Gowanda Central School - Valley Bugle Yearbook (Gowanda, NY)

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VALLEY Busta IUNE, 1947 Highlights of Four Years Made Public Reminiscing We come now to those crossroads Where we must choose the way. Along which we must build the life Of which we've dreamed each day. But just before we choose our ways, We stop to reminisce Through all the pages of the book Of life, so filled with bliss. We think of all the different friends We knew one time, and then. Whofeemed to drift from our small 1 e Not to be known again. Recalling every little dance. And every football game, Every glorious victory, And each defeat the same. The thrill of that first formal gown, The brilliant Senior Play, Excitement of the Junior Prom, And study hall each day. We've reminisced through every Little page of memory. We face the future, unafraid Of things we can't foresee. We slowly lift our faces to The bright and cloudless sky. We ask God for His guidance, We pause, and then goodbye. -Erleen Brooks W Senior 0H'lcers, left to right: James Witt, Roger Schindler, Frank Batchen, Eleanor Matekovich Approach of Commence- ment causes Reminiscence Among Graduates of '47 By JEAN GEIGEB Gowanda High School, June, 1947H- Four years ago last September, be- wildered situdents entered 307, the homeroom significant of true embark- ation onto the sea of high school life. This June, the same students will emerge from the portals of Gowanda High School, a more enlightened group, well equipped to face the com- plex problems of today. Accompany- ing the studious sojourn in high school, there was a gala assemblage of dances and parties, which served to broaden the social as well as the intellectual aspects of struggling scholars. The history of the Senior Class of '47 contains numerous high- lights which must be mentioned. The perplexing journey through the freshman year was climaxed byaclass party at Sunset Bay Park. A mina- ture cloudburst failed to dampen the exuberant spirits of incumbent sopho- mores. Mlr Scura, custodian of 307, was elected class adviser. Under his guidance, the first year of high school was completed, leaving its participants practically unscathed. The freshman officers were: president, Fred Wey- andg vice-president, Kay Hannah: secretary, Jean Geigerg and treasurer, Paul Lavey. Paul's job was practically non-existent, as the class treasury was almost devoid of funds. The Uwearers of the green were honored during the graduates' sopho- more year by a St. Patrick's Dance, the immediate success of which sur- prised even the sponso1's themselves. The gymnasium, resplendent with g1'een and white crepe paper, reliected the gala atmosphere. Crystal Beach was the destination for the annual class party. The managerial staff con- sisted of Floyd Farley, president, Frank Batchen, vice-president, Jean Geiger, secretaryg Erleen Brooks, treasurer, and advisers Coach Hal- stead and Mrs. Steiger. Frank auto- matically secured the presidential seat upon the departure of Floyd Farley from school. As oflicious juniors, the graduates embarked upon a year ot' bustling ac- tivity. Affairs were 'managed cfli- ciently by Frank Batchen, presidentg Bob Taylor, vice-presidentg Bette Andolsek, secretary, and Jean Geiger treasurer. Huge quantities of .money poured into the class treasury from the sale of refreshments at all home basketball games, a concession tradi- tionally granted the junior class. The Junior Prom, highlight of the year, provided -occasion for the coronation of ebony-haired, sparkling-eyed Cyn Parker. The oflicers were responsible for choosing the senior rings, an en- tirely original type greatly admired in the community. Crystal Beach, where intellects relaxed and merri- ment prevailed, was again the scene of the traditional class party. The approach of the senior year brought a sense of security and re- sponsibility. The three apprentice years of high school had been com- pleted. The class elections produced the following oHlcers who effectively performed the difficult duties of their respective offices: Roger Schindler, president: James Witt, vice-president: Eleanor Matekovich, secretaryg and Frank Batchen, treasurer. Mr. Schultz and Miss Glaser, chosen as class ad- visers, did much to mold the opinions of the seniors. The autumn magazine campaign was again conducted much to tl1e cleverly concealed dismay of residents who were continually inter- rupted in their work by the entreaty to subscribe to your favorite maga- zine. The senior football dance to honor tl1e champions of the pigskin was presented under the able manage- ment of James Witt, chairman. The senior assembly, presented in Novem- ber, was a panel discussion about the timely topic-school centralization. Participants were: Margaret Jones, chairman: Helen Allexsaht, Thomas Buckley, David McAlpine, Frank Batchen, Irene Bonk, Elsie Thamasett. May seventh and eighth marked the display of senior theatrical talents. The senior play, You Can't Take It With You, directed by Mrs. Marvin Simon to whom much credit for its success can be assigned, proved a tre- mendous drawing card to the public. Amidst the activity of measuring for caps and gowns, and the ordering of invitations and cards, one senses a feeling of nostaglia among the sen- iors. The admonition that high school days are happiest days is re- membered and not hastily cast wide as before. Petty troublesgthe crucial marking of report cards, the drudgery involved in long assignments, are overshadowed by the remembrance of pleasant, eventful days. So, with a sense of fulfillment and a feeling of preparedness for the future, the seniors of '47 bid adieu to their alma mater, Gowanda High School.

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IUNE, 1947 VALLEY BUGLE City Editors x l i First, Row: Mr. Orvis Hazard- -Com- mercial Department, Book Store Sn- pvrvisor, Mr. William Jaeks-on---Jun- ior High Stteiemwe and Mathematics, Intramural Boys' Sports Supervisor, Mr. tl. Gt-orgre Johnson--Latin and Spanish, Mr. I.awrence Scnra-Mathe- matics, Grade Supervisor, JayveeF0ot- hall Foaelt, Baseball Coach, Mr. Har- old lIot't'man ffff- Supervising: Prineipal, Stntlt-nt t'ount'il Adviser, Athletic As- soeiation Adviser, Mr. Leland Seifert, Viz-f--principal, Science, Adviser for . , , Ar-tive Atoms t lnh, Mr. lu-inn-ily Day- Hillf--Af.!,'i'll'lllllll't', Fra-shnlan Class Ad- viser, Adviser for F. F. A., Mr. John liyrn Science, Sophomore Class Arl- viser, Mr. Howard Sclinltz---Social Studies, Senior Class Adviser, Year- book Financial Adviser, EXil'Zl-t'lll'l'll'lI' lar lfnnd Controller. Set-ond Row: Miss Elinore Doerr- Girls' Physical ldducation, Junior Class Adviser, Intramural Girls' Sports Superviser, Cheer Leader Afl- viser, Athletic Association Adviser, Miss Lucy Geiger-l onrth Grade, .Innior Red Cross Chairman, Miss Dor- othy 'Fownsendf-First Grade, Mrs. ltlargaret. Sipple-Home Economics, Adviser for F. H. A., Mrs. Shirley Pugh-Music, Chorus, Miss Frances K rainz-Sixth Grade, Miss Est her Firth--Second Grade, Mrs. Ruth Strong-Fifth Grade, Miss Dorothy Dehn-Sotcial Studies, English, Year- book Adviser. Third Row: Mrs. Julie Trombley Junior High Social Studies and Eng- lish, Mrs. Josephine Cooper-Sixth Grade, Miss Mary Belling-Kindergan ten, Mr. Howard Hillis-Boys' Physi- cal Education, Junior Class Adviser, Athletic Association Adviser, Mrs. Katherine Hamilton-Tliird Grade, Miss Marianna Roelilk-Art Supervi- sor, Mrs. Eloise Scl1ultz-Mathen1a- tics, Sophomore Class Adviser, Mrs. Dorothy Read-First. Grade, Mrs. Jean Kittleson-Fifth Grade, Mrs. Mary Clough-Ctommercial Subjects, Extra- tcurricular Fund Treasurer. Fourth Row: Miss Jean Carter-- English, Freshman Class Adviser, Newspaper Staff Adviser, Mr. Michael Blawat.-Indust,riai Arts, Athletic As- sociation Treasurer, Mrs. Marion Mc- Canty-Seconcl Grade, Mrs. Bernar- dine Jackson-Third Grade, Mr. George MerrilliMnsie, Band, Mrs. Frances Sage-Junior High Sotvial Studies, Mrs. Margaret Demery-Julr ior High English, Miss Lydia Glaser -Librarian, Senior Class Adviser, Mrs. Ethal Dixon-English, Chairman of Assembly Program Committee. AN ODE T0 TEACHERS Tt'll!'lll'l'N. you luwr' lI?Iflt'i'4'!l 'av With. Us und- Wx us nlurlfx, lJJ'If'nsion 111111 fIf'porlma'nt lists. A1111 llUNl!'1t'UI'lt' after dark. Visits to the office, If avr 'were' 1-ltwtritzgl yum ,' .-tznftll, fll'Ilf'St0llH', fire 1l'l'1'lt'S' texts That mutrle' tm feel so dumb. Ilespilf' fllese' tltinyx, Hitough, ff'tlr,l1 l's Wa' yirt' our flttuzks to you- For l1f'Ipiny as fllfllllflll Iittlf' Slit!!!-Y That SOIIll'fiH1f'S motif' im blur. Y0il, ll'ff Ierl 11.9 Ht I'0'1l!II1 our ffu'fb0olt's. And fought the Golden Rule. How can are lose the memory Of happy days at school?

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10 IUNE, 1947 VALLEY BufLE v14rixxiaimxiariaxiuxicuilxinni Rosl+:MlxnY Al.l.l'lN- lf0Si ', . Ambition: to lwrfrmzf' cz plzysival l'1lHlFflfillIl f4'ru'I:r'r Active Atoms, 3, 4 Art Club. 3 Athletic Association, 3. 4 Centennial Pageant, 2 Dramatics Club. 3 Glee Club. 2. 3 Intramurals. 4 Latin Club, 1, 2 News Staff, 4 Senior Play, 4 Yearbook, 4 HI-:Ll-:N Alll.F1XSAll'l' Ambition: to lumrr Iofs of fun DIET' Valedictorian Active Atoms. 4 Athletic Association. 3. 4 Centennial Pageant, 2 Chorus. 3 Dramatlcs Club. 3 Honor Student. 1, 2, 4 Latin Club, 1, 2 Intramurals, 4 News Staff. 1, 2. 3, 4 Representative at Fredonia Legislature, 4 Senior Play, 4 Yearbook-Feature Editor. 4 ANlrol.sl4:K- li1'tIx Stella Niagara. 1, 2 Athletic Association. 4 Class Secretary. 3 Junior Prom Queen Candidate. 3 Representative at Fredonia Legislature. 3 Student Council Sec-rotary, 3 Spanish Club, 3 Jolm ANlDKlllSI'1li- 1f1ll1LUHH Ambition: to run fl businfws Basketball, 2 I+'n.xNK I3A'l'c'llien- l3ut1'l1 Ambition: to br' ll flyer Active Atoms. 4 Band. 1, 2, 3, 4 Boy's State, 3 Centennial Pageant, 3 Class President. 2. 3 Class Treasurer, 4 Honor Student. 1, 2 J. V. Basketball, 3 Latin Club, 1, 2 Senior Assembly, 4 Senior Play. 4 Varsity Basketball. 4 Yearbook, 4 A :JL is 235.-, E ,te .V CE llEP0ll'l'EllS -.-0... fiizsiii.. ,. A A ' K ta IRICNIC Bonn- Honky 0... JA NE BEN 'rL1cY- Jun iff Ambition: to be un- 'airline I1 Us toss Active Atoms. 4 Athletic Association. 3, 4 Dramatlcs Club, 3 Homemaking Club-F. H. A.. 4 Latin Club, 1, 2 News Staff, 4 Senior Play, 4 Yearbook--Advertising Manager. 4 I.ll'lC BILSKI- lIiIlie ' Ambition: to be a .s-Pcretargi or work in an officv mul lr uw Iots of people' Cheerleader. 4 Dramatics Club. 3 Intramurals. 3. 4 Junior Prom Queen Candida Spanish Club. 1 Yearbook. 4 vw Ambition: to be a blonde housewife Art Club, 2 Dramatics Club, 2 Library Assistant, 2. 3 Spanish Club, 1, 2, 3 Student Council, 1 Yearbook-Art Editor, 1 ERI.:-:l:N Buooiis Ambition: to aluiuus stay ll . . . 1,1 Active Atoms. 1. 2 Athletic Association, 3 Centennial Pageant, 2 Chorus, 3 Class Treasurer, 2 Junior Prom Queen Candida News Staff, 2, 4 Representative at Fredonia Legislature, 4 Student Council, 3 ties ma Yearbook-Assistant Editor, 4 THomAs Blwlil.l+:Y- Buck Ambition: to bv tl furnwr Baseball. 1, 2. 3. 4 Basketball, 4 F. F. A.. 1.2, 3. 4 Football. 2. 3, 4 Track, 3, 4 Senior Play. 4 img