Geneseo Central School - Jen O See Yearbook (Geneseo, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1953 volume:

S,Q'SEE FL Z L Q 2- M A presented by - 5' gfqlw ' M' THE SENIOR CLASS L L ' Cifzfffwk' gg , , I ,- 2 GENESEO CENTRAL SCHOOL 4 X S GENESEO, NEW YORK ,O S 2 . I.A V 34, , ,w-,TF,,,,,. .. .,.. K. VV , ,,, wk ff' they J' ff' W an Q 2 f - - ii! 1i FOREWORDy This book is a diary of our last year at Geneseo Central School. On the following pages we have tried to picture our school, -7! our life here, and our associations with the teachers and our fellow students. Now let the spirit of '53 guide you ' through our presentation of the jen-O- See . The Class of 1953 ,.,., WE HO OR In sincere appreciation for their interest and kindness, we, the seniors, dedi- cate the 1953 Jen-O-See to Miss Quirk and Mr. Perry. Always ready with a smile, Miss Quirk has unfailingly dispelled our most baf- fling research problems and has given us individual and personal attention. She has made available a complete variety of reference material sufficiently varied to arouse the interest of all of us. Throughout our association with her, Miss Quirk has been mentor, advisor, and friend. Mr. Perry, with his vast fund of knowledge, has given the seniors a strong back- ground in Social Studies. By applying democratic practices to classroom proce- dure, by attempting to teach us to think and draw conclusions independently and by alternating the humorous with the serious, he has contributed to the profit and enjoyment of our years at Geneseo Central School. u ll ' W Mx, Petty Miss Quirk E : f 31zi:l'llL'ii ' K-f-1 1, ' '.f'1x'gq4,y-4 551 X ffl! CD x , THE CONTENTS N V8- uf Xfryvjjx -55 f , XT xobgl WM fv 'fm Mfg .13 ,JN ' . I , iq T, ' , , ax 0,,zW52- 194 d Z X q W 1.57 X I ,ZS g,.Q1 ' INISTRATIO L, ,A -sv, 'i ...b,...g,.A+m,,Lm,.,.,M....,..,.M4,X.: A A, Z . ff fi X 2 Front Row, L. to R.: W. Paul Eshbaugh, President Dr. Gerald Manley, Alben Hgdgeg, Second Row: Ruben McDonald, Gilbert Broad, William Richmond, Douglas Sinclair, H. Ward McCauley. BOARD OF EDUCATION A debt of gratitude is forthcoming to Mr. Jenkins and the Board of Education for their diligent efforts in establishing further efficiency and harmony in the Geneseo school system. This year the Board made possible the addition of a new school bus which relieved previously overcrowded buses. A full time agricultural department also was added to the curriculum under the auspices of the Board. The varsity basketball'squad was given their jackets by the Board as a token of their meritorious achievement. Q . Rejean Mills l Secretary 9 Albert O. jenkins Principal Barbara Bagg Roger Clouser Barbara Cooney William Cooney French and Spanish Physical Education Art Music Howard Copeland Helen Dawson Mary Domann Ward Fancher jf, High English Science English and Social Studies Science and Health eff Elizabeth Ft'enCl1 Mgry Holly , School Nurse Guidance and Latin FACULTY When the seniors receive their long coveted diplomas one bright June day, they will un- doubtedly turn to thank the loyal and under- standing friends who have made their gradu- ation possible-the members of the faculty. They have trained us well in our studies, lent a helping hand in our activities, and aided in our search for college or vocations. Doris Harrington Dorothy jimerson Physical Education English 1 Hugh MacNiel Raymond McMillan Alice Milliman Charles Perry Agriculture BUSDIGSS Music Social Studies Mary Quirk Lenabelle Roberts Carl Rost John Staley Librarian and English Homernaking Industrial Arts fr. High Mathematics We have known and worked with them for only a short time but their influence on our lives will be permanent. We go into the world, inspired by their ideals and hopes for our personal success. As we review the influence of our four years of high school, we agree with the words of Tennyson, I am a part of all that I have met. Lucille Wintish Rachel Woolston Dental Hygienist Mathematics Nora Vienna Charles Walker jf, High Social Studies Guidance and Mathematics MEMBER When old Sol first peeps his rosy' brow over the drowsy hills, he looks upon the yellow fleet of G.C.S. buses speeding their passengers to morning classes. Conducted faith- fully and safely in fair weather or foul, the students owe a great deal of gratitude to the bus drivers. At noontime our cafeteria workers have a delicious, healthful lunch ready for the hungry students. All through the day the custodians perform extra services in connection with activi- ties, while making our school one of the cleanest and most orderly in the state. The seniors want to take this opportunity to express their appreci- ation to this staff of competent people for all that they have done for us during our brief acquaintance with them. L. to R.: V. Linsnen I4 McGuire, G. Manley, Pd Rider, T. Bishop, Y- Young. BU DRI EF CAFETERIA L. to R.: lks. J. Vaide, ks. I. Lug. CUSTODIA L. go R.: 1' malev- Magik! A. vddto G' C. Pecon CLASS S 2 R f :Wan .M ., . -4.1 eff' A . A L. to R.: C. Rider, P. DeBole, H. Hally, N. Orlando. CLASS OF 1953 Dear Diary, Today, armed with pails, brushes and using a bandana for my halo, I decided to do a bit of housecleaning for the class of '53. But whenI arrived in that room in GCS where the odds and ends of many classes are stored, I made a wonderful discovery! There in a dusky corner stood precarious piles of the '53 class records, cobweb-covered but containing memories of four happy years. So I pulled a trunk up beside a tiny win- dow, blew the dust from a book stamped 1950, and began to read of all those Freshman adventures. Of course, the year started with us, prisoners of the mighty Seniors, crawling up and down many flights of stairs, dragging chains. The week was fun, we must admit, and it broke the ice of unfamiliarity we felt as new high school students. And we wouldn't have missed the dance the Seniors gave us as a climax to the week! After the initiation, we set out to prove that we were truly grown-up. Zpff ,. Y' IS ' x jf! fy ' f l The two bake sales we gave that winter did this, besides providing us with a sizeable nest egg for a Senior trip. With Bill DeCamp as President, Phyllis DeBole as Vice-President, Harriet Hally as Secretary, Carol Kingston as Treasurer and Miss Domann as advisor, our ventures were well worthwhile. 1 Q af ALLEN, FRANCES Whoever said 'Gentlemen Prefer Blandes', neverlmet Fran. G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 45 Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 45 Hockey 3' Soccer 1, 2, 3, 45 Bowling 4, Cheerleading 1, 2, 3, 45 Valley Echoes 45 Jen-O- See 45 Band 1, 2, 35 Orchestra 15 Chorus 2, 3, 45 All-County 1, 2, 3, 45 Seniot Play Commit- tee 45 Seniot Ball Committee 45 Operettas 3, 45 Funzapoppln 2. APRILE, KATHRYN Kathryn is witty, Kathryn is funny, It is she who makes our days more sunny. Band 1, 2, 35 Chorus 15 Or- chestra 1, 2, 35 All-County 1, 2, 35 Valley Echoes 45 Ien-O- See 45 Art Club 15 Basketball 1, 2, 35 Soccer 1, 2, 35 Volley- ball 1, 2, 35 Bowling 1, 2, 3, 45 junior Prom Committee 3. B ENNETT, RICHARD Ask his friends and they will say, Dick is topsg he's okay. Football .25 Track 25 Movie Projection Group 1, 2, 3, 4. BIXBY, ELEANOR A friendly greeting, a cheery smile, She is happy all the while. G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Library Club 1, 2, 3, 4, President 35 Basket- ball l, 2, 3, 45 Softball 1, 2, 3, 45 Soccer 1, 2, 3, 45 Badminton 1, 2, 3, 45 Volleyball l, 2, 3, 45 Stationery Sales, Committee BUCHANON, LEON Give me a million girls, But give them to me one at a time. ' Basketball 1, 2, 35 Tennis 3, 45 Bowling 1, 2, 3, 45 Basket- ball Intramurals 45 Band 1, 2. BULL, NANCY Intelligent, respected She is sure to be seen. Band 1, 2, 3, 45 Orchestra 1, 25 Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 35 Swing Wing 2, 35 Jazz Band 2, 35 All- Connty Chorus 15 All-County Band 2, 3, 45 All-State Chorus 25 N.Y. Music Camp 25 G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Softball 1, 2 3, 45 Soccer 1, 25 Hockey 3, 45 Bas- ketball l, 2, 3, 45 Badminton 1, 2, 3, 45 Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 45 3 Chairman 25 Student Council 3, pi,,8.p,,,,s 1, 2, 3, 4, Sago, 4, Treas. 35 Open House Com- Ball Queen 45 jen-O-See 45 05 mittee 4. Senior Play 45 Magazine Cam- ' paign Committee 4, Top Sellerg 9 National Honor Society 4. The two bake sales we gave that winter did this, besides providing us with a sizeable nest egg for Senior trip. With Bill DeCamp as President, Phyllis DeBole as Vice-President, .Harriet Hally as Secretar Wx Carol Kingston as Treasurer and Miss Domann as advisor, our ventures were well worthwhile. 14 DeCAMP, MARGARET DeCAMP, WILLIAM DUNN, WILLIAM COSTELLO, IOAN CURRY, MARY ELLEN DeBOLE, PHYLLIS A shorthand wizard, a business clerk Any duty she will never shirk. G.A.A. 2, 3, 45 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 45 Softball 2, 3, 4, Cap- tain 35 Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 45 Soccer 1, 2, 45 Jen-0-See 45 Art Club 25 Library Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Sec. 3, Vice-Pres. 4. Too young for love? Oh, say' not so! I oo young? Oh no, no, no. G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Basketball 1, 25 Softball 15 Volleyball 1, 2, 45 Soccer 15 Badminton 25 Bowling 2, 35 Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 35 Majorettes 1, 2, 3, 45 Fun- zapoppin 1, 25 Rifle Club 45 History Forum 3. A mighty spirit fills that little frame. . G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Treas. 1, Sec. 25 Basketball 1, 25 Soft- ball 1, 25 Volleyball 1, 25 Soc- cer 1, 25 Badminton 35 Bowling 1, 2, 3, 45 Band 15 Swing Wing 3, 45 Jazz Band 15 Funzapoppin 15 jen-0-See 45 Valley Echoes 15 Class Vice-Pres. 15 Sec. 2, 3, 45 Student Council Secretary 45 jr. Red Cross 3, 4, Pres. 3. She's won our hearts with her quiet way, Long will her manner in our The great students are be- coming extinct. I feel faint myself Mechanically minded, tink- ers with cars Someday he'll invent a rocket ' ll Pl l fS my- Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Football 'U Mm' G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Basketball 1, 15 Tennis 35 Jen-0-See 45 Bowling 2, 3, 45 Band 1, 2, 3, 2, 3, 45 Softball 1, 2, 3, 45 Vol- Class President l, 35 Senior 45 Orchestra 1, 25 Funzapoppin leyball 1, 2, 3, 45 Soccer 1, 2, Play 45 Jr. Historical Pres. 15 1. ' 3, 45 Badminton 3, 45 Bowling Boys' State 35 National Honor 2, 3, 45 Field Hockey 35 Ien-O- Society 3, 45 Salutatorian- See 45 Valley Echoes 15 Student Council 1, 2, 35 Senior Play 45 jr. Red Cross, Vice-Pres 3, 5 Pres. 45 Chairmanship of Senior .5 Ball 45 junior Prom 3. ' I laid aside this book and opened one marked 1951. As Sophomores, the group chose David Goldthwait, l fQ5 25 esident5 Shirley Stanley, Vice-Presidentg Phyllis DeBole, Secretaryg Marlene Morris, Treasurer, and Mrs. gg, faculty advisor. Under the wise leadership of these people, the class launched an energetic station- ,U canpaign. 15 ,ff X ERWIN, SHIRLEY It's a friendly heart that has plenty offriendsf' Girls' Chorus l, 2, 35 llixed Chorus 4: Opereltna 2, 3, 45 Library Club 3, 4, Librarian 4. GALLEMORE, BETTY A perfect cheerleader, full ofpefp is hep. Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Oper- etta 1, Bowling 2, 3, 45 Major- ette 1, 2, 3, 43 Badminton 2, 3, 43 Softball 2, 3, 45 Hockey 3, 4g G.A.A. Basketball Team 4: G.A.A. 2, 3, 43 Mixed 'Chorus 4s All-County 25 Library Club 3. wonderful dancer, Betty GOLDTHWAIT, DAVID A trackster, speedster who breaks the tape As he streaks by, the girls all gaps. Basketball 2, 3, 49 Football 1, 2, 3, 45 Baseball 3: Track 1, 2, Bowling 3: Band 1, 2, 3, 49 jazz Band 2, 35 Funzapoppin 1, 23 Class President 2g Student Council 3, Pres. 45 National Honor Society 3, 4. GRA Y, WARD Eat, drink and be merry F or tomorrow we go to school. Football 2, 3: Baseball 35 Bas- ketball lg Softball 2, 39 Senior Play 49 Ir. Historical 13 Art Club 2, 3, Projection Club 1, 2, 3, 4. GILBERT, JANICE I have no mockings or arguments H I witness and I walt. Girls' Chorus 29 Mixed Chorus 3, 4g Operetta 33 Library Club 3, 4g History Forum 3. HALEY, WILLIAM The three trumpet notes to victory are, I wish, I can, lwill. Basketball 2, 3, 4, Football 2, 3, 43 Track 1, 2, 3, 49 Bowling lg Band 1, 2, 3, 45 jazz Band 2, 4, Senior Play 4, Chairman of Freshman Initiation 4. 53 which was unusually successful and profitable. A Soph Hop and a square dance in the spring were even D worth noting. The Junior year, recorded carefully in the book l952 , was bursting at its bindings. This full a . . ,, X wfxl active year started when the Christmas cards went on sale, to be followed by HALLY, HARRIET There is much we could say about her, Whatever could we do without her? Softball 15 Badminton 2, 3, 45 Bowling 45 Jen-0-See Editor 45 Valley Echoes 3, 4, Editor 45 Clan Recording Secretary 1, Corresponding 45 Jr. Red Cross 2, 35 Vice-Pres. 45 Library Club 2, 3, 45 General Manager of Magazine Campaign 45 National Honor Society 45 Sec. 45 Essay Contest 4. JENKINS, WILLIAM I just love work, I could sit and watch it all day., ' Basketball 1, 2, 3, 45 Football 1, 2, 3, 45 Track 2, 35 Tennis 2, 3, 45 Volleyball 25 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 45 Mixed Chorus 45 Swing Wing 45 Class Vice-Pres. 35 Ir. Historical l. HARTSON, MARTHA Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. Library Club 1, 2, 3, 45 G.A.A. 2, 3, 45 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 45 Softball 1, 2, 3, 45 Soccer 2, 45 Xolleyball 1, 2, 3, 45 Badminton HOCHADEL, JEAN We don't know what she's got, But she's got it. G.A.A. 1, 25 Basketball 1, 2, 35 Volleyball 1, 525 Majorettes 1, 2, 3, 45 Funzapoppin 35 Senior Play 45 Allied Youth 45 Art Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Library Club l, 2, 3, 45 Chairman of junior Prom 3. KINGSTON, CAROL Athletic, friendly and kind KELLY, DOROTHY A pretty girl is like a Another like her, you'll never find. ' G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Pres. 45 Bas- ketball 1, 2, 3, 45 Softball 1, 2, 3, 45 Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 45 Soc- cer 1, 45 Badminton 1, 2, 3, 45 Cheerleader 2, Capt. 3, 45 Band 1, 2, 35 Jen-O-See 45 Class Treasurer 15 Chairman of Senior Ball 4. melody, It haunts you through and through. Band 1, 2, 45 Girls' Chorus 35 f Mixed Chorus 45 Jen-O-See 45 Allied Youth 45 Library Club 2, 3, 4, Sec. and Treas. 25 History Forum 3. 3 n even more thorough sale of basketball pencils. Thanks for the success of these attempts go to the fftcers: Bill DeCamp the President5 Bill jenkins the Vice-President5 Phyllis DeBole the Secretary, and J' inda Risley the Treasurer and, of course, Mr. Mohney, their very able faculty advisor. ,fi 17 LATTIMORE, EDNA A small voice is.better than a big echo. G.A.A. 2, 3, 45 Bowling 3, 45 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 45 All-County 3, 45 All-State 3. LINTON, MARY Gay, sweet and vivacious, She has a heart that's so spacious. G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 45 Softball 1, 2, 3, 45 Vol- leyball 1, 2, 3, 45 Badminton 1, 2, 3, 45 Mixed Chorus 45 jen-O- See 45 Library Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Vice-Pres. 35 Oratorical Con- test 4. LINTON, ROGER Loyal at heart, strong 0 f mind, A finer boy nowhere you'll find. Basketball Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 45 Baseball 2, 3, 45 Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 45 Senior Play 45 Pho- tography Club 45 Projection Club 45 History Forum 35 Chair- man of Magazine Campaign 45 Senior Ball 4. LITTLE, ELSIE MASTIN, JOYCE MANLEY, Jo ., . . A quttter never wins, A winner never quits. G.A.A. 3, 45 Badminton 1, 2, 3, 45 Orchestra 1, 2, 35 Girls' Chorus 25 Jen-O-See 45 Student Council Tieas. 45 Senior Play 45 Jr. Red Cross 2, 3, Sec.-Treas. 45 Library Club 3, 45 junior Town Meeting of the Air 35 1t's nice to be natural Especially when you're naturally nice. G.A.A. 15 2, 3, 45 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 45 Softball 1, 2, 3, 45 Vol- leyball 2, 35 Soccer 15 Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 35 Majorettes 1, 2, 3, 45 All-State Chorus 35 Funza- poppin 1, 25 Operetta 25 Jen-O- No one but herself can be her equal. G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-Pres. 35 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 45 Softball 1, 2, 3, 45 Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 45 Soccer 1, 2, 45 Bowling 1, 2, 3, 45 Badminton 1, 2, 3, 45 Band 1, 2, 3, 45 Funzapoppin 1, 25 Concerts 1, 2, 3, 45 Jen'O'See Chairmanship of Magazine See 45 Rifle Club 45 History 45 Valley Echoes 15 Senior Play Campaign '45 Senior Ball 45 Na- Forum 3. 45 Jr. Historical Pres. 15 Chair- rional Honor Society 45 Valedic- man of Senior Ball 45 junior torian. Prom 35 Soph Hop 2. f I The year which came in with excitement went. out in much the same way with the Junior Prom held in May Here at last I see I have reached the records of the Senior year, still new and crisp. On these Pages are written many realizations of long awaited dreams. 18 McCAUGHEY, KAY The will to do, The soul to dare. G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Basketball 1, 25 Volleyball 1, 35 Soccer 25 Badminton 1, 2, 3, 45 Bowling 2, 3, 45 Field Hockey 35 Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 35 Swing Wing 25 Operettas 2, 35 jen-O-See 45 History Forum 35 Winner Living- ston Co. Dental Poster Contest 4. leKEOIN, LEE ANN 'Till lrlch laughter ll Aer e e , ,Slain lk cane of all than sigh. c.A.A. 1, 2 3, 41 sulmnau 1, 2, 4, Softball 1, 2, vsuquu 1, 2,3,45Soecer15lovlI.ng5,45 Cheerleader 1, 2 3, 45 Field asm, 1, ana 1', 2, 3 4, of- mm. 1, 2, 35G1rl.n ein. 1, 1' 3in.s1'.l f lu? 2' 131' 'll n i il!lP9l7P 1 2, owen.. 1, 2, 3, J..-o-su 45 All-State 1, 25 Chlltuln of 1 McTARNAGHAN, ROBERT Oh, why should life all labor be? Volleyball 25 Band 1, 2, 3, 45 Orchestra 25 Funzapoppin 25 jen-O-See 45 Chairman of Maga- zine Campaign 4. Sophl-lqa 2. MERRELL, ROBE RTA If silence were golden, l'd be poor all my life. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 45 G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 45 Soccer 1, 2, 45 Badminton 1, 2, 3, 45 Bowling 1, 2, 3, 45 Cheer- leader 1, 2, 45 Hockey 15 Band 1, 2, 35 Girls' Chorus 1, 25 Swing Wing 1, 2, 3, 45 Trio 1, 25 All-County 15 Funzapoppin 1, 25 jen-O-See 45 Valley Echoes 1, 2, 3, 45 Chairman of junior Prom 3. MORRIS, MARLENE Life of the party, best of fun, When she smiles, male hearts are won. G.A.A. 35 Basketball 35 Volley- ball 2, 35 Soccer 1, 2, 45 Bad- minton 2, 3, 45 Bowling 3, 45 Ping-Pong 2, 3, 45 Majorettes 2, 3, Leader 45 Girls' Chorus I, 2, 35 Class Treasurer 25 Senior Play 45 Allied Youth, Vice- Pres. 45 Photography Club 45 Rifle Club 4. ORLANDO, NICK We only know he's one swell guy!! Football 1, 2, 3, 45 Orchestra 15 F unzapoppin 25 Class Vice- Pres. 45 Acting President 45 Student Council 35 Senior Play 45 jr. Red Cross 1, 2, 3, 45 Art Club 1, 25 Chairman of Soph Hop 25 History Forum 33 Jen-O- See 4. Q CD 'ne last effort for funds to finance the Senior trip was the magazine subscription Campaign, during which lore than three thousand dollars worth of magazines and newspapers were sold, assuring a large profit. ater the Senior play and Open House helped add to our prosperous treasury. MX 19 .......... RISLEY, LINDA SCHERY, JOYCE SCOVILLE, DAVID PILATO, SYLVIA It's her thinking of others That makes us think of her. Bowling 1, 2, 3, 49 Majorettes 1, 2, 3, 49 Orchestra 19 Girls' Chorus 39 Funzapoppin 19 Op- eretta 39 jen-O-See 49 Valley Echoes 49 Senior Play 49 Chair- man of Magazine Campaign 4. RICHARDSON, SHIRLEY Those dark eyes, so dark, so deep. G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 49 Orchestra 1, 2, 49 Librarian 49 All-County 1, 2, 3, 49 jen-O-See 49 Chairman of Soph Hop 2. amen, cx-uusrovnsn A very few in this world are headewor fame To .r list we'll add Chris' ' name. Basketball I, 2, 3, 49 Football 1, 2, 39 Baseball 1, 2, 39 Bowl- ing 29 Golf 29 Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Prea. 49 jazz Band 1, 2, 3, 49 All-County 1, 2, 39 All-State 39 Jen-0-See 49 Clasa Treasurer 49 Student Council 19 Treas. 2, Vice-Pres. 39 Senior Play 49 Jr. Red Cross 2g Boys' Stare 3: National Honor Society 3, 4. The smile on her face is only mirror of her personality. G.A.A. 2, 3, 49 Basketball 29 Badminton 2, 3, 49 Bowling 2, 3, 4g Girls' Chorus 2, 39 Mixed Chorus 49 Swing Wing 2, 3, 49 All-County Chorus 29 Operetta 2, 39 jen-O-See 4g Class Treas- urer 3S Senior Play 49 Library Club 29 Chairman of Senior Ball 49 Junior Prom 3. This dark-eyed beauty in our class Is a very charming lass. Volleyball 19 Badminton 29 Band 1, 2, 3, 49 Jen-O-See 49 History Forum 3. All men are born equal but some are quicker on the get- away. Football 1, 2, 3, 49 Basketball 1, 2, 39 Baseball lg Volleyball 29 Band 1, 2, 3, 49 Jazz Band l, 2, 3, 4s Funzapoppin 1, 29 Op- erettas 3, 49 Class President 4g Art Club 29 Chairman of Soph Hop 2. About then we thought it was time for us to do unto others that which was done unto us . The schoo we decreed, must resemble a space cadet academy. Thus, Freshmen robots, dressed in boxes and pap 17 bags, were paraded about by Seniors who had some very original ideas about initiation 20 h SNYDER, ROBERT Men of few words are the best men. Baseball 25 Bowling 15 Basket- ball 15 Band 15 Senior Play 4. TODD, JEANNINE Full of sweetness, giggles O STAPLEY, RICHARD This leaming, what a thing it is !' ' Basketball 1, 2, 3, 45 Volle ball 3, 45 Senior Play 45 F.F.X. 15 Reporter 2, 35 Projection Club 45 History Forum 35 National Honor Society 4. TEETER, ROBERT There is no road to success, But thru a clear, strong pur- pose. Football 2, 3, 45 Track 1, 3, 45 Tennis 45 Bowling 1, 45 Volley- ball 3, 45 Senior Play 45 History Forum 3. WELCH, PETER 'A serious fellow whom none ll WESTER, JANE She is wise who listens and gum. Transferred from Warsaw 4. G.A.A. 1, 2, 4, Pres. 35 Basket- ball 1, 2, 35 Softball 1, 2, 35 Volleyball 1, 2, 35 Soccer 1, 2, 35 Badminton 1, 2, 35 Bowling 1, 2, 3, 45 Band 1, 2, 3, 45 Or- chestra 1, 2, 3, 45 Mixed Cho- rus l, 2, 3, 45 Operetta 35 Jen- 0-See 45 Senior Play 45 All- County l, 2, 3, 45 All-State l, 2, 35 Cheerleading 1, 2, 35 Jr. Prom Committee 3. take serious ly. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 45 Football 1, 2, 45 Tennis 1, 2, 35 Band 1, 25 Jazz Band 1, 25 Student Council 2, 4. much and talks but little. Transferred from Livonia 4. Basketball 1, 2, 35 F.H.A. 1, 2, 35 Chairman of Junior Prom 3. 5 ind when the week ended we enjoyed the party we gave the Freshmen as much as they didl- lax The Senior Prom in December was, of course, the biggest dance of the year. Crowned Queen was Nancy 'ull,' and her escort, David Goldthwair acted as King. 21 wn.LmMs, ROXIE An engaging smile, a lovely voice Malire Roxie our choice. G.A.A. 1, 2, 35 Basketball 1, 2, 35 Softball 1, 2, 3, 45 Soccer 1, 2, 45 Band 1, 2, 3, 45 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 45 Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 3, 45 Swing Wing 1, 2, 3, 45 jazz Band 35 jen-O-See 45 Valley Echoes 45 Senior Play 45 Li- brary Club 2, 35 Allied Youth 45 Chairman of Frosh Initiation 45 History Forum 35 All-State 2, 3: All-County 1, 2, 3, 4. YoUTzY, GERALD Worry and I have never met. Football 3, 45 Track 1, 2, 39 Band 1, 2, 3, 45 jazz Band 1, 2, 3, 45 Funzapoppin 1, 25 Sen- ior Play 4. WESTER, IEAN Her qualities are such that we can speak well of her. Transferred from Livonia 4. Basketball l, 2, 35 Volleyball 1, 25 Jen-0-See 45 Photography Club 45 F.H.A. 1, 2, 35 Chair- man of Jr. Prom 3. YATES, ESTER A good temper, like a sunny dag heds brightness all along the way. Bowling 3, 45 Girls' Chorus 1, 2. 33 Mixed Chorus 45 Operetta 35 Jen-0-See 45 Valley Echoes 45 Senior Play 45 History Forum 3. NO PICTURE Monnow, VINCENT I f worry were the only cause ofdeath, he'd live forever. Football 2, 3, 45 Baseball 3, 45 Intramurals, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4, Art Club 1, 2, 3, F.F.A. 3, 4. In April the Seniors landed in New York, established a beachhead and reported conquest within twenty four hours. The big city enchanted us completely, and the time flew much too quickly. So we returned t GCS for some diligent study in preparation for finals which really weren't too bad, as we discovered later Our leaders through these adventures were President David Scoville5 Vice-President Nick Orlando Rjcording Secretary Phyllis DeBo1e5 Corresponding Secretary Harriet Hally5 Treasurer Chris Rider an a visor, Miss jimerson, Q Now I must re-pile all these books. Goodness, where did the time go? - , Now I will never get at this room. I must rush-don't you hear the strains 99 of Pump and Circumstance coming from the flower-decked auditorium? E1 Let me shake out my sheet and straighten my halo so that I may join the class of '53 for the last time. But l will not follow the happy graduates into the wide, wide world. l now have a permanent residence at GCS with my cronies of by-gone years. Perhaps some day you will see us playing tag in the corridors or chuckling over our many experiences with the classes for which we served as honorary spirits. I now affix my signature to this, the last page of the diary of the class of 1953. 1955 zz SPIRIT OF '53 OUR GRAND OLD SENIORS 1, Q W. f Q 5 M, A Mtv.. . 1 --17:i'iml? 3 gl 1:wiFQf'f,2 sf:4w2gmW - A Q, U?4zEi'Z:i'iiTif M if ,G,,kz,, ,.,, i KC, 1, js, ' W k,,k ,K ffskfisglsiizi-'Effiif i'xg.L11m,, 'LfLisT'f2fM14, gfgifm, 9353, .fk.w2g2,,+:1fQ3g- iffaffg. 5 W7 mkifi.. H x ?QfJ 'L7lf',f'L' iwfiivizif '7f',Ef nz ' 'F ' V' 11 7 9553? ,if X , if gay ff Q, Kb- , flkggifi' W I':'.i'.f5i 'ff k ff w em Ng' iv .I -+A , . , .1rH ft:: . L 15 1 2 ffgwm 2 wg. L . vm, 4 Y W Q: i w 5 EW' ' 2, F gm ,news mf-if MMM?-f f,V,..,A A www V,.,,, .kgi 1 1 2,5 ..,, W, V M, K aff? 4, 5 wifi Q X Q. Q ,W 66252 C ASS F I955 To begin the school year the Sophomore class chose a group officers With james Mary Alice Nexs as Coffey as Secretary Treasurer, the group their sale of personalized writing paper, pastel colored paper napkins and handy name tags Earnest, persuasrve salesmen soon pro- vided for the writing needs of the school and communxty while adding to their treasury The Sophomore Hop was much enjoyed and proved a climax to a fine year The class turns to thank Mr MacNe1l, their advisor, for his help and understanding in all activities of capable, interested Sturges as Presrdent Vice-President Patty and Dave Linton as was ready to launch L to R : I Sturges, P Coffey, M. Neis, D. Linton OFFICERS Fzrst Row L to R R Davis, L Marks, M Rosebrugh, K Smith, S DelBarto, A. Little, P. Coffey, Hurlburt Second Row Mr MacNe1l, G Perarno, R Diliberto, I. McCaughey, S Culbertson, S. Witter, Smith, S Stegner, R Luchenbach Third Row D Love I Adamson, D Campfield, J. Eddy, S. Rebban, Kless A Chiara, M Ners Fourth Raw 1 Sturges, W Turner I Ulmer, R Irwin, C. Welch, H. Iamison, Bennett, T McCauley F1 th Row H Welch R Wilson D Linton, A Phraner, P. Vienna, T. O'Bri N I .. . . 3 , . . : . , . , . . R D R G en - f' V if ykzffyf, , 'V I Q QQ W 1 if 5934 41 1 ,fF: 55? WRST? 'V 2451- ,,:V ::: 7 Z H53 Q Q MW 1 l JW if H 224 5' 3 5 1 ing I M as EW 4 5 , ' f A ' :: l :.Q L A dk ,f Q YQ M w gi if ri , il A ' 'Y Vw Q F .9 'BY First Row, L. to R.: D. Least, K. Marschke, D. McKiernan, D. Hatling, R. Niedermaier, C. Perrine, A. Thomas. Second Row: Mr. Fancher, Thomas, C. johnson, J. Bartholmew, V. Claud, B. Schus- -- ter, B. Truax. Third Row: W. Cash, W. Boothby, R. Diliberto, G. Devlin, R. Adamson, O. Witter, A. Carpenter. Fourth Row: L. Milliman, G. Rider, 1. Root, F. Windrum, M. Herron, J. Culbertson. Q EIGHTH GRADE A First Row, L. to R.: W. McCaughey, E. Cowley, S. Morello, I. DeCamp, M. Megathlin, B. Jamison, ' F. DiFranco. Second Row: Mrs. Vienna, M. Landers, N. Marks, B. Iamieson,C. Brairton,FI. Batzing, al- J. Rector. Third Row: W. Lamb, J. Gerace, D. Brown, C. Scott, D. Palmer, G. Alger. ourth Raw: T. Shelly, G. Carney, D. Snyder. -sq, if 3 If 1' 3, ' if 'li A EIGHTH GR DE B ? V jenkins. Second Row: Mr. Copeland, C. Frew, S. Milliman, J. Pecora, C. johnson, E. Greenberg, M. Lantz, j. Bortle, S. Little. Third Row: R. Aprile, C. Geiger, J. Linfoot, W. Welch, T. Alger, D. Eshbaugh, C. Benware, E. Hall. Fourth Row: D. Tewksbury, Garry Smith, Gerald Smith, j. Bennett, I. Faulds, A. Dunn, D. DelBarto, R. Hopkins. Fifth Row: B. Clarke, T. McCauley, W. Bailey, D. l' Scoville, G. Penderi. SEVENTH GRADE A , First Row, L. to R.: L. Steele, E. Tones, B. Bull, L. Baker, S. Hodges, M. Griffo, J. Brown, B. f C3 First Row, L. to R.: J. Thomas, H. Rider, J. Magee, A. Hartson, M. McDonald, G. Bennett, S. Little Second Row.'Mr Staley, L Bark,j Brown,C Moore,S Hainsworth,A Gerace, Love G Staley W Landers Fourth Row:D Sanders,j Kerr, R Aprile, D Holmes, D ackson, G Eichorn . Turner, P Dantz. f SEVENTH GRADE B 1.9 Freed. Third Row: W. Semmel, R. Neumann, G. Faulkner, E. Lavery, R. Aprile, T. Linton, F. I , . . . . . . . J . 48 ' A-'4-, L N? v 4, 5- tx nv., w- J.. 1 . 1 fw ' Wy, , f .Hz . f.. Q., 'af fi. , ni. :Q fy .5 , L xv A , an Af, ' . ,v' . f., A-f 'fk 'JY T IVITIES -. x N.,- l' A7 .fn .JY 4. gf First Row, L. to R.: P. Johnson, E. Little, R. Woolston, D. Goldthwait, P. DeBole, P. johnson, B. Jamie- son. Second Row: C. johnson, Miss Quirk, G. Faulkner, D. Love, E., Bixby, Mr. Rost, S. Culbertson, M. Vogt, I. Culbertson. STUDE T COUNCIL The Student Council has been under the excellent supervision of Mr. Rost and Miss Quirk and the guidance of the officers: David Goldthwait, President, Dick Woolston, Vice-President, Phyllis DeBole, Secretary, and Elsie Little, Treasurer. Monitoring the lunch line, scheduling noon hour movies, arranging with music directors for school songs, and other helpful activities have kept the Council busy. However, the Council has had time to join with the other Livingston County councils in organizing the Livingston County Student Council Association, a project designed to better student government in our schools. NATIONAL HONOR socusrv ' 1... l pressive background for the initiation ceremony of the National Honor Society last December. The large group, including thirteen new members, met several times to plan an assembly for the student body, to assist in an initiation at a neighboring school, and to meet with other chapters to discuss activities. Officers for the year were Chris Rider, President, Phyllis DeBole, Vice-Presidentg Harriet Rally, Secretary, and David Goldthwait, Treasurer. First Row, L. to R.: B. Linfoot, R. Woolston, D. Goldthwait, H. Hally, C. Rider, W. Meeker, C. DeCamp. Second Row: M. Vogt, N. Bull, R. Stapley, W. MacNaughton, E. Little, P. DeBole. 29. Soft music and inspiring words provided an im- Seated on Floor, L. to R.: M. DeCamp, M. Morris. Second Row: C. Rider, I. Hochadel, N. Bull, lk Illlibl, W. DeCanp. Third Row: E. Little, B. Haley, N. Orlando, Y. Gray, E. Yates, R. Linton, S. ilato, . Sn der R. W'll' R y , 1 rams, . Stapley. THE NIGHT CF JA . I6th Curtain going up! The class of 1953 presented its annual senior play No- vember 14 and 15 in the Geneseo Central auditorium. This year the play was The Night of January 16th in which Kanen Andre was accused of the murder of Byron Faulkner, a notorious financial dictator and swindler. A look behind stage would reveal the scurry- ing'feet of the cast in last minute preparations, the fixing of make-up, and double checking to see if all the evidence was there and the making of punch for the lawyers, which the jury always drank. However, we all had I wonderful time trying to prove, Who done it . Miss Jimerson had charge of this production. ma' First Row, L. to R.: S. Richardson,g. Manley, E. Little, N. Bull, D. Kelly. Secon Row: R. Williams, J. Costello, K. McCaughey. LITERARY STAFF JE -O-SEE I953 Seated, L. to R.: S. Pilato, E. Yates, F Allen, I. Todd. Standing: L. McKeown, R Merrell. ADVERTISING STAFF This year ghosts haunted the jen-O-See press room. The art department was constantly trying to catch one of these little demons to see what they really looked like. When we finally had the ghosts controlled, a weary but enthusiastic staff tried to publish a book that would be full of wonderful memories of our years at Geneseo Central School. We hope our desire has been fulfilled. The staff this year was headed by: Editor, Harriet Hallyg Business Manager, Carol Kingstong Literary Editor, Margaret DeCampg Advertising Manager, Phyl- lis DeBo1eg Art Editor, Nick Orlando, assisted by faculty advisor, Miss Domann. Seated, L. to R.: C. Kingston, M. DeCamp. Standing: H. Hally, P. DeBole, Miss Domann, R. Mc'l'arnaghan. CD t L fk LIBRARY CLUB The members of the Library Club have been very busy this year, learning to care for the books, to replace them on the shelves, and to arrange attractive displays and eye- catching bulletin boards. with Miss Quirk as advism, these people served as officers: Carol Rant, Pres- ident, joan Costello, Vice-Presi- dent, Janet Stapley, Secretary-Trear urerg Shirley Erwin, Librarian, and Elsie Little, Progam Chairman. Hqllig G. Cartlvla K QS 1 Ni? Lwde, 'AU Lxtt 9 Degole. if Sglwdo' R : C, Lugz? gigs Qugxfkhdmls' L LO S-cond R M. 199:51 32 ' e First Rgfgmxey. G. Bennett, H. P ,A 9eC? Q,' R- First Row, L. to R.: W. Meeker, H. Hally, Miss Domann, C. Root, E. Yates, W. MacNaughton. Second Row: R. Williams, K. McCaughey, S. Pilato, F. Sands, R. Merrell, F. Allen, I. Morris. VALLEY ECHOES The staff of the Valley Echoes decided this September to print the school newspaper as a part of the local papers, thus giving the public a more complete coverage of school affairs. This plan has met with suc- cess and the staff has been compli- mented on its work by numerous citi- zens of the community. Miss Domann was advisor this year and Harriet l-lally was editor. First Row, L. to R.: D. Smith, E Little, I. Stapley, C. Root, J. Cos- tello, S. Irwin, R..Campfie1d. Second Row: P. Schaap, H. Hally, J. Eddy, J. Wester, M. Curry, J. Mastin, I Carney, M. Hartson, E. Bixby, D Kelly, L. McCaughey. Third Row Miss Quirk, J. Hochadel, M. Linton, M. Mannix, I. Gilbert. JUNIOR RED CROSS Members of the junior Red Cross conducted a successful drive for funds this year and, in addition, served as hosts and hostesses at the Blood Bank and made favors for the trays of patients in the neigh- boring hospitals. President Margaret DeCampg Vice-President Harriet Hallyg Secretary and Treasurer Elsie Little were officers, while Miss Quirk acted as advisor. .F. A. Students of the Vocational Agriculture classes in the high school belong to the Future Farmers of America, a national organization. This year members have taken numerous trips in connection with class work, and their F.F.A. basketball team has participated in games with many neighboring schools. Mr. MacNeil serves as advisor to the goup. First Row, L. to R.: W. Gray, T. McCauley, T. McCauley, C. Turner, J. Adamson, P. Dantz, D. Dieffen- bacher. Second Row: Mr. Rost, E. Bleklrenk, P. Least, A. Little, G. Eichorn, E. Rissinger, D. Barber, L. Neumann. Third Row: R. Wilson, R. Dantz, G. Bennett, H. Kornbau, W. Irwin, D. Culbertson. Fourth Row: R. Stapley, B. Myers, D. Baird, R. Wester, R. Linton, R. JU IOR HISTCRICAL The junior Historical Society has grown greatly this year, in- cluding in its membership many students in the high school. Among the activities undertaken this year were several trips and work on several publications. Mrs. Vienna, advisor, was as- sisted by James Sturges, Presi- dentg Martha Welch, Vice-Presi- dentg Carol Root, Secretaryg and Alice Brown, Treasurer. Erwin. First Row, L. to R.: C. Gardner, H. Kornbau, D. Linton, R. Irwin, T. McCauley, C. Turner, H. Richardson. Second Row: Mr. MacNeil, H. Cottom, D. Adamson, D. Barber, W. Irwin, E. Rissinger, R. Waide. Third Row: D. Culbert- son, R. Wilson, H. Welch, D. Baird, C. Welch, R. Dantz. PROJECTION CLUB Members of the Projection Club render valu- able assistance to classes and the school as a whole. They learn how to operate the pro- jector and are willing to show films for any of the classes. In addition, they aid the Student Council by showing the movies at nopn. The advisor of this large and popular group is Mr. Rost. First Row, L. to R.' R. Campfield, S. Culbertson, C. Root, B. Jamieson, J. Sturges, M. Welch, B. Bull, W. Welch, A. Brown, A. Townson. Second Row: Mrs. Vienna, F. DiFranco, C. Benware, C. Perrine, S. Hodges, A. Thomas, B. jenkins, I. Pecora, A. Gerace, T. Alger, H. Rider. Third Row: J. Lrnfoot, D. Hatling, C. Brairton, G. Devlin, D. McKiernan, D. DelBarto, E. Lavery, G. Alger, N. Millecan, J. Faulds. Fourth Row: D. Snyder, B. Clarke, R. Kless, I. Culbertson, L. Steele, J. DeCamp, M. Mannrx, M. Curran, D. Sanders, D. Taft, G. Battaglia. Fifth Row: T. Brown, W. Sanders, A. Phraner, W. Meeker, W. MacNaughton, F. Windrum, W. McGraw, J. Kerr. , ra 1 ..,f1 First Row, L. to R.: RL Campfield, N. Bull, D. Kelly, J. Rector, M. Welch, J. Manley, M. Curran, M. Vogt, R. Hurlburt. Second Row: B. Richardson, I. Todd, R. Williams, F. Staley, P. Coffey, D. Clarke, L. john- son, Stapley, B. Bull, D. Stickney, S. Milliman, S. Staley. Third Row: Mu Cooney, D. Smith, R. Waide, R. Spezzano, R. Risley, C. Aprile, M. Welch, A. Chiara, S. DelBarto, G. Toland, C. Rider. Fourth Row: L. McKeown, R. McTarnaghan, W. Dunn, D. Scoville, D. Goldthwait, G. Rider, H. Cottom. Fifth Row: R. Wester, L. Milliman, W. Meeker. BAD CD D' WJ After marching in several parades last summer for the Geneseo fire- men, the senior band composed of about 40 members settled down to regular practices every Monday and Thursday, under the direction of Mr. Cooney. Officers 'chosen for this year were: President, Chris Rider, Librarians. Roxie Williams and Robert Risleyg Secretary, Patty Coffey, and Treasurer, William Meeker. During the fall the band donned their attractive blue and white trimmed uniforms to march during half time at the football games, giving clever exhibitions which were enjoyed by all those who attended the games. On February 19th and 20th, members were chosen to represent our band at the annual All-County Music Festival held in Dansville this year. Our excellent timpani player, Chris Rider, won a competitive scholarship to Eastman School of Music for eight weeks. In May the band went to Canandaigua for a rating. Our school's seven majorettes colorfully dressed in their new blue and white costumes expertly led the band when it performed at football games last fall. 34 QQ l x K J! Q p , Q 43 0 f NN The orchestra has been working this year towards raising funds to buy uniforms. To raise money, the group held a bake sale during the winter. A few of the members were sent as delegates to the All-County Music Festival in Dansville in February and William jenkins, violinist in the orchestra for the past six years, won a competitive scholarship to Eastman School of Music for eight weeks. At Christmas time all the musical departments helped put on an operet- ta, A Christmas Carol, for the parents and townspeople. Mrs. Milli- man and Mr. Cooney kindly gave much of their time to rehearse the members of the cast and choruses to make this a successful production. ORCHE TR L. to R.: S. Pilato, J. Mastin, M. E. Curry, D. Buckley, M. Morris, B. Gallemore, A. Morello, M. Curry, J. Hochadel. First Row, L. to R.: W. Jenkins, S. Richardson, D. Stickney, M. Vogt, M. Curran, J. Rector, G. Toland, M. Mannix. Second Row: J. Lindsley, P. Johnson, E. Hally, R. Cavanagh, R. Risley, R. Williams, M. Welch, J. Todd, A. Phraner, D. Clarke, G. Rider, L. johnson, L. Milliman, S. Staley, B. Richardson. Third Row: S. Milliman, S. Little, C. johnson, J. Love, R. Neumann, R. Baize. Standing in Back: Mrs. Milliman, D. smm., R. waide. JUNIOR BAN F. L ve on so M1xumat1,Cl.F :Ze-2 YQ 1 . U miesoa. l. Adaiii Second Row W C-as ' B. If . Scovl ' er. G'Bldet' :R- Rlsxey' to R-i B' Bulk. Dilibeno' gon. G' Faulxgrs. Third lggzlefl' - Row. L' w. Welch' . 3. Cvlbe' D- 59 ,asom D' , Ftrs! Root, Penne. E LavefY' B pdeha Staleflv 3' 3. Brown' 9:18 C. Gelgitt Waidev ' Afkmsgxziet, I- Bggoey, D- SUV ' The junior band is composed of about 30 members Ne'd?Ftwco,W' from the junior high school and has, as its director, F'D1 Mr. Cooney. These future senior band members met every other Friday for rehearsal. M I X E D This year a new organization called mixed chorus was added to the ever-growing music department. Under the able direction of Mrs. Alice Milliman, the group met every Wednesday for practice. At an Open House program for parents and teachers last fall, they were C H O R U , given their first opportunity to perform and later they sang for an assembly. First Row, L. to K.: R. Cavanagh, S. Witter, D. Kelly, L. McCaughey, Mrs. Milliman, F. Allen, I. Todd, E. gexger, P. Johnson. Second Row: L. McKeown, B. Richardson, G. Toland, E. Lattimore, R. Williams, L. ecora, S. Stegner, D: Strckney, E. Johnson, I. Carney. Third Row: M. Linton S Irwin M V fttle, M. Johnson, M. Chiara, M Tones D T f - . . ogt B. .. , . a t, B. Kless. Fourth Row: R. Risley, W. Sandlers, J. Lind- s uey, L. johnson,'S. Staley, J. Gilbert, B. Gallemore, D. Dieffenbacher,,P. Least. Fifth Row: T. Brown, L. Milliman, W. jenkins, A. Phraner, G. Rider, R. Spezzano. VV-, miiiik slipzisixlmia ,MQ AW af .d, 0 X9 lf' . ..,9f, K , 7 wx aiQ2.:Qf'Zkis,4img.Q , tl L i-. .1.-z':1's1f'fL-'P S1 m5:.bw5sc...m V .....u..E swi m - .3 First Row, L. to R.: I. Linfoot, I. Faulds R Aprrlel Second Row Mr McMillan, I Ulmer, G Bennett, W McGraw, F. Scoville, R. Kless, R. Spezzano, D Dieffenbacher, R Davis, J Sturges, A Chiara, N Orlando, B. MacNaughton, Mr. Clouser. Third Row Mr Staley, R Wilson, P Welch, C Aprrle, R Dantz, J Roffe, R. Irwin, R. Bark. Fourth Row: W. Sanders, D Scovrlle, G Youtzy, W jenkins, F Rose, B Marschke, R Teetet, T. Alison. Fifth Row: D. Goldthvait, P johnson, V Morrow, G Holmes, P Herron, P Vienna, H Richardson. I952 OGTBALL The 1952 version of the football Blue Devils inaugurated the season under lights, against a tough, experienced Aquinas B eleven. The Devils made it a close contest, losing by only one touchdown. Geneseo re- bounded and vhalloped Dansyille 25-6 in the league opener. They played fine football against the league champions, Livonia, losing by only two touchdowns in a thrilling tussle. The last four games proved to be heartbreakers, as the Blue Devils dropped games to Avon, Caledonia, York and Mt. Morris by close scores. Next year Geneseo loses the starting bacltfield but retains most of the line. At the end of the season, Pete Welch was elected Captain. SCHEDULE Geneseo 0 Aquinas 6 Gedeseo 25 Dnnsville 6 Geneseo 7 Livonia l 8 Geneseo 0 Avon 12 Geneseo 14 Mt. Morris 26 Kneeling, L. to R.: C. Rider, D. Yoolston, B. DeCamp, B. jenkins. Second Row: C. Aprile, P. Yelch, D Goldthwait, Coach Clouser, P. Vienna, W. MacNaughton, W. Haley, D. Love. Cb 'Q VARSITY l M . L.-L BASKETB LL xr l if The 1952-1953 edition of the Blue Devils experienced the most successful season in the history of the school. Geneseo won 20 straight games before being defeated by a strong Victor five in the semifinals of the Section V basketball tournament. During the regular 18 game season the team set numerous school records. They scored over that period of time more than 1000 points, were the undefeated winner of Livingston County B League and Conference, and Bill DeCamp scored 36 points in a single game against Dansville. The graduation of Co- Captains Bill DeCamp and Pete Welch, along with Dave Goldth- wait, Chris Rider, Bill Jenkins and Bill Haley will leave a large hole in Geneseo's forces next year. The season was climaxed by the award of the I. Harland Evans sportsmanship trophy to Geneseo Central. This award was won in competition with all other finalists in the Section V tournament and Geneseo was very proud to be so honored. 38 Geneseo Geneseo Geneseo Geneseo Geneseo Geneseo Geneseo Geneseo Geneseo Geneseo Geneseo Geneseo Geneseo Geneseo Geneseo Geneseo Geneseo Geneseo Geneseo Geneseo Geneseo SCHEDULE 1952- 48 54 43 4 1 59 49 72 60 75 68 55 54 55 65 61 57 73 77 67 54 46 1953 Perry Attica Livonia Avon York Nunda Lima Mt. Morris Caledonia Dansville Livonia Avon York Nunda Lima Mt. Morris Caledonia Dansville Trumansbutg Perry Victor J. v. Q BA KETBALL 3 Geneseo Avon Geneseo York Geneseo Nunda Geneseo Lima Geneseo Mt. Morris Geneseo Caledonia Geneseo Danaville 4 I SCHEDULE j 1952-1953 1 Geneseo 46 Perry 42 Geneseo 46 Attica 35 1 Geneseo 46 Livonia 26 Q Geneseo 32 Avon 30 Geneseo 29 York 35 1 Geneseo 32 Nunda 30 3 Geneseo 45 Lima 28 1 Geneseo 57 Mt. Morris 23 Geneseo 46 Caledonia 36 Geneseo 57 Dansville 23 Geneseo 49 Livonia 34 28 39 36 27 26 27 48 27 63 67 52 66 43 35 The Junior Varsity had a very good, though not a record breaking season like the varsity squad. They finished with 13 wins and 5 losses. Many of these boys are expected to see varsity action next year, since graduation is claiming so many of the varsity members. Seated: J. Linfoot. First Row, L. to R.f R. Spezzano, D. Dieffenbacher, H. Cotton, Y. McGraw, E. listing er, J. Ulmer. Second Row: R. Wilson, D. Linton, D. johnson, I. Roffe, Y. Turner, Mr. MacNeil.. First Row, L. to R.: W. Turner, W. Sanders, C. Aprile, G. Willey, W. Meeker, W. Jenkins, A. Chiara. Second Row: D. Snyder, W. McGraw, R Spezzano, D. Dieffenbacher, J. Ulmer, J. Hally, I. Bndamie, Mr. Walker. Third Row: H. Cottom, T. O'Brien, P. Vienna, G. Holmes, T. Dehn, W. Dunn, V. Britton. X TENNIS Geneseo's tennis team, very suc- cessful for the third year in a row, won the 1952.County Championship, winning nine out of ten matches to add to their fine record. Bill jenkins won the County Singles Title but lost in the final round at the Section Five Tournament. Hopes are high l f! e g BCWLI G ln 1952 the boys' bowling team of Geneseo Central won the Livingston County Champi- onship and placed fourth out of nine teams in the sectionals. X The officers who were elected 1 to preside over the group were , President, Charles Aprile, Vice- ' President, Gerald Willey, Secre--, taries, William Meeker and Paul ' Vienna, and the Treasurer, , Walter Sanders. The teamsl represented were the Krazy l Kids, Peasants, Avengers, and , Spit-firers. X l Y N N for. a continuous winning streak dmms the comms yeas' First Row, L. to R.: 1. Ulmer, W. Westland, V. Britton. Second 3 Row: P. Welch, L. Buchnnon, W. DeCamp, W. jenkins, Mr. ' Jenkins. 1 40 s 61332 15 f rf- Ma V, N - ,Q 5 :rf 17 3 ' , 'f I xv wwf fbf'- g 1-4 1 W y,, 1 3- , .1 35 Q4 'if x' u 4' ww N P 4' 4' K, dr W, Qs A 2 M Q, , A L , , . , A M: , WZ' ,, , K 2 4 XL. First Row, L. to R.: I. Mastin, E. Bixby, S. Richardson, R. Campfield, N. Millecan, L. McKeown, R. Merrell, B. Kless, P. Johnson, B. Richardson, G. Toland, B. Geiger. Second Row: Misa Harrington, D. Smith, G. Battaglia, J. Waskey, J. Todd, P. Schaap, A. Townson, I. Morris, M. Hartson, P. Coffey, M. Johnson, D. Stickney, P. DeBole. Third Row: S. Culbertson, M. johnson, M. Chiara S. DelBarto, M. Curran, M. Curry, L. Marks, M. Rosebrugh, E. Little, I. Costello, S. Miller, F. Allen. Frourth Row: K. Smith, M. Welch, F. Sands, I... Johnson, S. Staley, M. DeCamp, D. Clarke, M. Welch, S. Rebban, I. Eddy, K. Mc- Caughey, D. Buckley, B. Linfoot. F ifth Row: B. Gallemore, C. Root, T. Kingston, A. Brown, C. DeCamp, M. Linton, C. Kingston, J. Manley, I. Bennett, N. Bull, J. Mastin, J. Lindsley. D G. A. A. When the recorder comes to write against your name, he writes not if you won or lost but how you played the game. ln following this motto, the girls of the GAA learn good sportsmanship as well as good sports. Inter-class competition spurs noon intramurals to a high pitch. Girls' Bowling, playdays and intra- murals of all kinds are among the activities of the members. Under the leadership of Miss Harrington, Carol Kingston, Barbara Linfoot, Shirley Culbertson, and Joanne Morris, this yea.r's girls have enjoyed many sports and have worked enthusiastically for points which bring awards in june. First Row, L. to R.: B. Linfoot, C. Kingston. Second Row: S. Culbertson, J. Morris. OFFICERS 42 Carol Kingston was again elected captain of the Varsity Cheerleading squad this year, while Donna Smith was chosen to lead the junior Varsi- ty squad. VARSITY C arol Kingston fEA '7 EAM go WWI 1' Z Lee Ann McKeowu Betty Gallemore Besides being active during the football and basketball seasons, both groups sponsored dances in the gym after the home games. HEERLEADER 4?-Pig PAV EC' R Ei .ff ,I Teresa Kingston Dorothy Buckley Barbara Linfoot L. to R.: S. Culbertson, M. Rosebrugh, L. johnson, D. Smith. . V'S. ' 'A f ' f f f- f . . , f , - . .asm-f. ,agxlfism :g..,.9g.: fif,g2.1asi1.,.:,13m 11 .1 iyfgikilsf' nauux' ,+V F Q 5 2 r, Jw 'sv A .f,'sgf:vffv'e f Hx :sf ,s W- kffi, ,gf-fn .3 ax ' ggi :xx 31:52 swwzf V5 gh 1,6 'V K I .- z-, Q 5: , - f V3 ,Q ,K i ll it ,. Q ,, .. Q' .V ,L B. R. DeWITT, INC. P3,ViliOI1, N. Y. Begt Wighes to Hauling Contractor - Trailer Service Class of '53 Dump Trucks - Heavy Hauling - Excavating AND Washed Sand and Gravel - Crushed Stone Ready Mixed Concrete - For All Purposes General II1S'I.1I'3.1'lCe at Real Estate Plants in Avon, Batavia, Mt. Morris, Medina GCIICSBO, N. Y. Phone all orders to: Pavilion 68 RED TRUCKS FOR BETTER SERVICE Compliments Compliments of of WINDRUM 8: GENESEE CLARKE VALLEY ESSO Service GARAGE Geneseo' N' Y' Geneseo, N. Y. Congratulations 'P to The Class of 1953 For whom we made the photographs in this yea.r's Jen-O-See BLAIR STUDIO Lyons, New York Newark, New York 45 C omplim ent s of BRION Sr O'BRIEN Radio and Television Appliances Geneseo, New York Compliments of Compliments i of Compliments JACK CARR'S GENESEO HOTEL of MAIN DINER Radesi Brothers WESTERN AUTO . Prop. STORE Geneseo, N. Y. Geneseo, N. Y. Geneseo' N' Y' . McDONALD'S Comphments Clothing Store ' of Quality clothes at BISHOP popular prices Compliments INSURANCE 24 Hour Dry of Insurance Sr Real Cleaning PAVILION NATURAL GAS CO. Estate 1 Phone 147 Geneseo, N. Y. Geneseo 136 3 Geneseo, N. Y. Compliments of ULMER'S DRUG STORE Service With A Smile Phone 305 Geneseo, New York Compliments Best wishes of to ' AVON LIQUOR Class of 53 STORE PALACE Mrs. A. Jamieson BOWLING ALLEY Avon, N. Y. Geneseo, N. Y. Congratulations on the excellent job of school maintenance RYANS ELECTRIC by Electrical CARMICHAEL James Morello -Head Custodian Contractor Monument CO, Charles Pecora-Custodian Philco 81 West- Wal-5aw-Batavia . Albert Waide-Custodian inghouse Rock of Ages BALDING PRODUCTS Appliances Dealer Phone 388 Fine Floor Finishes Geneseo, N. Y. Geneseo, N. Y. Q Best Wishes to Class of '53 from THE GENESEO DAIRY Compliments Geneseo, N. Y. of SALON de JEAN OLMSTED 5 Center Street INSURANCE Geneseo- N- Y- Geneseo, N. Y. Phone 32 47 1 N Compliments of your A. 8: P. FOOD STORES 91 Main Street Geneseo, N. Y. NORMAN Compliments WAKELY of Dodge 8: Plymouth 'PHE SPANISH Sales 8: Service LANTERN 124 Main Street Geneseo, N. Y. Phone 168 or 436 Geneseo, N. Y. Compliments Best Wishes gf Compliments to the w. S. RECTOR s. of Class of 1953 SONS G. L. F. CO-OP E N Funeral Directors Farm Products LIVINGSTON R PUBLICA -Furniture- G1'0Ve1a.I1d, N. Ya ' Geneseo, N. 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