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

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Seniors TILLIE LATTIN “My tongue within my lips I rein; For who talks much must talk in vain.” We’re sure Tillie agrees with this quotation! One of our dependable Seniors, whose work in the homemaking department will be of great value to her in the future. V ' ROBERT McKEE “He who binds his soul to knowledge. Steals the key to heaven.” Robert will, no doubt, find true happiness in his books. We don’t know what Robert intends to do after graduation, but if he applies the same zeal to his vocation as to his studies, we’re sure he will succeed. ANN KOZAK “The light upon her face shines from the windows of another world.” Ann hopes to be a missionary, and her friends and classmates know she will be a good one. But sometimes we wonder just what that far-away look does portend! Would you tell us, Ann? IDA MAYO “For nothing lovelier can be found in woman, Than to study household good.” Ida always has a pleasant smile, is most industrious and trustworthy. Such a combination of good qualities must surely prove a favorable omen for your future, Ida. (I’m sure the girls all envy those natural curls of yours.) LUTHER ERLE “The glory of a firm, capacious mind;—” Luther’s ability of leadership has been proven by the many successful ventures carried on during his presidency of the Senior class. Luther has shown forth in all athletics as his red hair glows in the sunshine. We expect you to be a successful engineer, Luther, (but we know you are a good “butler”) GRATIA GIKLING “To those who know thee not, no words can paint And those who know thee, know all words are faint.” . Although Gratia is a new student this year, she has proved herself to be superior in all respects athletics, studies, journalism, friendship. “That Latin was no more difficile, than to a blackbird 'tis to whistle.” ISABEL STOCUM “A fair exterior is a silent recommendation.” Isabel has chosen nursing for her life work,-and she really should “go to town” with it. But what will Floyd do while you are so far away? BETTY RUDY “The readiness of doing doth express No other but the doers willingness,” Hats off to Betty for her characterization of “Mammy. If you want your supper served on time or your lunches tasty, Betty is the one to do it. Perhaps some day she will be the manager of a successful tea room. CATHERINE McCLARY “Catherine’s high school life has been a symbol of good fellowship. She’s quiet, but her smile reveals her heart.” We understand that Catherine trips the light fantastic, and also enjoys many trips to Owego. MINOR LEANARD “What should a man do but be merry?” With his personality and smile he should be able to go far. Of course, we realize that Minor and the “grind” are not even distant cousins, but we do know you can do things when you try! Look at his dramatic and singing ability—remember “Paints and Patches,” “Come Out of the Kitchen,” “Taxi?” MARCIA RUNDLE “She was a scholar and a ripe and good one, Exceedingly wise, fair spoken and persuading.” Basketball, glee club. Senior play, operetta, track—a very versatile young lady. No wonder Robert is so fascinated. MARGARET KIMBLE “Not a word more spoke she than was needed.” We do not know Margaret’s future plans, but we do know that whatever she decides will be done to the very best of her ability as she has done in her high school days. Success to you Margaret, in whatever you choose. EDWIN CARPENTER “I strove with none. For none were worth my strife.” Isn’t it strange that Ed. always makes a basketball game on time? For various reasons we figure Ed. will be a politician. He would be able to talk knowingly about athletics (he plays very well), dramatics, dancing, etc. BARBARA BOYCE “Happy art thou as if every day Thou had picked up a horseshoe.” Perhaps Barbara will be an actress. We know she has changed herself into a Chinese last year and this year she was none other than the “Southern Belle” in the class production. On the other hand, as a homemaking student, perhaps she intends to PAGE 8

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to Waterloo to play Manchester in the basketball tournament. March 12—Soon it will be just a fond memory for they’ve started to tear down the old school building. March 22—Did you notice that everyone was all dressed up today? Well, we had our pictures taken! March 25—Here we see the lordly Seniors in action in the Senior class play, “Come Out of the Kitchen.” April 6—Ahava Nordquist and Jack Halpin participate in the public speaking contest at Tru-mansburg. April 13—A “backwards” party is held by the Freshmen. Everybody wore his clothes backwards —and the boys and girls changed places. Some fun! April 14—Spring vacation commences. “It’s time for young men’s fancies to turn to love.” That reminds us—Miss Bennett left today to tie the knot with Mr. Clarke! April 16—Well! That man Cupid again! It seems he aimed his arrow at “Prof’ Goold—and struck! April 22—What’s this! Something new! Track meet. We have some pretty fast guys around here. April 29—Arbor Day exercises. All the class officers gave solemn little talks about trees, future generations, and what not. The Seniors served another supper tonight, followed by the dedication service for our new school. May 3—Calling all G-men!----I’m glad I didn’t break that window in the game room! May 6—A dance—another Senior enterprise. May 10—Now with baseball season on, we tuck another victory under our belts. It’s Trumansburg this time. May 18—Clang! Clang! We’re all let out of school. Why? Oh, just a fire drill! May 20—The Juniors come forth today in their masterpiece, “Aunt Tillie Goes to Town.” And not so far in the future we’ll be saying: June 3—The Senior ball! Formals, flowers, and fetching faces! June 10—The Juniors are providing eats for the Seniors at the picnic today. Gee! It’s nice to be a Senior, sometimes!!! June 20-23—The turning point! Final exams! Who was this guy that invented exams? What a terrible effect they have on me! June 23—We checked in books today. What a load off my mind—and my arms, too! June 25—Class night. What fun! June 26—It won’t be long now. Here it is— baccalaureate exercises already. We all looked so solemn. Unusual, huh? June 27—Commencement. It’s the end for us Seniors! Gone but not forgotten. ---------o------ A STUDENT’S LIBRARY Our aim has been to make our library one for the students, and thus interested students have been taught the mechanisms of a school library and have been put in complete charge of it. With Ann Kozak as their leader, a library club was formed, which enjoyed many new enterprises, such as mending books, checking magazines, filing catalogue cards, and preparing a book for the shelf. Odessa, New York June 1, 1938 Dear Pearl: You asked me to write and tell you about the Alumni. My dear, do you realize that our family has grown so very large, it would take much time and space to tell you about all of them? I will try to tell you about a few, and perhaps the few names I mention will bring back cherished memories. I will start back in 1911. Evalyn Warner was a member of the first graduating class. She is now the efficient third and fourth grade teacher. Ruth Wood was in the class of '18. One would never guess that she has a daughter alumna who has already secured a position in the First National Bank of Elmira. Hazel Lovell was among those who graduated in T9. She will be drawing a widow’s pension if she doesn’t keep her husband away from “Sandy Pond.” Charlotte Lattin of ’22 is away up in Alaska; and Mildred Larue, of ’23, plans to travel in Europe this summer. Funny how our Alumni gets scattered far and wide. I wish I could go with Mildred—if I could skip the ocean ride. In ’24 we had Coleman Rounds. He didn’t get so far away. He is still fixing “flats” for Ross. Frances Howell graduated in ’25. No ma’am she isn’t married yet—after all those engagements! Frances isn’t cut out to be an old maid though— give her time; she will get over being so fussy. Martha Jenkins graduated in ’26. Did I tell you that Martha has five lovely daughters? No, not quintuplets—just girls. I would like to mention all of the ’27 graduates, but time will not permit me. Remember how David Moses would argue in geometry class and have the teacher prove how and why? Well David met his calling and is now a lawyer. Ralph Sydney from ’28 is driver of one of the school buses. No, he and Myrl never did get married. It seems old O. H. S. has turned out young men and women into nearly every walk of life. Seymour Bulkley from the class of ’31 is studying to be a doctor; Chari Couch, who graduated in ’32, made a tour of the U. S. A. with a musical troupe, and James Hitchcock is an aviator. Floyd Decker graduated in ’34. Although he appears to be in the best of health, his car is often seen at Dr. Ward’s. Well, Pearl. I have rambled quite a bit and have only mentioned a few of our brothers and sisters, but I presume you remember those of the last few years. Before closing, I must tell you that our beloved Miss Dana is still with us. I just bet there is not one person in the whole Alumni who would say “boo!” against her. That is a record. I hope, if and when we have the Alumni banquet, you and Jay will be with us to greet old friends and meet new. Yours, with love, Mary. --------o-------- Junior Hermann: “Did you pass your social studies test?” Tony Borra: “Well, it’s like this—you see - - -” Junior Hermann: “Shake, pal! Neither did I!” PAGE 7

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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