Mohawk High School - Mohican Yearbook (Mohawk, NY)

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Remember the Dciys . Remember the days when Miss Smith used to say, I've got a name. Please don't call me Hey. Or while, as we sat in a circle around her, She told us fine stories of great deeds of wonder. But as time passed on, from this room of fun, We went to the ones where work was begun. ik wk HK wk In the first six grades with all our might, We tried to figure, read and write. Ink was a novelty in the third grade, Smudges on floors, desks and clothes were made. Mrs. Keno's fifth grade created a nation, But don't worry, Miss Sanger's weren't on vacation. We had parties at Christmas, wore costumes on Hallowe'en, And during our recess we played King and Queen. Entering Junior High, we gave three cheers, For the next six would be most exciting years. as is Pk ik Passing to classes, up and down stairs, We had our own lockers and movable chairs. Barb, our president, at assemblies presided, When we had ideas, in teachers we confided. After dancing classes, parties and Sweet' heart Ball, The year ended with a banquet attended by all. Of regents we got our very Hrst taste, We worried, and crammed, and asked God for His grace. On we went, the next Freshmen to be, And we were a class that made history. Ik wk Sk fl! As Freshmen we didn't do much at all, We elected our ofiicers and talked in the halls. In classes we acted like infants we knew, But we were the ones that had to get through. Of parties we had none-so bad did we act, We don't want to boast-it is merely a fact. We were threatened and threatened, but what good did it do, Until we had sessions with--you know who! But in the end we think you will find, That as Freshmen we usually had a good time. wk ak ak ae Mr. Thornton was new the following year, But we seemed to be unable to hear his cries for quiet and please for less noise, For our hearts were set on frivolous joys. Biology, geometry or Latin rules, Frequently kept us an hour after school. Class day at Caroga, brought the year to an end, Our attitude surely was beginning to mend. Since Mr. Teft to Palmyra has gone, We knew that last year that we did him wrong. We did a lot and went to the top, Selling hot dogs, candy and pop. The Junior Prom was our main aim, Never had there been the same. Then came class day, baccalaureate, and graduation, Which kept us all in meditation. For the next year we would be, Making plans, the same, you see. lk ik ik lk The class of '49 we are! Why did it seem so very far, To calling cards and pictures taken, Caps and gowns and invitations? Alan was chosen as the one, To direct us through our work and fun. Junior Miss was our senior play, On which we put in many a day. And then there were those three big dates, That made us Mohawk graduates. And in the future years we will find, These memories often on our minds. When we look back to them and say, Can you, do you, Remember the Day? -K. D.

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SULLIVAN. IAMES lim Pleased me, long choosing and being late. Yearbook Stall' 4 . THOMAS, SUSAN Sue She is pretty to walk with, witty to talk with, and pleasant, too, to think on-Suckling. Class Treas. lg j.V. Cheerleader 3143 Varsity Cheerleader 314, Cofhead Var1 sity 43 N.l'l.S. 2'3'4, Pres. 43 Hi1Y 3143 Cue Club 314, Pres. 43 Girls' Basketball l'2'i3Q Playdays 2133 Bowling 2133 Latin Club 43 Don't Darken My Door 23 Drums of Death Z3 The Valiant 43 Tri1 City Play Comm. 33 Senior Play, Stuf dent Director 43 Volleyball 23 Gradua- tion Usherette 33 junior Prom Cnmm. 33 Valentine Ball Comm.3 Orange Echo l12'314, Assn, Ed. 43 Yearbook Stall l1-43 Science Club 213. VAN ZOREN. HAROLD l have been a stranger in a strange land--Bible, Transferred from Nott Terrace High School, Schenectady, New York: Chorus 43 Band 43 J.V. Basketball 4. WAINWRIGHT. DONALD Don Whatever he did was done with so much ease, in him alone t'was natural to please-Dryden. Football l'2'3'4L Track 112133 Junior Prom Comm. 33 Senior Play 43 Boys' l 'li1Y 314, N.Y.S. Hi1Y Assembly 43 Orange Echo 4: Yearbook Staff 43 Youth Presents WIBX 314. WERENZAK. EDWARD Ed The coast was clear- Michael Drayton. Football 11213143 Basketball I13143 F.F.A. 11213143 F.F.A. Basketball l123 Bn s' Hi1Y 43 Chefs' Club lg junior Prdlm Comm. 33 Senior Play Comm. 4. WHITE. CHARLES limmey Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm-Emerson. WHITE, MARIE DOROTHY A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance4Proverb. Library Club 11213143 Hmkg. Club 1123 Graduation Usherette 33 Modern Miss 2, Treas. 23 junior Prom Comm. 33 Orange Echo Staff 43 P.T.A. Usherette 43 Mac's leZ133 Playclay 23 Senior Play Comm, 43 Baccalaureate Usherette 3. WILLIAMS. CLARENCE See how the world its veterans rewards! A youth of frolics, an old age of cards.-Pope. WILLIAMS. IUNE lunie A happy soul that all the way, To heaven hath a su.mmer's day. A-Crashaw Baccalaureate Usherette 33 Library Club 43 Hmkg. Club 11213143 Senior Play Comm. 43 junior Prom Comm. 33 Mod- ern Miss 23 Fashion Show 3143 Orange Echo Staff 43 Archery 33 Graduation Usherette 33 P.T.A. Usherette 4.

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From the Mail Bags of l959 Dear Barb, I was very happy to read about your successful married life with your twelve children. It brings back memories. Boy, I'll never forget that good wedding reception you had, and the whole gang was there. As for myself, I am now on another deep-sea fishing trip, only this year they have promoted me, and I am now teaching. I am having loads of fun and good experience, too. During my stay here, I have seen and heard from some of our classmates. Before I go on to tell you about them, Katherine wanted me to say hello for her. She is here with me and she is enjoying the trip immensely. I went window shopping the other day and you will never guess what was printed on the window of the most elaborate woman's hat shop. It read Famous hats-designed by Harold Cunf ninghamf' Hats were being arranged in the dis' play by Tom Pickard, window decorator. I hadn't gone much further when beautiful music attracted my attention, so I went into the building where it was coming from. Imagine my surprise to Hnd Jim Daly directing his famous allfgirl choir. I went on doing my shopping, and when I passed the famous opera theater, a name which I thought looked familiar attracted my attention. Yes, it was Pat Cirillog it seems he has done quite a bit of opera singing. This I couldn't believe, so I went to his dressing room to talk with him. It was Pat all right, and I was quite amazed. During our visit, he told me that our friend, Pete Baldwin, liked school so much that he is now teaching in good old M. H. S. He also told me that Nick Barberio had decided to be a Priest, and he was holding services somewhere near Chapatchet. It seemed good to hear about them. That was enough for one day, and it was a very busy day at that. I hurried back through the hotel and had my supper. After sitting in the lounge a short while, I decided to retire, and I think it was a good idea as I slept well. When I awoke the next morning, I found waiting for me a letter from Doris Eberlein. After I had opened and read it I was quite surprised at some of the news. She is now at the head of the Are'YoufLonely? club of Herkimer County. You would never guess it, but she said that joe Baker is hunting elephants in Africa and that Leona Madison is his interpreter. Ed Rankins is traveling with a large circus as The Fat Man. Bob Robbins is now working as building custodian in place of Mr. Hinman at M.H.S. She also wrote that Bob March has taken up the occupation of writing poems, Clarence Williams is now famous in his Held of make up. We will have to contact him one of these days. Pat Harrigan is now a missionary in China, and I hear that brought quite a bit of pleasure to the Chinese. Doris also told me that Ken Barringer is now a public sten- ographer, and quite famous at that, and Ralph Cress is a secretary for a large firm in New York. Well, Barb, time is running out and I hope I have given enough news for awhile. I hope that it won't be long before I hear from you again. It would even be better to see you. Love, MARY Dear Sue, Imagine-I finally got the children quiet enough to write to you. You know how it is tho-all those animals at your zoo must be almost like children. To think that you're the keeper of that huge zoo!! Enclosed you will find my latest letter from Mary. What exciting news she writes. Next week we are having a big week end. I do wish you could come up for it. Remember it will be our tenth anniversary. Does it seem pos- sible to you that we have been out of school that long? I Anyway, Anne fyou know she has her own newspaper now-The Mohawk Valley Newsj and I are trying to round up all our classmates for a real show. We know for sure that Ginger is coming with her Georgous Ginger-Lady Wrestler Act. Dot Day is trying to get Saturf day off, her aerialists are the best in the world. Ringling Brothers have a show that day, but they might let her go. Also Don G. Jones is going to do his famous toe dance. Tonight we are going down to the Cedar Lounge to see if we can get Lillian Davis to help with the bouncing. She keeps all of the ruffians out of the Club. We are so lucky to have Barbara Basler as county sheriff. She is using her influence. Donald R. Jones is