Morris Central High School - Morrisanian Yearbook (Morris, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 98 of the 1950 volume:

To Mr. Knapp for his generos- ity, kindness, and understanding through his years at Morris, we, the Class of 1950,hereby dedicate this yearbook. YEARBOOK STAFF EDITOR -— Doris Cole ASSITANT EDITOR Anita George BUSINESS MANAGER Barbara Hull SPORTS EDITORS —- Eugene Bettiol Bonsall 'Wheeler MUSIC REPORTER Anita George CLUB REPORTER Jeanne Foote ALUMNI REPORTER —- Madeline Harrington ADVISER Mrs. G. W. Olds Class Colors - Blue and White Class Flower - Red Rose Class Motto - The door of knowledge is labeled 'push' . (Class Rings from Bastian Brothers) BOARD OP EDUCATION Carl J. Smith, President Stanley Foote Ralph Goodler Bernhardt Jacobsen Harold Mills Everett Sherman, Clerk Charles Gage, Treasurer Ann Pickering, Tax-Collector FACULTY HIGH SCHOOL George Preston Lynn Secor Bernard L. Bryan Raymond Clement Mrs. Fanny Daniels Miss Marie Flo Miss Margaret Suchy Richard Knapp Mrs. Georgina Carson Lyndon Howiett Miss Thelma Leska Mrs. Gertrude W. Olds Mrs. Jean Decker Miss Grace Mojzls Miss Clara Wagner Superintendent Principal Music Physical Education English, 7 and 8 Latin, Library Commercial Science, Mathematics Homemaking Shop, Agriculture English Social Studies French Mathematics, Science, 7-8 Secretary GRADES Mrs. Jean Decker Grade Music Mrs. Theresa Hamlin Grade 1 Miss Palma Cerosalettl Grade 1 Mrs. Sylvia O'Brien Grade 2 Miss Mildred Peck Grade 3 Mrs. Corrinne Colvin Grade L Mrs. Christina Duroe Grade 5 Mrs. Laura Harris Grade 6 EUGEirE 3ETTI0L Basketball 1,2,3,4 Baseball 1,2,3,4 Basketball All Star 2,1+ Baseball Co-Captain 3 Vice-President 2,4 Boys' State Rep. 3 Clas3 Play 3 EARL BOYD Basketball 1,2,3 Class Play 3,4 F.F.A. Basketball 4 Vice-Pros. F.F.A. 4 Basketball All Star 2 uifle Team 2 DORIS COLE Band 1,2,3,4 Class Play 3 Class Secretary 1,4 Class Treasurer 1 Library Club 1,2,3,4 President Library Club 3 Clarinet Ensemble 4 Editor of Year Book 4 Cafeteria DONALD FOOTE ANITA GEORGE JEANNE FOOTE Band 1,2,3,4 Twirling 1 Drum Yajorette 2,3,4 Cheerleading 1,2,3,4 Girls Chorus 1,2 All State 2 Class Play 3,4 Cafeteria 1,2 Class Presidont 2,4 Basketball 1,2,3,4 Basketball Capt. 2 All Star Capt. 4 3aseball 1,2,3,4 Football 2,3,4 Rifle Team 3 Volleyball 1,2 Band 1,2,3,4 Girls Chorus 1,2,3,4 Vocal Ensemble 3,4 Class Plays 3,4 Class Treasurer 3,4 Class President 1 Clarinet Ensemble 4 Sect. All State Band 1,2,4 Asst. Ed. Year Book 4 ELV.YN GOOD I ER Basketball 1,2,3,4 Baseball 1,2 Football 1,2 Volleyball 3 F.F.A. Secretary 4 GENA GOULD Cafeteria 1,2,3,4 Cheerleading 2,3,4 Class Play 3,4 Class President 3 Girls Chorus 1 Library Club 2,4 Vice-Pres. Lib. Club 4 JAMES HAMLIN Basketball 1,2,3,4 Basketball All-Star 4 Baseball 2,3,4 Football 2,3,4 Class Vice-Pres. 3,4 Band 1,2,3,4 Boys Chorus 1,3,4 Class Play 3,4 Operetta 3 MADELINE HARRINGTON MARION ANN HARRIS BARBARA HULL Library Club 1,2,3,4 Vice-Pres. Lib. Club 3 President Lib. Club 1 Class Play 3,4 Cafeteria 1,2,3,4 Girls Chorus 1,2,3,4 Cafeteria 1,2,3,4 Library Club Pres. 4 Cheerleader 1 Class Play 3 Band 1,2,3,4 Girls Cnorus Accompanist 4 Class Play 3,4 Business Mgr. Yearbook 4 Library Club 1,2,3,4 Pres. Library Club 2 Sect, Treas. Lib. Club 3,4 4 FRANCIS XI.INDT Basketball 1,2,3 3as3ball 1 Band 1,2,3,14- Boys Chorus 3,4- Class '’lays 3,4 Operetta 3 Class Sec.- Treas. 2 CLIFFORD PICKENS Baseball 1,2,3,14- Basketball 3,4 3asketball Mgr. 1,2 Class Play I4. Volleyball 3 HARRIETT PUYLARA Cafeteria 1,2,3,14- Cheerleading 1,2,3,11- Girl s Chorus 1,2 Class Plays 3 4 Trlple Trio 2 U.N. Delegate I4. LEONARD YOUNG Band 1,2,3,14- Boys Chorus 2,3,4- Operetta 3 All State Band 3,4. Cla33 Play 3 Football 4. Basketball 3,1-4- ROBSRT VAN A'ORMER Band 2,3,14- Boys Chorus 2,1j. Class Plays 3,4 Jazz Band I4. BONSALL WHEELER Football 1,2,3,14- Swimming 2,3 Basketball 1,2,3,4. Baseball 1,2,3 4 Football Capt. 4. Class Play 3 VALEDICTORY ADDRESS As we, the graduating class of 1950. leave the halls of Morris Central, we have a deep feeling of reluctance, not only because of the fond memories we have of our days here, but also because of the many opportunities bestowed upon us. During this past year we have often wondered what the future holdr in store for us. Are we going to live in a peaceful world with an abundance of security and hopes for the future, or are we, too, going to be confronted with constant bickering among the leading nations? At present every Dossible means of ending the cold war with Russia is being employed, but as yet the efforts Have been in vain. If by chance this cold war should turn into a hot war , we should undoubtedly be called upon to go forth and serve our country in every way possible. As citizens of this great United States, we should be willing and ready to do so at any time in order to preserve the democratic government given to us by out forefathers, and to stop the spread of Communism. Yes, it is with much regret that we leave Morris Central. Our days here- cherished, unforgettable days - have been made most enjoyable by all those con- cerned. With heart-felt appreciation we depart, intending to be true, respect- able citizens, imbued with the hope of helping to make our country aneven great- er nation in which to live. SALUTATORY ADDRESS On behalf of the graduating class, it is my privilege to welcome you to- night to these graduation exercises. The fast approaching graduation has brought to our mihds some of the un- certainty df the world which we are about to enter. The transition from the sheltered care, encouragement, and incentive given us by our family and teach- ers to the insecurity and discouragement which often accompanies success in t±® business world will necessitate a great deal of adjustment. We'll do our best to become conscientous citizens. Those of us who intend to go further in the field of education will un- doubltedly leave this locality for a time, but it will always be a thrill to return to the community which has shown so much Interest And confcera in our class and our school. Because we realize the interest and assistance given us by the community, it is with real sincerity that we, the class of 1950, say, Welcome . CLASS HISTORY In September 1946 twenty-nine dashing and energetic freshmen determin- edly entered the home room of Miss Leska. Later in the year our numbers were increased by the entrance of June Tenace and Catherine Powers. At our organization meeting, Anita George was elected president; Janes Hamlin, vice-president; and Doris Cole, secretary and treasurer. Every boy in our freshman class took an active part in sports. Harriett Puylara, Jeanne Foote, Louise Utter, and Marion Harris were cheerleaders. Our class was also well represented in both the band and chorus. We all had a successful and happy year with Miss Leska. In 1947- 8, there were twenty-four mischievous sophomores in Room 26.How- ever early in the year, Charles McCarthy left us to Join the Navy; and Cather- ine Powers moved to Coopers town. Our class officers were: Donald Foote, president; Eugene Bettiol, vice- president; and Francis Klindt, secretary and treasurer. To start a nest egg for our senior trip we sponsored a Variety party. Mr. Knapp, our home room teacher directed it. We enjoyed our year under the guidance of Mr. Knapp very much. At the beginning of the Junior year, we elected: Gena Gould as president; James Hamlin as vice-president; Louise Utter as secretary; and Anita George as treasurer. During the year we worked earnestly to Increase the amount of money for our senior trip. We sponsored a baked food sale, a Variety party, and a dance. In addition to these customary methods, we originated the ide a of giving two one-act plays. We also tried our salesmanship on cards and tape. Our last venture of the year was serving the Alumnae Banquet in June. Thus we amassed a substantial sum toward our goal. Again our class took a creditable part in sports and music. Several of our members took leading part3 in the operetta put on by the seniors. We had a constructive and successful year with Mrs. Carson as our leader. In the autumn of 1949 twenty-one hilarious and confident seniors joined Mrs. Olds in Room 23. After the thirty weeks' tests Wayne Harrington moved in with us from the Junior room. During the first week, we elected our officers;choosing fcr the most part those who had had experience in earlier years. Donald Foote was elected pres- ident; Eugene Bettiol, vice-president; Doris Cole, secretary; and Anita Georgy treasurer. Now we settled down on the last stretch, knowing that the price cf a good trip was hard work. Our first big drive was selling clothes hangers at the Morris Fair. Next we engaged in the annual sale of Curtis Publishing Company magazines. Other money making schemes were selling candy, cards, paper novel- ties and cooking-spoons. From all of these we added money to our treasury. The really big undertaking for the year was our three-act play, The Big Surprise . Again we started an innovation by experimenting with a matinee per- formance. From both matinee and evening performances we gained a neat profit. By May we found our treasury so well filled that we were able to take an extensive tour. Early on the morning of June 8, we started for Buffalo in a rented bus. Prom Buffalo we went to Detroit by steamer. After spending a day in Detroit we spent another night on the lakes. Niagara Palls and Canada were next on our itinerary.Prom there we went by bus tb AlbxandriA Bay where we en- joyed a boat ride through the Thousand Islands. The next morning we were on our way to Johnstown and Howe's Caverns. Sunday night found us back in Morris. Our class has 3lways been noted as a precedent setter. We certainly lived up to our reputation in the senior year.During the Christmas holidays,Harriett Puylara became Mt3. Raymond Bedford, and Louise Utter was married to Frederick Jacobsen. After the January tests, Barbara Gaisford and Butler C.uintin,a form- er MCS graduate, were married. ’William Pentzlen, not to be out done, loft us to marry Edna LlveseyjHarriett was the only one to continue school after enter- ing marital bonds. April and May brought diamonds to three more of our girls. Marion Harris' engagement to Leonard Peterson was announced. Jeanne Foote became engaged to Sgt. Kenneth Patrick. The approaching marriage of Doris Cole and Howard Gard- ner was announced in May. Then came the final examinations and we found that our merry life in MCS was over. So we say goodbye after an enjoyable, successful,and memorable year with Mrs. Olds. Doris Cole CLASS WILL We, the Seniors of '50, find that it is impossible for us to depart from these halls without leaving something of value to the ones whom we leave behind Board of Education: A permit to issue marriage licenses. Mr. Secor: More success in making teachers of the seniors. Miss «Vagner: Another assistant as competent as Neetn. Janitors: A bushel of apples and a box of cookies. Mrs. Edgerton: Another group of girls as efficient as the seniors were. Mr. Knapp: The ability to remember which class you're teaching. Miss Leska: A jacket of your own. Mrs. Olds: A class of unmarried seniors. Mr. Clement: A volleyball team that will bring back something besides an opossum. Miss Suchy: A priority on a certain green Pontiac so it will meet you every week-end in Binghamton. Miss Flo: A car so you can get to Utica every week-end. Mr. Bryan: A shatter-proof baton. Mr. Howlett: A successful fishing trip. Mrs. Decker: The ability to realize that you can get through the day with out hurrying so much. Mrs. Carson: A happy situation in Marathon. Mi3s Mojzis: More fingers for all your pies. Mrs. Daniels: Another granddaughter to make dresses for. Joanne Rutherford: A helmet to protect your head when you get In and out of Francis’ car. Elsie Jo Smith: A wig, you seem to be losing your hair. Phyllis Barton: A longer driveway. Frederick Roberts: A tube of shaving cream Arthur Bettiol: The ability to dodge the falling Starr . Ed Johnson: A more cooperative girl when the steering wheel locks. Evelyn Johnston: A boy friend near your own age. Richard Musser: A cure for bashfulness. Pauline Giambalvo: An apartment in New York so you won't have to travel back and forth. Onnolee Ostrander: A muzzle to go with your personality. Barbara Benjamin: A cowgirl uniform to wear to dances so you won't feel out of place. Joe Lamphere: A teacher who will appreciate your pranks. William Kodrich: A good year on the varsity. Ginger Allen: A falling mark, so you will really have something to complain about. George Schoradt: A more experienced driver than Ginger to help get your car out of the snowbank. David Dempsey: A special class to teach the Morris boys good manners. William Buck: A cast iron vault in which to perform your chemistry experiments Robert Elliott: A bow-legged girl to ride on your motorcycle with you. Marjorie Card: An automatic sandwich spreader. Zaida Cole: A Butler to answer your doorbell. Pat Starr: The ability to catch your man. Witnessed by: Lerame Think Barbara Hull I M Crazy Madeline Harrington JUNIOR CHARGE We, the seniors, would like to take this opportunity to give you bewilder- ed Juniors a little advice on some of the vital points on things you will face when you become seniors next fall. Elsie Jo Smith: The flapper fashion died ages ago so why not cat di up with the s tyle. Barbara Benjamin: Come to school more often in '50-'51 so the school will receive more state aid. Phyllis Barton: Put on your breaks and settle down to one Ginger Allen: Why not come closer to Morris so George won't go to sleep on his way home T Joanne Rutherford: We advise you to get a garage to put the Crosley In so It won't be blocking the street so late at night. George Schoradt: Persuade Mrs. Olds to let you sit next to Ginger so your Jokes will be really appreciated. Arthur Bettlol: There are other things In life besides sports (girls for In- stance). Joe. Lamphere: Keep the senior class lively next year, Joe. William Buck: We know that you are heading for Prance, so why bring It up In all your conversations? David Dempsey: Don't go out with all the girls at once, save some for next year. Onnolee Ostrander: Boys don't bite. Pauline Glambalvo: Why go to New York, the boys are Just as good here, espec- ially since a new member of your class has arrived. Edward Hansen: We know you are a swell guy so why not mingle with people? Fred Roberts: Maybe next year you can find another girl like Barbara to sit with on the bus but please restrain yourself; you'll be a senior next year. Richard Musser: You've a wonderful smile; why don't you see If It will snare a specie of the opposite sex? Edward Johnson: You can't be a pedestrian and have a girl. Evelyn Johnston: We hope you stick to your present Idea of not robbing the cradle. Bill Kodrlch: If given a chance, we think you'll be a whit on the basketball floor. Bob Elliott: Now you have a motorcycle, why not get a girl? Marjorie Card: Next year follow the example set by this year's seniors get a diamond Instead of a class ring. Harriett Puylara Gena Gould CLASS POEM I'll tell you now about our class The class of 1950. Our president Is named Don Foote; He really Is quite nifty. The second of our little group. The one who Is our veep— His name Is Eugene Bettlol, A friend we're sure to keep. Our secretary, she's a dandy. Her name Is Doris Cole. When business there Is to transact How well she plays her role. Anita George our treasurer is; How well she handles money. In mathematics she does shine. And her disposition's sunny. Called by her classmates, full of fun, Jean Foote has hair so blonde. She really is one of the girls Of whom we're very fond. One of o:ir irls is Barbara Hull, And we've nicknamed her Mert. She's lots of fun, and in each class You will find her alert. Francis Klindt's one of our boys— He owns a wee, small car. We all know that it is Joanne Who is his guiding star. Madeline Harrington, of our class. Has eyes that are so blue. They sparkle when she tells you how To Larry she'll be true. Another one is Marion Harris The girl that we call Nan Without much fuss or any noise She found herself a man. Here is a boy named Harrington With Christian name of Wayne He is a boy whose friendship true We should really like to retain. Leonard Young is another lad— A pugilist so brave. Good looking too, with hair so blonde— My how the girls do rave I Gena Gould's a cute little girl An aim in life has she. To business school she soon will go A secretary she'll be. Elwyn Goodier—there's a lad; The fellows call him Spiel. He drives his father's car around With something more than zeal. Bonsall Wheeler, full of fun. Displaying each new fad Would take each one of us by storm-- But we still like the lad. Harriett Puylara—Bedford now. Is wearing two new rings. We wish her happiness and joy— The kind that marriage brings. Bud Pickens is a likable 3a d Who's interested in a girl. He'd like to take her out in his car And give her a little whirl. James Hamlin is another boy— A trumpet lie does play. He is an all round fellow Who has a friendly way. At length we've come to Sonny Boyd; A mechanic he will be. He's quite a hunter and fisherman, too. A good natured fellow Is he. And now that we have reached the end It's evident to see. That I, the writer of this poem, A poet will never be. Robert van Wormer CLASS PROPHECY One day while we were wandering along the midway of the 1970 Morris Fair, we spied a fortune teller's tent. Being naturally curious we ventured inside- our first thought being of the whereabouts and activities of our former class- mates . The mercenary Swami began her tale by locatin in her crystal ball Mrs. Harriett Bedford in California. During the years following the happy school days in the old Alma Mater, she has become the mother of four quarreling child- ren. Almost every day you can find her talking over the backyard fence to her neighbor and old school chum, Mrs. Jeanne Patrick. During the conversation in- numerable cherubs of the Patrick family heller and yell in the background. As we catch snatches of the conversation, we learn that Miss Gena Gould, the sec- retary of a famous society woman,has been traveling about the countries of the world with her employer. She has efficiently and expertly dodged all the rich and eligible bachelors. For entortainnent in California one of the best known places is the Mocam- bo where James Hamlin and his famous orchestra are giving evening performances. Since the good old days he has progressed quite rapidly in the field of music and has become known across the country. Traveling eastward as far as the Rockies, we bring into focu3 a lone cab- in. Can it be a hermit? No, on closer Inspection we see on Foote and surely he is no hermit-by the looks of the beaten path to his door. We also see Wayne Harrington who is running as lumber camp in the Rockies. Evidently his great ambition to become a forest ranger is well underway. En route we come across a retired tramp-now he has taken to a bicycle. Ah, yea, it's our eccentric friend, Bonsall Wheeler. We follow him to Pennsyl- vania where he enters a majestic tent owned by the prosperous electrical tech- nician, Francis Klindt. Changing our position and looking into the crystal ball from another ang- le, the scene turns to New York State revealing some of the graduates of 195D, who have stayed in their home state. Cruising up Fifth Avenue in New York City, we look on Lenny's harem. Now that he has retired on the millions he made with his band, he can find time to spend with the women. Out of the hustle and bustle of New York City we see Robert van Wormer, now the head of the psychiactric hospital in Westchester County. In his leis- ure time he attends the operas. On the recently constructed Super Highway connecting New York City and Albany, we see a modern garage run by Clifford Pickens and Earl Boyd, both are married and have settled down after their flirtatious final year at Morris. The Super Highway takes us fight into Albany where we see a spacious Vogue Beauty Salon on State Street. Looking in the front window we see Barbara Hull bedecked in silks and satins giving instructions to the other beauticians. Her favorite customer is the Governor, upon whom she very personally waits and gives him his weekly manicure. There may be more to this tete a tete than meets the eye. After viewing these old classmates, whom we had not seen for some time, we left the tent of the corpulent old Swami, whose hands were crossed with sil- ver, and returned to reality. Out on the midway again we noticed another be- flagged tent, housing a fleet of new Cadillacs. This magnificent display be- longs to the still dashing, dark, darling, Eugene Bettiol. Eugene has been so busy accumulating millions that he has had no time to marry - or perhaps, he's waiting for a maid of the 19$0 class. Situated near Gene's tent is a compact display of electrical equipment owned by Goodier snd Company. Near the display we see Elwyn as he efficiently convinces an old farmer that he needs expert modernizing done by Elwyn's crew. Wandering up the midway we meet a cavalcade of children. It can't be any other than good old Madeline. This scene explains the role'in'life that’Mad- eline has taken. Deciding to have a cooling drink of orangeade, we accidentally take some children's places - the places, of course, had been formerly occupied by a few of the Peterson's family. The Petersons are now living at Sidney. We under- stand that Marion has put to good use her two years of homemaking which she had studied st Morris Central. The setting sun slowly draws the curtains on our beautiful day of reminsc- ing. Anita Gworge is returning on the seven o'clock train to Syracuse where she is diligently working for a tall, dark, and handsome doctor. Cquld this possibly be a diamond we see on her finger? It most certainly is. an it be from the doctor? A new Pontiac takes us from the fair grounds. The driver is Mrs. Doris Gardner who lives in a mansion located between Garrattsville and West Laurens. Doris has one child, a handsome son who is attending Prep school in Florida. As we take leave of this great literary work written by Anita George and Doris Cole in the year 1950, we sincerely hope that every dream of thiw class can be fullfilled. Our best wishes go with each and every one of the Class of 1950 and our helpful advisor, Mrs. Olds. V , 5 PL EL NAME SONG Oena Gould Star Dust James Hamlin Night and Day Anita George Rhapsody In Blue Earl Boyd Someday Clifford Pickens Third Man Theme Doris Cole Lady of Spain Marlon H arris Claire de Lune Madeline Harrington Let's Go To Church Next Sunday Morning Donald Poote Red Wing Francis Kllndt Rag Mop Eugene Bettlol Canadian Capers Iwyn Goodler Rag Mop Harriett Puylara I Can Dream Can't I Bonsall Wheeler Bewitched, Bothered, Bewildered Wayne Harrington Ghost Riders In The Sky Jeanne Poote Because B arbara Hull Wandering Robert van Wormer Tonight we Love Leonard Young Habenera FAVORITE PASTIME FAVORITE EXPRESSION Dancing Oh, dear Hunting No klddin' Dreaming about CCBI basketball players Well bless you Janet Anyone seen my woman? Driving to the foot of Patrick Hill Gena, got your bookkeeping done? Going to the races OH, no Keeping house I do Going to the movies In Norwich Whatcha' talkin' about, girls? Hunting and fishing ThatJs for sure; That s for dang sure Hunting Wanna a ride? Sports There she blows Going to Edmeston Whoops I Sorry Writing to her husband Let her go Sleeping Laugh 1 I thought I would die Hunting and fishing Yeah Pat's furloughs Play it cool Rollerskating Tell it to your grandmother Playing the piano Oh, fine Reading good books Oh, for pity's sakes YEARBOOK STAFF JUNIOR CLASS NEWS In September twenty-one Juniors entered school reedy to begin a mischie- vous but happy year with our homeroom teacher. Miss Suchy. V e were sorry to hpve Howard Gardner,, Wayne Harrington, and Hebert Tarbox leave us - but glad to have David Dempsey and Bill Kodrich Join us. Our officers were: president, Virginia Allen; vice-president, George Schoradt; secretary, Elsie Jo Smith; and treasurer, Onnolee Ostrander. With the help of Miss Suchy our class presented two successful one-act plays, a dance, and a movie and thus increased our finances. Elsie Jo Smith JUNIOR RESPONSE We, the Juniors of Morris Central School, feel it our duty to inform you of the struggle you will have after you leave Morris High School. When you go into this spacious and cruel world, you will no longer have us behind you to keep you on the track to success. In the past we have always been ready to assist you and advise you. In the future, however, you will have to do with- out our capable advice and assistance and we hate to think what will become of you. As a parting word of wisdom - if it should ever enter your mind that you, the almighty Seniors, surpass us Juniors - remember - Vain thought to make the wisest laugh: The cow thinks she was ne'er a calf. Good luck. Seniors of 1950. Evelyn Johnston SOPHOMORE CLASS NEWS We started the year with twenty - one students, but Barbara Potter moved away soon after school opened. The following officers were elected: president, Robert Foote; vice-president, Carl Eccleston; secretary and treasurer; Roger Parker. During the year we realized a considerable profit from the sale of Christ- mas cards and gift wrappings. V e also made good profit on a Variety Party. We were represented in football, basketball, and baseball by Robert Foote, Richard Thompson, Carl Eccleston, and Roger Parker. Emerson Cole played F.F.A. basketball, and Frederick Sherwood also played JV. Richard Olds played basket- ball and baseball, ’our members of the class also played volleyball in the spring. Carl Eccleston was a J.V. basketball All-Star and Robert Foote was a baseball All-Star. The cheerleaders form our class were: Pat Starr, Zaida Cole, Joan Jester, and Connie Sheldon. Our representatives in band were:Joan Jester, Zaida Cole, Connie Sheldon, Audrey Mopehouse, Emerson Cole, and Roger Parker. In the Girls' Chorus were Lore Haus, Janet Perrigo, Audrey Morehouse, Mildred Gossman, Zaida Cole, Connie Sheldon, Joan Jester, Pat Starr, and Luella Dixon. Richard Thompson and Roger Parker were in the Boys' Chorus. Eileen Callaghan, Mildred Gossman, Vera ''lger, Joan Gaisford, and Lore caus were in the Library Club. We had a very happy and profitable year under the guidance of Mr. Knapp. Roger Parker FRESHMAN CLASS NEWS At the beginning of the year the Freshman class had fifteen boys and fif- teen girls. Early in the year we elected the following officers: president, Janey Wells; vice-president, Ronald Miller; and secretary and treasurer, Joan Stewart. During the year Beverly Ward, Barry Gibson, and Alfred Bowie left school and Hilda Whispeil, Ruth Kodrich, and Betty Rowe came to us from other schools. We had an enjoyable year with Miss Leska. Joan Stewart MUSIC DEPARTMENT SENIOR BAND The forty-one members of Senior Band, under the direction of Mr. Bernard L. Bryan, started the year by electing George Schoradt as president; Francis Klindt, vice-president; James Hamlin, secretary and treasurer; Anita George, business manager; and Joanne Rutherford, librarian. Near the end of la£ year the band and sololstto participated In the NYS8MA Contest where the band received a one rating. At the annual Otsego County Fair the band, led by drum majorette,Jeanne Foote and other twlrlers, received two first prises. The Sectional All-State Bands In Hancock and Little Falls were attended by several of the band members: Virginia Allen and Anita George at Hanoock;Audrey Morehouse ahd Leonard Young at Little Falls. March 17, 1950, the band Joined with other bands of the area for an Area Contest at Edmeston. The highlight of the year was the Annual Spring Concert of the band given April 28. Soloists at this concert were James Hamlin, Leonard Young, and Bar- bara Hull. Participants la a clarinet quartet were Anita George, Doris Cole, George Schoradt, and Zalda Cole. The band played one number under the direc- tion of the student conductor, Robert van former. On Memorial Day the band paraded with the American Legion and other oi?s. for the annual Memorial Day exerxlses. May 12 and 13 the following people participated In the State Contest Fes- tival at Oneonta as soloists; Virginia Allen, Corrlne Slckler, James Hamlin, Onnolee Ostrander, Barbara Hull, Leonard Young, Francis Klindt, Janet Wells, and Anita George; a clarinet quartet consisting of Audrey Morehouse, Connie Sheldon, Zalda Cole, and Joan Jester: and a clarinet trio consisting of Anita George, Doris Cole, and George Schoradt. JUNIOR CHORUS Once a week the Junior Chorus has met with their conductor, Mrs. Decker, to learn to sing together In preparation for the Boys' or Girls' Chorus. The Junior Chorus Is made up of 29 students from grades 5, 6,and 7. The officers elected were: president, Charlotte Douglas; vice-president, Barbara Owen; sec- retary, Sheila Rathbun; and librarians, Eleanor Glambalvo and Barbara Sawyer. This chorus participated In the Junior Choir of the County Vocal Festival held In Oneonta. They also participated In our Choral Concert held March 24. GIRLS' CHORUS There are 39 girls who are members of the Girls' Chorus from grades 8,9, 10,11, and 12. Officers elected for this year were: Elsie Jo Smith, president; Joanne Rutherford, vice-president; Virginia Allen, secretary-treasurer; and Anita George, librarian. The Chorus participated In both the Olrls' and the Hiked Choruses at the County Vocal Festival held at Oneonta. They were represented at tte Sectional All-State Chorus at Hanoock by Joanne Rutherford and Barbara Benjamin. At Christmas time tape recordings of Christmas songs sung by the Chorus were heard over the public address system in the Methodist Church. They also participated in the Christmas Program at school. At the Choral Concert the Girls' Chorus sang seven numbers. Appearing as soloists were: Joanne Rutherford, soprano; and Elsie Jo Smith, alto. Joanne Rutherford competed as a soprano soloist at the State Contest held in Oneonta on May 12. The final appearance of the Chorus was in the annual Choral Vesper Service held on June 1 . BOYS' CHORUS The Boys' Chorus began the year by electing George Schoradt as president; Francis Klindt, vice-president; and Joe amphere, secretary-treasurer. The Chorus attended the County Vocal Festival at Oneonta, singing in both the Boys' and Mixed Choruses. Francis Klindt and James Hamlin represented the Chorus at the Sectional All-State Festival at Little Falls. Tape recordings of the Chorus' singing were heard at Christmas time over the public address system of the Methodist Church. This chorus of seventeen boys attended the Area Festival at Edmeston and sang in the Mixed Chorus. At the Choral Concert they gave a good performance, singing six numbers. Soloists were: Bob Perry, tenor; and James Hamlin, baritone. They also presented the program for the Rotary Ladies' Night on May3 In June they aided in the presenting of the Choral Vesper Service. The Boys' Chorus was represented at State Contest by James Hamlin, compe- ting as a baritone 3oloist. MIXED ENSEMBLE In place of the regular girls' ensemble this year was the mixed ensemble, made up of sopranos; Joanne Rutherford, Corrine Sickler, Anita George, Onnolee Ostrander; altos; Virginia Alien, Elsie Jo Smith, Jeanne Thompson, and Marilyn Decker; tenors: Francis Kllndt and Robert Perry; basses: George Schoradt and James Hamlin. They made their first appearance at Christmas time by singing at the Louis- ville Grange and later at Mrs. Godley's for the Episcopal 7 omen's Guild where Joanne Rutherford was soloist. A Christmas time their voices were also record- ed and played over the address system at the Methodist Church. They participated in the Christmas Program, in the Choral Concert,and in the June Vesper Service. The Mixed Ensemble was favorably received in all of its apperances. JUNIOR BAND Junior Band is a prerequisite to playing in the Senior Band and is requi- red of all Instrumental students in grades five through eight who have progres- sed sufficiently to play Junior Band music. The officers elected for this year were: president, Sheila Rathbun; vice- president, Seymour Gregory; secretary-treasurer, Barbara Sawyer; business man- ager, Walter Bettiol; and librarian. Gene Valentine. Their year was climaxed by their performance at the Annual Spring Concert. LIBRARY DEPARTMENT SENIOR LIERARY CLUB President - Marion Ann Harris Vice-president - Gena Gould Secretary-Treasurer - Joan Gaisford JUNIOR LIBRARY CLUB President - Carol Saunders Vice-president - Barbara Miller Secretary-Treasurer - Catherine Beardsley The twelve members of the Senior Library Club, consisting of students in grades nine through twelve, have had a successful year. The Faculty Tea, which has become an annual event during Book 'Week in Ifov- enber, was sponsored by the group. Since a large number of new books had been purchased during the year, the club members kept busy processing them and getting them ready for the shelves. In addition to assigning duties in the high school and the elementary li- braries, the club members have made an all-out effort to acquaint new members with library routine and details. The Junior Library Club, which offers membership to students in grades seven and eight, have been willing and capable helpers. They, too, have as- sited in the two libraries along with their special duties of organizing dis- plays and bulletins. To enhance the beauty of our high school library, the purchase of a new charging and circulation desk was made. Not only is this piece of furniture an asset to the library from the standpoint of appearance, but it has proven to be quite practical. The librarian, together with the library staff, sincerely hope that their efforts to make the library a place for quiet study and relaxed recreational reading have been successful. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES F.H.A. A new club was formed this year, The Future Homemakers of America .Their motto is Toward ew Horizons and their flower is the red rose. We have many officers in our club,they include: president, Betty Wilson; treasurer,Wilma Teter; secretary, Constance Sheldon; news reporter, Pauline Giambalvo; historian, Corrine Sickler; song leader, Jeanne Thompson; cheer- leader, Audrey Palmer. Our advisor is Mrs. Georgina Carson; and our Chapter Mother is Mrs. Marguerite Sickler. During the year we sponsored many interesting and profitable projects. We put on a Variety party and to be different we had a White Elephant Sale at this we made thirty dollars. We sponsored a Mother and Daughter Tea, and an assem- bly program dealing with social customs. We are going on a trip to Whitesboro for F.H.A. rally in October. Our regular meetings were held every Friday, the fifth period. This club is a branch of the National Organization. In May we attended a sectional meeting in Oneonta at which time Betty Wil- son was chosen Entertainment Chairman of the section. COMMERCIAL CLUB The Commercial Club was organized during the latter part of November. The business of our first meeting included the election of officers,draw- ing up purposes of the club, and selecting our present new name, the Commer- cials of M.C.S. Thereafter all of our efforts and energies were directed toward plans for a formal dance for the Christmas holidays. We decided to call our dance The Snowball . Financially it was not a success, but the members of the club enjoyed working together on this first project. After this financial difficulty we decided to hold a baked food sale on February 11. This turned out to be a success and started us out of the red. On March 1, all the members worked together at our Variety Pftrty,,which was held in the gymnasium and was an evening of fun for all who attended. The movie, which was our last activity of the year, was well attended. All the Commercials of M.C.S. feel that their first year has been a su - cessful one under the guidance of Miss Margaret Suchy. CAMERA CLUB The Camera Club is an organization open to all students interested injho tography. During the past year, we have met infrequently in small groups. We learned to develop films and do contact printing. A few,mastering this, learn- ed how to make enlargements. The object of the club is not to produce profes- sional photographers but to increase our knowledge of the processes of photog- raphy and to make it a more interesting hobby. The past year Camera Club members were: Lore Haus, Joan Gaisford, Fred- erick Sherwood, Richard Olds, Richard Thompson, James Colburn, Emerson Cole, Robert Foote, Roger Parker, Carl Eccleston, and our instructor, Mr. Knapp. Jeanne Foote F.F.A. At the beginning of the school year we elected the following officers Howard Gardner as president; Earl Boyd, vice-president;Elwyn Goodier, secre- tary; Robert Tarbox, treasurer; Emerson Cole, reporter; and Carl Eccleston, sentinel. Shortly after the beginning of the first term we sponsored a Variety Par- ty. We followed this by selling pen and pencil sets and rebuilding bleachers for the school. In the spring four of us ventured forth as honorable members of the Sons of Isaak Walton in quest of the not so dumb trout of Catherine Creed. Staying at the Hotel Marilyn, we rose during the early morning hours in hope of bring- ing home a sizable fish. Two days later we were still hoping and with unfil- led creels we dejectedly returned home. Following the trip we purchased Jackets for all of our members. Due to the small membership we were hindered in our activities. However, we considered our financial endeavors successful. Earl Boyd Elwyn Goodier ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT FOOTBALL The football team had a sorry record this year. One of the main reasons was the injuries substained by the team members. George Schoradt,James Colburn, and Bonsall Wheeler were the ones who missed two or more games due to injuries. Players Pol its Players Points Bowie A. 0 Lamphere J. 6 Buck W. 0 Parker R. 2 Colburn J. 0 Schoradt G. 13 Eccleston C. 0 Tarbox R. 7 Foote D. 6 Thompson R. 0 Foote R. 0 Toomath J. 0 Gibson B. 0 Ventre D. 0 Hamlin J. 0 'Wheeler B. (Capt.) 26 Hoag L. 6 Wilson E. 1 Johnson E. 12 Rene Valentine SCORES Wing R, Young L. (Manager) 6 0 Morris 7 Hartwick 0 Morris 0 Laurens ja Morris 0 New Berlin 45 Morris 20 Edmeston 46 Morris 6 South New Berlin 19 Morris 28 Union Springs 51 Morris 2k Gilbertsville 20 BASKET3ALL Varsity - ’.Von 8 Lost 9 Morris 44 Otego 4p Morris 3i Mount Upton 44 Morris 3k Edmeston 56 Morris 35 South New Berlin 48 Morris 42 Mount Upton 40 Morris 57 Hartwick 36 Morris 35 Gilbertsville 23 Morris 43 Otego 28 Morris 53 Laurens 44 Morris a New Berlin 46 Morris 39 Edmeston 59 Morris 26 South New Berlin 32 Morris 23 Hartwick 5° Morris 43 Laurens 47 Morris 3k New Berlin 55 Morris 34 Otego 30 Morris 30 Edmeston 59 BASKETBALL Junior Varsity - Won 8 Lost 6 Morris 21 Otego l6 Morri s 26 Mount upton 34 Morri s 21 Edmeston 34 Morris 23 South New Berlin 19 Morris 3b Mount Upton 27 Morris 35 Hartwidk 19 Morris 15 Gilbertsville 25 Morris 25 Otego 26 Morris 30 Laurens 17 Morris 6 New Berlin 42 Morris 21 Edmeston 35 Morris 30 South New Berlin 2D Morris 26 Hartwick 23 Morri s 21 New Berlin 45 The total points of each player were as follows: X Bettiol E. 215 X Eccleston 0 137 X Hamlin J. 86 X Harrington u. 83 Foote 8. Schoradt . 3i Hoag L. 6 80 Young L. 1 Wheeler B 128 Sherwood 7 Thompson 21 Wing R. 13 Bettiol A. 35 Wilson E. 84 Olds n. 4 Ventre 0. 13 Parker R. 5 Olds L. 4 Lamphe re J. 8 Perry u. Miller R. Toomath J. 3 Colburn J. Bowie A, 40 7 1 0 Tarbox 0 Gibson B. Buck B. 0 5 Pickens C. Aodrich W. 4 3 X All Star X All Star ALUMNI NEWS CLASS OF 1890 MYRTLE CHASE married GEORGE W. SPRAGUE also of the Cla9s of 1890. They had two children, Are, who resides In Morris, and Florence who lives In Ithaca. Mr. Sprague was a farmer In the Butternut Valley all his life, Mrs.Sprague now lives In their home on Grove Street In Morris. THEODORE S. FOX was graduated from Albany Business College. He lived In New York City for many years,during which time he was associated with the bus- iness magazine, “Wall Street Journal11. Deceased, MARY J. GAFFNEY No Information available. WILLIAM A. HOKE No Information available. HATTIE W. LULL married Scott Lull. They made their home In the vlclnltyof Morris for many years. They had one son, Leland, Class of 1910. WILLIAM W. LULL was graduated from Oneonta Normal and taught for several terms In Burlington. He married and had one son. Later he lived In Binghamton and Syracuse. At present he makes his home with his niece, Mr9. Perry Barton In Morris. MINNIE ROCKWELL - Deceased MAGGIE ROBINSON No Information available. G. HERBERT RUTHERFORD lived In Syracuse. Deceased GERTIE W. TAYLOR Deceased ANNA B. TURNBULL was graduated from Albany State Teachers' College. She taught for many years In Alleghany. Deceased WALTER W. WING was a farmer for many years on the farm where his son, Fayette now lives. Later he moved to Coblesklll where he now resides. CLASS OF 1900 ERLE SMITH married Harriet Moore. They had three children all graduates of Morris Central School. Mr. Smith died April 9, 1950. ALICE MaTTESON (STAFFORD) has two eons. She now resides with her son, Richard In Morris. CLAIRE HURLBUTT (WICKHAM), a widow and mother of two children. She now lives In Pasadena, California. GRACE THURSTON (GREGORY) has one son. Dr. Gregory of Oneonta, with whom she now lives. JENNIE STAFFORD (STANHOUSE) lives In Oneonta. FLORENCE NAYLOR (GORMAN) resides with her husband In Tuczon, Arizona. MABEL GREENE taught a few years after graduation. Is now deceased. CLASS OF 1910 LELAND LULL married and had two children Betty and Robert, both graduates of Morris Central School. Deceased LAURA FERRY (GOULD) resides in Morris with her husband. Her son, John is mar- ried and also lives in Morris with his family. FRANK MILLER resides in Mt. Vision with his wife. He has three children and three grandchildren. HAROLD TILSON is married and lives in Maple Grove. He had two sons;one of them was killed in World War II. CLAUDE MANSFIELD lives in Schnectady with his family. He has been employed by the General Electric for many years. LYNN HUNT is married and lives in Elmira where he is connected with the school system. CLAUDINE JOHNSTON (SCHENK) No information available. BLANCHE FOOTE (MOORE) Deceased. ETHEL WINTON (COVERT) teaches in Peeksklll on the Hudson. FLORENCE LULL (TILSON) was the mother of Marcia Tilson, a later graduate from Morris Central School. LUCINDA JOHNSON lives in New Lisbon but is employed in the Augur Book Store in Cooperstown. She is a graduate of Oneonta State Teachers' College and taught for many years in the New Lisbon Dictrlct School and Morris Central before retiring from the profession. STELLA WICKHAM (HODELL) was graduated from Utica Business School. Afterwards she was employed in the Wells Store in Utica. Since her marriage she has moved to Seattle, Washington, where she is executive secretary for the YWCA. CLASS OF 1920 HAZEL ROSE (WRENCH) now teaches school in Burlington Flate. ELNA JOHNSON (REED) has two children and lives in East Aurora with her husband Dr. Franci8 Reed. Her son is a graduate of Morris Central School. LENA COGSHALL ( GARDNER) lives in West Laurens. She has one son. GLADYS LULL (BUTTS) resides in Oneonta. She is employed by the Conservation Department of New York State. GLADYS LULL (POTTER) is now teaching in Laurens Central School. Her home is in West Laurens. LULU LULL (HILLSINGER) lives in Morris and teaches in the Chestnut Street Grade School in Oneonta. MADOLIN EVERETT (LULL) is the mother of several children. The family lives in Laurens. AROLINE STRAIT is a graduate of Central City Business College in Syracuse. She is now employed as secretary in Dr. Naylor's office. She makes her home in Morris. SUSAN BARD (COOKE) now lives in Oneonta with her family. DONALD COSSART lives at 119 So. Gare Avenue, Webster Grove 19, St, Louis, Mo. CLASS OF 1930 RUBY CRAWFORD (MEADE) valedictorian of her class, is now residing in Otego. LENA COBB after leaving Morris took a business course In Oneonta High School. She was later graduated from $he Mildred Ellejr School In Albany. For a number of years she was associated with the Keenan Insurance Company In Oneonta. She now has an Insurance company of her own. ESTHER NORDINE (LAROSE) has three daughters and lives In West Virginia. LOUISE SMITH (HUNT) was graduated from Oneonta State Normal and taught for sev- eral years. She has three children. At present the family Is living In Bloomvllle. DOROTHY SHELDON ( CLAPP) resides In Edmeston. She has one child. Dorothy lr employed by the New York Life Insurance Company. MARIO CEROSALETTI is a veterinarian In Madrid, New York. He Is one of the air- minded people of today and operates his own plane. FLORENCE GREGORY (THOMPSON) lives In Otego where she teaches In the Central School. ARTHUR ROGERS was graduated from Cornell and Is a practicing vetrelnarlan In Raleigh, North Carolina. During World War II he served as captain. CLASS OF 1940 ARTHUR PICKENS served In the army during World War II. He Is now living In Morris where he runs an antique shop. FRANCIS WHEELER became a first lieutenant In World War II. He has recently married. EMMA POUNDS (SPERRY) lives In South New Berlin. She has one son. IRENE FOOTE (SCHUMAN) lives In Syracuse. JEANNE FOOTE (WILBER) Is living In New Berlin with her husband Norman Wilber. WILLIAM BARTON married Erna Laubmeler. They live In Morris where he Is engaged In farming. He was In the Army of Occupation. BETTY BENEDICT (TCKAZOW) has one child. At present she Is employed In the Mor- ris telephone office. Next year they will be living In Coblesklll where her husband will teach social studies In the school. MYRTLE BRYANT (SWEET) lives In Edmeston. She has two children. WILLIAM CORNELL served in World War II. No further Information available. STANLEY DAVIS works In Sears Roebuck In Oneonta. He has four children. He was In service throughout the duration of World War II. EVELYN LASHER (WEBSTER) attended Utica Technical Institute after graduation. She has two children. She lives In Burlington, New York. DAVID LOWDEN lives In Laurens. MARY MILLER (BRENNAN) served with the Waves during the war. Afterwards she was graduated from Buffalo State Teachers' College. She lives In Chloago with husband and one child. BESSIE SARGENT (COBB) has one child. She and her husband live with her moth- er In Elm Grove. RALPH SCHMUCK Is married and has three children. He lives in Olean, New York NORMAN TREMPER is married and haa two children. He lives in Oneonta, N.Y. RUTH TREMPER (EVANS) lives in Utica, New York. HOWARD TURNBULL is married and has two children. He lives in Edmeston, N.Y. MARGARET WRIGHT was married during the summer of 1949. She la living in Cali- fornia. VINCENT FINCJC (Vincent Brannock) lives in Ollbertsvllle with his wife and three children. He is employed in the Scintilla. 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