Newark Valley Central High School - Cardinal Yearbook (Newark Valley, NY)

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CLASS PROPHECY As a renowned fortune teller, I here foretell the future of the class of '46. As I look into my crystal ball, I first see a beauty shoppe owned and operated by Anna Van Vorce. I also see a man in her future, why, it looks like Buddy! iwho else could it be?D Peggy Walker is her chief assistant since Eleanor has become the perfect wife and mother. I can see her Dan and Dannie in their beautiful home. ' I gaze farther into the ball and see Olga Okrepkie as a com- mercial teacher at Albany State College for Teachers. I see Anne Rabenstein teaching there also. By continued observation, I perceive Mildred and her hubby, Gordle, prospering on their goat farm in our old home town. Back at old N. V. C. S. Mary Hull is manager of the cafeteria. Over Speedsville way I see George and Betty Beebe are raising a nice family. What's this! A baseball team coming on the diamond and who steps up to the pitcher's mound but the noted pitcher, Gerry Tull, a con- firmed bachelor. I now see one of the liveliest spots in New York City. Jeannie Van Susan and her 'Hep-Cats' are playing. Now featuring with her band is 'swoon-croon' Van Gorder and Frank Meade, the second Harry James Now I see a different scene coming into focus, this must be Paris for I see Phyllis Lyke and her husband Ken working side by side as famous dress designers. Giving them a helping hand is Esther Steenrod. None other than Francoise deLorim1er is doing the translating. As I look a little farther back to Hollywood, I see the famous dance team, Mary Van Gorder and Norman Thomas, creating a new dance for their next movie. Starring in the movie will be Rose Collinsg I see a string of broken hearts following her. What have we here? There is Shirley Ace now a well-known journa- list, busily typing an editorial. Ah, yes! I see a few prosperous farmersg Roy Briggs and Edwin Armitage are surely working to make those acres turn out perfect. Phoebe and Don are also doing wonders on their farm, and why wouldn't they? Just look at the three 'helping handsn there beside them. There's a few chickens flying around. Who's that in the middle of them? Well, if it isn't the former Sophie Judski! Earl has taught her the fundamentals of chicken care. Also in the chicken business is Charlotte Holtman. And here's Phil Sp1talny's nAll-Girln Orchestra tuning up with Suzanne Delaney as solo violinist and Sara Hall seated at the piano. 29

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CLASS HISTORY September '42' found us as freshmen very happy and glad to be ln' high school at last. Gerry Bates was our president, secretary Phyllis Lyke and treasurer Hubert Minor. Our council representatives were Gerry Tull and Roy Briggs and our advisors Miss Gaylord and Mr. Brown. We were divided into two homerooms under the.superv1s1on of Miss Snow and Miss McCully. During the winter we had a sleigh ride party and. oh! what fun! After riding around town we had refreshments in the gymg this was followed by games and dancing. As sophomores we were still divided into two rooms with Mrs. Chamberlain and Mr. Stoughton in charge. We elected Teddy Pastalan as president, Gerald Tull, vice-president, Betty Jean Bradley, secretary and Phyllis Lyke, treasurer. Our class advisors were Miss Donohue and Mr. Stoughton. Our student council representatives were Olga Okrepkie and Hubert Minor. In November we held a party in the gym and about danced our feet off. Later in the evening a going-away remembrance was given to Gerry Bates who was leaving us to move to Florida. Next came ou- fnior year and the time for us to try to settle down and earn money 1 4 our senior trip. We elected George Beebe as our president, Mildred Fiske, vice-president, Betty Jean Bradley, secretary, Shirley Ace, treasurer. Our council representatives were Olga Okrepkie and Eleanor Ridgeway. We were still separated into two homerooms which were under the supervision of Miss Gilliland and Miss Bartlett. Under the guidance of Miss Klely, our advisor, we sold stationery, put on a play nAunt Suzie Shoots The Worksu and held a Junior Prom which turned out to be very successful. Our order of class rings arrived in the fall and were we thrilled! Some of us had hardly a chance to wear them before 'someone elsen had them on. Now, at last we are seniors, 48 of us, together finally in the library with Mr. Weeks in charge. At the first opportunity we held a class election. Our president, Mary Niznik, vice-president, Norman Thomas, secretary, Phylhds Lyke, treasurer, Anna Van Vorce and our Business Manager, Laureln Call. As our advisors we chose Miss Roberts and Mr. Weeks. Council representatives were Eleanor Ridgeway and Frannle deLor1m1er. To finance our long awaited New York trip, we held a round and square dance in the gym in October, held two bake sales, presented our play 'Let Me Grow Up , sold magazine subscriptions and greeting cards We received the proceeds from the wego-Newark Valley game. At all the home games we sold ice-cream, pop, pop corn, and hot dogs and rented ' pillows. However, the date for our long waited trip arrived and on the evening of April 23 we started for New York and what a tlmel In spite of the loss of sleep and acquiring sore feet, all who went had a wonderful time. After a few weeks of much needed rest we again gathered to enjoy a formal banquet at the Arlington Hotel. w And so we come to the end of our high school career. We have had fun and a wonderful time and greatly regret leaving, but the time has come for us to go out into the world for new adventures. In leaving, we wish to express our appreciation to the Board of Education for the kind propogitignthey offered us which gave us the profits from the Saturday night movies and for giving us financial aid on our trip to New York o With the years of pleasant memories that will forever remain with uB,We. the class of '46 bid a farewell to Principal C. M. Peck,,V1ce- L Principal Nathan Hall, faculty members and school friends, and wish the Juniors the best of luck as they try to fill our shoes. 28

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Now I see a wedding procession. It's Laurein Gall, her wish come true. Marriage. Wait 'til I look into this big office. There's Dorothy Needham doing very well as a private secretary before she is 191 This group of successful wives looks like a homsmakers'convent1on. Among them are: Ann Lacy, Helen Van Vorce, Thelma Weber, Barbara Bailor and Martha Howe, Ah, yes, and Evangeline Hotaling, her men have finally dwindled to one. ' A famous theater now comes into view. Loretta Deming is the man- ager with Marlon Hoyt as head usher and behind the curtains Elmo Sears has charge of the lights. Dick Loeffler and Hubert Minor, the wlttles and comedians are com1ng'on the stage. What a show this will bel There are many paintings in the lobby by the master artist, Betty Jean Bradley There are a few futures not quite visible, but for Mary Niznik, Emily Beebe, and Betty Mix, I see the word SUCCESS',fblazingstrongly on their paths. And now coming into view is an old maid sitting before a fire, recalling pleasant memories. with nothing but a cat for a 'partner.n Well, who can it be? Me, of course. How disappointing! Now with a swift good-by, I place the cover on my crystal ball and leave it for some oncoming senior. --Joyce Haines 30 3