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

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1962 volume:

Central School's md Of 1962 J Odessanean ODESSA-MONTOUR CENTRAL SCHOOL Odessa, New York Contents Welcome To Mr. Heslop.........................................................4 Dedication....................................................................6 Faculty.................................................................... 7 Graduates...................................................................] 1 Undergraduates...............................................................29 Activities...................................................................43 Athletics....................................................................69 Advertisements............................................................81 Sponsors.................................................................... 99 Autographs................................................................ 100 Barbara Allen . . . . Pluma Washburn . . . Nancy Garey .... Carol Bennett .... Barbara Watkins . . . Mrs. Josephine Wilson ..........Co-Editor ..........Co-Editor . Business Manager Advertising Manager Production Manager .............Advisor 2 mMm Ujini; Odessa Montcmr Board of Education SEATED: Kenneth Gilbert, Irving D. Goodrich, Superintendent of Schools; Howard A. Hanlon, President; Delmar Bleiler, Vice-President; George Hoffman. STANDING: Dr. James J. Norton, Stanley Rundle, John T. Barton, Ward Searles. WELCOME TO MR. HESLOP The Board of Education of the Odessa-Montour Central School appreciates having the medium of the 1962 ODESSANEAN to express pleasure in welcoming you as our new principal. We are particularly glad that we could choose a man with whom we were personally acquainted, and one who had earned our full confidence while serving as guidance director ... thus assuring us of his ability to take over as principal. In welcoming you as leader of our school beginning in the Fall of 1961, we want you to know that we feel our trust has been well placed and that we look forward to many years of pleasant association with you. Sincerely yours, ODESSA-MONTOUR CENTRAL SCHOOL H.A. Hanlon, President TO THE CLASS OF 1962: When the editors of your yearbook asked me for a message, they explained that the theme of the 1962 Odessanean was to be a key. One key point I can make is that yours is the largest class to be graduated from Odessa-Montour Central School. It is thus an exceptional pleasure for me to congratulate all of you upon completing your four years of high school study. In many other ways you are an outstanding group of seniors. Among your many key accomplishments as individuals and in team activities I am most happy to cite the thirteen scholarships you have won, the part you have played in the school musical organizations and championship athletic teams, the support you have given to all social activities and above all your splendid school spirit throughout the past four years. The time of your senior year, 1961-62 is a very key time in the modern age-it is the time of the astronauts, of the refining of sea water, of the harnessing of atomic power for peaceful uses. Truly you are a favored group to embark on your careers when the needs of our nation are changing so fast, when new techniques are revolutionizing farming and industry, when men reaching far into space are on the verge of world-shaking discoveries. As our country changes and new openings occur it is important to prepare for them by continuing your education in technical schools, in college, through on-the-job training, or by home study. In this atomic age opportunities open for youth able to adapt to an ever-changing society... .and the KEY to your success will be increased knowledge in the field of your choice. After your graduation I wish for each of you a life-long desire to read and study, leading to the success which can come from worthwhile accomplishments in the exciting years ahead. Henry H. Heslap Dedication Mrs. Carney, our yearbook staff is really pleased to dedicate the 1962 Odessanean to you because we have pictorial proof right on this page of your thirty years of teaching in Odessa. Pleased, too, because we could hardly believe that an educational leader and friend as youthful and active as you are could possibly be the teacher in the classroom pictured below and dated on the blackboard May 16th, ’32. We think of you as one of our younger teachers. It is our pleasant task to report to the other members of our class of 1962 that you were graduated from nearby Watkins Glen High and, after one year in training class and four years teaching in rural schools, you came to Odessa Central School to teach first and second grade in 1932. We understand that your preparation included graduation from Cortland Normal School, a B.S. degree from Buffalo State Teachers College, and later thirty hours of graduate work at the American University in Washington, D.C., and at Syracuse and St. Lawrence University in New York State. With such a fine and complete background you have taught all grades from one to twelve and are now supervisor of our Junior High School. Among the many honors you have been accorded were presidencies of Odessa High School Faculty, of Schuyler County Teachers Association, and of the Five Counties Social Studies Council. We are proud to note that you also have been a leader in civic affairs having served as President of the Schuyler County T.B. and Public Health Association and Master of the Schuyler Grange in addition your present positions of Chairman of the Schuyler County Junior Red Cross, and Director of the Community Chest and T.B. Association and representative at annual meetings of the New York State Teachers Association. In the field of politics we are informed that you have studied Political History in Washington, D.C., have campaigned for membership in the New York State Democratic Party. Frankly, we are amazed that you have crowded so much splendid activity into your professional life and that you continue to bring to Odessa students, year after year as you did to us when in Junior High, a strict yet so very genial personality that we learned good study habits from you and will always remember you as one of our very finest teachers. As we prepare to leave the halls of Odessa, we know, Mrs. Carney, we shall always have most high admiration for you ! MRS. GEORGIA CARNEY Mrs. Carney's second grade class of 1932 at Odessa. OQQQOOOO ABOVE STANDING: Mr. Richard Wickham, Mr. John Goetchius, Mrs. Elizabeth Loose. SEATED: Mrs. Linda Osofsky, Mr. Edward Dolan, Mrs. Justine Rounds. ABOVE STANDING: Mrs. Elsie Russell, Mrs. Dorothy Jordan, Mrs. Jean Goetchius. SEATED: Miss Dolores Towsley, Mrs. Geraldine Goodnow, Mrs. Anne Woodworth. AT LEFT: Miss Jane Kolber, Mr. Richard Brust, Mr. Frank Brown. Faculty Of The AI on to u r School AT TOP STANDING: Mrs. Maude Richardson, Mrs. Josephine Wilson, Mr. Venico Fraboni, Mrs. Kathryn Corgel, Mr. James Scaptura. SEATED: Mr. James Lyon, Mrs. Georgia Carney, Mrs. Helen Covert, Mrs. Margaret Dimmick. ABOVE STANDING: Mr. Donald Cutton, Mr. Howard Searles. SEATED: Mr. Wilfred Goodrich. RIGHT CENTER: Mr. Nick Barra, Mr. Jack Davis, Mr. Donald A. Vomey. AT RIGHT: Miss Sue Thornton, Mrs. Mary Babcock, Mrs. Mary Barra. Senior Class. History The class of 1962 entered the halls of Odessa as a talented and spirited Freshman Class. In our first high school year we earned a record-breaking amount on our dance, Black Cot Hop. We were properly initiated by the fun-loving Seniors. In our foolish year we earned a tidy sum toward our Senior trip by selling Christmas cards and delicious candy, and by sponsoring two dances. Our Junior year was marked by a sudden recognition of the scholarly potentia I of our great class members. We became known as good athletes, good students, and good classmates. That year we added to our treasury by selling fruitcakes. We presented the play Finders Creepers, under the direction of Mr. Lyon. We sponsored three record hops entitled Basketball Bounce, Hatchet Hop, and Near The Ides. The year was climaxed with our prom, Stairway To A Star with Queen Beth Gardner reigning over the proceedings. Mr. Dolan's delight - a new Senior Class! Stationery, magazines, The Redheads, The Cole Brothers Circus, and several record hops supplemented our treasury. Following the presentation of the Senior Play our treasurer's books were closed. The zenith of four years of hard labor was reached on April 18th when our class embarked for Washington, D.C. The school's most colorful Senior class passed for the final time through the beloved portals of O.M.C.S. into a world of college, marriage, and business. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS 10 STANDING: T. Letteer, Vice-President; J. Kent, Treasurer; J. Carrier, President. KNEELING: T. Kocourek, Secretary. _kj CORNELIA ACKER Laughter and memories and a few regrets. Belloc Student Council 2; Tri-County Rep. 2; Class Treasurer 1; Intramurals 1,4; Track 1,2,3; Cheerleading 3; Playday 3. SHARON ACKER Always behave as if nothing had happened no matter what has happened. Benedict Arnold Press Club 1,2; Intramurals 3; Track 1,2; Library Club 2; Chorus 1,2; Youth County 3. CHARLES ALEXANDER The highest distinction is service to others. King George VI Intramurals 1,2,3; Youth County 3; Boys' State 3; Football 1; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4. BARBARA ALLEN Charms strike the sight but merit wins the soul Pope Band 1,2,3,4; Stage Band 3,4; Honor Society 2,3,4; Press Club 1; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Spanish Club 2,3,4, President 3; Yearbook Staff 4, Co-Editor 4; D.A.R. Essay Award 4; Syracuse Citizenship Conference 3,4; Youth County 3; Seminar 3,4. JACQUELYN ASH What I want to write is songs without words---or music. Butler Press Club 2; Yearbook Staff 4; Intramurals 3,4; Senior Play 4. J. EDWARD BARTON Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm. Ralph Waldo Emerson Oratorical Contest 2,3; Honor Society 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Stage Band 2,3; Track 2,3,4; Youth County 3,4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Seminar 1,2,3,4; Student Council 3,4, Vice-President 3; President 4; President of District 1. WILLIAM BARTON Give us tools and we will finish the job. Churchill Student Council 1; Basketball 2,3; Baseball 1,2; Football 1,2, Co-Captain 2; Track 2,3,4. CAROL BENNETT I sing a little song to Dad. Mary Bra ley Yearbook Staff 3,4; Youth County 3, Junior Play 3, Senior Play 4, Intramurals 2, 3,4; Bus Patrol 1,2,3. LYNETTE BOVAIRD True beauty dwells in deep retreats. Wordsworth Chorus 1, Bible Club 2, 3; Intramurals 3,4. FREDERICK BOWERS I ask to know. Irwin SALLY BRADLEY I often quote myself; it adds spice to my conversation. Shaw Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Play-day 1,2,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Student Council 1; Youth County 3; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4. MARGARET BROWN It is more glorious to give, but more profitable to receive. Quarles Intramurals 1,3,4; Playday 3,4; Future Nurses' Club 2; Press Club 2,3; Yearbook Staff 3,4; Junior Play 3. ROBERT CARLTON Facts are stubborn things. Smollett Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1; Baseball 4; Track 1,2,3,4; Bible Club 1,2,3; Chorus 1; 2,4; Senior Play 4. JAMES CARRIER Aldeborontiphoscophomio! Henry Carey Honor Society 2,3,4, President 4; Class President 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Intramurals 1,2; Boys' State 3; Syracuse Citizenship Conference 3,4; Youth County 3,4; Student Council 1,2,4; Spanish Club 3.4, President 4; Stage Band 1,2,3,4; N.Y.S.S.M.A. 1.2.3.4. PATRICIA CONKLIN I like work; it fascinates me; I can sit and look at it for hours. Jerome Intramurals I, Record Club 4. DONALD COOK The world is a comedy to those that think. Walpole Intramurals 1,2,3; Projection Club 1. DONALD CRISPELL This is the place. Brigham Young Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Baseball 2; Track 4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4. ANDREA CROUCH I do hate to be unquiet at home. Samuel Pepys Homemaking Club 1,2,3, President 3; Library Club 1, 2; Chorus 1, Intramurals 1,4; Playday 1,2,3. WENDY CUNNINGHAM I have no secrets that they do not know. « Baker Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Playday 3,4; Chorus 1,4; Cheer leading 3, 4; Track 4; Spanish Club 4; Senior Play 4. JERRY DENSE Of two evils, choose the prettier. Wells Intramurals 1,2, 3, 4, Baseball 2,3,4. RONALD GAGNON If a man be endued with a generous mind, this is the best kind of nobility. Plato Intramurals 1, Press Club 2,3; Cafeteria 2,3,4; Yearbook Staff 4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Library Club 3. WILLIAM DeLEURY Whistling to keep myself from being afraid. Dryden Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Wrestling 3, Projection Club 1. CHARLOTTE DOANE I must have passed the crest a while ago. Teasda le Elementary Main Office 1; Health Office 2,3; Yearbook Staff 4; Youth County 3. ELIZABETH GARDNER Elegant as simplicity and warm as ecstasy. Cowper Spanish Club 3,4, Vice-President 4; Senior Play 4; Class President 2; Student Council 1,2,3,4, Treasurer 1, Secretary 2; Press Club 1, 2, Co-editor 2; Cheerlead-ing 3,4, Co-captain 4; Year- LINDA GARTON NANCY GAREY I hate to quarrel because it interrupts an argument. Chesterton Honor Society 3, 4; Class Secretary 2,3; Girls' State 3; Press Club 2, Co-editor 2, Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Play-day 1,2,3,4; Spanish Club 3,4, Treasurer 4; Syracuse Citizenship Conference 3,4; Youth County 3,4; Yearbook Staff 4; Business Manager 4. I once knew a fellow who spoke a dialect with an accent. Cobb Honor Society 3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Yearbook Staff 4; Interclass Track Meet 3; Future Nurses' Club 3,4, Treasurer 4; Syracuse Citizenship Conference 3; Youth County 3; Junior Play 3, Senior Play 4. FLOYD GOODRICH I sometimes give myself admirable advice, but I am incapable of taking it. Mary Montague F. F. A. 1,2,3; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Aggie Basketball 1,2; Wrestling 2; Bus Patrol 2,3; Track 3, 4, Interclass Track Meet 3. GLENDA GOOSSEN And all hearts blessed her as she passes by. Howitt Chorus 1,2,3,4; Future Nurses' Club 2, 3, 4, President 3,4; Press Club 2; Bible Club 1; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Playday 1,2,3,4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Track 1, 2,3,4. JOHN GROVER The multitude of books is making us ignorant. Voltaire Intramurals 1,2,3,4. DONALD GUNNING He is not merely a chip off the old block, but the old block itself. Burke Wrestling 2,3,4, Captain 4; Football 4; Track 3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; F.F.A. 1, 2,3, Treasurer 3; Pro|ection Club 1,2; Youth County 3. MARILYN HALL Where one could taste God's quiet and be found. Masefield Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Playday 1,2, 3,4; Track 1,2, 3, 4; Press Club 3; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Youth County RUTH HAMMOND I'll make my joy a secret thing. Davies Chorus 3,4; F.H.A. 3; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Yearbook Staff 4; N.Y.S.S.M.A. 3,4; F.F.A. Queen 3. HELEN HAYES I do most of my work sitting down; that's where I shine. Benchley Intramura Is 2, 3,4; Press Club 2; Yearbook 4; Youth County 3; Junior Play 3. BONALYN HEICHEL A charming nod or jest that gave a grace. Masefield Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Playday 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2,3; Class Treasurer 2; Student Council 2,3; Cheerleading 3. RICHARD HOFFMAN Success covers a multitude of blunders. Shaw JANET KENT Of all virtues, magnanimity is the rarest. Hazlitt Honor Society 2,3,4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Band 1,2,3, 4; Stage Band 3,4; Yearbook Staff 4; Class Treasurer 3,4; Spanish Club 3,4, Treasurer 3; Albany Citizenship Award 3; Youth County 3. THOMAS KOCOUREK What is in a name? Shakespeare Wrestling 2; Track 2,3; Boys' State 3; Student Council 1, 3; Class President 3; Class Secretary 4; Intramurals 2, 4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Junior Play 3. FRANCIS KOTMEL The Brain Trust. W ' Kieran Football 1,2,3,4; Baseball I; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 3,4; Junior Play 3; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Projection Club 1,2; Senior Play 4; Chorus 4; Band 2,3,4. JACOB LANDMESSER I am always at a loss to know how much to believe of my own stories. Irving Youth County 3; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Track 3; Wrestling 1,2; Yearbook Staff 4; Tennis 3; Baseball 2. THOMAS LETTEER, Jr. Let there be spaces between your togetherness. Gibran Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Football 3; Tennis 3,4; Boys State 3; Student Council 3,4; Class Vice-President 3,4; Representative 1 2,3, 4; Youth County 3; Senior Play 4; Band 1, 2; Honor Society 4. BERNARD MacDOUGALL The unspoken word never does harm. Kossuth Band 1,2,3,4; Intramurals 1 2,3,4. DANIEL MATHERS An artist's career always begins tomorrow. Whistler Football 1 2,3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3; Track 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Intramurals 1; Playday 1,2,3,4. CHARLES MATTOON All I know is just what I read in the papers. Will Rogers Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Basketball l 2 3 4; Tennis 3,4; Book Club 2,3,4; Band 1,2, 3,4; Stage Band 4; Chorus 4. ROY MAYO When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. F.D. Roosevelt Intramurals 1,2; Baseball 1, 2; Football 1; Chorus 2,3,4. JAMES MILLER Saddle your dreams before you ride 'em. Mary Webb Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Playday 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2,3,4; Chorus 1; Youth County 3. PETER MICHAEL MORRIS They say I speak with an American accent. Duke of Windsor Intramurals 2, 3, 4; Wrestling 2,3,4; Football 3,4; Youth Covnty LORRAINE MYERS When I read Shakespeare, I am struck with wonder. Lawrence Girls' Athletic Association 1,2; F.H.A. 3; Senior Play 4. BARBARA NORTON Kindness as large and plain as the prairie wind. Be net Intramurals 2,3,4; Track 1, 2,3,4; Senior Play 4; Honor Society 4. CAROL OSBORNE So Sancho Panzo said, and so say I. Adams Intramurals 1,2,3; Playday 1,2,3; Homsmcking Club 1. EVERETT PETRIE All is not lost. Mi I ton Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Football 3; Track 1, 2,3,4; Youth County 3. JOANN POVERO Luck is a very good word if you put a P before it. Class Secretary 1; F.F.A. Queen Candidate 3; Chorus 3; Press Club 3, Secretary 3; Homemaking Club 3; Student Council 3; Senior Play 4; N.Y.S.S.M.A. 3. GLENDA RATLIFF I think it a very happy accident. Cervantes Cheerleading 2,3,4; Intramurals 2, 3, 4; Track 2,3,4; Youth County 3; Senior Play 4; Chorus 4. CAROL RITZ O're the hills and far away. D1 Ur fey Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Play-day 1,2,3,4; Chorus 3; Junior Play 3; Youth County 3; Spanish Club 4; Senior Play 4. CHARLES RUNDLE He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often and loved much. Stanley Class President 1; Student Council 1,2; Basketball 1, 2.3.4, Captain 4; Football 1.2.3.4, Captain 4; Track 1,2,3,4; Youth County 3. SANDRA RUNDLE I am emptied of ail my dreams. Flecker Intramurals 1; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Chorus 2, 3 4. RAYMOND SCHINK The cuckoo who is on to himself is half way out of the clock. Mizner S Intramurals 1 2,3; Track 3, 4; Playday 3, Projection Club 1. JON SCOTT The noblest motive is the public good. Virgil Band 1,2,3,4; Stage Band 3,4; N.Y.S.S. M.A. 1,2,3,4; Boys' State 3; Youth County 3. JIMMY SEAFUSE I'vea good memory for forgetting. Stevenson Intramurals 1,2,3, 4; Playday 3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Track 3,4; Projection Club 1. FORDYCE SEARLES It is not what he has, or even what he does that expresses the worth of a man, but what he is. Amiel Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Football 2,3,4; Track 2,3,4; Wrestling 3,4; F.H.A. 1. RUSSELL SHISLER Oh, give me a home where the buffalo roam. Dr. Higley F.F.A. 1,2,3; Track 1,2,3, 4; Intramurals 1,2; Wrestling 2; Football 1,2,3; Interclass Track Meet 3; Projection Club 1,2; Yearbook Staff 4. ROGER SMALLEY I am a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. Leacock Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Inter-Class Track Meet 3; Bible Club 1,2,3; Yearbook Staff 4. RICHARD SPAULDING There is silence where then hath been no sound. Hood Intramurals 1,2,3; Youtl County 3; Senior Play 4. ROBY STEVENS What I can do to be forever known I Football 1,2,3,4; Cocaptain 4; Baseball 1, 2,3,4; Track 2,3,4; Tennis 3; Basketball 1, 2; Intramurals 3,4; Class Vice-Pres. 2; Youth County 3. ALLAN STONE Love is an ocean of emotions, entirely surrounded by expenses. Dewar Wrestling 1; Intramurals 1; Projection Club 1,2; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Chorus 3,4. HAROLD TUTTLE I believe in getting into hot water; it keeps one clean. Chesterton Intramurals 2,3,4; Interclass Track Meet 2; Football 3,4; Bus Patrol 3. FAY VanNORDSTRAND I can believe anything- provided it is incredible. Wilde Football 1,2,3; F.F.A. 1,2,3; Playday 1,2,3; Track 3; Projection Club 1,2,3. JEAN WARD In thae days he was wiser than he is now; he used frequently to take my advice. Churchill Press Club 1, Intramurals 2,3,4; Playday 3,4; Track 1,2; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Student Council 2. BARBARA WATKINS There's nothing worth the wear of winning but laughter and the love of friends. Belloc Chorus 1,3,4; N.Y.S.S.M. A. 1,3,4; Youth County 3; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4, Yearbook Staff 3,4, Production Manager 4. PEARL VAN ZILE His words were long enough to run in serials. Cobb Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Play-day 1,2,3,4. PLUMA WASHBURN Grace is to the body what good sense is to the mind. Band 1,2,3,4; N.Y. S.S.M.A. 1,2,3,4; Honor Society 3,4, Vice-President 4; Yearbook Staff 3,4, Co-editor 4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Seminar 2,3,4; Student Council 4; Youth County 3,4. VICKY WELTY The moon on the one hand and the dawn on the other. Belloc Honor Society 4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Interclass Track Meet 1,2; Youth County 3; Playday 1,2,3,4. LEALON WHITE Motives ore better than actions. Boyce Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Boys' State 3; Youth County 3; Wrestling 2,3; Football 2; Seminar 3,4. KATHLEEN WILLIAMS It is difficult to please the whole world and your father as well. La Fontaine Band 1, 2; Senior Play 4; Intramurals 3,4; Press Club 2; Track 1,2,3,4; Yearbook Staff 4; Spanish Club 2,3,4; Cheerleading 2,3,4, Co-Captain 4, Captain 4; Youth County 3. ROBERT WOOD He's a sure card. Dryden Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,3; Track 1, 2,3,4; Wrestling 2,3; Intramurals 2,4; Baseball 4; Chorus 4. WAYNE YEAGER The greatest pleasure of life is love. Sir W. Temple Intramurals 1,2,3,4; F.F.A. 1,2,3; W-estl-ing 4; Junior Play 3. MAYNARD STEVES In October, less than eight months before graduation, an automobile accident took the life of one of our fellow Seniors,-Maynard Steves. His memory will live with the Seniors of the class of 1962, and on this page we honor him. Why should I fear Death's call? Can there e'er be In life more beautiful adventure than To re-embark upon that unknown sea? James Terry White BARBARA ALLEN J. EDWARD BARTON JAMES CARRIER NANCY GAREY JANET KENT THOMAS KOCOUREK 1962 Hall of Fame These six seniors were chosen for the 1962 Hall of Fame on the basis of the greatest number of points earned in studies and in student activities. The Odessanean staff is highly pleased to recognize the achievements of the top three girls and top three boys in the graduating class. It is most remarkable that these six classmates of ours could set the highest records in scholarship while each took part in more than twelve extracurricular activities including clubs, band, dramatics, athletics, publications, and class officerships. 25 P. VanZile Sparky Russell Shisler B. Heickel B. Watkins H. Tuttle T. Kocourek C. Osborne J. Miller M- Hall B. Allen KEY TO BABY PICTURES ON PAGE26 LEFT TO RIGHT TOP: 1. Beth Gardner, 2. Lorraine Myers, 3. Jackie Ash, 4. Jim Peg Brown, 5. Fordy Searles, 6. Roy Mayo. SECOND ROW: 1. The Rolling Stones, 2. Ronnie Gagnon, 3. Chuck Rundle, 4. Wendy Cunningham. THIRD ROW: 1. Ray Schink, 2. Carol Ritz, 3. Barb Norton, 4. Charlotte Doane. ROW FOUR: 1. Glenda Goosen, 2. Francis Kotmel, 3. Vicky Welty, 4. Chuck Alexander, 5. Wayne Yeager, 6. Sandy Rundle. ROW FIVE: T. Kathy Williams, 2. Nancy Garey, 3. Bill Barton, 4. Joann Povero, 5. Jean Ward, 6. Lynette Bovaird, 7. Sharon Acker. Leslie Lealon White J. Scott J. Tanner R. Wood, C. Bennett 2,7 Looks as if A Vs .Wilson has stepped out for a minute ! This is the typical And what will happen if 02r + 3C + 2Na-?? Each morning, reaction to the romantic play The Barretts Of Wimpole Street. Chemistry starts off with a bang, ushered in with clicks of slide- rulers, sighs of the human computers, and small rumbles from the lab! This is a beaker. We will take out the specimen and examine .. .and Tom and Mike have drawn their straight lines. VNfoat happened it under the microscope. Those of you who can't see through their to you? eyeglasses, we offer our heartfelt sympathy. Mrs. States, Mrs. Lovell, Mrs. Letteer: Alright, I'll tell George to ----Then we have the carburetor, and that's connected to the----- bring home his gym suit, give Karen her lunch and tell Jim to meet you at.... work, work, work. Junior Boys FIRST ROW: Left to Right, W. Winton, G. Wood, S. McNett, C. Peet, C. Crane, B. Wick, M. Palmer, F. Parrott. SECOND ROW: D. Wickham, D. Bastion, B. Heintz, D. Williams, D. Westlake, B. House, M. Bubacz. THIRD ROW: R. Proaper, J. Halpin, L. Gilbert, G. Roberts, P. Pevo, T. Brown, R. Knapp, L. Sills. Junior Girls FIRST ROW: D. Seals, S. Peet, C. Slovik, R. Williams, B. Seals, P. Learn, J. Green, C. Stillman, K. Cole, E. Kuparinen, N. Chopman, J. Osborne, L. Parrott, B. Goss, C. Burrell, S. VanZile. SECOND ROW: D. Welty, V. Owen, E. Beach, A. Beattie, R. Cook, L. Hall, E. McCoon, V. Pertl, C. Crane, B. Lattin, E. Stotenbur, S. Tuma. THIRD ROW: D. Lovell, L. Voorheis, C. Getman, B. Clark, E. Allen, I. Pound, P. Maine, C. Dean, P. Decker, S. Smith, B. Ostrander, C. Clearwater, M. Bulkley. The Juniors, the Class of '63, began the school year with great expectations, which we have mostly fulfilled. On October 11, we held a dance, The Columbus Rock, which cleared $95.00. The Reindeer Ramble followed on December 1 clearing $125.00. So far profits from candy, fruitcake, pompon, and football program sales have cleared $500.00. Tentative plans give us hopes for large returns from a dance in March and the annual Junior Prom in May. Our first orders for rings came Wednesday, January 24, 1962. Our Junior Play, The Magic Touch, gave us many fond memories. Thank you, all, for your support in making this a successful year to boost the unforgettable Class of '63 into nearing completion. 31 Sophomore Boys FIRST ROW: Left to Right, R. Borra, G. Sterling, R. Boyles, G. Rumsey, A. Tanner, J. Sherrer, J. Zuris, D. Scott, E. Peters, F. Wheeler, R. Ostrander. SECOND ROW: B. Peth, N. Brown, B. Carlton, K. Hoxie, G. Guild, D. Spaulding, G. Barton, G. Fisher, D. Martin, D. Conkrite, J. Flood. THIRD ROW: B. Sick, R. Jividen, T. Nichols, P. Cassleberry, M. McMillen, D. VanHouten, D. Dyson, N. Beebe, M. Vickio, C. Brown, T. VanZile, G. Webster. Sophomore Class To earn money for their class, during the year, 1961-62, the Sophomore class sold Christmas cards and wrapping paper. Mike Vickio set the record by having the highest number of sales. On October 27, we held a dance, The Scarecrow Scramble. It was widely attended. We plan, later in the year, to have another dance. 32 Sophomore Girls FIRST ROW: P. Chapman, L. VanOrden, M. Babcock, S. Burrell, M. Grover, C. Mason, M. Decker, R. George, J. Tompkins, L. Ailing, W. Burr, N. Hager, P. Yaw, C. Coil, C. White, B. Schaffhouser, P. Horton, M. Williams, M. Lovell, M. Grover, N. Cloos. SECOND ROW: A. Dixon, S. Campbell, M. Lesky, M. Pound, C. Starkweather, J. Crane, S. Price, J. Meyefrs, H. Hartford, S. Liddy, J. Hrynko, S. Parrott, B. Rundle, L. Lesky, R. Sills, G. Rozell, A. Kretchmer. THIRD ROW: R. Kelly, P. Brown, C. Sherman, H. Harvey, P. Tague, J. Huyler, S. DeChant, F. Tuttle, B. Miller, M. Mathers, C. Taylor, T. Nave, A. Butts, S. DeMember, E. Lewis. Freshman Boys FIRST ROW: Left to Right, D. Schink, J. Ailing, D. Sullivan, R. White, M. Brown, L. DeLeury, C. Dsan, V. Gardner, M. Cook, R. Jordan, G. Emery, J. Jurasek, B. Starkweather, B. Flood, J. Benjamin, J. Stilwell, J. Banks, J. Gunning, F. Alger, C. Crouch, D. Lisk, J. Lattin. SECOND ROW: J.Van Nordstrand, G. Ostrander, R. Smith, C. House, P. Kent, J. Clark, E. Coon, W. States, L. Hall, B. Vonderckek, T. Messersmith, B. McCoon, W. Jaynes, D.Smith, J. Monnell, R. Bastion, R. Getman, M. Houghton, D. Scott, W. Durfey, O. Hall, P. Mosher. THIRD ROW: L. Ennis, D. Bovaird, E. Storch, K. Hagadorn, S. Lopresti, D. West, D. Rodabaugh, B. Nichols, B. Nichols, L. Hayes, J. Smith, K.Woodford, M. Griffin, R. Jorgensen, M. Norton, H. Landmesser, C. Seymour. FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS LEFT TO RIGHT: M. Ward, F. Rundle, J. Fitch. KNEELING: C. Anderson. Freshman Girls FIRST ROW: Right to Left; N. Ruggieri, E. Houghton, R. Lane, V. Besley, B. Dyson, L. Merkley, J. Millspaugh, P. Myers, J. Heal, J. Dickinson, M. Whippo, M. Smalley, S. Ryan, D. Decker, K. Morgan. SECOND ROW: M. Ward, B. Johnson, K. German, J. Fitch, M. Pelham, J. Lynch, L. Mayo, P. Saunders, C. Bowers, J. Beach, E. Pevo, M. Dimmick, C. Hubbell, N. McDormcn, N. Kenyon, S. Krusen, P. Brown. THIRD ROW: B. Barber, C. Lovell, F. Holmes, L. Just, H. Van Zile, M. McIntosh, A. Cox, S. Wood, L. Olin, S. Saunders, L. Leonard, S. Tompkins, H. Williams, E. Maine, P. Harrington, P. Ratliff. I The Odessa-Montour High School opened its doors to a new group of students in 1961. On October 20, these freshmen, the class of 1965, sponsored a dance, The Goblin Hop, which was a success under the supervision of Mrs. Covert. Through our efforts, now and in the coming ears, we hope to make our school proud of us. 35 Seventh Grade Green ROW ONE: F. Barr, S. Bastion, P. Beach, D. Clark, R. Clark, G. Davis, L. Davis, K. Emi. ROW TWO: R. Franklin, B. Gardner, B. Grover, P. Harrington, S. Horton, R. Kent, S. Kenyon, R. Lauper. ROW THREE: C. Liles, F. Martz, C. McNett, D. Ostrander, L. Owen, S. Romeo, R. Schaffhouser, D. Schink. ROW FOUR: R. Scott, L. Smith, C. Smith, L. Smith, G. Thomas, J. Wampole. Seventh Grade Tan ROW ONE: M. Acker, J. Appleton, D. Bastion, S. Cambell, M. Corrigan, F. Clearwater, G. Clearwater, D. Clark. ROW TWO: J. Crouch, A. Denson, R. Hanville, Y. Holmes, T. Hoxie, R. Keens, P. Merkley, L. Powell. ROW THREE: B. Ratliff, L. Reynolds, T. Riley, P. Ross, A. Seymore, E. Shirley, W. Simpkins, L. Smith. ROW FOUR: N. Tompkins, H. Webster, C. 36 Wellman, J. Williams, K. Zuris. Seventh Grade Blue ROW ONE: B. Anderson, D. Barton, C. Berry, G. Brown, R. Callahan, D. Clark, R. Cloos, D. Cook. ROW TWO: T. Darling, T. Deleury, J. Dimmick, S. Fitch, C. Green, K. Hartman, S. Letteer, P. Messersmith. ROW THREE: M. Myer, J. Peterson, J. Petereon, P. Richards, C. Slater, J. Starkweather, D. Swader, R. Swartout. ROW FOUR: D. Van Loon, E. Warner, B. Ward, B. Wich, S. Wood. Seventh Grade Red ROW ONE: R. Ailing, E. Beach, P. Bennett, J. Borra, B. Durfey, L. Ector, C. Havens, S. Huyler. ROW TWO: A. Jel I iff, D. Kelly, K. Kretchmer, T. LeBlanc, E. Lewis, R. Lynch, G. Olin, M. Prohst. ROW THR EE: D. Randolf, D. Reynolds, C. Richards, R. Ruggeri, R. Searles, D. Snow, D. Starkweather, L. Stillwell. ROW FOUR: R. Taylor, I. Thomas, R. Travis, M. VanZile, W. Wheeler. Eighth Grade Green ROW ONE: D. Edminister, T. Havens, L. Hoover, L. House, C. Jelliff, K. Keach, L. Grover, R. Grover. ROW TWO: J. Kelly, B. Kellog, D. Kellogg, M. Kelley, D. Kent, L. Kenyon, S. London, N. Maphis. ROW THREE: V. Maatta, J. Mathers, H. Mayo, T. McCarthy, J. Meyer, K. Messersmith, K. Petty, L. Powell. ROW FOUR: W. Roberts, P. Saunders, J. Trank, W. Vonderchek. Eighth Grade Tan ROW ONE: L. Dense, D. Dickerson, S. Doane, S. Dyson, J. Gardner, J. Gilbert, N. Kretchmer, R. Nichols. ROW TWO: C. Ratliff, M. Ross, T. Ross, C. Simmons, R. Stackhouse, C. States, M. States, J. Stillman. ROW THREE: S. Taylor, C. Tompkins, H. Tompkins, B. Truax, M. Truax, R. Voorheis, B. Waltermire, E. Warner. ROW FOUR: D. Wich, L. Wheeler, R. Wright. 38 Eighth Grade Blue ROWONE: V. Alexander, T. Barrett, D. Brown, P. Corner, D. Coddington, S. Emmick, V. Goodrich, M. Halpin. ROW TWO: W. Hammond, N. Harrison, J. Hoffman, D. Hoover, B. Hr nko, W. Kent, M. Masin, T. Meade. ROW THREE: J. Polly, J. Pulos, I. Ray, S. Roblyer, S. Rodabaugh, K. Rundle, M. Russel, C. Ryan. ROW FOUR: S. Simpson, M. Smith, B. Trader, R. Vanorder, L. Washburn, C. Watkins, D. Yaw. Eighth Grade Red ROWONE: J. Allen, M. Allen, D. Appel, S. Bastion, C. Barup, W. Bastion, C. Beach, C. Bennett. ROW TWO: C. Bovaird, B. Bubacz, F. Carey, D. Carmen, B. Chamberlain, J. Chapmen, R. Churches, M. Clearwater. ROW THREE: R. Cochran, J. Cook, M. Dibble, D. Dunbar, D. Ector, D. Fuller, M. Gardner, J. Habbershaw. ROW FOUR: F. Ledden, T. McNetf, M. Peet, W. Teeter, M. Wolfe. 39 CURTIS R. STEFFEN District Elementary Principal Beginning with the 1961-62 school year, the Odessa Elementary School adopted a basic language series. Our English Language, published by the American Book Company. This language series has been used by the Montour Elementary School for several years. This is another step forward in co-ordinating our district elementary school curriculum. The Odessa and Montour Elementary Schools have completed the second year using the Peterson System of Directed Handwriting. This program with its personal contact by the Peterson Consultant through an in-service handwriting program has proven most satisfactory. 40 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FACULTY-MONTOUR LEFT TO RIGHT: Mrs. E. Updyke, Mrs. D. Miller, Miss J. Love, Mrs. G. Newbury, Mrs. E. Romeo, Miss R. Smith, (seated) Miss M. Drake (grade principal), Mrs. H. Swarthout, Mrs. E. Brewer, Mrs. H. Lovell, Mrs. E. Perry, Mrs. J. Jackson, Mrs. G. Hedden. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FACULTY-ODESSA LEFT TO RIGHT: Mrs. Phelps, Mrs. Vary, Mrs. Babcock, Mrs. Halpin, Mrs. Beattie, Mrs. VanLoon, Miss Williams, Miss Jannett, Mrs. Rounds, Mrs. Cratsley, Miss Newberry, Mrs. Stevenson, Mrs. Wasson, Mrs. Mills, Mrs. Dolan, Miss Dake, Mrs. Tewksberry, Mrs. Mallett, Mr. Chapman, Mrs. Bates, Mr. Allen, Mrs. Kenyon. MISS NEWBERRY'S SIXTH GRADE Studying the customs and lives of the peoples of China, France, the near East, and some of our other foreign friends is included in the Social Studies program of Miss Newberry's sixth grade. Highlighting the study of the feudal period was the building of a miniature medieval castle. Through this study we have obtained an insight into the lives of the world's people. Down by the station Problems? Seven little girls Three o'clock in the Show me the way to go home Late lost night Dreamy eyes morning. The National Honor Society is an organization found throughout the country of outstanding Juniors and Seniors in high school. Those elected into the Society must have attained an 85 academic average. Scholarship, itself, is not the only qualification. A student through classroom work, extracurricular activities, ard relations with faculty and fellow students, must also demonstrate his possession of character, leadership and service. These four qualities-scholarship, character, leadership, and service-are perhaps the most honorable traits found in a student. Membership in the Honor Society is a recognition of these traits. The Society itself is a goal to spur others to greater achievements. Under the supervision of Miss Thornton,our Society endeavored to raise the scholastic standards of our school. The group provided incentive for high school lower classmen by awarding a cash prize to the Sophomore student with the highest academic average. WINNERS OF NEW YORK STATE SCHOLARSHIPS Allen, Barbara Barton, John E. Carrier, James Gardner, Beth Garey, Nancy Garton, Linda Kocourek, Thomas Letteer, Thomas Morris, Peter Scott, Jon Spaulding, Richard Washburn, Pluma White, Lealon SEATED: Secretary-Treasurer J. Kent, President J. Carrier, Vice-President P. Washburn, N. Garey, B. Norton. STANDING: V. Welty, C. Dean, E. Barton, T. Letteer, J. Halpin, P. Pevo, B. Allen. ABSENT: L. Garton. Guidance As we near the time for graduation, our class appreciates deeply the help we have received d uring the past four years from the Guidance Department. Each of us has been helped not just once, but many times, to plan our courses of study and our choice of college or vocation. To Mr. Varney, our Guidance Counselor, we say Thank you very, very much for all the time and help you have given each member of our senior class in explaining the curriculum, in testing, and in scheduling so that every one of us could study the courses best suited to fit us for our post-graduation programs. We also want to thank you for your patience and skill in arranging changes where necessary to meet individual problems and in keeping our energies directed toward worthwhile, long-term goals. Health Room Being the key to school health, Mrs. Vickio is always concerned with absent students, health records, immunization clinics, and the elementary health office. Mrs. Vickio is also the faculty advisor of the Future Nurses' Club, and directs the Future Nurses' work in the Health Room for experience. Mrs. Vickio (left), school nurse, and Ruth Hanville, part-time secretary in the health room, solve one of the many problems which arise daily in the health room. 45 ROW ONE: Left to Right; T. Messersmith, D. Bastion, P. Tague, K. German. ROW TWO: S. Tuma, P. Pevo, J. Carrier, E. Gardner, E. Stotenbur, T. Letteer, C. Peet, J. Ailing. ROW THREE: G. Barton, N. Beebe, J. Scanlon, E. Barton, N. Kenyon, B. Miller, P. Washburn, J. Huyler. Senior High Student Council The Student Council this year worked under the leadership oh President.....................Edward Barton Vice President..................Pete Pevo Secretary....................... Pat Tague Treasurer......................Betty Miller We held a benefit dance on November 24th, with a large crowd in attendance. The proceeds were contributed toward the banquet honoring our victorious football team. This year the Student Council gained permission to place a telephone booth on the school grounds. The phone was installed in a convenient location near the entrance to the elementary building. The phone is especially handy after games and dances. It even has a light! We also sponsored a series of Arthur Murray dance lessons held here in school. The instructors taught over 100 students all types of dancing including the twist! We continued the Student Court system of penalizing students for defacing school property, crowding in the lunch line or smoking in school. The Council passed a resolution providing for the direct nomination of class officers in open class meetings. Through these activities the Student Council has tried to make school life at Odessa more democratic and enjoyable. 46 TOP ROW: Left to Right; Mr. Franboni, Counselor, D. Ostrander, K. Dyson, K. Rundle, B. Ratliff, J. Meyers, J. Trank. BOTTOM ROW: J. Allen, S. Letteer, D. Brown, B. Ward. Junior High Student Council There are ten members of the Junior High Student Council including President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. This year we have sponsored a newspaper, the Junior Maroon, organized noon hour recreation, sponsored the Red Cross drive, and started our Student Court. In the future we plan to have two dances: One exclusively for the Junior High and the other for the entire student popu lation. JUNIOR MAROON To the Junior Maroon, the eight-page school newspaper published by the Junior High Student Council, go the compliments of the Odessanean staff. The paper, issued seven times a year, covers school news, athletics, an editorial, several articles and very popular jokes. Editors John Pulosand Margo Halpin and Staff Head Nancy Harrison are assisted by reporters P. Bennett, S. Doane, S. Graves, D. Learn, V.Maatta,K. Rundle, D. Swader, R. Van Loon and A. White... .by artists T. Barrett and B. Trader....by faculty advisors Mrs. Dimmick and Mr: Frabomi... .and by advisor D. Brown from Student Council. 47 Freshman English Class Mrs. Covert leads a representative Freshman English Class as they are enriching their lives through the discovery of a genuine interest in one of the classics: David Copperfield by Charles Dickens. Mrs. Covert also gives instruction in the use of the library, correct grammar, composition and speech training. Problems Of Democracy, a half-year course under Mrs. Richardson, is an advanced history course offered to those completing World and American Histories. A large part of the course is used for the discussion of foreign and domestic affairs, current problems, and their possible solutions. A subscription to the daily New York Times has aided in this study. All students are free to offer their opinions and lively discussions 48_________have resu I ted ■______________ Spanish Club SEATED: Left to Right; S. Tuma, E. Stotenbur, R. Cook, B. Gardner, N. Garey, J. Kent, C. Ritz, M.J. Pelham, B. Allen, STANDING: G. Barton, E. Barton, J. Carrier, M. Dimmick, P. Pevo, M.J. Williams, D. Bastian, Miss Thornton, J. Halpin If blindfolded Jim Halpin succeeds in breaking the pinata, he will be the hero of the party. The Spanish Club celebrates Navidad (Christmas) in the traditional Spanish manner. The Pinata Committee provided the colorful red, green, and yellow pinata made of paper-mache and coat hangers. As soon as it is broken, there will be a frantic scramble for candy, nuts, and presents. Under the direction of Mrs. Russell Each day an average of more than two hundred students use the school library whi le about fifty books are borrowed for assignments and recreational reading. Many use the fifty magazines and three daily newspapers appearing on the reading rack. Over 5,000 volumes are housed in the high school library. These girls assist in the circulation and shelving of books. They also help students who are not familiar with the library and need to be shown how to use it facilities. 49 Future Nurses Club In Future Nurses' Club this year we have done many rewarding things. Besides seeing movies and having speakers, we raised money for our award letters with a bake sale, and a dance. Through Future Nurses' Club, girls are able to work in the Health Room, to get experience and knowledge in a very promising career. Art The basic purpose of the art classes under the leadership of Miss Kolber is to develop creative abilities through lessons in form, color design and composition. Projects on which the art classes have worked include books, murals, architecture and tool printing. Through such projects we learn to express our own so thoughts and ideas. Three Stooges The team's in a huddle! Sing along? Earl to bed....! Senior Trigonometry Class Our Seniors continued to sit and gasp In another trigonometry class As Mr. Dolan led them through Sines, secants, and vectors, too. The majority of the class ends up in frustration When Ed, Jim, and Jon do interpolation. Gigantic formulas, we have quite a few Upon recitation, only oracles knew. In room 201 the floor will creak From Our frantic pacing week after week After a semester's work spiced with laughter Trigwill be a memory ever after. Mrs. Wilson's Senior English Class Term papers, novels, the Seniors go wild; For homework six hours long has been piled. The Red Book, the Blue Book, they're not to forget; Composition, reading, and Hamlet, yet. In Russian names they now are entangled Crime and Punishment they've nearly mangled. Every Thursday their genius brightly glows As they turn in their weekly efforts in prose. In the meantime, Josie shakes her head As another black hair turns grey instead. 52 Office Practice The aims of the office practice class are to acquire skill in operation of many types of business machines, to learn shorthand and typewriting, and to get practical experience in typewriting and duplicating of school correspondence questionnaires, and other papers. KEY PUNCHERS ABOVE: Joann Povero, Peggy Brown and Barbara Norton are working on the educator adding machine. Behind them, Jean Ward and Sharon Acker were punching the ten-key adding machine. Ronnie Gagnon, Mrs. Jordan, Pearl Van Zile and Glenda Goossen are mimeographing; and Jackie Ash, Connie Acker and Charlotte Doane are running the ditto. Business firms, factories and almost all individuals today have a need for bookkeeping. In Mrs. Goodnow'sclass, students study bookkeeping fundamentals, clerical wod , and office reports. Graphic Arts In physics class we investigate the fundamental nature of our physical environment. Formulas and numbers are of great importance in physics, but when they are applied to our space age formulas and numbers come alive and take on new meanings. All students enjoy laboratory experiments, and in physics class we do much of our learning through experimentation. Graphic Arts is a term widely used to describe printing and its allied activities. Graphic Arts activities in industrial arts classes are being broadened to give a better cross-section of the industry as well as providing experiences for worth-while hobbies. Our classes cover relief printing, intaglio printing and stencil printing. Other areas covered are bookbinding, paper making, photography, design and layout. Physics Class Transportation Shop The boys in transportation shop are taught, by Mr. Wilfred Goodrich, all basic automobile operations from grease jobs to motor overhauls. We touch on all forms of transportation-on land, sea, and in air. The transportation shop now has a full-operating chassis which was donated by Cornell University-a 1956 Ford, but the boys have it operating like a 1962 Thunderbird. Under Mr. Goodrich, the students in woodworking learn to operate bench and portable tools and to make a wide range of such practical objects as tables, benches, and chairs. Manual skills learned and practiced in the Odessa Woodvorking Shop result in the kind of know-how that fits a man to do his own building and repair work, to have a rewarding life-long hobby or a career as a carpenter, cabinet-maker or contractor. Also very rewarding is a knowledge of different types of wood and of finishes which can lead to a hobby or a business of furniture refinishing, antique-restoring and other divisions of the furniture, and interior decorating businesses. A key lesson learned in the Woodworking Shop is that of worKing with and respect for others, also a proper respect for electrical power equipment and all tools with sharp cutting blades. 5S O.M.C.S. Senior Band This band is our largest crid finest so far, and is among the most active of all the bands in our area. From the beginning of the year until graduation we are busy rehearsing for coming events, or performing for the enjoyment of our enthusiastic audiences. The band played at all of the home football games this year and traveled with the team to Watkins Glen and Cortland. On September 30th we participated with 5000 other band members in the Cornell Band Day celebration, and on October 31st we provided music for the Halloween parade in the gym. Veterans' Day found us marching on a very chilly November 11th in Watkins Glen, and on December 18th we presented our finest Christmas Concert thus far. We were guests at St. Johns Seminary in Montour Falls on January 8th for the annual Oratorical Contest and on Lincoln's birthday, February 12th, selected members of our band joined with the best of Watkins Glen and Dundee players to present the Tri-Hic i Concert. An innovation in the music department this year was the Ensemble Recital on Washington's birthday and we hope that this will become an annual event. May will bring the band to its peak as we prepare for May Day, the N.Y.S.S.M.A. Contest at Ithaca, and the Spring Concert at our school; and June with parades and graduation exercises will complete another full and wonderful musical school year. Flutes: Kathy German Martha Pound Elaine Stotenbur Sharon Letteer Richard Van Orden Sandra Wood Oboe: Mari jo Pelham Clarinets: Janet Kent Francis Ruzicka Barbara Allen John Jurasek Peggy Ward Pluma Washburn Linda Leonard Elizabeth Allen Mary Russell Kathy Rundle Daryl Coddington Priscilla Carrier Deborah Van Loon Pamela Richards Marla Whippo Murlyn Dibble Patty Tague Bassoon: Susan Tuma Alto Clarinets: Cicely De Chant Helen Williams Bass Clarinets: Anne Beattie Carol Richards Saxophones: Larry Hayes Jesse Pully Sharon Smith Debbie Barton Karen Morgan Virginia Pertl Sandra Romeo Betsy Trader French Horn: Sandra Acker Bernie Mac Dougall Janet Dimmick Ronnie Swarthout Cornets: Jim Harrington Jackie Heal Doug Van Houten Steven Lo Presti Tommy Darling Garry Brown Larry Hal I Carl Green Ronnie Kent Tim Barrett Baritone Horns: £ddy Barton Mark Cook Trombones: Jim Carrier Jon Scott David Conkrite Mike Vicko Larry Richards Mark Smith George Barton Donald Scott Mike Hanville Basses: Lucian Gilbert Francis Kotmel Roger Lynch Don Romeo Percussion: Boyer Peth Charles Mattoon Collin Brown Linda Ailing Jim Ailing Barbara Ward Eddie Lewis 87 FIRST ROW: Left to Right; N. Cloos, C. Buirell, C. Coyle, B. Dyson, S. Burrell, C. Slovik, M. Smalley, M. Babcock, K. German, S. Krosen, P Learn P Grover, Mr. Brust. SECOND ROW: R. Hammond, J. Green, C. Masin, C. Stillman, J. Heal, J. Lynch, B. Rundle, P. Ratliff, l! Pevo, N. Kenyon, M. Dimmick, J. Millspaugh, D. Seals. THIRD ROW: S. DeMember, A. Cox, L. Mayo, P. Tague, B. Clark, B. Watkins, G. Goosen, S. Acker, B. Miller, L. Olin, W. Cunningham, S. Price, L. Merkley. FOURTH ROW: R. White, D. Scott, M. Cook, D. Scott, J. Harrington, R. Mayo, R. Jividen, A. Stone, B. Jorden, P. Gardner, S. Rundle. The purpose of the choral program is to develop singing ability. The students receive train-mg in vocal production in order to realize a uniform style of singing. They learn good tone production, proper diction and the ability to sing with other, voices to produce a sure choral tone. The choir sings a wide variety of both sacred and secular music, ranging from the very simple to the more difficult music of the masters. This training for the student can be carried right through high school days, then on to college choral groups, church, and community choirs. Some of the outstanding singers could develop this training further in music schools and go on to professional careers. 1. Christmas Concert--several numbers were: Carol of the Bells, Angels We Have Heard On High, O Holy Night, and others. 2. Spring Concert---several numbers sung were: Jesu, Word of God Incarnate, Bless the Lord Oh My Soul, Battle Hymn of the Republic, Sound of Music, and others. 3. May Day Program. 4. Assembly Programs. 5. N.Y.ScS.M.A. All State Sectional festival in Ithaca. Glenda Goosen, II Soprano, and James Harrington, Bass. 6. N.Y.S.S.M.A. Competition festival in Ithaca. 7. June Graduation Exercises. FIRST ROW: Left to Right; G. Brown, D. Barton, J. Gardner, F. Martz, D. Kelly, K. Dyson, C. Richards, P. Bennett, L. Ector, D. Swader, J. Peterson, B. Wheeler, I. Thomas, D. Schink, J. Wampole, Mr. Brust. SECOND ROW: J. Chapman, B. Wich, H. Tompkins, L. Wheeler, K. Rundle, N. Thompkins, P. Beach, M. Allen, M. Probst, C. Ratliff, D. VanLoon S. Huyler, S. Campbell, D. Randolph, L. Owen. THIRD ROW: C. McNett, M. Peet, S. Bastion, J. Starkweather, M. Myer, R. Cloos, B. Trader, S. Letteer, D. Scott, C. Smith, K. Hartman, P. Merkely, T. DeLeury, C. Barup, S. Fitch, P. Messersmith, P. Richards. FOURTH ROW: R. Ruggeri, C. Berry, M. VanZile, B. Waltermire, T. Darling, M. Ross, C. Liles, L. Washburn, J. Kelly, M. Acker, J. Trank, Y. Homes, B. Ratliff, R. Callahan, F. Ledden, J. Peterson, E. Warner. Junior High Choir The Junior High Choir is not merely a training ground for the Senior Choir but is a chance for Junior High students to express themselves through the medium of music. They receive here their beginning of vocal technique that will be carried on through high school. This choir has shown great enthusiasm this year and as a result great progress. Performances for the year included the following: 1. Christmas Concert selections were: Praise Ye the Lord, Saint Laens; Little Drummer Boy, Simcone; It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas, Wilson. 2. Spring Concert selections were: When Love is Kind, Ole Arks A'Moverin, Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor, and others. 3. Assembly Programs 4. N.Y.S.S.M.A. Contest at Ithaca 5. May Day Program Junior Play The Junior Class presented a comedy, THE MAGIC TOUCH, on November 17, 1961, under the direction of Mr. Lyon. In the play, Mrs. Braddock wishes to become a member of the Better Culture Club. Club members arrive to inspect the house for the Annual Autumnal Style Show. The living room is strewn with laundry and odds and ends. Bobette wants no part of the club, so she disapp ears with her gun. Also, she is envious af Frieda, her new-found rival. Mrs. Washington, Ophelia Moore, and Willie offer humorous antics. Mrs. Washington serves as butler even though she is only a union cook. Ophelia quotes Shakespeare while serving as a maid. Willie, who can't drive, serves as chauffeur. CAST . . . .Samuel Me Nett ..........Carol Dean . .Rose Ann Williams . . .Elaine Stotenbur .... Anne Beatie . . Matthew Bubacz . . . . James Halpin . . . . Daniel Bastion .... Virginia Pertl . . . Lucian Gilbert . . . Connie Stillman , . . Elizabeth Al len ..........Irene Pound ..........Laura Hal I . . . William Winton .... Connie Slovik Irene Pound Donna Lovell Elizabeth Allen Kathy Cole Robert Braddock . June Braddock . . Bobette Braddock Miss Blodget . . Mrs. Washington Socko ......... Hank.......... Chuck ........ Ophelia Moore Willie........ Mrs. Stockdale. Mrs. Clarence. . Mrs. Poo .... Frieda Fisher . . Squint......... Models........ We wish to thank Mrs. Wilson for make-up, and Mr. Cutten and Mr. Searles for sets, and we especially wish to thank Mr. Lyon for directing the play. FRONT: B. Gardner, J. Ward, B. Allen, F. Kotmel. SEATED: J. Carrier, E. Barton, T. Letteer, V. Welty, C. Bennett, G. Ratliff, S. Bradley. STANDING: R. Gagnon, B. Watkins, T. Kocovrek, J. Kent, J. Landmesser, G. Goosen, C. Ritz, D. Crispell. Senior Play On the evening of April 6, after weeks of diligent rehearsing, the Senior Class presented a three-act comedy Curtains Going Up, under the direction of Mr. Lyon. The Senior Play may be called a play within a play for it concerned a group of students preparing for a class play and the difficulties they encountered. The characters included many contrasting personalities such as Lorry a stage-struck teenager. Jocko, an 18-year-old Don Juan, Kyle Roberts, a Broadway star who for several years has been between shows, and Mr. Peterson, a crochety janitor. Our cast included: Mr. Carter ...................Jacob Landmesser Andy Fullbright...................Edward Barton Jocko Guthrie.....................Tom Kocourek Milt Sanders..............................Francis Kotmel Buck O'Hara...................................Tom Letteer Tony Peterson.................... Ronnie Gagnon Mr. Leveridge.................................Jim Carrier Miss Burgess...........................Janet Kent Lorry Fuller........................Beth Gardner Nancy Leveridge . .................Glenda Ratliff Miss Moran....................................Vicky Welty Miss Rivers.........................Glenda Goossen Elsie Hunter........................Carol Bennett Sylvia Moore.............................Carol Ritz Janet Young..........................Sally Bradley Joan White.....................................Jean Ward Kyle Roberts.......................Barbara Watkins Stage and Property Manager.....................Roy Mayo Business Manager....................Nancy Garey Publicity..........................Barbara Allen 61 LEFT TO RIGHT: D. Fisher, L. Myers, C. Peet, J. Povero, C. Rundle, Queen B. Gardner, C. Acker, R. Stevens, B. Heichel, J. Cunningham. The Junior Prom, Stairway To A Star, held on the evening of May 26, 1961, was one of the year's gala events. Five girls anxiously awaited the band leader to announce the Prom Queen. Then, in a wave of breathless excitement, Beth Gardner ascended the steps to reigr for the night as Queen of the Prom. MAY DAY QUEEN AND ATTENDANTS LEFT TO RIGHT: Jeanne Gunning, Queen Nancy Halpin, Donna Kent, Beverly Beattie. The enchanting Junior Prom did not completely overpower the Seniors. May Day saw exhilaration in the Senior Class as Nancy Halpin ascended the throne. Everyone (especially the girls) was riding on o cloud. Ruth Hammond makes a final earring adjustment to complete o perfect ensemble. Stage Band: The Melodaires Music is well said to be the speech of angels. Thomas Carlyle Dig these swingin' angels as they play through one of the fifty arrangements that we now have in the Stage Band library. The Melodaires were featured this year in the Fireman's Minstrel Show and also performed between the acts at the Junior Play. Stage Band is a non-credit organization with membership on a voluntary basis. Rehearsals are held once each week and our sole purpose is to have fun with music and to keep the big band sound alive in the minds of these young and competent musicians. In the sax section from left to right are: Mary Russell, Karen Morgan, Jimmy Leonard, Sharon Smith, Janet Kent, Jesse Pully, Larry Hayes and Virginia Pertl. Trumpets are: Jackie Heal, Sandy Acker, Doug Van Houten, Larry Hall, and Jim Harrington. Trombones are: Don Scott, Mike Hanville, Dave Conkrite, and Jon Scott. Piano is: Barb Allen. Bass Violin is: Don Romeo. Drums: Chuck Mattoon. Clarinet: Mr. Brown, and directing is our practice teacher from Ithaca College, Mr. Robert Freed. Our genial band and orchestra director, Mr. Frank Brown. LEFT TO RIGHT: C. Bennett, L. Gorton, P. Washburn and B. Allen; Co-Editors, R. Smalley, J. Landmesser, N. Garey. Seven of the nineteen members of the 1 962 Odessanean are grouped in front of the trophy case to which they hope to add o trophy for producing a championship yearbook. Each year the Odessa-Montour Central School enters the Western New York State yearbook competition sponsored by the Buffalo Evening News. For the past seven years, the Odessanean has received a blue ribbon in this competition. Our 1961 edition scored a high 890 points out of a possible 1,000. For our 1962 edition our goal is to win a cup in Class E (the classes being determined by the cost of the book's production.) Top award in each class is a gold cup, while yearbooks given a high score by the judges receive a blue ribbon. Six staff members of the 1962 Odessanean attended the annual conference of the Western New York Interscholastic Press Association in Buffalo in December. Co-editors B. Allen and P. Washburn, L. Garton, J. Landmesser, R. Smalley and B. Watkins were accompanied on the Buffalo trip by Mrs. Josephine Wilson, our English teacher and yearbook advisor, and by her husband, Mr. Edward Wilson of Ithaca, N.Y. During the day-long conference at Bennett High School in Buffalo our editors and four other staff members attended lectures and discussion groups on all phases of planning, layout, writing, photography and business management of school annuals. 1962 Co-editors B. Allen, left, and P. Washburn examine the blue ribbon won by the 1961 Odessanean for scoring 89% in the annual Western New York Com-petition. Brandy, our yearbook's mascot has the key to the situation. Like most St. Bernards, he is patient.... yet anxious to get his copy of the Odessanean. The Key Is Our Theme For the 1962 Odessanean we have chosen the Key as our theme beginning with the key design on the cover, then the presentation of a large key by Mr. Irving Goodrich, district superintendent of schools, to our new principal, Mr. Henry Heslop, also two new features: Key members of the Hall of Fame, and Key men on our championship football team. And throughout the Odessanecn are many references to keys as on the divider pages, the key-punchers in office practice, the keys on musical instruments, and elsewhere. One last key idea our advertisers hold the key to the financial success of our yearbook. They have made it possible for us to publish a 100-page book as a dedication to Mrs. Carney, a welcome to Mr. Heslop, and a memory book for our class. We deeply appreciate the help of all of our advertisers and sincerely hope all Odessa-Montour families will patronize them wholeheartedly. For the Odessanean Staff B. Allen P. Washburn PROJECTION CLUB FRONT ROW: J. Zuris, K. Hoxie, M. Brown, D. Scott. BACK ROW: R. Jordan, T. Van Zile, W. Vondracek, Mr. Wickham, D. Bayles, R. Schink, G. Guild, G. Emery, D. Westlake. Projection Club The projection club consists of sixty members whose first objectives, when joining the club, are to learn how to run projectors, clean and repair films, and be responsible for maintenance of equipment. Later the club members have the experience of projecting films and color slides for classroom instruction and assemblies. Three to four hundred films are rented and are shown sometimes as often as three or four times apiece. To Mr. Wickham, our advisor, our club members are indebted for explaining the various types of visual aid equipment and for teaching us a skill so very usefu I to all of us as a hobby and to some of us for use in the fields of business, entertainment, or teaching. Cafeteria To these seven key ladies in white we say Thank you for all of the good luncheons you have prepared for us and for all the additional work you have done to operate the kitchen so efficiently. You have made it possible for us to enjoy the cafeteria as a clean, cheerful place for our noon-time meals and our special dinner meetings. LEFT TO RIGHT: Miss Martin, Mrs. Swader, Mrs. McDougal, Mrs. Conklin, Mrs. Rundle, Mfs. Chapman, and Mrs. Jenkins. Equally interesting to girls and boys is the subject ot chemistry as it is the science which treats of the composition of matter and the changes it undergoes. To future homemakers, the chemistry of food is important, to future farmers, agricultural chemistry is vital, to everyone in this atomic age the study of the atom is basic. Mrs. E. Loose is shown directing a laboratory experiment. OPfRATO) . sfNTRAL Above are pictured fifteen of the twenty men who drive our fleet of twenty-one buses approximately 1,200 miles per day or 216,000 miles per year. They cover the townships of Catherine, Cayuta, Montour and Hector in Schuyler County, Enfield in Tompkins County, and Veteran in Chemung County. They operate under the leadership of Mr. C. Graham who has charge of the buses and routes, and of Mr. R. Smith who directs all of the maintenance and transportation services for the three schools. CUSTODIANS LEFT TO RIGHT: Al States, Ro ce Smith, Howard Dibble Friendly and busy, our school custodians keep our rooms and halls clean and shining. Their job is the key to a school's good reputation. For cleanliness is the key to scholastic learning. 216,000 Miles Per Year LEFT TO RIGHT: H. Winton, B. Newberry, A. King, A. States, Harry Pounds, Roy Smith, Royce Smith, J VanBuskirk, A. Hall, C. Graham, J. Harrington, H. Dibble, C. Lattin, J. Mayo. 67 Girls Gym Classes Early In the fall of each year the girls' gym classes begin the study of hockey, every year progressing deeper into the intricacies of the game. This game is a favorite with many girls, for whether your position is fast moving forward or stationary goalie, the spirit of teamwork envelops the hearts of all. There are, of course, drawbacks to the game. For instance, when some ill-fated player in the adjacent boys' football field fails to intercept a pass, the ball usually lands smack dab in the center of a throng of eighteen girls, all wildly swinging hockey sticks. The boys, through a series of grotesque gestures, are finally able to recover their football. Such incidents, of course, are rare, but nevertheless have actually happened. However, the game's main purpose is to give each player a sense of contributing her share for the good of the team. When a goal is scored, the entire team shares the victory. It's a strike! Donna was the heroine of the moment. Bowling is a new addition this year, aid many girls who have never before attempted the game have progressed rapidly from gutter cats to pros. For the team above, tension mounts as the deciding serve in the final game of table tennis is released. But to win is not important; only to reach 21 before your opponent I 68 KNEELING: R. Borra, G. Sterling, J. Gunning, D. Gunning, S. McNett, R. Wick. STANDING: R. Wood, M. Morris, F. Searles, T. Nichols, B. Nichols, Coach N. Barra. ions Odessa's fine wrestling team had an outstanding season-going undefeated. This is the fifth year of wrestling at Odessa and the boys have had winning seasons each year. Mike Morris and Don Gunning had perfect dual meet records for the season. Team spirit was dominating throughout the season and determination was shown during practice, which contributed to their success. The graduating Seniors; Mike Morris W 25 L 4 T ied 1, Don Gunning W 19 L 2, Bob Wood W 8 L 6, Fordy Searles W 13 L 8. Ben Nichols, a Sophomore, had a record of W 12 L 4. Although the team will miss the Seniors, Gxich Barra feels that a strong nucleus will return and Odessa shou'd do well next year. Pins scored by Odessa 36 Team Points scored by Odessa 295 Pins scored by Opponents 11 Team Points scored by Opponents 129 WRESTLING SCORES Opponents Odessa Opponents Odessa Groton 15 37 Dundee 10 50 Waverly 20 22 Dryden 17 27 Dundee 3 46 Waterloo 10 32 Groton 12 37 Corning N. S. 22 22 Waverly 20 22 Won • • • 8 Lost 0 Tied . . . .... 1 D. GUNNING F. SEARLES M. MORRIS KNEELING: Left to Right; J. Benjamin, D. Conkrite, F. Parrott, F. Wheeler, L. Delurey; Managers--R. Teeter, J. Borra. STANDING: M. Collins, D. Fisher, D. Martin, J. Halpin, B. Sick, D. Carlton, J. Pulos. INDIVIDUAL SEASON RECORDS Won Lost Tied Weight M. Morris (Senior) 25 3 1 145 F. Searles (Senior) 13 8 - 138 R. Wood (Senior) 9 7 - 180 B. Nichols (Sophomore) 12 4 - 165 D. Gunning (Senior) 19 2 - 120 B. WOOD Varsity Football Champions The Odessa-Montour Red-and-White football team of 1961, coached by Nick Barra, won the Tri-County Championship with a recoid of eight wins and no defeats. Key men in scoring an over-all season total of 229 points against opponents' 42 were quarterback Jack Scanlon (a pass specialist), halfbacks: Chuck Rundle and Roby Stevens (big yard gainers). Bob Wood (plunging fullback and pass receiver), Francis Kotmel (open field runner and pass receiver.) Key men on defense were line-men: Mike Morris, Dan Mathers, and Tom Brown. 72 The undefeated team was feted at a dinner in mid-December sponsored by the school board and attended by 200 area residents. Sharing the honors were: Coach Barra, team managers: C. Russell, and D. Starkweather, also the junior varsity team, the managers and Coach Ken Baker. Guest speaker was Cornell football coach, Tom Harp. Varsity Football Scores 1961 Odessa 26 Trumansburg 6 Odessa 45 Port Byron 0 Odessa 26 Dryden 12 Odessa 51 Lansing 6 Odessa 25 Watkins 6 Odessa 19 St. Marys 6 Odessa 26 Groton 6 Odessa forfeit 229 Lakemont 0 JS Cornell University football coach Tom Harp greets Tom Brown and other members of the Odessa championship football team at the dinner in their honor. From left to right are R. Stevens, D. Mathers, Harp, Odessa Coach Nick Barra, Brown and J. Scanlon. On the table is the championship trophy. Nick Barra, coach of Odessa's undefeated varsity football and wrestling teams. Six Key Men On The Odessa-Montour Championship Football Team Of 1961 BOB WOOD Fullback Senior CHUCK RUNDLE Left Half-Back Senior ROBY STEVENS Right Half-Back Senior JACK SCANLON Quarter Back Junior MIKE MORRIS Guard Senior DANNY MATHERS Tackle Senior 74 LEFT TO RIGHT: G. Olin, Manager, K. Hoxie, B. House, T. Letteer, J. Seafuse, E. Petrie, C. Rundle, F. Kotmel, D. Mathers P Pevo T Brown, W. Henitz, J. Scanlon, G. Wood, Coach Davis. CENTER: J. Hoffman. ' ' Varsity Basketball Just as the Odessanean went to press, the varsity basketball squad ended its season with an over-all record of seven wins and eleven losses. In the regular season, the team finished in fourth place in the league with seven wins and nine losses; the other two defeats came in the league play-offs at the end of the regular basketball schedule. Jack Scanlon led the team in scoring; Francis Kotmel won the total rebound title. In four of the games, Odessa made scores of 71, 74, 77 and 86 which indicate very accurate shooting of field goals and free throws for any high school team and even for college teams. Next year Coach Davis will have to rebuild from a squad which is losing six of the starting seven through graduation. Basketball Scores Odessa Odessa Odessa Odessa Odessa Odessa Odessa Odessa Odessa Odessa Odessa Odessa Odessa Odessa Odessa Odessa Odessa Odessa 52 Interlaken.....................................63 64 Lansing........................................62 33 Ovid...........................................47 86 Spencer........................................59 55 T-Burg........................................ 54 51 Dundee.........................................60 74 Padua..........................................50 29 Interlaken.....................................46 50 Romulus....................................... 72 59 Ovid...........................................48 54 Lansing........................................63 77 Spencer........................................48 50 T-Burg.........................................65 71 Dundee.........................................48 53 Padua..........................................57 52 Romulus........................................55 53 T-Burg.........................................64 41 Interlaken.................................... 59 LEFT TO RIGHT: R. LeBlonc, D. Scott, J. Harrington, G. Guild, L. Hall, T. Messersmith, N. Beebe, K. Woodford, L. Richards, L. Hayes, F. Gorton, N. Brown, J. King, F. Rundle, F. Seafuse, Coach Allen. FRONT ROW: E. Peters, C. Dean, (Manager L. Washburn), F. Kuzicka J. Lattin. This, I would say, is one of the best groups of J.V. basketball players I have coached, stated Mr. Allen in an interview with an Odessanean reporter. The boys had a very good over-all season total of 8 games won and 8 lost, a record which might have been better had not a few injuries and illnesses handicapped the team. However, Mr. Allen added, with a fine blend of sophomore and freshman talent, the J.V.s developed into neai—championship form, winning 4 out of their last 5 games. With many returning freshmen, the team has high hopes for next season. The top three scorers were: The top three rebounders were: Fred Rundle..................................'65 Fred Garton Frank Garton.................................137 Nelson Beebe Nelson Beebe..................................95 Larry Hayes . 223 113 103 76 W fT , I r% ; o' RlCh°rd °Tn' R- Schink' J- Land sser, F. Searles, W. Blanched, R. Ratliff, M. Coach, P Pevo J li G F V N 6d 5' ;n c |-, etrie', ; J- Myer' M- Gr!ff!n' B- Rhodes' C- Valdez' J- Brown, D- f°rker, Mr. Martin. KNEEL- ING=r F. VanNardstrand, R. Sail,van, J. Scanlon, R. Steven,, C. Peet, F. Goodrich, E. Barton, D. Gunning, T. VanZile, R. oitrander j. Track Record 1961 Lakes Region Meet At Dundee Heptagonal Meet At Watkins Notre Dame At Odessa Trumansburg At Odessa Interclass Track Meet Brighton Relays Mile Relay Odessa 78 Dundee 58 1 2 T'Burg 25 Ovid 6 1 2 Interlaken 2 Ocfessa 89 Watkins 49 1 2 Lakemont 25 T'Burg 19 Dundee 5 Odessa 67 1 2 Notre Dame 27 1 2 Odessa 80 T'Burg 24 Juniors (Class of '62) 72 1 6 Seniors (Class of '61) 31 1 6 Freshmen (Class of '64) 24 1 3 Sophomores (Class of '63) 16 1 3 Odessa Second Place Track 1961 Odessa did not lose a meet this season. Because of Coach Martin's dedicated work, the 196 1 Odessa Track Team ranked as one of the best in the school's history. The coming season promises to be another successful year. FIRST ROW: T. Potter, G. Harrington, J. Scanlon, R. Stevens, F. Smalley, R. Croft, W. Hosenfield, L. Richards. SECOND ROW: T. Letteer, D. Sipka, D. Stone, E. Petrie, P. Pevo, D. Mathers, R. Riley, J. Carrier, Coach Davis. The 1961 team had a successful season, being victorious in 11 games and losing only 5 games. This was the result of the fine and patient coaching of Mr. Davis. The boys showed great determination throughout the season and placed second in the Lakes Region Championships. This accomplishment was due to the fine pitching of Richard Croft and Jerry Harrington. Tom Letteer also aided with his hitting average of 415. Odessa 10 Spencer 9 Odessa 17 Lakemont 10 Odessa 5 Romulus 1 Odessa 6 Dundee 13 Odessa 5 Notre Dame 11 Odessa 24 Lakemont 4 Odessa 3 Dundee 1 Odessa 3 Romulus 2 Odessa 4 T'Burg 3 Odessa 2 T'Burg 5 Odessa 12 Padua 9 Odessa 13 Padua 9 Odessa 12 Interlaken 0 Odessa 5 Interlaken 8 Odessa 1 Ovid 11 Odessa 4 Ovid 3 7« FROm T. Darling, Manager, F. Seafuse, K. Hoxie, G. Wood, T. Nichols. BACK: R. Hanville, Manager, M. Hanville, Manager, W. Winton, S. McNett, J. Halpin, D. VanHooten, N. Beebe, Mr. Scaptura, Coach. Junior Varsity Baseball 1961 The J.V. Baseball Team finished the season with a record of 2 wins and 5 loses. The team was coached in good sportsmanship by Mr. Scaptura. Nelson Beebe led the team in batting averages with a record of 420. Lucian Gilbert was the team's top pitcher. JUNIOR VARSITY BASEBALL SCORES Odessa 10 Watkins 9 Odessa 3 Dundee 6 Odessa 3 T'Burg 5 Odessa 7 Watkins 6 Odessa 1 Dundee 5 Odessa 2 Notre Dame 11 Odessa 6 T'Burg 14 BACK ROW: L. Hall, G. Ratliff, K. Williams. FRONT ROW: S. Lovell, B. Gardner. A8SENT: L. House. Varsity Cheerleaders Bo Bo Sci Wak-i-not Wak-i-not Ssss! The words they use may be odd (!) butit'sthe spirit that counts when our Varsity Cheerleaders teach us cheers at Pep Assemblies and lead us in support of the basketball and football teams at games. Winning isn't all-important but the girls were proud to wait on tables at the banquet given in honor of the undefeated football players. P. Word, S. Campbell, L. Dean, W. Cunningham, B. Rundle, R. Williams. Junior Varsity Cheerleaders These girls work hard learning the cheers and helping the Varsity Cheerleaders support school and •o team morale. They look forward to the day when they will be head morale boosters. TO OUR ADVERTISERS AND SPONSORS We want to thank you very much indeed for your fine support of the 1962 Odessanean. r-1 a a a ifil i a yf, I____JjL— @ @ ! I 0 ••• • ■ COTTON-HANLON THE HOME COMPLETE OUR SINCERE GOOD WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1962 WHEN YOU ARE READY TO PLAN YOUR HOME REMEMBER US FOR. . . . PLANS AND SUGGESTIONS BUILDING MATERIALS PLUMBING HEATING AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT FINE FURNISHINGS APPLIANCES COTTON - HANLON ODESSA PHONE 76 NEW YORK 1878 1891 1893 1900 1903 1929 SHEPARD NILES CRANE HOIST CORP. MONTOUR FALLS, NEW YORK THE LARGEST MANUFACTURERS, DEVOTED EXCLUSIVELY TO THE PRODUCTION OF CRANES HOISTS, IN THE WORLD ★ ★ ■ WILLIAM H. SHEPARD SONS. BUILDERS OF PLOWS, FARM MACHINERY, TOOLS, STUMP PULLERS NOVELTY CASTINGS. WILLIAM H. SHEPARD SONS, CO. 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Clothing Montour Falls New York Compliments Of Redness Clover Farm Store Compliments Of Watkins Express The Old Home Paper Hurd’s Rotary Gas Oil The Best For Least Montour R.D. 1 Phone: W.G. 910 Compliments Of Smith’s Food Market Montour Falls New York I Compliments | Of Petty’s Cleaners Phone: 4481 Montour Falls New York Glen Chevrolet Co., Inc. BUICK Buick Chevrolet Sales Service AsuflHli Compliments | Of Mac’s Restaurant Compliments Of Gardiner’s Store Phone: 2481 Montour Falls New York i 97 Compliments Of Seneca Engineering Co. Montour Falls New York Frank’s Clothes Shop Men's Wear Advertised Brands Only Watkins Glen New York Earl Miller Auctioneer Sales Manager Phone Odessa 190x ITHACA COMPLIMENTS TO THE CLASS OF 1962 Tompkins Studio 1 NEW YORK 98 SPONSORS MR. AND MRS. GEORGE ACKER MR. AND MRS. CHARLES ALEXANDER MR. AND MRS. JAMES ALLEN MR. AND MRS. PERRY BABCOCK MR. AND MRS. HARLOW BAILEY MR. AND MRS. NICHOLAS BARRA MR. AND MRS. JOHN T. BARTON MR. AND MRS. RICHARD BENNETT BETTY'S BEAUTY SHOP MRS. KATHRYN W. BROWN MR. AND MRS. ERNEST BOVAIRD MR. AND MRS. HUGH CARNEY MR. AND MRS. DONALD CUTTON MISS LOIS DAKE MR. AND MRS. JACK T. DAVIS MRS. CHARLIEN DELEURY MR. AND MRS. HOWARD DIBBLE MR. AND MRS. WELLINGTON DOANE, SR. MR. AND MRS. EDWARD DOLAN MR. AND MRS. FRED DURFEY MR. AND MRS. VENICO FRABONI MR. AND MRS. GORDON GAGNON MR. AND MRS. VICTOR GARDNER MR. AND MRS. CARL GAREY MR. AND MRS. JOHN GOETCHIUS MR. AND MRS. EARL M. GOODRICH MR. AND MRS. WILFRED W. GOODRICH MR. AND MRS. HARRY GOOSSEN MR. AND MRS. CLAYTON GRAHAM MR. AND MRS. ROBERT HALPIN MR. AND MRS. FRANK HAMMOND MR. AND MRS. REXFORD HANVILE MR. AND MRS. ALPHIUS HAYES MR. AND MRS. HENRY B. HESLOP MR. AND MRS. ARTHUR JACKSON MISS MARTINNA JANNETT MR. AND MRS. GUY JORDON MR. AND MRS. ALMON KENT MR. AND MRS. FOSTER KENYON MR. AND MRS. JOSEPH KOCOUREK MR. AND MRS. JOHN KOTMEL MR. AND MRS. THOMAS LETTEER MR. AND MRS. CHARLES W. LEWIS MR. AND MRS. MAURICE LOVELL MRS. ELSIE MALLOTT MR. AND MRS. CHARLES MARTIN MR. AND MRS. ROBERT E. MATHERS MR. AND MRS. HOWARD C. MESSERSMITH MISS CHRISTINA NEWBERRY MR. AND MRS. ARTHUR PETRIE MR. AND MRS. WARREN PHELPS MR. AND MRS. JOSEPH POVERO MR. AND MRS. CHARLES RUNDLE MR. AND MRS. STANLEY RUNDLE MR. AND MRS. WENDELL V. SCOTT MR. AND MRS. GLENN R. SEAFUSE MR. AND MRS. EDWARD SHISLER MR. AND MRS. KENNETH SPAULDING MRS. LOUISE STEVENSON TED'S CHARM SHOP MR. AND MRS. FAY VAN NORDSTRAND VOORHEIS PAVING COMPANY MR. AND MRS. GLEN RATLIFF MR. AND MRS. BERT VAN ZILE MR. AND MRS. RALPH WARD MR. AND MRS. CHARLES WASHBURN MR. AND MRS. NORMAN WELTY MR. AND MRS. RALPH J. WHITE MRS. RUTH WICKHAM MISS BEVERLY WILLIAMS MR. AND MRS. LEON WILLIAMS MR. AND MRS. EDWARD W. WILSON MR. AND MRS. NELSON WOODWORTH Autographs COMMENCEMENT ODESSA - MONTOUR CENTRAL SCHOOL Monday, June 25, 1962 8 PM P-R-O-G-R-A-M Processional - Pomp and Circumstance Elgar Odessa-Montour Central School Wind Ensemble Invocation Rev. Jack Long Salutatory Barbara Allen Solo - Ninety-first Psalm Richard L. Brust James Me Dermid Accompanist Mrs. R. L. Brust Salutatory Nancy Garey D.A.R. Essay Barbara Allen Air and March Henry Purcell Odessa-Montour Central School Wind Ensemble Address Toward Greater Goals Liston Coon Halls of Ivy Senior Chorus Valedictory J. Edward Barton Battle Hymn of the Republic Senior Chorus Roy Ringwald American Legion Awards C. William Lewis Commander, American Legion Post 676 Prize Awards and Scholarships Henry Heslop Supervising Principal Presentation of Diplomas Howard Hanlon President of the Odessa-Montour School Board Benediction Rev. Loyal Filkins Recessional - Pomp and Circumstance Elgar Odessa-Montour Central School Wind Ensemble ODESSA-MONTOUR CENTRAL SCHOOL GRADUATES 1961-62 Cornelia Jane Acker Sharon Marie Acker Charles Edward Alexander Barbara Sue Allen Jacquelyn Ruth Ash J. Edward Barton William E. Barton Carol Jeanne Bennett N. Lynette Bovaird Frederick Edward Bowers Sally Marie Bradley James L. Brown Margaret E. Brown Robert L. Carlton James A. Carrier Patricia Ann Conklin Donald W. Cook, Jr. Donald E. Crispell Andrea Sue Crouch Wendy Brooke Cunningham William Lynn DeLeury Jerry A. Dense Charlotte Marie Doane Ronald A. Gagnon Elizabeth Ann Gardner Nancy B. Garey Linda Kay Garton Floyd Minor Goodrich John R. Grover Glenda L. Messersmith Goossei Donald K. Gunning Marilyn Mae Hall Ruth Alma Hammond Helen Jean Hayes Bonalyn Jean Heichel Richard John Hoffman Janet Elaine Kent Thomas Edward Kocourek rrancis nouis notmei Jacob E. Landmesser Thomas William Letteer, Jr. Bernard Gene Mac Dougall Daniel James Mathers Charles Edward Mattoon Roy Cleveland Mayo James Clyde Miller Peter Michael Morris Lorraine Kay Myers Barbara Jean Norton Carol L. Voorheis Osborne Arthur Everett Petrie Joann Marie Povero Glenda Lee Ratliff Carol Mae Ritz Charles Stanley Rundle Sandra Lee Rundle Raymond Paul Schink Jon Wendell Scott Jimmy Glenn Seafuse Fordyce Ward Searles William Russell Shisler Roger William Smalley Richard Vincent Spaulding Roby Charles Stevens Allan Kenneth Stone Jerry Edward Tanner Harold George Tuttle Fay Charles Van Nordstrand Pearl A. Van Zile Jean Ann Ward Pluma Marie Washburn Barbara Lee Watkins Vicky Lee Welty Lealon Martin White Kathleen Joyce Williams Robert Carlton Wood Wayne Gilbert Y eager Pupils must pass final examinations to be certified for local school dipl oma. ODESSA-MONTOUR CENTRAL SCHOOL FACULTY - 1961-62 Henry B. Heslop - Supervising Principal Curtis R. Steffen - District Elementary Principal Donald A. Varney - Guidance Director Elizabeth Loose • Hazel Lovell f A msLi James W. Lyon ■ Elsie Mallett Charles W. Martin Dorothy Miller Scottie Mills - ;; Christine Newberry ,,i Gladys Newbury Linda Osofsky Edith Perry Mary R. Phelps Maude M. Richardson, ' u Ethel Romeo Justine F. Rounds Nellie Rounds niiT Elsie B. Russell James J. Scaptura Howard Searles Steve Sindfen i' Ruth Smith - ' ■ v Bertha Snyder Castella B. Stevenson Henrietta Swartout Ruth Taylor Marjorie Tweksbury Sue Ann Thornton Patricia Timms Dolores Towsley Edith Updyke Berta C. Van Loon Arleen Vary Bernice Vickio Estheria C. Wasson Richard S. Wickham Beverly Ann Williams Josephine M. Wilson Anne M. Woodworth