Grand Gorge Central High School - Hub Yearbook (Grand Gorge, NY)

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BLESS IS THQ? W Graduation is tomorrow' Yesterday it seemed like a fantasy Graduation is tomorrow' We suddenly realize it is reality Tomorrow we part with school friends, And all that we hold dear Teachers, classes, and school books Yesterday we thought they were drear Tomorrow we say a last good bye To all our dear schoolmates Tomorrow we go our separate ways As we pass from these high school gates Tomorrow we will take up The problems of a bickering world Our high school quarrels seem minor As major ones are unfurled Yesterday we were children, Into adults we turn tomorrow, For with all its Joy and sorrow Graduation is tomorrow' Grand Gorge, New York January 18,1949 To the Senior Class of 1950, Each year the president of the Senior class takes pen and paper and begins to develop a delightful hatred for the class who elected him If he is unfortunate enough to have neglected to remember the name of his nominator, this rapidly growing emotion turns itself upon the near est available target The target is simple it is time to write the advice to the Juniors It would be very simple to list the conventional virtues and and excellent obedience This would be very boring to you and you would think that these two subiects were overdone Nevertheless, I think I will try to give you what advice I can Next year will be your last in high school THINK IT OVER One year remains before you must break many of your school friendships The friends with whom you have spent the last twelve years will become scattered and separated No longer will you be able to take part in school activities Have fun in school next year The Senior trip will be one of the most memorable events of your high school Take part in all possible activities and make enough money to have a wonderful Senior trip Be sure to be ready for the Regents you will take in June, '50 Very truly yours, Phillips Vanvalkenburgh Pres1dent,Sen1or Class 15 I suggest that each Junior become a shining example of studious habits I I ll' I

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PHUPHECU One day in 1965 a notion struck me and I decided to attend a seance I dressed up in my Sunday best and drove to the place I entered the room I didn't know quite what to do, and I began cold feet, but I went on in Soon a weird shape began to form of me The face told me not to be frightened, that he was the that told of the living, and not the dead as do the spirits in S98I1C6S when to get in front spirit other The first thing he told me to do was to sit down and to make myself at home Cwhich was hard to do and confidentally, I didn't do 1 Then he began talking He told me that he would be glad to tell me about anyone I wanted to hear about I asked him to tell me about my classmates, whom I had not seen for 16 years He began telling of the friends I had had for 12 short years He revealed that Freda Mintler was working as a policewoman with the F B I and when not needed there, she was w1th the New York City Police Force Mae Barnum had also gained success as a well known fashion designer on Fifth Avenue He said sne has a lavish home on Park Avenue He told me that Jean Moore was married in '53 to Joe Doroski, an they were living in Albany They have but two children, a set of twins Their nephew, Johnny Doroski, married Eva Truesdell in 1951 They have one boy, Johnny, Jr Then came the biggest surprise I have ever undergone Austin Dymond was running a taxi service in Little westkill The spirit informed me that the town had developed so much that it now boasted seven houses After this I was going to leave, but the next revelation kept me spellbound Truman was still in office, since they cou1dn't get him out after the election of '48, and who do you think was his Vice President? None other than our class president for three years Phillips Van Valkenburgh Mhen he told me this, I grew real interested again and was eager to hear more He said that a new comedy dance team had just hit Broadway and that I should be sure to see them perform This team was composed of my old classmates Loretta Rappleyea, who was now a Marsh, and her husband Michael Marsh There billings read HLorry and Mike Hoofers DeLuxe U He also said that Sue Dresser and Everett winters were married a year after graduation and were still living in Prattsville Everett is a successful businessman and a faithful and devoted husband They have two boys Incidentally, the spirit wants me to inform you that there is but one person who can help you if you're having difficulties with romance Evelyn Qikard, President of the Lonely Heart's Club of New York State, will gladly give you friendly and sincere advlce I am proud of my friend and classmate Marie Marsh She has become a famous personality as chief executive of the Armour and Company Meat Packing industry Then he informed me that Louise Cottone and Willard All were married and are living in Qfamford She too has a son The spirit asked me if he had missed anyone I thought awhile and then remembered Chester Thorington He told me that Chet was in Hollywood and that he was a consultant on the direction of children' movies visitor return, He directed the rovie Song of Dixie t then the clock struck twelve and with a puff of smoke my vanished I waited for about five minutes, hoping that he would but he never did this day I don't know what happened to him, but I did enjoy the things he told me about my classmates and friends Perhaps I will go to v1sit with him again 14 t.J O O d . s . M ll .ll Jus A To .

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Evelyn Rikard I-' NOTNIUNNIIPRMN UJHU IS UIHU Teachers pest Girl most likely to succeed Boy most likely to succeed Host popular girl . Most popular boy . Perfect Lady Perfect Gentleman Prettiest girl Most Best Best Best Best Best Best Handsome boy dancer Cgirll dancer Cboyl athelete KboyJ athelete Cgirll dressed igirl and boyh natured Cgirl or boy? Laziest Quietest Girl showing best school spirit Boy showing best school spirit First married girl First married boy G1rl's idea of a brother Boy's idea of a sister Old maid Best Cheerleader Best sport Most friendly girl Most friendly boy Mae Barnum Phillips Van Valkenburgh Sue Dresser Michael Marsh Marie Marsh Chester Thorington Jean Moore Everett Winters Jean Moore Everett Winters Everett Winters Jean Moore Sue Dresser and Michael Marsh Michael Marsh Austin Dymond Sue Dresser Michael Marsh Freda Mintler Everett Winters Michael Marsh Sue Dresser Mae Barnum Sue Dresser Freda Mintler Sue Dresser Michael Marsh Noisiest Evelyn Rikard To The Senior Class of 1949 The class of which we are sure It will seem find the class of had together, and Yes, 1949, we th by your class, future 1950 wishes to thank you for your kind advice we will find invaluable strange o leturn to school next year and not 1949 We will miss the many good times we have also the many problems re have shared 'll work hard to uphold the traditions set for and we wish you the greatest success in the Sincerely yours Clotilda Moore President, Junior Class 16 16. '::: 21: 110 Ill!! Il ICI 120 Ill! lill O ill 13' IIOIIIICIO Oli 14. ... ... 12: 22: lg! O O I O I OO I I O D I O I O O O I I O Ol O O C I I I 1 l OID ill 19. 20. ............... ... 210 IIOCOUICOODIOC IOC 22. .... ... 230 ill!! ill n Illlllliliiillll lil 2 I l llllo ICO 260 lllllllliil lil 2 I OOD OOO 251 III' Ill 29. lllllflllil IDI