Canastota High School - Toot Yearbook (Canastota, NY)

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tEriimte to tlje ®cam Sport is winning, if you can And keep to the sportsman’s code. Sport is beating the orher man, Hut giving him half the road; Being content with an even break; Scorning the trickster’s art. Sport is the game for the game’s own sake, And the love of a fighting heart. We, the Class of 1956, proudly pay tribute to Coach “Pinky” Schmidt and our undefeated football team. By their hard work and undying spirit, they have become the first undefeated team since 1947. They will be remembered in the history of C.H.S. and in the hearts of our class as a team of many triumphs. page fire

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EDITORIAL Many times I have heard students who are now Seniors say, “I can’t wait until I get out of school!” Looking back over their four years in high school, how many of these same people have expressed the wish to “do it all over again ?” I doubt very much if these Seniors would once again waste the time which could be devoted to assisting them in becoming well-rounded, educated, American citizens. It is natural for our attitude toward education to change, because we Seniors have begun to think and act as adults. We now realize the importance of our religion classes, our high school studies, and even the importance of our extra-curricular ac- tivities. Without our religion, we could not understand the history of our country, or the actions of our fellow men. It is a fallacy to think that essential education can be completed by secular education alone, and that the teaching of religion is merely an optional supplement. The wide range of studies we have in our high school is sufficient to educate every individual for a full and happy life. Our history classes provide us with the knowledge of economics, the history of the world, and the recognition and correction of mistakes made by our ancestors. The actions of the people of other nations are more easily under- stood because of our language classes. Many well-trained secretaries and business-minded people are graduated from our commercial course. Old prejudices which hinder the religious, political, and social freedoms of man are being diminished due to the great advances in the field of science. English and music classes contribute to the cultural aspects of life. Because of these subjects we page jour all have an equal chance to become wiser and happier individuals. Our extra-curricular activities not only help to build our physical strength and pro- vide us with knowledge, but they give us the satisfaction and enjoyment of learning to co-operate with others in work and play, participation in sports teaches us good sports' manship, as well as it develops our physical strength and co-ordination. Dramatics helps to lessen our fear of public speaking and also teaches us to express ourselves more easily and effectively. Various committees for the different activities help to develop a student’s responsibility and his ability to co-operate with others. We Seniors cannot turn back the sands of time in order to correct our mistakes, but you, who still have part of your schooling left, can do so. As a member of the graduating class of 1956, I leave you with this message: Heed closely everything that is happen- ing in the world around you, for knowledge in some form, is found everywhere. Take advantage of the many opportunities given to you in your education and show your appreciation for the time and effort which many teachers give to you. We, as Seniors in Canastota High School, know that some of the most precious moments of our lives are lost, save for the memories. Drink in the beauty and the goodness of your surroundings, but do not let it overpower your recognition of the evil which may do harm to the human race. Thank God for everything you possess and for the opportunities given to you, for together they spell freedom and the American way of life. — LYNNE STAGNITTI

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BOARD OF EDUCATION JOSEPH DE MAURO BERNARD J. FISHER EARL L. JOHNSON DR. GEORGE S. PIXLEY MICHAEL POWERS JOHN F. ROBERTSON, President DONALD M. SHULER MYRON B. SMITH JOSEPH A. WALDO WALTER G. CLIFFORD, Clerk By devoting many hours of their time, the Board of Education has shown sincere interest in promoting scholar- ship, citizenship, and leadership in Canastota Central Schools. With a deep feeling of gratitude, we, the Class of 1956, thank them for the part they have played in our education. — ALBERT TUCCI OUR CLASS ADVISOR MISS HELEN MARTIN