Canastota High School - Toot Yearbook (Canastota, NY)

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12 THE TOOT HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1939 Canastota High School was first gladdened in September, 1935, by the sight of a little band of strangers; who, although at that time looking most forlorn and lonesome, were des- tined to become one day a mighty and prosperous class, for they were the first symptoms of us—the Class of ’39. During our first year we did not do much except observe how things were dene. We elected as our class officers: President, Charles Ponticello; Vice President, Rose Raiti; Secretary. Mar- jerie Nichols; Treasurer, Mary Jane Albanese. Our only social activity was planned as a hot dog roast at Agnes Whit- meyer’s, but as the hour approached a thunderstorm made it necessary to held our picnic in the high school gym. We were rather depressed by this sudden change in our plans but as the evening progressed our spirits were brightened and a good time was had by all. The first event of our Sophomore year was a picnic to be held at Subur- ban Park, but here again we were disappointed as the day turned out to be rainy. However, 16 Sophomores went forth bravely and all reported an excellent time. Later in the year we held a very successful party in the high school gym, headed by our president John Mclinari. Thirty Sophomores attended. Other class officers were: Vice Presi- dent. Mary Frances Stahler; Secretary. Warren Johnson; Treasurer Mary Jane Albanese. After electing Howard Gleason as President; Herbert Leneker, Vice President; June Wood. Secretary; 1-tesper Hoyt, Treasurer, we were ready to start our Junior year. On the 20th of November, a gala party was held in the high school gym. About twenty Juniors attended. May 4, we held our annual Junior Prom with Mary Jane Albanese as General Chairman. The dance was a glorious success in every way, we out- shone all our predecessors. That year we took the Seniors to Owasco Lake for the Junior-Senior picnic. It was cloudy when we started but as the day progressed, no rain appeared. We wonder if there is any- one who didn’t ride on the roller coaster. It seems to be silence we hear. And now, behold us in the might and beauty of our fourth year. Un- der the guidance of Mrs. Samuel Fu- desco, our class advisor, we elected as officers: President, Jarvis Dew, Vice President, John Molinari; Secretary June Wood; Treasurer, rtesper Hoyt. At our first meeting we chose Purple and Gold as our colors, and our flower is Forget-me-not. Our motto is “We learn not for school but for life.” We bought our class window in November. In February a very suc- cessful party was held in the hign school gym. Hamburgers, cake and chccolate milk were served. Class pins were ordered by every- one, and upon their arrival everyone seemed to be well pleased. The Senior Ball was held June 9th, and was both a social and financial success, with 72 couples attending. This year it is our turn to be the guests of the Juniors at the annual Junior-Senior picnic to be held at Owasco Lake. We have labored hard (at times) and now that our four years course is completed we are looking forward to establishing higher ideals and achieving more power. We do not wish to become a mere memory in the minds of our successors. —ALETHA YORTON

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THE TOOT 11 A Million Thanks to You, Mrs. Fudesco— Throughout our four years in high school you have been our friend and aid, giving cheerfully of your time and advice in helping us to solve perplexing questions and problems that have arisen. The only way that we can truly show our sincere appreciation for the work you have done is to say: THANKS A MILLION —The Senior Class WELL KNOWN ALUMNI OF C. H. S. Dr. W. A. Groat, a famous alumni of C. H. S. graduated with the class of 1892. He is now President of the New York State Medical Association 1938-1939. Ernest Barott graduated with the class of 1902. At the present time he is an outstanding architect in Can- ada. Susie Capparelli graduated from C hi. S. in 1912. She is now Mrs. William Sullivan of Ithaca. She is a member of the Board of Trustees of Ithaca College. Wueeler Milmoe graduated with the class of 1913. He is now an assembly- man from Madison county 1934-1939. Lester Germer graduated with the class of 1913. He graduated from Col- umbia University and obtained a Ph. D. He is employed in the Research De- partment of the Bell Telephone Com- pany. He was co-worker with the winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics fer 1937. Robert Milmoe, a graduate of 191?, is at present assistant city engineer of Los Angeles, California. Lois TeWinkel graduated from C. H. S. with the class of 1920. She is also a graduate of Oberlin College and received a Ph. D. at Columbia. At the present time she is assistant professor of Biology at Smith College. Valentine Goodell graduated with the class of 1925. At the present time he is employed by the United States Rubber Company. He is working n Sumatra, Dutch East Indies. Ross Patane, is a graduate of the class of 1930. He graduated from Law School at Syracuse University. He is now practicing law in Canastota. Gillis Klock graduated from the Forestry Department of Idaho Uni- versity. He is now working in the vicinity of San Francisco. Gordon TeWinkel graduated with the class of 1926. He is also a grad- uate of Oberlin coliege. At tne pres- ent time he is teaching science in a high school at Kee3eville, New York. Unarms Tornatore is a graduate of the class of 1931. rie graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Den- tal School with high honors. At pres- ent he is practicing dentistry in Can- astota. Vincent Grilli, is one of tne gradu- ates of the class of 1932. rie graduated from Albany Law School and is prac- ticing law at Herkimer, New York. Roland Shumard is a graduate of the class of 1932. He graduated from Cornell University, and is now em- ployed by a chemical company in St. Louis, Missouri. Lucy Tibbits graduated with the class of 1933. She also graduated from Mt. Holyoke. At the present time sne is instructor in the school for the blind, at Baltimore, Maryland. Cecil Wilt graduated with the class of 1933. She is also a graduate of Cornell University. At the present time she is teaching Home Economics at Fair Haven, New lork. Elinor Sisson a graduate of the class of 1933 also graduated from Cornell University. At the present time she is employed in the Research Depart- ment at the Oneida Community, at Sherrill, New York. Marian Bellamy graduated with the class of 1933. She is now an outstand- ing director of 4-H work in Oneida County. Daniel Yorton a graduate of the class of 1936, also graduated from the Morisville Agricultural School. At pres- ent time he is employed by the Madi- son County Farm Bureau. JESSIE GRILLI —GERTRUDE V. DANESI

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THE TOOT 13 HISTORY OF JUNIOR CLASS Sometimes a class will enter High School quietly and as quietly, pass thru the four years of High School Life, unmarked by real distinction and nibbling along at an uneventful exist- ence. NOT SO WITH THE CLASS OF 1940. Since we first set our toes on the floors of C. H. S., we have made ’em “sit up and take notice.” As Fresh- men and Sophomores, we carried or. in an understanding manner, both so- cially and as sincere students. Our first President was Bud Hall; our second Mary Morecroft. Each year has brought us new hon- ors and accomplishments. This, our Junior year, has been especially fine. Our officers are: President, Roberi Durfce; Vice President, M. Morecroft; Secretary, Helene Mengucci; Treasur- er, Vincent Malfitano. The Junior Prom, held on April 19, was the bright beam of the social activities. Amid “Dark Purple” decor- ations and the sweet strains of Bobby Lanes’ Orchestra, we danced, proud of the fact that we had so gioriousiy reached 1939. What class could boast a prettier Oueen than the yueen ot that Junior Prom, our own Lorna? The box of candy presented to her was but a small token of our real admiration and feeling for her. When it comes to Oratory—our Mary carried off the honors in splen- did style at the Prize Speaking con- test this year. Please forgive us if we feel a bit proud, it’s just our class spirit, we can’t help it. Now, when you give our class a hand, Add ten more lusty cheers For our Miss Mackey who has stood By us these last three years. —MARGARET ASH HISTORY OF SOPHOMORE CLASS The Senior class of 1941 The Sophomore class began the year by electing the class officers. They are as follows: President ..........Charles Borgononi Vice President .....Holden Shumard Treasurer ................Betty Maine Secretary ..............LaVerna Fox The rules which we decided to im- pose upon the Freshmen at the begin- ning of the year were highly appre- ciated by the upper classmen. Of our first social attempt of the year nothing more need be said. We are now planning a second attempt which we hope will be a success. Our window, which was received with much approval, left our treasury quite depleted, xne colors of the win- dow, which were originally green and goid are now green and orange. —LaVERNA FOX HISTORY OF FRESHMAN CLASS The class of '42 got off to a good start in High school by having as their class advisors Miss Powers and Miss Heller. Early in September they held their first Freshman Meeting and chose their class officers. They are as follows: President, Stanley Sweet; Vice Pres- ident, Sam DeFrancisco; Treasurer, Antenneta Lisi; Secretary, Elaine Ac- ker. Later in the year they held another meeting and chose Blue and Gold” as their class colors. At this same meet- ing—“Carpe diem” was chosen as their class motto. In October they held a masquerade party, in the winter they had a sleigh ride, and before this term is over they will have had a picnic. Besides the fun they have had they also are the first class in the history of Canastota High school to have bought their class window in their freshman year. —ELAINE ACKER