Griffith Institute Central School - Griffonell Yearbook (Springville, NY)

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Mr. William Sawin graduated from high school at Lowville Free Academy. After spending one year at Hamilton College, he enlisted in the Navy. He was fortunate to be one of the few men chosen to continue his education. Mr. Sawin was then com- missioned as an officer in the Reserves and is still active. After his active duty in the Navy he returned to Hamilton College. Mr. Sawin's first job was at Constableville, New York, where he taught mathematics and science for six years and was principal for five years. He holds a Master of Education from St. Lawrence University. He then became vice principal in charge of transportation and attendance at Lake Shore Central. From there he came to Springville to become principal of our high school. Mr. Sawin was morried in July 1957 and hos one son. Mr. Knapp was born in Moores, a small community in northern New York. He come to Springville in 1944 os Assist- ant Principal and instructor in fourth year English. He attended St. Lawrence University and did graduate work at the University of Syracuse. He holds Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees. At present, he is the District Principal of the Griffith Institute and Central School System. Mr. Knapp is concerned with the growing student population. He believes that crowded school buildings need im- mediate attention. He has traveled across the United States several times by train, airplane, and automobile. He has two children, one who is married and another who still resides at home, 135 East Moin Street, Springville.

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Sitting Left to Right: P. Wiser, J. King, M. Berber, B. Baker, A. Tharnish, J. Baer. Standing: J. St. Martin, L. Ebling, Mrs. Cranmer, P. Struzik, B. Hoch, R. Maitland, F. Schnieder, C. Maul, K. Ferrin, S. Reed, J. Anzalone, J. Wright. Missing: S. Clark. Editor-in-Chief Jo Ann Luther; Assistant Editors, M. Berber, A. Tarnish, B. Baker; Business Manager, S. Reed; Advertising, K. Ferren; Typists; J. Wright, P. Struzik; Art Staff; B. Hoch, F. Schneider, J. King, R. Maitland, P. Wiser, J. Anzalone; Snapshots and Scheduling, L. Ebling, C. Maul, J. Baer; Advisor, Mrs. Sandra Cranmer. The theme of the 1959 Griffonell is the G.l. school district, illustrated by photographs and action pictures. Under the counsel of Mrs. Cranmer, those juniors and seniors interested in editing a yearbook meet every eighth period in Room 216. This yeor's staff has toiled and put in many hours of overtime work to meet the pressing deadline. The job of preparing for print a book indicative of our well co-ordinated school district has not been an eosy one. Gratitude for completing this job goes, not only to ardent staff members, but to Mr. Jox and Mr. Carl who have captured the mood ot actual class sessions through their candid snap shots; to Mrs. Leone for her literary assistance; to the business department which has loaned typists to prepare captions for print; to Mr. Allen, the photographer from Rochester, to the many loyal sponsors whose donations have eased the financial burden of the yearbook production; and to you, the subscribers. Yes, you have all contributed to moking the school memories of this year live on through the pages of the 1959 Griffonell and the Class of '59 graduates, thank you. 7Z - Dedication Page 2 Senior Poll 34, 35 Griffonell Staff 3 Senior Snap Shot Page 36, 37, 38 Administration 4 5 Student Prize Winners 39 Faculty 6 7 Halloween Window Painting 40 Personnel 8 Underclasses 42-51 Scenes of our School District 9 Underclass Snap Shots 52, 53, 54 Exchange Student, Fred Battig 10 Honor Organizations 56 Seniors 12-31 Activities 58-66 Senior Honor Roll 31 Cheerleaders 68 Class History and the Graduation Sports 69 - 77 Committee 32 Our Sponsors 77, 80, 81 Snaps Around G.l 33 77 3

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 Seated: Mrs. H. Schultz, Mrs. R. Steams, Mr. H. Spittler, Miss E. Dake, Miss E. Wulff. Standing: Mr. C. Knapp, Mr. F. Agle, Mr. H. Simon, Mr. C. Decker, Jr., Dr. R. Loomis, Mr. H. Grahling. Mr. Howard Spittler is President of the Board Of Education. He resides on Prospect Avenue and owns an automobile dealership. Dr. Richard Loomis, Vice-President, has his office ot the Medical Center. He lives on Franklin Street. Miss Ellen Dake teaches art in the West Volley school. Her home is located on East Main Street. Mr. Charles Decker Jr., resides in Boston, New York. He is in the feed and coal business. Mr. Howard Grahling teaches music at the North school. He lives on North Central Avenue. Mr. Howard Simon is a merchant of the Simon Brothers here in town. He lives on Prospect Avenue. Mr. Fredric Aglc makes his home in Collins, New York where he operates a truck farm. Each yeor, the School Board has many projects. Since the first of this school year, they have completed the school addition at Colden and also sold the bonds for this and the elementary school in Springville. Each year, they appropriate money for the cafeteria system and transportation. Another project was the conversion from coal to gas furnaces. X XX WyVWVYSAMXAXXXXXMAMX ♦vv.Vivi .V V. !AVA%NV»VA AV