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

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PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS We, the Class of '51, cordially welcome you to our Class Night exercises. If we perhaps seem too frivolous, pay no attention-------we're really quite ser- ious: We wish to thank everyone-----the Board of Education, our teachers, our friends, and our parents------who have helped us to reach this, the end of our high school career. We hope that in some small way we will be able to repay them for their vigilant attention. Again, we bid you welcome. Virginia Allen SALUTATORY Friends and Parents of the Graduating Class: We bid you welcome to the commencement exercises tonight. It is with a feeling of Joy and sorrow that we shut the doors to Morris Central School, and we know that the ideals and standards of our Alma Mater, instilled deep in our hearts, will always remain there. In twelve years we have gained our formal and basic education. We hope that this education has prepared us to meet sensibly and rightfully the trials and temptations of the world, which, at this time, faces a situation baffling and serious. History tells of many such conflicts, which indeed seem unfortun- ate. However, it is accepted that civilization will always progress and order- liness will follow chaos. It Is, Indeed, the lesson of wars that brings us nearer to brotherly living and ultimate peace. We, the graduating class, are now ready to go Into life to seek a more liberal education and we can only hope that our life's bit of work may in some small way improve the world in which we live. We are thankful for your loyalty and interest, for our wonderful school, and for the opportunities given to us. Now with sincere hearts end high hopes we, among others, enter the world ready to travel the road to world progress and democratic living. Elsie Jo Smith VALEDICTORY Is there one among us who can say, There will be no war , or There will be no peace ? I think not. It is a strange, changeable world in which we live. It is into this uncertain world that we, the graduates of this class, are stepping. Since there is no one who can really predict what the future will be, we can only hope that it will be a happy and a successful one. It is not odd that we wish to live in a world that is void of war and bloodshed, and yet, at the same time, it is not strange that we should be willing to fight-----and per- haps die----------------------------------------------------------------for our country. As we leave the halls of Morris Central, we are very conscious of these contrasting viewpoints, for the precarious world sit- uation has brought them close to home. All of us, I think, want the chance to live peacefully, but we will, if necessary, give up our thoughts of a peaceful life and fight, as our ancestors have done, to make the world safe, if possi- ble, for the social, political and economic American ideals. Our future may not hold in store for us exactly what we wish it to, never- theless, you may be sure that it will be met with the best of our ability. It has been my privilege this evening to say farewell for the entire Class of 1951. Our formal association with M. C. S. is about to end, but we will never forget the many happy days which we have known here. It is with a feeling of regret that we leave the familiar surroundings that we have known so long to venture forth on our own. Virginia Allen

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CLASS HISTORY In the fall of 1947, eighteen bewitched, bothered,and bewildered fresh- men entered the halls of good old Morris Central. Later that year, Irene Me Mullen, and Francis Olds Joined our class. We elected as our officers; Presi- dent, Donald Decker; Vice-President, Virginia Allen; Secretary and Treasurer, Elsie Jo Smith. George Schoradt, Edward Johnson,Joe Laraphere, and Arthur Bettlol partici- pated In sports. None of them brought any special glory to the class or school as far as I can remember. In the field of music we were very well represented In both chorus and band. Time seems to have dimmed our memories of this year somewhat. It seems to have passed rather uneventfully under the guidance of Miss Leska. All too soon June with Its tests and farewells was upon us. Fall of 1948, twenty of the old gang reported. Three new members joined, adding new problems. Bill Buck, Allen Brown, and Edward Hansen were these new entrants. Our first thought was election of officers. The outcome was as follows: President, Virginia Allen; Vice-President, Pauline Glambalvo; Secretary and Treasurer, Joseph Lamphere. At Christmas time we celebrated by exchanging presents and having a party In the homeroom. Mr. Knapp furnished the refreshments. Those who had participated In sports and music the previous year were a- galn active In these two fields. We all enjoyed our second year In high school with Mr. Knapp as our home- room teacher. Twenty-one,mischievous but eager,Juniors were ready to begin a happy year with Miss Suchy as our adviser. Once more our first Interest was the election of officers. We reverted to two of our freshman officers by putting Virginia Allen In as President, and Elsie Jo Smith as Secretary. George Schoradt was elected Vice President and Onnolee Ostrander became Treasurer. As we only lacked one year of being seniors and because we had heard so much talk by former senior classes of the need of money for the senior trip, we decided It was high time we started our fund. So under the direction of Miss Suchy we presented two successful one-act plays. Later we sponsored a dance and a movie. During the Commencement Week we followed the time-honored custom of putting on the Alumni Banquet. During the first week in school we had ordered our class rings. We then spent many weary weeks waiting for their arrival. David Dempsey and William Kodrlch Joined us too late to acquire rings as Juniors. During this third year, sports and music were again enjoyed. We had many members in both the band and chorus. In sports our girls appeared on the cheer- ing squads and our boys played well in football, basketball, and baseball. We were very proud of the part our class was taking In music and sport activities by the end of the third year. The Class of 1950 chose Pauline Glambalvo and Arthur Bettlol to act as marshalls during the Commencement Exercises. Joe Lamphere gave a very credit- able Junior Response on Class Day. Our Junior year was a happy and prosperous one. We left school In June with high hopes for our last year in Morris Central.