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

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Smm Glaaa .Jhaiwf In 1940 we timidly entered the halls of the Elmira Free Academy for the first time. Green to this new life, we elected James Wilson, for president, Barbara Allison, vice-president, Maxine Fairchild, secretary, and Arthur Shoe- maker, treasurer of our class. As freshies we weren't very active, but soon caught on to Academy life. We became more active in school affairs in our sophomore year, under the leadership of Robert Kinner, Eleanor Stamp, Barbara Poppleton, and Carl Krug. Skating parties, dances and carnivals were high lights of our second year. In 1942 we at last became upperclassmen, proudly bearing the title of juniors. With Ray Murray, Virginia Gerrity, Barbara Poppleton, and Robert Kinner as our officers, we took an active part in school activities. The most out- standing event of our Junior year was Junior Day, on which we proudly dis- played our class colors. A year later we attained our goal. As leaders of our Senior class, we chose Chester Malanoski as president, with Virginia Gerrity, vice-president, Marjorie Edmunds, secretary, and Robert Swart, treasurer. During this year, by far our most successful, two Senior dances took place, the One O'Clock Jump, in December, and the 'iSpring Fever Hop, in March. The Student Council Carnival was another popular event, with James XVil- son and Virginia Gerrity reigning as King and Queen. The Senior Class pre- sented something different in musicals this year with their 'C-Xnnual Senior Frolic,'l at which cartoon movies were shown. ' Barbara Poppleton and VVilliam Cassada were the stars in our very successful Senior play, The Nut Farmf' The high light of the whole year, however, was Senior Day, followed by the Senior Banquet, a memorable event which the members of the Senior Class will never forget. Now, at the close of our last year, and with the future uncertain, we look back with fond memories upon four pleasant years spent in these beloved halls of the E. F. A., so dear to us always. +24 18 13+

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CHEsTER MALANOsKI, X7lRGlNlA Gmkkrrv, Roartm' SwAR'r President , Chester Blalanuski Vice-President Virginia Gerrity Secretary ,, Marjorie lidmnnds Treasurer Robert Swart Dear Classmates, As our final school term draws tu a close, we, the members uf the Class of 1943, will he ahle to recall four juyous years spent at the Academy in quest of knowledge. Our search was not in vain. At the Academy we were introduced tu Dr. Helmkamp. the principal, and members nf the faculty to whom we will always he indehted fur their unfailing guidance and inspiration. During nur course of study at sehuol, our country was thrown intu the present, critical, life and death struggle against aggression. Our ranks were gradually depleted. and our hearts gn nut to all those whu ent shurt their sclwul career tu help make the wurld sale fur demueraey. XYe wish them luck and Godspeed. Xow. as we emhark on tn the sea of life, may success and gum!- furtune eu hand in hand with us intu the future. Yours truly, VH ICSTIQR Xl.-Xl.,XNl PSKI +3199