Falconer High School - Falconaire / Corridor Yearbook (Falconer, NY)

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WILLIAM IOHNSON Blond-haired Bill Iohnson has the distinction of being the tallest person in school and also one of the two students who passed the radar test. He is a mem- ber of the Hi-Y, Varsity Basketball squad, and served as stage manager for the senior play, A Message From Khufuf' We'll all miss his ever-present smile and his friendly personality. Bill plans to join the Navy soon after graduating and we wish him best of luck in this new venture. MARY LARSON This studious and energetic senior who seems to be of a very serious nature has a surprising sense of humor. Mary plans to attend college after being graduated in order to become either an English or history teacher. You have a great deal of ability, Mary, and we hope that you will enjoy everlasting happiness SHIRLEY LINDSKOG This tall, blonde, reserved girl frequent- ly seen with lune Buterbaugh is Shirley Lindskog. She is a pleasant addition to the senior class and besides her other school activities, an important member of the Mi-Y, She intends to start working as soon as school is out with art school in New York City her future goal, Best of luck to you, Shirley. IUNE MARTIN An ever-busy person is our blonde, hazel-eyed lune Martin. She is going to P G. after being graduated. Following that, she has nothing definitely planned. However, with that ever-ready smile, and good-natured attitude, yours is certain to be a happy future. ELEANOR MATTISON Being a person who is always busy, Eleanor never finds any of those dull moments in her life, She has a ready smile for everyone. At the present time, she is a long-distance telephone operator. Upon graduation, she intends to continue this work. lust as her voice travels for long distances on the telephone, we know that she will be successful and go a long way in whatever field she enters. RICHARD MEE A well-built athlete, Dick has worked hard on the various teams during his high school career. He wanders through the halls with his good-hearted laughter bringing joy to his many friends. Dick plans to join the Marines. The class of '44 wishes you luck. CHARLES NELSON This young fellow with an unruly mop of sandy-colored, curly hair is known to his many friends as Chuck . Besides his regular school activities, he has the job of managing the advertising end of the Falcon's business. ln his spare time he helps his father with his milk business. Upon leaving F. H. S,, Charles hopes to attend an aircraft machinist school in California. MARILYN LARSON Marilyn is a quiet, dark-haired girl from Ellington and a pleasant addition to the senior class. Besides her school ac- tivities, she is a recreational leader and news reporter in the 4-H Club, After grad- uation, Marilyn hopes to become a Cadet Nurse and we are sure that her thorough but unobtrusive way of getting things done will make her one of the best. DORIS LEYMAN Although Doris is the smallest senior in the class of 44, that does not mean that she doesn't get around. She enjoys dancing, and is very active as a cheer- leader. After graduation, Doris intends to attend beauty school and become a beautician. She will accomplish much in this field as she is a very agreeable and congenial person, HARLAN D LUCE Harland is a robust, good-natured sen- ior who is often seen prowling around the school rendering his invaluable services as a member of the school police force. When not attending school, Har works at the Johnson and Bedient service station. Everyone who knows Harland likes him and extends to him the heartiest best wishes. RUTH ANN MARTIN This charming, dark-haired, gracious young lady is the editor-in-chief of our Corridor. Because she is so energetic and capable, she inspires her classmates and co-workers to achievements we thought impossible. However, the labor essential in getting out the Corridor does not prevent our brilliant Ruth from being a member of the Honor Society, Choir, Sportsmanship Brotherhood, Mi-Y, Activ- ities Club, and other organizations. Upon graduating, she hopes to attend the Uni- versity of Cincinnati, We predict a bril- liant future for you, Ruth. GERALD McKEEVER lerry McKeever is a very popular senior with a sparkling personality and a winning smile. He is active in the Sports- manship Brotherhood, band, orchestra, and baseball and basketball. ln his after- school hours, Mac also holds down a job at the Quality Cash store. Upon grad- uating, he intends to join the Navy. Best of luck to you, lerry. BETTE. NELSON How do you enjoy married life, Bette? This charming young lady has already been wed but will finish her high school career. She is interested in dancing and is Alumni Columnist for the Falcon . Bette is an active senior whose services we could not do without. We are glad ot have her as one of us, a classmate and a co-worker. IOSEPHINE NOCERO One of the most ambitious and hard- working members of the Senior Class is losie Nocero. She is active in many school organizations, especially as editor- in-chief of the Falcon , We have no doubts that she will succeed in whatever she undertakes because she enters so wholeheartedly into everything that in- terests her.

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SHIRLEY DENNISON Although she is very modest and re- served, Shirl is a girl with initiative and tact. As her many friends know, she is always willing to lend a helping hand. Upon graduation, she hopes to enter nurse's training. We are with you, Shirley, and know that whatever you undertake will be successful. RICHARD ECKLUND The dark-haired, snappy-looking young gent who is frequently seen escorting young ladies through the halls is Dick Ecklund. He is a member of the Choir and Activities Club, and was in charge of the programs for the Senior Play. In his after school hours, Dick holds down a job at the Falconer News Room, He has won many friends in Falconer High and we all wish him the best of luck in his future career. BETTY LOU FRANK A husky, jolly brunette, Betty has won the hearts of all her classmates, and lower classmen as well. Besides being a very studious young lady, she finds time to be plans an active member of the Mi-Y. She after graduation, on training to be a nurse and we are sure Betty's pa- tients will appreciate her presence many times in the future. DOROTHY GUNNELL A petite, blonde, reserved individual is Dorothy Gunnell. She is a member of the Mi-Y, Dramatics Club, and as a con- scientious member of the senior class, we have valued her friendship greatly. Al- though she has not voiced her plans for the future, the best of wishes go with her from F. H. S. FLORENCE HANCOCK Florence is a tall, studious girl, and although rather quiet, she is an active member of the senior class. She belongs to the Mi-Y and Dramatics Club and spends her spare time outside of school as an employee of the Ben Franklin store. We are her friends and will watch with mterest and affection her course through 1 S. MYRTLE HANSON Among the many tall senior girls is Myrtle Hanson. She is a hard-working, ambitious girl who has a well-earned future ahead of her. We wish you the best of luck in your future, Myrtle. BETTY IOYCE JAMES ls there anyone in Falconer High who does not know Betty lon? She strolls through the halls spreading joy and good cheer, Her many activities include cheer- leading, sports, skating and dancing. As she is very congenial and agreeable, she is certain to be successful in whatever she undertakes in the future, VESTA ELLEMAN This short, good-hearted senior girl, who is just crazy about roller-skating, came from Bradford High just this year. She enjoys all sports, both as a specta- tor and a participant. We wish we were acquainted with you, Vesta, as we ad- mire your many amiable characteristics. MARGARET FITZPATRICK As one recognizes by Margaret's last name, she is of Irish origin. However, there is something more than Blarney in her talk. She is always smiling, and thus is an indispensable member of our 1944 class, Good luck to you always, Margaret. BARBARA FORBES In this retiring and reticent senior, we find a loyal friend and an ambitious worker. Enjoying the good things of life, she is always happy and never discon- tented. After being graduated, Barb intends, as do many other senior girls, to go into nurse's training. We wish you luck, Barbara. VIOLA HALE jolly, athletic and likable-that's Viola. Besides her activities at Falconer High, she is at present an employee of the American Manufacturing Company. Aside from being a patriotic individual, Viola has a very special reason of her own for wanting this War to end soon. Conse- quently, she intends to do her bit by working in an aviation plant upon gradu- ating. HELEN HANSON ln Helen, one finds a good sport and a true friend. She is one of those country lasses, which fact, perhaps, explains her robust nature. She both participates in and referees for intramural games at noon hour, Upon graduation, she intends to P. G., and then, perhaps, she will join the Cadet Nurse's Corps. ROBERT HOUSTON Bob is an active and well-liked citi- zen of Falconer High School. It is ob- vious that his favorite sport is football as he has participated in this sport for three of his four years in high school. Besides playing football and carrying on with his studies, Bob somehow finds time to be president of the Sportsmanship Brotherhood, and a good one at that. Al- though he has not voiced his plans for the future, Uncle Sam without a doubt will have something for him. KENDALL IOHNSON Remember Elmer in the senior play? That was our Kendall who has a great deal of dramatic talent. Sam also has much scholastic and physical ability. As president of the Student Council, he has proved to be very efficient. Upon being graduated, Sam plans to enter college tIsn't that right, Beth?l.

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MARGARET OLSON Being of a quiet nature, one hardly realizes when Margaret is present. How- ever, her quietness is not a discredit to her, but is an added attraction. Upon being graduated, she wishes to join the Cadet Nurses' Corps. Knowing Margaret, we are sure that her patients will like, as we do, her sympathetic attitude. BEVERLY OSTRANDER They certainly grow peaches in El- lington. Bev has truly been an addi- tion to our school with her shining per- sonality and sunny smile. She is vice- president of the Dramatics club, a mem- ber of the Mi-Y, and took part in the sen- ior play, Elmer and the Lovebug . She's planning to become a Cadet Nurse and we know she'll be one of the best. SHELDON PETERSON Shell is very popular among his many classmates. He has participated in all sports during his high school career. Be- cause he has been so active in his school life, we are sure he will be successful in his Navy life. QHe'll undoubtedly have a gal in every port.i LLOYD POWELL A hunting enthusiast and an up and coming farmer is Lloyd Powell. He is president of the F. F. A. and was one of the many talented actors who made the Senior Play the success that it was. His friendly personality has endeared him to all his classmates in F. H. S. l.loyd's main ambition is to attend the Cornell College of Agriculture and we all hope that his wishes will be realized. MARY RIBAUDO This short, dark-haired young lady is a very friendly person. A member of the Mi-Y, her hobbies are dancing and skat- ing. Outside of school, Mary spends her spare time working at the American Monu- facturing Concern. If her wishes are realized next year, she will attend art school in Pittsburgh. WILFRED ROACH Tall, dark and handsome-this is Wilf Roach. As president of the Hi-Y, mem- ber of the choir, baseball team and track, Wilfred has made himself invalu- able to our school. He has also become an actor of no mean ability, having been in both the Senior and P.T.A. plays. We are sure his future will be bright and our best wishes go with him. GERALDINE SWANSON Ever smiling and ever sunny is our Geraldine. She is always bubbling over with laughter. When, upon graduation, you join the Cadet Nurses' Corps we know that your smile will brighten many of the lives of your patients. RUTH OLSON Although Ruth is blessed with red hair, we have never seen the temper which by tradition is supposed to accompany it. Her main interest seems to be centered upon the Army. At the present time she is doing scretarial work in an office. She plans to continue in this line of work after graduation. BEVERLY PETERSON Beverly is another one of those girls who, although present, seems unnotice- able. She is always busy with some- thing and upon graduation, she intends to work in a war plant. Then, next fall she desires to enter the Cadet Nurses' Corps. Good luck to you, Beverlyl GLORIA This small, blonde friends in Falconer pleasant personality PLANO girl has won many High School. Her will be missed by the whole school. Gloria loves to dance and skate and besides her school activ- ities, finds time to work at the National Worsted Mills. After leaving school, Gloria hopes to attend business college. She'll make a fine secretary for someone! FLORENCE REYNOLDS As secretary of the Mi-Y, Florence has been very active in its functions. She is very efficient and always ready to co- operate in any way. Upon being grad- uated, Florence hopes to be a telephone operator. Her business-like voice will aid her immensely in this occupation. ROBERT ROACH A member of the Hi-Y and for six years a member of the band is Robert Roach. The school will miss his cheery smile and constant good humor. We feel sure that Tub has already made o future for himself as a railroad man and after he has helped deraid the axis, we will ex- pect to see him back in Falconer carry- ing on once again in the Erie Railroad tower. MURIEL SORMAN In Muriel, we find a typical American girl. She enjoys dancing and, as a hob- by, she chooses the collecting of stamps. Her future ambition is to go to a school at New York City to learn to become 'a buyer. With that, you could make a bar- gain with anyone. We wish you luck, Muriel. HARRYETTE SWANSON Butch is a blond-haired, ambitious young woman with lots of friends. She is a member of the Mi-Y and participates in intramurals. She is the only girl this year to attempt to brave the mysteries of Physics. Her plan for the future is to be- come a nurse and with her friendly, sym- pathetic personality, we are sure she will make a good one. Best of luck to you, Harryette.