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

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THE PACEMAKER 1950. this was very exciting, for a senior ring meant so much. Class rings brought back memories of the happy days at MCS. In November the annual .Shmoo dance was held. This was a great success and everyone wasproud of the unique decorations. Many thanks to Miss Brown and Mrs. Rider for giving their time and patience. Mr. Hickok's orchestra provided suitable music. The grand march was led by Dick Chamberlain and Marlene Faulkner who had been chosen king and queen. On December 22 a Christmas party was held. Gifts were exchanged by drawing from the grab bag. Dave Hansen invited the class to his house for an evening of entertainment and refreshments. Everyone had lots of fun, especially the snowball fight. Time went fast and before very soon John and Mary were busy practicing for the Junior play. The play entitled 'flntroducin' Susan was presented under the direction of Mrs. Rider. In token of appreciation in making the play a success, a lovely box of roses was presented to her. After the play, the Juniors had a party at Pat Ross's. A big time was had by all. The evening of June 9 was the Junior Prom night. How proud the class was of the fine decorations. Frankie Mutch's orchestra presented some very good music for dancing. Rojean Hamning and Alvin Nelson were chosen King and Queen. Everyone had a good time and will always remember the event as one of the out- standing of the Junior year. At last-September, 1949! Senior year had come and as for John and Mary it was a feeling of joy and at the same time a feeling of regret. Officers elected for the Senior class were: President, Charles Quickg Vice- President, David Hanseng Secretary, Joyce Andersong Treasurer, Vesta Rater, Student Council, Zada Petersen and Keith Ross. Gladys Legros was appointed chairman of the Senior Picture Committee, and Globe Studio of Jamestown was selected as the place. The first project of the year was the big magazine campaign. Dave Hansen and Vesta Rater were elected as general chairmen. Charlotte Stage and Patsy Ross were captains of each team. A net profit of S462 was raised and surpassed any amount of previous years. October was the month for Hallowe'en and the Seniors made plans for the annual Hallowe'en party. Dave Hansen was made general chairman for our program. Mrs. Whitney's class won the first prize of 35.00. Members of the class were happy to find that they had realized a profit of S115 from the event. After many long practices, our Senior play was presented on November 18 and 19. The play was entitled Boys About Bobbetten with Zada Petersen in the leading role. The first night was one to be long remembered. At the end of the act the stage curtain was torn, amid the gasps of the audience and louder gasps from the cast. However, it was soon repaired and the play went on. After the play, some of the Seniors went down to Dave Hansen's for a party. Mrs. Meade turned the house over to the girls who prepared the lunch. Everyone had a grand time and all were thrilled over the success of the play. The sale of Christmas cards and wrappings was another project by which money was earned for the Washington trip. During the year pencils, license tabs and candy were sold at basketball games. Marlene Loomis had charge of the sale of pencils. Many trips were made throughout the school gathering the money. April 1, the Seniors held a bake sale in which everyone participated by bringing something for the sale. John and Mary were anxious for Easter vacation. Then they could start on the long-awaited Washington trip. For four days, forty-one members of the Class of 1950 enjoyed the wonderful sights of our capital city. The trip was one that each and every one will long remember and added one more chapter to the busy Senior year. Tonight marks the beginning of our graduation exercises. It doesn't seem pos- sible that we are nearly through with our days at high school. John and Mary could be any two members of the Class of '50, Our graduation is only a short time away. To many of us it will come too soon. The memories of our high school days will long remain and the many happy times of our Senior year will never be forgotten. 11,1 ' w. 31 . .Z . .1 l 5 4 2 I 1 .Al- sf 'f-. yi.. .

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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

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1950 THE PACEMAKER CLASS WILL - 1950 We, the Senior Class of 1950 of Mayville Central School, Academy Street, Village of Mayville, County of Chautauqua, State of New York, and Country of the United States of America, being mentally alert, of extraordinary intelligence, do hereby take this opportunity to publish this our last Will and Testament, before leaving the dear halls of M. C. S. ITEM I-To our faithful faculty We bid farewell, thanking you sincerely for the trials and tribulations you have suffered during the past years. ITEM II-To the Junior Class: First-We leave our great distinction of being the best graduating class in the history of M. C. S. Second-We bequeath our home room and our well-worn advisor, Mr. Steward. Third-We leave our well-used gum, water-filled squirt guns, and our books that have been used to such great advantage during the last year. ITEM III-To the Sophomore and Freshman classes we leave our exemplary conduct, both in the classrooms and in the halls. ITEM IV-To the eighth grade we leave our neat lockers and our excellent arrange- ment of books. ITEM V-The following, our rich possessions and crowning achievements, we will to the worthy individuals of the Junior class, as we make our way into the dark, cruel world: To Bruce Ames, Helen Howe leaves her never-dying love funless college life interferesl. To George Balcom, Patsy Ross leaves her great love and devotion for all teachers. Ross Munson leaves to Danny Barkman his law-abiding method of driving a car. Of course, Danny, we know you don't need any of this. Vesta Rater leaves to Fred Buxton her whole dude ranch Cincluding many sway- back horsesl. To Bill Chamberlain, Frank Estep leaves a goodly share of his height, We know you can put this to a very good use. To Norman Confer, Dick Mount leaves his Sad Sack disposition. Dick Chamberlain wills to Roger Dornberger his place on the basketball team. We are sure you know that we mean the bench. To Gilbert Hayward, Paul Wood sadly leaves his accomplishments in ag. Steve Elliott and Corky Hull will to Rodney Love all their ability in going steady with a girl from Bemus Point. To Herb Magnuson, Virginia Moss leaves her ability to go steady and still finish school. Hope you do as well as Ginny has. Charlotte Stage leaves to Tom Marsh her ability to get a part in every play. If you do as well as Charlotte did, your Senior play will certainly be a great success. To John McConnell, Lillian Robinson leaves her unruffled manner. We are posi- tive John can put this to a good use. To Tom Parker, Ray Biekert bequeaths his great love for the female sex, Larry Carlson leaves to Eugene Shepard his unused ability to always be on time and be fully conscious of all things that are happening around him. To Ed Swan, Gladys Legros leaves her great Ugift of gab. We are very sure Ed will put this to a good use. To Phil Young, Dave Hansen and Keith Ross bestow their technique of making Miss Paolillo smile. Every little bit we give you will help, Phil. Joyce Anderson and Ted Chapman leave to Norma Barber their enjoyable noon hours. We all know that Norma's are already very pleasant. To Dolores Beck, Florence Chandler leaves her quiet manner and her lovely voice. Richard Rockwell wills to Phylis Burke his great ability to get along with everyone. To Jeanne Carlson, Janet and Janice Pickard bequeath their ability to get an out- of-town fella. It could be a very good policy, Jeanne. To Anita Dearing, Patty Gallagher leaves her fine record of regular attendance. Make good use of this unmarred record, Anita! To all those concerned, Marlene Loomis and Bud Robbins leave a fine record of a happy high school courtship. Maxine Higgs leaves to Joyce Faulkner and Maxine Lupean her date book. Please don't quarrel over this gift, girls! To Nancy Graham, Nancy Miller wills her great ability of roller-skating. This we are sure you can use. Art Geertson bequeaths to Janice Green his Winsome ways with the opposite sex.