Charles W Baker High School - Lyre Yearbook (Baldwinsville, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 115 of the 1955 volume:

JUNE WINCHELL Advisor JAMES GRAHAM Editor JOHN PERDIUE Business Manager JOHN HANLEY Photographer TAYLOR PUBLISHING COMPANY Dallas, Texas BOVEE STUDIO Baldwinsville Presented by The Senior Class Baldwinsville Academy and Central School Baldwinsville, New York CONTENTS SENIORS___________ 14 UNDERCLASSMEN .... 48 ACTIVITIES _______ 64 SPORTS .......... 76 3 ART EDITOR, Jeanne Bort PHOTOGRAPHER, John Hanley ADVISOR, Miss Winchell EDITOR, James Graham FEATURE EDITOR, John Walker LYRE STAFF GIRLS' SPORTS, Marlene Patchett BOYS' SPORTS, Robert Ridall CIRCULATION MANAGER, Robert Hirsh BUSINESS MANAGER, John Perdiue ADVERTISING MANAGFR, Kathryn Reeder TYPISTS—Marsha Keefer, Joy Walters, Eleanor Jenks, Anne Walker, Carol Schell, Mildred Gay. ASSISTANTS—Diane Schulz, Patricia Paige, Peggy Doris, David Rowell, Richard Smallwood, Sandra Walters, Ann Perkins, Ed Young. This year, the Class of '55 dedicates its Lyre to a man we hold in high esteem, not only for his teaching abilities, but also for his wit and undying patience. His great understanding of human nature and his ability to treat a student maturely give him all the needed qualifi- cations to make him an outstanding teacher. It is, then, with certain gratitude that we dedicate our yearbook to you, Mr. Frank Matthews. To the Class of 1955: Greetings! Your entire faculty joins with me in extending to each of you our sincere congratulations on the attainment of this, the most important goal of your life. Since you entered Kindergarten thirteen years ago, you have been growing physically, mentally, morally, and socially. The progress you have made is especially significant to us who have watched you through those years. The spirit with which you have accepted suggestions and constructive criticisms, and the manner in which you have co-operated with us marks you as a class worthy of special commendation. It is hoped that the lessons you have learned in the classroom and in the other activities connected with the school will help you as you make the transition from an adult-guided school life to an adult-centered community life. May the Master Teacher of us all be with you and guide you as you face your challenging tomorrows. THEODORE R. DURGEE High School Principal John Vickery, Dr. Milton Adsit, Robert Bond, Melvin Travers, Vice President. Lyman Abbott, President; Pat Allen, Cecil Reeves, Fredrick Wilkinson, Carl Lynch, Jr. BOARD OF EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION ENGLISH Miss Hosenfeld, Miss Winchell, Mrs. Hennigan, Miss Cordean, Mrs. Bon, Mrs. Sawyer, Mrs. Wright, Mrs. Vickery, Mrs. Sears, Mrs. Quackenbush, Mr. Barbour. MATHEMATICS Mr. Ridgeway, Mrs. Soule, Mr. Hammond, Mrs. Kinslow, Mrs. Gristwood. SCIENCE Mr. Lindenmayer, Mr. Matthews, Mrs. Mangano, Mr. Cary. CITIZENSHIP Miss Palmer, Mrs. Barber, Miss F. Wright, Mrs. Sears, Mrs. Ol- ney, Mr. Mallon, Miss Cordean, Mr. Siring, Mr. Getman. LANGUAGE Mrs. Hennigan, Mrs. Goodfellow. COMMERCIAL Miss Kinney, Mrs. Widger, Mrs. Pender. SHOP Mr. Munson, Mr. Palmer, Mr. Brown, Mr. Hess, Mr. Enders. ART Mrs. Kimball, Mrs. Pajak. MUSIC Mr. Schultz, Mrs. Klosheim, Mrs. MacMahon, Mr. Whitman, Miss Dymond. PHYSICAL EDUCATION Miss Burgess, Mr. Lephart, Miss Kingsley, Mr. Campbell, Miss Beard, Mr. Sennett. HOME ECONOMICS Miss Welsh, Mrs. Collins. NURSES Miss Scanlon, Mrs. McCrea, Mrs. LeFaivre. UCAJidV OCPMTHciV mm? OFFICE STAFF CAFETERIA BUILDING AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE BUS DRIVERS SENIOR OFFICERS ____ President Vice President ____ Treasurer ..... Secretary EDWARD YOUNG RICHARD SMALLWOOD BETTY KING _______ DIANE SCHULZ ..... CLASS HISTORY 1951 . . . At least we were beginning the long awaited high school years. We were fresh- men, full of pep, willing, and able. Although we had only one money-making project that year, we did succeed in establishing a name for our- selves as mischievous terrors to start the season. Bob Ridall was elected president. Nelson Rice followed as vice president with Peggy Doris taking secretary and John Walker roping the office of treasurer. Undertaking the task of ad- vising us was Mr. Coates who had recently returned from Korea. The following students were elected as outstanding in their homerooms: MISS KINNEY ................. Martha Silsbee Jerry Lasher MRS. WIDGER ___________________ Diane Schulz Nelson Rice MR. GRIZBOWSKI .............. Pauline Prevost Jack Girard MR. GREEN .................. Sandra Walters Robert Hirsh MRS. SAWYER ................ Marsha Keefer Gunar Blumberg Jill Wood and Jamieson Keister took top honors in Junior High Prize Speaking with Sue Horner and Dick Smallwood winning second prize. It was a great pleasure to have Gunar Blumberg of Latvia join our class that year. Joanne Clark was awarded the Kiwanis Scholarship Prize, and also had her name in- scribed on the Latin I cup. Receiving the N.Y.S. Industrial Arts Steering Committee Gold Key was David Rowell. 1952 . . . Sophomores! One more step up on the ladder. With a year of experience behind us, we continue with the election of class officers. As President, John Perdiue; Vice President, Bob Ridall; Secretary, Sandy Walters; Treasurer, Gunar Blumberg; with Mrs. Sears and Mr. Mathews as Advisors. The social studies class guided by Mr. Barbour descended en masse on the peaceful city of Albany. We really had a ball and when we left, Albany was normal again. We were all very thrilled when at last we could order our class rings. The Kiwanis Scholarship prize was awarded to J. Keister. Joanne and Jamieson shared the honor of having their names inscribed on the Latin II cup; Marilyn Wright was given the French I cup and Peggy Doris and John Walker were presented with an award for sportsmanship and brotherhood. Near the end of the year Claus Uhl of Germany enrolled at our school. 1953 . . . Our Junior year started with a bang, for we moved across the road to a beautiful new school. Beginning one of the most prosperous and important years in our history, we started off by electing as President, Edward Young. Other officers were: Vice President, Jim Graham; Secretary, Kathryn Reeder; Treasurer, Bob Ridall with Miss Linsky giving us a great deal of help and advice. Our activities included: bakesales, a scrap drive and sale of Christmas cards. After tedious preparations for the Christmas Ball, Winter Fantasy, we were thrilled by its suc- cess as it was the first ball held in our new gymnasium. Another high spot of the year was the Junior Play, Girl Shy, which gave the audience many laughs. Again this year we ven- tured off on another social studies trip to New York City with Mrs. Webb as chaperon. A rare time was had by all. Not only were Bermuda shorts the newest thing, but a swimming and wrestling team were also the latest. Joanne had her name engraved on the Mathematics Cup, Jamieson's on the Latin III cup and Peggy Doris was awarded the French I cup, Gunar Blumberg, the Charles Palmer Davis Medal, David Rowell, the N.Y.S. Industrial Arts Steering Committee Silver Key and Jeanne Bort was given the Elmira College Award. For outstanding work as a stu- dent of vocational agriculture, The American Ag- riculturist Foundation certificate and book The Settlers was awarded to Patrick McCord. The American Agriculture Foundation for outstanding work as a student of vocational homemaking was awarded to Marlene Patchett. Chosen as delegates at the annual citizenship education conference at Syracuse University were: Ed Young, Jamieson Keister, Jeanne Bort and Kathryn Reeder. A newcomer to our class was Natacha Beguin of Belgium. 1954 . . . Seniors! At last we reached the year we had all dreamed about. Getting off to a roaring start we elected as President, Ed Young; Vice President, Dick Smallwood; Secre- tary, Diane Schulz; Treasurer, Betty King and Miss Winchell, who was very thoughtful and gave up a great deal of her time, was our Advisor. To increase our treasury we started off by selling magazine subscriptions, following this project were: the sale of refreshments at football games, pens, candy, sponsoring suppers, having dances after the basketball games, and publication of our yearbook. Recognition goes to Jill Wood, who represented our class as a cheerleader at the exciting football and basket- ball games. Our class is proud of the many outstanding sportsmen we had participating in the various sports through the school years. Through the efforts of the student council, stu- dent body, and American Field Service we were honored to have Helen Lefkathetou of Greece study and reside in Baldwinsville for the year. Vera Hasler of Brazil also spent the year with us. We are looking forward to a good time on the class trip to New York City, the production of the Senior Play, and the work and fun pre- paring for the Senior Spring Ball. Of course, we await that final glorious, but sad day when we receive our diplomas for having accomplished the work required of us through our happy school years. 17 William Abold Bill Never Need a lift? Well, here comes Bill in his little station wagon. Bill, a friend to all, has managed to keep the teachers in an uproar with his happy-go-lucky ways. Projectionist's Club 1. Jean Andress Jean Good Heavens One of our cutest seniors. Jean has been very active socially and has made a hit with everyone. Red Cross 3, Sodality 1, Bowling 1, Swimming 1, Sub Debs 3. Mary Atwood Mary Well, Fiddle-Dee-Dee Now, here's a girl that is really going places. She has chosen to become a teacher. We wonder who the lucky students are going to be. Tri-Y 4, Ninth Grade Girls' Chorus, Bowling 1, Soccer 2, Softball 2. Pearl Barnes p q •• Me Too Pearl is a strong supporter of the orchestra. She is also very skilled in horseback riding. Chorus 2, Orchestra 4. Natacha Beguin Natacha Scrumfrr! Scrumfrr! A newcomer Iasi year, Natacha's skill in dancing should make her famous. Philomethean Sorority, Tri-Y 1, Swimming. Charles Bemis Chuck O, Yes Don's underestimate our Charlie, a real Joe and, boy! have you seen him run the 880? FFA, Track 2, Wrestling 1. Gunar Blumberg Gunar Having any trouble with your studies? Here is just the boy you want to see. He also kept our class treasury booming in our Sophomore year. Soccer, Onondaga Historical Association, Treasurer Sophomore Class, UN Club, Classical Club. Jeanne Bort Bortie Huh! Whaf'd you say? Jean, tops in social groups and in school, has become one of Mrs. Kimball's most promising students. Tri-Y 3, Journalism 2, Red Cross 1, Junior Instructors 2, Volleyball 7, Basketball 2, Citizenship Conference Delegate, American Field Service Alternate. Joyce Burtch Blondie Laugfi, I thought I'd die Joyce, an extremely talkative Senior, puts her talents to work in a number of singing groups in which she is an outstanding member. Melody Makers 1, Senior Chorus 3. Calvin W. Calkins Cal'7 Yea B-ville's Daniel Boone. His talents in the Rifle Club have been appreciated. His jolly ways have kept many a class in an uproar. Table Tennis 2, Rifle Club 2. James Calkins Jim Oh, Gee If you have been in the lower hall during the noon hour, you no doubt have seen this senior playing with one of his many friends. Swimming 2, Rifle Club 1. Helen Carrington Whitie Money's Money Whitie, one of the most versatile members of our class. We will remember her for her portrayal of Peaches in the Junior Play. Tri-Y 4, Triangles 4, Canteen Committee 3, Junior Play, Softball 2, Soccer 3, Basketball 2, Volleyball 2, Journalism 1. i Joanne Clark Joanne One of the top ones in scholastic studying, Joanne has also played an active role in 4-H groups. Orchestra 3, Band 3. Gordon Coville Gordie You ought to know Personality plus, and superior in agriculture circles, describes this boy very well. JV Baseball 2, JV Football 1, FFA 3, Treasurer of FFA, Vice President of FFA. William James Crandall Bill Nobody thinks like that Our candidate for the comedian of the year. Bill's wit has made him many friends. Projectionist's Club 2, Student Council 1. Jessica De Barr Jill F th and Garbage Need a ticket for the game? Jessica is right there to sell you one. She also has played a big part in FHA. FHA 4, Ticket Seller 2, All Girl Drum Corps 1. 21 Constance D'Imperio Connie No Body Does That Who's the artist with the cheerful disposition? Why, that's none other than Connie, designing a poster for a class project. Sub Debs 3, Canteen Committee 1, Sodality, Red Cross, Ninth Grade Girls' Chorus, Bowling. Peggy Ann Doris Peg Fcrmez La Bouchc One of the best looking Seniors, Peggy is active in social and scholastic work. Tri-Y, Classical Club, Sodality, Student Council, Junior Prize Speaking, Ninth Grade Girls' Chorus, Secretary Freshman Class. Vann Norman Dristle Van Vann has been rather quiet compared to the rest of us. His dependability is Outstanding. -te- nancy Fonda Nan I'll Clue You Here is another booster of FHA. She wants to continue this and teach her favorite subject, Homemaking. Triangles 5, Soccer 1, Bowling 2, FHA 4.  i Mildred Gay Millie Millie's ability to keep a smile no matter what comes her way, has made her outstanding among us all. Journalism 1. Jackie Girard Crash What's your excuse? Is your car giving you trouble? Well, here's just the guy you want to see. Jack has spent most of his after school hours keeping Stan's on the map. 1 James Graham Jim You Worry About It Jim, one of the most popular Seniors, has set the cinders afire as an outstanding member of Coach Sennett's track squad. Key Club 1, Gamma Sigma 3, Football 2, Freshman Basketball 1, JV Basketball, Varsity Basketball, Track 3, Vice President of Junior Class, Junior Play, Editor, Lyre Staff, Red Cross 1. William Haney Bill Wow An exhausting member of FFA and a jovial fellow, Bill is a friend to all. i FFA 2, 4-H 2. Suzanne Horner $ue For Crankin' a Horse Anchors aweigh! Now here is a nice girl who says that the Navy way is best. Tri-Y, Ninth Grade Girls' Chorus, Junior High Student Council 1, Junior High Prize Speaking. Vera Hasler Vera If I Ever Needed You A newcomer to our school this year from Brazil, Vera has really made a hit with everybody, especially the boys. Tri-Y 1, Swimming 1, Volleyball 1, Basketball 1. Robert Hirsh Little Chill You Know If Wow! What can't this hard-drivin' Senior do. His concrete backin' for the football team has stopped many a play. Hi-Y 3, Football 3, JV Football 1, JV Basketball 2, Wrestling 1, Projectionist's Club 1, JV Baseball 2, Baseball 2, Lyre Staff. John Hanley Preacher How Goes It Now here is a boy who says he wants to join the Forest Service, but don't you worry, with his patience he will make a tremendous photographer. Lyre Staff. Eleanor Jenks Elie Clever Her quiet manners and ability to type have made her a top nominee for any secretarial position. Ninth Grade Girls' Chorus, Girl Scouts 3, 4-H Club 3, Modern Dance Club 1, Badminton 1. Ralph Kalar Grease Ralph, the Senior class's pool shark, has shown an ability to get in and out of scrapes that many are trying to copy. Projectionist's Club 1. Jameison Keister J. C. You Fail J. C.'s ability to think through most any problem has made him our gift to the scientific world. Senior Band 2, Woodwind Quintet 1, Journalism 1. t:- Marsha Keefer Marsha You're Cute Outstanding in the secretarial practice courses, Marsha has a bright future in the business world. Ninth Grade Girls' Chorus, Modern Dance Club. Betty Jane King Bet You Dirty Bird One of class's wittiest, Bet has made herself popular wherever she goes. She also has been very active in the Girls' Sports program. Triangles 4, Tri-Y 4, Basketball 4, Volleyball 4, Softball 4, Soccer 4, Red Cross Secretary 1, Junior Instructor 1, Treasurer of Senior Class, Glee Club. Raymond Klotz 'Ray' Oh Yea Ray will be known for his farming ability. We also hear that wrestling attracts his fancy. Wrestling 1, FFA, FFA Basketball. Mary Jane Kowalski Mar You Don't Say Mary Jane, one of the quieter members of the class, is one of our top supporters. All-Girl Drum and Bugle Corps 2, Secretary of FHA 2, Modern Dance Club. - i - Roger Lamson 'Roger the Dodger' I'll be a Dirty Bird You no doubt have seen him spending his spare time showing movies to some interested class. Roger has also added his talents to keeping many a homeroom in a state of riot. Projectionist's Club 3. Bette Lou Lister Red Oh !! Another member of the all Girl Drum Corps, ticket seller and FHA 4. Helen Alexandria Lefkathetou Helen Helen, a Greek student, is spending the year with us under the auspices of the American Field Service. Although the going was tough at first, she adjusted herself to live here quite well. Sub Debs 1, Swimming 1. Maurice Loveless Butch Oh Heck A mighty supporter of our athletic program. Butch has done an excellent job on the wrestling team, not to mention football, where his machine-like driving has written its place in athletic annals. Football 3, 4-H Club, FFA I, Intramural Wrestler 2, JV Baseball 1, FFA Basketball. Gerald Lasher Jerry Jerry has spent quite a bit of time with his saxophone. We all agree that his clear notes have really added to the band. Band 4, Saxophone Quintet 2. David A. Lower Dave How About That Not to be mentioned with anything that is quiet, Dave has been an impressive member of the swimming team. Swimming 2, Football 1, JV Football 2, Key Club 4, Chorus 1. John Luke John One of the top soda-jerks in the community, John's quielness and friendliness make him a very welcome addition to any class. Wrestling 1, Track 1, Cross Country 1. Howard McArdell Mac Holy Smokes If you have been in the gym lately you no doubt have seen this Senior pinning another victim to the mat. Butch is a happy addition to any group. Wrestling 2, Track 2, Soccer 1. Julia Mackey Julia Love You Too You couldn't find a friendlier person, is what they all say about Julia. She has also been a member in good standing of the Secretarial Practice course. Triangles 6, 4-H 8, FHA, Modern Dance Club 1, Archery 2, Volleyball 2, Bowling. Patrick McCord Pat The possessor of a fine personality, and leadership qualities. Pat is an outstanding member of the local chapter of FFA. Red Cross 1, FFA 3, FFA President. Eloise McWilliams Wee I Lost My Head One of those who takes the long ride in from Cold Springs each morning, Wee has participated in many girls' athletic events. Tri-Y 1, Student Council 1, Red Cross 1, Chorus 1, Volleyball 3, Bowling 1, Soccer 1, Archery 1, Softball 1, Basketball 1. Kenneth Mills Kenny It All Depends A tall handsome senior who has an attraction for the Seneca Street area. Ken also has put his height to use in recent basketball teams. JV Football 1, JV Basketball 1, Basketball 1, Freshman Basketball. Nancy McNish Nance Well, Hi There One of Tri-Y's mighty members, Nancy has a way of walking that will be long remembered by all who have passed through these halls. Ninth Grade Girls' Chorus, Volleyball 2, Red Cross 1, Tri-Y 2, Triangles 2, French 1, Journalism 1, Canteen Committee. 29 Gladys Doris Monington Toots How Bout That? Tootsie, who is known throughout the school for her baton twirling ability, could very well be a future Dottie Grover. Tri-Y 2, Triangles 2, Drum Majorette, Red Cross Representative 1, Vice President of 9th Grade Homeroom, Soccer 3, Volleyball 4, Baseball 4, Basketball 4, Badminton 2, Tumbling 4. James Montague Jim You Better Believe It Jim, who no doubt could have been a great help to this year's football team, was one of the first casualties, bur it did not encumber his dancing ability. Hi-Y 3, Football 2, JV Football 2, Baseball, JV Baseball. Patricia Mae Paige Patti Well, Holy Cow, Certainly A rather optimistic addition to the year's graduating class, Pat has managed to give everybody a smile and make the world look brighter. Journalism 3, Red Cross 3, Triangles 2, Bowling 1, Dramatics 2, Sub Debs 2, Corresponding Secretary Sub Debs' 54. Dean Palmer 'Dean' Hey There Dean left us for a while, but decided to come back and fin is school days in old B-ville, not to mention his active participati in all our class projects. Band 1, Intramurals 3. John Pawlicki Jack A convict from Solvay's house of learners, John has added a near riot to any class he might attend, not to mention a few new customs. JV Basketball 1. John Perdiue John Ah For his ability to get out of any situation, John will long be remembered by us all, not to say anything about his active participation in any number of clubs. Gamma Sigma 3, Swimming 2, Cross Country 1, Key Club 2, Student Council 1, Chorus 1, Sophomore Class President, Lyre Staff. Ann Perkins Perk Don't Be Funny Athletically speaking, Ann is one of the participants, not to mention her ability in Homemaking. Basketball 4, Softball 4, Soccer 4, Volleyball 4, Bowling 1, Archery 1, Tri-Y 4, Sodality, Ninth Grade Girls' Chorus. Marlene Patchett Marlee Oh, My Goodness Marlene's ability in sports has led her to a position as girls' sports editor of the Lyre. Lyre Staff, Softball 4, Volleyball 4, Basketball 2, Archery 1, Badminton 2, Soccer 2, Table Tennis 1. 31 Kathryn A. Reeder Kate sn't that a not One of our most versatile seniors, Kate has put her ability to work in any number of groups, and as Azma in the Junior Play, she will long be remembered. Student Council 2, Junior Class Secretary, Tri-Y 4, Lyre Staff, Junior Play, Life Saving 1, Ninth Grade Girls' Chorus, Red Cross 1, Sodality 3. Nelson Rice Nel, Who pulled your string? Quite an athlete no matter how you look at it, Nel has put in a stellar performance on the big 3 of B'ville team. Hi-Y 3, Basketball 1, JV Basketball 1, Freshman Basketball, Football 3, Baseball 3. Robert Ridall Riddle That's life, full of surprises For what Bobby lacks in size he has made up in a grim determina- tion to get ahead in no matter what he attempts. JV Football 3, JV Baseball 1, Baseball 2, JV Basketball 2, Wrestling 1, Freshman Basketball, Hi-Y 3, Red Cross 1, President of Freshman Class, Vice President of Sophomore Class, Treasurer of Junior Class. David Rowell Kong How about that If any project has a loose end that needs picking up, Dave is the man to see. His many abilities along any line have really added up to be quite a collection. Stage manager of Junior Play, Industrial Arts, Soccer 1, Lyre Staff Assistant. Gustav Schmidt Gus Gus, who hails from Moyers Corners is an ambitious lad and hard working fellow, who will make a success as a dairy farmer. FFA 3, 4-H 3, FFA Basketball 1. Robert Sands Bob Bob, who throws quite a bit of weight around, is known for his wit and easy going ways. Classical Club 1, Red Cross 1. Shirley Schmarder Sha That's Crazy Long a member of Chorus, Shirley is a sure hit to go forward in any occupation of her choosing. Chorus 3, FHA 2, Soccer 2. Carol Anne Schell Cez Carol is a person you wouldn't expect to speak up definitely, but don't let her fool you, she will. Sub Debs 1, Journalism 1, Archery 1. 33 Lewie Schug Porky Here Lew is one of those fellows who has made plans for a career in the service and with his athletic ability should go far. Red Cross 1, Track 3, Football 3, Swimming 2, Junior Class Play. Diane Schultz Dee Something bothering you? Popular with everyone, Dee manages her affairs so as to leave plenty of time for extracurricular activities. She plays an outstanding role in a number of clubs. Ninth grade girls, chorus. Band 3, Sub Debs 4, Triangles 6, Twin Trio, Classical Club, Junior Class Play, Senior Class Secretary. Loretta Schupp Dusty Oh horse milk! Dusty, who has been with us only a short time, is not known by many, but those who know her think she's tops. Robert Scott Bob So we hear from teachers, Bob has a hard time remembering the way to school. But when he is in attendance the Projectionist Club claims his talents. Projectionist's Club. Robert Sevak Bob You know A likable cuss who has just recently brought forth his talent in football and swimming. Bob will long be remembered for his manner. JV Football 1, Varsity Football 1, Swimming 1. Richard Smallwood Dick I ain't got a cent invested This handsome Senior has found a weak spot in many a girl's heart. Dick has proved to be a good student and outstanding football player, making the All-County tackle. Gamma Sigma 4, President Junior High Student Council, Vice President Senior Class, Football 2, Lyre Staff, JV Football, Key Club, Wrestling, Prize Speaking. Nancy Stevenson Nance Ye Gads This very versatile girl has done well in everything she has under- taken, and her piano playing is unequaled. Tri-Y 4, Canteen Committee 3, Triangles 4, Journalism 1, Bowling 1, Volleyball 2, Soccer 2, Ninth Grade Girls' Chorus, Dance Band, Twin Trios, Junior Play, Red Cross 1. Richard Summerville Dick Dick, an all-round good guy, has shown his ability on a number of basketball teams. JV Basketball 2. William Thompson Smiley A real jolly fellow if there ever was one, Bill is just the person you need if you are feeling low. JV Baseball 1, Wrestling 1. Justine Trew Dusty Nobody Does That One of the Senior girls who strongly supports the girls' sports program, Dusty, as she is called, also proved her salesmanship by selling over a hundred dollars' worth of magazines. Alpha Mu 3, Water Ballet 2, Modern Dancing 1, Baseball 4, Volley- ball 4, Basketball 3, Soccer 2, Bowling 1, Badminton 1, Archery 1. Anne Walker Anne Heavens One of the cutest girls in the Senior Class, Anne is an active member in 4-H. Tri-Y 2, Corresponding Secretary, Tri-Y, 4-H 6, Modern Dancing 1, Red Cross, Softball. John Walker John Let's not get carried away This popular and witty Senior has shown endurance on the track and swimming teams. He has headed the Student Council and as a sparetime activity, has been feature editor of the Lyre. Student Council 3, President, Student Council, Explorer Scout 4, Band 1, Track 3, Cross Country 3, Key Club 2, Vice President Key Club, Lyre Staff, Junior Play, Swimming 2. Joy Walters Joy That's Rare Joy, whose combination of many talents has made her respected by all her classmates. We might add that she is also one of the prettiest members of the class. 9th Grade Girls' Chorus, Red Cross 1, Basketball 1, Volleyball 1. Sandra Walters Sandy Ya Know Sump n? Sandy, one of the better looking senior girls, is rated high scholastically and socially. Tri-Y 4, Junior Play, Sophomore Class Secretary, 9th Grade Girls' Chorus, Red Cross 2, Swimming, Triangles. Patricia Whitney Pat All Righty Pat's friendly manner has made her liked by everyone and also put her on top in FHA. Soccer 1, FHA 3, Volleyball 1, Modern Dancing 1, Senior Chorus 1. Jill Wood Jill I can't do that Latin Always busy and on the go, Jill has 1o be given credit for being the class's only cheerleader. Junior Instructor 2, Journalism 2, Modern Dancing 2, Red Cross 3, Cheerleader 1, Triangles 3, Volleyball 2, Basketball 2, Classical Club 1. Marilyn Wright Marilyn 1 38 Just a minute Quiet and studious sums this girl up very well. Marilyn's sweetness has made her popular with faculty and students alike. 9th Grade Girls' Chorus, Senior Chorus, Prompter in Junior Play, Journalism 1. Gloria Yager Gloria Gloria is the type of girl who is seen and not heard. Her fine abilities should make her a top salesgirl. 9t’n Grade Girls' Chorus, Volleyball 3, Basketball 3. Beverly Younis Bev Gcd B ess Your Pointed Little Head Bev's music is not hindered by her short size. She has brought cheer to the hearts of many people through her lalent. Chorus 2, FHA 1, The Melody Makers 1. Edward Young Ed The leader of the class for the last two years, Ed has brought our class to graduation. He has also been the high jumper in our track team. Key Club 1, President of Key Club, President Junior Class, President Senior Class, Lyre Staff, Track 3, Cross Country 2, Junior Play, JV Basketball 1. f Emerson Zahn Mike One of the .slickest dressers of the Senior Class, Mike's ability on the saxophone is second to none, and should make him a top bandleader. Band 5, Gamma Sigma 3, Dance Band 3. James McGivney Jim If you hear a bang and then a crash, it is no doubt Jim, piloting his little Model A. t f v 39 CLASS WILL We the class of 1955, being about to leave these quiet halls, do make and publish this, our last will and testament. To our principals we leave all our misdoings and our hardfelt punishments that they may use them as they see fit. To our teachers we will our poor marks and spit balls so that they might have an easier time in the years to follow. Now, as commencement day draws nearer, each of us in turn leaves our small peculiarities to the underclassmen. Bill Abold's ability to elude his homeroom teacher goes to any Junior. Jean Andress bequeaths her seat in band to Herby, along with the apple cores that mean so much to them. Mary Atwood's waistline goes to any girl who dreams of a 22 waist. To Jeannine Knowles is left Pearl (Tex) Barnes' jeans and horse. To Marilyn Monroe goes Charlie Bemis's legs. Natacha Beguin leaves her hip swinging rhythm to Guy Perdiue. To Mrs. Goodfellow's future German classes goes Gunar Blumberg's accent. Mr. Matthews is now the heir of Jeanne Bort's used cigarette butts, in case he needs them to plug his sink. Joyce Burtch and Bev Younis leave their alto and soprano voices to next year's chorus. Cal and Jim Calkins and Bob Sevak, loyal guardians of the candy room, leave for the first time in ten months. Suffering from a bad case of laryngitis White Carrington hands down her duties as chief of Tri-Y to any able bodied maiden. Joanne Clark suggests that we give her quiet- ness to Sue Coates. Gordon Coville and Gus Schmidt leave their well-worn F.F.A. jackets to the Salvation Army. Bill Crandall and Ralph Kalar were so busy arguing as to whether the Troy or the A P was the best, that they forgot to make their wills. Jessica DeBarr bequeaths her jitterbuggin' to the Canteen Committee as an inspiration to future jitterbugs. Yvonne Currier is the proud possessor of Con- nie D'lmperio's talented but well-worn paint brushes. Gene Grimshaw has been picked to inherit Peggy Doris' radiating laughter. Vann Dristle leaves these halls as quiet as when he came. Nancy Fonda wills her exotic receipts to Pat Normand. Milly Gay gives her sunny smile and pleasant manner to Sue Gaudern. Jack Girard leaves his driving skill to David Doughty in hopes that he'll be as careful. Don Juan Graham leaves his way with the women to Dick Van Wie. Bill Haney gives his love of the debate in Citizenship 12 classes to Ann Weeks. For use in next year's Lyre, John Hanley wills Jim Bennett his keyhole camera and old negatives. In leaving B'ville, Vera Hasler leaves the boys with a feeling of Brazil, here we come! Bob Hirsh sends his beer bottles to Raphaels . . . they're empty! Sue Horner leaves to the tune of Anchors Aweigh. With a sign of relief, Eleanor Jenks leaves her spine tingling bus ride to Sara Jones. Marsha Keefer bequeaths her shyness to Joan Hazelmier. Jameison Keister wills his battered briefcase to Mrs. Gristwood in which to store her mul- timillion math papers. Lively Betty King wishes to give her jumpin' bean ways to Toby Denning. Ray Klotz gives his easy going manner to Roily Germain. Mary Kolwalski and Pat Whitney decided to will their friendship to the inseparable pair. Barb Purdy and Kay Battreal. To able Don Falardeau is willed Roger Lam- son's grocery-carrying ability. Jerry Lasher leaves his walk to school to the bus drivers' convention; it should be their worry not his. Helen Lefkathetou departs from the hustle and bustle of America for the peaceful and quiet Mediterranean. The fiery hair of Betty Lister is bequeathed to her friend Margie Gross. Maury Loveless wills his secrets of wrestling to Lorraine Cook and Dick Lasher. Dave Lower's red convertible is left to a lamp post, as it would end up there anyway. John Luke's ability to make super-sodas is left to the cafeteria staff in hopes they will appear on the menu. The pleasirlg disposition of Julia Mackey is willed to all grouches. Howard McArdell leaves to join the Saturday night wrestling from Chicago. F.F.A.'s loss, but the world's gain, is Pat Mc- Cord's departure from school. To all fearless stock car drivers, here comes Jim McGivney's car . . . watch out! Nancy McNish leaves with her saunter un- equaled by anyone! Eloise McWilliams leaves her flashing smile to Marianne Walters as Sandy says she wants one. Ken Mills decides not to leave these hallowed halls but to stay with Betsy. Gladys Monington says she will be glad to give her baton to Nancy Potter for future twirling in Baton Club. Jim Montague's ability to break casts is left to the Medical Profession as an unsolved problem. Patty Paige, with her school days completed, leaves the Oswego-Syracuse Bus line minus a passenger. To Dick Cherney goes Dean Palmer's ability to turn red in English class. Moldy inherits Marlene Patchett's long locks. John Pawlicki wills his speeches on The Sol- vay Successes to the sports department. John Perdiue bequeaths his love life to any hopeful Junior. Ann Perkins wants Mrs. Webb to have her famous siren noises. Kate Reeder wills her super personality to Dick Allen, although we don't think he really needs it. To the Toni Company goes Nelson Rice's secret of natural curly hair. Bob Ridall hopes his height will help Doug Hotchkiss. David Rowell's vocabulary is left to Noah Webster. To lanky Dick Gaylord is willed good-natured Bob Sand's nickname, Blimp. Carol Schell gladly gives up her long ride to Cold Spring to Steve Smallwood. Shirley Schmarder bequeaths her glasses to all wishing to see what's going on in the world. Lewie Schug leaves his book on How to Build Muscles to Charlie Abbott. The pony tail of Dee Schultz is bequeathed to Ikie's horse, Gordie, because of the ribbing she received. Bob Scott wills his unfinished assignments to Joe Polak. Dick Smallwood's trade secrets on how to fascinate girls goes to the Lonely Hearts Club. Nancy (Liberace) Stevenson's ability to pound the piano goes to Mr. Lephart with best wishes for his undiscovered talent. Dick Summerville's job in the Lysander store is bequeathed to Malcolm Ferguson. The good-natured smile of Bill Tompson is left to Bill Young. Justine Trew leaves her salesmanship to all future magazine drivers. Ann Walker's glowing complexion is willed to Fred to go with his hair. John Walker's dry humor is being left behind? To all B-ville students, Joy Walters leaves her first name which is symbolic of her dis- position. Sandy Walters leaves her candy selling to any girl who is not on a diet. Jill Wood's interest in the Modern Dance Club is bequeathed to Bob. The serious manner of Marilyn Wright is willed to Ann Reeder. Gloria Yager leaves to become a taster for Jean's Potato Chips. To any ambitious Junior goes Ed Young's leadership quality. Mike Zahn leaves all the girls with his smooth saxophone ringing in their ears. DEE SCHULTZ JOHN WALKER JEAN BORT MOST POPULAR DIANE SCHULZ JOHN WALKER JAMES GRAHAM DONE MOST FOR SCHOOL HELEN CARRINGTON KATHRYN REEDER EDWARD YOUNG MOST VERSATILE JAMES GRAHAM JEANNE BORT HELEN CARRINGTON PERSONALITY PATRICK McCORD ROBERT RIDALL KATHRYN REEDER PRETTIEST AND HANDSOMEST JOY WALTERS RICHARD SMALLWOOD MOST STUDIOUS JOANNE CLARK JAMIESON KEISTER WITTIEST WILLIAM CRANDALL JOHN WALKER BETTY KING ■ BEST DRESSED BEST DANCERS BETTY LOU LISTER JAMES MONTAGUE DICK SMALLWOOD MARY ATWOOD O'- 3ZOUJttU- H )§UJZ 205 JUNIORS The class of 1956 began the year very successfully with the sale of Christmas cards in November. Our next project was the annual Christmas Ball which was also a huge success because of the hard work of all concerned. In the spring our class presented a one-act play in a Drama Night sponsored by the Seniors, Juniors, and Sophomores. For our last project of the year we gave a reception for the Seniors on Graduation Day. Under the leadership of our class officers and our wonderful advisor, Mrs. Hennigan, we have had a very rewarding year and we are anticipat- ing the forthcoming year with great enthusiasm. The Class Officers: Earl Howard, President; Richard Ochumpaugh, Vice President; Suzanne Hall, Treasurer Janet Reigle, Secretary. '1 I I 1 ■ JUNIOR CLASS 209 JUNIOR CLASS 210 IOOC SOPHOMORE CLASS The representatives of the Sopho- more Class consist of the class and homeroom officers. Our main project this year was sell- ing sweat shirts. In April we put on a one-act play. Among the many participants in sports this year were George Ely, Robert Gilbert, Wes Jones, and War- ren Weller in Varsity Football. On the basketball court for varsity were Vic Johnson, Guy Perdiue, and War- ren Weller, and for Junior Varsity were Dick Crook, George DeLoff, Roily Germain, Wes Jones, Billy San- I derson, and Francis Tivan. Cheering for the boys were Linda Crook, Pat Ford, Sara Jones, Jane Randall, Marianne Walters and honor- ary head-cheerleader Anne Reader. y h.y y CLAUS UHL Treasurer SYBIL FITZGERALD Secretary GEORGE DELOFF Vice President ROLAND GERMAIN President 53 116 SOPHOMORE CLASS 212 SOPHOMORE CLASS The Freshman Class got off to a slow start this year, but after the election of officers and the election of our class advisor, Mrs. Vickery, we have been able to get together and plan some projects. The officers are: President, Joseph Guyder; Vice President, Jane Piilans; Secretary, Marie Van Ness; Treasurer, Joan Quackenbush. We hope to hold many money-mak- ing projects that will add sums to our treasury. 56 213 FRESHMAN CLASS 215 217 FRESHMAN CLASS 219 i' - EIGHTH GRADE EIGHTH GRADE %l wm £g§ I i v ’O':.?:- s prtrSiCii EDUCTO SEVENTH GRADE •grft SEVENTH GRADE FOREIGN STUDENTS MISS HELEN LEFKATHETOU Greece MISS VERA HASLER Brazil SENIOR HIGH STUDENT COUNCIL FIRST ROW: Kathyrn Reeder, Mary D'lmperio, Joan Peters, John Walker, President; Bob Richardson, Vice President; Naomi Lobdell, Secretary and Treasurer; Joan Schneider, Sue Hencle. SECOND ROW: Jerry Kozma, Jim Butler, Guy Perdiue, Warren Weller, William Crandall, Mrs. Pender, Advisor. JUNIOR HIGH STUDENT COUNCIL FIRST ROW: Walter Reissig, Charles Johnson, Pamela Wysocki, Katherine Gerrmain, Diane Wilkinson, Martha Getman, Molly Tappan, Micheal O'Brien, Kenneth Auyer. SECOND ROW: Richard Perry, Jayne Maniccia, Secretary; Sandra Mowins, Victor Vernon, Treasurer; Kenneth Tucker, President; James Blanchard. Vice President; Judith Porter, Sharon Webster, Jerry Johnston, Bruce Porter. RED CROSS FIRST ROW: Kelly Saunders, Ann Weeks, Elizabeth Lawerence, Patricia Paige, Carol Yeandle, Vice President; Jeanne Bort, President; James Bennett, Treasurer; Nancy Warner, Secretary; Pat Normand. SECOND ROW: Mrs. McCrae, Advisor; Joyce Mann, Janet Reagle, Sandra Grune, Betty Sojdak, Linda Lynch, Joyce Brewer, Carol Bigsby, Nancy Rankin. THIRD ROW: Madeline Hines, Carol Reynolds, Donald De Vaul, Kenneth Winters, George De Loff, Robert Young, Barbara Cook, Christine Van Karen. PROJECTIONIST CLUB FIRST ROW: Richard Blake, Albert Lupton, Bobby Tetrault, John Delaney, Roger Lamson, President; George McConnel, Vice President; Merle Meeks, Robert Blaisdell. SECOND ROW: Arthur Bump, John Victory, Ernest Neupert, Albert Ranger, Mr. Getman, Advisor; George Ingoldby, Robert Jones, Richard Heath, Terry Root. SENIOR BAND ORCHESTRA SENIOR CHORUS CLASSICAL CLUB F.H.A. FRONT ROW: Betle Lou Lister, Patricia Whitney, Brenda Dreher, Historian; Mary Sheets, President; Betty Lawrence, Treasurer; Edith Hamm, Vice President; Beverly Teitz, Parliamentarian; Mary Jane Kowalski, Secretary; Patricia Wysocki. BACK ROW: Jill DeBarr, Reporter; Marsha Klekosky, Mrs. Marie Collins, Supervisor; Wanda Burgett, Nancy Chapman, Sylvia Lister, Joan Lyons, Mary Ellithrope, Kora Klekosky, Jackie Hamm, Rita Corders. FIRST ROW: Cecil Weller, Sentinel; Frank Turner, Secretary; Gordon Coville, Vice President; Patrick McCord, President; William Haney, Treasurer; Meil Beebe, Reporter. SECOND ROW: Harold J. Palmer, Jr., Advisor; Gus Schmidt, Donald Gilliespie, John Melvin, Kenneth Thompson, Mancy McCord, Chapter Sweetheart; Jeff Ekross, Conrad Werner, LeRoy Frank, Kenneth Anguish, Charles McGee, Joe Reinschmidt. THIRD ROW: Grover Sweeting, David Winters, Richard Schader, Bernard Schader, Raymond Klotz, Wayne Cornish, Philip DeMore, Terry Bemis. F.F.A. i KEY CLUB FRONT ROW: Martin Lower, Guy Perdiue, Richard Ochanpaugh, Treasurer; Edward Young, President; John Walker, Vice President; Leonard Houck, Roland Germain. BACK ROW: Stephen Smallwood, James Graham, Richard Smallwood, John Perdiue, David Lower, Herbert Quackenbush, Robert Richardson, Corresponding Secretary; Richard Allen, Recording Secretary. SUB-DEBS FRONT ROW: Jean Andress, Pat Paige, Corresponding Secretary First; Helen Lefkathetow, Connie D'lmperio, Recording Secretary; Diane Schulz, President; Joanne Wilbur, Vice President; Kaye Wormouth, Treasurer; Jill Wood, Susan Goddard. BACK ROW: Nancy Potter, Barbara Deny, Luella Abbott, Carol Yeandle, Joan Mezzo, Corresponding Secretary Second; Mary Russett, Joyce Brewer, Elaine McWilliams, Carol Schell, Kay Battrcal, Betty Hoppe, Sue Edmonds. FRONT ROW: Martin Lower, Secretary First; Leonard Houck, James Graham, President First; Richard Smallwood, Vice President First, President Second; John Perdiue, Treasurer First, Vice President Second; Robert Richardson, Treasurer First; Herbert Quackenbush, Stephen Smallwood. BACK ROW: Emerson Zahn, Roland Germain, Gerald Kozma, James D'lmperio, Guy Perdiue, Secretary Second; Malcolm Ferguson, George De Loff, Raymond Paige, Francis Tivnan. GAMMA OF ALPHA MU FIRST ROW: Linda Crook, Marianne Walters, Elinore Hanley, Recording Secretary; Barbara Van Ness, President First, Vice President Second; Mary D'lmperio, Vice President First, President Second; Joan Schneider, Treasurer; Stephanie Vernon, Corresponding Secretary; Judith Broome, Sally Pacelli. SECOND ROW: Sara Jones, Sibyl Fitzgerald, Marie Van Ness, Beverly Wells, Lorraine Regan, Ann Reeder, Jane Randall, Prudence Brown, Ann Bates, Barbara Weeks, Yvonne Currier. THIRD ROW: Lillymae Jones, Marguaret Hanley, Judith Czerwinski, Patricia Ford, Greta Finch, Justine Trew, Judith Randall. Hl-Y FRONT ROW: Richard Ochampaugh, Secretary First; Howard McArdell, Vice President Second; Nelson Rice, Vice President First, President Second; Robert Ridall, President First; James Montague, Earl Howard, Treasurer First; Frank Turner. BACK ROW: Richard Crook, Robert Hirsh, Charles Miller, Warren Weller, Donald Falardeau, Treasurer Second; Richard Cherney. BETA KAPPA TRI-Y FIRST ROW: Ann Walker, Corresponding Secretary; Jean Bort, Betty King, Kathryn Reeder, Vice President; Helen Carrington, President; Susan Horner, Recording Secretary; Nancy McNish, Treasurer; Mary Atwood. SECOND ROW: Miss Welch, Mrs. Collins, Advisors; Margaret Harris, Ann Perkins, Sandra Walters, Susan Hall, Carol Carrington, Nancy Stevenson. THIRD ROW: Roberta Lobdell, Naomi Lobdell, Jeanine Knowles, Susanne Coates, Joan Hazelmire, Sheila Montague, Sheila Burr. |r The KitoWer yjfter' Tke. - IO D a w x d J lt)€ k ?5 4 J M iss nJMoK Hav e a GoXie, Tokiu un't'h. ?me ixCCTrt to¥ e luri C-kv is't’ Ma Sail S9MB—i FIRST ROW: Houck, Hirsh, Turner, Loveless, Rice, Huveldt, Weller, Gilbert, Lyman. SECOND ROW: Cherney, Veeder, Lower, Sevak, Marked, Howard, Graham, Miller, Smallwood. THIRD ROW: Manager Brown, Manager Blanchard, Manager Vernon, Ferguson, Falardeau, Schug, Montague, Coaches Linden- mayer, Coates. BEE’S GRIDDERS DICK SMALLWOOD NELSON RICE BOB HIRSH EARL HOWARD FRANK TURNER Tackle Halfback Center Quarterback Guard WARREN WELLER End MAURICE LOVELES Tackle BOB GILBERT Guard EWIE SCHUG Fullback LEN HOUCK End BEE'S 9 6 6 6 0 27 OPPONENTS Solvay ___________________________ 19 East Syracuse .................... 0 North Syracuse .................. 28 Liverpool _______________________ 6 Fayetteville-Manlius _____________ 28 TOTAL PELCHER COATES LINDENMAYER Coaches This squad, although hurt by injury, was a fighting squad until the gun was shot for the end of the game. Many boys were seriously injured this year; to them we give our deepest sympathy. We had individual honors on the all-county team. The honors went to: Dick Smallwood, first string, Morris Loveless and Bob Hirsh, second string. We also had Nelson Rice, Team Captain; Lewie Schug, Leonard Houch, Warren Weller, and Frank Turner given honorable mention. Congratulations, boys! DAN LYMAN HOWARD JONES BOB SEVAK JIM GRAHAM JOHN HUVELDT Guard Halfback End Halfback Tackle CHUCK MILLER Halfback BRUCE VEEDER Tackle JACK MARKELL End DICK CHERNEY Haifback DAVID LOWER Tackle There he is in the clear I'll get him I'm in the clear I missed him Listen to me everybody FIRST ROW: Deloff, Loveless, Ely, Smallwood, Ridall, Warner, Ekross, Zaks. SECOND ROW:. Styers, Van Wie, Grimshaw, Bennett, Tivnan, Paige, Frank. THIRD ROW: Coburn, Tucker, Sweeting, Barnett, Emm, Richardson, Harrington. FOURTH ROW: Coaches, Barbour, Pelcher. J.V. FOOTBALL The Junior Varsity football team had its most successful season in many years. After taking a beating from Solvay, they came back and beat East Syracuse. This has been the first victory for the Junior Varsity team since 1950. They were the first team to beat East Syracuse in three years. Later they lost to North Syracuse, won by a forfeit from Fayetteville-Manlius, and lost to Auburn. WE THEY 0 Solvay ........................... 42 19 East Syracuse .................... 0 0 North Syracuse.................... 19 0 Auburn Frosh ____________________ 6 19 TOTAL 67 83 FIRST ROW: Manager Van Dusen, J. Allen, Quackenbush, Hotchkiss, Quartz, Paige, R. Van Buskirk, Delauire, Zimmer. SECOND ROW: Coach Lephart, Germain, Preston, D. Van Buskirk, Fowler, Rathburn, Walker, D. Allen, Johnson, Kich, Crook, Coach Sennett. THIRD ROW: Clark, Vickery, Abbot, Newpert, W. Young, Crego, Peterson, Poorman, DeMeurers, D. Allen. FOURTH ROW: R. Young, Delaney, Ed Young, Perdiue, Tupper, Vickery, Potter, Burgett. CROSS COUNTRY Although hampered by the loss of their key runners through graduation, the hill-and-dalers, with their driving spirit which characterizes all of Coach Sennett's teams, concluded the season by successfully defending their Section III title which they have possessed now for four consecutive years. Later at the state run at Schenectady they managed to gain third spot. Lacking any individual star this year the harriers utilized a team effort in capturing places in many big meets. This is borne out by the result of Clark Rathburn, 4th at B'ville International; John Walker, 5th at Vestal International; Richard Van Buskirk, 11th at Watertown International. Many of the sophomores and freshmen, as well as a few eighth graders, showed a great deal of promise, and a gaze into the crystal ball sees B'ville on top for many years to come. 84 Size doesn't count. SECTION m CHAMPIONS Let's get 'em! 85 Wait for me. FIRST ROW: Markell, Perdiue, Houck, Ridall, Weller, Johnson. SECOND ROW: Young, Miller, Graham, Coach Pelcher, Lower, Tucker, Manager Turner. BASKETBALL ’54-’55 | I GUY PERDIUE Forward WARREN WELLER Forward BOB RIDALL Guard LEN HOUCK Center CHUCK MILLER Guard BEE'S OPPONENTS 39 Fayetteville-Manlius .................. 56 55 East Syracuse ....................... 48 54 Solvay _______________________________ 66 51 Liverpool ............................ 54 47 North Syracuse ...................... 78 33 Fayetteville-Manlius .................. 63 59 East Syracuse ...................... 76 65 Solvay .................. _____________ 75 41 Liverpool _____________________________ 55 50 North Syracuse ........................ 62 494 TOTALS 633 COACH PELCHER This year's varsity basketball squad, with only two veterans back. Captain Bob Ridall and Warren Weller, was faced with a brand new team and a new coach. Coach Pelcher helped the team tremendously and a lot of credit should be given to him. The squad had a better team than the score books showed. Their height hindered them a great deal, but their school spirit was always with them. As the season progressed, signs of improvement could be seen. Although they only won one game, they still played their hearts out. An all-section booth was awarded to Bob Ridall, the spirit of the team. JIM GRAHAM Forward KEN TUCKER Forward 87 Easy! Shoot now I've got to stretch Nice hook-shot I've been fouled! Easy, big boy! FIRST ROW: Manager Scott, Miller, Ford, Salisbury, E. Young, W. Young, De Loff, Howard, Manager Van Dusen. SECOND ROW: Manager Blaisdell, Crook, Jones, Grimshaw, Coach Hammond, Sanderson, Tivnan, Germain. J.V. BASKETBALL Coach Hammond, the Junior Varsity's new coach, was forced to build a new team as there were no veterans back from last year. The squad started slowly this season but got underway as the season pro- gressed. The team worked very hard to become the top team in their league, but their lack of experience hindered them. With only four wins and six losses, they showed amazing fighting spirit in the game, whether they won or lost. If we could look into the future, we would probably see a championship team from this squad. Good luck, boys, for the future years! WE THEY 28 Fayetteville-Manlius _................... 37 17 East Syracuse ___________________________ 38 28 Solvay .................................. 34 47 Liverpool ______________________________ 38 41 North Syracuse .......................... 39 37 Fayetteville-Manlius _________________ - 42 36 East Syracuse ___________________________ 51 27 Solvay --------------------------------- 37 56 Liverpool ............................... 32 39 North Syracuse ________________________ 32 356 TOTAL 380 FIRST ROW: Schug, Quackenbush, Carter, Uhl, Gaylord. SECOND ROW: Manager Abbott, C. Nentwick, C. Nentwick, Mowins, Hotaling, Gilbert, Dennison. THIRD ROW: Ely, Sloat, Vickery, Coach Lephart, Lower, Sevak, Walker. DOLPHINS Our swimming team was organized just two years ago by Coach Lephart. He used our new pool to his advantage to build a championship team. Last year the squad started off slowly but increased the pace as the season came to a close. Coach Lephart decided to go on to the Section III meet. When they arrived home, the team brought with them first place in the Section III meet. Individual honors were given to Herby Quackenbush who won the 100 yards breast stroke and the relay team of Houck, Lower, Walker, and Schug who won the 200 yards free style relay. This year with 10 wins and only 2 losses, the team took first place again in the Section III meet. The team had a total of 89 points and closest to them was a tie between Rome and Auburn for second place with 37 points each. With four first places, four new records were set. John Walker did 200 yards free style in 2:20.7 for a new record. Steve Sloat did 150 yards individual medley in record time of 1:53.6. The medley relay of Walker, Mowins, Gilbert, did .150 yards relay in record time of 1:34.2 and Schug, Sevak, Gilbert, and Lower doing 200 free style relay in 1 :49.7 which was also record time. Congratulations, boys, the school is very proud of you! BEE'S OPPONENTS 55 Utica ........................ 20 60 Syracuse (Y.M.C.A.) .......... 15 50 Rome ..........._................. 25 56 St. Francis ................... 19 45 Binghamton North .......... 30 26 Binghamton Central ........ 49 57 Bethlehem ................. 18 48 Auburn _______________________ 27 55 Bethlehem _____________________ 20 43 Auburn _______________________ 32 48 Troy ....................... 27 37 Troy _________________________ 38 580 TOTALS 320 JOHN WALKER DAVE LOWER SECTION m CHAMPIONS BOB SEVAK LEWIE SCHUG 91 gs ws, I UNS„, fctflN Sfyx FIRST ROW: Manager Gillan, Hotchkiss, Haney, Manager Zimmer. SECOND ROW: G. Harrington, McArdell, Hirsh, Richardson, Loveless, Smallwood, Bemis, Canino. THIRD ROW: R. Harrington, Delaney, Sugar, Blake, Van Buskirk, Peterson, Bump, Carrington, Inliston, H. Harrington. FOURTH ROW: Hebblethwaite, Thompson, Van Wie, Klotz, Werner, Blaisdell, Coach Sennett. WRESTLING Wrestling was a new sport which was just started last year by Coach Sennett. He had quite a job on his hands teaching a new sport in a new school. The boys didn't know too much about wrestling at first, but they were willing to learn. During the past year they have learned many little tricks about wrestling which were taught to them by Coach Sennett the first year. Their lack of experience hindered them in the school league competition, but they always carried their school spirit with them, win or lose. This year they were more experienced and won 7 and lost 4. They also had some wrestlers who won their weight class in their league. Howard McArdell won 145 pound class and Maurice Loveless won 168 pound class. Congratulations, boys, you did a fine job this year. BEE'S OPPONENTS BEE'S OPPONENTS 29 Rome 14 21 New Hartford 19 9 Oneida . . . 23 30 V. V. S. 9 33 Whitesbo.ro 10 28 Chittenango 12 21 Holland Patent 17 18 Richfield Springs . .. 24 19 Van Hornesville ... . - 23 23 Canastota .. .... 17 13 Sauquoit 29 244 197 92 Down a little further. He's pinned now. Keep fighting! FIRST ROW: Steel, Colman, Burton, Van Derveer, Rice, Webb. SECOND ROW: Hirsh, Ridall, Miller, Howard, Loveless. THIRD ROW: Cochrane, Manager Van Wie, Coach Guerrera, Coach MaCabe, Harrington. BASEBALL ’54 Coach Guerrera left us this year, but we will always remember his baseball teams which have captured many championships. We all wish him the best of luck at his new job. With Jim Burton's batting average at .345 and Jack Van Derveer's no-hitter against Fayetteville-AAanlius and a one-hitter against East Syracuse, the team was found in second place as the season came to an end with a record of 7 wins and 3 losses. BEE'S 7 Liverpool OPPONENTS 1 2 Fayetteville-AAanlius 0 3 East Syracuse .. . .. 4 8 Solvay 7 4 North Syracuse 6 6 Liverpool ... 3 3 Fayetteville-AAanlius 1 9 East Syracuse 1 5 Solvay —- 13 6 North Syracuse 2 53 TOTAL 38 94 FIRST ROW: Manager Devaul, Hotaling, Hotchkiss, Deloff, Huveldt, Thompson, Manager Barnello. SECOND ROW: Smallwood. Turner, Perdiue, Weller, Kozma, Harrington, Dennison. THIRD ROW: Manager Abbot, Markell, Debarr, Coach Grzibowski. J.V. BASEBALL Coach Grzibowski also left us this year; but, he has helped many baseball championship teams, both Varsity and Junior Varsity. We hope he has a very successful year at his new job. The team's highest batting average was captured by Warren Weller with a .390 average. Warren was also the team's pitcher. As the season came to an end, we saw our Junior Varsity team in first place with six wins and two losses. Congratulations, boys, you did a fine job! WE OPPONENTS 6 Liverpool -------------------------------- 0 4 Fayetteville-Manlius ..................... 3 6 Solvay .................................. 4 9 North Syracuse --------------------------- 8 11 Liverpool ________________________________ — 6 7 Fayetteville-Manlius .................... 4 5 Solvay ___________________________________ 6 2 North Syracuse --------------------------- 3 50 TOTAL 34 I 95 NS to l N 8VA FIRST ROW: Preston, Green, Crook, Johnson, Lowery, Zimmer, Cherney, Graham. SECOND ROW: Manager Mowins, Walker, Peterson, Bemis, Ford, E. Young, Van Buskirk, Manager Fitzgerald, Coach Sennett. THIRD ROW: Rathburn, Loveless, Ryd, Little, Houck, Payne, B. Young, Jones, Brand, Schneider. TRACK ’54 The track team of '54 was on top in the County again this year, making it the fourth straight year and stretching their undefeated record to 22. Along with their splendid record came many new records. Don Payne placed first in the discus in Section III and a fourth place in State track meet in the same event. Honors were also bestowed on Edward Young who got a second place in Section III High Jump. County Records were shattered in the stalwart performance of 440 Relay team of Graham, Cherney, Burton and Jones. High School records broken were, Schug, Pole Vault; Young, High Jump; Payne, Discus; McArdell, 180-yard Low Hurdles; Van Buskirk, 440 race. High School Relay records were Graham, Cherney, Jones, Burton, in both 440 and 880 relays; Schneider, Brand, Fowler, Green, 1-mile relay; and Walker, Ryd, Rathburn, Loveless in 4 mile relay. Top point men were Payne 61, Graham 46 and Cherney with 42. BEE'S OPPONENTS 74 Solvay .............................. 16 78 Liverpool __________________________ 12 76 North Syracuse ..................... 14 Triangle Meet Fayetteville-Manlius _________________ 44 48 East Syracuse ...................... 14 276 TOTALS 100 What's holding it up? COUNTY CHAMPIONS GIRLS SPORTS ILL SALLIE PACELLI PAT FORD BARBARA PURDY CHEERLEADERS SARA JONES ANN REEDER Honorary Captain MARIANNE WALTERS JANE RANDALL KAYE WORMUTH PENNY BROWN JILL WOOD SUE COATES LINDA CROOK MISS BAIRD MISS BURGESS MISS KINGSLEY BAND MAJORETTES LOIS REINHARDT LINDA HUEBENTHAL NANCY POTTER 100 DOLPHINETTES Wing — inner — center half- back — fullback — defeated North Syracuse girls — snow — rain - SOCCER - NOT SOCK- HER! SOCCER Splash — stroke — dive — glub — ballet — Christmas — Water Show at Syracuse University. Singing in the Rain VOLLEYBALL Volley—serve—set up—over — Playday with Marcellus at Baldwinsville. Playday with Liverpool at Liverpool. DANCE CLUB Future ballerinas — bab — stretch — back falls — Syracuse University dance workshop — TV Shows—fund raising—how about some boys? I PM GYM TEAM Springboard — mats — parallel bars — head springs — hand springs—demonstration at bas- ketball game — aches and pains, but fun. JUNIOR INSTRUCTORS Life-saving — surface dives — side stroke — back stroke — future Red Cross Swimming Instructors — guard duty. BATON CLUB Wrist twirl — toss — spread- eagle — salute — aspiring to be majorettes—every Wednes- day where we can find space —National Baton Twirlers As- sociation. BASKETBALL Pass — dribble — pivot — zone guard — man to man guard — forwards and guards—referee —playdays with Marcellus and Fulton. i Compliments of CREGO LUMBER CO. Baldwinsville, New York PARKS ALLEN LUMBER COMPANY Baldwinsville Compliments of ELMWOOD HARDWARE 906 South Ave. SYRACUSE, N. Y. Compliments of JULEE’S BEAUTY SALON East Genesee Street COMPLIMENTS OF Nicholas A. D'lmperio General Contractor BEE JAY RESTAURANT Sandwiches — Lunches Julia Green — Bertha Blagoff BALDWINSVILLE, NEW YORK The New BALDWINSVILLE, NEW YORK RAPHAEL RESTAURANT All the Chicken You Can Eat —$1.05 Success Best Wishes to the Class of 1955 to the Class of 1955 from the ALEX F. JONES ELECTRIC CORP. LYRE STAFF 246 W. Washington St. SYRACUSE, N. Y. Best Wishes to the Class of '55 Compliments of GAZETTE FARMER'S JOURNAL PIERCE AUTO STORES Compliments of H. A. DORLAND JEWELER Store of Famous Brands Congratulations to the Class of '55 JARDINE Compliments of JOE GLASS Your Family Shoe Store BRONZE FOUNDRY, INC. Compliments of ROBINSON'S GROCERY STORE Groceries, Meats, Beer, Drugs PLAINVILLE, N. Y. jjjjf ROBERT CURTIS RED WHITE STORE General Merchandise — Lysander lirifiMra iSiiriil Compliments of GATES FUNERAL HOME 16 Charlotte Street BALDWINSVILLE, N. Y. Phone 343 and 77 AMY J. GATES Licensed Manager Best Wishes to the Class of '55 RAY'S GRILL Compliments of CLYDE CAKERY B'ville's Home Bakery PHONE 990-J Compliments of WELDON'S Dry Goods Gifts Best Wishes to the Class of '55 MADDEN FUNERAL HOME Baldwinsville, N. Y. Congratulations to the Class of '55 MATHEWSON APPLIANCE EDGAR W. TAPPAN Insurance and Real Estate BALDWINSVILLE, N. Y. 32 Oswego Street Phone 327 BERNDT MICHELS For Better Cleaning Done in Our Own Plant MODERN CLEANING METHODS Congratulations from JOHN L. BUBB HARDWARE 21 OSWEGO STREET Baldwinsville and INDIAN SPRINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Best Wishes to the Class of 1955 from CORNER PHARMACY Best Wishes to the Class of '55 SENECA ELECTRO COPYIST Best Wishes TAPPAN LUMBER COMPANY Lumber Building Supplies Compliments of MARION BAKER Gifts Florist Cards McMAHON'S Record Headquarters RCA — COLU MBIA — CAPITOL Compliments of BALDWINSVILLE FEDERAL SAVINGS LOAN Congratulations to the Class of 1955 STAN'S SERVICE STATION CHRISTOPHER ELECTRICAL LABORATORIES Repair and Rebuilding of Electric Motors Compliments of COOPER MOTORS Your Friendly Ford Dealer Compliments of BALDWINSVILLE APPLIANCE CENTER ELECTRIC, INC. PLUMBING HEATING CO. RECREATION INN MOTEL Vern and Eleanor Tucker ROUTE 370 TELEPHONE 882 Compliments of ROBERT E. SLEETH Your Oldsmobile Dealer Compliments of LES LORY'S ESSO STATION State Fair Blvd. HAROLD GREEN SON Plumbing and Heating Gas and Electric HOT WATER HEATERS Illjgp Compliments of KENNETH A. TAYLOR, INC. New Court Avenue SYRACUSE 6, NEW YORK Industrial Contractors HEATING, PIPING AND AIR CONDITIONING Compliments of INTERNATIONAL MILLING COMPANY HENRY A. WASON, INC. Contractors Plumbing — Heating Ventilating Industrial Piping Plumbing Fixtures and Supplies Hot Water Heaters Household Appliances Success to the Class of 1955 L. G. BALFOUR COMPANY Attleboro, Massachusetts FREE ESTIMATES HUDSON 201 South Main St. North Syracuse, N. Y. J MOWINS TELEPHONES 66-2311 66-6852 Socony M Service v Station Compliments of GALE FARRELL Compliments of JAY J. BLANCHARD Real Estate Compliments of PERSONAL FINANCE COMPANY Baldwinsville, N. Y. Compliments of Al Palmer's Diner THE HUT Compliments of LAURENCE TROEGER Optometrist Compliments of CLIFF KING'S SERVICE CENTER Compliments of BRANDS TRUCK STOP Open All Night Compliments of Henry Melvin JOHN DEERE SALES SERVICE Phone 1002 River Road R. D. No. 3 Compliments of MAC'S RESTAURANT Brad and Charlotte Hamm Compliments of DR. GEORGE W. HAYE Compliments to the B'VILLE LAUNDERETTE Senior Class and BARKER'S VARIETY STORE GIFT SHOP Best Wishes to the Class of '55 Good Luck from BOVEE STUDIO JACK Compliments of A. HOWARD COMPANY Best Wishes to the Class of '55 HARRIS RED WHITE Congratulations to the Class of '55 MERCER MILLING COMPANY Compliments of WILLIAM WALDRON SON Congratulations Trucking to the Class of '55 COAL HEATING OILS HORNER BROS. Baldwinsville Breeders of Holstein Cattle PHONE 138 Success to the Class of 1955 BARNES DAIRY AND DAIRY STORE Best Wishes to the Class of 1955 CARRINGTON TOOL DYE CO. 71 East Genesee Street BALDWINSVILLE, NEW YORK Compliments of MARY'S FLOWER SHOP Mary Clark Compliments of DECKER NORTHROP MEN'S STORE Compliments of SENECA GRILL RESTAURANT Best Wishes THE BROWN NEWSPAPERS Post Office Box 108 BALDWINSVILLE, NEW YORK Compliments of A P TEA COMPANY Compliments of the HOME GROCERY RICHARD DECKER, Prop. PHONE 120 Best Wishes ROBERTS GARAGE Complete Service Success to the Class of 1955 TITCOMB'S Oswego Street BALDWINSVILLE, NEW YORK PLAINVILLE, NEW YORK Compliments of C. BURTON FRAWLEY, JR. GENERAL INSURANCE 2 Syracuse Street Baldwinsville, New York PHONE 94 Our Sincere Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Class of 1955 MORRIS MACHINE WORKS Compliments of BALDWINSVILLE FARMERS CO-OPERATIVE ASS'N, INC. Compliments of VAN WIE CHEVROLET COMPANY Compliments of BALDWINSVILLE I0A Corner of Smoky Hollow and Route 48 Success to Class of'55 J. ALBERT FALARDEAU FUNERAL HOME Compliments of Best Wishes LEWIS GARAGE DICK POWERS AND Atlantic Service SNACK BAR Compliments Compliments of E. W. BAKER W. C. BRUST AMERICAN General Insurance Real Estate KNIFE CO. LICENSED BROKERS Compliments of NATE ALLER BALDWINSVILLE DRUG CO. General Merchandise The Rexall Store LITTLE UTICA Best Wishes ROY F. LEIBY to the Class of '55 Groceries — Paint — Gas — Oil COLLINS' RESTAURANT Lysander, New York PHONE 34-F-I2 Compliments of DAVID COOPER BALDWINSVILLE FARM SUPPLY Women's Wearing Apparel International Harvester 20 SYRACUSE STREET Baldwinsville Best Wishes to the Compliments of Class of '55 SALISBURY'S RED WHITE SUE ANN SHOP }j t °W NEO Vi- '1' r Two to get ready—for summer1! a® 7 The print and the plain of it— Charmingly modeled by left to right, Sandy Walters and Peggy Ann Doris. The dresses from EDWARDS JUNIOR CIRCLE, Second floor . I