Bemus Point High School - Pointer Yearbook (Bemus Point, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1940 volume:

Q.,-R 'NW 4511 I fvvlh- 3,8 ...X xl - rw A odvxx-'ff' V A HN.-,E ,J -44 J ' ,Wx 1 -.- . If . THE 1940 P U I T E BEMUS P01NT, N. Y. Editor in Chief . Associate Editor Business Editor . Advertising Editor Sales Editor . . Social Editor Sports Editor . . Photography Editor STAFF . REGINALD LAWRENCE . HAROLD W. PETERSON . . MERRILL HARVEY . PAUL SULLIVAN . CHARLES HALLBERG . VIOLA SHEPARDSON . GORDON OSTE . CHARLES KO1-LN DEDICATIUN O IVIRQ HARVEY, We, the Class of Nineteen Hundred Forty, dedicate our L'Pointer,', hoping that it will help to express our sincere gratitude and affection for one who has Worked unceasingly toward the betterment of ourselves, our fellow students, our school, and our community. F,0PiEWORD FIVE members of this class of 1940 are about to explore their memories of Bemus Point High School. As Leah Mary Dolan, Viola Marie Shepardson, Richard Lamphear, Rexford Ward, and Roger Ward, together with others who have since departed from the class, start first grade in 1928, they discover that Mr. W. W. Pingrey, the principal, assisted by two other teachers, one of whom is the new- comer, Mr. Rhodes, is conducting the studies of the forty pupils of the high school. ln june the first graduating class is put forth. Gradually the school grows in the number of pupils and in the number of instructors. ln 1930 Mr. Rhodes becomes principal after the death of Mr. Pingreyg Mr. Gerber and Mr. Dorman are added to the faculty, and homemaking and shop courses are made available to students. Mr. Harvey, Mrs. Stevens, Mrs. Stowell and Miss Wallace Cwho later becomes Mrs. Rhodesb appear one year later, as well as the students of three district schools CMap1e Springs, West Ellery, and Quail Trapj who have contracted to send their grade pupils to the high school. The first year book is published. ln 1935 the com- mercial department is added to the subjects offered and is followed the next year by instruction in physical education. Bemus Point High School becomes centralized in 1937, and includes the dis- tricts of Denton's, Waterman's, Ellery Center, Maple Grove, Oak Hill, Lennox, Chapin, Fluvanna, Belleview, Maple Springs, West Ellery, Quail Trap and Bemus Point. Mr. Scofield comes in 1936, Miss Thomas in 1937, Mr. Green, Miss Comstock, Miss Challis, Miss Blom CMrs. Swansonj and Miss Graham in 1938, and in 1939 Mr. Oaks adds a course in agriculture to the subject matter. Bemus Point built the first portion of the present school Cnow known as the grade partuj in 1924. ln 1930 the gymnasium and some classrooms Cuthe middle sectionuj were added, and six years later the new part was constructed. The school has grown until in 1940 it consists of one hundred sixty three high school pupils with twelve instructors. And now as these five students confront graduation in 1940, they regret that the forty other members of their class, who have joined it at various times, have not been fortunate enough to have had all of these twelve happy, memorable years at Bemus Point High School. , .......... l FACULTY VVHEN the time arrived this year to dedicate this year book, we found a difficult task awaiting us. Although we necessarily had to choose one teacher, we felt that the entire faculty deserved the honor. The time has passed when one teacher taught all the pupils. Today we feel that basically useful subjects are not enough. The Three Rs' are not sufficient training now, and that is where our teachers enter. First of all comes Mr. Rhodes, who earns our confidence and helps us with problems of life as well as Trig',. Then comes Mr. Gerber, who presents classical studies for the sake of a well-rounded personality, and Miss Thomas and Miss Challis, who enable us to understand and enjoy the literature of the ages and to express ourselves clearly and easily. Now enter Miss Graham, teaching the girls to be successful homemakers, and Mr. Dorman and Mr. Oaks, enlightening the boys in the mysteries of the plane and saw , and the technicalities of agriculture. Mr. Green, whose philosophy sandwiched in between physics experiments develops our intellectual curiositiesu, strives toward character building. Mr. l-Iarvey teaches us to enjoy that universal art, music, by participation. Miss Comstock prepares her students to meet Big Business . Now, last but far from least, Mr. Scofield, who teaches cooperation and fair-play through the element of physical education. Now, perhaps, you understand why we wish to express our sincere appreciation to the entire faculty, who have taken us up from the rut of the 3 Rs' and prepared us to enjoy life to its fullest extent. 4 I-l. W. P. N IURS '1-Nwlq' 'QL NNW, hu. delf fAwB.x..4 0' - ilu ROGER MILLER, Roc Bashful, umaountain music , cheerful, saxophone Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Orchestra 2, 3, 4, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Scholarship Club 4, French Club 3, Student Council 4, Future Farmers Association 4, Hi-Y 3, 4,Torch Club, secretary l,2, Intramurals 1, 2, 3, Basketball 1, Senior Play, President of Sophomore and Senior Class. JEANNETTE NELSON, jEANN1E Pleasingly plump , aimiable, industrious, secretary Chorus l, 2, 4, Orchestra 2, Scholarship Club 3, secretary and treasurer 4, French Club 3, Dramatic Club 4, Intramurals l, 2, 3, 4, Senior Play, President of Freshman Class and Secretary of Senior Class. IUH CL SS NIUR UFFICE GORDON OSTE, KIGORDIEH jaunty, Romeo , drafting, engineer Student Council 3, 4, Hi-Y 3, secretary 4, Torch Club, treasurer 1, 2, lntra- murals l, 2, captain 3, 4, Basketball 3, varsity 4, Volleyball, varsity 4, Base- ball 3, 4, Athletic Demonstration, Archery Club 4, Vice President of Senior Class, Sports Editor of yearbook. MERRILL HARVEY Shy, trim, Betty , business administration Chorus l, 2, 3, 4, Orchestra l, 2, 3, Band l, 2, 3, 4, Dance Orchestra 3, 4g Torch Club l, custodian Z, 3, 43 Intra- murals, captain 4, Basketball 1, Z, 3, 4, Baseball 2, Athletic Demonstration, Senior Play, Archery Club 4, Tennis, Treasurer of Senior Class, Business Manager of yearbook. 0 Page 6 EMILY ANDERSON, ANDY Tall, slender, domestic, beauty culture r Chorus 1' Orchestra 2, Dramatic Club 4, Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4, Athletic Dem- onstration, Basketball 1, 2, Senior Play. LAWRENCE CASSELMAN ULARRYH Friendly, history shark, Nettie , mechanic Torch Club 2, 3, vice president 4, Intramurals l, 2, captain 3, Basketball, varsity 3, 4, Volleyball 1, 3, Baseball 3, Athletic Demonstration, Band l, EDITH CRANDALL Earnest, nurses office, sling, opera singer Chorus 3. SIEBERT DANIELSON i'ScoTTY Bashful, short, helpful, aviation Future Farmer's Association 4, Torch Club 2, president 3, 4, Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4, Ivlanagfrzfog liasketball Team GLADYS FOSTER, HAPPY Quiet, roller skating, Point Chautauqua, secretarial work Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4 Page 7 0 RUTH BROOKS, HRUTHlE'I Studious, capable, loyal, missionary Chorus l, 2, 3, 4, Orchestra 3, 4, Scholarship Club 2, chaplain 3, 4, French Club 3, 4, Student Council secretary 3, vice president 4, Intra- murals 1, 2, captain 3, 4, Basketball 1, varsity 2, Athletic Demonstration, Senior Play, String Quartet. KATHRYN CEDERQUIST, 'LKATEH Quiet, timid, Ed , housewife Chorus 3, 4, Intramurals 3, 4. M. ALLENE DAKE, NDAKIEH Efjqcient, rubbing alcohol , 0fC1lOV'y, HUFSE Chorus l, 2, 3, 4, Orchestra 2, 3, 4, Dance Orchestra 4, Band l, 2, 3, 4, Intramurals l, 2, captain 3, 4, Manager for basketball team, Softball 2, 3, Athletic Demonstration, Senior Play, Tennis LEAH MARY Do1.AN Walking dictionary, bugs, writer, learning geometry Chorus 1, 2, 3, Orchestra 2, 3, 4, Band l, 2, 3, 4, Scholarship Club 1, 2, 3, 4, French Club 3, 4. MARIAN CAGE, MARIS Tall, piano playing, whispering, musician Chorus l, 2, 3, 4, Intramurals 1, CHARLES YIHALLBERG, CHUCK Salesman, Irene , 4-H, stenographer Chorus l, Z, 3, 43 Torch Club 2, vice president 3, 43 Timer and Scorer for basketball games 2, 3, 43 Athletic Demonstrationg Senior Playg Sales Manager of yearbook. RALPH HARVEY, PEDRO Bashful, mannerly, quiet, math Chorus 13 Scholarship Club 43 French Club 33 Torch Club, secretary 3, 43 Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4. BERNADETTE HECK, HNETTIE Friendly, blushing, Larry , bookkeeper Dramatic Club, president 43 Intra- murals 3,4. NORMA KELDERHOUSE, NoRKY ' Flirt, sports, dramatics, tap-dancer Chorus l, 2, 3, 43 Orchestra l, 2, 3, 43 Band l, 2, 3, 43 Dance Orchestra 33 Amicae Ludi 2, vice president 3, 43 Scholarship Club I, 2, 3, 43 French Club 3, 43 Cheerleading l, 2, head cheerleader 33 Head songleader 43 Intramurals l, 2, captain 3, 43 Basket- ball l, varsity 23 Softball Z, 33 Athletic Demonstration, Senior Playg Drum Majorette 3, 43 Tennisg Secretary and Treasurer ofjunior Class. CHARLES KOHN, CHUckf' Arguments, midnight strolls, Lois , college bound Chorus I, 2, 3, 43 Orchestra 2, 3, 43 Band 1, Z, 3, 43 Dance Orchestra 3, 43 Scholarship Club I, 2, 3, council 43 French Club 3, president 43 Hi-Y- treasurer 3, 43 Torch Club, program chairman l, 23 Intramurals 1, 2, captain 3, 43 Basketball 1, Z, 3, 43 Volleyball, varsity 43 Senior Play3 Athletic Demon- strationg Photography Editor of year- book, Tennis. VIOLET HALL Neat, sewing, lightning bug , beauty culture Chorus 1, 2, 3, 43 Orchestra 23 Amicae Ludi 43 Intramurals 2, 3, captain 4. CLAUD HASKIN, UTWEENH Nonchalant, bugler, witty cracks, commercial artist Future Farmer's Association, treasurer 43 Intramurals 2, 3, 43 Baseball 4. WESLEY JOHNSON, l'WACK Newcomer, well-dressed, happy- l go-lucky, stale jokes Scholarship Club 43 Intramurals 4' Archery Club 4. 1 ETHELYN KESBY, BETH Pleasant, Hank , stenography, homemaker Chorus l, Z, 3, 43 Amicae Ludi 3, 43 Intramurals 1, 2, captain 3, 43 Softball 2, 33 Athletic Demonstration. RICHARD LAMPHEAR, DEAk Comical, jack-of-all-trades, stage manager, college Chorus 13 Orchestra l, 2, 3, 43 Band l, 2, 3, 43 Dance Orchestra 3, 43 Scholar- ship Club 43 French Club 33 Torch Club 2, treasurer 3, 43 Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 43 Volleyball 43 Baseball 3, 4. 0 Page 8 HARRY LARSEN, OL1E Lanky, bashful, candy, archery Torch Club 2, 3, 4, Intramurals, cap- tain 2, 4, Basketball 3, varsity 4, Volleyball 2, varsity3 , 4, Archery Club4g Candy Manager for class. DONALD LOCKER, LOB Poet, Eagle Scout, clay dreaming, aeronautical engineer Band 3, 4, Dance Orchestra 3, 4, Torch Club 3, secretary 43 Intramurals 33 Basketball 3, 43 Senior Play, Town Football Team. LEA!-I MCDONALD, MAC Quiet, sludious, drawing comic characters, teaching Leah Mary geometry Scholarship Club 2, council 3, 4, French Club, secretary 3, 45 Intramurals 1, Z, 3, 45 Athletic Demonstration. EVELYN NELSON Demure, friendly, cooperative, private secretary Chorus 2g Scholarship Club 4, Intra- murals 3,4. RICHARD NELSON, SHORrY Rangy, quiet, the Ford, draftsman I-Ii-Y 4, Intramurals 3g Volleyball, varsity 3, 4. Page 9 0 REGINALD LAWRENCE, .'REGGIE ' Everybody .S pal, poetry, college, agriculture Chorus l, Z, 3, 4, Orchestra 2, 3, 43 French Club 3, 4, Future Farmer's Association 43 Hi-Y-chaplain 3, 43 Torch Club l, 23 Intramurals l, 2, 3, 4, Basketball l, Z, 3, Varsity 4, Baseball 3, 45 Operetta Cast, Athletic Demon- strationg Cheerleading l, head cheer- leader 23 President of junior Classy Editor-in-chief of yearbook. SAMUEL LUCARIELLO, HLUKEH Athletic, joke-fiend, drummer, Big Leaguer French Club 35 Torch Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Intramurals l, captain Z, 3, 4, Basket- ball l, Z, Varsity 3, 45 Volleyball, varsity 4, Baseball 1, 2, 4, Town Football Team. MARJORIE MILLER, M1DCE Capable, domestic, quiet, privale secretary Chorus l. 2. 3, 43 Orchestra 3. 4g Scholarship Club Z. secretary 3 4g French Club 3. MARTHA NELSON, ..KRISTY Chatter-box, gum, ad gal , nurse Chorus lg Dramatic Club 45 Intra- murals 3g Senior Play, Assistant to Advertising Editor for yearbook. VICTOR NORTON, jR,, BILL Lanky, warm hearted, woman hater , bicycles Chorus lg Intramurals l, 3. LILLIAN OKERLUND Newcomer, chic, mischievous, Vinnie Intramurals 4, Archery 4. DAGMER SAM UELSON DAowooD ' Newcomer, skating, U Herbie matrimony BEss1E SKINNER, HSNOOKIEH Capable, fines, ilibustering, librarian Chorus l, 2, 3, 4, Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4, Dance Orchestra 3, 43 Scholarship Club Z, 3, 4, French Club 3, 4, Intramurals l, 2, captain 3, 4, Athletic Demonstra- tion, Senior Play. PAUL B, SULLIVAN, SULLY Greek God , station wagon, downtown, business administration Chorus 1, 2, 33 Scholarship Club 2, sergeant-at-arms 3, 43 I-Ii-Y, sergeant- at-arms 3, 4, Torch Club, vice president 1, 2, Intramurals l, captain 2, 3, 43 Basketball 1, 2, varsity 43 Volleyball Z,- varsity 3, 43 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4, Athletic Demonstration, Advertising Manager of yearbook. EDWARD WAHLGREN, ED Husky, neat, Kate , bicycling Future Farmer's Association 4. ROGER WARD, Roo Garrulous, comical, roller skating, draftsman Chorus l, 2, 3, 43 Orchestra I, Hi-Y 4, Intramurals l, 2, captain 3, 43 Basket- ball I, 2, 3, 43 Volleyball 2, 3, varsity 4, Athletic Demonstration, Town 'Foot- ball Team. HAROLD W. PETERSON, HPETEH Deep thinker, trumpet, Usophisti- cated swingu, gardening Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Orchestra l, 2, 3, 43 Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Dance Orchestra 3, 4, Scholarship Club l, 2, 3, chairman of council 4, French Club 3, secretary 43 Hi-Y 3, president 4, Torch Club, presi- dent l, 23 Intramurals 1, 2, 33 Basket- ball I3 Volleyball, varsity 4, Athletic Demonstration, Operetta Cast, Senior Play, Tennis, Vice President of Fresh- man Class and Secretary and Treasurer of Sophomore Class, Assistant Editor of yearbook. VIOLA MARIE SHEPARDSON, AVI .. Competent, courteous, gay, homemaker Chorus l, 2, 3, 4, Orchestra l, 2, 3, 43 Band 3, 43 Dance Orchestra 3, 4, Amicae Ludi 3, president 4, Scholar- ship Club 1, 2, 3, council 4, French Club 3, 43 Dramatic Club 4, Cheerleading l, 2, 3, head cheerleader 43 Intramurals 1, 2, captain 3, 43 Basketball 1, Varsity 2, Softball 2, 33 Athletic Demonstra- tion, Operetta Cast, Senior Play, Drum Majorette 3, 4: String Quartet Z, 3, Social Editor of yearbook. MAY SMILEY, MAYs1E Talkative, book-worm, writing poetry, dress designer Chorus l, Z, French Club 3, 4, VIOLA M. TYLER, AKTYII Dark, reticent, gum-snapping, doctors wife Chorus 2, 43 French Club 3, 45 Dramatic Club 43 Athletic Demonstration, Senior P ay. REXFORD WARD, MOBY Serious, math, model T, skating Chorus l, 23 Intramurals 1, 2, 3, Basketball I, 2, 3. 0 Page I0 SENIOR HISTORY The Freshman Class of 1936, under Mrs. Rhodes as adviser, had one class party. The class was greatly increased by students from outlying districts. As Sophomores a party was held in the fall, and a card party in the spring, the latter added to Cor startedj the class treasury. Miss Daley was the adviser. With the title of juniors the class realized that earnest work must be begun in order to increase the responsibility of the treasurer. Under the supervision of the adviser, Miss Challis, a second card party was sponsored and a party for the members of the class took place. Each year Christmas festivities were enjoyed with refreshments by the advisers. Christmas cards were sold and after Easter the juniors took over the sale of candy from the Seniors. The junior Prom on june 26 relieved the class of the sum of twenty dollars. In early june the design of the Senior rings was chosen. Now falls upon this class of l940--the largest class ever to graduate from Bemus Point and the biggest for several years still to come--the seriousness and supposed dignity of the Senior Year. It is begun by an old-fashioned corn husking bee in Cheney's barn. A weiner roast at I-lazzards with the junior Class is enjoyed. Life Begins at Sixteen , a youthful comedy, is chosen as the Senior play and is produced january 18 and 20. lt is recorded as a great success. Each lunch period until Easter the Seniors industriously sell candy, and they sponsor a play by the Chautauqua Cvuild Players in order to enlarge the funds for the Senior Trip. Over the Memorial Day week-end the Seniors, as a last bit of fun, despite the rain and foghorns, take the Great Lakes trip from Buffalo to Detroit. Allene Dake, Violet l-lall, Viola Shepardson, Wesley johnson, Claude Haskins, and Charles I-lallberg give short speeches at the Moving-Up Day chapel program, Ruth Brooks and I-larold Peterson are the valedictorians, and Leah McDonald the salutorian, for Commencement. For Class Night, Paul Sullivan.is chosen as master of ceremonies, Allene Dake, class historian, Donald Locker, class poet, Reggie Lawrence, the optomist, Norma Kelderhouse, the pessimist, Merrill I-larvey, reader of class will, and I-larold Peterson, director of class song. With these and other solemnities and festivities, the history of the Class of l940 as a part of the Bemus Point High School closes. , j. M. N. Page ll u APPPIECIATIU O MISS THOMAS and MR. GREEN, we, the Senior Class of 1940, wish to express our appre- ciation for the advice and coopera- tion that they have given us, as Worthy advisers throughout this school year. CLAS SES M35 'xx Q A A A x' Q -JL lv-Ju-.... Junior Class Sophomore Class Freshman Class o Page 14 JU IUR CL SS The Class of 1941 has met with great success, both socially and financially, during the past year. A card party was sponsored in order to increase the finances, several informal parties for the enjoyment of the class were held. Plans have been made for the annual junior Prom. B. J. MEMBERS OE THE JUNIOR CLASS ,JEWEL SLATER, President CORDELIA BALDWIN, Vice President BERNICE -JOHNSON, Secretary ELBERT HAZZARD, Treasurer BARBARA COMSTOCK and ,JAMES SCOFIELD, Advisers Ernest Bohall Lois Brewer Kathryn Brown Ramon Brown Edith Carlson ,Janice Cornell Paul Gustafson Norma Hall UP Kathryn Hallberg Ruth Hammond Gifford Hayward Gordon Joslyn Ray Kesby Emily Lawrence Robert Lindahl Betty Lord HU ORE Clark Lord Curtis Mecusker Patricia Moore Charles Nelson Lenhart Nelson Donald Parker john Skillman Betty Shanon Irene Stowell Howard Strickland May Trusler La Mar Wahlgren Marian Warner George Welch Howard Welch Betty Wilkinson GL SS The rusty Sophomores oiled their machinery with pep and enthusiasm and were ready to enjoy many good times during the school year. The first party of the class was held at Halloween in the school. For the benefit of the class the faculty played against the Odd Fellows in a thrilling game of Donkey Basketball in january. As a result, 853.27 was added to the Sophomore treasury. The second party was a spaghetti supper, after which the members went on a sleigh ride. The class lost Donald Wennerberg, who left for Georgia to continue his schooling. Lillian Skillman, also a member of the class, has been ill during most of the school year. The Sophomores hope to double their good times and money making enterprises next year. i M. S. MEMBERS OF THE SOPHOMORE CLASS Manley Anderson Stanley Anderson Dortha Arnold Helen Carlson Mary jane Carlson Virginia Carlson jean Christianson Geneva Crandall Herbert Crandall ELLIS NORTON, President JANICE THOMPSON, Vice President MARILYN SCHOW, Secretary BETTY CANNON, Treasurer ANNABEL B. SWANSON and GERALD OAKS, Advisers Wallace Crandall Alton Eckstrom Milton Edlund Virginia Harvey Harold Hilbert Betty Hollings Beulah Ingerson Eric johnson Earl Larsen Richard Lindahl Roger Lindell Harry Lord Pascal Luciano Dudley Mecusker Ella Moon Beatrice Olson Carl Peterson Donald Saxton Sheldon Staples Bertil Stein Roy Stewart Roderick Sullivan Edwin Swanson Lois Waid Marian Williamson Richard Winchester FRE MAN GL SS The Freshman class enjoyed one party during the year. This was a Halloween party which was held in Cheney's barn. The class's first attempt at raising money for the treasury occurred when its members sold homemade ice cream at the Forestville basketball game. R. H. B. MEMBERS OF THE FRESHMAN CLASS CAROL OLSON, President KENNETH HALL, Vice President RAY BROWN, Secretary GENE CRANDALL, Treasurer james Bottomley Patricia Bottomley Robert Brooks Ray Brown Arthur Carpenter Wallace Carlson William Cheney james Dowd Richard Eckstrom Page I5 0 SARAH CHALLIS and DAVID DORMAN, Advisers Donald En dahl Elsie jane Cordon Betty Graves Earl Hall Kenneth Hall Richard Hallberg Helen Hammond Arthur Harvey Glenn Helgren, -Ir, Herman johnson Martha johnson Waldon Kiesshauer Phyllis Lawson Fanny Luciano Mary Marucci David Maydwell Theodore Okerlund Wallace Oste Roger Phillips Ray Robison Pau! Samuelson Delia Slater Mildred Thompson Gladys Travis Millard Turney Helen Waterman Naoma Wilkinson EMUS PUI T GR DE , 1-6 The elementary department, consisting of Miss Harris', Miss Valance's, Miss Greene's, Mrs. Galloways, Mrs. Sylvesters, Mrs. Frost's, and Mrs. Ward's rooms, had a very active year. Holidays were observed by a party in each room. The assembly program took place in February, honoring the great Americans born during the month. Social studies activities, consisting of construction of buildings, farms and villages, painting pictures and friezes, making panels, booklets, posters, charts and movies, have been stressed through- out the year. The emphasis in the primary grades has been on community life while the intermediate grades have studied home and far away lands. Ingrid Berquist Norma Boardman John Boyd Gordon Carlson Martha Carlson Darwin Dahlbeck Luke Boyd- Mary Lou Bue Charles Clark William Crandall David Dorman William Dowd Norma Foster Richard Graham Jaqueline Bailey Earl Carpenter Virginia Foster David Fuller Arlene Gould D. La Monte Casselman Delbert Carlson Rudolph Carlson Richard Foster Lee Graham Carol Guignon Carl Hallberg Donald Clark Shirley Coone Loraine Farrell Charles Foster Merial Graham Lawrence Guignon GRADE ONE B Lois Dennison Clayton Eckstrom Clifford Fiske Janice Gorman Helen Graves John Gustafson GRADE ONE Janice Green Robert Hammond James Hansen Terrence Hopkins Donald Johnson Harold Kesby Julina Kesby David Lawson A GRADE TWO - Naomi Graham Joan Hawley Jimmie Higgs Patty Higgs Joyce lngerson - Miss Harris Carol Harvey Allen Hiller Donald Johnson Vernon Johnson Shirley Kesby Ralph Martin - Miss Greene Edward Liddell Bruce Maydwell Joanne Murdock Clara Nelson Warren Powell Wayne Prittie James Rexford Miss Valance Frank Kaluza Jennie Kaluza Albert Kelletr EVerett Nelson GRADE THREE - Mrs. Galloway Harold lngerson Elaine Johnson Mildred Kircher Everett Maydwell Clarice Norton Walter Olsen GRADE FOUR - Jean Haskin Lawrence Hiller Zella Kaluza Barbara Lamphear Mary Jane Liddell Louis Penhollow Helen Phillips Donald Pritrie Barbara Sack Philip Samuelson Richard Saxton Mrs. Sylvester Lorna Locker Clyde Lutgen Jeanette Meade Donald Murdock Anna Nelson Patricia Nickerson Arden Norton lohn Sack Robert Stanton Joan Sullivan Marilyn Winchester Richard Sack Janice Shepardson Richard Smith Muriel Smith Jean Welch Jean Lutgen Lona Jean Sample Harold Reynolds Bruce Russell Harold Seymour Leon Stanton Edwin Skillman Joyce Shepardson Maurice Stowell Peter Swanson Betsy Thompson Nancy Thompson Fenton Prittie, Jr. David Scofield Phyllis Shepardson Richard Smith Grant Winchester 0 Page I6 Page I 7 First Grade Second Grade Third Grade Fourth Grade Fifth Grade Sixth Grade Seventh Grade Eighth Grade Page I8 Janice Bailey Violet Crandall Betty Dickinson Barbara Farrell Joseph Gerber Lorraine Lawson Edward Bue Anna Berggren Lynn Casselman Harold Dowd John Cheney Philip Erickson Marilyn Eckstrom E U PUI T GPI DES continued Catherine Gerber Ralph Gould Harry Graham Paul Hammond Lois Haskin GRADE SIX - Gary Christenson Wilma Christenson Richard Haskin Lillian Maydwell Gwendolyn Nelson Rhoda Hawley Charles Hawley Ruth Himes Leslie Jones Jean Larson Hazel Murdock La Verne Olsen Mrs. Ward Wesley Lutgen Lorraine Hoyle Robert Hoyle Jacqueline Scofield James Lamphear Jean Lawson Evelyn Strickland Barbara Seymour Betty Stanton Luran Stowell Danny Sullivan Robert Welch Neva Steward Donald Vanstrom Harold Penhollow Onalee Stowell Doris Samuelson Ethel Shepardson Alton Near 'EVE TH GPI D At the beginning of the year the seventh grade was divided into two groups. They had three practice teachers: Miss Coke taught English, Miss Price and Mr. Grazier taught science. The grade had three parties, one for Christmas, one for Valentines Day, and one for Miss Coke and Miss Price when they left. D. J. and W. N. MEMBERS OF THE SEVENTH GRADE DONALD JOHNSON, President ROBERT PUTNAM, Vice President WARREN NORTON, Secretary ALICE BARRETT, Treasurer MARGARET STEVENS and ALBERT HARVEY, Advisers Shirley Barrett Gust Bergquist Ruth Baldwin Roberta Boyd Margret Carlson Ralph Carlson Algy Carpenter lvlary Coon Purl Cornell Betty Croston Robert Dowd Mary De Rosier Philip Eckwahl Berdena Fuller Bessie Foster Julia Foster Donald Gorman Geraldine Gates Richard Higgs Howard Hendrickson Ronald Hollings Everett Ingerson Kirk Johnson Dean Johnson Frances Kircher Barbara Murdock Emma Near Alvera Nyberg Warren Olson Lorraine Olson Rosemary Phillips Phillip Rexford Betty Ramsey Lois Shepardson Lester Skillman Norman Skillman Shirley Starkweather Raymond Swanson Theodore Shepard Dorothy Stein Minnie Turney Joyce Waterman Arthur Westergren Raymond Wick Betty Winton Robert Zeestraten EIGHTH GE DE The eighth grade had three skating parties for their practice teachers. They sponsored a chapel program at Christmas time and enjoyed a Christmas party. A Valentine Ball was held which was a great success. The grade had a sliding party at Jeannette Shepardsons Page I9 o G. S. and A. L. R. MEMBERS OF THE EIGHTH GRADE GLENWOOD STOWELL, President DONALD STOWELL, Vice President ANN REXFORD, Secretary CAROL PHILLIPS, Treasurer CORLYN STOWELL, Adviser Wallace Anderson Helen Brown Marjorie Bush Helen Marie Carlson Norman Carlson Miriam Casselman Kathleen Cheney Lyle Cross Richard Danielson Glenn Elwell Elinor Gates Eva Gibbens Dorothy Graham Robert Hall James Hallsen Esther Hammond Kenneth Harvey Onalee Hazzard Alberta Johnson Alice Kelly Irving Kesby Erne Lawson Belva Locker Ruth McCalligan Bert Palmer Dora Parker Theodore Penhollow Esther Samuelson Clinton Scofield Robert Shepard Jeannette Shepardson Mary Beth Sullivan Audrey Swanson Marilyn Thompson Mable Tillotson Beverly Williamson GRADE ONE - Miss Collins ELUVANNA The first three grades at Fluvanna made units about Holland, Indians, Eskimos, Cavemen, and the community. Original poems, songs, plays, and stories have been written. The fourth grades have made panels on japanese and Chinese life, booklets on news events of modern Europe and models of transportation methods of China. Panels on South American explorers, and booklets on medieval times have been constructed by the pupils of the fifth grade. The sixth grade has a stamp club, a newspaper, and a baseball team. The whole school produced a Christmas operetta and a spring concert. Mrs. Smith, Miss Collins, and Miss Geiger are the teachers at Fluvanna. Betty Barton Roger Carlson Ronald Costello Marian Barton Lilah Barton Louise Birch Lois Ackroyd Clifford Carlson CalVin Carr Betty Ann Gordon Virginia Adams Beverly Eckwahl Ivan Fenton Kenneth Burch Richard Bush Leonard Carlson joyce Carlson Shirley Carlson Marjorie Costello Harold Eckwahl Sherwood Engwall Raymond Engwall jack Hanson Edwin Hooper Pearl joslyn Larry Mc Nallie Marilyn Nelson GRADE TWO Lorraine Edson Charles Peterson GRADE THREE Frank Edlund Arthur Edson Denny Stam Patricia Starkweather GRADE FOUR - Miss Geiger joyce joslyn Lawrence Lindell Fanny Marucci Charles Mohney Duane Oste Sally Ann Peterson Raymond Samuelson Willis Samuelson GRADE FIVE jimmy Garwood Angele Marucci Gertrude Mohney GRADE SIX - Gerald Gates Robert Gordon Robert Hanson Chester Harvey Sherwood Harvey Robert johnson Ronald johnson Delores Lindell BELLE Billy Nelson Charlotte Starkweather Lillian Westergren Mrs. Smith Marilyn Lindell Catherine Lord Anthony Marucci Barbara Olsen Virginia Simmons Alan Putnam Robert Samuelson john Stam IHVV Miss Kelly A project in woodworking was carried out in the Belleview school. Dwain Starkweather Ronald Swanson Patty Tillotson Leon Starkweather Sherwood Staples Lambert Vervoert Helen Starkweather Angeline Vitanza Lila Waid jleanette Wain ois Williams The First graders built a doll house and the upper grades, when studying foreign countries, made puppets and maps. Hot lunches, furnished by the Belleview P. T. A., were served every noon during the winter monthsg these meals are sent in by the parents or prepared by the pupils at school. GRADE ONE B GRADE THREE Donna Cheney Duane Danielson Kenneth Eckstrom A b ll Ch GRADR'1Olj li GRADE FOUR Hldlvirsl Eckssiljberlji Dafrelfjlollanson Marelle Chenellifiartha Ericgfggr Graham Sarah Erickson Billy Swanson GRADE FIVE Murray johnson BENTON' CUB ER Mrs. Hall The pupils of the Denton's Corners Schoolhouse have illustrated their social studies with panel posters and a scrapbook. A toy store has aided the pupils in the study of foods and in arithmetic. Supplementary reading has been stressed. GRADE TWO GRADE THREE Donald Gage Maxine Higgs june Hall 0 Page 20 Fluvanna Uak Hill Waterman's Corners Lennox Ellery Center Maple Grove llent0n's Corners Page Z1 . Bellevievv ELLERY CENTER Mrs. Pellon The Ellery Center pupils have staged a puppet show. A movie on sugar beets, coffee and banana plantations has been made. GRADE ONE B GRADE THREE Myron Edmunds Flora Gibbens Andrew Gibloens Janice Hallberg GR E Colleen Steward AD TWO Millard Carlson Elmer Hallberg GRADE FIVE Lorraine Carlson Opal Edson Joyce Edmunds Donald Kesby Anna Gibbens Theo Steward Florence Lawson WATEP1lVlAN'S CUHNERS Mrs. Koch b The pupils at Waterman's Corners have made a toy store in order to further their arithmetical a ility. GRADE ONE GRADE FOUR Edith Crowell Robert Rhinehart GRADE THREE GRADE SlX Clifford Rhinehart George Rhinehart Mildred Rhinehart MAPLE GROVE Miss Peterson The Maple Grove pupils have an Eskimo project, maps of explorers, posters, and a hobby club. A Thanksgiving party was given in the form of a dinner for the mothers by the Maple Grove School and the Ellery Center School. A Christmas program for the parents was arranged. GRADE THREE Carolyn Carlson Allen Johnson Robert Parker Janet Stein GRADE FOUR Marjorie Carlson GRADE FIVE Carol Bly Alvin l-lallberg Doris Parker Joyce Warner UAH HILL Mrs. Harris, Miss Anderson A shadow show has been given and a series of pictures on travel and China and Japan have been arranged by the Oak Hill pupils. A new radio affords the pupils music and social study programs. GRADE ONE GRADE THREE Dale Bottomley Elaine Cederquist Elizabeth Bottomley Elaine Nygren GRADE TWO GRADE FOUR Carol Love Raymond Thorp Charles Guenther . Victor Guenther Francis Travis LENNUX Mrs. Patti, Miss Holdforth The pupils of the Lennox School took a trip to the Bemus Point Post Office when they were studying cornmunicationg they mailed letters to themselves while there. A Mexican table has been arranged and clay illustrations of transportation and communications have been made. The students have recently written original poems which proved very interesting. They planned a Valentine party for their mothers. GRADE TWO GRADE FIVE Evelyn Martinson Archie Martinson William Brewer Telford King GRADE THREE Joyce Johnson Betty Lou Meade Richard King Joe Vitanza 0 Page 22 ACTIVITIES WR ka.. ,PM lf A-J -.- . lfn . Concert Band Chorus Senior Orchestra 0 Page 24 CU CERT AN The concert band participates in concerts and the Music Festival at Fredoniag it supplies music for basketball games and other activities. Three years ago the band acquired uniforms. It is under the direction of Mr. Harvey and has two officers, Harold Peterson, concert-master, and Elbert Hazzard, librarian. The band provides recreation and training for its members. In the future it hopes to reach a membership of fifty, thus necessitating more instruments. Those most needed are a bassoon, bass clarinet, and kettle drums. Many seniors are leaving the band this year opening places for newcomers. TRUMPETS Harold Peterson COUCEFT-ITIESICI' Charles Kohn Allene Dake john Skillman Glenwood Stowell Dora Parker Phillip Rexford BARITONES Herbert Crandall Robert Brooks MEMBERS OF THE BAND CLARINETS Leah Dolan Ray Robison Herman johnson jeannette Shepardson Lois Shepardson May Trusler Shirley Barrett Martha johnson Edward Bue Richard Bush OBOE Marilyn Thompson FLUTES Norma Kelderhouse Ruth Baldwin Phyllis Lawson HORNS Mildred Thompson Richard Winchester Roger Phillips Kenneth Harvey SAXAPHONES Donald Locker Roger Miller Merrill Harvey CHURU D. L. TRoMBoNEs Elbert Hazzard Helen Carlson BASS VIOL Viola Shepardson T UBAS Wallace Crandall Donald Stowell DRUMS Richard Lamphear Glenn Helgren, jr. Terrence johnson CHORUS PERSONNEL The chorus provides training and instructive recreation for all students interested in singing. Since the organization of the chorus in 1931 by Mr. Harvey, its member- ship has increased to the number of seventy-two. At least one public appearance in the form of a concert is made every year, usually in collaboration with the band and orchestra. Each spring it competes in the Music Festival at Fredonia and its rating is improving steadily. The chorus prepares an operetta bienniallyg in April, 1939, Tulip Time was presented. Its cast consisted of Viola Shepardson, jewel Slater, Betty Shanon, Edmond Lawrence, George jones, Harold Peterson, and Reginald Lawrence. Operettas of the past were: t'The Tea House of Sing Lo , Sunbonnet Sue , In Old Vienna , and Purple Towers . In December l938, Viola Shepardson and Edmond Lawrence of the chorus participated in the New York State All-High School Chorus at Ithaca, New York. In the All-High Chorus at Fredonia this spring, Marian Gage, Marjorie Miller, Harold Peterson, Reginald Lawrence, Edwin Swanson, and Merrill Harvey were the members representing the Bemus Point choral group. Some had the opportunity to see the opera Tsar Saltan given in jamestown in March. Bringing each year to a close comes the music picnic and roller skating party at Midway Park. M. R. M. Page 25 0 FIRST SOPRANOS Ruth Brooks Kathryn Cederquist jean Christenson Gladys Foster Marian Gage Norma Hall Violet Hall Marjean I-lallberg Pascal Luciano Mary Marcauci Ella Moon jewel Slater Viola Tyler Marian Williamson SECOND SOPRANOS Lois Brewer Betty Cannon Beulah Ingerson Phyllis Lawson jeannette Nelson Beatrice Olson Marilyn Schow Delia Slater Irene Stowell Lois Waid FIRST ALTOS Cordelia Baldwin Mary jane Carlson Ceneva Crandall Elsie Gordon Virginia Harvey Martha johnson Betty Shanon Bessie Skinner Betty Wilkinson SECOND ALTOS Virginia Carlson Allene Dake Ethelyn Kesby Emily Lawrence Agnes Penhollow Viola Shepardson janice Thompson Mildred Thompson Marjorie Miller Helen Carlson FIRST TENORS Herman johnson Roger Lindell David Maydwell Roger Miller Carl Peterson Ray Robison Roger Ward SECOND TENORS Herbert Crandall Norma Kelderhouse, accompanist Charles Hallberg Charles Kohn john Skillman Howard Strickland Richard Winchester FIRST BASSES Ray Brown james Dowd Gifford Hayward Reginald Lawrence Roger Lindell Dudley Mecusker Charles Nelson SECOND BASSES Wallace Crandall Paul Gustafson Merrill Harvey Elbert Hazzard Harold Peterson Edwin Swanson E IUR URCHE TPA Having now reached its ninth year, the membership of the Senior Orchestra has grown to thirty-six. In 1931, Mr. Gerber organized an orchestra in which even the faculty was included: Mr. Gerber and Mr. Dorman played the violin, and Mr. Rhodes, the saxaphone. Mr. Harvey took complete charge of the orchestra in 1933. During the past three years members have been privileged to attend music conferences and clinics. Cordelia Baldwin and Norma Kelderhouse, in 1937, helped to comprise an Eastern All-High Orchestra under Dr. Howard Hanson, they also attended the music clinic at Ithaca in 1937 and in 1938. In 1939, Cordelia Baldwin, Norma Kelderhouse, and Harold Peterson, accompanied by Mr. Harvey, were the guests, together with six hundred forty-six other music students and directors, of the Eastman School of Music at Rochester. Last year, for the first time in school history, two Bemus soloists, Cordelia Baldwin and Harold Peterson, received ratings at Fredonia in divisions II and I, respectively, which enabled them to compete in the State Finals where they were placed in divisions II and III, respectively. Music letters were given in 1938-39 to Willa june Thompson, Edmond Lawrence, Clarice Aldrich, George jones, Ruth Brooks, and Harold Peterson. Throughout the orchestras nine years of existence it has grown steadily in numbers and abilityg it hopes to continue bettering the group and furthering good music in the community. I c. 1.13. MEMBERS OF THE SENIOR ORCHESTRA FIRST VIOLI NS SECOND VIOLINS FLUTES TROMBONES Cordelia Baldwin, Virginia Carlson Norma Kelderhouse Elbert Hazzard concert-master Marjorie Miller Phyllis Lawson Helen Carlson Bessie Skinner DOrQTl'1y Graham HORNS PIANO Reginald Lawrence David Maydwell . Betty Shanon Howard Strickland Shirley Starkweather Mildred Tl10mDS0Y1 Irene Stowe!! Marilyn Schow Alberta johrisori Richard Winchester DRUMS Roger Lindell 'CELLOS Viola Shepardson Janice Thompson OBOE Marilyn Thompson Carol Phillips CLARI NETS George Welch Ray Robinson Leah Dolan Herman johnson TRUMPETS Harold Peterson Charles Kohn VI OLAS Ruth Brooks Emily Lawrence Richard Lamphear Allene Dake BASS Geneva Crandall SAXAPHONE Roger Miller IVIARCHI G B The marching band originated with the purchase of band uniforms. It marches in the Memorial Day Parade, for the Hremen, and for local parades. In September, 1932, it won the Class C marching trophy at the Chautauqua County Fair. Willa Thompson, the drum majorette, won the cup given to the best girl leader. The drum majorettes in 1939 were Willa Thompson Cheadj, Viola Shepardson, Norma Kelder- house, and Geneva Crandall Csubstitutej. M. A. D. 0 Page 2 6 ANCE URGHE TR The Dance Orchestra was re-organized in l938 for the fun and experience to be derived from it. lt is composed of students, although it is not a school organization. lt has played at all of the social dances in the school and for the dances after basket- ball games. During 1938-39 the orchestra played for the P. T. A. dance, May Day and the junior Prom. This year it has furnished music for the two Hi-Y dances, the Eighth Grade Valentine Ball, the Amicae Ludi May Dance, and the junior Prom. Mr. Harvey is the leader of the orchestra and Charles Kohn, the business manager. B. M. S. MEMBERS OF THE DANCE ORCHESTRA Cordelia Baldwin, violin Charles Kohn, trumpet Viola Shepardson, bass viol Allene Dake, trumpet Richard Lamphear, drums Bessie Skinner, violin Merrill Harvey, tenor sax Emily Lawrence, piano jewel Slater, piano Elbert Hazzard, trombone Donald Locker, alto sax Janice Thompson, bass viol Harold Peterson, trumpet JU IUP1 UHCHE TP1 As a means of preliminary orchestral training, a junior orchestra consisting of beginners and first and second year instrumental pupils is maintained in the Bemus Point High School. In previous years this group has provided music for the junior chapel and for various public meetings. ln order to relieve Mr. Harvey and to acquire experience, interested students have directed the junior Orchestra, Norma Kelderhouse and Harold Peterson have alternately conducted the groups weekly rehearsals during this past year. N. J. K. BAND AND ORCHESTRA GU TU STATE FINALS For the first time in the history of the school the Bemus Point Band and the Bemus Point Orchestra have received the high ratings in the sectional competition at Fredonia which were necessary for eligibility to the State Finals. Cordelia Bald- win, Mildred Thompson, Harold Peterson, and Richard Lamphear, the four soloists competing at Fredonia, were also eligible for this state contest. Through the splendid cooperation of the schooliand the community these two musical organizations and the soloists were able to participate in the Finals which were held at Canandaigua, April 25, 26, and 27. Page 27 0 o Page 28 SPORTS '-xvnl gf Wm., If L-.J lfu 'M fl . A J' I A .vs .WXQ N,....,g ,J W'-vw-n . -au.--vu 2 : N byvfp, lv--.,- v Ns' Basketball Team Volleyball Team Cheerleading and Songleading Page 30 VAR H17 PORT NCE more the publication of the Bemus Pointer rolls around after a year of vacation. With the end of the school year close by, we find that the Bemus school again is drawing to the conclusion of a successful athletic season, under the direction of Coach james Scofield. . The varsity Basketball Team, under the leadership of co-captains Samuel Lucariello and Donald Kelderhouse, went through a hard thirteen game schedule with but four losses. They were heralded as champions of League Ill of Chautau- qua County. The Volley Ball Team again reached the finals in the county tournament, losing only to the champion Dunkirk team. C. O. B KETB LL The Bemus Point High School basketball team of the '39-'40 season was one of the best teams turned out in this school for several years. The team won nine games and lost four, one defeat being a 23 to 18 setback by Chautauqua for the County Class B Championship. The Bemus Point High combination opened the season by being turned back by Frewsburg 22 to 15. ln the next two games the team beganto look better and took Ripley and Mayville. On january 12, one of the closest games of the season was played on the home court with Forestville. lt was a hard battle and Bemus lost with a short score of 19 to 18. Bemus defeated Brocton, Dunkirk Vocational and Lakewood in succession, but were surprisingly defeated by a fighting Ripley team. Bemus from here defeated Forestville, Brocton, Mayville and Dunkirk to win the league Ill championship qualifying them for the Class B Championship game with Chautauqua. To mention the outstanding men on this season's team would be difficult, for Coach Scofields charges were a highly efficient, coordinated combination. The Bemus Point reserves had an undefeated season, out-scoring their opponents 395 to 148 points. The prospect for future years looks very promising. if MEMBERS OF THE VARSITY Samuel Lucariello, rf. Lawrence Casselman, rf Paul Gustafson, lf. Gordon Oste, lf. Harry Larsen, c. ReginaldkLawrence, c. Donald Kelderhouse, rg, Bertil Stein, rg. Paul Sullivan, lg, Edwin Swanson, lg, Siebert Danielson, Manager RECORD OF SEASON BPH. ..., ..,.. 1 5 Frewsburg .,.,. . SBPH. .... ...,. 1 9 Ripley ........ , BPH. .... . . . 20 Mayville. . . .. YBPH. .... . , . 24- Brocton ...., . +BPH., . .. ,.. 18 Forestville .... .. YBPH.. . . . . ,. 21 Dunkirk Voc.. . . BPH. ..,. . . . 12 Lakewood. , . , YBPH. .... . , . 21 Ripley, ...,. . BPH., . ,. . .. Z2 Mayville. ,. BPH.,.,. 16 Brocton...... XBPH., ......, ... Zl Forestville. . . . ., ffBPH. ...... .... . . . 29 Dunkirk Voc.. . . BPH. ..,....,.,., . , . 18 Chautauqua. , tk League Games Page 31 0 ULLEY B LL On Saturday, April 6, l940, the Chautauqua County Volley Ball Tournament was held at Dunkirk High School. Sixteen teams entered the competition and were divided into four leagues, Bemus Points league included Forestville, Brocton and Lakewood. Dunkirk, Celoron, Bemus and Clymer won their leagues respectively, and entered the semi-finals. Dunkirk defeated Celoron and Bemus defeated Clymer. ln the finals the Dunkirk team defeated the Bemus Point team for Eheir elleventh championship in twelve years, Bemus having been the only team to eat t em. Members of the team who saw action were: Paul Sullivan Edwin Swanson Paul Gustafson Donald Kelderhouse Samuel Lucariello Charles Kohn Harry Larsen Roger Ward Harold Peterson Herbert Crandall Gordon Oste , SCHEDULE BPH., . .. 15 Brocton .... .. ... BPH. .... 15 Brocton ........ , . . BPH.. . .. 15 Lakewood .... .. ... BPH., . . . I5 Lakewood .,., . . . .. BPH. ..., I5 Forestville. . , .. . BPH. ..., 15 Forestville. . . . . . BPH. ..,. 21 Clymer ....,, . . . BPH. .... 7 Dunkirk ..... . . . BPH.. . r. 8 Dunkirk ...,, ... B EBALL Baseball is the second major sport in Bemus Point High School. Coach james Scofield was elected President of the County High School Baseball, and there- fore made out all the leagues schedules. Bemus is entered in a league with Frewsburg, Ellington and Cassadaga. SCORES Bemus Point ..... . . . .. 28 Ellington. Bemus Point 4 Mayville ...... Bemus Point 4 Frewsburg Bemus Point 19 Cassaclaga Bemus Point 5 Ellington. Bemus Point 3 Frewsburg Bemus Point 14 Cassadaga .............,........,...... Bemus Point 3 Frewsburg ....,.............,.......... Bemus Point won the league lll Championship by defeating Frewsburg in the league tie off, 3 to 2. CHEEP1 LEADING Cheerleading has gradually taken the place of basketball for girls. Anyone interested may come out for it. Cheerleading is not an easy job as some may think, for it takes a great deal of practice, plus energy and personality. lt is needed greatly for the building of school spirit, of which it is the duty, not only of the cheerleaders but also of the fans, to create. This year the cheerleading squad was under the supervision of Viola Shepardson, Head Cheerleader. Her hard work and untiring energy raised the standards of cheerleading in many ways. ln November new uniforms, consisting of red corduroy skirts and white sport shirts, were chosen by the girls. The cheerleaders were re- quired to practice twice a week together. At these practices new yells were discussed and new formations tried. The girls voted on upper classmen to determine the cheerleader who was to accompany Viola Shepardson to each away game. Pep meetings were staged before every game for the whole school. Cheerleading has achieved a new importance this year, may it always continue! rv1ErviBERs OF THE CHEERLEADING SQUAD Viola Shepardson, Head Cheerleader Irene Stowell Geneva Crandall Jewel Slater Marjean Hallberg Naoma Wilkinson Lois Brewer Betty Wilkinson Marian Williamson Marilyn Sehow Mildred Thompson Herbert Crandall Beatrice Olson Virginia Harvey Betty Cannon 0 Page 0 G LEADING In the history of Bemus Point Central School, it was not, until this year, fortunate enough to have a song leading group. This gave a new spirit to the cheering body. Due to the splendid cooperation of the students many new songs were originated. Norma Kelderhouse, Head Songleader, did much to put this new idea into practice. The group is indeed grateful to the Bemus Point firemen for granting the use of their red fife and drum corps shirts. These, with white corduroy skirts, made a pleasing color combination. It is felt throughout the school that this organization has been a great beneht to the basketball team during this year. After such a fine year it is hoped that this group will continue to do it's best and carry on the good spirit so necessary for an enjoyable athletic season. MEMBERS OF THE SONG LEADING GROUP Norma Kelderhouse, Helen Waterman Helen Hammond Head Songleader Beulah Ingerson Delia Slater ,Janice Thompson Howard Strickland Martha johnson Kathryn Brown Agnes Penhollow Lois Wald H. W. lVII CELLANEUIIS SPORT In Bemus there are some minor sports about which little is heard. Consider- ably more interest is being shown in these departments from year to year. Football in the touch manner has always proved interesting to the boys in the fall, and now there are predictions of a six man tackle team for the coming year. Also last fall the boys organized their own tackle eleven and played a great brand of football. Intra-mural sports in various gymnastic and outdoor activities have been greatly fostered and strengthened through the efforts of Mr. Scofield, Director of Physical Education, and now are important parts of the extra-curricular program. Track is beginning to find its way back in the school and Bemus may have some entries in the county meet in june. G. O. Page 33 I EOITORIAL OIIR AGRICULTURE I-IAT are you going to do after you graduate from this high school? This is a big question that seems inevitable to any high school student. This is one question that you alone can answer. The sooner in high school you pick your life's occupation, the better you will be prepared for it when you graduate. Why? Be- cause you have a goal set up in your mind that will keep spurring you on. It will help your studies and will certainly make them more interesting. You young robust fellows from the Rural Districts around our school should take advantage of these vocational subjects such as agriculture and shop. To me, and to a great many other fellows, a successful farmer is as honorable as a civil engineer, doctor, lawyer, merchant, or what have you. After all, where would this world be if there were no farmers? From year to year the scope of our education in Bemus seems to be widening, making it easier for us to pick a course in which we are interested. Keep your eyes open, freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. Pick your vocation now. Aim high, and keep that aim. R, P. L. ORCHESTRA GOES TO THE NATIONALS AT Tl-IE state finals in Canandaigua the Bemus Point Orchestra was accorded a Division I rating, the highest to be given, as the other nine competing orchestras received ratings of II or III. This made the orchestra eligible for the national con- test of the Eastern United States held at Albany, New York. Cordelia Baldwin and I-Iarold Peterson were given ratings of I- and went to the nationals, also. The community and school gave the band and orchestra splendid support in aiding them to go to Canandaigua by coming to the concert given by these two musical organizations, and the soloists. Without the superb cooperation and backing of the community and its organizations, and of the school and its clubs, it would have been impossible for the orchestra to have journeyed to Albany to compete in the nationals. A rating of I- was awarded the orchestra which makes it directly eligible for the nationals next year. The soloists, Cordelia Baldwin and I-Iarold Peterson, received ratings of I- and II respectively. . 0 Page 34 CLUBS Rw'4 if hu. 'Jeff fdxybx..-1 0' ll-v WW f 'xx 4. -. dx if I :Mm fV Np NN..-.2 ,J 'vii ' w10hv'9V x fwv ,vw in-.,- v M' HLY The Hi-Y is a high school organization patterned after the Y. M. C. A., and has a similar pur- pose and platform. It is a Christian organization practicing Christian beliefs. Last year several meetings were spent drafting a constitution and by-laws which were revised this fall. ln December, 1939, a representative, Donald Kelderhouse, and an alternate, Roger Ward, went to the Hi-Y Assembly at Albany. Several meetings were devoted to discussing bills to be pre- sented at the Assembly, and Donald Kelderhouse gave an interesting report at a joint meeting held at Frewsburg. Earlier in the year the members attended a county Hi-Y gathering at Fredonia, where they heard the Houghton Male Quartet and a speech by the President of Houghton College. The club sold Christmas candy and sponsored Christmas and St. Patricks Day dances. A party held for members only Cand datesj was a great success. Mr. Rhodes and Mr. Scofield, the advisers, helped to make a successful year. H . W. P. MEMBERSHIP OF THE HI-Y HAROLD PETERSON, President GORDON OSTE, Secretary DONALD KELDERHOUSE, Vice President CHARLES KOHN, Treasurer REGINALD LAWRENCE, Chaplain Paul Sullivan Roger lxiiller Richard Nelson TURCHICLUB The Torch Club was founded in 1936, there were eight charter members with Mr. Gerber as adviser. Its aim is to help the boys in high school to achieve finer characters and better living. In 1938 the club installed the officers at the founding of the Frewsburg Torch Club, and in the spring of 1939 it sponsored a good manners campaign and made signs for the school lawn. This year the Torch Club held its monthly meetings in homes as well as at school. It chose as a project, the making of an automatic lighting system for the scoreboard, used at basketball games. Hot-dogs were sold at these games to earn money. In February eight pledges were taken into the club and were made the principle characters in a chapel program. The Torch Club visited Frewsburg with the Hi-Y in january. C. T. H. MEMBERS OF THE TORCH CLUB ELBERT HAZZARD, President DONALD LOCKER, Secretary LAWRENCE CASSELMAN, Vice President PAUL GUSTAFSON, Treasurer FRED GERBER and LEO POWELL, Advisers Richard Lamphear Merrill I-Iarvey john Skillman Carl Peterson Siebert Danielson Rexford VVard Gordon Joslyn Howard Welch Charles Hallherg Harry Larsen Robert Lindahl George Welch Ralph Harvey Samuel Lucariello Ernest Bohall Gifford Hayward FRE CH CLUB In the fall of 1938 the present French III class, then struggling with French II, revived La Cercle Francaise which had been discontinued five years ago. Richard johnson was elected presi- dent and Leah McDonald secretary at the first meeting. The purpose of the club was to increase the individuals ability to speak French and to study French culture. Among other activities the Hrst, in what is hoped will be a series of annual French Nights, was presented with the aid of the French I and Ill classes. Activities were resumed again this fall by the new French III class and the French II people formed a separate club. Mr. Gerber is adviser for both groups. Business meetings followed by brief programs are held during the Friday class period and joint meetings take place with French songs, games, and refreshments. The two clubs attended the movies, The Hunchback of Notre Dame , and Grand Illusion . In March the classes presented a What's My Name chapel program, various members representing noted French characters. The program of the second annual French Night included folk dancing, songs, a puppet show, representations of French holidays and customs, and an exhibit of projects about France, followed by movies. The French Clubs plan in the future to have more movies about France, to perfect the marion- ettes, and to have a French banquet with French food, menus, and conversation. It hopes that it will be able to increase the interest in the French classes and in the community toward France, its language and its culture. R. I. B. MEMBERS OF THE FRENCH III LA CERCLE FRANCAISEH Charles Kohn, president Ruth Brooks May Smiley Harold Peterson, secretary Viola Shepardson Norma Kelderhouse Paul Sullivan, chef de programme Bessie Skinner Leah McDonald Reginald Lawrence Leah Dolan Viola Tyler MEMBERS OF THE FRENCH II LA CERCLE FRANCAISEH Cordelia Baldwin, president jewel Slater Elbert Hazzard Betty Lord, vice president Emily Lawrence Janice Cornell Bernice johnson, secretary john Skillman Norma Hall Betty Shanon Lois Brewer Kathryn Brown Page 37 0 FUTURE F RIVIEH' SSUCIATIU This year marks the beginning of a new course and a new club in the school. The course, agri- culture, and the club, the Future Farmers Association, are organized for young men interested in farming. The Bemus Point Agriculture boys were initiated very thoroughly by the Lakewood Chapter of the F. F. A. The purposes of the club are to develop competent, progressive rural and agricultural leadership, to strengthen the confidence of the young men in themselves and their work, to create more interest in the intelligent choice of farming occupations, and to encourage members in the development of individual farming programs. It is sincerely hoped that the agricultural department will continue to flourish in this school, thereby bettering not only the agricultural boys but the entire community. MEMBERS OF THE F. F. A. GORDON JOSLYN, President ROBERT LINDAHI., Vice President Manley Anderson Stanley Anderson Robert Brooks james Bottomly Gene Crandall Donald Engdahl Richard I-lallberg Harold Hilbert Eric johnson Terrence johnson Irving Kesby Reginald Lawrence Richard Lindahl RAY KFSBY, Secreta ry G. R.j. CLAUD HASKIN. Treasurer Harry Lord Curtis Mecusker Dudley Mecusker Roger Miller Lenhart Nelson Donald Parker Carl Peterson Paul Samuelson Donald Saxton Sheldon Staples Bertil Stein Millard Turney Edward Walgren TUBES T CUU UIL The Student Council is a comparatively new institution in Bemus High School, lt was started by Mr. Rhodes in the fall of 1938. Two representatives were appointed from each of the high school classes, including the post-graduates, to serve on this council. 'Ihe purpose of the group is to repre- sent the student body in making and enforcing suggestions for the betterment of the school. Willa june Thompson was the first president. During last year the council met several times to discuss school problems. A schedule for chapel programs was planned, school news reporters were appointed, and a list of former graduates and their activities since leaving school was made. This year the Student Council is made up of fifteen members-two representatives from each of the high school classes, the class presidents, one post-graduate, and the presidents of the seventh and eighth grades. The charter members are to remain in office until they leave school. During next year it hopes there will be more opportunities for visits to other schools, especially to schools having forms of student government. The Student Council will endeavor to lead toward better conduct and better school spirit. R. 1. B. andj. M. s. MEMBERS OF THE STUDENT COUNCIL POST-GRADUATES Ruth Brooks, SOPI-IOMORES Elsie Gordon Donald Kelderhouse, vice Drffsldent Carl Peterson Kenneth Hell president Roger Mlller Helen Carlson EIGHTH GRADE SENIORS Eligrlgllglliird Ellis Norton Glenwood Stowell Gordo-1 OSU: Cordelia Baldwin FRESHMAN SEVENTH GRADE jewel Slater, Secretary Wallace Oste Donald johnson UR M TIC CLUB The Dramatic Club this year is limited to girls and is founded for the purpose of creating interest in dramatics in the school. The members have studied the art of stage make-up and have written a melodrama. The Dramatic Club had charge of the make-up for the Senior play and presented an assembly program. ln March a formal dinner was held at the home of Viola Tyler. After the dinner the pledges were initiated. The club attended the Dramatic Festival at the jamestown High School in May. B. E. H. DRAMATIC CLUB MEMBERSHIP BERNADETTE HECK, President BETTY CANNON, Secretary BETTY SI-IANON, Vice President LOIS BREWER, Treasurer MISS CHALLIS, Adviser Emily Anderson Kathryn Brown Janice Cornell Geneva Crandall Elsie Gordon Virginia Harvey Beulah Ingerson Bernice johnson Jeannette Nelson Martha Nelson Marilyn Schow Patricia Moore Viola Shepardson ,Janice Thompson Mildred Thompson Viola Tyler Marian Warner Page 38 Page 39 Student Council Dramatic Cluli Scholarship Club Amicae Ludi CHUL R HIP CLUB The Scholarship Club was founded by Mrs. Ruth Wallace Rhodes in 1934, with a charter mem- bership of thirteen. A constitution and a ritual were formed. The club has provided a goal for those students who aspire toward high scholarship and better character. lt has conducted crusades for neatness and cleanliness within the school, and at various times it has posted, for the interest of the school, reports on current movies and radio programs of value. The club makes it a point to attend outstanding movies. Miss Thomas succeeded Mrs. Rhodes as adviser in l938. This year the Scholarship Club has endeavored to post an honor roll from time to time and has made posters stressing neatness and good order. It plans to follow the precedent set in former years of having a traveling supper end the year's activities. Those who, with the completion of this year, will cease to be members of the club, leave it with the sincere desire that it may become increasingly influential in the molding of fine characters and high ideals among the students of Bemus Point Central School. L. M. D. MEMBERS OF THE SCHOLARSHIP CLUB Donald Kelderhouse, president Bessie Skinner Bernice johnson Jeannette Nelson, secretary and treasurer Leah McDonald Marilyn Schow Ruth Brooks, chaplain Marjorie Miller Mary jane Carlson Paul Sullivan, sergeant-at-arms Kathryn Hallberg jean Christenson Harold Peterson, chairman of council john Skillman Milton Edlund Viola Shepardson, council Cordelia Baldwin Ralph Harvey Charles Kohn, council Lois Brewer Wesley johnson Leah Dolan Gordon Joslyn Richard Lamphear Norma Kelderhouse Evelyn Nelson Roger Miller MIC E LUDI The Amicae Ludi, a girls' club, was organized in the fall of 1937 to take the place of girls' basket- ball which had been denied them by a new law. Miss Thomas and Miss Daley were the original advisersg Miss Comstock succeeded Miss Daley last year and Miss Thomas is now an honorary adviser Ethel Derkacz was the president and Emily Lawrence followed her. Its main purposes are: CID To better the sportsmanship of the high school girlsg CZD To sponsor all playdays, Maydays, and sports activities participated in by high school girlsg UD To promote social enjoyment. This year some of the activities have been a house party, a dinner and theater party, a local playday, an interschool playday, a Leap Year Dance, and the May Dance with the crowning of the May Queen and King. E. J. L. AMICAE LUDI MEMBERSHIP I VIOLA SHEPARDSON, President LOIS BREWER, Secretary jANlCE CORNELL, Vice President IRENE STOWELL, Treasurer jewel Slater Betty Shanon Ethelyn Kesby Violet Hall Emily Lawrence Cordelia Baldwin Marilyn Schow Patricia Moore Norma Kelderhouse Kathryn I-Iallberg -Janice Thompson HCHERY CLUB Mr. Dorman's hopes for an archery club were not realized until january, 1940. Soon after the club was started the making of bows was begung this proved to be a great deal of effort as well as fun. One of the basement store rooms was converted into an archery range. Before its conversion excur- sions were made to the jamestown range. t In the future the Archery Club hopes to interest more people in archery and to perfect itself to the extent of being able to enter tournaments with other schools. C. J. B. ARCHERY CLUB MEMBERSHIP CORDELIA BALDWIN, President ELSIE GORDON, Treasurer Mr, David Dorman Miss Barbara Comstock Wesley johnson Harold Hilbert Mr. Gerald Oaks Harry Larsen Ray Brown Ernest Bohall Miss Helen Kelly Gordon Oste Helen Brown Merrill Harvey Miss Helen Graham Lillian Okerlund Howard Welch 0 Page 40 ADVERTISERS -:mi if H WW 1 THE Class of 1940 wishes to express its appreciation to all of those who helped to make this Pointer possible by placing ads in the following pages. We hope that our readers will express their gratitude by patron- izing these concerns. BEMUS POINT COMPLIMENTS G W. E. 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