Clarence Central School - Saga Yearbook (Clarence, NY)

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HISTORY History is a record of conquests, for good or otherwise, that have been lost or won in that eterf nally vast something called time. We too, in the past six years, have made history. During the time which has passed since our entrance into this school, much has occurred of which we might write. Many of these memories are personal and numerous, so we shall present only those which are most impressive. Who will forget that memorable day, when with wildly beating hearts and the greatest of temerity, we entered Junior High School? At this time those of us who started at the Harris Hill School and Clarence Center joined Parker, forming what is now known as the Class of '51. The day finally arrived when we were supposedly entering into the realm of upper classmeng we were Freshmen. Each one of us anticipated the realization of our many dreams. The girls had thoughts of formal dresses to be worn at the Junior Prom and the Senior Ball. The boys had thought of becoming sports heroes by making that winning touchdown, or scoring that winning basket in overtime in the annual ClarencefWilliamsville game. Alas! Our dreams were shattered by those individuals who had precedence. The Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors looked upon us with the greatest- of conf tempt, but tolerated us. We suffered great embarrassment and despair during this year because of the introduction to a new social life, the school dances. After the first semester had passed, we considered ourselves vet' erans and settled down to a term of study and hard work. At the end of the year, we were enveloped with a feeling of doom called Final Examinations. Most of us passed without effort, but there were a few casualties. With the coming of the next September, we received a new title, Sophomores, which gave us the feeling that we really belonged. Some of the boys participated in sports and received recognition for their athletic abilities. The social functions of this year, the Sophomore Hop and the Christmas Dance, were very successful. Our Junior year gave each of us the feeling of importance, we looked with distaste upon those emptyfheaded Freshmen and Sophomores. Not only were our intellectual talents displayed, but our dramatic ability too. The Junior Play, The Ghost in the Belfrey, made the headlines as one of the greatest. This was no surprise to the Juniors. With such intelligence and patience, and the help of Miss Oliver, it could not be anything but a success. The Junior Prom was another highlight of the year. This was a year of hard work, but with the help of our faculty we took every hurdle with flying colors. We approached our fourth and the greatest year in the history of the Class of '51, Our social activities, The Sadie Hawkins Dance, The Senior Ball and the Play, were both gay and financially successful. Now at last the fatal hour arrives-Exams-We are victorious! With the ter' mination of these four years comes a feeling of joy and a pang of regret. Joy for the future which holds its thrill of uncertain prospects and regret for the happy days being left behind. QC- H i 1 M 3- i fl W 'wi QJ' . , str . D QSEFV' J' I 'QAQQ Wit? ' '-a-H' Q ' ' - i f C-0 Ak ' LiL-P ' 4 'R x . V , 1 , G Lt' ,.f .Qhf - -..:::lnH Q' ,Q ,,.' if I J - - igfgff ,Qs - xiii , :iss gg , QWIP' ie . , V A J, ,X A ,,.g. ll , ,i-N, Cf: -21 - -if s v ii l -.-- -4-o -I P S16 L , gil is nf . 'll Q' ' 24 Iago IOR

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CLASS We, the Class of 1951, in the town of Clarence, the County of Erie, and the State of New York, being in as good mental condition as usual, and in much better temper than usual, do hereby make this, our last will and testament. In this manner do we dispose ot our possessions: We give and bequeath, freely to the junior Class, our rightful heirs, and to their heirs and assigns forever, our most important and valuable properties, namely, our athletic prowess and our wisdom, all of which we possess in enormous quantities, and we hope said gifts will be of use in overcoming their present inertia. We also leave the Junior Class our good fortune. In addition, our rights as Seniors, any notebooks, pencils, fountain pens, unfinished business or lollif pops, fcoach can use the sticks for baseball batsj Also any boys or girls whom we may have left behind in our haste. To our good friends, the Sophomore Class, we leave our patience. It will be found useful as the only means by which they can endure the Juniors. To the young and unsophisticated Freshmen and Seventh and Eighth graders, we leave a map of the school building, so that they will not get lost and roam in everyone's way looking for their class' rooms. To our dear old school building itself, we leave the peaceful quiet caused by our absence. To our dear old school building itself, we leave the peaceful quiet caused by our absence. my 145' :Wh ,fag -7 ah'- -Ega- I LL a feeling of pride in any great deeds or achieve' ments that our future may contain, realizing that such glories-if any-will owe much to his example and counsel. To our teachers, the faculty of the Clarence Central School, we hereby give, free from all inheritance, luxury or income tax, our entire store of knowledge. From them it came and to them it should be returned, that others may be benefited by it as we have been. To the history of Clarence Central High School we bequeath our illustrious deeds and our names as candidates for the Hall of Fame. To next year's class president we leave-with grave doubts as to his ability to use it-the sten- torian voice and executive ability of our president, John Smith. To the football team of next year the many vacancies in the squad. To the Glee Club and the Orchestra the ability to watch the leader and the audience at the same time. To the Dramatics Club, our varied and surprisf ing talent, a talent that could interpret a 'character with so much originality that its own authors wouldn't know it. Besides these bequests, we leave our best wishes to any and all who may desire them. Finally, we do hereby name and appoint as the sole executors of this, our last will and testament, our class advisors, Miss Oliver and Mr. Lynch. QM ,-7' Q if .. C 257 8 'lf . Il X XXV U ra . if- ,M , S A f' ig? :: rs 'i' nr ' Q Un . I 'Q 1 Q I . ' L L zzyr ' an 5 -- l. 1, ' ' I iafiffl f Q f .X .. , on n . , Z .N .N 4 t f , , 1 ffl?,Li,f?53il?f?fr f ' . so , :ffl f' K if aa -J iilla' if Q C- HAY:.S1