Minoa High School - Crossroads Yearbook (Minoa, NY)

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ARLOENNE JOAN BILLINGTON 'Always in haste, but never in a hurry. Volleyball l Basketball 'l Softball 'l Chorus l, 2, 3, 4 F.H.A. 3, 4 Student Association Representa- tive l Class Officer 4 Junior Paper Staff Senior Play Cast Yearbook Committee GAIL FARRINGTON BR EAKEY 'Music is well said to be the speech of angels.' Cheerleading 2, 4 Soccer l, 2, 3, 4 Volleyball l, 2, 3, 4 Basketball l, 2, 3, 4 Softball l, 2, 3, 4 Badminton 4 Chorus l, 2, 3, 4 G.A.A. l, 2, 3, 4 Junior Paper Staff Senior Play Cast CHARLES ROBERT BUTLER 'Some work, someplay help to make a happy day.' Football 2 ' J.V. Basketball 3, 4 Baseball 4 F.F.A. 2, 3, 4 F.F.A. Officer 4 Yearbook Committee

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EDWARD BENZ 'The road to success is determination, ambition and courage F.F.A. l,2,3,4 F.F.A. Officer 2,3 F.F.A. Basketball 2,3 F.F.A. Speaking Contest 3 F.F.A. Judging Delhi 2,3 Morrisville 2,3 Onondaga County High Scorer, Field Day 2 Honorary Editor of Yearbook ' We have all greatly missed our good friend and classmate, Eddie Benz, in school this year since he was stricken with infantile paralysis in August, l950. Eddie was well liked by pupils and teachers for his many fine traits and his wholesome character. He was always cheerful and willing to work. Eddie was always most cooperative with teachers, pupils, and members of his own family. As his teacher in Agriculture, I had occasion to know him well and can truly state that I have had but very few boys with the ability and cooperative spirit and character that Eddie possesses. When asked to undertake a new job, such as preparing for an F.F.A. Judging Contest or an F.F.A, Prize Speaking Contest, he never refused to be willing to attempt the assignment. He prepared himself for the task to the best of his ability and always made a good showing in the event, often being first or near the top. These same qualities are helping him in his struggle to regain his health. He has shown as high a type of courage as any soldier could display on a battle field and continues to show that courage and cheery disposition. just a few days ago while visiting him and taking a few pictures of him, he was feeling in good spirits and flashed his typical Eddie Benz smile just as he did when able to be in school with us. The writer thinks that all our pupils should take a lesson from Eddie. So many pupils blame everyone e1se,as teachers and conditions, for any failure or poor progress. They fail to admit that they might be at fault themselves and probably could do much better if they were willing to makie a greater effort. Eddie depended on his teachers, of course, but he was willing to take suggestions and make a determined, persistent effort on his own part. Great credit is also due Eddie's family. His parents and sisters have been so kind and thoughtful in looking out for Eddie and for their thoughtful acknowledgment for any little kindness any individual or group could do for Eddie. They are a wonderful family. Eddie told the writer on April 20th that he will be with us for graduation night. We will be looking for you, Eddie. We are glad that you are so much improved already. Our hopes, thoughts, and prayers will continue to be with you and plan that you will continue to improve so that again you can do most of the things that we do. Your courage, modern science, and the help of Our Heavenly Father are going to work together to get you out of this situation. You are winning the battle and will continue to do so. I know that everyone in the vicinity of Nlinoa sends you his best wishes at this time. F. S. M.

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iv-Q, I , NANCY ANN BUTLER 'Without her cheers at every game old M.H.S. won't be the same.' Cheerleading l, 2, 3, 4 Soccer l, 2, 3 Volleyball l, 2, 3, 4 Basketball l, 2, 3, 4 Softball l, 2, 3, 4 G.A.A. l, 2, 3, 4 Class Officer l, 2, 3 Queen of Junior Prom Senior Play Cast Yearbook Staff MARILYN LUCILLE DIETERLE 'She aims to please it is quite ture, in studies and athletics too.' Valedictorian Volleyball l, 2, 3, 4 Basketball l, 2, 4 Softball l, 2, 3, 4 Badminton 4 Bowling 4 Chorus l, 3, 4 G.A.A. l, 2, 3, 4 Junior Paper Staff Senior Play Cast Co-editor of Yearbook THOMAS EARL DIXON l'll find a way or make it. Class Officer l Student Association Representa tive 3 Editor of Junior Paper Senior Play fPropertiesl Co-editor of Yearbook