W. Cagle, T. Wilson, J. Stewart. ROW II: L. Hagadone, W. Wilson, D. Tronetti, M. Vaugahan, J. Nichols, N. Van Gordcr, M. Cartwright, J. Cooley, J. Chapman, R. Seager, D. Burdin, M. Calkins, D. Hubbard, S. Anderson. M. Olmsted, B. Edmonds, D. Brock- way, D. Bulklcy, D. Hall, D. Seager. ROW III: A. Davis, D. Seager, D. Stewart, T. Remchuk, J. Ohradzanski, D. Hamilton, W. Moose, R. Haff, S. Bliss, E. Carlson, H. Wil- son, J. Payne, L. Kirkum, J. Brandow, M. Lauriha, J. Har- ris, J. Hendley, C. Cooley, R. Marvin, R. Wydner, Mr. Snyder 60 The library club has about thirteen members. During their free periods the members work in the library. This usually consists of checking out the books. Once a month the club has a meeting. There is also an annual Christmas party. Once a year the club goes to an interesting place to learn more about libraries. Last year they went to the Coming Glass Center and then to the mall. Nurses Club Through the years our Nurses Club was estab- lished by girls interested in seeking a career in the nursing field. There are seventeen members who are led by Mrs. VanGelder. Officers are elected an- nually and meetings are held on the second Wed- nesday of every month. Members of our club who have free periods during the day are permitted to work in the office as “aides”. We are involved in various fund raising activities and although our club is somewhat small, we try to be as active as possible. NURSES CLUB: ROW I: Mrs. VanGelder, M. Martin, D. Longwell, R. Johndro, M. Otter, ROW II: II. VanGord- er, D. Joice, J. Hammond, L. Switzer, M. King, C. Buck, T. Lathrop LIBRARY CLUB: ROW I: Mr. Healey, R. Dodds. ROW II: L. Urban, T. Crooks, R. Zeh. A. Francis, J Cooley, E. Carl- son, M. Vaughn, R. Cool, L. Cagle, K. Comstock, L. Miller Library Club BOCES There are about '22 Avoca students attending BOCES.'Since we are not included in these 22, we have decided to let our Senior BOCES students speak out on it themselves. They were asked for their opinion of BOCES. Here are their opinion of BOCES. Here are their opinions as they see them: SUE HALL-'Tn my opinion it's a great opportun- ity. You get a chance to do something you really want and a chance to get away from the everyday life of school. You meet new people and gain new friends” DAN SNYDER “BOCES is a very good program. I think BOCES can help a student if he is really interested in it, but if he isn’t interested in it, it isn’t worth anything to him. Like myself, I am in refrigeration and air conditioning and 1 like it a lot and I’m learning a lot.” DARRELL GARDNER “BOCES is a very educational place to be if you want to get ahead in a certain field. But you only get out of BOCES what you put into it. I would recommend it to my friends and underclassmates to try to get into it.” GARY MORSEMAN “BOCES-a place to apply yourself to what you like to do but you only get out of it what you put in.” PAUL PRAGLE-“I think it’s good for people because it’s a little bit easier to get a job. You learn a lot over there if the people are interested in it.” JOHN STRAIT “1 think BOCES is GREAT. I learn a lot over there in the courses I’m taking and have a lot of fun at the same time. What makes it fun is running all the heavy equipment and you don’t have to do the same thing everyday. I have two great teachers, they both are a lot of fun if you don’t mess around all the time. Another nice thing about BOCES is you meet a lot of nice people.” JAY SAXTON—“Well, 1 am not a very good speaker or writer, but I can say that BOCES is a good thing. It has helped me get through school and I have learned so much that I can use later on. Most courses provided will give you a chance for a career after you graduate. BOCES is a great thing and I would highly recommend it for anybody. It is also a great place to meet new people and this helps you to be more respon- sible with the life ahead of you. BOCES has helped me a lot, I am sure it could help anybody.” 62 ROW I: B. Cooper, T. Coots, S. Daniels, T. MacDougal, D. Towner, ROW II: R. Putnam, B. Stryker, K. Robinson, N. Warner, J. Part- ridge, P. Samuelson, ROW III: T. Hagadone, M. Featherston AM BOCES L-R: E. Hammond, G. Frands, D. Snyder, J. Strait, S. Hall, J. Sax- ton, D. Gardner, P. Pragle, G. Morseman. M. Harris PM BOCES Top row-How to ruin chrome in one easy lesson by Gary Morseman. Middle row Making Bonnie beautiful is Sue Hall. Paul Pragle makes a good truck into a wreck. Agitators arc agitating, right Jay Saxton? Bottom row Changing our landscape is John Strait. Need your re- frigerator repaired?.........call Dan Snyder or Darrell Gardner. 63 Avocan Staff The AVOCAN this year is strictly a Bi- centennial book. We have changed the yearbook in that we have added and taken out several things. Being on the AVOCAN staff, we have learned one big lesson, you just can’t please everybody all the time. We have learned to work to- gether, although at times we disagreed with each other and found ourselves hav- ing to make tough decisions. We never really realized how hard it would be to put out a yearbook. Through co-operative effort we have put the 1976 AVOCAN together, one thing which will keep us remembering each other after we graduate. Our thanks to the whole staff and everyone who worked with us, your help was greatly appreciated. The Editors Mrs. Franklin gives the evil” eye. KNEELING: E. Loucks, D. Partridge STANDING: R. Saxton, K. Weaver, Mrs. Franklin, V. Bowen, K. Burdin, B. Dockstader, C. Eaton SITTING ON LADDER: B. Wilson ABSENT FROM PICTURE: S. Wraight, T. Wilson, J. Caron 64 We Appreciate Dr. Jackson is from the South, Geor- gia, and attended medical school and interned in New York City. Mrs. Jack- son is from Long Island, where she was a nurse. The doctor was called into the service early in World War II as a colonel in charge of a field hospital. After the war the Jacksons moved to Avoca. They have a daughter, Eleanor, who lives in England with her family. Dr. Jackson was a general practition- er in the most complete sense of the word. He did what is unheard of today made house calls. There was never a time, day or night, when “Doc” wasn't ready to help. He was our school doctor for many years and wholeheartedly sup- ported all school functions. He will be fondly remembered by all who knew him because he gave so much of himself for so many years. 66 Dr. Jackson It takes many people working together to get a job done. Often these people who do the most work are forgotten or un- appreciated. Sitting at a desk on Charlesworth Avenue, we have a dedicated lady who puts much time and odd hours into her work for our community. She’s our town Justice of Peace, Miss Mary Shults. Driving around protecting our village is our local policeman, Mr. Gervin Mattoon. Although crime in Avoca isn’t rampant. Dude insures us of a peaceful community. The person who heads our community and is often forgotten is Mr. Kromer, our mayor. Headaches and ulcers often ac- company the responsibilities of the office. Although not pic- tured. Mr. Bakeman is in our thoughts and holds our respect. The first principal of ACS was Prof Blake. Our country schools become one central school under his direction. We often fail to notice the work of common community residents. Here is reminder of a few and a thank-you to each individual for their efforts in making Avoca a pleasant place to live. A. Mayor Kromer and Mrs. Kromer B. Prof Blake C. Our local cop. Dude Mattoon D. A familiar face. Miss Shults And Friends 67 Mr. Cleeves-PRINCIPAL, Mr. Lauriha—Vice V r 6 t-r OFFICE STAFF: Seated: Mrs. Tadder,t‘� j Standing: L-R: Mrs. Larsen. Miss Jessups, Mrs. Calkins BOARD OF EDUCATION, L-R: Mr. Gerald Margeson, Mr. William Snyder, Mr. Eugene , Schutz, ABSENT FROM PICTURE: Mr. Jack Arquiette, Mr. David Peck 68 Someone has to organize the chaos that takes place during and after school hours. Along with the respons- ibilities of making the money last, getting up schedules goes the job of playing policeman. They get the job of handling the “juvenile delinquent!” From day to day all they hear are complaints but somehow they still seem to get the job done and done right! To Our Leaders Mrs. Samuelson-SECRETARY Mr. Giacomi GUIDANCE COUNSELOR Mr. Matthews-BUSINESS MANAGER A. Waiting for the next crisis! B. A behind the scenes effort 69 Our Faculty HISTORY Mr. White Mr. Pease Mr. Gross Mr. Peterson MATH SCIENCE Mr. Welc Mr. Doty Mr. Harrison Mr. Peard PHYSICAL EDUCATION Mr. Shanley Mrs. Many Mr. Skillman HOME ECONOMICS SHOP Mrs. Binley Mrs. Bidwell Mr. Snyder A 70 From the time we start school, un- til we graduate, our teachers always are ready to lend a helping hand. With patience they teach us to read, write, and color in the lines. As we mature, our teachers understand the difficul- ties we face. Everyone has bad days and good days, we know this and both students and teachers respect the rights of the others to their mood. ENGLISH Mr. Johnston Mrs. Edmonds Mrs. Slovak Mr. Miller Miss Tears DRIVER EDUCATION Mr. Crabtree BUSINESS Mrs. Franklin Mr. Hargrave A. Understanding the fundamentals some- times requires an extra effort for all in- volved. B. It was one of those days. Tempers were on edge and the work still had to be done. C. Time to relax is a vital part of the day. LANGUAGE Miss Tears Mrs. Ellis C 71 ROW I: The life of a librarian. The life of a librarian Teachers do homework, too. Eager beaver. ROW II: Saving energy again Get the serve over the net. Are study halls that boring? The co-ordinated faculty of ACS. Teachers do more than just teach. 72 STUDY HALL MONITORS Mrs. Calkins Mrs. Arnold Mrs. Keeler Mrs. Costello ART Mrs. MeElroy Mr. Crotty LIBRARY Mr. Healey t Mrs. Espling Mrs. Lauriha READING AIDES Mrs. Reppert Mrs. Mattoon Mrs. Safstrom Teachers are human. They have varying interests and embarassing moments. Their concern for the students de- mands much of their spare time which they willingly do- nate. HEALTH Miss Bills Mrs. VanGelder 2 7 01. Mrs. Hunt MUSIC Mrs. Bovaird Mrs. Murphy Mr. Warner PSYCHOLOGIST Mr. Coddington TITLE I READING Miss Briem Miss Lynch Mr. Scott Some Very Special People 73 Our Elementary Teachers KINDERGARTEN Mrs. Watson Miss King 1st GRADE Mrs. Lynch Mrs. Benjamin Mr. Troy 2nd GRADE Mrs. Wilson Mrs. Lapiana 5th GRADE Msr. Wheaton Mrs. Elughes Mrs. Roe KINDERGARTEN SLEEPERS Mrs. Corbett Mrs. Ohradzanski 2nd GRADE Miss Shults Miss Wheeler Mrs. VonHagn 4th GRADE Mrs. White Mr. Warrington Mrs. Woiczechowski 6th GRADE Mr. Ostrander Mrs. Skillman Mrs. McCallum Miss Muth During our elementary years in school the teachers play an important role. This is where we learn the basic reading, writing and arithmetic. We learn to cooper- ate with others and the meaning of responsibility. We are preparing for high school by the help of these teachers. And Our Buddies . . . We Love Them All CUSTODIANS: Mr. Archer. Mrs. Cleland Mr. Keeler, Mr. Vanderhoff, Mr. Francis BUS DRIVERS: Mr. Dodds. Mr. Loucks, Mr. Towner, Mr. Rex, Mr. Archer. Mrs. Towner, Mrs. Pragle, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Robords, Mrs. Stewart, Mr. Gaynor, Mrs. Miller, Mr. Benjamin. CAFETERIA STAFF: Mrs. Partridge. Mrs. Wightman, Mrs. Cooley, Mrs. Calkins, Mrs. Archer, Mrs. Pragle They are forever opening and unlocking doors for us. Our locker rooms, bathrooms, hallways and classrooms are always kept clean. They are always there greeting us with a smile, or a good joke. They have even helped us make our plays a success. Custodians, your work does not go un- noticed. They put up with situations that can sometimes seem unbearable. The bus drivers wait patiently for kids who for- get to get up in the morning. Once on the bus these same kids fight, sing, and get sick. Somehow they manage and even drive our teams to other schools for competition. On the way home they encounter the sounds of both victory and defeat. A bigpart of oureveryday lives at ACS centers around the cafeteria and our irreplaceable lunch program. The staff works hard to prepare a Grade A Lunch and at the same time try to keep up with continaully rising prices. So keep this in mind and don’t complain about the food with your mouth full. 76 Class Of 1977 (Top) Row 1: J. Stewart, M. Thorsen, J. Keeler, M. Brown, S. Utter- born, E. Webster, T. Davis, Row 2: J. Badeau, M. Wright, C. Warner, Row 3: V. Lewis, B. Cagle, T. MacDougal, Row 4: T. Hagadone, B. Cooper, R. Boisvert, S. Daniels, K. Boggis, Row 5: B. King, M. King, P. Samuelson, L. Croston, Mr. Harrison, M. Eetherston, D. Towner, B. Dockstader, S. OToole, T. Lathrop, T. Drake, R. Putnam, J. Ross, J. Partridge (Bottom) Row 1: V. Quine, R. Weaver, S. Dodds, M. Thorsen, S. Daniels, M. Wright, J. Keeler, J. Stewart, W. Cagle ROW II: T. Coots, S. Willis, D. Safstrom, B. Bulkley. ROW III: N. Warner, W. Shutt, R. Lewis, B. Partridge, R. Reynolds, P. Clancy, H. Haines, P. Gordon, S. Clymo. ROW IV: L. Francis, M. Fervan, K. Acker- son, T. Cooper, H. VanGorder, Mr. Johnston, C. Mericle, S. Town- er, R. Burdin, J. Smith, S. Skillman, T. MacDougal, M. Slayton, S. Kinney, A. Stowe, A. Edmonds, B. Strait, E. Saxton, T. Chap- man, K. Robinson, C. Reppert, C. Reppert, L. Schollmann. 77 Sophomores When your sophomore year rolls around, you are no longer fasci- nated by high school. As a matter of fact it seems like old hat. The teachers are getting to know you and you them. If you don’t take home a pile of books, you automatically feel as if you’re forgetting something. You just begin to realize that the Senior trip is only two years away. You only have $200, and you need about 3-4 thousand. So you begin to really work at making money. On Saturday mornings you get up early to pick potatoes. There are dances and selling pop and pizza. The big year is drawing closer, yet it’s a long way off yet. At the Jr.-Sr. Banquet, you wait on tables. This is just to get you in practice for the Spaghetti Supper. Parents and teachers start asking you what you want to do in the future. You really don’t know, and then they start saying that you had better start thinking about it. Little do they know that you have, and that is why you don’t know. ROW I; B. Arnold, L. Hagadone. ROW II: K. Zch, D. Stocum, M. Snyder, D. Warner, H. Wilson, J. VanGorder, S. Arquiette, S. Wil- liams, D. Burdin, D. Cooley. ROW III: L. Clymo, L. Waite, M. Wilson, T. Snyder, B. Sullivan, J. Benjamin, B. Abbott, W. Cruser, E. Eaton, B. Hammond, J. Harris. ROW IV: Mr. Gross, Miss Ed- monds, R. Baker, J. Goodine, S. Hammond, B. Anderson, B. Dav- is, L. Ackerson, J. Hammond, J. Anderson, K. Weldy, D. Coogan, J. Gilbert, L. Switzer, D. Comstock, P. Blankenship, D. Arnold, A. Chapman, C. Emery, R. Hendley, P. Francis, W. Davis. ROW I: D. Myers, B. Murphy, M. Slayton, J. Payne, A. Schus- schereba, B. Ketchum, R. Marvin, R. Snavely.T. Parsels, D. Hub- bard, R. Larsen. ROW 11: T. Reigelsperger, D. House, J. Saltsman. ROW III: E. Kempinski, L. Pakkala, M. Kenney, J. Reynolds, D. Sabins, J. Lcsperance, D. Ohradzanski, C. Pound, E. Shaver, G. Matthews, S. Houser, S. Seager. 78 Freshmen Being in 9th grade is one of the most important years. At the be- ginning of your freshman year there is a fascination at the idea of being in high school. You re out of Junior High and now you’re one of the big kids. In your freshman year you can join clubs, band, majorettes, or any other club. Now that you re in high school you have a larger variety of classes to take. One of the big highlights of the freshman year is the Oriental Banquet. Your senior year seems like a hundred years away, if not an eter- nity. By the end of the year it seems as if you have always been in high school, but it is just the beginning. ROW I: D. Tronetti, G. Schollmann. D. Hamilton, M. Vaughn, L. Taylor, T. Crooks, K. Lesperance ROW II: T. Reinhart, S. Towner, B. Miller, H. VanGorder, V. Loveland, K. Wright, M. Swift, K. Slayton, D. Margeson, L. Miller, S. Daniels, T. Walters, T. Olmsted, D. Longwell, L. Johndro, M. Martin ROW I: K. Margeson, W. Wilson, J. Brandow, T. O’Dell, D. Rouse, M. Lauriha, D. Fervan, K. Kowalcyk ROW II: R. Dodds, M. Faucett, M. Galvan, R. Kinney, W. Cruscr, C. Wil- son, D. Wilson, M. Hopkins, A. Davis, S. Bly ROW III: Miss Pierson, L. MacNaughton, B. Bauter, K. O’Toole, D. Safs- trom, P. Francis, R. Utter, C. Strait, L. Badeau, J. Caron, B. Remchuk, D. Thomas, K. Bly, R. Johndro, T. Partridge, R. Wydner, L. Kirkum, Mr. Peard «r 79 Eighth Grade When you hit eighth grade, it is even more exciting than seventh grade. Only one more year and you will be in Senior High. You might think the year is going slow but really it goes fast. In eighth grade you start wondering what high school will really be like. You now realize that you’re growing up and things just won’t be handed to you, but you have to work for what you get. Eighth grade isn’t easy but then neither is life. ROW I: S. Ovenshire, L. Miller, B. Ed- monds, L. Alsheimer, L. Urban, M. Haines, L. Pelletier, K. Brockway, R. Parker. S. Payne, S. Clymo, B. Town- er, M. Calkins, J. Miller ROW II: D. Margeson, K. Coogan, B. Baird, R. Rey- nolds, A. Francis, D. Wilson, S. Swift, B. Rodburn, M. Passero, R. Haff, D. Scager, D. Hubbard. D. Brockway, J. Pound, T. Lesperance, T. Wilson ROW III: M. Preston, D. Wightman, D. Stewart, J. Blankenship, P. Smith, C. DeVilbliss, C. Joice, C. Martin, M. Emo, W. Lewis, J. Hamblin, D. Marvin, J. Marshall, S. Sut- fin, M. Buck, G. Partridge ROW I: J. Arquiette, A. Saxton, R. Wil- son, J. McCray, W. Moose, R. Comstock, K. Tronetti, R. Wilson ROW II: A. Smith, J. Clark, R. Cool, L. Cagle, C. Comstock, M. Thorscn, S. Alsheimer, D. Hagadonc, W. Partridge, R. Nicholson ROW III: Miss Pierson, K. Gardner, R. Williams, N. Clark, L. Margeson, B. Clymo, D. Law, P. Pyer, C. Marvin, C. Hendley, V. Chis- som, J. Conklin, D. Scott, L. Conklin, S. Haff, V. Davis, B. Eairbrother, Mr. Miller. ROW IV: V. Vaughan, D. Brunner, R. Law, J. Nichols. 80 Seventh Grade Seventh grade is a big highlight of your school year. You’re finally out of elementary school and are now consider- ed as Junior High members. You have to learn to change with the bell and get along with all your different teachers and classmates. You can begin to participate in after school sports, and the boys can start participating in the big time sports such as basketball and wrestling. You are considered as someone and not just a student. You can play in Junior Band and join Junior High Chorus. It’s a real frightening experience at your first Band concert or Chorus concert but it helps you to under- stand what growing up is all about. Everything is new to you and it is an exciting experience. ROW I: C. Chapman, L. Burleson, B. Lee, S. Meesc, B. Wilson, M. Mattison, A. Hilton, M. Hagadone. ROW II: L. D. Towner, E. Unterborn, D. Hall, D. Seager, E. Partridge, D. Wightman, D. Burdin. ROW III: C. House, D. Alshei- mer. Miss Tears, R. Miller, J. Towner, M. Preston, C. Fau- cett, S. Abbott, C. Rouse, L. Click, K. Slayton, R. Pound, K. Troy, D. Bulkley, S. Larsen, R. Whiting, N. Bourgeois. ROW IV: S. Skillman, S. Sutfin, J. Taylor, D. Willis, J. Stewart, D. House, D. Derick. ROW V: M. Cartwright, B. Alsheimer, D. Hamilton, C. O’Toole, P. Alderman. ROW VI: W. Cagle, M. Thomas. Absent: Mr. Pease. ROW I: J. Cooley, M. Ward, M. Cagle. ROW II: N. Wright, C. Ohradzanski, H. Robinson, K. Luckenbach, D. Saxton, V. Hendley, R. Brunner, C. Hilton, D. Mills, B. Francis, J. Hammond, L. Kirkum. ROW III: Mr. Harrison, J. Rob- bins, C. Towner, L. Willis, J. Goodine, V. Brandow, K. Corbett, A. Lewis, L. Arnold, K. Calkins, V. Baker, D. Williams, S. Nichols, B. House, L. Stevens, S. Anderson, Mr. White. ROW IV: D. Burdin, F. VanGorder, J. Mar- shall, B. Seager. ROW V: M. Payne, P. Thomas, B. Der- rick, M. Olmsted, S. Ohradzanski, T. Remchuk. ROW VI: C. Slayton, L. Cady, D. Houser, J. Chapman, J. Blanken- ship, J. Eaton, D. Wilson, J. Luckenbach. Sixth Grade ROW I R. Parker, R. Hyde, K. Weldy, C. Clark, C. Cooper, P. Moose ROW II: Mrs. Skillman, M. House, D. Miller, C. Walsh, S. Cool, D. Urban, D. Longwell K. McCray Absent: L. Putman ROW I: L. Hagadone, C. Ruscitto, D. Badeau, K. Troy, M. Joice, P. Calkins. K. Willis, S. Burdin, S. Hubbard ROW II: J. Wright, M. Mcr - rils. J. Koon. M. Pelletier, J. Armstrong ROW III: M. Evarts, S. Eaton, D. Rodborn, W. Davis, T. Saltsman, S. Ribble, J. Mitchell, D. Evans, Miss Muth ROW I: S. Merrill, B. Buck, J. Warner, ROW II: Mr. Ostrander, T. Passcro, T. Scott. D. McGlynn, S. Walters, M. Lcsperance, L. Sny- der, C. Kicnhart ROW III: R. Saltsman, C. Conrad, D. Click, S. Ed- wards, B. Gardner, J. Eairbrother, A. Kleckner, R. Nicholson, D. King, M. Johndro ROW' I: S. Emo, D. Olmsted, J. Folckemcr, J. Wilson, R. Campbell, R. Cooper, S. Sabins, M. Ostrander, S. Costello, R. Bostwick ROW II: C. Vaughn, R. Crooks, T. Ovenshirc. Mrs. McCallum, S. Spinola, H. Eairbrother, B. Alshcimer, K. Gilbert, M. Murphy, D. Klosc, D. Wyd- ner, S. Francis, M. Parscls, D. Margeson In sixth grade the big highlight of the year is the trip to Hughes farm. Here you learn, with sixth grad- ers from all over the area, about conservation includ- ing everything from hunting to strip farming. Being in 5th and 6th grade is the first opportunity to become a member of the beginner band and learn- ing to play the instrument of your choice. You can also join beginner chorus if you enjoy singing. Fifth and sixth grade opens up a whole new set of doors. Not only do you open these new doors but you close some others behind you as you grow and learn. Fifth Grade When you reach fifth grade you are just beginning to get involved. It’s your first chance to do something. In 5th and 6th grades you begin to realize that there are other kids in the school beside the ones in your class. It’s the time of your first puppy love. It’s al- most being in junior high, and almost being out of the elementary grades. In fifth grade you learn those terrifying multipli- cation tables. At first they seem like horrible mon- sters but after awhile they become friends that you will use for the rest of your life. ROW I: J. Hendley, A. Cady, G. MacDougal, R. Loucks, G. Les- perance, R. Buck ROW II: J. Davis, L. Bliss, V. Van Fleet, D. Safstrom, B. Hammond, L. Unterborn, T. Abbott, S. Robinson, G. Fairbrother ROW III: Mrs. Hughes, T. Haff, M. Scager, D. Turner, P. Gerrity, S. Merrills, V. Moss, D. Getman, G. Strait, K. King ROW I: R. Miller, J. Pelletier, J. Sick, R. Williams, R. Matthews, A. Stevens, C. Partridge, S. Slayton ROW II: C. Barrett, L. Heck- art, K. Anderson, D. Glick, M. Fox, V. Joicc, L. Hopkins, L. Putnam ROW III: M. Thorsen, K. Clymo, C. Cagle, D. Partridge, C. VanGorder, D. Dockstader, R. Hamilton, B. Martin, Mrs. Wheaton, D. Peterson. Absent: L. Horton ROW I: M. Gardner, M. Utter, P. Haines, K. Preston, M. Hyde, M. Croney, D. Chissom ROW II: K. Getman, D. Stryker, S. Derick, P. Cartwright, P. Brock way, M. Fox, L. Kirkum, M. Battone, J. Hale, S. Edwards ROW III: Mrs. Roe, R. Lee, M. Davis, M. Corbett, R. Nicholson, B. Conklin, P. Hausclc, J. Evans Years are passing quickly as we move to the 3rd grade. This is where printing has to be constructed into a new talent, writing. Gym class, music, and art help break the monotony of the school day. Noon hour is the daily highlight as girls chase boys around the playground as a ritual. In 4th grade we take the music-amplitude test to see if we are musically inclined. For reading you change classrooms to a different teacher. This makes it just like the big kids in high school. We are growing up. ROW I: M. Robords, M. Whiting, S. Marvin, T. Preston, Z. Haff, D. Payne. ROW II: M. Woiczechowski, M. Anderson, H. Law, M. Wightman, E. Barry, C. Passero. ROW III: R. Cool, K. Towner, S. Collins, B. Robbins, N. Alderman. ROW IV: L. Lauriha, L. Par- tridge, D. Stewart, B. Towner, R. Chapman, W. Jones, M. Calkins. ROW I: K. Lyke, M. Gardner, S. Zeh, J. Brandow, C. MiUer, B. Hale, C. Towner, D. Steen, D. Wilson, Mr. Warrington, J. Derick. ROW II: G. James, J. Bourgeois, M. Jondro, M. Rundell, B. Wil- son, L. Lannoye. ROW III: C. Thomas, B. Turner, V. Emo, A. Sutfin. ROW I: T. Towner, D. Moose, G. Reppert ROW II: R. Brewer, W Feely, J. Laverty, M. Nephew. ROW III: L. Nicholson, T. Ward, B. Davis, J. Luckenbach, M. Murphy, R. Johndro, L. Payne. S. Crooks. ROW' IV: C. Hendley, P. Hamilton, C. Moss, M. Haines, D. Urban. L. Olmsted. Mrs. White 84 ROW I: T. Oliver. E. Weldy.C. Brewer, S. Snyder, S. Meese. ROW II: L. Walden, V. Zeh,C. Hausele, R. Horn, D. Fairbrother, J. Moose, B.Coog- an, B. Peck, A. Hilton, Mrs. Wilson. ROW III: J. Gilbert, B. Brockway, L. Hopkins, K. Evia, G. Click. ROW IV: W. Drum, R. Fox, D. Faucctt, M. Barrett, W. Davis. ROW I: R. Bly, B. Anderson, B. Robinson. ROW II: M. Bottonc, M. Van Gorder, C. Thomas, S. Wilson, C. Clymo, K. Jack, P. Willis, M. Peard, R. Lidstonc, A. Miller. ROW III: Miss LaPiana, B. Weldy. UP THE LADDER: B. Ingraham, K. Pipe, K. Warner, J. Feeley, L. Clark, D. Clark, B. Van Fleet, D. Evart, T. Lysyczyn. 85 ROW I: A. Nichols, M. Lcsperance, T. Getman.ROW II: D. Khork, D. Hammond, B. Perry, L. Lannoye, L. Whiting, M. Folckemer, S. Finney, D. Button. ROW III: Mrs. vonHagn, D. Davis, J. Peck, T. Reed, P. Pyer. ROW IV: T. Law, B. Laverty, M. Wilcox. ROW I: L. Derick, R. Kemper, D. Vosberg, A. Hammond, L. Waite. ROW II: S. Edwards, B. Christopher, D. Fox, L. Cartwright, R. Tyner, D. O’Dell, Mrs. Hart. ROW III: K. Brewer, S. Hilton, E. Towner, D. Muth,B. MacDougal.B. Walters, D. Wilcox, B. Laverty, D. Drum. ROW I: T. Chissom, L. Gardner, M. Abbott, R. Derick. ROW II: W. Hargrave, T. Hilfigcr, T. Brewer, W. Mike, M. Slayton, S. Flynn, D. Parker, C. Hammond, T. Whiting, Miss Shults. ROW III: D. Hughes, R. Hammond, K. Wightman, S. Stevens, M. McConnell, M. Buck, D. Mills, T. Robinson, L. Buchanan, D. Safstrom. 86 First Second Grades Celebrate the Bicentennial “1,2,3,4” “Red, blue, green, yellow” “Go, Dick, Go ” “Run, Jane, run.” This is what is often heard when passing the elementary grades, first and second. Here is where we start securing the ladder of our education .In first grade we are taught the fundamentals of reading, printing, and the new math. Many are eager and learn very quickly. The next year we are moved to second grade where we add new words to our vocabulary, use higher numerals and put more patience and care into our work. This year the primary grades had a Thanksgiving feast with all the traditional food. It took the visitors right back to the first Thanksgiving in Plymouth. ROW I: T. Clark, D. Fletcher, T. Lathrop, B. Slayton, D. Merrill, C. Burnham. ROW II: Mrs. Lynch, S. Hubbard, K. O’Dell, J. Nichols, G. Onofrio, S. Blankenship, L. Robords, W. Thomas, J. Foley. ROW III: E. Peterson, R. Crooks, G. Hammond, K. Lyke, C. Snyder, R. Kemper, B. Belanger, R. Rootes, A. Stevens. Absent: J. Reynolds. ROW I: G. Fletcher, J. Smith, G. Mattice, C. Hodge, T. Belanger, R. Tronetti, D. Campbell. ROW II: Mrs. Benjamin, V. Davis, G. Lyke, B. Willis, B. Hammond, D. Nephew, M. Tyner, K. Horn, K. Troy. ROW III: M. Towner, T. Karr, M. Lidstonc, B. Calkins, Alton Conrad, Alan Conrad, T. Davis, K. O’Dell. ROW I: S. Dixon, J. Abbott, T. Hertzler, T. Gerrity.E. Edwards, S. Cagle, B. Brewer. ROW II: S. Costello, R. Fish.T. Danielson, M. Strait, L. McGunnigle, M. Robinson, B. Shaut, W. VanGorder. ROW III: C. VanFleet, T. Rodboum, C. Conklin, H. Matteson, E. Kemper, J. Bennett, D. Cady, B. Scott. Mr. Troy. 87 Kindergarten Kindergarten is one of the scariest and greatest years of school. It’s your very first and the beginning of thirteen years of good times and bad times. It’s the real beginning of growing up. The first few days are filled with tears and cries of “Mommy” and “I want to go home”. After the first week the cries are gone and the fun begins. One learns many important things in Kindergar- ten, things that are needed to go on in school, and in everyday life. One gets that first real experience of being with a whole group of -kids one’s own age. It is a time to learn the alphabet and songs; a time to finger-paint and make a plaster handprint, but most of all a time of great joy and adventure. ROW I; J. Reamer, D. Mattice, D. Peck, S. Gordon, T. Robinson, P. Wilson. ROW II: D. Brewer, B. James, W. Webster, M. Ham- mond, S. Meesc, H. Peard. ROW III: J. Oliver, A. Beasley, R. Smith, W. House, E. Anderson. ROW IV: R. Parker, J. Heckart, J. Abbot, S. Housele, Mrs. Watson ROW I: B. House, D. Flynn, R. Heard, D. Sheppard, S. Muchlcr, P. Parsons, D. Ribble, S. Hall. P. Haines. ROW II: T. Vosburg, F. Hilfiger, J. Pipe, K. Hunt, R. Parsons, W. Drum, B. Larsen, C. Stryker, S. Daniels, K. Hertzler, D. Stewart, D. Mcese, P. Steen, F. Rundell, Miss King. ROW I: T. Gay, A. Miller,C. Johndro, D. Turner, D. Gardner, B. Waite, T.Weldy. ROW II: M. Gielen, T. Dunham, S. Spears, J. Levesque, C. Stevens, W. Campbell, J. Robords. ROW III: S. Kropp, B. Clymo, D. Robords, W. Saltsman, Miss King. 88 ORR'S SHOE STORE Fine Foot Wear for the Whole Family Bath, New York THE BATH BOOK STORE John S. Stilwell, Prop. Bath, New York HOPKIN'S DAIRY STORES Dairy Products Ice Cream Savona Road Bath Geneva Street CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1976 SUZUKI Come on over to ARKPORT SUZUKI 1 Main Street Arkport, New York 607-295-7347 Mr. Mrs. Laverne Wilson CARLTON F. STOWE INC Potato Dealer Broker Avoca, New York JOE ROBBINS, JR. Dealer in Corn and Oats Bonded Licensed Bath, N. Y. 14810 SOCIAL WORK CONSULTANTS, INC. Bath 90 Charles L’Esperance MSSW Avoca, N. Y. 566-2645 M.COHN SON, INC. THE STYLE CENTER New York “Since 1881” MONTGOMERY WARDS Sales Agency Liberty St. Bath, N.Y. DON BROWN’S SALES AND SERVICE Alouette Snowmobiles RD 3, Bath, N.Y. 776-6579 BANK OF AVOCA Established in 1901 Avoca, New York 91 1 t CONGRATULATIONS A voca CeotraJ Iliglh Selkool Graduates PREMIUM NEW YORK STATE WINES, CHAMPAGNES VERMOUTHS Pleasant Valley Wine Co., Hammondsport, New York 14840 JCPenney Apparel Home Furnishings WIDMER’S WINE CELLARS, INC. for the family Catalog Department JCPenney Broadway, Hornell, N.Y. The Friendly Place With all best wishes for future success to the graduating seniors of AVOCA CENTRAL SCHOOL 9? Good Luck Best Wishes Class of “76 In Whatever Walk of Life You Choose THE BATH NATIONAL BANK Your Independent Home Town Bank 44 Liberty Street Bath, New York Castle’s Shoe Store Liberty Street Bath, New York THE DILDINE PHARMACY 3 Liberty Street Bath, New York ELSENHEIMER CHEVROLET Hornell, New York E Z VARIETY STORE Avoca New York Schneider’s Country Store Cohocton New York BIG ELMS RESTAURANT Bath Agway Coop., Inc. Farm Home Supplies “We service what we sell” Hornell New York Congratulations and Best Wishes Class of 76 from JACK FERVAN Avoca, New York Kawasaki lets the good times roll. AT JOHN WALSH SALES, INC. RD 2, Bath, N. Y. (Rt. 53 Kanona) 1-607-776-6711 Official N.Y.S. Motorcycle Inspection Station Come Out Ahead on a Kawasaki” See our NEW STORE!! BAUTER’S FEED SERVICE ED HART'S GUN SUPPLY Guns—Ammo—Reloading Equipment Rt. 415 Shoot’n Stuff Bath, N. Y. Lawn and Garden Hardware Beacon and Purina Feeds Phone: 566-2616 Avoca, New York Larry and Winnie BOND FUNERAL HOME, INC. Hammondsport, N. Y. 14840 Bath, N. Y. 14810 Avoca, N. Y. 14809 Route 415 Kanona, New York 776-6573 STEWART’S OIL TIRE CO., INC. KANONA EQUIPMENT, INC. s Rt. 53 Kanona, N.Y. H MILLER'S GROCERY Open Daily Avoca New York SNACK-BAR Avoca New York 324-0280 566-2712 JACK’S SPORTS SHOP General Insurance Hornell New York ALEXANDER M. ARNOLD 566-2121 2 Chase St. Avoca, N. Y. Bath SUBURBAN MOTORS, INC. 189 Seneca St., Hornell, New York FULLERS DRUGS New York JEWEL BOX 20 Liberty St. Bath. N. Y. Quality Used Cars—Volkswagen Repairs Joan Shattuck, Mgr. STEWART’S SUNOCO 188 Seneca St. Hornell, New york 24 hr. Towing Service All Mechanical Work Creators of fine class rings, awards, announcements, yearbooks. diplomas HUNT’S MARKET 776-2233 Avoca New York WINTERS REAL ESTATE, INC. Offices in Bath, Corning, Hornell, Penn Yan and Wellsville TIRE WORLD of HORNELL Hornell New York 95 HALLMARK HOUSE OF CARDS Liberty St. Bath, N. Y. Best Wishes from ANTLER’S SAFE-BUY REAL ESTATE, INC. 6 South Main Street, Avoca, N. Y. National Coverage 607-566-2309 NANCY'S FABRIC SHOPPE Fashions by the Yard White Sewing Machines Mickey Nancy Moore Bath, N. Y. D. A. WHEELER CO., INC. Investment Securities Mutual Funds 14 Pulteney Sq. Bath, N. Y. AND PETERSON PLAZA PHARMACY BATH, N. Y. Hear the Fabulous Sounds of FRANK LECKINGER and his CHORDOVOX Weddings, parties, special occasions Phone 566-2216 Avoca, N. Y. ALDERMAN FARMS RIDGE Homes G ys o l G- (Tt) EvR'' � ' GDUC1 S COtT)fJ '• LEE EDMOND 37 South Main St. Cohocton, N. Y. Best Wishes Class of 1976 Compliments of 96 MYRON C. DASCOMB BENNETT’S AUTO PARTS THE QUALITY YARD OF THE SOUTHERN TIER Specializing in All Glass Work Installation of Windshields Larry Bennett Joe Guarglia Compliments of Larry Joe E. H. Lain RD 2, Canisteo 14823 Cider Mill Phone 324-1349 Your NAPA jobber is the right place to go! HAROLD’S ARMY NAVY STORE Jeans Things for men, boys and ladies Don Warner’s BATH AUTO PARTS, INC. 24 Lackawanna Avenue Bath, N. Y. 14810 We Sell Service 97 UNITED FARM AGENCY TO BUY OR SELL PROPERTY Fred and Sondra Lewis 607-566-8414 Avoca, New York 14809 Dear Mrs. Franklin: We would like to thank you for your years as yearbook advisor. We will all miss you. Liljeqvist Studio LILJEQVIST How Dear to Our Hearts Scenes of Our Childhood Although small, this is our community and it is important to each of us. In this year of our country’s 200th birthday, we think more about what we take for granted most of the time: our homes and families, our governmental services, and our freedom to enjoy all of these things. Each institution affects our school life. Our area churches, regardless of denomination, have been ready to guide us. The local businesses keep Avoca from becoming a ghost town. Each of our homes and our families offer us a place to be ourselves with no pretence or excuse. Parents show interest in school activities by supporting the fund-raising functions and providing the opportunity for us to participate in many academic and social affairs. One may wonder how the 4-corners of Avoca contributes to the commun- ity. It is a landmark and a symbol; the hub around which the area centers. With- in a radius of ten miles student life focuses on Avoca. As seniors we are preparing to leave, but the memory of our school years in Avoca will remain with us forever. We extend our appreciation to the good people of our school district. Avoca we salute you! 103 Congratulations To The Class of 1976 C.L. Haines Mfg. Co. Inc. 20 Carrington Street Avoca, New York 14809 I I - zr. m re - W i4 dz w rtcif j!i - fWi i+W''� � tw . v 7 � - :? frp rfr rri i i y y ’tcil'-c yf it u ena t, a a i£ AFcf tL ■ fir v aA i n tAt a+u s :TMini « « rrt W Jj c£ U tyj an ; atida A tt U tUttsC- A itA Cc40TV t kiFsttu n irid4A y7n41u t Mu ( $tt Xt tv h- a fcna AMx u ct tutAt z tu it t l h A ? , ytUUUUtty- -t nt stvCi i y ’■y aud- ri WtnrUn crn A rfl jfrij fuu f frfucjctuu — oAfcl tbu rlrrtaL Jy Arri f y r cut- a trutuZ F (.ZyitjTrrty- -’itrzt -Vy ej u 4AUn£ r aSesihJ.:: A 2 V WW TU!y ' S tf u xlrtu crA b, ai Adi but- 'T su £ ; ? b ui t-7u i ferttltn OUMtiy A s. 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