Knox Memorial High School - Seymour Yearbook (Russell, NY)

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'i 1-4.1, ms 'CCI '3 h PROPHID Y As l was walking along I dlscovered an old newspaper containing the names of my former classmates June l959 ls the date of thls newspaper lt shows what became of the Class of 1949 We desire that these prophecies be not fulfilled as we want only the best for our Seniors LOIS BULLXK who spent her Senlor year ln!! M H. S has done the world a great service By her forceful speeches on the wrongs of Cornmunlsm she has caused Stalin to cssnmlt suicide and has broken the power of the Communists ln Russia Countess Helen Gordeau Monet Ln Roche formerly the MBS HELEN LALONE of Canton, has announced her forth-coming marriage to the Duke of Hellsburg helr to the Austrian throne MBS TIIELMA SMITH, an elevator operator of the Waldorf Astoria tn New York ls now recovering fran lnjurles received when trying to compute the distance from the top of the elevator shaft to the bottom. She took the elevator job temporarily to aid fn working her way through school. She ls majoring ln mathematics Mrs Thornas Manning the former MISS GERALDINE PIKE of Russell has just announced the birth d her thlrd set of triplets Mr and Mrs Manning and farnlly re side at Russell New York MARY JANE. BULLCXJK the noted scfentlst of the day will give a lecture to the students of Knox Memorial High School Septelnber Z9 1959 The topic ls Snakes Make Good Pets MARIE BARRY is now the wife of a famous Alr Force pilot Arland Pike She money to last them the rest of their days A new face has appeared ln the lce skating world. The owner is BARBARA AUS TIN Barbara has been naxned by judges as the greatest skater of the present time and the best instructor to be found. MISS MARLENE MORROW the Democratic Senator of New York State who has won so much fa.me for supporting hills for farm aid is now presenting a blll for federal school aid. MISS JULIA PARO has made the Old Folks Home in Canton so attractxve that everyone ls awaiting admission for hls last yesrs ln such peaceful surroundings ROGER KELLY star first baseman of the Knox team has finally landed ajob with the New York Yankees He ls captain of the bat boys LOCKY IEFFRIE who was always such a good actor ln Knox Memorial High School played the role of Napolean so well that he even convxnced hfrnself He is now residing at the Ogdensburg State Hospital AVIS BACKUS who we all knew would wfn faxne fn slnglng has finally succeeded in her field She has won first prize in the hog calling contest down ln Arkansas ROGBNECOUGHLIN has won international recognltlon by producing a new species potato After years of experimentation she has finally succeeded ln crossmga Mexican jurnplng bean with s potato Now all the farmers have to do is catch the potatoes as they pop out of the ground at ul -J- SL THE SEYM H Alf- A ll S ' ' A- s ll fs planning a party ln' New York for her forrner teachers, who have retired with enough of . ' I x MQ H A A 'sf lf 4 f- X

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fr ,I -,L 444' gf-'A R. 3? WY CLA!! IIIITOIY ln 1945 the Freshman class of afneteen members settled themselves fn loan 4 eager tobegln thefr yearsof hfgh school. They elected class dflcers as follows Pres ldent Avis lackusg Vfce Preafdnt Geraldine Pike: Secretary logene Ceughlln Treasurer Thelma Smlth. We chose Miss Russ as class advisor Our activities con slated of a turkey raffle fn Novesnher and a dance fn the Russell Town Hall November ll 1945 In 1946, we returned stfll whole heartedly eager to continue our education. Our selection of officers was Presfdent Thelma Smlthg Vice President Lochlend Jeffries Secretary Rogene Coughlfng Treasurer Richard llewlettg with Mr Colllsou as our class advfsor lhrly in September we had a roller skating party and ln February a dance ln the basketball hall. We were happy that our treasury would allow us to con- tribute to the March of Dimes' and the 'led Cross' As the Junfor class of 1941, we re entered school with setfsfactfon as we neared our goal In organfslng we chose Lochland Jeffries Presldentg Roger Kelly, Vice President Avis Backus Secretary, Rogene Ceughlln, Treasurer We chose Mfss Dan heiser our class advisor We added fffty dollars to our treasury by having a turkey raffle ln November A roller skating party was held October 'Ith. Oar most important transaction was the purchase of our class rings Last September ln 1948 sfxteen members proudly began their senior yehr ln good old K. M. H. S Our flrst step was the electfon of officers as follows President Roger Kellyg Vlce President Thelma Smith Secretary Lols Bullock, Treasurer Marlene Morrow Mr Vansant was chosen our class advisor Our class treasury was enriched by a presentation of Grand Old Opery by a touring road cmnpeny 'l'hls venture netted us S51 00 Our class took the responsibility of the Hallowe en party held in the town hall durfng which our class representatives had to draw for first prize fn the 'Costume Contest ' On November 16 the Crary Mflls Grange members presented a play entltled 'Aaron Slick from Punkln Crlck dfvldfng the protlts with us At Thanksgiving time we had a turkey raffle Selling Christmas cards stationery sub scrfptlons to maganlnes date and address books shares on a phonograph and every day cards were further husfness ventures We next had a senior luncheon. ln March we held a card party ln the halls of K hd. H. S wlth sixteen tables netting S30 00 At this tfme we gave a ball point pen at Chfnese auction. Merch 30 we sponsored a pancake supper fn the Eastern Star Hall and planned for another card party early ln April We shell present our play Springtime for Susie ln May Wlth the proceeds of our treasury we plan a trip to New York with one day ln Washington, during Easter vacation. We consider this a great reward for our efforts and hard study during our hlgh school career We hope classes following ln our foot steps are as successful and satisfied as we are ALMA MATER We will sing a song of praise to you, dear old K1-B And three cheers we 11 have to bring to you dear old K1-B For you stand for all that s great to us Urge us on and try to make us worthy of Purple and Gold. Knox High School we are strong for you As we will ever be Bearers of Purple and Gold for you Symbols of Loyalty Though we may leave you more battles to fight They will be fought for you with all our rnlght KHS KHS Three cheers for KHS I-lets olf for Knox High School Ima ul If smh 4RL THB SEYM H lf- ? . , I , . I J, - t,... - fdfffw : .1