Belmont Central School - Reflector Yearbook (Belmont, NY)

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IlllllIllllIIllIII-IlllllIllllllllllllllll-IllIllllllIlllIllllllllllIIIIllllll-llIIIlilIIIIIIIIIIIIllIIIIIIllllllllllllI-Illllllllllllllllllllll-IlllllllIIIIIIIIIIINIIlllllllllllllllllI-lllllllllIllllIII-IIIIIIIIIIlllllll-IIIIIIIIHIIIUIIIlllllllllIIIIllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll 1953 REF LECTOR IlllllllllIIll.llIllllllIllllIIIllllllllllllllllllllllll-IllIllllllllllIillllIll-lllll-IllllllllllllNl!Illlll-HIHIIIIIIIIUII-llllIllllIllIINIIIIIIIIIIHI-Illll-IIIII-IIIIIIIIUIIIIIlllllIIl-IIIIIIIIIIIIHIllllllllllllllllllll-UllllllIllllllllllllllllllllllllll-Hill-Illll-llllllllllll can never forget the days we skipped school and the punishments we received. I enjoyed all the sports I played from the freshman year right up to my senior year. I have appreciated Coach Anthony Mo- shano's fine work with us in sports. I enjoyed the time I spent in study hall and the library. I will never forget the day I had to wash Mr. Mazzanti's car. A word to the wise -don't soap windows. Yes, the school year is almost through and we must leave B. C. S.-Donald Pat- rick When I sit in study hall, I think of all the hours I have wasted dur- ing my school years. Why did I waste them? I didn't think home- work was that important or l thought I was putting something over on the teacher. As school come: near the end for me, I can certainly see my mistakes.-John Collins This being my last year of school. I look back on the twelve years that I have spent at Belmont Central and I realize that they were happy years. After I graduate I will have to find some means of supporting myself and this will be rough - roughter than school.-Charles Lyman My impression of school through- out my past twelve years contains lasting memories both good and bad, mostly good. I've never shown the interest in school that I should have, I suppose, especially in my high school years, but looking back now I wished I had tried a little harder. I've had my share of getting into trouble and in a few cases had to suffer the consequences, due to the disciplinary action of Mr. Strate and company. My main comment is that I'd like to try it all over again. It hardly seems possible that in a few short weeks I can kiss goodbye to the old Alma Mater.-Gerald Van Dyke Senior 'l'llClllC Songs Roseanna Biancuzzo- What Will I Tell My Heart? Elizabeth Billyards- Till I Waltz Again With You David Caldwell- Never Let Me Go Maxine Clark- Why Don't You Believe Me John Collins- Hot-Rod Race Helen Hand- I Believe Everett Horn- ln the Mood John Kenyon- Hold Me, Thrill Me, and Kiss Me Marlies Kuhne- The Loveliest Night of the Year Charles Lyman- The Hobo Song by Red Buttons William Lyon- Brooks Bogie Phil O'Keeefe- Smoke, Smoke, Smoke That Cig- arette Patricia Olmstead- Tell Me You're Mine Donald Patrick- In the Mood William Robinson- I Can't Go Hunting with You, Jake, But I'll Go Chasing Women Gerald Van Dyke- Beautiful Dreamer 1952-53 is All Over But the Memories Last September, the school year of 1952-53 began for all the Belmont students. There wasn't any spec- tacular or significant event that would enable the average person to recall this year, yet this year means a great deal to those in the senior class. The beginning of the school year for those in the senior class marked the beginning of the last few months of their school days. Adults often refer to these years as the best years of their lives. Let's recall some of the occur- rences of this past school year. First, there was the initiation of the fresh- men. The seniors started selling ma- gazine subscriptions. Local movies were also sponsored by the senior class. There was an intermission for Christmas vacation. Mid-year ex- ams were the next hurdle following Christmas vacation. The junior play, Molly was put on in February. The senior ball was held on Febru- ary 20. The seniors started their senior themes and senior play prac- tice. The annual senior play, If Mother Only Knew, was presented on April 9. Easter vacation marked the last intermission before final ex- ams and graduation. During the Eas- ter vacation the senior class took its Washington trip. This trip is the goal of all seniors and indicates the approaching end to their school days. The junior prom was held on May 8. The sophomore and fresh- man classes presented an Arthur Godfrey show on May 12. Officials of the student council were elected on May 25 and the field day was held the following week. Though the happenings of the school year play an important part in high school life, there are often other things which a student adds to his memories. Some remember the first time they were caught skip- ping, still others recall the bus rides home from the basketball games. Many little such personal incidents are valued highly by each student. The school year of 1952-1953 is speeding away to the past and soon all the seniors will be the new alum- ni of Belmont Central. In the future. only the class picture of the 1953 seniors, like a ghost, shall remain witness to the passing parade of classes. In closing this annual editorial, it is only right, fitting and proper to wish the best of luck to the sen- ior class of 1953.-Gail Jones The Junior Class Has Varied Activities The with twenty-three members. During the year we lost two classmates, but gained two more and we end up still with twenty-three classmates. The first thing our class did was to elect class officers. The class elected Howard Bessette for class president, Joseph Mead, vice-presi- dent, Barbara Stark, treasurerg and Barbara Shelley, secretary. Betty Gleason and Fred Warner were chosen to be our class repre- sentatives to the student council. junior class started school Miss Florence Duncan and Mr. Howard Howbridge were our class advisors. We wish to thank them for the wonderful job they did, in help- ing us. The first important job our class did was to pick out our junior class rings, which we are very proud of. On February 10, our class put on a one-act comedy play entitled, Molly, for the student body and for the P.T.A. We enjoyed that very much. 8 lllllllllllllllllII-lllllllllllllIIIIIIIIIllIllll-lllll-Ilill-lllll-IIIIIIHIlllilllllllllIIIIIIIIll!II-llIIlIlilII-IlllllllllI-IIIIIIIIIII-IIHlllllll-IIIII-Illll-l1IlllIlIllIlllllllllllllllllllllll-NIH-IllIllllllllllIllllllllllllll-Illll-IIIllllllllllllllllllll-IIIIl-Illll-IIIll-llllll

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lllllllllHillUN-IIUI-IIIIllllIIIIlililllllll-IlilllllllllllUIIIIIIIIUIHIVIIllllIllllllllllillIlllllll-IIHIIIlllilllilllllllllHllillllllllIlilllillllllllIllllllllXIII-IIIHIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIll-IIIIIIHIlllllllilllIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIlllll-illlllllllllllIIIIIIlIlllllllllllllllllllilllll 1 953 REF LECTOR llllll-lllllli IIlllllllllIlllllllll-lilllllIIIllUIIII1IIIIllIIIIlIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIll!!IlllllllllllllllllllllIIIIIllIIIllHIIllIIIFI-Iilll-IIllllIIIIIllHIlllllllllllIlIIIIII-llllIIIIIIIllllIIIIIIII-IllII-Illllllllll-IIIIIIIIlIl-IIIIIllllll-IlIII-llllIlllllllliIllllllll-IIHI-IIIIIIII The Senior Year On September 3, 1952, sixteen teen-agers approached the school with only one thought in mind, I am a senior. When you are in high school the one thing you work for is to be a senior. The Class of 1953 has had an average senior year. We have enjoyed doing the same things which seniors have done year after year. Construction on the school this year postponed some of our activi- ties. We acted as salesmen at differ- ent times throughout the year. We had bake sales, sold magazines, and tickets. Q Do se do, Al a man left, and swing your partner are calls we all en- joyed dancing to, at the Senior Square Dance. In February our senior class worked like beavers to make the decorations for our Senior Ball. Our theme was Valentine's Day and the gym was decorated with hearts, cu- pids, arrows, and lovers. After the Senior Ball, we started practicing for our Senior Play. Finally, after six long weeks of practicing we presented our play, If Mother Only Knew, on April 9, 1953. The success of our play was tremendous and we all looked for- ward to the Washington trip. Washington is a wonderful city, as most of the seniors will agree. We all enjoyed our trip and we found it worth the work, time, and money, which it cost the class, fellow class- mates and townspeople. After our trip we found we had money left over. We donated it to several organizations, bought cards for our graduation, our pictures, and finished the year and our good old school days by enjoying a dinner together. Through your years in high school you are always saying I can't wait to get out of school but when you have only three or four weeks left to stay, you treasure every day. Yes, all of the Senior Class are look- ing forward to graduation, and we want to thank all the teachers, our classmates. and townspeople for making our years in high school, years we shall never forget. -Maxine Clark Senior Impressions Of School The thing that most impressed me about high school is the way in which the students change after leaving eighth grade and entering high school. They seem to lose their childish ways and begin to act more grown up. This brings a much better relationship between student and teacher.-Roseanna Biancuzzo My senior year has been the most interesting and worthwhile year. The thing that has impressed me most is the senior broadcast. It has helped many seniors, including my- self, to speak better and more eas- ily.-Elizabeth Billyards As I look back on my school days, now that graduation is so near, I think of how much I have enjoyed the years whichl have spent in school. When you are in school you never have to worry about being bored Cthe teachers see to thatl. Be- sides obtaining an education, you al- so enjoy yourself: There are dances, plays, sports, and finally the climax -the Washington trip. The friends you make in school are the closest friends you will ever have. I guess, when you put all of these things together, you can sum it up by saying the years you spend in school are years you can look back on with pleasure. -Maxine Clark The thing I remember most vivid- ly about my four years in high school is the day I skipped school. I had told Mr. Strate that I had to take care of my brother. 1 left school, but didn't go home to take care of my brother. In the mean- time, Mr. Strate called my home to ask me a question and I wasn't there. To make a long story short . . . crime doesn't pay.-David Cald- well At last we are seniors and will soon be saying good-bye to our schoolmates, teachers and to our foster home, Belmont Central. We all have had our little and big dif- had ferences at times but we have such a wonderful twelve years to- gether. I will always look back on my happy school days, with teachers so understanding and kind, and thank each and every one for helping all of us up on the first rung of our Ladder of Success.-Helen Hand The time has come when we sen- iors will be leaving school. Some of us are going on to further our educa- tion, others into the service, and others to settle down to a life of happily married bliss. I wish to say farewell to a Won- derful part of my life which I shall never forget.-Everett Horn Sitting here in study hall I look around and think to myself, Take a good look, for this is the -last time you will be sitting here. It just doesn't seem possible that I am ready to graduate in June. It seems as if it were only yesterday that I was a freshman. Also I can remem- ber the fun I have had Calso the trouble I got intoj putting on plays and dances. Yes, twelve years is a long time, but to me it doesn't seem that long. Now only that I am leav- ing do I appreciate school, what I was taught and what I learned. It is with a mixed feeling of regret and joy that I will leave Belmont Central School.-Marlies Kuhne My school impressions are full of enjoyable and not so enjoyable memories, but for the most part they are enjoyable. I have had a lot of fun in school BESIDES learning for the future. I have had a swell group of fellow students all through our school years. The faculty is a group of the best. The twelve years went fast and now it's our turn to leave the old Alma Mater and use the learning we have obtained in school.-William Lyon I guess I haven't got much kick about high school. I've been pretty lucky. I enjoyed basketball, study hall, and the library. My favorite teacher is Mr. Howbridge. I've had a lot of fun, but I'll be glad to get out-Phil O'Keefe The happiest days of all my school years were, without a doubt, spent in high school. I have especially en- joyed my senior year, in which I found out that you come closer to your teachers and become friends with them, that they are there to help you as well as pile work on you. Also, the fact that my senior year was cluttered with the play, dances, and the Washington trip, made this year the most exciting of all.-Patricia Olmstead My impression of high school-I liked every bit of it. I've enjoyed playing sports with my friends. 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