Odessa Montour Central High School - Odessanean Yearbook (Odessa, NY)

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KATHRYN LOUISE RUNDLE, “Kate” Odessa, N. Y. “Kate” is one of the most versatile girls in the Senior class. She is a star basketball player, member of the Girl Scouts, and in the school orchestra. Her histrionic abilities are renowned. We wish you good fortune in the teaching game. JUDITH HARRIET UNDERDOWN, “Judy” Odessa, N. Y. “Judy” is the best pianist for miles around and plays in the orchestra. Took part in the Junior play, Senior musical and Glee Club. Likes tall handsome boys. We wish you success as a music teacher. MILDRED ELIZABETH VANZILE, “Milly” Alpine, N. Y. Willing to work, ever ready for fun, Ne’er hesitating to help anyone. Bubbling with laughter, knows how to smile, The sort of a girl we’ll miss all the while. KENNETH EDWARD WIXON, “Gloomy Gill” Alpine, N. Y. “Gloomy Gill” is an ardent lover of soccer, famous for his “wing” in baseball, and an intramural basketeer. He put Fred Astaire to shame by his dancing in the Senior musical. Best of luck to you in the future, “Ken.” -o- CLASS REPORT Tuesday after the first Monday, September, 1935, finds us in the coveted seats we’ve so secretly pined for—Alas! they’re as uncomfortable as the others! However, our hearts are high—’cause we’re Seniors, dignified (?) perhaps a little—anyhow, we are raring to organize and do things, with our new class advisor, Miss Lyman. Our first money making scheme, the Senior Harvest Supper, surpassed all our anticipations— success—decidedly. On the heels of this initial undertaking followed the first Senior musical, ably assisted by the undergraduates and post-grads. We shall always remember old Wysocki and “You Are My Lucky Star.” A lull envelopes us, the first chance to get our breath. Oh, did you say Christmas cards? What salesmanship—ugh—scheming always to get prospects, we selfishly forced the faculty to buy— even went so far as to rig up a particular box at a price to entice Mr. Clarke—and he fell for it. Between the old and the new year, an extra Christmas dance was held. Bake sales again—we would suggest that future Senior classes abolish them—Beans, Beans, and more Beans. A card party with prizes and eats gave us another pleasant evening and memories. Mr. Willis should know! Long before this year, Mr. Goold has been permeating the air with Centralization plus oxygen and nitrogen—we all felt it. So a cafeteria supper materialized to celebrate the above fact. A second breathing spell—Senior rings, invitations, cards, banner, dues, etc., and the day dreams of Our Washington Trip comes to the foreground. The pinnacle of events, our Senior ball—with Field Day thrown in, making a double header of real excitement. We are guests of the Junior class June 11, and we hope they bring lots of food—’cause we can gobble and—well, you’ll know our capacity when eats are available. With class day preparations in the making and graduation ideas about decided—the only thing for us to do is surprise ourselves as well as the faculty and pull through for O. H. S. ----------o-------- Wtiioftf CLASS REPORT During the month of September, 1935, the good ship CORYELL left port with a crew of 23 plus our captain, Mr. Clarke. At the start we were rather short of bunks, so some of the crew promptly “doubled up.” George was appointed chief pilot and with Eleanor as his assistant we have been safely piloted over many troubled waters. Pat started passing her banjo for the trip but as yet she hasn’t had much success. Although we don’t know if Maude and Anna are able to cook, we are willing to trust our stomachs to their tender mercies. Charlotte and Henry were sent out to take soundings off port side. In a few minutes they returned only to say that they could not hear a sound. Helen S., Raymond, Dave, and Jean were sent to scrub decks and a good job they did, too. Our greatest trouble was trying to keep Maurice and Walt in the crow’s nest. (You see, in the crow’s nest, they were seldom heard on deck.) Once we sprung a leak and while Ruth and Bertha were “bailing out,” Helen H. sang lullabies to the fish. To Norma and June we gave the job of making excuses when we accidently ran into something. May 15 and 16 our ship became a show boat and presented the play, “Big-Hearted Herbert.” With Hube as Herbert, the play was a huge success. This June we sailed into port with flying colors and hope our trip next year will be as successful. -------------------------o--------- In September, 1935, the Sophomore class boarded the Black Diamond for their second year of high school life. Some of the members just managed to scramble aboard with a short count as the train left the Freshman station. As we assembled in our car with Conductor Coryell, and president of the road, Fred Kellogg, with his vice president, Mike Wysowski and secretary, Katherine MacDowell and though cheering Ed. Carpenter is the only train man, he appeared to be in the middle of the huddle. Our first stop was for a party at Cain Junction, given by the home-making girls. Our second stop was at Assembly Hill, where the class presented the play, “The Diamond Necklace.” After a ten weeks stop at Summerville, we will board the good ship, “Juniorville,” after an enjoyable and happy year. PAGE 5

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KATHERINE MARGARET CARPENTER, “Kate” Odessa, N. Y. In the Sportsmanship Brotherhood, Senior Musical, Junior Play, orchestra, basketball, and president of the Senior class. Kate is an all around girl here and will be E. B. I. We all join in wishing her “Bon voyage.” RICHARD LAWERENCE MacDOWELL, “Rit” Odessa, N. Y. “Rit” is a student, athlete, gentleman, and socialite. His versatility includes playing a clarinet in the orchestra, singing in the Glee Club, and Arlean. Likes parties and dancing. Will be back next year. MIRIAM LUCILE WOOD, “Pinky” Odessa, N. Y. Salutatorian, Glee Club, president of Sportsmanship Brotherhood, class secretary and treasurer, and Junior May Queen, indicate her versatility. Likes antiques and tending babies. Intends to do secretarial work. Good luck, “Pinky.” JANE BARTON HALL, “Prexy” Alpine, N. Y. Valedictorian, president of Student Council, Glee Club, vice president of the Sportsmanship Brotherhood, indicates the extent to which “Prexy” has entered into 0. H. S. activities. Plans to be a teacher. “Beaucoup de” success, Jane. GRACE BRINK, “Gay” Odessa, N. Y. Good student, a member of the Student Council, loves dancing, ice cream, and candy. Had important parts in the Junior play and the Senior musical. Her friends wish her the best in whatever she may wish to do. ELEANORA DAVIS, “Chalky” Catherine, N. Y. “Chalky” will always be remembered for her sense of humor and contagious laugh. No better worker in the Senior class. Wishes people would call her Eleanor. She is still holding out on us concerning her plans for the future. Here’s luck. MILAN STEPHEN HAJEK, “Deacon,” “Steve” Hinman, N. Y. “Deacon” likes music and is a member of the orchestra. Likes to play softball, dance, and enjoys writing amateur detective stories. Aims to be a G-man. We hope you get your man, “Steve.” ROBERT HALPIN, Bob” Odessa, N. Y. The Adonis of the Senior class, good actor, soccer player, and intramural basketball man. “Bob” is a swell fellow, is well liked, and will find his place in the world. Hopes to be an aviator. Happy landings, Bob. MERLE STANLEY HAYES, “Hazie” Catherine, N. Y. He has participated in soccer, intramural basketball and baseball. “Hazie” is noted for his youth- fulness, tremendous lung power, scholastic ability, and acting in “Thats One On Bill” and the Senior Musical. To be a P. G. next year. MYRTLE STANLEY JONES, “Mert” Odessa, N. Y. Everybody knows her, everybody likes her and she is never without her smile. A conscientious (?) student, swell singer, and a basketball player par excellence. We hope her designs are successful and that she “lives happily ever after.” EDWARD KAYDER, “Ed” Alpine, N. Y. Although he doesn’t talk about it, “Ed” has a good sound head full of knowledge. Likes the “Readers Digest.” He is well liked and we hope and believe that he will succeed in any vocation of his choice. CLYDE GEORGE LATTIN, “Cy” Catherine, N. Y. From the hills around came this slightly bashful boy who doesn’t care much for girls but likes athletics, especially soccer. Reads wild west stories. Indefinite plans for the future, but whatever he does we wish him luck. DORIS MARIE LEONARD, “Pudge” Cayutaville, N. Y. “Pudge” is our “All-American Girl.” Likes to dance, good all-round in athletics, member of Glee Club and always willing to help. Intends to be a nurse. Who wouldn’t like to be her patient! ALICE JEAN LOVELL. “Honkie” Catherine, N. Y. The one-street-light town of Podunk sent us “Honkie.” We are glad she came and we are sorry to see her leave. Is in the Glee Club and is the 1936 May Queen. She is quiet and industrious and we like her. Best wishes, “Honkie.” REXFORD RICHARDS, “Rexie” Alpine, N. Y . He is a tease, a pest, full of the dickens, but as good a scout as ever walked. Supressed desire is to be a hobo; but we bet he realizes his ambition to be a journalist. We wish “Rexie” nothing but the “best of the best.” BESSIE GLADYS WOOD, “Bess” Hinman, N. Y. During her four years in O. H. S., Bess has won many friends because of her charming personality. Her next four years will be spent studying home economics at Cornell, learning to cook “sauer kraut.” We wish you the best of luck, Bess. FREDERICK WOOD, “Hair-Brain” Hinman, N. Y. Always on the job, willing and ready to do work. We appreciate Fred. Takes Ag. and is the secretary of the F. F. A. Fred plans to work on his father’s farm next year. More horse-power to you, Freddie. MURTIE RUMSEY, “Mickey” Smith Valley, N. Y. Piquante, vivacious, and tranquil of disposition. We have enjoyed “Mickey’s” presence in our hall of learning and look forward to next year when she returns to “wage the battle against ignorance and superstition.” PAGE 4

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The worthy class of ’39 started out on horseback. Thus far only three of our 50 members have found the ground softer than the horse’s back. We have been unable to slow up for entertainment. Jockey Gerald Lattin has conducted us down the race track at a great speed. Our class will endeavor on our good steed ’39 to take the hurdles in this educational steeplechase, as they come up without going down. --------o-------- ALUMNI Here’s a word from Margaret An alumna we all know; Her family grows so very fast As past the years do go. Tis hard for her to decide. Just what to write for us— Because the influenza bug Is a persistent cuss. She takes her pen and starts to write, With Roger by her side; Of the many old and new alumni Who are scattered far and wide. There’s Aline Lattin who lives in Cortland, “Sim and “Hoffie at Cornell; Charles finishing at Colgate, “Steve and “Phin merchandise do sell. Bob and Alice Crane are teachers, Mae and Irma work in the city; While others—maids and bachelors Excite our hearts to pity. Dorothy, Esther and Pauline-Started keeping house—they say, And expect to keep their jobs Without a raise in pay. So Bill Brown and Crane and Barrett Say “Howdy folks to you. While Gordon Strife and R. L. Bales As a scientific stunt; Apply their boots to the rear Of Boyce the “Cornellian runt. Hildy, Iola and Lois May help to print our rhymes, But amateur editors can never dampen Our old 0. H. S. good times. So much for Alumni— We must bid you all adieu; Hats off! to Alma Mater— And to the Central School. --------o-------- CAN YOU IMAGINE Rex Richards running all the way to school? Ellen Lovell causing a lot of noise? Vivian Leonard without her gum? Hubert Letteer without his dog? Doris Leonard without poetry to read? Gerald Lattin with his hair mussed up Jane Hall too busy to help someone? Angeline Wickham with big feet? Miss Lyman without Mrs. Coryell? Edwin Lattin without his cute suspenders Margaret Kimble without her sweet smile? John Jay Carpenter with laryngitis? Henry Williams a misogynist? Mr. Willis being stern and formal? Miss Cain without her bell for order? Our baseball team without Johnny Willett? J. Bulkley and F. Kellogg without petticoat fever? Charlotte H. not cleaning Bob’s white shoes? Relief preachers for depression marriages? --------o-------- GLEE CLUB AND ORCHESTRA The Glee Club and orchestra, under the direction of Miss Mary Lyman, have shown great improvement this year. An increased interest in Glee Club work is shown by the fact that there are 37 members. The Glee Club was presented by Miss Lyman in an Easter program at the Methodist Church. The orchestra appeared publicly for the first time at the Junior play. Although a number of the members of both organizations will be gone next year, Miss Lyman has spent a great deal of time developing the younger members so they will be capable of filling the vacancies. Eloise, George and Clifford, Harold, Helen and Spig La Rue, With Charlie H. and Frances Howell; Are part of Hanlon’s crew. “Shim Travis and his lovely wife Ere to print this line is sent, Deserve especial mention Because of their “blessed event. There are those who ply their trades As Ross, Paul, and Joe and Colie Rounds; While some, like Vanlon and Chuck La Rue Try keepin’ kids within the bounds. To publish names and jobs of all Would be very hard to do; ■-------o------- STUDENT COUNCIL This year, the Student Council was again made an active organization of the school by popular vote of the student body. The following representatives were elected: Senior:—Jane Hall, president; Grace Brink. Junior—David Nordquist, vice president; Charlotte Halpin, secretary. Sophomore— Doris Jeanne Bosold. Luther Erie. Freshmen—John Bulkley. The Council has tried to represent the student body and to serve as a pleasant, effective medium between the pupils and the faculty. Many things have been discussed and acted upon which have benefited the students and the school as a whole. Miss Dana is the faculty advisor. PAGE 6