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

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PAH. SL'x.L1vAN, PAT HANECHACK, ANN BIDDLE, ROBERT Mofuns X President ,,,,,, ,,,,,, . ,, Robert Morris Vice-President .. ,,,, Pat Hanechack Secretary , . ,, ,,,,, Ann Biddle Treasurer ,,,, Paul Sullivan Dear Classmates : Here we are. the graduating class of 1945, preparing' ourselves for our places in the world. Our future seems to be rather uncertain when we consider the times that we shall have to face. However, I am sure that the initiative of every student will give him the success that is always so diHicult to attain. Since we entered Elmira Free Academy in June 1941 many of our friends have left for other tasks. In the last two years a great number of our classmates have lett to answer the call of Uncle Sam. It. moreover, is very evident that many, many more will soon leave to do the same thing. Therefore on this occasion, meeting for the last time as a class. I. as your president. speaking' in your behalf wish to thank Dr. Hehnkamp, our faculty and our advisers for their encouragement while we were students these last four years. I also wish to thank our parents, who by their sacrifices have made our graduation possihle. Finally, I should like to offer my good wishes for a successful and happy future to each in the class of 1945. Good luck to you all and continued success to dear old E. F. A. Sincerely, ROBERT MORRIS -if 21 lie

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Seam 61444 Jaiwf VVith the greenness of all freshmen, we meekly entered the halls of this school for the first on a sunny September morning, in 1941. Our first accomplishment as a class was to elect our officers: Franklin Lockwood, president, Virginia Reynolds, vice-president, Mary Ellen Maxcy, secretary, Thomas Keeton, treas- urer. The following year as sophomores, we elected -Iames Digby, Charlotte Jarvis, Virginia Benedict and Robert Landon to the ofbces of president, vice-president. secretary and treasurer, respectively. Increased interest and action in school activities, marked this, our second year in Elmira Free Academy. In the fall of 1943 we attained our primary goal, that of becoming upper- classmenf' Happily we elected james Digby, Virginia Benedict, Gwen Evans and Robert Morris to guide us through our junior year. With great pride we displayed our red and white colors on -Iunior Day. That evening we had our junior Dance with Edward Sutter and Marjorie Nimtz as co-chairmen. After three years of struggling, we were finally promoted to the exalted state of being seniors. VVith the ease of veterans we carried out the routine of electing officers. To guide us through the year we chose Robert Morris, Ann Riddle. Patricia Hanechack, and Paul Sullivan, This was easily the best of our four years. At the Student Council Carnival, to the evident enjoyment of all, Richard Mace and Patricia McConnell reigned as King and Queen. We continued our successful year with a dance in March. This was followed by the skating party and the presentation of an almost-professional Senior Musical. Ann Biddle and Edward Sutter were the stars of Best Foot Forward, our popular Senior Play. The supporting cast gave performances that deserved the phrase VVell-done! The most memorable occasion of the year, however, was Senior Day which included: assembly, year books, autographing, followed by the Senior Banquet and Prom. In a few weeks from now, this school and all the incidents that took place here will be pleasant memories. As we leave, we will take with us a fond remem- brance of four happy years in 'fdear E. F. A. -13 20 lif- ' L

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ATKINSON, MILDRED LeRaysville. Pa. Mickey . . . busy . . . gay . . . always fun . . . First in everything, that HA. B.-XCILLE, TERES.-X St. Anthony's Gentle . . . shy . . . bubblingfwith laughter . . . mischief dwells Within. I lr f . AL J Y I fi JK T omas ,'. eeclser Tyvinkl i her ey . . . 'gay . frienpj . . . loyal. ' X . Tgi1Y lg Bowling 1. i' Y BARBIERI, PHILIP George Wfashington Ii. F. A.'s prize joker . . . alyvays laughing . . . easy to make friends with . . . He's I-A. Intramural Basketball 1, 2. 3. ,. si BAUER, Noni A omas K. Beecher Serenelaufinikitig . . . quietly atten- V., tive .fx um r in her eye. , . Jw ru Nl r BAUMAN, LOIS George VVashington Chubbi'l . . . all around good sport . . . jovial . . . pleasing per- sonality . . . favorite food-more food! Girls' Photography l, 4:1 22. 15+ . I M' QI V .A In XM. YJ .X7 . Ll A 5, J ii 1 ld ,I li ' ly .N 11 M Iii' X rf' 1, I I fv B,EEli3E, I1OiP..Iblfi.' 'J V .fi lg 1 ff l1q1hiasLKifBeeclier ' o thouight. ha' I bulgyllone7- X land thatfegaplg is fun. Li Student Qxouncil 4x3fG. A. A. 33 Library neil lQJGlee Club 1, Z, 3: Chg 2, 35 Band 3, 4515-Y 45 Usher . 'dt' X 'U s Xe V L NL J. BEECHER, HARRY H. George VVashington That Model T . . . long and lanky . . . curly locks . . . Chem- istry? BENEDICT, VIRGINIA George M. Diven Everybody likes Ginny . . . Tiny but full of fun .... LX true friend . . . long, wavy hair. Secretary Sophomore Classg Vice- President Junior Class: Student Council 33 Torch Editorial Staff. BEYLER, GREGORY L. Hendy Avenue 'gGreg . . . aviation . . . a nod for every boy . . . a smile for every girl . . . his car, a pride and joy. Ground School Paper. BIDDI-E,Q.-XLYS ANNE George VVashington Popular . . . excellent reader . . . personality plus. Tri-Y CPres. Il: Masquers 3, fTreas. Sl 1 Glee Club 3, 43 CPres.l Agorag Choirg Student Council l, Z: Octet 4. BLANDFORD. LUCY Thomas K. Beecher Sugar . ready smile . . .fiull of 'fun . . . grand gal to have around. 1 bg H nu, Glee Club l, 2: 3: 'Choir l, 2, 3.