Oakfield Alabama High School - Oracle Yearbook (Oakfield, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1956 volume:

, K W-wx, THE JUNIOR AND SENIOR CLASSES OF OAKFIELD-ALABAMA CENTRAL SCHOOL PRESENT THE 1956 ORACLE M-.,.M,...u....L,,,,,.,4,,.,, ,W-m.N,,.,,..M i E f E i f E E 2 5 f Q X 5 K TABLE OF CONTENTS GGNTENTSQ QRAGE6f ronewom e, osnxcxrxou Q lgs TTTT i gT 4 D S AT 1 5 - I 0 gl S T T H -3b 31-60 Anvr TT T T,Tf ERTISENEHT5' 75-90 , In Memoriam Freda C. Greene It is with a deep sense of loss that we note the pass- ing of one of our most com- petent teachers. Mrs. Greene was a teacher of the grades for seventeen years. She served ably for the last three years as grade coordinator in our school. VVe pause here to pay tribute to a dedicated teacher, devoted mother, and a cherished friend. ADMINISTRATION Clerk and Business 'Vlrjohn Chamberlain, clerk and business mana- ger. Mr. Alton McCulloch, treasurer. Board of Education The direction of any project must be left to a competent group of engineers, Our engi- neers of education are the mem- bers of the School Boafd. Thiey donate their time in the interest of better education and the wel- fare of the school district. They deserve a well-earned Thank you from every parent and stu- dent in our district--The Class of l56 tips its hat to: Mr. Robert Call, Mr. Jacob Klotzbach, Mr. Duane Grehlinger, Mr. Norman Gray, Mr. Roy Woeller, Mr. Leon Heidenreich, and Mrs. Sarah Hint. Manager Oakfielcl-Ala ba nna Central D. T, A. The Oakfield-Alabama PTA has enjoyed a very successful year. Throughout the year, all grades have been on parade, showing room and department activities. The play Mother is a Freshman, netted 3300. The next fund-raising venture was the sponsoring of the opera Ruddigore. This superb performance netted 3400. A spring dance added S30 to the treasury. the chief portion of which will be donated toward the organ fund for the new school. Thepaid mem- bership for the year was over two hundred. The officers serving this year were as fol- lows: Mr. Norman Gray, presidentg Mrs. Virgil Phelps, vice-presidentg Mrs.- Kenneth Chase, treasurerg Mrs. Oliver Bruno, secre- taryg Miss Ann Schneckenburger and Rev. Luther Bostrom, program committee chair- meng Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hilchey, hospitality committee Chairmen: Mrs. Richard Cart- wright, membership committee chairmang Mrs. VVesley Bryar, refreshments committee chair- man: and Mr. Norman Slocum, budget com- mittee chairman. The cornerstone-the first mark of a building PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE Long ago it was wisely said that a man's wealth con- sisted not in the abundance of his material possessions. Like- wise it may be stated that bricks, steel, mortar, and stone do not make a school. The theme of the Oracle. this year is centered around the building of our new Junior-Senior High School. When it is completed in all the splendor of its mod- ern facilities and architectural beauty, it is still only a build- ing. Figuratively, it assumes character as it becomes a true seat of learning. Its character and reputation is determined entirely by those who come and go within its walls. The Board of Education, faculty, students, and all other person- nel are presented with the challenge of giving a beautiful building the mantle of an outstanding school. We accept that challenge! Administration effigy, Mr. Slocum, Miss Hegman, Mr. Barber. Mr. Barber, District Superintendent of Schools, is ably assisted in the run- ning of our operation in Oakfield by Mr. Norman Slocum, assistant princi- pal, and Miss Marian Hegman, ele- mentary grade coordinator. These three people as well as Mr. Bain are chiefly responsible for the excellent and ef- ficient operation of our school. These people should be commended for the excellent handling of a very difficult situation created by the far-flung limits of the district and half-day sessions necessitated by our hitherto inade- quate facilities. The keqstone to ci well-run school Focultq LEFT-Back Row: Mr. Mahlon Hamilton, coach, Miss Jean Phillipps, girls' athletics, Mr. Frank Calzi, elemen- tary grade athletics. Front Row: Mrs. Ruby Balfour, school nurse, Miss Julia Kelly, dental hygienist, Mrs. Helen Soanes, elementary school nurse. l RIGHT-Back Row: Mr. Jack Gimlin, speech correc- l tionistg Mrs. Irene Walker,' French and Lating Mr. Sam i Cerri, English. Front Row: Mrs. Eva Barber, English l and guidance, Miss Anne Schneckenburger, librarian. LEFT-Mr. Robert Shelly, high school social studies, Mr. Eugene Bebout, driver trainingg Mr. Norman Slo- cum, high school mathematicsg Mr. William Schulze, high school mathematics, Mr. Robert Beswick, high school science. RIGHT-Back Row: Mr. Wiber Henry, industrial arts, Mr. John Cronin, commercial, Mr. George Messenger, agriculture. Front Row: Miss Marion Caborn, commer- cial and typing, Miss Dorothy Carpenter, home eco- nomics. LEFT-Back Row: Mr. John Racz, choral director: Mr. Lawrence Wilson, artg Mr. Josef Rice, band and instru- mental director. Front Row: Miss Coral Clapper, grade arty Mrs. Madelaine Thompson, grade music. The firm foundation stones Fcicultq RIGHT--Back Row: Mr. Lloyd Warren, junior high Englishg Mr. Joseph De Leo, junior high scienceg 'Mr. Daniel Olzak, junior high Englishg Mr. Bernard Petru- sky, junior high social studies and World History, Front Row: Miss Grace McAlpine, junior high social studiesg Mrs. Monica Kane, junior high mathematics: Mrs. Dorothy Messenger, junior high mathematics. LEFT-Elementary Teachers: Miss Mary Sullivan, Mrs. Helen Klotzbach, Miss Gretchen Ernst, Mr. Alton Owen. RIGHT-Elementary teachers: Miss Avis Maxwell, Mrs. Gertrude Swarts, Mrs. Ruth Pickett, Mrs. Leila Boyce, Mrs. Grace Dickerson, Mrs. Ruth Heckroth. Front: Mrs. Eunice Speed, Mrs. Mary Paille, Mrs. Alice Shue, Mrs. Fern Rice. Absent: Mrs. Elizabeth Johns. LEFT-Branch School Teachers: Mrs. Anna Kohorst, Mrs. Marjorie Lutz, Mrs. Ethel Jasper, Mrs. Mary Marble, Mrs. Cynthia Waterstreet, Mrs. Violet Crosby. RIGHT-Elementary Teachers: Mrs. Beatrice Cayea, Mrs. Neva Hicks, Mrs. Eleanor Vagg, Mrs. Artemisa Travers, Miss Sue. Zambito, Mrs. Adelaide Williams. Front: Mrs. Ruth Harding, Mrs. Evelyn Newton, Mrs. Catherine Bostrom. upon which the school stcmds Services Susie Greene is the pillar of the office staff. Without her help and friendly cooperation, many of the activities carried on in this school would be impossible. The staff heartily thanks her for all her help and patience with us. Maralee Hicks is Miss Greene's able assistant. She relieves Susie of many of her more routine duties and helps make the office a more efficient place. Our thanks also to Mrs. Hicks. Row: Mr. Wilder, Mr. Slusser. Cafeteria: Mrs. Nye, Mrs. Ross. The pedestal - ci firm footing for steelwork Back Row: Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Starkweather Mrs Dick ens, Mr. Crawford, Mrs. Borkholder Mr Bowen Front Mr. Stevens, Mr Rhodes Mr Sharp Mr D1Salv0 Absent: Mr. Costmtino CLASSE mf x Class of19S6 SENIOR OFFICERS: Diane Greene, secre- tary,' Mary Dickerson, trea.mrer,' Mr.Schulze, ad'vi.s'0r,' Clifford Scroger, president,' Jack Tyler 'vice-president. CAROLYN -I. ANDERSON Ki-Anclyi! The 'web of our life is of a mingled yarn. OAKLEAF 3, 45 ORACLE 3, 45 Li- brary Club 2, 3, 45 Leaders 1, Zf 3, 45 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 45 Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 45 Hockey Honor Team 45 Softball 1, 2, 3, 45 Archery 1, 2, 35 Leaders Cvice-presidentj 4. Ambition: To be a good secretary. HONOR STUDENTS: Back Row: David R. Matteson, Pearl Pearlson, Vincent Speed, Jua- nita Guthrie, Gary L. Griswold. Front: Ioan Morris, Beverly Rudge, Juanita Guthrie. RALPH BAUER t1Artn A manic life is an appendix to his heart. F.F.A. 45 Wrestling 1, 2. Ambition: To be in the Marine Corps by July. Kinqposts supporting LOUISE ANN CIESZYNSKI Lou Ann The higher! of distinction is service to others. Chorus 2, 3, 45 OAKLEAF 3, 45 Fu- ture Teachers 3, 45 Library Club 2, 3, 45 Rifle Club 15 Art Club 45 Stage- craft Club 45 Softball 45 Archery 4. Ambition: To be an elementary school teacher. LEO ANTHONY CORBELLI CCCOI-by!! To draw true beauty shows a mas- ter' s hand. Chorus 1, 2, 3, 43 Band 1, 2, 3, 45 OAKLEAF 1, Z, 3, 43 ORACLE 2, 3, 45 Library Club 1: Projection Club 4, Rifle Club 1, 2, 3g Art Club l, 2, 3, 45 Stagecraft Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Base- ball Z, 3, 4: Basketball 1, 2, 3, Foot- ball 3, 43 Cross Country 1: Intramu- rals 1, 45 Volleyball 4, Bowling 1, 25 Country Chorus 1, Z, 33 Country Band 43 Thespians 4. Ambition: To be a baseball pitcher. DONNA LEE DCWITT Donnie Nothing is impossible to a winning heart. Chorus 1, 2, 3g OAKLEAE 3, 4: Fu- ture Teachers 3, 43 Library Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Basketball 1: Bowling 23 Ten- nis 1, 3, 4, Dramatics 1, 2, Archery 43 Thespians 4. Ambition: To stay happy. Class of 1956 OCTAVIO CORBELLI KKTubby!Y A great man is made up of qualities that meet or make great occasions. Class Officer 1, 23 ORACLE 3, 4g Art Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Rifle Club 1, 25 Stagecraft Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4: Track 4g Football 1, 2, 4, Intramurals 1, 23 Bowling 1, 2: Thespians 4. Ambition: To be an interior decorator. MARY ALICE DICKERSON M.D. A light heart lives long. Class officerg Chorus 2, 3, 4: Public Speaking 4, OAKLEAF 3, 45 ORA- CLE 3, 4, Leaders 4: Cheerleading 43 F.H.A. 2 CVice-Presidentj 3, CHis- torianl 4: Art Club 2, 4: Stagecraft Club 2, 4: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4: Track 3, 4: Volleyball 2, 3, 4, Thespians 4: Dramatics 1, 23 Softball 1, 2, 3, 43 Hockey Honor Team 43 Basketball Honor Team 4: Volleyball Honor Team 4. SCOTT R. DAVIS ICSam7! Why let the Devil have all the good times? Student Council 2, 3: Class Officer lg Band l, 2, 3, 43 Chorus l, 2, 3, 43 Public Speaking 45 ORACLE 3, 45 Camera Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 45 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 43 Track 1, 2, 3, 4: Football l, 2, 3, 4. Ambition: To do well in whatever field I choose. ARLENE DILCHER Dilch The only way to have a friend is to be one. Student Council 2, 3: Class Officer 1, 2, 3: National Honor Society 2, 3, 4: Chorus 1, 2, 3, 43 OAKLEAF 3, 4: ORACLE 3, 49 Future Teacher 33 Leaders 1, 2, 3, 4: Cheerleading 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, Z, 3, 4: Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 43 Hockey Honor Team 3, 43 Bowling 2, 3, 43 Softball 1, 2, 3, 4, Badminton 3, 4: Tennis 1, 2, 3, 45 Archery 1, 2, 3, 45 Thespians 45 Twirling 3. Ambition: To enjoy life. The Principal Load Class of 1956 HAROLD FRY Fritz I'll find at way, or make it. Library Club l, 2, 3, 43 Art Club 4g Stagecraft Club 43 Allied Youth 43 Thespians 43 Wrestling 1, Z. Ambition: To test-drive cars. IUANITA MAE GUTHRIE Nita Be wise today-'tis madness to deferf, National Honor Society 3, 43 Chorus l, 2, 3, 43 Public Speaking 43 OAK- LEAF 3, 43 ORACLE 3, 43 Future Teachers 3, 43 Library Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Thespians 43 Dance Club 33 Dramatics Club 13 Allied Youth 43 The Notes 43 County Chorus 4. Ambition: To be happy and success- ful. Flower. Wh 14 DIANE GREENE HDiH If ye have faith such as a grain of mustard seed, nothing shall be impos- sible unto you. Class Officer 2, 43 National Honor Society 3, 43 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 43 Lead- ers 1, 2, 3 fTrcasurerj 4, fPresi- dentb 3 Cheerleading 2, 3, 4 fCaptainJ 3 Dramatics 1, 23 County Chorus 3, 43 County Band 13 Teen-Age Highway Safety Conference 3 CChairmanj 43 Thespians 43 Hockey 3, 43 Allied Youth 43 Mixed Quartet 3, 4. Ambition: To be a good teacher3 to get married and have a large family, DONNA CHLOE HALE Chloe Sports and smiles are but a pair: which one should I spare? Class Officer 33 Chorus 1, Z, 3, 43 Public Speaking 2, 43 OAKLEAF 3, 43 ORACLE 3, 43 Future Teachers 3, 43 Library Club 1, Z. 3, 43 Leaders 1, 2, 3, 43 F.H.A, CPresidentj 2, 3, 43 Rifle Club 1, 23 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 43 Track 3, 43 Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 43 Hockey 'Honor Team 3, 43 Bowling 2, 3, 43 Softball 1, 2, 3, 43 Badminton 1, 3, 43 Tennis 1, 2, 3, 43 Archery 1, 2, 3, 43 All County Chorus 43 Allied Youth 43 Dance Club 3, 43 Thespians 4. Ambition: To be a Physical Educa- tion T eacher. GARY LEE GRISWOLD v Grizzy I A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men. Class Officer 23 National Honor So- ciety 2, 3, 43 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 43 County Chorus 1, 2, 3, 43 Public Speaking 1, 43 ORACLE CEditorj 3, 43 Library Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Rifle Club 13 Cheer- leading 43 Camera Club 3, 43 Football 33 Intramurals 43 Empire Boys' State 33 Barbershop Quartet 3, 43 Mixed Quartet 43 Allied Youth CPresidentj 43 Thespians 4. Ambition: To be an electrical engineer. ROGER LEE HALE George Earth's noblest thing is a woman per- fectedf' Chorus l, 2, 3, 43 Band 1, 23 OAK- LEAF 3, 43 ORACLE 3, 43 Rifle Club 1, 23 Stagecraft Club 1, Z3 Basketball fMgr.D 1, 23 Football Z, 3, 43 Track 1, 23 Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 43 Volley- ball 43 Bowling 1, 23 Dramatics Club 1, 23 Thespians 43 Allied Youth fVice-Presidentj 4. Ambition: To be a Petroleum Engi- neer. ite Orchids ana Blue Carnations Class of 1956 DONALD HALL ACDOH!! No one knows what he can do, until he tries. Band 1, 25 Library Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Chess Club 2, 35 Art Club 45 Stage- craft Club 4. Ambition: To be a mechanic. DOUGLAS FRANK KLOSEN Butts Don't advertise your troubles, there's no market for them. Student Council fPresidentJ 45 Class Officer 35 National Honor Society 3, 45 Future Teachers 35 Cheerleading 45 Baseball 2, 3, 45 Cross Country 3, 45 Intramurals 2, 3, 45 Volleyball 3, 45 Wrestling 25 Thespians 45 Allied Youth 4. Ambition: To be a Ceramic Engineer. JAMES HOGLE KfJ'im!J I shall go softly all my life. Library Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Projection Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Camera Club 3, 45 Stagecraft Club 15 Football 2. Ambition: To be a forester. EDWARD KRINER ClBig Ed!! There's a tide in the affairs of men, which, when taken at the flood, leads on to fortune,' omitted, all the voyage of their life is bound in shallow.: and miseriesf' Band 1, 2, 3, 45 Library Club 2, 3, 45 Chess Club l, 2, 3, 45 Chorus 1, 2. Ambition: To be an aviation adminis- trator. Buttresses of Mi ELAINE KENWARD Elaine Silence is a glorious crown. Chorus 1, 2, 3, 45 OAKLEAF 3, 45 Future Teachers 3, 45 Library Club 1, 2, 3, 45 French Club Z, 3, 4. Ambition: To be a. teacher. HERBERT LONG KKHCI-bl? I-Ienccforth, I will be Romeo. Chorus 1, 2, 3, 45 Public Speaking 45 OAKLEAF 3, 45 ORACLE 3, 45 Future Teachers 45 Library Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Rifle Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Basketball CManagerD 45 Track 3, 45 Thespians 4. Ambition: To be a Certified Public Accountant. qhtq Strength Clciss of 1956 CAROL ANN LYONS Chico Happiness is a perfume you can't pour on others without getting a few drops on yourself. Chorus 1, 2, 3, 43 OAKLEAF 3, 43 ORACLE 3, 43 Basketball 1, '2, 3, 43 Track 3, 4g Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 43 Hockey Honor Team 33 Bowling 1, 23 Softball 2, 33 Badminton 3, 43 Tennis 1, Z, 3, 43 Archery 1, Z, 33 Hockey 3, 43 Thespians 4. Ambition: To be a secretary. CAROL GRACE MOONEY Moon He who makes room in his heart for others will himself find accommoda- tions everywhere he goes. Chorus 2, 3, 43 OAKLEAF 3, 43 Li- brary Club 13 Rifle Club 13 Softball 2, 33 Basketball 1, 2, 3g Track 3, 43 Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 43 Bowling 1, 2, 33 Badminton 3, 43 Tennis 1, 2, 33 Arch- ery 1, Z, 33 Hockey 3, 43 The Notes 43 Thespians 4. Ambition: To be a successful wife and secretary. DAVID R. MATTESON Dave Guard well thy thoughtsj our thoughts are heard in heaven. National Honor Society 43 Chorus 1, 2, 33 OAKLEAF CBusiness Mgrj 3, 4g ORACLE 3, 43 Library Club 1, 23 French Club 1, 2, 33 Art Club 33 Drama Club 1, 23 County Chorus 13 Dance Club 33 Thespians 4. Ambition: To be a minister. BETHLEY ANN MORRIS 1tBeth9! Try looking for something good in everyone you meet. Chorus 1, 2, 3, 43 OAKLEAF 3, 43 ORACLE 3, 43 Rifle Club 13 Bowling 3, 43 Badminton 3, 4g Archery 2, 43 Thespians 43 Girls' Chorus 13 Allied Youth 4. Ambition: To become successful in retailing. Mciscot: French Doodle RONALD N. MAYBACK Goose It's better, of course, to know useless things than to know nothing. Projection Club 1, 2, 3, 4 CPresidentJ 3 Stagecraft Club 43 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 43 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 43 Track 2, 3, 43 Football 1, 3, 43 Intramurals 1, Z3 Thespians 4. Ambition: To get married and have six kids. JOAN ELLEN MORRIS foanie This above all, to thine own self be true. Student Council 3, 43 National Honor Society 2, 3, 43 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 43 OAKLEAF fEditorJ 3, 43 ORACLE 3, 43 Leaders 1, 2, 3, 43 Cheerleading 2, 3, 43 Art Club 2, 3, 43 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 43 Track 3, 43 Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 43 Hockey Honor Team 3, 43 Soft- ball 1, 2, 3, 43 Badminton 3, 43 Drama Club 1, 23 Hockey 1, 3, 43 Soccer 23 Mixed Quartet 3, 43 County Chorus 3, 43 Allied Youth 43 Thespians 4. Ambition: To be a successful interior decorator. MILFORD AUDREY OAKES MELVIN B. OSBORN fc A smile is like an echo, it always comes back to you. Public Speaking 49 Libary Club 1, 2, 3, 49 F.F.A. 49 Projection Club 49 French Club 39 Chess Club 2, 3, 49 Art Club 49 Stagecraft Club 49 Base- ball CManagerJ 39 Intramurals 3, 49 Thespians 49 Dance Club 3. Ambition: To raise beef cattle. PEARL PEARLSON Pear1ie Choose wisdom rather than riches for ifs the most precious possession that ever comes to man. Chorus 1, 2, 3, 49 Band 1, 2, 3, 49 Public Speaking 1, 2, 49 OAKLEAF 3, 49 ORACLE 3, 49 Future Teach- ers 3, 4 Cljresidentj 9 Library Club 1, 2, 3, 49 Leaders 1, 2, 3, 49 Rifle Club 1, 39 French Club 3, 49 Art Club 2, 3, 49 Stagecraft Club 2, 3, 49 Softball 1, 2, 3, 49 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 49 Vol- leyball 1, 2, 3, 49 Bowling 2, 3, 49 Badminton 3, 49 Tennis 2, 3, 49 Arch- ery 2, 3, 49 Twirling 1, 3, 49 Thespians 49 Drama Club 1, 29 The Notes 49 County Chorus 4. Ambition: To get a Ph.D. 1iByrOn!y If you can't do it well, don't do it at all. u Student Council 49 Band l, 2, 3, 49 OAKLEAF 3, 49 ORACLE 3, 49 Li- brary Club 1, 2, 3, 49 Cheerleading 49 Projection Club 1, 2, 3, 49 Stagecraft Club 29 Basketball CManagerj 1, Z9 Track 1, 2, 3, 49 Football 3, 49 Cross Country 49 Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 49 Volleyball 2, 3, 49 Dramatics Club 1, 2. Ambition: To join the Navy. ROB ERT PUMA KKBOb7J Don't ever go away mad, just go away. Chorus 1, 2, 39 Band 1, 2, 3, 49 OAK LEAF 3, 49 Camera Club 49 Base- ball 1, 3, 49 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 49 Track 3, 49 Football 2, 49 Intramurals 1, 2. Ambition: To play college football. Pillars Forming the Basic Class of 1956 EVELYN PARKER Giggles The best part of one's life is the daily performance of ane's duties. Chorus 1, 2, 3, 49 OAKLEAF 3, 49 ORACLE 3, 49 Future Teachers 49 Library Clubl, 2, 3, 49 F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 49 Rifle Club 1, 29 French Club 2, 39 Basketball 19 Volleyball 1, 29 Softball 1, Z, 49 Tennis 1, 3, 49 Archery 1, 3, 49 Allied Youth 49 F.F.A.-F.H.A. Chorus 49 Drama Club 1, 29 Thespi- ans 4. Ambition: To fly, to make some fel- low a good wife and have a large family. DAVID ROVVNTREE Dave Girls are like socks, you have tn change them regularly. Football 1, 3, 49 Baseball 1 9 Basketball 1, 3, 49 French Club 19 Camera Club 1, 3, 49 Chorus 19 Thespians 4. Ambition: To be a successful busi- nessman. Framework Class of 1956 BEVERLY JEAN RUDGE KIBunny7! Be kind and sweet to all you meet. Chorus 1, 2, 3, 45 Public Speaking 2, 45 OAKLEAF 3, 45 ORACLE 3, 45 Future Teachers 3, 45 Library Club 25 Rifle Club l, 25 French Club 3, 45 Bowling 45 Badminton 3, 45 Tennis 3, 45 D.A.R. Good Citizen 45 All- State Chorus 35 Drama Club 1, 25 The Notes 45 County Chorus 3, 45 J.C. Road-e-0 35 Allied Youth 45 Thespians 4. Ambition: To be a grade teacher and a famous singer. MARY FRANCES SKELTON The poor man is not he who is with- out a cent, but he who is without a dream. Chorus 1, 2, 3, 45 Twirlers 1, 2, 3, 45 OAKLEAF 3, 45 ORACLE 3, 45 Leaders 1, 2, 3, 45 Cheerleading 3, 45 F.H.A. 1, Z, 3, 45 Hockey Honor Team 3, 45 Bowling 1, 2, 3, 45 Soft- ball 2, 3, 45 Tennis 1, 2, 35 Archery 1, 25 Thespians 45 Allied Youth 4. Ambition: To be a successful model and wife. THOMAS EDWARD SAGE KCTOIHYY Upright simplicity is the deepest wis- dom. OAKLEAF 45 F.F.A. 3, 45 Stage- craft Club Z, 3. Ambition: To be rich. VINCENT EDWARD SPEED Cfvinnyti iKTi1IlC is but a stream I go a-fishing in. Band 1, 2, 3, 45 Rifle Club 15 French Club 1, 25 Stagecraft Club 45 Track 3, 45 Cross Country 2, 3, 45 Most- Valuable-Player Award 3. .4n1I1it1'on: To be an enzineer. CLIFFORD SCROGER Cliff Speech is great, but silence is greater. Class president 45 Chorus 2, 35 Band 2, 3, 45 ORACLE 3, 45 Stagecraft Club 2, 35 Cross Country 35 Wrestling 1, 25 Thespians 4. Ambition: To be happy. GLENDA STEIN Kipinkyli A devil is an angel in disguise. Student Council 3, 45 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 45 OAKLEAF 3, 45 ORACLE 3, 45 Leaders 1, 2, 3, 45 Cheerleading 2, 3, 45 Baseball 2, 3, 45 Basketball 2, 3, 45 Hockey Honor Team 3, 4. A-Imlzitionz To become a nurse and air- line hostess. Struts Brclcinq on Stable Building 18 Clclss of 1956 -IOHN TYLER BETTY UNDERI-IILL JOHANNA VANIA Kljackl, iKBet!7 KKJOQJ God made this country, and man It's nice to be natural when you're Continual eheerfulness is a sign of made this town. Class Officer 45 Cheerleading 45 Base- ball 1, Z5 Basketball Z, 35 Track 3, 45 Football 1, Z, 3, 45 Cross Country 3, 45 Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 45 Volleyball 1, 4. Ambition: To be a good track man in college. XVILLIAM VV. XVAKEMAN Bill The rule of my life is to make busi- ness a pleasure and pleasure my busi- ness. Library Club 2, 3, 45 Art Club 1, 25 Stagecraft Club Z, 45 Thespians 4. Ambition: To be a success. naturally nice. Chorus 1, 2, 3, 45 OAKLEAF 3, 4 ORACLE 3, 45 Library Club 1, 2, 3 45 F.H.A. 3, 45 French Club 2, 3 Basketball 1, 2, 35 Volleyball 1, 2, 3 45 Bowling 2, 3, 45 Softball 1, 2, 3, 4 Archery 1, 2, 3, 4, F.F.A.-F.H.Ai Chorus 4. Ambition: To be a beautician. SHIRLEY MARIE YOUNG Dimples Music and love are the noblest gifts of heaven. Chorus 1, Z, 3, 45 OAKLEAF 3, 45 ORACLE 3, 45 Library Club 1, Z, 3, 45 F.H.A. 2, 3, 45 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 45 Basketball 1, Z, 35 Track 3, 45 Volley- ball 1, 2, 3, 45 Hockey 35 Softball 1, 2, 3, 45 Badminton 35 Tennis 1, Z, 3, 45 Archery 1, 3, 45 Dramatics 1, 25 Thespians 45 County Chorus 45 Soc- cer 1. Ambition: To be a radio disc jockey and become famous. wisdom. Chorus 3, 45 Public Speaking 45 Fu- ture Teachers CSecretaryD 3, 45 French Club 35 Archery 45 Thespi- ans 45Allied Youth 4. Ambition: To be a teacher. ROBERT ZIGROSSI Kfziggieii VVere there no women, men might live like gods. Chorus 35 Band Z, 3, 45 ORACLE 3, 45 Camera Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 45 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 45 Track 2, 3, 45 Football 1, 2, 3, 4. Ambition: To be a success. Clclss Colors: Blue cmcl Silver I9 Senior Snaps Rough-looking bunch, arer1't they? lf: And be sure you get it signed! No, these are NOT non-fiction! I.et's see, moment A equals moment H, or does it ? Motto.. lt matters not so much where qou stand 20 Senior Snaps Putty in the hands of Mary. Aw, go on, it is NOT a cube. 1 Ti Now, this is the way we re going to win this game . . . Ya gotta put the wood in firstli' but in wnoit direction qou are moving Juniors Back Row: Ronald Anderson, Marlene Base, Irma Ess, Joan Nagorniak, Ida Paolucci, Lillian Scopano, Richard Palone, Anthony Cusmano, Joseph Scopano, Roger Pal- mer, David Wakeman, David Puls, Teddy Speieher, Donald Gray, Peter Rosone, Jack Silvernail, Cort Fuller. Row Two: Harold Blood, Richard Baxter, Elizabeth Corbelli, Patricia Long, Marilyn Newton, Ronald D'Al- ba, Lee Breckenridge, Wesley Waldron, Ray Cranston, Steel qirolers forming FACULTY ADVISORS Mr. Cerri and Miss Caborn JUNIOR OFFICERS Joan Nagorniak, vice-president, Donald Gray, president, Elaine Knapp, trea- surer, Elizabeth Corbelli, secretary. Patricia Garrison, Myrna Daniels, Evelyn Falker, Sandra Heslor, Arlene Heslor, Shirley Green, Sherwin Bowen, Allan Rademacker, Robert Harding. Front Row: Doug- las Perfitt, jane Balfour, Barbara Leggett, Rosemary Fedrigon, Elaine Knapp, Helen Mudrzynski, Joyce Moore, Elaine Osborn, David Bradt. Absent: Grace Richardson, Barbara Ohs. SODHOMORES Left to right: Mr. Lawrence Wilson and Miss Dorothy Carpenter, Advisors, Rosalee Lom- bardo, Secretary, Thomas Jenkins, Vice-Presi- dentg Lorna Walker, President, Frank Skop, Treasurer. Back row: Gerald Hale, David Scharlau, Roger Heid- enreich, Larry Klotzbach, David Starkwether, Frank Skop, Douglas Paille, Richard Chugg, Thomas Jenkins, William Stiles, Harley Ess, Raymond Zigrossi, William Adams, Joseph Ambrose, Ronald Thompson, Carl Palmer, William Ruth, Gary Cox. Row three: Norma Reitz, Thelma Baubie, Lorna Walker, Sandra Carroll, Judith Unger, Ruth Weidrich, Yvonne Krause, Barbara Shamp, Barbara Howe, Sylvia Matte- son, Laverne Underhill, Richard Ganshaw, Duane Scroger, James Stevens, Shirley Rademacker, Peggy The skeleton of Cumbo, Rhoda Dickens, Connie Greene, Carolyn Gloeck- ner, Alice Rosone. Row two: Virginia Cranston, Norma Porter, Rosalie Lombardo, Judah Whitney, Mary Thompson, Barbara Vania, Lucille Zigrossi, Jeanette Sage, Lois McClurg, Joyce Snyder, Donna Hunt. Front row: Ruth Benedict, Jerry Borkholder, Gerald Parker, Douglas Dean, Stanley Dudek, Peter Vendetta, James Anderson, Thomas Lowe, Joan Merkel. Absent: Paul Casper, Raymond Betters, David Keller, Roger Kraatz, Lowell Marble, Vivian Yerger. on modern building Freshmen Joists to support FRESHMAN ADVISORS: Mr. Josef Rice and Miss Anne Schneckenburger. MRS. WALKER'S HOMEROOM-Back Row: Carol Davis, Edward Dick, Theodore Schultz, Gaylord Cayea, Russell Betters, Richard Warner Dianne Covey, Darwin Hale, Leonard Kingdom Row Two: Anne Puls, Ronald Thompson, Ger- ald Long, Larry Bartholf, Stephen Gabriel, Lea- burn Marrs, VVayne Moore, Janet Sumeriski Priscilla Radka, Shirley Peters. Frou! Row: Gary Bauer, Patricia Goetz, Bernard Blew, Bev- erly Lowe, Carol Burton, Marilyn Ruth, Donna Beechler, Roberta Osborn. Absmt: Sharon Brown. MR. SCHULZE'S HOMEROOM-Bark Row Larry Slusar, Frank Newton, Lyle Johnson, Ed- ward Baker, Raymond Reak, Donald Sage, Dar- rell Green, Alexander Bostrom, Donald Ganshaw Row Tivo: Mary Dudek, Donna Calnan, Carol Stevenson, Joan Koziel, Catherine Rosone, Gloria Dean, Penina Pearlson, Betty Base, Carol Scroger Doreen Bischoff. Frou! Row: Jennie Foderaro Joan Woodstock, John Kalinoski, Antoinette Di Salvo, Sandra Cayea, Alfred VVilliams, John Beals Douglas Hale, Norman Dusen, Benjamin Shoe- maker. MR. CRONIN'S HOMEROOM-Bark Row: Robert Say, Elsie Howes, Josephine Corhelli, Winton Scroger, Herbert Harmer, Allyn Baubie, John Jaszko, VVayne Dorin. Row Two: Carol Fuller, Sharon Newton, Mary Scroger, Carol Bul- more, Jeanette Tamila, Norma Bowen, Ronald Starkweather, James Rossney, Lawrence VVhite. Charles Peck. Front Row: Bruce Vania, Richard Benben, Darlene Hale, Lois Wagner, Jeanne Geis- ler, Bonnie Lewis, Lois Leslie, Brenda Dennis. Absent: John Joslyn, Sharon Winkstern, George Baker. F RESHMEN OFFICERS Lcf! to right: Lawrence VVhite. President Donna Calnan, Scfrrfary Larry Bartholf, Trmsrfrrr Joan Woodstock, V1'cr-Prarfdmrt v v Back row: D. Ross, M. Calus, F.. Weaver, L. Rinehart, G. Wiedrich, B. Scroger, I. Newton, B. Bolton, J. Nye, A. Stornelli, B. Mills. Row two: S. Jackson, M. Schultz, F. Mow- ers, B. Cranston, S. Easton, J. Foderaro, E. Goodie, D. Snyder, B. Lyons, N. Parker, R. Meney, J. Chudy, Mr. Olczak. Front row: R. Massaro, R. Fisher, J. Gib- son, J. Sulimowicz, C. Sholes, M. Cusmano, B. Betters. Absent: L. Gratto, J. Chamberlain, B. Moore, R. Parsons, H. Howard. Back row: R. Porter, I. Tyler, S. White, K. Pender, G. Rademacker, E. XVasl'1burn, K. Demmer, H. Howard, R. Martin, T. Easterbrook, C. Easton. Row two: Mr. De Leo, G. Cain, N. Kabel, M. VValls, E. Baker, P. Slusar, B. Cham- V berlain, M. Vliaye, W. Meney, S. Buden- hagen, P. Moore, D. Ferris, D. DiSalvo. Front row: F. Smart, I. Cardinali, L. Lang, M. Choate, J. Warner, J. Mikolajczyk, H. Seibert. Absent: C. Reed, S. Kabel. Back row: K. Bischoff, G. Snyder, P. VValker, D. Giordano, A. Harding, A. Lan-' don, D. Carroll, J. Saskowski, J. Whitney, S. Smith, J. Sanford, S. Fisher, N. Wag- ner. Row two: M. Cianfrini, R. Ames, L. Reitz, E. Mowers, N. Speicher, F. Stiles, F. Wil- liams, L. Martino, J. Smart, R. Dutton, D. Urtel, VV. Reeger, Mrs. Kane. Front row: R. Hunt, M. Reed, D. Reading, B. Scroger, J. Lewis, T. Greene, P. Fedri- gon, R. D'Alba, T. Smart. Absent: R. Cianfrini. Eighth Grade the load of future traffic Seventh Grade Back row: J. Smock, E. Scroger, J. Long, J. Barclay, N. Gallop, J. Ganshaw, L. Sumeriski, Miss McAlpine. Row two: L. Johnson, S Pelton, W. Dunham, J. Mc- Mahon, W. Sage, A. Bradley, W. Little, P. Luthart, M Payne, E. Baker, D. Newton Front row: E. Avery, G. Nesbitt, D. Hunt, D. Derek E. DiSalvo, E. Sulimowicz, Marvin Betters. Back row: R. Easterbrook F. Danson, J. Boatfield, J Bauhie, S. Dickens, C. Ot- taviano. Row two: Mrs. Messinger, G. Poole, W. Newton, E Kedzierski, P. Naas, J. Shet- ler, M. Bordinaro, B. Ross, D. Heslor, M. Jackett, N Howard, B. Smith. Front row: A. Kingdom, B Thompson, J. Goetz, D Easton, J. Hale, G. Sumeri- ski, R. Downing. r on f t e r s 1 s Back row: L. DeWitt, G Poole, B. Falker, G. Grazio- plene, B. Marrs, B. Sawyer, D. Lundmark, F. Pursel, J Sumeriski, I. Hale, M. Ro- sone. Row two: E. Gallup, M Kenock, L. Davis, J. Boat- field, C. Lyons, M. Will, T. Rice, M. Baker, A. Roggow, R. Mills, Mr. Petrusky. Front row: J. Moore, C Wilson, J. Beals, F. King, J. Giordano, J. Baxter, T. Frazer. Absent: K. Boyce. Back row: J. Weatherwax, S. St. John, L. Arnold, B. Brinkman, D. Howes, S. Austin, W. Scroger, R. Lyons. Row two: N. Luthart, N. Puls, L. Smart, C. Higgins, M. Kenock, D. Gray, L. Butler, V. Corbelli, J. Hart- wig, J. Butler, J. Titus, B. Anthony, Mr. Warren. Front row: J. Bauer, J. Gloeckner, J. Borkholder. R. Cumbo, M. Knapp, A. War- ner, R. Gilbert. sustaining the roof Back row: J. Bordinaro, R. Lundmark, J. Messinger, E. Kriner, R. Marrs, M. Danson, B. Krause, E. Dusen. Row two: I. Williams, I. Cassidy, D. Hunt, M. Boatfield, I. Breckenridge, S. Hale, M. Knipe, D. Williams, L. Ruth, I. DiSalvo, B. Austin. Front row: I. Stiles, D. Bulmore, K. Blood, D. Pixley, D. Warner, B. Rice, A. McGee, R. Reed, E. Carney. Absent: A. Treat, R. Iosyln. Back row: S. Lombardo, H. Parkins, A. Gibson, M. Baubie, D. Skop, R. Geisler, D. Hale, P. Carroll, J. Sunricker, J. Dem- mer, N. King. Row two: Miss Maxwell, E. Kriner, J. Seaburg, D. Thompson, R. Michalak, B. Krause, F. Cayea, T. Cummings, S. Bruno, I. Covey, E. Nesbitt, L. Starkwether. Front row: R. Massaro, R. Smith, M. Cus- mano, R. Stevens, C. Fry, R. Hensel, J. Bordinaro, R. Barclay, P. Anderson. Absent : D. Cianfrini. Back row: E. Mocciaro, S. DiMatteo, L. Seopano, K. Hale, N. Brumber, C. Poole, R. Grazioplene, E. Arnold, C. Dial, B Doward. Row two: Mr. Owen, R. Baker, J. Cupi- cha, S. Bork, E. Bean, I. Puls, R. Briney, G. Sanford, C. Stewart,,D. Bartholf, D. Baker J. Scroger, G. Howard. Front row: S. Bradley, K. Simpson, G Cain, L. Thompson, N. Rosone, D. Moore G. Simpson. y 1 Sixth Groucle for protection from the elements Fifth Grdde Bark row: C. Matteson, I. Barclay, G. Dean, T. Marsharn, W. Cartwright, P. Howes. Row two: W. Morris, G. Smart, F. Butler, R. Hartwig, L. Scroger, R. Koalczyk, S. Scroger, D. Schulze, Mrs. Pickett. Front row: S. Coe, M. Beuler, K. Jackett, F. Snyder, L. Luthart, C. Geisler, D Tamila. Absent: R. Diasio, S. Johns, F. Wright. Back row: G, Iackett, S. Covey, B. Barney R. DiSalvo, I. Bryar, C. Meney, I. Witkow- ski, J. Hale. Row two: R. Caton, R. Titus, R. Cianfrini J. Demmer, I. Scopano, E. Gallup, C. Pet: erson, R. Johnson, Mrs. Speed. Front row: P. Fry, S. Goetz, D. Moore, I. Zaffron, D. Kenward, A. Radka, D. Silver- nail. Absent: C. Silvernail. Back row: A. Falker, E. Bucceri, S.Baubie, R. Grazioplene, M. Smith, P. Koziel, L Fogal. Ron' two: Miss Sullivan, R. Spears, R. Doward, H. Zigrossi, R. Roggow, D. Dial, D. Anderson, E. Krtanik, L. Mowers. Front row: D. Bragg, T. Gloeckner, T. Hodgins, S. Porter, C. Hilchey, A. Zigrossi, J. Baxter. Absent: B. Moon, P. Carpenter. pdrtitions dividing the building Back row: R. Arnold, B. Little, F. Szent- miklosi, J. Howard, P. Scroger, S. Sturm, E. McMahon, G. Rumble, B. Mullaney. Row two: D. Helman, K. Merkel, G. Cox, K. VVetherwax, L. Kirkpatrick, R. Caton, C. Dickens, R. St. John, B. Utz, A. Powell, Mrs. Klotzbach. Front row: A. Cusmano, M. Greene, T. Kedzierski, P. King, S. Rosone, V. Gann, L. Knapp, R. Scroger, L. Lang. Hack row: D. Mocciaro, D. Carmichael, G. Sawyer, I. Grazioplene, I. Smith, R. Smith, Mrs. Mantei. Row two: B. Rinehart, R. Dennis, R. Reed, S. Myers, J. Phelps, I. Cox, R. Higgins, I. D'Alba, NY. VVilliams, D. Sunricker. Franz' row: P. Purscl, C. Becker, I. Mar- tino, A. Potter, V. Neff, L. Baker, C. Puls. Absent: R. Clark. Bark row: Mrs. Boyce, E. Gabriel, C. Ferl- rigon, J. Glick, T. Danson, D. Bostrom, T King, D. Raclemacker, R. Bryar, G. Heslor. Row fwfr: E. VVard, D. Nagorniak, J. Howe M. Cleveland, B. Derck, P. Gilbert, D Michalak, C. Hawley, B. Messinger, D Schue, S. Jaszko. Front row: T. VVolfe, P. Anderson, J Barney, C. Baubie. M. Nanni, G. Bordinaro C. Baxter, B. Boatfield, J. Griffiths. .Xbsentz B. Anderson. y Fourth Grade into useful units 29 T h i r cl Q P ca cl ez Back row: J. Kessler, P. Lang, N. Gray, E. I Wg Hale, D. Hunt, C. Beuler, C. Bryson, C Baker, L. Muntz, Mrs. Dickerson. Row two: S. Fava, R. Krtanik, J. Gabriel, B. Burr, T. Miller, S. Avery, K. Scroger G. Butler, G. Hunt, P. Betters. Front row: D. Gooshaw, M. Cassiano, J Moore, B. Casper, C. Cleveland, G. Cayea I. Scopano. Absent: M. Rainey, J. Scharlou. Back row: C. Sumeriski, C. Shetler, T. Smith, M. Arnold, L. Cooley, I. Wiswall, F. Van Buskirk. Row two: E. VVooster, R. Cupicha, I. Otta- viano, A. Gibbs, L. VVarner, C. McConnell, C. Koziel, B. Needham, G. Whitney, J. Dial, Mrs. Cayea. Front row: C. D'Angelo, P. Kowalczyk, P. George, B. Zigrossi, L, Downing. C. Hil- chey, B. Patterson. Absent: C. Malin, L. Caton. Back row: Mrs. Paille, M. McEntee, R Knipe, R. Blood, S. Coe, J. Cassiano, si Bowen. Row two: S. Cartwright, S. Bruno, D. Dean, I. Yunker, J. Moore, J. Hale, Y. Cardinali, B. Bordinaro, W. Speed, R Derck. Front row: G. McVay, C. Goetz, K. Suli- mowicz, J. Demmer, I. Michalak, W. Good- win, R. Radka, C. Sage, P. Waye, L Cerri. Absent: D. Matla, P. johns, G. DiFiore. Back row: A. Doward, M. Bartholf, V. Sawyer, A. Fry, W. Tadusz, S. Stewart, D Hare. Row two: Mrs. Traver, D. Cooley, W. Derck, R. Roggow, M. Porter, S. Mowers J. Young, D. Howard. Front row: D. Stiles, I. Beach, M. Hale, R. Bragg, L. Vincent, J. Bloom, G. Cain. Absent: G. DiMatteo, E. King, B. Ohs, J Szentmiklosi, R. Moore, I. Allhouse, Rl Hopkins. little panes through, which 1 Back row: R. Fogal, C. Currier, D. Cuysi- cha, D. Meyer, J. Ross, K. Baker, A. Mo- relli, R. Doward, M. Hughes, C. Easton, Mrs. Williams. Row two: B. Wicks, D. Little, R. Gann, R. Watson, B. Chase, E. Cassidy, L. Higgins, L. Holley, W. Hilchey, A. Martino, G. Zi- grossi. Front row: R. Reed, 1. Martino, B. Baker, P. Cronin, D. Kell, Hi Baxter, L. Cayea. Absent: M. Clark, M. Grant, R. Clark. Back row: Mrs. Swartz, L. Kelsey, G. Bry- son, J. Pursey, W. Bryar, R. Bradsher, J. Calus, M. Lippold. Row three: L. Heidenrich, B. Hensel, L. Geiss, B. Weber, B. Hollabaugh, L. Lang, C. Grazioplene. Row two: S. Cayea, L. Turner, R. Hopkins, W. Schiavi, J. Manes, P. Goodwin, F. Wolfe, B. Sage. Front row: D. Balonek, D. Cleveland, K. Yunker, L. Knapp, D. Ayers, R. Moore. Absent: L. Butler. Back row: Mrs. Rice, H. Carter, C. Reed, B. Plue, G. Scharlau, C. Gray, L. Palmer J. Fisher, C. Baker, P. Bostrom, M. Waye E. Ruger. Row three: R. Hale, S. Shields, E. Hunt, B. Hartwick, L. Geisler, S. Rainey, A Demmer, G. Pursel, B. McEntee. Row two: E. Biddle, D. Wolcott, J. Cas- per, M. Mosco, G. Clark, D. Zaffran. Front row: M. Confer, D. Clark, D. Matte- SOH. Back Row: G. Currier, T. Starling. J. Mar- tino, S. Mocciaro, R. Caville, S. Sanford, C. Cumbo, S. Brinkman, D. Roth, B. Phelps. Row Two: T. Kachelmeyer, F. Watson, G. Hodgins, J. Hendershott, B. Simpson, T. Reading, L. Stiles. S. Weatherwax, H. Bean, R. Young, P. King, G. Scroger. Front Row: E. Neff, J. Meyers, L. Miller, J. Cardinali, S. Scopano, C. Peterson, S. Bragg, B. Rice. Absent: C. Nanni. Second Cfrdde the light of knowledge First Grade Back row: Mrs. Hicks, D. Schulze, L. Howard, S. Johnson, K. Carney, W. Barney, W. Poole, S. Scroger, M. Bartholf. Row two: D. Taber, D. Brumber, J. Falker, T. Cronin, S. Nevinger, H. Roggow, 1. Speicher, S. Sholes, B. Burns, L. Peter- son. Front row: I. Fry, C. Hale, J. Smith, M. Budanza, B. Watson, M. Caton, R. Austin. Absent: S. Cleveland, I. Hopkins. Back row: Mrs. Vagg, L. Sage, J. Howard, C. Carmichael, L. Kowalczyk, S. Ingalsbe, R. Puccio, M. Guiste. Row three: S. Currier, J. Cardinali, G. Koziel, D. Tadusz, J. Velletta, G. Sulimo- wicz, K. Coville, J. Potter. Row two: E. Bradley, L. Vincent, D. Hen- dershott, H. Pretzman, M. D'Angelo, M VViswall, P. Cervone. Front row: D. Falker, M. Brunea, R. Downs Absent: M. Grant. Back row: D. Puls, C. Brooks, J. Boyer, C. Scroger, D. Mosier, P. Beuler, S. Muntz, N. Lantz, Mrs. Shue. Row two: A. Fedrigon, B. Bordinaro, G. Slusar, D. Heidenreich, E. Biddle, C. Cassi- ano, S. Hackett, J. Fredo. Front row: R. Bordinaro, P. Frazer, C. Mooney, S. Maries, S. Borgal, R. Cummings. Absent: D. Cianfrini, J. Pursel, D. Under- hill. Back row: M. Briney, B. Towne, P. Borgal B. Fulmer, S. Rumble, W. Rademacker, K Ernst, Mrs. Johns. Row two: P. Mack, C. Plouse, P. Lippold G. Sage, D. Grazioplene, J. Brewster, I Miller, M. Moretti, L. Cassiano, D. Warner Front row: C. Anderson, T. Rainey, D Yunker, M. Coe, G. Reeger, M. Carney. Absent: I. DiFiore, I. Butler. pclssmq through the doors Back row: C. Johnson, D. Sage, J. Goras, R. Mosier, D. Zigrossi, S. Chase. Row two: D. Kell, H. Biddle, S. Siebert, S. Howard, M. Hamm. Front row J. George, Bostrom. Absent : D. Morning Kindergarten P. Kinne, D. Dudek, R. Moore, L. Miller, W. Caye, K. Moore, N. Potter, R. Demmer, Mrs. Phelps, M. Grand, P. Dobbins. Back row: P. Dennis, B. Moore, D. Endres, D. German, I. Wright, L. Konieczny, D. Smith. Row three: D. Benben, S. Meyers, J. Feary E. Kastelic, M. Yunker, C. Wicks. Row two: D. Schrader, M. Rice, M. Blood L. Potter, K. Mooney, B. King. ' Front row: J. Sage, C. Bradley, L. Ward N. Hollabaugh, Mrs. Newton. Back row: J. Poole, G. Gibson, S. Hodgins, B. Maynard, M. Brauen. Row three: T. Miller, D. Towne, J. Grif- fiths, S. Puls, K. Kosiorek, K. Falker, H. Johns. Row two: D. Schiavi, D. Long, C. Hall, L. Downs, G. Fredo. Front row: Miss Zambito, J. Moore, P. Baubie, D. Patterson, R. Scroger. 1 1 embarking upon new experiences Afternoon Kindergarten Back row: R. Casper, J. Reed, M. Cronin, K. Scharlau, L. Sage, R. Marsham, A. Tot- ten. Row two: B. Krough, D. Gann, B. Rainey J. Szentmiklosi, S. Stiles, Miss Zambito. Front row: T. Taber, J. Cianfrini, C. Van- Buskirk, V. Kedzierski. entirelq new in their lives 34 1 Back row: S. Galline, G. Radka, C. Chad- dock, G. Wilson, B. Greene, K. Witkowski, C. Dudley, Mrs. Newton, P. Hunt. Row two: D. Massaro, B. Hale, K. Grazio- plene, J. Greene, D. Libera. Front row: J. Hilchey, J. Stevens, G. Diver K. Nevinger, J. Lynch. Back row: I. Beach, B. Wenhardt, R. My- ers, I. Johnson, A. Snyder, T. Waye, R Reed, K. Mason, R. Myers, B. Mullaney. Row two: L. Lowery, B. Scopano, E. Porter B. DiSalvo, P. Little. Front row: A. Anderson, J. Utz, D. Hahn L. Fuller, D. Thompson, Mrs. Bostrom. 1 Back row: Miss Jasper, N. Lonnen, S. Kabel, D. Klo- sen, T. Beals, R. Say. Row two: B. Schaal, T. Merkel, D. Howard, S. Al- len, R. Lawton, J. Kabel, B Mills. Front row: M. Will, D. Al- len, S. Carlisle, C. Burton, P. Will, D. Moore, R. Will. Back row: I. Will, J. Will, J. Mills, L. Smith, K. Car- lisle, L. Chamberlain, B Newton, Mrs. Marble. Row two: Trudy Merkel, C. Buckley, P. Graves, L. Mills, K. Wickham, P. Har- ine, L. Graff, G. Brayley, T Kabel. Front row: D. Allen, D. Schaal, D. Schaal, T. Payne, R. Bruning, W. Lonnen, M Abrams. Absent: D. Hubbard, P Johnson, K. Bauer, E. John- SOI1. Back row: C. Brayley, L. Mills, M. Abrams,- Mrs Lutz, K. Lonnen, G. Parker G. Chamberlain, G. Raduns Row two: L. Graff, S. Car- lisle, C. Bauer, L. Hubbard, S. Will, M. Buckley, L. Mills. Front row: L. Ferris, O Murray, O. Mills, B. Cort- right, R. Raduns, D. Gray. Absent : J. Lickenfelt. r Brclhch Schools the approaches to hiqh school Branch Schools Back row: P. Gratto, J. Black- man, L. Gilbert, G. Newton, Mrs. Waterstreet, G. Schrader, J. Newton, M. Ingalsbe, R. Pearlson, J. Cranston, M Vaughn, W. Scroger, E Weaver, M. Newton. Row two: P. Vaughn, Scroger, M. Richardson, Ferris. I J Front row: M. Cranston, L Weaver, L. Shoemaker. Absent: J. Ostrander. Back row: E. Goras, N Weaver, R. Kosiorek, N. Pearl- son, S. Newton, M. Schrader Mrs. Crosby, D. Ingalsbe, R Fuller, S. Richardson, D O'Dell. Front row: D. Luher, K Gratto, S. Scroger, A. Goras L. Kosiorek. Back row: P. Rombough, L. Thompson, D. Pender, D. Pos- son, R. White, K. Pixley, Mrs. Kohorst. Row two: S. Sharpe, S. Pen- der, I. Howell. Front row: C. O'Dell, S. White, L. Hale. CI reliolole pothwoq to education 36 v ACTIVITIES - E 'F mga 'RISK A Student Council Back Row: Wayne Moore, Melvin Osborn, Irma Ess, Robert Harding, Mr. Beswick, Rhoda Dickens. Row Two: Douglas Klosen fpresidentl, Judy Whitney, Sherwin Bowen fvice-presi- dentj, Larry Klotzbach ftreasurerj, Jack Beals. Front Row: Joan Morris, Glenda Stein fsecretaryj, Mr. Shelly. Ncitionoil Honor Societq As surely as a contractor must follow the principles set up by engi- neers, the members of this elite society follow these four standards: Character, Scholarship, Leadership, and Service, The fifteen members of this honor society are, in truth, the cream of the crop. They do their best to uphold the high stand- ards and traditions of the society. The student body may well be proud of these fine students. Welding the unit Every project must have a con- tractorg and for the student body of OACS, the student council is the contractor. This organization consisting of four seniors, three juniors, three sophomores, two freshmen, and two competent fac- ulty membersg meets once every two weeks to discuss problems per- taining to the student body and the school. Their aims are to promote a better relationship and under- standing between the students and the faculty and among the students, to promote interest in student ac- tivitiesg and to develop the charac- ter and morals of the students. Back Row: Judy Whitney, Gary Griswold, Yvonne Krause, Donald Gray, Lorna Walker Douglas Klosen, Irma Ess, David Matteson. Front Row: Rosemary Fedrigon, Joan Morris Juanita Guthrie, Arlene Dilcher, Diane Greene, Elaine Knapp. WS it Members of the Library Club discuss Teenagers 81 Books before the P.T,A., Mr. Olczak moderating. Librcurq Club We have in our library club staff this year seventeen seniors who have faithfully served the student body of OACS for four years. The twelve new members who joined the or- ganization this year will be welcome replace- ments when the old faithfuls graduate. The present staff members are looking for- ward to working in new surroundings next year. The separate work room and study tables will relieve the staff of many of the incon- veniences imposed by the crowded facilities they now use. Although this is basically a service organiza tion, the members of this club also have fun as you can see by the few days a year the library is closed to the outsiders in the stu dent body. Back Row: Herbert Long, James Hogle, Carolyn Ander- son, Milford Oakes, Melvin Osborn, Diane Covey, Don- ald Hall, Harold Fry, Carl Palmer, Donna Hale, Betty Underhill. Row Three: Donna DeWitt, Penina Pearl- son, Alexander Bostrom, Gary Griswold, Sandra Carroll, Marlene Base, Irma Ess, Louise Cieszynski, Yvonne Krause, Peggy Cumbo, Norma Bowen. Row Two: Miss Schneckenburger, Gloria Dean, Evelyn Parker, Donna Calnan, Patricia Long, Joan Merkel, Pearl Pearlson, Jeanette Tamila, Elaine Kenward, James Anderson, Richard Baxter. Front Row: Elaine Osborn, Shirley Young, Juanita Guthrie, Gerald Long, Roberta Osborn, Peter Vendetta, Jeanne Geisler, Darlene Hale. ,together with knowledge Ociklecif Steiff Back Row: Herbert Long, Betty Underhill, Evelyn Parker, Lillian Scopano, Carol Mooney, Ida Paolucci, Bethley Morris, Leo Corbelli, Ronald Anderson, Donald Gray, Douglas Klosen. Row Four: Roger Hale, Robert Puma, Sylvia Matteson, Diane Greene, Mary Dicker- son, Glenda Stein, Louise Cieszynski, Donna DeWitt, joan Nagorniak, Irma Ess, Marlene Base. Row Three: Jack Beals, Melvin Osborn, Pearl Pearlson, Beverly Rudge, Carole Lyons, Arlene Dilcher, Patty Long, Grace Richardson, Patricia Garrison, Marilyn Newton, Myrna Daniels, Barbara Obs, Helen Mudrzynski. Row Two: Donna Hale, Carolyn Anderson, Rosemary Fedrigon, David Matteson, Joan Morris, Wesley Waldron, Mary Skelton. Jane Balfour, Juanita Guthrie. Front Row: Jennie Foderaro, Barbara Legget, Elaine Knapp, Eliza- beth Corbelli, Joyce Moore, Elaine Osborn, Shirley Youti, Elaine Kenward. staff col- This year the members of the OAKLEAF have been as busy as the construction workers, lecting news, typing, making dummy sheets, proof- reading, cutting stencils, mimeographing, and as- sembling the three issues that were put out this year. Miss Caborn, commercial teacher, and Mr. Cerri, English teacher, were the OAKLEAF advisors this year. The Little Acorn, the elementary school paper initiated two years ago was discontinued this year because of the double school sessions which prevail in the first six grades. We hope to see this revived in the future. Back: Mary Skelton, production manager, David Matte- son, business managerg Wesley Waldron, assistant busi- ness manager: Mr. Cerri and Miss Caborn, advisors. Front: jane Balfour, assistant production manager, Joan Morris, editor: Rosemary Fedrigon, assistant editor. Milling oi basic education This yearbook is the result of a combined effort on the part of the members of this staff. These people should be commended for the tremendous amount of time which they freely contributed to the production of the 1956 ORACLE. No one truly realizes the time and trouble required to produce these ninety pages of write-ups and pictures. Especially deserving are those staff members who spent at least one period a day on helping the editorial staff by typing and proof- reading. Oracle Steiff l Back Row: Mr. Cerri, Mr. Wilson, Advisors: Mary Skelton, Advertising: Lee Breckenridge, Assistant Edi- torg Jack Silvernail, Assistant Business Manager. Front Arlene Dilcher, Business Manager: Gary Griswold Editor. - Bark Row: Herbert Long, Douglas Klosen, Ronald An- derson, Sherwin Bowen, Donald Gray, Leo Corbelli, Robert Puma, Roger Hale, Clifford Scroger, Donna Hale, Anthony Cusmano. Row Four: Bethley Morris, Glenda Stein, Mary Dickerson, Diane Greene, Carol Mooney, Lillian Scopano, Ida Paolucci, Betty Underhill, Evelyn Parker, Pearl Pearlson, Beverly Rudge, Scott Davis. Row Three: Richard Baxter, Melvin Osborn, Carol Lyons, joan Nagorniak, Irma Ess, Marlene Base, Grace Richardson, Patricia Garrison, Marilyn Newton, Helen Mudrzynski, Myrna Daniels. Elaine Osborn, Joyce Moore, Shirley Young. Row Two: Ronald D'Alba, Carolyn Anderson, Jack Silvernail, Arlene Dilcher, Lee Breckenridge, Gary Griswold, Mary Skelton, Juanita Guthrie, David Matteson, Robert Zigrossi. Front Row: Jane Balfour, Barbara Leggett, Rosemary Fedrigon, Elaine Knapp, Elizabeth Corbelli, Ioan Morris, Patricia Long, Barbara Ohs. to shape withjournczlism Patty fthe tattletalej ..,.....,........, ........., P earl Pearlson Thespicms Donna DeWitt, Betty Underhill, Carol Mooney, Beverly Rudge, Bethley Morris, Diane Green, Mary Dickerson, Glenda Stein. Front Row: Joan Morris, Carol Lyons, Arlene Dilcher, Shirley Young, Evelyn Parker, Pearl Pearlson, Juanita Guthrie, Johanna Vania. Robert Zigrossi, Herbert Long, Milford Oakes, Leo Cor- belli, Dougdas Klosen, Ronald Mayback, David Matteson. Row Three: Gary Griswold, Melvin Osborn, Carolyn Anderson, Donna Hale, Scott Davis, Mary Skelton, Roger Hale, Robert Puma. Row Two: Clifford Scroger, The Thespians produced their annual play on May 4, with Mr. Cerri and Mr. Warren as advisors and Clifford Scroger as student director. The casting committee-Jack Tyler, Roger Hale, Clifford Scroger, Betty Underhill, and Carole Lyons-chose the following cast for Tattletale. Mrs. Blaine Cher motherl ........ Mr. Blaine Cher fatherj ......., Isabel Cher older sisterl ....i.......... Artie Cher younger brotherj ....... Ida May Cher girl friendj .........,..... Tod Cher boy friendj .,.,.......,.......................... Paul Cummings fa young editorj ..............,,.... Mr. Nixon fthe high school principalb .......... Mrs. Nixon this wifej .................................... Miss Wiggam Ca high school teacherj ....... Walt Kennedy fa detectivej ....................... Louella Ca high school chumj ........ .Johanna Vania ..Gary Griswold ...............Joan Morris .........Robert Zigrossi ..Arlene Dilcher Douglas Klosen ........Scott Davis David Matteson ........Mary Skelton .......Donna Hale ..........Melvin Osborn ..,.,...,,Beverly Rudge Momca Canother chuml ............................... .Juanita Guthrie Bamey C high school heroj ............................. ................... L eo Corbelli Mr. Wittaker Cpresident of the boardj ..,...,............. .......... W illiam Wakeman Mr. Bixly Ca businessmanj .............................................. ,,,,..,..,.,..,.,, R alph Bauer Mrs. Lorimer Cpresident of the Women's Club? .......... .......... E velyn Parker Hetty Heaton fof the radioj ..........................,............,.,.,,...,,.....,.,..,,...,.,,,,,.,,,,.,,,.,.,, Glenda Stein Quiz Ca reporterj ...........................................................,..........................,............,,..... Diane Greene The cooperation of the Stagecraft Club, the lighting, publicity. and other behind-the-scenes committees was very much appreciated. Without their help, the play could not have been presented. Buffinq ci rough costing THESPIANS OFFICERS Beverly Rudge, presidentg Shirley Young, treasurer. Speaking Contest SENIOR GIRLS' SPEAKING CONTEST SENIOR BOYS' SPEAKING CONTEST Above, Back Row: Diane Greene, Joan Morris, Mary Above, Back Row: Milford Oakes, Scott Davis, Clifford Dickerson, Donna Hale, Mary Frances Skelton. Front Sci-Oger, Gary Griswold, Front Row: Douglas Klosen, Row: Beverly Rudge, Pearl Pearlson, Arlene Dilcher, David Rowntree, David Matteson, Herbert Long. Glenda Stein, Juanita Guthrie, Shirley Young. FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE GIRLS' SPEAKING CONTEST Below, Bark Row: Carole Burton, Vivian Yerger, Penina FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE BOYS- SPEAKING Pearlson, Carole Bulmore, Joan Merkel. Front Row: CONTEST Norma Bowen, Barbara Howe, Sharon Brown, Norma Reitz Below: Douglas Paille, Carl Palmer, Larry Klotzbach. with the polish of orcitorq 2 Senior High Mixed Chorus Back row: Herbert Long, Leo Corbelli, Frank Skop, David Starkweather, Richard Chugg, Paul Casper, Mary Skelton, Gaylord Cayea, Raymond Zigrossi, Norma Reitz, Lorna Walker, Anthony Cusmano. Row three: Gary Griswold, Lillian Scopano, Betty Un- derhill, Diane Greene, Shirley Rademaker, Marlene Base, Bethly Morris, Evelyn Parker, Judy Unger, Barbara Howe, Edward Baker. Row two: Carol Scroger, Gloria Dean, Shirley Peters, Donna Calnan, Katherine Rosone, Arlene Heslor, Mari- lyn Newton, Carole Lyons, Carol Stevenson, Douglas Hale, Doreen Bishoff, Beverly Rudge. Front row: Johanna Vania, Shirley Young, Joanne K0- ziel, Elizabeth Corbelli, Joyce Moore, Carol Burton, Bonnie Lewis, Elaine Knapp, Barbara Vania, Joan Wood- stock, Lois McClurg, Jennie Foderaro. Back row: David Scharlau, Roger Hale, Robert Puma, Donald Gray, Octavio Corbelli, Lowell Marble, Larry Klotzbach, Douglas Paille, Donna Hale, Scott Davis, Russell Betters, Carol Mooney. Row three: Mary Dickerson, Ida Paolucci, Glenda Stein, Sandra Carroll, Yvonne Krause, Sandra Heslor, Sylvia Matteson, Betty Base, Norma Bowen, James Stevens. Row two: Alice Rosone, Elaine Kenward, Janet Sum- eriski, Evelyn Falker, Ruth Benedict, Juanita Guthrie, Patricia Long, Joan Morris, Barbara Ohs, Rhoda Dick- ens, Connie Greene. Front row: Marilyn Ruth, Donna Hunt, Antoinette Di- Salvo, Mary Thompson, Rosemary Fedrigon, Lucille Zigrossi, Judy Whitney, Rosalie Lombardo, Helen Mudrzynski, Pearl Pearlson. 6' Forging oi Concert of Sound Junior High Chorus Back Row: James McMahon, Ann Landon, Margo Ken- ock, Beverly Ross, Mary Ann Will, James Newton, Carolyn Sholes, Eugene Kedzierski, David Easton, Paul Slusar. Row Three: Frederick Danson, Jack Hartwig, Terry Frazier, Lucille Grotto, Josephine Foderaro, Donna Ross, Judy Nye, Estella Goodie, Rose Ames. Row Two: Janet Moore, Norma Howard, Susan Dickens, Jean Shetler, Linda Sumeriski, Marjorie Bordinaro, Jean Wetherwax, Wanda Sage, Larry Johnson, Florence Mowers, Eliot Avery, Sarah St. John, Marcia Kenock, Betty Brinkman, Mary Ann Cianfrini, Connie Wilson, Jea.nette Whitney, Elaine Scroger, Ann Lou Harding, Marie Rosone, Sharon Smith. Front Row: June Titus, Ann Warner, Beverly Chamberlain, Nancy Kabel, Janet Gloeckner, Evelyn Baker, Ann Kingdom, Arthur Rog- gow, Diane Hunt, Jean Long. Seafed at piano: Mr. John Racz. The Senior High Mixed Chorus has had a very successful year. It was cut in size at mid- year to make a group that is more efficient. The chorus sang at the County Music Festival. They were invited to present assembly pro- grams at several schools in the area. They struggled through a whole new repertoire, including a tricky tune called Pizzicato Polka. All of the members of the chorus had fun, both in rehearsal and in giving concerts. The Class of '56 regrets having to leave such. a happy atmosphere. To keep up the high standards of the mixed chorus, it is well that there is provided such an excellent training ground as the Junior High Mixed Chorus. The members of this group Have two years to get prepared for gradua- tion into the senior group. During this time they become accustomed to singing as part of a group and also get used to their director. This junior group shows fine promise of a provider of much talent for the mixed chorus another year. fronvimiscelloneous resonant tones Mixed Musical Groups These people represent the epitome of skill in musical organizations. They have been chosen to represent O.A.C.S. at the County Music Festival. We can be proud of the job they do in County Chorus. Band and Orchestra. They are, Back: Clifford Scroger, Melvin Osborn, Donna Hale, Lowell Marble, David Schaf- lau, Sherwin Bowen, Donald Gray, Edward Kriner, Frank Skop, Herbert Long, Robert Harding, Thomas Jenkins. Row Two: Vincent Speed, Carol Mooney, Beverly Rudge, Diane Greene, Octa- vio Corbelli, Lorna Walker, Larry Klotzbach. Front Row: Pearl Pearlson, Juanita Guthrie, Shirley Young, ,loan Morris, Douglas Dean, Rose- mary Fedrigon, Norma Reitz. Mixed Quartet: Lowell Marble, bass: Gary Griswold, tenor: Ioan Morris, alto: and Diane Greene, soprano. Mr. John Racz, choral director. GIRLS, QUINTET, The Inset: Norma Reitz and Lorna Notes: Pearl Pearlson, Carol Walker, accompanists. Mooney, Shirley Young, Juanita ,Guthrie, Beverly Rudge. Swecitinq smoill ports into oi finished whole Projection Club Bark Row: Frank Newton, Allan Rademacker, John Row: Carl Palmer, Edward Baker, Douglas Hale, Rich Jaszko, Lowell Marble, Leo Corbelli, David Keller, Mr. ard Baxter, Thomas Lowe, Winton Scroger, Alexander Henry. Row Two: Milford Oakes, Melvin Osborn, Bostrom. Ronald Mayback, James Hogle, Richard Palone. Front PROJECTION CLUB OFFICERS: Jimmy Hogle, secretary, Melvin Osborn, vice-president, Ronald May- back, president. The members of this club are re- sponsible for audio-visual equipment in this school including 3 - 16mm picture projectors, 7 - 35mm filmstrip and slide projectors, 3 PA, systems with 2 phonographs, 1 wire recorder, and 2 tape recorders. Because of increased demand for their services, the number of club mem- bers was increased from 16 to 20 mem- bers this year. Classroom instruction in the use of audio-visual equipment, field trips to theaters for demonstra- tion of standard and special Cinerama and Cinemascope techniques, and tours of Eastman-Kodak facilities make the members of this organization more pro- ficient in their duties. Demonstrating new methods Cum ercu Club Developing prints in the back room. Jack is only a spectator. Raymond Zigrossi at the enlarger. Hsst. stop it down! Returning to the darkroom with Polaroid prints. The front room, neat, isn't it? The camera club roster this year includes Scott Davis, Gary Griswold, Ronald D'Alba, Raymond Zigrossi, Harley Ess, Richard Baxter, David Rowntree, Robert Puma, and Robert Zigrossi. Mr. Henry is faculty ad- visor. l Recording the rise of on structure 50 ' Future Nurses J cm The members of this club assist Mrs. Balfour Jane Balfour, vice-president, Judy Whitney, in making many tests, such as this audiometer secretary, Elaine Knapp, presidentg Darlene tegt fOr hearing 1055, Hale, tI'C3.Sl1l'CI', is 3.bSEI'1t. Back Row: Joan Nagorniak, Lorna Walker, Gloria Dean. Row Two: Mrs. Knapp, Donna Hunt, Barbara Ohs, Constance Greene, Carolyn Gloeckner, Mrs. Whitney. Front Row: Mrs. Balfour, Jane Balfour, Rosemary Fedrigon, Darlene Hale, Elaine Knapp, Jean Geisler, Judy Whitney, Rosalie Lombardo. The function of the Fu- ture Nurses Club is to acquaint the high school student with nursing and help them in choosing a career. At their meetings they have movies and speakers. Last fall this club at- tended open-house at the Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. During the months of April, May, and June they took tours through three other hos- pitals: Sonya in Mt. Mor- ris, Genesee Memorial in Batavia, and Arnold Greg- ory in Medina. Brazing experience to ambition. 51 Future Teachers Back Row: Herbert Long, Marlene Base, Donna DeWitt, Sylvia Matteson, Norma Reitz, Yvonne Krause, Louise Cieszynski, Beverly Rudge, Miss Hegman, Mr. Cerri. Row Two: Juanita Guthrie, Barbara Howe, Elaine Kenward, Donna Hale, Virginia Cranston, Diane Greene. Front Row: Sandra Heslor, Johanna Vania, Pearl Pearlson, Evelyn Parker. ' 'VVe have, in the past year, tried to give members of this organization ac- tual teaching experience in the elemen- tary grades. Under the sponsorship of Mr. Cerri and the assistance of Miss Hegman, this has been achieved. All of the members have helped in the elementary grades. The teachers have found that these members have given them invaluable assistance. We hope that this trend will continue in the future. Another change in the policy took place this year. VVe have admitted to this group, members of the sophomore class. Hitherto only juniors and seniors were eligible for membership. VVe are looking forward to expanding and in- creasing our functions and activities in future years and especially in our first year in the new Junior-Senior High School. Learning through experience Temperinq the future with the present Senior Rifle Clulo H anmll' uk The sharp crack you may hear as you pass room lOl is not a sound of con- struction, hut a sound of harmless destruction. lt is either the memhers of the junior or senior rifle cluh practicing and sharpening their eyes in preparation for the earn- ing of awards presented hy the National Rifle Association. Meaning much more than any award is that one goal for which all target shooters yearn, their first per- fect score of fifty. Junior Rifle Club Developing Steel Nerves cincl Snoirp Eue. 53 F re n c h C I u lo Bon jour, c0m11ze1zi alle:-zf0u's? . . . this is what you're likely to hear when you meet a member of the French club in the corridor. The members have had an oppor- tunity to lear11 about France and to use the language in an informal, entertaining manner under the watchful direction of Ie professeur, Mrs. Walker. They have enjoyecl studying the customs of France, singing French songs, and play- ing French games throughout the school year. Back Row: Mrs. Walker, Beverly Rudge, Diana Green, Ioan Nagorniak, Penina Pearlson, Lowell Marble, Robert Harding. From' Row: Rosemary Fedrigon, Donna Hunt, Elizabeth Corbelli, Elaine Kenward, Norma Bowen, Pearl Pearlson. Officers, Left to Right: Elaine Kenward, secretaryg Beverly Rudge, presiclentg Robert Harding, treasurer, and Rosemary Fedrigon, vice-president. Golvcmizinq can agile tongue to cz quick mind Chess Club Back Row Donald Hall W esley VValdron, Carl Palmer, Sherwin Bowen, Edward Kriner David Bradt Front Rav Milford Oakes, Mr. Schulze, Richard Baxter, Probably the oldest and most highly esteemed game in the world is none other than the game of chess, a game taxing even the imagination of a struc- tural engineer. Improving their chess- playing abilities is the aim of the mem- bers of the chess club under the com- petent direction of Mr. Shulze. With Lee Breckenridge as president and Milford Oakes as vice-president, the members meet every Monday in the science lab and choose opponents with whom they battle for honors. But win, lose, or stalemate, the weekly meet- ings of the chess club will always be remembered as meetings of fun and tense excitement over the fascinating matches. A burnished intellect Stage Craft-Club Back Row: Frank Skop, Leo Corbelli, Milford Oakes, James Hogle, Ronald May- baek, Octavio Corbelli. Row Two: Richard Chugg, Donna Hale, Mary Frances Skelton, Donald Hall, Harold Fry, Norman Dusen, Mr. VVilson. Front Row: Ida Paolucci, Mary Dickerson, joan Morris, l.ouise Cieszynski, Pearl Pearlson, Virginia Cranston. 2 ,'.k iw' gf' if Tuhhy is hushed. The stageeraft club is a combina- tion of mechanical drawing and art studentsg who usually have charge of construction, placement, and lighting of the setsg and the art students, who spend most of their time in the painting of the sets to conform with the requirements of the production. They are always grateful for the help given them by the industrial arts department and the l .lf.A. Their aim is to he helpful in the area in which their talents are needed. 'H 3' Milford and Donald help with the P.T.A. exhihit. Polishing the rough framework rt Club The Art Club is composed of fine art students, whose aim is to foster better art relationships with- in our school system and the com- munity. Club members help with dances, stage productions, community proj- ects and in any other area that their talents are needed. Back Row: Frank Skop, Leo Corbelli, Cctavio Corbelli. Row Two: Richard Chugg, Donna Hale, Milford Oakes, Donald Hall, Harold Fry, Norman Dusen, Mr. Wilson. Front Row: Ida Paolucci, Mary Dickerson, Joan Morris, Louise Cieszynski, Pearl Pearlson, Virginia Cranston. Some of our work. Like it? Mr. Aloi, a student teacher, looks over some student work. Mr. Aloi spent ten weeks here. under supervision of Mr. Wilson. to ci finelq finished picture Future Farmers Back row: David Keller, Har- old Blood, Ralph Bauer, David Scharlau, Milford Oakes, David Starkweather, Laverne Underhill, Thomas Sage, Don- ald Sage, Ronald Thompson. Row two: William Ruth, Law- rence Slusar, Darwin Hale, Richard Warner, Theodore Schultz, Charles Peck, Patricia Garrison, Helen Mudrzynski, Donald Ganshaw, Roland Thompson. Lawrence Bartholf, Bruce Vania. Front row: Mr. Messinger, Stanley Dudek CSentinelj, Win- ton Scroger CReporterD, Rich- ard Ganshaw fSecreta1-yj , James Stevens KT reasurerj, Duane S c r 0 g e r CVice-Presi- dentl, Douglas Dean CPresi- dentb. Absent: George Baker. Mr. George Messinger's Future Farmers have had another very constructive year. They have heen learning hy doing. Some memhers competed in contests at the State Fair, County Fair, and the VVestern New York Poultry Show. They won the Achievement Day judging Contest Cup the third time in 4 years. The state F.F.A. Convention was attended hy 7 members. Our Songbirds won 2nd place in the state F.F.A. amateur contest. One memher judged dairy cattle at the Eastern States Exposition. Four members attended Camp Oswegatchie. The Horticulture Show and Farm and Home week were attended. We held our 6th annual F.F.A. fair in Septemher. We again received superior rating in the state-wide F.F.A. chap- ter contest. These young men Cand ladiesj are looking to the future hy learning about het- ter farming methods, leadership, and hetter citizenship. Poultry Field Trip County Judging Champs Molding OI Solid Future Back Row: Evelyn Parker, Betty Underhill, Peggy Cumbo, Carol Scroger, Betty Base, Catherine Rosone, Joan Merkel, Patricia Garrison, Grace Richardson, Norma Reitz. Row Two: Shirley Young, Yvonne Krause, Joyce Snyder, Donna Hale, Mary Dickerson, Helen The Future Hornemakers, better known as the FHA, have had a very productive year. They have been quite busy with several worthy projects. Under the guidance of their capable advisor, Miss Dorothy Carpenter. they have conducted a fashion show, a mother-daughter party, an lfaster egg hunt for their younger friends and relatives, and a skating party. They collected fifteen dollars for the Crippled Children's Fund by having a Name-the-Rat contest. This school may be proud of the fine. charitable work done by this club. Future Homerncikers Mudrzynski, Ruth Benedict, Mary Skelton, Arlene Hes- lor, Sharon Brown, Darlene Hale, Miss Carpenter. Front Row: Lois McClurg, Barbara Howe, Lucille Zigrossi, Carol Burton, Norma Bowen, Beverly Lowe, Myrna Daniels, Sylvia Matteson. rin if S F.H.A. OFFICERS, Left to Right: Yvonne Krause, treasurer, Donna Hale, president, Shirley Young, song leader, Joyce Snyder, vice-president, Helen Mudrzynsky, secretary, Peggy Cumbo, Parliamentariang Mary Dicker- son, historian from constructive experiences. 59 Leaders Club liark Row: Carolyn Gloeckner, Glenda Stein. Barbara Barbara Ohs, Elaine Osborn, Rhoda Dickens, Joan Mor- Howe, Mary Dickerson, Donna Hale, Carolyn Ander- ris, Elizabeth Corbelli, Patricia Long, Arlene Dilcher, son, Mary Skelton, joan Nagorniak, Diane Greene, Sylvia Connie Greene. Fran! Row: Rosalie Lombardo, Judy Matteson, Pearl Pearlson, Miss Phillipps. Rott' Two: VVhitney, Donna Hunt. Shirley Racleinacker, Joyce Moore, Virginia Cranston, The strawlmoss of the girls' athletic program is the Leaders' Corps. The purpose of the organization is to aid in school and eonnnunity projects. This year, to finance the sending of a team to hockey camp, the girls sponsored a lun night and penny carnival. This is a true' service organization of which the student body can lie justifiably proud. M Selling candy is one of the l4eader's duties. Leaders' Officers from left to right: Miss Phillipps3 Donna Hale, historian: Diane Greene, presidentg Donna Hunt, secretaryg Carolyn Anderson, vice-president: Elaine Osborn, treasurer. Lecaclinq on to better design ' J ATHLETICS ma-w in mm ,3waJ5 2 S 2 www , 'i1.r:hY:z'2':'5:m Athletic Council ATHLETIC COUNCIL The athletic council is composed of a group of administrators and coaches with the expressed pur- pose of enforcing regulations gov- erning all phases of athletics. By this means, any action taken is not solely the result of thinking by one coach or administrator, but a joint action of many. They rule on important matters concerning awards, eligibility, equipment, state rules, athletic contest management, and further good sportsmanship and fair play among our teams and students. The council meets semi- annually, unless a special meeting is called, and are governed by a written constitution. Only two points kept Coach Mahlon Hamil- Mr. Mahlon Hamilton, Mr. Howard Bain, Mr. Norman Slocum, Mr. Frank Calzi Mr Daniel Olczak, Mr. Robert Shelly. Football 1955 OATKA CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Oakfield 19 Akron O home Oakfield 23 Letchworth 13 away Oakfield 38 Alden 19 home Oakfield 33 Attica 0 away Oakfield 12 Warsaw 13 home Oakfield 23 Perry 0 away Sinews of steel ton's Blue Hornets from a perfect record in the Oatka Football Conference this year. Their only loss was a score of 13-12 in favor of War- saw. The Hornets had a trio of shut-out wins over Akron, Attica, and Perry, along with very decisive wins over Letchworth and Alden. Co- captain Quarterback Bob Puma figured in thir- teen of the OACS touchdowns, running five and passing for eight more. Scott Davis, Bob Zigrossi, and Peter Rosone scored five, four, and three T-D's apiece, respectively. Stellar linemen were Don Gray, the Corbelli twins, Dave Rowntree, Jack Silvernail, Gerald Hale, and Ron Mayback. E Many years have passed since Oakfield has fielded such a high-scoring team, at the same time yielding so few touchdowns to the opposi- tion. This year's team possessed speed, decep- tion, and the determination to win. The whole team exhibited fine sportsmanship, so essential to the true enjoyment of this contact sport. Footboll These thirteen boys were the mainstay of Octavio Corbelli, Lowell Marble, and Ronald the varsity football team. On the line are: Mayback. The backfield consisted of halfbacks Gerald Hale, Donald Gray, Leo Corbelli, Jack Bob Zigrossi and Peter Rosone, quarterback Silvernail, Leonard Kingdom, Dave Rowntree, Bob Puma, and fullback Scott Davis. L . , x 1 I Bark Rule: Darrell Green, VVilliam Stiles, Clyde Easton, Richard VX'arner, Lyle Johnson, Douglas Hale, Teddy Speicher, Theodore Schultz, Lawrence XYhite, Russell Betters, Row Tlzrrfz jack Tyler Cmanagerl, Richard Chugg, Sherwin Bowen, Harley Ess, Roger Hale, An- thony Cuslnano, David Scharlau, lYilliam .-Xdalns, Mel- vin Osborn, David Starkweather, Norman Dusen finan- agerj. Row Two: VVilliam Meney, Ronald D'Alba, Leonard Kingdom, Lawrence Klotzbach, Lowell Marble. Leo Corbelli, Raymond Zigrossi, james Stevens, Thomas Jenkins, Frank Skop, Mr, Hamilton. From' Row: Ronald Mayback, ,lack Silvernail, Peter Rosone, Scott Davis, Robert Puma, Robert Zigrossi, Donald Gray, Octavio Corbelli. David Rowntree, Gerald Hale. built on the gridiron Cheerleaders VARSITY FOOTBALL CHEERLEADERS Back Row: Rhoda Dickens, Shirley Rademacker, Diane Greene, Mary Skeleton, Glenda Stein, Joan Morris. Frau! Row: Elaine Osborn, Donna Hunt, Barbara Vania, Joyce Moore, Arlene Dilcher, Barbara Ohs. VARSITY BASKETBALL CHEERLEADERS Back Row: Joyce Moore, Arlene Dilcher, Joan Morris, Diane Greene, Mary Skeleton, Mary Dickerson, Glenda Stein, Elaine Osborn, Barbara Ohs. Center: Douglas Klosen, Jack Tyler, Donald Gray, Anthony Cusa- mano, Melvin Osborn, Gary Griswold. JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL CHEERLEADERS Front Row: Catherine Rosone, Bon- nie Lewis, Barbara Vania, Jennie Foderaro, Joan Wooclstock, Donna Hunt, Rhoda Dickens, Shirley Rade- macker. Center: Paul Casper, James Anderson, Jack Beals, Norman Dusen. Cheerinq the job I The cheerleaders were to the teams this year as supports are to a building. They cheered our foot- ball and basketball squads on to make excellent seasonal records. This year, for the first time, the Varsity Basketball cheerleading squad boasted six boys, the J.Y. squad, four. Cross Countrq Mr. Frank Calzi Qcoachj, Jack Beals, Douglas Dean, Duane Scroger, Ralph Parsons, Vincent Speed, John Tyler, Ronald Anderson, Melvin Osborn, James Anderson, Gary Bauer. John Tyler presents the Section Five Cross-country Trophy to Mr. Slocum at the Athletic Banquet. Vincent Speed holds the Genesee-Wyom- ing Cross-country Championship Trophy. This year's team was highly suc- cessful in terms of the won and lost column. Their record was 5 wins, l tie and l loss. Two of the victories included county and a tie for Sec- tional Championships. Outstanding in the team were Vincent Speed, jack Tyler, Mel Oshorn and Ronald Anderson. They placed 3rd, 4th, Sth, and 8th in sectional competition. on to ci cheering finish cirsitq Basketball Gerald Hale. Robert Puma, Ronald Mayback, .lack Silvcrnail, Robert Zigrossi. The varsity squad completed a successful 1955-56 cam- paign with 12 wins and 3 losses. Oakfield placed 2nd in the G-O A league, dividing' games with LeRoy and Albion. Our only other loss was to lilba. They had double victories over the B league champions, llvron-Bergen, Holley, Corfu, and Alexander. Single victories over Attica and Alden. Leading the Qakfield scoring this season was sophomore center Gerald Hale with 191 pts. in 15 gamesg he was the leading rebounder with an average of 15 per game, but he also committed the most personal fouls. Robert Zigrossi, senior Captain, scored 133 pts. in 14 ganies and led the team with 57 assists. 1-le also had 67? from the free throw line. Robert Puma was next with 122 pts. in 14 games, while Ronald Mayback scored 116 pts. in 13 games and was second in re- bounds. jack Silvcrnail had 100 pts. in 15 games and was second in assists with 43. Other contributors to the scoring column were Octavio Ciorbelli with 63 pts., Robert Harding and Scott llavis with 39. and Sherwin Bowen and David Rowntree with 34 and 24, respectively. The team averaged 58.7 pts. per game while the opponents averaged 50.9 pts. The team averaged 5275 from the free throw line. Seniors playing their last season for the blue and gold are: Robert Zigrossi, Robert l'uma, Scott Davis, Ronald Maybeck, Octavio Corbelli, and llavid Rowntree. Slandingz Herbert Long Cmanagerb, Robert Puma, Oc- ton Ccoaclil. Seated: Robert Zigrossi, Peter Rosone, tavio Corbclli, Robert Harding, Gerald Hale. Sherwin Jack Silvernail, Scott Davis, Ronald D'Alba. Front: Bowen, David Rowntree, Ronald Maybach, Mr. Hamil- Richard Baxter tmanagerl. Tossinq hot rivets 66 . .Basketball Back Row: Frank Skop, Harley Ess, Larry Klotzbaeh, ard Warner, Mr. Shelly. Front Row: Gerald Long fman- Leonard Kingdom, David Starkweather, Richard Chugg, agerb, Wayne Moore, James Stevens,.William Meney, Raymond Zigrossi, Gaylord Cayea, Russell Betters, Rich- Larry White, Alex Bostrom, David Scharlau fmanagerj. The junior Varsity squad under their coach, Robert Shelly, high school social studies teacher, completed a very successful season, winning 14 and losing one game to Alden, 28-24. A trio of sophomores led the team in scoringg Frank Skop-169, Raymond Zigrossi-1'40, and james Stevens. with 137 pts. Other players helping the squad to their hest season were David Starkweather, Harley Ess, NN'illiam Meney and Lawrence VVhite. Harley llss had the best game free throw percentage-66W. STARTING FIVE: Harley Ess, James Stevens, Frank Skop, Larry Klotzbach, Raymond Zigrossi. with on eqe on the bucket Track LAST Y liAR'S RECORD Regular Meets- Oakfield Alexander Albion 55 41 41 Oakfield Alden Corfu 545 51 30W Oakfield Holley Byron-Bergen 55 72 9 Oakfield Corfu 65 37 I eRoy Relays- Oakfield Batavia Holley 73 472 43M County Championship Meet- Oakfield Batavia Albion 45 44 33 I This spring holds quite a bit of promise for the cin- derman's followers. Return- ing are 4 county champions. They are Mel Osborn-1 mile, Jack Tyler-440, Ger- ald Hale-discus, and Pete Rosone-180 low hurdles. Last year's team compiled a record of 5 wins and 1 loss. Included in these victories were the LeRoy Relays and Countv Championship! meet. Back Row: David Bradt, Gerald Hale, Robert Harding, Ronald Anderson, Sherwin Bowen, Herbert Long, Jack Tyler, Melvin Osborn, Lowell Marble, Thomas Jenkins, Harley Ess, David Scharlau. Row Two: Peter Rosone, Scott Davis, Russell Betters, Richard Warner, Lawrence White, James Stevens, Ralph Parsons. Front Row: Ray- mond Cranston, James Anderson, Mr. Calzi. 1 MILE EVENT HIGH JUMP DISCUS THROW 880 RELAY Hclilinq spring 68 Baseball Back Row: Richard Chugg, Leonard Kingdom, David thony Cusmano, Jack Silvernail, Octavio Corbelli, Robert Starkweather, Larry Klotzbach, William Adams, Ron- Zigrossi, Leo Corbelli, Douglas Klosen, Frank Skop. ald D'Alba, Norman Dusen, manager. Front Row: An- Mr. Warren talks over J. V. possibilities with promising can- didates. As the 1956 edition of the Oracle goes to press, Spring training for the O.A.C..S. slug- gers begins in the gymnasium. With 6 regulars returning to the squad, Coach Hamilton is looking forward to a success- ful season, with a good chance for the A league champion- ship. The team finished second in the league in 1955 with a 2- 2 recordg and an overall record of 8-3. The highlights of the season being the games with Albion and the under-the- lights game at Medina. We can be sure this will be a hustling ball club with dyna- mited bats. Coach Hamilton shows late- comers the basics of holding the bat. ft , W' I the time for new projects Hockeq Honor Team Standing: Donna Hale, Diane Greene, Sylvia Matteson, Glenda Stein, Sandra Heslor, Patricia Long, Arlene Dilcher, Pearl Pearlson, Virginia Cranston, Rosalie Lombardo. Seated: Carolyn Anderson, Josephine Corbelli. I3oqs'VoIIeqboll Six boys were on the volleyball team this year. They were: l.eo Corbelli, Douglas Klosen, Melvin Osborn, gxlltlltblly Cusmano, Ronald Anderson, jack Tyler. They clidn't have much luck in competition, however. They lost in quarter-final play to l'avilion's team. Passing through Senior High Girls' lntrornurols Back Row: Ida Paolucci, Mary Dickerson, Diane'Greene, Sandra Carroll, Joan Nagorniak, Mary Skelton, Carolyn Anderson, Donna Hale, Norma Reitz, Lorna Walker, Judy Unger, Carol Mooney,' Yvonne Krause, Pearl Pearlson. Row Five: Rosemary Fedrigon, Priscilla Radka, Rhoda Dickens, Shirley Young, Barbara Howe, Josephine Corbelli, Marlene 'Base, Catherine Rosone, Carolyn Gloeckner, Betty Base, Carole Bulmore, Jennie Foderaro. Row Four: Betty Underhill, Lillian Scopano, Sylvia Matteson, Sandra Heslor, Bethley Morris, Evelyn Parker, Louise Ciesczyuski, Virginia Cranston, Vivian Yerger, Shirley Rademacker, Connie Greene, Glenda Stein. Row Three: Darlene Hale, Alice Rosone, Elaine Osborn, Arlene Heslor, Carol Lyons, Carol Scroger, Janet Sumeriski, Barbara Leggett. Row Two: Joan Merkel, Ruth Benedict, Peggy Cumbo, Donna Calnan, Marilyn Newton, Elizabeth Corbelli, Carol Davis, Joyce Snyder, Joyce Moore, Roberta Osborn, Marilyn Ruth, Jane Balfour, Front Row: Jeanne Geisler, Elaine Knapp, Donna Hunt, Rosalie Lombardo, Judy Whitney, Joan Woodstock, Mary Thomtfson, Lucille Zigrossi, Lois McClurg, Bonnie Lewis, Antoinette DiSalvo, Jeanette Tamils. the qocils of Achievement Junior High Girls' Intramurals Bark Row: Ann Hardiii, Elaine Scroger, Beverly Mills, Ann Landon, Suzanne Budenhagen, Susan Dickens, Sarah St. John, Jean Wetherwax, Joanne Boatfield, Florine Pursel. Florence Mowers, Josephine Foderaro, Joyce Baubie, June Titus, Mary Schultz, Donna Snyder. Row Tlzrvv: Jeanette VVhitney, Sharon Smith, Elaine Mowers, Evelyn Gallup, Gail Cain, Roseann Easterbrook, Marilyn Jackett, Nancy Luthart, Marcia Kenock, Margo Kenock. Raw Two: Ann Warner, Connie Wilson, Nancy Kabel, Jane Hale, Norma Parker, Evelyn Baker, Marjorie Bor- dinaro, Lucille Reitz, Sharon Easton, Joy Smart. Front Row: Jerlene Gibson, Florine Smart, Barbara Scroger, Joyce Lewis, Diane Hunt, Janet Gloeckner, Ann King- dom. In hack of the school on pleasant fall afternoons, one could see some of these girls, whacking a ball- and their shins-or someone else's shins. During the cold and stormy winter months, one could find them busy bowling or playing basketball or volleyball in- doors. VVhen warm weather returned, it was outside again for the girls, screaming through a softball game, or searching in or around the bushes for lost arrows. At times some might have been seen playing a stren- uous game of tennis. No matter what the sport, these girls were always bubbling over with enthusiasm. thletics - ci fine veneer 72 Senior High Boqs' lntromuroils V Burk Row: Gerald Hale, Robert Harding, Ronald An- derson, Douglas Klosen, Sherwin Bowen, Roger Hale, Milford Oakes, Donald Gray, Octavio Corbelli, Frank Skop, Leonard Kingdom, Lowell Marble, l.arry Klotz- hach. Row Tlzrrcz David Starkweather, jack Tyler, Harley Ess, Ronald Mayback, Jack Silvernail, Peter The team of the Class of '56 won the Hanson Trophy this year. They won it in a close-fought game with the juniors, overcoming a junior lead only in the last quarter. The exten- sive intramurals program gives the boys who haven't the time or skill to compete in varsity sports a chance to prove themselves in athletic competition. llaslcethall and volleyball dominate the hoys' intramural program with sports such as bowling taking a sideline seat. 73 Rosone, Melvin Osborn, Thomas jenkins, Douglas Paille, Mr. Hamilton. Rim' Tivo: Richard Chugg, Raymond Zigrossi, Anthony Cusmano, Gaylord Cayea, l.arry XYhite, Russell Betters. Alexander Bostrom, XYayne Moore, Norman Dusen. Front lfnzv: Gerald Long, Douglas Hale, james .-Xnderson, Ronald D'.-Xlha, james Stevens. OH CI Stl'LICtUP2 Junior High Bous' Intramurals Bark Row: Clyde Eaton, Kelvin Bischoff, Gary Rade- niacher, Ronald Cianfrini, Ralph Hunt, Roger Porter, Dino Giordano, james Newton, Ralph Parsons, Jim Tyler, David Di Salvo, Burton Anthony, Jim MacMahon, and Paul Slusar, Row Four: Mr. Calzi, Melvin Knapp, Charles Higgins, Ronald Gilbert, Jack Hartwig, David Gray, Douglas Heslor, James Boatfield, Larry Johnson, Stephen Pelton, Victor Corbelli, VVayne Dunham. R010 Thrcr: Richard Dutton, Tom Rice, Raymond Meney, The polished exterior Joe Sulimowicz, VVilliam Betters, Richard Fisher, Billy Moore, Larry Davis, David Newton. Row Two: Norman Puma, Douglas Urtel, Louis Lang, Gary Sumeriski, Jack Mikolajczyk, Wayne Matla, David Reading, Michael Choate, Thomas Greene, David Easton, Mitchell Reed. Front Row: Robert Cumbo, Joe Cardinali, Gerald Nesbit, Peter Fedrigon, Richard D'Alba, Eddie Di Salvo, David Derek, Eugene Sulimowicz and Marvin Betters. HH Athletics Snaps .. . Drive, boy, drive ! I VVe won one! Nice rebound, Skoppuf' S 5, . f . 5 5 , f 1 iii' .. .. . . .. L mon, Coach, put us m, 5 5, ii E A E Up and overf is the completion of ca great tcisk FRANK J. BALCERZAK GENERAL CONTRACTOR f? gb Q 450 ,S 6 E sa 2 ae Q 5 V n S Compliments of .Al S H G P ALEXANDERS 1 F v I. 4' I ' I Lf , ' 1 212 EAST MAIN STREET BATAVIA, NEW YORK PHONE 2086 First in Fashions 66 Main Street Batavia, N.Y. BOYLE'S MOTOR SALES International Trucks Brown Trailers OAKFIELD INDEPENDENT Covers the Area Every Thursday Ackley D. Wicks fr Donald A. Wicks Publishers W. Main St. Road Batavia, N.Y. 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