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

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‘Briefly “CECI ET CELA” The two French classes have spent a busy year, taking up two extra-curricular projects besides their regular work. The first of these was writing letters to France. Each student who was interested was given the name of a French boy or girl. Many letters have been received, and other articles of interest, such as pictures, magazines, etc., are being exchanged. The second project was editing a French paper. The classes elected Gratia Gikling as editor with Gerald Lattin as assistant. Each person in the French classes contributed something toward it. The final product was a 25-page booklet, entitled “Ceci et Cela,” containing interesting articles about France and the French people. TEST VOICES BY RADIO Here is a good question for every student to ask himself: “If a person heard my voice only and never saw me, what type of individual would he consider me to be? Enthusiastic, optimistic, energetic, lazy, dull, tiresome ?” After listening to and analyzing their favorite radio program, the English II students, who have been working on a radio project, began to do a little broadcasting. They have learned that enunciation, pronunciation, diction, and quick-thinking are highly important to a successful radio worker. ■ PHOTOGRAPHY Shortly after the beginning of the second semester the science department of the Odessa Central School sponsored a short introduction course in photography to all those interested. The work consisted of the principle of taking pictures and developing and enlarging them. Several of the members have gained valuable knowledge in this field of work. A contest is now under way to see who can obtain the most unusual, original photograph. COMMERCIAL CONTEST AT WATKINS Seven members of the commercial classes, for the first time, had the privilege of entering the county contest held at Watkins. Under the supervision of Miss Eells, the delegates were entered as follows: Betty Boyce, Genevieve Bird, and Ray Campbell, for bookkeeping; Russell Rhodes for business arithmetic; and Gratia Gikling, Robert McKee, and Virginia Hayes, for typewriting. TRIPS TAKEN BY BUSINESS CLASS The Introduction to Business class had several field trips this year. The initial one was going to the bank and hearing Mr. Keller explain the mechanism of the bank in detail. Our second itinerary brought us to the telephone office where Mrs. Catlin demonstrated the local, long distance, and collect call. This spring we went to see Mr. Horton demonstrate his addressagraph machine. Later we visited the postoffice and Mrs. Rundle explained about tht different postal mechanisms. On our final trip we visited Cotton-HanIon’s, where we saw their complete office force in operation. We appreciate the opportunity our local concerns have given us to see the business practice, which we learn in the classroom, in actual operation. 4-H CLUB ENTERS WATKINS CONTEST The Queen Catherine Daughters 4-H Club elected Barbara Boyce as president. Each month two different girls were chosen to attend a demonstration given at Watkins Glen. Three of our girls were chosen to go to Watkins to compete in the demonstration among the clubs in the county. Marjorie Ball demonstrated the making of custards; Elva Conklin, soft fillings for cakes; and Norma Van Lone, the making of covers for a 4-H record book. AND HOMEMAKING Our first grand event of the year was our new school with our wonderful modern equipped homemaking room. Our homemaking classes, along with the agriculture classes, again had the pleasure of going to Cornell Farm and Home Week on the fourteenth and fifteenth of February. Each class has completed some project. One in which every class engaged was making the aprons for cafeteria. THIRTY BUG CERTIFIED POTATOES PURCHASED The Future Farmers’ Association progressed 1 his year under the able leadership of their president, Harold Bennett. The local F. F. A. was represented in judging teams at Cornell, Alfred, Delhi, and the state fair. The club purchased 30 bug certified potatoes to introduce better farming practices in this area. The F. F. A. sponsored an April dance for the purpose of raising money to purchase paraphernalia for degree ceremonies. ■ GLEE CLUB MAKES PROGRESS The glee club, consisting of 24 members, directed by Miss Lyman, has made decided progress and has done much valuable work throughout the year. Two appearances of the glee club were before the school assemblies. Later they sang for the Parent-Teachers’ Association and for the dedication program. ORCHESTRA ENCOURAGES MUSICAL INTERESTS The orchestra, directed by Miss Lyman, has done much to encourage musical interests among the students in the school. On various occasions the orchestra has appeared before the public—the most important being at the Senior play and the dedication. PAGE 10

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make an excellent home for someone. Can’t you just hear her singing at her work? “Barbara’s the lass that knows not woe Barbara’s the lass with many a beau, Her hobby is, as we all know, Tripping the light fantastic toe.” KATHARINE MacDOWELL “Forsooth, Methuselah, there is a naughty twinkle in her eye.” Katharine is another versatile member of thfc Senior class. In basketball, track, glee club, and Senior play, she is always present and gives a good account of herself. “Katharine is somewhat bashful At least, that’s what we’ve heard. But when one becomes acquainted, Bashful’s not the word.” RUSSELL RHODES “Run if you like, but try to keep your breath, Work like a man, but don’t be worked to death.” Russell's actions indicate possibilities for the business field. He was “tops” as stage manager for the Senior play, seems to manage selling of candy in a superior manner, and was one of the representatives in the commercial contest at Watkins. Make the most of your talents, Russell. WALTER HOFFMAN “I’ll be merry I’ll be free. I’ll be sad For nobody.” With his winning smile and apparent good humor he should be able to always be “sitting on top of the world.” In athletics he is there when needed, and he has demonstrated that he is capable of getting in and out of small places without too much difficulty. DOROTHY McCLARY “For she that once is good, is ever great!” Wonder why Minor takes such delight in arguing with Dorothy? Maybe Dorothy would tell us. We understand, however, that a certain Junior boy who plays basketball and baseball will be most sad without you next year. Dorothy is another of our H. M. students which portends good meals for some one. DORIS ROGERS “Here is a spirit deep and crystal clear.” A very quiet girl and good student. “Still waters run deep”—and we’re sure Doris has great depths of mind and spirit. Success to you next year and thereafter. RICHARD WICKHAM “Happy am I for from all care I’m free Why aren’t they all contented like me?” Richard without Marietta? How sad! No wonder we surprise that solemn look on Richard’s face every now and then. Richard is an Ag’ student, and we wish you all sorts of good luck if farming is to be your life work. A ROSE TO YOU STATE ESSAY CONTEST WINNER Because Carol Crane is small in stature does not mean that she is in ability. Her literary talent was expressed in the winning of two prizes in the essay contest issued by New York State. Carol worked for hours reading and searching for information on the subject, “Economic Values of the New York State Canals and Waterways to New York State.” We congratulate her. WINNERS AT HOBBY FAIR Elizabeth Dickens, Freshman of O. C. S., captured third prize at the Hobby Fair, held at the Watkins Glen High School auditorium. Elizabeth drew a picture of an ideal farm girl wearing farmerettes, sport shirt, and carrying a hay fork. SEVENTH GRADE WINNER Betty Jean Bloom, of the seventh grade, won honors for her grade, when she carried off the third prize for her department, at the Hobby Fair. Her hobby was a beautiful collection of birds. HONORABLE MENTION IN SYRACUSE Norma Van Lone, who put on a demonstration in making book covers, for 4-H books, at Watkins, had the honor of being chosen to go to Syracuse to compete in the state demonstrations, where she won honorable mention. FI I) AC AWARD The Fidac contest was won by Ethel E. Hall, who wrote on “The America I Want.” Every year the Legion Auxiliary awards a string of pearls to the Junior girl writing the best essay on a subject chosen by them. WINNER GORGASCONTEST Gratia Gikling was awarded a medal for winning the Gorgas essay contest in 0. C. S. The contest was open to all students of the United States and the essay was on the life and work of William Gorgas. TRIP TO ALBANY Chosen as outstanding upper classmen, Virginia Hayes and John Bulkley enjoyed a trip to Albany with Assemblyman Petersen and Mrs. Peterson. They tell us that the highlights of their trip was their visit to the capitol, to the Senate and Assembly chambers, and in meeting Governor Lehman. -------o------- Mothers Mothers are such lovely things To have and hold through life; It seems as if they should have wings, To fly over all life’s strife. I’m sure that when their work is done That God will take them, every one To Heaven’s golden glory gates, As there beside the gates, He waits. —Elva Conklin. PAGE 9

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BOYS’ SPORTS SOCCER Players: J. Carpenter, R. Smith, G. Lattin, L. Erie, B. Chapman, H. Winton, William Ostrander, W. Hoffman, R. Wickham, J. Bulkley, and J. Willett. Odessa opened the soccer season with a bang. With just a handful of men. Coach Martin started practice. Most of the material was green, but of course, he had a few of the varsity men back. Coach Martin worked hard with his men and finally produced a soccer team. With the experienced boys helping the coach with his hard job as much as they could, B. Chapman and William Ostrander turned out to be as good players as any men the coach had. The soccer team went to their first game thinking they would win, which they did just to start the season off right. During the season the boys lost one game, and won six. The soccer team turned out to be one of the best teams they had ever had in school. BASKETBALL Players: John Bulkley, Robert Smith, John Willett, John Carpenter, and Gerald Lattin. The Odessa boys inaugurated their basketball season by selecting John Bulkley as captain of the quintet. From the first the boys played good basketball, winning every game until they came up against a strong Interlaken team for the second time. This game tied Interlaken and Odessa for the championship. The game that decided the championship was played at Interlaken and Odessa lost. Odessa won the class B championship, however, but they were defeated in the sectionals at Waterloo by Manchester. Played in all-star game. BASEBALL Players: L. Terryberry, J. Willett, J. Bulkley, W. Ostrander, G. Lattin, R. Smith, J. J. Carpenter, L. Erie, E. Carpenter, R. Bednar, P. Chaffee; subs— W. Hoffman, N. Erie. When the warm spring weather came around the boys’ baseball team started to work out. Coach Martin started the boys practicing as they had never practiced before, but the boys liked it and took a hold of their new job just as if it were nothing at all. Most of the baseball team was back from last year with the exception of two or three men. With these few changes in the line-up the boys ventured to Interlaken, and came home victorious. So far this season, the boys have won every game, which puts them on top of the league. Come on boys! Let’s win them all. and bring the championship to 0. C. S. GIRLS’ SPORTS BASKETBALL The girls’ basketball team had hopes this year, but they were not very successful. This was the first year for three of the girls. They all tried hard, anyway. The two outstanding highlights were the O. C. S. victory over the strong Interlaken team, and the tie with Ovid. Norma Van Lone and Ruth Cooley, playing their first year of varsity basketball, proved to be two excellent guards, after they had had some experience in the early stage of the basketball season. Other outstanding players were Gratia Gikling, Katharine MacDow’ell, Marcia Ann Rundle, Clara Hoffman, and Marjorie Crane. A loss to the team was Captain Helen Jean Couch. Due to illness she was unable to play after the Spencer game early in the season. INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL For those not participating in varsity basketball an intramural program was offered. After the regular season was over, the varsity players were put in charge of the Junior and Senior high school teams. Clara Hoffman’s and Betty Boyce’s Freshman team won the championship by overcoming a strong, stubborn seventh grade team. Carol Crane, Ruth Strong, and Eris Ayres of the team, were mainly responsible for its success. OTHER SPORTS Now that the basket balls are put away in moth balls, a new program is to be offered during the spring for the girls at 0. C. S. Archery, a new competitive sport, is to be given, along with soft-ball. The girl’s intramural fans will have plenty of competitive rivalry in these two interesting means of recreation. The girls are also beginning to get in trim for the track meet to be held at Interlaken on June 10. INTRAMURAL During the winter months of the school year there was plenty of excitement. Grades from the sixth to the Junior class had basketball teams which played in the intramural tournament. The Junior class finally came out on top. The school, with Coach Martin’s help, is now going to organize intramural baseball. TRACK The annual track meet will be held at Interlaken this year and the boys, with the help of Coach Waters, hope to bring home the bacon. PAGE 11