Canastota High School - Toot Yearbook (Canastota, NY)

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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

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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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10 THE TOOT WE. THE LISTENERS The day was Tuesday, the month September, Like yesterday, we will remember, Through the tranquil morning breezes A voice was heard. We listened. “Vacation’s over, time to get up And begin your senior year of high school.” We entered cur stately Alma Mater, Some of us before, some of us after The sound of the ringing bell was heard. We listened. We listened to the great immortal lines of Shakespeare ‘Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow. Down the stairs in the room to the right. Amid the scientific words of wisdom Are heard many a loud tumultuous scream Of the excited girls on a basketball team. In French, Latin, Spanish and Italian We listened to the many strange sounding words. We listened to explanations in history, Of bills and laws, treaties and amendments. In assembly there was music, laughter and speeches. To all of these—we listened. On the cold blustery days of winter, we listened. We listened for a voice to say There d be no school for us today. Then came the spring, filled with hope and fancy. We listened for the utterance of authority proclaiming “Due to the shining sun, you see, here’s other work that must be done. Your Spring vacation has now begun. We finally listened with great aspirations For the results of our regents examinations. They called out our names and passed out diplomas Proudly and reminiscently we listened. And now we shall listen for opportunity, Yes. opportunity will soon be calling. —LILLIAN RUBIN