Naples Central High School - Neapolitan Yearbook (Naples, NY)

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From that first day in September, 1943, when bewildered freshmen, the class of '47 has had two objectives—graduation and the long-awaited trip to New York City. We had these ob- jectives in common with most classes of the past, but our jour- ney through those four turbulent and exciting years has been one unlike any other. We first showed the world our unconquerable spirit of good sportsmanship and fair play when we, without a protest, permit- ted the sophomores to paint our faces and torture us. But we were slaves for Just one week! Then we started our numerous mon- ey-making activites, with the thought that next year we would have our chance to get even . We sponsored several dances after basketball games and two movies. Our first thought as sophomores, was to place extra divi- dends in our bank-account by selling the freshmen to any unsus- pecting and innocent bidder. Another important event was our delicious spaghetti supper. There was enough for everyone, and it was a great success. Time passes quickly and soon we were Jolly Juniors. Our most important project was collecting old papers and selling them. This was always done in the worst conceivable weather, but boosted our treasury almost three hundred dollars. When our class rings arrived in November, we happily and proudly displayed them to everyone that would look. Day after day you could have found juniors selling pencils, emblems, and candy bars in the halls. We will never forget the task of explaining our selling Season's Greetings.' pencils in March and April I We did our utmost to convince prospective cus- tomers that they were Easter pencils. The Junior-Senior Banquet was the climax of our Junior year and was held in honor of the departing senior class. Soon it was September and our last year in high-school had begun 1 We were proud to boast three additional class members, two recently home from the Navy and one from another school. Early in September we displayed our skill in salesmanship through our magazine subscription campaign. Although we didn't reach our goal of $2000, we gained valuable experience and had fun doing it. On November 8th the class of '47 presented the three-act comedy, China Boy , under the direction of Mrs. Harry Dean. No senior will forget the work and preparation that entered into the production of this play, nor will he forget how delicious the toasted cheese sandwiches and pop tasted afterward and the party we had at Clayt’s house I Our last selling project was the stationery campaign which proved very successful. With most of the plans for our New York City tour in June completed, and with the agreement that we are going to hold ann- ual class reunions, the members of the class of '47 now have to face the reality of graduation and of finding our places in this world. 12

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ROBERT TIBERIO Intramurals 1,2,3»4 Band 3,4 Chorus 3,4 Senior Play 4 Speaking Contest 3 Operetta 3 Basketball 2,3,4 Baseball 4 Football 3,4 F.F.A 1,2,3,4 Ag. Pres. 4 MOLLY WAMP Intramurals 1,4 Band 1,2,3 ,4 Chorus 4 News Staff 3,4 Yearbook Staff 3,4 Senior Play 4 Girls’ Chorus 4 ALVERNA WARD Intramurals 3,4 Band 3,4 Chorus 3,4 Senior Play 4 Speaking Contest 3,4 Operetta 3 Girls Chorus 3,4 Treas. of Band 4 Gen. Mgr. Girls’Ath. Association 4 CLAYTON WHEAT Intramurals 1,2,3,4 Band 1,2,3,4 Secretary of Class 3 Treasurer of Class 3 Camera Club 4 Basketball 1 Football 4 Baseball 4 MARIE WORDEN Intramurals 1,2,3,4 Senior Play 4 Home Ec. Club 4 GERALDINE WASHBURN Intramurals 1,2,3,4 Chorus 1,2,3,4 Senior Play 4 Operetta 1,2,3,4 Girls’ Chorus 3,4 11

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Here it is 1957 and the tenth annual meeting of the Class of ' 7. This year the gathering was held at the Goose Bar ranoh, Alvernafs dream come true. As I stepped up to the corral whom should I see but Charlie Standish, now principal of Naples Central, riding horseback and getting private lessons from Leota Johnson, who rides for the circus. I saw three spitting images of Gordon Domm and knew that Marie had arrived. Jack Keith, who is still wandering around doing nothing, came across the lawn with Dolores who now teaches at Naples. Music, sweet and hot, came floating to us from the terrace and upon investigation it was found to be Kaye Rex, leading his Rip Terrors in the latest song hit, In My Space-Ship Built For Two , written by our own Danny Newman. The most ardent lis- teners were Peggy, (who is the vocalist for the band) and Vonda, who is still wolfing it. I was surprised to have the door opened by Bob Miller, who does the cooking at the ranch. In the study were three nurses, yes it was Becky, Julia, and Eloise, and the doctors with them were found to be their latest companions. At the piano was Molly Wamp, practicing for her tour; she is now a concert pianist. Phil and Bob Schuyler (who now have a partner- ship in the Naples Hotel) were serving coke (!) and Ry-Krisp wafers to Gerry and Leota who say that they would like to reduce so that they might both sit in the front seat of Gerry's new convertable. Martha, and her family of five, were there enjoy- ing the music when they weren't making their own. Skip Dean, who has his father's mail route, brought along Jimmy Howe and Bob Tiberio, who have prosperous farms in Naples. Elizabeth was late, for the twins had the measles so she could not get away sooner. Alberta also arrived late, for she had to start the day at Bert's Sweet Shoppe . With her came her dish- washer, Clayton. Mr. Dinzler and Larry came in from the corral and made the announcement that they were starting a sheep ranch. Ed Cornish is to take Mr. Dinzler s place in the science depart- ment. Gracie Peck, now fastest typist in the country was tell- ing of her experiences as a stenographer. ’Who should be the ar- dent listener but Bill Parr who is a mechanic and is still using his old car for a dummy for his new experiments. Madge tele- phoned from the White House to tell us she couldn't come due to a special meeting of Congress. The dinner bell just rang and I think the whole class is here for they are making as much noise as they did back in 19L7. 13