Harrisville Central School - Pirates Log Yearbook (Harrisville, NY)

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HARRISVILLE WELCOMES ITS FIRST EXCHANGE STUDENT, CESAR AUGUSTO JARAMILLO Cesar, with host family, Supervising Principal and Mrs. Betrus and their two youngest sons, William and Alan. On Friday, December 1, Harrisville Central School students officially welcomed their first International Fellowship exchange student, Cesar Augusto Jaramillo, son of Mr. and Mrs. Humberto Jaramillo of Columbia, South America. After an extended tour of the school under the leadership of the newly-formed Student Council, Cesar was honored with a special American lunch, featuring the king of all American dishes, the hotdog. In the afternoon, an assembly, in honor of our new guest, was held in the gym. A welcoming speech by Edward Baker, president of the Student Council, was followed by musical selections. The program closed with a snake dance through the village streets with the athletic field as its ultimate destination. A giant bonfire, marking the opening of the basketball season, provided Cesar with his first experience with the many activities which complement the American scholastic program. At Harrisville Central, Cesar was enrolled in two English courses, a class in French and a section of Social Studies. He proved himself a willing student, rarely missing an opportunity to further his already commendable mastery of the English language. In addition, he delighted in participating in such activities as dances and theatrical productions. He also became an avid fan of the basketball teams. In late January, Cesar joined other exchange students for a special trip to our nation's capital and New York City. While in Washington, he visited the main national monuments, the Capitol and the White House. Asked which city he liked best, Cesar unhesitatingly answered: Washington. A special farewell party was held Monday evening, February 5, in the high school gymnasium. It was difficult for us to believe that ten weeks had already slipped by and that we were losing Cesar. We trust that Cesar has profited as much from his stay with us as we have as a result of our associa- tion with him. We also hope that he has been but the first in a long line of exchange students to find their way into our midst.

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HONOR STUDENTS Miss JoAnne Stevens, Valedictorian Regents Scholarship Winner Miss Mary Lou Cassidy, Salutatorian Nursing Scholarship Winner Miss Stevens, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nemo Stevens, with an average of 94.53, is valedictorian of the Class of 1958. A member of the Lake Bonaparte Chapter of the National Honor Society, Miss Stevens has major sequences in mathematics, science and French. She plans a career in secondary mathematics. During her four years at Harrisville Central School, she has been active in a number of extra-curricular activities. She has been a member of the band, the chorus, the Drama Club, and, for the past two years, the yearbook staff. She also served her class as vice-president in her second year. Miss Cassidy, with an average of 92.14, is salutatorian of her class. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cassidy of Harrisville. She also has major sequences in mathematics, science and French. Her extra-curricular activities include class plays, the Art and Drama Clubs. For the past two years she has been a member of the Pirates Log staff. She plans to enter Plattsburgh State University, majoring in secondary education. Other members of the 1968 Senior Class who have maintained 85-0 averages or higher are: Kathleen Weekes (91 10), Barbara Dickinson (89 80), Carol Lancor (89 10), Martha Hooper (88.90), Maude Davie (87 55) Patrick Lancor (86.05), and Billie Smith (85 95) Several students were listed as alternates in the Regents Scholarship compe- tition. They are: David Chamberlain (5th alternate), Mary Lou Cassidy (10th alternate), and Kathleen Weekes (14th alternate). In addition to Miss Cassidy, who was a Group B Basic Nursing Scholarship winner, the following students received alternate status: Kathleen Weekes (1st alternate), Martha Hooper (3rd alternate), and John Hooper (21st alternate). Miss Stevens, as a Regents Scholarship winner, is entitled to a grant of $250. to $1,000., depending on family income, for each of four years while attending any college in the state approved by the Regents. Miss Cassidy, as a Group B Basic Nursing Scholarship, is entitled to a grant of $200. to $500. for each of not more than three years in a hospital nursing school, if she wishes to avail herself of this grant.

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Miss Arnold Judy A. Arnold Drama Club 4; Girls' Chorus Fund Treasurer 2-3-4. Mr. Atkinson 1—2—3—4; Cheerleader 2-3-4; Mr. Baker Commercial-Math Majorette 2-3-4; Athletic Peter Atkinson Vocational Edward C. Baker Art-Shop A-V Club 2-3-4; Baseball 2-3-4; Class Secretary 3; Drama Club 2-3-4; Soccer 2-3 4; Vice-President, A-V Club 3; Sophomore Play. Cathy D. Best Homemaking Girls' Softball 1-2; Girls' Basketball 1-2; Drama Club 4; Girls' Chorus 1-2-3-4; Mixed Chorus 3-4; Girls' Soccer 2; Mixed Chorus Play 3-4. Stewart W. Best Shop A-V Club 2-3-4; Class Treasurer 2; Wrestling 4. William J. Betrus Science-Shop Band 1-2; Baseball 1-4; Drama Club 2-3-4; Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4; Mixed Chorus Play 2-3-4; Soccer 1-2-3-4; Wrestling 4. Miss Best Mr. Best Mr. Betrus