Elmira Free Academy - Torch / Sagoyawatha Yearbook (Elmira, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1939 volume:

(Q jLCriA'-Q ? tX t v - y XX ( )CKJUL at THE TORCH of Nineteen Hundred Thirty-nine Published by The Senior Class of Elmira Free Academy Elmira, New York Editor-in-Chief - Marjorie B. Doane Art Editors - Lawrence R. Bickford, Forrest F. Baker Business Managers - Marcia Lee Crispin, Arthur C. Smith STEELE MEMORIAL L.BRARt ELMIRA, N.Y. 14901 Foreword May the Torch” which expresses the theme of our yearbook be lifted high and borne onward by all, lighting the way to our future happiness and success. As time goes on, may it serve also as a pleasant reminder of our years spent in the Elmira Free Academy. X . ____TBAl cr? Faculty Seniors Other Classes Activities Athletics Features Ads Dedication ( In appreciation of their never-failing interest and friendly guidance through our high school days, we gratefully dedicate “The Torch” to our Patron Saints, Miss Elizabeth Tashjian and Mr. William Dobberstein 85 6877 To the Class of 1939: You as well as I, will leave the Academy during 1939. Although we are leaving under conditions so unlike, I am sure that we have very genuine feelings in common: a deep, abiding affection for dear EFA with its traditions and achievements; and gratitude for the opportunities it has offered for making lasting friendships — and gaining glimpses into new avenues of thought and action. It has been a privilege to have known and worked with so many of you and to have come to realize that such a goodly number are facing the future with high ideals. I am grateful for this opportunity to wish you god-speed. I would like to help you realize your hopes but only very trite thoughts persist in recurring to my mind. My consolation has to be that “there is nothing new under the sun” and that man’s develop- ment is accomplished by “line upon line, precept upon precept, here a little and there a little, line upon line, precept upon precept, here a little and there a little.” The abundant life, for which you all hope, must present many phases to you. Whether you are think- ing of success in your chosen vocation, the making and keeping of friends, or service to the community in which you live, the way will not be easy. To reach your goal, it will take hard work and the doing of many things that you will not want to do. Your success in life will depend on your value to other people, not to yourself. To that end you must be diligent in cultivating courtesy, thoughtfulness for others, efficiency, dependability and many other virtues, until they dominate your personality. Remember that you will not be liked just because you are you, but for the pleasure you can give and the service you can render. The by-product of your efforts is sure to give you real satisfaction. Some years ago I heard a well-known physician say that one of the chief differences between man and beast lies in the degree of adaptability that each possesses; that the highest type of man is the one that can adapt himself to the greatest number of circumstances. A man of such stature would have to have a well-governed body, a trained mind, a courageous spirit, and a sense of values that would enable him to meet success without arrogance, and failure without despair. You might well say with the psalmist — “It is high. I can not attain unto it.” However, I wish for you high aims and a great degree of attainment. HELEN M. EIIBBARD .Miss Helen Hibbard We all regret the retirement of our friend and teacher, Miss Helen M. Hibbard. A graduate of Elmira College, she joined the Academy faculty in 1502. Since 1916 she has been head of the Mathematics department, as well as student guidance director. In recent years those of us who have come in contact with her, know her best as girls’ adviser. Miss Hibbard will always be highly esteemed by the graduates of the Academy because of her genuine interest in each student, her human understanding, tolerant good humor and never-failing tact. During the years to come the memories of her work will serve as an inspiration to many discouraged people. The Class of ’39 has been privileged to have Miss Hibbard as a teacher and fellow friend. Our sincere wishes for her happiness are only a small part of the joys we hope she may realize in the future years. FACULTY Albert B. Helmkcimp To Dr. Helmkamp the Class of ’39 wishes to give its heartfelt thanks. Without his help and friendly guidance, our path during these high school years would have been less well-lighted. Because of his keen interest in each individual and his personal interviews, we have become better fitted to go out to the world and face its problems, and to carry the torch higher. We want him to know that we greatly appreciate his efforts and that we desire success for him in all of his undertakings as principal of the Elmira Free Academy. L To the Class of 1939 From Europe's blood-drenched soil our fathers came To build for common man a nobler life. America, wrought out in Freedom's name. Is ours today. They did not shun the strife. Shall we lay waste the heritage they gave. And, listless, care not what the morrow mourns; Give to Democracy a nameless grave While tyrant power tramples us, and scorns? Security and bread are not the goal! The slave has these and lacks all else beside. Man would be free to think and choose. His soul Looks to the stars. His hope and faith abide. Ours is the task! The torch lift high again! Undaunted press toward freedom for brave men! Dillon A. Cady To Mr. Cady we express our thanks and appreciation for his guidance during the past years. Oscar A. Kerlin Mr. Kerlin has been superintendent of schools since 1938. Although he has been associated with the class of 1939 for a very short time, we are grateful for all he has done in our behalf and wish to express our sincere appreciation. We also extend to him our best wishes for his success in the future. FACULTY ENGLISH Grace E. Miller, A.B. John E. Colgan, A.B. Kathryn Daly, A.B. Jane M. Birchard, A.B. Louise K. Gamble, Ph.M. Mrs. Gladys C. Smith, A.B. Vivian Tuttis, A.B. Edna B. Stauterman, M.A. Rose Kingston, A.B. Mrs. Jeanette P. Deuel, A.B. Alice P. Scott, A.B. SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS Anthony A. Schwenkler, M.A. Mrs. Sylvia K. Beranek, M.S. Silas F. Parry, A.B. Mary Condon, B.S. Stephen A. Prokop, A.B. Harriet I. Wixon, A.B. Mrs. Celia N. Stott, A.B. Dillon A. Cady, B.S., Pd.B. Helen M. Hibbard, B.S. Mrs. Mary H. Stewart, B.S. Elizabeth Deneen, A.B. Emory E. Donelson, Ed.M. SENIORS Dear Classmates: We have reached another milestone in our lives, and a most important one. At this point we have laid one of the final stones in the broad foundation of our education. Henceforth wherever we go, whatever we do will be built on this groundwork. At the same time that we leave the Elmira Free Acad- emy, we will also cut many of the ties which hitherto have bound us close to our homes. We will be thrown into closer contact with an uncertain world, one which is torn by turmoil and strife. Our thoughts naturally turn back to the security which has been ours up to this period in our lives. We are particularly grateful for the sympathetic under- standing and assistance given us during the last four years by the faculty of E. F. A. We entered here while Mr. Francis R. Parker was principal. It was a privilege to know him, and we will revere his memory just as our parents have done before us. For the past two and a half years it has been our good fortune to have Dr. Albert B. Helmkamp as principal. We express the wish that “the Deacon” will be here to guide our children. It is our regret that Miss Helen M. Hibbard completed her teaching in January rather than remaining to graduate with us. We wish her many happy years of retire- ment. It would be a pleasure indeed, if space permitted me to thank individually each member of the faculty for having piloted us successfully through our course. As that is not possible, on behalf of the class of ’39, may I say to them one and all, “Thank you”. Sincerely yours, Robert Antell. Robert Antell, President Lucille O’Haue, Vice-Pres. Jean McCanna, Secretary Don O’Neil, Treasurer Senior Class History In the first year of our high school life, we organized under the leadership of Arthur Smith, president, Florence Vandiver, vice-president, Harriet Hoffman, sec- retary, and Lawrence Bickford, treasurer. As sophomores we accomplished a great deal in participating in athletics and school activities, and in gaining new and valued friendships. We chose as our class officers, Arthur Smith, president, assisted by Lillian Collins, vice-president, Marie Bailey, secretary, and Joseph Hurley, treasurer. In our third year we elected John Tipton as president, Constance Davis, vice- president, Jean McCanna, secretary, and Joseph Hurley, treasurer. We were the first class to hold a Junior party, which proved very successful. On Junior Day, a most important event for us, we all arrived dressed in red and white. Returning in September to start our “long-desired” senior year, we were led by Robert Antell, president, Lucille O’Hare, vice-president, Jean McCanna, secretary, and Don O’Neil, treasurer. In May our Senior Play, “The Ferguson Family,” was presented under the direction of Mr. Colgan. All who took part should be congratulated on their capable performance. Today, we are very near our goal and are celebrating Senior Day with an assembly, banquet, and dance. In another month or so it will be graduation time and we will be saying goodbye to “old E. F. A.” For whatever may happen to us in the future, we should be adequately prepared, after four years of supervision by the faculty of Elmira Free Academy. MORRIS ANGELL Everyone who knows him well. Says that “Monk” is simply swell. No. 11 CATHERINE ABELL She’s jolly and peppy and full of fun, And whatever she does is “Ably” done. Hendy Avenue; Hi-Y 4; Torch Business Staff. ROBERT ANTELL Here’s to the President of our Senior Class, Throughout life’s trials he’ll cheerfully pass. No. 11; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4 (Pres) ; Pres. Senior Class JAMES AHERN No care, no ivorry, So why hurry ? No. 11 JANE AUSTIN Tall, blonde and full of fun, For Student Council “Janey’s” the one. Student Council 3 (Sec.), 4 (Pres.) ; Masquers 4, Hi- Y 4; Glee Club, Sec. 2. AUDLEY ALDENDERFER A loyal supporter, staunch and true, E. F. A. will sure miss you. Elmira Heights (No. 1) CLARENCE AVERY Be always merry as you can, For no one delights in a sorrozuful man. Hendy Ave.; Vindex 2, 3. 4; Forum 3. 4 (V. Pres.) ; Athletic Rep.; Masquers 3, 4. ELIZABETH BALL Not too serious, not too gay, Just reserved in every way. Surry, New Hampshire. MARIE BAILEY How she sails through her subjects is more than we see And with it all she still bubbles with glee. T. K. Beecher; Sec. Soph. Class; Masquers 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 4; Torch Lit. Staff. WALTER BARCHET Here’s to him, with nary a fault, A boy zvho’s tall,—that’s Walt. Beecher School; Forum 3, 4; Student Council 4. FORREST BAKER A smile, a friendly word of cheer, Make us glad when “Stub” is near. Beecher School; Torch Art Staff; Stylus 1. 2. 3. 4. i PAUL BARNER A new ■girl every day, Well, Nicky, that’s the zvay. Lock Haven; Vindex 4. MARY VIRGINIA BARNETT We all know “Ginnie” has a way. Even though she hasn't much to say. S. S. Peter Paul; Masquers 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3. BERNICE BEAM Quiet and witty, with a peaceful charm, To know her certainly does no one harm. No. 2. FRANK BAUER He's a fclloiv who always “gets by”. With all of his friends he stands very high. Beecher School; Int. Football-Basketball. SHIRLEY BERGER Humor, brilliance, and a dash of cheer, To all our hearts, “Sally” is dear. Hendy Aye.; Glee Club 1, 2; Vindex 3, 4; Hi-Y 3, 4. WALTER BAZYK Happy-go-lucky, easy-going lad. When he's around, we're never sad. St. Casimir’s; Int. Softball 3. GEORGE BERNARD George is serious about everything, Both his work and his trumpeting. G. M. D.; Band 3. 4. LAURETTA BIXBY “Retta” is a good friend to all, Ask her to work and she'll never stall. Beecher School; Hi-Y 4. PHYLLIS BESEMER “Beesie” is clever, zvitty, and charming, Even her smile is a little disarming. G. M. D.; Agora 2, 3 (Sec.-Treas.), 4 (Sec.-Treas.) ; Hi-Y 3, 4 (Pres.) ; Vindex; Masquers. GENEVIEVE BONI Very pretty and charming to see, This little miss from the Academy. St. Anthony’s LAWRENCE BICKFORD For an example of his art, look through this book with care, You'll see the evidence of his skill lurking everywhere. No. 11 ; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Torch and Vindex Art Editor; Treas. Fresh. Class. MARGARET BONNAR Who never defers, who never demands, But smiling takes the task in her hands. No. 11; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 3, 4, (Pres. ROBERT BISHOP Clickity-clack! type, type, type, The Vindex will be out tomorrow night. Hendy Ave.; Forum 2, 3, 4 (Pres.); Vindex 2, 3, 4 (Bus. Mgr. 3, Editor 4). ALLEN BRANCH Sometimes solemn, sometimes gay, “Al” takes whatever comes his way. Erin District; Torch Literary Staff. HARRY BOSENBARK Let it he known, and let’s restate, This good felloiv can certainly skate. No. 8. MARILYN BRAVEMAN A friend in need, Is a friend indeed. Hi-Y 3, 4; Masquers 3, 4 ; Agora 4; Student Council 1. GRETCHEN BOUGHTEN V 'ery shy, and very meek, But she is really very sweet. G. M. D. JANE BRAY Always, happy, on the go. She has no time for useless woe. No. 5; Hi-Y 3, 4; Stylus 4. ROBERT BOWMAN A dentist among us? Do tell! Minus forceps, a jolly good felloiv as well. No. 10; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4. GORDON BRINTHAUPT Pounding driver, thundering wheels, and screeching steam, Are the beautiful music to azrnken his dream. No. 5; Torch Literary Staff. CHARLES BRYANT Ever helpful, friendly and gay, He’s as welcome as a summer’s day. No. 5. GORDON BRION Happy-go-lucky, this is “Gord,” To lose his joy, we can’t afford. No. 5. FREDERICK CADY A boy, reliable and true, And furthermore, a worker true. No. 1. BERNARD BROWN Never too tired to give us a smile, To keep a friend, he’d go the last mile. Hendy Ave. JAMES CAIN With his red hair, his ready grin, We have a feeling, (Jim” surely will win. Hendy Ave.; Hi-Y 3, 4; Forum 3, 4; Masquers 3, 4; Football 3, 4; Vindex 2, 3, 4 (Sports Ed.). MARIAN CARPENTER She’s not a flower, she’s not a pearl. She’s just a good all-around girl. Beecher School. JAMES CATELLE A spirit full of vim, We’ll always remember him. St. Anthony’s; Italian Club. SAMUEL CASIL A better friend is hard to find, “Sam” takes our vote every time. No. 1. ELEANOR CHAMBERLAIN Her achievements are many, her smiles arc more; Her charm is winning, that's Eleanor! No. 11; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; (V. Pres. 3. Treas. 4) ; Student Council 4. MADELINE CASTELLINO Good spirits never sag— Whenever we’re with “Mag.” St. Cecilia’s. LILLIAN CHRISTA ST IE Little and blonde, this is “Lil,” Of joy and fun, she gets her fill. Elmira Heights No. 1. VIRGINIA COLEGROVE Virginia’s charm and flazvless poise, Give her a zvay with all the boys! No. 11; Hi-Y. MABEL BATROWNEY She’s business-like and never late, She’ll be successful at that rate. No. 2. WARREN COLEGROVE A boy, whose math is done zvith ease, There is ne’er a person he does displease. No. 11; Forum 2, 3, 4. ANNE CICCI Whenever there is homework, She’s never one to shirk. St. Anthony’s; Italian Club 1, 2, 3, 4. LILLIAN COLLINS Shining hair and snapping eyes, Maybe that’s zvhat gets those guys. No. 11; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4 (Treas.) ; Student Council 4; Hi-Y 4, V. Pres. Soph. Class. ANTHONY CICCOTTI Restful and at ease, Let’s all have quiet—please! St. Anthony’s. ELEANOR CORTWRIGHT She is a vision of delight, Each time she comes into our sight. S. H. S. ROBERT COLLSON A go-getter, that's Bob, He's always on the job. No. 5; Forum 3, 4; Vindex 3, 4. GEORGE CORWIN To zvorry little, to study less, Is my idea of happiness. Hendy Ave. GORDON COPELAND “Mousie's one who's full of fun, And alzvays ready with a pun. Hendy Ave.; Band 1, 2, 3, 4. MARCIA LEE CRISPIN Pretty and charming in her captivating zvay, Seems fitting and proper for us to say. Torch (Co-Bus. Mgr.) ; Hi-Y 3, 4; Agora 3, 4; Mas- quers 3, 4; Orchestra 2, 3. ANTHONY CORSI His heart's good as gold, He's fun, too, we're told. St. Anthony’s; Italian Club. JOHN DAHLHAUS A lad with unparalleled talent, indeed; May he now and forever succeed. No. 11. MAURICE DANN Here's to little “Meadozv Mouse Dann, In E. F. A. he's quite a man. No. 11; Senior Play, Glee Club 1, 2, 3. BYRON DANES Byron's friends are many indeed, For an introduction there is no need. No. 8. CLARENCE DART Whenever there is going to be a shozv, Clarence is there and ready to go. No. 8; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Track 4; Student Council 1, 4. ROBERT DANES Bob's a good pal we have found, We always like to have him around. No. 8. CONSTANCE DAVIS A pretty lass with a zvinning smile, “Connie's the one zve think zvorth zvhile. No. 11; G. A. A. 2, 3; V. Pres. Jr. Class; Masquers 2. 3, 4 (V. Pres. 4.) ; Basketball 1. HOWARD DEAN Whenever “Dizz” sings a song, He never, never gets the gong. No. 8; Glee Club; Forum. RICHARD DENTON His droll sense of wit, yon can bet; Will make of him a lawyer yet. No. 11; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Band 2, 3. MARGARET DeLAURO Always cheerful, “Mag’s” an entertaining little earful. No. 5. ANTHONY DeORIO Will I ever live to see, The time when girls won’t pester me? St. Anthony’s. RAYMOND DeMEMBER “Ray”—as bright as a dollar, He’s E. F .A.’s ten o’clock scholar. No. 2; Torch Literary Staff. RITA DES JARDINS When Rita sings her little song, She draws a great and mighty throng. Beecher No. 1; Hi-Y 4; Orchestra 2, 4;; Torch Bus. Staff; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 4. EDWARD DICKINSON A little bluffing now and then, Does not hurt the best of men. G. M. D. MARY DETAMORE Mary, Mary, quite contrary, Hoiv do you make the boys all tarry ? Hendy Ave.; Masquers 2, Vindex 2, 3. JOHN DIVENY And now he’s returned, the prodigal son, And those who shed tears are now having fun. No. 11; Forum 4; Masquers 4; Band. ALICE DIBBLE Alice is a friend to all— You’ll find her at your “Beck and Call.” G. M. D.; Glee Club 1, 4; Stvlus 3, 4; library Coun- cil 2, 3, 4. MARJORIE DOANE She loves good jokes And also folks. Hendy Ave.; Torch Ed.; Vindex 3, 4 (Feature Ed.) ; Hi-Y 3, 4; Student Council 1 (Sec.) ; Press Club 3. DOROTHY DICKINSON If you would like to have some fun, Go get “Dickie,” for she’s the one. Hendy Ave.; Agora 3, 4; Hi-Y 3, 4 (V. Pres. 4) ; Torch Lit. Staff; Student Council 3, 4. RAYMOND EAMES We see him around occasionally, this boy Eames; His excuses are legal and so are his aims. G. M. D.; Football 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Interclass Softball 4. MARGARET DOTY Not very tall, really quite small, But sweet is she, and loved by all. G. M. D.; Soccer 2; Basketball 1,2; Volleyball 2. BETTY EGGLESTON Her varied interests, willing hands, Assume what duties the class demands. No. 11; Torch Lit. Staff; Student Council 1, 4; Mas- quers 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 3, 4. EUGENIA DOW Do ive have fun? Just ask Dow, She’s the one that promotes it—and hovel No. 11; Phi Alpha Kappa 2, 3; Masquers 2, 3, 4 (Treas. 3) ; Torch Business Staff. BEATRICE ELLIOTT Like the violet, her eyes are blue, And like the violet, she’s shy too. No. 11. FREDERICK DRAKE A diligent worker, a faithful lad; Willing to give and still be glad. No. 11; Hi-Y 3, 4; Football 3. 4. JEANNE EMERY Always smiling, always gay, She takes it easy along life’s zvay. No. 11; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 3, 4; Hi-Y 4. MARY FELLOWS In manner and appearance Mary is sweet, Here’s a girl you’ll like to meet. G. M. D. CLAIRE ETTENBERGER A quiet, calm person is Claire, An asset is she to E. F. A. fair. S. S. Peter Paul; Masquers 3, 4; Hi-Y 4. JAMES FERRIS Here is “Jim” zvith a lively air, A sense of humor and zvavy blonde hair. VanEtten High; Glee Club 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4 PHYLLIS EWALD Good looks, good taste, One who’s never out of place. No. 8. JANET FIELD Winsome Janet has such charm, That everyone she does disarm. G. M. D.; Hi-Y 4. FRANK FISCHER A Ford is the eye of his apple, no less; How ancient the vintage, we only can guess. S. S. Peter Paul. GENEVIEVE FOSSACECA Amiable “Jenny” has the knack Of friendliness that many lack. St. Anthony’s; Italian Club 2, 3, (V. Pres. 4) ; Hi-Y 3. BETTY FITZGERALD Full of mischief, merry and gay, May she go through life in a lucky zmy. St. Patrick’s; Volleyball 1, 2; Biology 1, 2. WILS FOSTER Wings of steel are Foster s aim, Who knows but he will fly to fame. No. 8. PHILIP FLANAGAN “When Irish eyes are smiling,” There’s mischief in the air. St. Peter and Paul; Pres. Freshman Class; Student Council 1; Hi-Y 2; Forum 2. JOSEPH FRIEDMAN An all around man is he, From zvork and zvorry he’ll never flee. Forum 2, 3, 4; Masquers 3, 4; Torch Bus. Staff, 3, 4; Vindex 2, 3, 4. FRANK GEORGE He walks on a well-trodden street, Where he and zvorry never meet. No. 11; Basketball 3, 4; Interclass Basketball 2, 3; Softball 2, 3; Stamp Club 1. ETMAN GALPIN Quiet indeed! But a friend in need. No. 8; Interclass boxing 1; Interclass basketball 3. MYRA GILLETTE Petite, and well at ease, She’s alzvays gentle as a breeze. No. 2; Softball, Basketball, Hi-Y 3, 4. FENORA GAREY Vivacious Fenora has eyes of brozvn, On her face you’ll never find a frown. No. 2; Italian Students Club; Treas.-Sec. V. Pres. Stu- dent Council 4. FRANCES GOBLE A genial girl with a friendly smile, She’s one that makes our school worthwhile. G. M. D.; Glee Club 2, 3; Hi-Y 4; Library Council 2, 3, 4. AIMEN GEORGE Bright in school and bright without, He’s liked by all, zmthout a doubt. No. 8; Hi-Y; Basketball. RUTH GRONER Always contented and well at ease, She is never hard to please. No. 5; Volleyball 4; Basketball 1; Hi-Y 4; Glee Club 3. ELIZABETH GOLDSMITH Generous and free with all her possessions. Betty leaves with us the best of impressions. No. 1; Hi-Y 3. SOPHIE GUBLO “Sophie” is a priceless friend; To her gaiety there is no end. St. Casimir’s; Hi-Y 4. PHILANDER GOULD The world's no better if we worry, Life's no longer if wc hurry. No. 5. HELEN GUMOSKI As calm and serene as a summer's day, “Can't help it,” says she, “I was born that way.” G. M. D. LAWRENCE GRAVES “The man who wins, is the man who zvorks; Who neither labor nor trouble shirks. Hendy Ave. JOHN GUTHRIE Though zve may rove to many places, We'll not forget some friendly faces. St. Patrick’s; Vindex. ESTHER HAGAN A very quiet dignified miss, Always minding her own business. No. 8. RALPH HAESLOOP His marks are high, his height the same, Someday he'll znake himself a name. No. 5; Torch Literary Staff; Senior Play; Forum 3, 4; Mixed Glee Club. MARY JANE HAGER “Midge,” an all around girl of affairs, Never seems to have any worries or cares. Beecher No. 1; Agora 3, 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Masquers 3, 4; Vindex 4; Stylus 2, 3. ANNA HAFLETT She'll be sad at the drop of a hat. But she smiles even quicker than that. Big Flats, District 3. MARTIN HANDLER “Marty” is a darn good guy, Friend to all both bold and shy. No. 8; Interclass Football 2; Vindex 3. 4 (Assistant Sports Ed. 4) ; Torch Sports Ed. RICHARD HARPENDING Although “Harp” is not so great in size, Perhaps he’ll win the Nobel Prize. Hendy Ave.; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, (Sec. 4) ; Football 3, 4; Torch Business Staff. JANE HERRICK “Pony” who is so very small, Has many friends among us all. No. 5; Stylus 3; Hi-Y 4; Agora 4. JAMES HAVENS A face with frowns so few, A comrade staunch and true. Hendy Ave.; Forum 3, 4. MARJORIE HOFFMAN She is ever fair and never proud, Has a tongue of will, but never loud. No. 10; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4, Pres. 4; Soccer 1,23; Volley- ball 2, 3, 4. KATHRYN HEHER Adorable, sweet, is zvhat we say. We think that she is quite okay. St. Patrick’s. DOROTHY HORWITZ “Dot” is one who’s very quiet, Ask her that and she’ll deny it. No. 11; Glee Club 2, 3; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 4. ROBERT HOY His pleasing manner and his wit, Both make “Bob” Hoy score a hit. Hendy Ave.; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4. ALICE HOWE Here's to the girl with a heart and a smile, That makes the bubble of life worthwhile. No. 5; Senior Hi-Y. DANIEL HURLEY Lots of pep and lots of fun, If you want excitement—“Joe’s” the one. St. Patrick’s; Masquers 1, 2, 3, 4; Torch Lit. Staff; Soph. Tr.; Junior Tr. ROBERT HOWLAND He is earnest in his work, He is not the type to shirk. No. 5; Band 1, 2, 3, 4. VIRGINIA HUYLER Lively “Ginnie,” full of fun, Is well-liked by everyone. No. 5. MARIAN HOY Full of humor and full of glee, Describes Marian to a “T.” T. K. Beecher No. 1; Stylus 2, 3, Basketball 1, 2, 3; Soccer 2, 3. s ANNE JANKOWSKI Although Anne is very gay, She has a very quiet way. St. Casimir’s; G. A. A. 4; Basketball 3, 4; Volleyball 4; Softball 3. MARY HYNKO Bright and sunny all day long, Life for her is just a song. G. M. D. FRANCIS JELLIFF Happy-go-lucky, fair and free, Nothing there is that worries me. No. 1.. JOHN ILARDE Comes to school ’most every day, He just hates to stay aivay. S. S. Peter and Paul. SUSIE JELLIFF Pep, vigor, and vim, She's a marvel in the gym. No. 1. GIOVANNA INSOGNA We wonder zvhy zve all can’t be, As efficient and capable as she. No. 5; Hi-Y 3; Torch Business Staff. MARJORIE JONES Marge’s merry and gay In her own pleasing way. Niagara Falls; Hi-Y 3, 4; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Volley- ball 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4. ELLEN KEITH She’s a girl that’s ever so fair, With big blue eyes, and zvavy hair. G. M. D.; Hi-Y 4; Glee Club 1, 2. ALFRED JOVANELLI f Alfalfa’s a great fellozv to have for a friend, He’s loyal and steadfast straight through to the end. No. 10. JOHN MARTIN KENNEDY A distruber of peace! Well, I’ll say not, He keeps each appointment right on the dot. St. Casimir’s; Track; Softball. LAURA KEENEY As peppy and as full of fun, As she is fair to look upon. No. 11. JOHN KENNEDY Here’s to our (Kcn,” He’s the best of men. No. 1; Stylus V. Pres. 4 (Pres.). MARIE KENNEDY With a charm that’s all her men. She’s a friend to everyone. G. M. D. GAYLE KINNER With sparkling eyes that smile “Hello,” “Windy’s” never feeling low. G. M. D.; Hi-Y 3, 4; Soccer 2. ELIZABETH KEYSER A little bit good, a little bit bad. Never too gay, never too sad. No. 5; Hi-Y 3, 4 (Sec. 3) ; Library Council 2, 3, 4; (Pres. 3, 4). ROBERT KINNER Big words can be uttered by any man, The praiseworthy omc does all he can. No. 5; Forum 3, 4; Stylus (Pres.). JAMES KIEFFER “Archy” is quite the dancing boy. Always happy and full of joy. No. 5; Football 2, 3; Track 3, 4; Interclass Softball 2, 3; Interclass Basketball 2. DOROTHY KINSMAN Full of charm and full of fun, “Dot” is liked by everyone. No. 11; G. A. A.; Hi-Y 3, 4. EDWARD LAGONEGRO looking for a friend who’s steady, r thoughts will likely turn to “Eddie.” St. Patrick’s; Torch Business Staff. CHARLOTTE KLINE The wee little miss with the go.den tresses, Is she popular? Take three guesses. Hendy Ave.; Masquers 3 4; Agora 3, 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Library Council 2; Glee Club 1 ; Torch Lit. FRANCIS LANGSTINE “Fran” we know is certainly swell, He'll do what's right and do it well. St. Patrick’s. JACK KNAPP Jack’s a good boy and “up on his toes, But he takes a Knapp zvherever he goes. No. 11 ; Hi- Y; Forum. HOWARD LEACH Howard s friendly, tall, and slim Want a pal? Start looking for him. Haverling High School, Bath. ALEXANDER KOPCZYNSKI If you’re looking for one with vigor and vim. Stop right here—for you’ve found him. No. 5; Forum 4; Student Council 4; Torch Business Staff. ANDREW LEWlSH Worry, let it rim away. Live your life and make it gay. St. Patrick’s; Football 3, 4; Softball 1. LOUIS LEACH Tall, dark and full of pep is he, They say a sailor he wants to be. No. 5. • WILLIAM LIDDY You never can tell what this fellozv zvill do. He has a habit of surprising you. No. 8. MARY LEISENRING Independ. nt, jolly, and neat, Really our Mary is a treat. No. 5. DOROTHY LINCOLN Efficient, helpful, in a quiet way. She brings us joy day by day. No. 5; Hi-Y 4. ROSEMARY LEPOWSKI Willing is she and eager to please, 11 hat other virtues are better than these ? St. Casimir's. KATHERINE LOGAN There's always an admirer. “Waitin' at the gate for Katie. G. M. D.; Agora 2, 3, 4; Girls Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Stylus 3; Special Glee Club 3, 4. ROBERT LOSINGER Smile at trouble, be happy and free, For the bright side of life is the side for me. No. 2; Football 3 4; Basketball 3, 4 ; Interclass Basket- ball 1, 2, 3; Interclass Football 1, 2, 3. EDWARD LOOP A promising fellow we should say, Who struggles earnestly along his way. Thomas K. Beecher. WILLARD LOSINGER Liked by all zvho know him well. He may be loved, zvho can tell. No. 2; Interclass Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Interclass Basket- ball 1. 2, 3, 4; Interclass Softball 1, 2. 3, 4; Track 2. JOHN LOOP Who never defers, zvho never demands, But smiling takes the task in his hands. Thomas K. Beecher. JEAN LOVELESS There is no lovelier girl than Jean. A charming smile zvins her esteem. No. 5. ERWIN LUCE With merry laugh, and quip and jest. He goes his way and does his best. No. 2. IDA LUISI A girl of grace, with quiet air, Deep, dark, eyes and wavy hair. St. Anthony’s. JEAN McCANNA Is it your cheeks and dark brozvn hair, And sparkling eyes that make you so fair? Washington, D. C.; Hi-Y; Torch Business Staff. ESTHER LUNDY Good nature is “Lundy’s” middle name, Rain or shine she’s just the same. Hendy Ave. MARTHA McCORKLE Next on our program there will be, A reading given by “Corkie.” Hendy Ave.; Glee Club 1; Biology Club 2; Hi-Y 3, 4; Masquers 3, 4; Student Council 4. dorothy McIntyre My love is like the sea, As changeful and as free. No. 5; Library Council 3, 4; Student Italian Club. ANNA McELLIGOTT Sweet, gentle, kind and gracious. But always smiling and so vivacious. St. Cecilia’s. betty McKenzie She zi'ears her clothes with so much class, That our approval she docs pass. No. 2. WILLIAM McGILL Always full of fun, redheaded, grinning, Glad zvords for everyone, ways that are winning. St. Patrick’s; Football 4. THOMAS McNEIL Call Tommy when there’s any fun, And he will be there on the run. Hendy Ave.; Student Council 3; Basketball 4. DOROTHY McINERNEY Sunshine or rain, She is always the same. St. Patrick’s; Agora 4. 51 D It YON nm. never drozvns him. 11; Forum 3, 4. ALICE MAKELEY Earth has nothing to show more fair, Than this lovely girl with the pretty hair. G. M. D. CHARLOTTE McPHERSON Poise, politeness, humor, and fun, In “Mickey” these become as one. Hendy Ave.; Senior Girls Hi-Y; Torch Business Staff. MARY MAKOWIEC Now the secret is a secret no more, She considers all fellows a terrible bore. No. 5 ; G. A. A.; 3, 4; Senior Hi-Y. ELEANOR McPHERSON For a delightful person, Meet Miss McPherson. No. 11; Hi-Y 3, 4; Student Council. EVELYN MALNOSKI Brilliance is to revered, That she'd get on we never feared. St. Casimir’s; Hi-Y 3, 4 ; G. A. A. 4. ELEANOR MacEWEN Good looks, lots of style, Keeps her going all the ivhilc. No. 11; Stylus 2, 3; Agora 3. RAYMOND MANLEY “Ray” can give you advice on clothes, For a better selector no one knows. G. M. D.; Student Council (G. M. D. Pres.). MARY MASTRONARDI Her pretty hair is so ship-shape, That all we do is stand and gape. No. 8; Girl Reserves 1; Italian Club 2, 3, 4 (Sec. 2, 3; Pres. 4) ; Biology Club 2; Girls Glee Club 2, 3. JOHN MARINAN To study is folly, just ask Jack, A sense of humor, he'll never lack. St. Cecilia’s. EUGENE MENQEE What's that band o'er our network we hear? It's better and better as we drazv near. No. 5; Forum 3; Band 1,2, 3, 4. JOHN MARONEY His time and labor he'd expend, With willingness to help a friend. Heights No. 1. MELVILLE MESSENGER A fine young man in every way, Is all that we shall need to say. Football 3; Track 3; Forum 4; Vindex 3, 4 (Ad Mrg. 4); Masquers 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4; Hi-Y 4. BETTY MILLER That Blossburg sent Betty we're certainly g ad, She is one of the finest we've ever had. Blossburg School. ERAVESTA MIX Her smile is winning, her hair in curls, Eravesta’s the best of all 'round girls. Hendy Ave.; Agora 4. HARRIET MITCHELL “Willing is she and eager to please. What other virtues are better than these? No. 5. GORDON MODERHAK So light of foot, so light of spirit, When he says somethin' tve all want to hear it. Hendy Ave.; Forum 2, 3, 4; Vindex 2, 3, 4 (Adv. Mgr. 3, 4); Cinema Club 4; Torch Business Staff 4; Aviation 3. MARY ANN MITCHELL “Mitchie’s” tops in every sport, She is an athletic sort. N. 5; G. A. A. 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Soccer 2, 3; Business Staff Torch. LAWRENCE MONKS Larry's quite the well dressed lad. And you never see him looking sad. No. 5; Forum 3. 4; Vindex 3; Stir’ent Council 4. FRANCES MRUK Her voice reflects her every mood. With accents sweet but never rude. St. Casimir’s. GERALD MORRELL He's whimsical, no end, and neat, Pie stands alone on his tzvo feet. St. Cas-.mir’s; Bowling 1, 2, 3; Doubles Champion 1938. WILLIAM MURPHY A little nonsense now and then, Is relished by the wisest men. No. 5. JOHN MORRELL And u'hen a lady's in the case, You knozv, all other things give place. St. Casimir’s; E. F. A. Aeronautic Club. MARY MUSKAVITCH She dances with a clever step, She always has a lot of pep. No. 8. DOROTHY MORTON Charm and poise by some are bought, But to her they come unsought. No. 11; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Hi Y; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Soccer 3, 4. JOHN NOONAN Awfully nice fellow, don't you know? Frightful weakness for green though. Beecher No. 1 ; Track 3, 4; Masquers 4. ALAN NATHENSON He's certainly bright not a bit dumb, Ready to start if we but say come. No. 11; Vindex 2, 3, 4; Forum 4; Masquers 3, 4; Torch Literary Staff. VINCENT NORTON When you want to see Edward Everett Horton, Console yourself with our boy Norton. St. Patrick’s. JOHN NEW A go-getter, busy and hard working, You II never find him shirking. G. M. D. VERONICA NOVITSKI Short and light with auburn hair, She is one who always plays fair. St. Casimir’s. MARTHA N1MTZ A faithful lass, a zviUing ivorker, Willing to give, never a shirker. Beecher School BETTY NOVAKOSKI Betty is a good sport, through and through. It always shows, what'er she may do. G. M. D.; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Soccer 2, 3; G. A. A. LUCILLE O’HARE Shy and unobstrusive Charming and elusive. No. 11; Hi-Y 3 4; V. Pres. Senior Class. WILLIAM O’BRIEN He lives his life with a smile, The deeds lie does are all zvorthwhile. St. Cecilia’s; Biology Club 1, 2; Radio Club 1 ; Fo.um 4; Senior Play. DOROTHY O’LEARY A pleasant lass whose gentle ways. Are well deserving of happy days. No. 1. REGINA O’DONNELL She’s a friend, indeed, When it’s homework, that’s in need. S. S. P. P. School; Hi-Y 4; G. A. A. 4; Academy Aviation Club 3. IRMA OLMSTEAD A brief stay, A pleasant way. N. H. S. Corning High School. PAULINE OLSEN “Audrey” with her auburn hair, Is one who is very rare. No. 8; Hi-Y 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3. ALLEN PACKARD It takes a long time to find his match, Of a group of friends he's the best in the batch. G. M. D. DONALD O’NEIL Swell personality, full of vitality, That's “Donnie” O'Neil. S. S. P. P.; Senior Class Treasurer; Varsity Basket- ball 3, 4; Varsity Football 2, 3, 4; Int. Basketball 1. 2; Interclass Softball 1, 2. EDWARD PACIOREK To this dry wit we owe the most, And so to “Ed,” zee raise our toast. G. M. D. MARY OZARD “Ossie” zvith her smile so bright, In sports she's alzvays in the light. No. 8; Hi-Y 3, 4; G. A. A. 2, 3, Treas. 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Softball 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 2, 3, 4; Soccer 2, 3. WALTER PATTERSON Who trusts in all zvith zvhom he deals, Inspires the confidence he feels. No. 2; Stylus 2, 3, 4; Photography Club 4. BETTY JEAN PERROTTA To be a good nurse is Betty's aim We're sure she will attain great fame. No. 5; Hi-Y 3, 4. JOSEPHINE PAWLAK “Polly” with her many curls, Is a friend to all the girls. St. Casimir’s; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Hi-Y 4; Softball 4. PHILOMENA PETTI Philomena as zve know Has a zvay zvith many a beau. St. Anthony’s. MARY LOUISE PECK “Louse” she's got something there, You can see it in her eyes and her face so fair. Penn Yan Academy; Girls Hi-Y 4. DOROTLIY PETZKE Someone attractive, someone sweet, Someone anyone would like to meet. No. 10. JOHN PEEL Johnnie zmth his height so great Is one we all appreciate. St. Patrick’s. WILLIAM PROPESTER “A smile is better than a frozvn, He’ll be a person of renown.” St. Casimir’s. MARY JANE PIERCE Mary Jane can be quiet. But zuhen there’s a crowd, she is a riot. No. 5. NORMA QUIGLEY She is bright and debonaire. Softly falls her golden hair. G. M. D.; Hi-Y 4. BARBARA PRESHER A person who may not say much, But has a little feminine touch. Owego Free Academy. EUGENE RADFORD “And when there’s any work to do, He zvorks and works until he’s through.; G. M. D.; Stamp Club 2. FRANK PROKO A boy zvho has a manner gay, From the girls he stays away. Elmira Heights. TACK RICHARDSON Jack, a fine fellow, who has a way Jfmows the bright places and hozv to be No. 11; Football 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4. SALLY RE Her modejf Shozvfiqr as iszvets -RENEJRODZKI T Js reiie jCcru nfylcjf u kind, Jcifan cFct dmglfactive mind. il 3A4; Forum 4. MARILYNN ROHAN Bright and peppy, watch her speed, Our “little singer” keeps the lead. St. Patrick’s School; Glee Club 2, 3, 4. EDWARD RATHBUN The man zvho zvins is the man who zvorks, Who neither labor nor trouble shirks. St. Patrick’s. EDWARD ROHDE Just put an accordian in Eddies hands, And he'll lead all of the swing bands. Beecher No. 1; Bowling 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball Interclass. IRVING RUBIN If being an energetic fellozv is any basis “Irv certainly should go places. No. 8. ELIZABETH ROTH Eyes like velvet, teeth like pearls, Make her stand out among the girls. Hendy Ave.; Glee Club, Hi-Y 3, 4; Masquers 2, 3, 4. ERNESTINE RUSSELL Here's a girl, should she come your way, Is willing to help you any old day. No. 10; Student Council 3. ROGER ROWLEY Oh! He's jolly and happy the long day through. You arc sure of a friend true as ever you knew. No. 11. CHRISTINA RUTSKI She has eyes that smile and has cheeks like a rose, And a gay happy laugh and a turned-up nose. St. Cecilia’s. JANET SCHOMO In spite of ivork that must be done, Janet must always have her fun. No. 11; Glee Club 3, 4; Orchestra 3, 4; Masquers 2, 3. 4; G. A. A. 3, 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Torch Business Staff. ROBERT SALMON “I knotv that I shall never see A bozvler quite as great as he. Springfield, Mass. NORMAN SCHOONOVER We novo present ( Norman and his violin, When it comes to playing, he'll surely win. No. 11; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4. JANICE SCHIVANE Dancing eyes, and dancing feet, Jan's a girl hard to beat. No. 2; Glee Club 2; Agora 2, 3, 4 (V. Pres. 3, Pres. 4) ; Hi-Y 3, 4; Stylus 3, G. A. A. 3, 4. GEORGE SCHRAGE I voorry not, so what's the use? To zvorry, bores one like etthe deuce. S. S. P. P. BETTY SCHNECK Quiet, trim yet not prim Efficiency is Betty's hymn. No. 11; F r 4. MORRIS SHEPPARD Bashful, blond zvithout a grudge. He has eyes for only “Pudge.” St. Patrick’s; Student Council 3. GLORIA SEARLE We point to Gloria it nth the utmost pride, Her names, goes on the honorable side. Williamsport High School; Hi-Y 4. RUTH SHEPPARD Lois of pep and loads of fun, Charm and ability all in one. Thomas Beecher; Hi-Y 4. EDWIN SECHRIST Always smiling, never worries, Takes his time and never hurries. No. 5; Biology Club 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2; Interclass Football 2; Stylus Club 3. ERANCIS SHORTSLEEVE Take life too seriously and what is it worth? You zvon't accomplish much on this earth. St. Patrick’s School; Football 3, 4. JACQUELYN SHEAHAN Always ready with a friendly hello, Jackie will be liked where e'er she may go. St. Cecilia’s; Agora 3, 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Library Council 2. EVELYN SIMONS Quiet, unassuming lass Indeed an asset to the class. G. M. D. , ® ft EDITH SMILEY With a helping hand and a cheery smile, Edith will aid you all the while. No. 8; Orpheus (Pres. 4). ROBERT SKEBEY Chatting with the girls is the special joy, Of this mischievous, dark -haired boy. St. Patrick’s; Football, Basketball, Softball 1, 2. ARTHUR SMITH, JR. A football hero zvith pluck and fight, And that in itself is enough to write. No. 11; Fresh.-Soph. Pres. Student Council (Treas. 2) ; Hi-Y 2, 3, (Treas. 4) ; Co-Business Manager Torch; Varsity Football 4. INES SLEEPER A pleasure to be near, A memory to hold dear. Lowman School. CLARENCE SMITH Clarence is true, that's easy to see, A very good friend to you and me. S. S. P. P.; Interclass Basketball 1, 2; Interclass Football 2; Orpheus Club, (V. Pres V. PHILIP SMITH Friends—“Phil” has them galore, Personality—he has even more. No. 11; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Torch Business Staff. JOHN SOWA Bright in history there’s no doubt, He’s an all around good scout. St. Casimir’s. MARY JANE SNYDER Honest labor bears a lively face, Her greatest deeds she can’t erase. S. S. P. P.; Student Council 2, 3. VETO SPOHN “Rare compound of mischief, frolic and fun, Who relished a joke and rejoic’d in a pun.” St. Anthony’s. GLADYS SOPER Full of pep and vim, She follozvs every whim. Owego; Hi-Y 4; Torch Literary Staff. EDWARD STEELE Always quiet and well at ease, “Eddie’s” not so hard to please. No. 11 ; Hi-Y 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Torch Business Staff. CHARLES STRICKER Never in one place a minute, First he’s out and then he’s in it. St. Patrick’s. ODEAL STEVERSON One who’s modest and reserved. Her fine results are zvell deserved. Big Flats. WILLIAM SULLIVAN Calm and shy zvith not much to say Pie’ll get along most anyzmy. No. 5 : Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Forum 4. RUTH STRACHEN Because she’s tops zvith everyone, She’s alzvays ready for some fun. G. M. D.; Agora 3, 4; Masquers 3, 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Torch Literary Staff. CLIFFORD SWANSON One who alzvays has the floor Yet he never proves a bore. No. 5; Forum 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4; (V. Pres. 4) ; Torch Business Staff. BETTY JEAN STRATTON One zvho’s on the friendly side, She’ll be there zvith every tide. Hendy Avenue; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Masquers 3, 4; Agora 3, 4; Hi-Y 4; Torch Business Staff. CONGETTA TERPOLILLI Her opinion she expresses, Every time that she addresses. G. M. D. STANLEY SZERSZEN He has spirits light as air, And a heart that laughs at care. G. M. D.; Interclass Basketball 1, 2, 3; Interclass Softball 1, 2, 3; Football 2, 3. JEAN THOMPSON Small and dark with eyes so brown, On her face there's ne’re a frown. No. 11; Pli-Y 3, 4. SERENO TANNER A handsome Adonis with brawn and brains Ho is bound to make endless gains. Coldbrook. JEANNE TILLOU Jeanne's grace and charm win us to her Because she's the one that we prefer. Hendy Ave.; Hi-Y 3, 4; Vindex (Copy Ed. 4). Torch Literary Staff. LEHMAN TAYLOR Never noisy, never loud, He is one of whom zve're proud. Thomas K. Beecher. JOHN TIPTON Lady's man, scholar, sport's man—to be brief— Doctor? Lawyer? Merchant? Chief? No. 11; Masquers 2, 3, 4 (Pres. 4); Forum 3, 4; Hi-Y (V. Pres. 4); Junior Pres.; Torch Literary Staff; Glee Club 2, 4; Student Council (G. M. D.). ANNA TUPICZAK Because her honors are so great, She's one we all appreciate. G. M. D.; Library Council 2, 3, 4; Vindex Copy Ed. 4; Hi-Y 4; Masquers 3, 4. KATHERINE TRAUM She's here, she's there, she's everywhere That's why she never has a care. No. 11; Vindex 1, 2, 3; Press Club 2, 3, (Sec. 3). LAWRENCE TUTTLE “Tuttle may be tall and lank, But among his friends he is first rank. No. 5; Football 3, 4; Interclass Football 1, 2. DORIS TUCKER Athletics seem to lure Doris. She's won many games for us. G. M. D. PHYLLIS TYLER “Thy voice makes other hearts rejoice Makes all ears glad that hear. Hendy Ave.; Masquers 2, 3, 4; Stylus 2, 3, 4; Vin- dex 2, 3, 4 (Exchange Ed. 4) ; Hi-Y 3, 4; Press Club 2. DORIS VanATTA Nature has made her as she should, Not too bad, and not too good. No. 11; Hi-Y 4. FLORENCE VanDIVER Here's to the clever, May they be with us ever . No. 11. CECILIA VanBENCOTEN She's the kind of pal that you'd call true, If you don't knozv her, you certainly ought to. S. S. P. P. WILLIAM VanDUSER “Spook's friends find him to be A leader, a scholar, a pal—all three. Hendy Ave.; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4. MARGARET VanDEREN A rosy smile, a twinkling eye, A cheery zvord, for passers-by. No. 11; Masquers 3, 4; Stvlus 2, 3; Student Council 3; Glee Club 2, 3 (Pres. 3) ; Girls’ Hi-Y 4. ANNA VanDYKE Anna's one of the best zve've found When there's fun she's always around. No. 2; Stylus. WILLIAM WEALE Stick to it through thick and thin, Says “Billie with a hearty grin. No. 11; Forum 3, 4. WINIFRED WALL A friendly greeting, a cheery smile, That's “Winnie all the while. No. 11; G. A. A. 3, 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Torch Literary Staff. BERNARD WEIGLE A lover of sports and a good sport too, He'll set a course both straight and true. St. Casimir’s; Bowling 2, 3. MADELINE WALLITT Full of pep and raring to go, “Red's spirits are never lozv. Thomas K. Beecher. STUART WHEELER He lives to do the best he can, Fie lives to help his fellozv man. Thomas K. Beecher. ELIZABETH WALSH There's a thrill for all men. When she smiles upon them. No. 8. HOMER WOODWARD “Silk” is a boy we all like, Why, we don’t knozv, but it may be his height. No. 5 ; Track. MARJORIE WHIPPLE Her disposition is zvinsome and sweet; With her .few seem to compete. Hendy Avenue. WALTER WRENCH “He does whatever comes his way, With courage high and manner gay. No. 5. ELIZABETH WILD Not having much to say, Gentle and quiet in every way. Thomas K. Beecher ; Glee Club 1, 2; Hi-Y 4; Soccer team 2; Basketball 2. RUTH WRIGLEY Quiet, demure and shy, She is one zvho’ll always get by. No. 11; Hi-Y 3, 4. ROBERT WOODHOUSE Bob who’s always on the jump Will never into failure slump. No. 8. BETTY WYLIE Little things she's said, little things she’s done, These have made “Betty” a friend to everyone. No. 8; Hi-Y 3, 4; Glee Club 3. GEORGE YOUNG A diligent worker, a faithful lad, Willing to give, and still be glad. Elmira Heights. ELIZABETH YOUNG “Brilliant, sweet, and petite, A combination hard to beat.” G. M. D; Agora 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Basketball 1; Soccer 2. LUCILLE YOUNG So much to do, so little time, A busier girl you'll rarely find. No. 11; Glee Club 1,2; Agora 2; Hi-Y 4. CLAIR YOUNG Happy am I, from care I’m free, Why aren’t they all contented like me? St. Casimir’s; Varsity Basketball 3, 4; Interclass Basketball 1, 2; Interclass Softball 1, 2, 3, 4; Inter- class Touch Football 3. RUTH YUNGSTROM Dark eyed, vivacious, pretty, Clever, wise, and zvitty. Hendy Ave.; Agora 2, 3, 4; Lli-Y 3, 4. HANNAH ZIFF Hannah's a girl who's very athletic, Soccer without her would he pathetic. No. 8; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4 (V. Pres.) ; Agora 3; Hi-Y 3; Soccer 2, 3; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Softball 2, 3, 4; Volleyball. DORIS AUGHERTON Good cheer, a lot of fun, A smile for everyone. Nashua, N. H. CATHERINE IMPSON “Kay” is a good pal as we have found, We always like to have her around. No. 11; Masquers 2, 3, 4; Agora 2; Biology Club 2; Vindex 2, 3; Press Club 2, 3. 3« mpittnrtam ROBERT ROCKEY- GEORGE SCHUCK We have pleasant recollections of the three years Bob and George were our classmates and friends. Although their lifetime was short, their memories will long linger with us. CLASS WILL Whereas, we the Class of ’39 have finally completed our four years sentence, and have received our honorable discharge papers, we do hereby assert positively and declare our last will and testa- ment: First:—We bequeath to the faculty: 1. Bigger, better, and brainier Senior classes. 2. Some students who actually dislike chewing gum. 3. To “Tony” Schwenkler, seniors who know how to whisper in the “lab.” 4. To Miss Tashjian and Mr. Dobberstein our “Thanks for Everything” 3. To “Johnny Colgan, a “vie” that will automatically shout “Quiet” in the Aud. Second:—We bequeath to the Junior Class: 1. New ways of changing schedules without having to “pace the carpet” for it. 2. A genius like “Larry” Bickford. 3. More upperclassmen assemblies. Third:—We bequeath to the Clubs: 1. To the Student Council, a president as patient as Jane. 2. To Masquers, more of the variety type of program and also the idea of an annual dance. 3. To Agora and Forum, bigger and better skating parties. 4. To the Junior Girls, more frequent supper meetings. Fourth:—We bequeath to individuals: 1. To Beverly Miller, Jeanne Emery’s job of “tickling the ivories.” 2. To some poor inmate, the task of editing this “blankety-blank” book. 3. To Beth Burke, less complicated Masquers’ meetings, for shorter minutes. 4. To “Duffy” Rathbun, the “hard luck” of being the most eligible senior. 5. To “Chet” Borst, Bob Colson’s job of all around man. 6. To Jean Clark, Rita Des Jardin’s role of E. F.A.’s song bird. 7. To Jimmy Mathews, Ralph Haesloop’s extra inches. 8. To Elliott Billings, higher marks, if possible. Executed this Goo day of Foo. Signed—Poo OTHER CLASSES UNDERCLASSMEN HISTORY Early in the school year the Junior Class organized under the leadership of Paul McConnell, presi- dent; Mary Ruth Gill, vice-president; Eleanor McCarthy, Secretary; and Henderson Riggs, treas- urer. Their advisers are Miss Condon and Mr. Prokop. As officers for this year the Sophomore class chose Jack Hirst as president, Betty Bird Austin as vice-president, Ruth Butts as secretary, and Augustine Taggi as treasurer. Since this is their second year they have become better represented in clubs and other activities in the school. The Freshmen organized this year with Robert Delaney, president; Jean Clark, vice-president; Mary Schwenkler, secretary; and Nick Liberatore, treasurer. Miss Collins and Mr. Dobberstein are ad- visers for the class. Paul' McConnell President. Mary Ruth Gill Vice-President Eleanor McCarthy Secretary Henderson Riggs T reasurer Jack Hirst, President Betty Bird Austin Vice-President (not in picture) Ruth Butts, Secretary Augustine Taggi T reasurer Robert Delaney, President Jean Clark, Vice-President Mary Schwenkler Secretary Nick Liberatore Treasurer STEELE MEMORIAL LIBRMW ELMIRA. MX HMl 85 6877 T. Abbott J. DiCinti R. Lynch F. Shappee P. A. Brunzo E. Donelson A. Malandra T. Shaw R. Alhert E. Droleski P. McConnell C. Shoemaker H. Arnold R. Eaton J. McDowell A. Smith J. Augustine P. Ewanyk W. McGettrich J. Smith J. Avery C. Fahs J. McGilley L. Smith R. Bacorn H. Ferris P. Medionte C. Spicer F. Baker S. Flanigan R. Miller L. Stemmerman W. Bates E. Foster D. Moak R. Strachen R. Bellamy M. Freeman P. Morrow W. Striker S. Birmingham R. Garrison F. Muccigrosso A. Sullivan F. Bernas N. Gehrig L. Mustico W. Supple E. Billings FI. Gekoski R. Mustico D. Swartout C. Borst J. Gridley E. Nisco N. Sykes R. Bramble C. Groom J. Nolan S. Tcrwilliger G. Browne C. Haflett J. O’Hara S. Tnfoso }. Buck E. Harris C. O’Leary F. Turner D. Bums V. Heher J. Orlowsky K. Turner K. Burritt E. Flughes J. Perry M. Verbanic S. Bush E. Irish R. Perry E. Vogel T. Cadek W. Iszard J. Porcello C. Walker P. Caporiccio W. Johnson L. Ptaszek T. Walker f. Casey W. Jones H. Rathbun C. Weinstine R. Casson R. Judd B. Reidy E. Weller F. Catlin S. Kazmirski G. Renning F. White FI. Cesari W. Kick H. Riggs C. Whitman J. Cherkis R. Kennedy D. Rohde M. Wilkinson E. Colegrove C. Kohberger L. Ropelewski W. Wilson J. Colouch W. Komarnisky A. Rutan H. Winkle R. Credi R. Langeland F. Saia A. Woodhull J. Cronin W. Larrabee F. Sanders E. Wronkowski A. D’Abbracci K. Lerza M. Santone R. Young B. Decker J. Lescyrnski W. Schafer C. Zepp B. DeMember A. Lewis J. Schwenkler f. DeStefano R. Loomis C. Scott K. DeVore I. Lutomski C. Seeley JUNIOR BOYS JUNIOR GIRLS • '• - M. Allen M. Campbell M. Anderson L. Cantella M. Archer M. Caparulo M. Aseline F. Cappucci A. Atherton M. Cappucci G. Avery T. Cardone H. Babarski M. Carroll A. Bailey M. Cassidy M. Baker R. Cato M. Ballard F. Clark G. Barchet G. Clearwater J. Barrett N. Coe B. Becker E. Collins I. Bednarek F. Colhns M. Benedict L. Colhns E. Berry E. Comstock D. Besley M. Conklin D. Blanchard M. Connelly R. Bowman M. Cronin E. Bradt M. Dalglish N. Breon R. Danna J. Brinthaupt M. Denton M. Brooks J. DeOnafino B. Brown R. DeRisco B. Brown C. DeVore S. Brown S. Digby M. Brownlow M. Diveny T. Brunozzi F. Draht B. Burke H. Dunn M. Burns M. Erie I. Bush N. Fabbioli G. Bystrom f. Falsey T. Cacciatti P. Farnham S. Cambio D. Fischer M. Flynn P. Kendall C. Ford J. Kiel C. Fowler B. Kies M. Frawley J. Kyowski K. Freeman D. Knapp C. Frisk F. Knott A. Frutchy L. Kumasa A. Geloso A. Liberatore W. Gerber L. Lindsley R. Gilbert L. Leisenring M, Gill F. LeMark R. Gosk M. Loveless E. Green M. Lynch M. Gribben K. MacNamara L. Gublo C. Mannix C. Hafiet A. Mastronardi E. Hancock M. McBride M. Hayes E. McCarthy A. Herman R. McDonald M. Hood R. McMahon H. Hortoy J. McSparron J. Hoyt L. Mengee H. Hunt F. Miller M. Jablonski M. Miller A. Jankowski M. Miller M. Janowski M. Moak C. Jennings R. Morgan M. Johnson C. Morton G. Jones R. Muccigrosso A. Kakritz M. Nervick F. Kane J. New R. Kane C. Nichols A. Keeney N. Noonan J. Kelly M. O’Connor M. O’Herron M. Shepard R. Patterson J. Sherant C. Parsons J. Smith M. Patykula V. Smith M. Pecchio G. Spallone E. Peters V. Sperbeck E. Petoski G. Spetaccino N. Petzke M. Splann D. Pickel E. Sterling J. Presher W. Stevens F. Prymusic K. Sullivan M. Ramewicz F. Teed E. Rathbun M. Templer R. ReConper M. Thayer T. Regan R. Thayer S. Reid J. Troccia M. Reidy M. Trost I. Rittenhouse D. Trout J. Robinson M. Valois L. Rogers A. Vazzana G. Rosenbloom D. Wandell G. Rossi B. Wheeler G. Rossi M. Whitemore M. Roth H. Whitford V. Roth H. Wickam B. Rowe L. Wilson G. Rowley M. Wolfe R. Ryan M. Wood M. Sayles V. Wormley M. Schneck M. Youst J. Selders S. Zubriski B. Shaff J. Shearer D. Sheehan fc, jsfik. A. Abbott A. Cramer C. Granger A. Macarle R. Powell M. Stamp G. Allegretto J. Dalaney A. Gressel J. Makovitch J. Powers R. Stamp H. Anthony B. Daloisio k. Groff R. Maher R. Preslery B. Stage J. Archer R. Dalton L. Groom R. Marks W. Stanton W. Augustine T. DeLallo R. Hamilton L. Makovitch j R. Starbuck R. Austin J. DeMaria F. Harter T. Makovitch B. RadcTiffe J j ' J. Stempfle G. Avery J. DeMarti W. Hastings A. Malletto T. Ramewicy J. Striker D. Baccille J. DeRico R. Henbest S. Manuel J. Rathbone P. Sutton A. Baker A. DesJardins G. Hetherton J. Mathews T. Reid R. Sullivan H. Balmer A. DeStefano R. Hirst A. McCarthy J. Reynolds B. Swartz R. Barber C. Dickinson H. Hoffman D. McIntyre R. Reynolds A. Taggi G. Barchet J. Dobranski F. Holmes T. Mclrney L. Riley V. Tangarre W. Bargesser F. Dombroski H. Horne R. McPherson L. Robertson J. Terpollili W. Batrowny R. Doty H. Houck E. Mikolas F. Rolls G. Thomas P. Battisti W. Douglas i . Jankowski A. Miller J. Rosinski W. Thompson J. Bauer P. Dubiak C. Jelliff E. Miller D. Rossi W. Traum C. Bauman C. Dunkle E. Johnson J. Mitchell R. Rowley J. Troccici R. Beach J. Durwin O. Kakretz T. Mitchell C. Rugur D. Tuttle B. Benson D. Edwards B. Kennedy R. Morris D. Rynders W. Tupiczak P. Brown J. Edwards J. Keough C. Morrison N. Sabstim R. Vincent R. Brownlow J. Eldredge L. Keyser F. Morton J. Sardo W. VanWoert R. Brusso E. English L. Kies T. Morgan G. Sebrage E. Vaughn D. Buono R. Erway J. Kilmer L. Mospau J. Sebrage J. Wagner R. Butler R. Eassett B. Knapp R. Murray R. Schwab J. P. Walsh T. Callas R. Fernan C. Krolak R. Mucci W. Schwenke M. Waschcgyr D. Campbell P. Fistag L. Krolak C. Mustico C. Scott E. Weigle P. Carboni W. Fitch F. Lamoreaux E. Nickols B. Seymour A. Westervelt S. Carallaro R. Fogarty E. Lauster J. Nimtz W. Shaffer C. Westervelt R. Carter F. Fundurulic F. Leach L. Oblar F. Shallone L. Westervelt B. Cesare H. Furman N. Lee T. O’Brien E. Sharp J. Whitford V. F. Christofaro F. Fusore H. Lewis R. Oparil W. Shields D. White V. M. Christofaro J. Gardner S. Lewis M. Parker L. Shepard K. Williams L. Cicconi N. George D. Lewish W. Parry A. Smith D. Wilcox A. Ciceatti E. Gere F. Liberatore H. Perry H. Smith R. Williams W. Cieri A. Gilbert A. Locke W. Petrie R. Smith W. Wirth J. Carmicchio G. Givens F. Lockner J. Petzhe R. Smith C. Wright D. Cole F. Gizzi A. Losito R. Pilla S. Sozanski J. F. Young H. Coleman R. Gordos W. Lomus R. Pipher H. Spaziani J. T. Young D. Collins J. Grabowski W. Lynch R. Poppelton L. Spicer N. Zanko SOPHOMORE BOYS SOPHOMORE GIRLS J. Allen A. Della Rocca S. Hungerford B. Miller G. Saia A. Atherton A. Demer B. Isaacs A. Millspaugh A. Sardo H. Angell T. Deming M. Jackson M. Moak D. Schneck M. Antenore J. DeMardo E. Jaynes S. Morton „ M. Schneck S. Armitage J. DeOnafino J. Johnstone R. Mruk B. Schrock B. B. Austin S. Dobek L. Johnson M. Nader B. Schwartz E. Baker D. Dodson M. Jones G. Naylor G. Seely G. Barchet E. Douglas I. Juskiv J. New E. Shcahan G. Barchet H. Drolesky S. Kaplan B. Novakowski L. Shephard R. Bauman H. Dunn G. Kijowski H. O’Donnell M. Sheraut L. Beardslee M. Englert J. Killeen M. O’Leary B. Sherwood V. Belin N. Fabbioli M. Kimber E. Osowski H. Slater D. Bellinger P. Fabnzio M. Kinner J. Ozard D. Smart J. Bom P. Farnbow D. Kiser B. Pabis J. Smith L. Bonsignore G. Fellows B. Kissane R. Palizay M. Smith J. Bower D. Fisches R. Knapp C. Peet R. Smith E. Brack E. Ford J. Kohler A. Perrotta H. Speen B. Brown D. Forsythe J. Kopezynski E. Peters V. Spicer M. Brown M. Forsythe G. Kroseski F. Pettyjohn A. Storch I. Bush C. Frick J. Lee A. Pike R. Sullivan J. Bushnell G. Frosolone F. Liddick M. Prynusic B. Swift R. Butts M. Frost B. Lindau H. Psikal A. Sypnuoska S. Callas L. Golata S. Lipshutz H. Quattrini J. Tanner M. Cappucci M. Gorsky M. L. Lowman R. Quattrini M. Taylor L. Carroll J. Gray R. Lucy R. Rawlings E. Tulecki M. Carroll E. Green E. Lundy M. Reidy S. Turner F. Caruso J. Groner J. Tyvers K. Ring M. Vazzana K. Chely I. Gublo E. Marks I. Ritterhouse M. Valois C. Colucci A. Gunderman S. Mandell J. Robinson M. Walker M. Cook C. Hafich V. Matera B. Rockwell F. Wandell M. Conklin A. Hammond P. Matteson C. Rohde D. Wendell D. Contini E. Hancoak M. McBride T. Rohde E. Waschezyn V. Copp H. Haskell R. McDermott L. Rose J. William R. Danna J. Hayt A. Mekos V. Roth B. Weeler L. Decker R. Hazen L. Mengee B. Rowe J. Wemple K. DeGroat E. Hochstaff R. Messina A. Rusgazak H. Whitford M. J. Delmarter B. Hough P. Miers L� A. Ryan C. Wright K. DeLaney R. Della Rocca N. Hoffman M. Hoffman A. Miller E. Ryan M. Yoush H. Aldenderfer R. Banks }. Bannett L. Barton E. Baxter O. Beach P. Bevilacqua F. Bonsignore R. Brogdale B. Brown G. Butters J. Butts C. Campbell L. Carpenter A. Cantando J. Caparulo D. Caponccio R. Carpenter R. Cary F. Cerio L. Chalk A. Christofaro 'J. Cofolla J. Coletta R. Collins J. Cronin F. Cox R. Comereski W. Crispin cny_ 2 B. Deats R. DeLaney T. DeMais D. Donahue A. Doyle L. Fabboli F. Ferman G. Fitch C. Fritz W. Frutchy H. Gere W. Gruhlke L. Gublewski J. Ffadlock J. Johnson T. Kane W. Karski T. Kiper K. Kistler F. Kozdemba W. Kraszewski F. Lant V. Leszyk H. Lewis M. Liberatore 0 . A. Lucci J. McCarthy P. Makovitch yir i R. Manning R. Mannix A. Manzo A. Marchinack R. Martin J. Melead C. Miller H. Miller R. Miller G. Monks T. Morton J. Murray J. Navone J. Nowakawski J. Orlonsky L. Owen W. Parsons H. Peachy J. Perry N. Petrusici A. Pierce Perozzola Pitts L. Radcliffe V. Raniewicz J. Reidy P. Reidy D. Robinson H. Rogers F. Rosptach D. Rossi J. Saginardi C. Saxton V. Schrack F. Sheahan J. Scheehe R. Sklarkomski G. Simons R. Soper H. Splann A. Stermer J. Sullivan C. Sutter R. Taft B. Tnfose R. Trimm W. Vincent A. Viselly C. Webb L. Whittle J. Wilkins R. Wilson M. Wojtyna C. Wright B. Young C. Zimmer W. Zinn 'iTJ FRESHMAN BOYS FRESHMAN GIRLS C. Field R. Finn E. Force C. Fusari I. Garczynski NT. Genaway K. Gildea V. Gumoski M. Heher F. Heller L. Hoffman M. Hoffman M. Hoffman E. Hood B. Horton W. Hough M. Howland L. Jankowski R. Jankowski H. Jones G. Jovanelli P. Kane L. Keeffer M. Landon E. Leisennng W. Lepper A. Lewis A. Lewish H. Lilley M. Lucy E. Lutmoski i t $cU cu O' b ' t a iJsi G. Kracki ackney A. Malonoski D. Malnoski M. Meeker A. Mentuck L. Minchelli E. Mitchell M. Mogros M. Mooers J. Morgan P. Mucci E. Nowaczak P. Olsen V. Orcutt M. Pealer M. Perry D. Personius F. Piecuch C. Pinelli D. Pinney E. Pratt A. Punzo J. Record Y. Reese P. Reidy E. Reynolds B. Riker K. Roberts C. Robibers B. Roff J. Rohan V. Rullo E. Rutski N. Savo J. Sarconi M. Scoringe D. Schuster M. Schwenkler F. Sherant M. Skebey J. Smith M. Smith E. Snyder M. Spaziani J. Stratton B. Sullivan A. Sypnieuska A. Tacka J. Trengo H. Tulecki E. Underwood I M. Verbanic wA KJ.vXreatt aschezyn J. Wega F. Wilcox B. Young M. Zito A. Zubnski P. Altileo . C. Andus R. Atwood S. Augustine M. Baker G. Bais B. Banks M. Becker A. Berry M. Brown J. Buck C. Buckbee A. Cafolla M. Cain L. Cardona V. Carr C. Castellino D. Chamberlain C. Cleveland M. Coleman J. Colouch S. Cornsack V. Corsi D. Cox M. DiStephano M. Dodson A. Dombrooki R. Douglas S. Dykins D. Eiklar ACTIVITIES First row: Hood, Schneck, Gill, Mills, Collins, Chamberlain, McPherson, Clark, Record. Second rozv: Roccia, Barchet, Riggs, McCarthy, Austin, Swanson, Monks, Rathbun, Birmingham. Fogarty. Third rozv: Burke, Williams Wirth, Messenger, Avery, Reidy, Sullivan, Smith, Trifusi, Baker, Bishop, Shearer. Back row: Comstock, Kakritzi Baker, Gerber, Sheahen, Haskell, Dickinson, Hildreth, McCorkle, Hoffman, Rosen, Underwood, Garey. tt President ....................................................Jane Austin Vice President.........................................Clifford Swanson Treasurer..............................................Henderson Riggs Secretary..................................................Eleanor McCarthy During the past year, the Student Council has had a prominent place in the every-day routine of the E. F. A. Besides passing many regulations helpful to the students, the Council planned enjoyable assembly programs, a Fall Carnival and a dance. Student delegates took an active part in the Conference of Stu- dent Governments held in Binghamton. STUDENT COUNCIL LIBRARY COUNCIL The Library Council was established in September 1928. Each of the members devotes one study period a day and one night after school each week assisting Miss Eldredge with her many and various tasks. At their weekly meetings held every Tuesday noon at one o’clock, they learn the principles of library pro- cedure and discuss different library problems. Besides their library work they hold one or two social functions a year. They held a Christmas party in the library, while in February they had a roller skating party. It is the Library Council which helps to make the library an enjoyable place to study. President Secretary Librarian Eva Comstock Norma Breon Miss Eldredge Back row: Belin, Messina, Lewis, McIntyre, Tupiczak, Juskiv, McDermott, Novakoski, Valois, Keyser, Miss Eldredge, Comstock, Babarski, Erie, Bauman. Front row: Kiser, Teed, Kakritz, Breon, Goble, Collins, Vazzana, Schrock, Tanner, Miller. First row: Brinthaupt, Branch, Dickinson, Soper, Bailey, Eggleston, Baker. Second row: Haesloop, Bickford, Wall, Tipton, Doane, Hurley, Strachen, Nathenson. Tillou. . . . Marjorie Doane Lawrence Bickford, Forrest Baker . Mr. Anthony Schwenkler Mrs. Gladys Smith Mr. Elbert Ryerson The Literary Staff wishes to extend its most sincere appreciation to Mrs. Gladys Smith, English Adviser; Mr. Elbert Ryerson, Art Adviser and Mr. Anthony Schwenkler, faculty and financial adviser, for their kindly advice and super- vision in organizing this book. Much praise is due Lawrence Bickford, who with the help of Forrest Baker, made these clever drawings. Last, but not least, recognition is given each member of the staff for his earnest efforts in behalf of the “Torch.” Editor Art Editors Faculty Adviser Literary Adviser Art Adviser TORCH LITERARY TORCH BUSINESS STAFF The financial success of the Torch has been accomplished through the perseverance and co-operation of the business staff. The members wish to express their thanks to Mr. Schwenkler for his endless patience and assistance in making this book possible. We also desire to thank Joseph Friedman for the success of the Senior Musical, and Clayton Shoemaker and Emory Donelson for their help. To all others who have helped us in any way; we express our appreciation. The cooperation of the merchants of Elmira is gratefully acknowledged by the Senior Class. Co-Business Managers Circulation Manager Faculty Adviser | Marcia Lee Crispin [Arthur Smith Joseph Friedman Mr. Anthony Schwenkler First row: Mitchell, Stratton, Schomo, Morton, McCanna, Jones. Second roxv: Harpending, Friedman, Crispin, Smith, Chamberlain, Des Jardins. Third roxv: Kinner, McPherson, Lagonegro, Dow, Swanson, Ziff, Smith, Emery, Moderhak, Tyler. First row: Bishop, Mrs. Deuel, Avery. Second row: Rathbun, Doane, Cain, Casson, Handler, Tyler, Collson, Besemer, Borst, Messenger, Young, Swift. Editor-in-Chief News Editor Associate Editor Boys’ Sports Editor Assistant Sports Editor Exchange Editor Assistant Exchange Editor Feature Editor Makeup Editor Girls’ Sports Editor Art Editor . . . . Copy Editors Robert M. Bishop Phyllis Besemer Henry Rathbun James Cain Martin Handler Phyllis Tyler Betty Wheeler Betty Swift Robert Collson Mary Ruth Gill Lawrence Bickford f Jessie Bushnell 1 Jeanne Tillou Star Reporters: Sally Berger, Wilma Stevens, Joseph Porcello, James O’Hara, Kenneth Burritt, Edward Weller, Louise Beardslee, Elizabeth Howell, Selma Kaplow, Maurita Elayes, Mary Lou Denton, John Diveny. Cub Reporters: Joyce Smith, Charles Seely, Shirley Hungerford, Mary Agnes Flynn, Francis Catlin, Robert Loomis, Helen Babarski, Alice Miller. Business Manager . . . Clarence E. Avery, Jr. Advertising Manager . . H. Melville Messenger Collection Manager.......................Robert Casson Faculty Adviser . Circulation Manager .... Madeline Valois Contract Manager .... Robert Casson Roy Lerza Robert Young Henderson Riggs Mrs. Jeanette P. Deuel The advent of the 1938-39 school year saw the remodeling of The Vindex as it entered its thirty-ninth year of publi- cation. “Elmira’s Only Six Column Newspaper” with flush left heads and seven point body was the result. The rejuvenated paper, which celebrated its fortieth birthday with a banquet at the Mark Twain on May 12, was awarded third place by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, and All-New York by the Empire State School Press Association. A Christmas Seal editorial written by Robert Bishop won first place in a national contest while another of his editorials won second in a contest at Syracuse. During the year, Marjorie Doane resigned as feature editor to accept The Torch editorship. Joseph Friedman and Rob- ert Young relinquished their posts as circulation managers. THE VINDEX ITALIAN CLUB At a meeting held early in the new term The Italian Students’ Club elected the following officers: President......................................■ . Rosemary Muccigrosso Vice President............................................Augustine Taggi Secretary..................................................... John DeStefano Treasurer.................................................Toni Mastronardi Faculty Adviser.........................................Miss Filomena Colletta New committees and a student council representative were chosen. Many interesting social activities were planned for the remaining year. First raw: Mastronardi, Garey, Fossaceca, Miss Colletta, Mastronardi, Muccigrosso, Ciccotti, Cambio. Second rozv: Bonsignore, Lucy, Lucy, Antinoue, Gizzi, Navone, De Stefano, Fuero, Rossi, LeMark, Zito. First row: Wirth, Hastings, Dean, Salmon, Young, Donelson, Billings, Baker. Second row: Crede, Friedman, Burritt, Rutan, Avery, Bishop, Collson, Casson, Judd, Weller, Winkle, Fogarty. Third rozv: Dr. Helmkamp, Swanson, Kinner, Nathenson, Fassett, Kopczynski, O’Brien, Cain, Riggs, Barchet, Lyon, Moderhak, Bush, Buck, Mr. Stenson. Fourth rozv: Messenger, Sullivan, Havens, Weale, Haesloop, Reidy, Lauster, Schwenkler, Tipton. President . Vice-President Secretary . Treasurer Acting 7 reasurer D . Robert Bishop Clarence Avery, Jr. . Robert Collson Arthur Rutan . Bernard Reidy Under the guidance of a triumvirate of advisers, Dr. A. B. Helmkamp, James D. Rupert, and Thomas S. Stenson, Forum Debating Society has continued to uphold its reputation as the oldest and most envied club in the Academy. Interclub debates, mock trials, social functions, and an increased interest in the fine points of parliamentary procedure have been among the club activities. In addition, selected teams debated Canisteo Central School on the subject Resolved: That the United States should form an alliance with Great Britain. Several other interscholastic debates took place during the semester. Debating teams are: affirmative — John Diveny, Bernard Reidy, alternates — Melville Messenger, Robert Young; negative — Clifford Swanson, Robert Bishop, alternates — Clarence Avery, Edward Weller. FORUM AGORA Agora Debating Society began its new year in September by accepting thirteen members. On November 16, a ban- quet and informal initiation was held in their honor at the Wilbur Tea Room. Agora and Forum planned a roller skating party at the Y. W. C. A. November 2 and an informal party in the school gymnasium December 21. Games, dancing, refreshments were enjoyed. The outstanding intra-club debate held during a meeting December 7 was on the subject, resolved: That the present four-year high school course plan should be extended to six years. Mary Joan Diveny and Mary Miller upheld the affirmative; Joyce Smith and Ruth Cato, the negative. The club voted on the debate, and the negative won 8-6. Two debates with girls’ debating teams of Camsteo on the question, “Resolved: That the United States should form an alliance with Great Britain” were held March 23. Charlotte Kline and Wilma Stevens upheld the negative at the debate in Elmira. Mary Joan Diveny gave the rebuttal. The affirmative team which traveled to Canisteo was Mary Ruth Gill, Mary Miller, and Jane Little. The' inexperienced Agora teams lost both debates to the veteran Canisteo debaters. President.................................................Janice Schivane Vice-President.....................................................Joyce Smitli Secretary, Treasurer......................................Phyllis Besemer First row: Crispin, Yungstrom, Logan, Gillette, Stevens, Young, Strachen, Sheahan, Hager. Second row: Braveman, Levetan, Miller, Little, Diveny, Besemer, Schivane, Smith, Brownlow, Rogers. Third row: Kline, Sterling, Ford, Thompson, Mclnerny, VanCampen, Mengee, Mix, Flynn, McNamara. Fourth rou’S Dickinson, Koehler, Dalglish, Schneck, Mills, Schwartz, Stratton, Miller, Wheeler, Gill. Seated: Cain, McKay, Borst, Donelson, Shaffer, McPherson, Messenger, Gere, Wright, Smith, Wirth, Keyser, Delaney, Lewis, Terwilliger, Houck. First row: Mr. Hardy, White, Casson, Walter, Drake, Smith, Antell, Harpending, Bowman, Tipton, Furman, Cole, Des Jardins, VanDuzer, Smith, Nimtz, Bickford, Mr. Donelson. Second row: Gridley, Perry, Bush, Vincent, Riggs, Brown, McDowell, Matthews, Hoy, Perry, Buck, William, Denton, Rathbun, Lewis, Gridley. President Vice President Secretary T reasurer Faculty Adviser Robert Antell John Tipton Richard Harpending Arthur Smith Mr. Emory Donelson With the coming of a new Boys’ Work Secretary, Mr. Sherman C. Hardy, the Hi-Y program has been changed to Conform more closely to National Hi-Y standards. James Ellenwood and Dr. Samuel Graffin spoke at two of the assemblies which Hi-Y sponsored. Two Academy boys were sent to the Albany Conference where three bills sponsored by the club were accepted. The club is active in the recently organized Southern Tier Conference and will be host to this organiza- tion in June. BOYS’ HI-Y SENIOR GIRLS’ HEY We, the Senior Hi-Y girls, have had a grand time together. Our luncheon meetings every other Thursday have made us realize the great value of mutual friendships among the students of today. We will recall as pleasant memories the banquets, parties, conventions, and the interesting speakers we have enjoyed this year. We are thankful for these social times together and wish to extend our appreciation to our excellent advisers, Miss Miller and Mrs. Bartholomew, who have played a great part in making our organization a success- ful one. President................................................Phyllis Besemer Vice President...........................................Dorothy Dickinson Secretary............................................................Betty Eggleston Treasurer............................................Eleanor Chamberlain Facultv Advisers . . Miss Kathleen Miller, Mrs. Herbert Bartholomew j 7 Back row: Bixby, Groner, Tupiczak, Crispin, Quigley, Sheahan, Young, Strachen, Wrigley, Herrick, Perrotta, Traum, Bailey, Soper, Braveman, Roth, McCanna, Tillou, McPherson. Third roiv: Doane, Austin, Wall, Ettenberger, Wild, Pawlak, Gublo, Lincoln, Howe, O’Donnell, Wylie, Olsen, Keith, Kinner, Field, Young, Abell, Horwitz, Berger, Emery, Des Jardins, Loveless. Second row: Hager, Tyler, Schivane, McPherson, Peck, McCorkle, Eggleston, Chamberlain, Besemer, Dickinson, O’EIare, Thomp- son, Gillette, Schneck, VanAtta, Colegrove. First roiv: Bray, Kinsman, Sohomo, Keyser, Kline, Stratton, VanDeren, Searle, Bonnar, Morton, Jones, Collins, Ozard, Malnoski. First row: McCarthy, Shearer, Levetan. Second rozv: Hood, Whitemore, MacNamara, Shephard, Splann, Williams, Frawley, Sheehan, Pickel. Third row: Gillette, Kane, Kohler, Brownlow, Rogers, Stevens, Mrs. Butler, Denton, Little, VanCampen, Aseline. Fourth rozv: Kahley, Herman, Paxson, Mills, Morse, Miller, Thompson, Clute, Howell, Becker, Ott. Back rozv: Hayes, Benedict, Babarski, Cato, Hover, Sayles, Ranchil, Frutchy. President.......................................................Wilma Stevens Vice President.................................. . Mary Lou Denton Secretary........................................................Jane Little Treasurer.......................................... . Lois Jean Rogers Faculty Adviser..................................................Mrs. Butler r 'I'nL The Junior Hi-Y has been exceptionally active this year. According to tradition they have enjoyed luncheon meetings twice a month at the Y. W. C. A. In November Miss Canfield spoke on her travels in Ken- tucky, inspiring the Ht-Y girls to collect and send their old clothes to aid the Kentucky mountaineers. Miss Flopkins also gave an account of her trip in England. Other activities included a swimming party, a Valentine party, the carnival booth, candy sales, and a haynde. We sent Wilma Stevens as our delegate to the state-wide Hi-Y Conference at Niagara Falls. JUNIOR GIRLS’ HLY SOPHOMORE GIRLS’ HEY Early in the fall Miss Kingston called a meeting of the nominating committee for the officers. A few weeks later all the girls attended a meeting to elect officers. Those elected were the following: President Vice President Secretary T reasurer Ruth Knapp Jean Marks Joyce Smith Helen Haskell A month later Joyce Smith resigned, leaving the office for secretary open. Edwina Ford was elected by a majority vote. The club has been very active during the year. Christmas week there was a luncheon at which the girls exchanged presents and sang Christmas songs. Splash! On March 25, a swimming party was held by the club. Jean Marks and Elinor Osowski were placed in charge. All girls proved good swimmers and there were a few exceptional divers. The most important event of the term was the Mother and Daughter Tea held at the Y. W. C. A. The tea table was placed in front of a large mirror in the living room. The table was prettily decorated with flowers. The girls were active also in the fun period held on Friday nights after school. In order to raise money, candy sales were held in the main hall. The girls have made a fine start as Hi-Y members and hope to keep up the flfciivity. oJvl Ca OA -0-TP _ ' First rozv: Trost, Robinson, Speen, Horton, Petnjonn Scnwartz, Peters, Atherton VwoRr Mastronardi. Second rozv: Miss Kingston, Turner, Kissane, Haskell, Knapp, Marks, SmitJv so iski, Whitford. Third rozv: Diveny, Nailar, Ford, Farnham, Kinner, Rowe, Horwitz, N. Hoffman, Valois, McDonald, .Seely, Flungerford, Gray, Gunderman. Fourth rozjv: Mengee, Sherwood, Juskiv, Beardslee, Jackson, Hockstaff, Rohde, Drolesky, Hoffman, Callas, Bower. First row: Braveman, Paxson, Mills, Stratton, Kline, Sterling, VanDeren, Schwartz, Atherton, Little. Second row: Tupiczak, Thompson, Barnett, Burke, Messenger, Tipton, Davis, Roth, Dow, Schomo. Third rozv: Clute, Tyler, Ott, Kahley, Hager, Besemer, Crispin, Strachen, Eggleston, McCorkle, Austin, Ford, Ettenberger, Hover, Morton, Rowe, Mr. Rupert, Howell. Fourth row: Cain, Buck, Friedman, Avery, Catlin, Burritt, Noonan, Baker, Nathenson, Gridley, Sullivan, Diveny. President Vice President Secretary T reasurer Faculty Adviser John Tipton Constance Davis Beth Burke Melville Messenger Mr. James Rupert In the latter part of September, Masquers launched a new term with the aim to have bigger and better programs, both in their regular meetings and outside. As it has sailed along through the year it has been accomplishing this aim. The members have; given interesting discussions and dialogues during the meetings, and have presented a one-act play in assembly. On January 27, Masquers held a joint dance with Sigma Delta Sigma at the Southside High school. This was the first social activity ever attempted by the club and it proved very successful. Altogether Masquers has had a busy and fruitful year. The person whom we give thanks to is Mr. James Rupert, faculty adviser, and a friend to each member. MASQUERS STYLUS During the past year the Stylus Art Club has been very active. It has gained a great deal from talks by local artists, tours, and projects. Members have benefited by the chance for practical application of their knowledge, the club’s chief aim being to gain a monoply on the advertising in the Academy. The most outstanding event of the club was the assembly which it presented concerning the life of Leonardo de Vinci. John Kennedy Constance Morton Alice Dibble Allen Woodhull Mr. Elbert Ryerson . Forrest Baker Back row: Becker, Farro, Bray, Tyler, Morton, Little, Paxson, Ott, Brinthaupt, Lewis, Patterson, Woodhull. Front jow: Kinner, Mr. Ryerson, Dibble, Colouch, Baker, Kennedy. President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Faculty Adviser Business Manager First row: Wall, Baker, Novakowski, Jones, Morton, Bonnar, Malnoski. Second row: Horwitz, Jankowski, M. Ozard, Hoffman, Miss Owen, Ziff, Collins, Chamberlain. Third roiv: Mitchell, Valois, Templar, Brinthaupt, Comstock, Hoffman, V. Roth, M. Roth, Allan, Knapp, Gunderman. Fourth rozv: B. Novakowski, Griffin, Ozard, O’Donnell, Hochstaff, Jackson, R. O’Donnell, Miller. President Vice President Secretary T reasurer Faculty Adviser Marjorie Hoffman Hannah Ziff Mary Ozard Lillian Collins Miss Breezie Owen The Girls’ Athletic Association, in successfully promoting intramural sports, has lived up to its slogan, “ a sport for every girl and a girl in every sport.” With good sportsmanship and magnanimous spirit, the competition for class championships has been keen. The club, under the capable supervision of Miss Breezie Owen, enjoyed monthly social activities. These included hikes and various parties. A banquet was held at the end of the year, when blue chenille letters were awarded to all girls earning seventy-five points for participation in sports. This climaxed one of G. A. A.’s most successful years. GIRLS’ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION ORPHEUS CLUB At the beginning of the year 1938 Edith Smiley conceived the idea of having a colored Students’ Club. After talk7 ing it over with a few of the students and then obtaining the consent of Dr. Helmkamp, a first meeting was planned. Miss Breezie Owen and Miss Jean Christian were chosen as advisers. Edith Smiley was made president, Clarence Smith, vice-president, and Lydia Boddie, secretary and treasurer. Many names for the club were considered but the one Orpheus, suggested by Miss Lydia Boddie, was made per- manent. Orpheus comes from the Greek word “Orpheus” meaning “king of the or lyre” and, in a more broadened meaning, “music.” Since the origin of the club, the Secretary-Treasurer Miss Lydia Boddie has moved away, and Eve Douglas is the new officer. On November 30, the club presented a musical. A Jitterbug Dance was held on March 17. ..........................Edith Smiley ........................Clarence Smith ........................Eve Douglas Miss Jean Christian, Miss Breezie Owen Back rozv: Williams, Blandford, Reed, Dart, Mason, Holmes, Reid. First roiv: Miss Owen, Johnstone, Williams, Smiley, Smith, Jones, Miss Christian. President Vice President Secretary-T reasurer Faculty Advisers Front row: Flynn, Logan, Haskell, Butts, Miller, DesJardins, Howell. Second row,: Emery, Crede, Brown, Schomo, Austin, Swift, Stratton, DesJardins. Third row: Wilkinson, Ferris, Haesloop, Gridley, Perry, Tipton, Miss Christian. Director Miss Jean Christian The Academy Mixed Choir has been unusually active this year. They sang for the Christmas Assembly as well as for the Arctic League Broadcast. Later on they sang for the Wed.nesday Morning Musicales and the D. A. R. After the Union-Endicott game they gave a very successful football dance. To Miss Christian they wish to express their utmost appreciation for her patience and untiring cooperation. MIXED CHOIR GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB Year by year the membership and various activities of the Girls’ Glee Club increase. In the beginning of the past year, a “get acquainted” party was held by the old members in honor of the new ones. A beautiful, inspiring Christmas assembly was presented through the combined efforts of the Glee Clubs. The girls fulfilled many engagements, among which was a program presented for the Wednesday Morning Club. In concluding the year’s activities, the members of the Girls’ Glee Club sang for the recently organized Academy Parent-Teachers’ Association, the D. A. R. and at their annual Spring Concert, wfypn brought the year’s achievements to a fitting close. Last row: Brown, Swift, Keeney, Schomo, Wright, Diveny, Haskell J. RohaiV. Second roiv: Butts, Collins, Miers, Emory, Des Jardins, Lyvvers, Rohan, Personius, Austin, Becker, Frish, Sherwood, Stratton. First row: Flynn, Kissane, Leppr, Englert, Osowski, Chely, Mc.Sperron, Landon, Miller, Miss Christian. Fourth row: Timbrell, Howland, Tuttle, Woodward, Peck, Biery, Connelly, Hagerman, Camp, Rutan, Thomas, Sutton. Third row: Fish, Mengee, Strieker, R. Miller, Gage, Straight, Tupper, Iszard, Thomas, Bishop, Copeland, McDowell. Second roiv: Vincent, Wirth, Harrington, Ayres, Mosher, Parsons, Smith, Panosian, Fields, Waters, Anderson. Front row: Stracken, Parry, Dalton, Wheat, Bernard, Steele, D’Abbracci, Miller, Chase, Haines, Keyser, Cole, Hoffman. Director Mr. William Biery The Elmira High School Band under the able direction o£ Mr. William Biery has given many perform- ances, all of which have been exceptionally creditable to the members and the director. Besides playing at all the football games and several school functions, they have provided music for civic affairs, including the “Farewell to Street Car” parade. A short time ago they presented their annual Spring Concert which proved as commendable as the other enterprises have been. ELMIRA HIGH SCHOOLS BAND ELMIRA HIGH SCHOOLS ORCHESTRA The Elmira High School Orchestra, composed of about thirty-five students from both high schools, has had a very successful and interesting year. In May they entertained at the Annual Rotary Convention, one of the many places at which they have performed. Several of its members participated as soloists in the annual music contest held at Hornell. For a climax of the orchestra’s activities they presented their Spring Concert which they give every year at the Southside High School. Director . . George }. Abbott Back row: McDowell, Keiper, Bishop, Tupper, Middle roiv: Foote, A. Des Jardins, Wahl, Heller, First roiv: A. D’Abbracci, Leavitt. Welch. in iner, FishjUTimbrell, Mosher, Vincent. Gridley, R. Des Jardins, Smith, Crispen, Slingerland. Browne, Andrews, Doolittle, Elliott, Schomo, Kane. Back row: Kissane, Brinthaupt, Picket, McSparron, Rathbun, Patterson, Keyser, Morton, Morgan, Benedict, Bystrom, Schwartz. First row: Templar, Mr. Rupert, Butts, Bushnell, Riggs, Swift, Bowman, Seely, Brown. President Vice President Secretary Corresponding Secretary Treasurer Faculty Adviser Henderson Riggs Betty Swift Mary Lou Lowman Jessie Bushnell Charles Seely Mr. James Rupert The Cinema Club, one of the newest clubs in the Academy, has enjoyed a pleasant and profitable year. Organized at the request of four students who felt the need for such a club, it has gradually increased its membership. The club aims to give to its members an understanding of the technical side of motion pictures and to develop among its members and the students of the whole school a more intelligent appreciation of motion pictures. CINEMA CLUB SENIOR PLAY A cast of ten capable seniors succeeded in presenting the drama, 'The Ferguson Family,” which humor- ously deals with family life. Without the aid of Mr. Colgan it would have been impossible to have pro- duced such an enjoyable play. CAST Mr. Ferguson Mrs. Ferguson Tavie Rupert Striker Joe Ferguson Mary Flemming Laura Bert Connelly Mrs. Thorne Mr. Flemming . Business Manager..........................................Robert Bishop Assistant Business Managers .... John Tipton, Joseph Friedman Stage Managers..............................Martin Handler, Paul Barner Director................................................Mr. John Colgan Maurice Dann Mary Jane Hager Jane Austin John Diveny William O’Brien Phyllis Besemer Janice Schivane Melville Messenger Elizabeth Young Ralph Haesloop ATHLETICS We, the Class of 1939, dedicate this section of our book to Miss Breezie Owen and to Coach Arthur Hirst, who have so capably guided us through our athletic career. To Miss Owen and Coach Hirst we express our heartiest thanks. : Last row: English, Casey, Palmeri, Reed, Furman, Drake, Fraum, Hawks, Bernas, Avery, Tuttle, Bargesser, Patrucci, Campbell, A. Lewish, Ciecci, Carr, Cancliff, H. Cancliff, Decker. Third row: Botnick, Birmingham, Lewis, Hamilton, Rossi, Sardo, Bauer, Eames, T. Abbott, Brady, Foster, Roe, Lewish, Good, Lewis, Hoffman, Scahe, Conklin, Blanchette, Doc Kittle. Second row: Coach Hirst, Jaynes, Cain, Richardson, Sullivan, Ropelewski, Baker, Jefts, Fischman, Smith, Shortsleeve, Ramich, Hirst, Taggi, Losinger, Manning. First row: Brown, Wronkoski, Harpending, Schwenke, Michels, McConnell, O’Neil, H. Smith, Abbott, Lemoncelli. Coach........................................................Arthur Hirst Assistant Coaches .... Benjamin Botnick, Napoleon Blanchette Captain..........................................................A. Jefts Student Manager................................................J. Young Faculty Manager.......................................Anthony Schwenkler Trainer........................................................Doc Kittle THE SCHEDULE E. H. S.........................................38 E. H. S.........................................26 E. H. S. ..........................................6 E. H. S.........................................46 E. El. S..........................................7 E. H. S..........................................6 E. H. S..........................................o Syracuse Eastwood.............................o Auburn.......................................19 Canton, Ohio.................................32 Utica.........................................o Union-Endicott................................o Christian Brothers Academy .... o Ithaca.......................................31 FOOTBALL FOOTBALL Although not a championship team, the 1938 edition of the Elmira High School’s Football eleven performed well enough to close the season with a record of five wins and two defeats. When Coach Hirst assembled his team, he found that his squad was of a light but exceptionally speedy calibre. After closing last season with a record of four wins, two losses, and one tie, the team was determined to make a better showing for themselves in this coming season. On October 1, the season was officially opened with the invasion of Syracuse Eastwood. The visitors were soundly defeated by a score of 38-0. A large opening crowd attended the contest. Encouraged by the preceding week’s impressive showing, the Hirstmen defeated on the following Saturday, the grid- ders from Auburn to the tune of 26-19. This defeat of Auburn avenged their record-breaking win of the 1937 season which stopped Elmira’s win streak at 16 straight. On the fateful Saturday, October 15, a confident Blue Team, which already had two victories under its belt, journeyed to Canton, Ohio to engage Canton High School in an intersectional game. Playing a team completely out of their class, the Elmirans went down to a defeat of 52-6. Adding injury to insult, the team came back from Canton, a badly crippled bunch of Having on the next week a game with Utica, the injury riddled Hirstmen had to bound quickly back into shape. This was done in a manner so successful that Utica was soundly defeated 46-0. This week of October 29 saw the team with an open date. But this gave; them all the more time to prepare for the next week’s fray with the Orange Tornado from Endicott. The highly favored Endicott team came to town supported by their rooters on the Saturday of November 5. A fighting EHS team rose to the heights, on this crisp autumn afternoon, and turned back the Orangemen by a score of 7-0. The touchdown was made through an aerial attack. On Armistice Day, November 11, the Blue defeated a hereto undefeated, unscored upon Christian Brothers Eleven 6-0. The final game of the season on November 19 saw the EHS men journeying to Ithaca for battle with the Little Redmen. On a rainy, muddy, slippery afternoon which had the worst playing conditions possible, the Hirstmen were defeated by a score of 31-0. This game saw the finish of the High School playing career of practically all the varsity linemen and two backfield men. This season can be compared favorably with Coach Arthur Hirst’s other teams. On the whole, a good season was enjoyed and here is hoping for an equally successful, if not more successful season for the 1939 squad. Don O’Neil, star end, and Leon Ropelewski, sparkling quarterback were chosen in the All-Conference football team. Front row: Hirst, Heher, Morrow, Ropelewski, Young, Losinger, O'Neil. Second rozv: L’Amoreaux, Vogel, Eames, Baker, Biggs, George, Rhoades, Bolger, Lewis, Hirst, Michiels. Coach......................................................Arthur Hirst Student Manager..........................................Frank L’Amoreaux E. H. S..........................................55 Cortland . E. H. S.............................................51 Union Endicott E. H. S..........................................28 Johnson City . E. H. S. . 29 Ithaca E. H. S. . 37 Cortland . E. H. S...........................................26 Union Endicott E. H. S..........................................25 Johnson City . E. H. S..........................................33 Ithaca . . E. H. S..........................................34 Corning North E. H. S..........................................37 Johnson City . 35 30 36 28 23 24 16 38 32 26 BASKETBALL At the start of the current basketball year, Coach Hirst had of last year’s nucleus Ropelewski, Young, McConnell and O’Neil. To these he added Bob Losinger and Pete Morrow. This team is Elmira’s first championship team since the team of 1934-35, winning eight games and losing two. As Binghamton Central, winner of the eastern half of the conference, refused to play Elmira, the Blue, western half win- ners, was awarded the Southern Tier Championship. On January 6, Cortland High School invaded Elmira and was defeated by a strong basketball squad, by a score of 55-35- On the following week the high school team continued its winning way by invading U. E., and defeating them to the tune of 51-30. So far so good. But keep on looking ahead. As in football, with two scalps under its belt, the Blue traveled to Johnson City to try to increase its victories to three straight. Elmira was here met by a strong Johnson City team who defeated them 36-28. This, - however, is only the beginning. On the following Friday, a fighting Ithaca five invaded the Southside gym with murder in their hearts. The blue met this thrust and turned the Redmen back, 29-28, in a thriller. The first five, at this point, was composed of Ropelewski, Young, Losinger, O’Neil and Morrow. McConnell slipped on the ice and hurt his ankle. This ended the first half of the season. The Light Blue was tied for first place with Johnson City, each having won three and lost one. In a non-league title EHS, traveled to Corning and trimmed Corning North in an outstanding contest, 34-32. At the start of the second half of the league, Elmira invaded Cortland bent on keeping their tie for the league lead. They were successful and defeated a highly improved Cortland squad 37-23. The following week a revenge-thrusting Endicott team invaded Elmira with the intent of stopping the strong blue- men. They failed, however, and the blue rambled on to a victory by the close score of 26-24. The largest crowd of the season saw the next tilt. This was the tie-breaking game at the home court between Elmira and Johnson City. This time the Blue was victorious and trounced Johnson City by an impressive score of 25-16. Now with the league lead in its grasp, the Blue journeyed to Ithaca to engage the Redmen in what was thought to be the last game of the season, but Ithaca rose and smoked the Elmirans by a score of 38-33. This again put Elmira and Johnson City in a tie. The play-off for the league championship and last game of the season saw Elmira and Johnson City playing on the neutral Umon-Endicott Court. The Blue triumphed 37-26 and at last had the championship in their hands. Binghamton Central voted to disband for the season and Elmira was awarded the Conference title. Ropelewski, who finished third in league scoring, and O’Neil, stalwart guard, were chosen for the All-Conference team. Pete Morrow, a first year man, was named second team center. Bob Losinger and Clair Young, expert floor men, were given honorable mention. A highly successful season was experienced, and brought another championship for EHS. The Torch wishes to con- gratulate the 1939 team and also the reserves and J. V.’s who performed so well and who will go far in forming next year’s team. And here’s wishes for another equally successful season. FEATURES CLASS August 30—School next week. Time to come home. September 5— Last day of vacation. Boy, what a time! 6— Ah! At last, school begins. 7— First week—first single. 12—Second week—second single. 20— Vindex campaign. Just a cam“paign” in the the neck. 21— Third week—third single. 24—“K. E.” starts social season. Girls back to Academy boys again. 27— Fourth week—What, no rain? 28— High School politics up to par. Class officers elected. 29— Football pep assembly. Voices get acquainted with new cheers. 30— New Vindex. Six columns in all. October 1— Syracuse-Eastwood. Elmira 38-0. Hot D-! 6— Six houses demolished. Very interesting to watch. 7— Teachers’ convention. Full holiday, always breaking our hearts. 8— Elmira 26; Auburn 19. So far so good. 12—Thanks to Columbus, we get off today. I don’t see how we stand it. 14— Liquid air assembly. Dazzling experiments astonish us. 15— Canton-Elmira. Sh! 20—Construction begins for annex. 22— -Elmira 46-Utica o. Ah! That sounds more like it. 24—Dr. Pao-yu Yin. We liked his speech very much. 27—Another single. We were beginning to think the weather man had deserted us. November 2— Academy has new chimneys. 5—Elmira 7; LJ. E. o. Getting even from last year. 8—EFA votes. Where do all those democrats come from? 11— Elmira 6; CBA o. Only one smudge on record so far. 17— Hi-Hatters play in assembly. Time out for repairs on seats. 18— Carnival. Academy marvels at a royal crowning. Yungstrom and Tipton do the honors. 19— Ithaca 31; Elmira o. That makes two smudges. 23— We strut ourselves with “D.E.” girls. 24— Thanksgiving Day. Now I know what that full feel- ing’s like. 30—Orpheus Variety Show lowers Student Council at- tendance. December 1—Only twenty-five more “daze” till Xmas. 12— Five weeks’ tests. They would pull this around Xmas. 13— Athletic Field gets new name. Will be known as Parker Field. 19— Anna Tupiczak chosen for DAR representative. 20— Senior Musical. Avery and Messenger turn Paderew- ski. Mighty seniors bow under T. B. test. 21— Agora and Forum together once again. 23—“K. E.” dance, radio, and all. Where’s my stub? DIARY 24—Ahah! Last chance to buy Xmas presents. 23—Christmas. Hey, Bill! Look what I’ve got. 28—Chick Webb, the little drummer boy. 31—S. T. A. Dance. January 1— Is there a bromo-seltzer in the house? 2— Still sleeping. 3— School reopens. 6—Basketball season starts. Elmira 55; Cortland 35. 13—Friday the 13th. Begin cramming for regents. 17—Mid-years begin. 19— Regents begin. 20— Elmira 28; Johnson City 36. 26— Masquers-Sigma Delta Sigma throw a swell dance. Boy, some decorations! 27— Elmira 29; Ithaca 28. Kinda close. 30— Miss Hibbard retires. Everyone feels sorry. 31— Single. Be sure and do homework! February 10—Elmira 37; Cortland 23. 15—Another single. Boy, do we hate this. 17—Elmira 36; U. E. 27. 20— Bishop all smiles. Wins prize for editorial. 21— Intersorority Dance on school night. Some fun. 22— Dancers sleep this A. M. 23— William Brown speaks on Finance. We decide to be- come morticians. 24— Elmira 25; Johnson City 16. March 28— Assembly. Orchestra swings “Swanee River.” Diveny comes in four bars behind. 2— Donald Scott Moirson comes across with piano recital and lecture. 3— Elmira 33; Ithaca 38. 6—Diveny wins talking title. 8—Vindex representatives embark to New York. 17—Orpheus has us swinging. F. M. does same. Elmira 37; J. C. 26. “Bud” Reidy and “Scoop” Avery miss ride, thumb home at 12:30 A. M. 20— Still trying to sell Vindex. 21— Masquers play. Please pass the ham. 29— —Student Council after school dance. Don’t push girls. I can only dance with one at a time. April 3—The Daily Bulletin—in orange, green and yellow. 6—Easter vacation starts. 10— Staggered to Policeman’s Ball. 11— More dancing at “D. E.” 12— Still dancing. Riggs entertains vocalist. 13— What, no dance? 17—Up at 8 A. M. and to school. Everyone looks wide awake. 21—Seniors celebrate. May 12— Vindex forty years old. 13— Intersorority throws gala carnival. 24—Senior Day. At last. n unii mi ADS SPONSORS Miss Mary E. McCanna Mr. and Mrs. Floyd L. May Mr. Clayton Lovell Miss Mary E. Lyons Mr. and Mrs. Geo. F. Keith Dr. and Mrs. Sven Larson Mr. Leo B. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Mitchell Miss Elizabeth Eldredge Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Cady Mr. and Mrs. Emory Strachen Miss R. E. Morrison Mr. and Mrs. John L. Fiester Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Mitchell Dr. and Mrs. Joseph S. Lewis Dr. and Mrs. W. T. Boland Miss Rose Kingston Miss Mary D. Condon Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Schivane Mr. and Mrs. J. Ernest Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Bishop Dr. and Mrs. L. L. Hobler Dr. Floyd FT Jones Dr. and Mrs. C. FT Ott Mrs. Benjamin V. Doane Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Crispin Dr. and Mrs. A. B. 1 Fclmkamp Mr. and Mrs. Howard M. Keyser Dr. and Mrs. Charles S. Dale Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Carpenter Mrs. Clara D. Munson Mr. Lawrence E. Monks Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Craig Mr. and Mrs. George Nathenson Miss Grace E. Miller Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bonnar Miss Jean Christian . Mr. Everts Howell Mr. and Mrs. Howard E. Stratton Dr. John P. Murphy Dr. and Mrs. William Cusick Miss Breezie Owen Dr. and Mrs. R. O. Gregory Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Schwenkler Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Tipton Mr. and Mrs. J. J. O’Brien Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Cain Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Hunt Dr. Herbert W. Fudge Dr. and Mrs. Andrew A. Blash Congratulations to the Class of 1939 May success and fame be the guide posts of your future. Iszard's Tea Room has become Elmira's smart rendezvous! After a busy morning at school plan to meet your friends for lunch or after a day of classes stop in for a de- licious double-dip soda or sundae. You'll like the cozy, chummy at- mosphere that prevails and the fine foods served at Iszard's Tea Room. Elmira’s Largest Department Store Compliments COMPLIMENTS TO THE SENIOR CLASS BY E. F. A. FACULTY VISIT OUR NEW SHOWROOM ON YOUR NEXT SHOPPING TRIP We cordially invite you to inspect our new Showroom displaying the latest in Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning Equipment, as well as shallow and deep well Pumps. We also invite you to inspect in our Showroom our complete display of Walker Turner Wood Working Machinery, South Bend Lathes, Black Decker Electrical Tools, as well as a complete line of Industrial and Contractors' Equipment. LeVALLEY, McLEOD, KINKAID CO., Inc. 215-217 E. Church Street, Elmira, N. Y., Phone 6166, 6167, 6168 Distributors for Plumbing, Heating, Industrial, Contractors', Gas and Oil Well Supplies Branches at Schenectady, N. Y., Olean, N. Y. Why YOU Should have a Checking Account . . . It gives prestige and serves as a reference. It protects your money from loss or theft. It provides a record of income and outgo It gives a receipt in your cancelled check. It is the business like way to carry funds. Elmira Bank Trust Co. A. Marine Midland Bank — 5 Convenient Locations — Member F. D. I. C. COMPLIMENTS OF The Kennedy Valve Manufacturing Co. ELMIRA, N. Y. VALVES PIPE FITTINGS FIRE HYDRANTS A Co-educational University with a background of ninety years' service to American youth. Offers, under its new program, a broad general education in the first two years, freeing the last two years for concentration, pre-professional and professional specialization. Full information on request. Please address H. W. Holter, Registrar, Bucknell University Lewisburg, Pennsylvania CONGRATULATIONS to the SENIOR CLASS Jay Parker Florist Compliments Rudy’s Greenhouse 973 Hoffman St. Edward Clauss, Proprietor Compliments of Mitchell Bros. Bldg. Contractors Elmira, N. Y. Mr. Colgan: Now we shall study tenses. If I say “I am handsome,” what tense is that? Frosh: Pretense. —It’s the Refreshing thing to do— ELMIRA COCA-COLA BOTTLING WORKS Telephone 2-2116 WE ave everything from ______ ash to am at the OMESTEAD Come to YE OLD HOMESTEAD Where the Best is alway served (Point of Church and Water Streets) THE BENDIX RED-CAP Garden Hose Coupling 6oc A SAVINGS ACCOUNT is one of the best assets a young A '' complete Extra Faucet man or woman can possess. W Nv (MJ iJ )J)T L connections 25 cents We compound your interest SNAPS ON Wyjjr each four times a year WATER TIGHT — WONT LEAK SNAPS OFF IN AN INSTANT The Red-Cap coupling snaps on to any gar- den or threaded laundry-tub faucet . . . water- tight . . . disconnets in an instant. You have —O— snap on-and-off hose service. Red Cap coupl- ing can't pull apart—stands as much pressure as the hose itself! You can twist it freely 'round and 'round, because of its unique SWIVEL action! Use it in the garden, the The Elmira Savings Bank laundry, on sprinklers, or to connect several lengths of hose. Ask your dealer for a de- monstration. 218 East Water Street ECLIPSE MACHINE DIVISION Bendix Aviation Corp. Elmira, N. Y. SMART STUDENTS CHOOSE Particularly ICE CREAM Telephone 2-0120 Established 1908 TOMLINSON TRAVELERS AGENCY 204-206 Merchants Bank Building Casualty and Automobile Insurance Specialists Regional Agency For THE TRAVELERS The Travelers Insurance Co. The Travelers Indemnity Co. The Travelers Fire Insurance Co. STABILITY AND SERVICE UNEXCELLED THE ADVERTISER JOB PRINTERY, Inc. PUBLICATIONS — JOB — COMMERCIAL PRINTERS Dial 2-2787 218 Baldwin Street Elmira, N. Y. ALFRED UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS First-rank facilities and instruction at reasonable cost. Individualized curricula combining cultural and vocational education for employment as: teacher, technician, social worker, secretary, or other business person. Also pre-professional training for: medicine, law, dentistry, engineering, etc. For illustrated prospectus and catalogue write John Reed Spicer Counselor to Prospective Students ALFRED UNIVERSITY ALFRED, NEW YORK THE MARK TWAIN HUCK FINN ROOM AND SODA BAR —o— FOR Light Refreshments OR A Full Meal Compliments of CHEMUNG CANAL TRUST COMPANY Member Federal Reserve System and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ROSSI'S W. J. E. R. YOUNG BOWLING (2-9376) TEA ROOM LUMBER (2-0921) Building Materials Complete BAKERY 408 W. Washington Ave. 861 E. Church St. Main St. Store (2-5709) Compliments of STYLIST JOHN S. JENSEN FOR MODERN YOUNG MEN PAINTS, VARNISHES, BRUSHES © © 359 Pomeroy Place Phone 5392 H. STRAUSS INC. Elmira, N. Y. 121 MAIN ST., ELMIRA OWLING D and K ARBECUES 1 J are ULKHEAD’S Specialty at the DIXIE BARBECUE Bulkhead CUSHING MOTOR CORPORATION o o Oldsmobile Sales and Service 0 0 Fox and Carroll Streets ELMIRA, NEW YORK White Star Coach Line 506 Academy PI. BUS SERVICE BETWEEN ELMIRA—ITHACA $1.00 one way—$1.80 round trip Lv. Elmira—7:00 A.M.; 11:30 A. M.; 3:30 P. M. Lv. Ithaca—9:00 A. M.: 1 P. M.; 5 P. M. Leave from Rathbun, Langwell, Mark Twain Hotels and also Charter Service or Special Trips to Any Point Call 4100 or 8879 Operated by Stanley and John Mekos Compliments of LAG’S PIPE CLEANER, SWEETENER, and DEODORIZER —o-- Distributed by E. F. Lagonegro 157 LAKE ST., ELMIRA, N. Y. Gene Mengee: “Honestly, now, you’d never think this car o£ mine was second- handed, would you?” Mrs. Deuel: “Never in my life. I thought you made it yourself.” COLEMAN’S UP-TO-DATE FOOD DEALERS NURSERYMEN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS FLORISTS Hoffman Nurseries, Inc. Growers of Cut Flowers, Potted Plants Nursery Stock 921 Hoffman Street Phone 2-0335 Elmira, N. Y. Wright Electric Company © © WIRING—FIXTURES SUPPLIES—RADIO 0 0 118 N. Main St. GOSPER- WE WISH K You E HAPPINESS L and y SUCCESS For Your FUTURE Gosper-Kelly 160 Main St. Compliments of BanfielcLJennings Corp. Seeds Bulbs Insecticides Pets and Supplies 222 W. Water St. International Harvester Company o International Motor Trucks 656 State Street Elmira, N. Y. Diehl Bauer Book Bindery Manufacturers of High Grade Blank Books Loose Leaf Binders and Record Blanks Binding of Magazines and Art Work 416 E. Market St. Elmira, N. Y. JULIA B. MURPHY © • © Apparel Shop © © 122 W. Market St. RATHBUN HOTEL AIR CONDITIONED DINING ROOM Featuring Harry Springer at the New Electric Organ Automatic Shoe Repair W. Water Hoffman Sts. —O— SHOE REPAIRING WHILE YOU WAIT Frank’s Clothes Shop 350 N. Main St. Elmira, N. Y. Watkins Glen, N. Y. Famous for Fine Clothes RICHFIELD GASOLINE ELMIRA OIL CO. 616 William Street RICHLUBE OIL ESTABLISHED 1870 PERRY MAXCY Insurance of all kinds Perry Insurance Bldg. Corner Baldwin East Second Sts. Phone 5277 COMPLIMENTS Mosher’s Drug Store 400 West Washington Avenue FI ESTER’ S 209 W. Water St. O O Rental Library, Cards, Magazines O O Open Till 9 P. M. Dial 4531 COMPLIMENTS of the Kobacker Furniture Company Elmira's Leading Furniture Store COMPLIMENTS of GEO. W. PECK HARDWARE STORE Come see our display of Modern Ranges 102 STATE STREET, PHONE 7139 QUALITY JEWELRY Elgin Wrist Watches Gold Rings Kirk Sterling Silver SHREIBMAN’S Established 1893 214 East Water Street Perfect Service Laundries 409-11 MADISON AVENUE ELMIRA, NEW YORK - COMPLIMENTS of MORRISON’S INTERIOR DECORATING HOUSE FURNISHINGS COMPLIMENTS of SERVE-U SAVE-U GROCERS SUCCESS To The Class of 1939 O O Libery Shoe Co., 105 E. Water St. Shoe Outlet, 201 W. Water St. Compliments of a Dentist COMPLIMENTS of GORDON L. STONE Paints Wallpaper 110 W. Church St. EDGCOMB’S The Best Place To Save on FURNITURE and FLOOR COVERINGS 131 N. Main St. COMPLIMENTS of Empire Produce Company Elmira Tobacco Co., Inc. O Q Wholesalers in Cigars, Candy and Smoker's Articles O O ELMIRA, N. Y. Silvertown Motor Company DISTRIBUTOR OF BUICK MOTOR CARS Cor. Church and Baldwin BUICK'S THE BEAUTY 24 Hour Service Always Open ROAD TO SUCCESS Finish high school first—then specialize Rider College offers this advice to young men and women who aim to enter the business world. It is based on 74 years of experience in training business execu- tives. It will pay you to follow it. Litera- ture on request. RIDER COLLEGE of Business Administration Bachelor of Science degrees in Commerce and Education. Special Intensive Courses Founded 1865 Trenton, N. J. Solid Fuel for Solid Comfort LINN S. CHAPEL CO. Incorporated COAL, LUMBER and BUILDERS' SUPPLIES 1040 Caton Ave. Dial 5191 Elmira, N. Y. COMPLIMENTS of Blue Goose Gift Shop Beautiful Gifts for all occasions Interior Decorating is our Specialty 209 COLLEGE AVE. ELMIRA, N. Y. Miss Miller: I think there is something I don’t like about you. Mr. Dobberstein: What? Miss Miller: You’re pigeon-toed. MAY ALL YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE --- PILGRIM ---- ---ELECTRIC----- 605 LAKE ST. Opposite Academy Where you bought the Records COMPLIMENTS Socony Vacuum Oil Co. Inc. MOBILOILS MOBILGAS COMPLIMENTS of LOOMIS HALL CAMERA SUPPLIES Where Photography is not a Sideline 364 N. MAIN ST. DRINK FAWN BEVERAGES Phone 2-1713 Elmira, N. Y. BASTIAN BROS. CO. MANUFACTURING JEWELERS and STATIONERS Rochester, N. Y. Write for catalog illustrating emblems, suitable for high school clubs. W. R. TIEFEL, DISTRICT MANAGER ROCHESTER, NEW YORK OUTFITTERS FOR YOUNG MEN FROM HEAD TO FOOT Clothing:—F urnishings—Shoe s The Store of Personal Service BURTS, INC. 157-159 N. MAIN ST. Compliments °f VanDyne Oil Company Inc. 450 E. Water St. Tydol Gasoline—Veedol Motor Oils ROSENBAUM’S Smart Carolyn Frocks for Graduation and Class Day MENS AND BOYS WEAR Compliments of Werdenberg’s MAIN AT WATER It Pays to Pay Cash Compliments of Albee Motors Dealers in Reo and General Motor Trucks 359 STATE ST. Compliments of June’s Restaurant 133 E. Water St. e c jfej? Elmira Jr tr Business nfcr Institute UR ELMIRA, N. Y. DRINK REFRESHING HEALTHFUL In the 12 oz. Bottle A Nickle Drink It Goes Twice as Far Worth a Dime The Class of 1939 publishers of the 1939 Torch wish to thank these merchants who by their cooperation have helped make this book possible. We urge our subscribers to patronize them. MID TOWN Schanaker’s Diners 107 STATE ST. Always Open—Booths for Ladies Good Food is Good Health ELMIRA, N. Y. WELLSBORA, PA. FRO-JOY ICE CREAM Manufactured Under Sealtest Laboratory Hotel Langwell © © “Where Elmirans Dine” © © ROSE ROOM ENGLISH GRILLE Compliments Harry L. McPherson Licensed Real Estate Broker 2 COBBLES EAST PHONE 2-0236 Walsh Reagan COMPLETE HOME FURNISHINGS GENERAL ELECTRIC REFRIGERATORS Dial 4311 114-116 W. Water St. Elmira, N. Y. Compliments of TINNEY’S FLOWERS Hoffman at Church Dial 2-5656 Prechtle's Market McCorkle Real Estate West Elmira Pharmacy Soper Welding Machine Co. Rahalls Food Market Brownlow Recreation Blackstone Motor Co. Chrysler and Plymouth DEALERS We Specialize on Used Cars Try our shop for service GREASING, WASHING SIMONIZING 263 State St. Phone 6214 Compliments of Don Williams FRIENDLY SERVICE Church Hoffman Sts. Dial 2-9402 Lubrications That's Perfect HERE'S WHERE YOU BUY R M Food Market 1223 W. Water Street Phone 7178 QUALITY SHOES FOR OVER 50 YEARS THE BOOTERY 110 N. Main St. Elmira, N. Y. John H. Drake JEWELER High School Jewelry- Ranging from $1.00 to $2.50 WATCH AND JEWELRY REPAIRING 144 E. Water St. FORD MERCURY LINCOLN-ZEPHYR —o— L. D. Clute Motor Co. J. P. M. Sullivan Elmira's Oldest Furniture and Rug Store 115 E. Water St. Swan Son-Morss Co. Inc. INSURANCE ALL LINES Corner Lake Water Streets Hulett Building Elmira, New York Mrs. Cady: There are only three stu- dents in this class who have their work, today. Bob Bishop: Who are the other two? GERARD’S WALLPAPER PAINT STORE 122 Lake St. Imperial Washable Wallpaper Pittsburgh Proof Paints as smooth as glass Wallhide, Florhide, Porchhide and Waterspar Enamels and Varnishes Linoleum Window Shades PHONE 2-0134 PACKARD Motor Cars NEWTOWN MOTOR CORPORATION Meet Alpert and Wear Diamonds O O ALPERT’S CREDIT JEWELERS and OPTICIANS Elmira Corning Cortland Compliments FINANCE YOUR AUTO of THROUGH THE Chemung Valley Milk Merchants Acceptance Corporation Elmira, New York Distributors Association Use Only PASTEURIZED DAIRY PRODUCTS JOHN’S BODY AND FENDER SHOP 500 East Water Street, Elmira, N. Y. Just East of Madison Avenue Auto Painting Simonizing Striping Upholstering Body Rebuilding Tops Seat Covers Side Curtains Glass “Good morning, Mrs. Bolger, and how is everything.” “I’m having a great time between Fagin and the fire. If I keep my eye on one, the other is sure to go out.” The Photographs in the 1939 TORCH were made by GOLD TONE STUDIOS INCORPORATED 217 WEST WATER STREET ELMIRA, NEW YORK PHONE 2-9431 Specialists in Colored Portraiture 'Oie Commercial (Press PRINTERS OF THE TORCH OFFERS ITS DEPENDABLE SERVICE TO ALL WHO DESIRE -Printincf with OPrestlcje 380 SOUTH MAIN ST., ELMIRA, N. Y.