Colton Pierrepont High School - Coltonian Yearbook (Colton, NY)

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LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT We, the class of 1942 of Colton High School, being of sound mind and great memory, do de- clare this our last will and testament. We bequeath the following: First: To our faculty, our sincere appreciation for their efforts. Second: To Miss Monnat, our gratitude for her help in making this book a success. Third: To the Juniors, the noble traditions which we have 'set, that upholding these they may obtain the same success and glory which have characterized our reign as Seniors. Fourth : To the Sophomores, our best wishes. Fifth : To the Freshmen, our honorable Freshman record. Sixth : Acting individually, we bequeath : I, John Swift, hereby bequeath my ability to play the trombone to Clyde Hammond. I, Patricia Olmsted, bequeath to Virginia Tim- mins my trips in a Model A minus Glenn. I, Daniel Sullivan, bequeath to Francis Boyd my shyness. I, Wilbur Neil, bequeath my smile as a memory for sentimental girls. I, Floyd Vebber, bequeath to Ralph Hatch my sense of humor. I, Grace Gorman, bequeath to Mary Seaver my ability to have one boy friend throughout my high school career. I, Agnes Stowe, bequeath to Lucille Lavine my ability to sing. I, Theresa Gorman, bequeath to Mary Lenney my ability as a farmerette. I, Harold Sullivan, bequeath to Thomas Kennedy my ability as a basketball player. I, Lloyd Severance, bequeath to the girls in the eighth grade my Senior ring. I, John Mittelstaedt, bequeath to Sally Swift my favorite word “ain’t.” I, Shirley Gwynn, bequeath to Marion Thomas my cheerleader’s skirt. I, Vivian Paro, bequeath to William Thomas my ability to study. I, Charles Paro, bequeath to Francis Perkins my ability to drive a car. I, Charles Tyo, bequeath to Ellsworth Frank sixty-one minutes in an hour so as not to be a tardy pupil. I, Audrey Snyder, bequeath to Joyce Peryer my fireman’s ability. I, Lawrence LaPoint, bequeath to James Playes my agility on the basketball court. I, Ann Lavine, bequeath to the girls of next year’s Commercial Arithmetic class my books and sympathy. I, Dorothy Lavine, bequeath to Ola Gotham my baton. I, Mary Clohosey, bequeath to Eloise Sandford my spontaneous outburst of mirth. I, Marion Wadleigh, bequeath to Mary Roach my army ring. I, Esther Buckley, bequeath to Betty Smith my ability to yodel. I, Ann Lenney, bequeath to Mary Frank my abil- ity to get along with Mr. Schwartz. In witness whereof, we, the Class of 1942, through the representation of the below signed, thereby set our hand and seal, this the 22nd day of June in the year of our Lord, 1942. ANN LENNEY JOHN MITTELSTAEDT

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CLASS PROPHECY (With apologies to Walter Winchell) “Good evening, Mr. and Mrs. North and South America and all our good friends; let’s go to press.” “Miss Shirley Gwynn, secretary to the famous criminal lawyer, Floyd Vebber, and who recently has been seen with Mr. Vebber at many of the Broadway hot spots, is reported to have eloped with a lumberjack from the Adirondacks.” “Here is a tip to the ladies. The Misses Agnes Stowe and Audrey Snyder, dress designers of world renown, who have designed many elaborate costumes for the Duchess of Windsor, have just opened up a new shop on Fifth Avenue.” “The new musical comedy, ‘South American Way,” presented by that great producer, Charles Tyo, is introducing two new stars to Broadway, Ann and Dorothy Lavine. They’re not bad!” “Here’s a bulletin just off the press. Wilbur Neil has just defeated Mayor LaGuardia by an overwhelming majority in the race for the execu- tive powers of our city. Why is it that we al- ways pick such short men for mayors?” “Have you listened to your radio on Thurs- day evening lately. The Andrews sisters have been replaced by the Gorman girls, who are just as good or maybe better.” “That position in Goldman’s band, which has been open ever since Glenn Miller organized his own dance orchestra, has finally been filled by that faithful trombone student, John Swift.” “Northwestern’s two famous basketball play- ers, Daniel Sullivan and Lawrence LaPoint, led the scoring in last night’s game against Min- nesota.” “A bulletin from South Colton tells us that Patricia Olmsted has just become Mrs. Glenn Irish. Well, it doesn’t surprise us.” “Things are happening by pairs these days. It appears that Ann Lenney has just changed her name to O'Gorman.” “A reporter’s report to the nation. John Mittel- staedt, Charles Paro, and Lloyd Severance are said to be working. Well, that does surprise us.” “What about the rest of the Class of ’42. Mar- ion Wadleigh is still following the United States Army. Vivian Paro and Esther Buckley are among the staff of stenographers at Macy’s.” “Mary Clohosey, better known as Molly, has finally admitted that she always did have a soft spot in her heart for a boy named Vebber.” “And that, ladies and gentlemen, winds up the latest report of the Class of 1942.” JOHN SWIFT

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ROGUES' GALLERY-1942 FAVORITE BIGGEST NAME NICKNAME PASTIME WEAKNESS ALWAYS Esther Buckley T oots Listening to cowboy Snapping gum bands- Disagreeing Mary Clohosey Molly Working Laughing Trying to be dignified Grace Gorman Gracie Dancing Latin Interested Theresa Gorman Tee Admiring Mother Nature Doing homework Teasing Shirley Gwynn Alice Ping-Pong Chewing gum Powdering her nose Lawrence LaPoint Larry Basketball Grinning Athletic Ann Lavine Dash Making herself beautiful High heels In a hurry Dorothy Lavine Dot Fixing her hair That green coat Washing her white boots Ann Lenney Nan Dancing Not getting to school Talking on time John Mittelstaedt Dopey Taking life easy Sawing a pencil Giving excuses Wilbur Neil Web Hunting Laughing in class Whispering Patricia Olmsted Pat Riding in the Ford Being small Making dates Charles Paro Charlie Enjoying himself Not doing work Taking his father's car Vivian Paro Peanut Dreaming Changing her hair style Adding numbers Lloyd Severance Squeak Bicycling Teasing the girls Raising the window Audrey Snyder Emmy Dancing Com’l Arithmetic Studying Agnes Stowe Aggie Chewing gum Arranging her hair Humming Daniel Sullivan Dan Playing basketball Arguing Chatting with his neighbor Harold Sullivan Sully Tending gas station Asking questions Arguing with the teachers John Swift John Ed Reading Waving his hair Studying Charles Tyo Charlie Drinking sodas Getting to school Grinning Floyd Vebber Oscar Enjoying himself Acting Good in the teacher’s presence Marion Wadleigh Ginger Drawing Getting to school Giving excuses on time