Goshen Central High School - Yearbook (Goshen, NY)

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destined to become the Mayor of Durlandvllle, came from that little metropolis. Bob Clauson Journeyed from Mount Joy late In January to add his corn to the already green Jokes. In 1939, we entered our eighth year and became famous as 8-B. Some of the 8-A students were so fond of us and envied so much the fun we had that they decided to Join us. Among these were Marlon Knapp, better known as Snappy (ask the Klrbytownersi); Irene Price, whose long fingernails caused a mild' sensation among the 8-B girls; Norman Crotty, the Boy Wonder of our Shorthand 1 class; Teresa Richner, interested in stenography and Bob; Joe Gott, who punned hi3 way through; and Waverly Parris, who is taking such good care of The Hamble-tonlan. Thus, we safely graduated from eighth grade, a happy, wholesome group, looked up to and respected by the meek undergraduates. G-arr Kail made two more contributions to the Class of '43 in our freshman year in the form of a brother act, Adam and Leonard Filipowski, From the Lower Road School, came John Martin, alias Pepper, and Josie Slowinski, whose ambition it Is to be secretary to President Roosevelt In his eighth term. Lucretia Keller came all the way from Brooklyn to become editor-in-chief of the school paper, while Betty McCrea cane from Chester to take care of Marlon Knapp and Florence Clarke. Florence, along with Pauline Noviski, future Onion Queen, and Frank Glebocki, our own little Atlas Maidenswoon, came from Seward Institute in Florida. Recovering from the after-effects of social studies, general science, business, Latin 1, and English 1, we returned to school, the nei one on Lincoln Avenue, as sophomores. During that year, William Hulle, who had heard of us down on Long Island and wanted to try his luck with us, Joined our happy-go-lucky crowd. After getting lost in the seemingly never-ending corridors of the new building for nine months, it was a relief to have a vacation before coning back as Juniors to set a good example to last year’s Seniors. Betty Frey Joined us from St. Albans on Long Island, and Garr gave four more of their men, Edward Knob, Norman Black, Joseph 0'3rien, and Robert Flaherty to our athletic teams. Bobby grew homesick for Garr and left us a.fter only a few weeks, but he missed us so much, however, that he came back in our Senior year, but loft in December to Join the Navy. Philip Martin and Bill Strong, two hangovers, also Joined us. The Juniors of '42, being an enterprising class, elected officers and began right away to make history. Their officers were: President..... Vice-President Secretary..... Treasurer..... Roy Gorish Marjorie Vavricka Jeanne Gillespie Jerry Bally

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They sold candy at the booth and at football and basketball games. They held a sport dance, followed by a highly successful group of plays. The Junior Prom, held In May, became the most talked-of event of the year. The gym was beautifully decorated, having a flase celling which took nearly three days to erect, under the direction of Joseph Donovan. Johnny Hnnaford's orchestra supplied the music. The Commencement Dance, given to the Seniors by the Juniors annually, added another bit to the Junior treasury. Our Senior year began with two more additions to the class in the forms of Eileen Sullivan, who finished up in January, and from Seward Institute came Stanley Meduskl, who set more than one feminine heart n-fluttcr. Officers were soon elected and plans made for the prom and the play. They wore ns follows: President..... Vice-President Secretary,.... Treasurer..... Prom Chairman. Since we couldn't have a Senior Trip, we decided to have a really big prom. Decorations were lavishly bought, and Ralph Palumbo's orchestra, featuring Doris Dempsey, furnished the music. This prom will long be remembered in Goshen for its good music and lovely setting. The Senior Play, The Ghost Parade, was presented January 21, under the direction of Mr. Olsen. Shortly after, the villain of the play, Joe Donovan, was inducted into the Army. Many other boys took their Regents in January and left for the armed services. Among these were Joe Gott and Leonard Filipowski for the Navy, Joe Mahoney for the Army, and Norman Crotty for the Marines. Several other boys finished in April and left for farm work. From the Senior Class went Bob Cortright, Bob Bach, Bill Hulle, and Bill Strong. After Commencement, several other boys will leave for farm work or the armed services.. Through their world-wide exploits, the fame of the Class of '43 will be spread. We are looking forward to a reunion in 1953, and we'll all be there in Black's Beanery to reminisce about the good times we had, despite the limitations of war. John Martin Edward Knob Norman Crotty Jerry Bally Roy Gorish Long live the Class of '43i