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

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Al the left a welder puts some finishing touches on a staircase near the cafeteria loading dock. During the Summer of '81 the foundation was put in for the new boiler building as shown below. Student Life........................................6 Sports.............................................26 Academics..........................................46 People.............................................58 Index.............................................102 Ads ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ 106 Patrons............................................NO OPENING —3

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Changes at OMCS The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. That was the statement made by Franklin Delano Roosevelt in his inaugural address on March 4. 1933 as he expressed his confidence that the nation could solve its problems of the Great Depression. When Roosevelt became President business was at a standstill and a feeling of panic gripped the nation. Most Americans enjoyed prosperity during the 1920’s until the stock market crash in October 1929. Banks, small businesses, and factories closed as the depression grew worse in the early I930's. Workers lost their homes and farmers lost their farms because they failed to meet mortgage payments. An estimated 12 to 15 million Americans—I out of 4 workers—had no jobs. The New Deal was President Roosevelt’s program to pull the country out of the depression. The New Deal did not end the depression but it did relieve much of the economic hardship and gave Americans faith in the democratic system at a time when other nations hit by the depression turned to dictators. Roosevelt first used the term new deal” when he accepted the Democratic presidential nomination in 1932. I pledge you. I pledge myself, to a new deal for the American people.” he said. One of the administrations under Roosevelt's New Deal gave people construction jobs. This group of workers built our school in 1939. Now. forty-three years later, as we celebrate FDR’s 100th birthday, we also celebrate the many renovations in our school. Through all the dirt and dust of the construction the American flag stands strong. 2—OPENING

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Under Construction As the 198081 school year neared its end. the pounding and drilling began. And it hasn’t stopped yet. As we sat in the boiling hot gym sweating out our Regent exams the old roof began to come off overhead. One of the biggest conversation topics since last year has been the construction. To pick a theme for this yearbook was easy, thanks to the voters who voted yes for the renovations ami to the grants received by the school for much needed repairs. Throughout this book you will see pictures of the school as it progresses through its metamorphosis. On each division page you will see how the construction has af fected the students, faculty, sport teams, and student activities. For the students who hadn’t seen the school over the Summer, they were in for a shock on their first day back to begin the 1981-82 academic year First day remarks about the construction varied from. Hey. where'd that staircase go? to Look at these new ramps. I feel like I’m in a horse corral! Others noticed the fresh paint job while others thought the smell was sickening. Lowered ceilings, smoke alarms, an ele valor, renovated bathrooms, anti a totally new look for the gym were |u$t a few more noticeable differences. As October, cold weather, and fidgety kids rolled around, the newness began to wear off and boredom set in. Now conversations consisted of. Are you kidding, no gym class for ten weeks?! and BRRR!! If you were a polar bear you’d fit right in!” During this time the Rubick’s Cube kept most people quiet, though. After Christmas vacation, dodging construction workers and blocking out clanks and bangs became a routine part of everyone’s schedule. Just remember, things always get worse before they get better. Be patient and after the renovations are completed, you’ll prob ably miss the mass confusion. Shown at the right are the new windows that were installed over the Summer of ’81. Not only is the construction crew busy during the day. our custodial staff has spent endless hours making our school a better place. Above is Mr. Skeet Seymour. Mr. Bob Mathers, and Mr. Bob VanGalder. Mr. Bob Mathers. Director of school facilities. and his custodians worked long hard hours over Labor Day weekend to get school ready for its grand opening on Sep t ember 9. 1981 4—OPENING