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

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Clockwise from front left: Dulcie Gifford, Robert Kane, Owen Burgess, Denise Parrott, Almon McCarty, Rock Whiting, Michelle Wheaton. Middle: Mike Lewis. Girls State was held at SUNY Albany and O-M was represented by Michelle Wheaton, Dulcie Gifford, and Denise Parrott. Girls State was a iveek long excursion designed to educate girls about governmental procedures in New York State. Upon arrival, we were the rulers of a mythical 51st state. There were party leaders, caucuses, debates, and conventions. We became senators of this state. The lectures from government members were informative but the actual participation in political functions, such as the tedious elimination of party candidates running for offices, really gave us an understandiang of how politics work. Boys State was held at Siena College with quite a different atmosphere compared to Girls State. The boys were bluntly greeted by the US Marine Corps. They had to march and do pushups all the time. Boys State created a simulated state and local government structure. Skip McCarty was a county legislator and an assistant superintendent of schools. He felt it gave him a chance to get out and meet some guys from all over the state. Mike Lewis learned how the government works and realizes why they don't get very much done. Rock Whiting was a superintendent of schools. Girls and Boys State participants came back with mixed emotions. A few came back with a bountiful supply of knowledge concerning the functions of New York State government. G B STATE 9

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Rotary Exchange Student: Rebekka Plate Ich habe viel Neues kennengelernt seit ich hier bin, und ich moechte mich bei vielen von Euch da fuer bedanken, dass Ihr mir Anfang geholfen habt mich einzuleben. In einer fremden Familie als eines ihrer Mitglieder zu leben, auf eine andere Schule zugehen, keinen Menschen zu kennen und langsam aber sicher die Leute kennenzulernen, ist eine sehr interessante und wertolle Erfahrung die ich gemacht habe und ueber die ich mich freue. Danke! I got to know many new things since I am here and I want to thank many of you who helped me at the beginning to get to know the surroundings. Living as a member in a new family, going to a different school, knowing noboby, and slow but sure getting to know the people is a very interesting and valuable experience I made and I am happy about that! Thanks! Rebekka Plate 8 EXCHANGE

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A Night In Paris The theme of the 1985 ]r Sr Prom was A Night in Paris. Outside it was rainy, but inside our cafeteria was magically transformed into a Parisian ambience. 4s we entered freshmen maids greeted us in a warm garden setting. We danced the night away around a lovely bubbling water fountain. The musical theme was REO Speedwagon's Can't Fight This Feeling as performed by Nick Gillette. The mood was further enhanced by flowers and French prints. Mrs Titus said 'It was an elegant affair.' Right: That's not very lady-like, Laura!! Below: Bob Kane ATTEMPTS to hide behind princess Missy Brace and Denise Wilson.