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

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is-.--f v-wF-.unrf1r'1- . -V- Glau In September 1936, a new group of ugreeniesl' opened the doors of the Elmira Free Academy and tiptoed in. The surroundings were entirely new to us, but it was not long before we found the echoes familiar. Shortly we elected Haines Gridley president, Sally Hoffman vice-president, Beth Burke secretary, and Morris Shepard treasurer of our class. ln the period of a year we crawled the usual distance to become sophomores. and now, after wondering about the various activities, we were eligible to find out. Thus the organizations were crowded by young bloodsf' Paul McConnell, Beth Burke, Eleanor McCarthy and Sheldon Lewis were elected to head our class as presi- dent, vice president, secretary and treasurer respectively. The year went by swiftly and it was not until April that we held our first social activity. Having a spirited class, approximately fifty persons attended. This was our first depression. Finally, we reached the mark which privileged us to be called uupperclassmenf' Now we could attend some of those good assemblies-the great desire of our younger days. We again chose Paul McConnell to head our class, with Mary Ruth Gill as vice president, Eleanor McCarthy, secretary, and Henderson Riggs, treasurer. Henry Rathbun and Sally Hoffman were appointed co-chairmen of Junior Day, and through the combined efforts of the chairmen and the committees a successful day was held. Alas and alackl The day arrived when we felt self assured to push open those same doors which awed us in our Freshman days. After three years of sojourning here, we were fully acquainted with the routine of 'fthe first day, and thus we were prepared to settle ourselves at once. But we were fooled. During the summer, old E. F. A. had been changed, and those rooms which had never been numbered higher than forty-two were now numbered up to three hundred and twenty. It was very con- fusing. Two new gymnasiums, the pride and joy of the school, had been added. Our old gym was used as a cafeteria. The good old days of singles were no more. Although it took quite a while to become accustomed to the new routine, the seniors had to go on and plan their last, and perhaps best year. Joseph Schwenkler, Mary Lou Denton, Eleanor McCarthy and Emil Vogel were chosen as class officers. Judy Ott was appointed chairman for the annual senior musical--the show for which every senior sold all his tickets fmummi, and, believe it or not, it came through with flying colors, both financially and otherwise. Thanks to those new gymnasiums, we were able to hold our senior dance, the first of its kind ever to be held within these walls. Next on our schedule was the annual play in which Cappy Gill and Duff Rathbun brought down the house. On May 22 the traditional Senior Day was held. Four years ago we dreamt of this day when we could boast our position, and now that it had come, it stunned us to realize that in a few weeks we would be leaving. In the following week, we held our annual banquet and dance, thus ending the activities of our class. For the four years that we have been here, we have gained much knowledge, not only from books, but from experience as well. Our stay here will soon end. and it will all be a pleasant memory, never to be forgotten. It is with deepest regret that we say farewell to the school that is dear to us always. znamggzw HL- ,... . .T P l L Y A A 1 U M tv'- ff f t V .. . 1 i ' ' ,T

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' .N W as V . ,a.'-,,,- President . Josarn SCHWENKLER V ice-President . . MARY Louisa Dr:N'roN Secretary . . ELEANOR MCCARTHY Treasurer . . . EMU. VOGEI, D1-:AR CLASSMATES: In a few short weeks, we will leave forever the motherly care of E. F. A. and set forth upon the much traveled road of life. Although many have proceeded us. the number who have successfully traversed it is relatively small because of its many cross road and ruts. However, during our brief stay here, we have been splendidly prepared for this hazardous trip through the sympathetic assistance and cooperation given to us by our principal, our advisors, and the faculty. We shall all remember the good times and worthy friends we have found here. The numerous social activities have offered all of us pleasure to blend in with the work of learning. In behalf of the class of '40, I wish to extend our thanks to Dr. Helmkamp for his generous assistance and advice in all matters, and also to our faithful advisors and faculty who have made our High School days a rememberance to treasure always. Sincerely yours, Jossrn SCHWENKLER