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

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1955 volume:

We the class of '55 hereby dedicate this yearbook to GEORGE PRESTON, our District Superintendent, who is retiring this year after about 50 years of devoted service in the field of Education. His kind deeds, friendly direction, and gentle persuasion, have con tnbuted much toward the betterment of educational opportunity for boys and girls 1 new addition FACULTY HIGH SCHOOL George Preston Lynn J. Secor Leigh Barrus Frank Clapp Ray Clement Mrs. Marilyn Crumb Miss Marie F. Flo Miss Meryl Herring Lyndon Howlett Richard Knapp John McElroy Miss Grace Mojzis Miss Barbara Skorupa Mrs. Madolin L. Wells Mrs. Norma Dixson Alfred Zoch Mrs. Marion Dodge Mrs. Ruth Edgerton Mrs. Carrie Barrus Miss Clara Wagner Superintendent Principal French-Spanish English Physical Education Home Economics Library Physical Education-Girls Agriculture H.S. Math and Science Music Mathematics and Science, 7th H.R. Jr. H. English History Grade Music Commerical Nurse Cafeteria Cafeteria School Secretary GRADES Miss Barbara Gage Mrs. Anne Neilsen Miss Palma Cerosaletti Mrs. Mabel Wassenaar Mrs. May Milliken Mrs. Lulu Hilsinger Mrs. Theresa Hamlin Mrs. Corinne Colvin Mrs. Christina Duroe Mrs. Laura Harris Kindergarten Kindergarten Grade 1 Grade 1-2 Grade 2 Grade 2-3 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 BUS DRIVERS AND CUSTODIANS George Weatherly Franz Thresher Roy George Glenn McWilliams 4 PRIMARY ELEMENTARY HIGH SCHOOL EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES yearbook staff EDITOR Joanne Benedict ASSISTANT EDITOR Roy Harrington BUSINESS MANAGER Theresa Fazio ALUMNI REPORTER Ann Harrington SPORTS EDITOR Fred Colburn History of the Class of 1955 In the fall of 1951 twenty-nine unscrupulous and devilish Freshmen entered into Room 25 which was to be their homeroom. To Miss Fiaschi, who was new that year, we were a group that had to be dealt with. After she got us calmed down we elected officers. The outcome was: President Ronald Halbert Secretary Theresa Fazio Vice President Alfred Luckhurst Treasurer Freddy Colburn Freddy Colburn, Jerry Joy, James Talbot and Charles Elliot participated in sports. In the field of music we were well represented. Later that year Donna Goetcheus came and joined our group and Robert Keeley left. We decided to raise some money for our Senior trip someday to come. So we gave a Hobby Show. It turned out very good. Then June came and we gladly took our tests. Back in the fall of '52 we found that Iona BaiT ty, Eugene Puylars, Bob Shampang, Fred Bronger and Alfred Luckhurst had left us. Now that we were twenty-five unmanageable Sophmores we decided to elect the following as officers: President Ronald Halbert Secretary Ann Harrington Vice President Theresa Fazio Treasurer James Talbot During the year we had bake sales, a Variety Party, and Skating Parties, to raise money. One way or another, we struggled through the year. To everyones surprise, we were back in '53 but only twentv-fourof us. In the middle of the year Ronald Halbert and Eleanor Hoag transferred to the Senior class. Our class was divided in two this year. The boys were with Mr. Knapp and the girls were with Mr. Zoch. Once when we got together we elected officers. President Roy Harrington Secretary Theresa Fazio Vice President Jerry Joy Treasurer Eva Harrington During the year Robert Perrigo decided to come back and join our class. We decide'- to sell wraping paper and writting paper. Then we had bake sales. At the end of the year our class went on a picnic. To Mr. Knapp we gave some gray hairand to Mr. Zoch well---he lost some. The Seniors Well here it was. We were Senior's finally. Ever) one charged into Mr. Clapp's room and he charged out. On one occasion when he was trying to teach us English, he said he had ulcer trouble and couldn't get excited. So after that we tried to keep our selves out of mischief. Well, as much as possibly. Af ter a few months we decided it was time to elect officers. We elected: President Fred Bronger Secretary Theresa Fazio Vice President James Talbot Treasurer Roy Harrington We started to raise money by selling magazines. Then we gave our Senior Play Dear Ruth which everyone said was the best they'd ever seen. We almost put it on twice but Mr. Clapp said his ulcers couldn't ta ke it. After that we worked on our year book. This year we put in a Student Council. Of course we didn't expect it to work out miracles for the first time it'sgone into effect. But we hope that in the futher it will be for the betterment of the school and for the students here. In February we sponsored a Rotary Supper in the new cafeteria. Well, the time finally came to go on our trip and everyone had a wonderful time. When we returned every one knew that our days at Morris Central were coming to an end and graduating wasn't a dream any more it was a reality. Theresa Fazio Motto. It s Never Too Late To Do Better. Flower: Red and White Rose Colors: Blue and White 7 ANN HARRINGTON JAMES TALBOT Basketball Baseball Chorus Band Senior Play All-State Double Quartet Treasurer 1.2.4 2.3.4 1.2.3.4 1,2 4 2.3.4 4 Vice President 2 4-H 4 1,2,3,4 •Sr. Lib. Club 1,2,3,4 Girls Athletics 2,3,4 Chorus 3,4 Band 4 Double Quartet 4 Senior Play 4 One-Act Play 3 Secretary Cafeteria 3,4 Yearbook Staff JOANNE BENEDICT Cafeteria 1,2,3,4 Band 1,2,3,4 Chorus 1.2,3,4 Ticket Seller 3,4 Girls Athletics 2,3,4 Yearbook Staff 4 One-Act Play 3 All-State Chorus Senior Play 4 Double Quartet 2 4 I 4 4 ROY HARRINGTON F.F.A. 1,2,3,4 County Delgate 1 Reporter 2 President 3,4 Mixed Chorus 1,3,4 Boys Chorus 1,2, 3,4 President 3 Senior Play 2,4 Treasurer 4 Basketball Scorekeeper 1,2, 3,4 FRED COLBURN Chorus Yearbook Staff Senior Play Double Quartet Basketball Baseball Football 2,4 4 4 4 2,3 3 1.2 Volly ball 1 T reasurer THERESA FAZIO Cafeteria 1 Band 3,4 Sf Chorus 1,2,3,4 Yearbook Staff 4 One-Act Play 3 Cheerleading 1.2,3 Senior Play 4 Girls Athletics 2,3,4 All-State Chorus 4 Secretary 1.3,4 Double Quartet 4 Vice President 2 Baseball Manager LAURENCE LARSEN LEONA BENDZLOWICZ Chorus 1,2, 3,4 F.H.A. 2 Girls Athletics 1,2 Dramatics 4 Ticket Taker 3,4 All-State Chorus i Band 1 2, 3, 4 AH-State Band 1,3,4 tn k i ' -- GROVER MOREHOUSE Chorus 1,2, 3, 4 All-State Chorus 2 Visual Aid 2 DENISE MOREHOUSE Band 1.2,3,4 Chorus 1.2,3,4 4-H 1.2,3,4 Cafeteria 1 F.H. A. 1.2,3,4 News Reporter 1,2 Vice President 3, Historian 4 CATHERINE BEARDSLEY Cafeteria 1,3,4 Chorus 1,2,3,4 Band 3, 4 Ticket Taker 2,3,4 RALPH LASHER Band 1,2, 3, 4 Projection Club 1 11 PATRICIA CARD F.H. A. 1 Chorus 4 Girls Athletics 2,3 Ticket Taker 3,4 FRED BRONGER F.F.A. 1,3,4 Secretary 3,4 President 4 HOWARD MILLER F.F.A 1,2,3,4 Projection Club 1 EVA HARRINGTON Chorus 3,4 Cafeteria 1,2,3 Cheerleading 1.2,3,4 Library Club 1,2,3,4 Vice Pres. 1,2 Secretary 3 Girls Athletics 1,2.3,4 DORIS SAUNDERS Chorus 1,2,3,4 Girls Athletics 1,2 Cafeteria 3,4 Ticket Taker 4 JERRY JOY F.F. A. 1.2,3,4 Basketball 1,2,3 Football 1 Vice President 3 Chorus 1,3,4 F.F. A. Reporter 3,4 DONNA GOETCHEUS Chorus 1.3.4 Senior Play 4 Cafeteria 1 All-State Chorus 3 Yearbook Staff 4 Girls Athletics 4 DONALD SAUNDERS BARBARA PARKER Chorus 3.4 Sr. Lib. Club 1,2.3,4 Senoir Play 4 Cafeteria 1,2 Jr. Red Cross, Chairman 1,2,3,4 Girls Athletics 1,2,3,4 4 -H 1,2,3,4 Cheerleading 3.4 14 15 senior play senior activities £ L «A? 'Xx im 'HjrmRWM 16 PERSONALITY CHART Name Nickname Expression Pastime Joanne Benedict Jo Is that what you always say? Telling jokes. Ann Harrington Talu By gol darn. Listening to Jo's jokes. Sheila Rathbun Squeek Crimust! Writing letters. Catherine Beardsley Cae Dear! Walt-zing. Donna Goetcheus Juggie Darn! Driving the Cadillac. Theresa Fazio Treats Honestly! Freddy Frederick Colburn Freddy Now what are you mad at? Treats Eva Harrington Lil Eve Oh, my gosh! Jerry Jerry Joy Jake Hey, kid! Eva Roy Harrington Chas Pay no attention to it. Going to Judy's. James Talbot Jim Horse Around! Taking out the girls. Robert Perrigo Bob You half-wit. Arguing with Howard Frederick Bronger Fred I don't know. Hunting. Howard Miller Howard You poor simple minded fool! Arguing with Bob. Grover Morehouse Jase Wow! ! Raising the dickens. Donald Saunders Donn Grow Up Watching T. V. Ralph Lasher Pete Tiddley Bit. Tinkering. Laurence Larsen Larry Tally-Ho! Driving around Oneonta. Barbara Parker Mary Oh! Mort Dancing Leona Bendzlowicz Lee Oh, golly! Writing letters. Patricia Card Pat Shut Up! Going to Oneonta. Denise Morehouse Dee Isn't this just jolly? Going to New Berlin. Doris Saunders Dory Do you know what? Roller Skating. Make Yourself Comfortable Little Things Mean Alot Melody of Love Teach Me Tonight Cara Mia Thats All I Want From You Dream You Are My Sunshine This Ole House Let Me Be The One Mr. Sandman Ole Pappy Time The High and The Mighty This Ole Hcuse This Ole House Mombo Italiano This Ole House Mandolino Little Things Mean Alot Yours No Other Love The High and The Mighty Count Your Blessings j°ElUo«! r! Valentine, W. Wright, W. Pickens, R.Pegg, R. Hodges. C. Mansfield, Ml Barton,WC. Crumbj F. Dodge, A. Hess, K. Knapp, D. Potter, R. Sheldon, D. Smith Bottom Row L. to R. J. Brimmer, B.Egnor, W. Frink, J. Secor, R.Kodnch. Not shown in picture are: M.Eustice, J. Pickens, D. Valentine, ndergorten Top Row, L. to R. B. Hoag, K. Tilley, M. Allen, W. Young, H. Frew, S. Mallory, L. George Middle Row, L. to R. , T J. Raymond, D. Raymond, J. Elliott, D. Knickerbocker, J. DeLong, Ritchey, L. Zoch Bottom Row, L . to R. N. Poling, G. Some r ville, Not Shown in Picture are: P. Pickens, J.Joy, G. Wilson, R. Emerson, D. Sherwood, W. Harris, D.Rifenberg. F. Phillips 18 first grade Top Row, L. to R. J. Miles, P. Utter, B. Georgia, J. Wright, R. Squires, D. George, S.Jacobs. Second Row, L. to R. J. Webster, G. Bemis, N. Payton, D. Lull, L. Decker, H. Wagner, S. McKown. . Third Row, L. to R. S. Davis, T.Wood, E, Hungerford, P.Holdridge, C.Frew, L. Patrick, A. Wagner, S. Winters. Bottom Row, L. to R. G. Bemis, R.Perrigo, J. Elliott, G. Stephens, P. Hansen, R. Frink, G. Chase Jr. first second grade f- Top Row, L to R. S. Yager, B. Gladstone, G. Harrington, L. Bendzlowicz, M, Kennedy, J, Schaffer, P. Gould, J.Shaw. Second Row, L to R. D. Coffyn, M.Haug, C.Milliken, K. Maerz, J. Davis, M. Hungerford. P. Knickerbocker. Bottom Row, L to R. L.Card, R. Wyman, P. Stafford, K. Meyers, j) Brunza, Not Shown in Picture are: S. Decker, R. Gunther, K. Stone, R. Hoffman, D. Goetcheus . B. Ritchey. 19 second grade Top Row, L. to R. W. Benjamin, D. Harrington, D.Rifenburg, J.Matteson, F. Wagner, L. Bendzlowicz, B.Shampnois, C.Hill, Mrs. Milliken. Second Row L. to R. J. Pegg, A. Owen, J. Palmer, D. Miller, L. DeLong, P.Hoag, S.Stephens, D.Patrick, R.Holdridge. Third Row, L. to R. O.Rowe, K.Hess, Y. Walton, L.Pickens, J.Elliott, L. Allen, M. Frederick, L. Hodges. Bottom Row, L. to R. W. Knapp, D.Phillips, A.Hoag, R.WAshburn, A. Whitehill, L.Joy, W. Hugaboone. Not shown in picture are: C. Shields, T. Lyons, R. Elliott. Top Row L. to R. J. Brienza, R.Knapp, A.Hoag, B. Douglas, R. Armstrong, J. Montgomery, F.Rendo, H. Phillips, W. Stone. Second Row L. to R. R. Wyman, J. Patrick, K. Ritchey, P. Lull, S. Schick, D. Hoffman, P.Oshel, C.Deming, B. Cobb. Third Row, L. to R. M Walter, L. Grant, D. Decker, J. Brimmer, E. Perrigo, M.Capeland, R. Stevens, M. Nacken, S. Poling. Bottom Row, L. to R. E. George, h. Elliott, J. DeLong, P. Kogut, A Scholl, C. Callaghan. 7tm. 1 third grade 20 Ttyu� . third fourth grade — —. B.w., dCc .Tk.A Benton- B Knapp- L Sa“”d'”- KhMcir� '. LE.WHght; KAr;ryM ROffe' B Pegg- G Snethen’ E Dod«e' B.Sweet. Bottom Row. L. to R. B. Knapp, R. George. R. Wyman. R. Webster. fourth grade Top Row, L toR. Mrs. Colvin, S. Mattox, D. Wilber R. Schaffer, D. Bendzlowicz, S. McWilliams. Second Row L to R L Raymond. D. Dauchy. G. Johnson, J.Matteson, R.Richarc T. Talbot, D. Buhr, A. Johnson. Third Row, L. toR. D.Gregory. L. Wyman, L. Whitehill, M.Graham, B.Gladston, L. Hurlbutt, K. Hanson, J. Haug, .Card, Bottom Row. L. to R. T.Fav. R. Ferguson, D. Payton, J. Allen. 7 21 fifth grade Top Row, L. toR. F. Mattox, J.Middaugh, E.Shields, H.Rehrmann, C.Rowe, L ”ow W. Boice, D.doy. N. Shaw, T, Perry, Thfrd”ow, LtoR. C.Gugel, D. Wyman, K.Pickens, B.Ferguson, S.Wheat, M. McWilliams, J. Ferguson, C. Stafford. Bottom Row, L. to R. S. Wright, S. Knapp. A. Livmston, T. Raymond, J.Joy, S. Palmer, B. Arnold, G.Hoag, P. Washburn. 7US' sixth grade Top Row, L. toR. L.Elliott, D.Shields, A.Phillips, R.Rendo, P. Harrington, B. Fredericks, R. Gladstone, C.Wassenaar, C. Hoffman. Second Row, L. to R. Mrs. Harris,L. Strobel, P. Gunther, H.Middaugh, R. Mayers, L.Hurlbutt, W. Livingston, A.Roffe, C. Gunther. Third Row, L. to R. J. Beardsley, J Phillips, C. Stafford, B. Dodge, C.Olds, L. Story, H. Harrington, G.Buhr, R.Hoag. Bottom Row, L. to R. J. Barrus, D. Perkins, G. Decker, G. Perry, M. Washburn, D. Sweet, L. Jones, D. Mansfield. 22 v .v a sy� ' seventh grade ,WTr„:DLcI;d8- Ml8S Sk„rUPa- W-Valenitne- J'Lu11’ hiement, F.Brya„t. Second Row L. to R. W.Hyde, R.Galdstone, W. Allen, T. Mallory, L.Stroh, F. Palmer, R. Parry, C.Capeland, E. Perkins. M Sht!0 ' u tnR J Orelman- V‘Boice S. Chase, F. Bryant, S. Lamb, N.Goetcheus M.Shaw, D.Haug, J. Wilson, S. Snethen, J.Matteson JBMU,rerR0r',LwtOn-uM-Valentine- PKnaPP‘ Ostrander. L. Wambold, J. Miller, J. Miller, G. Lake, G.Hess, I. Smith, C. Mansfield, B. Johnson, N. Roberts, B.Bird. 'hi eighth grade Top Row, L. to R. D. Parker, G. Talbot, J. McGrath, R.Hoag, H. Decker, R. Butler, G, Fisher, L. Gardner, C.Grenz, M.Tkaczow. Second Row, L. to R. D.Strobel, K. Cooke, R. Miller, A. Lamb, R.Joy, R. JOnes, L. Lamb, R. Beckwith, M.Fay, Miss Mojzis. Third Row, L. to R. S. Foote, R. Allen, D. Secor, K. Hoag, B.Falin, D. Hoag, R. Jones, R.Skurla, C. Scholl, R.Sohne, B. Shields. Bottom Row, L. to R. L. Frederick, S. Barrus, L. Saunders, L. Wagner, L. Mayers, E. Boyd, S. Field, V. Niemann, S. Sherwood, N. Benjamin. 23 Tfol. f$ SV AA - 7Ylsis. Top Row, L. to R. Mr. Barrus, R.Schaffer, H,Orelman, L.Ray, R.Gassier, G.Gugel, Mr Zoch. Second Row, LtoR. S. Arnold, F.Haug, R.Hyde, G. Mayers, J. Bendzlowicz, Third Row, L. to R. R.Nacken, H.Rowe, D. Decker, J. Knapp, B.LaTour, A. Pickens Bottom Row, L. to R. B. McGrath, E. Hansen, R.Holdridge, H.Olds, L. Silva, N. Smith freshmen sophomores Top Row, LtoR. A.Gunther, R.Cooke, K.Olds, D,Armstrong, P. McGrath, S.Crumb J. Bunn, D. Hoag, R. Woodrow, J.Orleman, Second Row, L. to R. Miss Flo , N.Gunther, J.Kodrich, W. Perkins, L. Foote, H. Card, L. Bird, R. Saunders, R.Toomath, E. Field, Mr. Knapp. Third Row, L. to R. J. McWilliams, B.Bronger, K. Story, M.Perrigo, K. Johnson, J. Snethen, F. Phillips, S. Jacobsen, J.Haug, M. Wagner. 24 juniors Top Row, L. to R. R. Parker, R.Whispell, S. Gregory, R. Bowman, G. Valentine, J. Gugel. Second Row, L to R. Mrs. Wells, C, Martin, N. Foote, J.Quintin, T.Budine, J. Holdridge, R- Wilson. Third Row, L. to R. R.Hansen, D. Me Williams C. Douglas, P. Field, C. Gunther, J.Sohne, V. Stafford, D.Capeland. Bottom Row, L. to R. E.Giambalvo, B.Owen, K.Roffe, J, Kirk, A. Hewitt, C. Teter, S. Rendo. senior band BUS DRIVERS 26 junior band orchestra 27 boys chorus girls' chorus CHRIST7MS PROGRAM 29 30 u— ■ TYPING CLASS 32 33 PHYSICS CLASS JR. HI H MATH 34 OR. HIGH ENGLISH 35 CLINIC- pwil LUNCH UITH THE SOPHOCIORES Off ICE SCENE 36 study driver education 37 varsity squad junior varsity 38 BASKETBALL Win or Lost G -v (A) W TDL (H) L G-v (H) W Gregory, S. 18 14 13 Hoag, R. 8 0 1 Quintin, J. 4 12 8 Ray, L. 9 4 8 Olds, R. 10 11 12 Budine, T. 2 0 3 Talbot, J. 0 0 0 Foote, N. 0 -- 0 Valentine, G. 3 0 0 Cooke, R. 2 -- 0 Foote, L. 0 2 2 Saunders, R. -- -- ill Bird, L. -- -- 0 Final Score 56 to 47 43 to 63 47 to 33 KEY: G-v -- Gilbertsville TDL -- Treadwell MtU -- Mt. Upton NB -- New Berlin FR -- Franklin VARSITY SCORING CHART MtU NB MtU FRN UND CPT CPT OT ED NB FR TAL (A) (A) (H) (A) (H) (H) (A) (H) (A) (H) (H) PTS L L L L W L L W L L W 4 inj. 6 11 11 11 15 7 10 17 6 143 2 6 7 0 10 4 5 2 1 8 6 60 0 11 6 2 10 9 4 14 16 6 20 122 14 13 16 -- 19 16 9 21 16 11 12 168 13 0 12 6 8 9 9 13 6 8 8 125 -- 0 -- ab. 2 -- ab. ab. ab. -- -- 7 -- 0 5 2 0 -- 0 7 -- 5 -- 4 8 ... 0 17 -- 2 -- 0 0 -- 7 12 ab. 2 -- inj. 2 -- 6 4 4 7 8 1 -- 6 -- -- 2 0 38 ill ill ill 0 2 -- 2 -- 2 -- 0 0 -- 2 37 45 59 33 73 49 55 57 51 52 52 to to to to to to to to to to to 51 78 64 51 44 53 64 54 59 67 45 UND -- Undilla Games not : yet played: CPT -- Cooperstown Otego (A) OT - - Otego Edmeston (H) ED - - Edmeston Unadilla (A) Total Points Woodrow R. 25 Gunther A. 55 Gunther N. 11 Perkins W. 15 Martin C. 11 Card H. 14 Mayers G. 2 Field E. 4 Hyde R. 28 Bunn J. 127 Stroh A. _ _ Gaisford T. 39 Toomath R. 1 J.V. SCORING CHART Lames Won and Lost Morris 25, G-ville 40 19, Treadwell 32 12, G-ville 45 42, Mt. Upton 36 1 7, New Berlin 20 38, Mt. Upton 28 27, Franklin 35 15, Unadilla 48 19, Cooperstown 4 32, .. m 5 30, Otego 28 21, Edmeston 42 18, New Berlin 40 20, Franklin 42 Games not yet played: Otego (A) Edmeston (H) Unadilla (A) 39 student council PRESIDENT Theresa Fazio VICE PRESIDENT Barbara Parker SECRETARY-TREASURER Donna Goetcheus REPRESENTATIVES Joyce Wilson Donald Strobel Bougie LaTour - Roland Gassier Sandra Jacobsen - Richard Cooke Judy Sohne-Ruth Hansen-Seymour Gregory-Richard Bowman Ann Harrington-Catherine Beardsley-Roy Harrington-Jim Talbot Seventh Grade Eighth Grade Freshmen Sophomores Juniors Seniors 40 Claire Gunther Anita Hewitt Patricia Field Barbara Owen Joe Quintin Carol Teeter Neil Foote Dora McWilliams Roger Wilson Virginia Stafford John Gugel Joan Kirk Charles Martin Kathryn Roffe Donald Lamb Charlotte Douglas Eleanor Giambaivo John Holdridge Dorothy Capeland Dick Bowman Judy Sohne Gene Valentine Audree Lamb Ray Whispell Shirley Rendo Seymour Gregory Ruth Hansen Miss Skroupa Miss Mojzis Miss Herring Miss Flo Mrs. Dixson Mrs. Wells Mr. Clapp Mr. Zoch Mr. Knapp Mr. Barrus Mr. Howiett Mr. McElroy Mrs. Crumb Mr. Clement Mr. Secor CLASS WILL Another wedding reception like Elaines. Gordon A padlock for your mouth. A marriage license! The ability to get in before 3:00 a. m. A girl. A Cooke A black tie to go with your pink shirt. The ability to act your age. Fred Bronger's marks. The ability to catch Ralph and keep him. A girl to go to dances with. A (quiet) man. Another girl like Jo . Barbara for a sister-in-law. Someone elses car to wreck besides Ralph's. A carpenter shop all your own. A boyfriend all your own, instead of someone elses. Weightl! Alot of little Harringtons like Chas . More air to blow your sousaphone. A library all your own, for all those books you read. More social studies classes like the ones in your Junior year. Another trip to Oneonta to see the shoe salesmen. A car of your own. Nothing, the boys say you have everything. A ski run all your own. A new car. A pretty curtain for your shower in front of the picture window. A male chaufeur. Some children as cute as your husband. A history class with the ability to speaK up. Boilers down cellar next year, so you'll have a real excuse. More Senior girls in your law classes, to laugh at your corny jokes. A girl to go with Oscar! More students in your language classes. A book of GOOD jokes! ! A girls chorus! Student teachers the rest of your teaching years. Other teams besides basketball. Another model class just like ours to contend with for the next ten years Last but not least. All the Senior girls will to the Junior girls the following: The personality, charm, and character that we have always shown! ! ! ! 41 cheerleaders 42 eighth grade gymnastics 43 CLASS POEM in our last year at Morris, when all through the school, Not a person but knows us, yes, even the fool It's hard to imagine what next year will be, When all you have of us is a memory! Into some teacher's tired, grey head, May enter the query, What field trip now, Fred Or else curiosity may flicker and burn, As we wonder whaf's doing with Klobber Colburn. And as we consider the fate of F.C. , We’re reminded of Terry almost instantly. Is she typing, or cheering, or drumming fortissimo --Or running her household, no longer a Fazio? Then, at some teasing in class, the thought may hit hard, How goes it with heckled and pestered Pat Card? Is she off working at this or at that- Or has she now settled on a Mr. Pat? And this brings to mind that lady-killer --That car-wrecking blonde, yep, I mean Miller! He's calm and he's married, but I'd be a coward, If I thought so routinely to dispose of Howard. It's odd how these thoughts come and go wierdly-Right now I can see an irate Catherine Beardsley. And I wonder just who she is making obey, With this cute, but most furious anger from Cae? Yes, the mind is just like some olden sea-rover, Which now, we discover, has found friend Grover. I hope he is happy and no sort of a louse With a barnful of livestock all branded Morehouse. How mixed is the memory, all broken in bits-- I recall now another one: Bendzlowicz. What boy does she smile at with such glee. This quiet young gal whom we know as Lee? Let's break up this quiet thought and turn to a boy--None other than crusher, the mangier, Joy. Whatever he's doing, he's sure to be merry, For that's what we think of in connection with Jerry. Naturally, too, we must think of his 'hon'-- That crazy, most likeable Harrington. The gal whose giggle and voice we'll leave-- And recollect only how swell was Eve. Now as the class studies with a hum like a purr, There boftms in the memory the deep voice of Bronger. What deadly game does he fill with lead, What other successes come to capable Fred? Each moment continues to send up a marker- I remember our Mammy, that chuckler Parker. With friends uncounted and manner so airy. She must be successful-(but why call her Mary?) Thinking like this is like Santa's Dasher . You know you can't see him-but there is Lasher. He's up to his ears in old grease and junk cars, As happy, is Ralph, as any on Mars. Another brief flashback to '54 Morris- She's complaining of English- oh yes. it's Doris. And quietly now, but with all her might, Whatever she's doing, Saunders does right. Great day in the morning! Remember that Chas! Such jokes would he offer-none would he let pass. Yes, punster, prankster, go-getter, that boy- Now managing Hilltop is Harrington, Roy. So, new recollection like tinder I fan, And I hear sweetly singing that lettered Joanne. More bounce to the ounce- a motto well picked., For this high-calibred number, one Benedict. Yes, these are the memories, on and on, Like quiet, artistic, dependable Don. Whether he farms, or whethers he launders, He'll sure do it well, if I recollect Saunders. This carries us on to some more-tra-la! As I see in mind's eye that prompting Sheila. And always present for work or for fun- She must do O. K. , this gal Rathbun. Such great concentration, my brow it does crease. As I see here beside me boy-bobed Denise. With spirit and diligence that no one can douse, It's sure she's all-righty this other Morehouse. 44 If my brain catches fire, don't call it arson, I'm gone!-no not Gabriel's horn! Aha , Larsen! Tumbleweed music, not a note-does it vary. And certainly here is the field for Larry. I'm punchy I tell ya! Dig me man? For there in the corner sits bright-eyed Ann. Now what are her troubles, one following one? - As teaching confronts this supurb Harrington. Now who is this fellow, do I know him? Ah, yes, it's that stringbean, that character Jim. No cares no worries get him in a rut, Say- is that his girlfriend or Mrs. Talbot? This gets so routine I can't stop if I wanna--As I see her late entry, at last it's Donna. With charm and such manners so apt for a dutchess, Entertaining a breeze for the likes of this Goetcheus. Now dim recollections, you'll soon loose job, As I see the bright smile of winsome Bob. Still driving with Howard? brave lad Perrigo! Hope the search yields a looker, no virago. And just as I'm leaving, my hat I do don-- Around mind's corner trods featherweight Ron! Step right up says the carnival barker-- Take a chance at beating, unbeatable Parker.! Then back to the class room we go with a clatter. To bother the teacher with all of our chatter, But this is forgiven when we tell the sad tale--We soon will be leaving with many a wail. RONALD PARKER Football Basketball F. F. A. 1 1.2 1� 2, (3 4) 2 Vice Pres. Class Treasurer 1,2 Entered from Junior class in January. 45 CHARGE TO THE JUNIORS Ruth Hansen What's the matter Ruth, cat got your tongue, we never hear you talk? Seymour Gregory Your Dear Ruth s are getting to be quite a habit. Shirley Rendo What would you do if trees could talk, Shirley? Ray Whispell Why not get a female for your chauffeur? Audree Lamb What you need is a man to date. Gene Valentine Ask them to make cigars with filter-tips. Gene. Judy Sohne Better get Chas an alarm clock so he can get home before 4:30. Richard Bowman We want you to take a Charles Atlas course, and get on the varsity team. Dorothy Capeland May you have more times skating at the pond with Bob. John Holdridge Get a girl to go with your car. Eleanor Giambalvo Get a boyfriend that Ginny doesn't want. Ted Budine Where are you going to find another girl with another Cadillac ? Charlotte Douglas May you have more weekends in New Jersey. Donald Lamb Try going to school 3 or 4 days a week next year, it might prove helpful. Kathryn Roffe Liven up! Life can be fun you know. Charles Martin Grow up! Act like a Senior next year. Joan Kirk Now who is your flame in Garratsville? John Gugel May you develop more brains, so you can get better marks than Dora. Virginia Stafford Kind words can't express the way we feel about you! ! ! ! Roger Wilson Get a new bike before the one you have now breaks down. Dora McWilliams Live your own life instead of copying Ginny's. Neil Foote Behave yourself in study hall next year. Carol Teeter Keep your flame burning in New Berlin. Joe Quintin Don't let her pull the wool over your eyes. Barbara Owen Why not pay Quintins rent, you're there most of the time? Patricia Field Anita Hewitt We hope you have some good times developing in the dark room next year, without Jim. Don't get your braces locked with someone elses. Claire Gunther Why always go to New York City for the boys, there are a few hicks a little closer. And that was the charge to the Juniors, made out especially for you. From your past actions in the last three years, we felt the advice was due. 46 JUNIOR RESPONSE The Junior cUm hate, to .ee you go without giving you .ome of our good advice. So in the following line, we have arrived at .ome brilliant conclusions. Catherine Beardsley Don't scare the next guy away as you did Walt B. Leona Bendzlowicz We hope you have a good future with your favorite guy. Joanne Benedict We hope you manage things in the future as well as you did in high school. Fred Bronger Get to know the girls, some of them don't bite. Pat Card Make up your mind between the boys in Otego or Oneonta. Fred Colburn We hope in the future there won't be so many conflicts between you and Theresa. Theresa Fazio Hang onto Fred, he's liable to break loose. Donna Goetcheus Isn't one boy at a time enough ? Ann Harrington If you find a man like Davy Crockett you won't have any trouble raising coon. Eva Harrington The ability to concentrate on something besides Jerry. Roy Harrington The ability to get home from Judys in time for chores. Jerry Joy What do you do at night that Mrs Crumb won't let you sleep 3rd period Laurence Larsen A girl to squeeze instead of your accordian. Ralph Lasher Since when is your car a wheelbarrow to take J. K. riding ? Howard Miller Some day you'll get a girl brave enough to ride with you. Denise Morehouse Get to know some other fellas, besides Audrey's in-laws. Grover Morehouse You're a swell guy but we think you need a female companion. Barbara Parker Do you think Mort would trust you with his new Plymouth? Robert Perrigo Next time your gas line freezes, make it in a more convenient place. Sheila Rathbun You're quiet but who can tell about the quiet ones? Donald Saunders Join the Navy and come out of your shell. Doris Saunders Try getting a fella with a car instead of using your fathers. James Talbot Make up your mind about which girl is best. Ronald Parker You have to go someplace else besides the barn to play globetrotter style. Mr. Clapp You think this class of '55 is bad, wait until next year. All kidding aside, we sincerely think you're a swell class and we would like to take this opportunity to wish you good luck in the future. Signed: The Juniors 47 H. W. 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