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

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VALLEY BUGLE IUNE, 1947 KSOCIETYJ 27 Gala Night for Juniors Coronation of Queen Proves Spectacular May 17, 1947-A year ago last night, the Junior Class of Gowanda High School entertained an extraordinarily large number of people at the annual Junior Prom held at the Gowanda Club. The decorations, planned around the theme of George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue, consisted of blue and white crepe paper streamers, blue musical notes and scales on the walls, and multicolored balloons nestling among the streamers near the ceiling. The queen's throne, surrounded by baskets of blue and white lilacs and other spring flowers, was also done in blue and white to harmonize with the other decorations. The music, provided by George Green and his orchestra of Dunkirk, sent everyone into the enthusiasm so characteristic of every Junior Prom. During the intermission at 11 Cynthia Parker Left to right: Mrs. Steiger, Florence Ligiecki, Alice Bilski, Cynthia Parker, Erleen Brooks Joan Marriott, Bette Andolsek o'clock, punch and small party crack- ers were served under the efficient supervision of Cynthia Parker. At 12 o'c1ock, the moment for which everyone had been excitedly waiting, Hnally arrived. A hush fell over the crowd as the Queen of the Junior Prom, Cynthia Parker and her attend- ants, Bette Andolsek, Alice Bilski, Erleen Brooks, Florence Ligiecki, and Joan Marriott emerged from the lounge to walk slowly toward the throne. The queen was attired in a white gown with a net skirt and a lace bodice with a becoming peplum of the same material. She was escorted by Tony Ellis. 'Bette Andolsek was at- tired in a gown of blue net and lace with a peplum and a .sweetheart neck- line. Alice Bilski was wearing a pow- der blue net gown. Erleen Brooks wore a white gown with a net skirt, a. lace bodice and a sweetheart neck- line. Joan Marriot wore a dress of black net. Florence Ligiecki was wear- ing a white jersey gown of simple lines. The attend-ants' escorts were respectively: 'llommy Thrasher, Jack Larson, Jim Hatfield, Dean Meyers, and Bill Lacey. After Queen Cynthia was spectacu- larly crowned by Frank Batchen, president of the junior class, the other dancers enthusiastically took part in the grand march which culminated at the base of the throne. After the grand march, the queen and Mr. Ellis, followed by the attendants and their escorts, led the other dancers in the next dance. The juniors chose as chaperones for the prom, Mr. and Mrs. Bradley D. Steiger, Mr. and Mrs. Donald B. Dob- bins, Mr. and Mrs. Leland B. Seifert and Mr. and Mrs. William A. Jackson. The committees and their able chair- men were: decorations, Margaret Jonesg publicity, Jane Bentley, clean up, James Wittg refreshments, Cyn- thia Parker, and program, Robert Taylor.

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26 lLOCAL Newsj IUNE, 1947 VALLEY BUGIE SENIORS Class Will Completed By CYNTHIA PARKER. Ann I-Im.:-:N SCHYVAHENBAUER We, the Senior Class of 1947, of Gowanda High School, in the state of New York, county of Cattaraugus, be- ing of supposedly sound -mind, body a-nd intelligence, wish to .make our last will and testament before we pass on. For their kindness, helpfulness, and splendid understanding, we wish to thank Mr. Hoffman and the entire faculty of Gowanda. High School. To Miss Dehn, Miss Glaser, and Mr. Schultz, we leave our everlasting gratitude for helping us with all our senior activities. To the freshmen and sophomores we leave the reminder that they are still underclassmen. To Slim and Frank we leave our clean desks in 312 and 314. Rosemary Allen leaves her love lives to Dorothy Victor. Helen Allexsaht wills her English marks to Richard -Mlclfadden. Betty Andolsek bequeaths her dark eyes to Don Frost. To Carol Geick we leave Jane Bent- ley's love for horses. Have fun, Carol. Alice Bilski bequeaths her well- earned place on the cheerleading squad to Anne Graves. To Coach Hillls, Irene Bonk leaves her nickname Muscles . Erleen Brooks leaves her long fln- gernails to Lois Carrow. To anyone who will really use them, we bequeath Lorraine Dimmick's glasses. Laverna Eels wills ther many letters to Bette Jimerson, just to keep her busy. Joyce Fancher leaves her place in Mr. Hazard's room to Ruth Jackett. Jean Geiger bequeaths her bangs to Marion Widgay. To Julie Trombley, Margaret Gillis leaves the vice-presidency in the homemaking club. Kay Hannah bequeaths her love for basketball players to the Cotton twins. Two are better than one. Dolores Hill wills her red rimmed glasses to Margie Saunders. MAKE BE QUESTS PUBLIC To the freshman class, Margaret Jones leaves her vocabulary. To Eileen Sharrow, Dorothy Kernc leaves her quiet manner. Nora Krohn leaves the paper she saves in her margins in history class to Don-na Wagner. To Joyce Ondus, we leave Ruth Leisner's ride home at noon. To Pauline Troutman, Florence Ligiecki leaves her gum. Lena John bequeaths her black sac dress to Lois Jimerson. Agnes Luine leaves her bustling activity and energy to Vivian Stuhl- miller. To Roberta Torrance, Joan Mar- riott gives her ability to be late for school. Eleanor Matekovich bequeaths her hair ribbons to Ruth Spillman. Annie Monich leaves her walks at noon to Barbara Olson. To Peter Johnson, 'Corinne Parker wills her drawing ability. Cynthia Parker leaves her driver's license fto Alice Twichell. Take it easy, Alicc. To iBetty Dole, we bequeath Helen Schwabenbauer's long name. To Joe Zelnik, we leave Betty Smith's demureness. Evelyn Sprague leaves her meek- ness to Mary Ellen Merk. Elsie Thamasett wills ber ability to wander around in the halls to Margaret Cole. Arlene Steenberg leaves her red hair to Joella Sisson. Zelda Vannote bequeaths her love for square dances to Jim Allen. Mary Anne Watkins leaves her bird-like attempts in the senior play to Elsie Ratzel. Mary Lou Vogtli wills her roller skates to June Gallaway. Ruth Yunghans bequeaths her gig- gle to Carolyn Pulvino. To Ace Elliott we leave John Andolsek's deer horns. To Richard Witt, Frank Batchen wills his physique. Tom Buckley gives his ag trips to Jack Clement. To Bud Sternisha, Joh-n Crouse leaves his dairy. To Bozo Thurston, we bequeatgi Theodore Frenzel's articles on sport . Keep up the good work. Richard Geil leaves his poise to his bro1 her, Ga.bby . To Nagle's, we bequeath Joseph Gugino's wardrobe. James Hatfield wills his ability to grow tall to Earl Long. Confldentiallgr, he puts fertilizer in his shoes. James Johnson leaves his seat an the Collins bus to Jean Konert. To Dick Read, we leave Norman Johnson's penmanship. 'l'o Tom Thomas, Paul Lavey leaves his place in Mrs. Dixon's heart. Leonard Nephew leaves his perfect teeth to the Clinic. Jack Kelley leaves his behavior in history class to Keith Jolls. at- To Ed Urbank, we will Rex P terson's wavy hair. To the president of next yearns senior class, we leave Roger Schin - ler's gracious personality. Charles Spire leaves his ability tickle the ivories to Irmgard Caes . lan Stuhlmiller's basketball unifoifgl. aio To Patchy Kota, we bequeath Robert Taylor leaves his ability so play the bass fiddle to anybody w o wants it. To Jane Ross, we bequeath Robert Toal's clever sayings. To Richard Ehret, Robert Tuttle leaves his Russian accent. John Walthew gives his place mln the newspaper staff to his brother. To Ronnie Maine, we will Roger Ward's shyness. To Peggy Ley, Carlyle Westlurd leaves his fishing pole. James Wm wins his Austin io Esther Hopkins because she is tir d of walking. We make, constitute, and appoi t our trustworthy adviser, Miss Lyda Glaser, to be executrix of this, o r Last Will and Testament. In witness whereof, we have he - unto subscribed our name and aflix d our seal this twenty-third day f June 1947 A. D.

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28 fTllEA'FREl IuNE, 1947 VALLEY B GLB l l TOP PICTURE- Lcft to right: John Kelley, Agnes Luine, Elsie Tlmniasr-tt, Cynthia Parker, Joan Marriott. James Hatfield, Charles Spire, Mary Anne Watkins LOWER PICTURE- Left to right: Joseph Gugino, Jane Bentley. Leonard Nephew, Helen Allexsaht. Paul Lavey, Arlene Steenberg, Helen Schwabenbauer. James Witt. Erleen Brooks, Roger Schindler, Frank Batchen. Robert Tuttle Senior Play Provides Vent for Theatrical Talents SUPP! Of YW C 'fl Take It with Yoh Related ' May 7-The Sycamores very Bohemian family. Gr' went to work one day, ase in the elevator, and immed descended in the same ele He never returned to his i-Iis hobbies are attending P9 3 ndpa nded tely ator. tTlce. com- mencements a n d collelcting snakes. Penny Sycamore plays. She was originally a amateurish artist but sh l e sook her painting when a type- writer was delivered to, house by mistake. Paul more, with the help of Mr, Pinua, an iceman who drifted into residence witl,L Writes very for- the Syca- De- just the Sycameres one fine day, n. anu- factures fireworks with ax disastrous results. Essie, married to Ed Carmichael, ballet lessons from Mr. few io is .akes olen- khov, the explosive Russian. Rheba is the oolored maid. ald, Rheba's boyfriend, r at the Sycamores when not waiting in line for l1is check. Alice Sycamore is the Don- sides eis belief only sane member of an otherwise completely wacky family, loves her family but she re that they are a bit di from any other family sh known. When Alice becomes en to the wealthy Anthony She lizes rent has aged irby, Jr., the boss's son. she d,1'eads introducing her family t When the Kirby's arrive gli wrong night, all of Alice's fully laid plans are sp his. the care- iled. When the party lands in jailj, the families are estranged. Alice is broken-hearted. renounces her love for Tony prepares to leave for the Ad dacks-alone. The Sycarf She and iron- ores, realizing that they have inafiver- tently destroyed Alice's happi- ness, are remorseful. pleads with Alice who re, adamant. When Mr. Kirby arrives Tony, Grandpa attempts t Mr. Kirby that the lives ofifopy ony ains for tell and Alice are more impqrtant than any petty differences hich the Kirbys and the Syca iores may have had. A reconcilation is effected and the family 'dines in happiness on the bl tzes prepared by the Grand Du hess Olga. a waitress at Child's, Res- taurant and a friend of olen- khov. the Russian dancing ach- er. Grandpa has convince Mr. Kirby of the truth of his phil- osophy, You can't take it with you.