Nichols High School - Comet Yearbook (Nichols, NY)

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On the first day of September, 1944, Nichols High School saw an intrepid group, formerly delegated to the lower grades, but on this day promoted to high school. Their appearance caused no furor, no revolution, as some had feared. Miss Miller was chosen to be our class advisor in the hope that one cool head in our midst might give us a more dignified atmosphere. The freshmen lived up to their name that year, raising hob with their teachers and the upper classmen. There was nothing snobblsh about the Club Future'48. We pestered anybody, any- where. The seventeen member club became an eighteen member club in January, when Betty Boyle, a sprightly little 'chick' from Waverly, Joined us, but our number :ag reduced again later when Jim Culver left us for the more serious duties of e. . As the sophomore year opened for us, we realized that one year of our club life was gone,and set about to make the remaining years as congenial as possible. Consequently we organized numerous parties, all successful. In the spring of'46 our thoughts turned not only toward love but also to the Sophomore Hop, the first ever. This was a great financial success as well as the source of a gooi deal of fun. We were encouraged enough to order class rings. During the y ar Velma Morgan left our midst to get married and Phyllis Deming transferred to Elmira. The next fall saw us Juniors, much to the disgust of the seniors. We found ourselves minus the memberships of Jean Keene and Jean English, but we also had gained three new members---Phyllis Merrill from Rome, Pennsylvania: Nancy Riegel from Forestvilleg and Mildred Cheely from New York City. We gloried in the shiny new rings glistening on our fingers. At this time we came to the amazing conclus- ion that money is a very necessary commodity, even in such a convivial organiza- tion as ours.Therefore we took out our union cards and went to work. Paper drives Junior Prom, card parties ---- all were entered upon with enthusiasm and we emerged with plenty of profits. However, we did not lose sight of our main goal ----- to have fun. Parties were held, and class spirit was maintained. This last autumn, the Club Future'48 changed its name to Club'48. Yes, we were finally seniors!! But this brought with it disadvantages as well as advant- ages. A goal of S800 for the year was set up and it was actually obtained by the active participation of every one in the class. In the fall Corinne Bowen left us to be married, and Milly Cheely decided to try New York City for a spell, but in January she returned to the country once more. The drive for money shifted into high gear, as luncheone, paper drives, Senior Play, and Mardi Gras were planned. As seniors, we were privileged to initiate the freshmen, an experience which as freshmen we had been lucky enough to escape. This was done in a manner entirely satisfying to everyone but the freshmen. On May 28th we left for New York City for a glorious four day trip among the towers of Manhattan. There we had a grand time, to return exhausted but exhilarated. I As the time for exams rolled around, there was a scramble to 'hit the books.' No one wanted to be left behind after coming this far. Finally the strain was over, but the confusion did not let up. Caps and gowns, Senior Ball, Alumni Banquet, and Commencement came now. However, we managed to survive and even the hardiest of us will admit that he is a little bit sorry that it is all over. 51

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65444 7042! We, the Senior Class of Nichols High School, of the town of Nichols, county of Tioga, State of New York, being certified by our teachers and principal as of sound mind and bcdy, do hereby establish this as our last will and testament. Betty Bailey leaves her ability to say the right thing at the wrong time to Pat- ricia Mills. Emory Ball leaves his smallest farm to Jim Clark. Rita Barlow leaves her worry about becoming bald to Carolyn Bean. Franc Bixby leaves her ability to study to her brother, Jim. Bette Boyle leaves her sense of humor to Doris Baldwin. I Dexter Chaffee leaves his ability to get in and out of trouble to Calvin Cornell. Mildred Cheely leaves the rock in her hand bag to Mina Barlow. , Richard Corbin leaves his never falling tact to next year's Senior Class President. Priscilla Goodwin leaves her endless chatter to Geraldine Bowman. Beverly Ostrander leaves her ability to lose weight to Liz Quick. Phyllis Merrill leaves her quietness to Connie Bennett and Joanne Chaffee. filll it do any good?J David Preshur leaves his position as class cut-up to John Berry. Nancy Riegel leaves her father with no relatives in school. Arlene Thetga leaves her ability to ask questions to Joanne Williams. Alden Tribe leaves his absentmindedness to Priscilla Lisenby. The class leaves to Mrs. Quick the hope that the next class she advises will not be such a trial. The class leaves the faculty in peace and quiet. IN WITNESS WHEREOF: We hereunto set our hands and seal this thirtieth day of June in the Year of Our Lord, 1948. witnessed By: 40,21 JQKWJ WWMW 50

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pw Nichols in the year 1965 is a thriving young metropolis. It is no longer s small, one-horse town, but has been transformed into a large industrial center. The Franc J. Bixby Municipal Airport is the scene of much activity. Standing in the open doorway of the waiting room is a tall, distinguished looking gentleman. He moves toward the flying field as the incoming rocket - the 'SH ' - arrives on runway 55. The ramp is placed Mademoiselle Elizabeth, Bailey is gowned in one nylon and plastic, with N813 to d6BO9nd 18 against the rocket ship, the door opens, and out steps the world-renowned French dress designer. Mademoiselle of her newest creations, a stunning fuschia sult of fine the shield-shaped neckline! Nancy Rlegel, who has also returned from Paris. H188 Rlegel is now conducting guided tours through Europe, and recently escorted a group of one thousand Nichols Central School seniors on their senior trip. Now Miss Arlene Thetga steps from the plane. She ls a great success as the owner and president of the Thetga Conservatory of Music. This conservatory is second only to Jullisrd. Ballying out of the ship is Dexter Chaffee, the original traveling sales- man. Already his jaws are beginning to move as he bur t f th 1 one of his innumerable 'farmer's daughter' Jokes. B 8 or U th another From the interior of the rocket come strains of sweet music. What?? Can this music be coming from within the plane? My curiosity is soon satisfied, for on the shoulders of two men sits Itchard Corblnsky, with his fingers ramb- ling over the keyboard of a small Hammond Organ. Mr. Ccrbinsky may currently be heard as the organist in Radio City Music Hall. Priscilla Goodwin and Beverly Ostrander, both now famous in the realm of make-believe, disembark next. Priscilla, who is heard over a nation-wide hook- up as 'John's Other W1fe,' is an invaluable asset to the Duz soap company.H1ss Ostrander has succeeded Larry Parks as the double for Al Jolson, since Hr.Parks has grown too old for the role. A flash is seen, and as the dust settles we recognize standing at the foog of the rsmp than frlsky nuns business msn, David Preshur, head Of the OHS an only 'Little Davey's Dog Biscuit Company.' The aroma of good food permeates the cool breezes, as Rita Barlow, the fe- male Duncan Hines, steps forth, eating one of her pastries. A cheer arises from the watching crowd, for stridlng through the door is Emory Ball, eminent lecturer on cattle breeding and president of the National Da1rymen's League. The contented cows can no longer be claimed exclusively by Carnation Milk, because of the new Ball innovation: stanchionside music! t is Mr. Ball's cows which are truly the contented cows! Hedda Hopper is on hand, having made a special trip to Nichols for an on- the-spot interview with Milli Cheely, star of stage and screen. Miss Cheely is engaged at the Broadhurst Theater in New York, where she plays the part of An- nie, in the revival of 'Annie Get Your Gun.' Next, all the way from the deep, dark interior of Africa, comes Phyllis Merrill, the noted educator. Thanks to Miss Merr1ll's efforts, all the African natives are now singing 'Bongo, Bongo, Bong0!' Last, but certainly not least, stooplng in order to pass thro h the door- way of the 'SHHHHH,' a tall, statuesque brunette emerges. It is ugetty Boyle, Old Han Adler's favorite model of his shoes for women. When she reaches the ground, the occupants of the plane all move toward the man who has been waiting at the side of the runway. After they have Joined him, and the group turns to leave the field, I realize that this gentleman is Soni other than Alden C. Tribe, B.A., M,A., D.D.T., T.N.T., president of Vassar o ege. The class of 1948, reunited for the first time since their graduation, en- ter the waiting cars, and are taken to Dr. Tr1be's home. This is certainly e memorable occasion, for it is the first meeting ever recorded to which Alden C. Tribe has been on time!! 32