Marion High School - Noiram Yearbook (Marion, NY)

Page 9 text:

' X 3, -N . ,., 'J .4 f. -f Gnu. o .' - . - , .-.vv xr - - - 0 4'1- 1 .', 1 -a., .,' sa S.

Page 8 text:

lf we were to plan a beach party, a project, or a fund-raiser, who is the first person we would want to help us? Who is the person whose support almost always guarantees success? This is the person that the staff of the 1987-88 yearbook would like to dedicate this year's NOIRAM to - Mrs. Helen Fleegel. Her interest in our school and our community is very apparent in the number of activities she's involved in. Her enthusiasm and willingness to give of herself and her time always insures that a project will be done well. Mrs. Fleegel was born and raised in Marion on a farm on White Road. She is the oldest of two children, her brother is Dr. Thomas Stevens. She graduated from Marion High School in 1956 as senior class valedictorian. ln 1960 she graduated from Nazareth College where she re- ceived both her B.S. and her M.S. ,ge 11? W4 1 'z WY ei 9' v ,warg jf yffqirklzgf W1 ns. ' .,,, V . wqjq , 22 J mfff s, A as G' I O , MW, 49 r f ft X . I Q!! rrl v ', 5 WW' t l I 1 ff .1rff--, A , l, '-fff - 'r' ,, f lqta f A M . y I ys, Mrs. Fleegel began teaching in the 1960-61 school year at Lyons as an English teacher. ln 1961 she returned to the Marion School District and has been teaching jr. high social studies ever since. There seems to be no end to the activities in school and in our community in which Mrs. Fleegel is involved. She is the church organist at St. Gregory's where she also teaches religious education. She is the advisor of the National Honor Society which operates the school store. She was involved in student council, has directed numerous senior plays, and has been a senior trip chaperon several years. She was also advisor to the Yorker's Club. She is very involved in the annual penny fund and has helped with the Marching Band pizza sales. Mrs. Fleegel has played a key role in the success of many school organizations. Mrs. Fleegel now resides on Witherden Road with her husband Barrie and two daughters, Tracy and MaryBeth. The senior class of 1988 would like to thank you, Mrs. Fleegel, for all that you have done for the students of Marion High School, and we would like to wish you and your family much happiness in the future.

Page 10 text:

O In thefall of 1975, the class of 1988 came together for the very first time. This was a scary time for all of us. Most of us ' didn't know anyone, and it was difficult being away from home all day. However, it wasn't long before we began to adjust and make new friends. Many of us were quick to establish our identities. Tammy Noble loved to talk loudly and a lot, Carl Adriaansen was the biggest eater the cleaned his tray every dayl, and at 38 inches, Dick Marchionda was the shortest, but the toughest. We all loved play time, especially Mike Wilson. He played in the sink all day fit wasn't even a play areal. Art Keenan remembered everyone's name except Mrs. Albertson's. He spent the entire year calling her Mr.,' We took three field trips during the year. We went to Mr. Reynold's theater to see Snow White, to the circus in Rochester, and to the Seneca Park Zoo. In January, Paul Frizelle became a member of our class. We were all very happy to make it to first grade and no longer be the little squirts of the school. Some highlights of the year were the field trip to Genessee County Museum and an end of the year picnic at Forman Park. In November, we were joined by Beth Casey. In second grade, we were joined by many new students throughout the year. They were: Bryony Dickinson, Julie Flack, Vicki Martin, Dan Steurrys, Melissa Dickinson, Maureen Naught- on, and David Derck. Miss Sorenson's class put on the play Bambi , starring Mike Swift as Bambi, Lisa Gardner as Bambi's mother, Art Keenan as Thumper, Carl Adriaansen as the Old Wind, and Ken DeLyser as the blue jay. Tom Cunningham once told his class, Last night we ate Chinese food and used CHOP- STICKS. During the year we visited the Apple Shed and had a class picnic at the Marion Town Park. In third grade, we all had some characteristic by which we could be identified. Heidi Levan was famous for her deer feet and pickled pig heart, Kathy Bliek had the deepest dimples, Maggie Perry was the biggest storyteller, and Dan Steurrys and Charlie Almy were tied for the biggest excuse maker. Deb Weeks was the slowpoke of her class, and Matt Steppenbeck's first welcome to Miss Smith was, I think I'm in love. Lisa Gardner was forever worrying, What if I don't finish? Just suppose I don't, what then? You mean I can't get my report card if I don't finish? The big event of the year was when David Derck was hit by a car, and we were all glad that he was all right. We finished the year with a picnic at Forman Park. Fourth grade brought forth yet another star in our class - Matt Stappenbeck won first prize for his Mother of the Year essay. He got to read it on television one Sunday afternoon, Many of us also joined the band for the first time this year. The beauty of May was marred by the accidental death of one of our classmates, Andy Stevens. This was a hard time for all, but we all pulled together and got past it. We will always remember Andy's smile and friendly nature. We miss him a lot. Our trip for the year was to the Rochester Science Museum. We were all happy to rejoin our friends again in fifth grade. Many of us developed nicknames this year - Matt Fultz was Fuzzf' Mark Vandenbeckens was Bark, and David Habermehl was Habby. King Kong Kamens got his name when he tore the pencil sharpener from Mr. Sholly's wall one day. Our field trip was to the Cummings Nature Center where we attended a program about pioneer life. In sixth grade, we were finally the seniors of the elementary school. A highlight of the year was the sock hop, featuring Dave Kamens as the disc jockey. In the spring, we all participated in Field Days. Many of us won blue ribbons for the first time. At the end of the year, we began a new tradition by being the first class to participate in Sixth Grade Graduation. During the year, we were joined by Dan Diesti and Tom Thompson. 6