Clarence Central School - Saga Yearbook (Clarence, NY)

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WILMA RIBBECK Commercial Diploma Secretary Class (4); Library Club (1); Homemaking Club (1) ; Glee Club (2); G.A.A. (2) ; G.A.C. (2); Typing Club (3) ; Terpsichorean Arts Club -1. 2. 3) Reliable, an eye for quality and quantity; expert qual- ifications for a buyer. MIRIAM SCHURR Vocational Diploma Library Club (1, 2); G.A.A. (2, 3); Glee Club (3, 4); Craft Club (4) We admire this quiet, reserved miss and wish her great success as a sec- retary. THELMA SCHURR College Entrance Diploma Library Club (1); Social Standards Club (1,3); G.A.A. (I. 2); G.A.C. (2, 4); Nature Study Club (2); Press Club (4); Cheerleader (3, 4) This wee mite of a girl is sure to become the love- liest of air hostesses. RICHARD SEYFANG State High School Diploma Baseball (1, 2, 3, 4); Soccer (3); B.A.A. (1, 2, 3); Minor Sports (3); Leaders Club (4) He's quiet and full of fun—no wonder we all like Dick. ROBERT SHICKLER College Entrance Diploma Modeling Club (1,3); Boys Cooking Club (1, 2); Dra- matic Club (2); Handicraft Club (3) Happy - go - lucky “Bob has a Math book as a con- stant companion — Oh well, better days are sure to come. WALTER SUGG Commercial Diploma Current Events Club (1); Leaders Club (3, 4) Walter has had excellent training and we're proud of our “farmer boy. Good luck to him! ROBERT WEILER State High School Diploma Handicraft Club (1); Speak- ing Contest, First Prize (2); Harmonica Club (1); Band (2, 3, 4) Better late than never, “Gus , and much success to you. BEULAH YODER College Entrance Diploma President of Class (1); Vice President of Class (2); Home- making Club (1); Typing Club (2, 3); Press Club (3); Student Council (3, 4); Vice President (3), President (4); Speaking Contest, First Prize (3) Beulah, who has been in- dispensable for her in- genious party decorations, is one of our most ambi- tious, enthusiastic and cooperative Seniors. (15)

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BERNICE MONCZYNSKI College Entrance Diploma Press Club (1, 2, 3, 4—News Editor 4); Staff of “Saga” (1. 2); G.A.C. (2. 3, 4); G.A.A. (1, 2, 3); Speaking Contest (2, 3); Student Coun- cil (2) Idealistic Bernice looks longingly toward a career as college professor. LORAINE MUCHOW State High School Diploma Glee Club (1); Typing Club (1) ; Social Standards Club (2) ; Dramatic Club (2, 3); Current Event Club (3); Stunt Club (4) tootie,” that swell pal. is probably best known for her individualistic giggle. VINCENT MUFFOLETTO State High School Diploma Band (1, 2, 3); Glee Club (1); Press Club (3); Photography Club (1); Speaking Contest (3) ; Manager of Soccer Team (4) Full of joyous vitality, Vince is well known around our school. RICHARD NUGENT State High School Diploma Soccer (3); Baseball (3, 4); Press Club (3); Boys’ Leaders Club (3) Size really doesn’t count, judging from the many friends Dick has made at Parker. JOHN NUGENT College Entrance Diploma Press Club (3); Boys’ Leaders Club (4); Staff of “Saga” (4) Intellectually alert, witty and friendly—his success is assured. MARJORIE PLESS State High School Diploma Glee Club (1, 2, 3, 4); Dra- matic Club (2); Typing Club (1); Craft Club (4) “Good ol’ Marge;” she’d give her right hand to aid a friend in need. DOROTHY POHL Vocational Diploma Library Club (1); Social Standards (2); Girls’ Home- making Club (4) Considering looks and ability. Dot will surely become a successful dan- cer. CATHERINE PRITCHARD College Entrance Diploma Glee Club (1, 2, 3, 4); Press Club (4-Art Editor); Home- making Club (1); G.A.C. (2); G.A.A. (2); Staff of “Saga”; Cheerleader (3, 4) Kate’s ability as a cheer- leader plus her personali- ty, has made her one of the most popular girls at P. H. S. (14)

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MARJORIE YODER College Entrance Diploma Secretary of Class (1); Trea- surer of Class(3, 4);G.A.A. (1); Library Club (1, 2); Press Club (2, 3, 4); Nature Club (3); Staff of Saga” (2, 4); Editor of “Saga” (4); Editor of Keyhole” (4) The gift of management— an eye for detail—Marge, our outstanding journal- ist. MERVIN YODER State High School Diploma Stamp Club (1); Handicraft Club (2); Short Wave Radio Club (2); Boys' Homemaking Club (3); Art Club (4) The star of the history de- partment, “Merve came to our rescue many times when a difficult question needed an answer. HISTORY OF THE SENIOR CLASS FOR four long years we have worked diligently and waited anxiously for our final curtain call, the day when we shall receive a parchment as a testimonial of our conscientious effort to further our educational attainments. Now, as the time of graduation approaches, the class of ’40 contemplates this separation with reluctance. Before we depart from Parker, we should like to recall some of the prize acts in the drama of our illustrious past. As Freshmen, our enrollment exceeded that of any previous class. Various members have left our group until today forty-two stars remain on the stage. In our Sophomore year Robert Weiler became the “academy winner” by taking first place in the Speaking Contest. Our class was highly honored and this honor was increased when Beulah Yoder received the first prize the following year. Our “social session” began during our Junior year—when we thought we were mighty but the Seniors considered us insignificant. First we had a Thanksgiving party (that memorable night when our orchestra failed to make its appearance) and later in the year we held our never- to-be-forgotten Junior Prom. We treasure the memories of that lovely evening, the star-filled auditorium, the gorgeous gowns, and the melodious music of Vince Ryan’s orchestra. In a revered spot in our scenario of memories are the grand times experienced at our Senior parties (we really came into the limelight then)—Halloween with its cornshocks, Thanksgiving with its turkeys, Christmas with its silver and mistletoe, Valentine with its ne’er-to-be-forgotten box social, and the Spring dance with its “April Showers”. This in turn brought on May flowers for our Prom. With decorations to outshine all our previous efforts, a good orchestra, and delicious refreshments, no more successful Prom could be contemplated. One of our most successful endeavors was our “Gandy Fish Supper”. Many are the Seniors who will always associate stacks of soiled dishes and no fish with this affair. We have yet to receive our diplomas; at that time, “The End” will be written in bold, black letters across the screen. We are sad that the end is so near and yet we are happy that our stars have all retained their contracts to the end. To Mrs. Irwin and Mr. Zwick, who have guided us so wisely and faithfully during our Senior year, we, the class of 1940 extend our most heartfelt appreciation. —Catherine Pritchard —Beulah Yoder