Canastota High School - Toot Yearbook (Canastota, NY)

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8 THE TOOT EDITORIAL None of us realized four years ago, back in the autumn of 1941, when the Class of 1945 first entered C. H. S., that practically our entire high school career would be cloaked by the dark mantle of war. Although the coun- try had been preparing for conflict, most of us thought that actual fighting would some- how be averted. We were a nation of nation- alists at that time. However a few months later when war did thrust itself upon us, like the rest of America, we did not hesitate to put ourselves wholeheartedly into the huge task of win- ning. The schools, including our own, have changed their outlook during this wartime period. More emphasis is being placed on fit- ting the individual to the life before him; to help him understand and appreciate the great worth of our heritage—America. The Amer- ican student today is becoming better equip- ped to solve the problems which will con- front him, than the student of a few years ago. Schools today are seeking to turn out well-rounded citizens, who will be a tangible factor in their community’s and nation’s pre- servation and advancement. The present marks an era of change. His- tory is written in the newspapers; science is rapidly pressed onward by urgent war needs; mathematical equations become military problems; and even sports are geared to war- time activity. The classroom of the present is the world itself. We, the Class of 1945, have been an inte- gral part of this change. In a nation at war we have not been left out and set aside, but have constantly been a working group to bring nearer the day of triumph. We rejoice that half of this cruel, relent- less conflict is over. V-E Day has come as we are about to end our high school years. And now, may we go out from our class- rooms, commencing to prove that we are bet- ter American citizens, more fit to aid in speeding the dawn of final victory, and the lasting peace to follow. May we help in bringing the ideals of America to a whole world, which so sorely needs them. —PATRICIA MILMOE BOARD OF EDUCATION Albert E. Campbell, President Mrs. May C. Phillips Clifford W. Cramp James Grilli Claude B. Ellis Glen F. Bogardus, Clerk After twelve years of trial and travail, we, the class of 1945, are approaching the goal toward which we have labored through these years—commencement. With the attainment of our goal in sight, we wish to pause for a moment to express our appreciation and our gratitude to the Board of Education, without whose assist- ance and guidance we would not have suc- ceeded in our efforts. It is our privilege to say to this body, composed of leading citizens of our community, “You, who represent the American system of education, have shown us the way to success. We, the class of 1945, promise to use that way in the successful ac- complishment of our tasks throughout our lives.” —NORMAN JOHNSON

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THE TOOT 7 LIFE AND TIMES OF THE CLASS OF 1945 Preface After twelve years of searching though other author’s textbooks, we members of the class of 1945 feel that a few things actually and regrettably remain unrecorded. Therefore, in order to add to the eyestrain of our successors, we offer one more text- book of valuable historic material, compiled exclusively by and about ourselves. Chapter I The outstanding event of the autumn of 1941 was the arrival of the class of ’45 at C. II. S. Our acting ability was immediately demonstrated when the sophomores indig- nantly watched us transform their blacklist plans into an enjoyable assembly program. At least we enjoyed our own songs and dances and the novelty of singing “Daddy” while taking turns sitting on Mr. Sharpe’s knee. That year we elected Norman Johnson, president; Janet Gleason, vice president; Helen Bonaventura, secretary and Roger Johnson, treasurer. Miss Daniels and Mrs. Smith were our advisors. Chapter II During our sophomore year we delighted the other classes with our ingenious presen- tation of an assembly program which includ- ed a “ballet” by Norman Johnson and Will- iam Parker, a musical selection performed on pop bottles and “Der Fuehrer’s Face” with sound effects by the music department. Later that year we presented a string quartet consisting of a bass fiddle, a viola, and two violins. The fact that none of the players had taken more than two or three lessons rather enlivened “The Blue Danube”. Our class officers that year were: Patricia Milmoe, president; William Parker, vice- president; Norman Johnson, treasurer and Helen Bonaventura, secretary. Chapter III With our junior year came the class win- dow and the class rings and pins. Anne York was president; William Park- er, vice president; Helen Bonaventura, sec- retary and Florence DeBalso, treasurer. The Junior Prom, held on April fourteenth, was very successful. At the junior-senior party we enjoyed pulling down the Senior Ball decorations, which we dutifully cleaned up—pins and all. At the end of this our third year, Mrs. Smith, our class advisor, left us. We missed her helpful hints, and thank her for the care she did give us for three years. Chapter IV’ No historical document of 1945 would be complete without mention of our brilliant dramatization of “The Highwayman.” The player who received the most applause in this sparkling production was a stray dog, imported to emphasize the line “down like a dog.” The yearbook staff was chosen early in the year and also the class officers who are: Rose Tornatore, president; Mary Patane, vice president: Mary I aguzza, treasurer and Bet- ty McLean, secretary. The senior art students have been fishing around and have caught some clever ideas for the Senior Ball decorations. Our class has been diminished by the de- parture of several members for war service, but we remember them all, especially at graduation time. Appendix If you are careful to read between the lines, you will see that we really had a good time during these busy years at C. H. S. —BETTY McLEAN, Class Historian

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THE TOOT 9 FACULTY Mrs. Frank Love. Secretary to the Superintendent Miss Louise Powers, Preceptress, Latin Mrs. Ruth Brooks, Art Mrs. Helen C. York, Home Economics M rs. Wheeler Milmoe, Commercial Miss Rita Mackey, History and Social Studies Miss Gertrude Daniels, Mathematics Mrs. Samuel Fudesco, Romance Languages Miss Anna B. Clines, Vice Principal, English Miss Margaret Heller, Physical Education Miss Florence Furfaro, Social Studies, Mathematics Mr. David Clary, English, Commercial Mr. William Schmidt, Physical Education Mr. Glen F. Bogardus, Superintendent of Schools Mr. D. R. McLean, Principal Mr. William Maloy, Science Mr. Lawrence Waldo. Social Studies Miss Helen Dunn. Librarian Miss Elizabeth Dominv, Music