Mayville Central High School - Pacemaker Yearbook (Mayville, NY)

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1950 THE PACEMAKER See Seventh and Eighth Grade Page for Index of These Pictures

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9-,if ' 7 -' lb' I l, I.. 1950 THE PACEMAKER Notes from Uwr Class Night Program HISTORY OF CLASS OF 1950 Today, September 6, 1937, many happy and excited children were entering kindergarten. John and Mary were registered in the morning class. At this time the uptown children went in the morning and the lake children came in the afternoon. Miss Diamond, who later became Mrs. Myers, was their first teacher. The first grade was taught by Miss Cowles, Plans for remodeling the High School were being made, which was a part of the program for centralization. During the second grade, work on the new building continued and those students attended school at the lake for the first semester. In January, 1940, John and Mary were allowed to enter the new classroom. The children from the lake joining, then under Miss Cowles as teacher. In the third grade John and Mary were saddened very much by the death of Martha Ann VanValkenburg. The Dewittville children joined in fourth grade and the grade was split into two rooms. Miss Case taught one room, Mrs. Bowman the other. The fifth and sixth grades went along smoothly. By the eighth grade, John and lVIary realized that there was much to be done. For in order to get into high school, regents examinations had to be passed. In Mr. Tripp's room, John and Mary enjoyed many different and interesting ex- periences and activities, Among these was the creation of an original newspaper. On graduation night in June, 1946, all received preliminary certificates and were promoted to high school. At that time John and Mary became officially members of High School as the Class of 1950. Graduation time seemed so far away. In September, 1946, John and Mary returned to school. On an early fall morn- ing they were about to enter upon the threshold of their high school career. This was their first day in high school and they were much excited. After the first week of school Mr. Sprague was chosen as our class advisor. At the same time the officers were chosen as follows: President, Dave Hanseng vice- president, Ted Chapmang secretary and treasurer. Vesta Rater. Dave Hansen and Vesta Rater also were selected as representatives to the Student Council. During that year John and Mary helped to arrange for an assembly program sponsored by the Freshman Class. Mr. Tuttle, a whistler, presented a fine program for the student body. This year seemed to go fast and before long it was the last week in June and time for the class picnic. This was held at Point Gratiot. Mr. and Mrs. Sprague and Mr. and Mrs. Limbaugh acted as chaperones. Another school year was over and all looked forward to a fine summer vacation. John and Mary returned to school for their Sophomore year. They found that some of the class had left, among them were: Donald Casselman, Jerold Hull, Jarice Price, Donetta Gagliano, Joyce Anderson and John Dulmus. Mrs. Johnson was the class advisor and the following officers were elected: President, David Hansen, vice president, Steve Elliott, secretary-treasurer, Patsy Ross. Virginia Moss and Keith Ross were elected to the Student Council. In December, just prior to vacation a party was held in our home room. Gifts were exchanged and cake and chocolate milk served. June found John and Mary planning for the class picnic. The spot selected was Findley Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson acted as chaperones. Many will remember the speedboat rides and the fun we had there. This year Floyd Ossman and Sherman Smith left us. Bob Berthold left to spend the winter in Florida and returned to us in the spring. At mid-year Geraldine Dulmus was promoted to the Junior Class. Joyce Anderson, Jerold Hull and Larry Carlson returned to Mayville Central and joined the class again. September, 1948, found John and Mary enrolled as Juniors. Everyone looked for- ward to a big year. Mrs. Rider was assigned as Junior advisor. The officers for the year were: Presi- dent, Charles Quickg vice president, Louise Webber: secretary, Vesta Rater: treasurer, Richard Chamberlaing student council representatives, David Hansen and Zada Petersen. . The first big event was when the class rings were ordered. To John and Mary