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

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OFFICE SECRETARY FFICIENT, obliging, friendly, Mrs. Allen is indispensable to both faculty and student body, many of whom are guilty of imposing on her good nature. How do you cope so skillfully With those innumerable details, Arlene, and still retain that serenity? Who can project more personality over the HP. A, system than you? Sometimes We may seem unappreciative, but always We are thankful that you are a member of our staff. Seated: Mrs. Arlene Allen. l First Row: Foster Babcock, Walter Coleson, lim McKeever, Fred Hall. THE I ANITORS RUTHFUL is the saying that next to the principal, the most important individuals in a school system are the janitors. Falconer High School has been singularly blessed in its janitorial staff. These gentlemen are not only first class artisans, but also child psychologists-patient and long-suffering! Messrs. Hall, Mclieever, Babcock, and Coleson, take a bow. We like you. 11

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THE STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS President ...,.... Charles Walker Vice President .... Durwood Newton Secretary ,.,, Rose Marie Lopresto Treasurer ...,..,... Sherwood Iones Advisers ...,....... Mr. Bennett, Mr. Frank Third Row: B. Carlson. Second Row: R. Whitney, R. Pline, I. Hopkins, E. Blaze, A. Rumiano, C. Oaks, G. Bastian, H. Harrington, D. Andrews, R. Leroy, P. Canaley, M. Eccles. First How: C. Walker, D, Newton, R. Lopresto, D, Iones, Mr. Bennett. HE Falconer High School Student Association is the governing body of Falconer High. The purposes of this organization are: to unify all student organizations under one control, to aid in the internal administration, to pro- mote general activities, to stimulate a growing appreciation of democracy among the students, and to protect the best interests of the school. The council consists of one member from each twenty-five seniors, thirty juniors, forty sophomores, forty freshmen, fifty eighth graders, one post graduate, and two faculty members. The council has power: to make and enforce any rules necessary for the betterment of the school, to grant charters to organizations, to supervise extra curricular activities and their financial status, appoint com- mittees, and investigate and report any matters referred to the council by the faculty. 10

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SENIOR HISTORY V N September 1942, hand in hand we sailed up the steps of Falconer High School as freshmen and dropped our anchors in rooms 201 and 104. The crew consisted of members from the Parochial, Kennedy, and Falconer schools. The following officers were chosen: Captain-Pat McCullough, First Mate- Burdette Carlson, Second Mate-Pauline Ognibene, and Third Mate-Marilyn Ecklund. We held a skating party and a spring dance which included our talented members in its floor show. We worked hard the first year and kept the boat sailing along very swiftly. In September 1943, as Sophomores, we floated back to the schoolhouse as experienced, able-bodied seamen. We elected our new Captain-Burdette Carlson, First Mate-Donald Coeg and Second Mate-Barbara Peterson. We held the usual dances but found that most of our able-bodied seamen could not catch on to the art of dancing . Thanks to our officers who piloted us safely through the second year of our voyage, we are entering the junior Class having gained much knowledge and some dignity. ln September 1944, we hoisted our anchor and unanimously decided to increase our knowledge. Slaving morning, noon, and night, didn't bother us for we enjoyed every minute of it. The following officers were elected for our third voyage: Captain-Roy Hine, First Mate-Vic Digirolarno, Second Mate- Marie VanBureng Third Mate-Herbert Harrington. We sailed into port to let off Dana Wilson, who joined the Senior Class. The year was spent toiling for the all important annual-the junior-Senior Banquet-which by the way, proved to be a great success. Music was furnished by Chuck Andolora and his Orchestra. Of our many endeavors to raise money, the spaghetti supper proved most enjoyable for many of our hungry members. The school direc- tory published during the year helped us financially to reach our goal. As Seniors of '46 we anchored in Rooms 23 and 203. At once we elected our important officers for our fourth and final voyage: Captain-Donald Coeg First Mate-Robert Fuller, Second Mate-Marie VanBuren, and Third Mate- Herbert Harrington. The cruiser sailed on with the class motto: Tonight we launch, where shall we anchor? What an active year for the Seniors! The great event -the Senior Play--was a huge success and brought in a good profit. We ended this eventful year with a tearful Adieu from each of the seniors--four years have vanished before the horizon. With lowered lifeboats, wie will row to success in the future-we hope. To the Seniors of '47 we wish the best of luck and God speed. 12