Downsville Central High School - Aquila Yearbook (Downsville, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1955 volume:

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In his position as athletic director for the past ten. years he has been our con- stant friend and confidant. lt was with deepest regret that we learned of his retirement from this field this year. We are also grateful for the time and energy that he has spent on us in his capacity as Guidance Counselor. We can never fully repay him, and we only hope that this will show some measure of our appreciation. ADMINISTRATIO A Challenge The Commencement program is over and you have joined the ranks of the Downsville alumni. You receive your diploma which signifies you have successfully reached an important goal toward which you have been striving. You are about to set out upon acourse which will lead you toward goals which you hope to reach in the future. Your friends are anxious that you succeed in reaching these goals. We give you this challenge as you leave D.C.S. 'Go forth to think, to be, and to serve. Kay Proper Secretary Robert W. Williams H Eugene Wieand Vice Principal, Guidance Superintendent of Schools i lllll llllg 3'll ,, nl Mar1orie Donnlng School Nurse BOARD CDF EDUCATION lin- President, William Bouw, Alton Neff - Vice- A thankless task is a board member's. They receive no remuneration except the satisfaction of seeing the fine educational institution they have helped foster satisfy the needs of our country. This year we salute Perry Champlin, who finishes his sixteenth consecutive year and sixth year as president - a job well done. . . the safety of our studmts and ufcl are THE FACULTY Chen gave ns aid in learning te study . . te think fer ourselves Seeendary Sitting: Mr. Plotkin, Mathematics and Social Studiesg Mrs. Hammond, Englishg Mr. Penrose, French and Englishg Miss Turnbull, Scienceg Mr. Shepard, Mathematics. Standing: Mr. Hammond, Commercialg Mr. Flannery, Social Studies. wt THE FACULTY Eitizenslfip . . . a study of lzistary . . . the fundamental eerities Elementary 3 . Karlg Mrs. Mrs. Beersg Miss Hoyg Mrs. Lewis Saarig Mrs. Boorng Mrs. Shaw. Standing: Miss Baxter' Q Mrs. Howardg and Mrs. Salton. 7 THE FACULTY All our livcs . . . uf: shall ncwr fargct the lasting effect they have had an nur lives Spccial Q Rim 5 Sitting: Mr. Her fort, Music Mrs. Post, Musicg Mrs. Wilson, Artg Mrs. Rose, Librariang Mr. Spragu Indu - - 1 ea strlal Arts, standing. Mr. Burton, Agrlcu ture. Miss Hick, Homemakingg Miss Stee1e,PhySlC3.l Educatio Mr. Williams, Physical Education and Guldanceg P ' fi 5 A ..i sg- ni IQ' :M . ... I ... . wig, v Cc 9 wx Ecwlcs Blanche Scudder d Rose Grasso, Cofashaw' an Marie Brunner, Carolyn Rider, Patti Bower, Frances Finnerty, Craig Lewis, Don Mills and Norman Conrow. Bus Drivers Left to right: Albert Townsend, Leo Weintz, Charles Jones, Roy Boorn, Earl Clark, Cecil Stone, Don Byington, Homer Bull and Bill Smith. Hustodiaus Homer Bull, Don Byington, and William Smith. Kitchen Polic: A EQNMNQ ,xxx K N was k X X 'TI . 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They were now sophomores, slightly silly, but more studious. Walter Tompkins made the first string varsity this year and represented the class in the championship game at Cornell. Larry Duckwall was chosen to sing in the All State Chorus in Buffalo. As a class, they held two dances in the nearby metropolis of Corbett. They were huge successes, financially and otherwise. In their Junior year, remaining underMiss Turnbull 's eagle eye, having settled down to the serious work of graduating, they became a model class. Again the basket- ball team became champions, this year with Walt and Larry as starters and Jerry Stephenson as a substitute. Larry again represented the school' at the All State Con- cert, this time in the orchestra. KayMacDona1d and Jerry Stephenson were selected to go to the Syracuse University Citizenship Conference. fContinued on Page 18.1 O O O O OOO O Larry Duckwall ...... President Kay MacDonald ...... Vice President Doris Miller ....... . Secretary Gerard Stephenson . . . Treasurer We, the Senior Class of 1955, wish to ex- press our sincere gratitude and appreciation to Mr. Richard Shepard, who not only acted as an advisor but as a friend in reaching our goal. ROBERT H. BELLOWS 'BOB' Student Council 1,2, Assistant Secretary 23 Chef's Club l,2,3- Basket- ball 2g Photography Club 2,3g Class Secretary ' Class Vice-lsres. 2,3 'Smartypants' 3g 'The Groom Said No' 4 ' 4 MM , r W- WZ rj' A v seruonsn 'ff 'L 3 1 KL Qnf M KE! f 1 ' ,ji ffl W if if JOAN M his BOYER Chorus l,2,3,4g Band 3,45 FHA 3,43 Barbershop Quartette 3,4- Octette lg Library Club 1.21 'Smartypants' 35 Intramurals 1.2.3. 4 wi WJ swf' ,J fy MMM fix, Mez IE RQNPQER WMM Library Club l,2g Rifle Club 2g Student Court 23 Juror 2: lntramurals 1,2,3,4p Future Teachers' Club as Press Club 4. GH .L hfwgmeuww mamwffqi 666660 gygwdfya, fafwlwydflidcpgkef ' Qdaao W1 wwmwwudmmw My fun 6,4 A4414 FRED K. BRYDEN aww A1459 Press Club 45 Yearbook 43 Chef's Club 2,33 Library Club lg 'Phe . Groom Said No' 4. FKEDA E. BRYDEN Library Club 1,2g Rifle Club 2, President 2g Student Court 2, Juror 23 Intramurals 1,2.3,4g Leaders' Club 45 Yearbook 43 Class Secretary 2g 'The Groom Said No' 43 Band 1.2.3,-ig Press Club 4. ,, J ease ya wfwlkfff AM,Wm.1w'iuQfL4f,A,,p,g ,mMA6y. 34114 J 22444 ffm! 15,460 fy! fp. Ale,-AM ,clay ,Keira l?44,f05 fwaaj nwaanaf 9 62 'yfvvvl I' .,ia,c.fuJ Lua 4fp4 0A!'4 4 M LAWRENCE ODWELL pucKwALL,g,Af,,, , M157 C ,, .FP X HBIRDY' ' 'P Class President 2,3,4'g Student Council President 4g Basketball l,2,3,4g Baseball 1,2,3,4p Soccer 4g Football lg Band 1,2,3,4, President 3 Mixed Chorus 2,3g Chef's Club l,2,3g Yearbook Club 1,2,3g Vars' ' Club 1,2,3p 'Meet The Duchess' 25 'Smartypants' 33 'The Said No' 43 Photography Club 3,4. f .W if 5 ,mais ' 'dis K . Q ,ww ,kaiiwifvg tr' ,a wif la Awe sian' ': ' 'MW VL M IJ., ELLZABETH M. FULLER 'LIZ' A 'amid ,Zg Zuaual- 45 540' an 1, , ,4, Vice-President 4g Gi ' Chorus 1,2,3g Mixed Chorus 2 3 Club 23 Octette 23 Trio 23 Newspaper Club 3: Library Club 1g Smarty id j Yearbook 1,2,4g Intramurals 1,2,3,4g Photography Clubw-ig Dramatics . - ' pants 35 'The Groom Said No' 4, ll. In dcfvicql I me were 1955 Jug, Ldmybmwfwdlefgd ,J 6,0'52kQ76fw4QJyf20 f2a.g,QC,L, M ,ja 4,00 f fwarryqy ,J ' 25 2 cwwwsf, Q2 Joan deff? Lila, few fQ4,6LA f' lj Jaxaaacowrf X ,Jigga ,,v7az..-Ga 3-naw, 'ff'f ,f2'o. JJ4, sfiauav a!0f'.6 :av tifuf,-41 dll? afcaa Club 45 Press Club 4. fgrflbrary amurals l.2,3,4g Student Court 3, Juror 3g Leaders 64 ,tx Q.f 'Q .iii , ARTHUR HORTON 'ART' Basketball 3: FFA 4. 7124. Jfuwaadwgg CHRISTINA P. HOUCK 19 Low mwf w TEl3NlE A4-640500 , 0Q40'47Z0tL Intramurals 1,23 Press Club 4: Art Club 1 me af Maas, ,.... 9' ' wii.'5-76' E GAlL MEREDITH KlLPATRlCK i ' 'DEBBIE' X Intramurals 1,2.3,4p Leaders' Club 1,2,3g Cheerleading, JV 2,3, Var- sity 43 Chorus 1,Z,3,4g Vlce President Chorus 43 Band 3,4, Secretary Q ' d N 4. it A Treasurer 45 'Smartypants 3: The Groom Sai o SENICRS sf7bu. fkfafrz-Lf1o1rrn0.' JRC 010UM!,!?tj.t,61,,sJf1mJQfi4fJ 100 4ze4.4Vffxfu,lzlJ fMd wk' 'U- ,Qf ffl! 0441542 00111 fd! ffl! W I JKATHALEEN J. MAC DONALD 4,0 XML 'KAY' ' . Q. ffl x ., Band 1,2,3,4g Leaders' Club l,2,3,4, Treasurerg fle Club 2g lntra- Y murals 1,2,3,4g Yearbook Club 45Student Council,Secretary3g 'Smarty- ' - -S d t pants' 3g The Groom Said No 45 Class Vice President 4, tu en Court Judge Z. DORIS MILLER Class Secretary 45 FHA 3,4, Secretary 45 Press Club 4, Editor 45 Chorus 3,4, President 45 Yearbook Club 3,45 Smartypants 35 The Groom Said No' 45 Barbershop Quartet 45 Student Council 4, Vice President 4. i e eeee Zu. , . wsrucagjuwawwf ' ffffitzl, . Jfglxh Job? r pea f,z:c.,.g?,M,. ALM f WANDA T. MILLER Z0 - Majorette 45 Twirler 1,2,35 Press Club 3,45 Yearbook Club 3,45 Girls Chorus 1,2,3,45 Mixed Chorus 35 Photography Club 45 Intramurals 1.2, 3,45 'Smartypants' 35 The Groom Said No' 4. 7424211 J Q, '70 ,.,,,..-f Q-acc, 7. . '74 if ' Q fz- my ,gags - . 'ef' J se -CL4.,LL, , 0-1-Lac, -ia MADELINE O'DONNEL ,E l,4,,,4..,, H, H 1 FHA 3,45 Press Club 4. 1 UM Z 0 HELEN ATHENA PAPPAS 'PAP' . Band 3,45 Press Club 3,45 FHA 35lntramurals 1,2,3,45 'Smartypants' 3. GERARD J. STEPHENSON JR. 'GERRY' Basketball 1,2,3,4g Baseball 1,2,3,4g Track 1,25 soccer 3,45 Band 1,2, ' 5 3,4g Yearbook l,2,3,4, Editor 2,3,4g The Case of the Missing Heirs' lg ' 'Smartypants' 33 The Groom Said No 4g Press Club lg Student Council Treasurer 23 Class Treasurer 3,43 Student Court Judge Z2 M . , V yin' s . K - S 2,4 if 'X . 7 V' . ,Vg JI uf t fi! 1 27,44 xx , 3 in flea sENlQl2sw T If 1 f ' 9. J LM ju . Moi . l ,al . 9, I V J ff ,ll W ww' if '04, .f, , yr A .7 WML JAMES EDWARD TOMPKINS 'JET' Basketball 1,2,3,4, Varsity 4g F.F.A. 1,2,3,4, Sentinal 3, Treasurer 43 Rifle Club l,2, President 2g Soccer 2.3.-4: Yearbook Club 1,2,3,4g Pho- tography 3.4. Q as WALTER B. TOMPKINS 'WATTIE' F,F.A. 1,2,3,4, Secretary-Treasurer 3, President 45 Varsity Club 1,2, 3, Football lg Basketball JV 1, Varsity 2,3,4g Baseball 2,3,4g Soccer 2, 33 Rifle Club 2: Football 1. T JOAN WHITE Chorus 1,2,3,4g Yearbook Club 3.4, Treasurer 4g F.H.A. 4, Intramurals l,2,3,4g 'The Groom Said No' 4g Student Council 3. ,gl ., . are 'wi ww ...Wu O O O O VIRGINIA WILLIAMS 'GINNY Cheerleading, JV l,2, Varsity 3,45 Band 1,2,5,45 Secretary of Class 35 Leaders' Club 1,2,3,4, President 45 Smartypants 35 'The Groom Said No' 45 Intramurals 1.2,3,45 Press Club 45 Yearbook Club 4. My . aff!! 1955 .Www W to Sud 5 -K ffE4QEf2LEs , - xt si Hzzifl f To boost their finances, the class held suppers, sold greeting cards in the spring, and put on the Junior Play. This was a first rate production of 'Smarty- pants, directed by Mr. Hammond with a cast of just class members. Without doubt, the entire show was stolen by Bob Bellows' excellent impersonation of a charming young lady. The highlight of the social season was the Junior Prom, put on in the honor of the grad- uating senior class. lt was, naturally, a huge success with decorations and arrangements by class members. Mr, Shepard was class advisor for the last two years of High School, and in the fall of 1954, 22 suave, sophisticated Seniors reported for registration. lt was a year of contrasts, of hard work in class followed by harder fooling around. Early in the fall, the class put another excellent comedy on the boards. This time they produced The Groom Said Nol' directed by Mrs. Hammond and again with an all Senior cast. The performance in Downsville went over with a bang, but trouble stalked the cast in Walton. What with pickle juice getting in the mint jelly and other catastrophies, the play lost some of its punch. With the funds gleaned from this and other activities, the class went to Wash- ington, D.C. on April 2 and returned on the 6th. So, on June 24, 1955, one of the best classes to pass through D.C.S. received their diplomas and forever passed from these hallowed halls. gsikfgwa, . . wma.. CLASS WILL WANDA leaves head majorette to Gibby Mills, who she thinks would look cute strutting down main street leading the parade. LARRY leaves his big feet Qsize 12 to be exacty to Nelson Barnes who wears size 4. LIZ has only one valuable thing to leave and she'd rather keep him for her- self. FRED leaves his typing ability to Car No. 22 in the hope that it will catch up with Car No. 2 in the typing race. GINNY leaves her gum-snapping ability to Mr. Flannery, Although he's always chewing gum, he never seems to get a snap out of it. JERRY leaves his 'brains' to Isabelle Loucks and hopes she will keep them oiled . LAURA leaves her Citizenship Award to her brother John, who really deserves it. GAIL leaves her cheerleading ability to Oggie Neff with the hope that D. C. S. will soon have a boy's cheering squad. BOB leaves corny jokes to Mr. Penrose in the hope that the future Senior Class has as much fun as we did. FREDA leaves her natural curls to Judy Kenney who we think needs them. KAY leaves her calorie chart to Gloria Peck. JAMES leaves his giggle to Tillie, who we think should laugh more, Don't you? HELEN leaves her gossipy nature to Dixie Hotchkiss who seems to be getting along OK but could use some new techniques. MARIE leaves her quiet ways to Patty Mac Donald. MADELINE and DORIS leave their foolishness to the Sourheads in the future Senior Class. JOAN WHITE leaves her nosey characteristics to Jean Croop with hopes that she will carry on for her next year. JOAN BOYER leaves her alto voice to Sandra Cable. ART leaves his slow walk to the 7'th and 8th graders who go 'speeding' down the halls. TEENIE just wants to leave! WALT leaves his lucky cue stick to Harold Neff, in hopes he will carry on where he left off. -Q - CLASS PROPHECY GINNY and LIZ have inherited the garbage business from Ginny's father and have extended their route to Corbett and Shinhopple. FRED now holds the position of chiefexecutive with the Pet'Milk Co. He's working hard to support all the little bossies . WANDA is making another 6week visit to Reno. Her record so far is 3 divorces and 2 annulments. GAIL started out to be a nurse but ended up being a horse doctor. JERRY Stephenson, the Einstein ofthe class of '55, now has an excellent position with the Health Department of N'Y.C. He's the new street cleaner . FREDA is private secretary to the president QMr. Eisenhowerj she even sits on lke's Knee' while taking dictation. Mamie had better keep her eye on her. JAMES TOMPKINS is head taster for Sugar Jets. If you don't believe that Sugar Jets are jet propelled, just call on James for living proof that they are. JOAN BOYER married the famour wrestler, gorgeous George . He taught her how to wrestle and they're now known as the first husband and wife wrestling team, 'gorgeous George, and Georgeous Joan . WALT has made us verv proud. He's now with the Harlem Globetrotters as water boy, . MARIE is finally an airline hostess. She handles the daily flight between Downsville and Harvard. ART HORTON now owns a prospering ranch out west. lt spreads out over 2 whole acres and he has a big herd of 3 head. JOAN WHITE has just finished her new book about her favorite saying, 'you don 't know do Ya . LAURA HATCH has just been voted Miss America of l965 . HELEN got her man at last and its none other than Copy Turtis . She never did tell us how she got rid of Janet though. TEENIE joined the Waves and has a sailor in every port. DORIS decided she wanted to be a ballet dancer. She's famous now and goes by the name of Fanny . LfKAY'S fame was for her devotion to the Yankees, but she's now working as 'bat girl' for the Brooklyn Dodger. MADELINE married Silly Sam and they go by the name of the 'Giggling Lunatics . Have you heard of the new Hurdy-Gurdy and his monkey who are the rave of New York? LARRY DUCKWALL and BOB BELLOWS finally teamed up. w L ,Y 4 ' - x . 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'S . 1 'K M ,F 1 - '-3, fm f' -.1'WS'f15 - uf. alw, . -K., .5 . Q , I . - , --.ag..f .. -,M Q, v- , . , Q L . ' Q . - 3 . ' . .., x r . - I V - K --1. Y ., . Q -im X - '-W 'ig' ' L . it A 'M XWM .xl ' , xv -. ,.. U ' W ' -- Ns Wsfik. Xa YH -. fx, H .Q wr K Q..-nw N 1. UQ ' V 143 1 .Q.'! K X f t 6 x ,' ' a 5 . .P X 'X .X' an thc threshold uf: stand . . First Row Dixie Hotchkiss, Carol Saunders, Alan Fitch, Jean Croop, Isabell Loucks. Second Row Margaret Bouw, Nina Gray, Irene Tompkins, Gene Flaherty, Nora Akins, Ginger D Addezio Third Row Colm Campbell, Gladys Fries, Herbert Baldauf, Lona-ld Baxter, Katherine Bush Gilbert Mills, Gerry Stone, Jack Dalrymple, Doug Bivens, Your '55 Aquila now presents to you the Toast of D.C.S. Our first attractions were our Halloween Party and a spaghetti supper. These were followed by our two major events: the Junior Play and Junior Prom. Now we would like to present our celebrities, who are our helpful director, Mr. Hammond, our homeroom teacher, Mr. Plotkin: and our president, Jean Croop. Some other celebrities are our vice- president, Margaret Bouw, secretary, Aloha Ver Nooy, and treasurer, Carol Saunders. However, we are sorry to notice the absence of Barbara Palivas and Nancy Rose. If everybody has enjoyed reading this, please join us next year for our last program. President - Jean Croop Vice-President - Margaret Bouw Secretary - Aloha Ver Nooy Treasurer - Carol Saunder at thc halfway mark . . 1' 'V 'Y 1' Uefifg, QVVXU , I rr!! First Row: Shirley Craig, Betty Tompkins, Gloria Peck, Nelson Barnes, Maxine MacDonald, Ina Tompkins, Jeanette Boyerg Second Row: Patty Larsen, Martha Baldauf, Bonnie Fitch, Ronnie Tillapaugh, Marylou Young, Louise Fluhr, Goldie Pappas, Third Row: Marley Babcock, Gary l-lood, Paul Johnson, Floyd Young, Mr. Flannery, advisor, Don Mills, Roland Doig, Anna Brunner, Jane Tompkins. 'Ibis is a true ease, the names being Changed to protect the innocent. Place - Downsville Central. Clase - Sophomores. S O P H C M Q R E My name Susie, President. My partner Patty. Records are filed by Peckie. Finance Director, Don. l'aro'e Supervisor, Mr. Flannery. Representa- tives to the parole board, Tillie and Marilou. C S S 'lime - 2:45 p. m. ...... riot in cellblock 211 ...... convict meeting .. . . . . The room can't be controlled. Trouble-makers Maxine and Paul are popping bubble gum again. After restoring order, Anna proposed to sponsor a movie and dog raffle, providing us with money for our coming trip. Purpose of trip ...... we plan to make our break in '57 and head for Washington. Case Closeu dum de dum dum President - Martha Baldauf Vice-President - Pat Larsen Secretary - Gloria Peck Treasurer - Don Mills only the Ircgiuning First Row: Ronnie Soules, Fay Fuller, Roger Vernold, Patty MacDonlad, Sandra Cable, MaryAnn Larsen, Second Row: Patti Bower, Leonard Brunner, James Shaw, Pattie Stephenson, Charlotte Watson, Craig Lewis, Harold Young, Third Row: Mr. Burton, B B den Ronnie Brown William Flanagan, advisor, Jean Johnson, Mike Finnerty, ruce ry , f FRESHMEN CLASS The Freshmen, like me school's basketball team, are working toward the big win' with President Jean as center. Vice-President Mike and Treasurer Elsie play forwards while Secre- tary Sandra and Mr. Burton are under the basket. The cheers are led by Representatives Leonard, Patti Bower, and Patty MacDonald, being ably supported by their classmates. We're working toward the biggest goal of all -- our Senior trip. President - Jean Johnson Vice-President - Mike Finnerty Secretary -,Elsie Baldauf Treasurer - Sandra Cable EIGHTH GRADE eft to rightg first row: Robert 'l'odd, Frances Finnerty, Barbara Shaw, Janice Sheilds, Donna Weber, Howard Halsteadg Second row: Nancy Peters, Lorna Ives, Florence Finlde, Glenford Tait, Joyce Ellett, Jean Hyzer, Richard Smithg Third row: James Wall, Sandra Homovich, John Hatch, Mr Penrose, advisorg Earl Lacey, David Mahaffy, Judy Kenny. SEVE TH GR DE Left to rigm, first row: Golda Monovan, Mike Strain, Gail Conklin, 'Stanley Davis, Joan Miller, Glenn Ellett, Gloria Fuller, Second row: Donald Tompkins, Myrin Borysenko, Katherine Reside, Thelma Jaycox, Janet Lacey, Marlyn Lewis, Robert Thomas, Larry D'Addezio, Ronald Barnesg Third row: Mary Henderson, Hanna Sue Atkins, James Craig, Shirley Fitch, Richard Hoffmeister, Donald Byington, John Hathaway, Fred Mac- Donald, Gary Fairbairn, Joyce Grayg Fourth row: Roy Murphy, Jean Havens, Glenda White, Gene Mills, Gary Klindt, Mrs. Hammond, Advisorg Fred Cornell, Pamela Cole, Carol Lewis. Yvonne Norwood, Doris Mericle I Q . ya tif A ,Q ,fra 11:11 SIXTH GRADE First Row: Gail Shields, Francis Barnes, Michele O'Conner, Walter Murphy, Jay Wright, Clark Mills, Second Row: Gary Wilbur, Robert More, Wayne Elmore, Carol Barnes, Louise Baldauf, Richard Soules, Jeanette Watson, Caroline Ecker. Third Row: Gordon Baxter, Mary Rose, Gary Kilpatrick, Judith Knapp. Mr. Karl, Ralph Johnson, Betty Miller, Ioan Homovich, John Cooke. FIFTH GRADE First Row: George Tompkins, Dale Lewis, Glen Tompkins, Sylvia Murphy, Kay Cornell, Irene Edwards, Second Row: Kenneth Fuller, Patty Reynolds, Stephen Reed, Gerald Tompkins, Sharon Fairbairn, Floyd Hyzer, Jimmy Ver Nooy. Third Row: Ralph I-Iillis, Richard Bull, Henry Miller, George Shaw, Mrs. Saari, Richard Gray, Robert Cable, Carol Cole, Dorma Wells. FIFTH GRADE First Row: William Hood, Joe Bellows, Jimmy Shields, Dickie Miller, Virginia Beck, Anna Rose. Second Row: James Butler, Bobbie Babcock, Harold Reynolds, Richard Edwards, Lindy Eckert, Roger Banks, Bobbie Homovich. Third Row: Richie Neff, George Akins, Maurice Loucks, Jack Pardee, Mrs. Lewis, Dewitt Stanton, Beverly Bvington, Cheryl D'Addezio, Nancy Jacobson. FOURTH GRADE First Row: Cheryl Reed, Doug Reed, Charles Thompson, James Elmore, Judith Dufton, George Polomcean, Gary Barnes, Judy Butler. Second Row: Billy Tillapaugh, Billy Bouw, Shirley Peck, Audrey Hood, Joyce Liddle, Donna Cornell, Gail Fuller, Donald Strain, Ginger Weber. Third Row: Pat Krom, Judith Chase, James Metz, Paula White, Geraldine Wall, Melanie Neff, Kermit Conrow, Gerald Peters, Linda Babcock, Miss Hoy. THIRD GRADE First Row: Janet Cooke, Marylyn O'Conner, Ursula Rlcco, Brian Fitch, Daniel Houck, Glenn Edwards. Second Row: Douglas Fitch, Sharon Byington, Linda Barnes, Kenneth Cox, Dianne Hebert, Judy Palmer, Margie Shaw, Freddie Polomcean. Third Row: Charles Beard, Susan Bullls, Donald Tait, Jean Bryden, Mrs. Salton, Jerome Reslde, Karen Ellett, Clifford Young, Wayne Utter. First Row: Dennis Fitch, Sterling Murphy, Lynn Tompkins, Judy Reed, Jimmy Wright, Burt Cox. Second Row: Darwin Fitch, Beverly Gray, John Terry, Dougie Krom, Cheryl Cable, Gertrude Conklin, Carol Baxter. Third Row: Ellen Bogart, Donald Pardee, Steven Geer, Bruce Soules, Mrs. Howard, Mary Reynolds, Gordon Palmer, Victoria O'Dell, Al Kllndt. SECON D GRADE First Row: Penny Lewis, Jean Jacobson, Clinton O'Dell, Herbert Smith, Alfreada Murphy. Second Row: Jerry Bouw, Jerry D'Addezio, Linda Panioli, Susan Reed, Gerald Houck, Gay Daniels, Paul Reynolds. Third Row: Russell Houston, Beverly Davis, Neil Cable, Kathleen Frembes, Mrs. Boorn, Carl O'Dell, Billy Watson, Scott Lacey, Dema Thomas. First Row: Nancy Beck, Janice Tuttle, Mary Ann Polomcean, Bo0by Reed, Marvin Reynolds. Second Row: Michael Stone, Lanny Tompkins, Gloria Graham, John Liddle, Jerry Ver Nooy, June Wright, Ivan Loucks. Third Row: William Wells, Clinton Peck. Rebecca More, Donald Clark, Miss Baxter, John Harris, Gerald Henderson, William Smith, Vaughn Vernold. Absent: Shirley Tompkins, Jovce Martin. Lelt to right: First Row: Judy D'Addezio, Suzan Cook, Kathy Herfort, Sally Shields, Clark Tuttle. Second Row: Steven Metz, John O'Conner, Pamela Palmer, Richard Peck, Rodney O'Dell, Jolm Barnes. Third Row: Nancy Banks, Barbara Davis, Thomas Champlin, Timothy Byington, Anita Ransom, Sylvia Frembes, Lynda McClenathan, Mrs. Vessey. FIRST GRADE Left to rignt Rose Ann Fuller, Nancy Knox, Geraldine Knapp, Kathy Yevich, Jo Anne Shields. Second Row: William Padgett, Donna Dutton, Sandra Graham, Lawrence Sullivan, Ronald Lacey, William Terry, Dale Conklin. Third Row: Terry Edwards, Virginia Terry, Peter Hammond, Lynn Meredith, Lynne Wilbur, James Hull, Robert Bouw, Daniel Smith, Mrs. Beers. EE? 1?BYS,!,.5 I Ili'- First Row: John Polomcean, Lee Ver Nooy, Susan Place, John Bolduc. Second Row: Marilyn Moore, Karen Utter, Pat Ropp, Lorna Houck, Charles Rineback. Third Row: Brenda Beard, Barbara Goetchlus, Charlotte Peck, Donald Shores, Mrs. Horton, Jerry Thomas. Dale Butler, Joan Tuttle. KI DERG RTE First Row: Josephine O'Dell, Susan Green, Linda Liddle, Jo-Ann Shields. Second Row: Marilyn Wynkoop, Robert Bullis, Donna Homovich, Kenneth Jones, Dona Clark. Third Row: Mary Dudton, Michael Beck, William Meredith, Thomas Tlllapaugh, Mrs. Shaw, Marie Shaw, Norma Reynolds. Absent: Mitchell Peck, Ted Tebbenhoif, Gerald Mondore, Gregory Race. ix lip: J as nl 9 nl'-. t 'iff X J 1 ,, 'Sr gf- f.s ,M n K Y t' ,. mx K . as ', Q' mf' W ' N an 'W w. 1, I9 U if Af 'tary . ' , lg., I 1 1 1' 41 IC ,vs 'ikw . wv4, 4 Z 9:15-W., g, W 'Q,..ni.f jfivgg. ,W was 3, t .Q ' N 0,0 ... u' , . .. K , wx- q f . Wi. . A m X. K 1 . . x U ' .Q X ' s in-5 3 .5 ggi Nu J, 'fs in f .. W J, ,qi .. .. . A M F -. 4 . ., i' ' ' K 1 mm, . ig. ' rg x 5. 'K ,fn H., K X. X V . . .. . . ' x S ,. I ' fx E W w xm 'L ff f Q 2 . ' -ww - . f Q. V As- x .wi ...... N-, ..., , K i XF N. l ,I f 8 3 '- fgr- 1.4 uw .ftgf 51 ' R . Q . 15- f k ! W A , ,xx f. K QQ? - f , - M . -mwwfx My JMS 'Y N . . 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X x., Q i N ' is E X X x 1 1 , .5 . U X Q K K Lx- AR ITY The purple and white of D,C, S, were hard hit by graduation as they prepared to defend their B-C Sec- tion lV crown. Two veterans, Larry Duckwall and Walt Tompkins, and one reserve Jerry Stephenson, returned for the 1954-55 season. Harold Neff, Jack Dalrymple, Gib Mills, and Jim Tompkins moved up from last year's .l.V, with Bill Flannagan, a fresh- man, rounding out the varsity. The Eagles ran into stiff opposition from the start as they dropped two decisions to a veteran Manor team, followed by a poor showing at Andes. D.C,S. recovered partially as they smothered weak Hancock but proceeded to drop the next two, a three pointer to Delhi and a controversial slow down game with Walton. Before Christmas vacation D. C.S. won over Fleischmanns by two. 'l.fw..,,. ' - .. was BA KETBALL After Christmas the liagles played over .500 ball as they won six while dropping five which gave them an tie for third place in the li.D.l.. and an overall season record of 8-10. Six of Downsville's losing efforts were between 3 and 9 points difference. The liaigles qualified for the sectional playoffs by beating Mzirgaretville after ending the season in a tie with them. ln :I thrill packed game against Andes the purple and white fell before a second half onslaught and ended the season with a 0-ll record. Standing: Jack Dalrvmple, Harold Neff Larry Duckwall, .Terry Stephenson, and Manager James Craig. Sitting: James Tompkins. Bill Flanagan, Walt Tompkins, and Gib M1115 Coach Robert Williams I shall always remember the ten fine yearsl have had coaching at D.C.S. I would like to extend my thanks to all the students and fans who have supported my efforts, especially those boys who played on the teams, standing by me through right and wrong decisions. Those that have gone before me express my feelings much better: 'On the fields of friendly strife are sown the seeds, which, on other fields, on other days, will bear the fruits of victory. VARSITY D? ull ll ll ll ll YI N I Il ll I N I ll I I ll II BASKETBALL Livingston Manor Livingston Manor Andes Hancock Delhi Walton Fleischmanns South Kortright Margaretville Andes Davenport Hancock Flelschmanns Delhi Walton South Kortright Margaretville Davenport Margaretville Andes Sitting: Jim Shaw, Mike Finnerty, Roly Doig and Ronnie Tlllapaugh. Standing: Manager Stan Davis, Bruce Bryden, Nornmn Conrow and Paul Johnson. JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL Coach Regis Hammond The J. V. did a fine job as they won 10 and lost 8. With only eight players most of the season, and Ronnie Brown moving to the varsity, they still managed to provide fans with many thrills. The 'Dog' and 'Till' were particularly effective in the front court, while Goose , 'Temper' and 'Slow Motion' worked well under the basket. The 'Spider' and 'Squeak' were fine reserves. Junior Varsity Scoring Field Total Total Foul Goal Foul Fouls Points Avg. Ronald Tillapaugh 56 21 45 133 46 Bruce Bryden 40 43 78 123 55 Ronald Brown 41 15 36 97 41 Michael Finnerty 32 27 74 91 36 Roly Doig 33 18 32 84 56 Paul Johnson 21 30 47 72 63 Norman Conrow 4 2 6 10 33 James Shaw 5 0 1 10 00 ,Get 'owe u-1995 l 11 we 69-e xi ,610 10 5 will fi e 9 ui'9x0e dave eg 10 ew 'gpg Margaretville Andes Fleischmanns Margaretville Andes Fleischmanns SCDCCER Soccer was played on an informal basis during the fall. Next year equipment and certi- fied officials will be used and we will be eligible to participate in the sectionals. Danny Tomp- kins led the team in scoring as D.C.S. won 4 and lost 2. Playing the forward line for the were Bruce Bryden, Mike Finnerty, Bill and Jack Dalrymple. Defensive stalwarts were Harold Neff in the Net, protected by Gerry Stephenson, Duckwall, Gib Mills, The Dog and Downsville Downsville Downsville Downsville Downsville Downsville Larry Tilly, 5 8 9 6 2 O Front Row, left to right: Ronnie Tillapaugh, Roland Dolg, Bruce Bryden, Gib Mills, Mike Flnnerty, Roger Vernold. Back row, left to right: Dan Tompkins, James Tompkins, Bill Flanagan, Harold Neff, Larry Duckwall, Jerry Stephenson, Jack Dalrymple. Art Horton, Craig Lewis. Front Row: Larry Saunders, Paul Johnson, Jack Dalyrmple, Harold Neff, Roger Neff, David Davis, Roly Dolg, Ronnie Tlllapaughg Second Row: Robert Edwards, Donald Baxter, Donald Mills, Gerry Stephenson, Larry Duckwall, Larry Fitch, Gilbert Mills, BASEB LL Merritt Russell. Dave Davis and Walt Tompkins shared mound duties while Roger Neff and Harold Neff caught admirably all season. Larry Duckwall, while not hitting the size of his hat, proved a 'Chase' around first. Merritt Russell, Larry Fitch and Walt Tompkins formed a formidable infield trio. In the outfield Larry Saunders, Bob Edwards and Jack Dalyrmple provided a capable combination. DCS was champion of its section of the Delaware County league with a 5 and 1 record. The league comprises Walton, Delhi, Downsville and Margaretville. The games with Tread- well were played without the six seniors on the DCS squad. Walt Tompkins gathered the most hits for the year, 16, while Merritt Russell had the honor of tallying the most runs, 16. 'I11e season's record: DCS Hancock 0 DCS Hancock 6 DCS Andes 2 DCS Delhi' 2 DCS Walton' 2 DCS Treadwell 11 DCS Andes 10 DCS Margaretville' 2 DCS Walton' 3 DCS Delhi' 7 Com' 50 William' rcs 'rreadwell 7 DCS Walton' 4 DCS Walton 2 DCS Margaretville' 4 STATISTICS Pitching: WON LOST D. Davis 5 1 W, Tompkins 4 1 H. Neff 1 0 R. Tillapaugh 1 0 L. Fitch 0 1 Batting Averages: AB R H Pct. W. Tompkins 42 12 16 .380 L. Fitch 34 15 12 .353 M. Russell 38 16 13 .342 D. 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'yi' Y ififf 55 'Lu 2 X v ' . -4' I Carol Saunders, Ginny Williams, Gall Kilpatrick, Patty Larsen. VARSITY CHEERLEADERS The cheerleaders are chosen each spring by a vote of the faculty. They are rated upon skill in performance of the cheers, personal- ity, citizenship and appearance. Their function is not only to lead cheers but also to act as representatives of the entire student body. All hail to the girls - - - they get the whistles, the boys get the cheers. .IU NIOR VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Marylou Young, Maxine MacDonald, Gloria Peck. Jeanette Boyer. ' Lwq rw V Marx T!'H'qk ka QV. kpf. S ' g -5 L' gfwf 3 Y -j . 51, ' M F Egg . . tg x y x ' t L ,Claw q W ' if, L L, 1 YQ. . Y K. 5 K - -L L Y. r J-xixlxs . gy 'E I F 4 f Q ' SL - 5 , :' S L X Aim L W x, Q L .gba J: Q A 1 Y 1 41 if x xi 5- f ff LF':f?fs Q , QL if - f f1,,. 1 A ' ' -, fgQ,,,g .L, L 1 ,4 . g F , 8 L L -- -L -- . , ,. xref Sa . ugly: Q L ,M X Li., L 8, J j Q fx Lf fy sis --Qwgl ,,,,Ls W L L -34 .5 L - L S L L M , XA ' L Q? 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A 'MM VL, Qyf 54 4.., , ,my Wjq A x, A A 5 1 4 i N N fx L ,K Wy , ,L Vg- fg 'fg,Kggv,p.kf9:ea.2f.,,.ffX,Y, L jj- X S Ly w. ,. ,Q -L-: 4i?,k1L.5-,X 355 . -mffiwfa K g'k52f2?3 ,nf ' k xfi ' W ' -Q.-'f?Q 'FL'Q xx L L S L' -,,, ,L ,,,g.,M L' , w ,, V N,,4w'f L5 Nix.: L -' -, X .. U if , 1,34 x X, L , , f Ni, '1-..:- J X j L miQv X Lx- ., L ,Qi , . .W , Q L ' vm. ff,vfwrf:vfL -M55 L - LL L , ' -53'f'L - W , L L .-s X 4 :L - ' A L . Q11 x ..,7L7f,L 24,6 K, 5' Wh faq. ' an ' K Q 'Nh x N' LL - mg, Q, L 1- .. N Lg!-Kimi: ws, -. M.. LL Q 9' Ji!! A kQ1+' V L Q. M fi ,,: 3752 .X Q ff' , m,y,.e , L . L , L y ' 'S' , 152' ww, ' ,L LL L . Front Row, left to right: Mr. Penrose, advisor, Jerry Stone, Ronnie Tlllapaugn, Marilyn Lewis, Jackie Dalrymple, Patty McDonald. Back Row, left to right: Marllou Young, Patty Bower, Sandra l-lomovich, Bobby Todd, Gary Fairbairn, Margaret Bouw, Jean Croop, Doris Miller, Larry Duckwall. TUDE T CCUNCH The Student Council began the year with the following officers: President ....... . . Lawrence Duckwall Vice-president . . ....... Doris Miller Treasurer .... . . . Margaret Bouw Secretary . . . ..... Jean Croop Advisor... ....... Penrose The first project we undertook was the approving of plans for Freshman Initiation. Next, we made plans for an Honor Society, which will be set up next year. Safety Patrol members were then approved by the Council. Assembly programs for next year were also chosen by the council and the annual Christ- mas trees were bought bythe Student Council for the school. We are looking forward to the establishment of the Honor Society as it will improve the achievement level of the school, not only academ - ically but also in the fields of physical educa- tion and music. GIRLS ATHLETICS This year the girls of D. C. S. began their athletic endeavors under the supervision of our new gym teacher, Miss Steele. F he intramurals which were offered this year were soccer, hockey, archery, volleyball, basket- ball, ping pong, shuffleboard, and softball. ln the fall the girls had soccer games with Walton and Fleichmanns. Downsville also sponsored a volleyball playday at D. C. S. and participated in the volleyball playday at Delhi and the basketball sportsday at Walton, winning second prize in both. The annual softball playday was held in Downsville in May. President, Virginia Williams, Secretary, Carol Saundersg Vice President, Ina Tompldnsg Treasurer, Kay MacDonald. LEADERS' CLUB Kay MacDonald, Virginia Williams, Laura Hatch, Freda Bryden, Patty Larsen, Ina Tompkins, Jean Croopi Gene Flaherty, Margaret Bouw, Patty Stephenson. First Row G Peck, L Fluhr, G Pappas, D Mericle, M. Bouw, J. Croop, I. Tompkins. Second Row I Tompkins, E Baldauf P Stephenson, F. Fuller, P. McDonald, M.. Baldauf, Bush, F Bryden, R Tillapaugh Third Row S Cable, C. Campbell, L. Ives, J. Kenny, Shaw, E Fuller, K. MacDonald, G Williams, P. Johnson, J. Dalrymple, W. Neff, Homovich, J Shaw G Mills, F Young, H Pappas, P. Bower. Fourth Row: P. Cole, Davis, A Ver Nooy I Hyzer, I Gray, L Fuller, H. Balduaf, H. Young, G. Tait, Craig, G Byington, J Hathaway, L Duckwall, J. Stephenson. Fifth Row: V. D'Addezio, Smith D Mills, B Bryden, P Larsen, W Miller, M. MacDonald, H. Neff, G. Kilpatrick, Lawrence Duckwall . . . ............ President Liz Fuller ......... ........ V ice President Gail Kilpatrick . . . . . . Secretary-Treasurer Sandra Cable ..................... Librarian The organization began activities early with a concert at Delhi for the County Rural Electrifi- cation Association. Following this, preparations were made for the County Music Festival in which several of our members participated. Spring activities included the Spring Concert, and the NYSSMA contests held at Delhi and Hancock. Along with other performances in Downsville, the band went to Sherburne to the Pageant of Bands in which the groups compete for the championship in each division. We participated in defense of the class C trophy which we won last year. MAJORETTE L to R Patty Larseng Wanda Miller, Drum Maioretteg Maxine MacDonald. First Row: Richard A. I-Ierfort, director, S. Cable, P. Stephenson, I. White, G. Flaherty, D. Miller, W. Miller, G. Kilpatrick, L. Ives, F. Finnerty, J. Croop, G. Peck, Mrs. Post. Second Row: G. Conklin, G. Monavan, F. Finkle, J. Johnson, N. Peters, Y. Norwood, I. Loucks, V. D'Addezio, K. Bush, B. Fitch, W. Mills. Third Row: B. Shaw, M. Bouw, I. Kenny, P. Cole, G. White, C. Lewis, D. Mericle, l-l. Aklns, S. Fitch, I. Gray. Fourth Row: C. Ver Nooy, K. Reside, J. I-lyzer, J. Havens, D. Weber, M. Lewis, J. Lacey, T. Iaycox, J. Shields, J. Miller. GIRLS CHCRUS Doris Miller . . . ....... President Gail Kilpatrick . . . . . . Vice President Joan Boyer ...................... Secretary An all girls' chorus was organized this year instead of the mixed chorus as in past years. Everyone has been working hard toward the as Spring Concert here and the contest at Delhi. K The work this year consisted of instruction in , voice training, ear training, and workin apprec- 4 .N f iation and interpretation of music. The program f, is a varied one including songs of present day composers and popular tunes as well as works f of the more classical composers. if 7 J QUARTETTE PRESS LLIB STAFF Editor in Chief ............... DorisMiller News Editor ....... Gail Kilpatrick Business Manager .... .... M arie Brunner Exchange Editor .......... Christina Houck Circulation Manager ......... Gloria Peck Boys' Sports Editor ...... Ronnie Tillapaugh , Girls' Sports Editor ........ Helen Pappas Madeline O'Donnell Mrs. Mary Post .... Director Jean Croop ............. Bass Gloria Peck ....... Baritone Doris Miller . . . .... Tenor Joan Boyer .... ....... L ead H H, I - 4 l i The Hi-Notes, girl's barbershop quartette, was organized last year under the leadership of Mrs. Richard Post. Three of the girls were able to remain in the group for the second year, the new member being Doris Miller, tenor, The girls have made many public appearances, such as the Parade of Barbershop Quartet concerts in Walton and Oneonta, Kiwanis Club, Grange and school programs, ln .January they had the opportunity to sing, sponsored by the Pepacton Grange for the polio fund drive, over WNBF television from Binghamton. The staff of the Eagle's Nest produced six issues this year for the student body. This year the format of the paper was changed to that of a news-paper with an artistic cover adding to the appearance. Members of the commercial classes cut stencils and mimeographeu faithfully. lt is hoped' that next year's staff will continue the good work with bigger and better issues of the Eagle's Nest. Nlhng-gangs: is Advisor ................... Mr. Hammond at K' 2 3 1 5 1 if REPORTERS Laura Hatch Larry Duckwall . Fred Bryden Bob Bellows Freda Bryden James Tompkins V C Kay MacDonald Ginny Williams Wanda Miller Liz Fuller gg Patty Larsen Margaret Bouw ,,j.il S T Joan White - N t,tV.c, Q- ggxmsamw- - sw! W as Gall Kilpatrick, Pat Larsen, Maxine MacDonald, Mr. Williams, Ronald Tlllapaugh, Paul Johnson, James Tompkins, Doris Miller, Carol Saunders, Elizabeth Fuller, Ginny Williams, Kay Mac Donald, Wanda Miller, Freda Bryden, Jean Croop, Gerard Stephenson, and Fred Bryden. YE RBQOK CLUB STAFF Gerard Stephenson ................ Editor Jean Croop ......... . . . Joan White ....... Doris Miller . . . Freda Bryden . . . Kay MacDonald .... Virginia Williams Robert Williams ......... Maxine M ac Donald Ronald Tillapaugh Paul Johnson James Tompkins Wanda Miller COPY . Assistant Editor . . . . Treasurer . . . Advertising . . Subscriptions . . Subscriptions . . Subscriptions .. Advisor Pat Larson Gail Kilpatrick Elizabeth Fuller Carol Saunders Fred Bryden This year, the staff of 'The Aquila has aimed primarily at increasing the quality of the book. This was attempted by changing publishers and attempting to raise more money through book sales and advertising. We are proud to let the results speak for themselves. Editor Gerard J. Stephenson Jr. and Co-editor Jean Croop worked withMr. Williams in planning lay-out and assignments while Joan White handled financial matters. T-his year we were blessed with a bumper crop of willing and capable workers in all phases of the work: advertising sales, yearbook sales, typing, write- ups, and make-ups or layouts. And, above all, we, the staff, wish to thank Mr. Williams for all the time and effort that he has put forth all the time and effort that he has put forth to make this publication a success. fill!! C0ilYOWr Robert First Row, left to right: Glenn mle.., 7 Mills, Mike Strain, Ronald Barnes. Second now. ..-, Tompldns, Janet Lacey, Thelma Jaycox, Larry D' Addezlo, Myn.. .,, v Fuller, Golda Monavan. Third Row: Fred MacDonald, Nancy Peters, Carol Lew-, Richard Hoiimelster, James Cralg, Shirley Craig, lsabelle L0uclcS, Hanna Sue Atkins, Katherlne Reslde. Fourth Row: Mrs. Rose, Frances Finnerty, Joyce Ellett,Cralg Lewls, Glenda White, Earl Lacey, Dorls Merlcle, Florence Flnkle, Lorna lves. P Euzabeth Fuxxer, Wanda Mlller,PaulJ3l:::xrgLgolY D0lS1N0I' Bellows, Gerard stevhevsfm- and 'Meme ' -U. it First Row: Bonnie Fitch, Carol Saimders, Joan White, Doris Miller, Irene Tompkins, Dixie Hotcnlnssf Jean Croop, Madeline O'Donnel. Second Row: Miss Rllick. This year the Future Home- makers of America were more suc- cessful than they have been in They started the their officers who lrenc Tompkins, Dixie Hotchkiss, Miller, Reporter, previous years. year by electing are: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Doris Joan White. Their main project for the year was leaning about foreign countries. The girls each had a pen pal in some country, and they learned from other sources the customs, foods, religion, etc. of the country. FUTURE HCDMEMAKERS OF AMERICA X S lhis year the Downsville Chapter has a membership of fourteen with the addition of six new members. During the summer and winte' the Future Farmers were busy. We attended the annual Delhi Judging Trip and judged at the Walton fair n the summer. ln October, Walter Tompkins, Daniel Tompkins, and Art Horton were chapter represent- atives at the National Convention in Kansas City. ln December we sold Christmas trees assisted by our ad- visor, Mr. Burton. We attended Farm and Home Week at Cornell and sold farm and garden seeds. In May the father and son banquet was held to climax the FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA First iww. rwnnle Brown, Mike Finnerty, Arthur Horton, Daniel Tompkins, Ward Neff, Bruce Bryden, James Tompkins, Walter Tompkins, Mr. Burton. Second Row: Jerry Stone, Richard Hood, Herbert Baldauf. i 11 nf. -H ,. . F. ,Q . year's activities. A ,,,. in t . ..., t W 'F t Af , 3 be ,, 5 -it . 1 Aw mm... Q f .xt N F ganna 'K IL A. sms-I 'ita,t , gi ss 1 . kk ..a.' N - : ' Ry .,, . as lk., 5 '--..,.,,, finis f , F 1 LGOKI G BACK . . . As we leave high school, we reel that we can look back on our four years with pride, and certainly with joy. We have prepared outselves for the long road of life that lies before us. Some will go directly into military service, some will marry and support or raise families. Others will go on with their education to prepare for some more specialized field. All of us shall carry with us some knowledge or some skill which will fit ,us for our role. We also take the ability to work together and to enjoy mutual companionship. Looking back, the only regret we can have about high school is its ending. Q is 'U' in Ai X -+1-1 f ADVERTISEMENTS 3' ll 'l'Qus.2+- 'DW' l' TWEEDIE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, Inc. GENERAL CONTRACTORS and Dealers in Building Supplies WALTON, N. Y. Smith's Jewelry Store Watches - Diamonds Gifts Costume Jewelry Wallace Sterling WALTON, N. Y. Compliments WALTON, N. Y Serving Lad and Dad Their Clothing Needs for 66 Years BURNS CLOTHING WALTON. N. Y. Compliments of LARKIN Musical Instrument Co. Everything Musical 94 CHENANCO STREET BINGHAMTON, N. Y. Phone 2-3933 Compliments Of RREAKSTONE BROS., Inc. FINE DAIRY PRODUCTS WALTON, NEW YORK What is Community Spirit? It is the spirit of people working together -- to help one another, and for the com- mon good. At least, that's how we define it - and thafs the spirit we try to bring to all our relationships, business and per- sonal, with neighbors. Why not do your banking with us? THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK DOWNSVILLE, N. Y. 24 Hour Depository Service Open Friday Evenings from 7 to 9 Member of Federal Reserve System and Federal Insurance Corporation Compliments Of FRED SMITH Best Wishes Public Loan Company, Inc. 138 DELAWARE STREET WALTON, NEW YORK Phone 5-5209 Compliments 0f HELEN and .IAKE'S Compliments of NORTHRUP ELECTRIC Electrical Appliance Sales and Servic WALTON, N. Y. Phone 5-4221 EAGLE HOTEL A good place to eat Call Downsville 3-2733 Sleeping Conveniences Compliments of S. L. WILLIAMS WYNCOOP'S PHARMACY Prescriptions Our Specialty QUALITY CQMSP5 f X fx 5 COVER THE EARTH H 63? A 4. gbalgb' 4 A SHILRWIN W1 I CAMP MILLING COMPANY, Inc. WALTON, NEW YORK - LL AM OAKLEY SHAW, Manager DOWNSVILLE, N. Y. CRAWFORD BROTHERS, Inc FARM FEED X 31-51 55 WILLIAMS QMOTORIKL DODGE - PLYMOUTH Sales and Service 2 LIBERTY STREET WALTON, NEW YORK Phone 5-5175 O . Radio Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Class of 1955 LITTLE FOLKS SHOP WALTON, N. Y. Home of Stylish Clothes for Women and Children WALTON BAKERY Phone 5-5500 W. BREAKEY and Television Sales and SGTUIZCB Authorized Dealer for WESTINGHOUSE, CROSLEY 81 R.C.A. BRIDGE STREET BAXTER Sr WOOD The Men's Shop WALTON, N. Y. Phone 5-5112 Elctric Home Appliances WALTON, N. Y. SHAW'S ESSO SERVICE Fuel Oil Kerosene 90 Delaware Street WALTON, N. Y. Phone 5-4430 56 Compliments J E R R Y ' S RESTAURANT WALTON, NEW YORK Compliments of EARL V. MERRITT OPTOM ETRI ST WALTON, N. Y. Compliments Of DONALD C. WEBER PAPPAS' DINER Homemade Ice Cream Sodas - Sundaes DOWNSVILLE, N. Y. Compliments of. FRANK RACE PLUMBER DOWN SVILLE, N. Y. CABLES LUMBER YARD Wholesale and Retail LUM BER DOWNSVILLE, N. Y. Phone 3-1805 Say It With Flowers IVY FLOWER SHOP Western Union Agency WALTON, N. Y. Phone 5-5522 Students of D.C.S. Thanks for your patronage Come and see us again Sarah E. Pond WALTON MUSIC STORE Phone 5-4224 Through the Courtesy of C 81 B ELECTRIC WALTON, N. Y. Phone 5-4062 Compliments of MARVIN INSURANCE AGENCY WALTON, N. Y. Phone 5-4900 Compliments of RUNNELLS LUMBER COMPANY, Inc. WALTON, N. Y. Best Wishes THE OUTLET STORE 112 Delaware Street WALTON, N. Y, Phone 5-5895 Compliments of E. OGDRN BUSH WALTON, N. Y. Phone 5-4000 E. W. IVES 81 SON Farm Machine and Hardware The Farmers' Store WALTON, N. Y. Compliments ROUNDUP RANCH Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Svniors on thvir Graduation HV CONSTRUCTION QSC UTH' Contract 416 Board of Water Supply of the City of New York HOME OFFICE: GENOA, WISCONSIN 59 Compliments Of WYMAN'S GARAGE Compliments of ' KENT'S DEPARTMENT STORE WALTON, N. Y. Rhone 5-5613 Compliments of MRS. ROGER E. NEFF DOWNSVILLE, N. Y. Compliments of FORTS CLEANERS WALTON, N. Y. Best Wishes to the Senior Class KNAPP'S ELECTRIC and GIFT SHOP DOWNQVIILE. N. V. Compliments of M A X S T A L L OPTOMETRIST WALTON, N. Y. Phone 5-5600 Treasure-Craft Jewelry and Stationery FLETCHER COX SINGERLAND, N. Y. GREGORY'S MARKET Congratulations Seniors Compliments of WALTON. N. Y. PAUL F EATON WALTON, N. Y. l'hone 5-5315 F 81 M MOTOR SALES AND SERVICE Shell Gas and Motor Oil General Repairing - Parts and Tires 1 Cars Bought and Sold Wrecker Service pm, 9 Nights 3-1145 Days 3168 A .v o 5009 HANDS V Give Us A Call Compliments ny DETROIT SUPPLY CUMPANY, Inc' Congratulations 15 M k t St et 0NE Ti. NZ. POTTER BROTHERS SPORTING GOODS Best Wishes to Senior Class FRED W. SPRAGUE El riwl C t 294 FAIR STREET ec' c 0' KINGSTON, N. Y Refrigeration Service Phone 2-2091 ROSCOE, N. Y. Compliments Of CAYUGA CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION 82 Compliments of JARDIN E SHOP BEAR SPRING INN Extends Best Wishes ED SHIELDS Bottled Gas Electric and Gas Appliances INSURANCE Fire Automobile Farm Liability Compensation Plate Glass Hospitalization Bonds The Security You Require with The Economy You Desire M. H. BULL Sub Agent for ROWELL 81 MONROE 63 Compliments of BRONSON-SMITH MOTORS, Inc. OLDSMOBILE Sales and Service Phone 5-4500 MURPHY'S DINER Food Az Its Best DOWNSVILLE, N. Y. With All Good Wishes McTIGHE GROCERY CO. WHOLESALE GROCERS Delicious Brand Canned Goods BINGHAMTON, N. Y. THE WALTON REPORTER 0 FIRST IN NEWS O FIRST IN ADVERTISING I FIRST IN CIRCULATION It's like a letter from home for your friend or relative absent from home It's a morale booster for the loved one in military service J. D. FRISBEE, D.D.S. will be at Downsville every Friday and every other Saturday Look in Walton Reporter for dates ART OLSON 'S SERVICE STATION WALTON, N. Y. Phone 5-4061 E ? 5 i 5 ie n sw, , ' vac' ,L -f ?. .,'..vi 1-Aiin - -W Q, --.x.1..,M. .U ...4,.-..1Q,..3..g -,4..m-,.i-L..4,4.....g. --x,L 4..A-,- - -A , ,. 43,4 .'.1-...:4-.,A J Ll 5.2. V I 452- L .ff LLHLNT- 55 ji. '25 ' Y :al-tl' W V . K E 1 4 -:L .ei - 2 g Eli Tl ..-