Chittenango Central School - Palladium Yearbook (Chittenango, NY)

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CLASS POEM A jolly bunch of Seniors came back to start anew. It was our last year’s work and we had lots to do — A Senior Ball to plan and graduation too. Our classmates, Russ, Lou, Fred and Jay Were elected to lead us on the way From September fifth till Commencement day. The danger of our failing, within us all did lurk. With examinations even closer, we almost went berserk, But everyone pulled through by stint of good hard work. Our teachers gave us a lot of help, so we would surely pass. Carol Hatch, valedictorian, was highest in the class — Fred Tierney, salutatorian, a few points below this lass. And now with school work finished, we all will give a sigh. Receive our prized diplomas and fondly bid good-bye To the school whose shining memories we never will let die. Jack Egelston

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SENIOR BALL HARVEST MOON

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CLASS HISTORY Tonight, as we will do many times in the future, we pause in our activities to look bock upon our high school doys. In September of 1947, forty-eight lively students were enrolled as freshmen, under the guidance of Mr. Smith. We elected our class officers for our first year as follows: Fred Tierney, President; Louie Fuller, Vice-president; Jay Button, Secretary; ond Russell Barrus, Treasurer. We were well represented in outside activities. Another year and one step higher on the ladder of success. We were now sophomores with Mrs. Beil as our homeroom teacher. Our class officers for the sophomore year were: Jay Button, Presi- dent; Russell Barrus, Vice-president; Fred Tierney, Secretary and Louie Fuller, Treasurer. Our boys were represented on the football, baseball, J.V. basketball and wrestling teams. Carol Hatch was a J.V. cheerleader. Our first social event of the year was a vie dance, the Shmoo Ball, held in November. A good time was had by all. We elected Mary Loucks as ring chairman and in April we chose our class rings. In 1949, under the able assistance of Miss Benson, we became upper classmen. Our class of- ficers were: Mary Jane Piron, President; Mary Loucks, Vice-president; Beverly Wesseldine, Sec- retory and Fred Tierney, Treasurer. Jay Button ond Fred Tierney represented the Junior class on the Student Council. Joy Button, Floyd Muir and Jimmy Brownell were on the Varsity basketball team. Carol Hatch was seen wearing the Varsity cheerleading uniform. We were well represented in other activities by both boys and girls. Soon the Juniors were seen proudly wearing their class rings, which they received in October. In October we sponsored a Sadie Hawkin's Dance with Charlie Gregg’s Orchestra, to build up our treasury. At Christmas time we sold cords and wrappings to help finance the Junior Prom, which was held May 19, 1950, with Bill Martin’s Orchestra. Our theme was Fiesta’’. We elected Fred Tierney as Prom chairman and Carol Hatch as co-chairman. It took a lot of work on the part of the Juniors but we all admit it was worth it. In April we chose Fred Tierney, Mory Jane Piron to represent us at Boys’ State and Girls’ State. The fall of 1950 and Seniors at last. Mrs. Park was our class advisor for our most important year. Jay Button, Russell Barrus, Louie Fuller and Fred Tierney were class officers. Louie Ful- ler was elected president of the Student Council. Other members of our class on the Student Coun- cil were Fred Tierney, Carol Hatch, Donald Loope and Beverly Wesseldine. In November we elected Fred Tierney Senior Ball chairman and Beverly Wesseldine co-chairman. We decided to have the Senior Ball November 17, 1950 with Andy Anderson’s Orchestra. We fol- lowed through with our theme, Harvest Moon”, with streamers of bright crepe paper and a big yel- low moon in one corner of the gym. The orchestra played Shine on Harvest Moon’ for the final dance of the evening. Jay Button, Wesley Van Dyke, Zane De Forest, Louie Fuller and Douglas Minor were on the Varsity basketball team. Other Senior boys were on the football, wrestling, baseball and track teams. Carol Hatch was again a Varsity Cheerleader. Jay Button was elected editor-in-chief of our school newspaper, Whispers . Beverly Wesseldine was elected editor-in-chief of our Palladium ond Rosemarie Boeckle was chosen assistant editor. Through much hard work on the part of the Seniors and with the help and guidance of Miss Du Plessis we tried to make this yearbook the best ever. Now we come to the parting of the ways, and we will all attempt to make our mark in the world, ever mindful of the guidance of our principal and teachers. Beverly Wesseldine