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

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BURDETTE CARLSON Here comes Twitchie, everybody's friend! This tall, popular senior is a member of our basketball and baseball teams. He is the business manager of the Corridor and is always ready to help with any school function. Burdette is known for his smooth clothes and flashy ties. Whacker , as he is also called by his friends, has an enviable personality and is well-liked. ALLEN CLARK That good-looking chap with brown wavy hair in the Ag. department is none other than our own Allen Clark. He is majoring in agriculture and no doubt will be a good farmer. He has often taken part in contests and always brings a medal back to Falconer High School. Al- len is an asset to our school. MARIANNE COLLIN Marianne, the brains of the class, enjoys dancing, playing basketball and attending concerts. After graduation Mari- anne plans to become an Occupational Therapist, and we know she will be successful in that field: so good luck to you Marianne. AGNES CONTI If there are any new styles in clothes, Aggie has them. Always dressed at- tractively and neatly she has been an as- set to our class. A good dancer along with a nice sense of humor she is sure to make many friends. We don't know Aggie's plans for the future, but we know she will have a happy and suc- cessful one. VICTOR DIGIROLAMO Angel as Vic is often called, is a fine athlete. As one of our star football play- ers, Vic has proved he is strictly ath- letic material. This husky, broad-shoul- dered senior loves fun and enjoys teas- ing people. He is a good dancer and usually attends the gatherings at the Roost LOIS DUNNING Who is the girl behind that big smile? Of course, it is Lois. Her favorite pas- times are all sports Y especially roller skating. Her ambition is to become a nurse or a physical education director. With her smiles and willingness to co- operate, we are sure she will succeed. MARILYN ECKLUND Marilyn's pleasing personality and de- pendability are a great asset to the class ot 716. Marilyn can be seen working in Doctor Bakers office when she isn't out with her one and only Ronnie LeRoy. We look for a bright future for this secretarial student. Good luck, Dimples ! CLARICE FAIRBANKS We can all learn a lesson from Clarice. She gives much of her time to study and still finds time for play. She is the Einstein of the Senior class but is occa- sioned to giggling spells when she is with Ramona. Clarice always seems to have an intelligent answer and ossesses a wonderful sense of humor. Heres to you, Clarice! MARY ELLEN FITZPATRICK Mary Ellen is a very quiet, reserved girl. She is seen mostly with her better half, rlita, Mary takes an active part in the Mi-Y, and in her spare time she likes to dance and skate. Good luck, Mary Ellen in your future plans. RAMONA FRAIZER After graduation, this blue-eyed maiden hopes to become a nurse. She is active in Mi-Y, Dramatic Club, Honor Society, and School Court. Quiet, shy, studious, and a keen sense of humor are a few of Ra- mona's characteristics. We wish you lots of luck in your nursing career, Ramona. IAMES FUNCELL This carefree lad from Ellington has been active in intramurals during the past year. He is the type who is seldom seen studying, but he is often seen near the magazine rack in the library. Al- though he is happy go lucky, we are sure that he will succeed in his chosen occupation. VAN C Y GAETA Shining black hair! Attractive! Friendly! With her genial personality and sense of humor, Van can turn any gloomy day into a bright one. Her work as an as- sistant editor of the Falcon and as an ac- tive Choir member requires most of her time in school. This busy senior seems to excel in the art of dancing. Her main interest is in the Navy. Heres hoping he'll be home soon, GILBERT GUSTAFSON Gilbert can always be identified by his indispensable friend, that green panelled truck. Gilbert will always be remembered by members of the Agriculture class for his endless arguing and his large store- house of facts. In his future plans we know he will be a success. Good-luck Gilbert. MARY HANSON An industrious and clever girl who in- habits the homemaking department is Mary. Being very quiet and reserved she gets along nicely with everyone. Mary is a member of the Band, Orchestra and Mi-Y, Upon graduation she plans to do post graduate work and go to college. Meanwhile she remains our triendly and Cheerful classmate.

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DON COE President Bowling and baseball occupy most of Don's leisure time, He manages to main- tain a high scholastic average although he works part time in the news-room. Curly's splendid interpretation of Bob in Foot-Loose proved his dramatic abil- ity. He has also proved to be a capable and efficient class president! MARIE VAN BUREN Secretary Marie's hours out of school are spent selling tickets at the State Theater. She always seems to have a shadow follow- ing her-could it be Roy? In Marie we find a fine sense of humor, a very agree- able disposition, a reserved manner but a cheerful, amicable smile. MR. ALLAN FRANK Adviser FRED AIKEN ln case you've been wondering who the dark-haired Romeo is who is al- ways with Russ Callihan, it's our one and only Fred Aiken. This rugged in- dividual is active on the Corridor and Falcon Staff, in Hi-Y, and is publicity chairman of the Senior Class Play. This handsome farm boy is very ambitious which is proved by the tact that he went out for football. We wish you the best of luck in finding yourself a 'little woman and settling down to farm life. PEGGY BAKER In Peg we find all the qualities of a swell pal. Peg is always cheerful, with a ready smile for everyone. Even though she resides out of town, she is constantly willing to lend a helping hand in school activities. Peg has a beauti- ful diamond on the third finger of her left hand. She and her sailor intend to hear wedding bells ring this summer. Here's mishing you lots of luck in your domestic 1 e. HAROLD BENNETT Although Harold hails from a rural com- munity, he did not let this obstacle hinder his school work and activities. He is an active member of the Orchestra, French Club, and Honor Society. Although quiet and reserved, he will do anything for his friends at any time-a good reason to believe that he will always succeed in the future. GEORGE BRAKEMAN Kitty Brakeman, one of the handsom- est boys in the senior class, is really the shy type ot person. Shirley seems to occupy most of his precious time, how- ever, don't let this bother you girlsl He has not decided as yet what he would like to do upon graduation, but we are sure that whatever it is it can not help but be very successful. May the best of luck be yours in whatever occupation you may choose. ROBERT FULLER Vice President A newcomer from Buffalo in his senior year, Bob really made a hit and became vice-president of our class. We like Bob because he is willing to help in class activities. He is a little shy in English class but does all right in athletics. Bob is part of that State gang and can be identified by his green sweater. HERBERT HARRINGTON Treasurer If you want to know all the answers, just ask Herb, His true brilliance is proved by his excellent marks, Although he hails from out of town, he does more than his share in participating in school activities. Though Herb is a quiet fellow, he is pop- ular with everyone. Success is inevitable for you, Herb. MRS. EDYTHE MILLER Adviser y KENNETH BURCH This tall, quiet, curly-haired senior, bet- ter known as Kenny, spends much of his time at Shea's. Here he acts as usher 'till the late hours of the night and wee hours of the morning. With all this am- bition we know Kenny will have a suc- cessful future. FRANK CAFFOE Frank or Iunior is an easy-going sen- ior with lots of initiative. He is the ed- itor of the school paper, the Falcon, and is also a member of the Honor Society. He can be seen at the Roost playing the bass viol with the Stardusters. He is cheerful and is always eager to help. We have enjoyed having Frank in our midst, and we are certain he will fulfill his am- bition of becoming a plastic surgeon. RUSSELL CALLIHAN Mania is a happy-go-lucky senior who makes one of the best of friends. He is often seen walking down the hall with his one-and-only Ianet. It must be love . Again he is with his best friend Fred. Russ, the senior class wants to wish you a future filled with constant happiness and everlasting success. HERBERT CARLBEHG Popular! Friendly! Ambitiousl Who else but our Herb? Herb has been the chair- man of the Roost this year and has also played saxophone with the Star- dusters. He has played on the football team and is an Honor Society member. Herb can always be seen greeting his many friends in the corridors. This tall, handsome senior has been a decided as- set to our class.

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BOY HINE Prof. Hine is one of our most popular male seniors. Roy is noted for his ath- letic ability and his second hand, but reconverted jokes! He seems to spend most of his time eating or thinking up excuses to go into the State. By the way, the Prof is slightly famous for his appetite. W'e think you're okay, Royl CAROL IOHNSON Strictly between you and me her middle name is Elida. Blondie is noted for her beautiful long blonde hair. Lately her thoughts have been centered in Iames- town, especially in the lamestown Civic Orchestra. The truth is that a major part of her interest is due to the fact that a tall, dark and handsome man named Arthur is involved. If it keeps up, wed- ding bells may soon be ringing. Carol plans to become a teacher. PHYLLIS IOHNSON Although she is a quiet member of our class, Phyllis is sure to have a successful future. She is an active participant in sports and enjoys sewing. She is un- decided as to what she wants to do after she has reached the end of high school, but it is our prophecy that whatever she decides she will have a countless number of friendsg and happiness will always follow this ambitious Senior. RONALD IOHNSTON The Science Club has for its president, Ronald Iohnston. His hobby is amateur radio. He enjoys anything that is me- chanical or scientific. He is a member of the Dramatics Club and upon graduation plans to go to Carnegie School of Tech- nology. CLIFTON LAWSON This quiet honor student, besides do- ing his school work, has time for many extra curricular activities. He is a mem- ber of the Orchestra, Choir, Boys' Choir, Honor Society, Hi-Y, and was cast in the role of Dick in the Senior Play. He plans to go to college this fall. Best of luck to you, Cliftonl MILTON LAWSON Milt, a handsome senior, possesses a cheery smile which is a familiar spec- tacle in the F.H.S. corridors. lt is prob- ably one of his assets in being popular with the girls. Milton rarely expresses a look of excitement regardless of his thoughts. His full effort is applied to every task he undertakes. His sense of gratitude, an appreciation for an educa- tion, and reliability, together with his pleasing personality, make Milton a valu- able member of the class of 46. LOLA LEYMAN A part of that foursome fWaite, Web- ster, Peterson, Leymani and uite an ad- dition to our class is Lola. flier pastime is spent attending the games and drink- ing cokes at Nic's. If there are any pranks being played around school, you can be sure Lola is around. Also being a majorette, Lola does a swell job at our games. ROSALIE MALTA Laughing blue eyesl Dancer! Always on the go! Quick ternperedl That's Roi No matter what time of day it is, you'll find her busily working on the Falcon or at the candy stand. Room 21 seems to be her favorite place to study f?l, and one has to be with her only two minutes to discover her main interest answers to the name of Bill. IOYCE MCCHESNEY This senior girl with the brown hair and brown eyes can most frequently be found with lean. Joyce is an efficient person and breezes around the school in her amiable manner with malice toward none. We don't know what Ioyce's plans are after graduation, but we do know she'll be successful. IEAN MacMURRAY ln this quiet blue-eyed lass we find many fine qualities-neatness in appears ance, dependability, and a keen sense of humor. Iean's favorite pastime is roller skating, and she can be frequently seen at the State Theater on Saturday nights. LUCIAN MISTRETTA Luc or Larry, as he is called, is a member of the School Police, and also of our basketball and baseball teams. Luc is a very secretive and mysterious person as we have yet to find out who his main interest is. Watch this lad with the shining black hair and quiet man- ner, girls. Looks are sometimes deceivingl DEWEY NELSON Some of us may not know this blue-eyed fellow too well, but those of us who do admire his fine way of life. Kennedy seems to be his main interest, square- dancing his favorite pastime, and polite- ness an outstanding characteristic. MARVIN NELSON This tall, lanky fellow is prominent in school activities and likes to hunt and trap besides. He is a member of the F. F. A., Intramurals, Hi-Y, Track, and F Club. He has made many friends in Falconer High, and we, as a school, wish him the best of luck in the future. WHITMAN NEWTON This young fellow who is often seen in lamestown, goes by the nickname of Whimpy. You will see Whimpy at 1:00 a. m. or later at times, at Rider's Diner, nearly every morning, decked in his finest array of sports-clothing. Upon graduation, he intends to enter one of the armed forces of Uncle Sam. We wish this future General loads of luck.